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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:04 PM Original message |
DOG OWNERS CHECK IN |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
1. Get a cat .... make that two. NT |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. and with a dog you will never have to clean the litter box |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:30 PM Response to Reply #5 |
17. ... or have to worry that your Obama Chia Head will get broken... |
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renate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 09:12 AM Response to Reply #17 |
41. what an absolutely gorgeous kitty! n/t |
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Sultana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 11:43 AM Response to Reply #17 |
57. OMG, I want a kitty just like that |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 07:44 AM Response to Reply #17 |
87. That cat looks like the cat of my dreams! |
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spooky3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 10:20 AM Response to Reply #17 |
94. hahahaha!!!! |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 11:18 AM Response to Reply #5 |
55. Yabbut ... Picking up dog poop with the hand-in-bag method doesn't look like a picnic to me! |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 02:18 PM Response to Reply #55 |
65. If they had gotten a small breed dog it wouldn't be as bad. |
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wolfgangmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 06:21 PM Response to Reply #5 |
75. But with a dog |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 11:16 AM Response to Reply #1 |
54. Heh heh ... That was my first thought, too. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. Keep several plastic bags in your coat pocket. Put hand in bag, pick up shit, turn bag inside out, |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
3. that dog is too cute! |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
4. Hide your good shoes |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:11 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. ...and your toes. nt |
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seaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:41 PM Response to Reply #4 |
19. I second that.. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
7. Sell the dog and get a viable, interesting, non-disgusting/republican pet. |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:18 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Actually, as a cat owner, I think it was a great idea for them to get a dog. |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:28 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Sometime when you're bored, check out the DC Humane Society web pages.. |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:48 PM Response to Reply #13 |
20. Shelters have been transporting dogs from areas ... |
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demmiblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 11:13 AM Response to Reply #13 |
52. They were not limited to the DC shelters |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 10:10 PM Response to Reply #52 |
83. And if they hadn't gone with a DC shelter dog... |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 05:43 PM Response to Reply #13 |
70. baloney |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 07:21 AM Response to Reply #7 |
35. One of the Obama girls is allergic... |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 09:33 AM Response to Reply #35 |
89. My dog brought me two dead carp. |
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santamargarita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 08:46 PM Response to Reply #7 |
78. There is not one |
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Seldona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 08:53 PM Response to Reply #7 |
79. Dogs are a republican pet? |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
8. Michelle and the girls should have a few lessons with a dog trainer. |
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Mojorabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:29 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. I agree |
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Hansel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 07:50 AM Response to Reply #8 |
36. +2 |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 06:02 PM Response to Reply #36 |
72. I heard Mrs. O on TV yesterday mention "we" are enjoying the dog, going to a few lessons, etc. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 10:07 PM Response to Reply #36 |
82. My sister's dogs are like that. |
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azurnoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
9. Keep him(?) well supplied with bones |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 02:20 PM Response to Reply #9 |
67. Any Republicans visiting be required to take their shoes off. ummm |
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Holly_Hobby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:18 PM Response to Original message |
11. Three words |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
12. Caesar Milan |
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Zavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
15. With all due respect to our outstanding president, his family and all dog owners, my advice would be |
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Zavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
16. With all due respect to our outstanding president, his family and all dog owners, my advice would be |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-23-09 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
18. I'd love to give them some helpful advice, but the truth is ... |
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nomaco-10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
21. My sweet Penny, a cairn terrier mix that I rescued in 2000 |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 12:22 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. My poodle had diabetes |
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nomaco-10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 01:02 AM Response to Reply #22 |
25. You're sweet luv.... |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 01:56 PM Response to Reply #25 |
63. Sounds like you're off to a great start! |
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mrs_p (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
23. start puppy school right away |
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Samantha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 12:46 AM Response to Original message |
24. There are many excellent books on training puppies |
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mvd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 01:14 AM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Keep him active for sure |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 01:35 AM Response to Original message |
27. Stay connected with and befriend that trainer of Uncle Ted's! This is one active puppy. nt |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 04:20 AM Response to Original message |
28. Leave his tail alone. The pom-pom looks stupid. Let the hair grow back. |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 05:38 AM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Yep - I agree. |
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bklyncowgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 05:52 AM Response to Original message |
