Washington MO and surrounding area: Real Estate Agents

7 Steps to a Happier Pet
Make sure your pet wears an identification tag to enable him to be returned to you if lost.

To prevent destructive animal behavioral problems, make sure you enroll your new puppy or dog in behavioral training classes.

Animal behavioral problems can be health related. Make sure your pet has a complete medical exam by a veterinarian at least once a year.

Prepare for disasters. Make sure you have a plan for your pet in the event of a tornado, fire or flood.

Plan for your pet's future in case something happens to you.

Learn how to avoid dog bites, and how to prevent your dog from biting.

Please say or neuter your pet.

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TEN COMMANDMENTS
FOR PET OWNERS
1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years.
Any separation from you will be very painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.
Do not break my spirit with your temper, though I will always
forgive you. Your patience and understanding will teach me more quickly those things you want me to learn.

3. Have me spayed or neutered.

4. Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all
the world is more grateful for your kindness than mine.
Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up
as punishment. After all, you have your job, your friends,
your entertainment. I have only you.

5. Speak to me often. Even if I don’t understand all
your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking
to me. Your voice is the sweetest sound I ever hear, as you
must know by my enthusiastic excitement when your
footsteps fall upon my waiting ear.

6. Please take me inside when it's cold and wet or too
hot. I am a domestic animal and am no longer accustomed
to the bitter elements. I ask for little more than your gentle
hands petting me. Keep my bowl filled with clean water;
I cannot tell you when I’m thirsty. Feed me good food so
that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding,
to be by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to share
with you my life, for that is what I live for. However you treat
me, I’ll never forget it.

7. Don’t hit me. Remember, I have teeth that could easily
crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy and uncooperative,
ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps
I’m not getting the right food, I’ve been out in the sun too
long, or my heart may be getting old and weak.

9. Take care of me when I get old. You will grow old, too.

10. When I am very old, when I no longer enjoy good health, please do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not
having fun. Just see to it that my trusting life is taken gently.
And be with me on that difficult journey when it's time to say
goodbye. Never say “I can’t bear to watch.” Everything is
easier for me when you are there. I will leave this earth knowing with my last breath that my fate was always safest in your hands.
I love you.

