In My Mind

I was watching OPRAH a while ago. The topic is about dogs. It is Oprah's tribute to her dog Sophie who had been with her for 13 years. Her dog passed away last month. In the show, I saw dogs being rescued from puppy mills. I just can't imagine how other people would treat animals so cruelly especially when they have no use for them.

Now comes Jocko, months after Reagan died. He's an askal. My mom got him on the way home from a vacation in Masbate. Mom took pity on him, you see Jocko was the smallest of the brood. But as he grew up he was the biggest dog in the neighborhood. He was a very active and friendly dog. He is what you can call a sociable dog and thus became everybody's friend in the whole neighborhood. Everybody seemed to know him. There were times my friends won't passed by in our house because he would run and leaped to them. That would be alright if he doesn't get dirty hehehe! Everytime we would ride in the car he'll goes in first. And what I don't understand is , unlike Reagan who loves to bathe, Jocko was the exact opposite. He would know hours before if you're planning to give him a bath, and he will never be in sight. He was with us for more than five years when we found him dead in the street. Jocko was a victim of hit and run. We were deeply hurt and missed him sooo bad.

Those are some of my memories of our two beloved dogs. They are indeed man's best friend. They will be with you until the very end and loved you unconditionally. Please let us be vigilant in watching people who maltreated dogs and other animals as well. Humans, animals...we can all coexist in harmony.