tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post3612768449061340706..comments2024-01-12T06:12:35.838-05:00Comments on StorytellERdoc: For The Love Of RubyStorytellERdochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371229500424449124noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-53207513847307427662011-06-16T02:03:59.781-04:002011-06-16T02:03:59.781-04:00I enjoy reading all your posts--but this one espec...I enjoy reading all your posts--but this one especially clicks with me. <br /><br />Great Entry!Jive Talkin Toolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022177957955636933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-62723299020134258662011-03-28T20:06:12.367-04:002011-03-28T20:06:12.367-04:00I love love love my puppies...today is Penny and R...I love love love my puppies...today is Penny and Rosie's 1st birthday 3/28. The same as my grandmother who would have been 96 today ! After our outdoor black lab Roxie "came back to life" with these short legged beagle puppies, we must have "more" I thought. She quickly became a pseudo mom. I ended up sneaking two more males in, Buster and Ranger. WE love these puppies....the boys and Mark hunted with them all deer season and they helped bag 3 nine pointers !! I must say good breeding. So now we have a new abandoned addition a friend dropped off 2 weeks ago (they know I am a sucker) ...who abandons puppies? All I can see is that Sarah McLachlan commercial for the abandoned pets QUICK TURN THE CHANNEL **tears*** gets me everytime....So I can't say I tried real hard to find a "new owner" b/c this new puppy who is a golden retriever looking kind of fella...is so cute. We named him Coupon...so Coupon joins our family, all outdoors on 14 acres ! They love this playground. We can't wait until next spring when we breed them...puppy farm adventures continue. They bring such unconditional love ! I love how they wait for us at the bottom on the drive and run all the way with the van up to the house....so happy to see us every day !! Savor each moment with excitement, just as dogs do...."oh boy, oh boy..."Jen M Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240134934919422950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-14040509737259964362011-03-22T15:12:45.927-04:002011-03-22T15:12:45.927-04:00Love this tribute to the furry family members; we ...Love this tribute to the furry family members; we also have a Havanese, and he is the joy of our life. Such personality! So glad you converted too!Rosalitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009761898778586139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-37391564762193788232011-03-21T15:43:52.835-04:002011-03-21T15:43:52.835-04:00Dogs are the best! And shelter or rescue ones are ...Dogs are the best! And shelter or rescue ones are even better! We've been privileged to share life with 3 doggie rescues so far. And I wouldn't trade them for anything!<br /><br />Happy Birthday beautiful Ruby!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586375724800152195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-18250693469536988262011-03-21T13:57:23.981-04:002011-03-21T13:57:23.981-04:00Yeah, not a fan of licking (from dogs, cats, or ro...Yeah, not a fan of licking (from dogs, cats, or roommates). A lot of my friends get offended when I don't let their dogs (smaller than my cats) sit on my lap or lick me in the face. I'm much more of a cat person but our dog is fighting the jaws of death and I will admit I have cried for her.<br /><br />"Snoring and farting. And fitting in beautifully." LOL!<br /><br /><>< KatieKatie Axelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361471654719262744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-76002593789355616092011-03-20T03:22:41.234-04:002011-03-20T03:22:41.234-04:00The world would be a much grimmer place without th...The world would be a much grimmer place without the wee beasties who become our friends. I've been adopted by many dogs and cats during my lifetime; I can't imagine living without them.<br /><br />Happy birthday, Ruby. And a hug for you, Dr. Jim, for opening your heart.Wrenhttp://www.rheumablog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-77887777240002228302011-03-19T18:07:09.707-04:002011-03-19T18:07:09.707-04:00When I was in my teens, I had a *huge* tabby cat (...When I was in my teens, I had a *huge* tabby cat (Tiger, of course). He was my baby, but my dad always referred to him as "the fat cat" and never professed any love for him. One day I walked in the house and there was my dad sitting in the living room, cradling Tiger like a baby. Tiger was on his back in my dad's arms sprawled out like he'd never been more comfortable in his life! I took a picture and have it somewhere. If I run across it, I'm going to send it to you. Happy BDay Ruby, baby! Oh, my daughter and