Dogs drinking from water fountains at the mail station

[ejp52]

at the mail station? Saw this yesterday,guy holds dog up to drink from fountain. I like dogs but don't think having them lick water from the water fountains are very thoughtful of the owner.

[Bogie Shooter]

I have seen this at the drinking fountain at LSL near the radio station.YUK!
Do you know where that tongue just came from???

[red tail]

I have seen this at the drinking fountain at LSL near the radio station.YUK!
Do you know where that tongue just came from???

yeah...because they can! :smiley:

[ilovetv]

More and more people are treating their dog better than people.

[Golfingnut]

More and more people are treating their dog better than people.

Guilty. My dog treats me better than most people.

[Bonnevie]

I've never done this, but theoretically, the tongue should only be in contact with the stream of water (same with humans) so I don't see a difference.

[Number 6]

Guilty. My dog treats me better than most people.

�If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.�
― Mark Twain

[Golfingnut]

�If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.�
― Mark Twain

LOL. :BigApplause:

[e-flyer]

�If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.�
― Mark Twain

:BigApplause: Great Quote, and How True!

[gerryann]

I would hope that no one drinking from a water fountain (bubbler where I come from)would put their mouth on the spout. If you do, you'd probably catch a lot more from humans than dogs......just sayin......

[shcisamax]

I've never done this, but theoretically, the tongue should only be in contact with the stream of water (same with humans) so I don't see a difference.

Although I have never thought of using a water fountain for the dog, logically, it really shouldn't make a difference. Unless people are putting their mouths on the metal part where the water comes from which of course would be poor form for the next person who gets the prior person's germs.

[old moe]

I've never done this, but theoretically, the tongue should only be in contact with the stream of water (same with humans) so I don't see a difference.

:police: DID ANYONE TELL THE DOG ABOUT THIS???:cryin2::cryin2:

[CFrance]

There is a spigot at our postal center. If a dog can figure out how to drink from a stream of fountain water, he/she could figure out the spigot.

[Bogie Shooter]

I've never done this, but theoretically, the tongue should only be in contact with the stream of water (same with humans) so I don't see a difference.

You are jesting of course, right?
How do you control the dog's tongue?

[Happinow]

I don't drink from public water fountains, swim in public pools or get on any of the hot tubs. People, in general are gross. And it has become apparent that many people do treat dogs better than humans. I give up.

[gerryann]

You are jesting of course, right?
How do you control the dog's tongue?

Absolutely right, which is why us humans need to control ours....:oops:

[gerryann]

I don't drink from public water fountains, swim in public pools or get on any of the hot tubs. People, in general are gross. And it has become apparent that many people do treat dogs better than humans. I give up.

People are gross? Have you told your friends this?

[graciegirl]

Mountain OUT of a molehill. WHEN was the last time you drank from a drinking fountain?

[jbdlfan]

Although I have never thought of using a water fountain for the dog, logically, it really shouldn't make a difference. Unless people are putting their mouths on the metal part where the water comes from which of course would be poor form for the next person who gets the prior person's germs.

Actually......there are more germs where you touch the fountain to make the water come out than on the spigot. Our science classes test this every year at our school. If you only knew what you were touching sometimes.....

[shcisamax]

. And it has become apparent that many people do treat dogs better than humans. I give up.

And dogs treat humans far better than humans treat humans. I guess that would lead one to believe that dogs are better than humans. Ta Da! What a great way to start the weekend.

[gerryann]

And dogs treat humans far better than humans treat humans. I guess that would lead one to believe that dogs are better than humans. Ta Da! What a great way to start the weekend.

Isn't this the truth :thumbup: happy weekend!!

[keithwand]

I'd rather drink at the fountain after my dogs than after a lot of people I see using the fountain. So each his own.

[red tail]

I'd rather drink at the fountain after my dogs than after a lot of people I see using the fountain. So each his own.

I love my sweet baby dog but I don't want to drink out of the same place she drinks.

[mickey100]

I love my sweet baby dog but I don't want to drink out of the same place she drinks.

