A dog’s average life span is 12 years. Statistics, however, cut a sorry figure when you take into account the vicissitudes of ‘the subject to conditions clause’.
It’s a cruel world buddy where best friends have become fashion accessories to flaunt and dump with the season’s turn. Too many designer dogs are being shown the exit door once their fad ends. Mankind would still take ages to understand that despite all the brouhaha about breeds, it is still the same loyal loving heart that beats in every dog, be it the Pomeranian, poodle, mastiff or mutt.
A dog’s life
Chances are dear pup that you would remain a stray, destined for a lifespan on the road. My heart aches to break your dreams but the harsh reality runs like that. If you were to meet the fateful twist of being a stray, probably you would suffer the brunt of stones hurled at you. Some onlookers may playfully invite you with whistles and then shun you to agony yet you must neither lose your temper nor your faith in humanity. Your incisors are sharp but choose not to leave their marks on humans. We have a legacy of trust, loyalty and friendship to live up to and unlike our best friends, we still haven’t forgotten that.
You have to be very careful while crossing those lanes; the motorists won’t spare a second look at your corpse. And if you somehow lay them there panting for breath and seeping blood, chances are again slim that someone would take you to a vet.
Don’t fight among yourselves; it would only make matters worse. In a world, like it is today, the cauldron of callous, it makes no sense to fight amongst the species. Humans are much apt at it, always remember that religion is always the opium of the masses, and refrain from it!
Wag your tail at the well-disposed smiles for they may vivify a heart. Welcome the turn of seasons- the bleak visage of winter or the scorching sun of summer and every now and then, do steal an opportunity to wink at the new adventures that they bring with them. Grub & drink what you get yet desist from what your olfactory senses are dubious about.
Also, see: I am a stray dog
You would discover that the poorest of people may have the most genial hearts, that strangers are just friends waiting to be befriended. And remember my lad, as the lady always said, ‘Before you say anything about anyone, let your words pass through three gates- Is it kind? Is it true? Is it necessary?’
And when one day you bid adieu to the world, don’t leave the stage with grudges in your heart. With a votive prayer, may your decease. Forgive and forget when you make the eventual transition to the other dimension. And as I read once, at the end of it you realize life is like playing on a see-saw: By yourself, all you get is the lows … the highs come only with a company even if it is that of the dog.
Oh!
This is so beautifully written!
Made our eyes go all misty….
Ever since we brought Shadow home, we feel much more at peace when we look at so many homeless strays.
We may not be able to bring them all home but Shadow’s being a part of our family kind of seems to make up for it…do u know what we mean?
He is such a GOOD GOOD Dog…he has brought with him so much love, joy and belonging with him.
Dogs do teach you all that you need to learn about life….
True indeed!
Here’s welcoming Shadow in your kind caring hands:) What about the guest post? 🙁
I love it. This really gets to the heart of anyone that cares for dogs. Thank you for posting it.
very well written. it is very inspirational thanks for sharing it.
I loved the dog in the pic..and so true.
Thanks Harshad:)
For all those who know me, I am crazy about dogs!!
I had a German Shepard named spooky, and he was my best buddy for years on end. He passed away when I was in medical school in Russia.
That being said, there is not a day that goes by, when I dont long for him.
I wanted a new dog. A pug actually!!!! 🙂
Not just because of the Vodafone ads, but because of their cheerful clownish nature.
But my parents wont let me coz they were like I might have to leave home to pursue my PG.
Never hated my career more!!!!! :((
I understand your predicament Vyas, to be away from the pawed pals is depressing. However I am sure you have opened your heart to dozens of stray around you for it’s the same loving wag of tail that cherishes the soul:)