Goal for the Day: Praise Your Pets

"Stop typing and play with me!"

If you ever doubt the existence of unconditional love, look no further than your pets. My Bertie brings joy to even the darkest days. Loyal, brave, funny, charming, friendly and intelligent, Bertie demonstrates so many of the qualities that we, as humans, strive to achieve each day. Because they are so steadfast, we often take our pets for granted. They are consistent, and, so, we don’t really worry about what they may be thinking or feeling. And, yes, they do think, and, in their own way, they do have emotions.


So, today, if you have a pet, take a few minutes to do something special for him or her. You can give your pet chilled, bottled water on a hot day. Make some time to play with your pet and his or her favorite toy. Even just a few extra belly-rubs while you’re watching TV, will make your pet’s day.

If you don’t have a pet, you might consider picking up some pet food and dropping it off at a local animal shelter, or better still, consider giving a pet a loving home. Bertie was a rescue dog. Adopting him was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Animals add so much to our lives. And, as I’ve said before, they have so much to teach us.