{"id":14469,"date":"2025-08-24T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holistic.news\/en\/?p=14469"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:05:11","slug":"why-adopt-a-dog-fantasy-author-on-the-bond-that-heals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holistic.news\/en\/why-adopt-a-dog-fantasy-author-on-the-bond-that-heals\/","title":{"rendered":"Paw-pals Are Forever: the Bond That Heals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Paw-pal from Prehistory: The Wolf\u2019s Paw Pact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who tamed whom? Did the dog tame man, or did man tame the dog? We may never know for sure, but we do know that 40,000 years ago (some researchers even claim 100,000 years ago!) a wolf\u2019s paw reached out to a human hand, and the human hand clasped it. Thus began a remarkable interspecies pact, through which we learned to work, hunt, guard, and support one another\u2014or simply spend time together playing, walking, and resting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nobody knows exactly where this friendship and cooperation began. Researchers now believe the domestication process happened in multiple places over many centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today there are more than 400 dog breeds. Anyone who has seen them knows how much they differ\u2014not only in size and coat, but also in intelligence, behavior, and temperament. Some breeds are considered gentle and friendly, made for human contact. Others require careful handling and experienced owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Adopt-a-dog.
Photo: Jacek Piekara’s Archive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A History of Love and Betrayal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dogs have never had an easy life with us. Not long ago, they were commonly kept as guard animals, spending their whole lives on short chains. In Polish villages, there was even a custom of drowning unwanted puppies\u2014a fact that may sound unbelievable to younger generations. Since dogs were rarely spayed or neutered, puppies were born constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cruelty, however, was not confined to primitive individuals. Dogs were subjected to inhumane experiments\u2014medical, pharmaceutical, even cosmetic\u2014tortured in the name of science and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If dogs ever gained civilizational awareness, it would be hard to convince them to remain our friends, given the suffering we\u2019ve caused their kind. Today, thankfully, people are more empathetic. Thanks to animal lovers, ecologists, and even some legal and political initiatives, much of this suffering has been reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended:<\/strong> First Intuition, Then Culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Dog\u2019s Life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Still, the problem hasn\u2019t disappeared. Tens of thousands of dogs live in shelters, abandoned by owners, lost, rescued from illegal breeding, or taken in after interventions. Many shelters are not warm foster homes but cold, barred concrete kennels, without companionship or toys, where dogs suffer from boredom\u2014and in winter, from cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I only recently realized how vast the problem is. In Poland, about 100,000 dogs live in shelters, often in conditions unworthy of a civilized society. Even with the best efforts of staff and volunteers, many suffer. Some enter as puppies and never leave until they die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Paw-pal and the Secret of Homeless Hearts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to adopt a dog from a shelter. Staff will help you make the right choice. They usually give an honest assessment of the animal\u2019s character, strengths, and weaknesses, because they too don\u2019t want the dog returned after a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In shelters, you\u2019ll find dogs of every age and type. I wanted to give a home to an older dog, so six months ago I adopted a ten-year-old mongrel (the third dog in our family!) rescued from a chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re worried about an adult \u201cdog with a past,\u201d there are plenty of young, healthy dogs\u2014and even puppies\u2014waiting. They are spayed or neutered, dewormed, treated for fleas, often microchipped. It\u2019s easy to find a dog with a warm, loving temperament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Jacek Piekara’s Archive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Embrace a Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some potential adopters (I\u2019m not fond of the word, but shelters use it) are discouraged by strict requirements. Shelters often conduct detailed interviews, sometimes with the whole family, require questionnaires, and reserve the right to inspect the home. Some people give up and go to breeders instead, who ask no questions\u2014only money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in the face of so much canine suffering and loneliness, I believe buying from breeders is unethical. First, let\u2019s ensure no dog remains homeless. Let\u2019s give homes to those who sit sad and forgotten in shelters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worth reading: <\/em>Humans and animals divide. What truly sets us apart?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love for Dogs: Not a \u201cFur Baby\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having dogs at home means remembering one thing: a dog is not a furry little human. It is a separate species with its own language, emotions, and needs. Of course, sometimes our worlds overlap. But true respect for dogs means honoring their dogness<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have three dogs, and I treat them as family. I care for their mental and physical health, but I also give them freedom. They are not toys we can put aside when bored. They have their own needs and personalities. Because I don\u2019t force them, I\u2019m grateful they freely choose to spend time with me, seek contact, and communicate in their own canine way\u2014through voice and body language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But a dog is not a fur baby<\/em>. It should not be a child substitute for couples avoiding responsibility. Nor should it be tormented by owners trying to turn it vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Adopt

Photo: Jacek Piekara’s Archive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Citizen Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even today, in the 21st century, people need reminding: a dog is a thinking, feeling being. It knows joy and sadness. It remembers good and bad experiences. It can return friendship freely. But love and friendship cannot mean chaos. Every member of the pack\u2014human or dog\u2014must know their place, rights, duties, and the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And most dogs love company\u2014not only human, but canine. If you can, adopt two or more. You\u2019ll see how much joy a pack brings, how entertaining their interactions are, and how much less lonely they are when you leave for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That Is Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our bond with dogs isn\u2019t just emotional or physical. Scientists found that contact with dogs releases oxytocin\u2014the love hormone\u2014in both humans and dogs. It also boosts endorphins, the happiness hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing, hugging, and stroking relaxes both human and dog, easing stress. (Of course, this refers to familiar, friendly dogs; unfamiliar ones may react with fear, aggression, or displeasure.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Paw-pal Until the End<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Love dogs and respect them. Then you\u2019ll see how true the Bible quote is: \u201cGive, and it will be given to you.\u201d But love also means allowing them to simply be dogs\u2014with their habits, emotions, and canine language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And one final thought experiment: imagine God at the Last Judgment telling you, \u201cFor eternity, you will be treated as you treated your \u2018little brothers.\u2019\u201d
What then? Would eternity be kind to you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read the original article:<\/em> Jacek Piekara: Psijaciele s\u0105 na zawsze<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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