Petmania!

[TimothyBFan]

Me....I'm going to sit here and go nuts waiting. Stupid. I'm freakin' 63 years old. Feel like a kid waiting for his first....okay, let's just say Christmas <LOL>

:lol: I loved this!!! I'm so happy for you!! She's beautiful and I will anxiously be waiting to hear all about how well she's doing.

BTW--could you get the Lhaso Apso and send her to Indiana? We had one that was 17 when we lost her. She was a perfect dog. I thought for sure when you said she plopped in Verna's lap, that she might have a new home. That's my favorite kind of dog.

[WalshFan88]

Feel like a kid waiting for his first....okay, let's just say Christmas <LOL>

LMAO Mike! :rofl:

[MikeA]

Well, Verna took some pictures this morning but it's almost impossible to get a picture of Mia without me it in. She has already decided that I'm her human! Didn't happen instantly, but it didn't take all that long either.

When John left our house, Mia sort of freaked out and was nervous for a couple of hours. Not really crying, but she was whining. Verna was exhausted and went to bed not long after John left her here. I showed her around, where her food and water were and took her outside a couple of times. She is already leash trained...doesn't tug.

Finally, I sat down with a book and a cup of coffee in my recliner and it wasn't long before she was up on the footstool with her head on my leg. After a bit, I tossed a ball for her and that broke the ice. From that moment on, she hasn't left my side. Even sleeping she was curled up on my legs. When Verna got up about an hour or so before I did, Mia STAYED curled up on me and stayed there until I got up.

Even when Verna plays with her or pets her, she is looking at me to see if it is "okay". I hadn't forgotten how great dogs are, but I had almost forgotten how much I've missed having one own me!

I have pictures and will post a few later today.

[MikeA]

I think you can see the pics if you go to my Eaglesonlinecentral photo albums.

https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/album.php?albumid=83

I think this was one of the few times she wasn't in my lap!

https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=83&pictureid=920

[tequila girl]

Awww She's gorgeous Mike! :inlove: Looks like she's made herself right at home :grin:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Mike - Mia is very cute. Sounds like somebody is getting a good start on spoiling her! :thumbsup:

[Koala]

Mia is very gorgeous.

[sodascouts]

Precious!

[EaglesKiwi]

She's a real sweetie!:heart:

[Annabel]

Mia is a real cutie Mike. She certainly looks right at home with you. :yay:

[MikeA]

What's so funny is that Verna gets up way earlier in the mornings than I do and used to spend that time loving up on our cat without me in the way. She's tried to get Mia to come out of the bedroom with her these past two mornings to no avail. Mia just will not get out of bed until I do!

I've never seen a situation in which the animal bonded that quickly and exclusively with any one person!

[TimothyBFan]

Soooo...who's gotten more attached, you or Mia? Very cute!

[Brooke]

Mia is a cutie, Mike! Sounds like everything is going great! :thumbsup:

[TimothyBFan]

Just received this in an email and had to come here and share it also. Everyone that visits this thread will appreciate it.



The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door.


Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes on the floor with the paw prints are yours and contain your food The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate does not mean that is is suddenly your food, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the top of the stairs is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It Is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space that you are taking up, is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.

Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:
TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:

(1) They live here. You don't.
(2) If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'-niture.
(3) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
(4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.

Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
(1) eat less,
(2) don't ask for money all the time,
(3) are easier to train,
(4) normally come when called,
(5) never ask to drive the car,
(6) don't hang out with drug-using people;
(7) don't smoke or drink,
(8) don't want to wear your clothes,
(9) don't have to buy the latest fashions,
(10) don't need a gazillion dollars for college and

(11) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children...

[Annabel]

:laugh: Love this one. :thumbsup:

We have it on the side of our fridge from when it was sent to me by email and the kids liked it. :rolleyes:

[MikeA]

I think I'll print it off, laminate it and post it in conspicuous locations.

[WalshFan88]

Glad to see you have a new furry friend Mike! :)

[Koala]

Mike, love your new avatar!


Here two new photos from Lucky.

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/Lucky002.jpg?t=1300194821

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/lucky.jpg?t=1300194821

[MikeA]

Mia doesn't remain "still" long enough for a photograph such as the one you shot Koala <LOL>

This morning, I vacuumed the house while Verna was cleaning up at her Mom and Dads. Mia went on maximum RED ALERT! She tried her best to distract that vacuum cleaner...charging it, barking at it...anything to get it away from me <LOL> That's the first time I've heard her really go into overdrive!

Normally, she communicates to us with whines...very polite. When she does need to alert us of intruders (intruders are anything larger than a bird) somewhere near our house, it is with a quiet growl and a single low pitched bark.

Not so with the vacuum! That was SERIOUS! It's a good thing that monster is locked away in a closet else, it would be in chewed up pieces!

[Annabel]

:rofl: Bless.

Our last Boxer used to freak out whenever the vaccum cleaner appeared. It was a race for her to get up the stairs and out of 'harms way'. Tots just lays there and you have to vaccum round her or ask her to move. :roll:

Great photos of Lucky. :grin:

[Prettymaid]

Vacuums are SO dangerous that I wish I could afford to have somebody better trained than I am to come to my house, get the thing out of the closet and use it!

I've been enjoying catching up on this thread. Mike, I'm glad you weighed your decisions and chose the best dog for you. I feel a little sorry for Verna though...it hurts not to be the chosen one. :ack:

[MikeA]

.it hurts not to be the chosen one. :ack:

Last night Mia surprised both of us. She curled up with Verna and stayed there all night...taking all of Verna's cover and leaving her 4" on her side of our California King bed! I on the other hand had PLENTY of room to thrash around.

But this morning, Mia still wouldn't get out of bed until I did! And she went completely ballistic when Verna returned from cleaning her Mom and Dad's. I think Mia is just "playing us". She knew somehow that "I" was the one who had to be convinced to let her own us, but she also knows that "VERNA" is the one who butters her bread!

[WalshFan88]

Last night Mia surprised both of us. She curled up with Verna and stayed there all night...taking all of Verna's cover and leaving her 4" on her side of our California King bed! I on the other hand had PLENTY of room to thrash around.

But this morning, Mia still wouldn't get out of bed until I did! And she went completely ballistic when Verna returned from cleaning her Mom and Dad's. I think Mia is just "playing us". She knew somehow that "I" was the one who had to be convinced to let her own us, but she also knows that "VERNA" is the one who butters her bread!

:hilarious:

[EaglesKiwi]

I think Mia is just "playing us". She knew somehow that "I" was the one who had to be convinced to let her own us, but she also knows that "VERNA" is the one who butters her bread!

Sounds just like children... :p

Koala, those are gorgeous photos of Lucky! :grin:

[sodascouts]

Lucky is adorable!

