Dogs Are Man’s Best Friend
Dogs Are Truly Everyone’s Best Friend
I’ve had what we like to call Man’s Best Friend since I was about 8 years old. My first dog was a Collie, and you guessed it, I named her Lassie.
Since then I have had many dogs including Black labs, Golden Retrievers, a German Shepard, and several mixed breeds. They have all been great dogs, great friends, and great companions.
But what’s with this phrase, man’s best friend?
As you get a little older, the things you once took for granted, and didn’t pay much attention to, start to mean a little more.
Things that have always been going on in your life, but weren’t getting noticed, suddenly start to get your attention.
I came home a few days ago, a little bummed out over a few days that weren’t going my way, endless traffic jams everywhere I tried to go, and a full weekend of much needed yard work, and deck painting ahead. What fun!
As I put the key in the lock of my back door and walked in, I was promptly greeted, as usual, by my 3 year old Golden Retriever Molly.
She gave me her paw, licked my hand, sniffed my pants, and then followed me to my new location, which was on the couch to watch some television, and unwind
She showed up there with her ball to see if I wanted to play. When she saw I didn’t she dropped the ball and started to lick my hand, and then laid down with her head on my feet.
Molly just wanted to be my friend. It didn’t matter to her if I was trying to be her friend. She still wanted to be mine, and didn’t ask for anything in return.
She didn’t ask where I had been, or what took me so long, or what I got her while I was out, or if I could lend her some money. She just wanted to be with me and be my friend.
I decided to turn off the television, and go outside and throw the ball for Molly. After about 30 minutes of playing fetch, and wrestling on the grass with her, I felt like a different person.
If you come home after an especially hard or troubling day, try spending some time with your dog. Go for a walk with your dog, or throw the ball for a game of fetch, or a frisby, or maybe sit on the floor and just pet them. They have a way of making all the days problems seem to fade away.
I think the phrase Man’s Best Friend is really meant to be “Everyone’s Best Friend”. It doesn’t matter who you are, dog’s (and especially Golden Retrievers) love everyone, and just want to be your friend. Sometimes, they are just what you need!
