For the Love of Dogs

I know I am far from alone in grieving the loss of a dog. Dooley, our Wheaten Terrier, was over 14 when he passed, a good long life in dog years. But for us, the humans, moving on requires a complete reset of our lives. We must fill the emptiness left behind—the daily routine, the silliness, the tender touch. The depth of compassion and boundless love that this dog brought into our home is now gone. The quotes about dogs below spoke to me, made me feel less alone and lifted my spirits. So, here’s to dogs! 

"All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human. He wasn't a dog."   -Charles Schulz

"The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man's." -Mark Twain

"If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went."  -Will Rogers

"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.  -Louis Sabin

"My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet."  -Edith Wharton

"Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.  -Kinky Friedman

 "Everything I know, I learned from dogs."  -Nora Roberts

“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”  -Harry Truman 

“If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.”  -Woodrow Wilson

“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.”  –Dean Koontz