Ariel The Dog

Ariel Swimming at the Lake

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The Purpose of a Dog from a 4 year old

2008-06-09T02:13:00.001-07:00

I got this from www.utahdogs.com

A Dog’s purpose - from a 4 year old

Being a veterinarian, I was 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 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 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.”

Source:www.utahdogs.com

Pet Memorial Site

2008-06-09T02:09:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately there will come a day when our beloved pets will pass on.A guy named Jonathan created this memorial site when his dog Tucker died.It’s also a place where you can make a memorial page for your own pet and share photos of your pet.

My Pet Memorial

My beautiful dog Ariel

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Beer For Dogs?

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Find out more information at : Beer For Dogs

The Daily Puppy

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Here is a cute blog site where people share pictures of their puppies.

The Daily Puppy

Puppy Mill Awareness

2007-08-03T01:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a sad but informative site about puppy mills.

Puppy Mill Awareness Day

Cool Dog Sites

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Cool Dog Sites
Dog Blinkies
Saving Shelter Pets

A Dog's Plea

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Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is
more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for although I should lick your
hand between blows, your patience and understanding will quickly teach
me the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest
music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your
footsteps falls upon my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated
animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory
than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Keep my
pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer
thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your
bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to
protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health,
hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am
not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I
shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate
was always safest in your hands.
Source Dogstop.com

Welcome to My Blog

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Hey everyone.This is a blog about my dog Ariel and my experience owning a dog.