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Dog Owners’ Philosophy: “I’m So Glad We Brought Him” Not “He Would Have Loved This”

View from behind of a man, woman, and dog as they jump off a pier into the water below. The man and woman hold hands and the dog is rearing back, front paws in the air, as he prepares to follow

Everyone knows that dogs do not live nearly long enough. On average, the lifespan of a dog can be anywhere between eight and 15 years. That is exactly why Annalisa Wallace and her significant other are determined to give their sweet pup the very best life possible. There are lots of ways they do this, but there’s one piece of advice they have that has caused these dog owners to go viral!

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You see, this adventurous couple loves to live life to the fullest. So, while it would be easier to go on their adventures alone, they try and bring their dog along as often as they can. The reason why is simple. One day, they’ll be on these adventures alone, wishing their dog could be there with them. See what they mean in the sweet video below.

@annalisagorringe

they only see as much of the world as you show them 🤍

♬ Late July – Zach Bryan

“A lifetime of ‘I’m so glad we brought him’ and not, ‘He would’ve loved this,'” Annalisa shares in the video. In the caption of the post, she adds, “They only see as much of the world as you show them.”

Thoughtful Dog Owners Inspire Others to Make the Most Out of the Time They Have with Their Own Pets

@annalisagorringe

every! single! time!

♬ Sweet Love – Myles Smith

In our day-to-day lives, it’s easy to forget how little time we have with our pets. Heck, it’s something we want to forget! But this thoughtful couple is on to something. Because, in the end, we most often regret the things we didn’t do rather than the ones we did.

“It’s their first time living too! Bring them everywhere and show them everything!!!” someone points out in reply to Annalisa’s video. Another commenter adds, “We drove 29 hours back to our hometowns last Christmas instead of flying solely because we wanted to bring our dogs.”

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