<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><div><b>“Always Love Your Pet, No Matter How Old They Get”</b> by Lesley M. Patterson</div><div><br></div><div>Pets are people, too, just like me and you.</div><div>They need food in their tummies and lots of beefy yummies.</div><div><br></div><div>They are little, but their hearts are BIG.</div><div>They like to go outside, get fresh air, and dig.</div><div><br></div><div>From big to small, they give their all,</div><div>And you can play with them with a toy or with a ball.</div><div><br></div><div>To the special bond between human and pet,</div><div>always by your side, forever, I'll bet.</div><div><br></div><div>Your faithful pet depends on you</div><div>and all the special things for them that you do.</div><div><br></div><div>Pets help teach us nature's true compassion.</div><div>They do not withhold love, nor with it do they ration.</div><div><br></div><div>And with our pets, I have no doubt,</div><div>that we are lucky not to have to live without.</div><div><br></div><div>A furry friend that's always happy to see you,</div><div>from life's ups and downs and all that people do.</div><div><br></div><div>It's quite a sight for sore eyes to behold,</div><div>because that bond is as special as gold.</div><div><br></div><div>Always show them love and good measure,</div><div>and reap each day a true friend to treasure.</div><div><br></div><div>Children, remember to be good to your pet</div><div>Be loving to them, no matter how old they get.</div><div><br></div><div>Never abandon them or leave them out in the cold or heat,</div><div>and you'll have a pet that's super neat!</div><div><br></div><div>Always treat them with kindness and love,</div><div>for they are truly a gift from above!</div><div><br></div><div>Be understanding and patient with them, because they will be for you.</div><div>And never, ever forget this, my friend, for pets are people, too.</div></div><div><br></div>———————————————<br><br><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div> </div></div></body></html>