I was at the vet the other day with one of our fur babies.
If you are ever in need of a way to deplete your funds, get a fur baby and a caring vet who says things like ‘this is the expensive route, but probably necessary’.
Anyway… While I was sitting there waiting for the final bill and hoping the markets and my savings don’t plummet again because I need every cent to deal with the latest elderly pet challenge, I witnessed the behaviors of two completely different women.
The first was completely in charge. You know the type. The woman who wrestles the wheel from Jesus and mutters ‘Just let me do it’. Looking around, slightly impatient and mildly irritated that not everyone is as efficient and organized as she is. Her pet effectively treated and back in its little box she has a firm grip on. Get a move on, she’s got shit to do. And it’s important.
The second is a ditherer. She emerges from a room with her completely out of control pet who is desperate to exit the vicinity and is dragging her along the floor to the door.
She vaguely realizes she probably needs to do something before she can leave, but is not quite sure what it is.
And then… Kindness.
Mrs Efficient, puts the boxed cat on the chair, controls the hysterical dog, gently leads the lady to the reception… Tells her to go first, she can wait..
And that people, is how it should be. If you can help, help. Choose kindness. Made my day.
