Show us your pets!

[badger]

I just wish people don't use pit bulls as a means to intimidate people or to train them to fight dogs.

Pit bulls often make horrible "guard dogs" because they inherently love people. They have problems with other animals but for the most part (unless they've been trained otherwise) they love humans and won't hurt them.

But people like that give them the worst reputation that just keep getting worse.

[Selkie]

Sundial - Earlier this week, I watched the beautiful tribute to Luke. What an old soul! He obviously enjoyed the time he spent w/you.
Kali has the most magnificent ears. I'd love to give her a big hug!

[bouncybouncy]

I see alot of rescues where I live...some good friends are Pit Bull fosters, I can't say more about how wonderful that breed really is!

My babies are both rescues. Lucie is part Pit and could not be friendlier (she is a little over protective of me towards other dogs but we are working with a trainer on this!) My little Jack-Chihuahua mix is the "difficult"one!!! She was kicked by work boots one too many times but she has done so much better since we brought Lucie into the mix! I think she basically has small dog syndrome...hehe! I just have to be careful that kids don't pick her up but she is a hunter (runs for cats & squirrels) so she is ALWAYS on leash which makes it easy to keep her from getting into trouble.

just a big Thank You to all you rescuers out there!!!!

[tulip]

Tucker, I saw Mike and immediately thought Weineramer, but maybe mixed with lab. Must be the eyes. Great story, great rescue. I hope the former owners are flushed out and that the neighbors are careful.

I have neighbors who breed pits, but they do it for extra money, not fighting, although you never know who buys the pups. They walk the adult dogs and the puppies by my house most days. Of course, I want to tell them to stop, but I don't. The dogs are healthy and seem well-adjusted. The world just has too many unwanted dogs without intentional breeding!

Shiloh is doing better with his training. He's able to get past kids waiting for the schoolbus without completely falling apart, although he does try to walk between my legs. I wonder what kids did to him to make him so terrified. Actually, I'm pretty happy not to know. We're just moving forward.

[Tuckervill]

Smilingcat, thanks for the advice. I will definitely pass it on to the gals who saved him.

He's been here almost a week, and he now remembers what it's like to be a dog. Quite a sweetie. Flatulent, but sweet!

Karen

[tulip]

Probably just adjusting to a regular meal schedule! Try a little Beano?

[Tuckervill]

Hey, Tulip, maybe you should find a dog family that has kids, so you can socialize Shiloh to kids. I wouldn't want a dog to be afraid of kids, because you never know when it might encounter them; in case of an incident where the child gets hurt, the dog would get the blame 99% of the time. That would be a sad day for the dog. It may just be a matter of making friends with a couple of smaller people to get Shiloh over the hump.

Karen

[tulip]

Yep, that's what I'm doing, with a woman in my 'hood who is a dog trainer. We're introducing him to dogs (he has issues with those, too, if he's on a leash he gets very snarly, but doesn't bite) and to kids. Shiloh is fine with one kid at a time and had no problem with my niece and nephew. It's groups of kids and screaming kids that he cowers from. We're working on it. He met the dog trainer's 18-month old today and was fine. Granted, if the kid had squealed, there might have been a problem, but being a dog trainer's kid, he was very calm around the dog.

Right now we're working on just walking confidently on a leash to build up general confidence, presumably for Shiloh, but also for me since I don't have experience walking dogs. It's harder than it looks! The trainer is having us meet known friendly dogs, kids, and we'll introduce him to the dog park nearby. The dog park is not a free-for-all dogpark like some dogparks. Apparently, it's pretty tightly controlled by serious dog people.

This is all new to me. I'm learning as much or more than Shiloh.

[Zen]

It's groups of kids and screaming kids that he cowers from.


Me too :eek:
All that shrieking!
I somehow don't think we did that when I was a kid.

[tulip]

Me too :eek:
All that shrieking!
I somehow don't think we did that when I was a kid.

We certainly were taught not to be loud around unknown dogs. But to the kids' credit, Shiloh cowers even if he hears kids shrieking with delight while playing down the street somewhere or in their own yards. Only once has a kid come running out yelling, "DOGGIE!" That was not cool. Shiloh pooped right then and there. Terrified.

[bmccasland]

I think Nala is greatful for her age related deafness. Children's shreaking is toned down several notches. :rolleyes:

[sundial]

Sundial - Earlier this week, I watched the beautiful tribute to Luke. What an old soul! He obviously enjoyed the time he spent w/you.
Kali has the most magnificent ears. I'd love to give her a big hug!

Awwwww, thanks. I'll tell Kali she has a fan. :)

[Selkie]

Please keep posting pictures of her. I just adore her!

Unfortunately, Maud, my oldest golden (11.5), is entering the latter stages of DM. My husband thinks it's time to let her go, but there's still that sparkle in her eyes. Her mobility is really getting bad, although sometimes she surprises us. Definitely within the next six months we are going to have to let her go.

[sundial]

My first gsd was diagnosed with DM at the age of 11 and lived to 14. She let me know when it was time to say goodbye when she gave me The Look. I had the greatest sense of peace as we both prepared to say goodbye. She taught me so much in the short time we had her.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/000_0007.jpg

[sundial]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Soooooosleepy.jpg

My favorite picture of Kali as a puppy.

[Selkie]

Kali still hasn't grown into those ears!

In my research, I saw that GSDs are prone to DM. Your sweetie looks like she adapted well to her wheels! Did she lose control of her bladder at any point?

Maud first started showing signs of it when she was around five. First, the weakening in the hind legs and then, occasional (now frequent) fecal incontinence.

[tulip]

What's DM? Sounds like hip dysplasia. My mom had a golden retriever with hip dysplasia. She died at age 6.

What's GSD (German Shepherd Dog??)

so many questions...

[Selkie]

Sorry, you can't take the bureaucrat out of me.

GSD=German Shepherd Dog.

DM - Degenerative Myelopathy. To put it in very simplistic (and not completely accurate terms), it's doggie MS. The dog gradually loses the use of his/her hind legs, has fecal incontinence, etc. I believe it eventually progresses to the point where they lose control of their bladder and front limbs. The dog simply cannot tell where his/her legs are because they lose feeling in them.

Apparently, they located a gene linked to it, so now breeders can test for that marker and work toward eliminating DM.

[Andrea]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Soooooosleepy.jpg

My favorite picture of Kali as a puppy.

Kinda reminds me of this (but MUCH cuddlier)...

http://www.comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/assets/images/mammals/townsends_big_eared_bat.jpg

[bmccasland]

this bat is one of my favorites:

http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/arizona/images/SpeciesImages/JRorabaugh/05-30-2000/MammalsB/CA_leaf-nosed_bat_Name.jpg

the California Leaf Nosed Bat

[sundial]

In my research, I saw that GSDs are prone to DM. Your sweetie looks like she adapted well to her wheels! Did she lose control of her bladder at any point?


She was on a schedule to minimize accidents and when she did have one, it was usually in her sleep. We'd play wheelbarrow out to the yard in the early morning hours to keep her happy. :) As for her wheels, she did better in the yard than in the house. Her wheel would get hung as she rounded a corner in the hall and then she'd get the most pitiful expression on her face. So during feeding time and frisbee time, she'd hop into her Doggon Wheels. :cool:

Andrea--:D :D

Bmccasland--hubby and I once rented a cabin in the woods with a hot tub on the deck. Every evening a little bat would come for a visit as we sat in the hot tub under the stars. It was so neat watching him zoom in on the insects.

Kali does help us get better reception on the t.v. :p

[Zen]

Kali does help us get better reception on the t.v. :p

But will she need a converter box?;)

[sundial]

:d :d

[roadie gal]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Soooooosleepy.jpg

My favorite picture of Kali as a puppy.

What a great picture! Those ears are amazing.

[invsblwmn]

Been a bit since I posted, been lurking though. :) Here is a pic of my new baby, a two year old Shar Pei, Bailey, that joined my home just this Saturday. She is amazing, loving, and chases the bunnies outside like nobody's business... :)

[crazycanuck]

Hey Inv :)!!! Where ya been??? That's one cute doggie!!

Bats are cool & cute but a bit messy.

[invsblwmn]

Been settling into the new home, relationship, doggie, working full time for two months and just getting healed up and better! What a year and a half. Body aches a bit for the colder riding, but can't wait for the weather to break and start rollin in the sidis again. Good to be back!

[sundial]

Is your new girl a rescue? Looks like she's a tripod. :) Welcome back and please keep us posted on your riding adventures as a bent rider. :cool:

[invsblwmn]

She's a rescue from Operation Scarlet in Lancaster, PA. We don't even want to think about what happened to the leg. No surgery, it just got broke off the vet said, but it is ok right now and healed. She is the biggest sweety and a perfect dog for me with all my limpiness. We walk about the same speed! :) Snowing today, maybe riding by the weekend! WHOOO HOOO!!:D

[sundial]

I can see a trailer in the foreseeable future. :)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Been settling into the new home, relationship, doggie, working full time for two months and just getting healed up and better! What a year and a half. Body aches a bit for the colder riding, but can't wait for the weather to break and start rollin in the sidis again. Good to be back!

You have indeed had a life-changing and life-renewing time over the past year and a half. It's a whole new game and it looks like you've made for yourself a wonderful start! :)

[bmccasland]

invsblwmn - Welcome Back!

Cute doggie too! What's her name?

