[CT-NFB] FW: Valentines

Thu Feb 11 19:46:38 UTC 2021

Hi Everyone,
I love this!   Thank you.
Mary

On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 2:40 PM Deb Reed via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>
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> Peoples best friend! Lots of pluses listed here for a doggy Valentine
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> Sincerely,
>  Deb Reed
> Central CT Chapter President
> National Federation Of The Blind
> Phone - 860-973-3679
> Cell-860-378-5370
> Email - deb.reed57 at gmail.com
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> On Feb 11, 2021, at 1:17 PM, Elizabeth Rival via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>
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> *From:* llee at nfbct.org [mailto:llee at nfbct.org <llee at nfbct.org>]
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 11, 2021 9:13 AM
> *Cc:* 'Elizabeth Rival' <erival at comcast.net>
> *Subject:* Valentines
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> *From:* Elizabeth Rival <erival at comcast.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 10, 2021 5:59 PM
> *To:* llee at nfbct.org
> *Subject:* dog guide list out please
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> We've got 10 reasons dogs make better valentines than humans do.
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> 1. Dogs don't need flowers
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> 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.
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> 2. They won't buy you chocolate
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> 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.
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> 3. They're easy to please in the kitchen
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> 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.
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> 4. No reservations required
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> 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.
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> 5. Pups don't care what you wear
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> 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
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> to your evening, pull your dog-walking jacket out of the closet, and
> you'll have your pooch panting in no time.
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> 6. You know what they want
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> 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).
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> 7. Their presents aren't pricey
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> 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.
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> 8. They'll definitely go to bed with you
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> 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.
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> 9. Dogs don't see red — or pink
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> 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.
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> 10. They just love us unconditionally
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> 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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