[Dog Gone]

I've ridden horses probably 20 or 30 times since then with no mishaps.

And it's fun. I think the last time was three years ago.

But I've never owned a horse or ever bonded with one.

I probably (unwisely) entered this thread with the same kind of a question that a North Korean would have about why I've spent hundred of dollars in vet bills for my dog. A dog to me is different than a dog to him. It's a matter of how much time you've spent with them and how that relationship is working.

I just hope I never develop too much compassion for cattle or hogs. That would really cut down on my menu choices.

And I absolutely refuse to bond with a chicken. Not gonna do it.

[MainFrame65]

" == And I absolutely refuse to bond with a chicken. Not gonna do it. == "

But if you incubate the egg yourself, the resulting chicken will be perfectly happy to bond with you....

[RobRoy]

>>I probably (unwisely) entered this thread with the same kind of a question that a North Korean would have about why I've spent hundred of dollars in vet bills for my dog.<<

Yeah, me too. I was just seriously wondering about the old "shoot horses with broken legs" thing. I also have a lot in common with North Koreans when it comes to dogs. Never ate one though, although I would try it if I had the chance.

[Miss Marple]

LOL! When I was a kid I raised Dorset sheep. I had several prizewinners. I had them trained to shake haands and drink from a hose.

To this day, I have only eaten lamb once, and that was by accident.