The little puppy – a parable about tolerance

Enjoy this parable about tolerance:

"A store owner puts a sign over his door that says, 'Puppies for sale.'

A little boy saw the sign and approached the owner: 'How much will you sell the puppies for?' he asked.

The store owner replied, "Somewhere between $30 and $50."

The little boy took money out of his pocket. “I have $2.37. Can I look at them?'

The shop owner smiled and whistled. A woman came out of the kennel and ran down the aisle of the store, followed by five tiny, tiny puppies.

One puppy was significantly behind. Immediately the little boy singled out the lagging, limping puppy and said, "What's wrong with that little dog?"

The store owner explained that the vet had examined the little puppy and found that there was a problem with one hip. As a result, he will limp for life.

The little boy got excited. 'This is the puppy I want to buy.'

The shop owner said, “No, you don't want to buy that little dog. If you really want it, I'll just give it to you. "

The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the shop owner's eyes, pointing a finger, and said:

'I don't want you to give it to me. This little dog is worth as much as any other dog and I will pay full price. In fact, I'll give you $2.37 and 50 cents a month now until it pays off. "

The shop owner objected: “You really don't want to buy this little dog. He will never be able to run, jump and play with you like other puppies.

To his surprise, the little boy reached up and bent his leg, revealing a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a large metal brace. The boy then looked up at the shop owner and quietly replied, "Well, I don't run that well myself, and that little puppy is going to need someone who understands!"