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Old 05-13-2011, 04:20 PM
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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 travelled, 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 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 woman" or "just a man."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog," just smile, because they "just" don't understand.
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sweet!
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Old 05-13-2011, 04:23 PM
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This is so true and well put.
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Old 05-13-2011, 04:25 PM
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So true.
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Old 05-13-2011, 04:26 PM
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Oh, that is 'just so true!'
Thanks ~ :thumbup:
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Perfect!
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This brings a tear to my eye-my dogs have never been "just dogs". They are my closest friends, confidants, and allies-they also know how to twist me right around their "little" paws.
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Aw, AWESOME!
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Angie is a big part of our life. She's not just a dog, or just a pet, she's a tiny bundle of love, energy and joy.
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Love it!
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