Found this on the net and loved it.
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Man's best friend
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A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old)
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As a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish wolfhound named Lobo. The dog's owners, Carl, his wife Lois, and their little boy David, were all very attached to Lobo, and they were hoping for a miracle.
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I examined Lobo and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Lobo, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
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As we made arrangements, Carl and Lois told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old David to observe the procedure. They felt as though David might learn something from the experience.
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The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Lobo's family surrounded him. David 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, Lobo slipped peacefully away.
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The little boy seemed to accept Lobo's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Lobo's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. David, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
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Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
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He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'
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"WOW."
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Remember, if a dog were the teacher you would learn things like:
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When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Love unconditionally.
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Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
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Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
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Take lots of naps. Don't worry about much more than where to rest your head.
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Stretch before rising.
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Run, romp, and play daily.
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Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
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Avoid biting when a simple growl will do, because there are consequences in life.
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On warm days, take time lie on your back on the grass. Wiggle around at will.
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On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
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When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
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Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
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When bored chase your tail to stay out of trouble.
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Be loyal.
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Never pretend to be something you're not.
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If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
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When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
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ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY LIKE YOUR DOG WOULD. THEN YOU'LL REALIZE WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT IN LIFE.
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