Scottsdale Pet Expert

“From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.”

Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.”

Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,” but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog,” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to over come the day.

If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,” then you will probably understand phrases like “just a friend,” “just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.”

“Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure
unbridled joy.

“Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

“Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it’s not “just a dog” but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a Woman/Man.”

So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog” just smile, because they “just don’t understand.”

Note: I did not create this – it was emailed to me. I do not know who did write it but I thought it was beautiful and I wanted to share it with everybody. This has been provided by Bella’s House & Pet Sitting located in Scottsdale, AZ I can not tell you how many times being in the pet sitting industry, this is true. Not ALL pets are created equal. Not EVERYONE thinks they are apart of the family. That is too bad, because they are. Maybe one day some will realize this!  www.BellasHouseAndPets.com