'Miracle puppies' survive adoption day rollover crash (36!)

The Santa Fe New Mexican ^ | December 15, 2008 | Ben Swan

[Fawn]

LOL... Dog lover?

[Eaker]

I love animals and hate whiners.

[Fawn]

I know what you mean...I hate ‘arrogance’...although, I think you really need to look up the word ‘whiners’. What I do is ‘enlighten’.

[Fawn]

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[papasmurf]

Isn’t nature awesome?

[Fawn]

Yes.....Instincts are so strong....it is awesome.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Children are adopted. Dogs are purchased.

I take it that you have never acquired a dog from a rescue organization or the humane society. The process truly is an ADOPTION in every sense of the word, even though moeny changes hands.

[Mr. Lucky]

I'm sorry, but I have had, and continue to have, both children and dogs. I never confuse the depth of my love and devotion to my children with that for my dogs.

That much of America can no longer distinguish the two is a metaphor for much that has gone wrong in this country.

[afraidfortherepublic]

I daresay that lyou got your dog some other way than through an animal organization. I had to be interviewed and undergo a home inspection and fill out a ream of paperwork and write an essay before I was allowed to pay $250 to adopt my wonderful Golden from Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin.

I have 4 wonderful children and 10 delightful grandchildren, but if I pass on or (otherwise) beome unable to care for my sweet Golden none of my children can have him. I had to sign papers that he would go back to GRROW so that they can find another suitable home (or my kids could go through all the home inspection / paper signing again.)

I call that a real “adoption”.

We even have dog “reunions” twice a year where we can gather for a party so the people who “fostered” our dogs can see them again and see how they are doing. Can you imagine a room, or a park, full of 100-200 Golden Retrievers of all shades and ages? It’s quite an experience!

And I’m not confusing the affection I feel for my dog with the love I have for my children and grandchildren. I’m afraid that you are Mr. UNlucky if you can’t tell the difference. ;)

[Mr. Lucky]

You might be surprised, but a real life is much preferable to “dog reunions”.