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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:00 PM Original message |
Poll question: Should I get a dog? |
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Cobalt Violet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
1. If I had the set up you have I would. |
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Pepperbelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
2. a well trained, well dispositioned dog is your greatest friend. |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:04 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. You have covered almost all the important points..... |
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bahrbearian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:05 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. If you need to get rid of a body get a Pig. |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:23 PM Response to Reply #7 |
25. YUCK!!!! |
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bahrbearian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
4. All they want is love. |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
5. If you get a puppy and a kitten at the same time |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:11 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. I'd love to get a kitten, but I'm allergic to cats. |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:29 PM Response to Reply #12 |
29. So am I - I have 6. If I am away from them for 2+ weeks |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:40 PM Response to Reply #29 |
34. I lived with a girl with a cat. |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:43 PM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Too bad, I know 1 other person w/ a TRUE allergy... |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:27 PM Response to Reply #5 |
27. Sometimes even when they meet later in life... |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:31 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. I have a pair like that as well... well, had... |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:45 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. So sorry.....They do get attached to each other...and really miss each |
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Is It Fascism Yet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 01:02 AM Response to Reply #27 |
51. Awww! Aren't they cute! N/T |
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davidgmills (651 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
6. You might consider an older dog |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:10 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. I've considered an older greyhound. |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:23 PM Response to Reply #10 |
23. Repost of thread for greyhound rescue. |
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CornField (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:14 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. I'll second that |
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ngGale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 12:47 AM Response to Reply #15 |
48. Puppies can drive you mad, I have a new one... |
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Is It Fascism Yet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 01:05 AM Response to Reply #48 |
52. well said, quite so. n/t |
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El Supremo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
8. They are better than people. n/t |
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wtmusic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
9. Just got a terrific puppy |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:21 PM Response to Reply #9 |
22. love your sig!!! |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
11. Man and boy's and girl's and woman's bestfriend.. |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
13. Definitely Yes! Please consider adoption. I read that up to 30% of |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:15 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Does he share some of the same traits as the human Boxer? |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:21 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. Of course! He's also a pit bull type attack dog when he needs to be. |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:23 PM Response to Reply #13 |
24. I know, I know....now I'm just being ridiculous |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 11:22 PM Response to Reply #24 |
41. i want a boxer too! |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 11:46 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. They don't shed much, but should be groomed/brushed |
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Rowdyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
14. My 75 lb spaniel reads my moods and reacts accordingly |
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Shell Beau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
17. I think everyone should have a dog!! They are great companions |
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dhinojosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
18. As long as your adhere to the Dog's Bill of Rights |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:29 PM Response to Reply #18 |
30. I like that Dogs Bill Of Rights. |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
19. yes :-) |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
20. Info on greyhound rescue. They are WONDERFUL |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
26. This website lists homeless dogs in all states at shelters etc. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
28. If I could, I would get a dawg! Do yourself |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
31. WTF? |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:38 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. What do you mean "WTF"? |
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sellitman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:48 PM Response to Original message |
37. I have a Black Lab |
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Vektor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
38. Please consider a rescue group or shelter/pound. |
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dogonarug (170 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 12:11 AM Response to Reply #38 |
45. 2 shelter pups |
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Vektor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 12:17 AM Response to Reply #45 |
46. Aw... little sweeties! |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
39. Get a veggie corn dog. They're great, and they don't poop all over. |
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GardeningGal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
40. You absolutely should do it if you love animals |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-30-05 11:43 PM Response to Original message |
42. Not if you like to travel - have 2 dogs & 3 cats and putting them all |
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Is It Fascism Yet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 01:01 AM Response to Reply #42 |
50. I find if you have a lot of animals its cheaper to leave them at home |
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kskiska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
44. First, buy a good dog-training book |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 12:25 AM Response to Reply #44 |
47. Thanks. |
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Is It Fascism Yet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 12:57 AM Response to Original message |
49. Yes, of course you need a dog! But check out the animal shelter |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 01:43 AM Response to Original message |
53. Unbelievable... |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-01-05 02:17 AM Response to Original message |
54. Two pound founds ....... |
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