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Bayard

(30,792 posts)
33. A Dog's Last Will & Testament.....
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 10:23 PM
17 hrs ago

Before humans die, they write their last Will & Testament, give their home & all they have, to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I’d ask…

To a poor & lonely stray, I’d give my happy home. My bowl & cozy bed, soft pillows and all my toys.
The lap, which I loved so much, the tender, loving touch.
The hand that stroked my fur & sweet voice which called my name.
I’d will to the sad, scared shelter dog, the place I had in my human’s loving heart of which there seemed 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 find an unloved dog. One who’s life has held no joy or hope, and give MY place to HIM.

This is the only thing that I can give… The Love I left behind.

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You are in my thoughts ZDU Yesterday #1
Perfect.... JoeOtterbein Yesterday #2
It gets better, Amigo JoseBalow Yesterday #3
I think, too, that what's going on in our country magnifies our other losses. CrispyQ Yesterday #4
This makes sense electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #36
... Niagara Yesterday #5
. LuckyCharms Yesterday #6
That grief will never go away, Lucky Niagara Yesterday #9
Wow that's incredible thanks for sharing! ... OldBoss Yesterday #7
Thank you for the wisdom from Almaas Wild blueberry Yesterday #8
A few days ago? Lulu KC Yesterday #10
Wonderful post, LC. Felicita Yesterday #11
That's the advice I give everyone who has lost a pet -- get another as soon as practical William Seger Yesterday #14
Lost my longtime dog a few months ago mdbl Yesterday #12
❣️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #13
i lost my last long lived cat + i soon got 2 more. i need spares. you need spares. pansypoo53219 Yesterday #15
I feel like Grief is... BurnDoubt Yesterday #16
For you: sinkingfeeling Yesterday #17
My deepest condolences. Charlie Chapulin Yesterday #18
We adopted our most recent dog in February mountain grammy Yesterday #19
My heart goes out to you. . . . h2ebits Yesterday #20
I'm so sorry. I feel you...my brother died of Covid in 2021 and my dog's death is LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #26
Indeed. . . . h2ebits 19 hrs ago #32
Phew! catchnrelease Yesterday #21
I'm so sorry... LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #25
Thanks catchnrelease 23 hrs ago #29
I'm so sorry, Lucky. Been there twice before. Diamond_Dog Yesterday #22
My condolences lucky. Your explanation makes sense of my recent experience. Ilikepurple Yesterday #23
Oh my...you nailed my feelings exactly. LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #27
Anyone who has given his heart to another being understands what you are going through, Lucky. Bumbles 23 hrs ago #24
Sending you love and peace. PittBlue 23 hrs ago #28
Whoa, Thanks for Sharing That, LuckyCharms! It Definitely Hit a Nerve. The Roux Comes First 22 hrs ago #30
It's not fair buzzycrumbhunger 22 hrs ago #31
A Dog's Last Will & Testament..... Bayard 17 hrs ago #33
This message was self-deleted by its author applegrove 12 hrs ago #34
That is beautiful. applegrove 12 hrs ago #35
Some wonderful thoughts by that person. Another hug for you, LC. electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #37
Condolences on your loss. Beautiful, resonant quote. Timeflyer 6 hrs ago #38
This is very insightful, thanks for sharing it FakeNoose 6 hrs ago #39
Thanks so much for sharing that, LC. TygrBright 6 hrs ago #40
All I know is that from the time I came out of the womb... hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #41
Jill... LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #43
You are putting good back into the world even as you grieve, Lucky. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #44
The pets EuterpeThelo 5 hrs ago #42
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