Trishia received an email from a past client & friend with a snapshot of a magazine article about dogs.
I know some of our past clients have had the pleasure of meeting at least one of our dogs. Many of our clients and friends are involved in dog rescues, ok, even some cat rescues. We know how dogs and cats touch our lives so we just thought we would go out on the limb here and post this.
"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 those 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 a dog." It's 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," smile, because they "just don't understand."
If you visit Tower Grove your likely to run into these two, Marty and Duke.
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