Thursday, May 24, 2007

"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."
Written by an unknown Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. From the Therapy Dog Inc. News Magazine

2 comments:

  1. I was just passing by and saw the "just a dog" ... sounds very familiar. We have two dogs and both have had their fair share of medical problems. Costly enough, and then people say: you aren't going to take it much further are you? That costs so much money. I never answer and only think. I decided to take them in, isn't it my responsibility to take care of them? After all they have been through. Both come from the dog pound.
    What I am trying to stay in more words then really necessary is: it sounds familiar and oh so true.

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  2. Lucy's a cute dog by the way! :)

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