I don't know if this has been on the list or not. If it has, forgive me for repeating it; if not, I hope you enjoy it. Since this was the first time I have seen it, I wanted to share it with you. Pat Castle Kennels Where Shepherds of Distinction Reign www.castlekennels.com > On Christmas Morning... > >I wish, for every dog searching trash cans for breakfast, a filled >bowl with his name printed in bright letters. >For every dog who slept fitfully last night, chained unmercifully in a >frozen yard, a soft, warm bed with a person snoring gently nearby. > >For every shelter dog, spending Christmas morning in a shamefully >soiled run, a forever home filled with sounds and smells of a loving >family. > >For every "Christmas" pup given thoughtlessly as a "present" today, a >tolerant, caring owner who won't abandon you as you grow into a real >dog. > >For every ailing pet, >enough money for your owner to pay the bills to make you well. > >For every lost dog, >a clear, safe road and well marked path to lead you home. > >For every old and tired friend, >a warm fire and soft bed to ease your aches and pains. > >For every Heart Dog at the Bridge, >a moment when you know that you are remembered today, missed again and >loved forever, that a loving God has a special place for you with Him, >until I arrive to meet you in His heavenly home some day. > >Missing You Forever, >Your Grieving Pet Parent > >Let us hope this goes throughout the world. That it touches the >hardened hearts of mankind, and that if even a few loyal pets are >treated better because of it, some good has been done, and we who sent >this on are part of that goodness. > >My sincere wish for anyone who neglects, mistreats or harms an >innocent animal is loneliness; years of sadness and despair; that one >day your Karma comes back to haunt you, and that you likewise endure >that which you inflicted on >the helpless. My hope for you is, that for the rest of your life, your >Karma will reflect your deeds, and follow you tenaciously as your shadow. > > > >~Author Unknown~ > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================