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Only when we really wear him out! He's generally crazy or sleepy.
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- Dec 21, 2007
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Joshu (RIP) was a rescue dog, 100 lb pit/lab mix (presumably) who was smart, funny, strong as heck, and fearless. We had a big earthquake in SoCal, what woke me was the combination of the shaking and him barking fiercely at the ground.
A coyote-and-Joshu story:
We went camping in Joshua Tree National Park. At night coyotes all around the campsite (not close by) started howling, and many of the human campers, and some of the dogs, started howling along.
Not Joshu. He stood, hackles raised, growling a deep, guttural growl, a growl that said "wild things, I am not one of you, and I will protect My family from you and your kind, no matter what."
It was profound, primal, and beautiful.
I have been blessed to have many exceptional dogs in my life, and Joshu was the King of Dogs. (Also the Duke of Earl -<musical interlude> "Nothing can stop the Duke of Earl")
I'll see you on the other side, old friend.
Joshu was really a beautiful specimen, big boned like a Lab with the extra muscle of a Pit, and what a nice shiny coat.
He looks exactly like all the things you described, he also looks like he could kill a coyote in two shakes.
Loki hates coyotes as well, he used to go nuts when he would see them pass by on the other side of our backyard fence.
Growling deep and scary and barking huge, then sticks his head through the fence (big open pig fence) snarling and baring his teeth.
We lived west of Austin for 21 years and the coyote population behind our house was an every day and every night thing.
Two years ago we moved east of Austin and further out and just don't see the coyotes here, I know they're here, we just don't see them.
We do have a bobcat that ends up on trail cams about once a week though.
When Loki encounters a coyote while hiking local parks he does his best to catch them but they are fast enough to get away.
On a jeep trail we were hiking five or six years ago, there was a group of three coyotes up ahead and Loki went tearing after them, two ran left into the woods and one went right, after three or four seconds the one who went right came across the jeep trail into the woods on the left and behind Loki.
I thought he was in trouble but heard no noises to confirm a fight, when he got back panting with a big smiley face I was very much relieved.
We make jokes that he's telling them they are not on our team and to get away from the humans.
He looks exactly like all the things you described, he also looks like he could kill a coyote in two shakes.
Loki hates coyotes as well, he used to go nuts when he would see them pass by on the other side of our backyard fence.
Growling deep and scary and barking huge, then sticks his head through the fence (big open pig fence) snarling and baring his teeth.
We lived west of Austin for 21 years and the coyote population behind our house was an every day and every night thing.
Two years ago we moved east of Austin and further out and just don't see the coyotes here, I know they're here, we just don't see them.
We do have a bobcat that ends up on trail cams about once a week though.
When Loki encounters a coyote while hiking local parks he does his best to catch them but they are fast enough to get away.
On a jeep trail we were hiking five or six years ago, there was a group of three coyotes up ahead and Loki went tearing after them, two ran left into the woods and one went right, after three or four seconds the one who went right came across the jeep trail into the woods on the left and behind Loki.
I thought he was in trouble but heard no noises to confirm a fight, when he got back panting with a big smiley face I was very much relieved.
We make jokes that he's telling them they are not on our team and to get away from the humans.
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His face looks a lot like my lab/pit mix except for the color. Behavior sounds similar too. Fern is certainly a protector.
Zoe is a Katrina rescue. She loves to use the blanket as a pillow. Sleeping like a little angel.
Talk about backyard visitors: this morning around 10:15 we were visited by a large blue heron, here standing on top of our back fence.
But Chase and Dusty were not as interested to see it as I was...
But Chase and Dusty were not as interested to see it as I was...
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Count me in the Loki fan club, brother.
Sneaky Dog Caught Trying On Owner's False Teeth
" couldn’t believe my eyes"
Recently, Ben Campbell decided to order some oversized dentures online as a gag gift to himself. “I’m rather silly,” Campbell told The Dodo. “I bought the teeth from Etsy to make myself laugh.” But Campbell clearly isn’t the only one at home with a silly sense of humor. The other day, Campbell was at the house when he noticed his little dog, named Thomas, acting oddly aloof. The pup was up to something, but Campbell had no idea what.
"I saw him running suspiciously into his hiding spot," Campbell said. "So I chased him down and discovered him with the teeth in his mouth and couldn’t believe my eyes."
