My dog of twenty-three (yup!) years used to bring me the mail (sometimes holes, sometimes not), close doors when they were left open, brought me my shoes and his leash if asked to, bark for me when my little ones fell down in the yard, if anyone was crying, he would come and sit with you, he loved to play on sliding boards and such AND even though he was deaf and mostly blind (later in life) he could be a quarter-mile away from me in the woods and if a stranger approached me, he would silently (and suddenly) be right by my side watching over me...If there was ever a doggie that should've worn a cape, it was him...and all of this he did out of love, not training...Animals are amazing creatures when given the chance to be themselves

"Snoopy": LOL! Poor postie!

Mousetrap: i had a dog Nipper who carried his tin of meat home from the town and the papers from the shop but he hated the postman and quite often pushed the post back out..lol

anastasia: Last dog I had used to tell me when the phone rang, when someone was at the back door and when someone was at the front. If the postman had a parcel for me she used to come in the bedroom and nudge me to get up and the postman would wait untill I got to the door. You don,t hear of many postmen and dogs working together as a team lol!
All this was without any training, somehow she just knew I was deaf.
She also used to bring the mail in too but I had to put a stop to that as she was putting her teeth through bills and I would,nt have liked her to do that to a cheque lol!
When she went blind and deaf herself it made a big difference to my life as I could no longer hear who was at the door or when anyone rang so I had to have equipment installed to overcome this.
She sure looked after me and kept the house free of univited guests.

anastasia:

anastasia: Hiya I kept 1 kitten from my cat's litter his name is Spike I named him after Spike from Buffy the vampire slayer he sure has the bite of one lol

I'll post a pic of him soon ok

anastasia: reminds me of GT ...they delete whatever they don't like

This board is about ANIMALS,I will NOT stand for baiting,or putting down of anyone on this board and that includes mods.I chose who I wanted to mod this board with me..whatever problem ANYONE has with ANYONE else..TAKE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE! Unless you have something positive to contribute to this board...DO NOT POST! All negative posts will be deleted.

heavenlyemma: lol

Bwild: no bitterness,just hate people that think an animal is just a thing.I never put words into your mouth,simply stated my opinion..and how's this,if you don't care,don't post..this IS an animals board

anastasia: I understand your bitterness,though I really dont care.
It is not, however, necessary to put words into my mouth.
I quote:"Dolittle: dont know that I said they dont.
pain,hunger,thirst,comfort.....all animals have these feelings"

anastasia:

 Yes they dont answer back for one Pedro Martínez:

anastasia: Animals are so much BETTER then humans.

Bwild: MANY service dogs will bring you a blanket when you are cold,or a bottle of water,or pick up your shoes.So,just because my dog doesn't know I am cold means what??? he doens't FEEL???? THAT is ridiculiuos! Animals are so much BETTER then humans..we have to rationalize EVERYTHING,they just live..they play,they hunt,they love,they mourn.they FEEL.

Bwild: true they are animals but they have feelings too!!

Tuesday: oh, but they do communicate. we´re just not smart enough to understand their laguage and signals... Dolphins and whales, for instance... :)

xmas is soon: It is definatly ok to put that here.everyone here helped me mourn the passing of my dalmatian.Hope they are doing well.

I hope this is ok to put here, but just wanted to put a little note so Summerflame knows we are thinking about her and her little boy Liam, who were both so upset today after their little 9 month old kitten died today

Tuesday: awww I am sooo glad you and the other lady where there to save the possums life. I will never understand how cruel humans are when they refer to creatures as pests. Wouldnt like it if a bear took a hammer to them would they??
Nice to see you Tuesday, we miss you!

