Our Golden Retriever "Pfeil".  She is the fifth senior dog that we have adopted.  She is simply the best!  You can learn more about her by clickinghttp://passionforgold.homestead.com/PassionsSpellboundPfeil.html .

"Michael" is an exotic breed Bengal Snow Leopard cat.  In our family, Michael is the one who is truly in charge!

A  PET'S
TEN
COMMANDMENTS.........


1. My life is likely  to
last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is
likely to be painful.

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 bite
you..

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, 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.

~Take a moment today  to
thank God for your pets.. Enjoy and take good
care of them.

Life would be a
much  duller, less joyful experience
without God's  critters.

Mark, Trevor, Stephanie and the newest addition to our family, Evan  (March, 2009)
 

Mark and Evan - April 2009 

"Chicks dig me"  Our Grandson