I definitely agree that I find people a lot more approachable when I know that they’re dog lovers and more likely to understand me. I can’t think of something else that I have a strong interest in where I’d feel as relaxed with others who shared my interest, though.

I was not a big Jimmy Stewart fan as a kid, despite being an old movie freak. But when I saw this, he found a place in my heart.

I’ve always been drawn to people who have strong passion for something, even if it’s a subject I don’t relate to myself. There’s something exciting about someone opening their heart to a fresh idea or activity that’s thrilling.

And, yes, when their passion is animals, it’s easy to form a bond.

Studies show that people’s political, religious, and other view points become more extreme when they only spend time with people who agree with them. Hanging out with dog people who think differently than we do could bring the healing this country needs to cooperate across political opinions. 🙂

I read somewhere recently that Justin Bieber has a higher Klout score (measuring his online influence) than President Obama. The writer sounded shocked.

But Bieber engages with his fans and they respond to him. I didn’t know about the rescue pup but this sounds like a great way to start a movement.

So true, Jodi. We seek out people who are like us.

I’m thrilled to have made friends with people whose tastes, styles of living, and politics are very different from mine because we’ve been able to form a bond over dogs. I feel my life is so much richer for it.