BluegrassGrey Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 A four year old child's wisdom. Why do dogs not live as long as people? 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 there were no miracles left 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 the four-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 animal 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. 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 four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." Author Unknown Quote Kathryn, “Broadway” BW’s Broadway: Shaggy Bessie x Jimbo Red Rose, & "Ellie" Noah's Smelldog: Castor Troy x Mulberry Jade. My Angels "Sidney" Rainier Rapper: Rainier Ranger x Rainier Rapport (09/03/2001-2/26/2012); "Pistol" Tiowa Pistol: Rapido Rambo x My Roz (11/19/1998-8/02/2011); “Perry" Tiowa Perry: Rapido Rambo x My Roz (11/19/1998-6/09/2010); "Jackie" Mjp's Jackie: Joey Flint x Social Robin (6/12/1997-6/20/2008) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Only a child could come up with that. That's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CanadianGreyLover Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 How beautiful and true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nattyone Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Dogs dont live as long as people because the good die young and theres a shed load more good dogs than there are good people . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 (edited) That is such a sweet story & so true. Edited October 27, 2005 by Snowy8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 That is so sweet. Quote "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." --- Margaret Mead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SquanHound Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 That is so sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymom23 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 "Out of the mouth of babes". Very true and insightful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeFG Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 How very true... Quote Diane Fudgie 2/27/96 - 8/14/05 and Goods 2/27/96 - 3/12/08 ~~Together again~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greysonly Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 that is so sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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