HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

Hi,
Going far back in time to illustrate our family's close attachment to creatures. I remember we lived in a small row house in north Philadelphia and always had a dog. First one I remember was a Chow Chow who always had to be first at the door when the bell or knock sounded and knocked me down the flight of stairs at age 6. A series of others including a Rat Terrier with a four poster dog bed my father made which she would retire to when we went up to bed. She would be covered with her blanket and would still be under it in the morning. There also were a multitude of:
Sparrows brought to my mother by neighbors when found thrown out of nests. She would make her chick food and serve it with an eyedropper until the bird was old enough to eat regular food. The bird would then reside in a cage from which on frequent occasions would be allowed out to fly around the house, but who would always eventually fly back inside. My parents later raised budgies. As a teenager, I brought in white mice, tropical fish and a snake.
Later still, we acquired a Springer Spaniel.
Over the years, I have assured myself that every one of these creatures had distinct personalities. I would like to assume that the personality in each of these is an identical trait to the personality of humans. Therefore if you assume that the spark of personality equates to soul, shouldn't we consider animals have souls???
I don't think that I am crazy, and would like to hear some opinions on the above from some of you.
Thanks.
Larry B.

1927 My mother with one of her Great Danes. The first one loved to ride in automobiles and apparantly got into a strange car and was never seen again. The other lived with her and parents to a ripe old age.

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1928 My mother with one of the horses used to go riding with my father when they were dating.

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1939 Me as a city kid...this is as close to a horse as I had ever been at the time.

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1949 Me againat 16 with our English Springer Spaniel (and two of seven pups).

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1956 Me home after 3 year absence. Dog would not let me out of sight for days.

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1959 My father with his rescued squirrel. Brought to him at about 3-4 weeks old to keep alive. He lived to be old enough to move to an open cage in the back of the property. Eventually he roved & come back. This was his last visit.

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1969 Two Siamese gifted from friends. Male & female from same litter. Both extremely affectionate; female beautiful, male shorter hair but class clown. but


1972 Fran with attention seeker.

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1974 My mother with King; a rescue Dobermin with security issues. She managed to help him quite a bit.

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2018 A neice with her dog pillow.

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Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Nice.
Perhaps we need a historic photo section?

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Really enjoyed this series.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

Hi,
Thanks for looking. Not sure about "historic".
I wasn't sure just how anyone would react to set.
I hope I don't sound close to senility!
Larry

HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

Glad you enjoyed seeing someone else's old photos.
I had fun sorting out the set.
Thanks for looking and the nice comment.
Larry

HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

Hello, Thanks for looking and the response.
It's appreciated, especially since I didn't know what reaction I would receive from this set.
Larry

Ed48 Loc: Superior, Wisconsin

Love your photos, they sure bring back memories

Ed8

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series, Larry, I totally enjoyed your story.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

You are not crazy! There are many people here and in the world that agree with you about animals (pets) have souls. Their pesonalities do somewhat match their owners/masters (in the case of cats it is servants). My family has had numerous pets and I recognized personalities in each and every one, even a cow that my step-father had.

Horseart Loc: Alabama

Enjoyed seeing this. I've had dogs and birds all of my 85 years and raised and showed horses for 60 years and don't know what I would have done without my pets! Still have 1 dog and one parrot and still ride if I get a chance.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Have had dogs just about all of my life. Enjoyed seeing yours Larry.

Don

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

I like these photos. Your mother as a young woman had an intriguing and beautiful face. The animals are good-looking as well.

HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

I really appreciate your looking and caring enough to respond.
Earnest Botello
PhotogHobbyist
Horseart
PAR4DCR
SWFeral
Architect 1776
Manglesphoto
NMGal

It's nice that you approve set and/or agree with me.
Thank you all,
Larry B.

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

Thank you, Larry, for sharing your warm family memories. I’ve been having dogs in my house since 1965, and know how it feels when she or he gets sick, or even worse...
I find your photos and stories being very interesting and informative, so that, as always, please do not give up...and Thanks again!
Eugene