Something for animal lovers

[tatertop]

"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 phases 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." So the next time you

hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they

"just don't understand.

[Oeditpus Rex]

1. Indeed they do not

And they're likely no friends of mine. :thumbsdown:

I have the warmest, most wonderful memories of "just a dog," and I only wish some people were as perceptive and without malice as our animal friends.
Here's to you, Blondie. I miss you very much. :toast:


Beautiful essay, tatertop. Thank you for posting it.



Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. ~ Groucho Marx

[tatertop]

5. Here's to you!

:toast:

[In_The_Wind]

2. I understand.

:loveya: :loveya:

[tatertop]

6. who hoo! that's a good boy you got there

people who don't love animals freak me out

[auntAgonist]

3. He's not 'just a dog' He's MY dog ..

or I'm HIS human ...


they don't understand but I do!

:hi:

[tatertop]

7. He looks like a nice big boy

[AtomicKitten]

4. I love my dog.

I have since the moment I saw her picture on the SPCA website. We adopted her at age 4 months and were her third home. She is pit bull + Australian cattle dog. She was a challenge at first, but three years later she is the sweetest, most loyal and obedient dog.

* Seven * (snoozing with Renfield)

[tatertop]

8. What a difference a good home makes!

That is an interesting mix.
She is a beauty.