The Armadillo Tales

Can We Hang, Eletrocute and Shoot You Too?

Okay innocent until proven guilty, but I'm a bit bias when it comes to animal cruelty cases.   In the case of NFL quarterback MIchael Vick, I am sorely disappointed if these charges are proven beyond a doubt.    The quarterback has been indicted on a variety of dogfighting and animal cruelty charges.   Said dogfighting and torture of the pit bull dogs occured on Vick's property.   I'm sorry ... your house ... your responsibility.   I hope that if the evidence proves his guilt that he is thrown out of the NFL and do jail time, plus pay some hefty fines to various pit bull rescue groups, the humane societies, etc ...    

I just don't understand how people can treat other animals like the poor dogs who were killed and tortured allegedly by Vick and his associates.    Nike has decided to suspend the release of a shoe which I am glad that they did.   Animal cruely should not be tolerated.      

In all honesty with these animal cruelty cases I believe in eye for an eye.   Let's just hope that the next round of punishments are even more severe and come at a swift pace.    

Most Adorable

Have you noticed something other than the adorable long hair chihuahua?   Well it's on the chihuahua in fact.   The heart shaped pattern on its coat is remarkable.    So cute!

Who You Calling Ugly

How can you not smile, just a little, after seeing this photo of Elwood, the Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix who was just recently crowned the World's Ugliest Dog.   Sweet ain't he?

Lifetime Dog

I read an article today on SFGate.com in reagards to a "lifetime dog".   The author or the article describes a "lifetime dog" as a dog that you hold dear in your heart long after he/she is gone and others have staked their spot in your home.     Of course for me I know who my "lifetime dog" is.   Her name is Lucy and she unfortunately passed almost 2 years ago.  Wow, has it been that long?    She was the first dog that I was fortunate enough to share my life with.   We spent approximately 12 years together.   12 good years.    I think of her every now and then, especially when I see my boys growing up.  I get teary eyed every time I think about how I wish she was around so that the three of them could get to know each other.   Lucy would have been a fabulous companion to my boys.   I miss her.

A perfect example to show how much I love and miss my dear Lucy is to read this paragraph from the article.

That explains why I'm so fond of one particular "Twilight Zone" episode. Titled "The Hunt," it features a recently deceased man and his dog. As they amble down a country road in the hereafter, they come upon a gate. "Welcome to heaven!" the gatekeeper declares. Except for the dog, that is. "What kind of heaven won't allow dogs?" the old man asks. "If he can't come in, then I'll stay out with him. He's been my faithful companion all his life. I can't desert him now."

So the old man continues down the road with his dog. Later, they come upon another gate. "Welcome to heaven!" the gatekeeper greets both man and dog. When the old man inquires about the previous gatekeeper's proclamation, he learns it was the devil. "He gets people who are willing to give up a lifelong companion for a comfortable place to stay," the old man is told. "They soon find out their mistake, but then it's too late." And man and dog pass through the gates, toward the light. Toward heaven.

I would definitely not enter without my Lucy.   Now she, she is heaven.

Who Said Rottweilers are Dangerous?

My sumo baby and armadillo love their best buddy Aiko.   Aiko is our baby rottie and we love her dearly.   She has always been very loving towards our boys and for that we love her even more.

A True Hero

This adorable terrier named George saved five children from two menacing pitbulls in New Zealand.  Unfortunately due to the severity of his wounds this little hero had to be put down.  I feel like shedding tears.     Read the story here.

I Love Dogs

Here is another reason why I love dogs.   They are truly beautiful creatures.