I Like Dogs (a sappy post)

I like dogs, so much. I love my dogs. They are the best. They bring so much joy across so many avenues.

The walks. The greetings. The tricks.

The dedication. The love. The licks.

But, sometimes when I look at them, I get sad.

When I look at my two dogs, I know that I do not get much time with them, in the grand scheme of things. They are not on this earth for long, and we know that. But do they? Do we want them to? In my opinion, it would be better not to know. I know we always, as humans, say things like “live for today” and “life is short”. We know that to be a fact, and that fact can ruin many of our days, having that insight in the back of our mind. I also know it can make our lives better, knowing that we need to live for now and such. But how many of us heed our own advice on that matter?

Few.

Maybe dogs not knowing makes them happier. Mentally healthier. More fun.

It is hard to fight the urge to think too far into the future. They do not have that worry. Every day is new. Every walk is cherished. Every meal, perfect. They are great, maybe for that reason.

They are the absolute best. I hope my own dogs will be around long enough for my newborn to enjoy and get to know them. I hope he will remember them for the rest of his life. He would truly appreciate it, and they deserve to be remembered.

I know I will remember them forever.

I like dogs.

-Houston Bailey (@BumpBailey)