Sailor Dog
Sailor Dog
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Zack & Zoey Sailor Cap Lrg White Sale Price: $11.99  |
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Our Zack & ZoeyTM Sailor Caps are comfortable cotton caps with sparkling rhinestone anchor accents. Elasticized chin straps for a comfortable, secure fit. |
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Fluke French Bull Dog Sailor Tattoo Framed Art Print Sale Price: $28.95 |
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Artist: Ron Schmidt Framed Print (Picture) Size: 14 x 18 inches Print Size: 12 x 16 inches Shown framed with: a Wide Black frame |
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1891 Sailor Dancing Music Dog Violin Wollen Fine Art Sale Price: $9.00 |
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1891 Sailor Dancing Music Dog Violin Wollen Fine Art Old Antique Victorian Prints Maps Full Page From The Illustrated London News, An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Weeks Date As Shown On Top Of Page, The Size Of Each Page Is Approximately 15... |
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Encore List Price: $16.98 Sale Price: $19.98 |
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The Valley of Song List Price: $13.98 Sale Price: $4.99 |
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3 Best-loved Golden Book Stories ~ Poky Little Puppy and the Patchwork Blanket, The Sailor Dog, Little Toad to the Rescue |
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Sailor Dogs Decorative Switchplate Cover Sale Price: $4.99 |
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Handcrafted to the highest standards using the artistry of the decoupage technique, artwork is triple sealed with a special sealant to ensure durability,easy cleaning and obtain an enamel like finish. Artwork will not fade... |
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Luis Bunuel's Robinson Crusoe (1952) List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $12.00 |
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VCI is very proud to present this adventure classic from acclaimed director Luis Buñuel, one of the most acclaimed directors in the history of film, in a new special edition. Virtually unseen in any medium for decades and even thought lost by some, VCI's release has been fully restored to its original glory in time for the 50th Anniversary of its U... |
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Sailor Moon - Season Two - Uncut (Japanese Language Edition) List Price: $149.98 Sale Price: $144.87 |
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PUG Sailor Ahoy everyday note cards by Suzanne Renaud Sale Price: $15.00 |
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Original paintings are created by the artist for collectors of various dog breeds and printed on note cards, greeting cards, garden flags or decorative canvas prints. |
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2 Sided Dog Tag of Popeye Gang (Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bluto) Sale Price: $19.99 |
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The 1 1/8" x 2" tag is made oflight-weight aluminum. The picture is in full color. Free 30" aluminum ball chain included. The dog tag is coated with top quality waterproof enamel that is crystal clear, with long time duration. |
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GI Joe Year 2000 Echo Pearl Harbor Collection Series 12 Inch Tall Soldier Action Figure - BATTLESHIP ROW DEFENDER with Sailor Figure, Sailor Uniform with Trousers, Jumper and Neckerchief, .50 Caliber Water-Cooled Machine Gun, Hat, Dress Shoes and Dog Tags Sale Price: $124.99 |
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This GI Joe figure, the Battleship Row Defender, honors all those who served at Pearl harbor. it depicts a sailor on the deck of one of the Battleship Row ships that infamous Sunday morning. He is outfitted in dress whites and manning a MK13 deck-mounted ... |
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G.I. Joe 1996 Limited Edition World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Series with Individually Numbered 12 Inch Tall Soldier Action Figure - Action Sailor with Sailor Uniform, Belt with Holster and Pistol, Duffel Bag, Sailor Cap, Dog Tag, and Rifle (Caucasian Version) Sale Price: $89.99 |
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G.I. Joe 1996 Limited Edition World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Series with Individually Numbered 12 Inch Tall Soldier Action Figure - Action Sailor with Sailor Uniform, Belt with Holster and Pistol, Duffel Bag, Sailor Cap, Dog Tag, and Rifle (Caucasian Version) |
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G.I. Joe 1996 Limited Edition World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Series with Individually Numbered 12 Inch Tall Soldier Action Figure - Action Sailor with Sailor Uniform, Belt with Holster and Pistol, Duffel Bag, Sailor Cap, Dog Tag, and Rifle (African American Version) Sale Price: $39.99 |
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G.I. Joe 1996 Limited Edition World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Series with Individually Numbered 12 Inch Tall Soldier Action Figure - Action Sailor with Sailor Uniform, Belt with Holster and Pistol, Duffel Bag, Sailor Cap, Dog Tag, and Rifle (African American Version) |
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The Sailor Dog (A Little Golden Book) List Price: $3.99 Sale Price: $1.39 |
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A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK 1981 |
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The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor List Price: $12.95 Sale Price: $7.36 |
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Translated by Randolph Hogan. In 1955, Garcia Marquez was working for El Espectador, a newspaper in Bogota, when in February of that year eight crew members of the Caldas, a Colombian destroyer, were washed overboard and disappeared... |
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Billy Budd and Other Tales List Price: $4.95 Sale Price: $3.00 |
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Featured in this volume are "Billy Budd", Melville's posthumously published novella, the story of the rivalry between a handsome sailor and his demonic captain; the tale of the apathetic "Bartleby, the Scrivener; " the riveting "Benito Cereno", the story of a slave ship mutiny written at the time of the Amistad case and "The Town-Ho's Story", a chapter from Melville's masterpiece, "Moby Dick"... |
What is Sailor Jack's (from Cracker Jack) dogs name?
What kind of dog is it?
bingo, i don't know the breed though.
Shackles, the Story of a Station Dog
Chief, this is a hot one", I somehow managed to say in a quivering voice as I choked back tears, "please stop what you are doing and get this message out to the fleet, top priority". "Aye aye sir," came the customary nautical acknowledgement, as the Chief grabbed the message and hurried off in the direction of the Communications Center.
