DOGS BILL OF RIGHTS

[Adrianne Matzkin]

A DOG'S BILL OF RIGHTS
By Carolyn Krause
1. I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.
2. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.
3. I have the right to be trained so I do not become the prisoner of my own misbehavior.
4. I have the right to adequate food and medical care.
5. I have the right to fresh air and green grass.
6. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my family.
7. I have the right to have my needs and wants respected.
8. I have the right to special time with my people.
9. I have the right to only be bred responsibly -IF AT ALL.
10.I have the right to some time and space all of my own.
11.I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.
12.I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.
13.I have the right to be forgiven.
14.I have the right to die with dignity.
15.I have the right to be remembered well.
16. I have the right to be hugged and snuggled and give and receive love.
17. I have the right to find a forever home where I don't have to worry about being hurt.
18. I have the right to live indoors with you and not outside, alone.
19. I have the right to be protected and safe.
20. I have the right to not be dumped at a shelter because you don't have time for me, didn't think I'd get so big, you didn't realize I would need daily exercise or because I shed.

[Michele Barton]

Amen to that!