Loving my Oldies Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) and this is coming from people that are into football , hmmmm :laugh: :laugh: A bit off topic, but years ago, I was out walking the dogs, rounded a corner and there, sitting on her doorstep waiting for her lift to the footy was a woman I was acquainted with, attired in all her football regalia: hat, scarf, t-shirt, etc etc. It was all I could do to keep a straight face. This woman was well past middle age - - - - Yep thats why I wrote that, Ive also observed people who are like that Most people have something they are really passionate and even obsessive about.. ours just happens to be our dogs Yeah, but I don't wear their collars and leads :laugh: :laugh: ETA: That said, I remember years ago doing the evening walk, having a blue lead for one dog and a green lead for the other and realised I was also dressed in blue and green Edited February 18, 2013 by Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) LOL DD, well hows this for being an obsessive dog owner... I couldn't decided whether to have my hair foil colours done my usual red (to go with Joey and Renae's leashes etc) or purple to go with Miah's stuff.. so I had foils done with both colours !!! well more lilac than purple Lifes too short to be boring ! Edited February 18, 2013 by Jules❤3Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedaler Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 There is a difference between looking after one's dogs welfare and humanising them. Some people have dogs and treat them like little human babies, dressing them up, never leaving them to do their own thing etc. to me this is not looking after their welfare but in many cases borders on a form of abuse. Everyone has their level of concern and everyone has the right to that. I would not think that a cooling vest was over the top in the weather we have been having though. We mix in circles of people who are all of a like mind so as a rule we would not expect what others consider over the top treatment to be anything but normal. Equally the footy crowd are of a like mind and people here obviously from comments think they are of an odd ilk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewieTAG Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 yes I get some comments from my colleagues all the time when I show them photos of my dogs or tell them some stories about it. They said i have spoil my dog. Well I prefer to use I am pampering my dog but not spoiling my dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 and this is coming from people that are into football , hmmmm :laugh: :laugh: A bit off topic, but years ago, I was out walking the dogs, rounded a corner and there, sitting on her doorstep waiting for her lift to the footy was a woman I was acquainted with, attired in all her football regalia: hat, scarf, t-shirt, etc etc. It was all I could do to keep a straight face. This woman was well past middle age - - - - Yep thats why I wrote that, Ive also observed people who are like that Most people have something they are really passionate and even obsessive about.. ours just happens to be our dogs I wear a scarf to the footy. :laugh: It's a footy forum, but like DOL it has many different forums like politics, entertainment & the general discussion one, which is where I mentioned Cougar, it's like Off Topic here, people post all sorts of stuff. Unfortunately there are a few self absorbed young guys, who only care about themselves, so can't understand anyone caring about something else. It's a lot cooler today, so no need for Cougar's vest. Off to give her a chicken frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 You should have just replied ... 'You mean like people who care too much about football?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 You should have just replied ... 'You mean like people who care too much about football?' But I love footy as well, I even buy doggy membership for Cougar, as I used to for Kenny. OK, I am nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 You should have just replied ... 'You mean like people who care too much about football?' But I love footy as well, I even buy doggy membership for Cougar, as I used to for Kenny. OK, I am nuts. Yes, but their point was people who loved their dogs too much. Not just people who love dogs. So it's fine there are people who love football .... but what about those who care too much? As in 'over the top'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My cousin loves football too much. He actually got the sack from a good job because he chose to celebrate a grand final win for 3 days instead of going to work. I also know somebody who was sacked from a good job because their dog was missing and they drove around looking for it instead of going to work. (They found it) I would be more like the second person I guess. Cousin is a bit of a goose, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 You should have just replied ... 'You mean like people who care too much about football?' But I love footy as well, I even buy doggy membership for Cougar, as I used to for Kenny. OK, I am nuts. Yes, but their point was people who loved their dogs too much. Not just people who love dogs. So it's fine there are people who love football .... but what about those who care too much? As in 'over the top'. There are - eg overfeeding dogs can be detrimental to their health, or feeding them a lot of junk food 'because they like it, they like ice cream or cookies (or insert inappropriate dog treat from human food fed too often) but the feeder thinks they're caring... so there is such a thing as too 'caring', but until one day when that particular footy nut who said that gets a dog or an animal they truly care about, they won't realise what they've said has sounded, well, plain stupid. There are fines for people caring too much about their football team... when they get into fights defending the name of their team and causing damage. All said and done, I don't think all footy forum people should be lumped into the idiotic bucket, just like none of us responsible dog owners want to be lumped into the same bucket as idiot dog owners just because we're on a forum. It just so happens we can't/shan't/won't name and shame such idiots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I remember years ago doing the evening walk, having a blue lead for one dog and a green lead for the other and realised I was also dressed in blue and green That is just sartorial splendour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I remember years ago doing the evening walk, having a blue lead for one dog and a green lead for the other and realised I was also dressed in blue and green That is just sartorial splendour! Hah, that's nothing. I have an obsession with the colour purple, so people often comment that I'm dressed and accessorized the same as my dogs (my hair is usually purple, my bag is purple, I'm usually wearing purple, and their leads are purple, poo bags are purple, poo bag holder is purple, etc) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yes, but have any of you painted the exterior of your house to match your dogs? Like the footy-head in Footscray who painted her whole house red white and blue? I think the footy fans are leading in the 'obsessive love' stakes so far. Come on dog lovers, show us the love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 You should have just replied ... 'You mean like people who care too much about football?' But I love footy as well, I even buy doggy membership for Cougar, as I used to for Kenny. OK, I am nuts. Yes, but their point was people who loved their dogs too much. Not just people who love dogs. So it's fine there are people who love football .... but what about those who care too much? As in 'over the top'. Yeah, and beat referees to death because their team lost. Sorry - going right off topic, but I'd rather be obsessed with my dogs than over sport which leads to so much violence and criminality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yes, but have any of you painted the exterior of your house to match your dogs? Like the footy-head in Footscray who painted her whole house red white and blue? I think the footy fans are leading in the 'obsessive love' stakes so far. Come on dog lovers, show us the love. Every room in my house is decorated with red & black the colours of the Bombers, towels, sheets, doona cover, couch etc. & most of my clothes as well. I am obsessed with my footy & my dog. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 fur-panto has a swannies collar :D good article on obsession vs passionate. http://pets.webmd.com/features/are-you-obsessed-with-your-pet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 fur-panto has a swannies collar :D good article on obsession vs passionate. http://pets.webmd.com/features/are-you-obsessed-with-your-pet That's a fantastic article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yes, but have any of you painted the exterior of your house to match your dogs? Like the footy-head in Footscray who painted her whole house red white and blue? I think the footy fans are leading in the 'obsessive love' stakes so far. Come on dog lovers, show us the love. I love Footscray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yes, but have any of you painted the exterior of your house to match your dogs? Like the footy-head in Footscray who painted her whole house red white and blue? I think the footy fans are leading in the 'obsessive love' stakes so far. Come on dog lovers, show us the love. I love Footscray. How come you don't own a Bulldog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yes, but have any of you painted the exterior of your house to match your dogs? Like the footy-head in Footscray who painted her whole house red white and blue? I think the footy fans are leading in the 'obsessive love' stakes so far. Come on dog lovers, show us the love. I love Footscray. How come you don't own a Bulldog? :laugh: I like Bull Terriers...does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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