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Comment on Zeutering — the non-surgical neutering alternative — hits New Orleans by TOS

TOS — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:40:39 +0000

Great development! If they can find a comparable method for female dogs, that would be awesome.

Comment on Report calls attention to dog shootings by Houston police by Fran

Fran — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:19 +0000

This should be mandatory for every law enforcement officer in the country.

Comment on Report calls attention to dog shootings by Houston police by smoketoomuch

smoketoomuch — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:37 +0000

Police officers shooting and killing dogs (especially when they are family pets) is both cowardly and despicable. I guess it shows where dogs rank with cops as regards their importance as living things. Great message to send to the children of Texas!

Comment on A close call for Sparky by smoketoomuch

smoketoomuch — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:17:37 +0000

Great job by the train crew! I love happy endings!

Comment on Bulletin: Not everybody loves your dog by Jen Brighton

Jen Brighton — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:37:49 +0000

Anne ‘n Spencer – your comment was interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Bulletin: Not everybody loves your dog by Jen Brighton

Jen Brighton — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:33:13 +0000

While I adore my dogs and everyone else’s, I also can see Mr. Manjoo’s point of view. I really can’t believe this, but before I got my first dog I didn’t like them at all–stinky, big and always wanting to sniff in inappropriate places. I was a cat person all the way. Our first puppy altered that course of thought after about a month. Now my current dogs sleep not only on the bed but in the bed.

I always try to be courteous of people who either shy away from my dogs or whose body language simply says, “I don’t want your dog to approach me, lick me or get near me.” Those people are pretty easy to spot. Having said that, my dogs accompany my husband and me to every place that legally allows them, including outdoor restaurants and pubs. I think the more socialized a dog is, the better doggy citizen it is, keeping in mind that if it stresses your dog to be out in public, by all means do what’s best for the dog and leave it home.

And always be courteous towards others. It’s the dog owners who aren’t that give us a bad name when out with our well-behaved pooches.

Comment on Iowa woman questions shooting of her dog by smoketoomuch

smoketoomuch — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:03:40 +0000

A further thought…
It’s not enough that we lethally inject a million helpless dogs a year in this country, we also need to put down a coupla hundred more through the use of “deadly force?!
I weep for what has become of the country I went to war for.

Comment on Iowa woman questions shooting of her dog by smoketoomuch

smoketoomuch — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:02 +0000

Dog looks ferocious to me (sarcasm) I’d shoot him too because after all, he has teeth and all I have is this here gun….
Damn macho cops, this crap has to stop!

Comment on Bulletin: Not everybody loves your dog by selkie

selkie — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:35:21 +0000

Actually, I think Farhad Manjoo has some good points (and concur about people’s kids too) – I have both (dogs, kids and for good measure, cats too- and LOTS of people hate them)- but bottom line, MY choices shouldn’t impact quiet enjoyment of others. Further, as a dog owner whose dogs are rescues and come with their own issues – the idiots that NEVER leash their damn dogs “becuase they’re friendly” drive me CRAZY- it has actually limited where I can walk my dogs. My dogs DO NOT LIKE other dogs – friendly or not – and when you have no control over your damn dog, then he SHOULD be on a leash – end of story. I also don’t believe that everyone needs to love my dogs (or my kids)- and as such, respect their right to have their space. I’m good with dogs being in coffee shops, etc, as long as they are well behaved and remain with their person unless there is a clear indication that further contact is wanted.

Comment on The white squirrels of Brevard by scarlett67

scarlett67 — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:51:15 +0000

I love squirrels, they are so cute and fun to watch. I photograph them and my sister and husband moved to Urbana, IL in 2011. I drove down to Olney last year and saw the albinos. This fall, my friend and I will be vacationing in Brevard and cannot wait to see the white squirrels with the little black spots on their heads!