Pets are very important to everyone who owns them. Those who own pets live longer, more fulfilling lives. They are known to lower our blood pressure and give us a boost for each day. I have owned both dogs and cats and they have all left their footprints on my heart. Each pet has its own personality and its relationship with you is based on love and trust.
Some dogs are hunting mates. They enjoy retrieving game with their owners and enjoying their outings together. These dogs make great family pets, too. I had an Irish setter who was bird hunting with my husband. She used to run in the woods but when the house was the most beautiful dog. This dog has also been taken to obedience trials and has won ribbons at dog shows. You helped make cherished memories for our family.
You’ve seen guide dogs because they allow their owner to participate in activities they could not do without their presence. There was a guy who guides to our church every Sunday to sit in the front row next to his guide dog. The priest went out of his way to get him a communion host. The dog was obedient and a blessing to this man and it was lovely to watch the dog in action. No one was allowed to pet the dog while he was doing his business. He was a beautiful German Shepherd.
There are other dogs that are just family pets. I had two other dogs that I walked daily. I miss them and their time with me as they have now passed over the rainbow bridge. The second dog was an English setter and the third dog was a Gordon setter. There are so many pleasant memories in my mind.
Of course we had cats with these dogs. It’s a myth that dogs and cats don’t get along. If they grow up together, they tolerate each other and sometimes learn to love each other. It is best to bring them in either as puppies or kittens then they will have a bond for each other and may play together.
I can’t imagine a day without my pets in my life. If I am sick, I have one of my cats who will purr constantly and scurry by me to tell me I need asthma meds. This cat, Joshua I’m talking about is an angel kitty. Tinkerbelle, the newest member of our family, had not yet learned to anticipate such events with me. I know that throughout each day my pets help me by showing them their love and concern. They are more valuable to me than any diamond ring.
I know my life would not be fulfilled without a pet. They gave me a reason to live as each day with them is a treasure to be seen in the pages of my book of life.
I hope you enjoyed my thoughts on the pets in our lives.