Dogs
By Julia Williams
Anyone who shares their life with a pet could fill a book with reasons why they love them. There’s nothing quite like the magical relationships we have with our pets, and each one is akin to the ‘no two are alike’ snowflake. The pet-human bond is such a beautiful thing, really, and I’m so grateful for my furry friends. Not a day goes by that I don’t stop to think about how blessed I am to have these precious souls in my life. What follows are just a few of the many wonderful things that being a pet parent offers.
We love our pets because they...
…Show us how to live in the moment.
…Inspire us to be better human beings.
…Help us to appreciate the simple pleasures.
… Do something funny or silly every day.
…See us at our worst and love us anyway.
…Are the best listeners in the whole world.
…Give us a reason to get up in the morning.
…Are great best friends and surrogate children.
…Teach us that it’s okay to ask for what we want.
…Relieve us of the need to own an alarm clock.
…Encourage our nurturing and protective sides.
…Turn a house into a home, just by being in it.
…Eat every CANIDAE meal with unbridled enthusiasm.
…Don’t care what we look like or how much money we have.
…Teach us about forgiveness, patience, devotion and trust.
…Do mysterious things that always keep us guessing.
…Enjoy our company no matter what we’re doing.
…Help us to feel better when we’re sick.
…Have such beautiful souls.
…Crave our touch.
…Are always happy to see us.
…Bring meaning to our lives.
…Live in our hearts forever.
…Give us an outlet for our love.
…Make us proud to be their friend.
…Keep our floors free of spilled food.
…Never complain, criticize or judge.
…Help us to not feel alone in the world.
…Turn a bad day around with a wag or a purr.
…Show us the meaning of unconditional love.
…Relieve our stress and help us to relax.
…Accept us in spite of our flaws and faults.
…Teach us how to play with enthusiasm.
…Help us to feel needed and appreciated.
…Fill our hearts and homes with happiness.
Photo by Flickr User Jeffreyw
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Dogs
Why Do We Love Our Pets?
Anyone who shares their life with a pet could fill a book with reasons why they love them. There’s nothing quite like the magical relationships we have with our pets, and each one is akin to the ‘no two are alike’ snowflake. The pet-human bond is such a beautiful thing, really, and I’m so grateful for my furry friends. Not a day goes by that I don’t stop to think about how blessed I am to have these precious souls in my life. What follows are just a few of the many wonderful things that being a pet parent offers.
We love our pets because they...
…Show us how to live in the moment.
…Inspire us to be better human beings.
…Help us to appreciate the simple pleasures.
… Do something funny or silly every day.
…See us at our worst and love us anyway.
…Are the best listeners in the whole world.
…Give us a reason to get up in the morning.
…Are great best friends and surrogate children.
…Teach us that it’s okay to ask for what we want.
…Relieve us of the need to own an alarm clock.
…Encourage our nurturing and protective sides.
…Turn a house into a home, just by being in it.
…Eat every CANIDAE meal with unbridled enthusiasm.
…Don’t care what we look like or how much money we have.
…Teach us about forgiveness, patience, devotion and trust.
…Do mysterious things that always keep us guessing.
…Enjoy our company no matter what we’re doing.
…Help us to feel better when we’re sick.
…Have such beautiful souls.
…Crave our touch.
…Are always happy to see us.
…Bring meaning to our lives.
…Live in our hearts forever.
…Give us an outlet for our love.
…Make us proud to be their friend.
…Keep our floors free of spilled food.
…Never complain, criticize or judge.
…Help us to not feel alone in the world.
…Turn a bad day around with a wag or a purr.
…Show us the meaning of unconditional love.
…Relieve our stress and help us to relax.
…Accept us in spite of our flaws and faults.
…Teach us how to play with enthusiasm.
…Help us to feel needed and appreciated.
…Fill our hearts and homes with happiness.
Photo by Flickr User Jeffreyw
Read more articles by Julia Williams
- A Letter To My Cat
By Julia Williams Recently while browsing on Amazon I came across an interesting book titled A Letter to My Dog: Notes to Our Best Friends. It’s essentially a collection of heartfelt letters that pet owners, including some celebrities, have written...
- Giving Thanks For Our Pets
If there is one thing that unites all of the contributing writers here on the CANIDAE RPO blog, it’s the deep love we have for our pets. Today, on the day when family and friends gather to give thanks for their many blessings, we each wanted to share...
- A Tribute To Annabelle, My Furry Valentine
By Julia Williams Each of my three cats is affectionate in their own way, but there’s just something incredibly special about Annabelle. I felt a connection with her the moment I rescued the tiny bedraggled kitten from the jaws of death. These last...
- What Do You Love Most About Your Pet?
By Julia Williams I entered a giveaway on another blog recently, and I had to leave a comment stating what I loved most about my pet. I didn’t have to think long and hard; I knew immediately. However, as I read the other comments, I was intrigued by...
- Happy Mother’s Day To All “pet Moms!”
By Julia Williams I have been told that because I have no human children, I am not a Mom. I beg to differ, and my dictionary agrees with me. It mentions maternal affection and protective care; nowhere does it stipulate that this pertains exclusively to...