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02-07-2008, 03:06 PM | #1 |
Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA
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| A Dog's Purpose Thought I'd share this - it is really nice........ 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 six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though 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 sad 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 six-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Remember, if a dog were the teacher you would learn things 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. Be always grateful for each new day.
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02-07-2008, 03:11 PM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
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| all I can say is...WOW! |
02-07-2008, 03:18 PM | #3 |
Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa
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| All I can do is Sheilagh
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02-07-2008, 03:31 PM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemphill, Texas
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| And People wonder why I love my dogs!!
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02-07-2008, 06:03 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston area
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| WOW!!!
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02-08-2008, 07:17 AM | #6 |
Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3
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| THAT WAS GREAT!!! THANKS FOR SHARING THAT JODIE!! Side Note: My inlaws at a giant Irish Wolfhound named Harry...it has been years since he has passed and they are just now coming around to finding another one....they are great dogs!
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02-08-2008, 07:36 AM | #7 |
Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California
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| Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story...
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02-08-2008, 07:47 AM | #8 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| that made me cry. i love my lexi so much it hurts. thanks for sharing
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02-08-2008, 07:52 AM | #9 |
Therapy Dog Donating Member | Jodie that was awesome...made me cry.
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