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[captainprophesy]

Im currently trying to talk my wife into rescuing and taking in this cute little guy... he has three legs as they had to remove one... of course my wife is correct that we are not in a place, financially, to take in another puppy... but good lord... tell me he's not cute! :D

 

[colcolt]

What was the reason they had to remove the leg...do you know? It's amazing how they adapt and it's as if they still have all four.

 

[troutface]

Thanks Chris. They earn their keep on ducks and all the upland birds (pheasant,quail,ptarmigan, and grouse). That's why they get to sleep on the bed at night !
Cheers

Jeff

 

[captainprophesy]

What was the reason they had to remove the leg...do you know?

Not sure... they said his leg was dead and they were going to euthanize him, so this family saved him and paid for the operation... apparently he doesnt know the difference, they say he runs and plays with all the dogs at the dog park.
I keep telling my wife we need this dog so that it can pair up with my son, who also has one leg :rofl:

 

[colcolt]

I'll bet she didn't find any humor it that! But, you know how women are. Most women I've know weren't into animals. Personally, I prefer them myself. I like to tell non-animal folks with a slew of grand kids that kids are for people who can't have dogs.

 

[captainprophesy]

I'll bet she didn't find any humor it that! But, you know how women are. Most women I've know weren't into animals. Personally, I prefer them myself. I like to tell non-animal folks with a slew of grand kids that kids are for people who can't have dogs.

... after 15 years of marriage, she pretty much is used to my sense of humor.. (off subject: this one time when my son was about 7 years old decided to talk back to my wife, of course she lit into him, anyways he had the audacity to say he was running away so my wife said fine go... as he turned to walk away I interjected and advised him to leave the leg.. it belonged to me since I paid for it.. the look on his face :rofl: yes I can be such an ass sometimes)

 

[numbersix]

I keep telling my wife we need this dog so that it can pair up with my son, who also has one leg

Oh - that sounds meant to be. Hope you can talk your wife into it. We've had many dogs over the years, including times we couldn't afford it - somehow it all works out. Good luck Cap'n.

 

[mctrav]

My beagle mix with my son

 

[colcolt]

This was Katie. She was an American Eskimo/Corgi mix that my ex-wife and I shared. She died and only 2 1/2 years old and it nearly killed me. She so loved life. I ordered her a head marker and she's buried at the ex's place. We stood over her grave and cried together. they'll break your heart as much as any human loss.
There were no digital cameras back then but I had a video camera and had some guys take the HI-8 tape and transfer to CD so I could make some hard copies.

 

[baronsamedi]

they'll break your heart as much as any human loss.

That's the truth. I almost didn't want another dog after we lost our Husky Nala in 2010. She was family.

 

[captainprophesy]

they'll break your heart as much as any human loss.

oh I know all too well

I almost didn't want another dog after we lost our Husky Nala

It always happens this way... but then we go out and do it all over again and get heart broken when they leave us but god damn they make life fun when they're around
@Colcot... I love that second picture of Katie, she looks very intelligent... I bet she was a great companion!

 

[zonomo]

i was told by a therapist that the loss of a pet has the same emotional impact as the loss of a human to many people. the body's chemicals and mind sometimes cant distinguish the difference from someone (like a person or a pet) that loved you and that you loved.

 

[colcolt]

Katie was a little fireball...loved to run and roll around on the ground. Like most, she had a "sweet spot" on her side that you could scratch and one of her hind legs would start kicking like she was trying to start a motorcycle. I got a real charge out of that. she's been gone eight years and I still miss her. Sometimes I wonder if it really pays to love anything. They always seem to leave you.
I think the impact of having lost her affected me more than the loss of some humans I've cared for. Maybe in part because she was so little and active and loved being alive and I knew all too well the finality of death. It's hard to explain in words.

 

[captainprophesy]

It's hard to explain in words

well thats the beauty... you dont need to. I (as others I assume) know exactly what you mean. No need to break your head trying to express it. I get it.
It is hard to lose a loved one, whether human or animal... but in the end we move on and those memories and feeling brought on by said loved ones is what makes us who we are... they add to us something that we would never of had if it wasnt for them. So even though "they" always seem to leave us... "they" also bring something invaluable to us... love! without it we just arent complete.

IMHO ... although we lose and have lost many loved ones in our life times... I wouldnt have it any other way... I cherish those memories and feelings more than all the money in the world. All my family members and animal companions that I have lost will live with me 'till the day its my turn to leave this world.

 

[oldpops41]

These were my little friends Precious was a long haired chihuahua

and itzzy was a miniture pincher

 

[dochudson]

many moons ago when I lived in a little town.. a retired farmer moved in next door. big old boy, beat up red farm truck. he got a little chihuahua and that thing went everywhere with him in his coat pocket.

 

[colcolt]

This is my kind of boy. I think we're kin.

 

[crazypipe]

 

[scottishjohn]

This is my beautiful boy!

 

[colcolt]

Good looking boy!! Reminds me of my first Samoyed.