© Jan Peterson
Written by an Educated Human and not AI
When I read this excerpt, it really tugged at my heart, not only for my pup's that are in Heaven but for my clients dogs who have passed as well. It's just plain hard. But the author's words ring true and offer us solace in knowing their love is the best love we have our felt in our lives! And we will be reunited again, one day.
“What’s the hardest part about having a dog?” they asked, their tone casual, like it was just another question. I glanced at the worn leash hanging by the door, my chest tightening. “Letting them go,” I said quietly. They frowned a little, waiting for me to explain. “They come into your life like they were always meant to be there,” I said, trying to find the words. “They make everything better—simpler, brighter. And you think it’s always going to be that way. But it’s not. One day, they’re gone, and you’re left with all the space they used to fill.”
They nodded, but I wasn’t sure they understood. “It’s not the messes they made or the routines you have to let go of,” I continued. “It’s the absence. You walk into the house, and it feels... wrong. The quiet is heavier. The mornings don’t feel the same without them nudging you awake.” “So why do it?” they asked, their voice softer this time. I sighed, glancing down at my hands. “Because the love they give you is worth every bit of the heartache. They teach you how to love without holding back, even when you know it’s going to hurt in the end. And you keep choosing that love because you know it’s one of the best things you’ll ever feel.”
R.M. Drake from the book 'Dog People'
Artist Credit : Iain Welch
Jan Peterson Canine Herbalist & Nutritionist
Specializing In Canine Cancer Prevention & Support/Healing
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