tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post2071985071407590691..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Pets in the simple lifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23513658530940217212010-09-08T07:04:43.308+10:002010-09-08T07:04:43.308+10:00I agree whole heartedly! I could not live without ...I agree whole heartedly! I could not live without a dog, or a cat for that matter, either! <br /><br />Beautiful girls!Sheryl at Providence Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127223943390691667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64428778071317853722008-06-24T12:22:00.000+10:002008-06-24T12:22:00.000+10:00Dear Rhonda,I have been reading your blog for quit...Dear Rhonda,<BR/><BR/>I have been reading your blog for quite awhile. Yoiu have encouraged me thru your writings even-though we live so far away- Australia to USA. Unfortaunately, people think that living simply means depriving your family and yourself with the things you love - your pets, your crafts, etc. I love my dog and my cat. They are members of our family and to me feeding them well and taking the time to take care of them fits with my simple living. Thank you for writings. Many blessings to you and your husband.<BR/>MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29675710578888505192008-06-21T08:14:00.000+10:002008-06-21T08:14:00.000+10:00Yes I feel just the same about our cockapoo puppy!...Yes I feel just the same about our cockapoo puppy! We wouldn't be without her now, plenty of other things I would rather give up! Rosie and Alice are lovely, my grandparents bred airedales so some lovely memories for me.Catzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520965195624109859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18621341015826351082008-06-21T06:55:00.000+10:002008-06-21T06:55:00.000+10:00Just found you a few weeks ago and look forward to...Just found you a few weeks ago and look forward to every new post while reading past ones. People who don't live with dogs will never understand those of us who do. I'm widowed for 12 yrs now and couldn't do without my best friends. If I go to the mailbox for 2 min or shopping for 2 hrs the greeting, when I come back in the door, is the same. I will sacrifice to keep them loved and healthy. My husband felt the same way. Bless you and your furry companions!! From North Carolina, USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48330251054678994732008-06-20T16:04:00.000+10:002008-06-20T16:04:00.000+10:00cathy, as soon as I saw your name I realised it wa...cathy, as soon as I saw your name I realised it was you. Thank you for the prompt.<BR/><BR/>Kim, if I rememebr correctly you had Australian Shepherds. I'm so sorry to hear what happened.<BR/><BR/>Christine, they were staring at Hanno who was eating morning tea.<BR/><BR/>It is quite clear to me that everyone here is writing with love about their pets. I'm so pleased Cathy asked me to do this post. It's been a real pleasure.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25441615662491770932008-06-20T08:21:00.000+10:002008-06-20T08:21:00.000+10:00Love your beautiful airedales Rhonda....brought ba...Love your beautiful airedales Rhonda....brought back memories of dog-sitting my friend's pair....Albert and Victoria!<BR/><BR/>I don't have a dog at the moment, but provide emergency care to cats rescued from the pound, and have 5 with me currently. The pleasure and joy I have in coaxing those traumatised and frightened lovelies back to a place where they can be ready to be rehomed is indescribable. <BR/><BR/>...and speaking of finding joy in the simplest things, I had to share my latest...a friend gave me 3 week old ducklings that he'd had hatchedin his classromm, and the kids cared for. I hadn't realised how much fun they'd be....I had got up in pain and feeling grumpy,and was mentally griping about the things to be done before I could have that first cuppa, then these yellow fluff balls followed me up the yard after I let them out, peeping madly, little feet windmilling madly to keep up, and tiny funny wings held out like little sails. <BR/><BR/>I just had to laugh, and my day was instantly brightened, how could it not be with such joy on offer from such a simple moment.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for a great post Rhonda.<BR/><BR/>Nanette from northern NSWNanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473143331781472223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15472243336301594412008-06-20T06:25:00.000+10:002008-06-20T06:25:00.000+10:00Alice and Rosie are beautiful. I have been waitin...Alice and Rosie are beautiful. I have been waiting for a post about them. :) We have 2 labs--Hank and Greta, 3 years old. I love them so much and feel just as you do--can't imagine life without a pup at my heels. Several people commented on losing their dogs--such a sad time. I wish I knew where I found this: "It came to me that every time I lose a dog, they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." If only it could be true! But it has really helped me as I still deal with the loss of our first labs--Buck and Coco, a few years ago. To me it is a little easier if I remember that they did in fact give me a piece of their heart. <BR/><BR/>Again, thank you for a wonderful post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28846484578657160052008-06-20T04:36:00.000+10:002008-06-20T04:36:00.000+10:00When my first marriage broke up my ex husband kept...When my first marriage broke up my ex husband kept my lovely red setter.....she lived until she was 18, unusual for a setter.