I'm with you. Drinking fountains are for people, not dogs. If you want to give your dog water, bring a water dish and fill it up from the fountain.

[CFrance]

I don't drink from public water fountains, swim in public pools or get on any of the hot tubs. People, in general are gross. And it has become apparent that many people do treat dogs better than humans. I give up.

Wow.

[keithwand]

Mine was partly in jest.
Drink from the stream of water and don't lock lips with the bubbler.
When's the last time someone got sick drinking from a fountain after humans or dogs?
Our dogs BTW don't go to public places so no need to worry and no I have never raised my dogs up to reach a fountain. I have offered dogs a drink from the STREAM from my water bottle if their owners did not think ahead.

[CFrance]

Although I have never thought of using a water fountain for the dog, logically, it really shouldn't make a difference. Unless people are putting their mouths on the metal part where the water comes from which of course would be poor form for the next person who gets the prior person's germs.

Forget the people; it would be bad for the dog!

Seriously, though, to be reasonable and a good neighbor... I wouldn't let a dog drink out of a water fountain anymore than I would put my mouth on a fountain--both for purposes of hygiene.

I don't drink out of our dog's bowl (too gummy), and I won't let him sip out of my glass. He might get hairs in the wine.

[Barefoot]

I don't drink from public water fountains, swim in public pools or get on any of the hot tubs. People, in general are gross. And it has become apparent that many people do treat dogs better than humans. I give up.

People are gross? Dogs are gross? :ohdear:


Dogs treat humans far better than humans treat humans. I guess that would lead one to believe that dogs are better than humans. Ta Da! What a great way to start the weekend.

:thumbup:

[ilovetv]

Good grief. Where is some common sense? If my dog ever needed a drink of water while away from home, I got a paper cup and filled it at the fountain for the dog to drink from, or I asked a bar or restaurant for a to-go cup of water and let the dog have that.

There is no reason to have a dog drink out of a fountain meant for humans.

[mickey100]

Good grief. Where is some common sense? If my dog ever needed a drink of water while away from home, I got a paper cup and filled it at the fountain for the dog to drink from, or I asked a bar or restaurant for a to-go cup of water and let the dog have that.

There is no reason to have a dog drink out of a fountain meant for humans.

:BigApplause:

[gomoho]

All this is getting sooooooo old.

[Bonanza]

I know many people who have very dirty mouths -- don't you???

Ahem . . .

[CFrance]

Really... how many dogs have you seen drinking out of water fountains? We know of one, that the OP saw.

[Didiwinbob]

I agree Golfingnut-- I prefer the company of animals, they having never hurt or disappointed me!

[cquick]

yuk

[ejp52]

Mountain OUT of a molehill. WHEN was the last time you drank from a drinking fountain?
Thank you for informing me that this is a non issue.
I will run my posts by you to get the OK to post if they pass the Mountain /molehill test!

[RedChariot]

yuk

My sentiment exactly! I'm just hoping this is not pervasive here. Something very odd about those that live here and their attachment to their dogs. Perhaps it is their yearning for their children. That's sad.

[Whalen]

Thank you for informing me that this is a non issue.
I will run my posts by you to get the OK to post if they pass the Mountain /molehill test!

Wish the forum had a "like" button.

[kaydee]

Disgusting

[Barefoot]

Really... how many dogs have you sen drinking out of water fountains? We know of one, that the OP saw.

Exactly, much ado about nothing.

[Barefoot]

Something very odd about those that live here and their attachment to their dogs.


I prefer the company of animals, they having never hurt or disappointed me!

And I think there is something very odd about people who don't like dogs. :22yikes:
Just one humble opinion.

[DougB]

at the mail station? Saw this yesterday,guy holds dog up to drink from fountain. I like dogs but don't think having them lick water from the water fountains are very thoughtful of the owner.

I'm with you! No telling what kind of disease a dog can get by drinking out of a people water fountain!

