A Dogs Prayer

Oh! Lord of Humans, make my master

faithful to his fellowman as I am to him.

Grant that he may be as devoted to his

family and friends as I am to him. May he

be open faced and undecptive as I am;

may he be true to trust reposed in him as

I am to his. Give him a face cheerful like

unto my wagging tail; give him a spirit of

gratitude like unto my licking tongue. Fill

him with patience like unto mine that

awaits for his foot steps uncomplainingly

for hours; fill him with my watchfulness,

my courage, and my readiness to sacrifice

comfort or life. Keep him always young in

heart and crowded with the spirit of play

even as I. Make him as good a man as I

am a dog; make him worthy of me

HIS DOG.