Take Your Dog to Work Day

Thanks for promoting dog adoption today! I have recently lost my 3 dogs - Kasay 9 years old, Archie 8 years old and Belle 14 years old - but I know God is taking care of them now and they are healthy, safe and happy until I see them again. Matthew 5:8

Please ask your listeners to give their pets an extra hug and love today. God Bless.

AAAWWWWWW, what a nice puppy!!
I have picture of a collar tag that you might like. It says "If you can read this, I will lick you."

Hey Eric,  Love the picture.  Our dog would love to come to work with me everyday.  He follows us to the door and gives us that little whine everyday.  This just breaks my heart.  

His eyes look like their saying, "Please come home mommy!"

Such a sweet pic of you and your little buddy!  I have a beautiful, 4 year old Yorkie named Grace and she's always on my lap or right next to my office chair when I'm working.  (I have a home office - Blessed!)  Wishing there were more "Bring Your Dog to Work Days"!

Thank you for all you do at KLOVE!  

OMG...Zack looks so sad.  You can tell he misses his momma. My dog sits on the back of the couch and stares at the door all day waiting for me to come home from work. Chin up Zack...she will be back before you know it.

My adopted stray cat had two kittens the end March.  My first litter to take care of, has been fun.  I gave the fluffy one Olive away and I decided to keep the little black one.  She is very excided after breakfast. Adopt and get your pets fixed to cut down on unwanted animals.  Thanks for all your music as I work the graveyard.

I just absolutely love your dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a wonderful addition to your family. Hang in there, he will be just fine

Just letting you know that the Joplin Humane Society is having an adopt-a-thon this weekend in order to give homes to pets left homeless after the May 22nd tornado. Thanks! I listen every morning on my way to teach 8th graders! God bless, Sharris Hayes -- Joplin, MO

Auh! We are on our 3rd cockerpoo.  They are the best dogs to have. Love your show. Blessings to you and Lisa.

Leslie

Lost 2 dogs and 4 cats in 4 years;  one of the cats was my mom's, that I took in after she died.  But, have 3 other cats to love and hug...one is another of Mom's.  Would love to adopt a dog, but was laid off from my job.  Hope that we see out pets in Heaven...counting on it!    So, Eric, give Zack a hug for me!

Thank you for encouraging adoptions:  shelters and rescues, not puppy mills!  

Blessings to you all at KLOVE!!!

I hope you guys are treating Zack like the guest of honor that he is.  He is too cute.  Somebody hug him for me.  Thanks for all you do; I love the show.

Lesley

Lisa and Eric - The following is for Dave of Harrisburg NC who wrote about recently losing his three beloved friends. It has brought comfort to me and I pray that it does the same for him.

The Journey
By Author Unknown
When you bring a pet into your life, you begin a journey - a journey that will bring you more love and devotion than you have ever known, yet also test your strength and courage. If you allow, the journey will teach you many things, about life, about yourself, and most of all, about love. You will come away changed forever, for one soul cannot touch another without leaving its mark.

Along the way, you will learn much about savoring life's simple pleasures - jumping leaves, snoozing in the sun, the joys of puddles, and even the satisfaction of a good scratch behind the ears. Your house will become muddier and hairier. You will wear less dark clothing and buy more lint rollers. You may find dog biscuits in your pocket or purse, and feel the need to explain that an old plastic shopping bag adorns your living room rug because your cat loves the crinkly sound.

You will learn the true measure of love - the steadfast, undying kind that says, "It doesn't matter where we are or what we do, or how life treats us as long as we are together." Respect this always. It is the most precious gift any living soul can give another. You will not find it often among the human race.

And you will learn humility. The look in my dog's eyes often made me feel ashamed. Such joy and love at my presence. She saw not some flawed human who could be cross and stubborn, moody or rude, but only her wonderful companion. Or maybe she saw those things and dismissed them as mere human foibles, not worth considering, and so chose to love me anyway.

If you pay attention and learn well, when the journey is done, you will be not just a better person, but the person your pet always knew you to be - the one they were proud to call beloved friend.

I must caution you that this journey is not without pain. Like all paths of true love, the pain is part of loving. For as surely as the sun sets, one day your dear animal companion will follow a trail you cannot yet go down. And you will have to find the strength and love to let them go.

