Why God Created Dogs – WSJ

For 18 months this loving, joyous spirit was a big part of our family. On vacation the Saturday before last, we slept in, Little Bit wedged right up against me for warmth. We went for her morning business, then she ran cheerfully through the hotel to report to Karen and snuggle more, rising after a while for breakfast. A few minutes later, she went into convulsions. She recovered somewhat on the frantic ride to the vet s but was gone within the hour.

I m no theologian, but believe God grants us pets to encourage us to give and receive unconditional love to see loyalty personified and to remind us that we must balance joy and delight with loss and grief in this transitory life.

Karen and I are so grateful Little Bit was part of our family, even for a short while. She ll always be in our hearts. RIP, LB.

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Everybody loves their dog, and those dogs deserve to be loved.