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Title: Dogs
Post by: Jacob III on December 09, 2012, 09:48:50 AM
Do you have dogs? Other pets?

I have two sweetheart miniature dachshunds (ages 3 and 1) and they are a great part of my life. Anyone else find such joy in a dog's companionship? Any good stories?
Title: Dogs
Post by: Alex117 on December 09, 2012, 03:42:05 PM
My family and I have a poodle, golden retriever, labradoodle, some mutt I found by my mailbox, and two cats.

I used to really like animals when I was a child, but now that I'm older, I can't stop thinking about how much less of the house I would have to clean if I didn't have any animals at all. I'm sure there's not much maintenance involved with your dachshunds (they don't shed, right?), but my golden retriever and labradoodle shed everywhere and all the time. I'm always sweeping and vacuuming!

I think once I have my own place to live, I might get a small dog or two like your dachshunds. I like dogs with big 'ole jowls and ridiculous faces, like puggles. Here's one as an example:

(http://i.imgur.com/e4F9t.jpg)

Look at that face! Adorable!
Title: Dogs
Post by: songbird on December 09, 2012, 03:44:43 PM
We have a 10+ year old pekingneses(sp).  We had lost our dachshund to death and we were looking for a small toy dog 2 years later.  We had many people to offer us a dog.  None of the dogs appealed to us.  We thought, what will stir us to say, "this is the one".  So, we finally went to a no kill shelter and we told the staff there, what we were looking for: dog, toy size, male, potty trained and I thought, well maybe I should not be so specific in this shelter.  We were told that they had such a dog.  So, we followed the young volunteer lady and there was "Teddy Bear".  Teddy Bear was blind since birth.  Well, he certainly was pretty in colors and sweet looking.  We drove home and picked up our daughter Katie age 18 and when she saw him, she cried, oh, you are so precious,she said,.  We qualified to bring him home and we have had him since 2001 2 weeks before Christmas.  He is very playful.  My husband gets down on the floor and they play chase the hand.  Teddy is a very smart dog.  He knows when it is time for a walk and he can smell another dog afar.  I see Teddy get excited and i say, where, I don't see a do-g and there is a dog off in the distance.  My husband sleeps during the day and Teddy doesn't bark much and so, he was the perfect dog for us.  He travels with us when we go fishing.  Teddy's eyes is his nose. Teddy's favorite place is Lowe's.  He gets more lovings there and they give out dog yummies.  Teddy was with us through 2 deaths in the family, Grandpa and Grandma(my in-laws.)  it took 2 days for Teddy to know that Grandpa was not with us.  Grandma came to stay with us and Teddy sat with her at her feet.  He visited her at the nursing home before her death.  He always gave her alot of licking.  I would take Teddy to other residents of the nursing home and he got lots of lovings.  I was asked one time if Teddy was a therapy dog.  I said, no, but Teddy comes here to get his therapy/lovings.  One day he licked one of the residents who was lying with closed eyes.  A week later that person died.  The nursing home staff said that they have a cat that comes by and that cat did the same thing.  Teddy licked Grandma a week before she died.  God was very Good! Grandma had a Traditional Priest of our church to visit her every 6 weeks with sacraments.  
Title: Dogs
Post by: Jacob III on December 09, 2012, 04:47:01 PM
Alex117,

Puggles are cute! If you're looking for a low maintenance dog, dachshunds are pretty good. They do shed, but if you keep them on a good diet and exercise regiment as well as a good grooming program they will be fine. They are smart dogs and have a lot of curiosity. They have a reputation as "toy" dogs, like the toy group dogs. They are actually very useful as badger dogs, which is what they were bred for. They make wonderful companions to families with children!

By the way, Goldens are the ultimate dog. Loyal, smart and skillful. I want to get one when we move to the country (hopefully soon!).
Title: Dogs
Post by: Sigismund on December 09, 2012, 05:23:19 PM
I have a great pyrenees, who is as loyal and loving as a dog can be but really stupid, and a German shepherd who is really smart but very old and will most likely not live much longer.  I am very fond of them both.  My family has always had at least one dog, usually two, and a couple of cats.  
Title: Dogs
Post by: CathMomof7 on December 09, 2012, 05:57:45 PM
My husband says that he always knows when we are soon to adopt another stray--it usually happens after I have been really stressed for awhile.   :smile:  I just can't help myself!  

