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02-15-2006, 01:33 PM | #1 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida
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| Why dogs don't live as long as People Why Dogs Don't Live As Long As People... 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 much attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left 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 the four-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 everyone. 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 four-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. Leave the rest to God. "If you can read this, thank a teacher; if you are reading it in English, thank a soldier. Isn't this great ? I was asked by our dear friend Pat ( Muffies Mom ) to post this for all to enjoy so I can take no credit for this.
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02-15-2006, 01:37 PM | #2 |
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| that is a very sweet little story, thanks for posting it
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02-15-2006, 01:38 PM | #3 |
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| I read that along time ago, I love that.
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02-15-2006, 03:10 PM | #4 |
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| Love that story! It's so sweet...
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02-15-2006, 03:32 PM | #5 |
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| What a great story thanks for sharing.
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02-15-2006, 04:12 PM | #6 |
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| Thank you so very much for this touching post. I am going to print it, make copies and give it to everyone I know and do a mass "emailing". Needless to say, I have tears streaming down my face. |
02-22-2006, 01:25 AM | #7 |
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| What a great story. The wonder of kids minds
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02-22-2006, 10:13 AM | #8 |
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| that is sooo sweet!! brought me to tears...
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