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Posted by Daniel R. Perez (Member # 1585) on :
 
I inherited the coolest little shop dog and his name is Oreo (sometimes it's shadow). He likes to ride in the truck and look out the window, his long Doxie ears flappin' in the wind.
He gets the warmest receptions from children and all the ladies. Many a conversation has been struck up with Oreo in the middle.
So far he's managed get primrose yellow and brilliant blue on his tail and butt! He will patiently sit beside me until I'm done with what I'm doing and then follow me when I get up to move. His loyalty to me is fierce and Cisco will tell you that when I leave without him he just cries and cries until I return.
You see, I've never really had a pet that was mine all mine and I can really feel his companionship unlike I've never felt before with any other animal.
He also came to me at a time when I was feeling real down and I can attest to the fact that there is a calming affect that he brings to me when we look each other in the eye. I can really tell that he loves me, unconditionally, all the time and without any reserve...and I love him.

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There is nothing new under the sun. What will be has already been and what has been will be again.
Daniel R. Perez
Daniez Dzines
Fresno, CA
daniez2001@yahoo.com

[This message has been edited by Daniez (edited December 06, 2000).]
 

Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
 
Daniez ... Afew months ago I had a computer virus that destroyed all the photos on my harddrive. The photo of Oreo that you had sent me got damaged also.

If you'll send me another photo ... I'd be happy to post it here for you so we can all see your special companion.

I love me pets a great deal also. They have also seen me thru thick and thin. They are a wonderful support system, and just plain fun to have around.

I'm so glad Oreo and you have found each other.

Nettie

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Posted by Cheryl Lucas (Member # 1656) on :
 
Our shop dog is solid white, bull dog!

Today he's sporting a blotchy blue coat, mainly around the shoulders. We painted our walls and he couldn't help himself!

It would be lonely around here without him...

Glad to hear you have a new buddy!

Have A Great Day!
Cher.

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Cheryl Lucas a/k/a "Shag"
Vital Signs & Graphics, Etc.
Cape Coral, Florida
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Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :
 
Harlequin Great Dane here..........MotleyCrue is gettin' old.......not as old as me, but old.

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Posted by Daniel R. Perez (Member # 1585) on :
 
Dear Nettie,
I have some newer photos of him but I need to go to Costco and pick up the pics as soon as I finish this 4'x10' I'm workin' on. As soon as I do I'll send em' to ya'.

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There is nothing new under the sun. What will be has already been and has been will be again.
Daniel R. Perez
Daniez Dzines
Fresno, CA
daniez2001@yahoo.com

 

Posted by Mike Pipes [in a cubicle] (Member # 1841) on :
 
Aww geeeeeeeeeeeez.... you just reminded me of my doggie back home in Arizona who is staying with mom while Im in St Louis for a couple months..

Her name is Rizzo.. a wired hair terrier and spitz mix... not only is she neurotic but she's also hyperactive, overprotective, anti-social, AND has seperation anxiety.. The latest word from mom is that the pooch has devoured the couch. =) She gets bored easily.
Rizzo's a bit spoiled cause she gets 3 or 4 walks a day, now she has to stay inside fer 6 consecutive hours.

Whenever I go somewhere I usually take her with me.. whether if it's to deliver products, install something or just running to the bank or post office. She likes standing on the seat in my truck and resting her head on the dashboard to stare out the windshield. =) Either that, or she lays on the seat with her head resting on my leg.

I miss her so much and I've only been gone a few weeks.

Back in July or August she got extremely sick, got what's called Coomb's Disease.. supposedly it's a killer. The Vets said there were two options.. let her go, or put her in the doggie hospital for a couple weeks and keep her on IV's... at a cost of around $2000. PLus she would be on medication for the rest of her life.

Well.. obviously I spent the money.. just couldnt imagine living without her.
She's doing great now, she's a little less active but still more than most people can handle.. Before I left for St Louis, I took her to the vet for blood tests and she's 100% perfect! The Vets were just astounded and they took her off the medication that most other dogs need for the remainder of their lives!

When I sit back and think about it, I just cant believe how much a part of the family she is.. kinda like the annoying little brat child that ya just love to death! =)

Here's a pic of Riz' relaxing in her chair. Yep, she's got her very own chair that no one else is allowed to use. =)

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Mike Pipes
-----trapped in a box with a computer and a slice of cheese-----
 

Posted by Jerry Mathel (Member # 526) on :
 
Fox Terrier named "Jack" and a Toy Fox Terrier named "Molly". Jack is the shop dog, Molly could care less. Seems like Jack is underfoot all the time, besides being tan and white, he sometimes is highlighted with emerald green, 104 red, you name it. He won't go near the weeding bench anymore, ever since an X-Acto knife rolled off the edge and made a direct hit.

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Jerry Mathel
Jerry Mathel Signs
Grants Pass, Oregon
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Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
 
Dogs are the best company you can find...
Here,its Marvin the Shar-pei and Apollo the Rotweiller.....both of em are black.
Great buddies they are.And they both just love to take a spin in my El Camino.They will stay in the truck all day...and wait for me.
Heres an added bonus.The doggies both sleep in the shop at night.They spend evenings at home but come back to "Work" after they watch the news.Since they are in the shop and serve as guard dogs....all their expenses are deductible.We write all their vet costs and food under the security column.It makes a nice write-off.


