From time to time I hear people say "Its Just a Dog", or that's a lot
of money for "Just a dog". They don't understand the mutual bond,
companionship, pride, joy, loyalty, unconditional love, miles traveled
together, time spent, or money spent for "Just a Dog".�
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "Just a Dog". I have
spent countless hours where my only company was "Just a Dog", and not
once did I ever feel slighted, embarrassed or uncomfortable.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "Just a Dog",
and in my days of darkness, the gentle touch of "Just a Dog" gave me
comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you too think its "Just a Dog", then you will probably have heard
other meaningless phrases such as "Just a Friend", or perhaps "Just a
Promise" or even "Just Family".�
"Just a Dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship,
trust, and companionship, riddled with unbridled joy. "Just a Dog"
brings out the compassion and patience that help to make me a better
person.
Because of "Just a Dog" I will rise early and take long walks, and
look longingly into the future.�
"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,
everyone will understand that its not "Just a Dog", but the thing that
gives me humanity and keeps me from being "Just a Person".
For me and folks like me, its not "Just a Dog", but an embodiment of
the hopes and dreams of the future, and fond memories of the past, as
well as the pure joy of the moment. So the next time you hear someone
say "its Just a Dog", just smile, because they "Just don't
Understand".
1 comment:
so true. my sister is so very sad. her cat is her best friend and he is dying. there is no getting around it- he has a tumor. he is also 20 years old. that's pretty old for a cat. there is a bond there that i don't pretend to understand and that's it. pets are family members- they are not human but they communicate and have their place as if they were. i won't tell you what i would say to someone who said that to me- 'just an animal'- i wouldn't be very nice.
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