By Danielle Hollister
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Website - http://writing.bellaonline.com

1 - My life will probably only last 7 to 14 years. It will
hurt me more than you know if I have to be away from you
for longer than a day or two.

2 - If you have patience with me and give me time to learn
what you would like from me, I can promise you, you will
never be disappointed.

3 - Trust me with your life and have faith in our future
together. If I don't feel that you honestly believe in me,
I will suffer great emotional stress. My sense of
self-worth is totally dependent upon your confidence in me.

4 - Don't stay mad at me for long or confine me to a cage
to punish me. You have your friends, your job, and your
recreation. I HAVE ONLY YOU!

5 - Talk to me about anything you want as frequently as
possible. Even if I can't comprehend your precise words, I
can understand the meaning of what you're telling me by
the tone of your voice.

6 - Remember no matter how you treat me, I will NEVER
forget it.

7 - When you consider raising your hand to hit me,
remember I have teeth that could break the bones in your
hand, but I choose not to bite you.

8 - Before you scream at me for failing to respond to your
commands as I usually do, take time to think about what
might be wrong with me that would cause me to treat you
differently. Maybe I haven't been eating right or drinking
enough water. Or maybe my age is catching up with me and I
just can't do what I used to do.

9 - Take good care of me when I get old. Someday you will
be as old as me and you will see how it feels.

10 - Be there for me through good times and bad. Never say
you can't handle taking me to the vets for stitches or
surgery. Nothing could make me feel worse. Everything in
my life is easier for me to deal with when I have you
standing by my side. Remember my love for you is
unconditional and it will last for your entire life.