Animals are a gift

They teach us about unconditional love.    They give so much to our lives.   If they are a special part of your family as I feel they should be, their importance in your life is never as obvious as when they die. It leaves such a gap in your life and you are reminded how much a part of your daily routine and concern they are. It teaches us to appreciate everything about them and the very precious people in our lives .You never know when it will be the last time you can hug someone or give them a kiss and tell how much you love them. Never miss an opportunity to let someone, as well as your pets now how much they mean to you and how much they enrich your life .You never know when the opportunity will be gone and all you are left with are regret about what you could have said or done when you had the chance and didn’t realize how much it would have meant to both of you. The gentle touch or pat on the head as you walk by means as much to the people in your life as it does to the pets who will purr in appreciation or roll over on their back for a tummy rub. Maybe people should learn to purr and we would get instant gratification for giving the hug, the pet, the special look, the little things we do just because we want to make their life easier and let them know how important they are to us. With pets and with the precious people in our lives, it is important to remember that we need the most loving when we’re the least lovable. Animals that are loved do not start doing things to annoy you, just to annoy you. They have only a limited way to get your attention.  If their bathroom habits start to falter, don’t automatically assume they are doing it to annoy you, they may a health problem that needs to be addressed or if it is another incident that annoys you,  it may be that you have not let them know that they are important to you and all they are looking for is validation that they truly are loved! I’m sure you have seen children who are acting up and are happy as soon as somebody pays attention to them. I promise you, you can’t spoil a baby, a child, or anyone that is close to you, by making them feel important and loved. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle look right into their eyes, a gentle touch, a quick kiss, a rub on their shoulder or back, a quick “I love you!” The love that will flow between you and your loved ones will be amazing and will only grow in leaps and bounds! It takes so little to make your loved ones, four footed or two footed, feel cherished and, trust me, you will get returns of love tenfold! I don’t know of anything in this world that you will get a better return on for your investment of time and energy. With your pets you see an immediate response to your love and attention!  Just think how wonderful it will be with the people that you love!!!!

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