30. #1 Keep your shoes in the closet until he's at least two years old. |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 06:26 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. Excellent advice! I hope someone on his staff reads this today! Well done! n/t |
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bklyncowgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 09:19 AM Response to Reply #31 |
42. Thanks. Here's another one. |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 06:39 AM Response to Original message |
32. never chase a dog that grabs something he shouldn't have - it's called prize envy |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 06:45 AM Response to Original message |
33. Lots and lots of walks; wear him out. |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 07:14 AM Response to Original message |
34. Hate to admit Ceasar Milan is right: Dogs are happiest with discipline, exercise, a job |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 09:06 AM Response to Reply #34 |
40. Dogs are wired to *try* to be alpha... |
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bklyncowgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 09:29 AM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Someone's gotta be "leader of the pack". In our world it should be the one with the big brain. |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 09:29 AM Response to Reply #40 |
45. As are many pack and troop animals. But ironically, the alpha often is very stressed |
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jesus_of_suburbia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 08:41 PM Response to Reply #34 |
77. You are totally right... but discipline doesn't mean beating into submission. |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 07:33 AM Response to Reply #77 |
86. Oh gosh no |
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Tyler Generation (344 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 08:14 AM Response to Original message |
37. Kitties make great pillows |
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Sultana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 11:44 AM Response to Reply #37 |
58. Awww, so cute |
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Tyler Generation (344 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 06:21 PM Response to Reply #58 |
74. Thanks! |
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Sultana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 05:55 AM Response to Reply #74 |
85. oh wow |
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Tyler Generation (344 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 08:38 AM Response to Reply #85 |
88. I don't know! |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 08:43 AM Response to Original message |
38. Don't allow him to hump cabinet members' legs. nt |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 11:01 AM Response to Reply #38 |
50. well he can hump Gates a little. |
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Mudoria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
39. They got the wrong dog. This would have much better :) |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
43. Puppies need lots of exercise and socializing with other pups |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
46. A) Roll him on his back and make him stay there until he stops struggling |
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watercolors (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
47. The Dog Wisperer to the rescue! |
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Phx_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
48. Exercise and socialize with people and other dogs! |
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demmiblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
49. Lap dogs do not come in sizes! |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 11:14 AM Response to Reply #49 |
53. Yes they do! |
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demmiblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 11:35 AM Response to Reply #53 |
56. Lol... ok, perhaps in your case they don't! |
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mgc1961 (874 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
51. Get a second dog. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 12:00 PM Response to Reply #51 |
59. I was just going to say... |
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Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 10:30 PM Response to Reply #59 |
97. Cute... |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 12:01 PM Response to Reply #51 |
60. And round-the-clock exercise too - a good thing! |
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EmilyAnne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
61. In the second photo Michelle is looking up to the heavens thinking, "God, why did we get this |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 01:46 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. lol |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
64. "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." |
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Constance Craving (71 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
66. Crate Training |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 03:58 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. Welcome to DU! |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
69. I like dogs! |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
71. No worries. The Obamas will get the hang of it but a trainer couldn't hurt. n/t |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 06:06 PM Response to Original message |
73. Shaky can! |
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jesus_of_suburbia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
76. Firm but GENTLE handling. You must be the boss, or they will assume they need to be. |
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MoonRiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
80. Is there a problem? |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-24-09 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
81. Well, not everyone can be cool enough to have a cat... |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
84. Pets are just food you forget to eat. nt |
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nomaco-10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 09:43 AM Response to Reply #84 |
90. huh? ... |
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nomaco-10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 09:57 AM Response to Reply #90 |
92. Oh, and, I rarely check out profiles, but your's is noteworthy. n/t |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 05:53 PM Response to Reply #90 |
95. I am just being silly. nt |
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Vanje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
91. Get some sheep and teach it to herd |
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OnyxCollie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
93. Learn to think like a dog. |
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Geek_Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-25-09 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
96. I'd get another dog |
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windbreeze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-26-09 12:53 AM Response to Original message |
98. try not to let the dog walk you....n/t |
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