The down side of having a hunting dog

Saturday, February 27, 2010

After a nice evening meal with friends it was time to take pup for a walk. Normally we walk/jog for about 4.75 miles but because it was late, cold, and windy and the sidewalks/streets are icy we took the short route and a walk. We got home and I released her on the back yard. While she was doing her business I noticed a little rabbit trapped between the garage and the neighbor's fence. Called my dog but by that time she was done with her business and caught the scent of the rabbit. Needless to say she caught the rabbit and all happy and prancing brought it to me. I am yelling at her to drop it and leave it, just like an idiot barking commands at her and calling my hubby. No one would listen to me.

She finally dropped the rabbit at my feet, but it was too late, no broken skin on the bunny but there was extensive internal damage. After bringing the dog inside I went back out to see if there was anything I could do but the bunny was dead. I wrapped it on some towels placed it inside a box and placed it in the garbage.

I know it is the dog’s instinct and did not punish her, but I am torn to pieces. She caught other things before, a robin, an opossum and 2 squirrels thus I should be getting used to it, or should I. Every time that it happens it tears me apart and break my heart; by the way the opossum survived.

I cannot part with the pup as I have grown to attached to her but I do not believe I will ever get used to this.

Ughhhh
On a sadder note it is weigh in day well after I have about 10 hours of sleep.

Good night everyone.

Upward and Onward we go.

  

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TWEETYKC00 2/27/2010 7:31PM

my dog is a mix hound/shepard and as she doesn't chase things like she used to, she has downed more than her share of local wildlife in our yard. the opossums, woodchucks, squirrels and crows were a little easier to part with. the bunnies and the kitten were much harder! it is a dogs nature to chase, not to harm for the sake of harming. i hope the rabbits find a way out of the yard. Report Inappropriate Comment

FITKAT2010 2/27/2010 5:29AM

Unfortunately a hunting dog is a hunting dog. I would feel the same way of being attached to the dog and sad for the rabbit. Sorry hon! Report Inappropriate Comment

weigh in tomorrow Am I OK?

Friday, February 26, 2010

Last week I did not move, no gain, no loss hopefully this week I have good news.

Negative One Here I come.

Woo Hoo!!!!!

  

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PSYCHABOO 2/26/2010 10:44PM

Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

All in favor of Spring say "I"

Thursday, February 25, 2010

We got 4 more inches of snow overnight, lake effect. ughhhh

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4_MY_LIFE 2/25/2010 3:09PM

I'm so ready for spring! Report Inappropriate Comment

MRE1956 2/25/2010 2:42PM

Boy - that picture says a million words..... Report Inappropriate Comment

SPENCERB123 2/25/2010 2:37PM

I I I I - I am sooo in favor of spring! Love the soon to be hanged snowman! Hilarious! Now push that bench out from under him and lets get on with spring!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ZATANNA 2/25/2010 2:27PM

"I, I, I", I'm saying" I"!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Is it bed time yet???

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

It is incredible after so many years of being on call I still cannot fall back sleep if I get woken up during the first hour after falling sleep. Did not fall back asleep until 4:30 AM and had to get up at 8:30 AM, uggggg. As such I am tired, very cranky and still need to hit the treadmill. Need to put my steps, cardio and strength now.

Keep on sparking everyone. ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Upward and Onward we go

  

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GERAPTIKO 2/25/2010 12:31AM

What about if you worked out intensely during the day to tire you out so you won't stay up after you wake up overnight? Just a thought. Report Inappropriate Comment

NANC304 2/24/2010 9:29PM

I hope you get more sleep tonight. Report Inappropriate Comment

We are beautiful people

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

After reading a bIog today it made me sad to realize the warped view we have of ourselves and the agony it put us through. We are NOT ugly, fat, old, young, stupid or dumb. We are individuals with differences. What makes a beautiful person beautiful? The media make us believe we are ugly if we do not fit a mold someone created as the perfect person.

Look at all works of art; what one believes to be a worthless piece of trash others pay millions for it believing it is a priceless work of art. My husband and I went to the Museum awhile back and I fell in love with the installations of Juan Munoz being displayed. I felt such emotion towards his art to the extent to write to the artist expressing my passion for his work and attempting to interview him to see his perspective on what he saw, felt, what he was thinking while creating the art work. He passed away and I never did have the opportunity. My husband’s perspective on the installations was “hmmm it is OK, nothing great”

My point being we do not fit in a mold, what is beautiful to one might not be beautiful to others. We are all beautiful and special in our own ways. I hope we have the opportunity to know that what we are doing here at sparkpeople is for ourselves not to fit into someone’s mold of beauty and perfection.

Sparkpeople provide us with an incredible opportunity, to be anonymous, pursuing a goal for ourselves not someone else. It is stated all over the website that this is a change in our attitude and perspective of ourselves, it is a life changing opportunity for us to do something we want and feel right about us.


Best wishes.

Upward and Onward we go.