As for vacuum cleaners, my cat is terrified of mine. Lucky for him I only use it when people are coming over. lol

[Koala]

Thanks guys , glad you like the photo, it was not so easily to be make it because Lucky does not lie normally so quietly before one. Because he always wants to play. That I have taken this photo was only luck!

[Prettymaid]

This photo is so adorable I had to bring it forward!

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/lucky.jpg?t=1300194821

[tequila girl]

I agree, it's absolutely gorgeous! :-D

[TimothyBFan]

She knew somehow that "I" was the one who had to be convinced to let her own us, but she also knows that "VERNA" is the one who butters her bread!

:hilarious: Too funny!! Ain't it the truth! Awhile back, our boys were being just obnoxious to me and making all over hubby. Larry told them they better behave and be affectionate to Mom also because "without her we ALL starve!" :hilarious:

Love that picture!!! So adorable!

[Brooke]

Awww, very cute Mike!

[MikeA]

What I'd have given to have had a video camera at hand this morning.

Mia was really acting excited this morning and starring at the back door. We thought she was just really needing to "go" badly so we let her out.

My gosh, she took off for a tree in our back yard about the same time a squirrel bailed out of the tree and took off for the fence and a quick exit from our yard.

But Mia...as soon as the squirrel got behind a bush on its way to the fence, Mia started jumping like 4' in the air while running! Looked for all the world like a deer in full flight!

She left the ground, landed in the middle of the BASIN of our Fish Pond and didn't miss a beat! Got soaked and didn't catch the mean ole squirrel, but she gave it her best! Now she SMELLS like Chocolate Mint (which we have growing in our basin as a filter)!

Verna couldn't stand it. Took her in immediately and gave her a bath. First one she's had at our house. Verna said that once she got her in the tub, she actually acted as though she liked it!

I'm going to have to post a sigh though on our fence: "Squirrels BEWARE OF DOG".

[tequila girl]

Awww That sounds like great fun Mike (for Mia anyway!) :hilarious:

Next time she seems over excited at the door grab the camera before letting her out!

[tequila girl]

A few pics of my charlie this morning :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/carolwayne/charlie/IMGP2703.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/carolwayne/charlie/IMGP2707.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/carolwayne/charlie/IMGP2711.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/carolwayne/charlie/IMGP2718.jpg

[EagleLady]

Charlie is very cute

[Koala]

This are very cute photos from Charly!

[Prettymaid]

Charlie's a very handsome bird!

[EaglesKiwi]

Charlie is a very handsome boy! (Does he actually eat spicy bhuja, or did that just end up in the photo?)

[tequila girl]

Charlie is a very handsome boy! (Does he actually eat spicy bhuja, or did that just end up in the photo?)
He has a tiny bit every now & then, it his favourite treat! :laugh:

Thank you all for the nice comments.........Charlie is my baby!(sad, I know!) :wink: :blush: :laugh:

[Annabel]

Awww, Charlie looks very bright and colourful. Gorgeous.

Does he speak?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Charlie is a beautiful bird, tg. What gorgeous, vibrant colors! And no - it is not sad that you are so attached to him. :thumbsup:

[tequila girl]

Awww Thanks Guys :grouphug:

Yes, Melanie he does talk, but usually only when i'm out of the room or he's covered up for the night!

i've had him since he was about 3 months old (just able to fly & feed himself properly) he'll be 9 in November :woah: doesn't time fly (excuse the pun!) :D

[WalshFan88]

Awww Thanks Guys :grouphug:

Yes, Melanie he does talk, but usually only when i'm out of the room or he's covered up for the night!

i've had him since he was about 3 months old (just able to fly & feed himself properly) he'll be 9 in November :woah: doesn't time fly (excuse the pun!) :D

Great feathered friend TG!!!! And yes, time does fly! :D

[Brooke]

Charlie is a beautiful shade of green! And I agree, it's ok to love your pets!

[TimothyBFan]

i've had him since he was about 3 months old (just able to fly & feed himself properly) he'll be 9 in November :woah: doesn't time fly (excuse the pun!) :D

WOW- Don't they live to be a ripe old age?

Like I've said before, I'm not a bird person but you've made me rethink that with your love for birds and the pictures you've posted. Charlie just seems to have so much character.

[sodascouts]

I had a friend from the Danville area who kept lots of exotic birds. Some of them cost hundreds of dollars. They were beautiful, but Charlie seems to have more verve! Her birds were almost scary (they "screamed" a lot) but Charlie is adorable.

[tequila girl]

Thanks for the words of support guys - I sometimes think i'm a little obsessed (or maybe come across that way!) :shrug: I need to get a life!!

Willie, their average lifespan is about 50 years, so he's bequeathed to my great nephew (who hopefully will love him as much as I do!) and yes he does have a great character, we have conversations and he makes me laugh (who needs a man!) :shh: :hilarious:

[tequila girl]

Soda, the usual reason for 'screaming' is because they're being ignored - being a 'flock' animal they like to be part of whatever's going on.......Charlie has his moments believe me! :twisted:

[Koala]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/lucky1003.jpg?t=1301383844

Lucky this morning, our neighbour gets a new patio and Lucky must observe everything through the window!

[tequila girl]

Awww That's lovely Koala! :)

[Brooke]

Lucky is very cute!

[sodascouts]

Lucky is adorable!

[Prettymaid]

Very handsome!

[Annabel]

Gorgeous photo Koala.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Lucky is so cute, Koala.

Now, I have to share another cutie with all of you. I mentioned in another thread that my niece was just home visiting. Her hubby is in the army and stationed at Fort Carlson in Colorado Springs. They stayed with me while they were home and brought along the newest addition to the family. This was her Valentine's gift from hubby and my new little nephew who I just fell in love with. I took these pictures off of her Facebook. He is appropriately name "Trooper" ...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Tropper3.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Trooper1.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Tropper2.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Tropper4.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

OMG---he's so adorable!!!! What breed is he?

[Annabel]

Awwww. He is gorgeous. :thumbsup:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Willie - Trooper is a Chorkie, which is a cross between a Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier. My niece was also considering getting a Puggle (Pug and Poodle mix), but I think it was love at first sight when she saw this one. He definitely has that effect on you. My niece and I were on Skype yesterday and he was actually "talking" to me now that he knows his aunt! :grin:

[MikeA]

Cute little bit of fluff isn't he!

[Brooke]

Trooper is adorable!

[Prettymaid]

OMG, look at that face! He's adorable!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Trooper1.jpg

[Prettymaid]

Wasn't sure where to put this. It's a link to a live stream of an eagles nest (sorry not that kind of Eagle!) but still pretty cool. She has babies!

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

[WalshFan88]

Great pic Koala!

[Koala]

Thanks guys!

