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A Dogs Purpose (Nick)

1/19/2007 12:41:25 AM

The Purpose of a Dog

From a 4 yr. Old

How true...

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 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 goi ng 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.

May you always have LOVE to share, HEALTH to spare and FRIENDS that care.

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Pauline 1049 4108 Chennai	Re: A Dogs Purpose (Nick) 1/19/2007 12:54:12 AM
	Nick my dear friend you have done it again, you have tugged at my heart strings.....this is so beautifully true, wish all of Adland members could come here and read this !!!! your friend always Pauline R

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Luella 1802 3048 Cooper	Re: A Dogs Purpose (Nick) 1/19/2007 1:51:46 AM
	This is absolutely beautiful Nick. Children are so much wiser than adults. Hugs! Luella May and John Elliott, aka Oaky Wood
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Nick 4679 23156 Brampton	Re: A Dogs Purpose (Nick) 1/19/2007 1:59:00 AM
	*My Dear Pauline!* This will be you and I when we come back in the next life – God Bless my friend!
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Nick 4679 23156 Brampton	Re: A Dogs Purpose (Nick) 1/19/2007 2:09:28 AM
	Luella and John I am so happy you dropped by for a visit! You knew I would not let you down with this post - LOL - Talking about children is that they are so innocent it has been proven that they can actually see spirits of family members that have passed because they have not yet been contaminated with other peoples beliefs yet - amazing!
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