"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 make 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."
Written
by an unknown Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine.
From the Therapy Dog
Inc. News Magazine
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