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Lovey Adoption Open Thread

by John Cole|  April 11, 20155:58 pm| 121 Comments

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  1. 1.

    My Truth Hurts

    April 11, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    There is nothing posted.

  2. 2.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    Cole, I don’t see anything other than the title!

  3. 3.

    Violet

    April 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    Is it a cryptic post? There’s no Lovey at his house anymore?

  4. 4.

    Mary G

    April 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    There is an empty space in the blog, just as there is an empty space in Cole’s heart.

  5. 5.

    wasabi gasp

    April 11, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sjn99YTh4U

  6. 6.

    a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    @Mary G: Excellent summary, Mary G.

  7. 7.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    But is she OK? Was she afraid of Koda? Would she eat? Did she seem to like, or at least not dislike, her new owners? We need to know!

  8. 8.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Whew.

    Hi, Geg6! Cute puppy you got there!

  9. 9.

    Baud

    April 11, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Awesome.

  10. 10.

    raven

    April 11, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    Hi geg!

  11. 11.

    rikyrah

    April 11, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    the contrast in sizes of dogs is huge. Lovey is so cute, and Koda is handsome.

  12. 12.

    SiubhanDuinne

    April 11, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    I have no trouble seeing the picture. geg6 is cradling Lovey, and Koda looks perfectly okay with the changes. It will be such fun to read the stories and see new pictures. Glad the drop went as planned.

  13. 13.

    geg6

    April 11, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    She’s doing fine. Sleeping on my lap at the moment. Koda is having a little more trouble adjusting, but not too bad. Took Lovey outside to see if she would pee and she is very stubborn! Did NOT want to hear about where I wanted her to go. I’m in love with her big ears. Adorable!

  14. 14.

    raven

    April 11, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    It is my opinion that Koda is a knucklehead, just like my knuckleheads!

  15. 15.

    David Koch

    April 11, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    “The United States will not be imprisoned by the past — we’re looking to the future, I’m not interested in having battles that frankly started before I was born.” Mr. Obama said of his approach to Cuba.

    “The Cold War,” he added, “has been over for a long time.”

    Mr. Castro also made clear that he did not blame Mr. Obama for the legacy of bad blood between their two countries, and expressed admiration for the American president, calling him an “honest man” and praising as a “positive step” his reconsideration of Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

    The unclenched fist meets the open hand.

    http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/photo/2015-04/11/134142655_14287388741121n.jpg

  16. 16.

    JPL

    April 11, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    @Pogonip: It’s probably to soon to tell but I am sure they will be fine.
    It’s not unusual for Finch to play with Nona who is six pounds and Aoshi who is 75 pounds. Finch is 18 pounds.
    All three of them are friends.

    What a cute picture.

  17. 17.

    geg6

    April 11, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    @raven:

    You got that right. ;-)

  18. 18.

    SiubhanDuinne

    April 11, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    @SiubhanDuinne:

    I’m also really interested to know what Thurston’s reaction will be to the absence of his littermate/sister.

  19. 19.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    Cole, maybe you’d better stop on the way home and get Thurston a puppy so he has somebody besides Steve to play with.

  20. 20.

    BillinGlendaleCA

    April 11, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    @David Koch:

    “The Cold War,” he added, “has been over for a long time.”

    I think I just heard some wingnut head going sploddy.

  21. 21.

    Comrade Mary

    April 11, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    Oh, that’s a wonderful picture of the doggies. I think everyone will be settled in just fine soon.

    Extra points for the awesome shoes, geg!

  22. 22.

    Keith G

    April 11, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Every being in that picture seems to be in fine fettle. I am so happy for all.

    I will add that Lovey’s pose is super-wonderful .

  23. 23.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    @geg6: Yay! Keep us posted. Lovey is the daughter I never had. :D. Worried about her all day today. I hope the first night isn’t too rough.

  24. 24.

    gogol's wife

    April 11, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    @geg6:

    Congratulations! Those are two adorable dogs. I hope they fall in love.

