~~ Isaiah 65:25 ~~ ...“The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, and dust will be the serpent’s food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the LORD.
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| Carley with Casey, Taco, & Chicklet. Photo by M. Cooper |
Well, according to the weather man on our local news we are in the “Dog Days of Summer”. Ever wonder why they call it that? When the heat and humidity are high, energy and appetite are low, and you just cannot cool down or get enough water; ‘they’ want to call it “Dog Days”, like it is some sort of insult or bad thing. I think there is something very wrong with this kind of logic!
I am a seriously big doggie fan. I do not think it is a coincidence that ‘dog’ is God spelled backwards! Of course, as a Christian I do not believe in coincidences any way, but that is a technicality in this point. Every child should have a dog during their upbringing. I think it is one of childhood’s greatest treasures. There is something super special about the relationship between a child and a dog. Everyone who has ever owned a dog will tell you that they are as much family as the people who live with them. I believe there is a place in every person’s heart that God meant only to be filled with the love of a dog. A quote by Ben Williams says it best, "There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."
In a word, dogs are awesome! Here’s why. This is a list of things I have learned about dogs during all my years of being a pet parent...
- Dogs need to be talked to... to create the bond. Yep, just like God, if you want to create that special bond you got to talk to Him every day! ~Luke 18:1
- Dogs are loyal without failure. Just like God, a dog will be loyal to his dying breath! He won’t EVER fail you! ~Deuteronomy 4:31
- A dog will love you no matter what, even when you’re angry with him. Even when he is angry with you, it is very short lived and he will always run to greet you when you get home like there was never a problem in the first place. So, again, just like God, who will love you and want to be close to you, and He’ll never leave your side no matter what! ~Psalm 89:33
- Your Dog will always protect you! Granted that is difficult for some small dogs to do just by nature of their size, but some little dogs have no clue that they are little! They think they can take on a big dog with no problem! I had a Pomeranian like that... he picked a fight with a German Sheppard next door once! My dad had to go over there and rescue him. Anyway, in the end, your doggie will try to protect you when you need it! Again, just like God, He will do everything in His power to protect you! ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:3
- To make your dog completely happy all you have to do is come home! Again, just like God, all you have to do to make Him happy is just be there, love Him, want to see Him, and believe in Him. Anyone who’s ever owned a dog will tell you that one of the most heart-felt things in life is to open that door at the end of a long day and see that little tail wagging at its fastest! ~Deuteronomy 7:9
- Dogs are truthful. Yep, just like God, who will always let you know when you’ve messed up! He’ll try to set you straight and show you who the master is! ~1 Samuel 2:2 Well, in the dog’s case, who he thinks the master is!
- Dogs are beautiful! Just like God, who is absolutely beautiful! ~Psalm 27:4 Yes, even wrinkly dogs!
- Dogs are dependable... just like God. He will never let you down. ~Psalm 9:10
- Dogs are forgiving. Just like God, there will never be a problem that He won’t forgive you for! ~ 1 John 1:9
- Dogs are faithful. Again, just like God who is faithful to you always as long as you are faithful to Him. ~Psalm 36:5
- Your Dog is your friend. Just like God who is your best friend. He will listen to you when you talk. He will let you cry and not complain about having to listen to you. He will let you scream and yell, and He will not dump you from His life as a result. He will listen to your laughter; and He will sit with you and not say a word, yet still have a great time doing it! ~James 2:23
- Dogs are good... just like God who is truly good by nature. ~Psalm 107:1
- Dogs are jealous. Just like God who is a jealous God. ~ Deuteronomy 4:24
- Dogs are loving... just like God who is all love. All He wants is love and to be loved by you. ~ 1 John 4:8
- Dogs are reliable... just like God, who will NEVER let you down. ~ 1 Corinthians 1:9
- Dogs are trustworthy... just like God, you can trust Him completely. ~ Proverbs 30:5
- Dogs are wholehearted... just like God, who does everything for you with His whole heart! ~ Matthew 22:37–38
~~ Dear God ~~ Thank You for all creatures that You have placed on this earth with us. Thank You, especially, for dogs. Wagging tails, puppy kisses, and the unconditional love that You gave to dogs help me to see You in them every day. Please change my heart to become as loyal, loving, forgiving, and non-judgemental as that of my dogs! In Jesus name, AMEN.
Here are some photos of the dogs that I have had the blessing of being a pet-parent to in my life. (All photos by Carley)
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| Casey |
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| Molly |
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| Shadow |
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| Chipper |
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| Brandy |
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| Taco Taco went to live with another wonderful family during a time when my health and my living situation didn't allow me to care for so many pets. |
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| Gertie (owned by my cousin, but lived with my family when I was a kid because my cousin lived in a place that didn't allow dogs). Just look at those beautiful eyes! How can you turn that away?! LOL Oh, by the way, just a couple of small tips if you plan on getting an Old English Sheep dog... First, don't bath her in the house. Do it outside where it won't matter if she gives herself a shake while she's still soaking wet and covered in soap. Second, a big dog at even 6 month old is stronger than 2 young kids. Gertie had a great time walking me and my brother together! LOL |
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| Cracker Jack (Cracker for short) Owned by my Sister-in-law, but Cracker lived with me for a long time so I could babysit her. Cracker's Mommy is a trucker and was on the road working. With a change to a new company, Cracker is now a 'trucker doggie' traveling North America with her Mommy. |
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| Pipocas (Pronounced 'Pee-pock-ish'... is Portuguese for Popcorn) Owned by my (ex)boyfriends parents but little Pipocas would come and live with me for several months each year while they were in Portugal. |
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