BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 08:50 AM

Seamus. An 8 year old pedigreed yellow Labrador Retriever. Loves to play and has a definite sense of humor.

What hasn't been said is that, when Kendall first got Seamus as a wee puppy, he was such a handful that Kendall nearly gave him away. His previous dog, Clancy, had been a model hound, well behaved and biddable. Seamus wasn't (it's that sense of humour that causes the problem!).

Luckily Seamus got a reprieve when he was seen sleeping with his paws left over right, just as Clancy had done. Now he's the indulged 'baby' of this family and friends. SINSULL would steal him if she could and he almost always comes to the song circles where he gets lots of attention.

He's still a handful - we can't let him off the leash on the beach yet but I am working on that, with treats of all kinds and a whistle. This is a dog that really lives for food! He's a very strong dog so has had to have some very firm training to heel to make sure that I don't get pulled off my feet when walking him but he has made amazing progress in that respect.

He tends to follow me around, thinking that there might be a chance for a walk or treats, and has a habit of laying on my feet so that I can't use the reclining part of my chair, or crawling under the recliner when it's up so that I have to move him out to get out the chair. He occasionally climbs onto my lap - believe me, with a 90lb dog that leaves you feeling like a butterfly under glass, but he seems to enjoy the occasional cuddle with his people.

He isn't allowed on the couch here but is at SINSULL's when he gets to stay there while we're away. He does seem to understand where the line is drawn in each household though.

I've never really been a 'dog' person and have had mostly cats as pets. Seamus I adopted when I married Kendall - it was a case of love me, love my dog. Luckily it was the easiest thing in the world to get to love both the guys in this household.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 08:48 AM

We've had quite a variety of pets over the years - hamsters, gerbils, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, cats, terrapins, turtles. We are left with one box turtle (the other died a few months ago), 2 terrapins and some pond fish. I am a great animal lover but nothing will be replaced from now on. We are having problems with the terrapins at the moment (an annual thing) because the male is bullying the female for her attentions so we have had to separate them for a short period of time to spare her the stress.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Bee
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 08:27 AM

I heard a great story of another cat that had two houses. The families were near neighbours in a big city neighbourhood, but barely knew each other. Cat would come in at evening for neighbour1, get fed, stay the night, leave in the morning. There was a death in neighbour2's family, so neighbour1, feeling a bit guilty about not knowing close neighbours, took a plate of sandwiches over. And there is cat, ensconced in an armchair. Turns out he would go straight from neighbour1's house in the morning, meow in at neighbour2's, get fed again, spend the day, get fed and put out for the night and head for neighbour1's house.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Bainbo
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 08:04 AM

These "blogs" by a cat and a dog have been all over the internet like fleas, but take a look if you haven't seen them.

We have a time-share in a fat white cat called Bud, who turned up as a stray about 10 years ago, was taken in by several people, and likes to spread himself around several houses just to keep his options open.

(I think that he thinks that we don't all know he uses several houses. He looks guilty if one of us visits another and catches him out at one of his other safe havens).

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: bobad
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 07:58 AM

Gyp 75% Border collie, 25% rough collie, 100% lovable.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: GUEST,Greycap
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 07:46 AM

We share Oliver, 12 yrs old, black cat from the house over the road. His lady goes to the office, he comes over for breakfast and to sleep on our couch until about six at night, when he has his dinner and then goes home to lie about starving to death.
The average day for a cat.
Dogs have masters, cats have staff

Staff Greycap

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 12:16 AM

Well, might as well...the list is dwindling at our house, but we still love our "keepers" who are:

Merlee - McNab Border Collie (shorter than with shorter hair than, and not nearly as yappie, as Border Collies, with wicked loyalty) found outside a grocery store which he had been sneaking into each time a customer activated the automatic doors, then begging food off the deli person. He's black and white and I was NOT going to keep him, but Rog thought he'd be a good dog and he really perked up our old German Shepherd/Doberman mix, the late Shu Montu aka "Montee," so he got to stay and as far as Rog and I are concerned, if we ever have another dog, which I am sure we will, it wil be another McNab. Never known a smarter dog.We've been kind of watching for a breeder, see if we could find a young'un so's Merls could bring him up right before he passes. We figure he's about 11 or 12 by now. Still going strong and always ready for pasta.

Trystan - grey tabby - King of the Walk, my baby and a terrible bully to any who let him get away with it. He is a loverboy with me...settles on my pillow next to my ear and purrs me to sleep.He must be about 10 or so now, too. Acts like a kitten almost always. Found in the wheel well of a pickup truck, yelling loudly for rescue.

Kipling - beautiful Siamese, also rescued. He is so gorgeous and funny. Very much a "you touch me when I say so" kind of cat. With patience, after all of these years, about two years ago, he finally started sleeping on our bed and let me pet him as he sleeps, but he turns into a martial arts champion whenever I try to pick him up and he must weigh about 12-14 pounds, all of it muscle. We've had him since about 1997 or so, so he's about the same age as Trys. THIS year, he has consented to actually come sit on my lap, TWICE, but left as soon as I moved. I have the feeling he would be even chummier if he was on "only" cat, but at least has accepted that we are not axe-murderers and he can be safe within our home. Obvious early kittenhood issues there.:-)

We love our Keepers very much.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Ebbie
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 10:48 PM

A going-on-six-year old pale-colored Cairn Terrier who started life as a Meghan but when her first person died and I got her (long story) I decided that a dog so eager to please and so convinced that everyone on foot is panting to make her acquaintance was way too cute for a formal Meghan; she is now Meggie.

