Tales from The Dog House

 Parents and Pet Owners "Beware"!
     Just because your dog has never offered to bite a child, or anyone else, doesn't mean he won't. Too many times I've heard..." My dog would never bite a child". And if he does I'll shoot him!
     Now I don't suppose that the dog actually knows what his owner has in store for him, if he bites a child? And I for 1 sure hope he never finds out either! A dog bites mostly from fear and biting is their only defense, especially if they don't know the person approaching (running up) , touching (trying to pet or hug them as children do.) Because a child does not know the dangers in life and view all things with an open hearts. For this reason parents must be especially aware of  all the dangers  that they may face, and stay vigilant with them, Watch them as a Mama dog watches her pups. Protect them from strange animals, strange people and even passing cars. And Pet owners must stay just as vigilant with their pets. Kids love animals, and they will be teaching your children some very important lessons in Life... How to care...How to Love...and be Loved right back..Your children will laugh, play and cry with their own pets and they need them too...It's your job to teach them to "Beware of Strangers" people and animal's. Pet's are a part of your family and just a bite is a lot different than an actual attack. Have the wisdom to know the difference! I hope your children don't have to wonder about you when you shoot the Family dog? Or if their next. "Being safe," is a better feeling, than being sorry...
     I knew a man once who, when i was but a child. I saw him beat a horse in the head with a 2x4... and maybe it taught me a lesson that I carry with me to this day... as I stood there looking at the blood running down the face of my favorite animal, I cried! Daddy...Daddy please, please, Stop, Stop...but too late the damage was done, there was no Wisdom in his choice and my feelings were forever changed.....for him.

 As for me? I still have the love of, "The Horse".


Confucius says: "Think before you Act"
confused says:   " Cruelty of any kind, is not "Kind"