A DOG LOVER'S PRAYER
Lord, you knew that there would be
times when man would need another
kind of friend-one who would not
criticize, nor blame, nor make demands,
nor question. One who would
only listen and love.
And so you gave us the dog.
Not just one dog, but a dog to suit
every temperament and personality.
Lord, we thank you for man's best
friend. Help us to remember
that he also belongs to you.
Therefore, while we enjoy him, we
are not to mistreat him,
nor alter his health and ability
to function by breeding to suit our foolish whims.
We are not to thwart his purpose
by keeping him isolated where he cannot
learn to function in our world.
Teach us, Lord, not to inflict pain
and suffering to gain our selfish ends
--sometimes as frivolous as a purple
ribbon, and not to breed so many of his kind
that homes cannot be found and he
is left homeless and starving,
or sentenced to death in a shelter.
Help us, Lord, to love our friend,the
dog, in such a way that it reflects your love
and compassion for mankind, whom
you have called your friend.
Author Unknown
