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WHY DOGS LIVE LESS THAN HUMAN Here's the surprising answer of a 6 year old child. Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfho...und named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker‘s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that dogs' lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, I know why. Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live. He said, People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? The six-year-old continued, Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay for as long as we do. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like: When your loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy. Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily. Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Be faithful. Never pretend to be something you’re not. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. That's the secret of happiness that we can learn from a good dog.

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If you are considering cremation for your beloved pet, please know that Pet Passages can pick up from ANY Veterinary Hospital in Monroe, Wayne or Ontario Counties. If your veterinary office does not use our services, you will pay more and receive less!!! I encourage you to call the crematories that service our area and compare. You will be glad you did. For fairness and transparency, our prices are always published on our website and unlike other pet cremation providers, Pet ...Passages does not price match! Our prices will always be the least expensive. We will never discount prices for some just to earn business. That is just not an honest business practice. FYI: You have a choice in who provides the cremation services for your pet! Choose Pet Passages for professional, affordable and dignified pet cremation services. If you would like to know more about Pet Passages and why you should choose us, please view this link for Very Important Information. https://rochester.ny.petpassages.com/services/ Or call us 585-265-9933. Your Pet. Your Family. Your Choice. In the wake of these trying times due to the Corona Virus, Pet Passages would like to let our community know that we are here to help when your pet passes. Not only will you receive the best price but we are happy to offer a payment plan, if necessary, to help you through these trying times. Please call us at 585-265-9933. See more

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