Besides the recent story of a Karaoke singer being arrested for 'suspected racism' because he was doing the song Kung-Fu Fightin', which two chinese passers-by took offense at and ratted him out to the police, this is another example of what must make Great Britain sooo 'Great'.

Where the hell do these schizoids get off by equating animals as being even close to, let alone on equal footing with humans?

Untill my dogs start kicking in for the grocery bill, I'll call them my 'pets'.  :)) ;D

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8479391/Calling-animals-pets-is insulting-academics-claim.html

Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 02:06:32 PM
Besides the recent story of a Karaoke singer being arrested for 'suspected racism' because he was doing the song Kung-Fu Fightin', which two chinese passers-by took offense at and ratted him out to the police, this is another example of what must make Great Britain sooo 'Great'.

Where the hell do these schizoids get off by equating animals as being even close to, let alone on equal footing with humans?

Untill my dogs start kicking in for the grocery bill, I'll call them my 'pets'.  :)) ;D

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8479391/Calling-animals-pets-is insulting-academics-claim.html

Ok LOL

But I call them my friends.  My kid did not pay for grocery, but there not my 'pets'.  ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: walkstall on April 29, 2011, 05:25:40 PM

Ok LOL

But I call them my friends.  My kid did not pay for grocery, but there not my 'pets'.  ;D ;D ;D

They're not my pets either. I was referencing the term 'pets' as used in the article.

My dogs actually possess traits that are better than most humans. They don't lie. You always know where you stand with them. They will fight to the death to protect you without having to be asked to do so.   :)) :)) :)) ;D

Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 05:54:52 PM
They're not my pets either. I was referencing the term 'pets' as used in the article.

My dogs actually possess traits that are better than most humans. They don't lie. You always know where you stand with them. They will fight to the death to protect you without having to be asked to do so.   :)) :)) :)) ;D

Soooooooooo true.    :D

Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 05:54:52 PM
They're not my pets either. I was referencing the term 'pets' as used in the article.

My dogs actually possess traits that are better than most humans. They don't lie. You always know where you stand with them. They will fight to the death to protect you without having to be asked to do so.   :)) :)) :)) ;D

I agree, and the list is long, they don't argue, they never complain when you fart, they think you are the greatest hunter in the World when you come back from the grocery store, they could care less if you don't shower...
Shall I go on? :D

Quote from: Solar on April 29, 2011, 07:46:24 PM
I agree, and the list is long, they don't argue, they never complain when you fart, they think you are the greatest hunter in the World when you come back from the grocery store, they could care less if you don't shower...
Shall I go on? :D

If you start smelling like Butters we may have a problem....

Quote from: Solars Toy on April 29, 2011, 07:55:20 PM
If you start smelling like Butters we may have a problem....

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
LOL!!! Our dog does stink, doesn't he?
The upside to that is, no one will ever steal his stinky ass. ::) ;D

Quote from: Solar on April 29, 2011, 07:46:24 PM
I agree, and the list is long, they don't argue, they never complain when you fart, they think you are the greatest hunter in the World when you come back from the grocery store, they could care less if you don't shower...
Shall I go on? :D

Oh, by all means, please do! I'm glad that this is amusing to you and ST.

You had to ask, didn't you? ;D

   
• Dogs don't cry
• Dogs love it when your friends come over
• Dogs don't care if you use their shampoo
• Dogs think you sing great

