It's "Just a Dog"

[JS29]

I have one of each!! my German shepherd (Wiley) as in coyote, and A big black cat that is the head of rodent control (Biggy smalls).   

[Topcat]

I've had plenty of Dogs in my life but right now I don't technically...

Zyzzy bolts out the door in the morning just like a Dog.
He understands the word "Stay"
Just like a Dog, he tests his boundaries if I say "No"

Likes to sleep on the Bed at night with us when it's cooler time of year.
And just like a Dog, he greets me when I come home from work.
He's an exceptionally smart Cat with a huge personality.

And I'm glad she picked him out at the Animal Shelter.

[HP2]

Dogs are the closest thing to unconditional love some of us will ever experience in our lifetime.

[Morty426]

I have constantly had one or more dogs since 1992.  I don't think I will ever be without. 

[Slotts]

Ahhh Haaa Haaa Haaa!!! Vlad knew what I was talking about regarding Simon Bond! Hilarious book! @YYZ

Just poking some fun at the cat lovers... 

Jim

[RusTy/SE]

Hahhhhh

That book cracks me up anytime I come across it

There have been a series of Calico cats in my life, the most recent passing in 2000. But cat or dog, there is something about the wordless devotion provided. Like love, it exists and is often powerful in the most calming ways if that makes any sense?

[Morty426]

Hahhhhh

That book cracks me up anytime I come across it

There have been a series of Calico cats in my life, the most recent passing in 2000. But cat or dog, there is something about the wordless devotion provided. Like love, it exists and is often powerful in the most calming ways if that makes any sense?

I have had two Calico cats and still have one.  Still prefer dogs

[Mymcodebee]

Here's our "just a dog" pack. 

RIP Cammy.  We lost the old Yellow mother/grandmother of the pack this last Christmas.



 

[usraptor]

Just when I think I'm over the loss of my beloved Max, I read something like this and it brings the hurt all back again.  I keep telling myself it's "just a dog" but my heart knows that he was much, much more and I still hurt, 7 months later.  I miss you Max.

[1 Wild R/T]

Just when I think I'm over the loss of my beloved Max, I read something like this and it brings the hurt all back again.  I keep telling myself it's "just a dog" but my heart knows that he was much, much more and I still hurt, 7 months later.  I miss you Max.

I 100% hear you... I miss my buddy Tok all the time....... Sorry for the hurt but clearly there are good memories too...

[Morty426]

Just when I think I'm over the loss of my beloved Max, I read something like this and it brings the hurt all back again.  I keep telling myself it's "just a dog" but my heart knows that he was much, much more and I still hurt, 7 months later.  I miss you Max.

Man that's a great looking dog. 

I feel your pain

[torredcuda]

Love my two now, Rori and Bruin, but Rikki and Rikor were brothers that we rescued together and were best buddies there whole life, each had their own personality. They`ve been gone a few years now but still miss them,just had a certain connection with them, especially Rikor that I`ll probably never have with a dog again.
Bruin- black lab mix, Rori - we don`t really know, Rikor - white/black, Rikki - black/brown

[torredcuda]

 

[Brads70]

This was sent to me by a friend who knows how I am about dogs.... She's the same way.... As I know some of y'all are too...


From time to time people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog," or "That's a lot of money for just a dog."

They don't understand the distance traveled, time spent, or costs involved for "Just a dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "Just a dog." Many hours have passed with my only company being "Just a dog," and not once have I felt slighted. Some of my saddest moments were brought about by "Just a dog." In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "Just a dog" provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "Just a dog," you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person. Because of "Just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.


For me and folks like me, it's not "Just a dog." It's an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog"brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday people can understand it's not "Just the dog." It's the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "Just a man" or "Just a woman."

I know this is an older post but just wanted to thank you for posting it.  We just had to put down our 5 year old pup this morning (lymphoma cancer) and buried him in the yard. I've been a mess all day but these words helped. Not that I wish it but I think it would have been easier if it was our other dog ( pups father) as I've been trying to psych myself into the reality that will come at some point as he is 13 but feel cheated somehow as the pup (Wilson) was only 5 ...... I copied it to my facebook page. 

https://www.facebook.com/brad.richmond.31/posts/10155971803500756?comment_id=10155972152950756&notif_id=1537997784767027&notif_t=feed_comment

[1 Wild R/T]

Sorry to hear about Wilson... I've lost both of my older friends in the past year, Tok has been a year & Tia about two months ago... It hurts... They are better than virtually any person I know... Glad you too found some comfort....  Make sure you give Wilson's dad a hug....