[KathieI]

I like dogs, and LOVE my dogs, but I would never have them drinking out of a water fountain that was meant for humans. Yuck is right!!

I've also never seen anyone lift their dog up to do this, but the OP did and we're all commenting on it... Us animal lovers really need to use common sense.

[handyman]

I can not believe that anyone would think that this is O.K.,I bike,run and walk do not tell me that some one was holding their dog up to lap out of the same fountain that I am going to drink from after he has done his business and licked himself clean,disgusting!

[handyman]

urrrrr!

[Golfingnut]

And I think there is something very odd about people who don't like dogs. :22yikes:
Just one humble opinion.

:shrug:

I think our daughter is following the family tradition.
Meet our Granddog.

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[tainsley]

Guilty. My dog treats me better than most people.

Mine too!

[tainsley]

I'm with you! No telling what kind of disease a dog can get by drinking out of a people water fountain!

Funny!

[graciegirl]

Sometimes it needs to be pointed out that we focus on something odd that doesn't happen often to use it as a way to argue. An isolated and very rare instance. How many have ever seen a person lift their dog to a water fountain? How frequently do we use water fountains? And if WE DID follow a dog to the fountain it wouldn't kill us or even sicken us, it offends many and rightfully so. But what does Rubicon call the debate term where we use a miniscule ugly thing to make a point?


We know that the animal folks, the dog and cat owners FAR outnumber the others both here and in the whole of the United States and Europe. That says something about the human race and their instinctive need and enjoyment of little furry friends.


And just for argument, how many in their lifetimes have become wet all over in a swimming pool. Swimming pool water that touches our lips also swishes in and around other body parts.

[senior citizen]

I don't drink from public water fountains, swim in public pools or get on any of the hot tubs. People, in general are gross. And it has become apparent that many people do treat dogs better than humans. I give up.


I tend to agree . Yuck!


What if someone had visiting toddler grandchildren, who always need a sip or two from the water fountains..............?????
(That's if their personal sippy cups went dry after touring around TV in their strollers; it happens).


People should be more considerate of humans and particularly children.


I could write a book about neighbors up here who treat their pooches like children/babies and let them run free without cleaning up after them....but have never seen one drinking out of a water fountain (for people). Double yuck.

[graciegirl]

Sometimes it needs to be pointed out that we focus on something odd that doesn't happen often to use it as a way to argue. An isolated and very rare instance. How many have ever seen a person lift their dog to a water fountain? How frequently do we use water fountains? And if WE DID follow a dog to the fountain it wouldn't kill us or even sicken us, it offends many and rightfully so. But what does Rubicon call the debate term where we use a miniscule ugly thing to make a point?


We know that the animal folks, the dog and cat owners FAR outnumber the others both here and in the whole of the United States and Europe. That says something about the human race and their instinctive need and enjoyment of little furry friends.





And just for argument, how many in their lifetimes have become wet all over in a swimming pool. Swimming pool water that touches our lips also swishes in and around other body parts.


If the worst contact with germs is being kissed by a dog, Thank God for it.


Bump

[Golfingnut]

If the worst contact with germs is being kissed by a dog, Thank God for it.


Bump

Wasn't there a saying about a dogs mouth being cleaner than a man due to the enzymes in there saliva?

[shcisamax]

Well

[senior citizen]

"A dog's mouth contains a lot of bacteria," confirms Dr. Gary Clemons, a veterinarian in Milford, Ohio. "Remember, a dog's tongue is not only his wash cloth but also his toilet paper."


'''If you don't mind my falling back on a gut feeling, I'll conclude by reiterating that I have personally witnessed a human being allowing a dog to lick the inside of his mouth, and it was... unpleasant to behold. Say what you will about the relative cleanliness of the canine mouth vs. the human, I'd rather be French-kissed by a human being than a dog any day. I'm just fussy that way'''


http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/dogs/a/dog_breath.htm (http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/dogs/a/dog_breath.htm)
Is a dog's Mouth Cleaner than a Human's?
Very interesting reading.....esp for a rainy day.

