Archive for April, 2009

Rumor has it that this is the same guy that suckered Joan Rivers into a "bargain priced" face lift, which is the only thing I can think of to explain what she has done to her face, revealed to all in the boardroom closeups on Donald Trump's show, Celebrity Apprentice. Or maybe she has landed a role as the Joker on the new Batman flick? C'mon Joan, getting older isn't all that bad!

Regardless of all that I can't imagine a human getting a breast implant, face-lift or any other procedure meant for dogs – using veterinary tools. Although I had a load of firewood delivered once and one of the guys unloading it had a tooth extracted using veterinary tools. His wife worked for a veterinarian and he had no dental insurance nor the money for a real dentist.

Maybe it's not as bad as this article suggests?  Bogus Plastic Surgeon accused of using Veterinary Tools On Human Patients

It's not what you think!

This brave Australian Sheppard survived over four long months on a deserted and wind-swept island after falling overboard in rough seas and swimming over five miles to shore. The reunion with his family is heart-warming to say the least.

Somebody emailed me this ultra-cute little ditty about there being a 10 Commandments For Pets, obviously, ghost written by Fi Fi the french poodle. Here is Butch, the bull-dog's version, I think it carries the same kind of message but without all the syrup.

1. Listen up! I'm only going to be around for about 15 years, so any time away from you is going to suck!

2. Just tell me what you want in plain old dogspeak, not baby talk, I will eventually get it.

3. Trust me. Famous last words for a dog I know but I need your trust to maintain my sunny disposition.

4. If I do something wrong don't hold a grudge and whatever you do don't lock me up. I hate that!

5. Communication is everything. Your voice is soothing and even though I don't understand the words I want to please you.

6. You thought elephants never forgot? bloody amateurs, compared to us dogs, who never forget how we are treated and by whom!

7. Before you hit me, just remember that I could rip your throat out if I wanted to! But you can be pretty sure I won't!

8. Before you yell at me make sure if I am off my feed or acting strangely that I am not coming down with some dog ailment.

9. When I am old just give me an old blanket, a warm place to sleep and an encouraging word. Old dogs never die, they remain in our hearts forever.

10. Be strong for me when it's time for me to go and remember how much fun we had together. We may as yet meet again.

This kind of behavior by my African Grey parrot would freak me out, and there are lots of babies around my house if he took the notion to imitate one. He already has more sounds and words than one bird should have. It just goes to show you that a baby's cries will transcend any language.