ever Lie to Your Pet

ome time ago Baron Von Lodge was the head of a small country near Switzerland known as Lilliland.

One of the topics that is constantly revisited in discussions between the Baron, Lady Angela of Alpine Castle, and Professor Hamblin, has to do with pets.

“Household pets are members of the family and they seem to be passed over in their importance. We have had many stories and adventures,” the Baron recalled, “concerning the many fine deeds that pets have done for their masters and guardians. When a stranger comes to your door, who notices it first? It’s the pet that notifies everyone that someone is coming.

“It seems that people forget that most pets can hear better and see better than humans. The seeing-eye dog that guides its master in traffic to safety cannot ever be forgotten.

“Some people are embarrassed if they are seen talking directly to their pets as if they were having a normal conversation with another person. While the pet may not understand the words, they do pick up on the tone of voice and the movements that are made.

“There are stories of great sadness about people moving away and turning the pet loose to wander around the streets looking for warmth and food on their own for the first time. Or, people just go for a drive and drop off the pet in a strange neighborhood because they are moving away or changing jobs. The pet unselfishly looked after its master only to have the master not return the unconditional love and devotion.”

The Baron took care of his pets very seriously and if a person was seen hurting an animal by throwing a stone at it, or hitting it with a stick, they were arrested and brought before a judge for their acts of cruelty against nature.

“When the pet’s master is getting over a serious illness, it is amazing how the comfort and understanding and, indeed, love of the pet can aid greatly in getting better sooner.

“Never lie to your pet,” the Baron concluded, “because they know when you are lying to them, or telling the truth. Always be truthful because it really matters.”