Right now we have 1 dog that we adopted--a basset hound/shar pei mix.  He's not that smart really, but he's awfully wonderful and loves the children to pieces.  This is very important when one has many children!  

We've also seemed to acquire a number of cats that I can't help but feed.  I just found one that I felt really sorry for because someone had her claws removed.  I worry that she can't defend herself, poor thing.  

Title: Dogs
Post by: ServusSpiritusSancti on December 09, 2012, 08:27:06 PM
I owned a cat for nearly 8 years, it had a great personality. I prefer cats over dogs.
Title: Dogs
Post by: jen51 on December 09, 2012, 08:59:04 PM
I had my dog, Snickers, a blue healer/smooth collie mix, from age 12 to 26. She died a few months ago. It was so hard to see her go.
She was a true companion if I ever knew one, and ridiculously smart. I remember when she was a year old I taught her how to play hide and seek. I would hide and she would find me, then she would hide (but she didn't hide well... I don't think she completely understood the hiding part).
I showed her in 4-H all the way through junior high and highschool and we won a lot of trophies.
I remember one instance that really set in stone our bond. I was jogging down a very rough, uneven dirt road one evening, and she was running beside me. I tripped and hit the ground really hard. It knocked the air out of me so I was on the ground, clearly having a hard time breathing, and she could tell. Poor snickers started whimpering, and lightly pawing at me, nudging my face with her nose. After about a minute of me laying on the ground she sat down by my side and started howling the most pitiful, mournful howl I have ever heard. Lol. It was adorable. She jumped up and down, waged her tail and barked excitedly when I finally came to my feet. She wouldn't leave my side the rest of the evening.

I miss her.

Now I have my cat, Carl, and I love him dearly. He acts more like a dog than a cat. He meets me at the door, fetches, and actually comes running when I call his name, unlike most cats.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Seraphia on December 09, 2012, 09:03:28 PM
I took in stray cats in the trailer park where I used to live years ago. It was a big drop off point for people who no longer wanted them. I had an even dozen (mostly outdoor cats) at one time. A regular cat-lady, I guess. Sometimes people would drop off a pregnant female, I then called the cat adoption agency to take her and foster her soon to be kittens.

Before I moved, I took several months to find homes (a large farm took the feral ones) for all but one black and white male cat with one eye. Nobody wanted him because he has only the one eye, but oddly enough he was the most affectionate and appreciative of the bunch. I took him with me.

He is the only cat I have now, thank goodness. I prefer cats. I've had a lot of bad experiences with dogs. Also, both of my children have been attacked by dogs and they downright hate them.
Title: Dogs
Post by: 1st Mansion Tenant on December 10, 2012, 01:32:22 PM
I've had 3 Chinese Crested hairless dogs. No shedding. No fleas. No wet dog smell. Easy on the asthma and allergies. Only need a bath if they get really dirty, mostly you can just wipe them off like a kid. Hard to housebreak, and you have to watch where you sit because they like to burrow beneath blankets and pillows, and you can't tell they are there till they move or yelp. And they have identity problems. All of them thought that they were huge and ferocious as lions. One of mine once got loose and chased a pitbull down the street- and it ran! If it had stopped to see what was actually chasing it, the pitbull would have had a quick snack.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Incredulous on December 10, 2012, 01:42:36 PM
Quote from: SpiritusSanctus
I owned a cat for nearly 8 years, it had a great personality. I prefer cats over dogs.



Jeepers... and I like dogs who eat cats for sport.

(http://www.i-love-dogs.com/images/breeds/Akita.jpg)

No wonder we don't get along...
Title: Dogs
Post by: Matthew on December 10, 2012, 04:17:55 PM
I have too many small kids to take care of animals right now :)

But I will say this --

If you want a large dog (defined as one whose back comes up to your knees or higher) but you

A) don't have acreage
and
B) aren't willing to do some serious "dog walks" every single day

then for the love of God's creation, DENY YOUR EMOTIONAL and/or SELF-CENTERED DESIRE for such a dog, for the dog's sake!

To such people, I would say: Too bad about what you want. You can't always have what you want. You have to think about someone other than yourself.