[Golfingnut]

"A dog's mouth contains a lot of bacteria," confirms Dr. Gary Clemons, a veterinarian in Milford, Ohio. "Remember, a dog's tongue is not only his wash cloth but also his toilet paper."


'''If you don't mind my falling back on a gut feeling, I'll conclude by reiterating that I have personally witnessed a human being allowing a dog to lick the inside of his mouth, and it was... unpleasant to behold. Say what you will about the relative cleanliness of the canine mouth vs. the human, I'd rather be French-kissed by a human being than a dog any day. I'm just fussy that way'''


http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/dogs/a/dog_breath.htm (http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/dogs/a/dog_breath.htm)

Is a dog's Mouth Cleaner than a Human's?
Very interesting reading.....esp for a rainy day.


Yikes. I am going to give Mr. Buster some list ermine.

[CFrance]

Yikes. I am going to give Mr. Buster some list ermine.

Please give Mr. Buster a big sloppy kiss--from me. He's the king of the seniors.:pepper2:

[Golfingnut]

Please give Mr. Buster a big sloppy kiss--from me. He's the king of the seniors.:pepper2:

I will. He is having his morning egg. One fried with just a little butter for flavor.

Hope no one notices he is licking my breakfast plate.

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[Barefoot]

I will. He is having his morning egg. One fried with just a little butter for flavor. Hope no one notices he is licking my breakfast plate.

I love your Mr. Buster stories and pictures.

[Taltarzac725]

Investigation finds filthy spouts on public drinking fountains | Toronto Star (http://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2010/08/28/investigation_finds_filthy_spouts_on_public_drinki ng_fountains.html)

I usually carry a clean bowl for my dog to drink from after I get some water from a drinking fountain stream without touching anything else.


“You’re increasing your likelihood of a harmful exposure,” water expert Marc Edwards of Virginia Tech told the Star. Pregnant women, children and people who are sick would be most vulnerable, he said. Harmful pathogens that could live on fountain and cooler spouts include e-coli and legionella, which can cause gastrointestinal problems and pneumonia-like symptoms.


Edwards is hailed across North America for his work in ensuring the safety of public drinking water. His research linked several cases of lead poisoning in the Washington, D.C. area, thought to be caused by paint, to local tap water. Lead service lines throughout the district were replaced because of his findings.


Half of the drinking water spouts tested in the Star’s survey — including the Royal Ontario Museum and the Eaton Centre — showed bacteria levels researchers said were “too high to count.”

[senior citizen]

I like dogs, and LOVE my dogs, but I would never have them drinking out of a water fountain that was meant for humans. Yuck is right!!

I've also never seen anyone lift their dog up to do this, but the OP did and we're all commenting on it... Us animal lovers really need to use common sense.


You just said it all. Common sense in raising and training a family pet and they will be welcome visitors and wonderful companions. We have friends who have the cutest pooches who are always welcome as they are well behaved and treated like the dogs that they are......not like babies or children or wild animals.

Even children have to have rules, limits and learn appropriate behavior to grow up to be loving, considerate, compassionate people.

Below this "beginning explanation" is an ONLINE BLOG. NOT MY WORDS. But I can relate.


However, it does express what an awful lot of folks feel....or the dismay they experience when people treat their pets like children. Animals need boundaries. We've been to homes where there literally was no place to sit. The huge pooches claimed every sofa in the place and sprawled out for their "naps", shedding dog hair and all. We've had visiting dogs who drink out of our toilets as "that's the only way they've ever done it"......so the visiting adult takes out my "toilet deoderant" so the dog has fresh water. What?


I can laugh now, really. Also, huge dogs that sprawl across a door's thresh hold and very elderly people (my mom) who can't lift their legs very high due to lack of mobility, are stranded with no way to pass. Rude behaviour on the part of the pet owner......we've seen dogs knock over my husband while on a hike. and on and on, with no apology by the pet owner.