After only a few steps, however, apparently having read the first few lines of the message, Chief Petty Officer Smith stopped suddenly in his tracks and turned back toward me in disbelief. His mouth opened, but he didn't say anything. He didn't have to. I knew what he was thinking and solemnly nodded my head in understanding.
Composing himself, he turned back around and headed again toward the Communications Center. The message would be electronically forwarded to major Coast Guard units in a matter of minutes for further dissemination to smaller units. Soon everyone would know.
I glanced again at my copy of the message I had just received from one of our isolated stations in the South Pacific. The Officer in Charge was sending the sad news that Seaman Shackles had passed away during the night.
Seaman Shackles wasn't really a Seaman. He wasn't even a person. He was a Labrador Retriever…a dog; but a very special dog. He had been the cherished mascot of a Coast Guard Loran Station for over a decade.
Most of the 200-plus Coast Guard operational shore units are staffed with a "Station Dog" like Shackles. This unofficial member of the crew is usually "enlisted" from a local shelter and made an honorary member of the crew.
Breed and gender are not important. The only prerequisite for the job is an affinity to love and be loved. To this end, the station dog must be able to stand up to constant pampering and endure massive amounts of stroking and hugs.
Once onboard the base, the station dog must also work like any other member of the crew, albeit at somewhat less demanding duties. He/she must patrol the compound (in search of handouts); escort emergency crews to their response boats (for a pat on the head); and, enthusiastically greet those coming on watch (to conduct an olfactory once-over of their lunch bags).
As a member of the crew, the station dog is at liberty to dig holes, jump in vehicles with muddy feet, and borrow the only softball during a scheduled off-duty game with impunity. They are first in line at chow, last to settle down for the night and enjoy amnesty for anything chewed, buried or soiled.
Generally they are the best fed and most pampered animals on the planet; but they earn those privileges. They render a service that no other crewmember can provide. They make a station a home.
Shackles earned his privileges. He made his station home. He was eleven human years old when he passed, but during his short life he built a legacy that would far outlive him. Hundreds of sailors had been stationed at this isolated outpost during Shackles lifetime and he had befriended them all.
In the days when e-mail and cell phones were nothing more than growing ideas in the minds of electronic engineers, families were not just a push of the button away. Often mail would take a month to arrive. Dogs like Shackles played a critical role as companion and friend.
It was common for sailors to become lonely and homesick on this little strip of land in the middle of the ocean. Many found a piece of home in Shackles. He wanted to be everyone's friend. If you were lonely, if you needed a friend, he was your boy. He always had time for you.
Without realizing the role he played, Shackles made life on the island bearable for many. One could run up the beach with this loving communal canine and forget, at least temporarily, that they missed home. Over the years he had impacted thousands of lives in just this way.
All of them had come and gone, but he remained. They were honored for their year-long sacrifice with military decorations and great fanfare, but not Shackles. He remained an unsung hero; but he didn't mind. He enjoyed doing his part and that was all the reward he needed.
Nevertheless, when he passed, his song was finally sung by a fleet of heartbroken, grateful sailors. A shipmate had fallen and it was time to honor him for his service.
About the Author
The author is a retired Coast Guard Officer with over 32 years of service. He is also a Baptist Preacher and Bible Teacher. He helps those grieving the loss of a pet to understand the Biblical evidence that proves they live on. His most popular book, "Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" delivers hope and comfort to the reader in a very gentle, yet convincing way. Visit at www.coldnosesbook.com for more information and tips or write to Gary at petgate@aol.com.
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Zack & Zoey Sailor Cap Lrg White Sale Price: $11.99 |
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Our Zack & ZoeyTM Sailor Caps are comfortable cotton caps with sparkling rhinestone anchor accents. Elasticized chin straps for a comfortable, secure fit. |
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Fluke French Bull Dog Sailor Tattoo Framed Art Print Sale Price: $28.95 |
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Artist: Ron Schmidt Framed Print (Picture) Size: 14 x 18 inches Print Size: 12 x 16 inches Shown framed with: a Wide Black frame |
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1891 Sailor Dancing Music Dog Violin Wollen Fine Art Sale Price: $9.00 |
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1891 Sailor Dancing Music Dog Violin Wollen Fine Art Old Antique Victorian Prints Maps Full Page From The Illustrated London News, An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Weeks Date As Shown On Top Of Page, The Size Of Each Page Is Approximately 15... |
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Encore List Price: $16.98 Sale Price: $19.98 |
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The Valley of Song List Price: $13.98 Sale Price: $4.99 |
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3 Best-loved Golden Book Stories ~ Poky Little Puppy and the Patchwork Blanket, The Sailor Dog, Little Toad to the Rescue |
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Sailor Dogs Decorative Switchplate Cover Sale Price: $4.99 |
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Handcrafted to the highest standards using the artistry of the decoupage technique, artwork is triple sealed with a special sealant to ensure durability,easy cleaning and obtain an enamel like finish. Artwork will not fade... |
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Luis Bunuel's Robinson Crusoe (1952) List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $12.00 |
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VCI is very proud to present this adventure classic from acclaimed director Luis Buñuel, one of the most acclaimed directors in the history of film, in a new special edition. Virtually unseen in any medium for decades and even thought lost by some, VCI's release has been fully restored to its original glory in time for the 50th Anniversary of its U... |
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Sailor Moon - Season Two - Uncut (Japanese Language Edition) List Price: $149.98 Sale Price: $144.87 |
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PUG Sailor Ahoy everyday note cards by Suzanne Renaud Sale Price: $15.00 |
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Original paintings are created by the artist for collectors of various dog breeds and printed on note cards, greeting cards, garden flags or decorative canvas prints. |
Sailor Dog Gameplay Trailer [iPhone]