1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from Ты will be painful: remember that before Ты get me.

2. Give me time to understand what Ты want of me.

3. Place your trust in me—it is crucial to my well being.

4. Do not be angry at me for long, and do not lock me up as punishment.

5. Ты have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I only have you.

6. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I understand your voice.

7. Be aware that however Ты treat me, I will never forget.

8. Remember before Ты hit me that I have sharp teeth that could easily hurt you, but I choose not to bite Ты because I Любовь you.

9. Before Ты scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, или lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I might not be getting the right food, или I have been out too long, или my сердце is getting too old and weak.

10. Take care of me when I get old. Ты too will grow old. Accompany me on difficult journeys. Never say: “I cannot медведь to watch” или “Let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if Ты are there—even my death.

Remember that I Любовь you.