When you adopt a dog, it will start the best phase of your life
We don’t lie when we say a dog can change your life forever. And when you adopt it or rescue it and offer a new life to these animals, you probably think you are giving it a great opportunity along with the gift of your love, but the lucky one is you.
An adopted dog has been through a lot in his life, just like us, and that is reflected in his behaviour. Many do not want to adopt because the process of adaptation of the pet is not easy and most of the times they are undisciplined.
Even when you have just adopted a canine, you have a lot of enthusiasm, but as the days go by you may come to think that he does not love you. He does not play with toys, does not look for your caresses constantly and does not appreciate anything you have bought for him or her. But don’t let yourself be fooled, because it’s not contempt, this little dog has learned to live life valuing the essential over the superficial.
It’s quite possible that at first the relationship may not be the most powerful bond in your life, it may ignore you, as the dog has spent a lot of time alone and doesn’t know how to accept love. But that shouldn’t make you doubt the truth: Your new friend is happy and grateful with this new life and is beginning to hold you in his heart.
But don’t be fooled into thinking you’re a superhero and you saved the day by such a nice job as adopting, you’re the lucky one. Now you have a being that will really make you feel important, loved and valued. Your mind is emptied of bad thoughts, because now you only have space to worry about taking care of your dog and building a relationship with him. In short, when you adopt a dog you think you are changing the quality of his life, but the truth is that what changes is your quality of life.
These friends bring out the best version of you: they teach you to be supportive, responsive, respectful, unconditional, etc. And the best thing is that all the love you invest in these canines is completely returned.
How lucky you are, you who adopted! For you know the purest look that exists in this world, you know gratitude and you know the true meaning of friendship. Human beings are very selfish and in this world where we are worth what we weigh in money and material goods, we have little or no opportunity to learn to be understanding, humble and supportive. These little dogs who have been through so much have the best life lessons to teach us.
Put yourself in his shoes, and you’ll learn valuable lessons. With your adopted dog, your life will take a 180-degree turn, and while adaptation may be a difficult process at first, rest assured that you’ve found a friend for life. You are blessed.