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Old Crow

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1. So heartwarming!

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Thu Sep 11, 2014, 10:02 PM

Sep 2014

I'm not sure why these stories are so powerful emotionally, but they certainly are. They tend to leave a lump in the throat. I guess animals are better able to teach us about trust and companionship than most humans, for some reason. If anyone has some ideas, I'd be happy to hear them.

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Jaguar & Dog Absolutely Love Each Other [View all] Omaha Steve Sep 2014 OP

So heartwarming! Old Crow Sep 2014 #1

An inborn yearning for love and wholeness. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #10

Very good. freshwest Sep 2014 #15

Do you write? Old Crow Sep 2014 #17

Thank you, that's very kind. I did miss my calling, a whole bunch of them I think. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #20

They should build them a tree doghouse. (Or maybe they have) Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #2

I noticed that too...so sweet BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2014 #4

that would be great -- a ramp or tunnel to get the dog up in the tree tomm2thumbs Sep 2014 #13

I was thinking stairs for the dog & an enclosed shelter with carpet and windows big enough for them Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #14

can totally picture that! (sounds like a great GoFundMe project!) tomm2thumbs Sep 2014 #16

That is one gorgeous cat BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #3

'Not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog.' It crosses boundaries. freshwest Sep 2014 #7

Adorable :) TheVisitor Sep 2014 #5

Sorry, had to do it! tomm2thumbs Sep 2014 #6

That was a good one. freshwest Sep 2014 #8

loved Pearl Bailey who sang for the cartoon - saw her sing at Disneyland tomm2thumbs Sep 2014 #12

I have never heard this before, it's blowing my mind. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #18

I think tomm2thumbs Sep 2014 #21

thanks... I will listen a few more times. She is hilarious, incisive. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #22

Pearl Bailey was one of the greatest. Glad you got to see her. freshwest Sep 2014 #19

People see the outside, or the skin. Animals see the inside, or the soul. freshwest Sep 2014 #9

Thanks, Freshwest! Old Crow Sep 2014 #11

Love doesn't care what you look like. n/t sarge43 Sep 2014 #23

JRTs have no fear. kairos12 Sep 2014 #24

Dogs are simply amazing. Their determination to get along should inspire us all. McCamy Taylor Sep 2014 #25

i hope it ends well jollyreaper2112 Sep 2014 #26

Squeeeee! shenmue Sep 2014 #27