Pets awaken our soul…

Anatole France (1844-1924) Nobel Prize-winning French author and critic said,
“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened”. 

Every pet lover would no doubt agree with this quote from long ago. Pet’s bring out the best in us and keep our hearts from hardening. The presence of a pet is in itself a present… their trust and openness and easy companionship can bring a special ease to people of all ages and stages.

Being a responsible pet owner has costs, in time, money and effort… some of which non-pet owners cannot fathom. The following quote may help to enlighten people who do not or have never owned a pet. We know it will certainly make pet owners smile and nod their heads in complete agreement.  Enjoy!

Just a Dog
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.”             - unknown D.V.M.

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Enjoy some great dog pix and stories in our 10-year time capsule for pets…
Scroll over the stars the MillionDollarPetPix Time Capsule and the pets will appear…
then click on a star and you go to that pet’s page where you will find more photos and a story of the pet. 

Make your pet a Star! Maybe its time you made your pet a star in the time capsule too!