The Best Companion

Here is one way to avoid loneliness in your old age.

In my Senior Home, there is a dog named Cleo.

It’s a Dachshund dog, and lives with a lady named Smith. Ms. Smith and Cleo talk with one another. Cleo has a sharp bark when she disagrees with Ms. Smith and a soft bark when she agrees.

Late at night, when the lady’s back is hurting with arthritis, Cleo understands. She lies across the back of the lady for warmth and comfort. When it gets too warm, Cleo rolls off and sleeps next to her.

Cleo all is old for a dog, about 12. Ms. Smith prays for a long life for Cleo. She says she needs Cleo forever. She wants everyone to pray for Cleo.

We know it’s psychological. But why not pray for Cleo to have a long life? We don’t know what goes on in the mind or the heart have a dog.

Is not Cleo one of God’s own as we are?

Management allows all senior residents to have animals. They know that pets comfort people. They recommend you choose a ground level apartment so your pet and you can exercise outside. Pets need exercise as much as people do.

Most people choose dogs or cats.

You can overdo the number of pets you have. There was a lady here that loved cats. She had seven of them in her apartment. Management requested she reduce the size of the herd. She refused to do so and moved out.

They suggest if you have a barking dog such as a Schnauzer, use caution. You know your dog is just talking, but some people are fearful of barking dogs and regard them as dangerous.

Management recommend small lap dogs. If you are living alone, have a pet. They make noble companions.