Re: The Purpose of a Dog

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This is beautiful, Anne, thank you somuch for sending it to us!love,Kate The Purpose of a DogTo: MSers Life egroup > The Purpose of a Dog [1 Attachment]> > > > > > >> >> >> > > > > > > >Be sure to scroll all the way down & read the story and > thoughts at the end. > >The purpose of a dog!> >> >Safety first> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > >> >mega sized> >> >> >I didn't need another bath> >> >> >what is it mom?> >> >> >> >> >I drinked your soda - sorry> >> >> >> >> >worn out dog> >> >> >> >Just the facts ma'am> >> >> >> >> > > >if you are over the age of consent your eyes need help> >> >> >> >> >> >winter chic> >> >> >> >> >> >> >just my size > >> >my ball> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >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 , > 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 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. It has changed the > way I try and > >live.> >> >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.> >> >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.> >> >ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY! > > > > Kate

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