{"id":2150,"date":"2013-02-07T23:14:47","date_gmt":"2013-02-07T23:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumarchives.tmsites.net\/index.php\/2013\/02\/07\/a-dogs-purpose-a-6-year-olds-perspective\/"},"modified":"2013-02-07T23:14:47","modified_gmt":"2013-02-07T23:14:47","slug":"a-dogs-purpose-a-6-year-olds-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumarchives.tmsites.net\/index.php\/2013\/02\/07\/a-dogs-purpose-a-6-year-olds-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"A dogs purpose, a 6 year olds perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\tA Dog’s Purpose?
\n\t(from a 6-year-old).<\/p>\n

\tBeing 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.<\/p>\n

\tI 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.<\/p>\n

\tAs 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 as though Shane might learn something from the experience.<\/p>\n

\tThe 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.<\/p>\n

\tThe 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.
\n\tShane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ”I know why.”<\/p>\n

\tStartled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.<\/p>\n

\tHe 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 Six-year-old continued, <\/p>\n

\t”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”<\/p>\n

\tLive simply.<\/p>\n

\tLove generously.<\/p>\n

\tCare deeply.<\/p>\n

\tSpeak kindly.<\/p>\n

\tRemember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:<\/p>\n

\tWhen loved ones come home, always run to greet them.<\/p>\n

\tNever pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.<\/p>\n

\tAllow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.<\/p>\n

\tTake naps.<\/p>\n

\tStretch before rising.<\/p>\n

\tRun, romp, and play daily.<\/p>\n

\tThrive on attention and let people touch you.<\/p>\n

\tAvoid biting when a simple growl will do.<\/p>\n

\tOn warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.<\/p>\n

\tOn hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.<\/p>\n

\tWhen you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.<\/p>\n

\tDelight in the simple joy of a long walk.<\/p>\n

\tBe loyal.<\/p>\n

\tNever pretend to be something you’re not.<\/p>\n

\tIf what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.<\/p>\n

\tWhen someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. <\/p>\n

\n\tThere comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones who don’t. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is part of LIFE…Getting back up is LIVING…<\/p>\n

\n\tHave a great life.<\/p>\n

\t"Rhythm for the dancers, harmony for the romantic, melody for the nostalgic, and gratitude for the audience."
\n\tDuke Ellington<\/p>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> TommyC on February 9, 2013, 3:24 am<\/p>\n

great \ud83d\ude00<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Stickman on February 10, 2013, 12:49 am<\/p>\n

Very insightful. Some of the advice near the end is right on. Thanks for posting this P !<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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