We had a family member who was diganosed with terminal cancer that was spread throughout her body. She is an avid dog lover and has had many dogs throughout her life. Well She came over for the first time to our new place, and met Belle (Our 7 year old english bulldog). Belle is always warm and funny and eager with new people, however with this woman she was eager, but gentle. And all of a sudden out of no where the woman was sitting on the couch and Belle was sitting right next to her, resting her chin on the woman's chest. My grandmother looked at me in amazement and said, "oh my has she ever done that with new people before? I wonder how she knows??!" And I completely agreed! Somehow she just knew and cuddled right up to the woman, and was careful not to be rough. Ive seen her be sympathetic with me if Im in a poor mood, but with a "stranger" to her - AMAZING.

They definately know - this is why Dogs in general are angels, they give us 10x's more than we could ever give them.

when they have a bulldog! Ollie is SUCH a sweet baby.

Cathy
when she first came home

...that Jeeeves helped you through that terrible episode in your life. He must be a dear old fellow now.

Magda

we are sad.

Jeeves came into my life about 9 years ago when I had a serious bout of major depression and PTSD. He helped me through a really difficult period in my life. I rescued him, and I really feel like he also helped me heal too.

I am glad dogs are getting more recognition for the ways they help people with Depression and PTSD.

whenever I cry they all run to my side and jump all over me trying to lick me.

I lost the power for 7 days the one winter here..and it was terrible. Bella was very small..she jumped up on my lap and gave me over 100 bully kisses. they know darn well when something is not right.
both of my bulldogs are great when you are feeling down..they hang very close then

its as though they can read your mind. When i have had problems, sick or whatever and its serious bruno follows me all around the house. Well he does that anyway , but seems so serious when Im having problems and keeps an eye on me. Sorry for your loss of Ozzie. love the picture you posted.

Your post was absolutely touching. I actually was in therapy after Ozzie died. When he was a puppy my boys were young, now my youngest will be graduating college and I'm facing the empty nest. Ozzie was only 8 1/2, and I expected he'd still be with me after my son graduated. But now I have Ollie, and he is so enchanted with life that he's bringing me back to life. Even though he cost more than all my therapy, he was well worth it. Chuckle.

Magda

the first time they met, he would not leave her side. He simply loves her....and although she tells us that she is happy, I believe she is very anxious/sad.

When she sees me crying she always comes over to give a lick or a paw on my leg. Cain, being he has not been here quite a year, is not intune with my emotions. I am not saying he does not know it, but he does nothing about it (his last owner was abusive so he might not know what to do or is afraid).

Friday is a Cocker and Major Diva so no, she could care less.........LMAO

"what?! Youz sadz Mommy?"


"here, I showz you my toofers"

"did that make you smile?"


"uh....okay good, now wherez da food?"

He's so cute I could cry!!

Yes, my Stella is very sensitive to our moods. Even when I am laughing so hard I'm crying, she will jump up and lick me. She wants me to stop!!

I loved reading your post..

and your little Ollie is an absolute doll!!

.. I can sometimes see it on Alvin's face "I wish she would just be quiet and talk to me".  Dogs communicate by our body language not by the words we use so yes, they know a sad posture when they see one. 

My old dog (lab) will sometimes go up to one of the bulldogs and give them a lick (even though he is alpha and licking the face is what they to do him).  It always seems to cheer them up; even though it didn't look like they were sad; but he knows.

Nelia Duarte
www.zoombulldogs.com

Audrey is the most sensitive dog I've ever seen!

Cathy
when she first came home

That's one of the things that makes a bulldog an excellent choice for a therapy dog. I have bullies who can walk into a classroom full of children and walk directly to the child the counselor called about. Angel, my first therapy girl, would lead me down the hall to the right room at the school. How did she know? I don't know...but she did. Once, she stopped at the wrong door. The counselor called the teacher outside, and the teacher told the counselor about a new child in class who had cried all morning. Angel walked straight to the child, who broke into a smile and threw her arms around Angel's neck.

It's been 11 months since I lost Angel, and I still cry almost every day. Her daughter, Sassy, comes over to comfort me every time. Do Bullies know when you're sad? Oh, yes! And they won't stop till you feel better. Accept the love and comfort with gratitude. Hugs to you, today!

Cathy Miller

My life is full of bull.

http://www.marshillbulldogs.com
http://www.bulldogclubofmetropolitanatlanta.com

are very tuned into my feeling.....when i am stressed they pace around....when i am depressed they cant get close enough to me.....wilson has to have his face on mine....of course their also with me 24/7....they come to work with me...so i think being with me so much they know what i am feeling all the time...

Our souls are intertwined. (that's what I like to think) LOL How else would they be so in tune with us and our feelings. Mine is just the same with a visual injury, very concerned. Such sweet babies they are. =) Your little guy is just darling I bet it's hard to be sad with him around.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ~Confucius
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Trace has licked away my tears as well.