A Television Commercial That Breaks My Heart
Aug 20, 2020 15:30:34 #
RodeoMan wrote:
As with many other things in life including photog... (show quote)
As far as I'm concerned, my two dogs are family to me, and if one should die, I would morn the loss just like it was my own child. Who cares about the cost? It is the love and companionship that I receive from them.
Aug 20, 2020 15:33:48 #
All of my pets, dogs and cats, were adopted. One exception: a cat i got free w/a 29 cent can of cat food (years ago in Amish country of PA). All have cost me plenty of money. Money well spent. All were very special and gave me more than I could ever have given them. Pure joy!
Aug 20, 2020 16:25:16 #
PH CIB wrote:
Love our ARL Dog,,,,He Rescued Us !
Now there is a puppy who is spoiled and is in desperate need of a belly rub!
Aug 20, 2020 16:49:54 #
Minitman
Loc: Centreville, Virginia
Have rescued two Airedales. They were wonderful additions to our family. The last one apparently had been abused by a male as it took months to get her to warm up to me and our two sons. Once she trusted us, she turned out to have the most loving disposition. I urge people to adopt/rescue - it may take some time and patience, but it will be worth it.
Aug 20, 2020 16:57:39 #
couch coyote
Loc: northern Illinois
Scruples wrote:
I’m watching a television show and a commercial co... (show quote)
I know exactly what you mean!!! I want to take them all home.
Aug 20, 2020 17:28:54 #
My neighbor has two dogs that he keeps penned up 24-7. These dogs have very little contact with humans and their barking is a nuisance and it really irks me that they are treated this way. Why would anyone want a dog only to treat it like a criminal serving a life sentence in prison? I reported this to the humane society but was told their hands are tied as long as the dogs are properly fed and watered. It's a shame. They get no exercise.
Aug 20, 2020 17:30:57 #
Aug 20, 2020 17:35:19 #
smf85
Loc: Freeport, IL
I've had a feral cat and currently have a rescued dog. The dog is a Pugle, so it barks, howl's, and has a whole collection of other noises that it uses to express itself (no shortage of opinions either) rather frequently. She has a great imitation of a hyena too. Barks at dogs on TV. The feral cat --- she decided to help me by terminating my field mouse problem. Burp. Pre-colonial house with a no-mortar set stone basement. Anyway, the mouse Terminator [that's what she does, she does it very well, and she will not stop...] was neat too - barely a hair left.
Aug 20, 2020 18:01:22 #
RodeoMan wrote:
As with many other things in life including photog... (show quote)
Yes, pets are expensive. I really don’t mind because after a hard day at work, they are happy to see you. Children are also expensive. Be nice to them. They pick your nursing home. LOL
Aug 20, 2020 18:51:22 #
ALL of our cats and dogs have been rescues Scruples and all have been great pets.
Funny how we say we rescued a cat or dog when a lot of the time it was they who rescued us!
Don
Funny how we say we rescued a cat or dog when a lot of the time it was they who rescued us!
Don
Aug 20, 2020 19:07:44 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
RodeoMan wrote:
If you feel that the benefits of having a dog is not worth the costs, then whatever dog that you own or consider owning would probably be better off if it lived somewhere else. And if you think a dog is expensive, have you looked at what it costs to raise a kid these days?
I have bought as puppies and raised a Redbone Coonhound (when I lived in Manhattan), a Border Collie, and two German Shepherds. My late wife bred and professionally groomed Gordon Setters. My current wife has a rescue German Shepherd and a cat. I had a cat who lived a long time but got diabetes and I injected her with insulin twice a day. I know all about how much children cost, both monetarily and worry-wise. That's why I wisely decided against having any.
If I were to become widowed I would have to get a German Shepherd so that I wouldn't be coming home to an empty house. But I would try to maximize my chances of getting a healthy dog with good genes and temperament. For me, that means German breeding. A local breeder who imports German stock charges $3000 for a puppy. It would be worth it. My wife's rescue has abandonment "issues" because her former owner is in jail for drug dealing and she was often left alone for long periods and who knows what other abuse she suffered.
Aug 20, 2020 19:21:23 #
JRiepe wrote:
My neighbor has two dogs that he keeps penned up 24-7. These dogs have very little contact with humans and their barking is a nuisance and it really irks me that they are treated this way. Why would anyone want a dog only to treat it like a criminal serving a life sentence in prison? I reported this to the humane society but was told their hands are tied as long as the dogs are properly fed and watered. It's a shame. They get no exercise.
That is sad that these dogs are treated so heinously. Just feeding and watering them is not enough. Why does he keep the dogs locked up? It is probably not my place to ask. Perhaps I should shut my pie hole.
Forgive me!
Aug 20, 2020 19:44:40 #
Scruples wrote:
I’m watching a television show and a commercial comes on. ...
You and Bentley are both lucky to have found each other. Rescue pets are wonderful.
Sending a cyber belly rub Bentley's way!
Aug 20, 2020 19:53:45 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I don't watch any commercials, especially that kind. As a matter of fact, I'm not even reading your post because I did a quick scan, and suspect it's not bright and happy. No offense. I'm trying to stay happy during these trying times.
I can appreciate your feelings about the commercials, Jerry, but you're wrong about the posts in this thread. They're almost all by people who have rescued, and the focus is not on sad and depressing, but on how much their lives are enriched by the love they share with these wonderful animals. In fact, if you're "trying to stay happy during these trying times," you should consider rescuing a cat or dog. The happiness they bring is beyond measure.
Just one caution though (because I know from your other posts how much computers are a part of your life): Cats do seem to love to walk across or perch on keyboards. It can produce some interesting results.
Aug 20, 2020 22:57:21 #
In 2011 we had two cats that came from families we knew. Then the second cat died, so we went to the animal shelter. While my wife played with a cute kitten, I noticed that a kitten thought to be about 13 months old was trying to get attention; when I tried to pet her - she backed up and licked my finger. She ended being the one to come home with us - we called her “Leila” and became my buddy. We have always said that she adopted me, instead of the reverse.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-488536-1.html
Our first cat died at the beginning of this year. Again we visited the local pet shelter, and this time we came home with the most affectionate kitten - a ‘tortie’ we call “Annie” that was then about 4 months old. I had just had a skin treatment that made my facial skin raw, and every night “Annie” wanted to lick my nose.
So now we have two felines that came from shelters. Leila has become somewhat jealous of Annie, but I do pet both of them, and they both entertain me with photo opportunities.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-656821-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-488536-1.html
Our first cat died at the beginning of this year. Again we visited the local pet shelter, and this time we came home with the most affectionate kitten - a ‘tortie’ we call “Annie” that was then about 4 months old. I had just had a skin treatment that made my facial skin raw, and every night “Annie” wanted to lick my nose.
So now we have two felines that came from shelters. Leila has become somewhat jealous of Annie, but I do pet both of them, and they both entertain me with photo opportunities.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-656821-1.html
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