This
week I read in the paper that a dog was found in Iowa, which was lost. It’s a big thing, but somewhat normal to find
a lost dog. The person that found the
dog, took it to a shelter for help and to possibly get the dog back to the
owner, which in some cases in itself can be challenging.
After the examination was done and the dog
appeared fine, it was discovered that the dog had a microchip, and hopefully, it
was current with the right information, and the dog could go home by evening. Problem solved, call the owner, and hopefully, the dog will be picked up in an hour or so.
That is where the problem started… the dog was from New Orleans and had
been lost since 2011 and had been on the road since then.
We
never know the extent of things we would do for our dogs until the need arises, and we never give up.
Our lives change, our pocketbooks change, our
attitude changes, and nearly everything in our house changes but our
heart changes? Why is this? I've seen some pretty amazing
transformations, myself included. My
mother once saw my brother's dog lick from a plate when they set it down,
something that is dirty to her, and vowed to never eat with them again. I will tell you, she would never eat with us because
I make a point to feed them off my fork (not recommended), but I do it. Not only have we changed in our minds, we
have changed in our house as many of “us” dog owners know, but why is
this? I know one family that spent 12
years or so caring for a dog, spending upwards of $50,000 to make sure the dog's best care was obtained and it was, they never gave up.
Dogs
are keys to our souls, something that can touch our most inter and secret part
of our hearts. They have transformed our lives into something some people and family will never understand, and in my
heart, I don’t understand. But why?
Maybe
it’s because they love us like we have never been loved, oh yes, we do love and
are loved by family members and friends, but “it’s” different, but why?
United
Airlines stepped in and paid for Sam the lost dog in Iowa, and an animal
service worker to fly one-way fare back to Louisiana—in the first-class section
--a ticket that starts around $500.
When
Sam saw the owner, he recognized her and went straight for her, licking her
face because they both remembered the bond they had and missed. I’m sure the person that made the decision at
United Airlines has owned a dog or two and knew what to do…
That’s
why… we all have been here, just in different circumstances… Give your dog a
hug today and never give up because they don't, Ken
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