The Dog Thread

[Unchained]

I like the dogs, the humans in this picture not so much.

There are no humans in the picture

 

[Unchained]

Trio Of Fishermen Rescues 38 Dogs From Drowning In Lake

The hounds had followed a deer into the Mississippi lake before becoming lost and disoriented.

www.huffpost.com

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Trio Of Fishermen Rescues 38 Dogs From Drowning In Lake

The hounds had followed a deer into the Mississippi lake before becoming lost and disoriented.

www.huffpost.com

My opinion of fox hunting aside I'm glad the fishermen were able to save the dogs and even turned down some reward money. It's good to know there's still some good people out there at any rate.

 

[Unchained]

From August 1, 2024, Onward: What Your Dog Needs to Enter the United States | Importation | CDC

Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required).

www.cdc.gov

 

[Unchained]

Was told by San Diego ASPCA that I qualify for a veteran program, I can do a walk in appointment for Max and Ruby, get each dog micro chipped for $20 bucks per and each get a US issued rabies vaccination for $15 dollars per dog!!I am feeling much better about the upcoming deadline and that speaking w a human!! Automated appointment system said mid September or early October!! Now if US can get campground reservation system working.. Make America go camping again!! With dogs!!

COTA Events - Calendar For All Upcoming Events

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circuitoftheamericas.com

 

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Sep 13-15 2024

 

[ManicJack]

Was told by San Diego ASPCA that I qualify for a veteran program, I can do a walk in appointment for Max and Ruby, get each dog micro chipped for $20 bucks per and each get a US issued rabies vaccination for $15 dollars per dog!!I am feeling much better about the upcoming deadline and that speaking w a human!! Automated appointment system said mid September or early October!! Now if US can get campground reservation system working.. Make America go camping again!! With dogs!!

COTA Events - Calendar For All Upcoming Events

Never miss an event at Circuit of the Americas with the COTA Calendar. Take a look into all upcoming events and reserve your tickets now.

circuitoftheamericas.com

Your dogs don't have chips or vaccines?

 

[Unchained]

Your dogs don't have chips or vaccines?

Both dogs fully vaccinated and neither have chips. Roubaix has shots from everywhere!! Mexico, Argentina, Long Island and Hawaii!!
Max only has his vet records from Mexico. August 1st , US will only recognize US veterinary records and exclusively accept certification for microchips implants in the United States. There is a procedure, involving quarantine, from all animals that don't have American documents.. Sounds like a hassle, sounds like lots of room for government bureaucracy snafus!! No thanks.. Both pups will be getting some Merican stuff and we will be done with it!! New car has black interior, so the all day travel will probably require another day of cleaning dog hair and slobber off of everything!!

 

[Unchained]

Photos: Annual World Dog Surfing Championships

Photos: Twenty dogs competed in six categories at the annual World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica on Saturday.

www.mercurynews.com

 

[Rob5091]

Photos: Annual World Dog Surfing Championships

Photos: Twenty dogs competed in six categories at the annual World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica on Saturday.

www.mercurynews.com

Wow what a big crowd at the event ... thanks for the post!

 

[Rob5091]

NOOOOOOOOOO! Parfum pour chien ... better to spend your money on other things I think and your dog will probably not be so happy smelling of sandalwood.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...imal-owners-finding-new-ways-spend-money.html

 

[Unchained]

NOOOOOOOOOO! Parfum pour chien ... better to spend your money on other things I think and your dog will probably not be so happy smelling of sandalwood.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...imal-owners-finding-new-ways-spend-money.html

I use Fabreeze on both mutts

 

[Rob5091]

We saw lots of dogs during the Tour and now we have Beacon, the four-year-old golden retriever -
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/06/beacon-usa-gymnastics-therapy-dog

Beacon, an emotional support dog based in sunny Pasadena, California, was on hand earlier this summer to help calm the nerves of the athletes and coaches at the US Olympic trials in Minneapolis. Along with a selection of local canines, he was called upon to help soothe the passel of jittery aspirants before it was their turn to show their stuff. He stuck around to comfort the athletes who were not selected to compete in Paris. ... Beacon is just one of part of USA Gymnastics’ long-overdue mental health program. In addition to therapy pets, the initiative also includes mindfulness sessions and a team of therapists who are at the ready to work with athletes.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

NOOOOOOOOOO! Parfum pour chien ... better to spend your money on other things I think and your dog will probably not be so happy smelling of sandalwood.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...imal-owners-finding-new-ways-spend-money.html

This is so fecking stupid, obviously only a status symbol for dog owners who have nothing better to do with their money. I feel sorry for the dogs.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szkmivRWegU

 

[Rob5091]

"I won for him." Rio the dog spurs on gold medal winner -
https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/c20lmypk13lo

The Netherlands' Sharon van Rouwendaal dedicated her gold medal in the women's 10km marathon swim to her pet dog who died earlier this year.

