'Just a Dog'

[jules77]

Just wanted to share..........

“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 phases 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 makes 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”.”
Anonymous....................

[boxtops]

I can believe that, micmak - my friend had a cat who would always use the loo. Unlike one of mine who enjoyed using the bath outlet....

[micmak]

Joe, if i was a cannibal I would take pleasure in eating you.

[ladybirder]

He'd taste too sour micmak.

[madmaggot]

It's such a shame that people who 'don't like animals' are missing out on such a lot. But it's their loss not the animals. These people are always the ones who go around just thinking of themself and often have the sourest look!
If they don't understand how a person can love their pet so much then they are missing one of lifes greatest pleasures. Poor them!