Today, I heard a friend of mine lost her dog. She had done everything to try and get him well. Countless sleepless nights and trip after trip to the vet. Sometimes, though, nothing is enough.. God has other plans. Those who aren’t ‘dog people’ or animal lovers just don’t understand the love we as humans have for our 4 legged friends and the love we get in return. Anytime we decide to share our lives with an animal, we know that, chances are, we will be faced with having to say goodbye at some point.. and regardless of the heartbreak we feel when that time comes, the joy they bring to our lives in the short time they are on this earth makes it all worthwhile.
The unconditional love we get from our pet… they don’t care how much money you make, what you look like… all they care about is a belly rub and a kind word. They would be happier with you on a cold street somewhere than by themselves in a mansion curled up by a fireplace.
Anytime I hear someone say “It was just a dog” I am reminded of Baxter Black and his thoughts on the matter.
I remember it like it was yesterday having to say goodbye to my Ladybug or “Bug” and “Buggers” as we affectionately called her. It felt like my heart had been ripped from my chest… and that is no exaggeration. If you have never experienced it, then you don’t know… and if you have, then you know all too well.
Rest in peace my sweet girl… dogs most definitely will be in ‘my’ heaven too, Baxter.
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