tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post1318910837784057502..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Dogs I Have KnownArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26858565072920753162010-08-22T22:50:04.321-07:002010-08-22T22:50:04.321-07:00Paula -- Thanks for leaving a oomment.
Doris -- E...Paula -- Thanks for leaving a oomment.<br /><br />Doris -- Enjoyed reading the story. That was one little dog with an odd sense of humor I guess.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72567827164286995862010-08-22T10:25:14.479-07:002010-08-22T10:25:14.479-07:00Since you dedicated a few posts to dogs, I thought...Since you dedicated a few posts to dogs, I thought I'd mention about a really cool short story that I read, and made me laughed so much. Here is the link:<br />http://www.shortstorybook.net/2010/08/05/a-dogs-tale-short-contest-story/<br /><br />Hope you like it :-D<br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20030860022594977472010-08-19T12:05:47.785-07:002010-08-19T12:05:47.785-07:00Yes to all of your questions Lee, although I had s...Yes to all of your questions Lee, although I had several strays, they were not rabid (thank goodness.)Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22406225837306869702010-08-19T10:45:32.297-07:002010-08-19T10:45:32.297-07:00Diana --- I like the mutts and that's what I t...Diana --- I like the mutts and that's what I think I'd have if I were to have a dog. They seem more resilient and less demanding.<br /><br />StMc--- Woof!<br /><br />Anita -- I think the challenge of bonding with a scared stray and getting them to trust me made my relationship with them more appealing. Earning their trust and gaining a sense of loyalty made it all seem like a real friendship rather than a master / pet relationship. I don't like the idea of having pets where I am living in such close proximity to other people.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9269957039605585782010-08-19T10:32:03.036-07:002010-08-19T10:32:03.036-07:00I had a few "back yard" dogs when I was ...I had a few "back yard" dogs when I was growing up, but never bonded with them. I think you have to see the love between a dog and a person on a constant basis to be open the possibility of being able to love one yourself.<br />When I married, moved to the suburbs and had kids, I began to see my neighbors with their dogs and began consider owning a dog, too...only after my last child was independent (age 8) because I did not want another "baby."<br />My kids begged for a dog, and now that we have her, I have no regrets. The nurturing towards the dog gives me an indication of how affectionate they will hopefully be towards their future kids. And the joy is immeasureable. I couldn't let them grow up without a pet because they wanted one so badly.<br />The dog is quite happy too. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86304972809794374802010-08-19T01:33:42.504-07:002010-08-19T01:33:42.504-07:00No.
~ D-FensDoggNo.<br /><br />~ D-FensDoggStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87371713973979213352010-08-18T17:40:25.586-07:002010-08-18T17:40:25.586-07:00I really enjoyed learning more of your past Arlee....I really enjoyed learning more of your past Arlee. You seem to have led a very interesting life so far!!<br />I love dogs, I am owned. I have 2. A pug which I purchased and a stray that made her home with us. They are both very sweet and spoiled.<br />We had a big mutt for years as my older children were growing up. We got him from a shelter. He lived with us for 10 years before passing from Pancreatitis. It was one of the saddest moments in our lives and I swore I would never get another dog. And now her I am with these two little dogs. What can I say?<br />I don't like Pit Bulls. They scare me. Love Di ♥Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80801776245777333342010-08-18T15:21:02.377-07:002010-08-18T15:21:02.377-07:00Pal--I owned a snake once. It's a low maintena...Pal--I owned a snake once. It's a low maintenance pet. You only have to buy a mouse or some other little critter to throw into the cage now and then. It's always entertaining watching the snake disable its prey and then swallow it whole. It was kind of a hassle when the snake escaped though and I had to figure out where it was hiding. Thank goodness I always found it--I would have been totally creeped out if one day it had disappeared and I couldn't find it.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64252382739039580182010-08-18T15:13:58.786-07:002010-08-18T15:13:58.786-07:00Yes I had dogs growing up. Most of them were mutts...Yes I had dogs growing up. Most of them were mutts. I am allergic now so I'm unable to have any furry pets. I would love a snake though.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50324846610810296722010-08-18T15:08:13.209-07:002010-08-18T15:08:13.209-07:00Hi Emilee!-- That's what my mother said. The ...Hi Emilee!-- That's what my mother said. The story of Fatso maybe will be a whole separate blog post one day.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9452345032793956132010-08-18T14:50:14.359-07:002010-08-18T14:50:14.359-07:00What about Fatso? The dog Joy ran over.What about Fatso? The dog Joy ran over.Emileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134217500494485898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31394482777037350662010-08-18T14:18:40.706-07:002010-08-18T14:18:40.706-07:00Alex-- Like I said, in those years, the 50's a...Alex-- Like I said, in those years, the 50's and early 60's, where we were living I don't think any of our neighbors owned a dog. If they did, the dogs were kept pretty much out of sight. This would have been in Cleveland, Ohio; Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; San Diego, California; and the Chicagoland area. I don't know why that would have been, but maybe it was a cultural or economic thing at that time.<br /><br />StMc -- Rollover! Sit! Play dead! Speak! Don't you want to tell us all something about your upcoming novel? The last book you read? Your thoughts on Harry Potter or Twilight?Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49832159220226717992010-08-18T13:56:39.825-07:002010-08-18T13:56:39.825-07:00Did you have a dog when you were growing up?