Trooper is sooooo cute!:heart:

[GlennLover]

Lucky & Trooper are both so sweet!

[EaglesKiwi]

Here's my wee boy Sparky (okay, not so wee - he can jump up on me and lick my chin if I lean forward slightly).

[tequila girl]

Dreamer, Koala & Ev i'm lovin' all these cute doggie pics! :inlove:

pm, sadly I can't see the Eagles webcam :???::weep:

[Prettymaid]

I was afraid you would say that TG. :-(

[Troubadour]

All of these photos are adorable! The pic of Lucky at the window is lovely, and Trooper is such a cutie.

[Annabel]

I was afraid you would say that TG. :-(

It's working now TG. Try again if you are here. :partytime:

Wow he /she's a beautiful bird.

[Annabel]

I just caught feeding time and saw the babies. :)

[tequila girl]

Yep, Got it now - Thanks for the heads up Melanie! :thumbsup:

Beautiful Birds! :inlove:

[Troubadour]

Maisie in her favourite place. My lap!

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199170_508693469276_222500151_259819_6189700_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200582_508693504206_222500151_259820_2701419_n.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

Aww- she loves her new home and Mommy!!

[tequila girl]

Awww Maisie really is gorgeous Lou :inlove: I'll bet you can't imagine life without her now!

[jdubfan]

Saying good bye tomorrow to my lil baby Kiowa, who'll be 3 in may. I've had her since she was 3 months old, but have to sell her. She's off to a friend's farm, and will be owned by a 12 yo girl whose very excited to meet her new horse. She'll only be a couple hours away, so I'll still have carrot feeding oppurtunities. Gonna miss her sweet face tho...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5579424691_3515677221.jpg

[tequila girl]

Oh she's gorgeous Deb, such a shame you have to sell her...

[sodascouts]

I love looking at the precious dogs and of course Maisie...

But I'm so sorry to hear you have to sell your beloved horse, Deb. I'm glad you can go visit her, at least, and make one little girl very, very happy.... but I know it will still be difficult.

[Annabel]

Awww Deb sorry you have to sell her. She looks gorgeous. At least you can still see her.

[Koala]

Maisie is gorgeous!

Deb, I'm sorry to hear you have to sell her, this must be really hard!

[EaglesKiwi]

Deb, so sorry you have to give up Kiowa.

I'm glad though that her new home is with a young lady who is so excited to have her.

Here's another photo of Sparky, with my daughter. They had just been to the off-leash park together.

[tequila girl]

Awww That's a lovely one! :smile:

[Annabel]

Spot the bunny. ;) Who wants to hop on grass when you can dig in the freshly dug over veggie plot. :ack:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09365.jpg

Hannah with Smudge

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09374.jpg

Hannah with Leon

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09373.jpg

[MikeA]

Way cute and cuddly!

Mia proved her worth this morning. I was in the basement working and heard her barking. It was that "Hey old man, you'd best get up here and let me outside cause there's a Bear in our back yard and I need to fight him!" bark.

I went upstairs and she was going nuts at the back door. I let her out (after making sure she was mistaken about the "bear" part).

It was the birds. They were all over the place. On the ground, on the fence, in the trees...everywhere. She took off leaping like a deer going through a wheat field! She'd go after one bird on the ground and that bird would fly up into a tree and two more would hit the ground behind Mia.

That must have gone on for a good half hour! Hilarious! Mia is wiped out now. Hope no bears show up!

[Brooke]

Spot the bunny. ;) Who wants to hop on grass when you can dig in the freshly dug over veggie plot. :ack:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09365.jpg


Annabel, I can bring my 4.10 shotgun over and help out with those critters! :shock:

Just kidding. Maybe.

Those are very cute pics!

[Annabel]

:lol: Brooke, that made me giggle. 'Fraid ya can't have my bunny boy :nope: but we have a rat visiting the garden that you can have. :nod: It won't eat the bait the nice man put down. :ack:

[tequila girl]

She took off leaping like a deer going through a wheat field! Haha, Mike I love it when they do that, I used to have a dog that did that in the snow! :D

Melanie your bunnies are gorgeous......and so is Hannah - very pretty girl :nod:

[Annabel]

Thanks Carole. (I'll tell her lol.)

Mike, Bless Mia with her funny antics.

Tots takes off leaping like a deer everytime you let her off the lead. Austin might well say the same about Gibson :shrug:. (Def a Boxer thing :lol:). Only trouble with letting Tots off the lead is, she runs back to you but straight AT you. But she doesn't always stop or veer off!!!! :ack: She nearly 'took me out' today in the park. I had to swing my empty plastic bag at her to stop her hitting me. Little monkey she is. :nod:

[Brooke]

:lol: Brooke, that made me giggle. 'Fraid ya can't have my bunny boy :nope: but we have a rat visiting the garden that you can have. :nod: It won't eat the bait the nice man put down. :ack:

Well, I hope the bait is bunnyproof. :ack:

[Annabel]

It's been in the bait box in our garden. (But the bunnies weren't out for a free run unsupervised then. Normally though they are only out in their enclosed run so it's all fine.) Then the box went to the next door neighbour, but a bit of the bait has been stashed between our fence and the neighbours bamboo screening yesterday where no animals, other than the rat(s), can get to it. Now tonight the box has gone to my neighbour's neighbour who saw a rat in her garden just a couple of days ago. :ack: Blooming vermin are a nuisance. We've been working on this /these for 4 weeks almost. :rolleyes:

[MikeA]

You be needin' a Rat Terrier!

[WalshFan88]

Tots takes off leaping like a deer everytime you let her off the lead. Austin might well say the same about Gibson :shrug:. (Def a Boxer thing :lol:). Only trouble with letting Tots off the lead is, she runs back to you but straight AT you. But she doesn't always stop or veer off!!!! :ack: She nearly 'took me out' today in the park. I had to swing my empty plastic bag at her to stop her hitting me. Little monkey she is. :nod:

:nod:

Gib does the same thing! He runs at you from a long distance practically almost tackles you to the ground. I'm fairly big so he never has tackled me but he sure does run into you and hit you like a ton of bricks. Oh yeah, he does the leaping too.! :rofl: He is a piece of work, let me tell you! Good thing I love him! :D Heh.

[Koala]

Lovley photos!



Mia proved her worth this morning. I was in the basement working and heard her barking. It was that "Hey old man, you'd best get up here and let me outside cause there's a Bear in our back yard and I need to fight him!" bark.

I went upstairs and she was going nuts at the back door. I let her out (after making sure she was mistaken about the "bear" part).

It was the birds. They were all over the place. On the ground, on the fence, in the trees...everywhere. She took off leaping like a deer going through a wheat field! She'd go after one bird on the ground and that bird would fly up into a tree and two more would hit the ground behind Mia.