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Michael Boone
Sign Painter
5828 Buerman Rd.Sodus,NY 14551
Ontime @localnet.com


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Posted by Bob Ficucell (Member # 1460) on :
 
God please help me to become the kind of person my dog thinks I am !

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Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :
 

Shop Dog, "Sweet Sally Goodwater"

hey nettie, sally wants to know when you are gonna update "SignShop Pets... http://www.markfair.com/nettie

that page is her favorite website!!!!!

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Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :
 
HI Daniez....Oreo sounds like a lucky little dog to have you for his owner. Here is Astro. He is getting old now, hard of hearing, and can't see well either. We love him too.

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Posted by goddinfla (Member # 1502) on :
 
Hamr is our shop dog here. Named after the tool because he is a woodshop dog, spelled that way after Roman Hamrlik the hockey player. Hamr's just getting over a bout with heartworms. He's about back up to his usual 100 pounds. Before starting treatment he was skin and bones, he looks great now and is extremely frisky these cool mornings. Don't know what I would have done if he hadn't recovered. Nobody can tell me what kind of dog he is, to me he's just a big goofy best buddy.

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Dennis Goddard
Excalibur Signs & Graphics
Tampa Fl
 

Posted by LazyEdna (Member # 266) on :
 
If heaven were based on merit, your dog would be there long before you.
Mark Twain
LE

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LazyEdna
in RL known as Sara Straw
from southern Utah
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Posted by Daniel R. Perez (Member # 1585) on :
 
Fortunately God is also very fond of me and I love Him too.

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There is nothing new under the sun. What will be has already been and has been will be again.
Daniel R. Perez
Daniez Dzines
Fresno, CA
daniez2001@yahoo.com

 

Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
 
since my name was mentioned here, guess I should say something. I rented a room from my house to Daniez, I don't really see him as a tenant, he had some marriage problems and ended up here. I've known him and have been friends for quite some years now.

Anyway forgot where I came home from, it was either Seattle or Boise, I do remember I was tired from a long drive. It was early in the morning I had just sat down on my chair, I see Daniez, with this little winnie dog (as a kid thats what we called them). He's a happy camper with his new buddy, I look at him and at this new munchkin, "ahh man, I think to myself now what happened?" He tells me the story of his friend who passed away, bla bla bla, and witie witie wow! and this dog came into the picture that had no where to go.

I have a dog, he's a rottweiller his name is Chuco, he's my yard dog. He was given to me years ago, he had been an animal of dog abuse. If I bring out a lease or even pick up a rope he will fall to the ground with his paws up, and lay there like saying "No More!" He was beaten as a pup, guess he got a hold of an expensive rooster so the story went. They whipped the $hit out him. I took him in as my dog. I have him trained to stay outside and cover the premises, he's now 4-5 years old. He's not mean or vicious, but with his bark they think he is. He only understands spanish. I taught him how to give five, he's cool, he would probably lick you more than he would bite you, he loves attention, at the present time he is blinded in one eye. The mailman is the only one he doesn't like.

As tired as I was, I tell Dan, man I don't want no dogs in my house, "ah man he's cool he's house trained." His master just died, look at him, come on Cisco give him a break?" My big mistake was...I looked at him...he's has these big sad chocolate caramel eyes, tail waggin, and them damn drooping ears. ah man please...$hit I see Daniez with a Big A$$ smile, I mean this guy is happy with his new buddy! I said "I'll talk with you later about this I'm run down I need rest."

Is he a cry baby, oh big time he was one of them spoiled dogs! I had a lady friend spent the night one week end, in the morning she wakes me up to say someone is crying outside. Daniez had went to church that morning, and left him outside. I could hear his little as whining, but I didn't want to. I answer that's Dan's dog, she says "ahhh the poor baby" I say yeah right...but I ended up opening the back door for his little ass.

Well here we are a few months later. He has adjusted. but now guess who comes into the kitchen and tells me i'm the greatest cook this side of the Mississippi? you guessed it. "Oreo" He used to snatch the food out of my hand, till I told him no way ese, you want it, then be cool, or you won't get it. then I fed Chuco a snack, seee there's no need to snatch.
How is Chuco taking all this. I still give my attention to my pal no favoritism here, although it is funny to see him mess with Oreo. As small as he is to Chuco, the boy still stands his ground. Wish I could talk more about this little guy, but I think my buddy Chuco would feel bad, anyway I need to finish up some work...Cisco


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FranCisco Vargas
aka: Cisco
aka:Traveling Millennium Sign Artist http://www.franciscovargas.com
Fresno, CA 93703
559 252-0935

"to live life, is to love life, a sign of no life, is a sign of no love"...Cisco 12'98


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Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
 
All I can say is ....

You guys are great. There is a special love reserved for our animal buddies. Good luck to all of you and yours and I just want you to know that I wish there were more people who realized the deep satisfaction in helping an animal that is neglected or abused, or educating the public on the subject.
Thank you for sharing, and by the way Jada, (our stray who was malnourished and dumped on the roadside when I found her) is chubby and healthy and very active and spoiled!) Hope to post her also with our cat tangles with soon when I get my scanner going.
Deb

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Deb Fowler
"You may not be able to stop the boat, but you can change the direction of the sails"
 



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