Show us your pets!

[iFKA]

I wouldn't trade it for the world, though - he was amazing and enriched my life... I'm convinced that I would not have made it through some rough patches in my life without him.

I understand what you mean, once when I was very sad and I cried for half an hour, my dog came into my room (although he's not allowed to come into house cause of my sisters' baby, and he never does that) and just lied next to me and lick me and that really cheered me up. I got up an started to play with him - I couldn't resist. I don't think that anyone else would have been able to do so at that time.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I understand what you mean, once when I was very sad and I cried for half an hour, my dog came into my room... and just lied next to me and lick me and that really cheered me up. I got up an started to play with him - I couldn't resist. I don't think that anyone else would have been able to do so at that time.

Yeah, my DH did that once when I was feeling sad too- it really cheered me up.

[Noodle]

Great thread!

Here's my Skye enjoying a breeze. He's 12 years old and acts 2. His buddy Sundance the Border Collie passed away last year.

[mimitabby]

beautiful dog, Noodle, great photo too.

[five one]

What a great picture of your dog. He's beautiful! My brother had a border collie when I was in high school. He was a wonderful dog and soooo smart. His name was Studley.

[7rider]

What a great shot, Noodle!
My brother and sister-in-laws have 2 border collies working sheep on their land. What athletes! Amazing dogs (and two of the most spoiled alleged "work" dogs you'll ever see!!).

[bcipam]

Oh man I love border collies. Such an intelligent beast! Some day I'll get me one of those.

Here's my little monster... I got Pip 4 years ago from a rescue shelter. He is an incredibly cool cat. Acts like a dog, is very sweet and cuddly - where I go so does he. If I'm in the office he's usually laying on the shoulders! Right now though I think he's terriorizing the Christmas tree. Not certain why he always looks so mean in photos. He really is sweet!

I have had many wonderful animals in my life. Unfortunately they don't live that long. I lost two cats in one year - my old Cooney who was 22 and his companion Squeak age 8. Doctor couldn't figure out why Squeak died but I think she missed Cooney. I won't forget either and cherish the loving memories I have of them.



If not on my shoulders he's here:

[salsabike]

Pam, he's gorgeous.

[Aggie_Ama]

I understand what you mean, once when I was very sad and I cried for half an hour, my dog came into my room (although he's not allowed to come into house cause of my sisters' baby, and he never does that) and just lied next to me and lick me and that really cheered me up. I got up an started to play with him - I couldn't resist. I don't think that anyone else would have been able to do so at that time.

Non-pet owners do not understand our pets. A few years ago I was on some medicine that was making me very depressed. I would often cry without knowing why I was crying. My beautiful little Maggie (my black Schnauzer) would always snuggle with me. She doesn't give kisses, but she nuzzles and they are the best! Maggie is a retired breeder and she definitely is a nuturing soul. She nuzzled me through a long, depressing summer.

[IFjane]

Ditto on the pets and the way they know when something is amiss. Attached are photos of three of our four cats (all indoor). The first picture is of our nurse, Lucy, tending to SO just this past Monday afternoon after he had surgery on his hand. The bottom photo is of our two "babies", Robbie (the tuxedo) & River. We rescued them when they are about 4 weeks old - they had been dropped beside our truck while we were out on a bike ride. When we returned to the truck, there they were. Robbie is now a hulking 16 lb. sixteen month old!

[bcipam]

Your Lucy looks ike my Pip. I am so partial to brown/black/silver tabbies. Not certain why but they seem to be sweet friendly cats. To me the coloring is much more like a wild cat than domestic.

Love the other "babies" as well. My old cat, Cooney, was a Maine Coon and at his most beautiful weighed close to 18 lbs. He was huge, very tall. Sadly, as he got older he began to shrink (as I guess we all do) and before he died he was around 8 lbs. It was sad to see him go from so glorious to old and feeble.

My Squeak kitty was unfortunately wild to the end. I called her my "half of cat". She lived under the bed and came out only for Cooney. Once he died, she never came out. It was almost a blessing (but sad) when she got sick and died.

Someday I would love to have another Coon cat but I only live with rescued kitties. Just so many need homes - dogs and cats alike!

[missymaya]

BCIPam, your cat is gorgeous. I have 5 cats, one of which we think he's part maine coone and he's got that lovely coat. All were adopted and my boyfriend I think of them as roommates/family (of course)

[7rider]

Someday I would love to have another Coon cat but I only live with rescued kitties. Just so many need homes - dogs and cats alike!

And rabbits, too!!!
Rabbits are the third most commonly abandoned pet, after dogs and cats.

[bcipam]

...as well as exotic birds. I wish I liked rabbits. They are so cool looking but for for some reason they scare me. I got chased by one once and that's it no rabbit for me!

And I see so many exotic birds abandoned. They are very needy critters - very much like small children. People just don't realize how much care and attention they require.

I love all animals, find them fascinating but for some reason have always been drawn to cats. I have been fortunate to have some cool cats in my life. One miserable one (who lived with me for 20 years - she was too evil to die! ) and the poor half of cat. I think I like the fact this wild animal (and cats are always wild no matter how friendly) as accepted you and befriended you and allows you into his world. It's funny I also like dogs but tend to like what I call "cat-dogs" those that are most cat like or looking (like Keeshonds, samoyeds etc).

I just can't imagine not having a critter in my life! One rule I have... as an old single lady I can't have more than 2 cats (and right now I'm happy with one). I don't want to be known as that old weird cat lady!

[IFjane]

Pam - your Pip has a much prettier tail than my Lucy - Lucy's tail is skinny, not full and fluffy. Tail or not, she is a love though. Speaking of weird old cat ladies - my son teased me that if I got one more, he would quit claiming me!

Regina - I had no idea rabbits were so frequently abandoned. Do you think is is the quick reproduction rate? You buy two babies, thinking they are both the same sex and then, lo and behold.....