OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread

[SFBadger96]

She was a good dog.

Higher praise than this is rare.

[betarhoalphadelta]

Every dog owner thinks they have the best dog in the world.

And they're all right. 

[FearlessF]

[847badgerfan]

So many people bring their dogs to the stores and restaurants.

When did that become a thing?

Is it everywhere, or just here, where every geezer has a dog?

[FearlessF]

most stores and restaurants here only allow service dogs

breweries seem to be different

[847badgerfan]

most stores and restaurants here only allow service dogs

breweries seem to be different

Yeah, sure. I see them all the time, wagging their tails, barking, and doing no service, and wearing these:

Amazon.com : service dog vest

[FearlessF]

I don't many of those at all
maybe I'll just retire here

[847badgerfan]

I've seen dogs in f'ing shopping carts.

Sometimes I say something. Depends on my mood.

[FearlessF]

people are crazy

[847badgerfan]

I hate "people".

Thankfully a lot of "people" are going home soon.

[Honestbuckeye]

Today's a tough one for my family.  We had to put down our dog Lucy, she's a black lab mix who was a rescue dog that we adopted as a puppy 9 years ago.  The kids have basically grown up with her and it's especially tough on them.

She presented last week with some alarming symptoms, she couldn't keep any food down, was clearly in discomfort, and then we saw that her eyes were getting yellow-tinged with jaundice so we suspected liver issues.  We took her to the vet after a couple of days, and although they were unable to come up with a specific diagnosis, the imaging showed that it was potentially cancer around her liver and/or gall bladder.  She descended pretty rapidly over the past couple of days and we made the decision last night to take her in to be put to sleep this morning. 

Sucky day, but we're all just trying to focus on the nine years of happy memories.  She was a good dog and she loved the kids, and they loved her.

I feel your pain. I lost one similarly in December.  Healthy as a horse 9 year old rescue.  Some minor appetite issues then one enormous seizure.  Gone. Cancer got in the brain.
Her sidekick, my German Shepherd/ also 9, has aggressive cancer now and is in his final days/ weeks.    Sucks.  But as you say- great companionship and laughter for 9 years. 

[Cincydawg]

The "service dog" gimmick is out of hand IMHO.

I often have to try and calm my wife down.

[Cincydawg]

My wife has maids come clean every two weeks, which is fine with me, though it's a bit disruptive to me.  Anyway, of course, she has to clean the condo before they come, and I have to "put stuff away" so they can clean.  Fortunately I leave my office a mess anyway.  Not a big deal, but faintly grumpifying at times.

[847badgerfan]

The "service dog" gimmick is out of hand IMHO.

I often have to try and calm my wife down.

You know what's crappy?

These little dogs don't want to go out to eat with you and sit outside in the heat. They don't want to go to Home Depot, burning their paws on the hot pavement on the way into the store. 

They would rather be home in the AC, lounging around, only going outside for a walk and to do their business (while its owner hopefully picks up after it).