The Dog Thread

[atlantisonearth]

Hey guys. I am thinking about getting a puppy.

What kind do you think I should get?
(Please post pictures along with your suggestion)

[333sandy]

I have a black American cocker spaniel, female, called symphony. She is not too small, not too big, loves children, hardly ever barks, cuddly, affectionate. She is well behaved, despite no training. Very cute, would highly recommend.

[pops1972]

Your not thinking of getting your mom a puppy for her birthday are you? Yikes

[atlantisonearth]

Your not thinking of getting your mom a puppy for her birthday are you? Yikes

Haha. Something like that ;)

[333sandy]

Symphony

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o618/rhapbap/8bdb1b0a.jpg

[333sandy]

Oh, and she doesn't require a lot of exercise. I did my research before getting her.

[atlantisonearth]

Shes pretty :o

How much does she shed?

[333sandy]

No shedding, but she gets a hair cut before summer.

[atlantisonearth]

No shedding, but she gets a hair cut before summer.

Thats great! :D

I also love the name you chose for her :)

[sylvie4163]

Get an Australian Shepherd. They're easy to train and lovable. They make anyone look like a good dog trainer, and that's the kind of dog you need if you're a first time dog-owner :)

[atlantisonearth]

Get an Australian Shepherd. They're easy to train and lovable. They make anyone look like a good dog trainer, and that's the kind of dog you need if you're a first time dog-owner :)

I have had dogs before who both died from cancer :(

[sylvie4163]

Here's a bunch of pictures.
Aussies!!! (http://www.google.com.au/search?q=australian+shepherd&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=cNM1T-qUFaXw2gWZyMWjAg&biw=1024&bih=672&sei=ctM1T-zEBamU2QW4wv2JAg)

[atlantisonearth]

I have had dogs before who both died from cancer :(

...and, I am in animal rescue.

[sylvie4163]

...and, I am in animal rescue.
There are plenty of Aussies in rescues. That's where I got mine.
Also, I'm sorry about your dogs :(

[atlantisonearth]

There are plenty of Aussies in rescues. That's where I got mine.
Also, I'm sorry about your dogs :(

I mean, I am an animal rescue officer :p
However... an aquatic animal rescue officer.

Thanks so much, guys!

[sylvie4163]

I mean, I am an animal rescue officer :p
However... an aquatic animal rescue officer.

Thanks so much, guys!
D'oh :o lol

[pinkster73]

Get a dog from a humane or rescue society, not a breeder. Please

[atlantisonearth]

Get a dog from a humane or rescue society, not a breeder. Please

Yes, we have an animal rescue center close to us who offers free animals. They are no-**** and the animals are treated well.

[pinkster73]

Yes, we have an animal rescue center close to us who offers free animals. They are no-**** and the animals are treated well.

Good plan. :):):):)

[pops1972]

http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o627/lilolady123/2012-02-10220738.jpg
This is beau. He's a siberian husky. Great with kids. He needs walked daily also. Kind of a treat for the dog and the walker.

[pinkster73]

This was my doggy. He's a Chihuahua/weiner dog. A chiweeny. He's also a hemopheliac. (All my pets are special needs). He went with my husband when we divorced.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/pinkster73/p_00026.jpg

[lanicefaith]

Get an Australian Shepherd. They're easy to train and lovable. They make anyone look like a good dog trainer, and that's the kind of dog you need if you're a first time dog-owner :)

Yes but require tons of activity to keep from destroying things,dogs with a lot of energy need more exercise to keep them from getting bored and you sane

[lanicefaith]

This was my doggy. He's a Chihuahua/weiner dog. A chiweeny. He's also a hemopheliac. (All my pets are special needs). He went with my husband when we divorced.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/pinkster73/p_00026.jpg

Chiweeny!lol, I have a pug daschund mix how would u merge the 2 pinkster?

[atlantisonearth]

Chiweeny!lol, I have a pug daschund mix how would u merge the 2 pinkster?

Both breeds... do something not forum appropriate with each other... and their puppies are a mixed breed.

[atlantisonearth]

This was my doggy. He's a Chihuahua/weiner dog. A chiweeny. He's also a hemopheliac. (All my pets are special needs). He went with my husband when we divorced.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/pinkster73/p_00026.jpg

Hes cute :o 24/7 Puppy dog eyes! :p
Im sorry about your divorce :(

[atlantisonearth]

Okay guys, I am actually getting a Puggle (https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1024&bih=505&q=puggle&gbv=2&oq=puggle&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=1781l3652l0l3854l6l6l0l1l1l0l132l416l4.1l5l 0):

http://i40.tinypic.com/11t5t7t.jpg

The puggle will be a girl. Now... any names? ;)

[pinkster73]

Chiweeny!lol, I have a pug daschund mix how would u merge the 2 pinkster?

