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Posted: 4/19/2007 1:56:03 PM | Guess I need a definition of the word "dog" before I know if I belong in the cult. To me a dog weighsd at least 75 pounds, is high energy and eats his own weight in food a week. lol I love large dogs like St. Bernards, Rottwelliers, German Shepherds .... but I do not consider those small creautures that resemble large rats and tend to pee at the drop of a hat as dogs. My ex had a rat terrier/daschound mix that piddled anytime anyone walked by... It destroyed the carpet in our living room. While I had a male St.
Bernard that we used to hook to the front of our kids sled in the winter and that actually worked by pulling carts full of firewood amongst other things. I also had a Black Lab/ Rotty cross that was one of the best bird hunters I had ever had. Wouldn't have traded either one of those animals for anything in the world. | |
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Posted: 4/19/2007 4:03:07 PM | What about all the trendy people with their designer dogs? Are they real dog people?
Or just someone who feels a deep need to be the first on the block with a cool new breed. Jump on the bandwagon.
As my user names states, I LOVE Akitas.
You can see my lady here.
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Posted: 4/19/2007 5:29:08 PM | I do not know if trendy or designer fits here. I would adopt a crtitter from a shelter any day of the week. People who dump and abuse critters are an abominnation to our human species. I would also donate the extra money I saved by adopting from a shelter to the shelter.
My dog eats a lot, weighs a lot, and poops a lot. These are things that one needs to consider, practically, when getting a dog. There really is a large expense to consider. Cute puppies grow up to be full grown dogs.
For some people, a tiny dog is a better fit, and they share no less love.
My dog is profoundly strong. Fortunately, he is a gentle giant, and I am the only one he abuses, and this is after obedience training.
I advocate obedience training, most thoroughly! My Big Dummy and I are working things out for us, but I would advise to anyone else who is not as much of an Idiot as I, to really weigh your choices, before you have to drop your dogs and cats off at the Pound.
I love my goofball but he is a huge expense and a lot of work Small dogs are less work, and less able to drag you down the street. I would not trade my knucklehead for anything, but if you have a small dog and you love each other, that is what it is all about! | |
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Posted: 4/20/2007 8:29:23 AM | BEAUTIFUL. I almost cry and probably will because I'll of my ShihTzu who died suddenly when we'd been together 12 years.
Now I am confused. You say a ROYAL STANDARD but what breed, I'm thinking Poodle, or German Sheppard, or????
I am so pleased that more and more people are rescuing animals and/or adopting them. Its a great feeling to see them find joy and be playful and learning trust . You are a good writer
Large dogs are okay if you have a good sized yard or live in the country, not really good for apt/condo living. BUT I say to each their own. I'm thinking that people such as Paris Hilton (as an example) probably change dogs as often as they change handbags. I've never seen her with the same dog for very long and I just can't imagine her being sincere about anything or loving anything. I may be wrong. | |
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Posted: 4/20/2007 10:08:35 AM | gtadaizee,
Thank you for the kind words. Sometimes, I think my fingertips just like to blab, but I write from my heart when I speak for the critters because they do not have a voice of their own.
Ironically, my dog almost got shot and killed last night. Oh, my goodness, that would have perfectly destroyed me! Cops are quick to shoot a dog to neutralize the threat.
I was outside at 2 AM talking with my Sarge, and had Riley out with me, so thankfully Sarge knew he was outside. He is also a dog person, and Riley was enjoying the extra attention.
Sarge said something about having to go serve a warrant and I went inside to get some shoes to get my dog inside.. The next thing I know, Riley is barking his head off. I come running outside to retrieve the Loud Mouth, only to find police cars right next door. The felony arrest warrant was for one of my neighbors.
Riley was protecting our yard, and Sarge said the dog rounded the corner barking and two of my best friends on the job drew down on the dog. I am sort of a dope, because I reach for my pepper spray and not my gun when that happens.
Sarge said, "Riley, shut up!" and he backed off. I worry about his safety because of how other people misjudge him. He did not attack anybody, but merely told them to stay out of our yard. I do understand that he is big and scary, though. I am just glad that he did not get shot.