Some of the rest of us are waiting for spring, and some of us are just plain slackers or whimps and have no excuse for not riding. :o

[invsblwmn]

Her name is Bailey. She is now best buddies with my partner's "Bindie" a Jack Russell/Sheltie mix. The cats are not so thrilled, but they are adjusting. :)

[Trekhawk]

Bailey is gorgeous!:)

[tulip]

I think I may have figured out what Shiloh is mixed with--English Setter. Border Collie and English Setter. I'm not very familiar with English Setters, but upon looking up the breed it makes sense. It would explain the spots, the pointing and the ears--border collie ears with English Setter fringe.

[sundial]

I think you should add Briard to the mix. ;) You're Shiloh is quite fetching! I could watch her all day.

[Zen]

Or Chesapeake Bay Retriever ;)

Tulip, is that your wood floor? It's purdy.

[Andrea]

I managed to catch Indy lounging in the sunlight yesterday... hold on to your cute-meters:

[jesvetmed]

That's so cute... the elvis look!

[Andrea]

Hehehe... I got the tail end of a yawn for that one

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

That's so cute... the elvis look!
Or...**** Cheney! :eek:

Just kidding....those are CUTE pix, really!! :D

I love pets snoozing in the sun pictures. :p


P.S Too funny- the forum robot bleeped out Cheney's first name!- it must have registered 3.7 on the Gag-O-meter!

[PamNY]

Invsblwmn, Bailey and Bindie are lovely. Good luck with Bailey -- she's already lucky to be in your home.

Tulip, I love seeing Shiloh. Any progress with the reactiveness? I ask because I had a scared-of-lots-of-stuff rescue bulldog, and I love hearing stories of dogs finding their confidence.

Andrea, that's a great shot of Indy. We call those "sun puddles" and Lloyd seeks his out every morning.

Pam

[smurfalicious]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/hanklookup.jpg

Lookit what I got! Tasty!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0016-1.jpg

How could I not pick her? Movie star looks like that shouldn't be in the pound for 3 months.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0001.jpg
Gotcha!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0002.jpg
Cow dog stare!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0003.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0004.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0005.jpg

Agility dog in the making!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0006.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0007.jpg

Can't catch me! I'm the stinky cheese man!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0008.jpg

When animals attack!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0010.jpg

Chomp!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0011.jpg

CHOMP!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0012.jpg

CHOOOOOOMP!!!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/_DSC0013.jpg

We're still friends? Right?

[tulip]

Smurf, those are a great series of photos!

Shiloh's doing MUCH better. We've been working with a trainer and I've learned so much. He no longer balks when we're walking. He used to decide that he wanted to go THAT way and would put on the brakes not not budge. He would do that, too, when he heard children, and refused to go down streets with children, even if the children were not out--he remembers where they were.

But now he jauntily walks at my side (he's gotten alot better on the leash, too). He's still shy of people, and when we pass groups of kids waiting for the schoolbus he perks up his ears and watches them but he keeps walking. So do I, which is key. He's so interesting looking that people want to pet him. As I've gotten more confident with him, he's gotten more confident with me. I think he's starting to trust me, so he meets people when I say it's okay. He even wagged his tail when we met one of the neighborhood kids the other day.

He's also better at meeting dogs on a leash, but we're not at the point of doing that too much. He's fine with them while off leash. The trainer suggested a 15-foot leash to allow them plenty of maneuverability while meeting other dogs. It works well.

[roadie gal]

I think I may have figured out what Shiloh is mixed with--English Setter. Border Collie and English Setter. I'm not very familiar with English Setters, but upon looking up the breed it makes sense. It would explain the spots, the pointing and the ears--border collie ears with English Setter fringe.

Shiloh is a cutie. How about a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Wirehaired Pointer? They have that color pattern.

[tulip]

Shiloh is a cutie. How about a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Wirehaired Pointer? They have that color pattern.

What about the ears, though? Setters have that color pattern and silky ears. He has border collie ears underneath that fringe. But some sort of bird dog is probably right. Is there such a thing as a squirrel dog?

[smurfalicious]

What about the ears, though? Setters have that color pattern and silky ears. He has border collie ears underneath that fringe. But some sort of bird dog is probably right. Is there such a thing as a squirrel dog?


Well, the other thing if you think there's border collie, where there's border collie there's usually blue heeler. Cow dog "accidents" are pretty common depending where you live. Blue heelers have a pretty dominant color pattern and Shiloh is sure sporting it. You can get a DIY DNA kit for anywhere from $100-$150. If you're the curious. I'm dying to know what Lucky is but for that kind of money I'm happy just to love her.

[tulip]

Well, the other thing if you think there's border collie, where there's border collie there's usually blue heeler. Cow dog "accidents" are pretty common depending where you live. Blue heelers have a pretty dominant color pattern and Shiloh is sure sporting it. You can get a DIY DNA kit for anywhere from $100-$150. If you're the curious. I'm dying to know what Lucky is but for that kind of money I'm happy just to love her.

That was the first guess, but I'm not convinced. First off, blue heelers do have brown in them, usually on their legs. Not a smidgen here. And they have short coats, but Shiloh's is not really short. And the ears, well, they are what they are. He also has huge paws, and blue heelers typically have very small paws for some reason. Image Google English Setter and you'll see the resemblance in alot of ways. On the other hand, he has a rather dingo-ish bark-howl thing.

A DNA test would settle it, but I'm not going to spend the money now, and I rather like speculating. Plus, the DNA tests will probably tell me he's part Shizu or something.

And another thing, Shiloh's from Texas. So I figure there's all sorts of hunting dogs in Texas (and cowdogs, and sheepdogs...)

[sundial]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Nikitalking2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Nikitongue.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/NikanMick.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Nikihaha.jpg

It's never dull around Niki. :rolleyes:

[Trekhawk]

Great snaps Sundial!
I love the second snap it gave me my first smile for the day.:)

[Zen]

Doggie razzberry :D

[Jo-n-NY]

Here is our newest, my sons dog, Gizmo, 6 months...

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo251/JoAnn_roadie/004-1.jpg

and Buddy, my daughters dog, 7 years, whom is not very happy that Gizmo house joined our household...

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo251/JoAnn_roadie/002-1.jpg

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo251/JoAnn_roadie/010-1.jpg

~JoAnn

[Selkie]

Gizmo and Buddy look like a couple of rascals!

Nikki, where did you get that sweet pinky tongue? Sun, you'd better be careful because I'm tempted to come down there and dog-nap your girls!!!

[sundial]

Promise? ;)

Jo-n-NY--how fun is that?? I just love the expressions on pugs. :D :D

[Giovanna430]

CAPONE
http://photos-snc1.facebook.com/v343/166/41/1239478850/n1239478850_144897_7666.jpg
BELLA
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v369/166/41/1239478850/n1239478850_182684_3911.jpg

this is when i first got bella 2 1/2 months old
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v355/166/41/1239478850/n1239478850_147751_742.jpg

[badger]

this thread makes me all fuzzy and warm. I can't wait for my new dog to find me!

[IvonaDestroi]

The Punk Rock kitty...

[tulip]

Giovanna--beautiful dogs! I really wanted a pit, especially a blue one if I could find one in rescue, but my homeowner's insurance would have gone up, so I decided not go go that route (and I'm delighted with my sheepdog!). But they are gorgeous!

Ivana, that is one cool cat. I can't imagine getting clothes on a cat!

[Jo-n-NY]

Thank you and yes especially Gizmo is a rascal which causes problems for Buddy.

Bringing up this thread this morning it says my photos have been deleted. Since this is the first time I posted pics, does anyone know why?

Thanks
JoAnn

[Zen]

Are you used to using Photobucket? It looks like you may have accidentally moved or deleted it there.

[Aggie_Ama]

My husband humored me by putting it on the dog show last night. Those things are so much fun to watch, especially the crowd being all into it. I was pulling for the Alaska Malamute but the pointer won. :p Of course in the terriers, I was mad the Schnauzer wasn't even in the top 4- the nerve!

[JaniceG]

My puppy Toby (at 12 weeks) and my old girl Hayley, 12 years is senior. This is about 6 month ago, so he's grown considerably.

[JaniceG]

And here is Toby at 8 months.

[Jo-n-NY]

Here is Buddy 7 years old.

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo251/JoAnn_roadie/2009/002-1.jpg

and our newest Gizmo, 6 mos old.

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo251/JoAnn_roadie/2009/004-1.jpg

and Buddy, not happy that Gizmo is around...

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo251/JoAnn_roadie/2009/010-1-1.jpg

JoAnn

[Tuckervill]

I love Toby's smile!

Karen

[mcminn]

Sir Edmund Hillary (aka Ed, Eddie and/or Bastard Cat), Devon Rex, climber extraordinaire and naughty boy.

And Chamille, LaPerm, lover of peace and quiet, hater of Sir Ed.

[Trekhawk]

And here is Toby at 8 months.
Janice your Goldens are just gorgeous. Toby makes me smile as he is just a couple of months younger than our Golden.:)

[Zen]

I don't trust that Eddie... he looks like he's planning something.

[sundial]

Ed's expression--:D :D

Just look at Mr. Toby, he's sooo adorable.

[sgtiger]

The picture of Eddie instantly brought to mind Dr. Evil from those Austin Powers movies.

Oh, wait..... perhaps he is planning something:

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTUzNDM0NjkxM15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwMDYzMDc3._V1._SX598_SY400_.jpg

[Selkie]

Janice - Your goldens are gorgeous. There is nothing quite like a golden puppy!! I have three goldens with whom I share my heart and house!

[Zen]

Here is Buddy 7 years old.

