What a hoot, Brian. I remember training our cats on leashes and they reacted is the same way as poor Stella…being taken for a drag. They did learn to walk the perimeter over time – once done, there was no need for the leash. Love Sophie’s sprung a leak comment. :)
Sad that dogs can be so terrified of simple things. I used to volunteer at the local shelter and one time we got in about 8 or 10 dogs who were breeders rescued from a puppy mill. One dog I worked with had a terrible time learning NOT to be afraid to walk on grass. She was about 6 years old but had never been out of a wire cage. She was scared of everything. Those people who do this to innocent creatures should burn in h#!!
Dr. McCoy: [referring to large darkened pane on wall] Harry, what’s this?
Harry Mudd: [pressing button by pane to reveal Stella android] Ah. That, gentlemen, is a shrine to the memory of my beloved Stella.
Capt. Kirk: Who?
Harry Mudd: Stella, my wife.
Dr. McCoy: Dead?
Harry Mudd: Oh, no, no, no, merely deserted. You see, gentlemen, behind every great man there is a woman, urging him on. And so it was with my Stella. She urged me on into outer space. Not that she meant to.
[with increasing irritation]
Harry Mudd: But with her continual, eternal, confounded nagging—well, I think of her constantly, and every time I do, I go further out into space.
Dr. McCoy: That’s very interesting. You leave your wife and then bring her along.
Harry Mudd: I had the androids construct a perfect replica of Stella, so that I could gaze upon her, and rejoice in her absence. Gentlemen, attend. Stella, dear…
Stella Mudd: [switching on, angrily] Mm, Harcourt? Harcourt Fenton Mudd, what have you been up to? Nothing good, I’m sure. Well let me tell you, you lazy, good-for-nothing…
Had a cat once that we tried putting a harness on for the first time (its been long enough that I’ve forgotten why, but there was a reason), and her reaction was basically this…though I think for her that was more her way of protesting than anything else.
blunebottle over 3 years ago
STELLLAAAA!
Ida No over 3 years ago
Sophie, grab a straw and reinflate her. And then, some paper towels.
JK1 over 3 years ago
What a hoot, Brian. I remember training our cats on leashes and they reacted is the same way as poor Stella…being taken for a drag. They did learn to walk the perimeter over time – once done, there was no need for the leash. Love Sophie’s sprung a leak comment. :)
chris_o42 over 3 years ago
Sad that dogs can be so terrified of simple things. I used to volunteer at the local shelter and one time we got in about 8 or 10 dogs who were breeders rescued from a puppy mill. One dog I worked with had a terrible time learning NOT to be afraid to walk on grass. She was about 6 years old but had never been out of a wire cage. She was scared of everything. Those people who do this to innocent creatures should burn in h#!!
prabbit237 over 3 years ago
Dr. McCoy: [referring to large darkened pane on wall] Harry, what’s this?
Harry Mudd: [pressing button by pane to reveal Stella android] Ah. That, gentlemen, is a shrine to the memory of my beloved Stella.
Capt. Kirk: Who?
Harry Mudd: Stella, my wife.
Dr. McCoy: Dead?
Harry Mudd: Oh, no, no, no, merely deserted. You see, gentlemen, behind every great man there is a woman, urging him on. And so it was with my Stella. She urged me on into outer space. Not that she meant to.
[with increasing irritation]
Harry Mudd: But with her continual, eternal, confounded nagging—well, I think of her constantly, and every time I do, I go further out into space.
Dr. McCoy: That’s very interesting. You leave your wife and then bring her along.
Harry Mudd: I had the androids construct a perfect replica of Stella, so that I could gaze upon her, and rejoice in her absence. Gentlemen, attend. Stella, dear…
Stella Mudd: [switching on, angrily] Mm, Harcourt? Harcourt Fenton Mudd, what have you been up to? Nothing good, I’m sure. Well let me tell you, you lazy, good-for-nothing…
Harry Mudd: Shut up!
Stella Mudd: [switching off] Nothing… thing… thing.
Harry Mudd: Marvelous, isn’t it? I finally have the last word with her…
[to Kirk]
Harry Mudd: and with you.
Kit Miller over 3 years ago
Those eyes! I’d adopt her.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
OKay, there is going to be a significant confidence building process here. I recommend a stuffed toy. Something she can boss around a bit.
scyphi26 over 3 years ago
Had a cat once that we tried putting a harness on for the first time (its been long enough that I’ve forgotten why, but there was a reason), and her reaction was basically this…though I think for her that was more her way of protesting than anything else.
Just So So Premium Member over 3 years ago
That’s what we call the yurapeein’ model.
Yardley701 over 3 years ago
Poor Stella!
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Going to need a little more work
rstove428 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Please please please, Anderson, develop her into a confident little pup. Oh, my heart is breaking!
dlaemmerhirt999 over 3 years ago
Poor gorgeous little baby!!!! Sweet Annie will fix that beauty!
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
Stella sure has the puppy dogs eyes down.
mnd0829 over 3 years ago
Poor little thing
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 3 years ago
Poor little girl! Come live with me little one! You will be one HAPPY and SPOILED pup! :-)