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Have you ever had a terrible, terrible day? Work was the pits. The kids got in trouble at school. Your husband is out playing golf again with the guys. You burned dinner and forgot you used your last egg at breakfast. Just when you think you're going to scream....you flop down on the couch and all of a sudden you gaze into the biggest, brightest brown eyes you've ever seen.As she hears you softly call her name, her tail wags feverishly with excitement. It's the one family member you can always count on for support, your dog.
These precious members of the family can lift the lowest of spirits simply by offering a paw to shake, a playful tug of war with your shoe string, or just cozying up beside you just to let you know, "Hey, I'm here for you".
There's never a moment when "Bebe", our 1 year old Jack-Rat Terrier, isn't elated to see us. She doesn't require expensive gifts. She's definitely not a picky eater. Nevertheless, the love and devotion she exhibits often makes me a bit sad for those who never truly experience a relationship with a pet.
Providing your pet with a good home and giving them lots of love and a bit of attention will give you a friend and companion for as long as they live. Their love is unconditional. They don't care about your level of education, your annual income, your outward appearance, or whether or not you lost those last 5lbs. Their love transcends everything and in return they only ask for a stroke on the head, a tickle on the belly,a short occasion stroll around the neighborhood, or a fun game of fetch.
For those of you who have experienced a love such as this, be grateful. These adopted family members will enrich your life tremendously. A dog is more than man's best friend - they are some of the best family members I've ever had.
Roschelle Nelson is a Registered Nurse by profession and mother, wife, freelance writer, mentor, friend and genuine lover of life by choice. Roschelle has achieved success with several business ventures. She enjoys writing, meeting new people and considers life a precious gift. View her blogs Admissible Banter and Sagacious Rambling. Her views on life, current news, work and family are never dull and often sprinkled with humor and wit.
» left by Susan Thom(8,669) Susan Thom (131 days 18 hours ago.)
hi Roschelle,
i couldn't agree with you more. i have a 2 year old malti poo, and he is everything to me.
i talk to him constantly, we undersatnd each other, he's sweet as can be, and he's MINE! i treated myself on my 50th birthday.
i may have more picutes of him than anything else.
i have already told my partner, if anything happens to him, i not only don't want to know, but i want another one that day! not to replace, just to stop the hurt.
thanks for a well written, warm and loving article,
best regards,
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