A pet's time on earth is far too short - especially for those that love them. We borrow them, really, just for awhile, and during these brief years they are generous enough to give us all their love, every inch of their spirit and heart, until one day there is nothing left.

The cat that only yesterday was a kitten is all too soon old and frail and sleeping in the sun. The young pup of boundless energy wakes up stiff and lame, the muzzle now gray.

Deep down, we somehow always knew that this journey would end. We knew that if we gave our hearts they would be broken. But give them we must for it is all they ask in return.

When the time comes, and the road curves ahead to a place we cannot see, we give one final gift and let them run on ahead - young and whole once more. "Godspeed, good friend," we say, until our journey comes full circle and our paths cross again.

Are you guys leaving KLove?! I hope not, but did notice that they are looking for a morning show team. Please tell the shirts and ties that the listeners LOVE you!!!

I love the pic. I would bring my dog to work with me, (I have a 18month old Border Collie) but it would not be a good idea where I work. I work for Johnson Creek Smoke Juice manufacturing the liquid for electronic cigarettes in a lab. Love the idea of bring your dog to work and of promoting pet adoption.
Also enjoy listening to your show and the great and uplifting music.

I work at a humane society and thanks for getting the word out about adopting a WONDERFUL pet...who, contrary to popular belief sometimes is broken or has been horribly abused or has behavioral issues that deem them "unwanted".  That is not the case!  A friend of mine from our adoptions department here is volununteering in Joplin for their adopt-a-thon this weekend - there will be over 600 displaced wonderful pets there just waiting for their new forever homes.  I encourage you, if you're in the area, and are in the market for a new family friend - stop by and save a life!

Eric,
    What a sweeeetie! But I can see that the dog IS VERY depressed! I hope you're giving the dog
        a 8 course meal, and you eat the scraps!
That's what we call "humbling' yourself before the Lod! Have a blessed day in the Lord!

Awwwww.  Zach is adorable!  I have an 11 year old Tri-color (black, white and brown)Shetland Sheepdog named Bonnie.  I would LOVE to bring her to work with me but she doesn't like the car at all - I've tried since she was a puppy.  But she just loves her momma(ME!.  She's always waiting for me when I get home from work.

God Bless

what a cute dog!!

Zach is so beautiful and cute I don't have a dog or a cat now I want a dog hes so cute

This is so great that you are able to bring your pets to work today.  I have 2 dogs (Lhasa Apso & Miniature Eskimo Spitz), they too go thru seperation anxiety when I leave home (or take them to the groomers!).  They don't really appear to mind it when anyone else leaves home, just me!  You gotta love 'em.

Have a Blessed Day

Awww! He's so cute!  

I'm in an office of 6 people and we'll probably have 16 dogs at the office today...LOL! I think that would make our office a Dog Park!
Eric, Zach is just too cute!!!

I think you need to go to my site and get some accents for your dog!  Thank you for promoting this we have adopted three little paw babies and I am a business partner. We are giving discounts today to help out at graciespawprints.etsy.com  I listen to you all the time while I am sewing and you lift me up and make my time so enjoyable!  
Blessings,
Karen

I'm happy to see your doggy. How crute!!!! however I'm very sad today, We are having to put our friend a 15year old poodle/terrier mix to sleep in the morning. She is blind and unable to hear very well and has lost control of her bladder and bowels. I know in my heart that I'm doing the right thing. But she's been there for me in the thick and thin of life. So has my Lord Jesus, been there. seems that she was the phyical part that I needed to many times just to hug and love on. Please pray for me and my family. I have 3 boys all under 3 years of age. Thank you, Bernadine

The police officer who called with his dog. Reminded me of the years my ex-husband was the K9 officer here.  What great memories, brought back to mind.  Thank you!

We tell people that God put a neon sign above our house that says 'All Stray Pets...this is your new home!' We have 4 dogs (the 13 yr old Golden Retriever is the only one we went to get, the others came and 'got' us) and no matter how rough a day is, when you get home and see how happy they are to see you, the troubles of the world melt away! Thanks for the picture-glad you 2 survived this week without 'mom'...  

DOGS AND PETS IN GENERAL CAN BE GREAT COMPANIONS AND REALLY GOOD THERAPIST. ENJOY YOUR PETS.