A chipuggle sounds cute :)

[Limaxa]

I like Bull terrier.. They are very cute:) my friend has one

[pinkster73]

Okay guys, I am actually getting a Puggle (https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1024&bih=505&q=puggle&gbv=2&oq=puggle&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=1781l3652l0l3854l6l6l0l1l1l0l132l416l4.1l5l 0):

http://i40.tinypic.com/11t5t7t.jpg

The puggle will be a girl. Now... any names? ;)

Sarah. (Ten)

[kooky panda]

OHHH but look at this cute little bulldog!!!

http://col.stb01.s-msn.com/i/D8/61DBEFCC331B88EA4BAAD76794AC4.jpg

[atlantisonearth]

Sarah. (Ten)

I like that name. :)


OHHH but look at this cute little bulldog!!!

http://col.stb01.s-msn.com/i/D8/61DBEFCC331B88EA4BAAD76794AC4.jpg

Aww is that yours? Either way, its sweet :o

[pops1972]

She looks like a Holly.

[333sandy]

Arabella is a good name

[sourlicorice2]

Sarah. (Ten)

Lol If u named your dog Sarah then it would have the same name as me :-p

[atlantisonearth]

How is Bree?

[sourlicorice2]

How is Bree?

I like that one :-)

[shakiba]

How is Bree?

Bree the Bulldog?
I like it! :)

[atlantisonearth]

I got him! Yes, its a him :o

His name is Bruno. 8 weeks old.

[atlantisonearth]

My Bruno sleeping:

http://i52.tinypic.com/21310qw.jpg

[pops1972]

I'm glad you didn't name him holly!

[pinkster73]

Congrats on being a new father!

[kooky panda]

I got him! Yes, its a him :o

His name is Bruno. 8 weeks old.
Love the name!!!!

[atlantisonearth]

Thanks guys! Now just for the training... ;)

He has to stay at home for 2-3 months.

[pops1972]

Hey guys. I am thinking about getting a puppy.

What kind do you think I should get?
(Please post pictures along with your suggestion)


Okay guys, I am actually getting a Puggle (https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1024&bih=505&q=puggle&gbv=2&oq=puggle&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=1781l3652l0l3854l6l6l0l1l1l0l132l416l4.1l5l 0):

http://i40.tinypic.com/11t5t7t.jpg

The puggle will be a girl. Now... any names? ;)
I think bruno will save the world ;-)

[pinkster73]

I think bruno will save the world ;-)

He will. He looks like a future superhero to me.

[lanicefaith]

Awe so cute! Bruno is a good name,mine dogs name is Dexter,congrats!

[dria_91]

he's such a cutie!!! and soooo loving the name Bruno! I'm not particularly fond of giving an animal a "Human" name. My dog's name is Cutie Pie lol.

[pinkster73]

he's such a cutie!!! and soooo loving the name Bruno! I'm not particularly fond of giving an animal a "Human" name. My dog's name is Cutie Pie lol.

Funny, I give my pets human names :)

[atlantisonearth]

Here's another picture of him: :o

http://i44.tinypic.com/ic8t3c.jpg

[kooky panda]

Better watch out Bruno may grow up liking to eat!!!!

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/rakinsey99/emmie-1.jpg



(my parents Pug- Emmitt)

[queentina3]

Ahhh, Bruno is adorable.

Kooky, I can't tell if the dog looks sick or happy? ROFL!!!!!!

[kooky panda]

Ahhh, Bruno is adorable.

Kooky, I can't tell if the dog looks sick or happy? ROFL!!!!!!
Emmitt loves pie!!!! he is very happy and full.. lol

[atlantisonearth]

Aww hes adorable! He looks like hes smiling for the camera :)

[pinkster73]

Emmitt loves pie!!!! he is very happy and full.. lol

He looks like he has a hint of naughty in him

[viviansmo]

Bruno looks adorable and I like the name. Congrats!

[dalula]

Okay guys, I am actually getting a Puggle (https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1024&bih=505&q=puggle&gbv=2&oq=puggle&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=1781l3652l0l3854l6l6l0l1l1l0l132l416l4.1l5l 0):

http://i40.tinypic.com/11t5t7t.jpg

The puggle will be a girl. Now... any names? ;)
Aw! that is a cute dog :) and i'm bad at naming, i usually come up with food-related names.

[pinkster73]

Aw! that is a cute dog :) and i'm bad at naming, i usually come up with food-related names.

Come here Cheesecake! That's a good boy.

[queentina3]

Well considering some cultures consider some animals that are pets an acceptable meal, you may want to be cautious about naming your pets after food. :p

[dalula]

Well considering some cultures consider some animals that are pets an acceptable meal, you may want to be cautious about naming your pets after food. :p

yes, and that is why i am so bad at naming things. :p I came up with cookie. LOL

[viviansmo]

One of my cats is named Kiwi. She was a kitten when I rescued her from a so-called rescue foundation. :p Poor thing was not being taken care of; she had fleas, ticks, ear mites and ringworm. They were not giving her anything for this except 1/12 of an adult dose of flea medicine. The ringworm made her fur look brown and patchy and she had these big green eyes... Thus Kiwi. turns out once I got the ringworm cleared up, she had a thick coat of fur and is clearly part or mostly Maine Coon. Complete with a goatee and tufts of fur coming out her toes.

