ReFur Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 A friend just sent me this email. I had to share it with you. The sweetness of the heart... Why people live longer than dogs Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year- old Irish Wolfhound named Bellcore. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Bellcore and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Bellcore and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Bellcore, 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 Bellcore'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, Bellcore slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Bellcore's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Bellcore'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." Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Lady Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Couldn't have been more perfect timing. Thanks Linda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejoe420 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Proof that sometimes, children are a lot smarter than us adults Then again, try finding three ways people are better than chickens (got this question from George Carlin) Unclejoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Couldn't have been more perfect timing. Thanks Linda. I totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imax-7 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 As my former High School english teacher used to say, "Amen brother ben to that". Thnx for sharing Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfurme Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I know why i lived longer than my cat. Because of the National Health Service. I get 'free' health care. My cat was ill so i took him to the vet's. I nearly fainted when i saw the vet's bill so i took my cat to one side and told him if he was ill again i'd wring his neck; he was ill again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Barguzin Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Allfurme what can I say but ROFLMAO (YES!! I am a dog lover!!!) but isn't that an old joke?? *grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfurme Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Mr Barguzin, It isn't a joke; it really happened. PS i didn't ring his neck; he died naturally at the age of sixteen and i buried him in the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReFur Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Piotr, What does "ROF" of the ROFLMOA mean? Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Barguzin Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Rolling On Floor BTW Allfurme.... sorry.... just goes to show my weird sense of humour I guess. Tasteless to some, enjoyable to some, but mine all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 And LMAO = Laughing my a$$ off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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