True dog lovers no that day will come when are friends must leave due to their shorter lifespans. Nevertheless we enjoy the dogs company while they are here.
While it maybe a crude way to look at it I understand my dog is somewhat disposable. I love them while they are here, I replace them when they are gone.
While I treat my dogs as family I factor their shorter lifespan into out relationship going in, It makes it easier to accept their passing going out.
While I always anticipate I am going to out live the dogs. One day the tide will turn and the dog will be the sole survivor....That thought really concerns me more than the dog passing along.
What would happen to my man's best friend without me!?