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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/c...IMG_0004-1.jpg

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

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.

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

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

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Originally Posted by Zen

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

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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

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....

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.

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

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

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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".

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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".

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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.

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Originally Posted by mtbdarby

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

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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?? :(

Dar, I think Milo's the one.

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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".

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

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

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.

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.

This thread makes me want a cat.

Or two :p

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?).

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.

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

Pam

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Originally Posted by mtbdarby

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

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Congrats on your new baby!

That "Lucky" on the adoption website sure looks like a basenjii mix to me:
basenjii

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!

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!

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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?

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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.

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

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/i...s/P1010649.jpg

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

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P1010650.jpg

I sure hope Toby doesn't end up like Bizkit :eek:

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.


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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

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. :)

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

Apparently, you didn't look at Bizkit

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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?).

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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!!!

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Apparently, you didn't look at Bizkit

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

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.

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Apparently, you didn't look at Bizkit

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

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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.

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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!

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I'm certain it's just to dance with them like Snoopy!

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.

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