tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post8950316273887153068..comments2024-03-29T03:47:13.852+00:00Comments on Going Gently: I Hate PuppiesJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-36688871255197193582016-04-04T16:49:33.454+00:002016-04-04T16:49:33.454+00:00I don't like puppies either, we were just gett...I don't like puppies either, we were just getting to the end of Charleys madness when we lost her, I would give anything to have little warm puddles and chewed up sticks back on my floor :-(<br /><br />But I doubt we'll ever get another puppy, when we get a Border Collie again, which has always been on the cards, it will be from a rescue organisation and most likely be that little bit older to start with ... phew!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-35766920252561771882016-04-02T14:40:38.944+00:002016-04-02T14:40:38.944+00:00Old dogs are the best dogs. Old dogs are the best dogs. Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317992740650387671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-11068207882746560992016-04-02T11:32:37.189+00:002016-04-02T11:32:37.189+00:00I like old and mellow dogs
I like old and mellow dogs <br /><br />Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21726140060885219602016-04-02T09:53:51.731+00:002016-04-02T09:53:51.731+00:00Mary there... clearly thinking: "He's oka...Mary there... clearly thinking: "He's okay but I wouldn't say I loved him. Big warm belly though."Andrew MacLaren-Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275686573421308677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21309045959367680482016-04-02T08:14:50.983+00:002016-04-02T08:14:50.983+00:00My four previous dogs were all pups to train with ...My four previous dogs were all pups to train with me. My current dog was two years old before we gave him a (good) home but I really miss knowing his history.pottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834163803780455512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-55833304063697325722016-04-02T07:46:48.365+00:002016-04-02T07:46:48.365+00:00I hear ya! I feel very responsible for my dogs as...I hear ya! I feel very responsible for my dogs as puppies, and cosset them carefully, to hopefully make sure they safely grow into the dogs I really want, but the puppy stage is a worry and a pain, and I haven't minded missing out on it when I've had older rescues. Raising (or even breeding) a puppy doesn't seem to ensure any special depth of bonding. Some of my closest dogs have been adult rescues, some have been pups. I always wonder at people who instantly bond to a dog, horse or cat every time. I wish I could do that. For me it sometimes takes a while.T.L. Merrybardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713406934061779754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-60612188046498652902016-04-02T06:59:56.656+00:002016-04-02T06:59:56.656+00:00Both my wife and I are Surrey natives; if she says...Both my wife and I are Surrey natives; if she says we need a dog, we have a dog. I thought all Surrey women wore the trousers.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-309262235906605642016-04-02T06:33:22.841+00:002016-04-02T06:33:22.841+00:00Mary is a dear little thing. I would love to have...Mary is a dear little thing. I would love to have a dog but the men here aren't ready for one (have been nagging for years). I did walk dogs from the local dogs home for a while but had to stop as I wanted to keep them all! My turn will come I am sure.Elderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-57834063591981893742016-04-02T03:58:03.811+00:002016-04-02T03:58:03.811+00:00Most people (sadly) are the opposite. They love pu...Most people (sadly) are the opposite. They love puppies, then take them to the rescue centre when they grow into boisterous big dogs. I shan't say what I'd like to do to these people.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91931896106449999112016-04-02T03:53:36.011+00:002016-04-02T03:53:36.011+00:00I understand what you mean about puppies. But &qu...I understand what you mean about puppies. But "ours" have grown up way too fast. Todd will be 5 in a few days.... Can you believe it? ~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-51882816308213072192016-04-02T03:35:11.005+00:002016-04-02T03:35:11.005+00:00I love the way you take care of your dogs and the ...I love the way you take care of your dogs and the Menagerie of live animals you take care of you did not take any of them for granted it is the sign of a kind soul. My mom used to say you judge a person by the way they treat animals.flowerpowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265345034396277572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61948466474677645712016-04-02T03:34:28.739+00:002016-04-02T03:34:28.739+00:00I love the way you take care of your dogs and the ...I love the way you take care of your dogs and the Menagerie of live animals you take care of you did not take any of them for granted it is the sign of a kind soul. My mom used to say you judge a person by the way they treat animals.flowerpowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265345034396277572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-88792108035326527472016-04-02T02:48:40.152+00:002016-04-02T02:48:40.152+00:00I am staying in hotels right now, having sold my h...I am staying in hotels right now, having sold my home, moved out and now driving from NY State to Florida.