Pets should have limits and should be trained.....to be a welcome guest in people's homes and not drink out of the toilet.............or, my worst pet peeve, eat off the dinner plates. So much for the sterile tongue (read my earlier post). Eating off the dinner plates is not very appealing at all.


************************************************** **********************

FROM ONLINE BLOG:

"""A dog is not a child. A child is that tiny human being that lives in my house. It walks and talks and poops in a toilet (finally!). It cannot be left alone for the day chained in the yard with a bowl of water and a rawhide bone. It doesn't sleep in a cage or in my bed. It has never chewed up my shoes or drank out of the toilet.

I love when we go to a party and we meet "dog parents." We make small talk and it finally comes up: "Do you have kids?" I'll ask.

"No. But we have a dog."

"Oh...that's nice."

"Yes. It's just like having a child. She's our baby. Would you like to see a picture of her?"

At this point they are met with an awkward silence from the Hubs and myself, because we truly do not know how to respond. If we open our mouths, we will surely say something rude like, "Hell no. It's a dog. I'd barely be interested in seeing a picture of a real baby if you actually had one so I definitely don't want to see a picture of your dog."

Or I might say to them, "Oh your dog is like a baby? Oh really? Do you prefer Pampers or Huggies? Are you nursing? Isn't pumping a bitch? Who is your daycare provider or are you home with the little darling? Is she talking yet? Is she eating solids yet? Who is your pediatrician? Where do you do Mommy & Me classes? Does she sleep through the night?"

And then I'd just go on my rant:

Yeah, your dog is nothing like a baby.

You can knit sweaters for it and put bows in its hair and push it around in those weird doggie strollers or carry it in your Prada bag but it's still a dog. You can talk to it in baby talk and cuddle it like a baby - but it's not a baby.

Your dog is not a person.

Your dogs licks its own b___s. I don't know any people who do that. You don't need to leave the TV on for it when you leave the house to run errands. Your dog does not like CSI. (And BTW you can't have it both ways. If your dog is like a baby then CSI is completely inappropriate. Real babies don't watch CSI. Better try Dora instead - then maybe your dog could learn Spanish.) You don't need to take your dog to see a shrink when it seems sad and get some Puppy Prozac or a medium so it can communicate with you. ("Your dog is telling me how much she loves you and wishes you'd rub her belly more often. That'll be fifty bucks.")

I will never go to a memorial service for a dog. (These exist, people. I've heard about them. Slide shows set to music and eulogies for Pepper the Best Dog in the World.)

I know that your dog is nothing like my kids because I'll feel bad when your dog dies. I will. (I'm not heartless!) But losing a dog is nothing like losing a child. If you lost a child, I'd be heartbroken for you. I wouldn't be able to fathom the absolute unbearable pain you would have - because that was your child.

That was the little person whose first word was "Mommy" and draws "foldable hugs" for you to carry around in your pocket so you can have a hug anytime you need one. Does your baby want Shape Ups? Or an iTouch? Or a DS? I doubt it - because he's a dog.

OK dog lovers, let me know what a jerk I am. I can take it."""""""



Again, the above is from a BLOG which has a lot of humor involved.....................

[CFrance]

I like dogs, and LOVE my dogs, but I would never have them drinking out of a water fountain that was meant for humans. Yuck is right!!

I've also never seen anyone lift their dog up to do this, but the OP did and we're all commenting on it... Us animal lovers really need to use common sense.

No, Kathie, ONE animal lover needs to use common sense. The rest of us already do.

[CFrance]

[QUOTE=Golfingnut;856725]I will. He is having his morning egg. One fried with just a little butter for flavor.

Hope no one notices he is licking my breakfast plate.

That's why they invented dishwashers!

[scarecrow1]

I never thought of this, guess I'll be having my dogs drink from the water fountains instead of hauling water everywhere !!!!!!!!

[TNLAKEPANDA]

They even have to put up signs telling people not to put poop in the trash cans.... What the heck is wrong with people! If you have done this shame on you!

[shcisamax]

No, Kathie, ONE animal lover needs to use common sense. The rest of us already do.