  25. 25.

    Mary in Ohio

    April 11, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Awe. It looks like Koda got a mini-me.

  26. 26.

    geg6

    April 11, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    @Comrade Mary:

    Slippers, but I have a pair of ballet flats and a pair of heels in a leopard pattern, too.

  27. 27.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    @JPL: I work with a guy who has a Lab and a chihuahua. The chihuahua rules with an iron paw.

  28. 28.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    @geg6: You can wear pretty shoes? You lucky girl. The foot doctor sentenced me to sensible shoes for the rest of my natural life.

    Pretty shoes and a new puppy! Life is good!

  29. 29.

    Sister Rail Gun of Warm Humanitarianism

    April 11, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    @Brachiator on an earlier thread: Yeah, I’m aware of the problems with Lollipop. I updated my N7(12) to 5.0 before the shitstorm hit the net. If the update from 5.02 to 5.1 bricked the thing, it wouldn’t be that much worse than lagged to uselessness. Since others had shown up this morning with similar issues, I thought I’d toss more info out.

    @Cole, geg6 re Lovey: *squeeee*

  30. 30.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Koda does look a bit worried , or else she was getting ready to bark at Cole (as who wouldn’t?). Had she had puppies of her own before she was spayed, or is Lovey a New Thing?

  31. 31.

    satby

    April 11, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Hi geg6! Everyone is looking great. Hope the adjustment bumps are all minor ones.

  32. 32.

    geg6

    April 11, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    @SiubhanDuinne:

    You should have heard him crying for Cole when he stepped outside to give us time to spend with Lovey and Koda without him. It was pitiful. Thurston adores Cole.

  33. 33.

    raven

    April 11, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    @Pogonip: The first day we had Lil Bit the Bohdi went all over the house and collected all his toys. He put them in the corner and guarded them. He never touched them before or since but that day they were HIS!

  34. 34.

    raven

    April 11, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    @geg6: As you know, the little dude will adjust quickly.

  35. 35.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    @geg6: I had the impression the feeling was mutual. I wonder what happens when Cole goes to work?

  36. 36.

    Steeplejack (tablet)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    Maybe it is Cole’s house that is dark and blurry. ’Cause this picture looks fine.

  37. 37.

    TaMara (BHF)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    @geg6: Congratulations!! Happy family looks happy.

  38. 38.

    SiubhanDuinne

    April 11, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    @geg6:

    Awwwwww. That almost makes me tear up.

  39. 39.

    TaMara (BHF)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    @Mary G: Did you see my note to email me about a possible SoCal doggie for you?

  40. 40.

    Steeplejack (tablet)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    @Sister Rail Gun of Warm Humanitarianism:

    My first-gen Nexus 7 is at 5.1, and I haven’t had any fatal problems, just the sluggishness previously bitched about.

    Will report after I go through that tune-up you posted.

  41. 41.

    SiubhanDuinne

    April 11, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    @Pogonip:

    Wait, Cole works? (I mean, at a Place.)

  42. 42.

    a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    I hope Koda comes around quickly. She was the young disruptive pup for Otis, which she conveniently forgets. I suspect she’s a young enough knucklehead to get right with the program of having a playmate.

  43. 43.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    @SiubhanDuinne: I believe he is employed somewhere.

    I make no claims as to whether he actually works.

  44. 44.

    Sister Rail Gun of Warm Humanitarianism

    April 11, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    @Steeplejack (tablet): Yeah, we were hoping that 5.1 would fix the sluggishness.

  45. 45.

    Mary G

    April 11, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    @geg6: Congratulations on the new member of your family! Lovely picture. So nice to think of Lovey not having to live in the hell-hole most puppy mills are.

  46. 46.

    Mary G

    April 11, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    @TaMara (BHF): No, I did not. I will let Anne Laurie know it’s OK to give you my email.

  47. 47.

