For the Love of Dogs

“To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring it was peace.” -Milan Mundera

“An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language.” ~ Martin Buber

“No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.” -Louis Sabin

“My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am.” -Unknown

“A dog wags its tail with its heart.” - Martin Buxbaum

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." ~ Immanual Kant

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France

“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.” -Unknown

“My little dog, a heartbeat at my feet.” ~ Edith Wharton

I am not leaving home without my best friend…

“This is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” – Ben Williams

“If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them. ”

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.” ~Josh Billings

“There is no faith which has never been broken, except that of a faithful Dog.” - Konrad Z. Lorenz

Your dog loves you when no one else does…

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” -Roger Carey

Who is always enthusiastic to see you anytime of the day? Your dog, of course.

Who knows the meaning of your every move without you saying a word? Your dog, of course.

“The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue..” -Anonymous

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.” ~Gilda Radner

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