Especially for dog lovers…

                             We should all think more like dogs...

                             A Dog's Purpose, (from a 6-year-old)

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 was 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.
....Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.

   Ain't It The Truth!!!!!!
 

nice one EWO,
lol
they get fed,  lay in the shade , and sleep well , and have no comprehension of work or money ,
while it took me 50+ years to get to that stage in life, and we call them dumb animals ?
dog days for me now , and I am loving it , as the saying goes 
my new motto "if I cant eat it,or screw it , I will just p**s on it , 
yeah, finally free of the choke chain  and maybe time to get a dog again ,
I kinda miss having a 5 legged partner around , 

most of my dogs seemed to have 5 legs , maybe I should get a bitch next time   

And the male is called a sire right? We have 1 mongrel, she's 8 years old and living the good life.

    sorry, it is funny to think of it though. they are like almost born to the water.

ok, it's just that when my gf and I browse on pet shops, I see signs that read "4 year (insert dog breed here) Grand Sire"

and I thought male horses are stallions. maybe they are the ones that has been castrated(incomplete).

Thanks, also explains why those dogs are so friggin' expensive. I could buy 3 high end computers for the price of 1. ($2000+)