In Loving Memory
"Until one has loved an animal,
a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France
The following poem was published in The Daily News, Wednesday July 20, 1983 by an unknown author:
A DOG'S PLEA
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn. Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear. Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger. And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.
a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France
The following poem was published in The Daily News, Wednesday July 20, 1983 by an unknown author:
A DOG'S PLEA
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn. Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear. Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger. And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.
Here we honor the memory of those animals who have touched the lives of so many. Through your generous donations, compassion and kindness, may the spirit of your loved ones live on in the animals who have not been as fortunate as those below. Please contact us to donate in the honor of those passed, but whose presence will never be forgotten.
Samantha Jane
Our Sammy J,
We miss you everyday. We love you. We are better for having shared our lives with you. Thank you for all you gave and give still. XO
We miss you everyday. We love you. We are better for having shared our lives with you. Thank you for all you gave and give still. XO
Bailey, 11 Years Old
In loving memory of Nancy's best friend. You are so missed.
With love, Lenore
With love, Lenore
