Before humans die, they write their Last Will & Testament giving their home, and all they have, to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I would ask.
To a poor and lonely stray I’d give:
- My happy home.
- My bowl and cozy bed, soft pillows and all my toys.
- The laps, which I love so much.
- The hands that stroke my fur and the sweet voices which speak my name.
I’d will to the sad, scared, shelter dog, the place I have in my human’s loving heart of which there seems no bounds.
So, when I die, please do not say “I will never have a pet again, for the loss and pain is more than I can stand.” Instead, go and find an unloved dog whose life has held no joy or hope, and give MY place to him or her.
This is the only thing I can give, the love that I will be leaving behind.
(Author unknown)
A Dog's Life ... and mine ... and yours! 
A great Last Will and Testament, Ray-thanks for sharing those sweet thoughts! 🙂
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This is such a lovely sentiment, I know it will be heartbreaking when Bonnie passes away but I think it would be more heartbreaking to have a quiet home without the patter of paws especially when there are so many in shelters that need homes.
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Exactly Laura! You could never “replace” Bonnie, but you could certainly allow a similar relationship to develop; make use of all the things you have that are dog related, and (of course) give another dog a “break”. 🙂
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OH this is beautiful!!! Dogs are so loving!!
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so true. another dog doesn’t replace the dog that has passed; he or she only makes new memories to treasure.
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Absolutely. A best friend can never be replaced.
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It’s a looong time before Ray needs to write this!
Though I have a draft ready for my own very very old Mr Spaghetti Legs, who is over 14 years.
All rescue centres seem to have this Last will and Testament 🙂
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My introduction to it was seeing it in a Pet Insurance ad. The company did not know the origin of the text, although the pic used (in their ad) was from an employee who had since left them. As that employee could not be contacted for approval to use the pic, I substituted our beloved Ray! That’s the full story! 🙂
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If you google “A dog’s last will and testament” this text will come up, with various doggie photos. It says Anonymous.
The main point is to get people to re-adopt when their beloved, aged pet dies. 🙂
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Absolutely, and with most (probably all) rescue operations at capacity and looking for foster homes, it makes so much sense. 🙂
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yes 🙂
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That was very touching, Colin! Still having goosebumps!
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Very profound logic in a simplistic kind of way! 🙂
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Yes, you say it perfectly!
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How lovely.
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I thought so too. While I cannot support putting human thoughts and ideas into a dog (per se), the whole concept here makes so much sense. Given an appropriate grieving period for a beloved dog, why on earth would we not want to help another one and experience a new love? 🙂
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We need many more such doggy thoughts. 🐕
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We do indeed. 🙂
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