Neddy's Palaver

The Barney Cam Is Up

RIP Ugly Dog
The Associated Press is reporting today “SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Nov 22, 2005 — Sam, the tiny dog whose hairless body and crooked teeth earned him a reputation as the World’s Ugliest Dog, has died. The pooch died Friday, just short of his 15th birthday, his owner said.”

In addition to “Sam’s Web Site” and “Sam and Susie’s Blog”, Sam left behind some final words of tribute to a world which had titled and crowned him and exalted him to fame: “The more I learned of humans, the more I admired dogs.”
RIP Sam, the Ugly Dog

What happens when a pitbull picks a fight with a porcupine?
A Naked Porcupine!

Inca, a bull terrier, encountered a porcupine on May 23rd, 2005. Thousands of quills were embedded in her, including her tongue and yet she still stands on her own feet. Veterinarians worked for quite some time to remove the quills but could not get them all. The image came from their clinic. One wonders how the owner of Inca managed to get the dog to the vet. Apparently, porcupine-canine encounters are not at all unusual. See HERE and HERE. Shannon Love became so concerned after episodes involving her griffons that she captured a young porcupine and trained him as a pet and even holds him in her lap to pet. She claims they make very affectionate pets. To each, his own, however a porcupine pet is apt to be much less dangerous than a pitbull.

• When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
• When it is in your best interest, practice obedience.
• Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
• Take naps.
• Stretch before rising.
• Run, romp, and play daily.
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
• When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
• No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout … Run right back and make friends.
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
• Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
• Be loyal.
• Never pretend to be something you’re not.
• If you stare at someone long enough, eventually you’ll get what you want.
• Don’t go out without ID.
• Be aware of when to hold your tongue, and when to use it.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

Received from the Internet without attribution. Linked at basil’s blog "Party On".