tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post5307169305560209395..comments2023-07-24T04:50:52.803-07:00Comments on 3 Woofs & A Woo on Wootube!: RandomnessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-56523574708719537132008-08-04T19:41:00.000-07:002008-08-04T19:41:00.000-07:00I'm having 3WAAW withdrawals. Hope everything is o...I'm having 3WAAW withdrawals. Hope everything is okay with you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-64905097253237882512008-07-31T20:40:00.000-07:002008-07-31T20:40:00.000-07:00Just love love love Tweed on the chair. That doggi...Just love love love Tweed on the chair. That doggie can do no wrong, just gotta love everything he does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-41303064052025852512008-07-31T07:49:00.000-07:002008-07-31T07:49:00.000-07:00Hi, new visitor here (from Food for Founder link)....Hi, new visitor here (from Food for Founder link). Wanted to check on Sport--glad he's feeling a little better.<BR/>Have you ever looked at the "jolly balls" for fun and games? My old Aussie and current Greyhound rescue both have a ball (snicker) with them! They bounce really funny and unpredictably, and can be grabbed by the "handle" (though Sandy's jaw sometimes gets momentarily stuck in the handle's gap). Cheaper than you're soccer balls, too, I think, and can't be popped, either.<BR/>Just a thought.<BR/>Good wishes to Sport (and the others, too).EvenSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032555334605790413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-58082744124535050312008-07-29T08:21:00.000-07:002008-07-29T08:21:00.000-07:00I agree with Dogzoomies. That is NOT Piper, beami...I agree with Dogzoomies. That is NOT Piper, beaming like a buffoon in the blue chair. Those are veritably Happy Teeth (tm). And sharing the new Fifa with Woo?? We think not. We may not always be perfectly attentive, but we're not falling for that, Food Lady.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-54201882525730926552008-07-28T21:05:00.000-07:002008-07-28T21:05:00.000-07:00I admire and envy your ability to do for dogs what...I admire and envy your ability to do for dogs what you would want for yourself. Sport doesn't *look* 16 so it is hard to remember he is and that making his last days as good as they can be is what it is all about. I did not mean to push the boundaries even though I did. Still wishing for more good days for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-70220641815942654392008-07-28T17:35:00.000-07:002008-07-28T17:35:00.000-07:00"People on bikes run the gamut of human characteri...<I>"People on bikes run the gamut of human characteristics as do motorists. "</I><BR/><BR/>This is so true. And I find the ones who WOOSH past me on the left without so much as a "bye your leave" and scare the bejezus out of me are almost as bad as any car that cheezes me off!<BR/><BR/><I>"If it is his kidneys, diet is important and sub-Q fluids could help."</I><BR/><BR/>I'm not doing the sub-q / special diet thing for sport, if his kidneys are shot. Everyone has a limit of how far they'll go to save their dogs, and what they think is kind or just or fair. I don't like to judge other people for the measure they take for their beloved pets, but I will say that <I>for me, personally</I> trying to get a few more months out of an elderly animal with a terminal illness with things like round-the-clock care and sub-q fluids is not the right decision.<BR/><BR/>Additionally, I made a promise to myself - and to Sport - when I brought Sport home that anything done to treat him would be minimally invasive. I offer him a home to die in, but I won't get financially and emotionally involved in a life-or-death struggle with him. Although Sport is sweet, and deserves to have kindness in his end stages, I do not "love" Sport like he is one of my own. Practically speaking, I do not have the resources to do these things for Sport - financially, emotionally, or personally (ie in terms of time). Also practically speaking, he is a dog who has outlived most other dogs of his breed, so anything he has left now is gravy in my opinion.<BR/><BR/>I hope he enjoys his time with me and I hope I can make him comfortable until his time comes, but for a dog who is well into his 16th year, this is really the most I can offer him. It's been a bit of a struggle, but I try not to feel too badly about that decision. <BR/><BR/>Morally, I think we sometimes value life too much or so much that it becomes political for us - in the peace of my mind, I know that Sport would rather go for a romp in the field and then pass in happy exhaustion, as opposed to laying around feeling sick and being force to eat to sustain a life barely worth living. Or maybe what I mean is it's how *I* would rather go ... and since I am the only voice Sport has, I can only speak to how I feel about it.The Border Collieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618052903458096984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-63195936534347075232008-07-28T13:04:00.000-07:002008-07-28T13:04:00.000-07:00Have you had Sport's kidneys tested? I wonder if i...Have you had Sport's kidneys tested? I wonder if it was his teeth that kept him from eating and the antibiotics are now kicking in. If it is his kidneys, diet is important and sub-Q fluids could help. I know you know all this - just muttering across the void. And wishing for him. If you need $$$ for care for him I would be happy to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-87880874044729662282008-07-28T12:48:00.000-07:002008-07-28T12:48:00.000-07:00People on bikes run the gamut of human characteris...People on bikes run the gamut of human characteristics as do motorists. <BR/><BR/>Aggressive/oblivious/polite.