Just A Dog!

[RATTER15]

“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 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 man.” So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog.” just smile, because they “just don’t understand.” —Anonymous

“It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.” –Unknown

[paddywak]

Why should we pixie, you own a slave we have friends.

[pixie373]

Yes. Exactly.

[Kiki-frog]

pixie, you're so right. An animal that shares our lives is not a possession that can be replaced. We'd never say, 'My sister just died, so I'm going to buy a new one.' And so a special animal can never be replaced. They are members of our household, our families, our lives.

[seekeerz]

Beautiful, thanks RATTER

[seadogg]

Its true that a special animal cannot be replaced kiki and we have always waited months before getting another dog. Just dont understand the advice that you should get another straight away. Commodities they 'aint.

[pussnboots]

I have had dogs and cats all my life and every one was special, I have two rescue cats now and not sure if they really appreciate the luxury they now enjoy but I wouldn't swap them for the world, they both had a terrible life before. I would love a rescue dog also but I think the cats would not be happy.

[mrs.chappie]

I can't listen to this without blubbing...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaEGlYFhnRc

[RATTER15]

Fred, thanks for posting that, very good, I have also shared it on Facebook.

[maggie01]

A dog is definately not just a dog.
I went through a divorce 6yrs ago at the age of 60 and my dogs were my salvation. They gave next a reason to get up in the morning.
Three years later, I had to have one put to sleep and was heartbroken.
3weeks ago I lost my other girl.
There is a huge hole in my heart. Both were never Just a dog

[viv38]

I have a copy of that ratter, I took it from the internet years ago. I always think about it when people moan about dogs. I think 'they just don't know'. I am and always have been a dog lover and always will be. I just wish the whole world was !