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."
by Richard Biby
Blu33y3s
Makes you think....something we all need to do at times!
114 years, 5 months & 21 days ago 12th Jan 2012 13:47
Goodness, I know I saw this on another members blog, and just had to repost it on one of my own so I would never lose it I really love this
114 years, 5 months & 21 days ago 12th Jan 2012 13:38
Blu33y3s
That's really moving...what amazing insight!
114 years, 5 months & 21 days ago 12th Jan 2012 13:32
that's cute and true. in some ways i didnt get it, but it was sweet at the end. and yeahh..... im a dog person,... i dont really reckon cats are as fun or anything but thts my opinion
115 years, 11 months & 12 days ago 23rd Jul 2010 01:57
im more of a cat person...
115 years, 11 months & 26 days ago 9th Jul 2010 16:30
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