Archive through October 12, 2001
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Archive through October 12, 2001
Moondance | Friday, October 05, 2001 - 06:35 pm     IF A DOG WERE YOUR TEACHER You would learn stuff 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 When it's in your best interest-practice obedience Let others know when they've invaded your territory Take naps & stretch before rising Run, romp & play daily Thrive on attention & 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 & lay under a shady tree When you're happy, dance around & wag your entire body No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing & pout... run right back and make friends Delight in the simple joy of a long walk Eat with gusto & enthusiasm Stop when you have had enough 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 & nuzzle them gently |
Moondance | Friday, October 05, 2001 - 06:36 pm     See... this Cat lover can play Doggie nice HAHAHAHA No doggie clipart! |
Kstme | Friday, October 05, 2001 - 06:47 pm     Moondance! YOU'RE THE GREATEST!! Thanks for sharing!  |
Johnlvs2run | Friday, October 05, 2001 - 10:54 pm     Grooch... I had a 1/2 rhodesian ridgeback and black lab. He looked just like a lab, except for a tuft of hair swirling the other way on his back, and a ridge going across his nose. He did all kinds of tricks and ran with me sometimes. He was the most beautiful dog and it was very sad when he passed away a year ago March. |
Grooch | Friday, October 05, 2001 - 11:02 pm     John, I'm sorry for the lost of your dog. It is so hard when you lose a friend. Ridgebacks and Labs both are great dogs, so I can only imagine the combination. Do you ever watch "Breed all about it" on the Animal Planet channel? They had one about Rhodesians. Just about all the owners had them for exercise. One was a famous diet doctor that had a pack. He runs with them in Arizona. Rhodesians make great companions. I really want one of my own. |
Johnlvs2run | Friday, October 05, 2001 - 11:24 pm     Grooch... thank you.... yes it was very difficult. I didn't see that show but it sounds very interesting. |
Cinnamongirl | Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 12:51 pm     Moondance - That Cat Diary is priceless! And yeah, where is the Doggie Clipart? I see there's an Owl now. But no dog! I think there's something up with that, some kind of conspiracy. hmmm |
Tksoard | Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 12:57 pm     Cinnomongirl-just ask and you shall receive!! Find a doggy clipart and send it to Neil and BOOM there it is!!  |
Cinnamongirl | Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 01:59 pm     Thanks Tksoard!! I didn't know |
Carigsby | Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 02:10 pm     I am writing now for advice... My 4 month old, Reagan, was in the hospital over the weekend after swallowing a sock. He passed it, and fortunately didn't have to go on to surgery - but ever since we brought him home he has just been lifeless. I've called the vet the last 2 days and he just says that as long as he is eating and not vomitting, he is fine. Has anyone else's dog every swallowed a foreign body and experienced side effects such as extreme lethargy and stiffness? I know his little body was under some strain with that sock, it just seems like he shouldn't be so down. |
Delilah | Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 02:16 pm     Carigsby, he probably has an upset tummy and is stressed out from the ordeal. I have a cat and a bunny (no dogs anymore since my dalmation died...) and my cat swallowed one of my kids legos. I found out when I found it in the litterbox. I took him to the vet who did an x ray and although everything was fine, the vet said he would be sickly for a few days because his tummy would be delicate. I don't like the sound of the stiffness though, could you perhaps look for a Vet advice web site and ask for a second opinion? I hope he feels better soon!!  |
Moondance | Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 02:19 pm     {{{Carigsby}}} & {{{Reagan}}} That is pretty traumatic for a little one... My Mom had a dog (a garbage disposal) and he would eat a lot of different things... I do remember the doctor telling us that he could get dehydrated easily from this and keep fresh water near him for the first few days ... also ice cubes ... they like to play with them. I am sure with all your love he will feel better soon! |
Moondance | Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 02:20 pm     http://www.avma.org/care4pets/ It is a start...good idea Delilah |
Carigsby | Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 02:25 pm     Thanks for the well-wishes!!! I have been attributing his stiffness to the fact that he has done nothing for the past two days but sleep, walk to the food bowl, walk outside to 'do his business' and walk back to bed. Today he has been walking a bit more - following us around a little. Thanks for the link, moondance, (and the hugs - you're the sweetest) I'm going to check it out. |
Johnlvs2run | Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 02:35 pm     Cari... here is a link for you. testimonials http://www.sojos.com/testimonials.html sojourner farms http://www.sojos.com/dogfoodmix.html |
Carigsby | Wednesday, October 10, 2001 - 06:22 am     Reagan update: He is much better this morning - hopped out of bed and went straight to his food bowl - aggravated the hubby when he was trying to put on his shoes - and followed me around while I was getting ready. So, it looks like he is on his way to recovery - although I could tell when I left that he was ready to lie down. Thanks for the links and the kind words everyone. |
Tksoard | Wednesday, October 10, 2001 - 07:14 am     Glad to hear that Carigsby!! I have a 6 month old puppy that hasn't STOPPED yet, so I can imagine the pain you were going through, and him. Not to be gross or anything, but it probably hurt him quite a bit when it passed. I know I wouldn't be jumping around with a sore butt!!  |
Cinnamongirl | Friday, October 12, 2001 - 07:53 am     Yeah! Theres even two doggie cliparts to choose from. Thanks Neil   |
Oregonfire | Friday, October 12, 2001 - 08:13 am     A nice doggie story: I like Samoyeds, the white huskie-type dogs orginally from Russia. When I was little, my dad took me and my sister to a dogsled race in Upper Michigan. There was an entire team of Samoyeds, the nicest, friendliest, cutest doggies you could ever see. I live in an apartment. I can't even burn incense in here, much less have a dog! |
Carigsby | Friday, October 12, 2001 - 09:10 am     Well - Reagan is now functioning at about 90% energy level. Last night, the hubby looked at me and said: "you know, I hated it when he was so sick, but I kinda liked him laying around." There's nothing better than a puppy.  |
Moondance | Friday, October 12, 2001 - 02:06 pm     Good to hear it Carigsby! Damn now the dogs have clipart
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Rogue | Friday, October 12, 2001 - 02:09 pm     LOL, Moon, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Go CATS!!! <Rogue runs away quickly before getting snapped at> |
Tksoard | Friday, October 12, 2001 - 02:18 pm     Carigsby, great news about Reagan!! Now I'm waiting from my puppy to get something stuck in his gut. We live in the country, and he likes to go up to the road (about 200 yds. down the driveway) and bring home everything down there. He's drug up coke cans, Mountain Dew plastic 1 and 2 lt. bottles, broken GLASS jars-top half one day, bottom half next day, cow bones, and anything else he can fit into his mouth. If he can't find anything there to drag home, he goes to the barn and brings in firewood to chew. What a pig!!    |
Zed | Friday, October 12, 2001 - 03:42 pm     At least it's not snakes Tksoard...mine likes to sneak them into his crate to play with.....(little ones-but a snake is a snake is a snake...) |
Tksoard | Friday, October 12, 2001 - 03:56 pm     Well Zed, my older dogs and cats bring them up. They don't last very long though. I have one cat that brought home a lizard, and was playing with it on the porch and bit the tail off. My lazy cat chased the tail, while the other one played with the body. What a CREW!!  |
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