Once you get past his size and his teeth and his big bark, what you really find is a lap dog. | |
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Posted: 4/22/2007 1:41:37 PM | Thanks Gt, just added you to fav's, but if your compliment was directed to the (OP)original poster I politely defer--- but will nevertheless, still keep you in fav's. lol Your ShihTzu is beautiful! and I am sorry to hear about your loss. :( I oddly found a ShihTzu mix dancing in my Sagos one morning, and he was adopted by some neighbors who chose to name him, Tupac. lol Great dog, must have been north of twenty years old.
Royal Standards are known in layman terms as, Giant Poodles. This was what I called 'Bing' before receiving a compliment from a City worker, as she shared that her father was a hunter, who regularly competed against Royal Standards and was greatly impressed by their consistency in Winner's circles.
I'll try and scan an old photo of 'Bing' sitting in the drivers seat of my truck and post it on my profile, it's classic and guaranteed to bring a smile--- especially because he lived to be in a car. Supposedly he'd been cross country on a few occassions and spent a great deal of time roaming farm land in northern Minnesota. What I'd give for those stories. :)
In reference to German Shepards, I describe my dog Roxanne as a German/Aussie, as she has the long, bushy hair of both breeds, about the size of the larger Aussie, as they come in two sizes, but she has a natural star on top of her head, as if it was dyed into an ancient skin, with corresponding white anklets and a generous splash of white at the tip of her tail. Both of her eyes are clearer than blue sky, with their color changing as her activity follows light. She may also have a scosh of Collie, and I refer to her as my 'genetic wonder' with her dark face and blue eyes. Despite who moves in, we always tell her that she is still, the prettiest girl in the neighborhood--- and she refuses to believe anything else. lol | |
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Posted: 4/23/2007 12:45:51 AM | we have two dogs, four cats and an injured pigeon. my flat coated retriever mix was rescued and traumatized from a highway when he was little and lived in a shelter yard for several years. ours was the first house he walked into. he has adopted my cat and it sleeps on him. both are black. he thinks it's his puppy. sometimes he stares into the fireplace and starts to shake a lot. we now have him on elavil. if i forget to give it to him, he follows me around and barks until i do. most dogs like biscuits! the shelter woman can not believe how we've calmed him down.
my son, when he was home, used to pet him for hours and calm him down. my other dog is a very wacky english setter. when we rescued her she was skin and bones, needless to say she is now fat! lately she's been pointing at my fifteen year old pigeon from nj that we rescued from farm pesticide poisoning. he cannot fly and is in love with his mirror. ever have a date like that? the piggie had two rescued girlfriends who just died and no new pigeon answered his singles ad in the feed store. he' s not into "fish" so you won't be seeing his profile.
sometimes i think maybe we should just do away with the sheets and shovel hay onto my brass bed!  my pets were excellent therapy for my adopted teens and in fact the last cat was rescued by them. we've done a number of dog and cat rescues, including rescuing two dogs on a major highway.
our last cat died of cancer and my dog went into mourning and would sit with my son who nursed the cat through her chemo.  this was the first death that my son had to deal with and it was very hard for him when we had to put her to sleep. both dogs slept in his bed for the next few weeks consoling him.
the retriever just had five tumors taken out when he had his teeth cleaned. he is right now walking around in my pajamas and stocking so he does not scratch his stitches. if i'm not home we have to put him in a collar and he looks like a pilgrim in drag!
yes, this is a very funny family! i guess i'm an animal person, but must have at least a couple of dogs. way back had four dogs and four cats, but no kids then. they are good at walking them and scooping. can you imagine if i had to do all of them! and oh yes, how many of you have to hide the cat litter from your dogs? my english setter thinks it trouffles!  | |
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Posted: 4/23/2007 1:06:57 AM | I recently said to my mother, as we were watching my 4-year-old Papillon prance around in her new outfit which resembles a red checkered shirt with overalls, "why would I ever want children when I can just dress up my dog?"
They really do turn into our babies. I wouldn't have it any other way. | |
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Posted: 4/23/2007 1:37:23 AM | we were watching my 4-year-old Papillon prance around in her new outfit which resembles a red checkered shirt with overalls
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Sorry. Just reacting to my own bias on dressing dogs . . .
I just can't think of anything else besides No, no, no, and no--unless a dog can dress itself . . .
