“Dogs, bless them, operate on the premise that human beings are fragile and require incessant applications of affection and reassurance. The random lick of a hand and the furry chin draped over the instep are calculated to let the shaky owner know that a friend is nearby.”
— Mary McGrory
That quote makes perfect sense. I now understand why Lucas is always crying if one of us leaves, and why he’ll sit and stare at us. He’s basically saying, “there, there pumpkin. it’ll be okay.”
What a good boy…
Our pups are so thoughtful and caring. What did we do to derserve something loving us to unconditionally?