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09-12-2007, 04:57 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: co
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| When people say why...its 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
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09-12-2007, 05:02 PM | #2 |
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| You said it!!!!! People without pets just don't understand.
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09-12-2007, 05:05 PM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the lovely massachusetts
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| If you don't have dag you wouldn't understand.. well except for my cousin.. he always says 'its just a dog' yet his are treted like royalty.. he spent thousands on one o fhis dogs becaus ehe was dying of cancer.. and now he has two and they are like little princes. |
09-12-2007, 05:12 PM | #4 |
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09-12-2007, 05:55 PM | #5 |
Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member | They should worry about themselves and not what you spend your money on or your choices....Until they support you, they can SHUT UP!! lol
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09-12-2007, 06:27 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: atlanta, ga
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| you said it and if they don't have a yorkie..they really don't get it!!!!
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09-12-2007, 06:31 PM | #7 |
Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California
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| I kind of feel sorry for people who don't have the capacity to love a dog. It's such a rewarding relationship. I dont know why some people can't feel it.
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09-12-2007, 06:33 PM | #8 |
I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE
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| Excellent -- I think Im going to post this on my desk! Now Ive started a new thing and I should be ashamed of myself but Im not cause Im weird like that If someone says to me... its just a dog, its not like you have a kid... My response has become -- did you ever think that I may not be able to have children? And this is my way of dealing with it? Now that shuts them up quick and hopefully makes think twice about making such a crazy comment.
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09-12-2007, 06:41 PM | #9 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near KC, Missouri
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| I Like It! Now Ive started a new thing and I should be ashamed of myself but Im not cause Im weird like that If someone says to me... its just a dog, its not like you have a kid... My response has become -- did you ever think that I may not be able to have children? And this is my way of dealing with it? Now that shuts them up quick and hopefully makes think twice about making such a crazy comment. Very good response!
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09-12-2007, 06:48 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada
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| Awesome That is Awsome. Perfect response.... what if? There is always a reason. I have a toddler, believe me, I sometimes wish we just had a dog. LOL I'm kidding, I wouldn't trade my son for the worlds best dog.
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09-12-2007, 07:00 PM | #11 |
I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio
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| Thanks for posting that. I love it!
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09-13-2007, 05:02 AM | #12 | |
Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member | Quote:
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09-13-2007, 07:36 AM | #13 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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09-14-2007, 11:30 AM | #14 |
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| I always ask the same questions too.
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