her family have a Yellow Lab (Wrigley - named after the Field) and he's very white, too, and just a lovable dog.... oops, I mean, person :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505134228454833619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-25087751160783934062011-03-19T14:39:17.819-04:002011-03-19T14:39:17.819-04:00Ruby is the name my mom has picked out for the JRT...Ruby is the name my mom has picked out for the JRT puppy she wants. I'm considering finally getting her one this summer...even though I know I'll be the one taking care of it.coulrophobic agnostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529243280844103232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-60131848514902185842011-03-19T12:00:29.621-04:002011-03-19T12:00:29.621-04:00Great post:) From an animal lover through and thro...Great post:) From an animal lover through and through. Originally, wanted to become a vet- decided to become a nurse and just have my own pets!Our Golden retriever also does the nightly rounds checking on the family-ALL of us! <br /><br />He, too, can be found in any one of the 4 bedrooms- at the foot of a bed- in the mornings.Great dog-fits into the family like peas and carrots.Protective over his "boys" (my children) like an old mother hen.<br /><br />My Mama always told me- don't trust anyone that doesn't like animals. That peril of wisdom has always served me well.Have found it to be mostly true- more often, than not. Glad to see that, although, you were a reluctant pet owner- you were absolutely converted and trust worthy. Never expected anything different from following your posts, Dr Jim.<br /><br />Happy Birthday, Ruby...goochy, goochy goo:)911RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11697968739358691531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-12467218678049212172011-03-19T11:06:30.587-04:002011-03-19T11:06:30.587-04:00Yeah I know... I sleep with my daschie under the c...Yeah I know... I sleep with my daschie under the covers and don't mind that the bed smells like her in no time flat. LOL.Have Myelin?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05704037582961814202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-42422538161569342142011-03-18T23:20:31.809-04:002011-03-18T23:20:31.809-04:00Happy birthday, Ruby!
My four year old Lab could b...Happy birthday, Ruby!<br />My four year old Lab could be her brother - they look exactly alike. He does shed a lot, but he has been my best buddy since I found him in a shelter two years ago, and I can't imagine life without him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-24958052466899681722011-03-18T23:19:45.089-04:002011-03-18T23:19:45.089-04:00Just a BTW: both sexes of dogs do not discriminate...Just a BTW: both sexes of dogs do not discriminate when it comes any anus..theirs or others. It would curl the milk in your coffee to see the list of what they will eat, clean or sniff.<br /><br />hahahadonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-59605141171197149312011-03-18T22:53:30.131-04:002011-03-18T22:53:30.131-04:00I think this sums it up.
"Until one has love...I think this sums it up.<br /><br />"Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened." <br />--Anatole FranceUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11437590777161367016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-82049945989231989412011-03-18T21:56:50.330-04:002011-03-18T21:56:50.330-04:00Having lived in a "dogless" home growing...Having lived in a "dogless" home growing up, I was quite reluctant to take in a homeless, 8 month old Boston Terrier when my husband offered the opportunity. Four children, a three year old (cranky) cat, a lack of experience and a real fear of dogs, gave me pause. "Fritz," abandoned, fully house and obedience trained and a truly "grateful" dog came to live with us for 14 years...Wouldn't trade that experience for all the tea in China!Nanci, RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11665750450961867467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-9009370366865884932011-03-18T21:24:51.136-04:002011-03-18T21:24:51.136-04:00A nifty biological fact..."white" labs a...A nifty biological fact..."white" labs and "white" goldens are just very very pale yellow dogs. Which genetically speaking are actually red. Ruby's nose looks pale. If her eyelids are black, then her nose is a "snow nose". There is an enzyme that produces pigment and as the dog ages it doesn't work as well. It's also temperature dependent, so her nose should be a bit darker in summer than in winter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-9201095788150832412011-03-18T20:00:48.257-04:002011-03-18T20:00:48.257-04:00*smile*