[dalula]

One of my cats is named Kiwi. She was a kitten when I rescued her from a so-called rescue foundation. :p Poor thing was not being taken care of; she had fleas, ticks, ear mites and ringworm. They were not giving her anything for this except 1/12 of an adult dose of flea medicine. The ringworm made her fur look brown and patchy and she had these big green eyes... Thus Kiwi. turns out once I got the ringworm cleared up, she had a thick coat of fur and is clearly part or mostly Maine Coon. Complete with a goatee and tufts of fur coming out her toes.

my bird was named kiwi :p your cat sounds cute and i feel sorry for how your cat was mistreated :( it makes me sick to hear about mistreated animals

[queentina3]

I got my 2 cats from a shelter and they were already named so I didn't change them. Tucker, the boy, was only a 7 week old kitten. He looks like a Maine Coon but honestly I have no idea what he is. My husband insists he has some siamese in him, but that is just because he doesn't like the way my husband shaves him and hisses at him a lot. My other cat was almost 2 years old, they weren't sure as she was a stray before coming to the shelter, and her name is FRESCA. There was no way I could change her name as she had been there for 7 months going by that name and was responding to it by the time we got her. I've never had that drink, but now I have a cat named after it. LOL

[Montegoe]

This is Milo when he was still a baby. He's now 10.

This is my favorite picture of him and one I use to remember when he was like this vs. those times he's been a bad boy.

Like when he gets the "almond roca" from the catbox or has bypassed the security measures we've put in place to prevent him from getting the garbage can from under the kitchen sink and spreading it all over the place while we sleep.

He's very tricky. Don't trust that cute little face one single bit.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r104/montegoe/smartboy4.jpg

[viviansmo]

He is adorable!! I can't believe he'd ever be bad... Haha!

[pinkster73]

This is Milo when he was still a baby. He's now 10.

This is my favorite picture of him and one I use to remember when he was like this vs. those times he's been a bad boy.

Like when he gets the "almond roca" from the catbox or has bypassed the security measures we've put in place to prevent him from getting the garbage can from under the kitchen sink and spreading it all over the place while we sleep.

He's very tricky. Don't trust that cute little face one single bit.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r104/montegoe/smartboy4.jpg

Ha ha my chiweeny loved "almond rochas" from the litterbox. I can't believe someone else calls them that!

[spuds2011]

http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?q=miniature+dachshund+longhaired+puppies&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&biw=1280&bih=620&tbm=isch&tbnid=F7rHTsMxt5SlUM:&imgrefurl=http://texas.inetgiant.com/houston/addetails/mini-dachshund-puppies---long-short-and-wire-hair-red-black-tan-cream-dapple-piebald-and-more/4107256&docid=Jl-RAD4uWDnQSM&imgurl=http://images04.olx.com/ui/9/92/15/1290366606_140218715_3-Long-hair-miniature-dachshund-pups-Animals.jpg&w=384&h=288&ei=Z90-T_KGFtGhmQWK-o3gBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=337&vpy=166&dur=321&hovh=139&hovw=186&tx=78&ty=64&sig=112010250425391088538&page=2&tbnh=131&tbnw=171&start=18&ndsp=24&ved=0CMYBEK0DMB8 THIS! my cousin has a puppy like this. He just looks a bit different xD

[spuds2011]

opps i did it wrong. grrrr........

[pinkster73]

opps i did it wrong. grrrr........

Try again

[atlantisonearth]

My puppy keeps on itching his collar, is this normal? How long will it take him to get used to it?

[pinkster73]

[QUOTE=atlantisonearth;240623]My puppy keeps on itching his collar, is this normal? How long will it take him to get used to it?[/QUOTE

A couple weeks. You can also try a different material. Nylon, leather, patent leather, no metal. Nylon seems to be the least irritating.

[atlantisonearth]

Thanks, pinkster!

Also, he is 8 weeks old, and he hasnt had his full set of shots. When would be a safe time to take him out in public places (on a leash)?

[atlantisonearth]

yes, and that is why i am so bad at naming things. :p I came up with cookie. LOL

That is my neigbor's dog's name!

[pinkster73]

Thanks, pinkster!

Also, he is 8 weeks old, and he hasnt had his full set of shots. When would be a safe time to take him out in public places (on a leash)?

He will be susceptible to parvovirus until 5 to 6 months of age. He can still get it after that but its not as fatal. Until then do NOT take him to off leash areas with lots of other dogs. Walking around your neighborhood and stuff like that is fine.

[pinkster73]

He will be susceptible to parvovirus until 5 to 6 months of age. He can still get it after that but its not as fatal. Until then do NOT take him to off leash areas with lots of other dogs. Walking around your neighborhood and stuff like that is fine.

