24 Hours In A & E

The Prof has gone to bed and I have been watching the channel 4 documentary " 24 Hours in A & E"
One part had me sobbing like a loon, though I knew I was crying more for Meg and less for the lady on tv with the ear infection.
George in his self contained and wise old way has just ambled up to me
He gave me  his typical scottie " arrroooo!"
And climbed into my lap which he seldom ever does
And there he has stayed, offering his fat Buddha tummy for rubbing.
I have a small black Scottish Terrier guardian Angel who has more skills in psychological care than the average psychiatrist

He has the paws AND the heart of a bear

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  1. Bless him - he knows you're hurting and is trying to comfort you (or had he got an itch on his belly that needed rubbing!) Xxxx

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  2. My what a cute therapy dog.

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  3. We are all hurtng with you and Chris pet. xxxx

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  4. I always thought George was special. I think dogs can smell fear - and I think they can smell unhappiness too. Arrrooooo!

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  5. I am sure the other two are there for you also.

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    1. Winnie is too busy with her itchy fanny

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    2. Thought that was a Japanese Motorbike? (old Scottish joke!)

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  6. Enjoy this special bond while it lasts - like Gill indicated, there are others in the wings ready to take that load off your shoulders as well. Just maybe not in such a demonstrative way as George

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  7. Paws heart and head of a wise soul. Take comfort where you can. X

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  8. georgie is hurting too; take comfort in each other.

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    1. After being with us 8 years i have just realised how bright he is

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  9. I just love George....in fact I love them all...especially Winnie with her problematic fanny !

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  10. In their own ways they cope although you will never know, but I have always thought George is special & he is showing it now.

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  11. George is a wise and loving soul . Amazing how they recognise pain and offer their love and a round tummy to pat. I think George is a clever little fellow , very interesting how he has been reacting to Meg's death . George is clearly a clever and intuitive soul. I am glad you have a tummy to pat and a boy who is looking after you xxx

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  12. He's absolutely gorgeous, perhaps he is coming into his own now. Now that the pack has altered. A shift in dynamics is no bad thing. He is obviously wanting to comfort you and in doing so is comforting himself.

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  13. As I said yesterday George is the steadfast one
    Always knows his place in the pack and very attuned . But with that heart of gold.
    I am happy he is helping you out and you him.
    Scotties are grand little souls, they pack a lot in thoes little bodies.

    cheers, parsnip

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  14. Back from my holidays I am sending you a big hug in recognition of Meg;s passing. And i am also sending you some chin tickles for George.

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  15. Despite what a lot of people may think, animals do know when we humans are upset. My old kitty made it quite plain whenever I was upset. It's good to cry John and quite natural.
    Hugs
    Briony
    Xxx

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  16. Aww. Fur soaks up tears very, very well.

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  17. What a good boy is that George. Both of you feeling better with just one cuddle. Xoxox to you all.

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  18. Bless George. He's there to help when we can't be.

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  19. I've always felt that plump little Terrier Buddha belly's are a universal cure for most everything. Well done George. X

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  20. George has such a tender face. A good comforter with instinct.

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  21. Animals know when we are hurting; and dogs are often used as therapy animals.
    God bless.

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  22. That is one adorable baby. He knows what you need and knows how to work it. He's taking care of you in his own way....

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  23. Don't discount the intuitiveness of animals. We have two Leonbergers and one died of cancer. The other one would not go into the room where his dog friend died. He never laid in the spot where his friend laid either. But often goes out to the garden and lays upon his friend's grave. It gives me goose bumps..

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  24. Sweet George. He's my favorite of your pack. What a good little man he is!

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  25. Dogs make the best doctors. God bless them.

    Love,
    Janie

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  26. All of the above! I think he needs you and you him. Give that little round belly a scratch for me! xx

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  27. Dogs know when they are needed. Thanks, George.

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  28. Dogs are the fuzzy parts of god.

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  29. There are some lovely comments here, John. Hope they give you some comfort.

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  30. I think of you every day.Your's animals are so "human"in the good sens.

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  31. Sometimes when we desperately wish that our pets could talk, they 'connect' instead, which, in some ways, can be even better. Looks like your dear little Georgie has this ability - a further reason, if one were needed, to treasure him.

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  32. I love those bear paws!

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  33. He is very pretty, and very photogenic. Maybe you could get him on TV.

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  34. Good ol' George, looking after the master for us.xx

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  35. Bless his little heart & Buddha belly xx

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  36. I hope you offered him your tummy for him to rub too John hehe. Dogs just seem to know when things are bad. Best wishes.

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  37. Nothing better than a bit of doggy TLC - they know when it is needed.

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  38. dogs are the best

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  39. Anonymous8:57 am

    He's a lovely boy. Give him a cuddle from me x

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  40. A reminder for me of why I'm so taken with Scotties.

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  41. Milo and I are big George fans :-)

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  42. He was just waiting in the wings for his turn to shine........xxx

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  43. Anonymous11:03 am

    I've never met George in person but I love him dearly.

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  44. Wow he does have bear paws. Perhaps you will see a little more of him now, if he decides to share.

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  45. The best kind of love during a sad spell. Animals I do believe have more compassion than many humans.

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  46. Now if that's not a sign that animals have feeling and can sense ours, I don't know what is. Georgie knows your sad and so is he. Take comfort in one another.

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  47. Good old George- knowing how to comfort you.

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  48. Strange and lovely, isn't it?

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  49. Love the picture of Meg and George on your side bar! You can tell they love a cuddle!

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  50. Dogs are humans in dog suits. They do indeed have human emotions but express them a little differently. George is an old soul who knows what you need and he gives his love and comfort freely. Give him a belly rub for me :-) Gayle

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  51. Dear George, Have I told you lately that I Love You?! xxx

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  52. Lovely George, very intuitive. Obviously loves you to bits too xx

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  53. Dogs absolutely do know!!

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