wow...how long since you guys have had to endure a Damien story?? LMAO!!!!!! been busy with holidays and training,work,hubby's therapy (he may need yet another surgery) So...we have decided to hold off breeding damien..that honestly was always hubby's thing more so then mine..I was content to just go to the pound and adopt.We have decided to get a new pup this coming spring/summer,depending on when the female we picked concieves...we will be getting pup from people we know at the club...I donot think we will breed D at all now.I want to focus on getting him titeled.After I make this post I will be updating his website page...I found a new site thatnks to someone I play here at the site and it is VERY easy to navigate and you don't have to sign up for an account.I know for a long time people were having troulbe navigating snapfish this one is very easy.D is doing well in training althought his bite work isn't coming along as well as we has hoped.He is still young though,only 10 months so I'm not overly concerned.Even if my guy never titles or anything,he has a blast at the club,and I have a blast being out there working with him!!!

anastasia: I sure hope you are right hun. This poor kitty was left out to die a few weeks ago in sub zero temps.. she has frost bitten ears, one Canine tooth missing (im guessing she was kicked) she is a very beautiful cat that is so confused. She purrs when I am near and rubs up against me for attention but when I slowly take my hand up to rub she automatically bites.. I assume a women abused her as my hubby can give her big rubs with just a slight nip here and there.
She is a long haired, almost angora type cat.
My question is how can people be so cruel? I dont think as long as I like, that I ever will understand that kind of neglect and uncaring feeling for another living animal.

Rose: shows how much I know about cats,huh,lol...I can read dogs,kitties I'm a bit off on them.Shame the poor thing,still think it needs a hug!! I can't imagine people wanting to hurt an animal to the point that this is the end result.People like that are going to a very bad place when they die.

That cat isnt angry, he/she is terrified.. What a sin. No doubt that one has had a bad go of life.
Ive got a real scared one in that we rescued a few weeks ago. She is such a beautiful cat but is terrified and likely has been batted around as when you go to pet her she lunges to bite. Hopefully with lots of love, in time we can get her feeling happy and safe.

prettymama: Good goodness!!! I thnk somebody needs a hug and a good downer,lol

xmas is soon: lol

prettymama: Oh my loaf, glad my 3 arent like that lol

rednaz23: I don't know much about cats,BUT the first thing that I would do is hit google.com and read as much as you can about the breed,then hit the library,THEN call a local vet..I have had my german shepard since March and I STILL read and learn all that I can about the breed.Hope this helps a bit

Does anyone know if Blue Persian cats have similar dander to other types of cats? My girlfriends Mom is allergic to most types of cats, but she had no problem with her cat that was a Blue Persian. I would like to get one someday and would hope that she can pet it and be around it. Can you help?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

anastasia: Thank you so much, I am taking it day by day. I will forever miss her. She was a beautiful being. and will forever be in my heart and thoughts.

My dear friend lost her german shepard this past weekend.I just wanted to tell you again how very sorry I am for that.You rescued her and gave her a WONDERFUL life,one she never would have had if it hadn't been for you.She was loved and she knows it.She is happy,in a place she will forever be young and able to play.

BerniceC: AWWWW!!! give him all kinds of hugs and mush for me!!!!

my new pic is of my shih tzu BEAR.

He is such a wee honey :)

Well,I can't say is is doing REALLY,REALLY well,but I cna say that he is having a BALL being there,lol.He seems to be getting the hang of tracking...he seems to be settleing down a bit when I am running him through his obidiance training around the othe dogs and people..He started his bite work training last Sunday..THAT was fun!! He would latch on to the sleeve toy that they have to train the younger dogs...the trainer drags it along the ground,the dog chases it and then bites onto it.Damien would bite on to it,start shaking it..then,out of the corner of his eye,he would see the leaves blowing,let go of the toy and POUNCE on the leaves,LMAO!!!! The trainer was laughing telling me to remember..he may be 90 pounds but he is STILL just a pup!!! If for some reason Damien is not cut out for compition in this sport,we will still take him to the club for training,he loves it! We will still be getting him into the agility this Feb.He has to be at least a year old for that.

