07/28/2023
Just a dog…
From time to time people tell me “chill out, it’s just a dog” or “it’s a lot of money just for a dog.” They don't understand the distance traveled, the time invested, or the costs incurred by "just a dog".
Some of my proudest moments have occurred with “just a dog.”
Many hours have passed being my only company "just a dog", but not for one moment did I feel despised. Some of my saddest moments have been because of “just a dog,” and on those gray days, the gentle touch of “just a Dog” gave me comfort and the reason to get through the day.
If you also think “it’s just a dog”, then you’ll 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.
For "just a dog" I will get up early, take long walks and look forward to the future. So for me and people like me, it’s not “just a dog,” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the memories of the past, and the absolute joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out the good in me and takes my thoughts away from myself and daily worries.
I hope one day they can understand that it’s not “just a dog”, but the one that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a human.” So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog”, just smile because they “just don’t get it”.
“Just A Dog,” by Richard A. Animals.
Since 7/2, I have been in a fog, trying to navigate through my “soul” dog, Bo’s, Lymphoma diagnosis. We are 3 weeks into chemotherapy, which I am doing because he is not even 6 years old, and because I have pet insurance, which covers most costs.
My world has been turned upside down. It came on in less than 2 weeks and his prognosis was weeks if I didn’t start Chemotherapy.
Most of you know how much I love/loved all of my dogs, but he’s different. I got him at a time in my life that I could devote most of my day with him. He’s my boy, my love, my therapy, my weighted blanket. I would give anything, anything to save him.
Please say a prayer for him today, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance/advice on this awful disease.
I am doing chemotherapy and holistic care and completely changed his diet to raw, with all supplements needed to round out his nutrition.
I highly suggest, regardless of your dogs health, to add the following supplements to their diet.
Turkey Tail mushrooms
CBD drops
Canned sardines, not commercial fish oil
I’m happy to speak with anyone that needs guidance.
We are in Maine right now, his happy place, his birthplace, as I’m not sure if he will be around next year 🙏
Here he is in his element ❤️
