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Breny · 09-05-2008, 03:16 PM

I needed a kleenex by the time a was done. Sweet story.....

A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the p rocedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'

Lee B · 09-05-2008, 03:51 PM

That's a keeper ...

I truly think we can ALL learn something from our doggy companions.

stellarstarx · 09-05-2008, 08:07 PM

Oh! That is so sweet. But a tearjerker!

ChantalB · 09-05-2008, 08:11 PM

That was great. Thanks for sharing.

Punkin&Piper · 09-05-2008, 08:16 PM

thats actually very cute and a very simple way of looking at it. you gotta love kids they are so honest

andibaby · 09-05-2008, 08:26 PM

wow-what a sweet and sad story. i think it speaks volumes-without being wordy.

TED E BEAR · 09-05-2008, 10:20 PM

awww that is sooo sweet, so profound. i love what children say sometimes!

cesar49 · 09-06-2008, 01:54 AM

thanks for sharing

Misti1 · 09-06-2008, 02:12 AM

Out of the mouthes of babes......

09-05-2008, 03:16 PM	#1
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	A Dogs Purpose I needed a kleenex by the time a was done. Sweet story..... A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old). Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the p rocedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.' Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.' __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

09-05-2008, 08:07 PM	#3
stellarstarx Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 123 Blog Entries: 2	Oh! That is so sweet. But a tearjerker! __________________ It's Lola's world, I just live in it.

09-05-2008, 08:16 PM	#5
Punkin&Piper Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 1,088	thats actually very cute and a very simple way of looking at it. you gotta love kids they are so honest __________________ Laura Punkin and Piper

09-05-2008, 08:26 PM	#6
andibaby Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,028	wow-what a sweet and sad story. i think it speaks volumes-without being wordy. __________________ Andrea-Momma to Ace Lizzie and baby Sid

09-05-2008, 10:20 PM	#7
TED E BEAR Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 243	awww that is sooo sweet, so profound. i love what children say sometimes! __________________ TED

09-05-2008, 03:51 PM	#2
Lee B YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 735	That's a keeper ... I truly think we can ALL learn something from our doggy companions.

09-05-2008, 08:11 PM	#4
ChantalB Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,042	That was great. Thanks for sharing.

09-06-2008, 01:54 AM	#8
cesar49 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,325 Blog Entries: 1	thanks for sharing __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.

09-06-2008, 02:12 AM	#9
Misti1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,051	Out of the mouthes of babes...... __________________ Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club