Anthindelahunt wrote:I love dogs.The look of guilt on their faces really
makes me laugh.
I wish I could afford to have a dog but the costs are
out of my league.
Anthin.

Having lived very comfortably on my own-some for the past 40+years ....

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...the thought of a Female Dog* for companionship has crossed my mind on occasions until I remember that they crap, and it all has to be collected and disposed of.
The Dog also requires/demands being taken for long walks in all weather; Summer, Winter, rain or shine, day or night....
...and their crap still has to be collected and taken back home in a plastic bag (the law demands it).
You can't leave them alone at home on their own, 'cos they bark non-stop, and you can't take them with you on visits to other folks...because they don't want them around doing what Dogs do.
Anthin....dont spend time feeling empathy watching sad Dogs on You Tube...
...like Female Humans, they have the ability to make you get involved with things that are bad for you.
Just watch them on You Tube...occasionally...and be thankful that you don't have to carry a plastic bag around with you wherever you go ...

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..forget all about; "Cats"...They are only good for throwing bricks at!...

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Paul...I just go; "Woof-woof" now and again ...

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* Male Dogs have an inbuilt desire to; "breed" with anything/anyone/everyone in sight...(including the Vicar's leg during his Sunday visits) ....

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