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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 584892" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>That is more than just heart warming......it goes deeper. </p><p></p><p>But we're at a place in time when random acts of kindness are really needed to remind us of our humanity, to be humble.......and I had something else but I've had one gulp of coffee so the words just frittered away. </p><p></p><p>This doesn't quite fall under random acts of kindness I don't think.......but did have another unusual experience with Maggie during her walk last night. We walk basically the same route daily, only thing that varies is the length of the walk depending on weather and to prevent her from getting bored. On our way home we pass the catholic church as well as the methodist church next to it. Yesterday they were having a fish dinner. I'd forgotten all about it. But that meant lots of people as their dinners are open to the public too and they are known to have good cooks. We started passing by as usual. I did notice a little boy about 2-3 who's eyes lit up when he spotted Maggie. He was with a group of people near the church doors which was several feet from the sidewalk so I didn't think too much other than he was cute. We kept walking. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed Maggie was drawing a LOT of attention from the folks standing around. So I turned around and looked. The little toddler was trying his hardest to catch up with Maggie who, the moment I hesitated and turned around, was trying to get to him. So I stopped and let them meet. The little boy had no fear whatsoever although maggie was taller than him. He giggled as he petted her and asked her name. He chanted Maggie all the way back to his parents/grandparents.....just beaming with delight. I was surpirsed they let the little guy chase after Maggie, after all they didn't know her or how she would react to him...</p><p></p><p>I think to myself, what a sweet moment and a good experience for Maggie. Then we start walking again. We approach another group of people. Next thing I know there are people who can't wait to give Maggie lovies. They're petting and cooing at her and making all over her. She is, of course, eating it up and being her sweet self. The people were laughing and carrying on to the point I wasn't sure we'd be able to finish the walk. lol </p><p></p><p>There is something about Maggie that seems to do this to people. I used to think it was because she was a adorable puppy. But she's nearly full grown and while pretty......not puppy anymore. They still react that way to her. Something about her cheers them up and makes them feel good. I've had/walked an awful lot of dogs in my nearly 50 yrs on this planet.....and awful lot of cute ones, sweet ones ect...but never has one had such an effect on people as does Maggie. Such moments never fail to make my day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 584892, member: 84"] That is more than just heart warming......it goes deeper. But we're at a place in time when random acts of kindness are really needed to remind us of our humanity, to be humble.......and I had something else but I've had one gulp of coffee so the words just frittered away. This doesn't quite fall under random acts of kindness I don't think.......but did have another unusual experience with Maggie during her walk last night. We walk basically the same route daily, only thing that varies is the length of the walk depending on weather and to prevent her from getting bored. On our way home we pass the catholic church as well as the methodist church next to it. Yesterday they were having a fish dinner. I'd forgotten all about it. But that meant lots of people as their dinners are open to the public too and they are known to have good cooks. We started passing by as usual. I did notice a little boy about 2-3 who's eyes lit up when he spotted Maggie. He was with a group of people near the church doors which was several feet from the sidewalk so I didn't think too much other than he was cute. We kept walking. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed Maggie was drawing a LOT of attention from the folks standing around. So I turned around and looked. The little toddler was trying his hardest to catch up with Maggie who, the moment I hesitated and turned around, was trying to get to him. So I stopped and let them meet. The little boy had no fear whatsoever although maggie was taller than him. He giggled as he petted her and asked her name. He chanted Maggie all the way back to his parents/grandparents.....just beaming with delight. I was surpirsed they let the little guy chase after Maggie, after all they didn't know her or how she would react to him... I think to myself, what a sweet moment and a good experience for Maggie. Then we start walking again. We approach another group of people. Next thing I know there are people who can't wait to give Maggie lovies. They're petting and cooing at her and making all over her. She is, of course, eating it up and being her sweet self. The people were laughing and carrying on to the point I wasn't sure we'd be able to finish the walk. lol There is something about Maggie that seems to do this to people. I used to think it was because she was a adorable puppy. But she's nearly full grown and while pretty......not puppy anymore. They still react that way to her. Something about her cheers them up and makes them feel good. I've had/walked an awful lot of dogs in my nearly 50 yrs on this planet.....and awful lot of cute ones, sweet ones ect...but never has one had such an effect on people as does Maggie. Such moments never fail to make my day. [/QUOTE]
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