I seem to have a problem. I love dogs too much, and they all know it. As you may know if I could I would adopt every dog on the street. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for all animals but specially for dogs. I believe they are special animals meant to be man, women and kids companions.
Recently I had a very special experience with my dog. But first let me tell you her story.
Her name is Pecas. Exactly 3 years ago my brother found her begging for food at the university campus. He was with a friend of his having lunch. He saw that day that she was a special and good dog and immediately called me to see if he could bring her home. I told him yes! Someone walked by and asked my brother if he could take her, so my brother said yes and came home empty handed. The next day his friend from school called him to say she had found the same dog alone like 10 kilometres away from their school. My brother told her to keep and eye on her, he was going to go pick her up. We both went there and found her being friendly to everyone. We brought her home.
She has been a blessing in our home, little by little she became part of the family and oh how much we love her.
Now that you know her story let me tell you about my experience the other day. I know another story, please stay with me, I am going to make my point soon.
Pecas usually sleeps wherever she wants. But when I am going to bed she is usually with me. That night I couldn’t find her. To my surprise she was with my son in his bed next to him. That doesn’t happen very often. I was surprised. When I got close I saw David was crying. And there she was, next to him while he hugged her. I felt immediate gratitude that he had a companion to comfort him while he was sad.
Pecas has blessed our home in many ways. She brings us joy and happiness. Whenever we come home she is always waiting happily at the door to greet us. We always have a companion, she comes with us to Karate where we practically live since David is in the competition team. She is amazing to cuddle, she keeps us safe from any animal or insects. She is a great rat hunter. Has been very handy twice. She comforts us when we are sad and makes great company on the good days too. She loves playing hide and seek with David but above all there is something she has done that I appreciate the most. She has shown David to have respect for all living things. It’s so easy to no respect an animal who can`t speak for itself. But if a young child is tought to respect his dog he will also respect any person. He has learned to be responsible for her care. And he has learned what true and unconditional love is.
Today I want to urge you to find a place in your heart for all those sad dogs on the street alone, starving and looking for someone to love them. They have so much to give, so much love. Pecas has made our family so happy since the day she got here. I promise they won’t disappoint you.
Oh and fun fact. Dogs in particular can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. Caring for a dog can help children grow up more secure and active or provide valuable companionship for older adults.
So what are you waiting for, start looking for your companion, or let it find you, just like pecas did, she found us!