Let's See Your Dogs!!

So tough, Oliver and I will be thinking of you guys

 

They'll be okay. They'll always remember their time with pets they love.
I had to do the drive alot so wife could stay with stepkids.
Its tough on everybody.

 

Susan, thanks for the kind words.

 

https://www.thedodo.com/police-gather-to-bid-final-far-999850263.html

 

Words of wisdom... I messed up on my last dog trying to extend the inevitable after 17 years. It was a rough time for me in all and didn't turn out well at all I waited too long. This has made me think of something someone had posted that I have never posted before. But as my old man is approaching his end of life I thought of it today and found it again. Wasn't meant to be posted here but it is appropriate IMO.
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Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker ‘s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ”I know why.”

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The Six-year-old continued,

”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”
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Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you’re not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

~author unknown

 

I like that . Thanks Mike.

 

I enjoyed reading this. Nice post.

 

I liked it too, thanks.

 

This is great. Thank you.

 

Wow, That was one of the most touching things I've ever read. I wish you the best, and cherish every single second you have with Marley. There isn't much I wouldn't do to have another minute mine.

 

That was a good read! I wish more people loved dogs. Heck, I wish more people acted like a dog would .

Ash is ready for some lab work

 

-9 this morning but the 3 month old Toller pup loves the cold and I pretty much have to drag him back inside.

Summertime tick magnet. Full time chick magnet.


Chasing snow snakes

 

This is so true.

 

My crew currently. Lost my best bud last summer to heart disease.

 

My dog ridding shotgun with me to pick up my Fiance'

 

The real question is....did the pup get to stay up front?

 

Porky chilaxin...having a hard time potty training her

 

keep a leash attached to her and to your belt loop. if you catch her in the act, take her outside(even if it means leaving a small trail of pee) and start praising her once she's in the area you want her to go. every time I did this with my husky, it ended up working better than I thought and now she only pees and poops in that part of the yard.

 

I am a huge fan of crate training. Deals with potty training and quickly too.