Unless of course you get his parvo vaccine sooner, which you can.

[kooky panda]

I took my puppy out too early and he got parvo and was really sick...... It was very scary . He pulled through but lesson learned!!!

[pinkster73]

I took my puppy out too early and he got parvo and was really sick...... It was very scary . He pulled through but lesson learned!!!

I worked 5 years doing animal care at the humane society. Parvo was so expensive and hard to treat that any dog testing positive and the 2 dogs kenneled on either side of him were euthanized, even if they didn't test positive. That was rough.

[kooky panda]

I worked 5 years doing animal care at the humane society. Parvo was so expensive and hard to treat that any dog testing positive and the 2 dogs kenneled on either side of him were euthanized, even if they didn't test positive. That was rough.

It was not cheap, but I was not going to lose my baby Thor.

[pinkster73]

It was not cheap, but I was not going to lose my baby Thor.

Ha ha you're preaching to the choir. My cat who died last year was an insulin dependent diabetic who I injected every 12 hours for 5 years. Insulin, syringes, bloodwork, not covered for kitties. Cha ching. But no one dared criticize. He was my kitty.

[pops1972]

Aww a little kitty Angel. It's worth it. They give us so much!
My cat has bad kidneys. Yes I took in a stray. Last summer the vet said she wouldn't live much longer. She is more than 15 years old. The vet taught me how to give her an IV subcutaniously. Can't spell. It took several tries though. She was patient and seemed grateful. She's still here though. Ps. I'm allergic to cats. Ah choo!

[pinkster73]

Aww a little kitty Angel. It's worth it. They give us so much!
My cat has bad kidneys. Yes I took in a stray. Last summer the vet said she wouldn't live much longer. She is more than 15 years old. The vet taught me how to give her an IV subcutaniously. Can't spell. It took several tries though. She was patient and seemed grateful. She's still here though. Ps. I'm allergic to cats. Ah choo!

I had a kitty who had to have subcutaneous fluid too. All my kitties are "special needs". I used to adopt the ones who were unadoptable due to medical conditions.

[pinkster73]

I currently have 6. No I'm not the crazy cat lady, my house is clean!

[lylahmae]

This is Milo when he was still a baby. He's now 10.

This is my favorite picture of him and one I use to remember when he was like this vs. those times he's been a bad boy.

Like when he gets the "almond roca" from the catbox or has bypassed the security measures we've put in place to prevent him from getting the garbage can from under the kitchen sink and spreading it all over the place while we sleep.

He's very tricky. Don't trust that cute little face one single bit.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r104/montegoe/smartboy4.jpg

I had a bassett who ate an entire large pizza off the counter (no small feat with those short legs) and closed the box in 3 minutes without making a sound while the whole family was six feet away in the next room. God made dogs cute as a survival tactic.

[pinkster73]

I had a bassett who ate an entire large pizza off the counter (no small feat with those short legs) and closed the box in 3 minutes without making a sound while the whole family was six feet away in the next room. God made dogs cute as a survival tactic.

My chiweeny used to eat the hands and feet off all my daughter's barbies. Then he would look at me with "the" eyes and I couldn't give him heck.

[pops1972]

My chiweeny used to eat the hands and feet off all my daughter's barbies. Then he would look at me with "the" eyes and I couldn't give him heck.
ha ha. I've seen that look. My dog pooped out my apron string. And went running through the house. Every one else ran too! That was a strange night!

[pops1972]

The apron string was trailing behind the dog swinging wildly around. People were jumping up on the furniture. Screaming. . .

[pinkster73]

The apron string was trailing behind the dog swinging wildly around. People were jumping up on the furniture. Screaming. . .

That's funny. Reminds me of cats pooping out tinsel at Christmas :). Ah, good memories.

[pops1972]

That's funny. Reminds me of cats pooping out tinsel at Christmas :). Ah, good memories.
Aww good times. :-)

[queentina3]

You know those little ties that they put on bread bags and etc??? My cat Fresca loves to find those and pick them up in her mouth, bring it to her food bowl, and drop it in. She doesn't eat it, just puts it in the bowl. It drives my other cat Tucker nuts as he refuses to eat out of the bowl if there is one in there. I think that's why she does it, but they share a 2-sided bowl and she'll hoard the food by putting those in each side to keep him from eating anything. LOL

My dog, before he passed away, would eat the boys little action figures. One time he even ate a cap from a bleach bottle that my neighbor had out to fill with water for when they closed their pool. Somehow it ended up in our yard, which is fenced in, and he ate it. We had to take him to the vet to have it removed via surgery along with part of his intestines. He almost died that night and had to stay in the animal hospital for 5 days so they could get him stabilized. I still miss that dog. :(

[kooky panda]

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/rakinsey99/dogdoor.png

[pinkster73]

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/rakinsey99/dogdoor.png

Ha ha separation anxiety at it's best!

