Dogs, dogs, dogs!
When I saw the post cats, cats, cats, I simply had to create this one. I've had two dogs. My first was a miniature pinscher named Bucky. He'd been thrown out of a car (!) and ended up on a corner where I got off the bus. He was one year old, and eventually became my psychiatric service dog. The difference between that and a therapy dog was that Bucky had actual tasks to carry out. Such as pawing at my leg to bring me out of a dissociative state.
The second picture is an expression we used to call The Face. When he saw something he wanted. Food, toy, you name it.
Bucky died abruptly of congestive heart failure at nine. That was over five years ago, and I'm still heartbroken.
I got a puppy, another miniature pinscher, named Fletcher. He is an adorable bundle of energy, and neurotic as the day is long! EVERYTHING scares him! He's a rescue who spent his first four months in a cage by himself at a puppy mill. Five years later, Fletcher is a sweet, loving dog. But a real mess. He didn't even know how to be a dog. He still doesn't greet like a normal dog; he's happy to see me, but darts out of reach if I try to pet him. Other than that, he loves to cuddle. And he has a loud, shrill bark, as these dogs do.
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You need Cesear Millan.....
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As long as i breathe, my house will always have room for rescues!
My current fur family:
Meet Meg:
And Jake...
And his sister, Storm...
There is not a "hair free" spot in my house, and no room for sadness either! What a gift they are!
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Everyone is so CUTE!!
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I love it! Fletcher doesn't drink water when we're outside. During hot weather, I take him to the dog run and hose him down. After he shakes a few times, he clearly feels much better!
Here he is meeting a Manchester terrier. Manchesters have much thinner faces and whiplike tails that aren't cut. Their ears also stand up naturally, unlike miniature pinschers (who are also terriers).
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- This boy, I'm so glad I have him. He is my therapy and companion. I love my Zeus!!
- I love him so much.
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What a gorgeous dog!
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cuddyclothes, thank you. He is German Shepherd mix with Anatolian shepherd/hound, And he is the best therapy a girl can have.
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I have 3 dogs and 4 cats. The dogs and two of the cats are seniors. The two youngest cats wil eventually move out with my son.
Here is Effe:
And Duke (aka Spooky Dukey)
And then there is Cocoa, a Boykin Spaniel mix.
JJ
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Why would any animal lover cut a dog's tail off?
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My sweet Daisy 🐾
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So many cute dogs and cats!! They are the best.
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This is S'more: he's a Shih Tzu and Lhasa apso mix.
Resting in the magnolia petals.
Resting on a hot day.
He's a good pal who loves to snuggle.
Mominator
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What an adorable pup!! He seems so happy!! I'm sure he is a great therapy for you, I know mine is.
Hugs!!
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So many wonderful dogs!!
Bounce, unfortunately, for several breeds it is considered de rigueur to crop their tails: miniature pinschers, Doberman pinschers, boxers...the thought is that it looks "sleeker". Same with ear cropping. Unfortunately, the tails are cut off before they're three days old.
Justjean, nobody looks more exhausted when they relax than greyhounds!
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My baby, Ginger!
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AAAAAaaaaaw!
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Awee, how adorable!! Dogs are the best therapist!!
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Sweet Effe after a tiring day of napping.
JJ
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here's a funny photo from a friend of ours, what NOT to give to your furry friend....
Must tell her that caffeine is bad for dogs.... but I bet the look on his face already told her that!
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Me and Fletcher, Central Park, August. I lay down on a towel and he immediately claimed me!
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Here's a picture of my grand-puppy, Stella and me hanging out. She's a mini Schnauzer, and lucky for me, her owner, my DS, lives in town so I get to doggy-sit whenever I want!
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