JUST FOR THE FUN OF WESTIES!

Always be willing to help others


Believe in yourself


BE BRAVE!


But remember, it's okay to be afraid sometimes


Give lots of kisses, even if it seems rather hopeless


Take a nap if you need one


Have a good sense of humor and laugh often


Love your friends, no matter what
When you do something you know is wrong, let the
fun you had doing it be worth the punishment you get



Work together as a team



Share a joke with your friends and neighbors
Share with a friend



Remember the saying, Good things happen to good people! And Vice-Versa...



There is always someone who loves you more than you know.



Exercise a little each day!



Live up to your name.

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IF DOGS WROTE LETTERS TO GOD

Dear God,
When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it the same old story?

Dear God,
Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We dogs love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the 'Chrysler Eagle' the 'Chrysler Beagle'?

Dear God,
If a dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad dog?

Dear God,
More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.

Dear God,
Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to apologize?

Dear God,
Let me give you a list of just some of the things I must remember to be a good dog:

• I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it or after they throw it up.
• I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way they smell.
• I will not munch on "leftovers" in the kitty litter box; although they are tasty, they are not food.
• The diaper pail is not a cookie jar.
• The sofa is not a face towel; neither are Mom's and Dad's laps.
• The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff.
• 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 registration.
• I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet.
• Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is not an acceptable way of saying 'hello.'
• I must shake the rainwater out of my fur BEFORE entering the house.
• I will not throw up in the car.
• I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt across the carpet.
• The cat is not a squeaky toy; so when I play with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing.

Dear God,
May I have my testicles back?

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If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout..run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

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CAN COLD WATER CLEAN DISHES?

A man went to visit his 90 year old grandfather in a very secluded rural area of the state he lived in. After spending the night, his grandfather prepared breakfast for him consisting of eggs and bacon. He noticed a film like substance on his plate and he questioned his grandfather....'Are these plates clean'? His grandfather replied, 'Those plates are as clean as cold water can get them, so go on and finish your meal'.

That afternoon, while eating the hamburgers his grandfather made for lunch, he noticed tiny specks around the edge of his plate and a substance that looked like dried egg yokes.....so he ask again, 'Are you sure these plates are clean'? Without looking up from his hamburger,the grandfather says, 'I told you before, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them. Now don't ask me about it anymore!'

As he was leaving, his grandfather's dog started to growl and wouldn't let him pass so he said, ;Grandfather, your dog won't let me out'. Without diverting his attention from the football game he was watching on TV, his grandfather shouted, 'COLDWATER, Go lay down!'

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