I’m sorry. I did get your comment. But I was on the boat in a marina with no internet and couldn’t approve it.

Why WordPress didn’t allow your comment to post immediately I have no idea. Usually once someone has left two comments, they’re approved automatically.

The sad (or hopeful?) thing is that people don’t really treat each other worse not than they did in the past. It’s just that the internet and other media help us see it so much quicker.

The plus side, as you point out, is that there are plenty of good people willing to help. And the internet helps us find those stories too.

Oh my. I can understand how those horrible imagines of a suffering collie would have hurt.

I actually suspect the happy stories do more for dogs anyway. Yes, an individual dog might be saved by frequent sharing of a sad story. But it’s the happy stories that share the joy of being with dogs and encourage more people to take a chance.

I have Lad, A Dog loaded on my Nook but I haven’t read it yet. I think I got it free from Google books. So I’m glad for your recommendation.

Luckily Zoe and Phoenix are always giving you something fun to see.

In truth, the happy and fun stuff is often what helps tons of dogs.

Seeing the benefits of training for reactive and fearful dogs helped me with fearful fosters. If I hadn’t found so many fun and hopeful stories, I would not have known how to help the frightened dogs who came into my life.

It is one of my favorites. I was sorry to give it away when I packed to move on the boat. But I was thrilled that another dog lover took it.

Oh, I can hardly wait to leave the rental cars behind. And I’ve never missed tv.

But I do like my internet–just not all the time.

So I guess you don’t have to worry about me plying the shores with shotgun pellets. I don’t get enough bad news to despair.

And it’s not a ostrich approach. It’s just good mental hygiene.

So excited to read about your boat adventures!

Yes, they are always good for a smile!