Just A Dog

[IrishMist428]

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. I am so happy because of "Just A Dog"

"Just My Dog".. 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 human."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they "just don't understand."



Authored by Richard A. Biby

 

[ina/puusty]

True..so very. very true. ina n HB n Kesa

 

[zennewf]

Without dogs .... or without any animals ... humans would be a very lonely people.

Liz

 

[KodysGrandma]

What a wonderful selection that says it for all of us I'm sure. I think I may print it out and have a calligrapher work it for a birthday present for my husband. it can go along side of our Rainbow Bridge and George Vest's Tribute.

 

[charityd]

Thanks for posting this...very nice

 

[mrs big dogs]

Beautiful read and so true

 

[victoria1140]

completely agree with the sentiments, I will never be parted from my dogs unless death us do part

 

[Carlina]

So well said and very true. That is exactly how I feel about my dogs

 

[blstarke]

So true and so beautiful

 

[gitchegumee]

Thank you. I could not agree more.
Assuming it is good to be called a "human", then one of the things that makes a creature "human" is the ability to understand that these other creatures are not "just a dog" or "just a cat" or "just a horse", etc. They are truly wonders sent from god.

 

[Prdmary]

Sometimes they don't say it, but you can see it in their eyes......

 

[Wayne A]

Very well said and your so right, they just don't get it.

 

[Taylor's mom]

That is SO true. Thanks I needed to cry today....

 

[R Taft]

Amen...........

 

[Lori]

Those who think it's "just a dog" will never know what they are missing.

Those of us here on NN know exactly what they are missing.

Thanks for posting this.

 

[Tug]

"just a dog"?
No such thing!

 

[newfam]

If they are "just a dog" then you will just have the norm! But if they are something special in your eyes and heart then you will have true joy in all things!! JMHO Great posting!

 

[4ondafloor]

My neighbor down the street commented the other day "How can you have such a big dog in your house?" He was referring to Sydney as we walked him along side Palin. Sydney is HUGE yes but a big baby in disguise. We wouldn't have it any other way. I find it rather sad that some people have never experienced the joy of having a dog.
Someone to wake you in the morning with slobbery kisses..someone to warm your feet at night..someone to play fetch with...someone to just love you unconditionally despite your faults..