A coal black handsome dude of a cat named 'archy' as in the Mehitabel saga is a narrow, tall, graceful, dignified 12 year old. Once in awhile he forgets himself and gambols and cavorts like a kittn. If it weren't for an occasional blink passersby might take him for a shiny ceramic figurine at the window.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 10:11 PM

I knew this was a thread with a hook. My heart swells with the responses and I am not a mushy guy! It is my post Westminster Dog Show Hangover that brought it on.
Nick

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: kendall
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:44 PM

Seamus. An 8 year old pedigreed yellow Labrador Retriever. Loves to play and has a definite sense of humor.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Bee
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:44 PM

Presently, and sadly, dogless at the moment.

But - we now have a six month old solid black and silver-tipped grey classic tabby, a beautiful youngster with a very appealing face. He was the most aggressive kitten I've ever raised, but has tamed down quite a lot and likes a good hour or two of sooking in the evening. He's completely fearless and likes wrestling with visiting dogs, regardless of size.

Michael from Manitoba: 23 sled dogs - wow! Feeding time must go on all day!

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: skipy
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:36 PM

Charles, ex male cat, sleeps for England, wakes only to Meow for food or for a crap.
Simba / Zimba also ex male, comes in only to eat.
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: John on the Sunset Coast
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:31 PM

We expect to meet them at the rainbow bridge sometime...not soon we hope.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Janie
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:29 PM

How sad you must be, John. Blessings.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: John on the Sunset Coast
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:26 PM

Since a couple of weeks ago, none. Sunshine left our hearts dark after nearly 19 years with us. We used to have a Cairn terrier mix whom we had for 17+ years. No more pets for us, but lots of pleasant memories.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Janie
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:22 PM

Right now we are down to only 3 pets who own us.

Amy--a German Shepherd mix we adopted from the shelter--she's about 3 now and never met a person she isn't certain will absolutely adore her. She likes to lean against your leg, lure you to pet her, and then slowly slide down your leg, turning slightly as she goes, so she eventually ends belly up with your foot under her neck to make a nice pillow.

Stella--a 5 month old white and mackerel kitten who was bottle fed from 2 days old and thinks she is a human being. She crawls under the covers to sleep with me at nigh, and talks constantly. Chirps, meows, chortles, squeaks, purrs. Very expressive young lady, she is.

Nu-Nu a rather cranky, largish goldfish my son won at a carnival when he was 4 years old. That makes Nu-Nu about 9. He was my son's first fish, and has out-lived all of the ones who came after--most of whom probably died from the stress of sharing a tank with Nu Nu. He is a bit arrogant.

Nu-Nu's life has gotten much more exciting recently. Stella the cat would love to have him for supper, and occasionally goes fishing with one paw through the gap in the tank cover where the filter is. Nu-Nu does not seem to quite as arrogant as he was before Stella came.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:15 PM

I can say with absolute certainty that we have two cats. We may have more, depending upon your definition of "have". If cats which hang around despite the fact that they aren't fed, aren't petted, aren't wanted, and are regularly threatened with being shot can be said to be "had", then we have four cats.

We also have a 1/2 acre pond full of koi and comets. Some of the koi weigh five pounds or more.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Michael from Manitoba
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:06 PM

My wife and I have a few Inuit Sled Dogs, the kind that the native folk in the arctic used for a few thousand years before they (most of them) switched to snowmobiles. They are:
Dog No.1 Inero, 7yrs, m, reddish and white coat, very hairy
Dog No.2 Appijuk, Inero's sister ditto
Dog No.3 Neviatok, 6yrs, m, shortish gray and white
Dog No.4 Upinak, 6yrs, f, pure white, parents came from Greenland
Dog No.5 Tallyrand 4yrs, m, gray and white, son of Nev and Upin
Dog No.6 Sivousem 4yrs, f, carbon copy only smaller of her dad Nev
Dog No.7 Cousteau 9yrs, m, black with white markings
Dog No.8 Vercors 9yrs, f, mate to Cousteau and same color
Dog No.9 Pidgarok (Piggy), 6yrs, son of Coust and Ver, white, hairy
Dog No.10 Hugo, 5yrs, m, Reddish/white
Dog No.11 Sukka 6yrs, f, mostly black, très hairy
Dog No.12 Keviok 5yrs, m. reddish, long hair
Dog No.13 Nanatak, 7yrs, f, reddish and long hair
Dog No.14 Ditmerci 5yrs, f. strawberry roan, long hair
Dog No.15 Takku, 3yrs, m, more red than any other of our dogs
Dog No.16 Toopak 3yrs,m, roan color
Dog No.17 Pikka, 3yrs, m, dark brown and white
Takku, Toopak and Pikka are Keviok and Ditmerci's pups
Dog No.18 Norsuak 8yrs, m, Mostly black, some white, pup of Cousteau
Dog No.19 Lulik, 6yrs, f,reddish brown, short, thick hair
Dog No.20 Kissimee,4yrs,f, bl w/white markings, daughter of Nos.16/17
Dog No.21 Nikki 4yrs, big and black,
Dog No.22 Renoir Nikki's brother. all black (Re-noir!)
Dog No.23 Illac 3yrs, f, black, sister to Nikki and Renoir but not same litter.
Need I say, they don't live in the same house as we do? They each have their own distinct personality and are loved and loving!