I wonder what clothing dogs would put us in if they could choose . . . Hmmmm . . . A dog's thoughts: "Two parts grass . . . Oh! This leaf looks nice, and I just pissed on it, so it smells great. And here's a dead snake! Oh, what a necklace it makes! It smells great, I swear! You see this stuff by the dumpster? It needs to be included in your shirt. Other dogs will love you if you sew it on. Mmmmmm.... a three day old french fry by the side of the road that's dried by the sun during the day and collects moisture at night--don't you see that this is a lovely dangling earring? Can't you smell it--the sun, the air, the pollen, the weird smell those four legg-ed monstrosities leave as they roar by the hard, black ground you make me walk on? Nice outfit. But the final touch is one more good piss on it! Ah! Perfect! When you feel a need for a bath to change the odor of your clothes, just do what I do: Roll around in something stinky! How refreshing!"
Don't take this seriously, halokitty. I'm just poking some light-hearted fun at you! | |
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Posted: 4/23/2007 4:25:55 PM | It's okay. No offense taken. I laught at myself for doing it but, I can't help it. I only have two outfits for her anyways. The overalls and a coat that she has to have on if it's raining out. She refuses to go outside in the rain and if I force her, she snarls and growls and refuses to 'do' anything the whole duration. So the coat has to go on. The overalls however, are just fun and she will carry them around in her mouth for HOURS, while whining until I relent and put them on her. Then she's happy and runs around, up and down the hallway, on the bed off the bed, in the bathroom, in the living room. If I try to take them off of her before she wants them off, she snarls and squirms to get away.
It's assinine to put them on her but she apparently likes them and I enjoy seeing how cute she looks so its a win-win situation all around. :) | |
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Posted: 4/23/2007 4:56:42 PM | | I don't know how you did it Halokitty - - - but somehow, some way, you just made dressing up a dog sound like a very adorable event. Now I'm grossed out at myself again for even typing that "aloud" - - but, seriously - that's cute. I was picturing the whole spectacle, and it made me smile. | |
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Posted: 4/23/2007 5:03:12 PM | | K-Lo, I'm hoping to get a few pictures of her tonight with her overalls on b/c she's just so adorable in them. :) Oh, I forgot to mention, the coat is pink, trimmed with white fur and has slightly dark pink embroidered Hello Kitty faces all over it. And a pink silk inside. Can you tell I like pink? :) | |
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Posted: 4/23/2007 5:04:23 PM | | . . . . and Hello Kitty???????? A-huh. | |
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Posted: 4/24/2007 8:48:19 AM |
oh yes, how many of you have to hide the cat litter from your dogs? my english setter thinks it trouffles
YUM! We have the back bedroom barred with a baby gate to keep Boomer out of the cat box. Of course, it saves ME having to clean it, but the thought of eating cat poop -  | |
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Posted: 4/24/2007 8:17:35 PM | Im hooked..I have 5 and never a dull moment  | |
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Posted: 4/27/2007 11:08:21 PM | To all of the "Dog People" here, thank you for taking the time to respond. I wish I could acknowledge everyone personally, but I think you are all great people!
I have heard from many geniuses, all men (sorry guys) that my dog will someday turn on me and I have to "pop" him once, really good, to make him respect me. I strongly disagree, and you have no idea how many dogs in shelters are terrified of men!
Two nights ago, I had to do a report for a family, about some cyber crimes involving deadly threats extended through a MySpace account. Anyway, they had SEVEN dogs, all rescued from shelters.
Most cops insist before entry that the dogs are put away. I always say that as long as they will not bite me, they are welcome to come out.
My assignement coincided with roll call, and this crime because of the cyber-nature was a new one on me. It would have simply been Aggravated Menacing, except that the threats were yielded via the computer. I needed to consult with a boss.
While we were waiting for roll call to end, I asked to be introduced to her dogs. The oldest one, a collie that had just been groomed (shaved for the summer heat) was allowed out. I sat on the floor and pet her, and the young man involved in the threats was shocked that she was going to sleep in my arms. They had a two year-old that would make a perfect playmate for my critter, a Black Lab Mix about the same age, a female, and Riley loves his girlfriends.
I was impressed with this family, well yeah partially because of their animal rescue for sure.
The mother had lost her husband two years ago. The kid is home-schooled to keep him out of Cleveland Public Schools, because they cannot afford Parochial Schools.
