The Dog Lover Thread

[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.

[Bo Diddley]

God bless, happy.

[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.

[myboynoah]

Sorry to hear that, happy.

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

[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!

[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...

[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]

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]

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

[falafel]

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...

Hey, I jumped in that ocean at 10:00 pm a couple of weeks ago. I was pretty happy too.

[Northwestcoug]

Hey, I jumped in that ocean at 10:00 pm a couple of weeks ago. I was pretty happy too.

I hope it was a hell of a lot warmer when you did it.

[falafel]

I hope it was a hell of a lot warmer when you did it.

Well, it was a couple of weeks ago. 50* for a low?

[Northwestcoug]

Lows were in the 40's and it was wet.
Still wouldn't do it even with a low in the 50's.

[clackamascoug]

Wyden wants to tax your love of dogs to 90% - you have too much love in your heart - and it needs to be spread around a bit more for people who don't have dogs.

If Wyden hates dogs - we all have to hate dogs.

[Northwestcoug]

Wyden wants to tax your love of dogs to 90% - you have too much love in your heart - and it needs to be spread around a bit more for people who don't have dogs.

If Wyden hates dogs - we all have to hate dogs.

I would gladly increase my dog love tax so that others less fortunate like BP could share the wealth.