I. I want one large fresh bone each week for 

 my dessert; 1 promise not to bury it in 

 the flower pot. 



II, I want clean water in a clean dish twice 

 daily. 



III. I want a dry, draftless place for sleeping. 



IV, I want a collar that doesn^t choke me and 

 isn't so loose it catches on my ears. 



V. I want a quiet place in the basement on 

 the Fourth of July. 



VI. I want every boy softly reprimanded who 

 throws stones at me or twists my ears. 



VII. I want folks to believe in my wagging tail 

 and pleading eyes. 



VIII. I want all persons to keep in mind that I 

 do with my mouth, most things they do 

 with their hands; so, they needn't be 

 afraid of a dog's teeth. 



IX. I want to be treated kindly, just as I treat 

 children and all those in distress. 



X. I want my mind to be trained so that I 

 can be of the fullest service. 



XI. I want to be considered one of the family, 

 for I will give my life to protect it. 



XII. I want my master 

 to be my god and 

 to act the part. 



fioo 