[queentina3]

OMG Kooky, that is hysterical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cosmae]

Hey guys. I am thinking about getting a puppy.

What kind do you think I should get?
(Please post pictures along with your suggestion)

If you like small breed, definitely recommend YORKIES!!!
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5bQoDgb_RTBt8n7dyqAHhu05Ten2LF 28oh3r2TWqhpGoIkbMy

[kooky panda]

If you like small breed, definitely recommend YORKIES!!!
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5bQoDgb_RTBt8n7dyqAHhu05Ten2LF 28oh3r2TWqhpGoIkbMy


http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5bQoDgb_RTBt8n7dyqAHhu05Ten2LF 28oh3r2TWqhpGoIkbMyTOO cute!!!!

[pinkster73]

My chiweeny also used to nom nom nom crayons then poop bright colors.

[queentina3]

My chiweeny also used to nom nom nom crayons then poop bright colors.

Did it glow in the dark? That would've been useful to avoid stepping in it. :p

[viviansmo]

My ex has a yorkie. She's adorable. I dog-sit her sometimes. My cats are bigger than her, so they don't mind.... too much.
I miss my Rhodesian Ridgeback though. She was beautiful and really calm and friendly. Once she grew out of the chewing everything in sight stage, anyway.

[pinkster73]

My big dog was a catahoula leopard dog. He never chewed anything. He was never bad. But the chiweeny more then made up for that. My big dog used to act "sorry" when the little dog was bad.

[kooky panda]

I have had 7 boxers. The one female I had found ... one day I cooked a ham and it was sitting on the stove. I was upstairs and I heard this huge crash, I ran down and Molly was standing over the ham
that was now on the floor with a smile and there was a bug chunk of ham missing.. lol

[pinkster73]

I have had 7 boxers. The one female I had found ... one day I cooked a ham and it was sitting on the stove. I was upstairs and I heard this huge crash, I ran down and Molly was standing over the ham
that was now on the floor with a smile and there was a bug chunk of ham missing.. lol

Well you pretty much cooked it and served it to her on a silver platter :p

[pops1972]

I have had 7 boxers. The one female I had found ... one day I cooked a ham and it was sitting on the stove. I was upstairs and I heard this huge crash, I ran down and Molly was standing over the ham
that was now on the floor with a smile and there was a bug chunk of ham missing.. lol
Did you let her finish eating the ham, Kookie?

[pinkster73]

At the humane society we used to get shipments of stray caught dogs from up north in the Yukon and territories. My Mom adopted one. These dogs had never been on a leash. Never seen a ball. Never walked on smooth flooring such as tile, hardwood, lino, and never seen stairs. It was hilarious showing them how to walk on lino without slipping and wiping out.

There were no stairs at the shelter so Caliber (my Moms adopted baby) was a stair virgin when I first brought him home. Keep in mind these were all adult huskies over a year old. I took him out to the back yard on the deck and I went down the stairs. He followed, wiped out, and slid all the way down the stairs ON HIS BACK. I've never seen anything like it. I almost peed my pants.

[kooky panda]

Did you let her finish eating the ham, Kookie?

noooo she would of been really sick!!!!

[kooky panda]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x73ETbDDsgU

[pops1972]

At the humane society we used to get shipments of stray caught dogs from up north in the Yukon and territories. My Mom adopted one. These dogs had never been on a leash. Never seen a ball. Never walked on smooth flooring such as tile, hardwood, lino, and never seen stairs. It was hilarious showing them how to walk on lino without slipping and wiping out.

There were no stairs at the shelter so Caliber (my Moms adopted baby) was a stair virgin when I first brought him home. Keep in mind these were all adult huskies over a year old. I took him out to the back yard on the deck and I went down the stairs. He followed, wiped out, and slid all the way down the stairs ON HIS BACK. I've never seen anything like it. I almost peed my pants.
Thats funny! I can almost picture that.

[pinkster73]

Omg that pug doesn't even sound like a dog!

[pops1972]

Now i almost peed!

[queentina3]

I don't even have a name for the sound that dog was making. My dog used to growl at cats that showed up on the TV, then when we got our cats he just turned his back to them. He was a doberman, so I guess he figured they wouldn't dare mess with him.

[pinkster73]

I don't even have a name for the sound that dog was making. My dog used to growl at cats that showed up on the TV, then when we got our cats he just turned his back to them. He was a doberman, so I guess he figured they wouldn't dare mess with him.

Ya right. He knew they would own him in a "kerfuffle" as I call it.

[queentina3]

Ya right. He knew they would own him in a "kerfuffle" as I call it.

That's exacly what my husband said. His sister had a siamese cat that scratched his doberman when they were kids, and the doberman ran off whining. LMAO!!!!!

