[CT-NFB] FW: Valentines

Thu Feb 11 18:17:44 UTC 2021

From: llee at nfbct.org [mailto:llee at nfbct.org] 
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 9:13 AM
Cc: 'Elizabeth Rival' <erival at comcast.net>
Subject: Valentines

From: Elizabeth Rival <erival at comcast.net <mailto:erival at comcast.net> > 
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 5:59 PM
To: llee at nfbct.org <mailto:llee at nfbct.org> 
Subject: dog guide list out please 

We've got 10 reasons dogs make better valentines than humans do.

1. Dogs don't need flowers

If you've ever been walking your dog when she's stopped to smell the roses,
you know that while humans see these flowers as a symbol of love, dogs see
them as just another thing to pee on. If your Valentine is of the canine
variety, consider yourself (and your bank account) lucky. No dog is sitting
at home waiting for his human to come bursting in with a dozen overpriced,
long-stemmed toilets.

2. They won't buy you chocolate

If your New Year's resolution involved cutting extra calories, a
heart-shaped box of sugary chocolates isn't exactly welcome a month and a
half later. Some of us are still working off the results of the junk-food
frenzy also known as the holiday season and would really rather get some
puppy kisses than chocolate kisses at this point. Even if our pups could
walk to the store to purchase a V-Day present, they wouldn't pick out
something we've repeatedly told them is poison.

3. They're easy to please in the kitchen

Attempting to get to a human Valentine's heart through his stomach can be a
recipe for disaster. A home- cooked meal can be the highlight of the night,
but it's so hard to get right, especially if you're used to cooking for
canine companions with less discerning tastes. Not all of us have the
culinary skills to wow a human date, but it's guaranteed our dogs will love
us even if the can opener is the only kitchen tool we've mastered.

4. No reservations required

If you're the kind of cook only a dog could love, restaurant reservations
are definitely required to impress a human date. It doesn't matter if you're
going to spend 20 bucks on a heart-shaped pizza or drop some serious dough
at a fancy five-star restaurant - you need to book way ahead or risk ending
up in the drive-thru. Of course, if your dog is your date this V-Day, don't
stress. He'll totally love a car ride and a value menu cheese-burger.

5. Pups don't care what you wear

Choosing a dog as your date this Valentine's Day also means you can say
you're going to slip into something more comfortable and actually mean it.
Forget about lingerie or silk ties - your pup loves it when you wear your
fur-covered sweat pants. To add extra excitement 

to your evening, pull your dog-walking jacket out of the closet, and you'll
have your pooch panting in no time.

6. You know what they want

Your dog's expectations on Valentine's Day are the same as they are any
other day of the year - he wants you to come home, feed him, play with him,
walk him, and cuddle him. Having a doggie date is so much simpler than
dealing with a human honey. You never have to worry that your heartfelt but
inexpensive gift will be met with an extravagant present and a disappointed
date. Dogs know that J.Lo was right - love don't cost a thing (but that
doesn't mean your pup wouldn't appreciate a new chew toy).

7. Their presents aren't pricey

Bones and balls are so much cheaper than diamonds and wristwatches, and
thanks to the billion-dollar pet industry, dog lovers have near infinite
choices when it comes to showing low-cost love for a canine Valentine. From
blinged-out collars to heart-shaped satin beds, there are limitless ways to
pamper your Valentine on a limited budget. Best of all, no dog is going to
ask for a gift receipt.

8. They'll definitely go to bed with you

For many, the big question on a Valentine's Day date is this: Will I be
spending the night alone? Many people in long-term relationships have found
themselves in the proverbial dog house after picking up a last-minute
Valentine's Day card at the gas station, but a dog would never banish you to
the couch just because you bought their treats at the last minute. They're
just happy to be in the bed in the first place.

9. Dogs don't see red - or pink

If the typical Valentine's Day color scheme of red and pink makes you want
to puke, don't worry - a doggie date won't care if you choose to forgo the
traditional hues on your night together. After all, our pups can't even
perceive pink, so go against tradition, and consider getting your best
friend something in shades of blue or brown. I guarantee you he didn't have
his little doggie heart set on a color he can't even see.

10. They just love us unconditionally

Dogs are everything a good Valentine is supposed to be. They're devoted,
adoring, and never late for a date. While a dog won't be Instagramming your
romantic Valentine's Day carriage ride or popping the question over
champagne, his commitment to you can't be questioned. They say diamonds are
forever, but the love of a dog is even stronger and worth more than the
fanciest sparkler in the jewelry store.

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