I don’t care much for global news. It’s not lack of interest but canine lack of knowledge. Us dogs can’t grasp reality beyond our daily walks, food and water bowls, treats, play and the well being of our loved ones. I know there is more past my daily experiences but it’s too big for me to fully understand. But something as big as this, is different. Paris.

World disasters and human casualties are hard to pass unnoticed to me. Our Lady and our Mate talk about it, the radio and the television do too. I don’t understand exactly what’s going on but I can tell that it’s serious, it’s dangerous and that people are hurt. Dogs know what hurt means.

This got me thinking about how Boboni and I behave in times of danger and I would like to share with you this one fact that I think should apply to humans too. When there are mean beings out there that want to hurt the majority, the majority needs to stand united against this common threat. United you become stronger to defeat the adversary and stronger to survive catastrophe.

When Boboni and I have dealt with difficult situations with dogs in the park, we’ve always known to become one and face the enemy full front. Together we are stronger to defeat any unruly dog and its careless owner. Together we are more likely to endure any attack. If I get bitten, Boboni will not leave my side and if he gets bitten, I’ll rip apart anybody that dares to come near my brother with bad intentions.

So I think I understand when my Lady and my Mate say that in times of crisis, nations should unite. They have to let go of their differences and help each other face the enemy. Boboni and I have our differences and out of the war zone, each one stands by his own beliefs and interests. I admit that occasionally we maneuver against each other to get attention or to get the last piece of sausage. I’ll relentlessly try to get the bigger piece of bread but I’ll stand next to my brother if he is in danger.

I hope that those human beings that lead the world and do understand beyond their water bowls, walks, treats and play, share some of this humble canine insight and unite forces to endure and defeat the adversary.

Strength and courage to the people in the world that are hurting.

Living with Felipe