Thread: Dogs!

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

A soul either born to the mountains or a re-incarnation of a holy man allowed to be at peace.

Wow... I like it.

First words that came to mind. Just a glorious photo.

Originally Posted by earcutter

I freaking LOVE this picture:

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The story goes that some dudes were hiking the Himalayas when this dog showed up out of no where to hang with them for a while. The next day one of the hikers woke up very early and saw the dog sitting there as per the photo for the better part of half an hour.

Great Photo, but of course now I'm all worried that the dog had a home ? You can get all mystical all you want, but now I'm worried about doggie being homeless. Sorry, can't help it.

And this of course is why I decided against being an ASPCA Officer. I want all of them loved and to have loving homes.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

Great Photo, but of course now I'm all worried that the dog had a home ? You can get all mystical all you want, but now I'm worried about doggie being homeless. Sorry, can't help it.

That dog was home me thinks! Home is where the heart is.

We just got back from our veterinarian's office after we had our beloved Juno euthanized. She had clearly been having problems of late, but also had lots of good days, but she wouldn't eat yesterday and today. An X-ray quickly revealed the problem: her lungs were filled with cancer. Dogs are so incredibly tough...you would never have guessed that she was so sick.

Juno was our third Leonberger, and our first champion. But that's not what made her so special. She had the greatest personality, and was so attached to my wife. When my wife was recovering from her mastectomies and going through chemo, Juno was her "nurse dog" and wouldn't leave her side; she even slept in our bed with her (something we normally didn't allow, but we couldn't keep her out). She also was our Alpha Bitch, and ruled our pack despite having the sweetest disposition you can imagine. She was VERY vocal, and would always greet us with a toy in her mouth, growling her happy growl or "wooing", and tail wagging. She would also talk when she had a rawhide chew...she'd walk around, doing her happy growl until the rawhide was gone. She was an absolutely delightful companion. I will miss her terribly.

Her passing was very peaceful: her head simply got heavy in my lap, and she was gone. My wife is distraught, but we knew this was coming, so I'm confident that we'll both recover fairly quickly.

Juno is on the right in the picture...that's Artie occupying my wife's lap.

Sad news, and it's always hard to lose a mate no matter what. Such a pity our dog friends can't live a greater span of years. I feel for your loss. I understand what you feel, having been there like many others have also.


Mick

My sympathies to you and your wife. I had to give two of my beloved cats back to the Universe this last Summer. Surviving cat still is having a bad time of it now and then. Question tho: Are you sure your wife is under those two dogs?

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

My sympathies to you and your wife. I had to give two of my beloved cats back to the Universe this last Summer. Surviving cat still is having a bad time of it now and then. Question tho: Are you sure your wife is under those two dogs?

My sympathies to you as well.

Yeah, she's under there! Moments before I shot that photo, the other two Leo's were trying to get in on the action. That was quite a sight!

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your wife. Juno is now without pain and may her spirit and your loving memories provide solace for you.
Bob & Kathy