ebinmaine 76,136 #476 Posted July 17 6 hours ago, c-series don said: After my last dog died I didn’t want another dog My maternal Grampa said the same thing... for at least 3 dogs! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 886 #477 Posted July 18 (edited) 22 hours ago, c-series don said: @HyperPete My condolences to you and your wife. It’s probably been said in this thread before but I’m going to say it again. Dogs will give you some of the happiest days of your life and one of the saddest days of your life. After my last dog died I didn’t want another dog. I was so emotionally exhausted I became physically exhausted as well. Even had to take off work. About 9 months later my wife and daughter wanted me to go “Look” at a Springer Spaniel puppy, well I’m sure you know how that went. Now I have a new best friend! Her name is Lucy! RIP to your Lucy Pete As hard as this was, it was harder to watch her suffer. Yes, we are heartbroken, but i know there is another dog out there who needs to be rescued. In time, we will find him or her. 7 years ago, in July, I lost my golden retriever Sierra. She had been with me through divorce and years of bachelorhood. Cancer took her too early, and after a badly botched euthanasia I was devastated. I too swore i would never own another dog, and for 2 or 3 years I didn't. Then Lucy came along, abused & frightened. Donna & I rescued her, and she rescued me. I'm missing her badly right now. Edited July 18 by HyperPete 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 11,094 #478 Posted 2 hours ago We’ve been taking care of my son’s dog Dirk over Christmas. His wife trains dogs and is certified to trading attack dogs. They will raise and train pups to 1 year old. Then sell the to police departments who do the final training either dog and officer. Dirk had competed and won several Attack competitions. His attack commands are in a foreign language so he is not confused by surrounding talking. The 3” x 18” Oak log is his chew and catch toy. He destroys any kind of rubber toy. He can catch the log mid air. Can you imagine him jumping Ang grabbing your arm like he casually catches that log 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 1,933 #479 Posted 1 hour ago (edited) Not my dogs, but I spent the last 5 days babysitting for them while my neighbors were in Long Island. Every year, I'm in charge of creating their family Christmas cards. During the summer, the big one on the left, comes and gets me around sunset to chase bats in the backyard. Edited 1 hour ago by Bar Nuthin 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 10,861 #480 Posted 48 minutes ago Lucy at work again. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,136 #481 Posted 2 minutes ago 45 minutes ago, c-series don said: Lucy at work again. Hey Don.... Do you ever do anything or is it all Lucy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites