Show us your pets!

[divingbiker]

My dog is so incredibly sweet and gentle, I have thought of doing the same. How do you go about it? Just call them up?

When I did it with Remy (RIP) we had to be approved by a local organization called Pets on Wheels. They did screening tests on the dog. There were three deal breakers: no jumping on people AT ALL, must take treats gently, and couldn't freak out at wheel chairs, walkers, canes, etc. Then they trained the owners on what we could and couldn't do, basically nothing even resembling nursing care or bringing food, etc, because some residents would ask for that.

It was very rewarding, but sadly none of my current dogs have a suitable temperament.

And happy birthday to Zeus!

[bouncybouncy]

Just had to show off my new addition Lillie! She and Lucie (black dog) are getting along wonderfully...I just love puppies!!! Although I forgot how time consuming potty training is...yawn!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauriea...7622935304441/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauriea...7623060454522/

[divingbiker]

How adorable! It's like she's posing for you.

[mtbdarby]

Lillie is such a cutie! I've thought about a puppy but cringe at all the work, lol. I think when Zeus is gone I might be more suited to an older dog. We old dogs have to stick together I guess

[badger]

I can't believe how bummed I feel right now.

I had this guy saved in my favourites for a while, and had assumed he was adopted long ago, as it was a few months ago. I clicked, and he's still homeless. He's older, so it broke my heart that he's still looking for a home.

So I had made arrangements to meet him and to foster him but have been swamped at work these two days so I've not been able to go meet him. So when I called them again to tell them I can't make it til tomorrow, I was told "oh, someone's interested in him".

Good news that he's finally getting some interest, but did it have to be when I was getting all excited?!? I'm happy at the prospect he might find a home, but for MONTHS nobody showed any interest and all of a sudden all this might be moot. I had to cry while driving home because this would have likely ended up as an adoption so I was getting myself all psyched for it.

His name's Hobie, it really suits him.

[TsPoet]

I can't believe how bummed I feel right now.

I had this guy saved in my favourites for a while, and had assumed he was adopted long ago, as it was a few months ago. I clicked, and he's still homeless. He's older, so it broke my heart that he's still looking for a home.

So I had made arrangements to meet him and to foster him but have been swamped at work these two days so I've not been able to go meet him. So when I called them again to tell them I can't make it til tomorrow, I was told "oh, someone's interested in him".


His name's Hobie, it really suits him.

Oh, well it's good for him. But, check back adoptions fall through all the time. If he's meant to be yours, he'll be waiting for you next week!

[badger]

Oh, well it's good for him. But, check back adoptions fall through all the time. If he's meant to be yours, he'll be waiting for you next week!

yeah, I thought that too. Maybe fate's telling me he wasn't the right one, or if it falls through then he's meant to come home with me. Regardless, there will be others!

[Selkie]

Badger, I can see why you fell in love with Hobie. It looks like he has a big milk mustache & goatee! Something so wonderful about those white faced old souls, isn't there?

[7rider]

Today starts Noah's 11th year....so it's his birthday.
Technically, I have no idea when he was born - likely sometime in the summer of 1999. But I have traditionally treated Noah like a race horse - his birthday is January 1st.
So, happy birthday to my old timer, Noah.

Here...Noah rejects our reading materials. I think he's looking for the cooking section!

[TsPoet]

Just had to show off my new addition Lillie! She and Lucie (black dog) are getting along wonderfully...I just love puppies!!! Although I forgot how time consuming potty training is...yawn!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauriea...7622935304441/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauriea...7623060454522/

It looks like Lucy is taking on a young protege, and already under the protege's spell. Love the nose lick.