Hello. I am Christoper I am 12 years old (thats dog years, folks) In human years, I would now be 84. But I get around good for my age! I still love to fetch a ball, play tug of war, and playing chase is an all time favorite! I own a lady named, Nancy Carol She's been around me all my life. We get along pretty well, though at times, she does scold me for some reason or another. *doggie grin Like the time I just couldn't hold "it" any longer Boy! You would have though I committed murder! lol I mean, gee whiz, it all came up with cleaners and paper towels! Besides, it gave her something to do, right? But for some reason, unknown to me, she just didn't seem to appreciate my, Marking my territory! So, I didn't do it anymore, which seemed to please her. Sometimes humans can be so confusing! they tell us to "sit" "down". Now which is it they want us to do? To sit? Or to laydown? We are pretty smart critters, you know I mean after all, we can understand alot of what humans say. But duh, do they understand what we say? no, I don't think so...... duh. We do all sorts of things for humans to! I mean, some of us go fetch the newspaper for them After they read it, they put it down on the floor for us. Haven't figured out why they expect us to read the paper though! *smile We do put up with alot sometimes from humans. They assume that we love kids. I mean kids that even they don't want to be around! Little monsters that gouge our eyes, pull our hair and step on our toes! But we put up with all that and who gets the treats?? The kid does! Then when we try to share a little of that treat for all we went though, just a nibble mind you, what happens? They fuss at us! Hey, the kid was dribbling the stuff all over the floor anyway, folks! After all, its like this kid is in my bed (I do sleep on the floor you know) and dribbling food everywhere! Now what kind of fairness do you call that? Do you really expect me to be wagging my tail, happy with this? hmmmm..... Well, as we are "dogs", I guess we do have to put up with whatever our "humans" put us through don't we. I would like to see a human with a collar around his neck and being taken for a walk sometime! Gee, they take us out with this leash on our collars. Just when we find a spot to "mark", they give us that ole yank! Saying NO, not there! I mean after all, are their noses so bad they can't smell the fact that a few hundred dogs "went" there before me? I have figured out that most humans are partially deaf. I mean they don't hear that siren until its a block from the house! And here it was, killing my ears for the last ten minutes! And they wondered why I was howling? Duh... Ever notice how humans eat? They get the whole plate and only sometimes do they leave even a scrap for us! Gee, we were looking forward to just a bite or two. They should be thankful we are willing to eat their leftovers! I don't think they would eat someone elses leftovers that have been chewed on, spit out, or gotten cold, now would they? Right, my point exactly. *doggie grin Some humans put their dog out in their backyards and forget they're out there, unless they remember to feed and give them a little fresh water. Now folks, we like a little attention to. I mean gee, don't you want to feel loved? If someone stuck you outside (in all sorts of weather I might add) wouldn't you want a little attention to? After all, that rainstorm we went through, lightning and all, rattled our nerves to! Hint humans: we like air conditioning as much as you on those hot summer days. And if we think we can get away with it, you can expect us to on occasion jump into your beds! After all, you walk around on ours! *big doggie grin We are faithful to you to! Not gonna leave you for a young lady dog. Well, tee hee, not unless she flirts with us alot and even then, we will come home as soon as she gets tired of us. Besides, we are probably starving for those table scraps by then. I think humans and us make great companions, actually. We generally can put up with alot from each other. Course, being a dog myself, I think its the canine that does come out on the short end most of the time. Many are not as lucky as me! My "pet", Nancy always remembers to feed me and brush me each day (just like she brushes her hair) She spends alot of time with me and I get to stay in her house. She lets me out alot especially since the "marking my territory" inside that one time. *doggie grins bigtime She talks to me and trusts me pretty well (course, she has no idea that I sneak onto her bed when shes not home.) But she watches out for me just as I watch out for her. I bark when I hear someone coming near our door. They don't have to be coming here, just near the door is all. *grin But hey, at least I try. Doesn't matter when either, 2AM is the same as 10AM to me. After all, I don't need a clock like humans do to know what needs to be done and when! I hope you will all be kind to your pet. Dog, cat (oh boy do I love playing chase with them.) or whatever the pet is. Just remember, they have feelings to. And needs! So just put them in your place. Are you hungry? They probably are to. Do you need to take a "break". Well, thats a definite thing they need to. *doggie grins again. Just remember also! Give us a pat on the head and a word of encouragement sometimes, ok? Thanks "human", its appreciated! (see my tail wagging?) *Doggie smiles to all of you! Home Back to Index page