    TaMara (BHF)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    @Mary G: Here’s mine. whats4dinnersolutions at live dot com

    Give me some details on where you are located and what you’re looking for…may have some leads if Ginger isn’t an option.

  48. 48.

    WaterGirl

    April 11, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    Look at the face on ThurstonHowl. He loves the camera and the camera loves him. Beyond cute.

    @Mary in Ohio: I thought the same thing when I first saw the photo!

  49. 49.

    Violet

    April 11, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    @geg6: Yay! Congratulations! Koda looks so enthusiastic and little Lovey is too cute. Love your shoes!

  50. 50.

    raven

    April 11, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    @WaterGirl: Cole probably had a cookie.

  51. 51.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    @Mary G: She wouldn’t have lived there. As a non-fashionable mutt she’d have been killed at birth so Ginger could go into heat again ASAP. She would only have been kept if she and her future puppies could have been sold as [something]doodles. People do not understand the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch attitude towards pets. They are very different from other Americans. To them, anything with four legs is livestock, at best.

    Don’t patronize Amish businesses. They will not change until they have a good reason.

  52. 52.

    Violet

    April 11, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    @geg6: Awww….that makes my heart hurt. Poor little Thurston Howl.

  53. 53.

    WaterGirl

    April 11, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    @Pogonip: I don’t think Koda looks worried. I’m with raven, she looks like a happy goofball, in a good way!

  54. 54.

    Steeplejack (tablet)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    @Sister Rail Gun of Warm Humanitarianism:

    It’s kind of murky to me how I got 5.1. I remember accepting the update for 5.0 but not anything after that. Maybe minor updates are automatic?

    Only noticed today that I have 5.1 when I was confirming that my Nexus is first gen.

  55. 55.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    @WaterGirl: What face? I don’t see Thurston there. Is there a picture I missed?

  56. 56.

    PurpleGirl

    April 11, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    Great picture of geg6 and the two doggies. Lovey is so small, but I bet she will rule the house.

  57. 57.

    WaterGirl

    April 11, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    @Pogonip: I typed the wrong name! I meant Lovey, of course. sorry

  58. 58.

    gbear

    April 11, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    I hope she settles in soon.

  59. 59.

    Violet

    April 11, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    Speaking of doggie adoptions, Nya, the one who needed the abdominal surgery, got her forever home!

    We are so happy to announce that Nya (now Julep) has been adopted!!! After struggling to put weight on her for the first 6 weeks in our care, we discovered that Nya had a diaphragmatic hernia. Her abdominal organs were in her chest cavity and her stomach was pressing on her heart… Which made eating very painful for her. Nya’s surgery was very expensive and we worked our tails off to raise the $5200 needed to save her life. Thank you to all of our donors that made this adoption possible! PS – her new owner is a vet, so she will be receiving the best medical care for the rest of her life!

    There’s a cute picture of her at the link. Yay!

  60. 60.

    MomSense

    April 11, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    @geg6:

    I’m in love with her ears, too. Batdog!

    Koda will adjust to her mini me in no time.

    So happy for all of you.

  61. 61.

    Violet

    April 11, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    @gbear: Yeah, I thought the same thing. Lovey looks a little scared. She’ll adjust but it has to be a bit of a shock at the moment. “Who are all these new people and this big dog?”

  62. 62.

    Aleta

    April 11, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    @geg6:
    sweet picture. one lucky little pooch. best wishes !

  63. 63.

    p.a.

    April 11, 2015 at 6:53 pm

    @Steeplejack (tablet): maybe the house hasn’t completed the shift from Wingnuttania to the People’s Republic of Obotniki. The blurred pics could be the result of a warp in the politico-temporal continuum.

  64. 64.

    schrodinger's cat

    April 11, 2015 at 6:53 pm

    @MomSense: How is your drywall eating puppy? Has she calmed down?

  65. 65.

    Steeplejack (tablet)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    Koda has that slightly crazed “Bacon! Bacon!” look from the dog treats commercial.

