By Cheryl Lynn Carter
“My little dog; a heartbeat at my feet.” – Edith Wharton
If one is fortunate enough to have a dog in their life, you will understand that they experience feelings of love just like we do. It’sIt’s not just the doggie kisses and wagging tail. They say, “I love you,” by gazing into our eyes. While maintaining eye contact with our dogs, petting or even thinking about them gives us a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.
This interaction is associated with releasing a hormone known as oxytocin or the “love chemical” in the caudate nucleus of our brain and dog’s dog’s. It plays an important role in bonding. And there’s no bond quite like the one between our best friend and us.
Our dog becomes a companion, interacting with us on many levels. As we love our dogs, they, in turn, express loyalty and love us unconditionally. They bring us their favorite toy not because they want to play but because it is a ” gift.” This gift of a treasured possession is shared with love. Your smile upon receiving it is your gift of love to them.
When our dog snuggles close, we feel that special warmth deep inside. We feel their heartbeat and their love. Magically, within seconds, our hearts begin to beat as one.
So, if you are fortunate enough to have been chosen to receive a dog’s dog’s love, you are among the luckiest people in the world.
“With paws so gentle, they touch my weary soul.
Restoring my spirit, making me whole.
With every wag and lick, my heart is alight,
A dog’sdog’s love, a beacon in the darkest night.” – Langston Hughes
Cheryl Lynn Carter is an international author of several books, including “Dimensions: Mysterious Triangles of the U.S.” and “Chosen: UFO Encounters and Abductions.” www.cheryllynncarter.com