That must have gone on for a good half hour! Hilarious! Mia is wiped out now. Hope no bears show up!
LOL, This remains my of Lucky!

[Annabel]

You be needin' a Rat Terrier!


I do Mike. :nod: Tots is no good, We sent her out a couple of times but she thinks it's play. Once she was right by a rat and never even saw it. :brickwall:

[Annabel]

:nod:

Gib does the same thing! He runs at you from a long distance practically almost tackles you to the ground. I'm fairly big so he never has tackled me but he sure does run into you and hit you like a ton of bricks. Oh yeah, he does the leaping too.! :rofl: He is a piece of work, let me tell you! Good thing I love him! :D Heh.

Good Austin. :thumbsup: Would hate to think you are missing out on the whole Boxer experience. :laugh:

[TimothyBFan]

Melanie-just got to tell you love your bunny pictures but Leon is gorgeous!!

You all talking about the hopping run of the dogs, you want to see something funny.... you ought to see my poor vertically challenged Pickles in the snow! You have to laugh and feel sorry for the poor guy at the same time. Remember, he has the full size Shepherd's body on Bassett Hound legs. Larry snow blows paths around the yard for the poor guy in the winter.

[Annabel]

Thank you Willie. :D He is rather gorgeous. (of course I am totally biased :nod: ) Both our bunnies are rescues from the local Blue Cross animal charity. They think both were strays although Leon cowers down when you stroke him so can't help but feel that more might have happened to him. :shrug:

Bless Pickles. Our animals give us pleasures in many ways, even when we are laughing at them through no fault of their own. :laugh: Nice that Larry cares enough to hlep him out in winter. :)

[EaglesFanatic]

I put my dog Hazel on the skateboard yesterday, and she loved it! She sat down on the board and let me push her around the yard lol.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa377/asusundevils/IMG_1457-1.jpg

[EagleLady]

She's a cutie.

[tequila girl]

Awww Bless Her, she's lovely ......... But.......... she'll be expecting to be transported everywhere now! :nod: :grin:

[EaglesFanatic]

Thanks EL! :)

Awww Bless Her, she's lovely ......... But.......... she'll be expecting to be transported everywhere now! :nod: :grin:

I'll bet she will. I didn't know what I was getting myself into! :lol:

[Prettymaid]

Well, as long as Hazel has fun, that's all that matters. ;-)

[sodascouts]

That is soooooooo cute!!

[Koala]

Awwwwwww, how cute!

[tequila girl]

Not exactly pets......but mum brought her new family to visit this morning! :smile: :inlove:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/carolwayne/From%20the%20Riverbank/IMGP2762.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/carolwayne/From%20the%20Riverbank/IMGP2764.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/carolwayne/From%20the%20Riverbank/IMGP2765.jpg

[Koala]

Not exactly pets......but mum brought her new family to visit this morning! :smile: :inlove:



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/carolwayne/From%20the%20Riverbank/IMGP2764.jpg


Lovely!

[Prettymaid]

Great photos Carole, I love those!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

OMG - These are all so cute - everything from bunnies to skateboarding doggies to ducks and baby ducklings. All are just adorable!

[sodascouts]

That duck family was precious!

[EaglesFanatic]

Cute pictures TG!

[Brooke]

Love those! How cute!

[EagleLady]

So My Female Cat's been peeing on the floor lately, What's going on that would make her do that?

[tequila girl]

How old is she EL? could be a kidney problem - i'd get her checked out at the vets :?

[Brooke]

Yes, El, it's probably a urinary tract or kidney infection. I battle this with my cat every so often. She did the same thing as yours is doing. Get to the vet asap! The vet told me that when a cat does unusual things like going to the bathroom anywhere but the litterbox or outdoors, that is usually the case. She is trying to get your attention that something is wrong.

[Prettymaid]

Wasn't sure where to put this. It's a link to a live stream of an eagles nest (sorry not that kind of Eagle!) but still pretty cool. She has babies!

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

I have been following this eagles nest for just over a month and just awhile ago found out that the adult female was hit by a plane and killed this morning. She has been in the area since 2001 and has been on the web cam yearly since 2004. The three chicks in the nest right now are about one week shy of being able to feed themselves IF food is brought to the nest. The dad finally showed up with some fish a little while ago and fed all three eaglets. The experts say these chicks need to eat at least once a day to remain healthy. They are being monitered constantly to make sure they are fed. If the male stops feeding they will make a determination of what to do. The eaglets were banded on April 21 and they are expected to fledge around Memorial Day.

I am heartbroken by this news. I watch this site several times a day. It has been very educational. Hopefully these birds will be taken care of.

[Annabel]

Awww Cathy that is so sad. We've watched the web cam here a few times. Fascinates my youngest DD. Hope that the Daddy steps up to the task and that all is well for the eaglets so they fledge.

[tequila girl]

Oh Nooooo :cry: I've been watching regularly too.....How Sad :cry:

[TimothyBFan]

That is very sad!! Poor babies!

[Brooke]

Awwww, that is sad. I hope the father keeps feeding them.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Got my fingers-crossed for them.

[Prettymaid]

They have removed the eaglets from the nest.

The story is here.

http://eaglecam.tumblr.com/post/4985403539/eaglets-being-removed-from-nest

I came home for lunch and went to the site to check on them and the nest is empty. The experts feel that it is in the best interest of the eagles to finish raising them at the Wildlife Center of Virginia and release them into the wild this summer. They feel that as the birds get larger very quickly now that the adult male will not be able to provide enough food for them. There is a reason that it takes two eagles to raise a family.

[TimothyBFan]

I'm glad they're being taken care of but am I the only one that feels sorry for the Dad? I mean, he's now lost his mate and his babies! :worried:

[MikeA]

A tragedy played out in front of God and Everbody! It really is tragic.

Eagles are majestic birds and very large. I wonder if it did the airplane any damage. Birds have been known to be the cause of airplane crashes!

[Prettymaid]

I read that the landing gear was damaged.

[MikeA]

I don't know if this is true or not, but I seem to recall that the "Wild Turkey" was almost made the symbol of our Nation (USA) but the Eagle edged it out. This is no joke. The Wild Turkey is a phenomenal creature...unbelievably agile in low level flight moving at speeds you just can't imagine, weaving between tree trunks while flying through the woods. And the difference between Wild Turkeys and those that Tyson raises for the Supermarkets...well, it is the difference between House Cats and Tigers!

The Eagle looks "prettier" but the Eagle is a carrion eater! A glorified Buzzard!

[WalshFan88]

That's sad. :(

[EaglesKiwi]

Sad news about the chicks. I'm glad they're being taken care of.

On a totally different animal topic, I got back from holiday yesterday and raced off to pick up the dog (Sparky) and cats (Angel & Sargy). Since then the dog has been following me around and looking at me adoringly (Mummy came back! Mummy still loves me!).