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo251/JoAnn_roadie/2009/002-1.jpg



Poor Buddy, he thinks his position is being usurped by that punk pup!
Give him some extra hugs and scratches :o

[ASammy1]

I just love this thread! Whenever I need a smile, I always come here to see all the special fur babies!

[Jo-n-NY]

Poor Buddy, he thinks his position is being usurped by that punk pup!
Give him some extra hugs and scratches :o

We do. Gizmo is just too playful for him right now. We are hoping Buddy warms up to him once he calms down.

~ JoAnn

[sundial]

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo251/JoAnn_roadie/2009/004-1.jpg


This little guy has me smiling from ear to ear. I love the happiness that comes with pugs. I was once asked to help transport a foster pug to his forever home but unfortunately he took a different route and I didn't get to see him. :( :(

I still get tickled when I think of Frank in Men In Black, lol.

[papaver]

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee261/fattiebert/IMG_0350-1.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee261/fattiebert/koekoek.jpg
Bertrand

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee261/fattiebert/zielbak.jpg

Baziel

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee261/fattiebert/magnifico.jpg

Moka

[Selkie]

Today, we let Maud go to Rainbow Bridge. It was time for our sweet girl. When we picked up her in Baltimore on Columbus Day 1987, I promised her that we would always take good of her and do what was best for her. Even if it was hard for us to do so. We kept that promise today, after she gave us the look that said she was tired. She left the earth very peacefully, thanks to our wonderful vet.

Degenerative Myelopathy is an insidious disease, and it stole my girl's mobility but not her kind heart. She was always a good sport, helped us raise three golden "sisters" and taught them the rules. She graciously gave up alpha dog status to Agnes, whom she joined today and whom I'm certain is showing Maud all around Rainbow Bridge. Now two of my girls will keep St. Peter company. He's a lucky man.

Maud was my first golden, the dog I had to beg my husband to let me have. I was lucky to share more than 11.5 years with this gentle, dignified soul.

[redrhodie]

I'm so sorry, Mick.

[TsPoet]

what a beautiful tribute
{{{Mick}}}

[sgtiger]

(((((mickchick)))))) I'm so sorry to hear about Maud.

[sundial]

We kept that promise today, after she gave us the look that said she was tired. She left the earth very peacefully, thanks to our wonderful vet.

Mickchick, I'm so sorry. :( :( These dogs are so very special and teach us so much in the short time we have them. Maud tried to stay with you as long as she could until her body just grew too tired to work anymore. They always let us know when they are ready to be led gently to the Bridge and when they do, they take a little piece of our heart with them.

My thoughts are with you and your family and Kali and I both send you a gentle hug.

[PamNY]

Mickchick, I'm sorry to hear about Maud. Sounds like a wonderful dog who had a wonderful life with you. I hope time and happy memories ease the pain.

Pam

[badger]

I'm so sorry about Maud's passing :(

fortunately and unfortunately there are plenty of friends up there for her to play with. You gave her an amazing life.

[salsabike]

Mickchick, I'm sorry. Glad you had her those eleven years.

[greycoral]

So many cute babies in here!!

This is Frank, our Boston Terrier. He is approx. 7.5 yrs old, we've had him for about 2.5 yrs. We also think he's a mix with a Frenchie, but who knows? He was a rescue and he's our problem child. So many health problems, but he's such a lover.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2841771947_e024635c52.jpg

And this is Gus, our 4.5 yr old Pug. We've had him since he was 6 months old. He's wild and crazy, I don't think he's ever going to calm down!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/3108184852_29d5e04d24.jpg

They took to each other right away, our BT is super submissive, and our pug a bit dominant-they were sleeping on each other within the first night. They love each other :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3292284818_5778d13a1c.jpg

p.s. our boston's ear is wonky because he's got severe allergies. apparently as a pup, he scratched himself so much that he broke the cartilage in his ear. he also had his tail amputated right before we got him because it was severely infected (corkscrewed into himself). he was in real bad shape when we got him, but he's thriving now. On daily meds for his eyes and skin, but happy!

[jesvetmed]

Mickchik: So sorry about Maud. Sounds like you gave her a long loving life.

[Selkie]

Thanks, everyone, for the kind words. We are all pretty wrecked about it. I keep expecting to hear the old girl snoring away in the living room.

[divingbiker]

Oh, I'm so sorry Mickchick. I know how agonzing the decision was.

[sundial]

Papaver, I really like your Frenchie's expression. :)

Greycoral, that last picture is priceless.

[bmccasland]

(((((((Mick))))))))

But know that Maud is welcomed at the Rainbow Bridge in the special TE friend section by many new friends so she isn't alone and there are others to show her the "best spots".

But it's still hard to loose a long time fur baby. sigh.

[papaver]

Papaver, I really like your Frenchie's expression. :)

Oh he knows he's cute. :D

[wackyjacky1]

(((mickchick))) :(

[mcminn]

I don't trust that Eddie... he looks like he's planning something.

Eddie is ALWAYS planning something.

[Pax]

(((((Mick))))) I'm so sorry for your loss, you are a great mom to have taken such good care of her AND make the hard choice when the time was right.

[mtbdarby]

(((Mick))) sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute you wrote - you're a good furmamma!

Adorable pix - keep them coming!

[Jo-n-NY]

Mick, I am also sorry for your loss. At times I look at our pets and think about the saddness that we will feel when that time comes.

You gave Maud a good life and is most important. Now you have those wonderful memories.

~ JoAnn

[Selkie]

Thanks, again, everyone.

Maud is home now. Her ashes on the nightstand, next to her daddy's side of the bed (Agnes' are on the nightstand next to my side). Once the garden store gets in its shipment of lawn ornaments, we'll buy her an angel and put it next to Agnes' angel in our front yard.

[Karma007]

Karma the Zen Dogy

[Aggie_Ama]

((Mick)) What a lovely tribute to your special girl.

[sundial]

Tofu, is Karma a greyhound or whippet? She's cute!

[Karma007]

Karma is a 2 1/2 yo whippet. When I'm not riding, she is my constant companion, and even drove cross country with me not too long ago. Other than being a blanket hog she's awesome!

[Aggie_Ama]

I am glad you finally established Karma is a dog! You speak of her in the running thread as your running buddy, I thought maybe you were protecting a friend's identity. :p What a friendly running buddy. My schnauzers will have none of this exercise nonsense. They hate leaving the creature comforts of the house.

[Andrea]

Indy went mole-ing this afternoon!

http://blog.brickhouseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/dsc_8081.jpg

[Karma007]

I am glad you finally established Karma is a dog! You speak of her in the running thread as your running buddy, I thought maybe you were protecting a friend's identity. :p What a friendly running buddy. My schnauzers will have none of this exercise nonsense. They hate leaving the creature comforts of the house.


That's funny! For some reason I take it for granted that everyone knows her personally. Karma runs 37mph, and will chase anything within a 5 mile radius. She's happy, easy going, and dumb as a rock, and I love her madly. The only time I have an issue with her is when the alarm goes off at 5:15 am for her walk, and for a minute I wish she were a cat so I can sleep in. Attempts to teach her to meow have so far failed...

[Karma007]

Indy went mole-ing this afternoon!

http://blog.brickhouseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/dsc_8081.jpg

Go Indy! They're nasty lil' buggers!

[wackyjacky1]

The only time I have an issue with her is when the alarm goes off at 5:15 am for her walk, and for a minute I wish she were a cat so I can sleep in.
Cats? Sleep in? My experience with the kitties runs more along these lines:

Cat-Man-Do (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ffwDYo00Q)

:D

[kermit]

A good mole is a dead mole! Good job Indy!

[sundial]

Good boy, Indy! :)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Moles don't deserve to live? :(

[Zen]

Poor Mole :(
She had a husband and six kids at home
.
I don't know much about moles so I'll reserve judgment on whether that was a good thing or not but it's what terriers do.

[equus2]

My bud, Ty

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3310981400_41f3b1a758.jpg?v=0

[salsabike]

Oh! Ty is GORGEOUS.

[equus2]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3282385565_66c5985c58.jpg?v=0

[Aggie_Ama]

Maggie doing what she does best...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/AggieAma/2009-MISC017.jpg

We took the girls with us last weekend in my parent's RV. Too bad we wanted to sleep, they thought the bed was theirs:
[http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/AggieAma/2009-MISC025.jpg

And because she is too sweet for words, their buddy Athena. My parent's gorgeous and sweet as can be Rottie. She totally lets little 8 lb Heidi be the alpha dog, it is pretty funny.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/AggieAma/2009-MISC003.jpg

[TsPoet]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3282385565_66c5985c58.jpg?v=0

that is beautiful.
Reminds me of David Bowie in the early years - but still beautiful in spite of that.

[Jo-n-NY]

Our aunt and uncle in PA recently got moles in their backyard. I never new what one looked like, YUK!!!! I don't think I would be able to use my yard if they were around.

Thanks for posting & what a good dog you have!!!!

~ JoAnn

[sundial]

The beak looks silver. :cool: I've not seen a silky before--that's very interesting. Do you have several other interesting birds?

Aggie, Athena's eyes are so gentle.

[Tuckervill]

Moles are pretty much blind and easy to catch, and harmless...except when you step in their holes and twist an ankle. I don't worry about that too much, though, because my dog Lucy leaves much bigger holes!

