The Dog Lover Thread

[smokymountainrain]

Well I should qualify that with 'function-less' dogs are never as happy as when they're on the beach. Yours are useful

[Northwestcoug]

depends on the dog. my dogs are never has happy as when they are out looking for birds.

Well I should qualify that with 'function-less' dogs are never as happy as when they're on the beach. Yours are useful

[smokymountainrain]

Dogs are never as happy as when they're on the beach. They probably run 3 miles for every 1 we walk on the beach.
For the dog haters, yes, it was a pain in the ass to drive them 3.5 hours to the coast and back. But you'll have to trust me that it does your soul good to see them so happy.
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Anyone in the PNW catch the king tides last weekend? They were insane. This pic was taken right before it started hailing on the beach...

depends on the dog. my dogs are never has happy as when they are out looking for birds.

[Northwestcoug]

Dogs are never as happy as when they're on the beach. They probably run 3 miles for every 1 we walk on the beach.
For the dog haters, yes, it was a pain in the ass to drive them 3.5 hours to the coast and back. But you'll have to trust me that it does your soul good to see them so happy.
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Anyone in the PNW catch the king tides last weekend? They were insane. This pic was taken right before it started hailing on the beach...

[Northwestcoug]

One of the best reasons to own a dog is that it motivates you to get out and walk it. Some of my more contemplative moments have been on dog walks, musing about time and wondering how many more walks I will have with them:
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You need moments like these with dogs, to counteract how they can upend your day. Like when a recently groomed Cassie laid down next to Mrs. NWC and farted/expressed anal glands in her face.

Edit: turning this damn photo around!

[myboynoah]

Sorry to hear that, happy.

I'm also sorry that PAC call you a HO.

[Northwestcoug]

damn, that was hard

We just put the best walking partner I ever had to sleep

RIP Otis

He had really declined over the past six months or so, so I'm firmly convinced it was the right decision, but still...

Mrs Happy is taking it really hard. He is buried under our apple tree, on of his favorite spots in the back yard.

We were able to find a vet that would come to our home a perform the procedure - thank goodness

I’m sorry about Otis, Happy. We did the same home service when Star died. It was gut wrenching, but she and Otis deserve dying at home.

I hope you find another good walking partner.

[Bo Diddley]

God bless, happy.

[PaloAltoCougar]

damn, that was hard

We just put the best walking partner I ever had to sleep

RIP Otis

He had really declined over the past six months or so, so I'm firmly convinced it was the right decision, but still...

Mrs Happy is taking it really hard. He is buried under our apple tree, on of his favorite spots in the back yard.

We were able to find a vet that would come to our home a perform the procedure - thank goodness

Very sad, HO. I feel for you and the missus.

[happyone]

damn, that was hard

We just put the best walking partner I ever had to sleep

RIP Otis

He had really declined over the past six months or so, so I'm firmly convinced it was the right decision, but still...

Mrs Happy is taking it really hard. He is buried under our apple tree, on of his favorite spots in the back yard.

We were able to find a vet that would come to our home a perform the procedure - thank goodness

[Uncle Ted]

Sorry to hear, KL. When my kids were young they had a pet cat that was attacked by the neighbor's dog. The cat died and my kids were heartbroken. Dogs go to heaven. I am not sure about cats but don't tell my kids.

[Bo Diddley]

Wow. That was tough to read. You'll see her in Heaven. God bless.

[Sleeping in EQ]

So sad, KL. Lucy loved being with you.

[Sullyute]

If there is a heaven, then dogs are definitely the first in line. Sorry for your loss.

[beefytee]

So sorry that you are not alright KL. This breaks my heart. I am not a dog lover but can see why it would be hard to lose one. I do believe there is a heaven and Lucy is there.