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Pope gives [bomb] sniffer dog a pat of thanks [Ecumenical]
Catholic Herald ^ | 09/20/2010 | Rupert De Lisle

Posted on 09/20/2010 9:29:42 AM PDT by Pyro7480

Pope Benedict XVI yesterday stopped to give a police dog an unexpected pat while thanking some of the 2,000 members of the West Midlands Police who had helped to protect him during his visit.

After meeting the seminarians of England, Wales and Scotland at Oscott College, Sutton Coldfield, the Pope saw Jake, a black Springador who acts as an explosives sniffer for the police.

Wading through a crowd of public servants the Pope was greeted by the dog, who appeared to enjoy the attention....

(Excerpt) Read more at catholicherald.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: benedict; catholic; dog; pope; popebenedict; uk
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To: afraidfortherepublic; ccmay; SelmaLee
Yes, it's a children's book titled "Joseph and Chico."


41 posted on 09/20/2010 1:31:00 PM PDT by Pyro7480 ("If you know how not to pray, take Joseph as your master, and you will not go astray." - St. Teresa)
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To: dangerdoc
The only thing better than owning a lab is owning 3 labs.

Sorry. The only thing better than owning a Lab is owning a Golden Retriever.

42 posted on 09/20/2010 1:31:27 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic (Southeast Wisconsin, Zone 4 to 5)
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To: Pyro7480

Thanks, Pyro. I’m going to have to ask the Women’s Guild at our church to carry some copies of that book for the Divine Book Store for Christmas. I’d forgotten the name.

It would make a great gift for “Catlick Kids”.


43 posted on 09/20/2010 1:35:43 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic (Southeast Wisconsin, Zone 4 to 5)
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To: SelmaLee
Something about how he had to leave his cat at home, as they aren’t allowed at the Vatican.

I read that he used to feed the stray cats while he was still a cardinal -- and now the strays are no longer whisked out of the Vatican gardens, by the Pope's wishes.

44 posted on 09/20/2010 1:38:27 PM PDT by maryz
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To: chris_bdba
I think his brother has his cat?

I believe he has a little house in Germany -- the housekeeper and her husband keep the cat.

45 posted on 09/20/2010 1:41:18 PM PDT by maryz
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Although I do not dispute the admirable qualities of the golden retriever, brushing out burrs and pulling ticks are onerous tasks with that long hair. We live out in the country and our dogs have free run over hundreds of acres.

Consider the lab a gold retriever with a military haircut.


46 posted on 09/20/2010 1:51:32 PM PDT by dangerdoc
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To: Pyro7480

Dog is giving him full attention.


47 posted on 09/20/2010 2:03:09 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Liberals are educated above their level of intelligence.. Thanks Sr. Angelica)
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To: monkapotamus

Monk get in here


48 posted on 09/20/2010 2:12:07 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")
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To: dangerdoc

We live in the country too and just put up with the burrs. Besides, my 10 year old Golden is a big couch potato, just like his owner. He spends most of his time snoozing as close to me as possible. He gets into the burrdock once in a while, but he mostly stays clean. He does shed pounds lof hair, however. But he is worth it. He doesn’t even bark — ever. He’s completely spoiled me for any other dog, I’m afraid.

He’s at my office right now, snoozing under the President’s desk, The president has moved his work space out onto the main office floor, abandoning his private office to the dog. LOL.


49 posted on 09/20/2010 2:15:40 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic (Southeast Wisconsin, Zone 4 to 5)
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To: SelmaLee
Indeed! You remember well! Pope Benedict is a Cat-holic.
50 posted on 09/20/2010 2:17:56 PM PDT by mlizzy (Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee ...)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

We haven’t had an inside dog since my old yellow lab died a few years ago. I really miss that old guy. He spent years trying to win my wife over but between the gas problem and shedding, she would never admit love for the dog.

I still chuckle when I think about him. If my wife said something smelled bad, the dog would lower his head and leave the room, even if he did not make the smell. You got to love a dog willing to take one for the team.


51 posted on 09/20/2010 2:57:04 PM PDT by dangerdoc
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To: mlizzy
Pope Benedict is a Cat-aholic

Cats, not dogs? Well, that settles it then. He's the Antichrist.

52 posted on 09/20/2010 3:44:18 PM PDT by ccmay (Too much Law; not enough Order)
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To: mlizzy; SelmaLee
Pope Benedict is a Cat-aholic

Cats, not dogs? Well, that settles it then. He's the Antichrist.

53 posted on 09/20/2010 3:44:56 PM PDT by ccmay (Too much Law; not enough Order)
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To: AnAmericanMother

Absolutely PRECIOUS!!!


54 posted on 09/20/2010 3:46:08 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie ( Ok, Joke's over....Bring back Bush !)
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To: ccmay

Not a chance! I heard the position was already filled. :)


55 posted on 09/20/2010 3:46:46 PM PDT by mlizzy (Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee ...)
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To: SelmaLee

I agree with you on the cat part.


56 posted on 09/20/2010 3:58:41 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: afraidfortherepublic
The difference between Labs and Goldens (stop me if you've heard this one, lol):

Goldens: NEED attention
Labs: WANT attention

Goldens: MUST be touching you at all times
Labs: WANT to touch you all the time

Goldens: They must be Catholics (they understand the need to confess their guilt)
Labs: They must be Protestant (What guilt?)

Goldens: If they had a job, they would be Social Workers
Labs: If they had a job, they would be standup comedians

Goldens: If they could speak, they'd constantly say, "I love you." And if you come home to find that the lamp is broken, they'd say, "Broken lamp? I must have done it. I know I was outside the whole time, but I must have done it. Oh, no! Someone's unhappy!"
Labs: If they could speak, they'd say, "Love me!" And if you come home to find that the lamp is broken they'd say, "Broken lamp? I did it. I was having tons of fun. Want to see me break the other one?"

Goldens: hang on you.
Labs: body slam you.

Goldens: Long hair in your food, on your clothes, on your couch.
Labs: Shorter hair in your food, on your clothes, on your couch.

Goldens: Brush daily.
Labs: Wash and wear!

Friend of mine says, if you want a good hunting retriever, get a Lab. If you want a good obedience dog, get a Golden. If you want a good agility dog, get a Border Collie (if you can stand it).

A FReeper whose name I can't remember did this series with Chessies --

57 posted on 09/20/2010 3:58:54 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: afraidfortherepublic

58 posted on 09/20/2010 4:00:21 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: Pyro7480
St Bernarders aren't my fave dog (the amount of drool is more than even I can stand, and you have to be careful about temperament) but those look like nice doggies.

The 'brandy keg' says "Otto has love for you all."

59 posted on 09/20/2010 4:02:02 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: Joe 6-pack

Thanks for pinging Joe. The pictures look nice.


60 posted on 09/20/2010 4:03:11 PM PDT by potlatch
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