  66. 66.

    Violet

    April 11, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    @Steeplejack (tablet): Ha ha! You’re right! That’s the look! Does Koda like bacon?

  67. 67.

    Neldob

    April 11, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    I waaaant a puppy! but can’t have one yet. I live vicariously through other peoples darling dogs. Great photo, good fostering. Makes the world seem better.

  68. 68.

    kindness

    April 11, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    That’s a big Awwwww.

  69. 69.

    Steeplejack (tablet)

    April 11, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    @p.a.:

    It could be sitting on some occult, Lovecraftian fault line. That would explain a lot of the accidents.

  70. 70.

    debbie

    April 11, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    Koda looks like a real love. Good luck!

  71. 71.

    Howard Beale IV

    April 11, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    @Pogonip: eh? what about cats? I would think that they at least wouldn’t have them as pets per se, but tolerate them on farms for their pest-fighting abilities, no?

  72. 72.

    WereBear

    April 11, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    Congrats to the new family!

  73. 73.

    MomSense

    April 11, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    @schrodinger’s cat:

    She Is pretty calm but she is teething right now with baby teeth falling out and adult teeth coming in so we have to watch her every second. She is great with commands and learns new things quickly. I can definitely see the shepherd protectiveness because she has barked more in the last month than my lab did in 15 years.
    I was dog sitting a senior lab for a friend and realized that she is a single pet dog. As soon as he went home she settled down significantly. We have a couple puppies we have play dates with and she loves them especially now that they can run at the field without as much snow on the ground.
    I should send Anne Laurie some new pictures so you can see how much she has grown and changed.

  74. 74.

    Violet

    April 11, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    Remember how little Lovey and Thurston were when they first got to Cole’s house?

    In searching for that post, I also found this old post from when Ginny and Guesly first got to Cole’s parents’ house. So cute makes my teeth ache! We haven’t had a Ginny and Guesly sighting for awhile either.

    And what’s happening with Ginger?

  75. 75.

    shell

    April 11, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Drive carefully, John. I know I’d be tearing up a bit. But there’s the critter brood to welcome you back.

  76. 76.

    debbie

    April 11, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    @Violet:

    Is there anything cuter than puppies? I just want to hug them all!

  77. 77.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    @Howard Beale IV: Yup, that’s pretty much it.

  78. 78.

    MomSense

    April 11, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    @Violet:

    That sweet photo of John cradling a teeny Thurston is too much.

  79. 79.

    Josie

    April 11, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    @geg6: Is it my imagination, or has Koda gotten quite a bit bigger since you adopted her? She is so beautiful. You have done a good job and now you will do it again. Thanks for having such an open heart.

  80. 80.

    MazeDancer

    April 11, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    Congratulations to the new family! Beautiful picture. What a treat to see. Looking forward to many updates.

    Imagine will be a little misty-eyed at Chez Cole tonight. But so many paws to take care of that swiftly.

    Well done all!

  81. 81.

    raven

    April 11, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Lil Bit got her haircut!

  82. 82.

    eemom

    April 11, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    The puppy and big doggie are awesome, of course….but I’m thinking the Cole-geg6 meetup must have been pretty cool too. ; )

  83. 83.

    Josie

    April 11, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    @raven: Oh my. There’s a whole ‘nother dog on the floor there.

  84. 84.

    SiubhanDuinne

    April 11, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    @Violet: Amazing that it was January. Almost three months ago. Tempus really does fugit.

  85. 85.

    MomSense

    April 11, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    @raven:

    It must be warm enough for a haircut there.

    Sigh.

  86. 86.

    delk

    April 11, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    Congrats!

    Perfect time of the year to get a puppy. Here’s to a quick and painless potty training. Funny, my current dog is the first dog I ever owned that I did not have a back yard. It was also the quickest and easiest training out of all of them. Go figure.

    Oh, and look around. Something is going to get chewed.

