I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.

I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.

I have the right to be trained so that I do not become the prisoner of my own misbehavior.

I have the right to adequate food and medical care.

I have the right to serve my people to the limits of my ability.

I have the right to fresh air and green grass.

I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my family.

I have the right to some quality time with my people.

I have the right to only be bred responsibly -- if at all.

I have the right to some time and space all my own.

I have the right to be foolish and make my person laugh.

I have the right to earn my person’s trust and to learn to trust in return.

I have the right to be forgiven an occasional misdeed.

I have the right to die with dignity.

I have the right to be remembered well.