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1. about 1 hour ago on Off the Mark

   That is probably true here, too. I moved in new, but there is a pond maybe 100 yards or less away and a woods on the opposite side of the pond. Still, they don’t need to be walking down the street. They are getting too tame, and I am afraid they will get hurt from the cars. A goose at the hospital, very close by, once tried to kill my dog because he felt we were too close to his “wife and children.” Actually, I was routing my dog quite a bit away (doggy bathroom break area) to avoid getting close to the nest. Daddy came at my dog, and I put her behind me and slowly backed off the goose who was literally my height when he was on his toes and flapping and making his intentions clear. I just wanted no one to get hurt, so it went well, once my dog was calmed down back inside the hospital. I absolutely respect wildlife. We also have coyotes, and I have seen them prance through my backyard in the middle of the day, but not for a while. I keep my dog on a leash and she doesn’t bother any of them. No barking or anything. Recently a huge buck was at the edge of my driveway as I was when I took my dog outside around midnight for her last call. All 3 of us were startled, and the deer took off. Big rack on him! He was a matter of feet away from us. I am glad he bolted, since it’s rutting season and they can be a bit unpredictable. I live in a city, not in the far suburbs or rural area.

2. about 5 hours ago on The Born Loser

   I see that!

3. about 6 hours ago on FurBabies

   My beagle doesn’t do sticks, but she will chase rabbits. She wouldn’t hurt them, but she was trained to flush out rabbits before I got her. Recently I took her out about midnight for last call, and at the other side of the driveway there was a huge buck. Bunny wanted to chase it when it took off, but I had a good grip on the leash. Bunny actually let out a low “woof” which is very rare. The only toys she ever plays with are stuffies with squeakies. She will squeak them for a very long time, especially when she’s hungry. The sound, luckily, doesn’t bother me. I find it kind of relaxing, which even I find odd since I am so noise sensitive. There must not be any retriever in beagles. I have seen labs jump in lakes over and over for the same stick for very long periods of time. They love it!

4. about 6 hours ago on The Born Loser

   I do think it’s a little rude of Gladys to immediately change the channel without suggesting watching a specific other channel first.

5. about 6 hours ago on Bliss

   It’s nice to have entertainment with dinner.

6. about 6 hours ago on The Born Loser

   I agree, it can be pretty funny.

7. about 6 hours ago on FurBabies

   Sirius doesn’t look like a retriever, but he acts like one.

8. about 6 hours ago on FurBabies

   When my dog gets really wet in the rain, I will have her hang outside with me on the porch for a bit to see if she will shake. She won’t shake until she gets inside and past to foyer to the living room and is on the carpeting. Every. single. time. I try to remember to put a large towel by the door when it’s raining a lot.

9. about 6 hours ago on Off the Mark

   We have geese all year around. They walk up and down my street to get to the birdfeeders my neighbors have. Some are on the ground, and some are up higher and the smaller birds always end up dropping some food. There are goose droppings all over the place. I cannot walk my dog unless I watch the ground. I don’t want to step in any of it and I won’t tell you why I have to keep my dog from it. We have several dozen around at any given moment. They stay through ice and snow, maybe because they have food sources. Sadly, some people feed them white bread, which is not good for wildlife.

10. about 6 hours ago on Close to Home

    Been there, done that. Broken ankle, took my dog along. She charmed the entire staff, which is her job, after all. (I called first for permission to have her along.)