Dog Quote by Gary D. Schmidt
![“That night, [Black Dog] lay beside Henry, and he stroked her sharp shoulder blades and scratched behind her ears. He did this late into the night as he listened to the low and terrible moans that swept through the hallways of the house and that were not from the lonely wind but from his lonely…” quote by Gary D. Schmidt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/372/gary-d-schmidt-7681_dog_that-night-black-dog-lay-beside-henry-an_2329646.jpg)
““That night, [Black Dog] lay beside Henry, and he stroked her sharp shoulder blades and scratched behind her ears. He did this late into the night as he listened to the low and terrible moans that swept through the hallways of the house and that were not from the lonely wind but from his lonely mother, who had lost her oldest child and would never have him back again.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unwanteds, 2009
A grieving mother, haunted by loss, seeks comfort in a dog, reflecting deep loneliness and longing.
In simple terms: Loss leads to seeking comfort in pets.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge grief, seek healthy coping.
Themes
grief
loneliness
comfort
Mood
somber
empathetic
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- family bereavement
- pet therapy
- nighttime reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
animal companionship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does companionship aid healing?
- What other supports can help with grief?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on a pet may delay processing loss.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
