A dogs purpose
"Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death,wondering aloud about the s ad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life...like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." Remember, if a dog was the teache r you would learn stuff like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily. Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently."  |
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| Hi,
Thanks for posting that. We should all aspire to be as non judmental and loving as our furballs.
Marianne |
Quote: Thanks for posting that. We should all aspire to be as non judmental and loving as our furballs.
Marianne ditto~~~~~~~~ |
| That brought tears to my eyes, remembering Bentley and Toby. They taught me more than I taught them. |
| Thank you for posting that. It is so true. |
Good post!  |
| Thank you very much for your post. I've cried all day...I guess I needed to. |
| I should never read these posts when I'm at work!!
They bring tears to my eyes. Kids see things for what they are and how right this little boy is. |
| Thank you, that was heart warming both the little boys thoughts and the poem |
| This is so beautiful and so true! I'm so glad and lucky to be able to work dogs...I learn something new every day!
Thank you for sharing! |
I love that Thanks so much for sharing it  |
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