ADog's Purpose (from a 6-year old). Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolf hound 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 WA s 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. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. 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!
Helena said
06:58 AM Jul 18, 2009
Hi Mike & Judy, What a lovely piece to read first thing in the morning kind of sets you up for the day. Thanks Helena
hotrodbus said
08:28 AM Jul 18, 2009
Good Morning Mike and Judy,
Wonderful reading. Have a great day as everyday is precious no matter where we are.
Happy safe traveling to all
Chris and Robbie
dave06 said
10:20 AM Jul 18, 2009
yeah thanks for that , after reading this when I got up this morning, I had a stretch, scratched my b####s, bit the dragon on the backside, chewed up her pillow and piddled on the bedpost and all I got was a smack in the ear for my trouble, so much for following your advice, not listening to you anymore
-- Edited by dave06 on Saturday 18th of July 2009 10:40:00 AM
hotrodbus said
10:45 AM Jul 18, 2009
Dave06
what a sence of humour you have. This is why I love this site so much laughter is the best medicine. You have a good day and hope your ear gets better soon.
Hotrodbus
dave06 said
10:56 AM Jul 18, 2009
HEYYY!! cant hear you, still got the ringing in my ear!!
Xtrail51 said
12:25 PM Jul 18, 2009
AAAwwwwww, nice.......
Dave, you are funny, but remember, don't sit in the middle of the road scratching your..................
Hylda&Jon said
01:12 PM Jul 18, 2009
Out of the mouths of babe's!!! Lovely thought.
Cruising Granny said
05:02 PM Jul 18, 2009
Oh Dave, tsk, tsk, tsk. How many times do you have to be told not to bite?
Helena said
09:14 PM Jul 18, 2009
good to see you back on form Dave and thatt the dragon is keeping you in check. biting what next Helena.
dave06 said
10:10 AM Jul 19, 2009
no more biting for me, she nicked my falsies and hid them,
I fixed her though I got one of her "crying" when you move them dolls and put it on her side of the bed, when she got in she thought she had sat on little "R.J"
oh hell even I got to admit that was a bit cruel, took me a while to calm her down after that!!
but the upside is that I'm getting quicker at "ducking" no getting away from the language she threw at me
we've got a couple from newcastle, stayed last night on their way through, just a cabinet door a bit loose, fixed it in five minutes, they think we are mad, didnt know what the hell they walked into, nice people though
Basil Faulty said
11:30 AM Jul 19, 2009
I learnt an important lesson with a dog I owned a few years ago..... I locked both the dog and SWMBO in the boot of the car and came back an hour later and guess which one was pleased to see me?
Ma said
02:37 PM Jul 19, 2009
Of course Mrs. Basil was pleased to see you Basil. Gracie on the other hand was probably pretty P*** off with you. LOL
ADog's Purpose (from a 6-year old).
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolf hound 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 WA s 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.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
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!
after reading this when I got up this morning, I had a stretch, scratched my b####s, bit the dragon on the backside, chewed up her pillow and piddled on the bedpost and all I got was a smack in the ear for my trouble, so much for following your advice, not listening to you anymore
-- Edited by dave06 on Saturday 18th of July 2009 10:40:00 AM
AAAwwwwww, nice.......
Dave, you are funny, but remember, don't sit in the middle of the road scratching your..................
Lovely thought.
Ma