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Post by Murfreesboro » Fri Jul 19, 2024 8:02 pm

The only photos I have of Brindle are not digital. I'll have to search to find them.

Honestly, I never expected to use actual photos. I just found stencils of cats, which are plentiful at Halloween. There are fewer images of dogs, and none that look like Brindle, who was a mutt. The vet speculated that she was a blue healer/ spaniel mix.

We also kept a goldfish we were very fond of. Someday I want to make one for him.

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Post by Andybev01 » Sat Jul 20, 2024 6:04 am

Blue healers are my favorite dog breed!

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Post by Murfreesboro » Sat Jul 20, 2024 10:15 am

I'd never even heard of them before we got Brindle, but her body and coloring reflected that breed. Her face was more like a spaniel's. She was a very high energy dog and lived to be over fourteen years old.

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Post by Andybev01 » Sun Jul 21, 2024 7:48 pm

This is Wilee, a dog of uncommon intelligence.

He is unflinching in the face of adversity, a quick and accurate judge of character and a loving and caring pal.

My sister-in-law's son rescued him from an abusive home when he was a puppy.

I don't say this about many people, let alone pets, but I feel honored to know him.
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Post by MauEvig » Mon Jul 22, 2024 9:24 am

Awww he looks like a very sweet dog. And this is coming from a cat person. :lol:

Kudos on your sister in law's son for rescuing him. I'm a big advocate for rescue animals of all kinds. :)
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Post by Murfreesboro » Mon Jul 22, 2024 11:09 am

Aww, yes, he looks like a blue heeler. They are very smart dogs. I'm glad he found a loving home.

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Post by Andybev01 » Tue Jul 23, 2024 3:10 am

Mau he loves cats and is persistent in making them love him back, to the point where he will risk getting swatted to that end.

Murf. Yes he is a blue. He had been kept in a cage except to train to be a bird dog.

He is a big goof and loves everyone.
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Post by MauEvig » Fri Jul 26, 2024 2:59 pm

The thing with cats is that they have to be approached on their own terms and take time to trust you. I don't know if you can communicate that with the boundless energy and eagerness of a dog.
However, I think if you raise them from a puppy and kitten, they can become best friends.
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Post by Murfreesboro » Sat Jul 27, 2024 9:40 am

I've heard tell of dogs and cats that get along fine. I do think they have to be in the same family, though. Most cats have an instinct to run, and most dogs have an instinct to chase.

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