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> Logic dictates that if we have: > > Donaly DUCK > Minnie MOUSE > Porky PIG > Bugs BUNNY > etc., etc., > > then it follows that it should be: > > Goofy DOG > > I have owned some of them lovable animals over the years. Probably none > more lovable than our Basset Hound (Buford) we have had now for 7 years. > Followed my wife home from a walk one spring day in '93. There had been a > recent tornado and he was slightly injured on his hindquarter. Doctor > estimated he was about 3 years old. Never were able to find his owner, so > we adopted him and he has been a joy. There has never been a more "goofy" > dog than Buford. He has never met a stranger and loves children (neighbor > kids bring him doggie treats out at his fenced run behind the garage). He > must always be on a leash if out front, otherwise when a jogger comes > along, off he goes trotting alongside. I can imagine him saying, "Duh, > duh, this looks like fun, I'm just gonna tag along with you for a while! > Oh boy! Oh Boy! Oh Boy" > > This brings me to the sad part. He has developed an inoperable tumor on > his left hind leg and is starting to have some pain. The doctor thinks we > can manage the pain for a few months and we know eventually he will have > to be put down. He said to remember that 6 months to a dog is like 3 years > to a human. I've had to do this before and believe me, it isn't an easy > thing to do. We love him too much though to see him suffer. We've decided > to just enjoy him and have fun with him whenever we can and do what we > have to do when the time comes. > > Gotta stop now and wipe my eyes. > Darwin > ---------- > From: Joseph Hertz[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 11:29 AM > Subject: Re: GOOFY > > Chris: When talking about Disney characters don't forget the Spanish > pig, "Porque Pig". Joe Hertz > > Chris van der Linden wrote: > > > Goofy Duck, he is a cousin of Donald Duck > >