<BR/><BR/>We would love to have had another dog, but working all day and the lifestyle we led was not conducive to us getting another one. <BR/><BR/>We did talk about it a lot, but our move last year into our present home meant that we lost the opportunity. However when we house sit for my friend its to look after her dog, cat and horse, so for a few days each year, we do get a dog to look after.<BR/><BR/>My setter was a lovely dog, so good with the grandchildren, although I never left them alone with her, if they were in the room and I went out, the dog went with me. She knew that one of my grand sons did not like dogs. She liked to go to the door and see who was there, if it was him, she would go and lie in her basket in the kitchen until he had gone..... I still miss her............sweet blondie blue eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10415902997410295811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58866201732031532142008-06-20T04:32:00.000+10:002008-06-20T04:32:00.000+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.sweet blondie blue eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10415902997410295811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50574745718476631182008-06-20T04:06:00.000+10:002008-06-20T04:06:00.000+10:00Rosie & Alice are so beautiful!Rosie & Alice are so beautiful!YD, sometimes with ♥June and ♥Angel Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976378557392639152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46761655017336057442008-06-20T03:36:00.000+10:002008-06-20T03:36:00.000+10:00Our family is full of animals - we go without thin...Our family is full of animals - we go without things to have the lifestyle we like - eg we don't go on holidays - our choice. We enjoy just being at home and having a rest from routine.<BR/><BR/>Our animals begin talking to us from dawn to dusk -it's funny when dh leaves for work they all begin... the goose honking, the sheep baaaing saying good morning, the goat neighing & they all come up for a tidbit. The dog gets his morning relief while he helps dh open the gate & then the cats begin their welcoming calls.<BR/>The rooster usually crows... quite noisy at our place.<BR/><BR/>But like you we really enjoy our choice of lifestyle.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed seeing photos of your dogs - hope they sneak into the blog often.<BR/><BR/>Love LeanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91644932308424898782008-06-20T00:49:00.000+10:002008-06-20T00:49:00.000+10:00I always enjoy your blog but this post is my favor...I always enjoy your blog but this post is my favorite. We live in a high expense area and are retired. Our money is quite tight but our English Cocker brings such joy to our lives. I gladly give up shopping, oversea travel, eating out, even Starbucks (LOL) for the cheer our little guy brings to us. cariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83355212498793680742008-06-19T21:14:00.000+10:002008-06-19T21:14:00.000+10:00HI RhondaThanks for yet another great post. We re...HI Rhonda<BR/>Thanks for yet another great post. We recently bought a little puppy Border Terrier. Our last dog died last year and we realised a few months ago that something was missing in our house without having a dog there so we scratched the money together for a new family friend.<BR/><BR/>I have been unsure what to feed our new puppy on, so it is very good timing with the dog food & treats post. I will do some calculations and see if it works out more cost effective. (I am sure it will) and again, same as our food, it is sometimes worth it just to know EXACTLY what is going into the food.<BR/>Take care<BR/>Luv StephB<BR/>xxxStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17373535635380246835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34039315488081953592008-06-19T20:21:00.000+10:002008-06-19T20:21:00.000+10:00We have a rescued greyhound, he's the best! Apart ...We have a rescued greyhound, he's the best! Apart from bringing joy, I think a dog also gives the perfect example of what simple living can be: every day at a time, lots of good food, relaxing and being with the ones you love. <BR/>Your Rosie and Alice are really cute, I love that picture where they're waiting (or is it begging?) for something the person out of the picture is eating, I'm sure. :-)<BR/><BR/>Christine from the NL<BR/>PS: our dog eats a raw food diet and has never been sick in the 6 yrs we have him!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078340690256967729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48046298659841294782008-06-19T19:30:00.000+10:002008-06-19T19:30:00.000+10:00I have a border collie and she is always by my sid...I have a border collie and she is always by my side (until my husband, the dominant male, comes home!) Your dogs are beautiful too and no, they're not a luxury they are a joy!pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293378341445115577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46700471952279349402008-06-19T17:15:00.000+10:002008-06-19T17:15:00.000+10:00Thank you so much for sharing your dogs with us. T...Thank you so much for sharing your dogs with us. They are absolutely gorgeous! What I love about my dog (an 11-mth old spoodle) is that he is always excited to see, gives me cuddles in the morning, and listens to everything I tell him without interruption. :)xo.sorcha.oxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431135816635778553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47096056864937283492008-06-19T17:12:00.000+10:002008-06-19T17:12:00.000+10:00I feel the same about my cats too. I'd go without...I feel the same about my cats too. I'd go without before they went without food or care. <BR/><BR/>Having pets, while in some ways is a luxury in terms of direct cost I think that the indirect benefits such as our feeling of well-being when they are around, is more than covered.