Muslims in the UK are trying to get dogs completely banned from existence... The same will be happening stateside before you know it.
More like make them get a job and quit playing video games.
A stray followed me home and decided to keep me.
I’ve been adopted
Better yet, take away their smartphone.
“Want to Fix America’s Broken Culture? Get Your Kid a Dog.” My lab Henry would agree...several more years and I’m going to be as crazy as he is.
Not a dog, but a father. An at home father.
Several of them would be optimum but at least one.
Siblings teach you that you are not the center of the universe. They force your parents, who hang on their precious jewel's every breath, to practice some benign neglect.
Siblings socialize you by brutally pointing out your faults and failing. Usually in public. For maximum emotional damage. You get over it.
Kids need siblings. And if you can manage it, cousins.
I think he’s onto something.
The big question becomes: what breed of dog?
Granted, this is a debate that can drag on a lot.
EXIT FORTY-FOUR ~ LIVE LIFE LIKE A DOG
Rupert certainly had a rough day. His faithful dog Caleb, a fourteen-year-old Labrador, had to be put down. It seems that time had caught up with the old fellow and his organs were failing. Sadly, the veterinarian could do nothing to stop the fatal decline and recommended immediate euthanasia. So it was done. And at the end of the day, a grief-stricken Rupert lay down his head to sleep.
In his sleep, Rupert was comforted by one of God’s angels, who exclaimed to the saddened soul that Caleb was well and very happy sitting at the side of the Lord. With despondency in his voice, Rupert professed that he would be sad without his companion and asked the angel why God had given dogs such a brief life.
The aura around the angel brightened as he softly answered Rupert, “My child, your own soul came to God’s Earth to learn of unconditional love, and how it can bring you the blessings of a good life. But dogs already love unconditionally. They have no lessons to learn, but only lessons to impart. And Caleb has done so with you now. You know that in your heart. So his need here is complete.”
Just as the angel began to fade from his dream, Rupert remarked, “I will miss him dearly. Without him, I’m not sure how I’ll live.”
“Rupert!” the angel quickly replied. “Have you learned nothing from him? You’ll live just as Caleb lived. You’ll give love deeply. You’ll expect and appreciate being loved by others. You’ll live brave, yet kind, and have a humble and simple existence. Yes, you’ll live as sweet Caleb did, Rupert. You’ll live life like a dog.”
What our souls can learn from our faithful companions:
~ Love unconditionally.
~ Be forever faithful and loyal.
~ Never pretend to be someone you’re not.
~ When your loved one comes home, run to greet them with joy.
~ Appreciate attention from others and let their touch thrill you.
~ If what you want is buried, don’t stop digging until you find it.
~ Find peace in the simple joy of a long walk.
~ Take every opportunity to go for a joyride.
~ Let the fresh air and wind in your face be pure bliss.
~ When you’re happy, dance and wag your entire body.
~ Run, romp, and play every day.
~ Delight in taking naps.
~ Stretch before rising.
~ On warm days, just lie back for a while in the grass.
~ On hot days, lie back for a while under a shady tree.
~ Never bite when a purposeful growl will suffice.
And most importantly,
~ When someone you love is having a bad day, sit close, be silent, and gently nuzzle them.
Why not do your best now to live life like a dog?