A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).

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 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. It
has changed the way I try and live.

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 Six-year-old continued,''Well, dogs already know how to do
that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

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.

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!

2/14/2011 5:39:05 PM

anybody who can learn something from a six year old is seriously dumb

2/14/2011 5:41:52 PM

haha... make sure you wag your tail when you dance

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2/14/2011 5:42:56 PM

I thought Jaybee hated dogs


















Except when they're deep fried and dipped in gravy

2/14/2011 5:43:08 PM

fat jokes

2/14/2011 5:45:02 PM

Pee on the carpet.

Yell at everything unfamiliar to you.

If it has a scent, it's food.

2/14/2011 5:46:15 PM

I TOO GET CHAIN EMAILS FROM MY GRANDMOTHER

2/14/2011 5:59:15 PM

Hump everything

Shit in the yard

etc., etc.

I like dogs and all but I gotta go with McDanger on this one.

2/14/2011 6:01:30 PM

^^ my father actually, but yeah, horrible

and I hate dogs, well, most dogs

2/14/2011 6:02:12 PM

that little 6-year-old is lucky that wolfhound didn't tear his face off, that would have taught him something. Who lets their kids around these violent breeds?

2/14/2011 6:09:17 PM

Quote :

"Thrive on attention and let people touch you."

and actually

Quote :

"Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. "

i dont know if i agree with this. :shrug:
i remember being 10 or so and riding with my dad to put gizmo to sleep, but i dont think he would have ever suggested i went back to watch it.
but to each his own .





[Edited on February 14, 2011 at 6:15 PM. Reason : i suck]

2/14/2011 6:11:29 PM

^^What planet do you live on where Irish wolfhounds are violent?

2/14/2011 6:16:23 PM

^^ what? the thing is, this never happened, its just some bullshit some fucker made up

^ what are you talking about? Irish Wolf Hounds are pretty much 100% responsible for slavery in this country and the Crimean War


[Edited on February 14, 2011 at 6:24 PM. Reason : d]

2/14/2011 6:23:31 PM

okay. back up. you think it's stupid. so why are you posting this crap?

2/14/2011 6:24:49 PM

because its stupid?

2/14/2011 6:27:13 PM

^^^Well obviously but they were more the masterminds than the perpetrators. Except for the charge of the light brigade...that was all them.

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2/14/2011 6:27:18 PM

^^^ We are in shit chat, why the stupid question when the answer is so obvious?


[Edited on February 14, 2011 at 6:32 PM. Reason : Sob]

2/14/2011 6:30:59 PM

Quote :

"What planet do you live on where Irish wolfhounds are violent? "

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's!

2/14/2011 6:40:34 PM