dogs

[miriam_e]

Why is it that wherever in the world there are dogs and humans they play the same game? I'll throw this and you'll run and get it then bring it back to me. Why is it that both parties love such a superficially inane activity so much?

We and dogs seem to be wired up to love each other's company.

I've long felt that dogs have a lot to teach us. They are unquestioningly devoted companions and unhesitatingly put themselves in harm's way to protect us. We humans, on the other hand, are infamous for our fickleness and our inability to maintain long-term relationships. I have often expressed the hope that dogs could one day teach us what they do so effortlessly. Little did I realise that they already have.

My ex- of a couple of decades ago gave me her dog, Mali, recently because she was unable to look after her the way she deserved. Since then Mali and I go almost everywhere together. Last night I forgot to eat, but I didn't forget to feed Mali. We support each other without thinking anything of it -- it is as natural as breathing. It will be that way till either one of us takes their last breath.

Interesting.

Comments

[lunadaze.livejournal.com]

i'm glad u've got a pet to look after and to look after you, it's one of the greatest things u can have in your life ;)
*squishes to u and pup*

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

:)
Thanks. It really is like that. We really do look after each other.
She not much of a watchdog though. Heheheh. She is even more deaf than I am. :)

Hope things are moving along for you, possum.

[lunadaze.livejournal.com]

aaaw, that's so adorable. dogs with hearing difficulties are so cute - watching them react differently to movement/vibrations and stuff like that, it's like they're chasing their own tail ;P glad it's a working arrangement. and watch dogs are overrated; they just make a lot of noise!
yep, things are definately heading along steadingly, thanks :))
i'm almost ready to start saving again so i can head up to your beautiful part of the world maybe.. *dreamsies*

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

You are absolutely welcome up here anytime (just give me a little warning of course, so I can make sure I'll be here). I'll show you around the Sunshine Coast and do the tourist thing. And/or slack out here in this quiet place, though you might find that a bit boring. :)

Yeah, Mali is sweet. When I tell her that someone is here she jumps up panicking that she hasn't heard them and rushes out barking to prove herself. heheheh. Nutty dog. :)

[lunadaze.livejournal.com]

thanks hun, that's fabulous to know and of course i'd be up there 2.MO.RRO. if i had the cashish, but it'll take a good few months for me to save. but yes, best laid plans and all that ;)
and of course that'll be yet another thing to look forward to: having my own pet again. i do have a cyclops fantail goldfish, but it's just not_quite the same thing ;P

Doggiekind

[revbob2.livejournal.com]

Philosophers may argue about whether humankind is inherently good or inherently evil (I have a bedrock conviction that we all have the capability to grow, and that's pretty good). But nobody ever doubted that doggiekind is good.

That a species that good still wants to hang around with the likes of us gives me hope.

p.s., our baby: http://www.crispen.org/Foxy/

Re: Doggiekind

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

As usual, Bob, you put the whole thing into a different perspective and illuminate it with a nice warm light. Thank you. I have saved that to my computer so that I can remind myself of it from time to time.

I love Foxy's page. :D