Thomas, having found the dentures, was now sporting a striking new smile. And as you'll see, he appeared to be quite pleased with himself about it:
Campbell bought the fake teeth for laughs, but it was Thomas who delivered them. If the little dog had his way, he might be wearing them still. "I was luckily able to grab him on his way out of the room, something I normally cannot do," Campbell said. "I’m glad he wasn’t able to run them outside."
In the end, Thomas may have lost that big, beaming smile — but thanks to Campbell's video of his adventure, the little dog certainly inspired many, many more.
Sneaky Dog Caught Trying On Owner's False Teeth
" couldn’t believe my eyes"
Recently, Ben Campbell decided to order some oversized dentures online as a gag gift to himself. “I’m rather silly,” Campbell told The Dodo. “I bought the teeth from Etsy to make myself laugh.” But Campbell clearly isn’t the only one at home with a silly sense of humor. The other day, Campbell was at the house when he noticed his little dog, named Thomas, acting oddly aloof. The pup was up to something, but Campbell had no idea what.
"I saw him running suspiciously into his hiding spot," Campbell said. "So I chased him down and discovered him with the teeth in his mouth and couldn’t believe my eyes."
Thomas, having found the dentures, was now sporting a striking new smile. And as you'll see, he appeared to be quite pleased with himself about it:
Campbell bought the fake teeth for laughs, but it was Thomas who delivered them. If the little dog had his way, he might be wearing them still. "I was luckily able to grab him on his way out of the room, something I normally cannot do," Campbell said. "I’m glad he wasn’t able to run them outside."
In the end, Thomas may have lost that big, beaming smile — but thanks to Campbell's video of his adventure, the little dog certainly inspired many, many more.
Sneaky Dog Caught Trying On Owner's False Teeth
Winnie's favorite part of the day is when her friend, the mailman, visits – and she knows to wait patiently until he drops off the mail.
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When Joshu and I lived in Venice CA, the neighborhood had a lot of big, rough dogs who weren't always in their yards. The mailman for the the neighborhood brought lots of dog treats and so was popular rather than mangled, and would walk up and down the street with a parade of big rough dogs following him happily.
Sweet memory, smart mailman.
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Cross posting from the cat thread.
Last summer we adopted 3 feral kittens - way too skittish to be indoor cats, they were part of a "barn cat" program. Adopt them, give them a safe dry shelter and feed them, let them live outside. Up here in the forest rats are a huge problem, so it works out well for us as well as them - they are doing a great job keeping the rodents down, have a safe place and regular good meals (plus whatever they hunt).
For the first month we didn't see them at all unless we put their food down and then walked far away and watched from a relatively hidden place. We called them "the Invisible Kittens". For the record, they are all named after bass players - Esperanza, Suzy, and Percy.
Over time they have come to trust more and will even allow some physical contact. They're doing great.
Otto has amazing manners with "his" animals. With the kittens he was always slow-moving, never chased or even approached them, simply made himself a non-threat. Gradually they came to check him out, and to trust him, and now to really enjoy his company.
Percy (front) and Suzy (rear) giving him snuggles.
Otto loves his kittens.
Last summer we adopted 3 feral kittens - way too skittish to be indoor cats, they were part of a "barn cat" program. Adopt them, give them a safe dry shelter and feed them, let them live outside. Up here in the forest rats are a huge problem, so it works out well for us as well as them - they are doing a great job keeping the rodents down, have a safe place and regular good meals (plus whatever they hunt).
For the first month we didn't see them at all unless we put their food down and then walked far away and watched from a relatively hidden place. We called them "the Invisible Kittens". For the record, they are all named after bass players - Esperanza, Suzy, and Percy.
Over time they have come to trust more and will even allow some physical contact. They're doing great.
Otto has amazing manners with "his" animals. With the kittens he was always slow-moving, never chased or even approached them, simply made himself a non-threat. Gradually they came to check him out, and to trust him, and now to really enjoy his company.
Percy (front) and Suzy (rear) giving him snuggles.
Otto loves his kittens.
We have a feral cat that lives by our airplane hanger. My wife started to feed the cat and now, after a year or so, the the cat finally has enough trust to allow my wife to give loving pets.Cross posting from the cat thread.
Last summer we adopted 3 feral kittens - way too skittish to be indoor cats, they were part of a "barn cat" program. Adopt them, give them a safe dry shelter and feed them, let them live outside. Up here in the forest rats are a huge problem, so it works out well for us as well as them - they are doing a great job keeping the rodents down, have a safe place and regular good meals (plus whatever they hunt).
