Overboard by Chip Dunham for February 16, 2012

Andrea@homeYou haven’t got a dog yet? One code I thoroughly understand, and have had constantly reinforced in my life, was a phrase originally coined by the russian tsar Ivan the Terrible who stated “The more I see of men, the more I prefer dogs”. And the more I witness human behaviour, the more I understand this. Andrea, get yourself a pooch, preferably rescue one from your local pound and then get advice from Cesar Millan (google him if you need to) and you will experience a pleasure in life that will change your entire outlook. Best of luck.

Love hurts, Henry.

Good Morning, Crew!

When I used to come dragging home after my shift as a flight nurse, my dogs would come sleepily out to meet me. It reminded me of how good simple things in life are. I always keep at least two dogs, so they’re not alone when we’re gone to work. Dukedoug is right Anderea, get yourself a shelter dog (or towo) and you’ll have unconditional love.

A female friend of mine once told me she would get married when she met a man who was as glad to see her at the end of the day as her dog was. I replied “you will never get married.” And she never did. Dogs are the best.

good morning crew!happy, happy, happy!!!if my boys legs were longer (and he was younger) he would do this to me every time. good boy Louie!

Not every person can love a dog, but every dog can love a person.

my boy is a total complete pain in the *$$. and i would not give him away for anything. i inherited him when my father died and he gives me every ounce of lov and devotion he gave pop. hes my boy… : )

Good Morning Crew,He who has the GROCERIES has the LOVE.Have a GREAT DAY MATIE’S

Aww, this is sweet!!!Good morning Crew

Good morning Crew!

lightenup, Love that avatar!

I love going to my friends house, because their lil pooch always greets EVERYONE with a few dozen barks, than when he sees me, a few dozen licks. :D

My husband is just like Louie…..his tail is always waggin’ when he greets me! :) Aahhh, total love, nothing else like it!Great Morning, Crew!

Hmm… replace human companionship with pets. Not so sure we’re on the right track here…

To dukedoug – I had a dog like that. I could hear Ruffie charging from the kitchen to the bedroom dog tags jingling. She would enter the bedroom and take off. Gave me time to brace myself. All was fine until we got a new and DEEPER mattress. Took off as usual not adjusting for height. SPLAT! She learned quickly. RIP, Ruffie, and you too Maggie.

I love the look on Louie’s face. Scout has that same look when I come home from work (or wherever).

I’m with you there. One little flaw and you are out of luck in love. Dogs don’t know the meaning of “sulk, pout or snap at you.”

Well, they do know the meaning of “snap”, but they don’t use is against us verbally.

OK … this one made me smile. You’re the best, Louie.

Good Evening, Crew.

My older brother had a kitten do that to him once…in the middle of the night…while he was lying in bed with no pajama top on due to the heat — and kitty landed on him with all her claws out. What followed was not pretty, just eminently survivable for kitty.