A Television Commercial That Breaks My Heart
Aug 20, 2020 10:42:56 #
We have an older 'junkyard orphan' who had been dumped at a corner store. I couldn't describe her as good looking and she seemed to know that. In her younger years she went into heat and all of a sudden, we had several male dogs lined up outside the fence--like a Saturday night at the Chicken Ranch! We took fairly good care of her. She seemed to hate a bath so she smelled but I also hated to force her. Later, she had some skin problems and ear bugs too. I recently got all that fixed and she's now started to enjoy being touched, so maybe they too have PTSD! On the other hand we also have 4 cats. When one passes, it's not a week later that another just moves in! It's like they know a sucker house and they do take over! Luckily we practice planned parenthood with all!
Aug 20, 2020 11:53:38 #
Scruples wrote:
I wish everyone would adopt a pet. IMHO, Saving the life of a furry beast is the first step for everyone getting along.
You’re a good person. Both my daughters have rescue dogs.
Aug 20, 2020 11:57:37 #
Scruples wrote:
I’m watching a television show and a commercial co... (show quote)
You should buy a Bently for bently
Aug 20, 2020 12:03:55 #
Do you know how to tell, who loves you more, your wife or your dog?? Lock both in the trunk of your car for1 hour. When you open the trunk, see who is happy to see you.
Aug 20, 2020 12:20:39 #
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.
Aug 20, 2020 12:27:37 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
My neighbor shot my 5 yr old GSD in my yard a year and a half ago. The neighbor has been taken care of with two misdemeanor convictions and a civil lawsuit costing him about $100,000.
Gretchen was a high end GSD we dearly loved. She was my wife’s dog. Wife passed away from ALS 2 1/2 years ago. Her successor, Elsa, is a rescue GSD. Got her a couple weeks after losing Gretchen. More of a working class model but just as loving. Had a few behavior issues but now adapted.
Pic is her with new wife and great granddaughters in my SCUBA unit. ( Self Contained Ultimate Biohazard Avoidance). Took it across State (250 miles) to biggest great’s 5th birthday.
Gretchen was a high end GSD we dearly loved. She was my wife’s dog. Wife passed away from ALS 2 1/2 years ago. Her successor, Elsa, is a rescue GSD. Got her a couple weeks after losing Gretchen. More of a working class model but just as loving. Had a few behavior issues but now adapted.
Pic is her with new wife and great granddaughters in my SCUBA unit. ( Self Contained Ultimate Biohazard Avoidance). Took it across State (250 miles) to biggest great’s 5th birthday.
Aug 20, 2020 13:30:22 #
Aug 20, 2020 13:33:46 #
Zario
Loc: sacramento, CA
They are the best. They show us the way with unconditional love and trust. We have had many and still have one and 2 cats. Thanks for caring for him.
Aug 20, 2020 13:51:36 #
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Aug 20, 2020 14:25:07 #
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 understand. If I offended or saddened you I am apologizing with my open heart.
During these trying times, during the political mud-throwing and all the other $*#¥T I have seen I just prefer to curl up with Bentley. He is always wagging his tail and giving me a good face licking no matter what mood I’m in
Aug 20, 2020 14:29:19 #
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 only wish that someone who rescues a cat or dog does so for the love they can share together. Perhaps, just maybe if we received and gave unconditional love to all, this may be a better place. We may even kill off the virus pandemic
Aug 20, 2020 14:32:17 #
Yes, we have adopted two dogs. I find that they are more fun than the thoroughbreds we had.
Aug 20, 2020 14:38:09 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
berchman wrote:
It may be worth it, but owning a dog costs a lot of money. Vet fees are very high, good food is expensive, boarding when you want to travel costs a lot. If you have a breed that needs professional grooming, add that to the mix.
As with many other things in life including photography we all, if we are responsible, operate within the paramenters of responsibility. You wrote "It may be worth it" For Scrupes, his dog is worth it to him. I am sure that he is aware of the costs but the benefits his dog brings to him and his family outweight these costs. 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?
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