A Dog's Purpose In Life!!!!!

[kendal]

Jenny sent this to me a while back and i forgot to post it(sorry Jenny)

read the story at the end

























A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-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.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.


Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
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[geri carroll]

dogs are just wonderful...where would we be without them

on a bad day i have been known to tell buddy he's the only one that loves me sad or what

[jackdeb]

That was a nice story

Debs
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[tricia]

Brilliant pics and Wonderful words....

[Christine]

Great words and fab pics.

[Jack]

That was beautiful - and so true.
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[Corinne]

How adorable and angelic they all are, must copy this and send it on to friends
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[Kendal Scott]

Omg

That's a lovely story i can't believe those words came from a six year old!!

They're so true as well though!!

Awwwwww

Kendal Scott

[Kendal Scott]

I Also LOVE all the pics!! They're Great

[Sheryl]

Not sad at all Geri!!!!


Why is it that kids can actually put us adults to shame...we totally over complicate things when really it should be just as simple!!

Credit where credit is due, beautiful story!
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Kindest Regards,
PRINCESS Sheryl, Keano and Coby.

[kirsty]

[jackdeb]

Heart warming story.

Some good advice after wards.

The pictures were very amusing.

What about number 7. Is that a dog.

And number 11. Looks like Paul Teutul Sr. (American Chopper).

Geri don't get down. We all love you as well.

Jack
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[amandawhitelaw]

awww im in tears and yoda comes streight over to comfort me. The words are so tru.

[Suzanne H]

they have more than that to teach us:

Save trees - wipe your mouth on the sofa
Only bark at people you don't know, you don't have to see them again
Just leave your crap where you want, other people will always pick it up
Less hair, easier to clean
Ignore anyone who tells you what to do if you think they won't enforce it
Chasing pussies gets you in trouble

[Joe]

wow wee

says so much (lump in throat)


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Loyalty and Devotion is not a given right it must be earned