Pets are as essential to my wellbeing as ...*smile*<br /><br />Pets are as essential to my wellbeing as food and water. It has been so from the earliest time I can remember. My pets have pulled me through some times that were incredibly difficult, just because they were there with unconditional friendship. My anti-cat feeling was recently overcome by a small less-than-8-ounce white and black, 3 week old, abandonded kitten at the barn. Mistress Puzzle, our newest addition.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685436243608973979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-17530340851607004172011-03-18T18:36:57.238-04:002011-03-18T18:36:57.238-04:00Three weeks ago I lost a lovely 13 year old Golden...Three weeks ago I lost a lovely 13 year old Golden Lab to lung mets. Every week when I'm coming home from university, I still call up to my grandparent's house to visit the grave and say hello/goodbye.<br /><br />It's amazing how much dogs are able to touch your life. I still miss my dog but she has given so many wonderful memories and so much love. She was there through happy and sad, through all seasons. She got Christmas presents, ice cream on holiday, and at every age was a loving dog. <br /><br />Your post on dogs came at a great time and I'm glad you found out the joy of baby talk to a dog.Mr Mobiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806554696099631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-35743156914970448052011-03-18T17:14:24.421-04:002011-03-18T17:14:24.421-04:00Happy birthday, ruby!!!! Love from the lilypad!!Happy birthday, ruby!!!! Love from the lilypad!!Marcy Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552202032905289250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-26590597312509378682011-03-18T16:03:24.909-04:002011-03-18T16:03:24.909-04:00This sounds like my story with Luca. I have spent ...This sounds like my story with Luca. I have spent the last 2 weeks reflecting on my life with Luca, we have just been told that he only has a few weeks to live as he has bone cancer in his skull. Luca is an 11 year old Golden Retriever (he is almost white like Ruby) He is our first dog and we love him. Luca has helped us to foster 14 rescued Border Collies in the past 2 years so it is not only our lives that he has touched. All I can say to people is, if you get the chance to be owned by a dog, do it! The past 11 years have been a joy. I am going to miss you Luca. :-(Mick and Juhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16126095199443426076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-9677852998510066042011-03-18T15:34:18.816-04:002011-03-18T15:34:18.816-04:00The same thing happened to my mother: After decade...The same thing happened to my mother: After decades of no indoor pets allowed, she softened when a little puppy was brought home and started to rule the house.Calhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204635978443190089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-11028862838030705512011-03-18T13:12:14.426-04:002011-03-18T13:12:14.426-04:00Our guinea pig has controlled us for 5 years now -...Our guinea pig has controlled us for 5 years now - my husband is the last to be converted and it is quite hilarious to watch. Thanks for a great post!<br /><br />murgatr<br /><br />PharmTech. RDC '06Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-10060513961621095282011-03-18T12:57:16.456-04:002011-03-18T12:57:16.456-04:00I'm told that running a fabric softener dryer-...I'm told that running a fabric softener dryer-sheet over the dog when it comes indoors will help significantly with the odor, and will pick up a lot of loose hair, too.<br /><br />Glad you're enjoying your dog :)WarmSockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192702662231361355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-19892682888182973512011-03-18T12:45:51.600-04:002011-03-18T12:45:51.600-04:00Awww. I love this post! I can relate. I've alw...Awww. I love this post! I can relate. I've always been a dog person, but my dad never really warmed up to them -- until he and my mom got a sweet little pitbull mix named Daisy. The two of them are practically inseparable, and yes, he does the baby talk with her, too.Rhamantushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714064136413277827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-29442181557205945702011-03-18T12:40:05.151-04:002011-03-18T12:40:05.151-04:00Happy birthday to the both of us Ruby , Jim ( in t...Happy birthday to the both of us Ruby , Jim ( in the UK ) 63 .jimbo26https://www.blogger.com/profile/02240878442136195921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-62435996444231726842011-03-18T11:39:48.122-04:002011-03-18T11:39:48.122-04:00I had the exact same thing happen to me. I was sta...I had the exact same thing happen to me. I was staunchly anti, and then little tabby cat worked his way in.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606922510495018342noreply@blogger.com