You haven't LIVED until you wake up to the cat bringing in a live mole at 3 a.m., it bleeding all over the carpet, and running and squealing under your bed!

eta: I was fascinated when I followed Lucy out to her mole hunt, and I leaned down close to the ground and could hear the little mole tearing through the grass roots just under the surface. It is quite a curious thing to see her listening to the mole, and literally watching the dirt bump up above it, just like in cartoons!

I'm always sad when one is killed, but I have a huge yard and plenty of room for them and me.
Karen

[Aggie_Ama]

Aggie, Athena's eyes are so gentle.

My mom saw her in the paper from the local kill shelter and went to scoop her up! She may be one of the sweetest dogs I have ever met with no real training from my parents, just her personality.

Equus- Is the silky is a chicken? It is making me laugh, those guys would bring a smile to my face to have!

[equus2]

The beak looks silver. :cool: I've not seen a silky before--that's very interesting. Do you have several other interesting birds?

Aggie, Athena's eyes are so gentle.

Yup, pure silkies have black/cinder beaks, and 5 toes.They don't have "feathers" (obviously). I'm fixated on fancy and weird chickens - will post pics later.

[7rider]

That guy is amazing. He looks like he just came out from under the dryer.
I've never seen such a critter. Very neat!

[kermit]

That is the coolest chicken I've ever seen. Your horse is beautiful. I have a mole story and just don't like them. My mom's house in Ocala (north Florida horse country) has an indoor garden/arbor. She can grow herbs or veggies right in her kitchen. Well the moles like to come up and see what she's cooking from time to time. Gross no eyed little creatures, harmless enough until they are crawling around in the house. They usually get scared and go right back into the ground. Sometimes my mom's corgi's decide it's a squeaky toy. Now its a sopping wet gross no eyed little creature. It must be tough being a mole!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I love chickens and such. When I lived in my bigger house (we've downsized) I had a pond and a dozen ducks. They would be out on the pond all day and came running when I called and would go into their safe pen for the night (otherwise the coyotes and raccoons and foxes would have gotten them). They had babies which were unbelievably cute. We all ate the most wonderful duck eggs you can imagine, for years. Can't keep poultry in the village where we live now. I don't mind, it was fun while it lasted.

[redrhodie]

Eddy and Twiggy update--they love each other still! They're sleeping in today.

[lph]

awwwww. Now I don't just WANT a cat, I want to BE a cat. :rolleyes:

I can smell that clean fuzzy fur all the way over here...

[redrhodie]

Yeah, they have it made! Eddy kind of smells like Graham Crackers. Twiggy doesn't really smell like anything specific. Just good.

When are you getting that kitty you keep pining for, lph? You should do it today! Right now! Go!

[skinimini]

Cats? Sleep in? My experience with the kitties runs more along these lines:

Cat-Man-Do (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ffwDYo00Q)

:D

Wacky, that is sooo funny. That's my George. I needed a laugh just now.

[lph]

Yeah, they have it made! Eddy kind of smells like Graham Crackers. Twiggy doesn't really smell like anything specific. Just good.

When are you getting that kitty you keep pining for, lph? You should do it today! Right now! Go!

Aaaaah.... weeelll.... yeah... You see - we'd said we wanted a kitten. (Well son and I want 2 kittens, but dh will not budge from 1. Stupid man ;)). Cos kittens are such amazing fun, even though it doesn't last long. You might as well unplug the tv and computer as long as you have a kitten or 2 in the house. Then we visited the local shelter, full of sweet adorable cats, and I got conscience pangs about going out and getting a kitten while all these sweethearts just sat here waiting for a new home. But couldn't decide on one on the fly and dh wasn't along,so we have to go back, all of us together. And the shelter is way the h*ll and gone and only open weeknights, so we just haven't had time. And when we get a new cat we'll want to spend a lot of time at home to begin with so s/he feels safe, but *bing* there was winter holidays, and *bam* there are the easter holidays... when we want to go out skiing.

So. I am going to drag everyone over there right over Easter and say PICK OUT A CAT! NOW, OR WE ARE NOT GOING HOME! ;)

Thanks for asking :D
ps. i am going to check out the shelter's pages right now and see who's still there!

[lph]

Some of the stories about the cats at the shelter are just heartbreaking - like the little female cat who was found half frozen to death on a remote road. They thought her back legs were injured because she couldn't move them due to damage from the cold, and she's now lost the top half of both ears from frostbite :( And the kittens born outside to cats that the owners wouldn't let inside, and tried to put down unsuccessfully :( :( And all the ones that were "moved from" - the owners just up and left!!

[redrhodie]

Going to look is one of the hardest things to do. I cried when I got Eddy.

I can't wait to see the one you choose! Good luck!

[wackyjacky1]

lph, tell your DH that I can attest to the fact that two cats are better than one. I was always a one-cat household, but in 2007 I rescued a little fuzzball that was drowning in a mudpuddle during a downpour. I was going to take her to the shelter once she got old enough, but wouldn't you know I grew attached. :) And the two cats get along great, which was a surprise to me since the cat I already had was a feral, aggressive, mean ol' brute of a cat. :eek: Having another cat seemed to calm him down, and they spend their days mock-fighting and napping. It is hugely entertaining to see them interact.

Most of the time they're like this together:
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc71/wackyjacky1/gatos%20locos/IMG_0004-1.jpg

[Zen]

You must have at least two cats.
It's the law!

[Aint Doody]

I want another kitty. We just have one. However, there are lots in the neighborhood. They all play and hang out together. We call it the Kitty Cat Chronicles.

[emily_in_nc]

Eddy and Twiggy update--they love each other still! They're sleeping in today.

I am not a cat person (severe allergies prevent me from even getting close to one), but those are two gorgeous felines. Swoon.....

[emily_in_nc]

You must have at least two cats.
It's the law!

It really must be. Every time my mom loses one of hers (most often to old age), another shows up at her door. She ALWAYS has two. :D

[mtbdarby]

I'm not a cat person either but you guys have the most bea-utiful cats!

Today Zeus and I took a visit to the humane society to look for a brother for him. We met a wonderul spitz mix which they have named buddy (2). Here's a website link:
http://www.furrypets.com/pets/pet-list-dog.php

He's got red hair like my son! I'm hesitant to get him without my son meeting him but he's not back unitl next week and I don't want to lose this older guy. He's a bit smaller than Zeus, so maybe 30 pounds which is perfect. I would have prefered the shepard!

Guess we'll see. I'll keep you posted....

[tulip]

Shiloh survived his first obedience class. He was terrified to go in the door, but he settled down after he got in and we sat down. I learned alot and he got to practice some of the things that he knows, or at least the things that I know he knows. There's probably alot more that he knows that I'll never know.

[chicago]

here's some recent ones of my guy, Sampson. He's yawning in the 2nd pic, not attacking, LOL!! Look at the last one and how long he is, LOL!! He's about 5yo now... got him from the shelter when he was 1.5yrs.. he was a stray... and he is about the sweetest cat ever:p:D

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/pigfinn/IMG_1201.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/pigfinn/IMG_1200.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/pigfinn/IMG_1203.jpg

[lph]

You must have at least two cats.
It's the law!

I know :( I have tried reasoning, arguing, pleading and plain sulking, but he seems terrified that 2 cats will "take over the house". I grew up with at times 8 cats (foster home), 2 dogs and 2 horses, so I just don't see the problem.

He's just not that much of an animal person, more like "wouldn't mind a cat around".

[ACiveE]

I know :( I have tried reasoning, arguing, pleading and plain sulking, but he seems terrified that 2 cats will "take over the house". I grew up with at times 8 cats (foster home), 2 dogs and 2 horses, so I just don't see the problem.

He's just not that much of an animal person, more like "wouldn't mind a cat around".

I don't have two cats and I'm more than content. My one kitty gets along perfectly with other cats, dogs, parrots, etc but it's more me who doesn't want another cat. If you do have one really social cat, as I do, be prepared for constant attention. I walk in my door, the cat jumps up from wherever she is and runs to greet me. Follows me around. Everywhere. She sits by me no matter where I am and if there's no room(ie I'm on a stool or a chair) she lays on the floor next to me. If I get up to go to the bathroom or to adjust the heat, she gets up and follows. It happens all day long without fail. So I guess in some respects, another cat might help reduce this constant attention but it's not worth it for me.

If I ever get a job that takes me out of the house for the majority of the day, I would consider getting her a companion because it might get boring around the house.

[sundial]

Today Zeus and I took a visit to the humane society to look for a brother for him. We met a wonderul spitz mix which they have named buddy (2). Here's a website link:
http://www.furrypets.com/pets/pet-list-dog.php


That's neat! Just wait until he gets groomed and he'll look like a million bucks. Hope he wins a one way ticket home to your family. :)

I just looked again--there's a german shepherd boy named Tank there. Oh, why did I look?? :(

[Zen]

Dar, I think Milo's the one.

[tctrek]

I know :( I have tried reasoning, arguing, pleading and plain sulking, but he seems terrified that 2 cats will "take over the house". I grew up with at times 8 cats (foster home), 2 dogs and 2 horses, so I just don't see the problem.

He's just not that much of an animal person, more like "wouldn't mind a cat around".

I am of the opinion that 8 is not enough. Here's my brood of kitties!

8957

[Zen]

When I lived on the ranch I had 17 cats but they were all outside. I remember one named Fuzzbutt

[tctrek]

Mine are all in the house. Never stepped foot outside in their lives. They are now piled up on me and my DH as they do every night. I need a bigger lap.

[tulip]

We had 26 at one point when I was growing up. They were mostly farm cats, all related (we just didn't spay in the 70s, what can I say?). Only a couple were allowed in the house, including my Fudge, who was a city cat transplanted to the country along with me.

