23/11/2021
Why do dogs live less than people??
Here's the answer: Being a vet, I was called to examine a 13-year-old Irish dog named Belker.
The dog's family, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little 6-year-old Shane were close to Belker and expected a miracle.
I tested the dog and found out he was dying of cancer. I told the family I couldn't do anything for him and offered to do the euthanasia procedure at home.
The next day, I felt the familiar feeling in my throat when Belker was surrounded by family.
Shane seemed so quiet, petting the dog for the last time and I was wondering if he would understand what was going on.
In a few minutes, the animal fell peacefully sleeping to never wake up. The child seemed to accept Belker's transition without difficulty.
We sat for a moment wondering why the unfortunate fact that dog life is shorter than human beings.
Shane, who had been listening closely, said, "I know why." What he said next surprised me: I had never heard a more heartwarming explanation than this. This moment changed my way of seeing life.
He said: "People come into the world to learn to live a good life, like loving others all the time and being a good person, eh? well, as dogs are already born knowing how to do all this, they don't have to stay as long as we do.
" The moral of the story is: If a dog was his teacher, you'd learn things like:
🐾 When your loved ones come home, always run to say hello.
🐾 Never pass up an opportunity to go for a walk.
🐾 Allow yourself the experience of fresh air and wind.
🐾 Runs, jumps, and plays daily.
🐾 Upgrade your attention and let people touch you.
🐾 Avoid " biting" when just a "growl" would suffice.
🐾 On warm days, lay on the grass.
🐾 When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
🐾 And never forget: "When someone has a bad day, stay silent, sit close and gently make them feel like you're there...
" This is the secret of happiness that, even if we don't realize, dogs teach us daily.
🐶❤️ ~ Written by Mark Ferrell