I'm Going to be More Like My Dog!

[Scoutabout]

I recently had to put down a dog I loved very much. I've had many pets, but this one was really special. She looked enthusiastically towards every day - no, every moment! I've never seen a dog that loved life so much. She didn't worry about what other dogs "thought" of her or whether she was popular with them or not. In fact, she loved people more than other dogs. She didn't worry about having or not having a "career" - she was too busy being a dog. She didn't worry about whether or not her butt looked too big in pants - she didn't wear any. She never worried about what might happen next week - she just took things as they came! She didn't worry about whether someone loved her back or not - but she made sure to give them all her kisses (licks). In fact, I feel like she gave me more than I gave her. I wish now I had taken her on more walks, taken her to the woods more, petted her more often, etc. She has made me want to concentrate more on "living in the moment" and appreciating what I have. And I want to be more giving, naturally, like she was. I miss her terribly, but will always carry her in my heart!

 

[Moots]

Sounds like your Dog had a great life.
If only more people had this outlook on life.

Sorry for the loss of your dog.

 

[coriander1992]

I'm sorry about your dog ...she sounds like an amazing animal

 

[recluse]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I had a beloved cat who died in 2003 and i was broken. This cat was unlike any cat i had because she was more like a dog in that she was always by my side, and i miss her snuggling up on my lap. Animals are simple and the love they give is un-conditional.

 

[dpr]

Sorry to hear that. Sounds like you had a great dog and can look back proudly on the good times you shared together.

I sometimes think the same thing, about being like my cat. She only gets affectionate when she's in the mood, she sits and sleeps wherever she wants, when she isn't interested in a conversation she just walks out of the room, and when she isn't getting enough attention she knocks things down or shits on the floor (okay maybe I won't adopt that behavior)

 

[Fairy001]

I too am sorry for the loss of your dog. I lost a beloved cat a few years back, he sounds asthough he had a similar temperament as your dog. He just enjoyed life, was laid back and always seemed so very very positive. You must have given your pet a great life for him to be such a fantastic animal. I think we can learn so much from our pets, and nature in general. Their purity and positivity is something we rarely see even traces of in humans. Also pets are known for having very theraputic benefits for their owners. May he rest in peace.

xxx

 

[lonely_world]

dpr :lol:

 

[lonely_world]

dpr :lol: