For The Love Of Dogs

Article Title: For The Love Of Dogs
Author: Miss Debra Rae

Dogs and humans have been together for centuries. Why are we
such pals? Dogs dig, bark, lick, steal burgers from the grill,
get fleas, worms, ticks. Dogs have to be trained to do their
business outside and then it has to be cleaned up. They have to
be fed, bathed, brushed, walked, played with and watered. Dogs
need attention, a veterinarian and must be cared for when you go
on vacation or away for the night or a weekend.

Through all this, the human/dog bond is stronger than ever.
Its estimated people are spending over $2 billion a year on
their family pets and this number increases yearly. Some say
within the next 5 years people will spend in excess of $8
billion a year on their furry family members without blinking an
eye. Those that pamper their pets are an example to all of how
to say "thank you" to man's best friend.

A well cared for dog will do anything to protect their human
pack. Recently, a Chihuahua took on a rattlesnake to protect
one of its family members and nearly lost its little canine
life. Dogs are among the heroes after a disaster such as the
twin towers or an avalanche. Dogs find the dead for a proper
burial and the living who are covered with so much rubble or
snow that no human could ever find them without the super
sniffer of the dog. The stories about canine heroes are in the
thousands and occur every day. How many people would not be
alive today without the wonderful dog? Our lives are richer,
happier, and so much better with our pal the dog.

Dogs have been guiding the blind and deaf for decades. These
canine kings and queens create a quality of life and a safety
net not found with any other animal. Dogs help people with
Cerebral palsy and severe anxiety. Dogs calm children and
adults with autism, bi-polar disorders and other challenges.
It's stated that by simply petting a dog, a human becomes more
relaxed and blood pressure drops. Dogs warn us when someone is
at the door or when an intruder has entered the house. Dogs
sniff out bombs and drugs. Dogs seem to know when someone has
ill intent. Dogs are looking out for us at all times. Always
on alert. Dogs are the ultimate protectors. Dog is indeed
man's best friend and brings out the best in people. The love
for a dog brings tears to the eyes of the most jaded & hardened
people. This love can also drive a hard-core military man to
break every rule in the book to protect a stray dog who has
become a family member. Dogs are exceptional.

Dogs are more a family member than ever before instead of the
old way of the pet who lives outside. People sleep with their
dogs, cuddle with their dogs and take them on vacation. People
pamper their dogs, dress their dogs and buy them only the best
dog food available or make it at home. We thank our dogs every
day for their love, companionship and individual personality.
We have safety belts for our dogs and dog hammocks for the car.
We adore our dogs and they in turn adore us.

This exchange of pure love is why we humans spend billions of
dollars on dog supplies, food, and all around spoiling. Our
canine family member will die for us, warn us of danger and lead
us home if we're lost. It's a fair trade to clean up the dog
poop, deflea, deworm, detick, walk, water, play, brush, train
and fill up the holes they dig.

About The Author: Miss Rae has been around animals here entire
life. She writes continually about them and how they enrich our
lives. For more dog information written by Miss Rae, visit
http://www.goodpoopy.com.

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