   
• A dog's time in the bathroom is confined to a quick drink
• Dogs don't expect you to call when you're running late. The later you are, the more excited dogs are to see you
• Dogs will forgive you for playing with other dogs
• Dogs don't notice if you call them another dog's name
• Dogs are excited by rough play
• Dogs don't mind if you give their offspring away
• Dogs can appreciate excessive body hair
• Anyone can get a good looking dog
• If a dog is gorgeous, other dogs don't hate it
• Dogs don't shop
• Dogs like it when you leave lots of things on the floor
• Dogs never need to examine the relationship
• A dog's parents never visit
• Dogs love long car trips
• Dogs understand that instincts are better than asking for directions
• When a dog gets old and snaps at you incessantly, you can shoot it
• Dogs like beer
• Dogs don't hate their bodies
• Dogs never criticize
• Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across
• Dogs never expect gifts
• Dogs don't worry about germs
• Dogs don't want to know about every other dog you've had
• Dogs don't let magazine articles guide their lives
• You never have to wait for a dog, they're ready to go 24 hours a day
• Dogs have no use for flowers, cards or jewelry
• Dogs don't borrow your shirts
• Dogs never want foot rubs
• Dogs enjoy heavy petting in public
• Dogs find you amusing when you're drunk
• Dogs can't talk
• Dogs seldom outlive you

Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 08:07:52 PM
Oh, by all means, please do! I'm glad that this is amusing to you and ST.

I love our dogs.  I already know that when Libby, my little one, passes on it will be like losing a child.  I know that Shadow, the baby,  will always make me laugh with her antics and drive me crazy with her wanting to go in and out all day long.  But our big dog, Butters,  he would actually protect me with his own life.  Each day as I drive into the property he is the one out waiting in the driveway jumping up and running to the car to be the first one to greet me.  That is love and I love them very much in return,  (I even bake homemade dog biscuits and treats for them.)

Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 02:06:32 PM
Besides the recent story of a Karaoke singer being arrested for 'suspected racism' because he was doing the song Kung-Fu Fightin', which two chinese passers-by took offense at and ratted him out to the police, this is another example of what must make Great Britain sooo 'Great'.

Where the hell do these schizoids get off by equating animals as being even close to, let alone on equal footing with humans?

Untill my dogs start kicking in for the grocery bill, I'll call them my 'pets'.  :)) ;D

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8479391/Calling-animals-pets-is insulting-academics-claim.html

Ah, I trust you have never had a Brown. They absolutely march to different drummers. Ours even lets us sleep in the bed with him. ;D

Quote from: Solars Toy on April 30, 2011, 07:05:27 AM
I love our dogs.  I already know that when Libby, my little one, passes on it will be like losing a child.  I know that Shadow, the baby,  will always make me laugh with her antics and drive me crazy with her wanting to go in and out all day long.  But our big dog, Butters,  he would actually protect me with his own life.  Each day as I drive into the property he is the one out waiting in the driveway jumping up and running to the car to be the first one to greet me.  That is love and I love them very much in return,  (I even bake homemade dog biscuits and treats for them.)

Momma Shooter bakes pound cakes and cookies for Rocket Shooter.

Quote from: Shooterman on April 30, 2011, 05:28:53 PM
Momma Shooter bakes pound cakes and cookies for Rocket Shooter.

We found it is almost cheaper to buy the big 20lb box of large Milk Bones once a week.

She was spending all day in the kitchen, only to have them go through them in two days.
I was starting to get neglected. ;)

Quote from: Solar on April 30, 2011, 05:37:13 PM
We found it is almost cheaper to buy the big 20lb box of large Milk Bones once a week.

She was spending all day in the kitchen, only to have them go through them in two days.
I was starting to get neglected. ;)

Oh, make no mistake, we have milk bones here as well. Among other things. We could probably restock the local Pet's Mart. Pound cake, though, is probably his all time favorite. We just have the one pup. Been thinking about getting him a friend, but it's a big step.

Quote from: Shooterman on April 30, 2011, 06:00:52 PM
Oh, make no mistake, we have milk bones here as well. Among other things. We could probably restock the local Pet's Mart. Pound cake, though, is probably his all time favorite. We just have the one pup. Been thinking about getting him a friend, but it's a big step.

I would love the pound cake recipe.  I make peanut butter poppers (with bacon).  Those are a big hit with ours. 

We too buy a lot of things for our dogs.  Waggin Tails Chicken tenders (also known here as puppy crack), Busy Bones and Chewnola for the big dog.  Everyone gets a bedtime treat. :) :)