Kids & Critter Corner:
If you would like to see your special children or your favorite pet on the web, e-mail us a picture ( in jpg) and a short story and we publish it for all your friends and family to see. Please put Critter-Corner in subject. Monika@hometeamrealtors.net
"Hi, look at me. My name is Sydnee. I am a happy camper. My Mom and Dad just bought a new house. Now I will have lots of room to play."
	*I am Maggie.* *Look how cute I am !*
I am Annie the Tramp. Terri rescued me from a puppy mill. THANKS. I love finally having a home. I like to sleep and dig in the trash.
Hi there, I am Lady and Annie is my sister. I am having the time off my life playing at my new home. Can you tell how happy I am ????
	*My name is Hayden Jacob. I was born on 13th July of this year, which means that Monika is now a Grandma. I know she loves every minute of it.*
*Hello there. I am Jack Lewis and this is my baby brother Jarrett. We are having a great time . Can you tell?*
	*Hello there I am Silas and this is my Mom Amy Lee. I love her so much.*
*Matthew is my name. Can you tell how happy I am to be here? Call my Grandma Terri. She will find the perfect house for you.*
	*Look at my new hat. Hello this is Madison. My Mom and Dad love me very much.*
*Hello there. My name is Nina and I live in Germany. My aunt Monika loves and misses me very much. I will be 4 in October.*
*This is my new puppy Sam. He is my first dog. I love to play with him.*
	*I am Baby Girl. I am the newest addition to a brand new house that Home Team Realtors sold to my new owner.*
*We are Lollie and Jack. We have the best home in the world. We belong to Donna and Tory. We just moved to Washington and just love it.*
	I am Isabella Maria and I was born on April 21st in Ft. Worth, TX. My Grandma used to live in Washington, Mo. Home Team Realtors sold her house and now she can be here with me.
	Hello here I am for my first Halloween 2004
Hello there look at us are we not the curtest twins you ever saw ??
	My name is Chief, and according to my owner I am spoiled rotten and love my home. I live in the Swiss area and belong to Bob and Alice Power.
	I am Ginny and Chief is my buddy.
Hello , my name is Axel and here I am playing with my favorite toy.
	Hello there, I am Tigger the cat. I used to live in Washington, but Monika and Terri sold my house. But I am not upset because they found me a much cooler one to live in. Thanks Home Team Realtors !
Stinker is the name and laying in the yard is my game. Tigger and I keep watch of our kingdom. We love company so come and see us.
	I am fluffy Bailey. Home Team Realtors sold my house on Lake St. Clair. Everything went well. I am happy because now I get to live in a new home.
Hello I am Missy and I used to live in Tangelwood Est. Home Team Realtors sold my house and now they are finding me a new one.
	French Fry is the name and I used to be king of the house in Labadie. Home Team Realtors had my house listed and it sold fast. I am moving to New York shortly.
Hello!!! we are Hoss and Frankie. We are Buddies and just love to play with each other
	My name is Teddy. Hello !! I am very excited because Home Team Realtors helped us by our new home in Ad Deum Place.
Hello my name is Buffy. Look at me am I not cute ?? I belong to Rhoda and Walt Richmond. I like to play with Walt and he plays with me everyday when he comes home.
	Hello Everybody. Look at us in our Spring Outfits. We are Christa (4), Hailey (6), Luke (2) and Ryan (8mo), on the right you can get a closer look at Ryan at 6 month old.
Hi I am Kitty Cat and I live on a 24 acres farm. I like to cuddle and play.
	Hi, my name is Woofy, Look at me I think I might want to take a bath. Monika and Terri sold my old house and now I get to travel all the time.
	Hello Woofy here again, I am living in Texas now and made a new friend. Her name is Fancy and we are best buds.
Hi, I am Remington. I belong to Becki Heimann and Butch Steffens. As you can see I am not spoiled at all!
	Hi There. I am Kitty cat don't you just want to play with me ?
Hello there ; we are Mini the hamster and Twinki the dog. Home Team Realtors sold our house at 2193 Gregory. We are very happy because now we get to move into a bigger house. We also took some of the gold fish with us.
	Hello there ! We are Riley the rescue dog and Sam the bird. We live in the heart of Missouri's wine country.
Hello. I live in St. Clair. I am the Queen of the house
	In Loving Memory. Tasha. We miss you.
Hi my name is Little Girl. I am about 12 year old and I lovet o curl up on the back of the couch and sit in the sun. For fun I like to chase the Lizards in the back yard. I belong to Terri.
	I am Oscar the Wiener Dog. I used to live at 703 Windy Ridge and I got to move. Home Team Realtors sold my house. Thanks Monika and Terri
They call me Samurai Sam. Here I am taking a nap but usually I am out side looking what kind of trouble I can get into.
	My name is Louie and I was adopted by Terri. I love her very much and get all excited when she brings me a bone.
I like to lay in the sink and drink water from the faucet. My name is Biscuit. Hello!
	I am Max and I am the coolest cat. I am 3 years old my weight is 15 pounds. I used to play with Tiger, but she moved. Now I play with Biscuit.
Here I am . I am Tiger and Max was my buddy until I moved. Now I play with Jack. He is cool.
	In loving memory. Pepper. We miss him very much he was almost 19 years old.
In loving Memory. Smokey He was the Best Dog. We miss him.
	Hello I am Lillie. I like to play and sleep. Sometimes I swim in the lake and bark at the geese.
Sugar is my name and playing is my game. I just love to play outside, ride in the truck and play ball. I also like to eat. Can you tell?
7 Steps to a Happier Pet *Make sure your pet wears an identification tag to enable him to be returned to you if lost.* *To prevent destructive animal behavioral problems, make sure you enroll your new puppy or dog in behavioral training classes.* *Animal behavioral problems can be health related. Make sure your pet has a complete medical exam by a veterinarian at least once a year.* *Prepare for disasters. Make sure you have a plan for your pet in the event of a tornado, fire or flood.* *Plan for your pet's future in case something happens to you.* *Learn how to avoid dog bites, and how to prevent your dog from biting.* *Please say or neuter your pet.* +++++++++ TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR PET OWNERS 1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not break my spirit with your temper, though I will always forgive you. Your patience and understanding will teach me more quickly those things you want me to learn. 3. Have me spayed or neutered. 4. Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for your kindness than mine. Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up as punishment. After all, you have your job, your friends, your entertainment. I have only you. 5. Speak to me often. Even if I don’t understand all your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me. Your voice is the sweetest sound I ever hear, as you must know by my enthusiastic excitement when your footsteps fall upon my waiting ear. 6. Please take me inside when it's cold and wet or too hot. I am a domestic animal and am no longer accustomed to the bitter elements. I ask for little more than your gentle hands petting me. Keep my bowl filled with clean water; I cannot tell you when I’m thirsty. Feed me good food so that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to be by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to share with you my life, for that is what I live for. However you treat me, I’ll never forget it. 7. Don’t hit me. Remember, I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you. 8. Before you scold me for being lazy and uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, I’ve been out in the sun too long, or my heart may be getting old and weak. 9. Take care of me when I get old. You will grow old, too. 10. When I am very old, when I no longer enjoy good health, please do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having fun. Just see to it that my trusting life is taken gently. And be with me on that difficult journey when it's time to say goodbye. Never say “I can’t bear to watch.” Everything is easier for me when you are there. I will leave this earth knowing with my last breath that my fate was always safest in your hands. I love you.