It's sad to see large dogs cooped up like chickens in a suburban or city backyard -- dogs that need AT LEAST 1 or 2 acres to run around in.

If God meant for large dogs to be treated like chickens, He would have designed them to lay eggs.

I guess it's all part of the "who says you can't have it all" society we live in.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Neil Obstat on December 10, 2012, 06:44:53 PM



Sorry, I didn't mean to blow this page out of the water.  

This is the 5th post so now you can have a fresh start, okay?





                                         :cool:





Title: Dogs
Post by: Neil Obstat on December 10, 2012, 06:46:39 PM
We-e-e-e-e-ell  .........  I THOUGHT that was the 5th post!



Snuggums is doing his rug immitation.  It's a hit at the parties.


And, BTW my Snuggums photo is half scale...  

He's a big guy.   174 pounds of pure terror at the kennels!



Title: Dogs
Post by: Incredulous on December 10, 2012, 07:04:59 PM
Quote from: Neil Obstat
We-e-e-e-e-ell  .........  I THOUGHT that was the 5th post!



Snuggums is doing his rug immitation.  It's a hit at the parties.


And, BTW my Snuggums photo is half scale...  

He's a big guy.   174 pounds of pure terror at the kennels!






Well, for the big kittys we have to switch to hounds.

(http://static.flickr.com/101/269947853_aa0a1b8574.jpg)

Even the big kittys be scared of a roaring pack of hound doggies.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Incredulous on December 10, 2012, 11:02:09 PM
For a moment, the cougar in the above picture reminded me of Dr. Krah
after the CatholicInfo trads dissected his Remnant interview.

However, the cougar in the photo looks elegant, even when cornered.

I can't say that Dr. Max ever looked elegant.
Title: Dogs
Post by: CathMomof7 on December 11, 2012, 10:52:08 AM
Quote from: Matthew
I have too many small kids to take care of animals right now :)

But I will say this --

If you want a large dog (defined as one whose back comes up to your knees or higher) but you

A) don't have acreage
and
B) aren't willing to do some serious "dog walks" every single day

then for the love of God's creation, DENY YOUR EMOTIONAL and/or SELF-CENTERED DESIRE for such a dog, for the dog's sake!

To such people, I would say: Too bad about what you want. You can't always have what you want. You have to think about someone other than yourself.

It's sad to see large dogs cooped up like chickens in a suburban or city backyard -- dogs that need AT LEAST 1 or 2 acres to run around in.

If God meant for large dogs to be treated like chickens, He would have designed them to lay eggs.

I guess it's all part of the "who says you can't have it all" society we live in.


I think this is a very interesting comment, Matthew, and one I agree with whole-heartedly.

When my husband and I were newly married, we rented a house on a farm.  We had a Chow Chow named Yeti.  She was a great dog, but needed lots of room to run.  It was a mistake though.  We had to move and couldn't find a place to rent where we could have her.  They are fiercely loyal dogs and we worried that she might grieve when we finally found a home for her.  Eventually my father convinced his mechanic he needed a guard dog and she did well there.  

It was a hard and painful lesson for us to learn.  But I am glad we learned it.

We didn't get our dog until 2 years ago.  Now, it seems that life would be empty without him.  He's a good dog, though, even if he's a bit slow.  Works for us.  
Title: Dogs
Post by: Irish Catholic200 on December 11, 2012, 11:31:31 AM
I have a 7 year old Jack Russel Terror

she is a very good guard dog
Title: Dogs
Post by: Roland Deschain on December 11, 2012, 11:33:43 AM
cats > dogs

Cats don't keep you up all night barking. Cats don't bark at you because you have the nerve to walk down the street. If a cat poops in your yard it buries it. Cats don't eat your shoes, books, furniture etc.

I'll never understand why anyone would subject themselves to a canine.

Sorry Alex  :wink:
Title: Dogs
Post by: Matthew on December 11, 2012, 11:49:37 AM
Quote from: CathMomof7


I think this is a very interesting comment, Matthew, and one I agree with whole-heartedly.

