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09-19-2012
, 06:50 PM
09-20-2012
, 09:55 AM
Funny you should say that Katie, we've decided the same and are going to get another this weekend. My daughter and her friend (I call them the Siamese twins as they're never apart) can have responsibility for one each, and they're already planning to save all their pocket money to help pimp up the hutch. Balla guinea pig Cribz pics to follow soon!
10-01-2012
, 12:10 AM
12-16-2012
, 07:22 PM
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I have had purebred AKC dogs (Scotties) and shelter dogs simultaneously for a long time. I would not hesitate to get another shelter dog. You just have to keep in mind that you may not know their entire history.
Personally, this does not deter me but it is something you need to be aware of. I have had 3 unique shelter dog experiences:
Bryan was a 6 month old abused stray Lab mix when I adopted him. We dealt with these complications for his entire life. Several times, my grandmother advised me to have him euthanized because throughout the years he had bitten children, adults, and other pets. I could not give up on him though. I resorted to segregating my animals any time I left the house. Overall, he was a great dog and a very smart, happy, scruffy, tough boy. But his early abuse did cause many problems, and I am sure 99% of owners who went through what I did would have euthanized him many years before he passed at 14.5 years old just a few months ago.
In contrast to Bryan, however, was my German Shepherd, Skye. I adopted her at 9 months old; she had been given up due to being "destructive" and yes, she was a puppy and did puppy things, but she turned out to be such a sweet girl and loved everyone in sight. She was def the favorite among all my friends, and was so full of energy. She passed away last year at age 12.
One of my foster dogs I ended up adopting was an elderly Shih Tzu named Charlene. She was a puppy mill mom, and was so rigid from having been confined for so many years producing litter after litter that her body was barely flexible. She could not be picked up without screaming out in pain. Change for her was traumatic. She she was very skittish and did not like social contact. I eventually ended up keeping her, simply to spare her the stress of going to and adjusting to another home. She passed away several years ago, but spent her last couple years happy with me, as once she warmed up, all she did was kiss me and jump up and down with her ears flapping. I remember the day when I first saw her get excited...it was a very happy moment for me.
Here is a pic of these three shelter dogs, they have all passed, but I think about every one of them every day.
Personally, this does not deter me but it is something you need to be aware of. I have had 3 unique shelter dog experiences:
Bryan was a 6 month old abused stray Lab mix when I adopted him. We dealt with these complications for his entire life. Several times, my grandmother advised me to have him euthanized because throughout the years he had bitten children, adults, and other pets. I could not give up on him though. I resorted to segregating my animals any time I left the house. Overall, he was a great dog and a very smart, happy, scruffy, tough boy. But his early abuse did cause many problems, and I am sure 99% of owners who went through what I did would have euthanized him many years before he passed at 14.5 years old just a few months ago.
In contrast to Bryan, however, was my German Shepherd, Skye. I adopted her at 9 months old; she had been given up due to being "destructive" and yes, she was a puppy and did puppy things, but she turned out to be such a sweet girl and loved everyone in sight. She was def the favorite among all my friends, and was so full of energy. She passed away last year at age 12.
One of my foster dogs I ended up adopting was an elderly Shih Tzu named Charlene. She was a puppy mill mom, and was so rigid from having been confined for so many years producing litter after litter that her body was barely flexible. She could not be picked up without screaming out in pain. Change for her was traumatic. She she was very skittish and did not like social contact. I eventually ended up keeping her, simply to spare her the stress of going to and adjusting to another home. She passed away several years ago, but spent her last couple years happy with me, as once she warmed up, all she did was kiss me and jump up and down with her ears flapping. I remember the day when I first saw her get excited...it was a very happy moment for me.
Here is a pic of these three shelter dogs, they have all passed, but I think about every one of them every day.
Last edited by beatmydeuces; 12-16-2012 at 07:27 PM.
12-17-2012
, 03:59 PM
12-20-2012
, 05:45 PM
hello everyone!
Here are my cats!