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: bassen
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 08:36 PM

Orion is an 8 year old Springer Spaniel. He is big for a Springer and a loving and gentle creature who still plays like a puppy when he meets canine soul mates, especially other Springers. He's lost some of the motivation to tow us for miles on skis in winter, when there's no snow he's on the noble and never ending quest for one more mudhole to immerse his shaggy body in.

I grew up with Springers and various Springer mixes (a Springer/Lab mix named Skipper was THE dog of my childhood). My wife was never a dog person growing up so dogs weren't in the picture when we married, but when the boys started nagging about getting a dog I showed her pictures of Springers and she fell in love. Orion now rules the household with my wife as his second in command. I get to carry in the groceries and fill his feed bowl.

Bassen

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: catspaw49
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 08:14 PM

Two Weimaraners----Jaeger(12) and Sissy(9). I've owned Weims all of my adult life and these two are just a bit extra special. Jaeger is aging a lot with arthitis, deafness, blindness, and seizures, but for all of that is still a happy camper. He is the most docile and loving dog I have ever had. Sissy is Queen of the House, a serious alpha female but "Daddy's Girl" who accompanies me almost everywhere.

Five Cats-----Bixby, a classic tabby, and the Leader of the Pack. Has never been known to back down to any other cat but a GREAT lap cat when it suits him. Roamin, a black and white tuxedo,who has a pelt ratherthan a coat. Massively built but gentle and a real lover, Karen's cat. Pepper, the family wussy pussy. Loves Michael (as do all the cats) but a real wuss who sneaks around to avoid beatings by Bix. Sugar, a pure white female shorthair with gold eyes. A lover but dumber than a box of rocks. Sloop, a 6 month old black shorthair, Sugar's kitten. We have completely spoiled this guy and even Bix treats him differently. as if if he knows this is the Prince who will take his kingdom.

One Cockatiel----Maddy. He's just an incredible kick in the ass. Cockatiels when hand raised are just GREAT birds. Lots of personality. He damn near died five years ago but after investing almost a grand in bird vet bills, he made it. This shows how nuts we are for our animals.

55 Gallon Aquarium-----freshwater. We have rainbows, gourami, black skirt tetras, rosy barbs, etc. Our most interesting is a 10 YEAR OLD albino irridescent shark (basically a catfish). He's about 10 inches long and very old for a tank fish.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: mrdux
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 08:03 PM

Mr. Sage is a 13 year old blue heeler mix, a very good boy, a little hard of hearing, but otherwise quite healthy. He used to be the fastest dog in the park, but he lost a step or three with his advancing years (just don't remind him about it -- he's a little sensitive).

His partner in doggie-dom is Iris, a 6 1/2 year old lab/border collie, a sweet, affectionate and thoroughly goofy girl, with a sensitive stomach and a penchant for eating garbage (not a great combination). And she's a whole lot faster than Sage (much to her delight and his consternation).

michael

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Kaleea
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 07:58 PM

I have no pets, but my neice (with whom I share an apartment) has one scardy cat.

Subject: RE: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: Little Hawk
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 07:39 PM

Dog #1: Miniature dachshund, brown, very large ego, rather handsome, incredibly greedy.

Dog #2: Miniature dachshund, brown, grossly overweight, extremely insecure, spectacularly lazy.

Dog #3: Full-size dachshund, black and tan, older than Methusaleh, and more paranoid than Opus the Penguin on his worst day. Lives in constant fear of strangers, visitors, abandonment, things that go "bump" in the night, things that fly overhead, and things that may even burrow underground (like in the movie "Tremors").

Subject: BS: Ok what kind of pets do you have
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 07:31 PM

Dog # 1) Max (Male) a Black Chow Lab Mix adopted from Animal Welfare who was found as stray. He is 5ish Now
Dog #2) Matilda (Female) A Long Haired Dachshundt adopted from SPCA. Was found as stray in NYC. Age estimates range from 7 to 10
Cat # 1) Tortuga (Female) Long Haired Tortise Shell Rescued from under a garage. Guessing she is 7-8 years old
Cat # 2) Tinsel, Grey/White Tiger. Son of Tortuga Rescued same time as Tortuga, now 5
Cat # 3) Newkie Grey/White Tiger, rescued off nearby porch in a case of mistaken identity. Tinsel had gotten out and we put up posters for lost cat. Someone called, we went took cat, two weeks later the real Tinsel shows up at home, so now we have three.

How About You?
Nick