For The Love Of Dogs

By Miss Debra Rae

Dogs and humans have been together for centuries.  Why are we

such pals? Dogs dig, bark, lick, steal burgers from the grill,

get fleas, worms, ticks.  Dogs have to be trained to do their

business outside and then it has to be cleaned up.  They have to

be fed, bathed, brushed, walked, played with and watered.  Dogs

need attention, a veterinarian and must be cared for when you go

on vacation or away for the night or a weekend.  

Through all this, the human/dog bond is stronger than ever.

Its estimated people are spending over $2 billion a year on

their family pets and this number increases yearly. Some say

within the next 5 years people will spend in excess of $8

billion a year on their furry family members without blinking an

eye.  Those that pamper their pets are an example to all of how

to say "thank you" to man's best friend.

A well cared for dog will do anything to protect their human

pack.  Recently, a Chihuahua took on a rattlesnake to protect

one of its family members and nearly lost its little canine

life.  Dogs are among the heroes after a disaster such as the

twin towers or an avalanche.  Dogs find the dead for a proper

burial and the living who are covered with so much rubble or

snow that no human could ever find them without the super

sniffer of the dog.  The stories about canine heroes are in the

thousands and occur every day.  How many people would not be

alive today without the wonderful dog?  Our lives are richer,

happier, and so much better with our pal the dog. 

Dogs have been guiding the blind and deaf for decades.  These

canine kings and queens create a quality of life and a safety

net not found with any other animal.  Dogs help people with

Cerebral palsy and severe anxiety.  Dogs calm children and

adults with autism, bi-polar disorders and other challenges.

It's stated that by simply petting a dog, a human becomes more

relaxed and blood pressure drops.  Dogs warn us when someone is

at the door or when an intruder has entered the house.  Dogs

sniff out bombs and drugs.  Dogs seem to know when someone has

ill intent.  Dogs are looking out for us at all times.  Always

on alert.  Dogs are the ultimate protectors.  Dog is indeed

man's best friend and brings out the best in people.  The love

for a dog brings tears to the eyes of the most jaded & hardened

people. This love can also drive a hard-core military man to

break every rule in the book to protect a stray dog who has

become a family member.   Dogs are exceptional. 

Dogs are more a family member than ever before instead of the

old way of the pet who lives outside.  People sleep with their

dogs, cuddle with their dogs and take them on vacation.  People

pamper their dogs, dress their dogs and buy them only the best

dog food available or make it at home.  We thank our dogs every

day for their love, companionship and individual personality.

We have safety belts for our dogs and dog hammocks for the car.

We adore our dogs and they in turn adore us.

This exchange of pure love is why we humans spend billions of

dollars on dog supplies, food, and all around spoiling. Our

canine family member will die for us, warn us of danger and lead

us home if we're lost.  It's a fair trade to clean up the dog

poop, deflea, deworm, detick, walk, water, play, brush, train

and fill up the holes they dig.

About the Author: Miss Rae has been around animals here entire

life.  She writes continually about them and how they enrich our

lives.  For more dog information written by Miss Rae, visit

http://www.goodpoopy.com.

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