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goatster

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thought you would like a kids view on a dogs purpose.

Out of the mouths of babes!




A dog’s purpose, (from a 6 year old)<o>=</o>
<o></o>
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 boy, Shane, where all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.<o></o>
<o></o>
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.<o></o>
<o></o>
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.<o></o>
<o></o>
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.<o></o>
<o></o>
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 humans lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, “I know why.”<o></o>
<o></o>
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 six year old continued, “Well. Dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”<o></o>
<o></o>
Remember, if a dog was a teacher you would learn things like:
<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Take naps.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Stretch before rising.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Run, romp, and play daily.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Thrive on attention and let people touch you.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->When your happy, dance around, and wag your entire body.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->delight in the simple joy of a long walk.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.<o></o>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Be always grateful for each new day.<o></o>
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!!!
 
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thought you would like a kids view on a dogs purpose.

Out of the mouths of babes!




A dog’s purpose, (from a 6 year old)<O>=</O>
<O></O>
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 boy, Shane, where all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.<O></O>
<O></O>
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.<O></O>
<O></O>
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.<O></O>
<O></O>
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.<O></O>
<O></O>
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 humans lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, “I know why.”<O></O>
<O></O>
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 six year old continued, “Well. Dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”<O></O>
<O></O>
Remember, if a dog was a teacher you would learn things like:
<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Take naps.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Stretch before rising.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Run, romp, and play daily.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Thrive on attention and let people touch you.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->When your happy, dance around, and wag your entire body.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->delight in the simple joy of a long walk.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.<O></O>
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->·<!--[endif]-->Be always grateful for each new day.<O></O>
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!!!


Im sorry about Belker, Goatser. And Shane said something very intelligent , and I dont think i could bear through that moment like he did, or say anything as comforting and/ or as intelligent as he did. I'm really sorry about what happened to Belker, Goatster. :(
 
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goatster

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Im sorry about Belker, Goatser. And Shane said something very intelligent , and I dont think i could bear through that moment like he did, or say anything as comforting and/ or as intelligent as he did. I'm really sorry about what happened to Belker, Goatster. :(


this was an e-mail i got from my sister.i havent had a dog since my last mine died almost 5 yrs ago.although the one before that did die of cancer.

just thought it was amazing the understanding a child would have in that situation.so i thought i would share it.

knowing Siberian is a vet i thought he would like the explanation.
 

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It's a nice story and I really wish things went that well at euthanasia time. Unfortunately, crying & screaming & some unmentional things are more the norm these days.
 

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