The dog is the most faithful of animals and would be much esteemed were it not so common. Our Lord God has made His greatest gifts the commonest.

Be thou comforted, little dog, Thou too in Resurrection shall have a little golden tail

Few celebrate a dog who jumps at people as they approach--but start with the premise that it is we who keep ourselves (and our faces) unbearably far away, and we can come to a mutual understanding.

If you don't own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.

Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.

If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.