Bellowood Rescue & Training

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The poignant quote about the purposeful joy of walking a dog, widely attributed to famed primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, originates from her 2021 book, "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times." The heartwarming exchange captured in the popular image is a direct excerpt from a conversation between Goodall and co-author Douglas Abrams.

The full quote, as it appears in the book, is:

“Don’t really like to go for a walk without a dog.”
“Why is that?”
“A dog gives a walk a purpose.”
“How?”
“Well, you are making someone else happy.”