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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, 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."
Written
by an unknown Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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