Where to put da dogs??

doxiemom11 wrote:
And when it's hotter than he$$ or sudden rainstorms with sheets of rain and hail, lightning they will be out there? They belong in the truck with you.

Why do people always believe that dogs are so affected by the heat? Ever look at thermal imaging of dogs and how their body and fur transfer heat to keep them cool? A long haired dog laying in the sun will be just fine as long as they haven't been trimmed too much or shaved.

I have several measuring sticks regarding how I judge people and their ability to make good decisions. Folks who get so stuck on a single issue (like in politics) are never favorable. I don't care for people who have 2 last names (keeping their maiden name and married name). You can't trust people who have secret accounts kept hidden from their spouses. And folks who place so much value in an animal fall into the same categories. What if the first cat "domesticator" had of chosen a racoon or opossum to take in? How is a dog much different than a coyote (other than a few centuries of domesticating). What's the difference between a hamster and a rat?

I see dogs lick their butt then lick their owner's faces. Seems good and clean to me. Animals are meant for utilitarian purposes, not to be treated the same (or better) than humans.