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One of the things I loved most about Jake was that he knew how to have fun. He was a comedian and prankster who loved to make people laugh. No matter how down I felt, he could make me grin.

Once we were going to visit my parents and I put Jake in the car. I was running late and getting stressed. Then I had to go back in the house to get something I'd forgotten. By the time I came back to the car, Jake had gotten in the driver's seat and put his paw on the steering wheel. It looked as if he was saying, 'I think I'll drive today.'

I couldn't resist taking a picture of Jake driving my car, so I ran in the house for the camera. While I was gone, Jake stayed in the same position, still posing and grinning. This was a dog who always let me know when I needed to slow down, not take it all so seriously, and have a good laugh.

Another time, Jake got bit by a snake on his back paw and was very sick for several days. When I brought him home from the vet, I must have been overdoing the special attention and “poor Jake” talk. He would hold his head down and limp around like the most pitiful creature in the world.

Several days later, he was still doing the “poor Jake” routine. I let him outside to potty and looked out the window. That's when I saw him tearing through the yard without the slightest limp.

I went out and called him to come. He ducked his head and limped back to me. I said, “OK Jake, I'm onto your game. I know you're not hurt anymore.” He seemed to sense that the gig was up. He never limped again. What a character!

Throughout our time together, Jake taught me to have fun, enjoy life, savor the moment. He was a wise soul and a great teacher.

Have animals been trying to teach you to stop the frenzy, live in the present, and fine more joy in your life?

Allen and Linda Anderson, co-editors of Angel Animals: Exploring Our Spiritual Connection with Animals, welcome story submissions for their new book at P.O. Box 26354, Minneapolis, MN 55426 or by email at AngelAnimals@aol.com.