I always take my bird dog (German Wire Hair Pointer) with me to Tractor Supply and Lowes when I go. The staff at both stores know him by name and give him treats.
Saturday may wife and I took him with us to the garden section of Lowes while my wife was picking out flowers and plants I was looking at some mulch. Jag was on leash walking with me. I saw an obviously pregnant lady with another women and a man holding a 3 or so year old boy. They were talking and pointing at Jag.
This happens frequently so I wasn't surprised when she came over. She said my husband and sister did not want me to come over but I had too. She then told me that she had to put her German Short Hair pointer down the day before after 12 years. She said that other than the beard the dogs could have been twins.
She bent down to pet Jag and then Jag did something he never does he leaned over (not jumped) and kissed her.
She started crying and just hugged him for awhile and then still crying walked back to her husband. She waived when they left.
I am not an emotional guy but my eyes were moist as well. Enjoy everyday with your best friends.
Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies.
Great story, thanks for sharing. Dogs are simply amazing. I take my pup to Lowes as often as possible. Always seems to bring a smile to just about everyone she encounters.
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Posts: 1936 | Location: DFW | Registered: March 28, 2004
A great story. Thanks for sharing. Every time I go to my old girl I can see and incredible joy on her face. That level of love and loyalty I do not think we can comprehend.
I recently lost my best buddy Hogan. My other dog who always acted foolish and silly has taken up the mantle of the Good Dog. His change in behavior is strange (amazing) and I sometimes get sweaty eyes when he does something that reminds me of Hogan.
Good boy Jag!
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Posts: 8000 | Location: East Central FL | Registered: January 05, 2009
Not sure where I read or saw it, but there was an anthropology review that concluded not too long ago that canines greatly assisted in the early development of human civilization. I don’t mean simply as working dogs but literally the association/bonding that took place between our species assisted with the development of early morales. I, like many of you, trust my dog’s instincts above my own at times and I have no doubt there’s some truth to what that story conveyed. Thanks for posting OP and now I’m headed home to hug my wife and Golden, although probably not in that order
Posts: 3431 | Location: Mid-Atlantic | Registered: December 27, 2002
Yeah, I thought an accident happened by the sad in the title.
One thing about dogs is they can sense emotions and can empathize.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
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