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Lola LaRue · 07-27-2006, 04:10 PM

Just a Dog

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog", or "that's a lot of money for just a dog". They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a dog".

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog". Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog", but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog" and in those days of darkness the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog", then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunrise" or "just a promise".

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure, unbridled joy.

"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past and the pure enjoyment of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human".

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog", just smile, because they "just don't understand".

This is what I send everyone that tells me that Lola is "just a dog."

ldenise · 07-27-2006, 04:15 PM

very well put.
I hear that phrase all the time. And what more can you do but smile and 'think' well this is comming from 'just your opinion'.
No thye don't understand unless they have one too.
thank you for posting this.

Lola LaRue · 07-27-2006, 04:18 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am not the author of this. I wish I knew the author because obviously they are insightful.

daisy mae06 · 07-27-2006, 04:46 PM

Well Said and posted

peanut · 07-27-2006, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lola LaRue

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am not the author of this. I wish I knew the author because obviously they are insightful.

Great post!! The author is one of those special people that loves animals & knows how much they enrich and bring enjoyment to our lives. Some people bless there hearts will never get it and the sad thing is they will never know what they missed in life....One of the greatest loves is to be loved by your furbabies......So in a way when they say it's just a dog, you have to feel sorry for them and what they are missing in there lifes.....

erinmg0123 · 07-27-2006, 06:00 PM

A

is never "just a dog."

Some will never understand...but actually...we should pity them. They are "just are missing out."

Cookie2 · 07-27-2006, 06:21 PM

Lolarue, your furbaby is adorable!!
I'ts not just a dog for me. When people tell me that I must be crazy I tell them yes I know and I don't care. I really dont care anymore because people that make those comments DON'T understand.
If it truly was just a dog for me ,I know for a fact that my furbaby would not be alive today and so happy too!

Genie, Cookie & Lola

speck103 · 07-27-2006, 06:28 PM

I hate when people say that to me. They take furbabies which mean so much so lightly! Sometimes I think that they have just never experienced the type of love we have with our fur balls.

Amber_lv · 07-27-2006, 06:33 PM

What a great poem this is beautiful thank you for posting it !

Gingergirlsmom · 07-27-2006, 06:37 PM

Great post! You brought tears to my eyes. Guess I'll be cutting and pasting and emailing and printing!

Mitzis Mom · 07-27-2006, 08:45 PM

I wished everybody would be 'just like a dog'!!!!

yougetthesmiles · 07-27-2006, 08:51 PM

I wish more people were "just a dog"

Dan & Corinne · 07-27-2006, 08:57 PM

I've never run accross the entire poem before. Just a couple of lines. Thank you for posting it all. I love it, have copied and pasted into word so I can keep it and share it with my "just a dog" friends.

I sometimes wonder if people who don't have this special bond can truly be happy as they seem on the outside.

Baby Blessing · 07-27-2006, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lola LaRue

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am not the author of this. I wish I knew the author because obviously they are insightful.

Thank you so much for posting this. So well said. I am going to copy this and place it in a frame and put with Cassie's urn, next to the poem I wrote for her. Patti and Jack

Tiger's Mom · 07-27-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lola LaRue

Just a Dog

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog", or "that's a lot of money for just a dog". They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a dog".

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog". Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog", but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog" and in those days of darkness the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog", then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunrise" or "just a promise".

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure, unbridled joy.

"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past and the pure enjoyment of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human".

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog", just smile, because they "just don't understand".

This is what I send everyone that tells me that Lola is "just a dog."

Just wanted to let you know that this brought tears to my eyes as all of it is so true . . . I think I will post it on my sewing room so I can read it often.

Thank you for sharing

07-27-2006, 04:10 PM	#1
Lola LaRue Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 710	Just A dog! Just a Dog From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog", or "that's a lot of money for just a dog". They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a dog". Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog". Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog", but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog" and in those days of darkness the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you, too, think it's "just a dog", then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunrise" or "just a promise". "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure, unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past and the pure enjoyment of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human". So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog", just smile, because they "just don't understand". This is what I send everyone that tells me that Lola is "just a dog." __________________ Shannon, Lola Larue, Chewbacca Joseph(aka Chewy)

07-27-2006, 04:15 PM	#2
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	very well put. I hear that phrase all the time. And what more can you do but smile and 'think' well this is comming from 'just your opinion'. No thye don't understand unless they have one too. thank you for posting this. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

07-27-2006, 04:18 PM	#3
Lola LaRue Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 710	Just wanted to let everyone know that I am not the author of this. I wish I knew the author because obviously they are insightful. __________________ Shannon, Lola Larue, Chewbacca Joseph(aka Chewy)

07-27-2006, 04:46 PM	#4
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	Well Said and posted __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

07-27-2006, 06:28 PM	#8
speck103 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 255	I hate when people say that to me. They take furbabies which mean so much so lightly! Sometimes I think that they have just never experienced the type of love we have with our fur balls. __________________ Merlot http://www.dogster.com/?280217 Lucy http://www.dogster.com/dogs/516916

07-27-2006, 06:00 PM	#6
erinmg0123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Grosse Pointe Posts: 61	A is never "just a dog." Some will never understand...but actually...we should pity them. They are "just are missing out."

07-27-2006, 06:21 PM	#7
Cookie2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,568	Lolarue, your furbaby is adorable!! I'ts not just a dog for me. When people tell me that I must be crazy I tell them yes I know and I don't care. I really dont care anymore because people that make those comments DON'T understand. If it truly was just a dog for me ,I know for a fact that my furbaby would not be alive today and so happy too! Genie, Cookie & Lola

07-27-2006, 06:33 PM	#9
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	What a great poem this is beautiful thank you for posting it ! __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

07-27-2006, 06:37 PM	#10
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Great post! You brought tears to my eyes. Guess I'll be cutting and pasting and emailing and printing! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

07-27-2006, 08:45 PM	#11
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	I wished everybody would be 'just like a dog'!!!!

07-27-2006, 08:51 PM	#12
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	I wish more people were "just a dog"

07-27-2006, 08:57 PM	#13
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	I've never run accross the entire poem before. Just a couple of lines. Thank you for posting it all. I love it, have copied and pasted into word so I can keep it and share it with my "just a dog" friends. I sometimes wonder if people who don't have this special bond can truly be happy as they seem on the outside. __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006