For the first month we didn't see them at all unless we put their food down and then walked far away and watched from a relatively hidden place. We called them "the Invisible Kittens". For the record, they are all named after bass players - Esperanza, Suzy, and Percy.
Over time they have come to trust more and will even allow some physical contact. They're doing great.
Otto has amazing manners with "his" animals. With the kittens he was always slow-moving, never chased or even approached them, simply made himself a non-threat. Gradually they came to check him out, and to trust him, and now to really enjoy his company.
Percy (front) and Suzy (rear) giving him snuggles.
Otto loves his kittens.
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Sweet Dog Gets Her Very Own Hand Sanitizing Station
"My boyfriend gasped and told me to look to my right. We saw the sign"
It’s hard to resist petting a cute dog on the street. But with social distancing in effect, many pups have to go without attention from their neighbors. Sparkle, a beagle mix, likes to sit on the porch of her home, saying “Hi” to whoever passes by. To keep her happy during quarantine, Sparkle’s parents came up with a way for her to continue to socialize while helping everyone stay safe.
Sparkle's parents made a special sign to let neighbors know that it’s OK to give their friendly rescue pup pets — as long as they use hand sanitizer before and after. And the sweet sign is cheering up everyone who sees it. “A few days ago, my boyfriend and I decided to go on a walk,” Jennie Ross told The Dodo. “We were about a mile or so from where we live, and my boyfriend gasped and told me to look to my right. We saw the sign and saw Sparkle on the front steps. I thought she was just the sweetest thing,” Ross added. “She was completely relaxed and was obviously having a wonderful day in the sun! The hand sanitizer and sign were a great idea. We love a socially responsible gal!”
Sparkle's sign reads: “My name is Sparkle. I LOVE to be outside and meet people, all year! But I also go inside whenever I want. If you have questions, my tag has my adoptive mom or dad’s cell phone number.”
Ross snapped a few photos of Sparkle and posted them on Facebook. Soon, people from all over the country were begging to give Sparkle a pet. A few Facebook users even recognized the pup and confirmed what Ross already knew to be true. “Glad she's getting the recognition she deserves,” one Facebook commenter wrote. “She's the cutest, I'd always stop to pet her and then end up sitting on the sidewalk for like 15 minutes. She loves attention and is the sweetest thing.” Sure enough, the attention keeps Sparkle happy and the hand sanitizer keeps her sparkling clean.
Sweet Dog Gets Her Very Own Hand Sanitizing Station
"My boyfriend gasped and told me to look to my right. We saw the sign"
It’s hard to resist petting a cute dog on the street. But with social distancing in effect, many pups have to go without attention from their neighbors. Sparkle, a beagle mix, likes to sit on the porch of her home, saying “Hi” to whoever passes by. To keep her happy during quarantine, Sparkle’s parents came up with a way for her to continue to socialize while helping everyone stay safe.
Sparkle's parents made a special sign to let neighbors know that it’s OK to give their friendly rescue pup pets — as long as they use hand sanitizer before and after. And the sweet sign is cheering up everyone who sees it. “A few days ago, my boyfriend and I decided to go on a walk,” Jennie Ross told The Dodo. “We were about a mile or so from where we live, and my boyfriend gasped and told me to look to my right. We saw the sign and saw Sparkle on the front steps. I thought she was just the sweetest thing,” Ross added. “She was completely relaxed and was obviously having a wonderful day in the sun! The hand sanitizer and sign were a great idea. We love a socially responsible gal!”
Sparkle's sign reads: “My name is Sparkle. I LOVE to be outside and meet people, all year! But I also go inside whenever I want. If you have questions, my tag has my adoptive mom or dad’s cell phone number.”
Ross snapped a few photos of Sparkle and posted them on Facebook. Soon, people from all over the country were begging to give Sparkle a pet. A few Facebook users even recognized the pup and confirmed what Ross already knew to be true. “Glad she's getting the recognition she deserves,” one Facebook commenter wrote. “She's the cutest, I'd always stop to pet her and then end up sitting on the sidewalk for like 15 minutes. She loves attention and is the sweetest thing.” Sure enough, the attention keeps Sparkle happy and the hand sanitizer keeps her sparkling clean.
Sweet Dog Gets Her Very Own Hand Sanitizing Station
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