If I didn't have animals
 

If I didn't have animals . . . .

I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.

My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.

All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair.

When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel.

When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through
fuzzy bodies who beat me there.

I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted, without taking
into consideration how much space several fur bodies
would need to get comfortable.

I would not have strange presents under my Christmas tree -- dog bones,
stuffed animals ,toys, treats nor would I have to explain
to people why I wrap them.

I would have money ....and no guilt to go on a real vacation.

I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians, as I put
their yet unborn grandkids thru college

The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down, come,
no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE.

My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers.

My house would not look like a day care center, toys everywhere.

My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, treats and an extra
leash.

I would no longer have to Spell the words B-A-L-L-, F-R-I-S-B-E- E,
W-A-L-K, or T-R-E-A-T.

I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.

I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat ties
them down too much.

I'd look forward to spring and the melting of snow instead of dreading
mud season.

I would not have to answer the question "Why do you have so many
dogs/animals? " from people who will never have the joy in their
lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by someone as close to
an angel as they will ever get.

How empty my life would be.

Beautiful, I loved it!!! Thanks for sharing:rose: :thumbs_up

That's awesome! About halfway through, I cheated and read the last line, HOPING that was going to be there!

Nothing I can add to that - thanks for sharing - that is if its ok that I turn this into a poster for my office wall - to give to all my family that doesn't understand and just to make everyone more aware of how truly great it is to have the love and devotion of our animals.
Thanks again for putting this into words.

My sentiments exactly. so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

That was beautiful.

Beautiful! And oh so true for all of us pet owners.

Well Said!!!!!!!!!!;)

Heart warming =) thanks for sharing!

Beautiful. thanks

LOL true ;) thanks for sharing!

Every line rings true. And the end just SAYS IT ALL!..:thumbup:

That says it all. I know that if I didn't have animals in my life I'd wither. Every day begins with the site of my little ones excited to see me, followed by kisses and nipping on my toes. Each day ends with their warm bodies snuggled next to me and gentle snores of contentment. Life doesnt get any better.

OMG i was laughing my butt off through that whole thing thinking OMG this really is what we go through lol but it really is wonderful to see the end and remember what they actually do for us. thank you so much for sharing that!!