Archive through October 12, 2001

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Moondance

Friday, October 05, 2001 - 06:35 pm Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
See... this Cat lover can play Doggie nice :)

HAHAHAHA No doggie clipart!

Kstme

Friday, October 05, 2001 - 06:47 pm Click here to edit this post
Moondance! YOU'RE THE GREATEST!! Thanks for sharing!

Johnlvs2run

Friday, October 05, 2001 - 10:54 pm Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
Thanks Tksoard!! I didn't know :)

Carigsby

Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 02:10 pm Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
{{{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 Click here to edit this post
http://www.avma.org/care4pets/

It is a start...good idea Delilah

Carigsby

Tuesday, October 09, 2001 - 02:25 pm Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
Yeah!
Theres even two doggie cliparts to choose from. Thanks Neil :)

Oregonfire

Friday, October 12, 2001 - 08:13 am Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
Good to hear it Carigsby!

Damn now the dogs have clipart

Rogue

Friday, October 12, 2001 - 02:09 pm Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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!!