We had to stop going to the one near us because of aggressive dogs with their parents ignoring the behavior. Humping was the precursor to a lot of fights. There was one guy who sat on a bench immersed in his phone while his pushy dog was a big problem.

We don't go there any more, but I do take Snoop to "camp" (doggie day care) where the pups are well supervised and enjoy lots of zoomies and treats.

You are lucky to have a good place to go with the boy.

how entertaining a yard full of furry best friends would be. That’s a nice memory.

As we would sit and watch the furry knuckleheads.

in May. Jagger was only 8. We got him as a rescue at age 3. He was our "heart dog," our empty nest dog; a grateful, gracious rescue from a sketchy early life. All he wanted was to "guard" us.

Gotta stop or I'll dissolve into tears again.

So the big q is: how long to wait for our next one?

Interested in feedback.

Gotta say, my life is so much better with a dog in it!

by filling your heart with more love.

All our previous dogs lived out a full life. I couldn't have imagined how much this would hurt. Truly the loss of a family member!

He went EVERYWHERE with us!

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We call new furry family members successors.

I think Jag would want us to find a successor so that we are always protected, as he did.

It took some time to realize that not only did he love our hikes, but what he really loved was safeguarding us.

Tender shepherd...

…after one has departed, as successors, never as replacements. We have had many successors over the decades.

They all are different and have their own personalities. We must not put certain expectations on a new furry member of the family by thinking they will be like the previous beloved pets.

Hard for me to live without one. New sweet kitty filled in for awhile but I broke down, twisted hubs arm, & got a Lab pup (he insisted on the purebred pup; I didn't care as long as it was a dog).

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Edited to add that shelters discriminate against older people; they will not let us adopt!! We had to go to a private breeder.

They’re in a shelter somewhere waiting for your kind heart to give them a comfortable home.

Shelter dog.
Joey.

It has been decades since I have had a dog that was my choice. Over the years dogs have come and gone. My wife has a big heart and would bring home any animal she ran across that needed a home. That is how we ended up with 2 dogs from the mean streets of Kaui. Nice dogs, just aren't up for long distance hiking and generally messing around in the hills.

I have high hopes for Joey. He has been very fortunate to have met many wonderful people who cared for him, healed him and have done an excellent job training him.

I am a very lucky person to have him come into my life ❤️ 💓 💖 💕

As is Joey. ❤️

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Funny - didn't work on PC, but does on mobile! Must be a setting.

that is from?

Thanks!

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