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[Koala]

Awww, beautiful photos!

[EaglesFanatic]

Aww so sweet Troub! Those pictures are so radiant!

[TimothyBFan]

She looks so sweet!!! I'm so glad you guys are so happy together.

[Brooke]

Troub, very cute!

[Prettymaid]

So cute! (And really, that first photo of Maise didn't look like a death stare to me....more like a sleepy stare. :hilarious:

EF, I keep meaning to tell you that I love your avatar!

[Troubadour]

Thanks all! She really is adorable. I love her sweet little face.

[Glennsallnighter]

Awwww Maisie is so cute Lou! I bet you are so glad you made the decision to adopt her.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Brooke and Troub - you both have such beautiful cats!

Smuggler has his third vet appointment on Thursday. I'm anxious to see how much he weighs. I'm guessing he is close to around 8 lbs now. If so, that means he's doubled his weight since I got him around the middle of May. The day after I got him, we went to the vet and he weighed 4 lbs. 1 oz. I need to get more pictures of him soon so I can post them here.

[Brooke]

Yes you do, Dreamer! lol

Here my cats. Bruce is thinking about making a move on Beyonce!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/BruceBeyonce62011.jpg
She is NOT amused!

[Prettymaid]

Cute photo Brooke, and may I say, your property always looks immaculate!:bow: Please post some photos in the picture thread.

[Troubadour]

Love that photo, Brooke!

[TimothyBFan]

This is the kind of torture people like us do to their animals when they're bored. :hilarious: Poor Pickles, he's to tolerant.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/fishingPickles-1.jpg

[sodascouts]

Precious!

[Henley Honey]

He needs some cool shades.

[Koala]

Love that photo, TBF

[Annabel]

:hilarious: Bless. Can't get Tots to oblige. She dips her head when you put things on her so they fall off. :rolleyes:

[EaglesKiwi]

Lovely photo. Now, do I remember you saying once that Pickles had been sitting on Larry's lap? And if so - how did he fit??!! :hilarious:

[TimothyBFan]

Yup Kiwi--Pickles is our 51 lb lap dog and Rufus is our 80 lb lap dog. :hilarious: Here's a recent picture. And usually they surprise him and do it when he isn't expecting 130 lbs of dog in his lap.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/Larrypuppies2-1.jpg

[Annabel]

:rofl: :rofl: Love it.

[Troubadour]

You have the most gorgeous dogs. I loved the photo of Rufus and Pickles in the snow from a while back... poor Pickles and his short legs! :lol:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

So cute Willie - looks like the perfect lap dog to me! :wink:

[EaglesKiwi]

Willie, they're just gorgeous. All 3 of them (gotta love a man who lets the dog(s) on his lap!).:hilarious:

[TimothyBFan]

Thanks guys!! We're rather fond of all the critters in this house.

[Prettymaid]

Thanks guys!! We're rather fond of all the critters in this house.

Although I can vouch that when they have company over they pretend to scold them. ;)

"Rufus, get down! Pickles, quit escaping from the pen!" :hilarious:

[Troubadour]

Or "Elton, get down from the stove!" (Wasn't it actually a black and white tea cosy, or something similar?) As you can tell, Willie, your pet adventures always seem to stick with me... :lol:

[TimothyBFan]

Although I can vouch that when they have company over they pretend to scold them. ;)

"Rufus, get down! Pickles, quit escaping from the pen!" :hilarious:

They were being a pain that day!!! :hilarious:


Or "Elton, get down from the stove!" (Wasn't it actually a black and white tea cosy, or something similar?) As you can tell, Willie, your pet adventures always seem to stick with me... :lol:

:hilarious: Yup-it was a cow tea kettle. The sad thing is that I did it probably a half a dozen times that day-you would think I would have remembered it wasn't the cat on the stove. Duh!!

Stop making fun of me!!!! :hilarious:

[Troubadour]

I was completely absorbed in "The Anniversary Man" by RJ Ellory earlier. Before I knew it I had a cat in my lap who was pretty gripped, too...