Andre Faria: I agree with you

anastasia: If I would see a scene like the one Bernice posted, I would make justice with my own hands. And I will say no more, because this is a public board...

anastasia: unfortunately money talks first. As always... :(

BerniceC: I am just speechless. Why would someone do this? and what kinds of person does this. I think they need more then a fine and 6 months.

boop2004: in MY book,in THIS case,I would be fine with it.A fine...THAT would be ok?

anastasia: 2 wrongs don't make 1 right.

Andre Faria:I just don't understand that.WHY? Thats's all I can say...why?

BerniceC: oh that makes me sick..here's a good punishment...bounding their legs,beating them,dragging them behind a car,and putting a bag over their heads..anyone else agree?

Despite an international ban on whaling adopted in 1986, Iceland has announced plans to hunt whales commercially for the first time in twenty years. Permits have been granted by Iceland’s Ministry of Fisheries for the hunting of 30 minke whales and nine endangered fin whales. Commercial whaling is an out-dated and unnecessary industry that should have ended a century ago with the use of whale oil lamps. The government of Iceland should be supporting its nation’s thriving and growing whale watching industry rather than sinking money and its political reputation into promoting the cruel hunting of whales.

Write a letter to Iceland’s Embassy urging Iceland to call off this hunt before it’s too late.

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A trail of blood led police to two suspects who allegedly beat a family dog and dragged the animal behind a vehicle in Didsbury. The dog's injuries were so severe, a veterinarian called to the scene had to euthanize the animal on the spot.
"This was definitely, in my 10 years of policing, the most horrendous act I've seen against an animal," said Cpl. Kevin Fischer of the RCMP in Didsbury, 90 kilometers north of Calgary. A couple found the female collie-Lab cross lying in The street near Ross Ford Elementary School in the northwest corner of town early Sunday. Their frantic phone call woke Dr. Andy Mencarelli, a veterinarian at the Krebs clinic in Didsbury, who went to the scene. The dog's legs were bound
together with duct tape and there was a tow rope around its neck. Its head was wrapped in a bag. "There was blood everywhere," said Mencarelli. The dog was able to lift its head, but in too much shock to make any sound, he said.
When Mencarelli lifted the dog to the back of his truck to euthanize it, the true extent of the animal's injuries became apparent. "This dog was just broken," he said, adding its neck, pelvis, back and skull were fractured. Investigators believe the six- or seven-year-old dog endured a beating
prior to being tied up and hitched to a vehicle. "Indications are the dog was dragged behind a vehicle," Fischer said. The
dog had no tags, tattoos or obvious identification, but police officers followed a trail of blood to a local home.
Police have laid charges against two teenagers, but Fischer said Wednesday they are no closer to learning a motive for the crime. "There is nothing, at this point," he said.
Daniel Charles Haskett, 19, of Didsbury has been charged under the Criminal Code with injuring/endangering an animal and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. He is also charged with obstructing police. A 17-year-old male, whose identity is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with injuring/endangering an animal and causing
unnecessary suffering to an animal. For adult offenders, each of the animal cruelty charges has a maximum penalty of a $2,000 fine or six months in jail -- or both. The case is also being investigated by the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A conviction under the province's Animal Protection Act can carry a maximum penalty of a $20,000 fine and a lifetime ban from Owning animals, but an official said no further charges are being contemplated. "We have been notified of it and are having some follow up involvement," said Morris Airey, the Alberta SPCA's director of enforcement. The two suspects are scheduled to appear in Didsbury provincial court on Nov. 6 I would like to start a petition to show politicians' and mayor
etc.. In Calgary ,that others have heard this story and would like to see something done to these two offenders,more than just a fine or 6 months in jail.The two boys should tolerated.Lets speak for those who can't speak for themselves,and lets speak for this poor dog who was absolutely defenseless

anastasia: Wow, that sounds like quite an undertaking. Seems like by the time your through, you can probably teach others. I had a neighbor who was a narcotics cop partnered with a K-9 and it was absolutely incredible how his dog behaved, like his mind was zeroed in only on his work, I don't think he ever took his eyes off his master, ever, no matter who or what was around, very impressive what certain breeds/types of dogs will do