[Emperor Palpatine]

My dog Tojo is very much like a kid. Its like having a perpetual two-year-old around the house.

(Plus he’s almost as expensive as a kid and listens about as well....)

;-)

Seriously, my dog IS a valued family member, and dog people understand this. I’m willing to bet that this over-educated hectoring bimbo Jennessa ever had a dog.

[NYer]

I’m willing to bet that this over-educated hectoring bimbo Jennessa ever had a dog.

I'm betting you have forgotten the role animals serve in the life of humans. They are faithful companions, designed to perform necessary services. They are not a replacement for children or grandchildren.

[ravenwolf]

My dog Tojo is very much like a kid. Its like having a perpetual two-year-old around the house.

(Plus he’s almost as expensive as a kid and listens about as well....)

;-)

Seriously, my dog IS a valued family member, and dog people understand this. I’m willing to bet that this over-educated hectoring bimbo Jennessa ever had a dog.

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I had a dog once, it tried to kiss me in the mouth after it ate up a pile of cow manure so i shot it.

[Puddleglum]

I had two dogs before I had kids, and while my youngest was a toddler. Dogs are dogs. Love’em all you want - they're still animals. In some ways that makes them great companions, but not human equivalents much less betters.

Ask a greenie how much pollution and waste we generate taking care of our pets and watch them recoil. Ask them the same question but substitute the word children, and see how fast they suggest birth control.

[Joan Kerrey]

Seriously, my dog IS a valued family member, and dog people understand this.

I agree and glad you said “dog people” instead of dog owners.
Unfortunately there are too many owners who don’t appreciate their dog’s unconditional loyalty and love when accepted as a member of the family and treated as such.

Far too many dog owners are not dog people. Go to any shelter to see the evidence.

[HollyB]

http://www.peterdobias.com/community/2010/10/a-jack-russell-doing-house-chores-so-much-fun/

Love this lil dog, Jesse. Have you seen this yet?

[JLLH]

Agreed on that! As for her snarky comment about not being offered water, she can get her own: she’s human and has that ability. Dogs cannot. They are dependent on humanity to treat them well - and they overheat much faster than a human.

[lonevoice]

Seriously, my dog IS a valued family member, and dog people understand this. I’m willing to bet that this over-educated hectoring bimbo Jennessa ever had a dog.

My dog and I both agree with you. :-)

[Georgia Girl 2]

I’m with you. Our two “children” Buddy the Beagle and Coco the Chihuahua are our best friends. We love them dearly and spoil them rotten. They love us, entertain us and give us a lot of joy. I have loved and cared for animals since I was 6 years old. Nothing wrong with it and I encourage everyone to bring a pet into their lives. They give you more than you ever give them.

Memo to Jenaessa: Get a dog.