Just a Dog... (Warning, at least a 2 hankie)

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:58 pm

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, time spent, or costs involved for 'just a dog'.

Some of my proudest moments have come about with 'just a dog'.

Many hours have passed with my only company being 'just a dog', and not once have I felt slighted.

Some of my saddest moments were brought about by 'just a dog'.

In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of 'just a dog' provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.

If you too, think it's 'just a dog', 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.

For me and folks like me, it's not 'just a dog'.

It's 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 people can understand it's not 'just a dog'.

It's 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', smile....

because they 'just don't understand'.

- Author Unknown -

LilacDragon · Post by **LilacDragon** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:24 pm

Thank you for posting that, Val.

My husband is one of those "just a dog" people. Thank goodness I have friends who understand what a "heart dog" is and how hard it is to lose one.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:03 am

Aw, DAMMIT Val!!! You should know that it takes nothing at all to bring me to tears these days!!!

That was great. :-6

Thanks.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:12 am

Thanks...brilliantly put! IMHO...dogs are probably the best thing people have created. We took wolves and made best friends, most of whom are better "people" than people.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:14 am

Lulu2 wrote: Thanks...brilliantly put! IMHO...dogs are probably the best thing people have created. We took wolves and made best friends, most of whom are better "people" than people.
When I had a dog, my favorite thing to say to particularly stupid people was, "The more people I meet, the more I like my dog." Most of them were too dense to get it....:-5

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:16 am

:wah:

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:10 am

Very good! I have never read that one before. The thing is, though, my experiences have shown me, that as for those types of people, it could be any pet, as in "Just a .

I got that response when my guinea pig died. WHy are you so upset....he was just a guinea pig. When you get attached to a pet, it does not matter what kind of animal it is.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:12 am

BabyRider wrote: "The more people I meet, the more I like my dog."

I like it, BR :-6

Thanks Val that was awesome

Dogs rule :-4