[Psa1000]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I don't have a dog. We have two cats as pets.

I think when humans are kind to their pets it is a good thing. Many are lonely for companionship and their pets fill that need. To most of us they mean more than working dogs meant to farmers. I agree that we need to remember that our pets, our kids, are loved by us and others don't have the privilege of the bond we share. Most of us should remember NOT to inconvenience others with our kids or pets and try to teach them to behave in such a way that others enjoy them.

I don't trust anyone who doesn't like dogs or cats. That is just me.

Me too I agree although I try to protect my dog from mean people!


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[tomwed]

I have a therapy Koala Bear. Every night we walk to the square for music and line dancing and every night get there too late.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by 600th Photo Sq

I have noticed on occasion that most dogs after doing their " Business " tend to clean themselves afterwards. That said I also have noticed that some owners will have absolutely no problem at all to smile and allow " Fido " to show his/her affection by licking their " Masters " face and other areas, and whomever else is in their vicinity including babies and others.

Once again leave " Fido " at home he/she really doesn't want to go out and hang out at wherever. BORING............

First of all, I have never ever seen a dog clean himself after doing his business. So I believe your statement is poppycock.

Secondly... don't tell me what to do.

[PennBF]

Just to clarify some of the risks associated with dogs and potential transfers of disease to humans: They are. Bacterium Campylubacter, Salmonella, E Coli, Parvovirus + a number of other possible diseases and infections!! You may want to think twice before letting "fido" lick your face or mouth or pretending they are just another member of the family and human race.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by PennBF

Just to clarify some of the risks associated with dogs and potential transfers of disease to humans: They are. Bacterium Campylubacter, Salmonella, E Coli, Parvovirus + a number of other possible diseases and infections!! You may want to think twice before letting "fido" lick your face or mouth or pretending they are just another member of the family and human race.

very wise suggestion!

[pattytracey]

I dog sit anytime

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by PennBF

Just to clarify some of the risks associated with dogs and potential transfers of disease to humans: They are. Bacterium Campylubacter, Salmonella, E Coli, Parvovirus + a number of other possible diseases and infections!! You may want to think twice before letting "fido" lick your face or mouth or pretending they are just another member of the family and human race.

Just look at all of the dogs and cats who live here in The Villages. I am sure people do not wash their hands after petting them and we all are alive and kicking.

Let us, after reading my link below, discuss girl cooties. Do you think you can get them?

Dogs | Healthy Pets Healthy People | CDC

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Just look at all of the dogs and cats who live here in The Villages. I am sure people do not wash their hands after petting them and we all are alive and kicking.

Let us, after reading my link below, discuss girl cooties. Do you think you can get them?

Dogs | Healthy Pets Healthy People | CDC

Gracie, thanks your link adds credence to the
post you responded to!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Fredster

Gracie, thanks your link adds credence to the
post you responded to!

Here is another medical difficulty as we age. Some of us do not uptake serotonin, a brain chemical, like we used to and it can lead to excessive worry.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Here is another medical difficulty as we age. Some of us do not uptake serotonin, a brain chemical, like we used to and it can lead to excessive worry.

What me worry! 😋

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Here is another medical difficulty as we age. Some of us do not uptake serotonin, a brain chemical, like we used to and it can lead to excessive worry.

I wasn't worried about serotonin uptake until now.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

They handle and sell unwrapped baguettes in France as well. I have watched them prepare food in exclusive restaurants in Paris, Nice and Bordeaux, arranging salads with their bare hands, perhaps wiping their hands on their aprons every once in a while, but not washing them or wearing hygiene gloves as most in food preparation now do in the US. People there see to have the sniffles a lot in winter...

I've eaten in tons of restos all over France with dogs in attendance, and even repeatedly in one of our favorites with the owner's cat in my lap.

Never got the sniffles from eating a baguette or in a restaurant either. I don't know where you got your information. Our baguettes come in a bag or with a square of paper wrapped around the middle, and the server doesn't touch the bread. I think we're using too much hand sanitizer in the US and our immunities are diminished.

Except for twice from an airplane going to Italy, I haven't had a cold since 1992, after which I started taking a multi vitamin/mineral supplement.

[PennBF]

It is unbelievable how many intelligent people elect to ignore good sanitary conditions when it comes to animals.
Yes I have worked in France and have seen the most outrages health practices , have lived on a farm and was taught to treat animals like they should be treated and honored and respected which did not include pretending they are human which is a form of disrespect to them. Taking a dog to the town Squares is both disrespectable to the animals and the other residents who don't love "Fido" as you do. Should you love and treat your pet well, of course, does that mean acting like them or being obsessive or being abusive to them of course not. It would do well for those who have a difficult time understanding dogs to spend time on a good working farm and find out what they are really like and how they don't need you to try to convert them to humans.

[Polar Bear]

I'm tired of hearing it...gotta vent...

The folks who think those who love a dog and consider it a canine part of the family are also treating it like a human don't have a clue.

Some owners might. But most are simply treating their dog like a dog...a dog they consider a family member and friend that they enjoy spending time with. Big difference.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I'm tired of hearing it...gotta vent...

The folks who think those who love a dog and consider it a canine part of the family are also treating it like a human don't have a clue.

Some owners might. But most are simply treating their dog like a dog...a dog they consider a family member and friend that they enjoy spending time with. Big difference.

The company of a dog for many people is all they have and sometimes even if they have human company in their lives the dog's company is way better. You are on the money Polar Bear.