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yorkiesmiles · 03-07-2006, 07:48 AM

I hadn't seen this before today - hope it's new to you. Oh, the wisdom of youth!

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
there were no miracles left 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 the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. 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
four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so
they don't have to stay as long."

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply, Speak kindly.

Leave the rest to God.

Yorkiesmiles

smmrpm · 03-07-2006, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

I hadn't seen this before today - hope it's new to you. Oh, the wisdom of youth!

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
there were no miracles left 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 the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. 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
four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so
they don't have to stay as long."

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply, Speak kindly.

Leave the rest to God.

Yorkiesmiles

Out of the mouths of babes....

annaschaben · 03-07-2006, 11:08 AM

How true. This story make tears come to my eyes.

doggieluver · 03-07-2006, 11:27 AM

That is so true kids speak freely and the whole family probibly smiled and made the transition a bit easier.

RingoStarr · 03-07-2006, 01:12 PM

How sweet.

Lexi Rae · 03-07-2006, 01:28 PM

so true

yorkiesmiles · 03-08-2008, 06:40 AM

I was cleaning out my old threads & found this thread I started about 2 yrs ago & thought it was so good - I'd bump it up

SladesMommy · 03-08-2008, 06:46 AM

I've seen that before, it brings a tear to my eye everytime I read it.

Jody Renfroe · 03-08-2008, 07:14 AM

Oh, so sweet! I have a catch in my throat and tears in my eyes.

memphismomma · 03-08-2008, 07:40 AM

Awwww this is soo sweet thank you its very sad and heart warming all at the same time

ladybugg74 · 03-09-2008, 05:17 AM

Oh my gosh, I am crying. Just the thought of losing my Gracie and Hallee kills me.

03-07-2006, 07:48 AM	#1
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	why people live longer then dogs I hadn't seen this before today - hope it's new to you. Oh, the wisdom of youth! 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 there were no miracles left 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 the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. 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 four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply, Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. Yorkiesmiles

03-07-2006, 11:08 AM	#3
annaschaben YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 532	How true. This story make tears come to my eyes. __________________ Anna & Roxy

03-07-2006, 11:27 AM	#4
doggieluver My Heart, My Life, My Dogs Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: El Paso,TX Posts: 759	That is so true kids speak freely and the whole family probibly smiled and made the transition a bit easier. __________________ Jessi and my 4 's SugarBear's Taz Gizmo's Gidget

03-07-2006, 01:12 PM	#5
RingoStarr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gig Harbor Posts: 129	How sweet. __________________ Kimmie & Starr http://www.dogster.com/?272700

03-07-2006, 01:28 PM	#6
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	so true __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

03-08-2008, 06:40 AM	#7
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I was cleaning out my old threads & found this thread I started about 2 yrs ago & thought it was so good - I'd bump it up __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

03-08-2008, 06:46 AM	#8
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	I've seen that before, it brings a tear to my eye everytime I read it. __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

03-08-2008, 07:14 AM	#9
Jody Renfroe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	Oh, so sweet! I have a catch in my throat and tears in my eyes.

03-08-2008, 07:40 AM	#10
memphismomma BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: california Posts: 525	Awwww this is soo sweet thank you its very sad and heart warming all at the same time

03-09-2008, 05:17 AM	#11
ladybugg74 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,054	Oh my gosh, I am crying. Just the thought of losing my Gracie and Hallee kills me. __________________ Heather - Mamma to Gracie & Hallee