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December 17, 2020
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Sports/Games

“My wife asked if I’d seen the dog bowl. I said I didn’t even know he could play cricket”

"Have you seen the dog bowl?" is a question that usually doesn't refer to bowling or cricket, but there are jokes. "'Anyone seen the dog bowl?' she asked.…

March 13, 2007
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear or a fool from any direction”

"Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear or a fool from any direction" is often said to be an old cowboy saying, but its author is unknown. The cowboy proverb is cited…

January 31, 2023
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“Never leave home without a hug, a kiss and an ‘I love you.’ Then remove the dog hair…”

There's a simple piece of advice about leaving home to go to work. "Never leave home without a hug, a kiss and an 'I love you.' Then remove the dog hair from your mouth as you…

January 31, 2023
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“Never leave home without a kiss, a hug and an ‘I love you.’ Then remove the dog hair…”

There's a simple piece of advice about leaving home to go to work. "Never leave home without a hug, a kiss and an 'I love you.' Then remove the dog hair from your mouth as you…

February 14, 2019
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Time/Weather

“Never make snow angels in a dog park”

"Never make snow angels in a dog park" -- because of what dogs do on the ground -- is a jocular bit of advice that has been printed on many images. "Dear neighborhood kids: Please do…

March 23, 2020
Buildings/Housing/ParksPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Never mind the dog. Beware of owner!” (property sign)

"Never mind the dog. Beware of owner!" or "Forget the dog. Beware of owner!!" or "Dog is friendly. Beware of owner" -- often shown with a gun -- are property signs…

August 1, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Never trust a human who isn’t kind to animals”

"Never trust anyone/someone who isn't kind to animals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Never trust a person that isn't kind to animals. Scientific…

August 1, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Never trust a person who isn’t kind to animals”

"Never trust anyone/someone who isn't kind to animals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Never trust a person that isn't kind to animals. Scientific…

August 1, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Never trust anyone who isn’t kind to animals”

"Never trust anyone/someone who isn't kind to animals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Never trust a person that isn't kind to animals. Scientific…

August 1, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Never trust someone who isn’t kind to animals”

"Never trust anyone/someone who isn't kind to animals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Never trust a person that isn't kind to animals. Scientific…

July 13, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No animal has ever abandoned a person due to illness or old age”

"No dog ever abandoned its owner because he was old or sick" is a popular meme. "NO ANIMAL HAS EVER ABANDONED A PERSON DUE TO ILLNESS OR OLD AGE" (also shown on an image) was…

February 9, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No bad dogs and no good cops? What about K-9 units?”

"No bad dogs. No good cops" (or "No good cops. No bad dogs") is a saying that has been printed on many images. "no bad dogs, no good cops" was posted on X/Twitter by…

February 11, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No bad dogs. No good cops”

"No bad dogs. No good cops" (or "No good cops. No bad dogs") is a saying that has been printed on many images. "no bad dogs, no good cops" was posted on X/Twitter by…

February 11, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No bad dogs. No good presidents”

"No bad dogs. No good presidents" is a saying that has been printed on several images. "NO BAD DOGS. NO GOOD PRESIDENTS" (shown on a sticker) was posted on Bluesky by Mike…

July 13, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No dog ever abandoned its owner because he was old or sick”

"No dog ever abandoned its owner because he was old or sick" is a popular meme. "NO ANIMAL HAS EVER ABANDONED A PERSON DUE TO ILLNESS OR OLD AGE" (also shown on an image) was…

November 30, 2007
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No dogs or Mexicans allowed” (“No Mexicans or dogs allowed”)

Signs reading "No dogs or Mexicans allowed" (or "No Mexicans or dogs allowed") were placed in some restaurants in Texas and the Southwest in the 1950s and 1960s. The civil…

February 9, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No good cops. No bad dogs”

"No bad dogs. No good cops" (or "No good cops. No bad dogs") is a saying that has been printed on many images. "no bad dogs, no good cops" was posted on X/Twitter by…

October 4, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No heaven can heaven be, if my horse isn’t there to welcome me”

The poem "My Dog Is Dead" by F. D. Huntington was printed in the New York (NY) Times on October 14, 1925. The last two lines are: "No -- Heaven will not ever Heaven be Unless my dog…

July 26, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No matter how talented, intelligent or rich you are, how you treat animals tells me all I need to know about you”

"Never trust anyone/someone who isn't kind to animals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Never trust a person that isn't kind to animals. Scientific…

July 26, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“No matter how talented, rich or intelligent you are, how you treat animals tells me all I need to know about you”

"Never trust anyone/someone who isn't kind to animals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Never trust a person that isn't kind to animals. Scientific…

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