When I first heard of dogs being man’s best friend, I was rather curious as to how this term came about. I wasn’t exposed do the k-9 world when I was younger. The closest “pet dog” I ever had was a dog that lives in a house 3 doors away from mine. The short sausage-like dog use to squeeze himself out of the gate and goes for his evening stroll everyday without fail. During those evenings, I would be outside my house, playing. That’s when we would meet for a while. He would walk up to me, and I’ll give him a pat before he walks off. Such a cute dog.
Although I haven’t got a dog whom I can call my own, I’m a big doggie lover. For the past few years, I’ve been reading a lot of books and articles about dogs being man’s best friend. A true best friend. One that doesn’t let you down and will always be by your side, for as long as he possibly can. A simple thing that sometimes even humans can’t do.
Watching 10 promises to my dog yesterday made me go deeper into my thoughts, with a realization that we humans sure should try to learn a thing or two from ‘em doggies, for I think sometimes, they make better humans than us real humans. I don’t view dogs as… dogs per se. Everytime I look into a doggie’s eyes, I can’t help but wonder about the things they may be thinking. They have feelings too, you know, just like us humans.
It is sad to know that some of us keep dogs as pets for the wrong reason. Some say the role of a dog is to guard the house, and to do nothing else. Some wanted a dog just coz they are cute when they are young, and before you know it, the poor dog is abandoned as they grow older. Don’t even get me started on insane humans that lay their hands on their dogs, beating the crap out of them. *sigh*
The 10 promises highlighted in the movie are not extraordinary promises. They are basic stuff which some of us may have simply forgotten. Dog owners included. My tears fell just by reading promise #8.
Maybe when we say we need to put ourselves in the shoes of others, we may just need to consider paws as well.
If one ever decides to keep a dog, perhaps one only need to look at keeping one promise – to treat the dog well as how the dog would treat you.
p/s: missing some of my k-9 friends
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