CANINE BILL OF RIGHTS

by Carolyn Krause

I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.

I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.

I have the right to be trained so I do not become the prisoner of my own misbehavior.

I have the right to adequate food and medical care.

I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside of my family.

I have the right to have my needs and wants respected.

I have the right to special time with my people.

I have the right to only be bred responsibly -- if at all.

I have the right to some time and space all my own.

I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.

I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.

I have the right to be forgiven.

I have the right to die with dignity.