Yes....<i>Did you have a dog when you were growing up?</i><br /><br />Yes.<br /><br /><i>Did many of your neighbors own dogs?</i> <br /><br />Yes.<br /><br /><i>Did you have a favorite dog TV show?</i> <br /><br />No. <br /><br /><i>How do you feel about trained performing dogs?</i> <br /><br />Yes.<br /><br /><i>Have you ever made friends with a stray dog?</i> <br /><br />Yes. <br /><br /><i>Have you ever met up with a rabid or otherwise dangerous dog that threatened you?</i> <br /><br />No. <br /><br /><i>Is there a dog in your life that owns you?</i><br /><br />No.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63987368071309279892010-08-18T11:27:14.544-07:002010-08-18T11:27:14.544-07:00Dezmond -- I don't know about adopting a sick ...Dezmond -- I don't know about adopting a sick dog, but I agree with you about obtaining a homeless one from a shelter over spending big bucks for something from a breeder, unless you're doing the show dog thing or something like that.<br /><br />Debbie -- I know a lot of times kids want a dog, but who ends up taking care of it--and the kids!<br /><br />Carol -- And from my experience stray dogs can suffer from a fear that has probably come from abusive treatment.<br /><br />Karen -- If death is the issue, well we're all gonna die, dogs included.<br /><br />Jules -- Co-habitation is a good way of putting it.<br /><br />Yvonne -- After many years we can really get attached to a pet where they just seem to be part of the family.<br /><br />Larry -- Dogs can definitely be buddies. Cats like to be treated like royalty.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67404881001305622222010-08-18T11:26:52.011-07:002010-08-18T11:26:52.011-07:00You never had a dog? How tragic. We had several wh...You never had a dog? How tragic. We had several when I was growing up. My favorite died when I was in college and I've not had one since. Maybe someday!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16807641862549889942010-08-18T11:17:21.450-07:002010-08-18T11:17:21.450-07:00Lee-
Dogs and cats my whole life, but as an adult...Lee-<br /><br />Dogs and cats my whole life, but as an adult mostly cats (since dogs are more labor intensive).<br /><br />There is definitely a different dynamic. <br /><br />You asked if a dog owns you. I've never seen that with a dog, but a cat definitely has it's own idea of what the pecking order is, and lets you know!DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5295264178406777432010-08-18T09:09:55.590-07:002010-08-18T09:09:55.590-07:00I had a dog as a child ...until I was 16. I loved ...I had a dog as a child ...until I was 16. I loved that dog and was hearbroken when he got ill and we had to part with him.<br />We had a dog when the children was young and Sheba was with us for 16 yrs,.....She was the subject of my very first poem after she was put to sleep. She was a mixture by breeds but oh so faithful and a good friend.Thanks for stirring up some old memories.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75745985486204988442010-08-18T08:17:22.559-07:002010-08-18T08:17:22.559-07:00I can honestly say I can't remember not having...I can honestly say I can't remember not having a dog. Kentucky is not much different than TN, and it is sad.<br /><br />Great sentiment, though and I don't own my dogs I co-habitat with them.<br /><br />Jules<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58161670830360664722010-08-18T06:43:38.346-07:002010-08-18T06:43:38.346-07:00Kiki, Queenie, Little Bit, Bo, Big Stuff, Flippy, ...Kiki, Queenie, Little Bit, Bo, Big Stuff, Flippy, Jose, Nero, Shadow, Wrangler, Shiner ... all my canine friends past and present. All sizes, from Chihuahua to Great Dane. Love dogs. Like people, they each have unique personalities. And I recently learned that like people, working dogs can suffer PTSD.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84925537035150434802010-08-18T06:41:32.203-07:002010-08-18T06:41:32.203-07:00As a native East Tennessean, I can vouch for your ...As a native East Tennessean, I can vouch for your comment about people dumping pets. It's a tragedy.<br />And yes, we always had dogs when I was a kid. I have not had one as an adult. Four kids are enough to keep up with!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16482542819803705502010-08-18T05:15:56.238-07:002010-08-18T05:15:56.238-07:00dogs are lovely creatures. I support the organizat...dogs are lovely creatures. I support the organizations which believe that if people want to have a pet dog and have conditions and space to keep one, they should not buy it from a breeder or similar, but adopt a sick one or a homeless one from a dog-pound. <br />I had at least ten dogs in my life. I had one called Boban (or Bob in English :) who was a huge star and kinda like a celebrity in my old block because he had 25 human years when he died and was alive even before I was born. He was adored by all the neighborhood because many children were born and grew up watching him walk around the street, playing with him, patting him ...DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.com