When I referred them to the FBI to identify the culprits of the cyber-crime, I only had an 800 number. By the time I called back the next day (I maintain a slew of resources at home, "my offfice" where I do most of my reports) on my own time, to give them the local number for the FBI, they had already followed up.
Most people only seem to want the magical police report and do not bother to follow up on their end.
The mother and I were around the same age, and I can see us becoming friends, though this is not a standard way to make friends. I think they were also surprised that I took the time to follow up with them.
By virtue of our dogs, we may keep in contact. The sixteen year-old boy respected me because of my uniform, and he wasn't really a bad kid. If any of us only make a difference in even one person's (or one critter's) life, then we have made a positive difference, and everything else is Bonus Time! | |
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Posted: 4/28/2007 1:36:44 AM | Hey all
All my buddies have been pound or rescue refugees, no remorse! I had a Great Dane that was 190lbs. I called him a half lap dog..... that was all that would fit! He used to love to sit on my lap in front of the woodstove and doze off(actually we both loved it!). I'd have to make him get down and lay on his bed, before he fell off. What a noble old soul!!! Ripped my heart out when I had to have him put down because of a bone tumor on his head 5 yrs. ago this november. I still get choked-up if I dwell on it too much!
Now I have the knothead in the photo, he's redbone coonhound/lab mix. Quite the character too. He also enjoys lapnaps, he however fits much better being a little dog at 84lbs. I have a warped foundation to go by.
They're always good for at least a dozen laughs a day! Red, the current one, has to perform a post-dinner parade after every meal, a buddy (human) of mine calls it a "victory lap" but it goes farther than that. He has to go get a couple of his favorite toys(parade implements) and trots from one end of the house to the other at least 7 or 10 times. And all the better if I "act" like I'm trying to catch him as he goes by, a running of the gauntlet as it were.
They are better people than many humans and that's a sad thing to say especially that it's sooo true!!!
May the creator bless all the 4 legged(or less) family members and the 2 legged ones that are lucky enough to realise what a blessing they have in their lives!!!
Take care all and ruff on!!!
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Posted: 4/28/2007 12:57:47 PM | Useless information:
Did you know that amongst her many dogs, Sandra Bullock has a two-legged dog?
She adopted a dog that was born with stubs instead of front legs. She said the dog walks on two, and can get up stairs, but cannot get down once he gets up. She has given millions of dollars to charity, and rescued critters. As far as Hollywood goes, she is hard not to like! | |
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Posted: 5/5/2007 1:55:00 PM | I need to revive this thread for personal reasons.
I'm in the cult and my sweet 11 1/2 year old bullie is at the end of her life cycle.
Now I must play God and decide when to end her life.
Did this a year ago this month with my 10 year old bullie as well.
No pain worse and no decision harder....(it's all relative folks... you understand...)
Vet said it's up to me now....
My girl is the world to me... it's jut the two of us. (I don't really count my cat... he's more like a female roomate to me... lol)
So I'm here looking for support and kindness....
Thanks.
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Posted: 5/5/2007 3:30:04 PM | I am a member of the 'cult' so to speak. I adopted a JRT last summer from the local humane society. She had been there for 5 weeks, the owner no longer wanted her and her brothers and sisters whom she had breeded, etc. I had been in and out of the shelter for 2-3 weeks, seeing my baby each time, and smiling as she perked her ears up and licked my hand thru the cage. I would smile and say hello, never taking her out as I thought my interest was in another dog, a mutt. The last day at the shelter, a worker there said my baby would have to be put down the next day if no one adopted her. She had been there way beyond the normal time for dogs, as they needed room and she would be the next to go if no Mommie came along and took her home. It was this day I asked for her to be taken out of her cage, I took her outside and she and I had a great conversation (as only babies and Mommies can) lol as I walked her on the leash and told her the rules if she were to come home with me. I told her I would take the very best care of her as long as she didn't chew on anything. She looked at me as if she understood every word I said. Well it was official! She had a new Mommie and I, tho I swore no more children, had a new daughter. True to her 'word' she hasn't once chewed on anything but her toys, is a wonderful "watchdog', actually she thinks she is 300 lbs and bulletproof, and 6 foot tall. When we make our little special trips to the groomers, she will run into her best friends, Dobey who is a huge doberman, and Tressa a full size Rott. Tho my baby is only 19 lbs, she walks right up to them as if to say hello, they in turn say hello back to her... yes she has her friends. I tend to stay a little ways back from the bigger dogs, allowing her to say "Hey Hello, this is Mommie, she is a tad bit scared of you, hold your paw up and show her you are cool." Yep, it's a dogs life, but my baby is my baby. God Bless the Dog Cult.... | |
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Posted: 5/5/2007 4:18:24 PM | My four-legged baby is the joy of my life. Dogs are so loving, and even compassionate. The baby that I lost a year ago to a coyote attack would get such a look of concern on her face when she heart the next door neighbors new baby crying. I think if she could get to the baby she would have tried to comfort her.
