by Robert - just a simple man - B.

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If I Didn't Have A Dog...

October 14, 2009 10:31 PM EDT

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IF I DIDN’T HAVE A DOG…

- post by Robert B.

I could walk around the lawn barefoot, in safety.

My house could be carpeted instead of laminated.

I wouldn’t get a kennel chorus’ each time the doorbell rang.

I would not be on a first-name basis with all the veterinarians in the county.

My most used vocabulary would not consist of; “stay”, “sit”, “down”, “no”, and “not my good shoes….”

My cargo pants would not be stuffed with poop bags and doggie biscuits.

I wouldn’t have to spell G-O F-O-R A R-I-D-E when talking to other people.

I wouldn’t find myself wading in little ponds at every rest area we stopped at.

The Westminster Dog Show would not pre-empt my regular football programming.

And finally,

If I didn’t have a dog, I would not have a live-in example of God’s Unconditional Love.

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Comments: 44

Janet H. Oct 14, 2009, 10:35pm EDT

Beautiful dog! There's nothing better than a good dog!

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Angela A. Oct 14, 2009, 10:35pm EDT

This is cool Robert.
Streaker is a tremendous asset to you dear.
Have you posted this to my group, Anythingwriting yet?

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.* Sandi * Oct 14, 2009, 10:36pm EDT

great poem and pictures
how is streaker doing now

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 14, 2009, 10:56pm EDT

Mending. Perhaps on her next vet visit (10/23) we can lose the brace. Perhaps.

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Franklin Newman Oct 14, 2009, 10:44pm EDT

You really love that dog. I'm glad you and that doggy have each other.

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Dianna Doles-Petry Oct 14, 2009, 10:46pm EDT

I just got home and this is the first post I've read. I can't imagine life without my dogs and I cannot imagine your life without Streaker. This is a great writing and great photos.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 14, 2009, 10:57pm EDT

I was missing you tonight. Out dancing no doubt.

Dianna Doles-Petry Oct 14, 2009, 11:00pm EDT

Don't I wish! Nope, took a teenager to an orientation at a military school. Should have been home hours ago but got stuck on the interstate when there was a rock slide.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 15, 2009, 12:34am EDT

Thanks for calling and saying hello on your return. Glad that's one rough ride behind you. Say hi to mama in the morning.

Dianna Doles-Petry Oct 15, 2009, 1:45pm EDT

You're welcome.

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(Jasper,(Disciple for Christ. w. Oct 14, 2009, 10:57pm EDT

That is a great write Robert.

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Sandre M. Oct 14, 2009, 11:01pm EDT

LOL. Having a dog is soooo similar to having a child. I think the only difference is the dog figures out what you're spelling sooner than a child does! She's looking good. Thanks for such a great piece.

Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Oct 14, 2009, 11:42pm EDT

And using code words for things only works for so long, too. I'm still trying to figure out how to refer to c-h-i-c-k-e-n without being expected to immediately produce some or risk pouting pooches.

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sharon g. Oct 14, 2009, 11:27pm EDT

i loved this..thank you for sharing. it explains being owned by a dog exactly!

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necee t. Oct 14, 2009, 11:34pm EDT

awww what a cute piece... Streaker is not just any dog... She is your sidekick...
Blessings to you and yours... love ya...

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Jan S. Oct 14, 2009, 11:44pm EDT

This is awesome, Robert. You know Streaker loves you as much as you love her! Be careful, though. She is so smart that she may learn to open cans!

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Sheryl L. Oct 15, 2009, 12:01am EDT

What a beautiful piece, and love those pics of her.

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 15, 2009, 12:32am EDT

Hard to believe she fell 11 stories just last month. Thanks again for all the prayers, etc on her behalf.

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Janet "Jax" B. Oct 15, 2009, 12:41am EDT

And without Streaker, you'd be unfullfilled. LOL.

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Jan C. Oct 15, 2009, 1:15am EDT

I can't imagine my life without my pup :)
They are live-in examples of God's unconditional love!

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Elizabeth R. Oct 15, 2009, 2:17am EDT

Love this, Robert. Streaker is your best friend and she is so loved.

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Rachel W. Oct 15, 2009, 7:02am EDT

Aww, that was really nice. *HUGS* to Streaker

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Kathryn E. Oct 15, 2009, 7:59am EDT

dogs really ARE the example of unconditional love. Cats, not so much. They ARE the Gods and we are the humble slaves.

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Tracy Fabre Oct 15, 2009, 8:20am EDT

Aww! That was fun and and sweet. Check your pockets before you go anyplace hoity-toity.

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Richard Thuss Oct 15, 2009, 8:37am EDT

Lost our dog a few years ago. Miss him more than a lot, but it is hard to get another when you feel you have had the best.

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Richard Thuss Oct 15, 2009, 9:15am EDT

Robert, this is out of context, but I thought you might appreciate it. I am editing my second book and just went over these lines. thought you might appreciate them:

Odors are a dog’s life, and even the residual on George told a story that Shelly wanted to know. She sniffed him, licked him, and acted really happy to see him.
Being in love has cleaned up many a man’s act, and falling in love with a dog did just that for George.

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Oct 15, 2009, 10:08am EDT

very cute and sweet~ =D

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Maggie Y. Oct 15, 2009, 12:01pm EDT

cute

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Sharon R. Oct 15, 2009, 1:27pm EDT

What beautiful pictures. She sure is a ham isn't she?
Am so glad she is doing so well after her fall.
There is nothing better than waking up to wet kisses.

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Sharon P. Oct 15, 2009, 3:19pm EDT

If you had no dog, and I had no cat, our lives would be far emptier.

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Madame Butterfly ~~ mary ann d ~~ Oct 15, 2009, 3:42pm EDT

Cute poem, and I know it's all true. My dog, Sasha knew the sentence, "Do you want to go outside?" But Sasha wasn't the adventurer that Streaker is. BTW, she's looking happier these days. :-)

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Oct 15, 2009, 7:29pm EDT

She's such an inspiration! I can see where she just brings so much happiness to everyone, what a beauty!

Thanks so much for sharing with my group.

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Teresa A. Oct 16, 2009, 11:20am EDT

Ah, so true. We haven't had a dog in our life for a little over a year now and I heard my husband on the phone last night asking his buddy if he was going to breed his female next time........ So, guess we are in the market, LOL.

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Cheri Cabot Oct 16, 2009, 7:04pm EDT

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Lucy L Oct 16, 2009, 11:53pm EDT

wow, what a nice looking dog!

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Laura C. Oct 17, 2009, 3:19pm EDT

She is beautiful! May she continue to bring you many years of joy!

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Erica Hidvegi Oct 21, 2009, 5:41pm EDT

okay this might irk doggie lovers but I can't resist-- doggies don't know any better, a cat does . . . and unconditional means like the god of old testament--when I see fit not when you do !

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