Poppy Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Lovely picture CA thanks for cheering us up [:D]Is that what you call a hot dog [;-)]Not sure about a microwave but has she got a tele in the corner [I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Yes, that must be for watching "30 Millions d'Amis", which will be back on Sunday 10th September at 12.50, but now on France 3...Croque, adopted from us a couple of years ago as a pup, can't wait ! [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a269/lavande/CroqueTele.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 Wanna Dance !!! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1294/worlds_smartest_dog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country byrd Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thank you all for this lovely thread, I've laughed and cried (touched a very recent raw place). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 country byrd said: "A border collie should be kept occupied or he'll go self employed - John Fisher"There is a young girl al my dog club who has just got herself a 1 year old Border Collie (by the way, this isn't a joke). She is actually an instructor there so knows about dogs but has been asking me for advice about how to handle them. Apart from the obvious "throw away the choke chain" (he now has a rope collar/lead), I was telling her about numbering each of his toys 1 to 47 - and if you do not get to 47 then be embarrassed)....I was reassured that as she did not know the breed she was asking and I'm sure she will get on with him fine (she already has two Labradors), particularly as she got him to do agility with twice a week. I think she will have a bit of a challenge as the poor thing seems quite timid - but that could be the recent change of home (at age 1 year) and a lot of new unfamiliar situations. I do hope there wont be too much tugging and jerking on the lead.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 A Dog's PurposeBeing a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old IrishWolfhound named Becker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and theirlittle boy, Shane, were all very attached to Becker I examined Beckerand found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anythingfor Becker and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dogin their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thoughtit would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They feltas though Shane might learn something from the experience.The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Becker's familysurrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the lasttime, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a fewminutes, Becker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to acceptBecker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat togetherfor a while after Becker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact thatanimal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listeningquietly, piped up, "I know why."Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me.I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, "People are born sothat they can learn how to live a good life-- like loving everybody all thetime and being nice, right?" The six-year-old continued,"Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay aslong."Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.Remember, if a dog was the teacher you'd learn things like:When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.Allow the experience of fresh air & the wind in your face to be pureecstasy.Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily.Thrive on attention and let people touch you.Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.When you're happy, dance around & wag your entire body.Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.Stop when you have had enough.Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle themgently.Be always grateful for each new day.ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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