On Saturday I got an email from my good friend and editor, Tom Shroder, with the subject line “this is so sad.” It was about a white dog named Diamond who was four years old and needed to be adopted, right away.
Hi, in case this is not clear, I am not not continuing this Gene Pool. I got no more for ya. Apologies for misunderstandings. See you on Thursday. Good Invite awaits.
What an awful story! And what a happy ending it might have!
What do you mean you're in an email impasse?
I really really hope this dog ends up with you. I'm sure everyone reading hopes so too, and I'm also sure that most everyone (like me) would also like to rescue this tragic dog.
Don't know Lexi, other than she obviously loves Rachel and tolerates you. Also don't know if you've ever before introduced a new dog into a single pooch home. If you're lucky (and I see the stars aligning) and you become new parents, I suggest taking Lexi along when you pick up Diamond to let them get acquainted on neutral ground first. See how they get along --- react to each other --- before taking Diamond home or into Lexi's territory. But, of course, maven of all things vegetable, mineral and animal, you already know that --- so just a reminder.
The physical abuse of an animal is beyond the pale and fortunately a federal and state crime, although the definition of abuse and enforcement of state laws against it, especially, varies, as you might imagine. But far more insidious and tragic, is neglect. We have bred dogs to work enthusiastically for us, to protect us and most importantly, to give us (maybe of all the other beings around us) unconditional love and loyalty. To take that away through neglect, to crush that instinct is unalterably cruel. If dogs can feel despair, Diamond almost certainly did. But she now has a chance to be a dog again, hopefully in the embrace of the Weingarten/Manteuffel/Lexi household.
I hope you end up getting Diamond, but if that does not happen, rest assured that shelters are bursting right now with dogs acquired during the pandemic that became an inconvenience. They are all perfect. Please adopt one of them.
What does moderity mean you big "meany" as well as good person!!!! I hate it when people write as if they are George Will and you cannot figure out the meaning. Why be so vague? What have we ever done to you to leave us so sad! Fix the MODERNITY!!!Whatever the hell that means.
It's a moving story, yes, but I'm distracted by wondering about that "not not". Is the second "not" there for emphasis, or does it cancel out the first "not", or is it just a mistake?
Hi, in case this is not clear, I am not not continuing this Gene Pool. I got no more for ya. Apologies for misunderstandings. See you on Thursday. Good Invite awaits.
Any update on the pup?
What an awful story! And what a happy ending it might have!
What do you mean you're in an email impasse?
I really really hope this dog ends up with you. I'm sure everyone reading hopes so too, and I'm also sure that most everyone (like me) would also like to rescue this tragic dog.
Just in case - if Diamond needs to be an 'only' - I would love to share my space with her.
Don't know Lexi, other than she obviously loves Rachel and tolerates you. Also don't know if you've ever before introduced a new dog into a single pooch home. If you're lucky (and I see the stars aligning) and you become new parents, I suggest taking Lexi along when you pick up Diamond to let them get acquainted on neutral ground first. See how they get along --- react to each other --- before taking Diamond home or into Lexi's territory. But, of course, maven of all things vegetable, mineral and animal, you already know that --- so just a reminder.
The physical abuse of an animal is beyond the pale and fortunately a federal and state crime, although the definition of abuse and enforcement of state laws against it, especially, varies, as you might imagine. But far more insidious and tragic, is neglect. We have bred dogs to work enthusiastically for us, to protect us and most importantly, to give us (maybe of all the other beings around us) unconditional love and loyalty. To take that away through neglect, to crush that instinct is unalterably cruel. If dogs can feel despair, Diamond almost certainly did. But she now has a chance to be a dog again, hopefully in the embrace of the Weingarten/Manteuffel/Lexi household.
There is a time for snarkiness and this ain’t it. Best of luck to all involved in this situation, most importantly the dog.
I hope you end up getting Diamond, but if that does not happen, rest assured that shelters are bursting right now with dogs acquired during the pandemic that became an inconvenience. They are all perfect. Please adopt one of them.
Oh Gene! I just read the story. I will never forget it.
Wow. Wishing the best possible outcome for you and Rachel and Lexi and Diamond.
What does moderity mean you big "meany" as well as good person!!!! I hate it when people write as if they are George Will and you cannot figure out the meaning. Why be so vague? What have we ever done to you to leave us so sad! Fix the MODERNITY!!!Whatever the hell that means.
Congrats! Real men and women adopt dogs.
Diamond sounds perfect and so deserving of a loving home with you, Rachel and Lexi. Looking forward to an update!
It's a moving story, yes, but I'm distracted by wondering about that "not not". Is the second "not" there for emphasis, or does it cancel out the first "not", or is it just a mistake?
Don't not worry about it.
I hope that this story ends with Lexi and Diamond bedded down together in your house. Thank you for adopting.