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Shanti
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Why Dogs Don't Live Longer Than People
Rec'd this in an e-mail today and think it is so true....
WHY DOGS DON'T LIVE LONGER THAN PEOPLE
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 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, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-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.
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 four-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. Leave the rest to God.
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Lisa
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reggie
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Re: Why Dogs Don't Live Longer Than People
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 That was so sweet and true!!!
people CREATE mean dogs. They aren't born.
Message edited 6/22/2006 4:27:35 PM.
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Shanti
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Re: Why Dogs Don't Live Longer Than People
Posted by regi
people CREATE mean dogs. They aren't born.
SO true
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Gertyrae
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lulugrrl
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Re: Why Dogs Don't Live Longer Than People
 ...okay anything remotely animal and sad ALWAYS makes me cry....so thanks for am am tear!
but cute story!
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PEACH28
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Re: Why Dogs Don't Live Longer Than People
as much as i am a dog lover myself i agree
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Jessica
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Jesaroo
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Re: Why Dogs Don't Live Longer Than People
i have Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers soul and i cant get through a story without crying/
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Mushpot
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Re: Why Dogs Don't Live Longer Than People
I agree!
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danielleandscott
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