Love Is A Four-Legged Word

“If having a soul means being able to feel love , loyalty and gratitude then animals are better off than a lot of humans”

- James Herriot

Pets are Humanizing. They connect us with a common thread of love, kindness and loyalty. Their presence give so much joy, optimism and happiness and they attack every moment of every day with that attitude. Indeed they give meaning to the thought process of ‘No love without loyalty.' They play the role of plants in the indoor human environment. Just like plants emit oxygen to the environment and accept the unwanted harmful gases. Similarly, pets emit the oxygen of selfless love and care and accept the negative energies from the human community.

They prove as life companions and never interrogate nor express their disapprovals. Thus they are driving force of building a stronger bond within the community and hence pet adoption or pet parenting plays an important role in growing the pet-human relationship.

Before unboxing the responsibility of a pet parent, we first need to develop a compassionate attitude towards animals. Because money can get you a fine dog but only your love and care can make him wave you back. More often we see Street animals lying down on the subway or streets in poor condition and neglected by the society.

They feed on accumulated waste and water around several corners of the town and often turn sick. They are considered 'dangerous, noisy and ready to attack any time.' These Street animals aren’t believed to be safe for human interaction and hence not accepted openly by the community. Many of them develop deeper wounds by road accidents and suffer an untimely death due to the presence of ulcers or tumors in the body system. The wounds of negligence and non acceptance by the human community are perhaps more painful for these animals. So, just before we have made our minds towards parenting an animal we need to indulge a loving temperament towards them.

Whenever you go out for a stroll or cross a street always make sure to offer biscuits and water to the stray dogs who are often fearful of human contact and hide inside. A small gesture of care and acceptance is instrumental in building a bond between the neglected animals and humans. Sometimes, try to caress them by scratching their head by your palm and observe them squinting their eyes. Thus making them feel the music of love and acceptance.

They need a tight embrace of joy and happiness that replicates “We are with you and we are here for you.” This attitude brings the animals more closer to the community and reduces the fear of being assaulted by humans. The caring gestures towards animals gives you a sense of self satisfaction and peace of mind. It further adds another definition to Love. As animals are plants of human community, they only know to emit positive breezes of love and care for the living beings.

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened”
- Anatole France

So, next time when you come across these loving creatures, give them a tight embrace of happiness, joy, care and infinite acceptance. And if they squint their eyes and rub their head on your palm you got it right!

"PAWFECT LOVE"