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Sent in by Karl B. A sign that we'd like to see in all hotels: In response to a prospective guest's inquiry, a hotel manager replied: "I've been in this business for 30 years. Never have I called on the police to eject a disorderly dog. Never has a dog set fire to a bed with a cigarette. I have never found a hotel towel in a dog's suitcase nor a whiskey ring on a dresser." "Sure, the dog is welcome. If the dog will vouch for you, come along too. Your dog is most welcome at our hotel"  Sent in by Kris please click this link for some fun trivia, as well as tips for (potential) golden owners. I just discovered the site myself. Good luck and hope it helps. Sent in by Tom M. "Now that I know men, I prefer the company of my dogs." Frederick The Great, King of Prussia (1712-1786). Considered an enlightened and kind monarch, Frederick ruled for nearly a half century and died on August 17, 1786 in the armchair of his study in Sanssouci, the summer palace. The old king's last wish was to be buried in a garden next to his favourite dogs. Frederick's son ignored his father's request and ordered him to be buried in the Potsdam garrison church near Berlin - absent the king's most loyal and beloved canine friends. The church was destroyed in an air raid (1945). ~ Rescue Angels ~ Author Unknown Sent in by Linda S. Tail tucked between your legs, Confusion in your eyes - I know it's hard to understand That someone heard your cries. When loneliness is all you know And pain is all you feel And no one can be trusted, And hunger's all too real... That's the time the Lord sees you And lets you know He's there That's when He sends His messengers The hearts that love and care. Yes, rescuers are angels You cannot see their wings, They keep them neatly folded As they do their caring things. The medicine to make you well Good food to make you strong, And finally to help you learn That hugs are never wrong. The perfect place then must be found The home where you can live Secure and safe and happy With joy to get and give. When you reach your Forever Home, Your place to now feel whole, The Angels smile, and off they go To save another soul. 
Sent in by Lee G. The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than they love themselves. The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never bathed a dog. If your dog is fat, YOU aren't getting enough exercise. My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can.
That's almost $21.00 in dog money. Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? We come back from a grocery
store with the most amazing haul - chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth! You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says,
'My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!' Dogs are not our whole life, but they do make our lives whole. If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then
giving Fido only two of them. My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am. The Following Breeds are Now Recognized: Collie + Lhasa Apso Collapso, a dog that folds up for easy transport Spitz + Chow Chow Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up a lot Pointer + Setter Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet Great Pyrenees + Dachshund Pyradachs, a puzzling breed Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso Peekasso, an abstract dog Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever Lab Coat Retriever, the choice of research scientists Newfoundland + Basset Hound Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors Terrier + Bulldog Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes Bloodhound + Labrador Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly Malamute + Pointer Moot Point, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway Collie + Malamute Commute, a dog that travels to work Deerhound + Terrier Derriere, a dog that's true to the end Bull Terrier + Shitzu Oh, never mind.... Thanks to Eric B. for sending. Dog Rules
How to Bathe the Cat
The Dog Weather Prediction Sent in by Lee G. To tell the weather, go to your back door and look for the dog. If the dog is at the door and he is wet, it's probably raining. But if the dog is standing there really soaking wet, it is probably raining really hard. If the dog's fur looks like it's been rubbed the wrong way, it's probably windy. If the dog has snow on his back, it's probably snowing. Of course, to be able to tell the weather like this, you have to leave the dog outside all the time, especially if you expect bad weather. Sincerely, The CAT 
Do you think your golden is just the cutest thing ever? Take a picture
and send it to Cutest Pet Contest
and you could win cash and prizes!Thank you Tracie for sending this in! Sent in by Nancy V. 1. If I like it, it's mine. 2. If it's in my mouth, it's mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it's mine. 4. If I had it a while ago, it's mine. 5. If it's mine, it must never appear to yours in any way. 6. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine. 7. If it just looks like mine, it's mine. 8. If I saw it first, it's mine. 9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine. 10. If it's broken, it's yours. |