Exactly! How many pages will this nonevent go on?

[TheVillageChicken]

These dog threads are heartwarming to me. They are testimony to human optimism in that both sides think that something they say will make the other side suddenly say, "Eureka, I have been wrong all along." Arguments driven by dogma are never resolved.

[shcisamax]

These dog threads are heartwarming to me. They are testimony to human optimism in that both sides think that something they say will make the other side suddenly say, "Eureka, I have been wrong all along." Arguments driven by dogma are never resolved.

Oh my ...thank you for reminding me of that. What the heck was I thinking? Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Adios.

[dmorhome]

Guilty. My dog treats me better than most people.

must not know any better

[gerryann]

Sometimes it needs to be pointed out that we focus on something odd that doesn't happen often to use it as a way to argue.

This is so true!!!!!! I swear, some folks will see the word "dog" in a subject and open it just so they can argue.....now add "poop" to the subject and they're REALLY excited to argue! I truly don't think they really dislike dogs as it may seem by their posts.....it just gives them an excuse to argue.....and it's easy to argue when hidden behind a keyboard, throwing nasty comments, just for the sake of argument.

[ilovetv]

This is so true!!!!!! I swear, some folks will see the word "dog" in a subject and open it just so they can argue.....now add "poop" to the subject and they're REALLY excited to argue! I truly don't think they really dislike dogs as it may seem by their posts.....it just gives them an excuse to argue.....and it's easy to argue when hidden behind a keyboard, throwing nasty comments, just for the sake of argument.

Not really.

I'm pretty sure the original poster posted this problem so that awareness to it would make the offender(s) wake up and see that the fountain and properties are not their personal property, and people need to be told when they're being inconsiderate and in some cases, a public health hazard.

It's not about the dogs. It's about owners who have no respect for other people's property and in this instance, community property.

[graciegirl]

Not really.

I'm pretty sure the original poster posted this problem so that awareness to it would make the offender(s) wake up and see that the fountain and properties are not their personal property, and people need to be told when they're being inconsiderate and in some cases, a public health hazard.

It's not about the dogs. It's about owners who have no respect for other people's property and in this instance, community property.


That is true. Now we need to focus on not letting toddler grandchildren poop in the pool or sit on tables with their diapers on. Or six year olds put their fingers up their nose and handle the menu's and a lot of other gross stuff.


That is just life folks, kids and dogs and old people and young people and not all acting spiffily. It is called the human condition and we old-er ones have tooooooo much time on our hands.


Now everyone go out and play. It's a beautiful day in The Villages.

[Barefoot]

This is so true!!!!!! I swear, some folks will see the word "dog" in a subject and open it just so they can argue.....now add "poop" to the subject and they're REALLY excited to argue! I truly don't think they really dislike dogs as it may seem by their posts.....it just gives them an excuse to argue.....and it's easy to argue when hidden behind a keyboard, throwing nasty comments, just for the sake of argument.

Good perspective Gerryann.

As Gracie so wisely said: "That is just life folks, kids and dogs and old people and young people and not all acting spiffily. It is called the human condition ..."

[Bonnevie]

You are jesting of course, right?
How do you control the dog's tongue?

no, I'm not jesting. I assume there is an arc to the flow of water and one would position the dog so that it's tongue can't reach any part of the actual fountain.
anyway, I worked in a hospital and we were told never to use water fountains because of the humans that use them.

[CFrance]

They even have to put up signs telling people not to put poop in the trash cans.... What the heck is wrong with people! If you have done this shame on you!

Off topic! Been covered a myriad of times. This thread is about one dog owner out of a 110,000 people who put his dog up to a water fountain.

[Maryc7878]

You can buy retractable water bowls that can be put in a purse or pocket. Fill up the bowl and give the pup a drink. Imagine me letting my 100 lb lab drink from any water fountain? Very unsanitary and thoughtless to let any dog drink from a water fountain.

