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For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

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peabody
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For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

WHY DOGS DON'T LIVE AS LONG AS PEOPLE

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owner, his wife, and their little boy
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
there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the
euthanasia
procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, the owners told me they thought it would be good
for the four-year-old boy to observe the procedure. They felt he could learn
something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family
surrounded him. The little boy 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. The little boy,
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.

He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good
life, like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old
continued,
"Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as
long."





Posted 10/4/05 12:36 PM
 
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NoStressMom
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Re: For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

that was so sweet thanks Tara for making me cry at work!!

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Posted 10/4/05 12:41 PM
 

MsMBV
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Me

Re: For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

OMG I am bawling. This is fantastic.Chat Icon

Posted 10/4/05 12:43 PM
 

BabyAvocado
Happy New Year

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Re: For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

Awwwwww *sniffle* Chat Icon

Posted 10/4/05 1:00 PM
 

dld4e
I ♥ my boys!

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DJ

Re: For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

awwwww good thing I have my office door closed Chat Icon
So sweet!!!

Posted 10/4/05 1:15 PM
 

Boobobunny
Live in the Present

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Dannielle

Re: For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

that is so sweat....uncondtional love

Posted 10/4/05 1:21 PM
 

Donna
1 year already!!

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Donna

Re: For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

that was so sweet Chat Icon Chat Icon

makes me wish I could go hug my dog right now

Posted 10/4/05 1:40 PM
 

samanthasmom
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Tammy

Re: For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

awee

Posted 10/4/05 2:28 PM
 

sunny
Life is good!

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Stephanie

Re: For Doggy Lovers - I just received this from a friend via email

I like that.

Posted 10/4/05 5:10 PM
 
 

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