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How Dogs Are Saving the World

A poetic look on the relationship between man, dog, and the natural world.

Here's a little story that depicts what dogs mean to the human race:

The conveniences of the modern world have come at the expense of the animal world.  When the animals fight back, they are suppressed by deadly force.  For the beasts, firearms.  For the insects, pesticides.  For the rest, fences, harnesses, and collars.  One animal chose to fight back, not with violence, but with forgiveness.  The dog has sacrificed his entire life and will for the sake of the human.

Canines- teeth meant to tear flesh. 

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Look at your dog.  Does he not possess the strength to fight back?  He is locked in a cage, forced to beg for food, obey your rules.  Why then would he sit, stay?  Your dog is telling you something.

Even a beaten dog will rarely lash out, they absorb the terror we impose upon them.  Why?  When given the chance, a dog will be your best friend.  He will wait for you, walk with you, protect you, and be with you until your last breath.  Have you earned this devotion?

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A dog's love is the love of the world, pulling humans back into the natural world.  Exercise and the great outdoors, reconnecting with nature.  Look back; who urged you to go for a walk, spend time in silence outdoors?  Dogs have chosen to give their lives to humans, not because they can't fend for themselves, but to save you.  A dog will teach you to respect nature if you only have patience, do what you tell your dog to do...sit, quiet, listen.

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