Cosimo Magnus
Demie
Here are my cats!
Cosimo Magnus
Demie
12-21-2012
, 10:28 PM
I like the cats, gobbo: I can't see your youtube vids, they are private! I know what you mean by when the wiener gets to see you. Mine went absolutely insane when I came home after 4 months abroad lol 
Family dog: Poppy - Wiener - Born: March 1998 - Still going strong! Semi blind, semi deaf, loves food!
Younger Version:
Sisters Portuguese Podengo - Born Dec 2011:
I also had this fellow for a hours:
I put him in the fridge and brought him home as "souvenir"
Family dog: Poppy - Wiener - Born: March 1998 - Still going strong! Semi blind, semi deaf, loves food!
Younger Version:
Sisters Portuguese Podengo - Born Dec 2011:
I also had this fellow for a hours:
I put him in the fridge and brought him home as "souvenir"
Last edited by brutti; 12-21-2012 at 10:35 PM.
03-03-2013
, 09:21 PM
03-06-2013
, 08:56 PM
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New phone, new pic of Otis:
You know how spoiled this cat his? His made up birthday was last weekend, so I got him SHRIMP! That's right the cat got shrimp for his birthday, even though we don't actually know what his birthday is.
I clearly need to lavish affection on someone.
You know how spoiled this cat his? His made up birthday was last weekend, so I got him SHRIMP! That's right the cat got shrimp for his birthday, even though we don't actually know what his birthday is.
I clearly need to lavish affection on someone.
03-16-2013
, 09:49 PM
Oscar the cat who used to live next door, miss him a lot
04-04-2013
, 02:33 AM
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Here he is:
He has a bit of a congestion issue but the vet said he will grow out of it. He was found on the side of the road at 3 weeks old. he is 9 weeks right now. Riley is NOT happy with our decision. We haven't decided on a name yet.
Edit: We decided on the name Weezer.
He has a bit of a congestion issue but the vet said he will grow out of it. He was found on the side of the road at 3 weeks old. he is 9 weeks right now. Riley is NOT happy with our decision. We haven't decided on a name yet.
Edit: We decided on the name Weezer.
What a cute kitty, and a really great name. Kudos for taking him in.
04-10-2013
, 11:21 PM
04-23-2013
, 06:12 PM
05-29-2013
, 01:18 PM
My GF, whom I have been dating longer than my 1st marriage lasted, rescued this little girl about 3 months ago.
Her name is Trixie. She is about 2.5 years old. And she is a Chee Waa Waa!!!
Pics of GF or it didn't happen????? Guess which one I am dating?
:ee k:
Her name is Trixie. She is about 2.5 years old. And she is a Chee Waa Waa!!!
Pics of GF or it didn't happen????? Guess which one I am dating?
:ee k:
06-06-2013
, 12:01 PM
My new kitty, Dobby! He's a little bundle of Joy!
07-30-2013
, 09:13 PM
My Kitty found a new favourite sleeping spot!
He's too cute!!
He's too cute!!
08-26-2013
, 09:39 AM
New kitteh!
We decided to get kitteh #2 to keep Otis company for when I go back to work full time (someday, dammit). We picked a female Siamese. She came from a feral colony so she's not quite so people needy as Mr. Otis, but she's getting used to us already and enjoys affection time. She just doesn't do laps and prefers to sleep in quiet/dark places during the day.
We named her Phantom, since my b/f thinks it looks like she's wearing a little mask because of her white chin, and also because we don't know where she is most of the time then boom! she's there like a little phantom.
We decided to get kitteh #2 to keep Otis company for when I go back to work full time (someday, dammit). We picked a female Siamese. She came from a feral colony so she's not quite so people needy as Mr. Otis, but she's getting used to us already and enjoys affection time. She just doesn't do laps and prefers to sleep in quiet/dark places during the day.
We named her Phantom, since my b/f thinks it looks like she's wearing a little mask because of her white chin, and also because we don't know where she is most of the time then boom! she's there like a little phantom.