"We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment." ~ George Eliot
"My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."
Doesn't this seem as the most inspirational quote. Of course it does when you look from a dog's point of view. Picture an adult dog with long brown fur, ears perked up in attention, an expectant and loving look on it's face, tail wagging from left to right furiously, taking small strides coming towards you and as soon as you lovingly stroke it's head, it bends and wriggles out of happiness and tries to get on top of you and lick your face and hands and when you talk to it and start playing with it, the dog makes little whining noise indicating that it is extremely happy to be with you and to receive your love and affection.That's how someone awed by a dog's faithfulness remarked that a dog's master is like the God or the Almighty for us to the dog. A dog considers it's master as the supreme being and considers it's faithfulness as it's only religion.
So what is it so special about dogs that we start finding solace in the company of a non verbal animal which cannot console us or encourage us by constantly sympathizing speaking words of comfort. These animals do not have any selfish intention or any other desire except constant attention and loving care from it's master. As simple as that isn't it. And then dogs miraculously take on the role of a psychiatrist and healing patients like no other medicine developed by the most advanced medical strides. They are a gift by nature to humans to remind even the meanest of us that there is softer part in us that deserves to be loved and understood.
We may at first hesitate to even touch a dog as it may bring about many complications including some infectious diseases or for that matter we may feel afraid thinking that the animal will bite or do any other nasty thing. But there is proof that those who hate dogs start loving them like a family member if they try keeping one as a pet and spend time taking care of them. That is because it is a natural thing that comes with a pet like a dog. It is highly recommended to older people to keep dogs with them as they are sure to increase their already thinning life span. Most people go for the best breed of dogs if they wish to keep them as pets. I think it is just like a caste system among dogs that people look down at street dogs as not worthy of their attention and keep the best breed dogs in the best possible comforts and constant pampering. It is very much logical to think that dogs with a good breed will behave and react in a tolerable manner so that there are no qualms about keeping them at home. But an animal lover or more specifically a dog lover can find the same companionship with any kind of dog because all dogs are after all true to their basic classification as being man's best friend. But people may not have a single and general aim of keeping their pet as a dog and for such reasons it is very much wise to consider a particular breed best suited for their purposes. But if considered from the viewpoint of a person like me I will always be ready to play with the meekest of street dogs as well. Of course there are many adoption drives scattered all over for compassionate souls to divulge in their tenderness and get a wonderful partner in the form of helpless street dogs or even cats but to keep a pet you need to be fully prepared with lots of free time and dedication to take care of it which in the beginning needs the exact care as demanded by a new born baby. I wonder when will I prepare myself to take on the responsibility of petting a dog. Among many other wishes this one is also permanently included in my daily prayers to the Almighty. It seems trivial at first but its wonderful advantages cannot be ignored.
Lastly, I would like to point out that those who think happiness cannot be bought have not gone ahead and bought a cute puppy !!
"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog."
- Gene Hill
The meaning of loyalty
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