tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post763049628373621353..comments2024-03-29T06:12:51.644-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Wistful Wednesday : SpikeFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-23023289489467178292009-11-07T21:33:55.679-06:002009-11-07T21:33:55.679-06:00animals were not pets to many of our ancestors --
...animals were not pets to many of our ancestors --<br />and like someone before me said, the same with many farms and ranches.<br /><br />I guess I've just been too much in love with my pets.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-40077642301577977852009-11-06T11:24:47.412-06:002009-11-06T11:24:47.412-06:00Great picture. Sometimes I wish I could have a zi...Great picture. Sometimes I wish I could have a zillion different dogs. There are several breeds of dogs I have always wanted.Lannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018584509455303394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-76794128320861265482009-11-05T09:33:17.540-06:002009-11-05T09:33:17.540-06:00Yes -- some dogs are much more worthy of our love ...Yes -- some dogs are much more worthy of our love than some people are! Thanks again for sharing such a wonderful heartfelt story.Coffee with Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267344646007108501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-22221440267493148852009-11-05T09:17:32.315-06:002009-11-05T09:17:32.315-06:00What a wonderful and nostalgic post! I grew up in ...What a wonderful and nostalgic post! I grew up in St. Paul and never had a dog. Now living all my adult life in the country we have always had dogs. My impression is that our friends and neighbors, who are farmers tend to see their dogs in mostly a different way. They have a more functional view of them. The dogs are "outside" dogs and give warning when salesmen come up the driveway etc.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6779459410662140132009-11-05T03:05:47.869-06:002009-11-05T03:05:47.869-06:00Oh, gosh - how awful for you to suddenly lose your...Oh, gosh - how awful for you to suddenly lose your pet and have it given away. My kids would be heart-broken if we gave away Oscar!<br /><br />Collies are such lovely, intelligent dogs.LadyFihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69623295990364497672009-11-04T19:33:48.655-06:002009-11-04T19:33:48.655-06:00What a nice story! Thank you for sharing. Dogs a...What a nice story! Thank you for sharing. Dogs are wonderful pets!wendyytbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958628213008688022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-49558559846803550652009-11-04T19:02:27.242-06:002009-11-04T19:02:27.242-06:00Nice story about Spike - I also have grown up an a...Nice story about Spike - I also have grown up an animal lover.... I can tell you my dogs and horses know many many secrets over the years...I cannot imagine being without a furry friend.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-63391279218374791772009-11-04T18:35:23.628-06:002009-11-04T18:35:23.628-06:00Pets are amazing. I enjoy seeing your photos and ...Pets are amazing. I enjoy seeing your photos and hearing stories of your pets in the past. Pets and their love and devotion can do wonders for people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44362896206675567112009-11-04T18:15:37.226-06:002009-11-04T18:15:37.226-06:00The only real problem with dogs (and other wonderf...The only real problem with dogs (and other wonderful pets)is that they don't live as long as we do. They are truly pure in heart, not like us.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-17799599719621027612009-11-04T15:42:17.324-06:002009-11-04T15:42:17.324-06:00Yes, four feet often win out over two-Spike looks ...Yes, four feet often win out over two-Spike looks like a wonderful dog (and the kiddies and neat truck are a treat too).hayseedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297909299783835530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-1678874677544645942009-11-04T15:12:04.965-06:002009-11-04T15:12:04.965-06:00Wonderful look in to a childs mine. Sad for you b...Wonderful look in to a childs mine. Sad for you but I think you came out as a careing person.<br />Hugs PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-520768598362114902009-11-04T14:29:10.593-06:002009-11-04T14:29:10.593-06:00Amen! I also agree. Dog people are different/spec...Amen! I also agree. Dog people are different/special. When I was dating my husband and saw how he acted around dogs I knew the quality of his heart. I knew this "guy" had potential! LOL.<br />Great story, Far Side.Emma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-27568503964819971332009-11-04T14:22:23.274-06:002009-11-04T14:22:23.274-06:00The love you have for your dogs is one your parent...The love you have for your dogs is one your parents will never know nor understand. Anyone who doesn't feel that emotion can't I can honestly say that my dogs have and do bring me more joy than almost anything. Oh I would give my life for my kids and grand-kids but they are not with me nearly 24 hrs a day. They don't follow me around, send me off and greet me when I come home. Get excited when I pick up poop, so excited they leave me more just so I have more to pick up! Those other people who don't understand and say ewww don't like the kisses you get either!demaincahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01466887157349356693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-9695156205246799682009-11-04T13:44:17.016-06:002009-11-04T13:44:17.016-06:00The love we get in return from our furry loved one...The love we get in return from our furry loved ones is so special and makes them special. They love us unconditionally and they don't talk back. I have loved dogs all my life too.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-48665661980315988522009-11-04T13:34:49.203-06:002009-11-04T13:34:49.203-06:00A dog is a soul mate and meets you where you are. ...A dog is a soul mate and meets you where you are. People don't meet up to that standard in most cases. I always sense their dependence though and that is the part where they show their most love. Thanking you for helping them to fulfill their needs and happiness. My silly little white poodle can give me two licks on the face and I know he needs to go outside at night,and I take him as he never makes a single mess in my house and I appreciate that and Barney can lay his head in my lap and melt away all of the day's cares. <br />I have lost a poodle that I never knew what happened to him. He ran away from my parents on an already bad day for me. I still mourn him and wonder who took care of him the last half of his life. Your story is great, and your collie brings back memories of my neighbors collies. You could see them carrying home in their mouths big bags of garbage from some neighbors curb.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-5919849455922291152009-11-04T13:18:04.976-06:002009-11-04T13:18:04.976-06:00Awwww, sweet story about Spike. I had Tiny, a dog...Awwww, sweet story about Spike. I had Tiny, a dog the doctor recommended to replace my imaginary dog at the age of three. Tiny lived 14 years as my faithful companion. So hard to lose a faithful friend like ours.<br /><br />Have a super-great day!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-62507546823251367482009-11-04T13:08:34.808-06:002009-11-04T13:08:34.808-06:00I have the exact sentiment about dogs that you hav...I have the exact sentiment about dogs that you have. My best friends have been of the four footed variety. They are trusting and forgiving and I can't think of better qualities. It had to be a heartbreaking ordeal losing your collie. My border collie was my constant companion for 14 years as a child and if I had lost her, I would have been devastated. I know it sounds odd and people who are not 'dog people' can not understand, but I think having a dog makes us a better human being.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-64531783715329059662009-11-04T12:54:52.250-06:002009-11-04T12:54:52.250-06:00I hear you! When we were kids, our parents found...I hear you! When we were kids, our parents found new homes for at least 2 cats, and 2 dogs. Allergies were cited, and they were severe, I'll give them that, but still. That agonizing feeling of loss, when you come home, and your pet is gone.....<br /><br />That's why, as soon as we get our farm, 10 cats, and lots of dogs. Gar keeps saying over his dead body......hmmmm. <br /><br />He only wants a few cats, and dogs. <br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-4061740241867412522009-11-04T12:34:12.847-06:002009-11-04T12:34:12.847-06:00OH! I SO AGREE WITH YOU! I had a dog Tippy that ...OH! I SO AGREE WITH YOU! I had a dog Tippy that my folks gave away, oh yes, I forgot..the REAL owners showed up to claim him.<br /><br />I also lost a dog to a nasty Mac Truck that I still love and remember. Heck I remember them all and my cats and my sheep and my horses. <br /><br />I want to go to heaven and be with all of them.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/DayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.com