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.

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[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