I'm thankful for my dog...

Felbsies
Felbsies Posts: 40 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
:smile: I wish my dog knew it was a holiday!! Of course she doesn't though and we were up at our usual 6:30AM. I've been holding out for 2 hours, but will be "forced" to take her to the park by 9. It's hard to resist a good walk when your dog is dancing in front of you for attention! Anyone else thankful for their pets as workout buddies this Thanksgiving?

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  • PeaceLuvVeggies
    PeaceLuvVeggies Posts: 375 Member
    I'm thankful for my furbabies overall :) They're the best thing that's happened to me in a LONG time. They love me unconditionally and are 100% loyal.
  • jakejacobsen
    jakejacobsen Posts: 584 Member
    My Joey and I are just about to go for a walk/run. He is in my ticker pick.
  • embersfallen
    embersfallen Posts: 534 Member
    always love my babies!!!!! The kitties were meowing like mad to be fed..which is the only reason i am awake at the moment. LOL...and my best freind's dogaloo is THE sweetest puppers /I have ever encountered...she's a golden retreiver mix..but thinks she's a lap dog!!!!! LMAO...she ALWAYS has to be cuddling with you!
  • LaurieEReid
    LaurieEReid Posts: 273
    He doesn't care if its dark or cold or raining and he loves the snow. What a motivator.
  • kmcrey87
    kmcrey87 Posts: 422 Member
    I am always thankful for my fur baby! She makes me smile and laugh countless times everyday! <3
  • Felbsies
    Felbsies Posts: 40 Member
    Here's a picture of my Coco in her favorite spot!

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  • Felbsies
    Felbsies Posts: 40 Member
    didn't work...don't know how to do this I guess. Oh well off to the park!
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    Weasley is in my ticker. i was dressing the bird this morning and he was willing me to drop it. LOL. i'm going to take him to the park in a bit - then we'll cuddle and watch the dog show.

    i am so thankful for him.
  • DWilbanks
    DWilbanks Posts: 420 Member
    I love my Daisy Doo.. she's always ready for a walk, and even loves to play tag.. Best $20 I ever spent. You see I rescued her from the shelter.
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,827 Member
    I love my Labbie and my little Siamese - he thinks he is a dog!! The best way to spend a few free hours in on the beach with my Lab... even if he does cause trouble by believing every living creature wants to play with him! Cuddles with either of them also make me happy, no matter how bad the day was.
  • adlwilmot
    adlwilmot Posts: 117
    I love both of mine immensely. Unfortunately the old one was never a good runner and has recently lost her back legs (can't walk on them but drags herself around like a happy loon), and the pup is only 5 months old, so way too young to go for a run with his mum just yet. Can't wait until he's old enough and we become running buds!
  • SweetestHoney
    SweetestHoney Posts: 95 Member
    My family went out of town to be with the rest of my family and my bf is out of state so it's just me and my Cupcake(Chihuahua) today. Is anyone else giving their dogs a few extra treats to celebrate a day of feasting?
  • orcoast71
    orcoast71 Posts: 105 Member
    Ooh I how love my dog, Greta (cairn terrier). I am thankful that is back to her "normal" self. She had surgery this past summer for a partial tear in her right back leg, and then she tweaked her back from sliding down a hill. She has had a rough 5 months.
  • Felbsies
    Felbsies Posts: 40 Member
    Ooh I how love my dog, Greta (cairn terrier). I am thankful that is back to her "normal" self. She had surgery this past summer for a partial tear in her right back leg, and then she tweaked her back from sliding down a hill. She has had a rough 5 months.

    How did she do in the surgery? Mine had a partial tear last March and I decided to skip the surgery. The leg will never be the same, but she can handle a long run with glucosamine and anti-imflammatories...
  • Jennieam
    Jennieam Posts: 300 Member
    Its just gone 5.30 a.m. and my dog Odi has scoffed the rest of the cats' breakfast (I think Lincoln and Red leave some for him on purpose), eaten his own, and is ready for his walk....

    Have a great day, and enjoy the weekend ...
  • darlilama
    darlilama Posts: 794 Member
    Love, love, love my critter babies! Just take a look at my profile pics. :D Of course, then, I don't have human children. But, based on my friends with teenagers, my babies rarely talk back (I say rarely because the cockatoo does give us serious scoldings sometimes), they don't get mad, they are always ready to have a good time, and are always happy to see me. ;D
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    You all are so lucky. I wish my place would allow animals!!
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,827 Member
    You all are so lucky. I wish my place would allow animals!!
    I kept saying things like that and eventually decided to move to place that would let me have the pets I wanted. For the last two years I have lived in the most awesome cottage on a 9 hectare property. I now have a Lab and a Siamese with plans for more in the future. I do have further to drive to get to work and stuff but my life is way better for it.

    When the time is right, make the choice and find somewhere to live that allows the animals you want. It may not be feasible now, but knowing that you will do it when you can should be an encouragement...
  • Jennieam
    Jennieam Posts: 300 Member
    When the time is right, make the choice and find somewhere to live that allows the animals you want. It may not be feasible now, but knowing that you will do it when you can should be an encouragement...
    I totally agree. For years I put off getting a dog, because I travelled a lot with work. Some years later I had changed jobs, and was in the process of paying off a house. I then adopted two 7-week old puppies from the RSPCA.

    They were worth the wait. Gentle, loving, smart labrador/german shepherd crosses. Both Hamish and Josh are no longer with me, but we shared over 12 years together.
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,827 Member
    I just had an awesome few hours at the beach with my Lab! We went for a LONG walk, had a picnic lunch and tanned a bit then walked back. I can't go to the beach without getting wet so there were a couple of dips into the water for me, he is always in and out and off chasing a fly of something and then back! I can't swim properly with him around as he tries to climb on top of me so I just take a dip. We both had a wonderful day! I love that summer is here now and we can do this regularly!!
  • MrsSpinks
    MrsSpinks Posts: 274 Member
    I walk or run with my pair every day! This does however make them lazy as they are often tired out and come the weekend, they will happily lie in with the husband until 1100! Dogs are great weight loss tools!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I swear I would have gained back more than 10 or so pounds if not for my TB! She is an Australian Shep and has to have her walk. I live on the 3rd floor so I also get some bodyweight workout at the same time.

    Sorry............gotta go she needs to be walked right now!!:wink:



    :laugh: :laugh:
  • prettyfitchick
    prettyfitchick Posts: 502 Member
    I love my chole she is a 5 pound Chihuahua and is the only person able to keep up with me on my 30 min jogs She always there and never to busy to go As soon she see me put on my hrm she starts wagging her tail and jumping up and down it took her a while to realize i use it for other workouts as well
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