tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post8940913988611676084..comments2024-03-28T04:20:14.241-04:00Comments on Painted Thoughts Blog: I Wanna Dog!! (And A Mini-Review)Laure Ferlitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-91211411983443502402015-08-10T13:50:13.001-04:002015-08-10T13:50:13.001-04:00I just stumbled across your blog and this post was...I just stumbled across your blog and this post was a delight to read. I had imaginary dogs all my young life because I wasn't allowed to have one as a child (despite asking every birthday and christmas). In my early teens, I had an imaginary Tibetan Mastiff as I'd seen the breed on TV. I just loved their presence and went on to read all I could find. It took 20 years to materialise into a real puppy, but it happened when I was least expecting to get a TM. By a lot of coincidences and kindness of a very dear friend, my imaginary dog found me. When I saw his photos, he was perfect down to his markings so I must have one fabulous imagination - he-he! He's now 10 and lying about 4 feet away from me. <br /><br />Keep wishing and I'm sure your real imaginary dog will turn up eventually too! And it was lovely for you to try and raise a bit of awareness for shelter dogs and rescues. Most of my other dogs that I've owned have been second hand or rescues. Bearcoat Shar-Peihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03165734364853740941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-70454173906773574562015-03-07T18:06:32.624-05:002015-03-07T18:06:32.624-05:00Oh Laure - I love your imaginary doggie - and your...Oh Laure - I love your imaginary doggie - and your sketches of the kitties as well. Thanks for making me smile and also the tip on the new sketchbook - I think I will stay away from this one! Have a great week-end.Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-12453383912285738452015-03-07T08:31:34.661-05:002015-03-07T08:31:34.661-05:00What a great story Laure! I agree with everyone he...What a great story Laure! I agree with everyone here, your story is so engaging and compelling, that it pulled me right in and made me think about (and miss) our beloved Misty and Princess. Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-77829378944310671902015-03-06T14:21:38.417-05:002015-03-06T14:21:38.417-05:00The real Lovey has been adopted. If anything, by p...The real Lovey has been adopted. If anything, <i>by pretending, </i> I hope to raise some awareness by discussing her being at the shelter and the work that goes into rescuing special needs animals. This won't be the first nor the last reference to that situation as many dogs and cats—with and without special needs—are waiting for forever homes.Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-75862941322248707662015-03-06T14:16:40.149-05:002015-03-06T14:16:40.149-05:00I appreciate the offer, ma'am! Your name actua...I appreciate the offer, ma'am! Your name actually came up a little over a week ago when there a "close call" about a possible candidate. It didn't work out and things have definitely gone south since then so I think you're safe for now. Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-4996341676583826762015-03-06T14:15:11.186-05:002015-03-06T14:15:11.186-05:00We do what we can, Timaree. I suspect the world is...We do what we can, Timaree. I suspect the world is fixing to slide right off its axis for both Lovey and the cats!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-57509317107474996192015-03-06T14:14:22.608-05:002015-03-06T14:14:22.608-05:00Can you say spoiled?!! I guess that's what we ...Can you say spoiled?!! I guess that's what we have dogs and cats in our lives for. No doubt, Lovey will be just as spoiled as your boys!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-51932527743669563392015-03-06T14:13:19.440-05:002015-03-06T14:13:19.440-05:00I worry about the patience part too, Lisa, but wit...I worry about the patience part too, Lisa, but with an imaginary pup it won't be an issue. And we ran into some of those food issues long before the latest snafu with Beneful. It's scary. Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-75981066916218052912015-03-06T10:21:51.455-05:002015-03-06T10:21:51.455-05:00This breaks my heart! When you said, past tense, ...This breaks my heart! When you said, past tense, “She was in a shelter,” I hope you meant Lovey is no longer in a shelter and has found her forever home. To pretend she is now in a safe, loving environment if her reality remains quite different would be unbearable! Having volunteered at a rescue facility for several years and owning a rescued dog, I ache for all the animals who still need a home, but especially for those like Lovey, who have special needs. Too many of them never find their own place to belong. I pray that, if they haven’t already, someone adopts this sweet girl soon and gives her the real life she deserves. SusanAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752628219836145623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-86371193326303357192015-03-06T08:36:25.981-05:002015-03-06T08:36:25.981-05:00What a great idea! All the fun of a puppy and none...What a great idea! All the fun of a puppy and none of the mess. I know it's not quite as good as the real thing, messes and all, but I like how you've used this as a way to let your feelings out. I look forward to more installments! (And if you need a companion when and if you do finally adopt a dog, you can count on me. Though that might be dangerous. For me. You know how that last adoption experience went...)Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-20672644233166108982015-03-05T18:55:28.486-05:002015-03-05T18:55:28.486-05:00I'm so sad you can't have the real doggie....I'm so sad you can't have the real doggie. We do what we can and having her via an imaginary story is a good alternative. What cute things you've picked out for her. They look great on the page - I don't see the inking problems. (Perhaps I should get out a magnifying glass lol). Can't wait to see how the kitties deal with her!Timareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769047120660859743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-37428825373026061152015-03-05T17:30:15.370-05:002015-03-05T17:30:15.370-05:00Oh I'm goinna love this adventure, Laure. What...Oh I'm goinna love this adventure, Laure. What a cute page. Only 2 beds? Each of our 2 boyz has three...one in the bedroom, in case they get too warm sleeping in the 'big bed' and want to get on the floor,..one in the living room in case they don't want to sleep on the couch and one in the office/studio. We also had a special ramp built to place next to the 'big bed' so they could get up without jumping. Doxies are prone to back problems. Both of our boyz are rescues and they came with their own issues. They are both definitely special needs doggies with forever homes. Can't wait to read the next installment. Good luck.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01040916603665061458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-85014313130219766922015-03-05T15:14:21.090-05:002015-03-05T15:14:21.090-05:00What fun it would be to get a new puppy. I am not ...What fun it would be to get a new puppy. I am not patient enough for a puppy tho. I loved getting my "older" doggie. She had been relinguished to a shelter for some reason. She was already potty trained and ever so grateful to get out of jail, I mean the shelter. My Sister is a believer in getting puppies. She is more patient than I am by a long shot. I think you got the right idea for the first thing to do...go shopping. Just choosing the dog food is a major consideration now days. Geez. Don't need so many beds tho because she will be in your lap before you know it. :)Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com