If you’re a human, you know all too well how busy the weekend can be. In fact, it’s not unusual for the typical weekend to outpace the work week – what with it’s ball practice, lawn mowing, errand running tasks that beckon.
May I beseech you then please not to abandon your pet? It’s easy to do. We understand. Really. But, particularly for dogs, our need for love and attention is right up there with our need for a roof over our heads, food in our stomachs, chew toys in our mouths and green grass to – well, you know what I mean.
Yes, I know, we can seem a little needy at times, but it’s only because we miss you. We miss smelling you and hearing your familiar, calming voice. We miss playing with you in the yard and chasing each other around the house.
But most of all, we miss showing you unconditional love. It’s what makes us tick. Despite the mood you’re in, despite the day you’ve had, despite the short tone you may’ve spoken to us in earlier, we miss loving you at every opportunity.
We even miss holding you. Yes, you read that right. We miss holding YOU. If you’ve ever had a two-year-old, arms raised, look up at you and gently say the words, “Hold you,” then you know what I mean.
So, the next time you find your weekend full of activity and non-stop madness, take a deep breath and consider Max or Molly for just a moment. Think about whether you might be able to include them in what you’re doing. Your dog will be thrilled to know he or she is loved enough just to be allowed to tag along.
After a few tries at this you might just find your family outings all the more memorable when the dog that loves you more than life itself realizes you feel the same way.
”Don’t worry kid. They’ll be back.”