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

[EaglesKiwi]

It's funny how they can just "appear" in our laps without us noticing. Until the purring gets really loud. :)

[TimothyBFan]

How cute! Always makes it interesting trying to see around their heads, tails, etc....

[Koala]

Very cute!

[Brooke]

Awwww, too cute!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Oh wow, Troub - that is soooo cute. I wonder if I will ever be able to get my puppy to sit still that long! :lol:

[Peekaboo]

I'm gonna have to start getting familiar with this thread now. After years and years of not having a pet I finally got a dog. Her name is Bailey and she's a cute little Maltese. I brought her home on May 25th. To this day I'm still unaware of her exact age but after taking her to the vet to get all her shots I'm told that she's probably a year and a half to two years old. She's so calm. I've only heard her bark three times and the first time she barked it scared the crap outta me because I was totally not expecting it at all.

I live in an apartment so I have to take her out quite a bit. She's pretty good about letting me know when she needs to go out. She'll start licking my legs and look at me while wagging her tail. Bailey seems to be house trained pretty well. She's only had a few accidents in my apartment and none at all in the last 2 weeks. I'm starting to get used to taking her out more often. I don't think i was doing that enough in the beginning. I'm also starting to get used to not sleeping for my usual 6-8 hours straight without waking up. Bailey will usually wake me up after about 4 hours needing to go out. She'll make sure I get up too. She'll be standing right on top of me licking my face until I get up. There's only been a handful of times that she's slept the whole night without waking me up. One of those was last night. I was glad for that because today is my day off and i was hoping to sleep in. So glad she let me do that today.

About two weeks ago, I noticed that Bailey was starting to act a little different. She wasn't playing with any of her little chew toys or munching on her rawhide bones. She just stayed in her cage and only came out when it was time for me to take her out. She was shaking her head a lot, scratching at her ears and hanging her head to one side when she walked and would sometimes yelp when I would put her harness on her. I felt so bad. She was hurting and I didn't know what to do for her. Turns out that she had a bad ear infection. After getting that first dose of ear drops she started to feel better and by the next day I'd say she was about 80% back to being her normal self. It's a pain for me and for her when I have to put the drops in her ears. Bailey HATES it!! I've figured out easier ways to get them in but she still tries to fight me off. I know she doesn't like it but it's so cute when she tries to hold onto my arm with her front paws as I try putting the drops in. She's doing much better now.

Here's some pics of Bailey:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c95/Pekahchu/268906_10100276121367457_9615391_48866665_906879_n-1.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c95/Pekahchu/270161_10100276121567057_9615391_48866669_4541398_ n-1.jpg

[Brooke]

Peek, she's adorable!

[sodascouts]

Glad Bailey is feeling better. She's so cute!

[EagleLady]

Awwwww She's a cutie

[Koala]

Bailey is so cute! Glad to hear her ear infection is better now!

[Annabel]

Awwww Jess, Bailey is gorgeous. Such a little sweetie.

[tequila girl]

Awww Bailey is a little cutie......glad the ear drops are doing their job Jess, :) there's nothing worse than having a sick pet - you feel so helpless :-(

[EaglesKiwi]

Bailey is a SWEETHEART. So glad you have her, Jess, she will bring you so much joy.

You may find that she sleeps better as she gets more settled into her new life - here's hoping! :)

[WalshFan88]

Great pics Troub and Peek!

[TimothyBFan]

Awwww.... Bailey is so adorable in her patriotic ribbons!!

[Troubadour]

Bailey is adorable! I'm glad she's feeling better. I know you give her lots of love, and I'm sure she returns the affection. I can't wait to meet her when I next visit Oklahoma!

[Peekaboo]

Aww, thanks everybody. I'm really surprised about how much I've taken to Bailey. I didn't think I could get so attached to an animal. It was kind of a quick decision to take her. In the beginning I decided to take her as something to distract me from all of the crap going on in my life and it turned out that Bailey has brought me a lot of joy. I love having a pet!! It's been fun watching her grow out of her shell each day. She was really shy and timid when I first got her. I got Bailey from a good friend of mine and she got her from their babysitter. My friend noticed how timid she was, especially around guys. She thinks that her babysitter's hubby may have kicked her around while they had her. I think that may be why she very rarely barks. I've only heard her bark 3 times. She's getting better though. It takes her a little while to get used to other people but I think it's helped that I've taken her with me when I visit my friends and family.