The cats, on the other hand, have been sitting down with their backs turned to me, or giving me dirty looks, and have only really forgiven me this afternoon. :doh:

[WalshFan88]

Sad news about the chicks. I'm glad they're being taken care of.

On a totally different animal topic, I got back from holiday yesterday and raced off to pick up the dog (Sparky) and cats (Angel & Sargy). Since then the dog has been following me around and looking at me adoringly (Mummy came back! Mummy still loves me!).

The cats, on the other hand, have been sitting down with their backs turned to me, or giving me dirty looks, and have only really forgiven me this afternoon. :doh:

Hehe dogs are....um.....happy-go-lucky (trying not to say slow)....Cats are a little more....um....grudge-holding (trying not to say grumpy)?! Dogs are happy to see ANYONE... They are just kind of like the wheel is turning but the hampster is dead at times. As much as I hate to admit it, cats are very smart and very grumpy. They remember a lot better than dogs. You can take the dog to the vet and as soon as you leave it's like nothing ever happened and their tails are wagging and they are jumping all over you and following you around. You take the cat to the vet and as soon as you leave it gives you dirty looks and you don't DARE pick him/her up or you are in for a scratch and hiss! Cats are smarter than dogs I'm afraid. They also are a little more moody. Especially.....um......females!:hilarious: It's true though. Heheheheheheh.

[WalshFan88]

Thought I'd share a Gibson story while am at it. Anyone want to guess what his new favorite "hobby" is?! Chewing up bed pillows! :roll: :hilarious: He has gotten 2 and completely shredded them with fluff all over the house. He's only loose when being watched but he gets real quiet and sneaks back to my bedroom and shreds my pillows to bits and makes a heck of a mess. Needless to say the bedroom door stays shut now. ;)

[EaglesKiwi]

Yep, when it's quiet there's ALWAYS trouble.

Well, almost always. I do have one lovely photo I posted of my little girl and dog both fast asleep together.

Dogs are friendlier to everyone, but Sparky is definitely a real Mummy's boy. We let him get up on the couch with Rob & I (we were having a quiet beer & listen to vinyl at the time, trying to get away from kids and animals for a few minutes!). Even though there was NO room on the couch he managed to get in between us. Then when I got up he followed me without a backwards glance at Rob...

You are right on the female cats being grumpier, and I would also add "more demanding".

[Annabel]

Thought I'd share a Gibson story while am at it. Anyone want to guess what his new favorite "hobby" is?! Chewing up bed pillows! :roll: :hilarious: He has gotten 2 and completely shredded them with fluff all over the house. He's only loose when being watched but he gets real quiet and sneaks back to my bedroom and shreds my pillows to bits and makes a heck of a mess. Needless to say the bedroom door stays shut now. ;)

:rofl: Ahhh gotta love a boxer. :lol: Thankfully Tots is well over the chew it up stage now. :yay: She's a lot cooler these days. :smokin:

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/[IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09429.jpghttp://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09429.jpg

[sodascouts]

Ah, too cool for school! ;)

[Prettymaid]

Love these stories and pictures!

[WalshFan88]

:rofl: Ahhh gotta love a boxer. :lol: Thankfully Tots is well over the chew it up stage now. :yay: She's a lot cooler these days. :smokin:

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/[IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09429.jpghttp://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09429.jpg

Great pic!

Gibson will be 1 in June. I'd say the chewing will continue for a little while longer! :rofl:

[Koala]

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/[IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09429.jpghttp://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/Animals/DSC09429.jpg
How cool! :thumbsup::)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yep - looks like Gibson might be thinking " I'm too cool - I know my life would look alright if I could see it on the silver screen". :lol:

[Koala]

Lucky's favorite sleeping position:

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/Lucky004.jpg?t=1305090463

[Annabel]

:D Love it. An exhibitionist just like mine. :nod: :lol:

[Brooke]

Lol! My cat likes to sleep that way, too!

[Prettymaid]

Looks like Lucky is "airing out the junk" or whatever TBF&family call it. :hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

Looks like Lucky is "airing out the junk" or whatever TBF&family call it. :hilarious:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[TimothyBFan]

Well what would you call it? :hilarious: But Lucky's not as fat as my Ringo or Pickles so when they do it, their legs are all spread apart also--really airing out the junk! :wink:

[Koala]

Well what would you call it? :hilarious: But Lucky's not as fat as my Ringo or Pickles so when they do it, their legs are all spread apart also--really airing out the junk! :wink:

Looks like Lucky is "airing out the junk" or whatever TBF&family call it. :hilarious:
:rofl:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Love that one of Lucky, Koala.

Now - I have to share with all of you the huge decision I have to face. Some of you all may remember that my niece visited home in March and brought her newly acquired Chorkie, Trooper, with her. Well, I fell in love with him and debated kidnapping him (joking, of course). I've been 'talking' to Trooper regularly on Skype since they went back to Colorado. Here's Trooper if you want to know why I fell in love with him ...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Tropper2.jpg

Now, here is my dilemma. Another niece and nephew have been on a secret mission to find me a Chorkie - and they apparently have succeeded. Not only did they find one - but it's free. (Well, of course, the dog itself is free, but all of you pet owners know that pets are very expensive.) It's an 8-week old female, and all I have to do is say the word, and she's mine.

But the expense is not the issue for me. The problem is it has been years since I've had a pet because I have done so much traveling. I don't travel in my job right now, but I may have to in the future. As some of you know, I'm spoiled because I am accustomed to making last minute decisions to just pick up and go somewhere whenever I want. So, I'm really in a quandry about what to do. I'm gonna try to decide within the next day or so, but, as much as I would love to have her, it is a life-changing decision for me. OMG - decisions, decisions! :confused:

[sodascouts]

I'm sure you'd be a terrific and loving pet owner if you decide to go that route, but I can understand why you'd hesitate, especially if you might be away for long periods in the future.

[Koala]

This is really a tough decision which can change a lot of your life but I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you.

[EaglesKiwi]

I don't want to try to sway your decision :lie: but my two cents worth:

A puppy is a real handful! But so worth it... a dog brings so much unconditional love into your life, there's nothing quite like it. :heart:

Both my last dog (Dax) and our current one (Sparky is now 18 months) have gone into kennels regularly, no problem (except making sure their vaccinations are kennel-ready - sometimes there are different requirements). Dax used to leap out of the car when we got to the kennels, and go running over to their gate! So last minute decisions to go away can still happen - just maybe not at Christmas/Easter when the kennels are booked out...

[TimothyBFan]

Oh Dreamer--you know how I feel about critters! There's nothing like them to make someone happy. Rough decision but a little dog like that can also travel with at times. Just saying.....

