EllenEveBaz Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 These accounts of houndies getting blessed over the weekend reminded me of the one time I tried it with mine, six or seven years ago. Remember the story? Milo and Jeter hopped in the car and off we went to the outdoor celebration at the local Episcopalian church. I thought it would be a nice opportunity to to mingle with other dogs and dog people. And so it was, for a short time. I had a nice chat with a lady whose two spaniels were AKC certified for just about everything possible, and she was interested to hear that the hounds were therapy dogs. The service had already started when a large SUV pulled up and out of the back door came ... (pause for dramatic music -- dum dum DUMMMMM) -- a miniature goat. Milo, previously his usual polite and charming self, lost. his. mind. He barked. He howled. He tried his utmost to drag me and Jeter (who was looking like he wished he had stayed at home) over to the goat so he could KILL it. I could not quiet him. I could not control his tugging and lunging. My new aquaintance had her mouth open and eyes bugging out in horrified astonishment. The priest was trying to speak over Milo's ruckus and saying something like Jesus would want us to follow in his footsteps and treat all of God's creatures with loving kindness and Milo was arguing that what Jesus would have done was to have served that goat for BARBECUE. I slowly managed to pull the dogs out of the small crowd, Milo howling and lunging the entire time, and we left in disgrace. Never to return. 11 Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 I am sure it wasn’t funny at the time but Milo the mighty hunter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Oh, Milo. Should we give you an honorary IE a la AnnIE? (For verrrry different reasons.) Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 That's a great story! Reminds me of Lila and the alpaca. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 What a great narration! I am sorry but Plusalso, there's a missing piece but I'm guessing that no blessing took place of Milo and Jeter 1 hour ago, ramonaghan said: Oh, Milo. Should we give you an honorary IE a la AnnIE? (For verrrry different reasons.) Hey! 1 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsieg Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 I took Ninja (my kelpie mix) last year, he wasn't tooo bad. Missed it this weekend as my car has been in the shop, but actually I've been thinking the blessing may not be enough, I should look into dog exorcism options :-) 3 Quote Rob Logan (April 7, 2010 - July 9, 2023) - - Max (August 4, 2004 - January 11, 2018) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Oh my that's hilarious. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 (edited) What a great story. For those of us who didn't have to live it. My first dog was a redoubtable miniature long haired Dachshund, Clair. Clair and I went to the Blessing of the Animals at my church one lovely fall. She was as fascinated by the goat that someone brought as s/he was with Claire. Fortunately, theirs was friendly interest. It was toddlers that Claire wanted to kill. Edited Thursday at 01:23 PM by LBass I can usually spell but I can't type worth a toot. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 I often agree with Clair! 🤪 1 Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted Thursday at 11:51 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:51 PM On 10/9/2024 at 4:50 PM, Patsy said: I often agree with Clair! 🤪 I'm glad you said it first! 1 2 Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted Thursday at 11:52 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:52 PM I live to please! 1 1 Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercsmom Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago On 10/8/2024 at 11:01 AM, EllenEveBaz said: The priest was trying to speak over Milo's ruckus and saying something like Jesus would want us to follow in his footsteps and treat all of God's creatures with loving kindness and Milo was arguing that what Jesus would have done was to have served that goat for BARBECUE. Quote Momma to Jupiter. Mummy to my Bridge Angels, Mercury and Liberty, the world's best blackngreylabhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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