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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!
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