bajajudy - 7-29-2007 at 12:53 PM
I know that this belongs in off topic but I couldnt bring myself to go there.
This is for all the people of Baja and anywhere else who have ever lost a dog.
Best Friend.
A Dog's Purpose
(From a six 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, Lisa, 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 Lisa 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.
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.
Sallysouth - 7-29-2007 at 01:11 PM
Out of the mouths of Babes! What a beautiful story and such an insightful child.Thanks Judy.
sylens - 7-29-2007 at 04:04 PM
i have seen or heard this tale before.
and some tales bear repeating.
as a good friend of mine said, i try to live my life so that i can deserve the way my dog treats me.
thanks for sharing, bajajudy.
DENNIS - 7-29-2007 at 04:18 PM
Good post, Judy.......Thanks
Lili..... I've heard similiar........."I want to be the person that my dog thinks I am."
We should be so good.
dennis
sylens - 7-29-2007 at 04:58 PM
agreed
Thanks Judy , I needed that.
Keri - 7-29-2007 at 08:21 PM
seems my post has taken a rather nasty turn.k