How cute are both of you in the picture. I unfortunately work in a hospital surgery depatment so they kinda frown on pets here but I've got my pictures up. I have 2 beagles, 7 month Tanner and 3 year old Tyler. February 14th we lost our 5 year old beagle Tucker to a traggic accident.Our hearts were shattered.I whole heartedly recommend pet adoption. Ther's nothing better then the unconditional love of a dog.

Great picture of both of you! Thank you so much for promoting pet adoptions.  There are so many wonderful companions waiting for their forever family.  I have three dogs but have a job that does not allow them to come to work with me.  One day I'm hoping to work from home and then we can play more!  Love your show!

I heard the announcement this morning, as my alarm came on.  As a petstore owner, I definitely needed to know this piece of news.  I thank God for you guys, and for my pooches (Sandy & Dominique), whom are gifts from God, to lift me up & remind me how joyous life can be.

You MUST check out this video...It is absolutely adorable!!!!!!

GoD And DoG by Wendy J Francisco

Both love me no matter what - divine God and canine mutt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H17edn_RZoY

I had a cockapoo that looked JUST like Zack! Uncanny! My cockapoo's name was Chablis.  She was a GREAT dog.  Gave unconditional love.  I miss her!

My dog has been everything to me.  She has been through the worst with me.  The death of my mother, my son's addiction problems, but most importantly she found my breast cancer!  After surgery and during chemo I would take her for walks and I would want to turn around and go home but she would stop, look at me and then press on forward for a few more steps and then turn around to head home.  She always made me walk a little further than I wanted.She was my physical therapist too!  

Dogs are great....but I've got 2 11 wk. old kitties that wag their tails and run and jump all around my feet when I walk in from work.  There is nothing like relaxing on the couch at night and having a furry little bundle purring away snuggled up against you!

I work from home - so every day is "take your dog to work day" here!  We have four dogs (yes... it gets a little crazy!) and honestly, I can say that they are the best "co-workers" I've ever had!

Although I am allergic to dogs, I LOVE them.  I had my dog for several years before I knew that I was allergic.  Even tho my parents now have Missy, my border collie mix, she is still precious to me and always in my thoughts.  During the first year of grieving after my sister passed away, Missy was my closest & dearest friend.  Whenever she would sense me sad or see me crying, she would come up beside me and wrap her right paw around my arm.  she would sit like that with me for as long as it took until I quit crying and cheered up!  Dogs have such a powerful ability to sense our emotions and connect with us on a nonverbal level.  Missy was exactly what I needed during that period of my life and I will always cherish having her with me and the blessing that God gave me through her!  I try to still visit with her as often as I can when I am home with my family.

My husband asked why I always pay more attention to my dog when I get home from work.  I always tell him I would pay the same attention to him if he would wag his tail and jump on my leg!!!  God Bless you all!

My best friend is going through a divorce. They have had Rosie since she was a puppy, she's now 7.  Because of having to move to rentals, neither of them can keep her. We met in Denver, us from Kansas, my friend from Portland so that we would take Rosie home with us. Did I tell you she's a St. Bernard? Taking some adjustment by our dogs as well as Rosie, but couldn't imagine what could have happened to her if we didn't take her home.

I would have loved to brought my baby to work but employer kinda frowns on that. I Keats wanted a cocker spaniel and once my daughter was old enough and could help we got one over a yr ago and she is my second daughter.

I can't stand leaving her when I have to and probably take her to places I shouldn't but she is so adorable.

She did just get in trouble, though yesterday for chewing up my glasses but God is good and Blessed me with a new pair the same day. So she is out of the dog house.

Eric I love your pic, so cute.

Love you all at KLove, listen to you all the time. Lifts my spirit always. God Bless you.

Good Morning Lisa and Eric.  I have just recently discovered KLove on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (Salisbury), and I LOVE it! I heard about Eric's dog having separation issues because his wife is out of town.  My dog is exactly the same way!  If my husband and I go out of town, and we get someone to watch Sandy, then they literally have to pick her up and take her outside!  If I'm gone for just the day while my husband is home, she will not even come out of the bedroom.  Just wanted to throw that in and say "Hi" from Salisbury, MD.  Have a wonderfully Blessed day!

