Thurber’s Tail: Can our puppies change our hearts and our world?

Tom Purcell on Nov 30, 2022

“I will boycott your product or service unless you think like I do!” more people are thinking.

That’s because, tragically, we live an era of opinion trumping fact.

To everyone’s detriment, including our own, we try to impose our will and our political values on others and we shun those who refuse to submit.

Let's learn from our puppies!

But we have it all backwards. An open heart and open eyes are what we need.

Laughter and affection, not stridency and anger, are what will bring us together and help us realize we are not so divided, after all.

Canine friendliness is what we need most!

Here’s something this new dog dad has been lucky to learn:

People who invite a curious, loving, playful canine into their homes will be so inspired by their pup’s wonderful view of the world, they won’t be able to stop themselves from becoming more civil and charitable with their fellow human beings.

Especially if their fellow human beings are canine lovers, too!

Tom Purcell is creator of ThurbersTail.com, which shares helpful pet-care tips and funny stories and videos featuring Tom’s beloved Labrador, Thurber. Email Tom at Tom@TomPurcell.com.