Post by mickeyfan3 on Jul 10, 2008 18:09:22 GMT -5
I think the same could be said for horses and all of our other friends from the animal kingdom....
A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old) to a Veterinarian .
> . .
>
> Being 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 arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought
> it would be
> good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They
> felt 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 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.'
>
>
> 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.
>
> Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had
> enough.
>
> 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!
>
> Have A Great Day
A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old) to a Veterinarian .
> . .
>
> Being 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 arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought
> it would be
> good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They
> felt 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 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.'
>
>
> 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.
>
> Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had
> enough.
>
> 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!
>
> Have A Great Day
