If I did not have dogs: - Democratic Underground

radfringe

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Fri Apr-01-05 04:54 AM
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If I did not have dogs:

from an e-mail I received:

If I did not have dogs:

1. I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.

2. My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.

3. All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of doghair.

4. When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel.

5. When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through dog bodies who beat me there.

6. I could sit on the couch the way I wanted, without taking into consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get comfortable.

7. I would not have strange presents under my Christmas tree-like dog bones, stuffed animals or have to answer to people why I wrap them.

8. I would not be on a first name basis with three vets.

9. The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: "out", "sit","down","come", "no", "stay", and "leave him/her/it ALONE".

10. My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers.

11. My pockets would not contain things like poo bags, dog treats, and an extra leash.

12. I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L or F-R-I-S-B-E-E or W-A-L-K.

13. I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.

14. I would not look strangely at people who think having their ONE dog ties them down too much.

15. I'd look forward to Spring and the melting of the snow instead of dreading "mud season".

16. I would not have to answer the question "Why do I have so many dogs?" from people who will never have the joy in their life of knowing they are loved unconditionally by something as close to an angel as they will ever get.

17. How empty my life would be....

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SiouxJ

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Fri Apr-01-05 10:53 AM
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1. Lol! So true! "F-r-i-s-b-e-e"

is always spelled around here. It is the one word that causes hysterics. I can appreciate "mud season" too.

Thanks!

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Merope215

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Fri Apr-01-05 09:50 PM
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4. I love those pics!

Dogs at play - what a wonderful sight. :)

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Rockholm

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Fri Apr-01-05 12:24 PM
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2. Thanks for this!

Number 15 is the one I DREAD the most. We are expecting 3-5 inches of rain tomorrow thru Sunday. My yard (and house) is going to get ruined!
And I would change a thing.

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radfringe

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Sat Apr-02-05 07:21 AM
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5. ditto here

3-5" of rain, flood warnings/watches.... back yard all muddy
we've stacked up towels next to the door for wiping feet

"SUNNY" aka Sunny-bunny (greyhound)

"DAX" aka MAXIMUM-DAX (airedale)

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BrklynLiberal

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Fri Apr-01-05 07:02 PM
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3. Love it. Thanks for posting. I am so grateful to have shared my life with

Boen

Sasha

Gemini

and all the other puppies that have filled my life with love and warm fur

My friend Dale's 5 GSD's have certainly filled her life and her bed!!!

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InvisibleTouch

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Sun Apr-03-05 08:43 PM
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6. If I didn't have dogs...

...I'd not see the light of day for weeks at a time. Especially in winter.

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