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• At 2010.07.25 10:48, Joel said:
  

  Lucky dogs.

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• At 2010.07.25 10:49, Kris said:
  

  She’s had a wonderful role model for that. ♥

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• At 2010.07.25 10:49, Kevin Michael Finnegan Brown said:
  

  What a SWEET story! I so wish I lived some where I could have a pet. I choose to live in an apartment building and, at 61, am thinking retirement soon so it is not to be… at least any time soon. I admire you, Davey, for caring so much that you put your $ where your heart is.

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  • At 2010.07.25 10:54, Davey & Bosco said:
    

    You should adopt a pet. There are no words to express what a dog can do for your life.

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• At 2010.07.25 10:52, Andrew said:
  

  Man’s best friend for a reason : ) they are the essence of everything innocent.

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• At 2010.07.25 10:54, Davey & Bosco said:
  

  Davey,

  I’d like to share this post on my site with your permission.
  

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  • At 2010.07.25 16:05, dave said:
    

    Yes, please use it! Permission granted.

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• At 2010.07.25 10:56, Ryno said:
  

  Fantastic story – thanks for sharing. It’s great to hear how loving you and your dog are & the bond you have together. My family found our cat Sammy in the woods when she was a kitten and since that day have fallen in love with her. She was dropped off by the road and cried until my Mom found her. She’s like the sister I never had. Love & peace – Ryno

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• At 2010.07.25 10:59, Phil said:
  

  An amazing story…it’s things like that that make me the loving and forgiving person I am

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• At 2010.07.25 11:01, Antonio said:
  

  I been reading your blog for about 3 weeks now…and I sometimes I wonder if you are real person. Meaning I’m so taken but this story and allot of the things you post. Like the Chipotle’s story posted today.

  I’m a 32 year old openly gay men in Houston and all the guys I meet are full of baggage, so much that it has turn me away from gay lifestyle – I don’t do clubs or any type of gay event because I’m over the drugs, caddy attitude or baggage.

  Perhaps is also me and I’m somewhat jaded…. but I wanted to tell you that reading your stories gives me hope that some where some day I nice guy with a heart of gold will come my way.

  All the best – A

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• At 2010.07.25 11:04, Christian said:
  

  I have a beagle, also a rescued dog. He was abandoned in a hotel room… now he is my best friend. When i’m sick he knows it and just stays by my side, when i’m happy he knows it and wants to play, when i’m down he comes and licks me… actually he just likes to lick everything, everywhere…haha. great story

  today we are going for a long walk and to the park!! I’m celebrating 9 years of coming out!!

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• At 2010.07.25 11:07, Tiffany Nicole said:
  

  Ceasar Milan always say that dogs “live in the now”. I guess Chipotle is a perfect example of that.

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• At 2010.07.25 11:17, Tiffany Nicole said:
  

  Oh.. and I know you would love this.

  “A dog named Beau”
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plsWZyslqVc

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• At 2010.07.25 11:27, Davide Mancinelli-D'incerti said:
  

  She’s beautiful–I have two dogs Brodie and Baxter, and evil cat named Chicken, a hampster named Mr. Peepers but the evil cat ate Mr. Peepers–the dogs were powerless to stop it. They are scared of the evil cat, it’s okay I am too…he’s mean!!

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• At 2010.07.25 11:51, Jerry said:
  

  Part of an animal’s ability to be so loving is they abide within their own true nature which is focused primarily in the present moment. Some animals are naturally ferocious, some timid, and some very loving. I guess this is true for us human animals too

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• At 2010.07.25 12:17, jonathan L said:
  

  dear davey wavey – i relate completely. my cat reminds me every day to live in the moment, not to hold grudges, and live in love. love, jonathan L

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• At 2010.07.25 13:35, JonJon said:
  

  Thanks for sharing info about Chipotle. I’ve been thinking about adopting a greyhound for a while now. They are really amazing animals. I would like to point out that I know several people who breed and race greyhounds and the vast majority of people in the business are kind and loving to the animals in their charge. It’s unfortunate that like so many other industries, it’s the few bad apples that spoil the lot.

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• At 2010.07.25 14:52, JohnO said:
  

  This is why I don’t eat meat any longer. We can learn so much from animals about how to treat each other. Our pets (or any animal for that matter) don’t care about the color of our skin, how much money we have, what kind of body we have, or any of the other attributes that we judge others by. God gave us animals to teach us and instead we treat them horribly and in some cases abuse them and eat them.

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• At 2010.07.25 15:13, Logan said:
  

  That touched me! I loved hearing that story…and it helps me. If a pet can move on and forgive…why can’t we?

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• At 2010.07.25 16:03, Kevin in Denver said:
  

  I have adopted four retired Greyhounds over the last 15 years. There is not enough good to be said about their disposition and character. There is a lot to be learned from them.

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• At 2010.07.25 16:05, MichaelM said:
  

  Chipotle is a beautiful dog and you are correct; they have the ability to love, forgive and move on. Dogs can be much more forgiving and authentic than people can be; especially, those [people] who come into your lives pretending to be friends when in fact they’re anything but. Good blog post…

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• At 2010.07.25 16:14, jim said:
  

  Couldn’t agree more Davey. We’ve learned so much from our dog…….mostly patience.