Good luck in the decision and if you don't take her, I will. :wink:

[Prettymaid]

I don't have a dog (yet) because they require more from me than a cat does. Maybe when I retire...

But anyway, I think you are right to weigh the pros and cons. I know you've got your heart set on a Chorkie, but unless you really dislike cats why not adopt a cat instead? You can go away for entire weekends and leave enough food and water for them and they're fine. Or if you're gone for longer periods of tiime you can have somebody come in and feed them. Not so easy with a dog, no matter how small! Good luck with your decision.

[Brooke]

I would have to second Pm's advice. Cats are sooooooo easy. Not that I dislike dogs at all. We have 4 outdoor dogs, 3 coon hounds and a pet terrier. Even outdoor dogs require attention twice a day to check water.

Good luck!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks to all of you for the support and advice. Still haven't totally made my mind up yet. I've been doing some research and hope to decide over the weekend. If I had to choose right now, I would take her. But, there is so much to consider. I want her to have the best home possible and if I'm not the one that can give her that, then I'd rather someone else have her.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well - I thought I would update everyone about my pet status - I decided to get the puppy. However, it's not the female one that I thought I was getting - it's her brother. I ended up with a male, which is what I actually preferred. I got him yesterday afternoon and he (or should I say 'we') is adjusting very well. My problem now is that I don't have a name for him yet since I was focusing on girl names. I would like an Eagles-related name, but I can't come up with a good one. One niece wants me to just name him "Eagle" and another niece suggested "Desperado". I like Desperado except for the song is so sad. If anyone can come up with something clever, I'm definitely open to any suggestions. We have a vet appointment this afternoon so I guess he will be nameless for his first visit. I'll post some pictures later.

[Henley Honey]

Congratulations on the new addition to your family!! As for names -- how about Dalton, Outlaw or Tee-key (short for Tequilla)?

My last dog was named Beggar -- based on his personality and behavior. He was a rescue and really lived up to his name.

Too bad he's not a "Border" Collie. That would be fitting.:hilarious:

[sodascouts]

Those are all good, especially Dalton. Some others could be Winslow, Ace, Lucky, Rebel, Houston, Captain, Kid, Smuggler, and Maserati.

[Annabel]

Congratulations on getting your puppy. :thumbsup: Just remember when naming him that you might have to call him out loud in public places. You should see the strange looks my DH gets when he calls Tots her full name of Totty in the park. :hilarious: We pretend he isn't with us. :)

[Brooke]

Awwww, congrats Dreamer! Have fun!

As for a name, now what better name than Glenn? Or Louis?

Or Johnny-come-lately? (Johnny for short)

I bet Glenn would be honored! :lol:

[Koala]

Congratulations Dreamer!

As for the name, how about Allnighter ;-)! No seriously I like the name Smuggler or Outlaw.

[EaglesKiwi]

Congratulations on getting your puppy. :thumbsup: Just remember when naming him that you might have to call him out loud in public places. You should see the strange looks my DH gets when he calls Tots her full name of Totty in the park. :hilarious: We pretend he isn't with us. :)

:rofl::rofl:I did wonder if you ever had "moments" with that name...

Dreamer, congratulations! Can't wait for some pictures & the verdict on the name.

[Annabel]

:laugh: not often EK. We got Totty at 7 months old and thought about changing her name but seeing as she was used to it we left it and went with the nickname they used of Tots more. A little safer. :) Now she is almost 6 she answers to all sorts. Most recently she is Woo. :eyebrow: Mind you calling her isn't always necessary at home. Just looking her way can send her stump wagging and she heads over to you. :hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

Just looking her way can send her stump wagging and she heads over to you. :hilarious:
Sounds like Gibson. :hilarious:

[TimothyBFan]

I'm so excited for you Kay!!!! Congrats on the new family member! As far as a name....I've got nothin'! :hilarious: I'm not very creative. Let us know what you decide.

[Annabel]

Sounds like Gibson. :hilarious:

:thumbsup: It's so easy to get Boxers going isn't it. :hilarious:

[Henley Honey]

Well - I thought I would update everyone about my pet status - I decided to get the puppy. My problem now is that I don't have a name for him. We have a vet appointment this afternoon so I guess he will be nameless for his first visit. I'll post some pictures later.

Did you pick a name ?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks again everyone! Wow - what a week I've had. This really is a big adjustment, but I think we have most of the critical stuff taken care of with the new pup. I have been running all week trying to get everything we need and get him adjusted in his new home. After A LOT of feedback from friends and family, I have a short list of names - I've narrowed it down to Eagle, Smuggler (middle name Blue), or Small Frey. Eagle seems to be the most divisive - people either like it alot or not at all - after all, he's not a bird. :wink: I like Small Frey, but a lot of people don't get it, especially younger ones. So I'm probably going to go with Smuggler, but I'm going to mull it over another day or so before I make it official. Anyway, I haven't had much time for pictures. I do have this one, but it's not really very good. I'll try to get a better one to post soon ...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/MyPupPup.jpg

[Brooke]

Awwww, what a cutie!

I still like Glenn or Louis though! :lol:

[TimothyBFan]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/MyPupPup.jpg

Had to bring this forward............Look at that face!!! Awwwww.....

[Koala]

AWWWWWW, how cute!

[WalshFan88]

Great pic Dreamer!

[sodascouts]

Precious! I think "Smuggler" works great!

[Annabel]

Dreamer, what a cutie he is. :inlove:

[Prettymaid]

Dreamer, I'm so happy for you! Now yoou KNOW how much your life is going to change for the better, right? :D

[tequila girl]

Awwww He's Gorgeous! :)

[EaglesKiwi]

Awwww, What a sweet wee boy! :inlove:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks y'all. If I must say so myself, he is, indeed, adorable. Of course, I had everything to do with that. :lol:

But, boy, he is a handful - very hyper and playful, but stubborn. I can see potty training is going to be a challenge and he is showing some agression at times. And okay male Borderers, you may want to not read this next part, but I think I'm going to have to have him neutered soon.

I still haven't had a chance to get any more pictures, but I'll try to get some more soon.

[Prettymaid]

Neutering is a good thing. What kind of aggression is he showing?

[Henley Honey]

Make sure he understands the "pack pecking order".
You are the pack leader -- so,
You eat your meal first then feed him.
You go out the door first -- always.
He can't sit on the good furniture.
Keep him on a short leash.
Oh, wait a minute. Those are the rules for my husband.
I don't have a dog. Nevermind.
Good luck !

[Prettymaid]

:rofl:

[Annabel]

:rofl: at H H. Love it. We apply those rules to our Boxer but I could stretch as far as applying them to my DH I think. :lol:

[TimothyBFan]

:rofl: Too funny!!!