<br />Alone with 2 cats.<br />Or 2 cats having me drive them to Florida. Depends on how you look at it.<br />Minnette naps but she is also quite vocal.<br />Merlin sleeps.<br />Tonight about to have a big swallow of hot Egg Drop Soup, Minnette crashed into my arm, slopping hot soup on me and everything else .. <br />I am now resting and sitting on the massive hotel bed and Merlin is sleeping beside me. I reached out and touched him and without opening his eyes, he started to purr.<br />So I feel like I know just what you mean, except in the cat world .<br />It won't be long before I start my own puppy hunt though .<br />I wish I could have a Mary sort of pup. Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-6961291858709302372016-04-02T02:42:21.038+00:002016-04-02T02:42:21.038+00:00Of course you love her John! Her face alone is wor...Of course you love her John! Her face alone is worthy of your love but her disposition sounds delightful!Mary Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338257247926089751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65982877828581420322016-04-02T00:26:50.398+00:002016-04-02T00:26:50.398+00:00This is going to sound crazy to you but I fell in ...This is going to sound crazy to you but I fell in love with Mary from that day when she was sitting on your bed, looking outside the window.<br />She was still a baby puppy. There is something about Mary...I stole that photo and have it in my computer and there she stays.<br /><br />AllegraA.Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06947308878002639964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39159240193772287602016-04-01T22:26:36.339+00:002016-04-01T22:26:36.339+00:00I have to agree with (most) everyone here; just ca...I have to agree with (most) everyone here; just can't handle puppies any longer. Geraldo, much as I adore him, broke me.<br />Feel better soon... in the meantime, accept any and all cuddles.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-85629062234494148442016-04-01T21:53:27.651+00:002016-04-01T21:53:27.651+00:00mary sure fits in with your pack.mary sure fits in with your pack.jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34186641007919655532016-04-01T21:46:22.504+00:002016-04-01T21:46:22.504+00:00Everyone seems to agree - puppies are very cute, b...Everyone seems to agree - puppies are very cute, but altogether too full-on and Hard Work! They do grow into wonderful loving animals, but there's a helluva lota hard years first! Hope you're feeling better soon John. Meanwhile, take the cuddles! Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-13769704535610244302016-04-01T21:40:39.902+00:002016-04-01T21:40:39.902+00:00That picture of the two of you.......so sweet!That picture of the two of you.......so sweet!Cliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921634846332150666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34901215397481711892016-04-01T20:55:03.673+00:002016-04-01T20:55:03.673+00:00I prefer cats to kittens too.
I hope you are feeli...I prefer cats to kittens too.<br />I hope you are feeling much better now. 110%. At least.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9272500758053941682016-04-01T20:51:57.516+00:002016-04-01T20:51:57.516+00:00Surely that photo of Sorrel and Mary deserves a
sp...Surely that photo of Sorrel and Mary deserves a<br />spot on your sidebar. To me it says puppies are<br />fun!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335063080532127542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-56218708559782746262016-04-01T20:44:51.680+00:002016-04-01T20:44:51.680+00:00I can tell from the eyes. Thats where the soul is ...I can tell from the eyes. Thats where the soul is and the start of any painting. But then I find baby people totally boring. justjillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253881958131548009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52258416174327540592016-04-01T20:25:26.857+00:002016-04-01T20:25:26.857+00:00I think Mary found your heart strings . . .
Feel b...I think Mary found your heart strings . . .<br />Feel better soon . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-12855541582052975502016-04-01T20:09:49.372+00:002016-04-01T20:09:49.372+00:00awwwwwwwwwwww, daddy and daughter!awwwwwwwwwwww, daddy and daughter!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-18881231246741171342016-04-01T20:01:06.923+00:002016-04-01T20:01:06.923+00:00I'm with you on that!I'm with you on that! Suzanne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10278632421168285113noreply@blogger.com