How wonderful is it that animals tolerate us, and sometimes even deign to love us?
dog welcome home on brown mat
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” ~Martin Buber
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~Anatole France
“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.” ~Colette
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ~John Billings
“I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.” ~Hippolyte Taine
Dogs leave paw prints on our lives and our souls, which are as unique as fingerprints in every way.” ~Ashly Lorenzana
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
Love it, Mitch. Thanks
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I just referenced this quote the other day for a poem on Medium.
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ~John Billings
I don’t see how animals put up with us. Lol.
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They’re clearly proof that God hasn’t given up on us.
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Exactly and amen!
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It seems to me that dogs are the best therapists possible for people of all ages – no credentials necessary. 😉
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I feel pretty sure that every person who looked at those pictures
smiled. I can’t wipe the grin off my face.
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happy mouse has a winning smile!
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Thank you, Mitch. I love those creatures! 🙂
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Animals are truly a wonderful gift from God! Love the pics and the quotes.
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This brought a smile and a lift of spirits just when I needed it. Thank you and thanks, especially, to these wonderful creatures whose planet we share.
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Mitch,
So true. God’s grace on four feet. Those pictures have unconditonal love written all over them.
Thank you,
Gary
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So many smiley faces from the animal kingdom. It’s hard to keep a straight face looking at them😉
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Amen.
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Mitch, great post. I particularly like the last quote by Gandhi.
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This filled up my heart and made my day. Thank you! ❤
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Seamus (my parrot) is proof that it’s possible to love the most annoying animal on the planet to an absurd extent.
Seamus: *lands on head and messes up hair*
Me: Hi, Seamus.
Seamus: I love you, buddy.
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;>) Awwww.
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Animals are wonderful, no doubt about that! I know they enrich my life, especially dogs…
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If only we could live in this world with them and not cause them to disappear. So many endangered animals because of humans. I love the pics and the quotes. Warm and fuzzy feelings.
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I shared this with my son and we shared some huge grins over your post! Thanks! I love this post. 🙂
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Well, “huge grins” do seem appropriate given the smileage on display.
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