No, this isn’t about Amex or Visa, it’s the story of three dogs I encountered today….
a Rottweiler, a Standard Poodle and a French Bulldog.
I’ve seen them before, their owner, a tall, slim, middle-aged man in designer eyeglasses who jogs in jeans and a spiffy parka, his three, four-legged pals pulling him along.
This morning, he let them all off their leashes on the bridal path which is parallel to the running track. I watch all four of them run, but what makes me laugh is the Bulldog, the smallest of the group, proudly in the lead. He wears a pink collar that lights up around his cream-colored neck, I gather so his dad can see him at all times.
The little guy is so fast, like a thoroughbred, circling back as if to say, come on you slowpokes, get a move on.
The owner, like any good parent, allows them their freedom while under careful watch, while The Poodle and Rot seem unconcerned with their brother’s bravado.
I see they keep at their own leisurely pace staying where their paws are, so to speak, reminding me to do the same after not having the greatest of early mornings.
Change gears Susannah, is what their romp suggests, so I do, remembering how lucky I am to be in Central Park with the squirrels, birds and daffodils that are coming up despite the chill, like little yellow revolutionaries, I worry about, wanting to wrap sweaters around their hardy stems.
Dogs live in the moment, that’s why when one passes away, you often hear, it was so fast, so sudden, but that’s because they never complain till they have to, being in it right up to the end. It reminds me, I too want to be in it, right up to the end.
When God created animals he was truly at his best…
a second set of Apostles, just with tails. 🙂 
SB
Love this. Your descriptions are so good interesting like “yellow revolutionaries.” God was at his best when he created animals. Wonder what happened when he created man because he certainly wasn’t at his best.
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He was overloaded after he made the earth, sea and sky. He should have rested on the 7th day. He’s all talk, that God. 🙂
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Nothing beats a dog for enthusiasm. When a dog enjoys his endeavours, the whole world has to know. Smudge’s tail wags from somewhere just behind her neck. 😉
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Would love to see that. 🙂
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She’s rather camera shy but I’ll try.
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That’s what all the girls say…:)
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This made me smile. Even though it’s still rather wintery here, I’m glad it’s a bit warmer there. I love watching dogs play. They have so much enthusiasm for life.
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Like camp counselors…all they need are whistles…:)
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If a person had never met a dog, he would love them based on your descriptions alone. Second set of apostles! Superb!
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They do seem to have God like principals, the way they appreciate the smallest thing. A leaf rustling, a good squirrel chase…just to be with those who care for them. And they smile all the time, can’t forget that…:)
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Wonderful observations!
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Thank you.
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My comment disappeared. Heck! I loved this post, as I do everything you write.
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I’ll tell the daffodils…:)
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Wrap them in a warm hug, please.
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They’re the most incredible flowers. Like flutes that sway to their own special music.
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The pop of color is marvelous, too.
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The park is filled with them. Just hope this chronic cold won’t knock them out of their season. Sigh
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You are so astute, Savannah. Our old Sam, a medium sized mutt, is nearing the end. But like you observed, he lives for the moment with no complaint. We help him on and off the bed and sofa. Because he follows me like a shadow I try not to make unnecessary trips up and down the stairs. He has a few tumors, but they are not causing him any pain. I’ve had a few people (hate to admit they were all female) get grossed out by them and ask why we don’t put him down. I explain that he’s not in pain and still enjoying life. This morning he thoroughly enjoyed the last of our Easter ham, cut into tiny pieces for old teeth.
Live for the day.
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This choked me up Skinny. They are so loyal and true. God bless Sam.
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Imagine the world with dogs at the forefront …. ah, now that feels good.
I’ve been worrying about the daffodils for a month. It’s moments like this I wish I could knit.
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You’re so funny and I appreciate more than you know how you always get my jokes. I’d like to see a Rot in the White House, or a Golden with shiny, wavy hair. Unlike someone else we know.
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Do remember that all of us are and were animals. We have all that inside ourselves. The lucky ones get to let it out to play. I am trying very hard to be one of those.
Scott
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I really love this post, not only because you and I love dogs so much, but because it’s so true—they truly do live in the moment.
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Teachers with tails. Woof.
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Woof, woof! Loving communication—and without words. :O)
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