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Dog/Puppy TalesBeing a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish Wolfhound 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 the arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-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 was 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 four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." PoetryOnce I was a lonely dog, just looking for a home. I had no place to go, no one to call my own. I wandered up and down the streets, in rain, in heat and snow. I ate whatever I could find, I was always on the go. My skin would itch, my feet were sore, my body ached with pain. And no one stopped to give a pat or to gently say my name. I never saw a loving glance, I was always on the run. For people thought that hurting me was really lots of fun. And then one day I heard a voice so gentle, kind and sweet, And arms so soft reached down to me and took me off my feet. "No one again will hurt you," was whispered in my ear. "You'll have a home to call your own where you will know no fear." "You will be dry, you will be warm, you'll have enough to eat." "And rest assured that when you sleep, your dreams will all be sweet." I was afraid I must admit, I've lived so long in fear. I can't remember when I let a human come so near. And as she tended to my wounds and bathed and brushed my fur She told me about the rescue group and what it meant to her. She said, "We are a circle, a line that never ends." "And in the center there is you protected by new friends." "And all around you are the ones that check the pounds, And those that share their home after you've been found." "And all the other folk are searching near and far." "To find the perfect home for you, where you can be a star." She said, "There is a family, that's waiting patiently, "and pretty soon we'll find them, just you wait and see." "And then they'll join our circle - they'll help to make it grow, "so there'll be room for more like you, who have no place to go." I waited very patiently, the days they came and went. Today's the day I thought, my family will be sent. Then just when I began to think it wasn't meant to be, there were people standing there just gazing down at me. I knew them in a heartbeat, I could tell they felt it too. They said, "We have been waiting for a special dog like you." Now every night I say a prayer to all the Gods that be. "Thank you for the life I live and all you've given me." "But most of all protect the dogs in the pound and on the street." "And send a Rescue Person to lift them off their feet." By Arlene Pace This poem came from this website. I love my master; Thus I perfume myself with This long-rotten squirrel. I lie belly-up In the sunshine, happier than You ever will be. Today I sniffed Many dog behinds-I celebrate By kissing your face. I sound the alarm! Paper boy-come to kill us all- Look! Look! Look! Look! Look! I sound the alarm! Garbage man-come to kill us all- Look! Look! Look! Look! Look! I lift my leg and Whiz on each bush. Hello, Spot- Sniff this and weep. How do I love thee? The ways are numberless as My hairs on the rug. My human is home! I am so ecstatic I have Made a puddle. I Hate my choke chain- Look, world, they strangle me! Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack! Sleeping here, my chin On your foot -no greater bliss-well, Maybe catching rats. Look in my eyes and Deny it. No human could Love you as much I do. The cat is not all Bad-she fills the litter box With Tootsie Rolls. Dig under fence-why? Because it's there. Because it's There. Because it's there. I am your best friend, Now, always, and especially When you are eating. My owners' mood is Romantic-I lie near their Feet. I fart a big one. ~ Origin unknown Dog Pet Peeves:
Now lay off me on some of these things, We both know who's boss here. (You don't see me picking up your poop, do you?!) Quotes
My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am. ~ Origin unknown If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them. ~ Phil Pastoret Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. ~ Roger Caras You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!' ~ Dave Barry If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. ~ Mark Twain Speak softly and own a big, mean Doberman. ~ Dave Miliman Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet. ~ Colette Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. ~ Robert A. Heinlein The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. ~ Origin unknown Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. ~ Ann Landers If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. ~ Will Rogers There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~ Ben Williams A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. ~ Josh Billings The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. ~ Andy Rooney Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate. ~ Sigmund Freud I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. ~ Rita Rudner A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down. ~ Robert Benchley Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. ~ Franklin P. Jones If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons. ~ James Thurber If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise. ~ Origin unknown My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money. ~ Joe Weinstein Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth! ~ Anne Tyler Interesting Dog/Puppy LinksBehavioral Problems Behavior problems Chew On This Breed Specific American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog breeds from A-Z Mutts Can Steal Your Heart The Truth about Pitbulls Pugs and more Dachshund Club of America Pit Bull is this owner's favorite breed of dog Westminster's winner is deemed dangerous in some areas A Fall From Grace: The Story of the Pit Bull Man's Best Blend Find the Pit Bull For the Love of PetBulls The Failure of Breed Specific Legislation Pit bull gets second chance with U.S. police 'Toy' Dog Attacks 80-Pound Pit Bull Pit Bull Cares for Orphaned Kittens Causes for Caution Mistreatment at a local dog and cat boarder Communicating with your dog How dogs think Santa Cruz SPCA: Communicating with a dog General Tips Pet Place DogScouts.com: Let us learn new things, that we may become more helpful Postpone Family Dog Until Kids Are School-Age: Experts ASPCA, Animal Poison Control Center: A Poison Safe Home General Training Humane Dog Training Getting along with other pets Getting along with another dog Health & Nutrition Helping people help sick pets Great tool for removing ticks Helping your dog mourn the loss of another Possible Remedy for Grieving Pets Greenies: A safe or deadly treat? Greenies Dog Treats Pose Problems For Some Dogs Avoid Cocoa Mulch in Gardening House breaking your dog Housebreaking your new puppy Housebreaking your dog Housebreaking the older dog Puppy Housebreaking and dog training tips Housetraining Crate training Humor Dog humor and more Wonderpuppy Invisible Breed Products Puppy War Miscellaneous Do Dogs Think? NYS's Pet Lemon Law Dog Trivia Quizzes SPCA commercial All Grown Up: The Unique Joys of Mature Pets The Psychic Puppy Network News Adopting a pet can save more than money Troy acts to enforce controls on dogs Animal People News Walk a dog, loose weight! S.F. Examines Power of Dog Droppings Travel Rescue Remedy (a Bach Flower Essence). Three or four drops placed on the animal's tongue or gums can help ease stress and tension and is a good calming agent for travelling. Also works for humans, and is very safe. Uplifting Stories Dog born with only two legs learns to walk ABC News: Man Saves Dog, Dog Saves Man Dog finds missing college girl Dogs save a little girl |
