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Why Dogs Don't Live Longer Than People
Being a veterinarian, I was 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 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.
- author unknown
| Pete with his half brother Gus and new Mom and Dad |
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| Look Close Pete has one brown and one blue eye |
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| Sundance with his person |
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| Sundance on the river |
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| Luka with his people in North Carolina |
Tierra is on her way to her new family in Hopewell New Jersey where she'll be spoiled as she deserves
by Deb & Kaitlyn!!
Daku Warook (Sand from the Plains) will be moving to the Santee
River area of South Carolina. He's retired to the good life of spending his days catchin' fish! Love ya Du!!
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| Looks like Wali stole MomMom's heart! |
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| Wali, Mate & Dad enjoying the day down the shore!! |
Taz is constantly trying to herd the other two dogs. We are very excited to have found a farm in
Rutherfordton that offers herding clinics. We plan to take her for an all day clinic to see how she does. She will be
instinct tested and get to work with a trainer on and off for the whole day. She behaves so well, but I know she needs an
extra outlet for all her energy, so I hope she has fun. - Kerry
"Chloe is and has been very lovey. Bonnie and her are great buds too." Thanks, Alexa
We LOVE her SO MUCH. She really is the perfect dog. So easy to
be with and such a love. She's already learned sit, down and is working on stay really well. She's also hit it
off with the other two dogs- but I think they're a little jealous that she gets to stay inside even when they have to be out!
I told them if they learn to behave as well as she does then they can come in more too! :) Be well, Jess
Bear was a hit at our party on Sunday. Everyone was
trying to smuggle him out of here. He is so funny and loving.
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| Rosie |
"I can tell you picked a great personality for us already! She is very ladylike, respectful, but
has a confident air about her. Thanks again so much Kitty, you have truely wonderful pups!" -
Kate, SC
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| Taz |
"We absolutely adore her and are so happy we got her from you. I wish we had the space for
another one because I'd get one from you in a heart beat." - Kerry
"Dusty has taken to Joey very well and tolerates his jumping on him when
we are all together
otherwise Dusty just ignores Joey without any issues."
"All of the neighborhood children have come over to visit Joey
and he
loves the attention. He has already learned to sleep through the night
without any whining or howling for me
or Christine. Joey has also
learned not to poop or pee in his crate and waits until we take him
outside. Yes you can
use the pictures I sent to you for your album we
are happy to be a part of your Howlin' Hills Kennels family." (picture
by Alex)
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| Sheila |
"We just love our Sheila! She's a great addition to our family!"
- Kurt, Ada & Darla, Ewing, New Jersey
Kookaburra lives in New Jersey - having her record breaking succesfull delivery!! first
litter of 14 puppies!! at Howlin' Hills in February 2006 - she has been retired with
high honors!
Digeredoo lives at Howlin' Hills - he's best friends with the girls!
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