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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 phases 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 woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a
dog." just smile, because they "just don't
understand."
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Written by an unknown Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine. From
the Therapy Dog Inc. News
Magazine
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