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• At 2010.07.25 16:23, JoshiePooh said:
  

  awwww, i have 5 cats and have had 3 before which have die all but one are rescue cats, the one (which is kind of my cat, lewi or mr kittey as i call him) he was born into us from one of our other cats. Animals do show use how simple life can be, but being humans we have more depth than any other animal could have but still to move.

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• At 2010.07.25 17:02, Joe said:
  

  Thank you so much for this post. I’m looking at Gretel and Hannah, my two dachshunds. They are about to get really good hugs–the squeezy kind. And just to reiterate what others have posted, they are certainly intuitive and know just what I need, when I need it.

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• At 2010.07.25 17:04, Aleks said:
  

  Thank you for sharing that. Im sure Chipotle loves her new life with you just as much as you love having her.

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• At 2010.07.25 17:17, Mark said:
  

  What’s so wrong about medication, DRs or baggage? I have/use all three. Life’s not always so simple, I don’t get enjoyment from pissing on sidewalks to mark my scent or stomach rubs from randoms …. Lol … Life’s a journey and we have to live it as best as we can. If that requires taking medication or visiting Drs, that’s great. Get as much help as you/we/I can. xx

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• At 2010.07.25 18:55, Arnold said:
  

  When my cat moved in (started to rule my house) she was a real pain in the behind, because of her background and constant struggle with foreign cats. This affected her so badly, she wasn’t the nicest to live with. Being 7 years old already, I had my doubts if she would ever change. Gladly she did. Over time, the missus grew into this ball of fur who comes to comfort me when she knows I’m hurt. She jumps on my lap and immediately lies on her back resting her head against my belly. I wouldn’t trade her for the world. Thank you for your insight Davey!

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• At 2010.07.25 20:57, Glenn Paladini said:
  

  Hi David Years ago I helped place rescued grayhounds, had a few my self.This blog hits home to me.They give love and require very little in return.Too this day,I can NOT go to the ASPCA,in fear of having a house full of pets I cant afford.Ever notice how our dogs are a reflection of us? —— Love G.P.

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• At 2010.07.25 21:09, wild hair said:
  

  Great story. My dog Dodge ran up on my deck two years ago. I tried to find her owner with no success. We have become best buddies.

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• At 2010.07.25 21:23, Tim K. said:
  

  I wish I had that capacity in me, much like Chipotle has. But I have yet to actually be able to talk through all of my pains with anyone and be able to get comfortable with my issues.

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  • At 2010.07.25 23:33, blfstyk said:
    

    Aw. You hit my soft spot here so I’m going waste my time and give you some unsolicited and most likely ignored advice. You can talk through and about your pains and issues until your face turns blue and it will not affect your pains and issues one bit. Believe me, I know pains and issues. Your issues don’t care what you have to say about them. Your issues own you and they will continue to own you until you decide to own them.

    “Oh, you’re my issue, you make me feel bad, well, ta ta, I’m not interested in you anymore, I think I’ll just ignore you and move on. You make me feel bad, I don’t want to feel bad. I will act in a way that makes me feel good about myself and if other people don’t like it, well, then that’s their issue, not mine.”

    Really, that’s all it takes. Or if you want, you can wait about 40 years until you realize your issues were just the same shit everyone goes through and you wasted 40 years letting them control your mind and your life. It’s up to you. Just wake up tomorrow and say to yourself, “Fuck it, I don’t have issues, I have a life and I’m going to live it as I damn well please.”

    Good luck.

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  • At 2010.07.25 23:39, blfstyk said:
    

    PS – I know you think your issues are “special.” But believe me, they’re not. Many, many people before you have had the same issues. Some got over them and moved on, some didn’t. Your choice.

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    • At 2010.07.26 02:52, Mark said:
      

      blfstyk whoever you are – get an education. An education in life, your so narrow minded your on a one way street to idiocy. Why don’t you wake up and say “Fuck it, I am going to be more open minded. Not everybody is capable of changing over night” … dickhead. Tim K. hang in there, hopefully under the right circumstances you will be able to open up. Surrounding yourself with people who genuinely care about you helps.

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      • At 2010.07.26 06:38, Davey & Bosco said:
        

        I know that his comment seemed harsh. But I think he was actually trying to help and to provide some insight from another perspective. My motto is “keep it positive!”. I teach positive reinforcement canine instruction and I have for 10 years. The point is that if a dog canine in the now and not dwell on the last, so can we. Let’s let our issues go and live
        Life because we only have one as far as we know. Easier said than done right? It can happen. I promise.

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      • At 2010.07.26 11:12, blfstyk said:
        

        Sorry, didn’t mean to be harsh, though I guess you could take it that way. Just trying to give some perspective from someone (me) who spent waaaay too much time letting his issues with other people run his life. In the end, just letting them go is the only solution. I know it’s not easy but the sooner the better and no one else can do it for you.