When my husband and I were newly married, we rented a house on a farm.  We had a Chow Chow named Yeti.  She was a great dog, but needed lots of room to run.  It was a mistake though.  We had to move and couldn't find a place to rent where we could have her.  They are fiercely loyal dogs and we worried that she might grieve when we finally found a home for her.  Eventually my father convinced his mechanic he needed a guard dog and she did well there.  

It was a hard and painful lesson for us to learn.  But I am glad we learned it.

We didn't get our dog until 2 years ago.  Now, it seems that life would be empty without him.  He's a good dog, though, even if he's a bit slow.  Works for us.  


Another, related point --

We should think of the dogs, not just ourselves.

For example, when I was little my family got a Samoyed -- basically an eskimo dog. White and fluffy, he looked like a teddy bear. Samoyeds actually look like they're smiling.

But we lived in northern Illinois -- true, pretty cold compared to Texas, but northern Illinois gets up in the 90's in the summertime. The poor dog was miserable, digging in the ground, etc. trying to find relief.

Long story short: We were only thinking of ourselves when it came to choosing a dog.

Getting a chow-chow, Samoyed, or Alaskan Malamute would be irresponsible for a Texan.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Matthew on December 11, 2012, 11:51:08 AM
Here is what one of our dogs looked like -- a Samoyed puppy:
Title: Dogs
Post by: Incredulous on December 11, 2012, 12:51:45 PM
Why, the canine beast looks very intelligent!


(http://dumbdump.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dumb-cats.jpg)


On the other hand, look at this cat.  

I rest my case that dogs are superior in intellect.
Title: Dogs
Post by: 1st Mansion Tenant on December 11, 2012, 01:15:41 PM
Quote from: Roland Deschain
cats > dogs

Cats don't keep you up all night barking. Cats don't bark at you because you have the nerve to walk down the street. If a cat poops in your yard it buries it. Cats don't eat your shoes, books, furniture etc.

I'll never understand why anyone would subject themselves to a canine.

Sorry Alex  :wink:


Evidently you never met our cat. He does all those things. He meows all night at whatever he sees outside. Of course he doesn't bark if you walk by, but he will come out of nowhere and smack you as you go by. And he doesn't even bury his poop in the litter box. The things he doesn't chew up or claw to shreds, he sheds all over. (Except, of course, the various scratching posts purchased for his disdain) Dogs at least have the sense to act like they feel guilty.
Title: Dogs
Post by: cassini on December 11, 2012, 02:43:48 PM
Quote from: Jacob III
Do you have dogs? Other pets?

I have two sweetheart miniature dachshunds (ages 3 and 1) and they are a great part of my life. Anyone else find such joy in a dog's companionship? Any good stories?


Yes Jacob, I have two, but both sad, but part of the human/dog relationship.
I once had to put a dog down, its back legs no longer functioning. He looked into my eyes as they injected him. He passed away without a whimper. That was 20 years ago. I still cry when I think about it. I am in tears writing this.

My youngest two children used to earn pocketmoney walking the dog of a neighbour who had arthritis. Ten years ago they grew up and stopped walking Scobby. Poor Scooby, a black and white mongrel, had no daily walk then. I said this is not right so I volunteered to walk Scooby every day myself as a favour to his widowed owner. I rarely missed a day since, down by the riverside park, 3000+ adventures.
Lately Scooby began to limp. He must be 14 years old now, 80 human age. Two weeks ago I called. Usually Scooby is waiting. This time he stayed on top of the stairs, he did not want to go for his walk. Next day he did, limping along. He stopped half way, didn't want to go any further.
I got a phone call next day, vet said Scooby is not to be walked again until he can, if ever again. The end of an era. I am lost. I continue to walk the walk but miss Scooby. I picture him at home, bored to death, maybe in pain as I pass his house every day. It is like someone close to me died, the price one pays for loving a dog.

 
Title: Dogs
Post by: Incredulous on December 11, 2012, 05:02:42 PM
(http://www.dogwoodpet.com/wp-content/uploads/Obese-Obie.jpg)

Dachshund... after eating a cat.
Title: Dogs
Post by: s2srea on December 11, 2012, 06:07:05 PM
You know what the only good cat is right....? A flat one!
Title: Dogs
Post by: Sigismund on December 11, 2012, 07:12:37 PM
Quote from: Matthew
I have too many small kids to take care of animals right now :)

But I will say this --

If you want a large dog (defined as one whose back comes up to your knees or higher) but you

A) don't have acreage
and
B) aren't willing to do some serious "dog walks" every single day

then for the love of God's creation, DENY YOUR EMOTIONAL and/or SELF-CENTERED DESIRE for such a dog, for the dog's sake!

