I remember the day I found out my dog died. The beautiful Irish Setter I had owned since I was thirteen no longer came to greet me when I came home. I had been out of State and had asked a dog sitter to watch Rusty. When I got back there was no explanation, no apology, just the cold, hard fact that Rusty was gone.
Few people understand the pain of losing a dog. Some people find it childish to find a grown adult mourning the loss of their faithful companion. These critics have probably never had a dog, that, or else they are just cat lovers.
Anyone who's ever had a dog knows how much joy they can bring. Sure they occasionally don't relieve themselves in the right place, or scare your guest, but they're worth it. From the moment they cuddle up in your arms as you bring them home, a special bond is formed between dog and master.
I sometimes wonder about my dog. Did he die because the sitter was careless and fed him a chicken bone? Maybe she hit Rusty. Maybe it was because he missed me too much. Maybe, the sitter let Rusty escape and he got run over. Maybe she forgot to lock the door and someone tried to break in, and Rusty attacked the burglar and got killed in the process. I don't know. I never will.
Life is uncertain. That much I've learned. While there are many things in life that can't be controlled, you should take advantage of the ones that you can control. Things like life insurance, health insurance, and home security systems, while at the time may seem like an inconvenience, can prevent grief. If I'd had a home security system, who knows, maybe Rusty would still be here today.
Few people understand the pain of losing a dog. Some people find it childish to find a grown adult mourning the loss of their faithful companion. These critics have probably never had a dog, that, or else they are just cat lovers.
Anyone who's ever had a dog knows how much joy they can bring. Sure they occasionally don't relieve themselves in the right place, or scare your guest, but they're worth it. From the moment they cuddle up in your arms as you bring them home, a special bond is formed between dog and master.
I sometimes wonder about my dog. Did he die because the sitter was careless and fed him a chicken bone? Maybe she hit Rusty. Maybe it was because he missed me too much. Maybe, the sitter let Rusty escape and he got run over. Maybe she forgot to lock the door and someone tried to break in, and Rusty attacked the burglar and got killed in the process. I don't know. I never will.
Life is uncertain. That much I've learned. While there are many things in life that can't be controlled, you should take advantage of the ones that you can control. Things like life insurance, health insurance, and home security systems, while at the time may seem like an inconvenience, can prevent grief. If I'd had a home security system, who knows, maybe Rusty would still be here today.
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