No wonder I'm so allergic to cats.

[Zen]

This thread makes me want a cat.

[Zen]

Or two :p

[mtbdarby]

Sundial - Tank was my first choice but was spoken for. He is a skinny boy and needs some good food and loving. He even gave me a kiss! But since this dog is for my son and he wants a smaller dog than Zeus, I picked Buddy (I'm sure to be renamed).

Zen - Milo was my 2nd choice but was also spoken for.

I WON - they called and "Buddy" is all ours! I get to pick him up tomorrow and will take him right in to the vet for a checkup and then to get groomed. Pix to follow - ya-hoo!

Anyone have any advice on renaming a stray? Obviously he has a name we just don't know it. They humane society has only had him for a few days but a lady found him as a stray and kept him for 2 weeks before turning him in. She's the one who started calling him Buddy. He's a mature male but we don't know how old, so how long do you think it will take for him to learn a name (or me to come close to figuring out what his real name is?).

[Aggie_Ama]

Dar- My experience is renaming them works. My baby Maggie was named HGT by the stupid breeder. I don't even know what they called for the first four years of her life her but after a few months she answered to Maggie. And sometimes Heidi but that is my fault they sound a lot alike. Heidi only answers to Heidi and princess.

My parents renamed their adult stray, Athena. She answers to it just fine. She was probably 2 when they got her 6 years ago so definitely had some name.

Obviously if you know what they were named it is easier but they eventually learn.

[PamNY]

Dar -- renaming wasn't a problem with my dogs. They picked it up quickly.

Pam

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Today Zeus and I took a visit to the humane society to look for a brother for him. We met a wonderul spitz mix which they have named buddy (2). Here's a website link:
http://www.furrypets.com/pets/pet-list-dog.php

Congrats on your new baby!

That "Lucky" on the adoption website sure looks like a basenjii mix to me:
basenjii (http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&hl=en&ei=ptzLSaKNNIOFlAe14ZziCQ&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=basenji&spell=1)

[mtbdarby]

Thanks guys. I talked to my son and told him about the dog (he's visiting his dad for the week). He started hollering he was gonna call him Batman:D We'll see about that.

You know, for a little no-kill shelter they have the best dogs there. I don't even live in that county anymore but I would go there for a pet any day. And I'm still using my vet there - I also find that hard to change.

Off to make him a grooming appointment - I've never had a dog professionally groomed before!

[tulip]

I renamed my dog from Shadow to Shiloh; he probably didn't even notice the change. My mom fostered a dog that she called Honey Lamb, and the adopter renamed her Cunningham. Again, I bet the dog hardly noticed.

I've been told that dogs pick up new names very easily, even names that don't sound like their old names. Your son should name him whatever he wants. Congratulations!

[sundial]

Sundial - Tank was my first choice but was spoken for.
I WON - they called and "Buddy" is all ours! I get to pick him up tomorrow and will take him right in to the vet for a checkup and then to get groomed. Pix to follow - ya-hoo!

Anyone have any advice on renaming a stray?

Yay for Tank and for Buddy!! Woot!

I always rename my fosters. They get a new start on life and I think they appreciate the new name. Give it time and see what his personality is like and then rename him. He's a lucky boy to have a nice family to call home!

Tctrek--Sparky and Mr. B, lol.

[Zen]

My little terror,er...terrier, came to me as Roxy.
She's now Roxina and sometimes Noxema.

[roadie gal]

I've posted pics of my dogs and cats before, but Toby was sleeping and he just had this great little smile on his face... and I couldn't resist...

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/sandakat/pets/P1010649.jpg

Here's the whole furry lump of him...

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/sandakat/pets/P1010650.jpg

[Zen]

I sure hope Toby doesn't end up like Bizkit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2BgjH_CtIA&NR=1) :eek:

[Softie]

hm hopefully this will work. here's my little buddy. she's the love of my life and knows all kinds of cute tricks :) I'm crazy for dog training.


http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/9012/200610040030480014.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200610040030480014.jpg)

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8619/christmas007.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=christmas007.jpg)

[Zen]

Softie, what's your pup's name? She's a cutie, alright!

Lisa, that clip should be titled The Crazy Lady Cat Show.
"Here's a cat!" (tosses cat aside) "and here's a cat! WHEEE!" (thud)
Lydia looks so thrilled

[sundial]

Roadie gal--awwwwwwwwww. I could just kiss his little snoot.

Some days I secretly wish for a sheltie.
My first rescued dog was a collie that I named Maggie Rose. She just blossomed after being adopted by a family with 3 little girls that loved to brush her and dress her up. :)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

This thread has a definite CUTENESS OVERLOAD! :D
All these sweet snoots and soulful eyes..... :D :D

[Zen]

Apparently, you didn't look at Bizkit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2BgjH_CtIA)

[smurfalicious]

Anyone have any advice on renaming a stray? Obviously he has a name we just don't know it. They humane society has only had him for a few days but a lady found him as a stray and kept him for 2 weeks before turning him in. She's the one who started calling him Buddy. He's a mature male but we don't know how old, so how long do you think it will take for him to learn a name (or me to come close to figuring out what his real name is?).

Oooh, that's a tough one. Hank came named, but there was no way I was taking a dog with a preppy name like Hunter to rodeos. I like the name on precocious little boys, but not Australian Shepherds. Naming him was easy since I went with something close and it just happened to be what I wanted. I named him after the series of kid's books, Hank the Cowdog. Now he's more Hank the Couchdog.

I'd say use the name a lot. All the time. When you're talking nonsense to him (you do that right?) use his name. Hopefully he's not like my Lucky girl who refused to be anything but Lucky. I wanted her to be Tig after the dog in the movie Open Range. She's an older terrier mutt though, I think that's a big part of it!!!

[lph]

Apparently, you didn't look at Bizkit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2BgjH_CtIA)

Thanks a lot Zen, my co-workers are all wondering what the howling is about. :D

[skinimini]

Roadie Gal, I used to have a sheltie named Kelly. She was so sweet. My little niece called her "the following dog". I miss her so much!

You guys all have such cute pets. I really have to upload some pictures of my own two. I almost adopted another cat from my veterinarian last week--they take in animals from a local shelter that have been scheduled for euthanasia. I'm still thinking.

[bmccasland]

Apparently, you didn't look at Bizkit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2BgjH_CtIA)


Thanks a lot Zen, my co-workers are all wondering what the howling is about. :D

Yeah - poor pooch must have a headache.
My dog Nala chases rabbits in her sleep, but nothing more than a little paw action. That doggie must be after a whole bunch of bunnies!


As for renaming... Discovered that one dog I adopted responded to "coos" which was Apache for dog. So I had a dog named "Dog". I renamed her "Branwen," figured being named for the sister of an Irish God was much more dignified. She quickly learned her new name, and that meals were scheduled regularily - "Branwen Breakfast!", "Branwen Treat!" "Branwen Dinner!" Miss that silly black pup. She's waiting across the Rainbow Bridge now - playing with some of the other TE pups, kitties, and other fur babies.

[7rider]

My dog Nala chases rabbits in her sleep, but nothing more than a little paw action. That doggie must be after a whole bunch of bunnies!



I'm certain it's just to dance with them (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRwsTyUPIYE) like Snoopy!

[mtbdarby]

Well, I just got back from the vet with the new addition. He tested positive for two tick diseases so with all his meds, blood test, heartworm and adoption fee, this little (27 pounder) red head has cost me $370 today:eek:

He still needs to be groomed and then I'll post some pix. So far, Zeus hasn't snapped at him yet and I have him on the leash in the house so I can keep an eye on him.

[redrhodie]

Congrats! I hope he settles in nicely! I bet your son is dying to come home!

[mtbdarby]

Well, so far he has peed in the house (marking the couch:mad:) and he just threw up water by my desk. Arrrgghh. I can't wait until we get through the adjustment period.

Right now he is tied up outside while I finish up some work. So far no barking either. Just a little crying when I sent him outside so I could clean up the pee mess. He's a dominant little turd for a neutered male!

Correction: He's barking - a nice bark and woof at the neighbor who just came home!

[tulip]

Take him for a long walk--that'll wear him out and he'll settle down. Best of luck!

[roadie gal]

Roadie gal--awwwwwwwwww. I could just kiss his little snoot.

Some days I secretly wish for a sheltie.
My first rescued dog was a collie that I named Maggie Rose. She just blossomed after being adopted by a family with 3 little girls that loved to brush her and dress her up. :)

Heaven to Toby would be a room full of 9 year old girls who would brush him and dress him up in ribbons and just adore him.

We're going to be doing pet therapy with some abused kids next month. He should do great. I may be a bit stressed, but we'll see how it goes.

BTW, he's a collie... all 78 fuzzy pounds of him...


I sure hope Toby doesn't end up like Bizkit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2BgjH_CtIA&NR=1) :eek:


Cameron, my smooth collie, sleeps like that. He's always whimpering and wiggling, and chasing things in his sleep.

A shot of Cameron on guard at the top of the stairs:

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/sandakat/pets/P1010653.jpg

[sundial]

Well, I just got back from the vet with the new addition. He tested positive for two tick diseases so with all his meds, blood test, heartworm and adoption fee, this little (27 pounder) red head has cost me $370 today:eek:

They like to do that to new moms and dads. ;) Congratulations again on your new family member. I am just thrilled for you! :D

Roadie Gal, when Mr. Sundial comes home I'm gonna share Camerons's picture with him. :) He just looks so smart sitting there at the top of the stairs.

