Hi there!
The other day I was checking various websites and found a story on the importance of pets in our lives.  The story went on to show the many ways pets are an important part of our lives.  Pets are important to children, to the elderly, to families and to those who are alone!  To EVERYONE!

I never realized just how important they really are…and we’ve had a number of pets in our family…but that was before OTIS!  He’s our black lab and was CERTAINLY NOT my favorite pet when he came to live with us…but he MADE me love him.  He sought me out and has become by buddy!  He loves me …he protects me…he obeys me with no back-talk whatever I tell him to do and he follows me everywhere whether I want him to or not.  Wish my children did that half as well.

Anyway, it all made me think of an e-mail one of you sent me a while back about dogs and what we TRULY could learn from them if only we paid attention.  So Otis, thanks for the lessons…I’m going to try to love life as much as do you.  Here ya go..enjoy!
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WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM OUR DOGS!

1. Always be happy to see those you love.

2. Approach each day and each new experience with enthusiasm (even a walk).

3. Never underestimate the power of praise.

4. Play every chance you get.

5. Don’t be afraid to show your joy! When you are happy - show it.

6. Take lots of naps and always stretch and yawn before you get up.

7. Never turn down a car ride with someone you love.

8. Be loyal.

9. Lounge under a tree in the shade on a hot day.

10. Every once in a while put your head out the window and feel the air on your face and hair.

11. Have a favorite toy.

12. Don’t hold a grudge.

13. When someone is having a bad day - nuzzle him gently.

14. Eat each meal with vigor and enjoy anything that’s offered.

15. Sleep in any position you find comfortable.

16. Protect and defend those you love.

17. What you look like doesn’t matter - it’s what is in your heart (and the way someone rubs your tummy).

18. Enjoy every day to it’s fullest - even if you are sick, in pain, deaf, blind, wheelchair (cart) bound or just not mentally all there.

19. Take pride in following the rules.

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