[gerryann]

You can buy retractable water bowls that can be put in a purse or pocket. Fill up the bowl and give the pup a drink. Imagine me letting my 100 lb lab drink from any water fountain? Very unsanitary and thoughtless to let any dog drink from a water fountain.

Easy for you....you wouldn't have to lift him. He can reach all by himself. :)

[CFrance]

Easy for you....you wouldn't have to lift him. He can reach all by himself. :)
:evil6::1rotfl:

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That is true. Now we need to focus on not letting toddler grandchildren poop in the pool or sit on tables with their diapers on. Or six year olds put their fingers up their nose and handle the menu's and a lot of other gross stuff.


That is just life folks, kids and dogs and old people and young people and not all acting spiffily. It is called the human condition and we old-er ones have tooooooo much time on our hands.


Now everyone go out and play. It's a beautiful day in The Villages.


In this case I'll agree with you.

[CFrance]

must not know any better

Is that supposed to be funny? Because it isn't; it's just rude.

[blaZen]

Pet Smart sells several carry around water drinking containers, one hooks onto your belt.

[Happinow]

My sentiment exactly! I'm just hoping this is not pervasive here. Something very odd about those that live here and their attachment to their dogs. Perhaps it is their yearning for their children. That's sad.

I agree. I've never seen such a thing with people and their dogs as I do here. I expect you are right red chariot. Their children are gone and now the pets have replaced the children and are treated like children. It's the dardest thing. What happened to pets just being an animal and treated as such? Bringing them to restaurants, putting them in strollers, caring them around like Paris Hilton does her little dog. I understand that people love their pets but they are just that.....pets.

[CFrance]

Pfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft

[Barefoot]

I agree. I've never seen such a thing with people and their dogs as I do here. I expect you are right red chariot. Their children are gone and now the pets have replaced the children and are treated like children. It's the dardest thing. What happened to pets just being an animal and treated as such? Bringing them to restaurants, putting them in strollers, caring them around like Paris Hilton does her little dog. I understand that people love their pets but they are just that.....pets.

Actually, Happinow, pets are not just pets. To some of us they are a member of the family. Some people understand that, some don't. Regardless, we should all agree to respect each other's viewpoints.

[gerryann]

I agree. I've never seen such a thing with people and their dogs as I do here. I expect you are right red chariot. Their children are gone and now the pets have replaced the children and are treated like children. It's the dardest thing. What happened to pets just being an animal and treated as such? Bringing them to restaurants, putting them in strollers, caring them around like Paris Hilton does her little dog. I understand that people love their pets but they are just that.....pets.

This is a "dog friendly" community. Dogs that you see in strollers are in most case unable to walk properly, are too old, etc. Dogs are not in restaurants. You do see a few, a very few on the restaurant patios where they are allowed. I understand that the behavior of a few does seem to bother you and because of that I'm at a loss as to what you can possibly do to rectify that except to stay indoors. I have yet to see any "Paris Hilton" types here as you say. All I see are a lot of happy seniors enjoying their companions. I'm sorry "happinow" that you are apparently not happy now.

[KeepingItReal]

I agree. I've never seen such a thing with people and their dogs as I do here. I expect you are right red chariot. Their children are gone and now the pets have replaced the children and are treated like children. It's the darnest thing. What happened to pets just being an animal and treated as such? Bringing them to restaurants, putting them in strollers, caring them around like Paris Hilton does her little dog. I understand that people love their pets but they are just that.....pets.


Good observation Happinow,

Apparently just what dog/pet friendly means is not very well understood and is consistently pushed beyond what is reasonable to the average person.

Silly things that don't hurt anyone don't bother me but letting them lapp on the water fountains meant specifically for people is too much.

Dogs are animals no matter what....and these animals do what all animals do sooner or later. Animals should never come before humans no matter what, regardless.

Do whatever you want in your home, smelly dogs on beds and furniture no problem, dog waste on floors etc. no problem. But knowing dogs are being allowed to lapp the water fountains just isn't right no matter how you slice it.

I've had a house dog before for many years so I know about dogs very well and know what they do and also how attached you can become to them, but's let's be sensible about it and realize other people don't always have the same feelings.