[sundial]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Maggie_profile.jpg

Maggie Rose, my first rescue :)

[Zen]

this little (27 pounder) red head has cost me $370 today:eek:


That makes me think of "free" kittens

[tulip]

Shiloh's doing SO WELL these days. This morning we came across kids waiting for the school bus and he just walked on by them. He did look at them curiously, but he kept walking and didn't cower, try to run, or poop. And this afternoon, we came across two loud and rambunctious 9-year old boys on bikes and they rode their bikes around us (I know them) and Shiloh just kept going, not even pulling on the leash. It's nice to know that he's getting more comfortable and confident. Now if I could just figure out how to get him to just walk on by squirrels...

[sundial]

It's nice to know that he's getting more comfortable and confident. Now if I could just figure out how to get him to just walk on by squirrels...

Shiloh is making progress--yay! It took Niki about 1 year before she came to totally trust me and not want to bolt at the first site of anything new.

Good luck with the squirrels. I have yet to meet a dog that didn't want to chase them.

[mtbdarby]

What adorable collies!

Here's a couple "before" pix. The first is him and Zeus checking each other out in the backyard. The second is in the are on the way to the groomers. Notice he's sitting in B's carseat!:D

[mtbdarby]

And here's the "after" pix. I had to give Zeus a bath when we got home because the little stinker peed on Zeus's head! He's quite the redhead - I can't wait to get a picture of him with my other redhead!

He sure is drinking a lot of water. I've had to take it away because he just drains the bowl - and I don't need to be getting up multiple times during the night.

[PamNY]

Dar, he is beautiful. Boy dogs sure do like to play pee-on-the-head. Hope his medical woes are easily solved. Rescue/shelter dogs usually run up a bill. I just stopped talking to people who told me I was "lucky to get a free bulldog."

Sundial, my bulldog pays no attention to squirrels. He does try to chase horses and deer -- go figure.

Tulip, I'm glad the children are less of a threat to Shiloh.

Pam

[tulip]

Dar, what a beauty, all shined up. I wonder what's up with the water consumption? Maybe he's just a little stressed out at the moment.

As for Shiloh and kids, whenever I see kids, I take him by them. We also watch pickup basketball games at the park. The only problem is when kids want to pet him. If there's just one kid, he's fine, but two or more, I tell them that he's in training and can't be pet right now. I'm proud of the progress he's making, though.

[mtbdarby]

Thanks everyone.

Tulip, glad to hear about Shiloh's progress - what a good handler you are!

We made it through the night incident free. I started him off in a popup crate I found at Walmart. It's nylon and can be buckled into the car. My sons nap mat from Kindergarten fits perfectly in there so I just put a sheet over it. He did a very low cry a couple times then went to sleep.

About 5:30 he started making these hacking sounds so I left them both out for a potty break. Then they BOTH jumped in my bed! I was waiting for Zeus's reaction but he did fine. I just made sure he was up by me and the new guy was at the foot of the bed. We did fine for another couple hours.

I made the mistake of going outside with them not on leashes. Red took off exploring but Zeus stayed put. This guy so needs a name so I can start training him to stay and come! He didn't eat all his breakfast though - a half cup of kiddle with 1 oz of ground turkey soaked in water. He went right for the water dish again and started draining it. I'll see if I can give him a couple drops of rescue remedy in case it's nerves. I'll call the vet if he's still doing it on Monday.

He has episodes of sneezing and hacking and woke up with very goopy eyes. This morning I hid his medicine in a piece of ground turkey because he didn't like me in his mouth yesterday. At least he ate it. My other dog always knew when I was hiding something and would spit the pill out.

After my coffee we're going for our first walk to check out the neighborhood. Too bad it's only 30 degrees! I'm also going to call the nursing home and see if it's ok to bring him with Zeus. I don't really want to leave him home alone so early.

Bryce may be in for disappointment. This dog follows me EVERYWHERE. He's worse than Zeus! Right now I'm flanked by them on the couch, lol. B so wants this to be his dog so I hope they bond. Any ideas how to help them do so??

[tulip]

As I recall, you wanted to get a dog for you son so that he could train him. So let him name him and train him (and feed him and walk him). That way, the dog will figure out who he belongs to.

[mtbdarby]

I'll try Tulip, I'm just concerned if it will work because he'll spend most of his time with me. I work from home and my son is with his dad most weekends.

He walked pretty good on a Y connector with Zeus! This afternoon we will make a short trip together to the nursing home - I called ahead and asked permission and they are excited to meet him! If all goes well, he will go into therapy training. I think he's got a great disposition for it.

My bookends are napping on me again:D

[Selkie]

Sundial

I'm going through Kali withdrawl! If you get a chance, could you please post a picture of my sweetheart? These ears never fail to bring a smile!

[Softie]

Her name is Suggie (Sugarplum). She's a toy fox terrier x Yorkie.

[Zen]

Her name is Suggie (Sugarplum). She's a toy fox terrier x Yorkie.

I thought I saw terrier in there. Terriers are so lively :)

[Softie]

I thought I saw terrier in there. Terriers are so lively :)

lol to say say the least Zen. She's go soooo crazy around people (out of love) I don't know what to do sometimes! I'm have my newest dog training book in front of me right now.

[mtbdarby]

May you and Suggie have many happy years together Softie.

The nursing home was a huge success. It was dog day - there were 2 other therapy dogs there today (although I don't know why they don't have them come on opposite weekends) and residents relative brought in a dog. The new guy won them over! He sat, shook hands and even sat pretty for treats! he got a little antsie at the end and jumped a bit but that's correctable. He will make a great therapy dog. And I think one of the residents named him - she called him Rusty. When I called B to talk to him and mentioned it he seemed to like it.

I can't wait to get him back tomorrow so they can meet and play!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Darby glad to hear things are going ok with "Rusty". You deserve a medal!

Well this isn't exactly a 'pet', but....

Last year I found a tiny painted turtle on the road (only about 1"!), and I kept him for fun for 2 weeks and fed him worms. He ate a ton and then I let him go again in a pond with many of his own kind.

Well, this week I was in our cold basement and found this spotted salamander just sitting in the middle of the concrete floor:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3393782798_2eed2955a5.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3392971809_55416d94f5.jpg

Well our neighborhood is nothing but houses and backyards and roads, so I figured he wasn't going to thrive in our dry concrete basement. I put him in a plastic bin and he's been eating worms up and soaking up water in the dish there with leaves and earth.
In the next couple of days I'm hiking into the woods of the nature preserve area near our house and a mile in there is a big pond in the woods so I'll leave him near there under some loose leaves. That will be a good spot for him, since they lay their eggs in ponds and it's protected woodland- just right. :p It's also only a mile from our house so his basic territory won't be too vastly different.

He's so pretty, my 'temporary pet'! :p

[Softie]

He will make a great therapy dog. And I think one of the residents named him - she called him Rusty.

I can't wait to get him back tomorrow so they can meet and play!

:o future therapy dog? I was thinking of getting Suggie into that as well. She loves people, but right now her lack of calmness is an issue. She's very affectionate with all people, and has done fine with children with autism and a neighbor in a wheel chair. Just terrrrrrrribly over excited :( I'm hoping I can get her in check because I think she'd just love it.

And gratz to Rusty on his successful visit!

[sundial]

I made the mistake of going outside with them not on leashes. Red took off exploring but Zeus stayed put. He went right for the water dish again and started draining it.

Mtdarby, there is about a 2 week honeymoon period with rescue dogs in which they are on their best behavior. After that, you might see the dog start doing destructive things, or have accidents, bond with one family member, or what have you. Most rescues have emotional baggage so you'll see their quirks eventually. ;) During this time it is important to not overwhelm the dog with "jobs" as the dog is still getting used to a routine. And dogs are very routine oriented. (That means it's important to not push obedience class, therapy training, etc on him until he has had a chance to get used to his new home and new family.) They will also start determining their pack order and since Red peed on Zeus, he's establishing dominance. It takes about 3 days on average for a new dog to integrate into the pack.

I would not let Red off leash just yet. He has not established a full bond with you and if anything should frighten him, he could bolt and get lost. :( When I bring a new dog in the home, I use this leash (http://www.ruffwear.com/Flat-Out-Leash_2) that snaps on the collar of the dog and buckles around me to support the bonding process. This is particularly helpful if you have a puppy so you can keep tabs on what he or she is doing.

As for the drinking, I would check with your vet. Drinking lots of water could be a sign of infection or diabetes.

He looks fabulous. :) His coat will really shine now that he's on good food and has lots of TLC.

Keep up the good work and soon he'll blossom into a special boy. :)

[sundial]

Well, this week I was in our cold basement and found this spotted salamander just sitting in the middle of the concrete floor:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3393782798_2eed2955a5.jpg


He's very striking! Nature creates the most beautiful color palette.

[sundial]

I'm going through Kali withdrawl! If you get a chance, could you please post a picture of my sweetheart? These ears never fail to bring a smile!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Kali_5months.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Kali_upsidedown.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/000_0016.jpg

Kali at 15 weeks

[roadie gal]

OMG, LOVE those ears!

[Zen]

As for the drinking, I would check with your vet. Drinking lots of water could be a sign of infection or diabetes.


Or Addison's Disease (http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deaddisons.html)

[Selkie]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Kali_5months.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Kali_upsidedown.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/000_0016.jpg

Kali at 15 weeks

She's so gorgeous! That third picture is just the best ("my ears are too big for my head). THANKS!!