I'm trying to get Bailey to eat a little more. The vet said she's a little bit under weight. She weighs 7 lbs but I'm told she need to weigh at least 10 lbs. I leave her dry dog food out for her to eat whenever she wants and give her the canned food once a day. The vet told me that was okay but I need to let her get used to eating the dry food more often. I'm learning. I learn more and more about taking care of her each day. I'm a newbie at this so any and all suggestions are more than welcome.

Btw, my friend no longer uses that babysitter.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

OMG Jess - Bailey is adorable! I'm a new puppy owner as well. I got my pup, Smuggler, about a week before you got Bailey. Like you - I'm learning as I go along, too. Last night I signed Smuggler up for six puppy training classes that will start next week. If I learn any really good tips, I'll post them here. He is a handful, but it is amazing how much you can bond with your pets. As I posted in this thread back in May, I had to weigh everything carefully before I decided to take him, but I'm really glad I decided to go for it. I can't believe he is already 4 months old.

[EaglesKiwi]

Puppy training classes are a great idea, Dreamer (and would be for Bailey too, Jess). It's quite easy to teach your dog commands at home (sit, stay etc), it's a whole different matter to teach them to obey the same commands when they're surrounded by distractions!

Classes will help with "socialising" too, which is all good if you want them to be the kind of dogs that can go anywhere with you.

By the way, it's never too late to take them along, and don't hesitate to take them to a second series of classes if you think it would help.

[TimothyBFan]

Btw, my friend no longer uses that babysitter.

Can I just say how glad I am that you added this. I was actually going to ask. My opinion is that ANYONE who kicks around any animal or lives with someone who kicks around animals, is not someone who I'd want watching my children. JMO.

[Koala]

Lucky had this morning playtime!

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/Lucky19072011003.jpg?t=1311063702

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/Lucky19072011004.jpg?t=1311063694

Shortly after the play he was the calmest dog again.

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/Lucky19072011002.jpg

[Annabel]

:hilarious: Tots had one of those in the sun this morning in the garden. She snuck out there and I found her rolling on her back on the grass. All 4 legs in the air having fun. Then she went to have a dig in the borders. :rolleyes:

[Troubadour]

Oh, those pictures of Lucky are adorable!

[TimothyBFan]

That face kills me every time!!! Sooooo cute!

[sodascouts]

Lucky is so cute!

[Koala]

Thanks!


That face kills me every time!!! Sooooo cute!

Me too! The problem is when Lucky sit there and looking at me I can not be angry with him no matter what kind of nonsense he has just made!

[WalshFan88]

:hilarious: Tots had one of those in the sun this morning in the garden. She snuck out there and I found her rolling on her back on the grass. All 4 legs in the air having fun. Then she went to have a dig in the borders. :rolleyes:

:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

BTW - Great pic Koala!

[Koala]

Today is Lucky's 1. birthday!
Of course, he also gets gifts, he gets new toys and treats. I also made ​​him a liverwurst bread cake!:birthday:

[sodascouts]

lol! He is "lucky" indeed!

[Troubadour]

Aw, Happy Birthday, Lucky!

[Henley Honey]

He really does have the cutest little face. Was he a rescue -- hence the name Lucky or was he just Lucky from the start? :birthday:

[Koala]

Lucky's birthday cake
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/LuckySGeburtstag001.jpg?t=1312305380

Here eat Charly and Lucky their cakes!
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/LuckySGeburtstag3.jpg?t=1312305251



Was he a rescue -- hence the name Lucky or was he just Lucky from the start? First Lucky belonged to the FIL of my sister, two days, but a puppy was too much work for him, he was his first dog. My sister could not keep Lucky because they and her friend work both the whole day, so she came with him to us ( my mom, Dad and I live in the same house and one of us is always home) and we have decided to keep him after we had seen him for the first time! None of us could have brought him to the shelter!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Awww - Happy 1st Birthday to Lucky. He is lucky to have you and your family Koala. I just love his birthday cake - hope he did too!

