http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/31/life-lessons-from-the-family-dog/
I thought this column was a beautifully written and very moving piece addressing the importance of dogs in humans' lives. It demonstrated how inspiring dogs can be to their human companions, and how we should all really take a leaf out of a dog's book and live in the moment. Even when dogs get older they still find time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
Any pet owner who has lost an animal understands the horrible process of watching their beloved creature begin to fail and knowing there is nothing they can do about it. Animals are such big parts of the lives of people who love them. To the author, Dana Jennings, Bijou is not really "just a dog." No truly loved pet could ever be "just" an animal.
Animals can also be healers, not only physically but, even mostly, mentally. They give love unconditionally. And caring for an animal can give a sick person purpose as Jennings describes.
There really isn't much more I can say, the article pretty much says it all for itself. It was very sincere and heartfelt, Jennings' last sentence brought tears to my eyes.
I wish both Jennings and Bijou the best of health.
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