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"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." - Robert A. Heinlein
It never does. It's just the trade off we make to enjoy the companionship and the unconditional love offered by a really good dog.
ReplyDeleteI have a 14 year old Lab mix laying right at my feet now. She's old, arthritic and you can see the beginning of cataract haziness in her eyes. She's a really good dog, always has been. She bears no malice to anyone (except squirrels) and has outlasted two wives. I know I'll lose her sometime pretty soon. She doesn't quite get why I'm looking at her so oddly now, but senses I need a warm furry head to rub. It's the little things you end up missing most...
Read the book One Good Dog. It is exceptional and you will enjoy it. As a matter of fact, dog lovers are exceptional people. I am sorry for your loss Churchmouse.
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