I sure wish someone would come to my house and explain those rules to my critters! I really don't think they'd go along with them tho. As I watched the 80 lb and 50 lb dogs both jump up on hubby's lap last night when he sat down in his chair, I thought to myself it's a darn shame they are so mistreated and neglected. :hilarious:

[Koala]

Yesterday I was with Lucky at the vet, he is not sick, he needed only his worming, he had to go on the libra for it.........................very bad idea, he has increased 5.5 lb,in the last 3 months now he weighs 22,5lb and he must make a little diet! Since yesterday I call him only little sweet Thicker!:lol:
Today he has already got less food now he runs around with a mournful face and hopes that he comes so to more food!

[EaglesKiwi]

Poor Lucky, I know how he feels - it's never fun to be on a diet!

[WalshFan88]

Poor Lucky! :(

[Annabel]

Tots was put on a diet when she went to the vets a while back. Not sure she's lost much though. :eyebrow: It's the face !!!!

[TimothyBFan]

My Pickles was the perfect weight for his low profile body until Rufus came along. Rufus was so skinny from being a stray and having heart worm. How do you fatten up one dog without the other one also gaining weight. When our son came home for the summer this year, he told us he was going to have boot camp for Pickles this year to get some the weight off. :hilarious: Poor Pickles!

[Koala]

Awww, poor Pickles!


http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/ScreenShots002.jpg?t=1306414554

[Ive always been a dreamer]

HH - love your post, too. :lol:

Yeah poor doggies on diets. I'm gonna try hard to keep Smuggler on the recommended portions for his age and weight and hopefully, that will work. Also, I've vowed not to feed him any 'people' food.

[Annabel]

And then Smuggler will sit in front of you and use the eyes. :eyebrow: :brickwall: Works most times for Tots. :hilarious:

[TimothyBFan]

Good for you Dreamer. I do not give my dogs people food--unfortunately, Dad doesn't feel the same way as Mom does, especially when he's grilling. Stick to your guns!!

[Molly]

Congratulations on the puppy, Kay!

We used to give our doxie people food sometimes. She ended up overweight and diabetic and blind. Lesson learned!

Baby carrots are a great snack for dogs. Better than dog treats and they love the crunchiness. The only drawback to doing that is when Steve tries to plant carrots in our garden...well...you can guess how many we actually get to eat ourselves.

[Freypower]

No people food? Cal used to eat whole chickens. But he was a big dog.

(I went right back through the thread & found out that we lost him at the very end of 2008 ).

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Congratulations on the puppy, Kay!

We used to give our doxie people food sometimes. She ended up overweight and diabetic and blind. Lesson learned!

Baby carrots are a great snack for dogs. Better than dog treats and they love the crunchiness. The only drawback to doing that is when Steve tries to plant carrots in our garden...well...you can guess how many we actually get to eat ourselves.

Thanks for the tip about the carrots, S. I'm definitely going to have to try them. I am also giving him a little bit of peanut butter. The vet said it was fine - you stuff the peanut butter in a toy that I bought and he entertains himself trying to figure out how to get the peanut butter out.

[Molly]

Thanks for the tip about the carrots, S. I'm definitely going to have to try them. I am also giving him a little bit of peanut butter. The vet said it was fine - you stuff the peanut butter in a toy that I bought and he entertains himself trying to figure out how to get the peanut butter out.

Our dogs actually know the words "peanut butter". It's one of their favorites. Get Smuggler a toy called a Kong. They're kind of pricey as dog toys go, but it will last a lifetime. They make them size appropriate for your dog. It's a perfect thing to put peanut butter and a treat in.

We also save our empty peanut butter jars (don't wash them out) and give them to the girls when we're going to be leaving them home alone. It
keeps them busy forever trying to lick all that peanut butter out. Just make sure you don't give your dog a jar too big that it could get "stuck" in.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yeah - a Kong - that's what I got him. As far as the peanut butter jar - that's a great idea, but I'm afraid he's small enough where he might get stuck. And trust me, if there is a way for him to get a peanut butter jar stuck on his head, then it'll happen with him. :wink:

[EaglesKiwi]

You can freeze things in Kongs too. I sometimes mix peanut butter with his normal food (which is very small biscuits) and stuff that into the Kong, then freeze it - takes even longer for him to get it out! :nahnah:

(but give him a chance to get used to the toy first).

Another favourite: when we've had a chicken, I boil the bones up with water (just for as long as is convenient), then sieve the bones out and freeze the liquid. There's no salt in it, unlike bought chicken stock. They can have it frozen or thawed - really handy if they've been off their food for some reason or if you want them to have more liquids. You can freeze dog bikkies in it too.

[Annabel]

We used peanut butter with kibble in Tots Kong too and the jar when it's empty. She loves that as a treat. :thumbsup:

[Troubadour]

I don't know about the dogs, but I totally fancy a peanut butter sandwich now!

Maisie is doing brilliantly. She is completely at home here and she is so cuddly and affectionate. I can't believe how much I love her. I look at her sweet little face and I just melt! I think I may have posted this before, but this is one of my favourite pics of her. Something about it is just so cute.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/185602_507242886256_222500151_255829_2667306_n.jpg

[Prettymaid]

I don't think I've ever shared on here that peanut butter is my 'if I were stuck on an island' food. I could eat a whole jar in one sitting! Maybe I should get me one of those Kong thingies. Lol!

That's an adorable photo of Maisie. I love her against the red. She looks like she has short legs like my Buddy, or maybe it's just the angle.

[Koala]

Maisie is so cute!

Lucky does not get peanut butter, is better or he would be even thicker, lol!

[EaglesKiwi]

Great photo of Maisie. The shorter legs (is it just the angle?) make her look like a kitten. :smitten:

[WalshFan88]

We used peanut butter with kibble in Tots Kong too and the jar when it's empty. She loves that as a treat. :thumbsup:

We use the same thing with Gibson! :D

Also, glad to hear about Maisie doing well Troub!

[Troubadour]

That pic definitely makes her look like she has short legs! She's not a particularly big cat - sometimes she really does look like a kitten.

This is one of her favourite positions (across my lap):

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/MaisieSleeping.jpg

[EaglesKiwi]

Awwwww... so smoochy! :)

[Prettymaid]

Looks familiar. Cat on lap...TV remote and laptop near by...

[Brooke]

Awwww, very sweet Louise!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Lou, Maisie is adorable. I'm glad she is doing so well and that you are enjoying her so much.

I also finally got around to getting a couple more pictures of my pup. Here is Smuggler - he is 9 weeks old now and quite a handful. Sorry, the first one is a little blurry, but I still think it's cute ...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler9weeks_2.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler9weeks_1.jpg

[Troubadour]

Awww - Smuggler is such a cutie! I love his look in the first one - so inquisitive!

[Brooke]

Very cute, Dreamer!

