A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...03-14-06....A Finest Pet Day ~ The Doggie Dictionary

gizmo, fredthecat, rusty, dutchess

[dutchess]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Welcome Finest Friends. It's March Madness (for all you college basketball fans) so Rusty, FredtheCat and I (gizmo) decided a little doggie (madness) humor was in order. Ever wonder what defines our canine thinking???? Here you go!!! ENJOY! (AND, as alway, this is a show off your pet friendly zone :o) )!!!!

A Doggy Dictionary

LEASH: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person whereyou want him/her to go.

SOFAS: Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.

DOG BED: any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.

DROOL: Is what you do when your persons have food and you don't. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor, or better yet, on their laps.

GARBAGE CAN: A container which your neighbors put out once a week to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and moldy crusts of bread.

BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.

SNIFF: A social custom to use when you greet other dogs. Place your nose as close as you can to the other dog's rear end and inhale deeply, repeat several times, or until your person makes you stop. This can also be done to human's crotches.

BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.

DEAFNESS: This is a malady which affects dogs when their person want them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.

THUNDER: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.

WASTEBASKET: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old candy wrappers. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your person comes home.

BATH: This is a process by which the humans drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.

BUMP: The best way to get your human's attention when they are drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea.

GOOSE BUMPS: A maneuver to use as a last resort when the Regular Bump doesn't get the attention you require..... especially effective when combined with The Sniff. See above.

LOVE: Is a feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail or pray together. If you're lucky, a human will love you in return.

Gizmo: Gosh...this is a lot of work putting a thread together. Doggie and Kitty licks to "Aunt" Billie, for"creating our "NEW FINEST PET THREAD LOOK""!!!! (new backgrounds/borders :o) ) And, while we're at it, thanks to all our Finest Hostesses, contributors, "regulars" AND lovers of Freeper Pets!!! Okay...Yawn...think I'm ready for a nap but hope you "check in!!!!"

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 03-13-06 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Billie]

You've been spyin' on us again. Now everyone's gonna know about our "tricks." ---Jack and Bailey

You borrowed the keys to the convertible again, didn't you? :)

[Billie]

Awww....

That is my favorite of all the pictures, too, pcottraux.

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul to take.
God Bless Mommy, and Daddy, and ....

[Billie]

I have been enjoying all your cute kitty poems and pics. :)

[Billie]

I can't tell what that animal is - I see it's a water fountain and a lady (cause I can see the painted nails LOL) has turned the water on, but it's so tiny I can't make out the animal. :(

[Billie]

Smiling! That *would* be a Golden's answer - always the good-natured, happy one!

[Billie]

Hi sistahs. Ran home earlier to check on dad and saw FR was down. Hate when that happens!!!

I know. And just when you unveiled Giz 'n Rusty 'n Fred's new look. :(

(P.S. Mr. d. is doing great :o) !)

Glad to hear that!

[Diver Dave]

You borrowed the keys to the convertible again, didn't you? :)

How can you accuse us of such a thing? -Baily and Jack

[Mama_Bear]

And just when you unveiled Giz 'n Rusty 'n Fred's new look. :(

And the new look looks so very classy. The dark brown with the gold....very nice! I can see by the style that Billie had a hand it in. :-)

You're welcome for the pledge graphic, dutchess. You know I love making them.

Have a great day, you two.

[Mama_Bear]

What good sports your furry friends are, Dave, to let you put goggles on them. LOL

[Mama_Bear]

I don't think I have any recent photos of Little Prince Chachi that I haven't already posted. Guess I need to get my camera out and fix that. ;-)

[Majie Purple]

"it's so tiny I can't make out the animal. :("
I'll solve the mystery for ya Billy...That's a squirrel.
:}

[Majie Purple]

"Billy" oops obv...Sorry for the y & not ie...I know it's ie...obv. Just typed to fast to notice it!

[I Drive Too Fast]

Cute kitten ping and some great doggie pictures too.

[MEG33]

This is so like my daughter's dog,Chipper, that we lost by cancer...He was acquired at a shelter..was obviously an abused dog..He was her constant and loyal companion for many years through her chronic illness..

His "smile" was contagious..He was beautiful and knew it LOL..The pet groomers allowed him to roam around after his grooming ..He was their "pet".

His favorite sound was of my daughter arriving home, his second most favorite was the rattle of the leash..He loved exploring, sniffing, prancing, going as far as possible. (The sound of the treats package being opened should not be dismissed either! )

He was smart and we talked to him like he was human.

The grief we felt when he had to finally be put down after a brave battle with his illness was immense..The alpha cat, Scoots, who once scared him because of her swats, slept beside him his last days.

Who knows how animals sense and respond as they do.I know Weinie and Purty, Scoots mom, welcomed him at the Rainbow Bridge.

(Big lump in my throat..Chipper wasn't even mine...but I loved him.)

[lonestar]

I have millions of corned beefs and heads of lettuce for our St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Bridge.

Does anybody have special tips on cooking corned beef and cabbage?

After all, I am a German! lonestar is a Texan and no help !!

[MEG33]

Right..Help needed!

[Majie Purple]

So sweet that boy & dog in prayer Aaaahh! The dog closed it's eyes and even faced upward...Really special pic.

[Majie Purple]

"Scoots, who once scared him because of her swats, slept beside him his last days."
That is such a moving response by Scoots!

[Billie]

A squirrel, thank you! It looks like it has a *sweater* on, but it must be the water - it's sorta the color of the water spray. Wish it had been a larger picture - it's cute. :)

[Billie]

Now stop that! :( You know we are all a bunch of softies and it doesn't take much to bring tears with a pet story.

That dog is absolutely gorgeous.