That is why he insists my cat Tucker is part siamese, he says he acts just like his sister's siamese cat did. I told him Tucker just doesn't like him. :p

I still think Phoenix just didn't care one way or the other about them, as he did growl and bark at cats that came into our yard, just not the ones in the house. LOL!!!

[pinkster73]

That's exacly what my husband said. His sister had a siamese cat that scratched his doberman when they were kids, and the doberman ran off whining. LMAO!!!!!

That is why he insists my cat Tucker is part siamese, he says he acts just like his sister's siamese cat did. I told him Tucker just doesn't like him. :p

I still think Phoenix just didn't care one way or the other about them, as he did growl and bark at cats that came into our yard, just not the ones in the house. LOL!!!

The dog my mom adopted and all the other Yukon huskies I fostered had never seen a cat either. When they first got to my house they used to run all goofy at my cats like "what on earth is that?!" And my kitties (who are used to dogs) would just be like "oh god another stupid dog". My kitties would let the dogs sniff them or poke them a few times then one smack and BAM, the cat is the boss.

[pops1972]

Beau can never be let off the leash. It's the huskie in him. Once he got away and stole the neighbors chicken. Poor chicken! We brought the chicken back to her in a box. She was real sweet about it and wouldn't except any money. Then we bought a rooster and kept him in a big cage in our house. To teach beau that chickens are our friends. His name was Stew. One day we went swimming and came back to find ourselves knee deep in feathers. In walks Beau with red war paint on his cheeks. He got both latches open. Poor stew!

[pinkster73]

Did you make stew? Ok sorry inappropriate joke

[pops1972]

:D
Did you make stew? Ok sorry inappropriate joke
tee hee. No we couldn't then. We gave him a proper funeral.:D

[pinkster73]

My kitties are not ****ers. I have 6 cats and I had a mouse in the house and I had to catch it myself. Dumb mouse. Or maybe he looked at my kitties and knew he was safe.

[viviansmo]

My kitties are not ****ers. I have 6 cats and I had a mouse in the house and I had to catch it myself. Dumb mouse. Or maybe he looked at my kitties and knew he was safe.

Now that mad me laugh out loud!
My Maine Coon is mouser, except we don't have mice much, so she brings in lizards all summer. Poor, tailless lizards -- they shed their tails to get away, she doesnt bite them off. Of course, they don't get away either.

[queentina3]

I'm sad to say my cats are not just ****ers, they are torturers. :( The mice they catch they actually bat around and torture the poor things that when I catch them doing it, I have to brave getting scratched and possibly bitten to get the mouse away from them. I then give it to my husband to **** quickly as there is no saving the poor things most of the time and I hate to see them having a slow and painful death. I think out of the 15-20 they've caught over the years I was able to get to 1 before they did enough damage that he was able to be saved.

[pinkster73]

Now that mad me laugh out loud!
My Maine Coon is mouser, except we don't have mice much, so she brings in lizards all summer. Poor, tailless lizards -- they shed their tails to get away, she doesnt bite them off. Of course, they don't get away either.

We don't have a lot of mice here and no lizards due to the cold. But sometimes my kitties stare at bugs to death. Ok until I squish it. My kitties don't go outside.

[pinkster73]

I'm sad to say my cats are not just ****ers, they are torturers. :( The mice they catch they actually bat around and torture the poor things that when I catch them doing it, I have to brave getting scratched and possibly bitten to get the mouse away from them. I then give it to my husband to **** quickly as there is no saving the poor things most of the time and I hate to see them having a slow and painful death. I think out of the 15-20 they've caught over the years I was able to get to 1 before they did enough damage that he was able to be saved.

These are my kitties ideas of mice:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/pinkster73/images-15-8.jpg

[pops1972]

My cat dropped a dead mouse on my lap. Poor me!

[pinkster73]

My cat dropped a dead mouse on my lap. Poor me!

It means he loves you! It's a gift!

[queentina3]

Yes well, I'd rather my cats hate me then give me a gift like that. hahaha

[pinkster73]

Here's a dog/cat joke I read:

A dog lives with humans. They feed him, brush him, pet him, walk him. The dog thinks THEY must be gods!

A cat lives with humans. They feed him, brush him, pet him, play with him. The cat thinks I must be a god!

[pops1972]

Ha ha ha that is true!

[queentina3]

Cats are so vain. LOL

[atlantisonearth]

My chiweeny used to eat the hands and feet off all my daughter's barbies. Then he would look at me with "the" eyes and I couldn't give him heck.

I get that look after he pees on the carpet

[atlantisonearth]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5bQoDgb_RTBt8n7dyqAHhu05Ten2LF 28oh3r2TWqhpGoIkbMyTOO cute!!!!

Used to have one, but he got lung cancer :(

[atlantisonearth]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uuqXXT7VYo

[atlantisonearth]

*yawn* me and my dog both fell asleep on the sofa :)

[queentina3]

LOL, they were like "what the heck are you saying?"

[pinkster73]

Those pugs are soooooo cute!

