The Shadow Knows

Every dog should have his page!

Mom & Dad insisted that I should have my own page. My spelling may not be that good, not to mention my knowledge of HTML. I am a smart pup and surf the net with Dad.

The picture below is Dexter and me playing around Dad's Lazy Puppy chair.

Dad gets e-mail from all over the planet this one from Dave Biondi:

Things Dogs Must Try To Remember....

I will not play tug-of-war with Dad’s underwear when he’s on the toilet.

The garbage collector is NOT stealing our stuff.

I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I’m lying under the coffee table.

I will not roll my toys behind the fridge.

I must shake the rainwater out of my fur BEFORE entering the house.

I will not eat the cats’ food, before or after they eat it.

I will stop trying to find the few remaining pieces of clean carpet in the house when I am about to throw up.

I will not throw up in the car.

I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc.

I will not lick my human’s face after eating animal poop.

"Kitty box crunchies" are not food.

I will not eat any more socks and then redeposit them in the backyard after processing.

The diaper pail is not a cookie jar.

I will not wake Mommy up by sticking my cold, wet nose up her bottom end.

I will not chew my human’s toothbrush and not tell them.

When in the car, I will not insist on having the window rolled down when it’s raining outside.

We do not have a doorbell. I will not bark each time I hear one on TV.

I will not steal my Mom’s underwear and dance all over the back yard with it.

The sofa is not a face towel. Neither are Mom & Dad’s laps.

My head does not belong in the refrigerator.

I will not bite the officer’s hand when he reaches in for Mom’s driver’s license and car registration.

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS.........

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

Take a moment today to be grateful for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without them.

If you ever need a new addition to your family and you are allergic to the average dog get a Lhasa Apso. This breed of dog is not for everyone because they require a lot of attention.

One final word here. This breed of dog is known by some to be a snapping turtle with hair.

Shadow's first visit to the local newspaper December 1998
Shadow relaxing at home.	Tonya with Shadow.
Shadow guarding his food bowl.	Shadow relaxing in his favorite chair.
Shadow modeling his new sweater.	Shadow and his new friend Oreo at play.
What Can I get into next?
Yes I am ornery.	Shadow in his favorite computer chair.
Shadow Visits Santa. Shadow with his favorite toy.	Shadow after visiting the groomers.
Shadow next to Dad's Computer	Shadow ready for the 4th of July
I'm not ready for bed I want to play!
Shadow has always been the great communicator/ translator. Dexter asks Shadow if we can go for a walk. Then Shadow asks me.	Shadow is older now and has had Cancer for more than three years. He is pictured here undergoing acupuncture to control the pain and fight his Cancer.