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Welcome Sweet Bowie | Calgary Dog Photos

 
Had the joy of being around this sweet puppy recently. Have been at this for enough years now that I am seeing clients lose their beloved old dogs….and when their hearts are ready, they embrace bringing a new pup into their lives. I am pretty sure that this is another gift that dogs teach us… To keep our hearts open. Always.

Lesson learned.
 

LEND ME A PUP

I will lend to you for awhile a puppy, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and to mourn for him when he is gone.
Maybe for 12 or 14 years, or maybe for 2 or 3
But will you, till I call him back
take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charms to gladden you and
should his stay be brief
you’ll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise that he will stay

since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true,
And from the fold that crowd life’s land
I have chosen you.

Now will you give him all your love

Nor think the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come to take
my pup back again?

I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord, They Will Be Done,”
For all the joys this pup will bring
the risk of grief you’ll run.
Will you shelter him with tenderness,

Will you love him while you may?
And for the happiness you’ll know
forever grateful stay?

But should I call him back
much sooner than you’ve planned,
please brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand.

If, by your love, you’ve managed
my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him that you’ve loved,
cherish every moment with your faithful bundle,
and know he loved you too.

~Author Unknown

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