Feeling the ‘Heat’

Watching the tube the other day while Jet (my foster mom) wasn’t around. She doesn’t think a child or an educated dog like me should be viewing too many hours of TV. She also says that more dogs would be educated if they (and their owners) were not so busy viewing the boob tube. (Not sure what boobs have to do with it.)

Getting back to the story…

The television show was about three guys that play basketball and join the Miami Heat team. (Seriously, why would a team call themselves ‘heat’?) When the three guys were announced, there were fireworks, smoke, screaming, yelling, and crowds beyond comprehension – all to celebrate three dudes playing with a ball on a wooden playground – together. I don’t get it. What’s the big deal?

I was thinking about the fourth of July events near our neighborhood which were designed to celebrate something as auspicious (word of the day) as the birth of our nation and still the three dudes got more attention. I could be wrong but maybe humans have their priorities messed up.

That’s another thing I like about being a dog. We celebrate what really seems important: when our humans come home from work, a good treat, a long walk, and a tummy rub. None of these events are huge, cost much or generate publicity yet we celebrate them with consistent verve. I’m curious, what was the last time you, as a human, warmly and enthusiastically greeted the one you love when they came home from work? If it’s been awhile, try it and see what happens. You won’t need to buy fireworks, the human and dog you greet will feel them inside.

So, here’s my lesson of the day… Celebrate the little things that really matter. You’ll have more money in your savings account and more love in your heart.

Okay, here’s the question of the day from Badger who asked: My pals and I love to play in the pool but we need dog toys designed for us. Any ideas?


Dear Badger:
What you need is unsinkable toys for dogs. Look at some of the ideas below from Helping Udders. Check out the samples and link below.

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