If your reading this, than no doubt you have been stricken by the power of love that comes from having a pet. Pets bring us comfort, friendship and a sense of well being. But did you know that your pet can also inspire you?
Inspiration comes to us in ways that are hard to quantify. Yet at other times, the inspiration we can draw from our pets can be clear as a bell. I believe the most powerful tool a pet has to inspire us is through their actions themselves.
- Compassion
- Perseverance
- Patience
- Optimism
- Living In The Moment
Compassion is something that not only helps the sad or stricken, but when we act out of a place of compassion we are treating ourselves compassionately as well. Its a powerful thing to watch a dog visit a Children's Hospital as a Therapy Assist Animal and offer love to strangers they have never met. They show that by being in the moment, and bringing compassion to those in need without thinking of themselves, it has a tremendous impact. Compassion helps to lighten the load, and it helps the heart to heal.
Perseverance. We have seen it often in older dogs. Those we know have aches and pains from old age, but still manage to make the most of each day. Perseverance comes naturally for dogs. I learned through the loss of my older dog Hambone that even when you should be holding strong for them, they hold strong for us. In tough times they inspire us to be steadfast and stay the course. We draw strength from their courage and perseverance. We can all do the same for others.
Patience is a virtue. I remember this saying from my childhood. With the way most of us speed through life these days, patience is running short! Yet when we come home after a long day at work, we are reminded of how our pets wait ALL day for us. They wait patiently, well not always, sometimes there are chewed shoes or furniture in its place, but they wait to spend time with us. They wait each day to go for a walk, play ball or just snuggle up in front of the TV. The most important part of their day is to rise and greet us with joy and excitement.
Optimism. When we fall on hard times, it difficult to maintain an optimistic attitude. Life turns heavy, and in those times it can be hard to see through to the other side. Dogs are a wonderful tool and teach us through their optimistic nature to let it go, look on the bright side, there is always another day.
To Live in the moment is to be free from all worries and concerns. Sure dogs don't have much to worry about! The beauty in this inspiration is that most of time we are not even aware that they are teaching us the power of now! The lesson is in all the times you find yourself deeply connected to your pet. Maybe its when you stop on your walk to take in the view, give them a few pats and breath deeply. Or when you loose track of time because your both enjoying a game of fetch on the beach. I have always believed in the power our pets have in connecting us to something greater in nature than ourselves. Its the mystery behind why we love them so deeply, and its their ability to inspire us to live in the moment.
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Cabo Dog Boutique has a philosophy that by providing unique items to benefit and grow your relationship with your pets, we can help to nurture this amazing relationship and build a bond of love and compassion. We have several unique
Vintage Inspirational Dog Signs that reflect how we feel about our pets. Famous people have written inspirational quotes for centuries about the connection between man and dog. The
Vintage Inspired Dog Sign "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, your probably right" by Henry Ford is one of our favorite quotes. We also stock a variety of
Dog themed throw pillows that have inspirational quotes or sayings that you will love. You can find them all at
Cabo Dog Boutique home accessories section.
Dogs are an amazing animal. We so lucky to have companions that not only act as friends and family, but ast teachers as well. The lessons we can all learn from our dogs are endless. Just be patient, act with compassion and optimism, and in those moments together their true nature will show through! Woof!
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Cabo Dog Boutique has some great NFL gear to help you get your fur kids in the football spirit too! Our NFL Sports Store has team logo apparel and toys for every team in the league. We have a amazing selection of items for both teams that will be playing for the championship this year, the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks..jpg)
The Seattle Seahawks Dog Jersey is officially licensed by the NFL and comes in size Small to Extra Large. The Seahawks have never won a Super Bowl so marking a win with a special Jersey for your pup would be extra special. You can also show your team spirit year around with a Officially licensed NFL Seattle Seahawks Dog Bed., comfy!.jpg)
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This is also the 10th Anniversary of the first ever Puppy Bowl! Its one of our favorite events at Cabo Dog Boutique. It is so much fun to watch the puppies in action. The sideline entertainment is the best and the Penguin Cheerleaders are sure to be a hoot! Check out the video below and meet Rudy. He has waited his whole life to be a part of the Puppy Bowl. We hope Rudy gets to fulfill his dream! #PlayRudy!
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