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 makes 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".
Thursday, June 11, 2009
For my fellow dog lovers
Posted by A Day in the Life of Cait & Kyle at Thursday, June 11, 2009
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Oh, I needed that today Cait. Did you write it or was it quoted from someone because I'd like to put it on my facebook? It is so true. My dog is like another child for me. I used to put him in doggie daycare so he wouldn't be home alone. I hope that my dog gets better soon. He is so much more than "just a dog" for us. Although I know that someday his time will come, I want to be greedy and keep him for a little while longer (but I don't know if that's likely to happen). At least when he does go to heaven, my grampy will be there with treats in hand. My grampy LOVED my dog and used to give him ham or turkey or steak whenever he would come over. So at least I know my grampy will take care of him for us until we get there.
Thanks for that Cait. It's like you knew what was going through my head right now. Maybe you have ESP!!!
Beautiful Cait....Anyone who would say "just a dog" has never had the gift of a pet in their life!
I haven't had a dog since I was a kid...but I remember the feeling...and now my two cats bring me such joy, love and laughter I can't imagine my life without them. I wish I could get a dog as well, but my apt is too small right now.
Rosie is a god-send...that I know. I am so happy you have her in your life!
Love
Mo
That is so so so true. Pets are family. Anyone who doesn't have as much of a connection with them as we do, doesn't get it.
Yay for Rosie!
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