A heartwarming answer from a 6-year-old child.
A friend of mine, a veterinarian, once told me this story.
“I was called to examine a ten-year-old German Shepherd named Astro. His owners, along with their little boy, were heartbroken and hoping for a miracle.
After the exam, I had to tell them the truth — Astro was dying of cancer. There was nothing more we could do. I suggested performing the euthanasia at their home so he could pass peacefully.”
The next day, the family gathered around Astro. The boy sat quietly beside his best friend, gently stroking his fur. His calmness surprised the vet — he wondered if the child truly understood what was happening.
Within minutes, Astro slipped away peacefully.
After a long silence, the adults began talking softly about how unfair it was that dogs’ lives are so much shorter than ours.
The little boy, who had been listening quietly, suddenly spoke up:
“I know why.”
Everyone turned to him in surprise. What he said next stunned them — and comforted them all.
“People are born to learn how to live a good life — like loving others and being kind, right?
But dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long as we do.” 🐶💛
If a dog were your teacher, you’d learn lessons like these:
🐕 Run to greet your loved ones every time they come home.
🐕 Never miss a chance to go for a ride.
🐕 Feel the wind and sunshine like it’s pure joy.
🐕 Nap often. Stretch before you get up.
🐕 Play every single day.
🐕 Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
🐕 Lie on your back in the grass on warm days.
🐕 Drink plenty of water and rest under the shade when it’s hot.
🐕 When you’re happy, dance and wag your whole body.
🐕 Enjoy the simple pleasure of a long walk.
🐕 Be loyal.
🐕 Never pretend to be someone you’re not.
🐕 If what you want is buried — dig until you find it.
🐕 And when someone’s having a bad day, just be there. Sit close. Touch them gently.
Because maybe that’s the real secret to happiness —
the one dogs have known all along. ❤️🐾
Source: Motorland
