| I have reached the end of my rope (no pun intended). I | | | | rescue agencies; just to name a few. |
| know that most people who have a dog know what | | | | There is no animal out there that can match the |
| pleasure it is to have such a trusted companion. For | | | | achievements we attribute to man's best friend. The |
| those of you who have not owned a dog, we can | | | | dog is just another example of how fortunate we are |
| only sympathize. There are many advantages to | | | | that a creature like this exists. Where would we be |
| owning a dog. Now just in case there are a lot of cat | | | | without such a magnificent animal? Now I know there |
| lovers out there let me make on thing perfectly clear. I | | | | are people who think they can get along without a dog. |
| love cats, I have owned several and each one has a | | | | They may be right, but without a dog you are just |
| special place in my heart. The only difference is the | | | | getting along. With a dog you are truly living a life of |
| way they love you. A cat will come to you when he | | | | true happiness and peace. This may sound a bit like |
| she is ready. You cannot call a cat or take it for a | | | | preaching, but let me just say, for those of us who |
| walk (there are exceptions, but I have yet to see a | | | | have had the pleasure of owning a dog we know of |
| person walking a cat in my neighbourhood). They will | | | | what we speak. |
| sit in your lap for comfort and warmth, but will leave | | | | The final word on whether or not you need a dog as |
| when they see fit. | | | | a walking companion is this; you will know no greater |
| So, back to the advantages of owning a dog: | | | | joy then having this experience. I know a dog is not for |
| 1. Unconditional love | | | | everyone, but if you feel you would like one, adopt a |
| 2. Playful | | | | dog from a friend and take it for a walk. Chances are |
| 3. Protective | | | | you will enjoy your walk more and the pleasure of his |
| 4. Companionship | | | | companionship will change your life. I know it has |
| 5. Attentive | | | | changed mine. |
| 6. Love go for long walks | | | | So, for now I say thanks for taking the time read my |
| 7. Travel well | | | | series on "Walking Your Dog". I hope you enjoyed |
| 8. Watch over your children | | | | ready about my experiences and some day, if you do |
| 9. Can be trained | | | | not have a dog already, you will consider getting one. |
| 10.Service to many people: Police, the blind, the disabled, | | | | |