Former first dog Barney Bush dies

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The discussion centers around the passing of Barney Bush, the former first dog, and reflects on the bond between humans and their pets. Participants share personal anecdotes about their own dogs and the emotional impact of losing a pet.

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  • One participant expresses sadness over Barney's passing, sharing details of his life and activities with the Bush family.
  • Another participant raises a toast to the bond between humans and dogs, acknowledging the significance of pets in people's lives.
  • A participant reflects on their own dog, Duke, and their commitment to rescue another dog when the time comes, indicating a desire to continue the cycle of pet companionship.
  • Another participant shares a personal story about their dog, Whiskers, and the lasting emotional impact of losing him, highlighting the deep connections formed with pets.

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Participants generally agree on the emotional significance of pets and the shared experience of loss, though individual stories and responses vary widely.

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The discussion includes personal reflections that may depend on individual experiences with pet ownership and loss, which could influence the emotional responses shared.

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R.I.P. Barney

Bush announced his dog's passing in a statement:
Laura and I are sad to announce that our Scottish Terrier, Barney, has passed away. The little fellow had been suffering from lymphoma and after twelve and a half years of life, his body could not fight off the illness.
Barney and I enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to accompany me when I fished for bass at the ranch. He was a fierce armadillo hunter. At Camp David, his favorite activity was chasing golf balls on the chipping green

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/former-first-dog-barney-bush-dies-223329274--politics.html
 
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To man's best friend!
 
My best friend is Duke I know he will die someday, but I have promised him that when he leaves us, I will go rescue another stray from "dog-prison".
 
turbo said:
... I will go rescue another stray from "dog-prison".

Yep.
Ol' Whiskers, our part scotty from the pound, raised a whole neighborhood of kids.
When he passed it took months before we quit reaching to back seat to give him a pat on the head.
We traveled quite a bit after Whiskers retired and he learned the word "Skulk" . But now Fair Anne and i can check into better motels.