[Koala]

Thanks!


Awww - Happy 1st Birthday to Lucky. He is lucky to have you and your family Koala. I just love his birthday cake - hope he did too!

Yes, he had loved his cake! He has eaten so quickly so fast you could not look!:)

[EaglesFanatic]

My dogs, Hazel and Cosmo

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa377/asusundevils/IMG_2154-1.jpg

[sodascouts]

What cuties!

[Koala]

Hazel and Cosmo are so cute!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

OMG Zoe - Hazel and Cosmos are adorable. What breed are they?

[EaglesFanatic]

Thanks ladies! Dreamer, they are miniature schnauzers :)

[TimothyBFan]

Want to introduce you to our newest family member. It seems I've inherited my Mom's cat Otis. How it is that I'm always the most logical place for a displaced animal is beyond me. This is a picture of him we found on my Mom's phone.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/OtisMomsphone.jpg

He's almost Ringo's duplicate only about 5 lbs larger. He weighs in at 19 lbs. He's having a bit of trouble adjusting to all the other critters. He's never been around other animals and he and my Mom were best buds! We had him in her house all week last week since we were in and out but you could tell he was really missing her and toward the end of the week, wouldn't leave our sides like he knew everyone would disappear and leave him alone again every night. I brought him home on Saturday night. I think he'll be fine after awhile. I certainly hope so anyways.

[Koala]

What a cute Cat, like the name!

[Brooke]

Aahhhhh, Otis is a sweetie! Good luck to him with all the new buddies around! Poor baby!

EF, your doggies are cute too!

[sodascouts]

I'm sure Otis will adjust. He couldn't have wound up at a better place.

[sodascouts]

Turns out my cat hates my glasses as much as I do!

Because of my recent eye troubles, I wore my glasses today (which I almost never do). My cat apparently doesn't like it! I let Milton up on the computer desk and he'll often sit and watch me type. Well, today, as I was typing, all of the sudden I saw a paw coming at me! He didn't swat at me, though - he was swatting at my glasses! When they didn't come off, he tried again, actually getting his paw under the frame and tugging. I was like "Yeah, I wish I didn't have to wear them, too!" lol

[Brooke]

That's funny Soda! I'm sure Milton is thinking "why does she have those things on her face?" lol

[Prettymaid]

Just something else for him to play with Nancy!

Willie, just last night I was showing Hubby the picture of your mom you posted on fb...I thought she had Ringo on her lap! I'm sure Otis will adjust. Very nice of you to take him in.

[Annabel]

EF, love your dogs with their teddies. Cute.:thumbsup:

Willie, Otis is a sweetie. Hope he soon adjusts.:)

Nancy, I get the same from Tots when I wear my glasses after taking my lenses out. It's the look of 'now .... there is something different here' on her face that cracks my girls up. Thankfully she doesn't swipe at them to get them off. Her paws are a bit big for that lol.

[Annabel]

Has Austin been by to show off his new boxer pup, Felder yet? Had a quick glance back but didn't see anything. :hmm:

[WalshFan88]

Has Austin been by to show off his new boxer pup, Felder yet? Had a quick glance back but didn't see anything. :hmm:

Nope sorry! Will post pics later today with a story. My pics disappeared from my Facebook account and now I have to get them back off of the camera since I don't keep them on my hard drive (I hate clutter - I store everything on external discs or drives or online).

And it's Fender! :hilarious: He is a sweetie though - he's much more loving and personable and affectionate than Gibson. Gibson is a social butterfly, independent, extroverted, and energetic. The opposite of me. :hilarious: I still love him though! :D

[Glennsallnighter]

Fender, Felder, is there a difference? Both eminently suitable for a guitar lovers pet!

I'd love to see a pic of him when you get the chance Ausrin!


