I thought this was neat…

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, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.”

Some of my proudest moments
have come about with “just a dog.”

Many hours have passed and my
only company was “just a dog,”
but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have
been brought about by “just a dog,”
and in those days of darkness, the
gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me
comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,”
then 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
make me a better person.

Because of “just a dog”, I will
rise early, take long walks and
look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it’s not”just a dog” but 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 they can
understand that it’s not “just a
dog”, but the thing that gives me
humanity and keeps me from
being “just a man or woman.”

So the next time you hear the phrase
“just a dog” just smile…
because they “just don’t understand.”

Written by an unknown
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
From the Therapy Dog Inc. News Magazine

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