[Kazanne]

This is my favourite explanation of why dogs don't live as long as humans,it's worthy of sharing to all doggie lovers...……………


Here's the surprising answer of a 6 year old child.
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker‘s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that dogs' lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ”I know why.”
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.
He said, ”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The six-year-old continued,
”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay for as long as we do.”
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
• When your loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
• Take naps.
• Stretch before rising.
• Run, romp, and play daily.
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
• When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
• Be faithful.
• Never pretend to be something you’re not.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
That's the secret of happiness that we can learn from a good dog.

[Josy]

Aww what a good outlook that little kid has on life

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Josy

Aww what a good outlook that little kid has on life

I thought that was such a lovely way to see things Josy, out of the mouth of babes eh?

[Strictly Jake]

Not gonna lie i started crying my eyes out half way through that

I miss my dog so freaking much. Its been a year and a half since he passed away in his sleep. He was 18 so lived a long happy life

A lovely article

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by ShakeyJake10

Not gonna lie i started crying my eyes out half way through that

I miss my dog so freaking much. Its been a year and a half since he passed away in his sleep. He was 18 so lived a long happy life

A lovely article

Aw,ShakeyJake, so sorry to hear that,I have lost a few doggies aswell,always heartbreaking,just remember you gave him/her a good life and look how long he/she lived,big hugs for you,I'm tearing up now

[Toy Soldier]

- when you're feeling frisky, hump the everloving fck out of the nearest person's leg.

#metoo

(Also there's no way a 6 year old actually said that. Nice story, though.)

[Tozzie]

awwww, I filled up too remembering my old dogs. The child has a beautiful mind.

[montblanc]

aww this made me tear up

[parmnion]

Nice read but you would think they could pick their own **** up mind...

[montblanc]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Nice read but you would think they could pick their own **** up mind...

life would be so much easier

[JerseyWins]

Aw nice read!

It does seem like humans can learn a lot from dogs when you put it like that. I feel like going to get a dog right now