'Just a Dog' Arrow
My brother, Royce, an avid dog lover, sent me 'Just a Dog' by Richard Biby when my dog, Arrow, passed in 2017. I immediately added it to my list of heart-felt things to share with those grieving after the loss of a dog.
Today's posting is in honor of Hatchi, Sudee Jacquot's beloved companion who passed today.
Just a Dog
by Richard Biby
From time to time people tell me to lighten up and say ‘It's just a dog’ or ‘that's a lot of money for just a dog’. They don't understand the distance traveled, time spent or costs involved for ‘just a dog’.
‘Just a dog’ Ginger
💓Some of my proudest moments have come about with ‘Just a dog’.
💙Many hours have passed with my only company being ‘just a dog’
and not once have I felt slighted.
and not once have I felt slighted.
💚Some of my saddest moments were brought about by ‘just a dog’.
💛In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of ‘just a dog’ provided comfort
and purpose to overcome the day.
and purpose to overcome the day.
If you, too, think its ‘just a dog’, you will probably understand phrases like ‘just a friend’ or ‘just a sunrise’ or ‘just a promise’.
‘Just a dog’ Rosie
💜‘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.
💙 Because of ‘just a dog’ I will rise early, take long walks, and look longingly to the future.
‘Just a dog’ Ginger
For me and folks like me, it's not ‘just a dog’--It's an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
'Just a dog’ brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
‘Just a dog’ Ginger
I hope that someday people can understand it's not ‘just a dog’--It's the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being ‘just a man’ or ‘just a woman’.
So the next time you hear the phrase "Just a dog", smile because they "just don't understand".
‘Just a Sweet-heart' Arrow
Many thanks to Richard Biby for writing this wonderful piece 'Just a Dog'.
