Gypsy Jan
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The One-Eyed Deaf Dog at the Gate
So, I came back home and he was standing at the gate, waiting for me but, as I drove up, he had given up and started to walk away because he didn't
know I was back.
He figured it out when the other dogs came racing up and he could sense their body language and excitement.
As always, he forgives me for any disappointments.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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Iflyfish
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My cat, both sighted and hearing, could give a crap when I get home, as long as the bowl is full. Ya gotta love dogs!
Iflyfish
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grace59
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That's beautiful, Gypsy Jan. Poetry! My old, deaf, blind dog loves me too! They are so loyal and loving.
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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woody with a view
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when he becomes 3 legged, then i'll shed a tear of joy for the old mutt!
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Osprey
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My neighbor had a dog with no legs. I asked him what the little guy's name was and he told me he didn't have a name. "I figured if I called him, he
couldn't come."
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noproblemo2
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In many ways our 4 legger kids are often better than the 2 leggers, they eat less, they don't talk back, they don't ask for money all the time,
Normally come when called, don't hang out with drug using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't have to have the latest fashions/fads, you don't need a
"gazillion" dollars for their college and if they have kids we can sell em.
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DianaT
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He is one lucky dog to have you.
When our last dog lost her hearing, she quickly adjusted to hand signals. And to make sure we did not come home without her knowing, she would lay
right in front of the front door so we had to push her out of the way to open the door.
I do believe they adjust to these challenges far better than us humans.
Would love to see a photo of your pack.
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
My neighbor had a dog with no legs. I asked him what the little guy's name was and he told me he didn't have a name. "I figured if I called him, he
couldn't come." |
Geez,
Just plop him down in front of the door.....and call him Matt
Don't believe everything you think....
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