Couldn’t have a better story to follow yesterday’s news about Socks finding a new home.
I have lost count of the times that over the years I have featured on this blog the bond between a person and a dog. Yet that hasn’t blunted my mind or dulled my heart to hearing of new stories of this wonderful bond arriving over the ‘air waves’.
Such is the case of Ben and his dog that was featured on the Shareably site last July.
My pleasure to share this story with you.
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Doctor’s tell dog to leave owner’s hospital bed, but dog refuses and lays by his owner’s side
written by Jenny Brown on July 11th, 2016
There is the saying that a dog is a man’s best friend. It might be because a dog is by your side when you’re feeling down, is there to play catch when you feel like throwing around the frisbee, or simply there when you want some company.
As dog-lovers we are grateful for the things dogs do for us, but do we consider how dogs might be as grateful for the things we do for them? In this video, the beautiful relationship between one man, Ben, and his dog is shown from the perspective of not the man, but his dog.
The relationship between Ben and his dog begins in their earlier years. The two of them travel around the world. From camping in the deserts to hiking in the mountains, they discover their favorite places to visit and make new friends along the way.
As the story continues, however, Ben develops cancer. While Ben must spend his time in a hospital and away from traveling, his dog continues to stay by his side, night and day. The relationship between Ben and his dog seems that it may worsen due to Ben’s obstacle, but instead, their relationship only strengthens.
The story progresses years later, as Ben overcomes his battle and the bond between him and his dog continues to grow. Through the highs and lows of their relationship, Ben and his dog remain the best of friends until the very end.
This touching video is a dedication made by Ben to his dog, for all the best moments they spent together. This video also shows what is truly the essence of friendship, between a man and his best friend, his dog.
Please SHARE this with your friends and family.
(Ed: Note that the dialogue in the following professionally shot film is the voice of the dog.)
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Friendship, as in true friendship, is very precious. That true friendship is rarely unconditional between humans. Not impossible, just rare.
For common examples of unconditional friendship, as in the unconditional love bond, we have to turn to our dogs.
What beautiful teachers they are!
Such a beautiful story, Paul. Brought tears to my eyes. I am grateful for every dog that I have ever had.
To which I must add that every dog of yours will have been grateful for being cared for and loved by you! ❤️
I try! Thanks, Paul!
It is a beautiful story, and when I first saw that video (last year, I think) i was a mess after it.
As were Jean and me yesterday evening when we reviewed the post and watched the film in full!
I think of these special bonds as souls connecting … and they will continue to do so in different lifetimes. Just like Pharaoh and you Paul 💕
Thank you, Val. That’s very special!
Best medicine around. It is a beautiful story. Teacher and student are both both.
Nice to see you! So pleased that the story reached out to you in that manner. But not surprised! 😉
Denali and Ben’s story is definitely a two hanky video.
Love that! Yes, wasn’t it a beautiful and moving short film.