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Old 03-29-2007, 10:43 AM  
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A Dog's Purpose: from a 4-year old

I got this in an email and thought it was HT-worthy:

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 ittle 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 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."

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Care deeply.

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Leave the rest to God.
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Old 03-29-2007, 11:05 AM  
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What a great story - now I have to explain to my co-workers why I am crying

Thank you so much for sharing that - a good reminder as to why we are here also...
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:16 PM  
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omg that is soo sad/cute
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Old 03-29-2007, 01:07 PM  
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Great story!

While it's most likely very true, it doesn't make losing them any easier...
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Old 03-29-2007, 01:22 PM  
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TDH, that is the God's Honest Truth!
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Old 03-29-2007, 01:31 PM  
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He summed that up perfectly!

Not only does that speak highly of dogs, but to the parents of that amazing little boy!


Thanks for sharing that wonderful story!
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Old 03-29-2007, 02:27 PM  
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Great story!
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Old 04-01-2007, 01:06 PM  
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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."
That is so true. And to some it takes a lifetime to learn. now I'm all choked up. Sometimes we need to listen to our children. They are very wise.
Thanks for sharing.
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Old 04-01-2007, 09:07 PM  
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Yep so true as i sit here trying to not shed a tear as im pretty sure this will be the last summer with my 10 year old GSD
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ever true!!!!! ever true!
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