Today is National Dog Day! Here is a great article that my mom wrote for her community newspaper in our honor for today. I hope that you like it, cause me and Ciena do!
Not only do our dogs
provide us with love and companionship, but they also play an important role as
service and/or therapy dogs. Trained dogs guide and assist people who have visual and hearing impairments. They aid physically disabled individuals who
have mobility issues. Some dogs are trained to be medical response dogs for those with serious health conditions, such as epilepsy, diabetes or heart arrhythmias. Further, research
studies prove that dogs can provide invaluable emotional support and companionship
for children with autism, actually helping them with social interactions
and relationships. Other dogs are be trained
for life-saving search-and-rescue work, or for detection of bombs, firearms, or drugs.
Our pets here in our community may not be service or therapy dogs, but I believe that they are an important part our
life. Dogs improve our mental health by reducing our stress when we stroke them and play with them; they keep us fit when we go for walks;
and they provide us with a sense of security. Dogs are not judgmental--
they love us unconditionally.
Their crazy antics can make us laugh and raise our spirits. I chuckle when I
think of my two large dogs taking over our bed forcing us to sleep on the edge
all night. I wouldn’t trade them for the world, for they bring joy to
my life.
I wish all dogs could
have a forever-home where they are safe and loved--
no dog should ever be homeless or abused. Let’s celebrate our loving, faithful companions on this special holiday. Let’s hope that others will be inspired to open our hearts and homes to help an
abandoned dog, for so many are in need.
(Source: http://holidayinsights.com)
TILL NEXT TIME, IT'S PAWS UP AND HIGH FIVE!!
CHEWY MAN!🐕
(Source: http://holidayinsights.com)
TILL NEXT TIME, IT'S PAWS UP AND HIGH FIVE!!
CHEWY MAN!🐕
