Why dogs don't live as long as humans do?

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WHY DOGS DON'T LIVE AS LONG AS PEOPLE

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Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owner, his wife, and their little boy were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, the owners told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old boy to observe the procedure. They felt he could learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. The little boy seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.

We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. The little boy, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year old continued, "Well, animals alreadyknow how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."

Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today. ... I did. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape. Remember to appreciate all the different people in your life! :hug:
 
ahh awee.... So young boy understand now.. what life defnation for..

Yes.. I feel same thing being "blessed" for animal part of your life as me too.
 
hmmm...

I sure miss my dog who died a year ago...possibly had an heart attack or somethin and she was only about 9 years old.

*sigh* I sure miss her alot though I hope to see her one day when I die as well.



life is very mysterious.

not all animals live as long as humans do, but animals like the elephants and sea igunans can live up to 70 or 80 years!
 
awwww its :( ...

I know it's hard for the children to convince why the pets live short than humans.

I hate to see my beloved pets go after take care of them for years... We have 19 years old cat, Sussi. She will be 20 next July 2006 but I doubt either she reach to 20... All what I do is think positive myself and enjoy to have her as long as she is still alive.

My children know that the age of cats and dogs is x 7 =.........

Sussi 19 x 7 = 133 years old.
Kim 1 x 7 = 7 years old.
 
It's always hard when a beloved family member or a pet dies. Cats and dogs tend to display unconditional love to their masters/mistresses. It's nice companionship having a cat or dog as a pet.
 
It will be a year in December when my little one, Mandy passed. I missed her still. I was fortunate to have her for 3 and a half years, since I adopted her from an animal rescue organization. Yes, dogs do provide unconditional love and remain faithful to their owners. I agreed that the little boy had the most appropriate answer to why they do not live as long as humans do. With that in mind, we should treasure and make the most of their time with us. :)
 
i miss my cody(dog), kayla(dog), and spike(cat) a lot they were great pets , but i know their in dog and cat heaven.
 
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