To such people, I would say: Too bad about what you want. You can't always have what you want. You have to think about someone other than yourself.

It's sad to see large dogs cooped up like chickens in a suburban or city backyard -- dogs that need AT LEAST 1 or 2 acres to run around in.

If God meant for large dogs to be treated like chickens, He would have designed them to lay eggs.

I guess it's all part of the "who says you can't have it all" society we live in.


Excellent advice.  I have some land the dogs can run in,and hope to acquire more from neighbors who wish to sell.  I very much look forward to serious dog walks every day.  If for some reason I can't do it, which is rare, I arrange for someone else to do it.  The German shepherd can't really do long walks any more, and in fact doesn't really move a lot now, but the pyrenees loves it.  
Title: Dogs
Post by: Sigismund on December 11, 2012, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Roland Deschain
cats > dogs

Cats don't keep you up all night barking. Cats don't bark at you because you have the nerve to walk down the street. If a cat poops in your yard it buries it. Cats don't eat your shoes, books, furniture etc.

I'll never understand why anyone would subject themselves to a canine.

Sorry Alex  :wink:


Dogs don't keep you up all night backing if they are properly raised.  The neighbor's ill mannered dogs can be a problem, though.  
Title: Dogs
Post by: sedetrad on December 11, 2012, 07:44:44 PM
Quote
If God meant for large dogs to be treated like chickens, He would have designed them to lay eggs.


The above is advice that I wish all dog owners would follow. My brother and his wife are avid runners and run 5-6 miles daily. They run with their dogs. One dog is an Australian cattle dog and the other is a mutt. Both dogs stay in top shape and stay "happy" because of their morning exercise and the yard that they live in. It makes me "angry" to see large dogs chained like prisoners to trees.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Anthony Benedict on December 11, 2012, 08:09:46 PM
Quote from: s2srea
You know what the only good cat is right....? A flat one!


I'm shocked!  Such blatant "species-ism"!

No more tofu for you at snack time!  And no more TeleTubbie reruns at nap time!

Title: Dogs
Post by: Incredulous on December 11, 2012, 09:30:46 PM
Quote from: Anthony Benedict
Quote from: s2srea
You know what the only good cat is right....? A flat one!


I'm shocked!  Such blatant "species-ism"!

No more tofu for you at snack time!  And no more TeleTubbie reruns at nap time!



Did you notice this "dog/cat lover" debate is as emotional as the 1962 Missal issue.

(http://timcooley.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/crusades1.jpg)

I better retire from it while I'm still in one piece.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Matthew on December 11, 2012, 10:34:41 PM
I was asked to post this picture by a CathInfo member:

Quote
Basil is two years old and now recovering from anaphylactic shock / heart failure due to a bee sting.  Outlook still guarded although we just got her home from the veterinary ICU facility.  I am told by two Trad friends that both St. Francis and St. Roch ( Italian saint, perhaps not widely known about ) are patrons of animals.


Title: Dogs
Post by: Anthony Benedict on December 11, 2012, 11:22:39 PM
Thank you, Matthew.  I am in your debt.

Unfortunately, she is now back in the ER with internal bleeding.

Again, my thanks.
Title: Dogs
Post by: ServusSpiritusSancti on December 13, 2012, 11:13:28 AM
Sorry to hear that about your dog, Anthony Benedict.

I don't have any pictures of my cat to show, but she looked very similar to this cat:

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_Wph1y1eslbbvKzpRAUTri5aUo03EQdYsPYfv0h4YoM77QiJd)

Her markings were very unique like the cat above, and very similar with only a few differences. White fir, gray paws, legs, and ears, gray markings on her face,subtle brown stripes across her back and stomach, and a raccoon tail. She also had blue eyes like the cat above.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Anthony Benedict on December 13, 2012, 11:38:58 AM
Thanks, Spiritus.

Outlook improving following improving symptomology the past 24 hours.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Cheryl on December 13, 2012, 11:42:52 AM
Quote from: Anthony Benedict
.  

