| This is just a short little article, a homage | | | | obtain that which is good for them. I insist |
| as it were, to our pets and how much they | | | | that that is not the case. I can sense |
| mean to us. Who hasn't come home from a hard | | | | disappointment when I am gone for unusual |
| day at the office to find their dog or cat | | | | amounts of time and I can sense urgency when |
| waiting by the door, tail wagging, so happy | | | | they are trying to get me out of bed in the |
| to see you? How can non-pet owners ever | | | | morning to let them outside or feed them. |
| understand the importance of bonding with a | | | | And I can sense love when they come to me, |
| pet and what that gives us on a daily basis? | | | | their mom, looking to be pet and cuddled. |
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| Personally, I love people, but people let us | | | | But the best part for me is knowing that I |
| down. They abandon us, they disappoint us. | | | | have been able to rescue a pet that was |
| A furry friend is a true friend. They don't | | | | tossed aside by another human being. That I |
| require much and yet they give us so much. | | | | was able to offer a loving, safe home to an |
| It's interesting how we interpret the actions | | | | animal that would otherwise be trying to fend |
| of our pets. I insist that my cat loves to | | | | for themselves. I live a very selfish life, |
| sit on my lap and show me love, especially | | | | but I do know that when it comes to my pets I |
| during the winter. | | | | have done something good. And the happiness |
| | | | I get in return is enough to help me through |
| My friend contends that they are nothing more | | | | some of my more difficult days. |
| than "heat seeking missiles", only out to | | | | |