Not just a dog.

Have you ever imagined how easy life would be as a dog??Laze around everyday-chewing on things you shouldnt be chewing,running after random objects,digging up gardens,sleeping,being fed,groomed and walked by others.The entire world is your playground.No worries in the world.School and career are no concern.Wow!Isn't that enough to make you envious?Or so,I thought...till Caesar and Cleo walked into my life.I still remember that day,10 years ago,when two fur balls were placed in my hands.Those furballs taught me the greatest lessons in life.
Now,the worst thing about getting a pet is the ending.Losing a pet is never easy.No matter how old your dog was, how many years you had together, or how expected her death, the grief can be overwhelming.I lost Cleo when I was 11.Your first dog is the hardest to get over.I'm still not over Cleo.We got another dobberman and named her Cleo,too.Cleo(II)developed this really critical disease and her death was expected.I was still trying to get over Cleo(I) and another loss broke me.Caesar's still healthy and kicking and has been with us for 11 years now.All three dogs have touched my soul and taught me so much.
A person can truly learn a lot from a dog.My dogs have taught me to appreciate the simplest things in life,about optimism in the face of adversity.We,humans, are constantly brooding over the past or worrying about the future-we forget that life,real life,is lived right now,in this very moment.But living in the moment is something that dogs do naturally.Mostly,I've learnt about friendship and selflessness and above all else,unwavering loyalty.A dog doesnt care if you're rich or poor,clever or dull.Give your dog your heart and he will give you his.
Here is a little something I came across while I was browsing:
8 Lessons From A Dog
*When bad things happen, keep wagging your tail.
*Be patient and still, and your problem will eventually be sorted.
*Trust in the kindness of strangers.
*Accept others’ help, because some things you cannot do yourself.
*Humans worry about things that never happen.
*Just because someone thinks about kiling you doesn’t mean she doesn’t love you. .
*Lick the people you love today, before you fall into another hole.
This really made me smile.:)
And you know what really REALLY gets on my nerves?Brainless people who say-"C'mon,It's just a dog".."You care so much for just a dog?"..
Some of my best moments have come about with "just a dog"."Just a dog" has been there for me through my darkest days."Just a dog gave me comfort and the hope to go on and face life.If you too think its "just a dog",you will probably understand phrases like.."Just a friend","just a promise" and so on..Next time I hear the phrase,"Just a Dog",i shall smile and say to myself,"they JUST DONT UNDERSTAND".
..No matter what,even with bad breath,silly minds and pure intentions,dogs will always be man's best friend.