Unfortunately, she is now back in the ER with internal bleeding.




Anthony, I'll sent prayers to St. Francis for your dog. :pray:

Please keep us updated on her condition.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Incredulous on December 13, 2012, 01:24:06 PM
Quote from: SpiritusSanctus
Sorry to hear that about your dog, Anthony Benedict.

I don't have any pictures of my cat to show, but she looked very similar to this cat:

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_Wph1y1eslbbvKzpRAUTri5aUo03EQdYsPYfv0h4YoM77QiJd)

Her markings were very unique like the cat above, and very similar with only a few differences. White fir, gray paws, legs, and ears, gray markings on her face,subtle brown stripes across her back and stomach, and a raccoon tail. She also had blue eyes like the cat above.



(http://cdn-www.dailypuppy.com/dog-images/ruby-our-german-shorthaired-pointer_55382_2011-02-14_w450.jpg)

Umm... did you say "Racoon tail"
Title: Dogs
Post by: Anthony Benedict on December 13, 2012, 02:03:36 PM
Quote from: Cheryl
Quote from: Anthony Benedict
.  

Unfortunately, she is now back in the ER with internal bleeding.




Anthony, I'll sent prayers to St. Francis for your dog. :pray:

Please keep us updated on her condition.


Very, very kind of you, Cheryl.

The Vet just cleared her and we have her home now, symptom free.

Thanks to all for their kindness.  These little critters really do tug your heart strings!

And thanks, again, to Matthew for posting Basil's pic.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Mathieu on December 13, 2012, 03:43:57 PM
Quote from: Irish Catholic200
I have a 7 year old Jack Russel Terror

she is a very good guard dog


This was my Jack Russell, "Buddy".  He just died in September after 11 years of being the best dog a fella could have.  When I went out to walk to say my Rosary, he was there.  When I was praying my office, he was next to me.  He always wanted to be near when I was praying.  

His legs got worse in the back, from cancer.  I took care of him myself for the last five months.  Do you know, one day after his legs started to fail, I was outside, and when I came in, he was not in his bed, but after looking around I found him upstairs waiting for me in tHe spot where I would always pray.  He climbed each stair with his bad legs, to be up there waiting for me...


Title: Dogs
Post by: jen51 on December 13, 2012, 04:34:26 PM
Quote from: Mathieu
Quote from: Irish Catholic200
I have a 7 year old Jack Russel Terror

she is a very good guard dog


This was my Jack Russell, "Buddy".  He just died in September after 11 years of being the best dog a fella could have.  When I went out to walk to say my Rosary, he was there.  When I was praying my office, he was next to me.  He always wanted to be near when I was praying.  

His legs got worse in the back, from cancer.  I took care of him myself for the last five months.  Do you know, one day after his legs started to fail, I was outside, and when I came in, he was not in his bed, but after looking around I found him upstairs waiting for me in tHe spot where I would always pray.  He climbed each stair with his bad legs, to be up there waiting for me...




Aw, Mathieu. That is a devastatingly touching story. It made me teary eyed. I'm sorry for you that he is gone. :(
Title: Dogs
Post by: Incredulous on December 13, 2012, 05:23:55 PM
I sense a strong undercurrent of CI member demand for simlar stories.

This could justify the establishment of a new forum category called: "Trad Pets"

How about it Matthew?
Title: Dogs
Post by: Sigismund on December 13, 2012, 06:06:10 PM
Do the pets themselves have to be trads?  I am pretty sure my cat is a Calvinist.  At least she seems very sure of her predestination to grace.  
Title: Dogs
Post by: Sigismund on December 13, 2012, 06:06:45 PM
Quote from: Anthony Benedict
Quote from: Cheryl
Quote from: Anthony Benedict
.  

Unfortunately, she is now back in the ER with internal bleeding.




Anthony, I'll sent prayers to St. Francis for your dog. :pray:

Please keep us updated on her condition.


Very, very kind of you, Cheryl.

The Vet just cleared her and we have her home now, symptom free.

Thanks to all for their kindness.  These little critters really do tug your heart strings!

And thanks, again, to Matthew for posting Basil's pic.


