Since this topic started with a classic treasure from the interwebs, here's another we received via email from Jerry's favorite werewolf loving DJ Shaun "JD" Headcase. The last line, coincidentally, is the most meaningful montra Jerry taught us in our travels together... author unknown.

Subject: Fwd: Live like a Dog...cute

Being a veterinarian, I  had been called to examine a ten-year-old

Irish  Wolfhound named Belker. The dog'sn owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and

their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were

hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family

we couldn't do anything for Belker, and  offered to perform the

 euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

 As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be

good for six-year-old Shane to  observe the procedure. They felt as

though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family

 surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting  the old dog for the last

 time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few

 minutes, Belker slipped peacefully  away.

 The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any

 difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's

 death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter

 than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I

 know why.''

 Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned

 me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.  It has changed the

 way I try and live.

 He  said, ''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good

 life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The

 six-year-old continued,''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they

 don't have to stay as long.''

 Live simply.

Love generously.

 Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

 Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a  joyride.

 Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your  face to be pure Ecstasy.

 Take naps.

 Stretch before rising.

 Run, romp, and play daily.

 Thrive on attention and let people touch  you.

 Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

 When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

 Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

 Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

 When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle

 them gently.

 ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!