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10 Commandments
1. When you adopt me my life is likely to last 15 to
20 years. Please don't forsake me, any separation
from you is painful.
2. Please give me time to understand what it is you
want from me. Change can be more difficult for me
than for you.
3. Please don't be angry with me for a long time,
and don't lock me up alone as punishment. You
have your human family, your friends, your
entertainment and I ONLY HAVE YOU!!!
4. Please trust me and help me to trust you... it is
crucial for my well being as well as yours.
5. Talk to me... even if you think I don't understand
your words. I understand your voice and love when
you speak to me and stroke me.
6. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth
and claws and could easily hurt you - but I choose
not to bite and scratch - because I love you.
7. Be aware, that however you treat me, I WILL
NEVER FORGET!!!
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative or
bad, ask yourself if maybe something is wrong. Is
there another reason for my behavior? Perhaps I
am sick, hot, old or just plain tired, frustrated and
weak. PLEASE TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IT IS
LIKE TO BE ME. Put yourself in my place.
9. Please take care of me when I get old. Don't
abandon me, for you too will grow old. Please
notice when I am ill because I need you to take me
to the vet for help when I am sick - just as you need
to see a doctor.
10. Go with me on the most difficult journeys.
Never say, "I can't bear to watch" or "Do it when I
leave". I need you with me even at the end of my
journey. Please always do what is best for me even
if it is unbearable for you to do so - because I love
you and trust that you will.
20 years. Please don't forsake me, any separation
from you is painful.
2. Please give me time to understand what it is you
want from me. Change can be more difficult for me
than for you.
3. Please don't be angry with me for a long time,
and don't lock me up alone as punishment. You
have your human family, your friends, your
entertainment and I ONLY HAVE YOU!!!
4. Please trust me and help me to trust you... it is
crucial for my well being as well as yours.
5. Talk to me... even if you think I don't understand
your words. I understand your voice and love when
you speak to me and stroke me.
6. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth
and claws and could easily hurt you - but I choose
not to bite and scratch - because I love you.
7. Be aware, that however you treat me, I WILL
NEVER FORGET!!!
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative or
bad, ask yourself if maybe something is wrong. Is
there another reason for my behavior? Perhaps I
am sick, hot, old or just plain tired, frustrated and
weak. PLEASE TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IT IS
LIKE TO BE ME. Put yourself in my place.
9. Please take care of me when I get old. Don't
abandon me, for you too will grow old. Please
notice when I am ill because I need you to take me
to the vet for help when I am sick - just as you need
to see a doctor.
10. Go with me on the most difficult journeys.
Never say, "I can't bear to watch" or "Do it when I
leave". I need you with me even at the end of my
journey. Please always do what is best for me even
if it is unbearable for you to do so - because I love
you and trust that you will.