Brutus the K-9

[JC5123]

The
K9 above is Brutus, a military K9 at McChord.. He's huge - part Boxer
And part British Bull Mastiff and tops the
Scales at 200 lbs. His handler took the picture.
Brutus is running toward me because he knows I
Have some Milk Bone treats, so he's slobbering
Away! I had to duck around a tree just before he got to me in case he couldn't stop, but he did.
Brutus won the Congressional Medal of Honor last year from his tour in Iraq . His handler and
Four other soldiers were taken hostage by
Insurgents. Brutus and his handler communicate by sign language and he gave Brutus the signal
That meant 'go away but come back and find me'.
The Iraqis paid no attention to Brutus. He came back later and quietly tore the throat out of
One guard at one door and another guard at
Another door. He then jumped against one of the
Doors repeatedly (the guys were being held in an
Old warehouse) until it opened. He went in and
Untied his handler and they all escaped. He's
The first K9 to receive this honor. If he knows
You're ok, he's a big old lug and wants to sit
In your lap. Enjoys the company of cats..
K-9 Congressional Medal
Of Honor Winner


Thought
You'd find this interesting.
Talk
About animal intelligence and bonding
With humans!

Remember that they can't do a lot of things for
Themselves and that they depend on you to make
Their life a quality life!

 

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS:

 

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation
From you is likely to be painful.

 

2. Give me time to understand what you want of
Me.

 

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my
Well-being.

 

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends,
Your entertainment, but I have only you.

 

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

 

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.


7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.


8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have
Been in the sun too long, or my heart might be
Getting old or weak.


9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.


10 On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please.
Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me
Face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.


~Take a moment today to thank GOD for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would
Be a much duller, less joyful experience without
God's critters.


~Now please pass this on to other pet owners. We do
Not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by
Hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs!

 

[crusader rabbit]

Can't see the pic, but the words are moving. 

I've got my 10-year-old boy lying at my feet as I type this.  He's got a bit of arthritis in his hips, he farts no matter what kind of food we give him, he still thinks he's a puppy (and I won't ever tell him he's not) and he gives me love without condition or qualification.

I know he's not going to last forever, and I know I will cry like a little girl when he finally goes.  But, for right now, he's my Chuey-boy and I love this old dog.

Crusader (who just has a little something in his eye)

[tt11758]

#10 really hits home with me.  I am forever grateful that I chose to hold my girl and tell her I loved her as she left us.

And now, like Crusader, I appear to have something in my eye.

[JC5123]

Definitely not looking forward to #10. But I wouldn't leave that little girls side for anything. Fortunately I've got plenty of time. She's about 3 1/2 so she is just coming into her prime.

I have discovered a fact about dogs. It is impossible to look them in the eye and be mad at the same time.

For those that couldn't view the picture

[Ichiban]

Damn it!  I so want it to be true.
http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/brutus.asp
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/K-9-congressional-medal.shtml

The ten commandments are right on.

[Sponsor]

[tombogan03884]

#10 is why I don't have pets.

[JC5123]

Damn it!  I so want it to be true.
http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/brutus.asp
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/K-9-congressional-medal.shtml

The ten commandments are right on.

Which is the real point of the post.

[JC5123]

Something else to throw into the mix.
A little more light hearted. 

Dear Beloved Pets:


The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food.
The other dishes are mine and contain my food.

Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate

and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish,

nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack.
Beating me to the bottom is not the object.

Tripping me doesn't help because

I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed.

I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue

sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort.

Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.
It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched
out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails
straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize
space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom.
If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut,
it is not necessary to claw, whine, bark, meow, try to turn the knob
or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must
exit through the same door I entered.

Also, I have been using the bathroom for years -- canine or
feline attendance is not mandatory.

The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or
cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!

To return the kindness of your obedience, my dear pets, I have
posted the following on our front door so visitors to our home know
what the rules are here:


Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and
Like to Complain About Our Pets

1. They live here. You don't.

2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the
furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)

3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

4. To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted children who
are short, hairy and walk on all fours. Although they don't speak
clearly, they communicate extremely well, especially my cats.

5. Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for
money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called
(this does not apply to cats), never drive your car, don't hang out
with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about
having to buy the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, and don't
need a gazillion dollars for college. Also, if they get pregnant,
you can sell the children!

[twyacht]

Although I have been attacked by mongrels, owned the best dog of my life as a child, I still have my current dog "Alfred The Magnificent",....a young scrapper rescue dog, that is better than Brinks Home Security.

The loyalty and affection in dogs to their owners is truly amazing.


This dog laid at the grave of his master for three days. No food, water, shelter.


This Rott mix, was poisoned and her companion is grieving the loss.

So much for stupid dogs....They know what's going on.

Thanks for the 10 Commandments.

[Ichiban]

Okay, you've convinced me.  It's back to the old avatar:  Shiban - the intruder tripper.