My current baby is a non-shedder, so there really is not mess, other than cleaning the yard behind him, which isn't really a problem. He has a doggie door and comes and goes to the backyard at will. The only problem that I have is his allowing me to sleep in my bed. He seems to think that the lion's share of the bed should be his.
We are a family of dog lovers, and when I lost my little Diva, the pain was felt throughout the family. Last year my family came from all over the U.S. to celebrate my mom & dad’s 60th anniversary. At one point one of my sisters commented, “there are more grand dogs here than grand children!” She was almost right.
Any man in my life will have to be able to handle having a dog.
Thanks for the post, OP. Rott's are big lap dogs. I love'em
Hallokitty, my sister told me she would never forgive me if I purchased the Harley Davidson outfit that my dog is wearing in the pic on my profile. Been nice knowing you sis! | |
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Posted: 5/5/2007 5:25:28 PM | Bullie,
I am so sorry for the heartache you must be experiencing!
My beloved knuclehead is only just over two years-old, and they tell me his lifespan is at least ten years, but already I do not know what I will do without him.
My Big Dummy is a socialite. When we go over to the shelter, all of the female dogs go crazy over him and the male dogs get jealous, so we have decided to make him a "Pin-Up" Dog. LOL
I read that between eight and eighteen weeks is the best time to socialize your dogs, especially with other dogs. Riley spent his 12th through 16th week as one of the front of the house dogs at the shelter, before I adopted him, which was the ideal time to be socialized with other dogs. He was around many people and many dogs, and I think that contributes to his great temperament.
Both of my neighbors across the street have young dogs, and Riley is amazing at helping to socialize other dogs and teach them how to play! I really do need to post his picture already.
I cannot even imagine what a wreck I will be when I am wearing your shoes, Bullie. My heart aches for you! I know you will make the best decision for your pet, because as much as it hurts to lose a loved one, it hurts even more to see them suffer!
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Posted: 5/5/2007 5:31:12 PM | ISO,
God bless the Dog Cult, indeed!
I must tell you about a story that made our area news recently. It is heartwarming, heartbreaking, and tragic, all at once!
Two young children (I know one was only 4) were attacked by two pit bulls. The family pet, a JRT came to their rescue and fought off the two pit bulls and saved the lives of these two children.
Unfortunately, in defending them, he was mauled so severely and his injuries were so extensive, that he had to be put down. He gave his life to save his family, and save them he did! | |
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Posted: 5/5/2007 5:37:58 PM | I cannot even imagine what a wreck I will be when I am wearing your shoes, Bullie. My heart aches for you! I know you will make the best decision for your pet, because as much as it hurts to lose a loved one, it hurts even more to see them suffer!
Thank you for your kindness and compassion "Night Goddess" (as you shall be called... lol)
Your heart can be seen from miles away... just by looking upward.
Thank you.
Bullie | |
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Posted: 5/5/2007 10:01:34 PM | For bullielover62...
I've been down this road a few times, and it never gets easier. What helped me with the decision when the time came for two of my pups... for the first- Was he in pain (yes). Could he walk (not unsupported). What was his "quality" of life (not good). Was it more humane to keep him alive or put him down, easing the pain and suffering. For the other dog- would the seizures get better (no). Would the seizures get worse (yes). Was he in pain (yes). and the same question: Was it more humane to keep him alive or put him down, easing the pain and suffering. Then ask yourself if the roles were reversed, thinking like your pet... Would they make the same decision for me? You've seen how your pet reacts when you're under the weather or sick- right?
It's never easy or a simple decision to make, but we do it for our fuzzy friends because it's the right thing to do. I wish you wisdom to make the right decision for your girl, and quick healing whatever you decide.
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