I am really glad she is doing better.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Sigismund on December 13, 2012, 06:07:25 PM
Quote from: Mathieu
Quote from: Irish Catholic200
I have a 7 year old Jack Russel Terror

she is a very good guard dog


This was my Jack Russell, "Buddy".  He just died in September after 11 years of being the best dog a fella could have.  When I went out to walk to say my Rosary, he was there.  When I was praying my office, he was next to me.  He always wanted to be near when I was praying.  

His legs got worse in the back, from cancer.  I took care of him myself for the last five months.  Do you know, one day after his legs started to fail, I was outside, and when I came in, he was not in his bed, but after looking around I found him upstairs waiting for me in tHe spot where I would always pray.  He climbed each stair with his bad legs, to be up there waiting for me...




Our first family dog was a Jack Russell.  They are wonderful dogs.
Title: Dogs
Post by: Mathieu on December 13, 2012, 06:43:50 PM
Quote from: jen51
Quote from: Mathieu
Quote from: Irish Catholic200
I have a 7 year old Jack Russel Terror

she is a very good guard dog


This was my Jack Russell, "Buddy".  He just died in September after 11 years of being the best dog a fella could have.  When I went out to walk to say my Rosary, he was there.  When I was praying my office, he was next to me.  He always wanted to be near when I was praying.  

His legs got worse in the back, from cancer.  I took care of him myself for the last five months.  Do you know, one day after his legs started to fail, I was outside, and when I came in, he was not in his bed, but after looking around I found him upstairs waiting for me in tHe spot where I would always pray.  He climbed each stair with his bad legs, to be up there waiting for me...



Aw, Mathieu. That is a devastatingly touching story. It made me teary eyed. I'm sorry for you that he is gone. :(


Thank you - I am grateful that Our Lord let me have him for the time I did.  I think the last months up to September have helped to make me a much less selfish person - and that is a good thing. :)
Title: Dogs
Post by: Mathieu on December 13, 2012, 06:45:24 PM
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I have a 7 year old Jack Russel Terror

she is a very good guard dog


This was my Jack Russell, "Buddy".  He just died in September after 11 years of being the best dog a fella could have.  When I went out to walk to say my Rosary, he was there.  When I was praying my office, he was next to me.  He always wanted to be near when I was praying.  

His legs got worse in the back, from cancer.  I took care of him myself for the last five months.  Do you know, one day after his legs started to fail, I was outside, and when I came in, he was not in his bed, but after looking around I found him upstairs waiting for me in tHe spot where I would always pray.  He climbed each stair with his bad legs, to be up there waiting for me...



Our first family dog was a Jack Russell.  They are wonderful dogs.


Yes - he was my first dog ever.  I did not know what I was in for!  But he fit right in very quickly...
Title: Dogs
Post by: Traditional Guy 20 on December 14, 2012, 07:07:23 AM
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cats > dogs

Cats don't keep you up all night barking. Cats don't bark at you because you have the nerve to walk down the street. If a cat poops in your yard it buries it. Cats don't eat your shoes, books, furniture etc.

I'll never understand why anyone would subject themselves to a canine.

Sorry Alex  :wink:


I would like dogs for protection and to guard my home but I do enjoy cats more from a personal point of view. Plus cats are easier to deal with in apartments and I love their independent nature ha. My first pet was a Doberman Pinscher though. On a related note though if you have a stranger near your house you would want the dog to bark and I've never seen any dogs eat furniture or shoes or books. Let us not go 100% for cats since cats have furballs and scratch your furniture. ;P
Title: Dogs
Post by: Irish Catholic200 on December 14, 2012, 07:15:44 AM
Dogs are very loyal

There are not called man's best friend  best friend for nothing
Title: Dogs
Post by: sedetrad on December 14, 2012, 10:18:06 AM
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There are not called man's best friend best friend for nothing


They are also the only animal that uniquely responds to man. There are new studies that have come out about just how unique the relationship that man and canine have in the animal kingdom. I watched a new docuмentary recently that was very good. I wish that I could remember the title. When a human "pets" a dog, oxytocin is released in both the human and the dog. This is the same hormone that is released when mothers breast feed with their babies. It calms both human and animal and starts the bonding process. This doesn't happen with human or any other animal as far as I am aware. God truly made "dog" to be a friend to man.