Do Americans love pets too much?

YahooNews ^ | Thu May 31 | Gary Bauer,

[Daffynition]

Here's a sad story with a bizarre twist: Last year, a 6-year-old girl was accidentally strangled to death by her family pet, a golden retriever. Such animals are usually euthanized, but in this case, the dog was treated to an all-expenses paid trip to an animal center in California.

[beckysueb]

They are beautiful. I just love the beautiful blue eyes of the Siamese.

[AnAmericanMother]

They are extremely elegant eyes. They do vary from coat color to coat color - the Seal Points have deep blue sapphire eyes, while the Blue Points have a lighter blue and the Lilacs' eyes are really almost Wedgewood Blue.

I bred and showed Siamese for about 15 years back in the 70s and early 80s. Cat shows are like bench dog shows . . . only more boring. Never again. It's dog trials from here on out for me.

[Grizzled Bear]

I’ve heard of some living up to 20 years. It depends on a lot of different things. Some breeds are longer lived than others. Past injuries or illnesses can have an effect too.

[Daffynition]

VERY clever! ...***smiling here.**

[Daffynition]

Stunning critter! WOW!

[Daffynition]

Thanks PJ ... and where is Millie? LOL

President Harry S. Truman once said, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog."

[Tax-chick]

We think our late Agnes was 18 when she died. We got her secondhand, so we weren’t sure how old she was.

It’s very common for cats to live to 15 or older, if they don’t go outdoors.

[CSM]

Interesting that the article failed to mention how the strantulation occured. It seems that would be a very important fact with regards to the outcome of that particular dog’s case.

[CSM]

Thanks for the additional insight. I was questoining the intent of the author due precisely to the reason he left out that vital information.

[Daffynition]

Literary license ...in the hands of the unskilled ...is an accident waiting to happen.

[bmwcyle]

What is not to love about Viking kitties.

[beckysueb]

Ok thanks to you and Grizzled Bear for the info. In that case, Old Bob will probably be around awhile longer. Hes beginning to show his age.

[beckysueb]

Bob is definitely an indoors guy. He is scared of the outdoors. He just lays up in the window and looks out.

[L98Fiero]

“Probably the leash, in which case there is no indication of viciousness. Wonder why they didn’t specify?”

Propaganda is funny like that.

[L98Fiero]

“I’ve driven with my miniature dachsund on my lap many, many times.”

Why is the driver’s side window the best? :) My dachshund is the same way.

[L98Fiero]

Wow. Beautiful animals.

[gcruse]

In my dog’s case, I think she prefers the driver’s side becaue the passenger seat is usually unoccupied, meaning the footin is slippery and she can’t get up so high so look out.

I wonder along with whoever first asked it why dogs get angry when you blow in their face but stick their heads into a sixty mph wind stream and love it.

[cyborg]

Oh who cares Gary Bauer. More moralising master of the obvious hot air from an irrelevant former presidential candidate.

[Political Junkie Too]

where is Millie?

-PJ

[Daffynition]