Comments on: A Few Scratches and Dings

By: Karen Sauers

Karen Sauers — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:23:25 +0000

A friend works with greyhound rescue and sent me this-if dogs could only talk. I can barely get thru it even tho I have read it a dozen times. You are an angel to give your time and love to these animals. I have always had rescue dogs and will until I can no longer care for them. Thank you for being you and thanks for the knitting videos!!
A DOG’S TEN WISHES………
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you would be
painful for me.
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 entertainment, 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 could hurt you,
and yet I choose not to.
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, or
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 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.

By: cherie

cherie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:19:04 +0000

I agree some people never need an animal . They can’t speak for themselves and say ..” I’m hungry I want something to eat, please feed me” or “I’m hurting will you help me” . They do something that people seem to be unable to do and that is to give unconditional love no matter what their put though. ps ( have been learning alot from your knitting videos thanks

By: DM

DM — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:35:33 +0000

Hi, I came by looking to see if there was an update on Pona and I hope all is well.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:55:48 +0000

Hi, I came by looking to see if there was an update on Pona and I hope all is well.

By: Merrie

Merrie — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:37:28 +0000

Pona’s sweet face and your tale of his rescue just breaks my heart. I’m so sad that he has had to endure such pain, but grateful that you and others involved have helped to get him on the road to recovery. I would gladly sit next to Pona and pet him for hours.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:05:32 +0000

He is very sweet and beautiful.
Don’t waste your energy being angry with the previous owner.
Just love Pona. He is finally home:)

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:51:27 +0000

Pona is one lucky dog to have you in his life…..

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:23:03 +0000

I got so angry the first time I read about Pona I had to leave without commenting…I’m back and have re-read the story, the owner, the officials that found him and let him sit in pain for 3 days…it was all too much for me. I have two rescued cats and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The joy and laughter they bring to the household is priceless! I am sure you know the feeling, Pona is very lucky to have found you and I too am praying for a quick recovery.

By: Don Teed

Don Teed — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:44:25 +0000

I second that….I’ll be right behind you in trying to “penalize” the individuals(s) that let this happen to him……..

By: Royce Gladson

Royce Gladson — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:32:40 +0000

There are people who need someone in their lives after the loss of a loved one. A basenji rescue helped me thru depression and gave me a purpose in life such as picking up toilet paper strung thruout the house, some chewed up door facings and pillows and couches and magazines and books and probably other forgotten items but who else can still love you after all that us imperfect humans do? Only God and Dogs. “Venegance is Mine sayeth the Lord” His wrath will be worse than any punch will be.
I am ordering my calender after finishing this note