You mentioned a minute ago that someone commented on how dogs are a great picture of the unconditional love and forgiveness that God shows us. There is a book entitled "Lessons from a Sheepdog" by Phillip Keller. The lessons God taught him from his rescue nd relationship with of a Border Collie named Lass beautifully depict our lives before and after Christ.
Lesson 1  In The Wrong Hands
Lesson 2  Set Free to Follow
Lesson 3  Learning to Trust
Lesson 4  The Delight of Obedience
Lesson 5  The Test of Faithfulness
Lesson 6  Love & Discipline
Lesson 7  Available for Anything

A must read book for all dog lovers!!

P.S.  The needy-ness in your dog is the Cocker Spaniel in him.  Cockers are very devoted and are usually glued to their owner.  We take ours with us everywhere!

Thank you Nancy Hoffman. God Bless you.  Eric, great pic of you and your happy Zack!

Dog spelled backwards is GOD!  

So Sweet...I would love to be able to have a pet but living in an apartment we are not able to. But he is beautiful

Listening in Madison and I couldn't agree more with the message to adopt from a shelter.  I got my dog 13 years ago and she's been a wonderful addition to my family.  Everyone who meets her falls in love with her.  My parents & gma consider her to be another grandchild :o )  The shelter I got her from said she was found dumped out in the country as a newborn puppy, left to fend for herself.  She has the most loving and obedient personality.  She just loves to be loved!  Anyone who is on the fence should just go to their local shelter and see.  Most shelters will let you spend a little time with the puppy/dog at the shelter to make sure that it's a good fit before finalizing the adoption.  For every dog adopted, you save two lives because you take one dog home and open space for another to be cared for at the shelter.

My dog comes to work with me everyday & it is wonderful.  I work in retail & having the dog at work makes all the difference for me & my customers.  Those of us who work in retail know that people are not always nice and some days are very difficult.  I have seen grumpy people turn into rather pleasant people when the dog comes out to say hello.  It's amazing!  

What a beautiful picture.  I recently lost my yorkie, Sinja.  It has only been 2 weeks but it
is the hardest thing to go home each day and he isn't there waiting for me. He took part of my heart with him when he passed.  He was 15 years old and was a gift from a freind at work.  I had him for 10 years and he was a very important part of my family.  I keep thinking if dogs do go to Heaven, Sinja is there waiting on me. He was my very best friend.

I couldnt wait to get to work to pull up the site to sneak a peak at the puppy He is to cute! My husband and I are the proud parents of a fawn Boxer named Cayden. (figured we would try our luck out with a pup before kids) Couldnt have asked for something better! I love him, wish i could have brought him to work, however I am a nurse and that would have been difficult with a 55 lb dog GOD BLESS your show is great!! Listening from Salem,Ohio!

Oh my goodness, he's gorgeous!  I have a labradoodle who is the love of my life and he looks just like Zack except that he's black!

Your dog is beautiful!    We have a Bichon Frise named Flurry that we just adore!  Thanks for sharing, and for the amazing radio station!  We listen every day at our dental office!  God Bless!  

I love my dog. He is a 4 yr old GoldenDoodle and his name is Riley. He goes with me everywhere. A dog is truely man's best friend. "If you lock your dog and your wife in a closet and come back 1 hour later, gues which one will be happy to see you?" - "just joking". -- I told my wife that joke and she replied "You would never live long enough to find out"

Wow! your dog really does look sad, but it is a beautiful dog. He may need to go to a doggy therapist if his mommy doesnt come home soon! Lol

Your dog is very pretty but what about cats. I have a all white, long hair cat and she is beautiful. Her name is Snowball but of course, she thinks she is Queenie.
Thanks for sharing Zack today.

As you can see in my email address . . . I am a dog lover.  Zach is adorable.  He looks like a big stuffed animal!  Awww . . . unconditional love.  Isn't it great.

SO CUTEEE, I love dogs. and that one is just adorable. I want one so bad, but the house is very small and we don't have time to race one. because we are most of the day off from home working.  

Oh! He's cute

Dear Lisa and Eric,
Some of us listeners dont have internet access in our cars but would like to contribute to the show.  I think you might ought to answer your 800-900-1300 listener line, we might have something worth sharing, but like a joke, it's in the timing.  I have tried on several occasions to call the 800-900-1300 line and gotten NO response. I am considering withdrawing my pledge to K-LOVE if this is going to be how I am treated.. It does "MAKE A DIFFERENCE" in your listenership![/b]

Oh Eric! Zack is so cute!  His eyes are reaching out to us saying.  :Come here, I want to give you licks and kisses and please come pet me!"