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Posted by Cee Bee
on November 9, 2009 6:00 AM
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Filed Under: Animals |
Whether it’s from the backseat of a car or right next to a mountain stream, there is nothing my dog loves more than the smell of clean fresh air. The reason I bring this up is because often times my dog is the one who is reminding me of just how much I cherish the environment.
The following is a daily occurrence for me that you may have experienced as well. Sometimes I’ll be laying in bed, eyes open, early in the morning knowing that the temperatures outside are nearly freezing but guess who’s staring into my eyes, thrilled to be alive and ready to get outside and enjoy the frigid air? Yeah, it’s my pup, sitting by my bed breathing on me, and no, he hasn’t brushed his teeth yet.
Okay, okay let’s go, but be quiet and don’t wake anyone else up. Yee haw, his tail is waggin’ now and banging the railing on the way down the stairs, so much for keeping quiet. Off to the park we go. The city is still quiet, slowly getting revved up for the day. The sun is just peeking over the horizon turning the scattered clouds a brilliant red color and there isn’t anyone around, beautiful, just me, my dog and the environment. By the way, thanks for the kick in the butt pooch, this is great.
That’s just one example of my pet reminding me how alive I feel when I’m out in the elements. A good long weekend out of the city camping is ten times as fun for both of us. My dog needs that time in the outdoors to feel good and I think humans do just as much. Perhaps our big brains or our busy lives sometimes get in the way of our instinctual desire to be outside. So next time your dog wants a quick run in the park don’t miss the chance for him or for you.
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