Just a Dog...

This was sent to me by my friend Judy, who feels about dogs the way I feel about dogs. And presumably, since you're reading this, you do too....

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 been passed with my only company being "Just a dog," and not once have a 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 into 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

And that my friends, is yet another shining example of why I foster. Thanks for reading - pass it on!