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        • At 2010.07.26 16:50, Davide said:
          

          BITCH FIGHT!!! Nothing as comical as watching a group of homos fight…thinking I am watching my sisters….YIKES

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          • At 2010.07.27 16:42, Mark said:
            

            Davide, why don’t you fuck off into some far corner of cyberspace. Your involved in discussions with differing point of views all the time, but I have one and it’s a “bitch fight”. You’re a pussy Davide and if your a sisters are as fucked up as you are I don’t want to be compared to them … Go fight a fire or whatever the fuck it is that your shit job involves … Lol
• At 2010.07.25 21:52, Chris said:
  

  i’ve been curious if you got her from a rescue org. my aunt and uncle founded one in michigan, so i’m somewhat familiar with them and the conditions they come from. it’s heartbreaking. good for you for rescuing chipotle.

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• At 2010.07.25 22:55, Andy said:
  

  Wow what a story! And so true.. the past does NOT have to dictate the future. Every day is a new start.
  thanks for the lesson Chipotle!

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• At 2010.07.26 09:05, Steven in Wilton Manors said:
  

  Thanks, Davey. I really needed to hear that today.

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• At 2010.07.26 09:37, Boffo said:
  

  She is a beauty. Man’s best friend with the resilience of a champion. I do my weekly walks around a pond in my hometown. A while ago met up with a man who had adopted a greyhound. When approaching from the rear she was very timid and cautious, so sad. Months later I passed them and commented that she seems quite at peace on her walks. To which he just grinned and said, “yes at last.” She looked up as if to say “he’s great.” So many good endings. My take away, adopt a pet you will never be so rewarded.

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• At 2010.07.26 10:32, nic said:
  

  my dog showed up starving and thirsty on my street. i took care of him. 3 yrs later, he is strong, healthy and beautiful. he is my best friend and guardian. abused, abandoned and discarded dogs need human friends. thanks for sharing your story.

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• At 2010.07.26 10:40, Vance said:
  

  I love your dog and it’s capacity to forgive. We could learn a lot from a dog like her.

  Thank you for being her friend.

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• At 2010.07.26 10:41, Jerry Parker said:
  

  Davey, Yes, indeed, we do learn a lot from our dogs, and mostly for the better. A dog’s love is so unconditional and so enthusiastic, touchingly so! I am sure a lot of people continue to go on living, literally, or live more richly, precisely because of their love for their pet dogs, which the friendliest of beasts reciprocates so wholely. — Pax, Jerry Parker

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• At 2010.07.26 13:13, Surf_Dog said:
  

  Amongst the carnage that I’m reading at CNN.com this morning, here at least there is one article to read that is of good news.

  Thanks, Dave for making this day a bit more bearable.

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• At 2010.07.26 16:45, Aaron R. King said:
  

  Viva Chipotle! Much like my male Chihuahua “Buster”.

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• At 2010.07.26 22:21, Hank said:
  

  What a great story, it had me in tears, so glad that Chipotle found a better life and with a great guy like you! I love dogs, but live in a condo where they are not allowed so I got a cat from the shelter and found that I love cats as much as I do dogs! Always had them growing up! Good luck to you both!

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• At 2010.07.27 00:19, garrett said:
  

  uhhhh my most favorite post EVER!!

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• At 2010.07.27 04:06, Meme? said:
  

  i have a mixed breed dog that i rescued from a shelter, i called her cinnamon because of her color they were going to kill her unless someone adopted her, she was unhappy there anyway, she didnt eat dog food because she was used to scraps of meat and stuff from the garbage, so you could see every one of her bones, literally! she also had a baby that she was found with on the streets (it was the middle of winter), but we only adopted the mother (the baby was old enough to live on his own), at first she was scared of people (from being beat by people on the streets) but she is now one of the sweetest, most loving dogs ever!

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• At 2010.07.27 04:07, andy said:
  

  I’ve got one (no stripes) really great dog hey! Love the name.

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• At 2010.07.27 04:08, Meme? said:
  

  about the above, she was starving because the woman couldnt afford to feed the dog real food (i live in a really poor neighborhood)

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• At 2010.07.27 14:53, Dennis said:
  

  A wonderful blog, Davey… your dog is most fortunate in having gotten a wonderful owner such as you. My Boston terrier, Maggie, says “arf” to her.

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• At 2010.07.27 17:29, Ace said:
  

  I totally agree and feel the same way as you. As a proud owner of a dog from a shelter for the last 2 years, there is nothing that brings a smile to my face more than that little pooch that waits for me at home.

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• At 2010.07.27 20:36, John said:
  

  Dogs, in fact animals of most species, are very resilient. MUCH more so than many humans. I remember, we once had a cat that was dying of cancer. The very last day of her life, she dragged herself across the yard, curled up in her favorite spot in the garden, and just purred. Animals don’t dwell on their misfortunes, they don’t care if you’re having a bad hair day, they just LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY. We have A LOT to learn from them!!

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• At 2010.07.28 15:02, Clark said:
  

  DAWGEEE!!!!

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• At 2010.07.29 09:26, the martyr society « Lostsockfound's Discovery said:
  

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