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"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," and in
those days of darkness, gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort
and rason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog", then you will probably
understand phrases like "just a friend" or "just a promise".

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence fo 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 this world.

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)