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54. I like to say that I was a cat person until I owned a dog...

Thu Aug 9, 2012, 12:59 AM

Aug 2012

When my wife and I adopted our first dog five years ago it changed my life. We've rescued six since then, gave one to a friend's elderly mother who spent her last four years with that dog as her constant companion. My wife and I have had a lot of shakeups over the past five years, including job losses, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and illness, but the hardest thing I've had to do was stand with one of my dogs as he was put to sleep...

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One man, one dog, one Facebook photo that has touched thousands of hearts [View all] Are_grits_groceries Aug 2012 OP

A man and his dog, there is no explanation needed... DainBramaged Aug 2012 #1

OMG how beautiful montanacowboy Aug 2012 #2

+1,000 freshwest Aug 2012 #13

I have never lived my life without dog(s) in it. I shudder to think what sort of person I would roguevalley Aug 2012 #42

I like to say that I was a cat person until I owned a dog... sweetloukillbot Aug 2012 #54

I hear you. I have dachshunds and if you keep their teeth clean they can live forever roguevalley Aug 2012 #55

I work at home with my 13-yo dachshund in his little bed next to my computer Patiod Aug 2012 #61

You used to have Inuca Aug 2012 #72

I do. that was my beautiful tippy. I'm going to find and put that back on. My computer roguevalley Aug 2012 #80

So agree! marew Aug 2012 #62

My 15 year old dog died a few weeks ago lunatica Aug 2012 #60

We lost a sixteen year old in April auburngrad82 Aug 2012 #78

I don't believe in coincidences, lunatica. That cat came to you because you needed it. :D roguevalley Aug 2012 #79

We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. sad sally Aug 2012 #77

Aww. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #3

Great shot dipsydoodle Aug 2012 #4

............. Angry Dragon Aug 2012 #5

sweet warrior1 Aug 2012 #6

Look at the baby! Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #7

Beautiful, thanks for posting. Scuba Aug 2012 #8

Lovely malaise Aug 2012 #9

I cannot even count xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #10

Oh my, that's wonderful charlie Aug 2012 #11

aw, man. Flaxbee Aug 2012 #22

I don't know they're from originally charlie Aug 2012 #23

Pets of the Homeless... Luminous Animal Aug 2012 #27

Damn. Thanks for this link, Luminous Animal. Chorophyll Aug 2012 #46

Beautiful. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #39

phenomenal, charlie. when i seem them, i see Jesus somehow and the dog for me roguevalley Aug 2012 #43

I don't see Jesus charlie Aug 2012 #47

it is life distilled down to its purest essence. :) roguevalley Aug 2012 #56

This is what it is all about. n/t MuseRider Aug 2012 #12

The love of a Good Dog... xchrom Aug 2012 #14

k&r... spanone Aug 2012 #15

Beautiful. beac Aug 2012 #16

There are no words for the love of a man and his dog. onecent Aug 2012 #17

Totally heartwarming. RebelOne Aug 2012 #18

bless your heart, RebelOne and your sweet dog. I love rotties. roguevalley Aug 2012 #44

All my children have paws..... Astazia Aug 2012 #19

Hi Welcome to DU...and please share doggie pictures.. Tikki Aug 2012 #31

Among words that popped into my head are: poetic beautiful unconditional serene mutual Stinky The Clown Aug 2012 #20

Awwwwwwww... (n/t) derby378 Aug 2012 #21

Great post! Bozita Aug 2012 #24

Just lovely. Chemisse Aug 2012 #25

Would you all excuse me for a moment Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #26

What a beautiful, heatwarming photograph! smirkymonkey Aug 2012 #28

+1! SammyWinstonJack Aug 2012 #34

Beautiful. And what a great owner Ishoutandscream2 Aug 2012 #29

Sniff sniff. hlthe2b Aug 2012 #30

Just a glimpse of this picture & my heart jumps. I love this man for doing whatever it takes to Booster Aug 2012 #32

Priceless! mercymechap Aug 2012 #33

This is love.....so beautiful!! nt lucca18 Aug 2012 #35

cute pic Liberal_in_LA Aug 2012 #36

*sniff* Brigid Aug 2012 #37

One thing no one has commented on: That is Lake Superior. Thor_MN Aug 2012 #38

Well, there are also always spots that are warmer than others. Brickbat Aug 2012 #69

Wonderful, just wonderful. Flatulo Aug 2012 #40

I just gave my dog Precious a hug, with tears rolling down my face. kellytore Aug 2012 #41

The expressions on both of their faces... Chorophyll Aug 2012 #45

Love this picture. complain jane Aug 2012 #48

It is beautiful to see a critter so loved. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #49

Bet the dog has a facebook account just1voice Aug 2012 #50

Home five minutes and I'm crying. OnyxCollie Aug 2012 #51

It got me too sonias Aug 2012 #52

Ok... You got me! Politicub Aug 2012 #53

I printed a couple of copies of this. Are_grits_groceries Aug 2012 #57

That's a great picture. Rescue dogs is a great organization. Major Hogwash Aug 2012 #58

Makes me choke up lunatica Aug 2012 #59

That photo does capture pure love. Uncle Joe Aug 2012 #63

Dogs and people are symbiotic. lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #64

Great pic!! bleedinglib Aug 2012 #65

As I sit here typing from th emergency room. I realize I shouldn't have tried that with my cat. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2012 #66

HA!!!! mindfulNJ Aug 2012 #67

I'm really sorry. Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2012 #68

Thank you:) mindfulNJ Aug 2012 #70

Another one with teary eyes... Inuca Aug 2012 #71

I liked and shared this photo when I saw it on a FB page that I read. luv_mykatz Aug 2012 #73

Here's a video of them that was on the local news this evening: The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #74

Kick. nt LNM Aug 2012 #75

Perfect get the red out Aug 2012 #76

Weekend kick. great white snark Aug 2012 #81