Van Rouwendaal said her "world stopped" when her dog Rio, named after the Olympic gold she won in Brazil in 2016, died in May.

After emerging triumphant from the River Seine, Van Rouwendaal pointed to and kissed a tattoo of Rio's paw print on her wrist.

"He needed a little operation for his lungs so I gave it to him in the hope we could live in the Netherlands after the Olympics together in my house with a garden. He had complications after the surgery and he died," she explained.

"I was like, 'let's try it and I'll swim for him with my whole heart'. I did it, I won for him."

 

[Tricycle Rider]

"I won for him." Rio the dog spurs on gold medal winner -
https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/c20lmypk13lo

Touching and kind of bittersweet, obviously the dog meant the world to her.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Happy 16th birthday, Tobster! 16 is a heckuva lot in dog years, or is it human years?



Honestly I wasn't sure how this summer would go and if Tobes would even make it through the summer, but the anti-seizure medication has just been a lifesaver, no seizures since he's been taking it. Vet and I think Toby may have sustained some neurological damage possibly during one of his seizures (back when he still got them) because he seems to have lost some feeling in one of his front paws, but, we're just gonna have to make it work with what's left. As long as Toby's appetite is good (and it is!) I'll just let that be my guide. For now...

Let's get into some trouble, Tobes!

 

[Rob5091]

Happy Birthday Toby! 16 is a good old age for a dog and glad to hear the medicine is working well.

 

[Unchained]

So I am not up to date on dog year calculator.. Are we still saying @7 :1 human year ratio? That makes Toby 112!! And he looks great!! George Burns looking good..

Your Dog's Age In Human Years: A Conversion Chart

Learn how to calculate dog years into human years with this helpful chart, and find out how researchers came up with the numbers.

www.akc.org

 

[Tricycle Rider]

So I am not up to date on dog year calculator.. Are we still saying @7 :1 human year ratio? That makes Toby 112!! And he looks great!! George Burns looking good..

Your Dog's Age In Human Years: A Conversion Chart

Learn how to calculate dog years into human years with this helpful chart, and find out how researchers came up with the numbers.

www.akc.org

I've always heard the 7:1 ratio, but according to this AKC table Tobes might actually be only 87 and not 112! Whew, makes me feel a little better because I've been around 87yr. old humans and am familiar with their needs, but 112yrs. just doesn't compute.

Thanks for the link, I'll let Toby know he isn't actually as ancient as we thought he was!

 

[jmdirt]

Happy birthday Tobes!

 

[Tricycle Rider]

With a broken heart I'm sharing this news because Tobes was kind of a forum regular here - we had to put him to sleep last week because he became very ill. After 16 years there just wasn't much left of his true self left, so it was time to let him go. He was a spoiled little *** but I miss him, and I've already looked into adopting or fostering an unwanted, small, young adult dog who really needs a home because my life without a dog just ain't it.

I'd appreciate any info on fostering a rescue dog because I'm not familiar with the process, but in the meantime here's a last picture I took of Toby before we had to say goodbye.




Paw-fives Toby, I'll never forget you you little ***, you were a true original!

 

[jmdirt]

Unfortunately I know this feeling all too well! My thoughts are with you! You will be missed Toby!

I don't know how the process works everywhwere, but our humane society is very easy for adoptions, but fostering requires a little more (paperwork, home/yard visit...). There are nowhere near as many dogs under 15 pounds as there are dog over 50 pounds either.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Unfortunately I know this feeling all too well! My thoughts are with you! You will be missed Toby!

I don't know how the process works everywhwere, but our humane society is very easy for adoptions, but fostering requires a little more (paperwork, home/yard visit...). There are nowhere near as many dogs under 15 pounds as there are dog over 50 pounds either.

This is unfortunately very true, at our local humane society every dog seems to be 44+ pounds! Nobody apparently wants them, very sad.

For practical reasons, and because I'm getting old, I cannot do a big dog because I won't be able to carry it around if need be - I had to do a lot of that with Toby toward the end. So that's why I'm looking for a smaller dog now, even smaller than Toby's 26 pounds.