bk_blue Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 ok I am done posting for the night :) Author: Joan C. Fremo Published on: July 29, 2001 Dear God, What is "Time"? I hear the sadness in the voices of workers here. They say my "Time is up", that they have to make room for yet another dog. My "Time" is up. I don't know what that means, God. I only know that my new friends are so sad, and the more I wag my tail---the harder I try to make them feel better-- -the sadder they become. I know I have heard that word "Time" before, but I don't understand. When I was younger, my people would say "Time to play!" They would throw the ball, and I would run fast. Sometimes I brought it back to them, but other times we'd end up chasing each other having fun. I remember "Time to eat". My people would put down a bowl of food, and I would enjoy dinner, wagging my tail in joy. There was also "Time for your walk". My boy would put my leash on, and we would go walking together, visiting the neighborhood and enjoying each other's company. When I was younger I thought "Time" meant fun. Or maybe Love? I don't understand. "Time" must mean something else, but how can it change, God? Before I came here, I heard my people say, "No time to feed you now, boy. Later, when I get home." Sometimes my family would forget, and there was no food in my bowl. Does "Time" mean when my belly hurts? My people said there was no time for walks. I tried to hold it all day long-- but God, I just couldn't anymore. When I finally had to go, it made my family very angry. Does "Time" means anger? Or maybe Loneliness? My family said they didn't have "Time". They didn't have time to play, or time to take me to the vet, or time to go for walks. They didn't have "Time", so they brought me here. Maybe I was right... They said they didn't have time, and if "Time" means Love, how did they lose it? Did I do something wrong? God, I think my new friends are sending me to you. Do you have "Time"? May I sit on the couch? Am I a good Dog, God? Is it "Time"? ===== One of the most important things we can give our Pets is "Time". The time to love them, care for them, and train them. Animal Shelters and Humane Societies across the country are filled with Pets whose families didn't have "Time". Every year, the "Time is up" for 12 million companion Pets. Do you have the "Time" to make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Oh. Crying already at 7:45 in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 I think we should institute a ban on stuff like this before noon. Can't handle it in the morning. [quote name='gigishiba']Oh. Crying already at 7:45 in the morning.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 YUP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_blue Posted February 8, 2003 Author Share Posted February 8, 2003 It was late at night for me when I posted it! Maybe we should have a special "SAD" section warning not to be read with mascara/eyeliner on, or before lunchtime. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 So sad... :( It is hard to read this so early in the morning. Maybe I should just read the sad posts later in the day. :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlabsrule Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 8:34 and :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 I think making a special place for the sad posts is a good idea... 9:55AM and crying... :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlabsrule Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 I thought news alerts was for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ickle Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Bk Blue that was beautiful have forwarded it to the sheltie list in uk they would like to include it in their newsletter' would that be ok do you think ? with proper acknowledgement to the author please respond as soon as you can Many thanks Ickle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 NO MATTER WHAT TIME YOU READ IT. IT HAS THE SAME EFFECT :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_blue Posted February 9, 2003 Author Share Posted February 9, 2003 Hi Ickle... I got it from here:[url]http://www.greatlakesbcrescue.org/howcouldyou.htm[/url] The author is Joan C. Fremo. Hope it's not too late to post it. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ickle Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 thank you Bk Blue it is very much appreciated Ickle :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 I've been puttin off reading this one, I dont like the sad stories, but it's oh so true..... Unfortunately, people often do the same thing with their children.... So why bother to have them (pets and children) if you dont want to take care of them? They're not toys that you can just throw away when you're tired of them. It just makes me SOO angry......... :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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