High up in the courts of Heaven today
A little dog angel waits;
With the other angels he will not play
But sits alone at the gates.
"I know that my master will come, says he
And when he comes he will call for me."

He sees the spirits that pass him by
As they hasten toward the throne;
And he watches them with a wistful eye
As he sits at the gates alone.
"I know if I just wait patiently
Some day my master will come," says he.

And his master, far on the earth below,
As he sits in his easy chair,
Forgets sometimes and he whistles low
For the dog that isn't there.
And the little dog angel cocks his ears
And dreams that his master's call he hears.

I know when at last his master waits
Outside in the dark and cold,
For the hand of Death to open the gates
That lead to those courts of gold,
The little dog angel's eager bark
Will comfort his soul in the shivering dark.
 

Author Unknown 

These are our dogs
This is their home
from which we hope
they'll never roam

They're faithful friends
we love them best.
This is their home
you are a guest

If dogs to you
are just a peeve
Then by all means
feel free to leave.
 

Author Unknown 

Things We Can Learn From A Dog:

* Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride. 

* Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your 
face to be pure ecstasy. 

* When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. 

* When it's in your best interest, practice obedience. 

* Let others know when they've invaded your territory. 

* Take naps and stretch before rising. 

* Run, romp, and play daily. 

* Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. 

* Be loyal. 

* Never pretend to be something you're not. 

* If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. 

* When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, 
and nuzzle them gently. 

* Thrive on attention and let people touch you. 

* Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. 

* On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under shady trees. 

* When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. 

* No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout
...run right back and make friends. 

* Bond with your pack. 

* Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. 

* If you stare at someone long enough, eventually you'll get what you want. 

* Don't go out without ID. 

* When you do something wrong, always take responsibility 
(as soon as you're dragged out from under the bed!) 

* If it's not sloppy, it's not a real kiss. 

* If at first you don't succeed, whine real loud. 

* Don't settle for cheap food. 

* Play nicely with others, but remind them that it's your toy. 

* Rainy days are best spent indoors. 

* When a loud thunderstorm comes at night, and the ones you need to
impress with your bravery are asleep, it's okay to hide under the bed. 
 

This story may be published or reprinted in the hopes that it will stop unethical breeders and those who breed only for money and not for the betterment of the breed. Copyright 1999 J. Ellis