Canine Bill of Rights

The Canine Bill of Rights

1. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival
2. I have the right to be trained so I do not become the prisoner of my own misbehavior
3. I have the right to adequate food and medical care
4. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside of my family
5. I have the right to have my needs and wants respected
6. I have the right to special time with my people
7. I have the right to only be bred responsibly-if not at all
8. I have the right to some time and space all my own
9. I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh
10. I have the right to earn my person’s trust and to be trusted in return
11. I have the right to be forgiven
12. I have the right to die with dignity
13. I have the right to give and receive unconditional love

by: Carolyn Krause