Comments on: A couple stories and a new video

By: Meghan

Meghan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:06:59 +0000

Just today I picked up my two Labradors (they are related, aunt and nephew) from two separate boarding facilities. Normally they are boarded together (but that’s another story) and they’ve never been apart. When I brought the aunt to the car from the kennel, my younger dog stood very still (tail wagging) and then they proceeded to nuzzle each other and make little huffs of breath into each others ears. It was like they were sitting there hugging. I saw the nuzzling from my rearview mirror as I was driving, and it took my breath away because it looked so much like how an adult might greet a child after a long absence: by holding them tight and breathing them in.

Very cool.

By: h3llc4t

h3llc4t — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:21:02 +0000

I was a veterinary intern at a large aquarium with a Giant Pacific Octopus. He most definitely had his good days and his bad days. I saw really interesting behaviors in many other animals while I was there. In particular, a longhorn cowfish that was in the treatment center for a long period of time would spit water onto the floor if we didn’t spend enough time interacting with him each day.

By: Twwly

Twwly — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:35:30 +0000

Speaking of emotional dogs… if we can figure out a way to get Puppers to you, if you wanted to dog sit while we are in Scotland, I am sure he’d be beside himself.

By: Dawnie

Dawnie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:04:27 +0000

I have not watched Examined Life but after your post I may have to make it a point to watch it.

I am an animal lover and have two cats and I do believe they not only posess emotions but display them through their behavior.

By: emily

emily — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:48:53 +0000

this animation reminds me of sesame street… the old sesame street before computer programs could imitate real life rather than just emphasize is….