Ever hear its Just a Dog?

[me2prissy]

That is great. How many times have I heard that...especially from my 15 year old son. You love them more than me....mom, it's just a dog...

[Ozzie'sperson]

OMG -- that is awesome! And it is so true. I genuinely feel sorry for people who feel that way.

When Ozzie was sick earlier this year, I heard that a few times. For the most part though, both friends and co-workers were very understanding when I had to beg off events or leave a little early while he was recuperating.

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[Lexi Rae]

gotta love it,, i just printed it out and im framing it toooooooooooooo

[stevieintampa]

Originally Posted by drawlins27

Found this on itchmo and thought it was cute. I have heard the phrase "its just a dog" sooo many times and it just burns me up but now I can just smile and think of this poem.

Just A Dog
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 phrases 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 or woman.”
So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog” just smile… because they “just don’t understand.”

by Richard Biby
(From “The Versatile Hunting Dog” NAVHDA’s Magazine; February 2006)

hi thats so perfect! its just a dog that s all i need in life! ive heard this peom before given to me from my breeder when i got my puppy! shes wonderful!my babyboo is the best and came from such a caring breeder, pam brummitt, in ky, i m in florida, tampa, and we drove up to see her babies, she spent so much time, and i was able to hold all of hers, they sare all so beautiful, i spent the night at her house to , she insisted, that way we got to realy know each other, shes has all hers prespoiled, and all the big ones are tested before she breeds them, i got to see all the breeding records too, as the inspector had just been there, now i dont know about showing any but hers were the most beautiful ive ever seen, im goingback in the futureto pick another one, not a yorkie tho, this time in getting one of her little gtiffs, if i hadnt already planed on a yorkie idtook one of those, they are very unique , also,different as night and day, shes got them fixed up with all the grooming stuff and toys when they leave and a bunch of food too, iknow ive seen some bad talk of her, but its simply not all true,in my case,and many of my friends have shown theirs and i know she puts her very best into all her dogs, shes given away some after they werespayed or nuetered and she cries knowing that they may not get the love they had, or the vet care, or grooming, her life is all about her bavbies!, but shes says she has to let some go sometimes, as eash dog is anindvidual, and does deserve the best, some mneed a mommy just for themselves, i cant believe how shes got them so orginized and trained so well,, even the adults are trained, thanks Stevie