[Golfingnut]

Pets are like children/adults, a life force here on earth. I do not consider Mr. Buster a pet or simply A Dog. He is my friend that gives me love and respect every day. Put me in a situation of one pill to save one life:

Mr. Buster
Or
A complaining sarcastic human giving nothing but grief to everyone around

Mr. Buster gets the pill.

[mickey100]

I think everybody has the right to treat their pet as they choose, IN THEIR HOME. Drinking out of a public water fountain designed for human beings just doesn't cut it. Happinow and KeepingItREal, I happen to agree with you on your attitude towards pets. I have had pets I'm really close to, but when all is said and done, I drew the line between humans and animals. Obviously, there are many here in The Villages who take the whole pet thing way beyond what we are comfortable with. To each his/her own.

[graciegirl]

I believe that most people treat their friends, their associates on this planet like they treat their pets.


I think most people are kind to their friends and try to protect them and have a loving attitude toward them. I see no reason to adopt an animal and not cherish and protect it. It certainly makes life harder. Most people who have pets have the same standards for cleanliness and responsibility as others and will think to bring a bottle of water for their pets on a hot day.


I am 74 years old and I have never witnessed with my own eyes anyone letting their dog drink from a drinking fountain so it must be a very RARE instance. I say that many use this forum as a bully pulpit to say mean things to others and cause negative attention to the minority of folks here who are NOT responsible pet owners. There are many on this planet not blessed or cursed with children and they find their house pets to be a warm and fulfilling companion especially in their later years.


I am against LUCY who says "YUCK! Dog Germs!" I have always thought Lucy to be a little brat.


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[Golfingnut]

I believe that most people treat their friends, their associates on this planet like they treat their pets.


I think most people are kind to their friends and try to protect them and have a loving attitude toward them. I see no reason to adopt an animal and not cherish and protect it. It certainly makes life harder. Most people who have pets have the same standards for cleanliness and responsibility as others and will think to bring a bottle of water for their pets on a hot day.


I am 74 years old and I have never witnessed with my own eyes anyone letting their dog drink from a drinking fountain so it must be a very RARE instance. I say that many use this forum as a bully pulpit to say mean things to others and cause negative attention to the minority of folks here who are NOT responsible pet owners. There are many on this planet not blessed or cursed with children and they find their house pets to be a warm and fulfilling companion especially in their later years.


I am against LUCY who says to Linus, YUCK! Dog Germs! I have always thought Lucy to be a little brat.


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Sounds like an olive branch to me. Nice straight forward post. Thanks Gracie, live long and be happy. I will try to take my own advice and look for the positive in every thread.

[shcisamax]

Four days and almost 100 comments, and at the top of the forum threads, with the majority comments of outrage, over an isolated incident where one person saw another person give water to a dog from the fountain. When you are on your deathbed, will you look back on this thread and your comments and say to yourself, "I am so glad I spent my time asserting my position on dogs and water fountains." ? I would hope there are things that are actually more worthy of a person's time to think about and discuss. This, if considered rationally, is not one of them. Can everyone go out and enjoy their life and let this isolated moment of lack of consideration in someone's life go down the drain?

[scarecrow1]

Was that the hundredth post ???? What do I win :0

[scarecrow1]

I think this one is. I win now let's move on. Wait till I bring my monkey to the mail box or square. Holy monkey s#!+ batman .

[Bogie Shooter]

Was that the hundredth post ???? What do I win :0

You get to go, to the head of the line at the drinking fountain.

[perrjojo]

Did you know that when a dog drinks it actually cups it's tongue under and makes a shape rather like an dipper? There is a slow motion video of it on the Web but I don't know how to attach it. The dog's tongue would never touch the fountain because of the way it brings the water into its mouth.

[Bay Kid]

Gross no matter what.

[Moderator]

Topic has been discussed at length.

Too much interpersonal bickering going on. As a result, many posts deleted and the thread is now closed.

Moderator