Dog Stuff
In honor of my best friend.....
Rusty
Rusty, adopted in 2003 from a rescue group in NY, is now 8, and my best friend, so I dedicate these pages to him, and to all canine adoptees.
The dog's diary:
7 am - Oh boy! A walk! My favorite!
8 am - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 am - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
Noon - Oh boy! The yard! My favorite!
2 pm - Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite!
3 pm - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
4 pm - Oh boy! Playing ball! My favorite!
6 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Mom! My favorite!
7 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Dad! My favorite!
8 pm - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 pm - Oh boy! Tummy rubs on the couch! My favorite!
11 pm - Oh boy! Sleeping in my people's bed! My favorite!
A Dog's Bill of Rights
I have the right to give and receive unconditional
love.
I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.
I have the right to be trained so that I do not become the prisoner of
my misbehavior.
I have the right to adequate food and medical care.
I have the right to fresh air and green grass.
I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my own
family.
I have the right to special time with my people.
I have the right to be bred responsibly if at all.
I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.
I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.
I have the right to be forgiven.
I have the right to die with dignity.
I have the right to be remembered well.
New Dog Breeds Proposed by the Continental Kennel Club
| Bull Terrier + Shitzu |
BullShitz, a gregarious but unreliable breed |
| Collie + Lhasa Apso |
Collapso, a dog that folds up for easy transport |
| Spitz + Chow Chow |
SpitzChow, a dog that throws up a lot |
| Bloodhound + Borzoi |
BloodyBore, a dog that's not much fun |
| Pointer + Setter |
Poinsettera, a traditional Christmas pet |
| Kerry Blue Terrier + Skye Terrier |
BlueSkye, a dog for visionaries |
| Great Pyrenees + Dachshund |
Pyradachs, a puzzling breed |
| Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso |
Peekasso, an abstract dog |
| Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel |
IrishSpringer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle |
| Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever |
LabCoatRetriever, the choice of research scientists |
| Newfoundland + Basset Hound |
NewfoundAssetHound, a dog for financial advisors |
| Terrier + Bulldog |
Terribull, a dawg thet maks awfull misteaks |
| Bloodhound + Labrador |
Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly |
| Malamute + Pointer |
MootPoint, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway |
| Collie + Malamute |
Commute, a dog that travels to work |
| Deerhound + Terrier |
Derriere, a dog that's true to the end |
Things We Can Learn from Dogs
Never pass up the chance for a joy ride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure
ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp and play daily.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you are not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle
them gently.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
When you are happy, dance around and wag your whole body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing, run
back and make
friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.