There is one interesting thing in the Bible in regards to this - with what I think is the only Aramaic (according to my dad) in the book. Under the "Why do you forsaken me" part is the "original" Aramaic. What is interesting is that in Aramaic, it can be translated as "why do you glorify me" - quite a difference in meaning between the two.

That would make a difference, wouldn't it? AAaacckk.

I didn't say that dogs don't have feelings and awareness. Quite the opposite. I merely said that they don't have thoughts like you and I. Except maybe when there is a girl in heat. Then I'm guessing my thoughts are remarkably like Sam's.

when my wife and I got together and my wife said, "he will take some time" - 20 minutes later, he was asleep in my lap snoring away, belly up. :)

I rest my case. He knew what was coming and knew he didn't have to make any dramatic changes in you...