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Canine Wisdom - Just a Dog
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a
lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the
time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog." Some of my proudest moments
have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company
was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments
have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the
gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases
like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings
into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better
person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look
longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but
an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of
the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's good in
me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing
that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human." So the next time
you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they "just don't
understand."
To all my friends who know as I do
"They are Not Just a Dog".
From Sue Rogers Website
www.ruffloverescue.com
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