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
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.
They’re clearly proof that God hasn’t given up on us.
Exactly and amen!
It seems to me that dogs are the best therapists possible for people of all ages – no credentials necessary. 😉
I feel pretty sure that every person who looked at those pictures
smiled. I can’t wipe the grin off my face.
happy mouse has a winning smile!
Thank you, Mitch. I love those creatures! 🙂
Animals are truly a wonderful gift from God! Love the pics and the quotes.
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.
Mitch,
So true. God’s grace on four feet. Those pictures have unconditonal love written all over them.
Thank you,
Gary
So many smiley faces from the animal kingdom. It’s hard to keep a straight face looking at them😉
Amen.
Mitch, great post. I particularly like the last quote by Gandhi.
This filled up my heart and made my day. Thank you! <3
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.
;>) Awwww.
Animals are wonderful, no doubt about that! I know they enrich my life, especially dogs…
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.
I shared this with my son and we shared some huge grins over your post! Thanks! I love this post. 🙂
Well, “huge grins” do seem appropriate given the smileage on display.
Beautiful photography shared
Quotes were outstanding