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like Mother of Pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?" "This is Heaven, sir," the man answered. "Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked "Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some iced water brought right up." The man gestured, and the gate began to open. "Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in too?" the traveler asked. "I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets." The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog. After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road which led through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book. "Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water?" "Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there." The man pointed to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate. "Come on in." "How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog. "There should be a bowl by the pump." They went through the gate and sure enough, there was an old fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the bowl and took a long drink himself, and then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree waiting for them. "What do you call this place?" the traveler asked. "This is Heaven," was the answer. "Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven, too." "Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's Hell." "Doesn't it make you mad for them to use heaven's name like that?" "No. I can see how you might think so, but we're just happy that they screen out the folks who are willing to leave their pets behind."Before I Was A Dog Mom by Carol Wat Sent in by Linda S. Before I was a Dog Mom: Before I was a Dog Mom: Before I was a Dog Mom: Before I was a Dog Mom: Before I was a Dog Mom: Before I was a Dog Mom: Before I was a Dog Mom: Before I was a Dog Mom: Before I was a Dog Mom: IF I DIDN'T HAVE DOGS: Sent in by Chris S. I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety. My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated. All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of dog hair. When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like the kennels. When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through dog bodies who beat me there. I could sit on the couch the way I wanted, without taking into consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get comfortable. I would not have strange presents under my Christmas tree -- dog bones, stuffed animals - nor would I have to answer to people why I wrap them. I would not be on a first-name basis with three veterinarians. The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: "out", "sit", "down", "come", "no", "stay", and "leave him/her/it ALONE". My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers. My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, dog treats and an extra leash. I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L-, F-R-I-S-B-E-E, or W-A-L-K. I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside. I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog ties them down too much. I'd look forward to spring and the melting of snow instead of dreading "mud season". I would not have to answer the question "Why do you have so many dogs?" from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by something as close to an angel as they will ever get. How empty my life would be. Author Unknown Did you adopt a senior golden? If you did and would like to spread the word on how great they are, please fill out the email form on the bottom of our senior page. The Truth About Dog Breeds - Laughing Dog Press Breed of the Month: The Golden Retriever The Border Collie has "the eye", an unblinking stare that is used to get what they want. The Golden has something equally unnerving, "The Eye Shift." During The Eye Shift, the Golden darts their eyes back and forth between you and any tennis ball. This is done without any perceptible movement of their heads. 
The Eye Shift can be done at any
angle to accommodate a ball on the floor or hidden high on a bookshelf. It
is impossible to hide a ball from a Golden, and every effort to do so
will be defeated. Living with the Eye Shift is like living with a
non-stop tennis match. Golden Retriever owners learn to ignore it
or run the risk of developing vertigo.Read the complete article. Dear Dog and Cat,When I say to move, it means go someplace else, not switch positions with each other so there are still two of you in the way. The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate & food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food & dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest. The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run. I cannot buy anything bigger than a king-size bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue to sleep on the couch to ensure your comfort. Look at videos of dogs and cats sleeping. They can actually curl up in a ball. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. (I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space used is nothing but sarcasm.) My compact discs are not miniature Frisbees. For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine meow, try to turn the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. (In addition, I have been using the bathroom for years...canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.) The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dogs or cats' butt. I cannot stress this enough. It would be such a simple change for you. Rules for Non-pet owners who visit and like to complain about our pets: Room for one More Dog~ Author UnknownSent in by Linda S. I see by his coat he must be a stray, the untidy look gives him away. He's lost his will and is so thin hasn't eaten, since God knows when. I know as I coax him through the door, There's always room for one more. The other night in the freezing rain, That little female came again. Matted and soaked crying in need, lost and alone with babies to feed. Her pleading eyes I couldn't ignore, There's always room for one more. There's a new face on the docks today, hungry but clean to our dismay, I stroked her head Her body ripples when she got up I saw she was crippled she started to go, but fell on the floor. There's always room for one more. There's the poor doggy standing in the rain, I've tried to entice him time and again. One ears lopsided the other's been torn, Blind in one eye lost and forlorn. He's coming now, so I'll open the door. There's always room for one more. These stories are true, as I've said before, There's always room for one more. |
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