Comments on: The Big D.O.G. Bailout http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:23:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kevin http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Kevin Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:24:38 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-17 Great blog. And very true indeed. Great blog. And very true indeed.

]]> By: Kara http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Kara Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:52:16 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-16 @Mary - it is probably *because* of her antics. When we met Chiqui at the Humane Society, it was obvious she was the one for us. I remember waiting anxiously as another family had her meet their dog, and hoping it wouldn't work out, because it already felt like Chiqui belonged with us. She is better about the jumping now - a little : ) I am so glad to know that Chiqui is a small part of what led you to the wonderful work you do with Our Pack! (http://www.ourpack.org) @Mary – it is probably *because* of her antics. When we met Chiqui at the Humane Society, it was obvious she was the one for us. I remember waiting anxiously as another family had her meet their dog, and hoping it wouldn’t work out, because it already felt like Chiqui belonged with us. She is better about the jumping now – a little : )

I am so glad to know that Chiqui is a small part of what led you to the wonderful work you do with Our Pack! (http://www.ourpack.org)

]]> By: Mary http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Mary Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:42:48 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-15 Oh Kara - I loved reading about Chiqui - she was one of the two pit bulls in my life that cemented my love for the breed. I will always cherish being able to come and see her settled into her new home and the chagrin that after weeks of working on her jumping I walked in and she jumped all over me - which me being a bad trainer allowed with glee. Thank you for sharing her stories...and for loving her in spite of her antics - or maybe because of her antics! Mary Oh Kara – I loved reading about Chiqui – she was one of the two pit bulls in my life that cemented my love for the breed. I will always cherish being able to come and see her settled into her new home and the chagrin that after weeks of working on her jumping I walked in and she jumped all over me – which me being a bad trainer allowed with glee. Thank you for sharing her stories…and for loving her in spite of her antics – or maybe because of her antics!

Mary

]]> By: Kara http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Kara Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:17 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-14 @Pam - Thank you! Have fun with the giant dog! My Dad has had several Irish Wolfhounds over the years, and the great thing about big dogs is that they are so mellow. I looked up the Tosa Inu because I hadn't heard of it before. I see that it is a type of Mastiff - prepare for copious amounts of drool! I'm sure your cats will be thrilled. : ) @Pam – Thank you!

Have fun with the giant dog! My Dad has had several Irish Wolfhounds over the years, and the great thing about big dogs is that they are so mellow. I looked up the Tosa Inu because I hadn’t heard of it before. I see that it is a type of Mastiff – prepare for copious amounts of drool! I’m sure your cats will be thrilled. : )

]]> By: Pam http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Pam Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:16 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-13 Your dog is adorable! Great pics! I have 3 cats right now and will be moving into a house with a huge backyard soon. My husband is planning on getting a Tosa Inu. These dogs can get up to 200 pounds and I understand that they prefer to be indoor pets. I can just imagine waking up to a 200 pound dog that is trying to crawl in bed with us. I am sure this will provide much amusement. My poor cats! Your dog is adorable! Great pics!
I have 3 cats right now and will be moving into a house with a huge backyard soon. My husband is planning on getting a Tosa Inu. These dogs can get up to 200 pounds and I understand that they prefer to be indoor pets. I can just imagine waking up to a 200 pound dog that is trying to crawl in bed with us. I am sure this will provide much amusement. My poor cats!

]]> By: Jon Maloney http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Jon Maloney Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:25:08 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-12 In "Time Enough for Love" Robert Heinlein wrote, "Little girls, like butterflies, need no excuse." I think the same can be said of pets. They make us feel good and enrich our lives simply by their existence. They require no justification. In “Time Enough for Love” Robert Heinlein wrote, “Little girls, like butterflies, need no excuse.” I think the same can be said of pets. They make us feel good and enrich our lives simply by their existence. They require no justification.

]]> By: Rebecca Schoenenberger http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Rebecca Schoenenberger Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:57:58 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-11 Thanks for the refreshing story. My kitties keep me sane, while driving me insane at times. Unfortunately their not as unconditionally loving as dogs, but their sweet, and they give me kitty hugs! Animals are priceless! Thanks for the refreshing story. My kitties keep me sane, while driving me insane at times. Unfortunately their not as unconditionally loving as dogs, but their sweet, and they give me kitty hugs! Animals are priceless!

]]> By: Maria http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Maria Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:13 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-10 My husband travels a lot for his work as well, and our labs keep me great company. They also provide a daily routine of exercise and human socialization at the park. I have made many friends, clients, and Farmville neighbors because of my dogs. As for the food....Costco has a high quality Chicken and Rice and Lamb and Rice dog food that is manufactured by Diamond in Stockton, 40lb bag for $22. My dogs love baked sweet potato for treats. When I fix them for my husband and I, I make more to keep as for the week for the dogs. My dogs also love ice for treats. Most importantly my dogs allow me to unload the burdens that life sometimes gives us. They love me and help me to be a better person. I am ever mindful of the harmony that they bring to our home and that they will be with me for a relatively short time ....... My husband travels a lot for his work as well, and our labs keep me great company. They also provide a daily routine of exercise and human socialization at the park. I have made many friends, clients, and Farmville neighbors because of my dogs. As for the food….Costco has a high quality Chicken and Rice and Lamb and Rice dog food that is manufactured by Diamond in Stockton, 40lb bag for $22. My dogs love baked sweet potato for treats. When I fix them for my husband and I, I make more to keep as for the week for the dogs. My dogs also love ice for treats. Most importantly my dogs allow me to unload the burdens that life sometimes gives us. They love me and help me to be a better person. I am ever mindful of the harmony that they bring to our home and that they will be with me for a relatively short time …….

]]> By: Rosemarie (Freecyclor) http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Rosemarie (Freecyclor) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:39:15 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-9 Cats and a Schnoodle here. The cats putatively deal with the field mice that come in through the fieldstone walls every fall. I once had four bemused cats at compass points around a terrified mouse. Every time the mouse tried to break out, one of the cats would push it back into the center. We had to trap it under a bucket and take it outside (far outside) for fear it would die of fright. They are really good at catching moths and flies, although the furnishings suffer. Heavy lamps and metal chatchkes are in order. Whimsy the Schnoodle keeps me honest. There is NO WAY I will miss my medically prescribed hour daily walk if she can help it. She helps me clean out leftovers without too extreme a level of guilt; and is always ready to love away any residual guilt or negativity with her winsome ways. Financially, I don't have to purchase rodent protection services, gym fees, or antidepressants. Pets are wonderful and unpredictable value-added creatures! Love your blog! Cats and a Schnoodle here.

The cats putatively deal with the field mice that come in through the fieldstone walls every fall. I once had four bemused cats at compass points around a terrified mouse. Every time the mouse tried to break out, one of the cats would push it back into the center. We had to trap it under a bucket and take it outside (far outside) for fear it would die of fright. They are really good at catching moths and flies, although the furnishings suffer. Heavy lamps and metal chatchkes are in order.

Whimsy the Schnoodle keeps me honest. There is NO WAY I will miss my medically prescribed hour daily walk if she can help it. She helps me clean out leftovers without too extreme a level of guilt; and is always ready to love away any residual guilt or negativity with her winsome ways.

Financially, I don’t have to purchase rodent protection services, gym fees, or antidepressants. Pets are wonderful and unpredictable value-added creatures!

Love your blog!

]]> By: Janelle http://karasjoblom.com/the-big-d-o-g-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Janelle Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:12:45 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=62#comment-8 Sounds to me like Chiqui is priceless. :) Sounds to me like Chiqui is priceless. :)

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