[sodascouts]

Adorable!

[Koala]

Awwww, Smuggler is so cute!

[EaglesKiwi]

I just love the way dogs look at us so adoringly... :)

Smuggler is gorgeous!

[WalshFan88]

Great pic!!!

[WalshFan88]

A recent Gibson photo:

http://i52.tinypic.com/k2z5lv.jpg

[sodascouts]

Gibson's looking well!

[Koala]

Great pic, Gibson looks great!

[Brooke]

Very cute Austin!

[Annabel]

A recent Gibson photo:

http://i52.tinypic.com/k2z5lv.jpg

Austin, Gibson is a gorgeous looking boy. At least he looks nicely at the camera for you. Tots is one of the boxer breed who says ' Oh no, here we go again. Look away and look bored then she'll stop'. :brickwall: :laugh:

[Glennsallnighter]

Yeah! Gibson takes a really good pic Austin. Well we never got mobile pets but Laura still has Sophie and Scarlet, the goldfish she bought 2 years ago now. There is immense pressure for a hamster. To which the response is 'We'll see..... not before we go to Portugal!'

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That is a great picture, Austin. Gibson has such a beautiful coat!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks everyone! :D

[Prettymaid]

Hmmm Dreamer, Smuggler's a little bigger than I thought he was...but I'd still not like to see Gibson get a hold of him! :stunned:

[Koala]

The latest Photo from Lucky.

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/lucky11.jpg?t=1308030744

[tequila girl]

Awwww .......Lucky is sooooo cute!! :) :)

[sodascouts]

I second that "Awwwww"!

[WalshFan88]

Great pic Koala!!!

Today is Gibson's birthday.... He's 1... :birthday:

[Koala]

Thanks guys!

Happy Birthday Gibson!:)

[tequila girl]

Awww Happy Birthday Gibson!:) :birthday:

[Annabel]

:yay: Happy Birthday Gibson. http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/balloonsbirthdayanim.gifhttp://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/bday3.gif

Out of being a 'toddler' and on to being a 'teenager' :fear: :hilarious: Have fun.

[Brooke]

Happy Birthday to Gibson! :birthday:

[TimothyBFan]

Wow-has it really been a whole year for Gibson? Happy birthday Gibson!!!

I have a sick kitty. My white Persian, Daphe, has caught a nasty cold and is sneezing so much. I keep having to wipe her little nose and mouth. Persians have those flat faces and it makes it really hard for them when something like this happens. She didn't eat or drink and at all yesterday but I got her to drink a bit this morning and just texted hubby and asked him to bring home some canned cat food this evening and maybe I can coax her to eat it. She's opened up a door in my Hoosier cabinet and made herself comfy in there away from everyone else. Figure I'll give her till Friday and if she isn't better, call the vet.

[Brooke]

Oh, poor baby. Feel better soon Daphe. :-(

Love her name Willie!

[sodascouts]

Happy belated birthday to Gibson - and I hope your precious kitty feels better soon, Willie!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks everyone!

TBF - I hope she gets better soon!

[Prettymaid]

Lucky is such a cute beagle!

Happy birthday to Gibson!

TBF, how's your kitty?

[Troubadour]

Happy B-Day, Gibson!

Willie, I hope your kitty gets better soon, poor thing!

[TimothyBFan]

Daphe is fine but now Ringo has it. And he's being a typical man, moping around and crying about it. :hilarious: It hasn't affected his appetite tho-go figure but he keeps sneezing and drooling all over everything. I'm waiting for Elton to get it next.

[WalshFan88]

And he's being a typical man, moping around and crying about it. :hilarious:

Hey now! :fingerwag: We do NOT mope around and cry when we are sick.....it's just......harder for us to handle being ill and it tends to affect us worse... We can't help that we get feeling sicker than women do. Illness just affects us worse. But we never mope around when sick. :nope: We also never act grumpy when we are sick, ever. We take it very well! :lie: We are absolute angels when sick! :nod:






:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious: (coming from a guy who is a BEAR to deal with when he gets "man flu" or really sick)

[Brooke]

Here's a pic of my daughter's kitty (Bruce) that I'm babysitting for for the summer:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/Bruciechair.jpg

He's a cutie and rather grouchy, but very curious of Beyonce, who is not amused by him at all. If he gets too close to her, she hiss's and growls and puts him in his place. He tries to act tough, but usually slinks away dejectedly.

Beyonce is totally stressed with his presence. Two "things" have invaded her home this year. Before Fishsticks got moved, this thing moved in! Poor girl!

[tequila girl]

Bruce looks very Majestic and aloof! :)

[Prettymaid]

He cute. Why is he outside?

[Koala]

What a great photo! Bruce is really cute!

[Annabel]

Cute Bruce.:thumbsup: He looks sort of 'yeah whatever' there. :hilarious: Poor Beyonce but at least he's not a permanent fixture for her to deal with.

[TimothyBFan]

Bruce even looks like he has attitude!! :hilarious:

Cat #3 now has the cold. Heard him start sneezing last evening and by the middle of the night, while snuggled into my back, he really started in and is weezing with it also. Daphe is back to normal, Ringo is doing better with just an occasional sneeze and now Elton. Just hope they don't start all over again.

[Brooke]

He cute. Why is he outside?

He loves to go outside! He is outside most of the time.

Actually, Beyonce is outdoors all summer. She sheds so bad I can't take the hair in the house. Bruce has very short, thin hair and doesn't shed much at all. Maybe because he's a Texas cat and used to warmer weather all year? Beyonce's coat is so heavy and thick, it takes her all summer to get rid of it.

I wish I could get a picture of him displaying attitude around Beyonce. It's really funny!

Willie, I hope all your cats get well soon!

[WalshFan88]

TBF - Sorry to hear the other cat is now sick. :(

Brooke - Great pic! I love cats. I grew up with Persians.

[Troubadour]

Bruce looks like such a lounge lizard! The Bryan Ferry of the cat world. :lol: Too cool.

[Freypower]

Bruce looks like such a lounge lizard! The Bryan Ferry of the cat world. :lol: Too cool.

I can dig Ferry; yes indeed. But guess who else he reminds me of....:fainting:He's got the Death Stare.

[EaglesKiwi]

I can dig Ferry; yes indeed. But guess who else he reminds me of....:fainting:He's got the Death Stare.
Oh, that's hilarious! (and true!).:hilarious:

[Brooke]

Funny that a cat reminds you of a person! :hilarious:

[Troubadour]

Speaking of death stares...

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/maisiedeathstare.png

[Troubadour]

And just to demonstrate that she isn't normally so scary... ;) I love the way these photos have come out. Lots of contrast because of the bright sun.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/maisieblanket.png

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/maisiedozing.png

:heart:

[WalshFan88]

Great pics Troub!