Bonds for life

Of all the bonds that we share in our entire life, there are very few which last till eternity. Couple of my K9 friends make me indulge in the feeling of oneness. They have no malice, spite, jealousy or any other abhorrence for which we loathe our human counterparts for. It’s unlikely that you would get that unadulterated form of affection from any human barring our parents which is a natal bond. That pure spurt of exhilaration when they see you, coupled with the shower of love/dribble (Read: Licking, nibbling, slobbering – It’s their language of love) and who can forget those whirlwind tails which wag at a pace which could generate enough power to run a car – these are true insignias of life and reasons for survival and we, sometimes tend to ignore these and run for acquisitive ventures – Pity on our existence.

I see the care that my friends gives to these K9s, the love with which they feed them and dedication with which they make sure that they are part of their subsistence. It is a major commitment and once in, there is no way you could shy it off your back. And how would you shy it off when you see these 4 legged friends pampering you throughout their life? But the reality is, some do. Reasons for abandoning them may be physical/financial ability to give them the requisite attention & or the lack of interest once these K9s grow up.

No surprise on who are man’s best friends!! But are we their best friends?? Not always – Particularly when I see an abandoned dog scouting for food in the neighborhood trash.