  87. 87.

    PIGL

    April 11, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    A pleasure to put a face to your name, geg6, and to meet your big buddy there.

    I had a hard time recognizing Lovey outside of chez Cole, and minus Thurston.

    This community really is remarkable.

  88. 88.

    Karen in GA

    April 11, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Congratulations Geg6, Koda and Lovey!

  89. 89.

    Mnemosyne

    April 11, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    To me, Koda looks like she’s going, This is my little sister now — go away! Congrats to all.

  90. 90.

    geg6

    April 11, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    @Pogonip:

    Lovey is a new thing. Koda was spayed when we got her. Lovey is adjusting. So far, she’s peed in the kitchen, eaten dinner and pooped in the sunroom. All is normal, LOL!

  91. 91.

    ruemara

    April 11, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    Hey, Geg! Congrats to you, Koda & Lovey.

  92. 92.

    JPL

    April 11, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    @raven: Look at that face! .. How cute.

  93. 93.

    Steve

    April 11, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    Imagine a community that spent more time rescuing children than dogs. Now that might actually make a difference in this world.

  94. 94.

    Randy P

    April 11, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    @Mnemosyne: I guess this is the danger of anthromorphizing.

    Because to me she’s saying what all Labs and all big dogs (and most small ones) are always saying when they smile: “What fun thing are we going to do next?”

    And practically everything is classified as a “fun thing” for Labs.

    I’ve never owned a chocolate Lab but I always enjoy greeting them on the street. There’s something about Labs and chocolates in particular that appeals to me. And the feeling is often mutual; I’ve had dogs detour to say hello to me, much to their owners consternation. Probably because I tend to look them in the eye and know some of the more subtle play signals. As a kid I used to enjoy riling up dogs from across the room.

  95. 95.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    @geg6: I envision her checking off her list: peed in one room, check; pooped in another, check; let’s see, now I have to either barf on a rug or chew up something expensive…oh, and don’t forget to howl all night…oh! Almost forgot! Must be sure to look extra -cute so I survive to work tomorrow’s list!

    I hope Cole remembered to leave a worn T-shirt or unwashed pillow case. If he didn’t, call him back and make him leave his shirt.

  96. 96.

    TaMara (BHF)

    April 11, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    @raven: That reminds me of Cole’s furminator photo with Tunch. Adorable.

  97. 97.

    raven

    April 11, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    @MomSense: It was almost 90 at the Masters yesterday. The skeeters are here and the kudzu has started growing. A good daddy would brush a cocker daily but I leave her be and shave her every 6 months or so. The pecan droppings stick to her like glue so this was the time.

  98. 98.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    @Steve: Would that it were as easy to rescue children. But as long as you bring up children, monsterhunternation.com is soliciting donations for a family who lost a child suddenly, via Paypal. They have no money for a funeral. This site has a large and generous readership so I’m glad you jogged my mind to put this before them.

  99. 99.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    @geg6: You know, looking at those ears, if she’s not already used to Lovey, you might consider changing the name to Batgirl.

  100. 100.

    Baud

    April 11, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    @Pogonip:

    Steve is just our latest right-wing troll. He doesn’t give two rats’ asses about children.

  101. 101.

    Steve

    April 11, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    As the father of five and one who has assisted in helping adoption efforts for others I gotta disagree baud. Thanks for the kind comments tho

  102. 102.

    Baud

    April 11, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    @Steve:

    You deserve it.

  103. 103.

    Steve

    April 11, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Pogonip- it’s not easy to rescue children. That’s why people clamor and coo over adopting animals. It it an easier way to feel good about yourself.

  104. 104.

    Suzanne

    April 11, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    Dawwww, look at that gorgeous family! Love the Lovey! Koda is handsome!

  105. 105.

    Elizabelle

    April 11, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    What a great day. Happy pups and people. Keep us posted.

    Are they sure the dad was a coon tick hound, or whatever? I’ve wondered if the pups have dachshund in their mix.

