The
little Spaniel who was taken from outside a shop in Rothwell is now back where
she belongs.
Her
poor family have worked tirelessly campaigning to find her, with regular
postings on social media. The scenes of
them being reunited made me cry tears of happiness, as I'm sure they did for
you too.
The
bond between a dog and its human family is a strong one, and the time they were
apart must have been agonizing for both parties.
Thank
goodness this story has a happy ending.
It also underlines the importance of microchipping your dog, which
Bella's family had done, and which becomes a legal requirement in England from
April this year.
Talking
of dogs, I've been watching 'Cats v Dogs, Which is Best?' with interest.
Although
I don't think it's fair to make a comparison, as both have their merits. I've never owned a cat as I'm allergic, but I
can see the appeal of their independent natures.
However,
I also appreciate the unconditional love of a dog, and the fact that they're
always happy to see you. Mine wags his
tail so hard his whole body snakes from side to side.
Working
from home my Lab is my constant companion.
He likes to lay on my feet while I'm at my desk - which is great on a
cold day, but does mean I feel guilty getting up to make a cup of tea and try
to shuffle out without disturbing him, which I haven't managed to achieve yet
despite years of practice!
Much
has been said about humans and their relationship with animals, but I shall
leave you with the following interesting comment, one that I've heard many
times before and have only just discovered was originally stated by Winston
Churchill:
"A
cat looks down upon a man, and a dog looks up to a man, but a pig will look a
man in the eye and see his equal."
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