[TheOldLady]

Thank you for the ping, dear.

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

I'm a certified dog person; have had one (or more) at any given time, my entire life.

The mere thought of anyone abusing or neglecting one of these beautiful, peerlessly loyal companions is enough to put me in a black, murderous rage. That anyone might genuinely consider defending same --

... well. I was halfway convinced I might need you nearby, to hose me down. ;)