[sundial]

Thanks Mickchick. The ears of a german shepherd puppy are the best part of them. :)

[Tuckervill]

I wish you could have heard me laughing at that first picture of Kali!

www.upsidedowndogs.com

Karen

[mtbdarby]

Lisa - B and I love the salamander. Very cool!

Sundail - thanks for the info. He marked the love seat this afternoon and the drinking has died down. He didn't eat much today though - MAYBE 3/4 of a cup of food (he's 27 pounds). Hopefully just an off day. And I won't be training him for therapy just yet. I took him with us because I didn't want to leave him alone.

He's a few more pix of the fam. B took him for a walk and they did great. Now they're watching Scooby Doo together - Rusy has his head on B's lap.

[smurfalicious]

Darby I can't decide who is cuter, the new dog or your little boy!

Okay, so shooting snowboarding the other day, and while the roommates rearranged things my dogs decided to wrestle. So behold, another sequence of my vicious mutts.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/266.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/267.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/268.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/269.jpg

Hank is so the Stinky Cheese Man! I swear he just looks so pleased that no one can, in his mind, catch him.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/270.jpg

Woo! Lucky is getting some serious air time!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/271.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/272.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/273.jpg

Smack down!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/274.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/275.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/276.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/277.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/278.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/279.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/hillbillary/dogs%20in%20snow/280.jpg

It's always funny as can be to watch them play, but catching the shots is so cool! The freeze frames of what you don't see are pretty amazing. They make me smile so much!

[sundial]

www.upsidedowndogs.com



Oh my gosh, that is sooooo funny!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

[emily_in_nc]

www.upsidedowndogs.com


Oh cool, the upside-down dog logo is a very much upside-down Boston Terrier! Not that I'm partial or anything... :D

Off to check out more on that site -- thanks for posting!

[tulip]

Dar, I think you should rename Rusty Andy, because your son sure looks like Opie! Very cute indeed! It looks like they'll have no trouble bonding.

[mtbdarby]

Smurf I love those shots - how do you get such good action shots? The dogs look so happy.

Rusty is in trouble for marking my furniture. I hollered at him and he went into my sons room and hasn't been seen since. Any ideas on how to deal with this? Other than that it's still going good.

I already got the first "aw Dar, why did you get another dog" from the folks. I'm so glad I have you pet loves who understand my love of furbabies.:D

[sundial]

Rusty is in trouble for marking my furniture. Any ideas on how to deal with this?

Drs Foster and Smith sell a male wrap (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14457) that should inhibit his indoor marking. Petco/Petsmart might carry something like this too. Sometimes neutering may help but it's not a guarantee.

[mtbdarby]

Drs Foster and Smith sell a male wrap (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14457) that should inhibit his indoor marking. Petco/Petsmart might carry something like this too. Sometimes neutering may help but it's not a guarantee.

He is neutered - now what? I bought a new hard plastic crate since Hoodini can get out of the nylon ones. I was up with that dog until 2 am!

Now work is requiring me to travel this Friday. Ugh. They're coming with me I think.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Update on "Spot" the salamander:

Spot was successfully transplanted today to his new home deep in the woods, by a stream that leads into a nice big woodland pond, on Nature Conservancy land. The perfect location.

By the way, as I was releasing him, two burly guys with chain saws and Land Conservancy shirts came by and I explained what I was doing and showed them Spot. One of the guys said "I know you! You're the gal who rides around everywhere on a bicycle!" :D

[sgtiger]

Yay for spot finding a new home!

That's so cool that you have a reputation like that, Lisa.

[Tuckervill]

What I do for grown dogs who don't know how to hold it for outside:

For a few days, I attach them via a leash to my waist, whenever they are out of the crate or not outside. Therefore, they have to follow me every where I go. This attaches them to me literally, and emotionally, too. They can get really bored while I'm sitting down doing something and they will eventually lie down. That's what I want them to do, especially if they are attention hounds.

While I'm in the house with the dogs, I narrow down the rooms they have available if they are off the leash. Then, I play with them on the floor of those rooms, or just sit and pet them there, so they can get the idea that this is their den. Most dogs do not want to pee where they hang out. This is why our back room and one of our bedrooms (seldom used) have become the regular victims of the odd dog. The regular dogs who live here never make a mess in the house because they know that we like all these rooms and want to keep them clean.

I have a dog here now who thinks the back room is THE place to go in the night (he's an 100 lb Weimaraner, so I don't have a crate that big). Once we found the first stain, we closed that room off and he hasn't peed inside since.

The other advantage of tying the dog to you for a few hours every day is that if you do catch him trying to mark or chew on something, you can correct him right away, which will help him learn the limits.

Karen

[smurfalicious]

Dar this one is tricky. Yeah you could wrap him up but that won't do much good long term. I've had a lot of success with our stores herbal formulas and some of the brands of flower essences we carry. Hank sucks with moving and spent the first few weeks in our new place attacking one of the weaker, but unfortunately poorly socialized and stupid, dogs in our house. Yeah he didn't listen to a lick of doggy body language but it was overkill. I put him on this for the course of the bottle and it worked wonders. He still beats on the little dork but only when it's really called for. Now he's just teaching him dog rules, not being a shameless jerk.

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Chinese-Herbal-Blends-Calm/999212.aspx

Here are some articles on flower essences.

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/KnowledgeBase/knowledgebaseresults.aspx?SubjectID=13260&SubjectName=Flower+Essences

He's probably going through a lot adjusting, even if he isn't showing obvious signs of stress.

These might be some good ones, depending on what exactly is going on:

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Spirit-Essences-Changing-Times/276003.aspx

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Spirit-Essences-Safe-Space-for-Dogs/276007.aspx

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Just-Relax-Flower-Essence/999201.aspx

If you'd like PM me and I can give you a coupon code. Also, our customer service department rocks so if you have more questions call and try to talk to Sara. That gal knows her stuff.

[mtbdarby]

Thanks guys. I don't think this is a case of him not being abot to hold it. I work from home so I'm here to let them out frequently. It's more clearly a case of marking his territory and trying to establish dominance.

There have been no incidents in the last 2 days as he is getting used to the routine around here. Crating is getting better but he still will not go voluntarily into a crate. I think the vet said it best - he's got a sassy streak! I'm thinking it's the red hair cuz my son has the same thing, lol.:D

Sundial - I put him in my room last night. He only threw a fit for about 45 minutes but everytime I moved in bed he started crying. I think I will continue to let him spend some time cuddling with my son in his bed when I tuck my son in, and put him in my room in his crate when I go to bed. Now all we need is for the snow/sleet to stop so we can all go for a walk!

Lisa - I think it's great you released the salamander and even better you're infamous for riding your bike! Btw, I loved the pix of you and your daughters! It looks like you had a great visit.

[mtbdarby]

OMG! I just noticed the irony of Rusty's issue and my tag line! That's hysterical!

Now, time to find a new quote....

[redrhodie]

OMG! I just noticed the irony of Rusty's issue and my tag line! That's hysterical!

Now, time to find a new quote....

He can read! That's one smart dog! :D

[7rider]

My dear little Queen-of-Quite-a-Lot, Miss Tasha, has gone to the bridge today. :( DH and I were at her side, stroking her, comforting her (as best we could), and crying lots. We suspect it was kidney failure.

I adopted Tasha from the House Rabbit Society in October 2000 to keep my Noah company. She was always a thinker....she'd give you this "look" - and you know she was turning things over in that little bunny brain of hers. And she was always ready to give kisses: She was such a kisser. She loved bananas, cilantro, your undivided attention, and a good run around the couch. She didn't like slippery floors (hardwood) or stairs.

Oh, but I am going to miss that little girl.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z85/7rider/Cute%20Bunnies/IMG_0030-1.jpg

[PamNY]

I'm so sorry. She is beautiful and sounds like a delightful companion.

Pam

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Ooh....I'm so sorry.
You sure gave that little bun bun a happy life though.

[mtbdarby]

7rider - I'm so sorry for your loss. Your bunny sounds like quite a companion and will surely be missed.

[Selkie]

7 - So sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like Tasha was a special bun-bun. My Agnes and Maud will watch over her and take her to the best carrot patch in heaven (yes, Goldens love carrots, too).

[andtckrtoo]

7 - so sorry to hear about your loss! {{{hugs}}}

[andtckrtoo]

My new foster Dog, Barley -

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1308/4836116/19567801/360329597.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1308/4836116/19567801/360329594.jpg

I'm very nervous - he's my first foster and I don't have a clue what to expect. :P I pick him up today.

[redrhodie]

Aw, 7, I'm so sorry about Tasha. She's a sweet little bun.

[Zen]

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1308/4836116/19567801/360329594.jpg

...he's my first foster ....

Forget the foster part, I'd keep him!
Look at that happy face :)

[Selkie]

Zen is right. I'd keep that puppybear. What a love!

[sundial]

7rider, I'm so sorry about your girl. :( :(

Mtbdarby, sounds like you are making progress, one baby step at a time. :)

Andtcrtoo, what a happy merle boy you have there. Let us know how the fostering is going. He looks like he could be a thinker and a cunning one at that. Have a crate handy and a good leash. :)

[roadie gal]

7rider I'm sorry about Tasha. She sounds like a very cool bunny.

Andtcrtoo that's one good looking dog. Good luck with fostering him.

[emily_in_nc]

7rider, my sympathies. Your Tasha was an adorable bun-bun. And she looked an awful lot like a Boston Terrier (*my weakness*). So sorry for your loss! :(

[mtbdarby]

Andtckrtoo - he is a nice looking dog! I hope all is going well.

