Hachiko: The World’s Most Loyal Dog

gimundo.com ^ | April 26, 2010 | Kathryn Hawkins

[Biggirl]

PING this over to Joe 6-Pac.

[SoKatt]

“Hachi” (sp?) was a wonderful movie. A real tear-jerker, though.

[Hodar]

I love dogs. Dogs have a history of selfless dedication to their masters, the number of cases of a dog knowingly sacrificing itself to save a human are legion. In WWII, dogs were known to grab thrown enemy handgernades and flee the foxhole with them in their mouths - the dogs knew what a handgernade was, they knew what would happen.

Dogs do not judge us, they expect very little in return for the love and dedication they give. I hope there is a special place in Hell for those who abuse that love, trust and dedication.

[houeto]

[KeyLargo]

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028532/

Good film for dog lovers. Keep a lot of hankies nearby.

[DivineMomentsOfTruth]

Great post..

Another good dog movie is ‘A Dog Of Flanders’

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052745/

[Dr. Sivana]

The faithfulness of good dogs has been written of in the greatest and most ancient literature: In Homer's the Odyssey, Argos (Ancient Greek: Ἄργος) is Odysseus' faithful dog. After twenty years struggling to get home to Ithaca, Odysseus finally arrives at his homeland. In his absence, reckless suitors have taken over his house in hopes of marrying his wife Penelope. In order to secretly re-enter his house to ultimately spring a surprise attack on the suitors, Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar, and only his son Telemachus is told of his true identity. As Odysseus approaches his home, he finds Argos lying neglected on a pile of cow manure, infested with lice, old and very tired. This is a sharp contrast to the dog Odysseus left behind; Argos used to be known for his speed and strength and his superior tracking skills. Unlike everyone else, including Eumaeus, a lifelong friend, Argos recognizes Odysseus at once and he has just enough strength to drop his ears and wag his tail but cannot get up to greet his master. Unable to greet his beloved dog, as this would betray who he really was, Odysseus passes by (but not without shedding a tear) and enters his hall, and Argos dies. The simplicity of the relationship between Argos and Odysseus allows their reunion to be immediate and sincere.[1] (from Wikipedia)

[q_an_a]

It was also the second time Richard Gere did a remake of a Japanese story. The first was “Shall We Dance” both stories are good for any family to watch - in the japanese version. Like you, I thought Hachi was very emotional. It showed what community and love mean. good stuff.

[1rudeboy]

Don’t you mean Joe 6-pack?

[Biggirl]

The one who handles the dog-related stories as Slings and Arrows does the cat stories.

[BerryDingle]

Friendship is like wetting your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you know the true warmth.

[1rudeboy]

Thanks for the (unlikely) metaphor.

[blueunicorn6]

Go and see the memorial to OLD SHEP ar Fort Benton, Montana.

[Cinnamontea]

Good film for dog lovers. Keep a lot of hankies nearby.

Hankies? How about a roll of paper towels? I've never cried so hard over a movie in my life.

[Joe 6-pack]

WOOOF!

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[Max in Utah]

I hope there is a special place in Hell for those who abuse that love, trust and dedication.

There is. Right next to Mohammed the Dog Hater (may he pop and sizzle eternally).

[Patriot365]

Then you may not want to see the movie “8 Below” from 2006. The wife and I cried like babies over those puppies. We vowed never to watch it again.

[An American in Turkiye]

Btt

[Drawsing]

I love dogs too, but if anyone needs an antidote to all this, go read James Thurber’s hilarious “The Dog that Bit People” short story. It is probably free on Google books or somewhere similar.