[atlantisonearth]

As seen on "Americas Funniest Home Videos"

[kooky panda]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZkoELhAWRk&feature=related

[pinkster73]

I love the police dog training pic. Chasing kitties not allowed.

[queentina3]

LMAO Kooky. There were so many that I could comment on, but I'd be here all day.

[kooky panda]

Silence of the Pugs

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/422894_324215137622146_100001009879886_923983_1738 262788_n.jpg

[kooky panda]

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1628417242915&id=47caebe6ac814d82e536f6b087cba491&url=http%3a%2f%2fihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com%2 f2009%2f02%2ffunny-dog-pictures-word.jpghttp://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1579536296998&id=1f7dc6ae7cc5de94dbf5260ea879db2a&url=http%3a%2f%2fimages4.fanpop.com%2fimage%2fphot os%2f18900000%2fFunny-Dogs-teddybear64-18989191-500-375.jpg

[pinkster73]

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/pinkster73/demotivational-posters-exercise.jpg

[kooky panda]

this guy needs the treadmill!!!

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1626249172549&id=3801c01e54c21b745bbb2a87f0edb2a4&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.adogabouttown.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2008%2f12%2ffat_dog.jpg

[pinkster73]

this guy needs the treadmill!!!

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1626249172549&id=3801c01e54c21b745bbb2a87f0edb2a4&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.adogabouttown.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2008%2f12%2ffat_dog.jpg

Oh he's so cute it makes my teeth clench!

[kooky panda]

Oh he's so cute it makes my teeth clench!


I knew you would love him... lol

[sylvie4163]

I knew you would love him... lol

Is it just me or do you not have a signature un this post??? Lol.
I have an aussie and a beautiful little Pomeranian :D

[neefs89]

I dont have pets at home and I'm scared of dogs

[atlantisonearth]

Is it just me or do you not have a signature un this post??? Lol.
I have an aussie and a beautiful little Pomeranian :D

No she doesn't...

[SmokeyMtnGirl]

Symphony

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o618/rhapbap/8bdb1b0a.jpg

You can't even see his eyes. lol
He is SOOOOO cute.

[SmokeyMtnGirl]

I have a German shepherd

[kooky panda]

Is it just me or do you not have a signature un this post??? Lol.
I have an aussie and a beautiful little Pomeranian :D


No she doesn't...

man I think a moderator must of deleted my signature!!!!! was is inappropriate??? lol

[kooky panda]

Here are my babies!!! I need to start harassing TL for boxers in the games!!
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/rakinsey99/eb5aa579-1.jpghttp://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/rakinsey99/04bd6d29.jpg

[atlantisonearth]

So sweet! :o

[SmokeyMtnGirl]

Here are my babies!!! I need to start harassing TL for boxers in the games!!
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/rakinsey99/eb5aa579-1.jpghttp://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/rakinsey99/04bd6d29.jpg

The brown one is cuter. They both precious.

[pinkster73]

They even pose the same kooky!

[atlantisonearth]

http://i52.tinypic.com/24ffqro.jpg (http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/campaigns/stop_puppy_mills/)

[atlantisonearth]

Can someone post a picture of a "perfect" pen area for my puppy (including food, water, toys ect.)?

Also, what is the recommended minimum/maximum amount of toys for him to have in his pen?

[pinkster73]

Give him 5 or 6 different ones, then change them out for different ones. Rotate toys to keep him interested.

[pops1972]

"Out pet stain remover" or similar product containing enzymes and some latex gloves will make life with Bruno pleasant. I love that stuff.
You can cut a slit in a tennis ball. Slip a dog treat inside. Toss the ball and Bruno will have to return the ball to your hand to get the treat out. When you are done playing fetch, put the ball in a safe place until you are ready to play fetch again. It won't be long before Bruno is fetching your slippers!

[pinkster73]

"Out pet stain remover" or similar product containing enzymes and some latex gloves will make life with Bruno pleasant. I love that stuff.
You can cut a slit in a tennis ball. Slip a dog treat inside. Toss the ball and Bruno will have to return the ball to your hand to get the treat out. When you are done playing fetch, put the ball in a safe place until you are ready to play fetch again. It won't be long before Bruno is fetching your slippers!

Oh god I have used a whole bottle of Spot Shot pet stain remover just today cleaning up cat puke. One of my kitties is sick. It's good stuff. Gets out all the stain.

And why do kitties only puke on carpet and not the hardwood? WHYYYYYY

[pops1972]

Oh god I have used a whole bottle of Spot Shot pet stain remover just today cleaning up cat puke. One of my kitties is sick. It's good stuff. Gets out all the stain.

And why do kitties only puke on carpet and not the hardwood? WHYYYYYY
ha ha. My cat puked on the carpet today too! Never ever on the linoleum. I paid one of my kids to clean it up. I wish I knew what is causing it. I've been using warm water to make her food and mixing it with a half a can of canned food. Maybe I should give less food 3x per day.

