Treat me kindly... my  "beloved"  master, for no heart in the
world is more grateful for kindness than mine. Do not break
my spirit with a stick...  for although I should lick your hand
between blows your patience... and understanding will teach
me more quickly the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often.. for your voices are the world’s sweetest
music...  as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail
when I hear your step...  When the weather is cold and wet
please take me inside.. for I am a domesticated animal... no
longer used to bitter elements... I ask no greater glory than
the privilege of sitting at your feet.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water...  for although I should
not reproach you were it dry... I can't tell you when I suffer
thirst... Feed me clean food so that I may stay well, to romp
and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side standing
ready to protect you with my life...  should your life... be in
danger.

And master... when I am very old and the Greatest Master...
sees fit to deprive me of  my health and sight... do not turn
me away.  Rather...  see that my trusting life is gently taken
away... and I shall leave you knowing...  with the last breath
I draw, my fate was always safest in your hands.  Amen.

*Author Unknown*