The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.
-Anonymous

Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.
-Ann Landers

If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
-Will Rogers

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
-Ben Williams

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
-Josh Billings

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
-Andy Rooney

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.
-M. Acklam

Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate.
-Sigmund Freud

I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult.
-Rita Rudner

A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
-Robert Benchley

Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.
-Franklin P. Jones

If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.
-James Thurber

If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise.
-Unknown

My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money.
-Joe Weinstein

Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here 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!
-Anne Tyler

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
-Robert A. Heinlein

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
-Mark Twain

You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
-Dave Barry

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras

If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them.
-Phil Pastoret

My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am!

Wonderful! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

That really made me smile (and made me want to go out and get a dog...)

Alph.

Alphin, my hubby and I had TWO beautiful dogs - but unfortunately we had to give them away a few months back because of personal circumstances (we couldn't keep them at the small backyard of our townhouse anymore). The new owner is very good to them (a family member of my H) and we can still "visit" the dogs from time to time, but it's very far and we can't see them as often as we would want to... I still miss my dogs. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

{{{Suzet*}}}

I'm so sorry! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

A wise decision, though. The reason I don't have a dog (two cats, though <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ) is because I live in a townhouse with only a very small yard out back. There are a couple of parks near here, but it's still not really suitable for a dog IMHO. Lots of people still have them, though.

When I win the lottery and move into that small manor house with the 20 acre grounds, I might change my mind. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Alph.

Lovely ! I had a small book for christmas with some dog quotes in too. I'll dig some out and post for you.

I love my dog. He's a model of support and faithfulness.

heres one - called 'dog as teacher' :


<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Bob, thanks for sharing "dog as teacher" - I like it! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

LOVE IT ALL, MY DOG IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF JOY.
REEWIL.

This is apt. As I type, my dog is freaked out over something. It's almost two in the morning and he keeps barking. I don't know whether it's because he's just had his fur cut short and the weather's turned a bit cold - possibly feeling vulnerable; or if there is a prowler outside. Been and looked a couple of times but nothing so far. He is driving me nuts but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt because he loves me! TT

Suzet,

Great post as usual. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Really cute.

I have a Border Collie and she is so wonderful and really pretty,long black flowing fur with a white collar and white on her paws and nose.She's funny and very protective and oh so smart.She's frisky (frisbee girl) and so supportive.Once,when I was on the floor crying my eyes out in the early days of discovery she came over and put her paws on me and stayed with me the whole time.I will never forget that.

I hope I do right by her: she has her organic doggy food,huge fluffy dog bed,lots of toys and chewbones and lots of love.She is truly one of the family.

Thanks for reminding me how much I am blessed to have my dog and how she makes our family so much more wonderful~ <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

O

i think the amount of love you have for your dog(s) can be measured by the amount of space you are willing to give them in your bed!

from a girl who is often hanging off the edge as her two dogs lay sprawled out across the entire bed!

This is sooo cute - I just have to share it: <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

[color:"blue"] When GOD had made the earth and sky
The flowers and the trees
He then made all the animals and
all the birds and bees
And when His work was finished
not one was quite the same
He said:" I'll walk this earth of mine
and give each one a name."
And so He travelled land and sea
and everywhere He went,
a little creature followed Him
until it's strength was spent.
When all were named upon the earth
and in the sky and sea,
the little creature said:
"Dear Lord, there's no name left for me."
The Father smiled and softly said:
"I've left you to the end,
I've turned my own name back to front
and called you 'DOG' my friend!"[/color]

Thanks Suzet. I will have a dog someday, wanted one all my life. But it makes no sense now, with both H and me working F/T, it wouldn't be fair to leave a dog at home alone all day. Dogs need human companions.

I figure when I retire, I might get a dog. I figure I'll be old and decrepit (sp?) and it'll be a service dog...lol

GBH,
I understand what you are saying and agree with you. But now that I am a single parent of sorts to two dogs, I really dont know what I would have done without them through my separation and divorce. I am fortunate in that I can go home for lunch everyday and spend a few minutes with them. Let them outside. Give them treats and fix myself lunch. I really look forward to seeing them everyday at noon. So.....if it is possible for you or your husband to do that.....you might consider getting one sooner rather than later. I also believe that two dogs are better than one. They are pack animals and I think they do much better as they at least have each other when I am away.

WCNT

I think someone posted this on here...can't remember...but I love it.

Dear Dog & Cat,

The dishes with the paw print 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 does not stake a claim for it becoming your food, 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 sized bed. I am very sorry about this.

Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.

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 is nothing but sarcasm.


To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:

Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Complain About Our Pets:

1. They live here. You don't.

2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.(That's why they call it "fur"niture.)

3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted child who is short,hairy, walks on all fours, and doesn't speak clearly.

5. Remember: Dogs and cats are sometimes better than kids because they: eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about having the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and if they get pregnant, you can sell
their children !!!

I really, really miss my dogs. I have 2 boxers Anubis (5 years old) and Osiris (3 years old). They are wonderful, and loving and stink to high heaven and I miss them so much.

God Bless,

-Caren

If either one of lived closer to where we work, that might be a possibility. Or if we had dog-friendly workplaces, that might work, too.

We do have two cats. Cats are low maintenance most of the time. They're find being left along because all they do is sleep (most of the time anyway!)

Truth is in addition to work issues, we also spend a lot of free time away from home doing stuff that isn't always dog friendly. But someday...

I agree with you on pets' theraputic qualities, especially dogs. They're a little more loyal than cats. The unconditional love they provide is, well, priceless.

Yeah, you gotta make time for the furry little buggers <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I always felt guilty about leaving the boys home alone while my H and I worked, but they never seemed worse for the wear, and they always got lots of attention when we got home. (They think they're people).

I love my dogs so much. I wish I could have them at the apartment. As it stands right now H has custody. I think I need to look into visitation.

God Bless,

-Caren