<BR/><BR/>I was out riding last week when I came upon a guy riding his road bike for exercise (like me). He was about my speed, and I figured I'd catch him at the next red light and see if he might like someone to ride with. Then he blew through the just turned red light (the end of a very looooong yellow, so he easily could stop.) Immediately scratched the idea of riding with him. Kind of like the cute guy who you dig, until he turns around and you see the Hooters tee shirt. <BR/><BR/>Love the photos of Piper. May the fifa live long!<BR/><BR/>Sport vibes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-68944792640864017162008-07-28T10:27:00.000-07:002008-07-28T10:27:00.000-07:00As a non-cyclist with several cyclist friends, I g...<I>As a non-cyclist with several cyclist friends, I generally try not to get irritated with people on bikes. It's sometimes hard, like when I'm in a big hurry, but I usually succeed.</I><BR/><BR/>As a sometimes motorist, I also get annoyed with cyclists who are in my way. I think that's because I am a self absorbed human like most other humans. My needs are always the most important ones. Cycling has helped me to be more tolerant of cyclists on the road when I am driving. I still pass them, but I give lots of room. And frankly, other motorists are much more annoying than cyclists for me.<BR/><BR/><I>"I hope Sport's eating bodes well but even if it doesn't turn things around for him it does mean he is getting to enjoy his food again and that must warm your heart."</I><BR/><BR/>It's pretty cool to see! He is still enthusiastically eating his beef and this morning some raw liver. he is also still as skinny as a rail, but we will see what happens. If he can gain some weight and handle having his teeth fixed up, it could go well. I am still suspicious of his kidneys though.<BR/><BR/><I>"Does he still smell funny, or have clean living and a nurturing atmosphere turned that around?"</I><BR/><BR/>No, he still REEKS. Blech.The Border Collieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618052903458096984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-8339735373658254632008-07-28T09:55:00.000-07:002008-07-28T09:55:00.000-07:00I almost didn't think that was Piper in the Random...I almost didn't think that was Piper in the Randomness photo, her ears are down! Thought you were sneakin' another dog in there. She looks so not evil!<BR/><BR/>*Sending more good healin' vibes to Sport*dogzoomieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327695185287205712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-79878167675117229772008-07-28T07:49:00.000-07:002008-07-28T07:49:00.000-07:00Yay Sport! Is he still smelly? The NYC something-a...Yay Sport! Is he still smelly? <BR/><BR/>The NYC something-akin-to-Critical-Mass ride only happens once a year and people still get pretty freaked out by it. But atleast we don't get yelled at by motorists.Biggie-Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899011916463118409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-65532128271331258712008-07-27T20:50:00.000-07:002008-07-27T20:50:00.000-07:00I love it that you capture your dogs in so many mo...I love it that you capture your dogs in so many moods - Tweed on the chair looks so sweet and Piper on the chair, for once, doesn't look about to burst into Mad Teeth <BR/><BR/>I hope Sport's eating bodes well but even if it doesn't turn things around for him it does mean he is getting to enjoy his food again and that must warm your heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-1059913930166189312008-07-27T20:14:00.000-07:002008-07-27T20:14:00.000-07:00"How do you wash your hair?"Wash it? Pffft. I ju...<I>"How do you wash your hair?"</I><BR/><BR/>Wash it? Pffft. I just put it in pigtails. Witness from some random person's photostream on Flickr, where I <A HREF="http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceball.gif" REL="nofollow">found a photo of me</A> at Critical Mass! I'm in the lower middle of the photo in the pink tank top.The Border Collieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618052903458096984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-12533814032417072762008-07-27T20:03:00.000-07:002008-07-27T20:03:00.000-07:00Yeah, Americans are really good at big flashy expl...Yeah, Americans are really good at big flashy explosions that have no long term effects :-)<BR/><BR/>And I'm an American so I can say this....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-65084845966962286452008-07-27T17:48:00.000-07:002008-07-27T17:48:00.000-07:00Shut Up! Goshdarnnit. Oh fiddle dee dee..........Shut Up! Goshdarnnit. Oh fiddle dee dee.......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475976879482738958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-15670469248344447902008-07-27T14:40:00.000-07:002008-07-27T14:40:00.000-07:00Glad to hear Sport has found something he likes to...Glad to hear Sport has found something he likes to eat! He must be regaining a little of his mojo if he's stealing spots and playing on the beach, but his health problems still sounds pretty serious. Does he still smell funny, or have clean living and a nurturing atmosphere turned that around?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-50505777449458065192008-07-27T13:09:00.000-07:002008-07-27T13:09:00.000-07:00Not-quite-free-association-type comments:Three che...Not-quite-free-association-type comments:<BR/><BR/>Three cheers for Sport eating! (If, Heaven forbid, he decides he doesn't like beef after all, stew freezes really well. Just a thought.) Fewer cheers for Sport's bedroom-spot-stealing antics. Perhaps he feels that old bones get first dibs on carpet?<BR/><BR/>As a non-cyclist with several cyclist friends, I generally try not to get irritated with people on bikes. It's sometimes hard, like when I'm in a big hurry, but I usually succeed. Except when they start breaking traffic laws: running red lights/stop signs, riding on the sidewalk or the wrong side of the road -- those things annoy me. Ditto not signaling turns.<BR/><BR/>Your helmet is ALWAYS on your head? How do you wash your hair?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com