Acceptance Quote by Anonymous

“Results for "Getting a dog is like getting married. It teaches you to be less self-centered, to accept sudden, surprising outbursts of affection, and…

— Anonymous

It is a much more straightforward thing to be a dog, and a dog's love, once given, is not reconsidered.

— Robin McKinley

When what you want is a relationship, and not a person, get a dog.

— Deb Caletti

“The relationship between a dog and a human is always complicated. The two know each other in a way nobody else quite understands, a…

— Jon Katz

Although the decision to get a dog can seem light on the surface, it's actually a long-term commitment much like a human mate. The…

— Elizabeth Holmes

“Dogs are masters of creating emotionally safe space just by being themselves. ... it is as if something deep within our souls resonates with…

— Val Silver

Dogs want to be people. That's what their lives are about. They don't like being a dog. They're with people all the time, they…

— Jerry Seinfeld

Dogs are quick to show their affection. They never pout, they never bear a grudge. They never run away from home when mistreated. They…

— Billy Graham

If you have a dog, you will most likely outlive it; to get a dog is to open yourself to profound joy and, prospectively,…

— Marjorie Garber

“Yet,'said Maturin, pursuing his own thought, 'there is a quality in dogs, I must confess, rarely to be seen elsewhere and that is affection:…

— Patrick O'Brian

“Domestic dogs are essentially wolf puppies that have grown up physically, but not reached emotional maturity. That’s why many women prepare for life with…

— Simon Whaley

The opportunity to love a dog and to treat it with kindness is an opportunity for a lost and selfish heart to be redeemed.…

— Dean Koontz