What a day - I almost ended up with 3 dogs today! Ironically, I was outside measuring my yard to finish the fence and a beautiful collie came walking up to my dogs. He looked to be purebred and to the small side, very young intact male. At first he wouldn't let me come near him but I wanted to check his tag so I could call his owner. I had to put Zeus in because he was protecting his turf, but the dog came back to play with Rusty. I was able to put him on a leash and the stinker lowered his head and his collar came off!

He let me put the collar on and tighten it and I put him on a tie out. I called the numbers on his tag and the land line was no longer his and the cell phone didn't have a name on the message. I left 2 messages and a page but got no reply. I waited around most of the afternoon, missing a chance for my first bike ride, and ended up bringing him to the humane society.:( I felt awful leaving him there. His name is Schatzie and other than being very humpy he was a happy boy. He rode in my car fine and walked on the leash great. I sure hope they find his owner(s).

And Rusty, a.k.a Hoodini, can open my back door by himself!:eek: I had both dogs in the house and I turned around and there he was. He just gave me the sheepish look and rolled over on his back. If I wasn't so surprised I would have laughed. Being the good boy that he is, Zeus stayed in the house. Note to self, Rusty likes to jump and paw and can open horizontal door handles on screen door.

I also tried raw gizzards and chicken wings tonight for the boys and Rusty wouldn't eat either. Zeus did though! Rusty likes ground meat but is a little stubborn with whole pieces.

Please send your thoughts and prayers that Schatzie's owners come and get him. It's really bugging me...

[smurfalicious]

Smurf I love those shots - how do you get such good action shots? The dogs look so happy.

Practice, lots of it. I discovered after tinkering with photography for many moons that my true happy place was sports. I got back into shooting and starting working all the local barrel races with a manual focus SLR I had since high school. Nothing better than baking in the sun all day, kneeling in the dirt, and dodging jacked up horses!

I've played with BMX photography and think I might hit the tracks to make some extra bike money. The pics of the roommates snowboarding came out pretty good too.

That foster pooch is darling!!! I really wish you hadn't shown him to us because I WANT him. I've wanted a blue merle since forever. Hank wouldn't stand for it, only he can be my handsome Aussie boy.

[7rider]

Thanks all. Tasha was a special bun. Everybun is special...but...well, she had DH wrapped around her little paw! She was definitely Daddy's Girl, and both DH and I just moped around the house yesterday...cleaning up her stuff...remembering...sighing...

Christine.. Barley is an absolute doll. Look at that face! Oh, my. I get happy just looking at him. :)

[sundial]

It's so hard seeing that empty food dish and water bowl....favorite toys....treats....just anything. Give yourself time to grieve to work through it. I still have Jodi's food mat in the area she used to eat. It just doesn't seem right to clear it away. :)

[andtckrtoo]

Forget the foster part, I'd keep him!
Look at that happy face :)

He is a sweetie. Very happy to be with anyone. What a great dog. I would love to keep him, but then I could not foster any other dogs. He's such a sweet guy.

[spokewench]

Sorry about your bunny Seven. It is so hard to lose our little furr babies.

[Coco]

Here are my cats - Sock and Rebecca.

[andtckrtoo]

Thanks all. Tasha was a special bun. Everybun is special...but...well, she had DH wrapped around her little paw! She was definitely Daddy's Girl, and both DH and I just moped around the house yesterday...cleaning up her stuff...remembering...sighing...

Christine.. Barley is an absolute doll. Look at that face! Oh, my. I get happy just looking at him. :)

7 - I remember losing my first Aussie, Tucker, and the emptiness I felt for well, I still feel it occasionally. I hope the memories are more sweet than sad soon.

Barley's grin is his normal expression. This is one happy, goofy, wonderful boy. He so deserves a wonderful forever home.

[andtckrtoo]

Andtckrtoo - he is a nice looking dog! I hope all is going well.

What a day - I almost ended up with 3 dogs today! Ironically, I was outside measuring my yard to finish the fence and a beautiful collie came walking up to my dogs. He looked to be purebred and to the small side, very young intact male. At first he wouldn't let me come near him but I wanted to check his tag so I could call his owner. I had to put Zeus in because he was protecting his turf, but the dog came back to play with Rusty. I was able to put him on a leash and the stinker lowered his head and his collar came off!

He let me put the collar on and tighten it and I put him on a tie out. I called the numbers on his tag and the land line was no longer his and the cell phone didn't have a name on the message. I left 2 messages and a page but got no reply. I waited around most of the afternoon, missing a chance for my first bike ride, and ended up bringing him to the humane society.:( I felt awful leaving him there. His name is Schatzie and other than being very humpy he was a happy boy. He rode in my car fine and walked on the leash great. I sure hope they find his owner(s).

And Rusty, a.k.a Hoodini, can open my back door by himself!:eek: I had both dogs in the house and I turned around and there he was. He just gave me the sheepish look and rolled over on his back. If I wasn't so surprised I would have laughed. Being the good boy that he is, Zeus stayed in the house. Note to self, Rusty likes to jump and paw and can open horizontal door handles on screen door.

I also tried raw gizzards and chicken wings tonight for the boys and Rusty wouldn't eat either. Zeus did though! Rusty likes ground meat but is a little stubborn with whole pieces.

Please send your thoughts and prayers that Schatzie's owners come and get him. It's really bugging me...

Do you know if Schatzie's owner came for him? Poor guy!! Handsome young purebreds like that always find homes.

I started Jimmy by taking chicken thighs and cutting them (bones and all) with poultry scissors into bite sized pieces. At first he wasn't sure what to do, but he caught on easily enough. Jimmy eats the gizzards with no issues, but I've heard a lot of dogs won't. I've had it recommended to ground those up with pulped veggies (put them in a food processor) with a little bit of chicken broth. If you mix them all together, the dogs seem to find it more palatable.

[Zen]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb14/zencentury/DSC_0099.jpg

I'm gonna start saving these and make something.
Table legs, maybe. Creepy, creepy table legs.


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[mtbdarby]

Zen, I have a half dozen to add to your collection!

Andtckrtoo, yes, his owners came and got him. I know because he was loose and running in my yard again last night:mad: I tried to catch him but no go this time. I called and they answered and drove down by me but he was gone again - they didn't even thank me for catching him last time or for calling them. His excuse for him getting loose is that they're doing some remodeling and he was able to get out. Gee, lock him in a room or tie him outside then. I was quite ticked. I saw him about 7:30 when we got home from swimming lessons and watched him cross a very busy street safely. I called again and left a message. They called me back at 9:30 and still hadn't found him. I feel bad for that dog...and I'm surprised that they haven't gotten a ticket for having their dog running loose.

Alright, I need to get some work done. Have a great day ladies!

[crazycanuck]

Doggie yawn :)

[Norse]

Coco your cats are gorgeous. They look like little black panthers.

[tulip]

Shiloh

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Here's Pearl, looking a little worried about these new arrivals....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3437620415_14fba58840.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3438431758_c83b54d1c8.jpg

[Selkie]

That Shiloh is a heartbreaker! He's wearing his bunny ears in honor of the holiday.

[kermit]

Is that Shiloh's obedience face? He looks great. How are the classes?

[tulip]

That's Shiloh's "Can we get on with the walk, please?" face. I had stopped on our way out of the yard to snap a picture of my garden. He sat down between me and the garden and gave me The Look.

Obedience is going fine. He already knows the stuff, but it's really good to socialize with other dogs because he can be quite aggressive with them. He has very little patience with wiggly happy all-over-the-place dogs. They are all friendly, but he has to make everything orderly. I guess that's what sheepdogs do. He's gotten over his fear of groups of kids when we're out walking, but if they want to pet him, he still gets very fearful. Little by little, we are making progress.

Bleeker, is Pearl a Maine Coon cat? She sure is pretty. I have a mouse (or three) and I need to borrow a cat.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Bleeker, is Pearl a Maine Coon cat? She sure is pretty. I have a mouse (or three) and I need to borrow a cat.

Yes, she is a Maine coon cat indeed. :)

[smurfalicious]

Oooh Tulip, those markings scuh-ream blue heeler to me. The marking around the feet are totally heeler. My heeler/springer spaniel had the same markings on her lower leg, and my roommmate's heeler female threw a ton of babies with those markings. The ears though, wow whatever it is it's an interesting combo. Glad to hear you're reaping the benefits of the wicked smarts that cattle dogs have.

[tulip]

Oooh Tulip, those markings scuh-ream blue heeler to me. The marking around the feet are totally heeler. My heeler/springer spaniel had the same markings on her lower leg, and my roommmate's heeler female threw a ton of babies with those markings. The ears though, wow whatever it is it's an interesting combo. Glad to hear you're reaping the benefits of the wicked smarts that cattle dogs have.

That's was the initial guess, but I'm pretty certain that he's not cattle dog at all, but Border Collie and English Setter. He certainly has all the border collie attributes, and I got him from a border collie rescue group. As for the English Setter, that would explain the spots, the silky ears, and the pretty intense pointing. Also, all the cattle dogs I've seen have brown on them, and this one has no brown. One of these day's I'll spring for one of those canine DNA tests, but not today.

[Tuckervill]

How come I can't see Pearl?

I've heard the canine DNA tests come out so odd on mixed breeds that you can't believe it. Like, I can't believe my Great Pyrenees is 90% Jack Russell Terrier.

They don't have very many breeds identified, something like 58 or something like that.

Karen