"Pet," Yourself Calm
Your day has been disastrous. Your boss over heard you making an unsavory remark about her. You went into that all-important business meeting with a trail of toilet paper on your shoe that could rival Hansel and Gretal and upon arriving home your kids are fighting as if a gang of rabid apes raised them. Out of the corner of your eye you suddenly spy him. It is your pet who has been waiting for you to acknowledge him. You go over to say hello. You reach out your hand and pet his furry head. The tail begins to wag, (His, not yours.) and suddenly you begin to feel a little calmer. You are able to quell the storms of your arguing children. You figure out a way to make it up to your boss and you come up with a great response for anyone who dares bring up the trailing toilet paper episode.
I will be writing about dogs here but feel free to insert your pet of choice where ever appropriate.
I never realized how calming and wonderful a pet could be until the death of my first dog Pippin. (Please take a look at the Rainbow Bridge at www.rainbowbridge.com, if you have had this type of loss or are still dealing with the grief of loosing a beloved pet.) She was a Pembroke welsh corgis and I will never forget her because she taught me how important and enriching pets are to our lives.
When she died from lymphoma at only five years old, all I felt was loss. When you lose a human in your life, most of the times there are mixed emotions and unfinished business. When I lost Pippin there was not even one ounce of conflict, it was shear sadness, for a dear friend who only had given me happiness.
I have had people tell me that they think that I must have been a dog in my former lives because of my intense connection with these loyal creatures, but I think it is more because I cherish these furry friends. And like children, animals know who truly cares, loves and respects them.
The benefits of pet ownership far outweigh the work, finance and sometimes the mess. Pets are loyal, (dogs in particular are known for this trait). They do not come to the door expecting anything. They do not fight with you or tell you of their disappointment. They give to you love, companionship and peace.
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