Comments for Random Gemini

Comment on Tug by Donna and the Dogs

Donna and the Dogs — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:42:05 +0000

So wonderful to hear this update. Maybe Mugen sent Lexi to look over you like you say – I truly believe those things are possible! In either case – she certainly appears that she was meant to be.

I love the description of the “Oh Shit” moment…I know it well. Toby is a lot like Jet – if he had no rules or structure, or if I slip on the obedience at all, he is right back to his old ways. Not many people would put up with a dog like that – yet the constant challenge keeps you actively involved with them too, which is a wonderful thing.

Comment on Welcome Home, Lexi! by Random Gemini

Random Gemini — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:27:34 +0000

She really has, hasn’t she? When I heard her story, I just wanted to cry for her. Dogs should not have to go through so much. She and Jet are just thick as thieves. She walks into a room where Jet is taking a nap and she’s the one that’s slapping him on the butt with her paw, you would think the younger pup would be the one causing all of the trouble! LOL!

Lexi has definitely found her forever home now.

Comment on Welcome Home, Lexi! by Donna and the Dogs

Donna and the Dogs — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:47:39 +0000

Wow! She has had some life that one. So glad she found you – it sounds like she was meant to be. Good luck with her, and thank you so much for rescuing her!

Comment on Why Women Live Longer Than Men: A Philosophical Exploration by Mary

Mary — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:45:13 +0000

Not all women are meant to be mothers,so,though a plausible reason,there must be an even deeper meaning to women’s longevity. A priest surmises that women live longer than men, because prayer comes more naturally to women, and they will pray for loved ones even after they pass. If men lived longer, we’d have no one to pray for us neither while alive or when we passed. Not to say no men pray, but statistically ,it comes more naturally and easily to women and women will almost automatically pray for others.

Comment on Goodbye, Mr. Puppy Man by Random Gemini

Random Gemini — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:28:42 +0000

What Gavin does not seem to understand is that as far as I am concerned, he’s walked into the funeral parlor and started up a loud and raucous debate with the grieving family about the presidential election.

I said glue traps are safer, not safe. I would rather take a dog to the ER to have glue removed… and have my pet live. That is not what happened to Mugen. I’ll be closing comments on this post now as this is a completely inappropriate place to be having this discussion. And anyone with any human decency would know that.

And people wonder why I like dogs my dogs better than most people…

rpgcamper: I do appreciate you taking the time to offer a politely worded and well-thought out contrary opinion. That behavior is WELCOME on this blog. I will always support intelligent conversation on any subject. What I will not tolerate, are trolls.

Comment on Goodbye, Mr. Puppy Man by rpgcamper

rpgcamper — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:29 +0000

Aww that’s sad. My condolences to you, always sad losing a pet that way.

While Gavin may be a little harsh I feel, he does have a point. If you’re going to kill an animal (even if it’s a pest), you should be humane about it. Throwing it away while it’s still alive is extremely cruel on so many levels, I don’t think super gluing an animal on plastic and starving it to death is morally justifiable. I mean, you do have a choice to opt for a swift and relatively painless death for the critter, so why choose to lengthen its misery? I think it’s a fair point that shouldn’t be glossed over. Animal cruelty is not acceptable, even in a time of great mourning.

You’re also quick to say glue traps are safe for pets, they aren’t. A friend of mine has a cat that got stuck to one of them, and when she tried to pull off, she ripped the skin from her paw pads. IMHO, I don’t think the glue trap comment was appropriate in a post like this. This post was for your dog, to honour and cherish memories, not to speak about controversial traps and disposal methods. I do agree that these animals must be controlled, but disagree with the method. It doesn’t sit well if you admit throwing a living creature away still stuck to glue. I’m sorry, but if you think about it, it is really quite mean and completely unnecessary.

That’s my 2c.

Comment on Desperate Measures by Brenna

Brenna — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:43:43 +0000

Jet sounds AWESOME!

Comment on A Word on Rat and Mouse Poisons by Brenna

Brenna — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:36:49 +0000

I’m so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for educating others even though you are in such pain.

Comment on A Word on Rat and Mouse Poisons by Random Gemini

Random Gemini — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:12:34 +0000

Thank you Anne, for your well thought out comment, with constructive information for the readers of this blog.

Comment on Goodbye, Mr. Puppy Man by Random Gemini

Random Gemini — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:05:30 +0000

More humane than bleeding to death and poisoning the ground that our water comes from? Yeah. It is.

Is it a perfect solution? No, but it is sure as hell more humane.

Of course there are other options and you are free to explore them or read the rest of my blog and look at some of the other options I offer up in other posts.

How dare you come here and post this “someone is wrong on the internet” line of thinking on my written memorial to honor the memory of a dog that had more goodness, kindness and love in his heart than most human beings I have met.

How petty and childish can you possibly get?

Get a life, Sir.