Sticksboi05 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 As the death toll from devastating flooding in Brazil continues to rise, a single picture drives home the sense of loss. Leao, a medium-sized brown mutt, lies next to the grave of her owner, Cristina Maria Cesario Santana, who died in the catastrophic landslides caused by heavy rain... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/17/in-brazil-flooding-loyalty-to-the-dea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boysetsfire Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 heart and gut wrenching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 My wife was telling me about this the other day. The entire family died and the dog helped the rescuers find the bodies. The dog has been adopted now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintHillSkinsFan Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I remember one very similar several years ago in either Bosnia or Croatia. A farmer had been killed by militia and was left laying on the ground and the dog just curled up next to his body wouldn't leave him. That one was really heartbreaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 It's amazing the unparalleled loyalty they have for humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 That made me cry. Some just don't understand how great dogs are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I know this may sound bad, but does anyone get more upset over the ASPCA commercial than when they show commericals of the kids in the poor countries? I hate seeing those ASPCA commercials, whenever one comes on I have to change the channel because its just too sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I will never live another day without a dog of one kind or another and most days will have two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 I will never live another day without a dog of one kind or another and most days will have two. I will eventually get another dog when I ave my own family but I don't want one now. We had a dog for a decade and she died a few years back. Getting a new one would just be a replacement and never the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGreen28 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Stop posting those pics dang it! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 You know, when people say "I can't understand why people get so worked up over dogs," it's because they never experienced things like this. It's why I think I love dogs so much. There's that unconditional, unquestioned love and loyalty that they seem to have. No one will ever love you as much as your dog does, and there's something heart wrenching about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I know this may sound bad, but does anyone get more upset over the ASPCA commercial than when they show commericals of the kids in the poor countries? I hate seeing those ASPCA commercials, whenever one comes on I have to change the channel because its just too sad. Yup, I can't take it. For some reason I have more emotion when it comes to dogs. Maybe it's because I have dogs and I don't have kids. I don't know, but the story in Brazil made me tear up a little and reach over and scratch my puppies between the ears. ---------- Post added January-20th-2011 at 07:06 PM ---------- I will eventually get another dog when I ave my own family but I don't want one now. We had a dog for a decade and she died a few years back. Getting a new one would just be a replacement and never the same. You always think that until you get one and it's a completely different being. With it's own personality and funny things it does. And you aren't a replacement to it. You're number 1. Don't let that stop you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'll take the worst dog over the best person, 10 times out of 10. Yeah. I'm a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'll take the worst dog over the best person, 10 times out of 10.Yeah. I'm a fan. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins4Life6388 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 That SPCA commercial is so sad I have to change the channel when they come on. I can't imagine not having a dog at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I cried during Marley and Me. There, I admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I cried during Marley and Me. There, I admit it. Same here. I've never cried during a movie before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I've never been a dog person, ( I was raised around cats ) in fact I probably spent the better part of my childhood being chased by them, but I can definitely see why people love them so much. That's a very heartwarming story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Yup, I can't take it. For some reason I have more emotion when it comes to dogs. Maybe it's because I have dogs and I don't have kids. I don't know, but the story in Brazil made me tear up a little and reach over and scratch my puppies between the ears.---------- Post added January-20th-2011 at 07:06 PM ---------- You always think that until you get one and it's a completely different being. With it's own personality and funny things it does. And you aren't a replacement to it. You're number 1. Don't let that stop you. No, I mean the new dog would be a replacement for my old dog. It just wouldn't be the same, it's one thing if you are an adult but it's different when you go through almost your entire childhood with your pet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I cried during Marley and Me. There, I admit it. I didn't watch it, because I knew I would. And yes, I'm serious. I did watch "A Dog Year" with Jeff Bridges the other night. Pretty simple plot (as with most dog movies) but it was pretty good. And the story is about a border collie, like my Lexi, who graced our lives for nearly 14 years. Though the border collie survives the entire movie, there was another dog that had to be put down. Reminded me of laying on the floor with Lexi as she closed her eyes for the last time. I'm even getting a little misty now. Dogs have all of the good qualities of the best people with NONE of the flaws. I'm a big fan of loyalty, trust, respect, understanding, and grace. And frankly I can't think of five better words to describe a dog. I know there are some who will say, "What about pit bulls?" or whatever. And I would say to them, that "bad" dogs are manifesting the worst traits of their owners. And that's not a reflection on the dog, IMO. In most cases, where you find a bad kid, you'll find a bad parent behind them. In dogs, I think that's true in virtually all cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Man . . . . .I love dogs. I can imagine the day my boy passes away. He is still only 4 years old . . . but sometimes (usually when we are at the vet) I think about him passing away and it kills me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I like dogs too I miss my cat dog was as loyal as any dog I ever met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 No, I mean the new dog would be a replacement for my old dog. It just wouldn't be the same, it's one thing if you are an adult but it's different when you go through almost your entire childhood with your pet. First of all, bro. I hear you 100%. I had my "Princess" for just about my whole childhood. She never left my feet, and though she was our family dog, it was understood that she was mine; and I, hers. When we played "spotlight" on summer nights, she would have to go inside. Otherwise, when I was "it," I would say, "Princess, where's (whichever neighborhood kid)" and she would take me straight to them. When I played the piano, she laid across my feet, and like I said, wherever I was, there she was too. When I left for basic training, she was really starting to deteriorate. Her hips were shot. She wasn't eating all that well. She was really struggling. It was tough, because her heart and soul were still there, but her body was failing her. The morning she had to be put down, I woke up (a few hundred miles away) and new she was gone. I felt it in my gut. I had trouble getting through the day. But I couldn't bear asking about her when I called home. I just toughed it out, knowing, but not knowing. On the way to the airport when I graduated, I asked dad in the car about her. He looked at me in the rear-view mirror, and just shook his head. I was in full dress uniform, so I couldn't bawl, but trust me, I did later. A few times. Anyway, I'm telling you all this for one reason, really. You saw how I talked about Lexi. She became another deep love of my life. Was she Princess? Hell no. And I'm glad for that. They were two dfferent "girls" and I love them both for the joy they brought to my life; different as it was. You get a dog when you're ready. But I can tell just by the fact that you care about this the way you've said that your next "best friend" won't be going to the proverbial "good home." They'll be going to a great one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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