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If it weren't for dogs...
« on: February 28, 2025, 05:49:34 PM »
...who would monitor the sinister machinations of the letter-carrier mafia?

Just sayin.
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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2025, 08:17:42 AM »
If it weren't for dogs there wouldn't be a single worthwhile life form on this planet.
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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2025, 05:09:13 PM »
....who would swim 30 yards through icy water to fetch the duck I had downed?  And get even with me by shaking off a gallon of cold water spray right next to me when she delivered the game.  And turn sideways to me, to make sure I got the most benefit.

   

Go ahead, dog... laugh !

   
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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2025, 09:42:14 PM »
I have never had a dog. Lot's of cats. I don't like most people near as much as I like dogs and cats though.

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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2025, 02:42:17 AM »
We miss our greyhounds so much...
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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2025, 06:21:02 AM »
Quote from: HeroHog on March 05, 2025, 02:42:17 AM
We miss our greyhounds so much...

My parents were heavily involved in Greyhound Rescue in Pennsylvania. They had, I think, 7 of their own over time and fostered/transported probably a dozen more.

Pretty cool dogs.
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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2025, 06:45:41 AM »
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If it wasn't for dogs...

..I'd been wiggling my toes in new carpet years ago.
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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2025, 06:59:09 AM »
Quote from: Tuco on March 05, 2025, 06:45:41 AM
..I'd been wiggling my toes in new carpet years ago.

Same here. I'd also be plopping my ass on a new reclining sofa.

But, I'd rather have Seren.
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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2025, 08:08:22 AM »
Quote from: K Frame on March 05, 2025, 06:59:09 AM
Same here. I'd also be plopping my ass on a new reclining sofa.

But, I'd rather have Seren.

Same on the carpet. If nothing else, dogs teach us what's really important (and even save us money!).  =)
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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2025, 08:50:19 AM »
"and even save us money!"

Until they get treatably sick and you end up spending north of $20,000 on their care.

And you'd be willing to spend multiples of that to keep them around.
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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2025, 06:55:49 AM »
This quote, which I've had in my signature for a couple of years now, sums up dogs very nicely.


The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind
-- Theodorus Gaza


Of course that's a translation from either his native Greek or his adopted Italian, but the sentiment is true no matter what the language or era.
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The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind
-- Theodorus Gaza

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Re: If it weren't for dogs...
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2025, 04:04:19 AM »
Quote from: K Frame on March 06, 2025, 06:55:49 AM
This quote, which I've had in my signature for a couple of years now, sums up dogs very nicely.


The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind
-- Theodorus Gaza


Of course that's a translation from either his native Greek or his adopted Italian, but the sentiment is true no matter what the language or era.

True, and I've had over twenty-five dogs (including litter pups) in my lifetime.  But  dogs won't purr on your lap, thereby raising the perceived room temperature four or five degrees and saving energy costs.

I like pets in general, and the ashes of my favorite cat are with me in the living room and my favorite dog's ashes are in my storage locker with the urn engraved:
          "Inge of Valhalla
          A Champion to me"

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