For the dog

cricky101 · 09-02-2009, 12:26 PM

a friend sent this link to me about "why old dogs are the best dogs." I really enjoyed the story and thought there may be fellow dog lovers who would too.

http://www.theweek.com/article/index..._the_best_dogs

edit: the link doesn't seem to go to the article when accessed via my phone, but does when I use my laptop?.?.

Blindjimme · 09-02-2009, 12:48 PM

Thanks. My Lab is 11 and her walking style is head kinda swaying, tail wagging, paying little or no attention to distractions. She loves her walks.

icehog3 · 09-02-2009, 12:54 PM

Thanks Chris. My German Shepherd, Ganz, is 9 1/2 now, and the article made me both happy and a little sad at the same time.

DPD6030 · 09-02-2009, 12:55 PM

I love German Shepards

I doubt we'll have another K-9 program since the last K-9 officer basically put it down the tubes. If we ever do I'm first on the list for it.

Great article

icehog3 · 09-02-2009, 01:06 PM

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09-02-2009, 01:24 PM

Both are great stories. Definitely pull at the heartstrings.

Unfortunately...

icehog3 · 09-02-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

Both are great stories. Definitely pull at the heartstrings.

Unfortunately...

Oopsie.....well, it sure sounded cool. I am going to remove it based on the Snopes article.

cricky101 · 09-02-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Oopsie.....well, it sure sounded cool. I am going to remove it based on the Snopes article.

It was a good read regardless. And through the snopes article I found out about the foster pet program for members of the military. I'm going to look into signing up as a foster home.

GKitty · 09-02-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Oopsie.....well, it sure sounded cool. I am going to remove it based on the Snopes article.

I hate Snopes somedays. Sometimes you just need a good story. Fact or fiction be damned.

Thanks for the read, guys. Makes me appreciate my old dog a lil more.

icehog3 · 09-02-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cricky101

It was a good read regardless. And through the snopes article I found out about the foster pet program for members of the military. I'm going to look into signing up as a foster home.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKitty

I hate Snopes somedays. Sometimes you just need a good story. Fact or fiction be damned.

Thanks for the read, guys. Makes me appreciate my old dog a lil more.

It was very moving, so I hate Snopes right now too...but they have helped me more than they "hurt" me in the past, Crystal.

RGD. · 09-02-2009, 05:00 PM

Since I actually get the Washington Post delivered - I have been a fan of Gene Weingarten for years. I don't always have time to read every paper and don't ever recall seeing that before - but it is now my favorite article from him.

Ron

cle_smoker · 09-02-2009, 10:08 PM

Great article. My lab Dexter is 6 and has already started graying. Still acts like a puppy on walks though.

09-02-2009, 12:26 PM	#1
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	For the dog a friend sent this link to me about "why old dogs are the best dogs." I really enjoyed the story and thought there may be fellow dog lovers who would too. http://www.theweek.com/article/index..._the_best_dogs edit: the link doesn't seem to go to the article when accessed via my phone, but does when I use my laptop?.?. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire Last edited by cricky101; 09-02-2009 at 12:31 PM.

09-02-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: For the dog Thanks. My Lab is 11 and her walking style is head kinda swaying, tail wagging, paying little or no attention to distractions. She loves her walks.

09-02-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: For the dog Thanks Chris. My German Shepherd, Ganz, is 9 1/2 now, and the article made me both happy and a little sad at the same time. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-02-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: For the dog I love German Shepards I doubt we'll have another K-9 program since the last K-9 officer basically put it down the tubes. If we ever do I'm first on the list for it. Great article

09-02-2009, 01:06 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: For the dog Deleted. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark! Last edited by icehog3; 09-02-2009 at 04:00 PM. Reason: Story false according to Snopes.

09-02-2009, 01:24 PM	#6
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: For the dog Both are great stories. Definitely pull at the heartstrings. Unfortunately... Last edited by Wanger; 09-02-2009 at 01:33 PM.

09-02-2009, 05:00 PM	#11
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: For the dog Since I actually get the Washington Post delivered - I have been a fan of Gene Weingarten for years. I don't always have time to read every paper and don't ever recall seeing that before - but it is now my favorite article from him. Ron

09-02-2009, 10:08 PM	#12
cle_smoker Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Robert Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 403 Trading: (1)	Re: For the dog Great article. My lab Dexter is 6 and has already started graying. Still acts like a puppy on walks though.