July 30, 2005
Carnival of the Dogs
We're very busy at work this weekend, so once again, I'm posting the Carnival early, but please feel free to join in - just your blog entry to Mickey
And speaking of work, I'd just like to compliment Clay Aiken on being a true gentleman. Apparently there was a mix up on what time Clay was going to perform Thursday night and when he heard about the mix up, he asked if it would be okay if he played a little longer because he didn't want to the people who had shown up late to be disappointed. I know absolutely nothing about Clay Aiken, ok I know he was on American Idol, but that's it, I don't watch the show, but Clay, you're a class act!
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July 22, 2005
Carnival of the Dogs
I'm putting the Carnival up early - we have an outstanding "cast" of Carnival-ers this week! Please feel free to join in - just send your dog blogging to Mickey
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July 17, 2005
Carnival of the Dogs
Just joining us - More Face Time for the World's Best Dog
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Sneakeasy, the Dogcatcher of Huntington Beach!
There's been lots of discussion the last few years about pit bulls. I can remember when it was all the rage to bad mouth German Shepherds, my mother made my father give his to his father, she wouldn't allow it at her home. Then it was Dobermans, or did Rotties come first? I don't remember. Now, it's pit bulls. Dogs have teeth, every knows that, pits have these almost mechanical jaws that have those dastardly teeth and the ability to latch on. We have a variety of mixes in our house, no pits, but it's odd because the smallest dog in the house has the largest teeth.
What makes a dog turn? I don't know. We read story after story about how they were the nicest people in the world and how the dogs were the nicest people in the world, but then all serial killers seemed to have been nice, quiet neighbors too....I used to be terrified of pits and I still don't know exactly how I feel, I admit to be wishy washy, but I do know that I don't think they should be outlawed. It's like a gun, in the wrong hands bad things can happen. I've seen countless numbers of pits who are wonderful pets.
Here's a story about one of them, a dog that has been sorely overlooked in my opinion.
Stubby, a Bull Terrier mix, was the most decorated war dog in U.S. history. He was picked up as a stray in 1917, by Private J. Robert Conroy when the homeless dog appeared at the training camp of the 102nd Infantry at Yale University. Conroy and buddies kept Stubby with them through all their drills and training and, in July 1917, when it came time to ship out for France, they smuggled Stubby aboard ship.
Read more at: Olive Drab
There are more stories about war dog heroes and how dogs serve the USA over at US War Dogs
More than likely, Stubby was a mutt, but it's obvious that he was at least a good part pit.
If you have a dog story that you like to post here, please send away! Thanks
July 15, 2005
Come Join the Carnival!!
We have 3 entries for the Carnival so far. C'mon people!! Let's show our dogs off!!
Send your entries to - Mickey
July 8, 2005
Carnival of the Dogs
One Last Independence Day Post
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Flora was adopted today by a very nice family, she has a new "big brother" and two very nice children to play with. Yeah Flora!!
July 3, 2005
Spike
I can hardly believe that it's been 16 years since I brought Spike home. Friday night of July 4th weekend 16 years ago I left work and went up to the pound and picked him up. I didn't want to bring him home when my son was home for fear that it wouldn't work out and he'd get attached. It more than worked out and we all got very attached. He's been gone 6 years now and I still miss him.
Love you Spike!
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