[pinkster73]

ha ha. My cat puked on the carpet today too! Never ever on the linoleum. I paid one of my kids to clean it up. I wish I knew what is causing it. I've been using warm water to make her food and mixing it with a half a can of canned food. Maybe I should give less food 3x per day.

Sometimes they just puke. This kitty of mine has always been prone to it. I'll pm why.

[kooky panda]

How old is your cat??? I was having problems with my old man( 11 year old boxer). He would throw up his food. When I had them at the vet, I found out he has acid reflux.. I have been giving him
a pepcid once a day, and he has stopped. Go figure!!!

also for dogs (not for cats)- Bufferin acts like moraphine to a dog- pain reliever
Pepto bismol, you can use for upset tummies
Benadryl you can use for allergies.

[pops1972]

My cat is a stray. We don't know how old. More than 15 the vet suspects. She is missing some teeth. She will go a long time without getting sick and then she starts getting sick again. We give her smaller servings more frequently. The direct tv commercial bugs me. Think maybe I will grow a beard and straggley hair. Ha ha ha

[atlantisonearth]

Thanks pinkster!


"Out pet stain remover" or similar product containing enzymes and some latex gloves will make life with Bruno pleasant. I love that stuff.
You can cut a slit in a tennis ball. Slip a dog treat inside. Toss the ball and Bruno will have to return the ball to your hand to get the treat out. When you are done playing fetch, put the ball in a safe place until you are ready to play fetch again. It won't be long before Bruno is fetching your slippers!

I made a home-made all-natural pet stain remover. It works better than you think!

The tennis ball idea is great. Why spend 20 dollars on those commercial-made ones? Thanks for this idea!

And yes, he started stealing our slippers :p

Oh god I have used a whole bottle of Spot Shot pet stain remover just today cleaning up cat puke. One of my kitties is sick. It's good stuff. Gets out all the stain.

And why do kitties only puke on carpet and not the hardwood? WHYYYYYY

Yeah I used to use that before I made my own cleaner :)


My cat is a stray. We don't know how old. More than 15 the vet suspects. She is missing some teeth. She will go a long time without getting sick and then she starts getting sick again. We give her smaller servings more frequently. The direct tv commercial bugs me. Think maybe I will grow a beard and straggley hair. Ha ha ha

Thats really kind of you. There are sooo many stray animals.

Look at this (http://www.odditycentral.com/news/chinese-animal-lover-adopts-140-stray-dogs.html) article.

[pops1972]

So how do you make the homemade pet stain remover?

[atlantisonearth]

Ingredients
2 cups water
2 spoons Mule Team? Borax?
1 tablespoon castile soap
some vinegar
a hint of perfume/nice-smelling stuff

Optional: Spot Shot? Stain Remover

Mix all ingredients together

[atlantisonearth]

The question marks are supposed to be registered trade mark signs...
We should totally have the option to edit posts...

[pops1972]

I have all those ingredients. I'll give that a try. Thank you :-)

[pinkster73]

What is mule team?

[pops1972]

It's in the laundry supplies. It gets your whites whiter. It looks like a cereal box.

[RealFarmer1222]

What is mule team?


A bunch of mules hitched together to pull a wagon.....or plow. Mule Team Borax is an ooooollllllldddd soap. I don't even know if it is made anymore.

IIRC, it sponsed the old TV show "Wagon Train". And Ronnie Reagan starred in it.

[pinkster73]

It's in the laundry supplies. It gets your whites whiter. It looks like a cereal box.

A lot of my whites are pink tee hee. Not on purpose. I like red stuff and dark pink.

[RealFarmer1222]

Just remembered....Mule Team Borax was the sponser of "Death Valley Days" not "Wagon Train".

[atlantisonearth]

A bunch of mules hitched together to pull a wagon.....or plow. Mule Team Borax is an ooooollllllldddd soap. I don't even know if it is made anymore.

IIRC, it sponsed the old TV show "Wagon Train". And Ronnie Reagan starred in it.

Yes, it is still made, otherwise I wouldnt have put it in my ingredients...

[pops1972]

It worked! I used "body fantasy cotton candy spray" for the fragrance. Just can't wait for another mess. It worked on the coffee stain though. :)

[pinkster73]

Ha ha you're excited for more cat puke!

[TheRandomDude]

Get a Chihuahua

[pops1972]

Ha ha you're excited for more cat puke!
yup, but they never do it when you want them to.

[pinkster73]

yup, but they never do it when you want them to.

Mine do it in the middle of the night right in the pathway from my bed to the bathroom. I swear, its on purpose.

[pops1972]

That never feels good...

[TheRandomDude]

Mine do it in the middle of the night right in the pathway from my bed to the bathroom. I swear, its on purpose.

Ewww...

[pops1972]

Pets can be messy. If you are going to have a dog or a cat you probably don't want to buy expensive furniture or carpets. The love and laughs they give make it all worth it. :D