Who here likes dogs? (Hi, I'm new)

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...figured I'd throw that enquiry in there, just to have a slightly different introductory topic heading.

Hi, guys. I'm not sure how early I was diagnosed, but I wasn't told until a few years ago. I joined last week and went on a bit of a posting spree- sorry about that, I was just a bit overwhelmed with how many of your stories I could personally relate to.

Anyhow, this is my dog:


He is undoubtably the only reason I'm able to smile in front of a camera. Any dog lovers here? I've read that sometimes autistic children can connect better with animals than people. I know I've often felt my emotions are more natural when relating to dogs.

Nice to meet you all.

-Elizabeth

(If you have doggies, post them )

Nice to meet you, ford_prefects_kid.

I'm into cats and dogs though the only dog that my family own died a few years plus two cats who died old leave just one cat name Cuddles who old as well.

Hello, Elizabeth. I love dogs and have 2, one is an emotional support dog for me and my youngest Aspie and the other is my little girl's dog. Pongo (my dog) is a border collie/golden retriever and Jedi is a Shih tzu/ Bishon. I've also had dogs the entire time I was growing up and can't imagine my life without one.

These are my canine babies:

I connect to dogs right away even if im a complete stranger to them.

I'm usually getting kisses right off the bat. with people however.... well thats a different story all together.

I have a sweet bull boxer mix and without her I don't think I could make it on my own too well. her company has been such a great comfort. plus if I didn't have to walk her I probably wouldn't leave the house for several weeks at a time.

I'm trying to convince my 2-1/2 yo Weimaranar to let me type right now, typos could be his actions of muzzle seeking attention. Beside him is my elderly Black Lab, 15+ yo. In the basement, my son's 3 yo Beagle is helping him on his computer. No pics, maybe some day I'll find my round tuit.

Mark
Possibly a dog lover.

Oh, and nice to meet you.

Mark

I'm Andrew and I have a 12 year dog, and he's my best bud!

only one dog for me and he died but he had the same age up to the very same day as me

Hi Elisabeth,

Nice dog you have, it makes me wanna have a dog too...
(I have a small apartment, I guess dogs need space like a garden to run and stuff?)
I connect very well to dogs, but some dogs totally hate me and try to scare the hell out of me .

My brother (17) is autistic and is mentally on the level of a 3.5 year old (he doesnt speak). He has got a big rabbit that he loves and kisses and hugs.


Jivi

My dogs saved me...when I moved out I almost didn't make it the first year, but then I got a dog and she is the light of my life. I used to work at a doggie day care but I couldn't take the noise and the dogs jumping up on me...it was incredibly stressful and I would just retreat to a corner (which I got in trouble for), but there was one big dog in particular that would stand by me and lean against my legs and calm me down so I got through the work day just petting him.

My dog

Has anyone ever had a realtionship with someone where they were more interested in visting their dogs than them most of the time? I've actually done this. although I learned to like the dog owners too.

This was at a time in my life when I wasn't allowed to have pets and I lived in a very hostile environment. being able ot hug those dogs was very comforting.

Dear ford_prefects_kid:

Sincerely, Xyzyxx

Hi ford_prefects_kid

welcome to WP.

Yes...I love dogs!
I have a 5 year old Rottweiler named Zhar [aswell as lots of other pets].

Welcome Elizabeth,

Pets are really important for kids. When I was little, my sister and I had a border collie (who lasted 18 years and was my best friend), 2 ducks, a turtle (who ran away... slowly), 2 sulphur crested cockatoos, two mice (who escaped), lots of frogs and tadpoles and a cat (who didn't last very long).

It took a long time to feed them all.

Now I'm down to one dog, a Sitsu-Maltese called Panda...
Here she is relaxing with a Bacardi Breezer...

To WrongPlanet!! !

Hi nice to meet you and welcome.

Yeah dogs are great. Mine is my best friend and companion. She's always there for me and I love her to bits.