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Column about dog struck a chord

Thursday, November 5, 2009

(Updated 3:00 am)

Charles Davenport Jr. and I will never see eye-to-eye on a lot of things. But one thing I think we would both agree on is the unconditional love of a dog (column, “Loving friendship only a dog can give,” Nov. 1).

My father taught me that there is a “little bit of heaven” born in each and every dog. And it is this “bit” that gives a dog its unconditional love.

My father also taught me that a dog is a companion and a friend like no other you will ever have. Each day you share with a dog is a gift. Rich or poor, healthy or sick, home or homeless, food or none, a dog will stand by you to the end — always happy to be at your side — a partner and a loving companion forever.

And because of all the things that dogs are to us is the reason losing them hurts so much.

James Colasanti Jr.
Greensboro

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neocon

November 5, 2009 - 7:15 am EST

..."food or none"...

Not true. Dogs, like all other animals, will follow the bone. That 'close friendship' is all in your mind.

Interested

November 5, 2009 - 8:07 am EST

You truly live a sad life.

neocon

November 5, 2009 - 8:10 am EST

Only in your mind.

J.M.W.

November 5, 2009 - 3:35 pm EST

Neo, There's an underlying reason you said that. You're like Lecter. Was that an anagram?

neocon

November 5, 2009 - 7:48 pm EST

You've lost me...

But I'll say this: Let me (exclusively) feed your dog for a couple of weeks and we'll see who his new best friend is.

truth

November 6, 2009 - 10:30 am EST

I'd say there is some truth in that but I've seen some exceptions as well. My mother exclusively feeds and cares for her dog. I visit maybe once a month and that dog loves me more than her. Strange, but true.

ms. malone

November 5, 2009 - 9:25 pm EST

I like the saying, "the more I know about people, the more I like my dog"...... tends to apply..... I don't care why, I just enjoy it and am thankful for it.