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About Us &
Thoughts
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. Hi, I'm your dog. Got something to say to you.....
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation
from you is
likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me
up as
punishment. You have your work, your friends, your
entertainments.
But I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I
do
understand your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never
forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember
that I have
teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand,
and yet I
choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative,
ask yourself
if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not
getting the
right food, I have been in the sun too long or my heart
might be
getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will
grow old.
10. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult
journey, go
with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch.
Don't make me
face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are
there.
Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets.
Enjoy and take good
care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful
thing without
God's critters. .
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We bought our first dachshund in the year
2000. We quickly knew that we wanted more
than one of the darlings so we slowly grew to
the family we have today.
Our dogs are not just dogs to us but our
babies. They are raised in our home and are
given all the love we can provide. When we
breed them it is to be able to give another
family a new baby who gives them as much
pleasure as our own dogs give to us.
We hope if you are considering a new member
to your family that you will consider one of
our puppies.
Thank you for visiting our website and please
check back frequently for updates.
Elaine and Jamie Lapierre
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Think about this a lot......
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a
ten-year- old dachshund named Danka.
The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy,
Shane, were all very attached to Danka
and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Danka and found he was dying of cancer. I
told the family there were no miracles left
for Danka, and offered to perform the euthanasia
procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they
thought it would be good for their four-year-old
Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though
Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as
Danka's family surrounded him. Shane seemed
so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I
wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Danka slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Danka's
transition without any difficulty or confusion.
We sat together for a while after Danka's death,
wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives
are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been
listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his
mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a
more comforting explanation. He said, "People are born
so that they can learn how to live a good life --
like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?"
The four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs
already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as
long."
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak
kindly. Leave the rest to God.