  106. 106.

    WaterGirl

    April 11, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    New thread up top with lots of photos – Lovey’s Big Day

  107. 107.

    John Cole +0

    April 11, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    @Steve: It may also be that some of us can handle a dog but not a kid. Not to mention it’s kind of easier to pick up a stray dog than it is a stray kid. It’s also kind of easier to give away a dog to a good home than it is a kid. Which is why people who rescue animals rescue animals, but not children. But keep on keeping on, trying to shame people for doing something good..

  108. 108.

    Mnemosyne

    April 11, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    @Steve:

    So I assume you’ve already offered to adopt the child in this video. Of course, he already has a (pregnant) mother, but it’s no big deal to take a child away from his mother, right? Maybe you can get the court to make her give you the baby she’s pregnant with as well.

    See? Rescuing children is just as easy as rescuing animals.

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    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    @Elizabelle: I wondered about that too. Lovey in particular looks quite long.

  110. 110.

    Sister Rail Gun of Warm Humanitarianism

    April 11, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    @Pogonip: Monster Hunter Nation is one of those sites where if they say the sky is blue, I check out the window.

  111. 111.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    @Steve: I know courts in the U.S. are inclined to give an adopted child back to the natural mother if she changes her mind, not to mention father’s rights; a guy finds out his ex had his baby and gave it up and goes to get his child back. Tgere’ve been several of those cases in our local news. However, I would not go so far as to say one must decide between helping animals OR helping people.

    This is a feature I see increasingly in the modern American character. Everything’s black and white, either/or. Animals OR people. Liberal OR conservative. Evil fraternity brothers OR sluts. No in-between. It’s a big factor in making the country ungovernable and I don’t like it a bit.

  112. 112.

    Violet

    April 11, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    @Pogonip: And of course the two never intersect. The rescued dog never becomes the best friend of the child in need. A child never has an animal for a friend, nor do they learn how to be kind and caring in part from taking care of a pet. Children and animals never cross paths, never mean anything to each other, are never helpful in any way to each other. Utterly separate.

  113. 113.

    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    @Sister Rail Gun of Warm Humanitarianism: Well, then you are part of the problem, as I was mentioning to Steve. Larry can be a Sad Puppy and still help out people in trouble. It doesn’t have to be one or the other.

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    Pogonip

    April 11, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    @Violet: Yup, either/or. Unquestionably the worst thing about modern America ( and it’s a crowded field!).

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    gelfling545

    April 11, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    @Steve: By all means, let’s just piss on people doing something good that does reduce the suffering in the world because they didn’t, and possibly couldn’t, do something else. All beings wish to be happy & be spared suffering. Not the human only.

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    PIGL

    April 11, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    @Steve: In other words, “don’t judge me by my postings”,

  117. 117.

    Sister Rail Gun of Warm Humanitarianism

    April 11, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    @Pogonip: It’s not just that he’s a Picnic Skunk. It’s that the whole crew of them have irretrievably been slotted in my mental map as lying liars by their behavior since the brouhaha started.

    It’s also been my experience that otherwise quite intelligent people who are on the conservative end of the spectrum tend to be rather gullible. Even when I otherwise trust such a person, I always check that they’ve gotten accurate information from their source.

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    phoebes-in-santa fe

    April 11, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    geg, I hope you and your family love Lovey as much as Cole does. The pictures so far are so cute.

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    Jim, Foolish Literalist

    April 11, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    @Steve:
    As the father of five and one who has assisted in helping adoption efforts for others I gotta disagree baud. Thanks for the kind comments tho
    all while running Steve’s Really Good Job Creating Business (on a credit card) and stalking WalMart for ill-bred welfare cheats? You truly are a superhero

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    kc

    April 11, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    Aw, nice pic! Koda looks really happy.

  121. 121.

    Paul in KY

    April 13, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Hey geg! Congrats on new addition.

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