<BR/><BR/>DeborahdNDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531819276422542672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83845646711966370232008-06-19T15:14:00.000+10:002008-06-19T15:14:00.000+10:00I love my dogs so much. I could not and would not ...I love my dogs so much. I could not and would not do without them. My big one keeps us safe from the ner-do-wells who live down the street. Those people would never think of stepping foot in this house. (He outweighs most of them) My little one keeps me warm on cold nights and makes me feel as though I were the most important person on this earth, and there are days I need her to remind me of that. She never fails. If I had to give up something else to keep them I most definitely would!<BR/>Thank you for sharing your girls with us. They are beautiful dags!claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572555442321120647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46366227453326177252008-06-19T12:43:00.000+10:002008-06-19T12:43:00.000+10:00I really don't mean this in a trite way - but we c...I really don't mean this in a trite way - but we could write the same words about our 6 children. After raising 3 beautiful children, we adopted three more precious ones from China. So many times, people have asked why we wanted to take on the financial "burden" of adopting and raising more children. Our answer every time is because of the absolute joy they bring to us. They bring laughter and light to our home. They come with messy faces, kisses and hugs. Those things are priceless and worth whatever the financial cost might be. I believe strongly in simple living, but I also believe in love and joy.The Stricklandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198140618043896988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50918707397367332902008-06-19T12:42:00.000+10:002008-06-19T12:42:00.000+10:00They are both absolutely adorable! We sadly lost ...They are both absolutely adorable! We sadly lost our oldest dog (age 9) last August to cancer and our middle dog (had just turned 10) unexpectedly in March. We have no idea why she died. She seemed to be having an off day and shortly after lunch I found her gone. I think she grieved herself to death as she and the oldest were just 7 weeks apart in age and had grown up together. We still have our youngest (just turning 7) that we rescued.flmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781812205765728149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26981187912367609312008-06-19T12:07:00.000+10:002008-06-19T12:07:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda,It was me that asked you to write about ...Hi Rhonda,<BR/>It was me that asked you to write about your "furbabies". Thank you so much for this wonderful post.<BR/>I was smiling the whole time reading it and looking at your precious girls. <BR/>We have 4 "furbabies". Yellow Lab, Lucy. Black Lab, Cletus. Saint Bernard, Emma. And, our big girl....Great Dane, Annabelle.<BR/>We love them dearly..they all live inside with us and are part of our family. <BR/>They bring us so much joy...it's truly hard to put into words.<BR/>Thank you for this post and blessings to you my friend,<BR/>CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889664131108121532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40013190715155600422008-06-19T11:13:00.000+10:002008-06-19T11:13:00.000+10:00I too love my dogs. We also have 2 budgies and 3 g...I too love my dogs. We also have 2 budgies and 3 guinea pigs (plus the 6 chooks which are my pets too). Yes, they cost money to feed and treat but they give me so much pleasure and love and increase my desire to stay at home. What wouldn't you pay for that?<BR/><BR/>Libbylibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306878370572439115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66293788539349906322008-06-19T10:26:00.000+10:002008-06-19T10:26:00.000+10:00awe...this is so perfect...dh just said "we need a...awe...this is so perfect...dh just said "we need a dog". Our 12 yr old lab died last summer. I think we're ready. Dogs are so good for us..<BR/>thanks for the confirmation. <BR/>PaulaMelsbellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730315257039508761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67185826261502666362008-06-19T09:32:00.000+10:002008-06-19T09:32:00.000+10:00You bring joy to my heart.Thank you for that, what...You bring joy to my heart.<BR/>Thank you for that, what a great post.<BR/>CiaraCiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376279116448204528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5457078643570455592008-06-19T09:08:00.000+10:002008-06-19T09:08:00.000+10:00Having the opportunity to have loved and cared for...Having the opportunity to have loved and cared for a pet at some point in our lives is such a wonderful way for us as humans to develop a love and respect for all the other creatures we share this planet with. And the special bond we can share with a pet can be like no other. I'm sure I'd find it hard to live without at least one pet.<BR/><BR/>Regards, MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com