My son is pushing for a puppy for Christmas already!

[Annabel]

:hilarious: Oops I knew it was Fender yet still typed Felder. :brickwall: Bet he'd come still if you called him the wrong name though.:laugh: Tots comes whatever we call her usually. :)

[TimothyBFan]

Gibson? Fender? Do I see a pattern here? Love it!! :hilarious:

[TimothyBFan]

Everyone has adjusted to the newest member....except Ringo who we think is creeped out by the fact that he now has a body double. :hilarious:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/OtisRingo.jpg

[Annabel]

:hilarious: Must be like looking in a mirror Willie. ;)

[Annabel]

Austin, I found the pic of Fender that you posted on the boxer group if it helps. Saved it in case. :thumbsup:

[sodascouts]

I can't tell which is Ringo and which is Otis!

[Henley Honey]

Oh boy. Talk about a cat fight brewing. I can see the fur flying now!!

[Brooke]

That reminds me of Beyonce and Fishsticks. He's been here since April and they still don't like each other. Fishy would like to be friends, but Beyonce isn't having it! :rolleyes:

[Prettymaid]

Ah well, some cats are just like that - don't want to share their stuff!

[WalshFan88]

Here is the puppy Annabel is talking about.

This is "Fender" (great creative name huh?! :hilarious:):

http://i54.tinypic.com/28gt9oi.jpg

He's a 10 week old male brindle Boxer. Very loving and affectionate - much more so than Gibson (another creative name :D) but I won't hold that against Gibson, LOL. I love him. Gibson was very upset by the pup at first but now is great with him and they play together.

[tequila girl]

Awww He's gorgeous Austin!! :)
of course you know we'll expect lots of pics as he's growing up! :hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

Awww He's gorgeous Austin!! :)
of course you know we'll expect lots of pics as he's growing up! :hilarious:

Of course. :hilarious:

[Henley Honey]

What a cutie! And I love the names too. Good luck with him.

[TimothyBFan]

http://i54.tinypic.com/28gt9oi.jpg


Look at those eyes!!!! How precious!

[Annabel]

Yay the boy is on show. He's such a cutie. :heart: My youngest daughter has been watching the video we made of our first boxer growing up (back to 1993 ->>>) and she was very similar to Fender. (or is it Felder ;) :hilarious:) I'll have to find a photo out,Glad to hear that Gibson is doing better with him now. Bet it's nearly always playtime at your house. :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Fender is a cutie Austin! Good luck!

[EaglesKiwi]

Welcome to the gorgeous Fender, glad to see him up on the board here! Looking forward to a picture of him with his big brother Gibson...

[Koala]

Fender is gorgeous Austin!!

[Annabel]

This was our first Boxer, Cookie way back in 1994. She was about 4-5 months here. Same sort of colouring as Fender.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/YoungCookie.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

I believe Otis is feeling pretty comfortable here now and fitting in pretty well.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/Otis2.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/Otis.jpg

[Brooke]

Ha! So cute! Yup, I think he's gonna make it! :lol:

[EaglesFanatic]

Adorable pictures everyone!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks everyone!

Here is one more pic of him. I still don't have a photo of he and Gibson together but I'll try to get one soon.

http://i55.tinypic.com/6dtsa8.jpg

[Koala]

Cute! Looking forward to see a photo from Gibson & Fender!

Otis is so sweet!

[Annabel]

Thanks everyone!

Here is one more pic of him. I still don't have a photo of he and Gibson together but I'll try to get one soon.

http://i55.tinypic.com/6dtsa8.jpg

How cute is Fender. :heart: Totally that's how. :thumbsup:

[WalshFan88]

How cute is Fender. :heart: Totally that's how. :thumbsup:

:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

Oh Austin he is adorable!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks!

[WalshFan88]

By popular request - here is Gibson and Fender together. Best buddies now.

http://i55.tinypic.com/2ljgydc.jpg

[EaglesFanatic]

Awwww, so sweet!

[Koala]

How cute!

[tequila girl]

Awww, What a lovely photo Austin! :) :)

[EaglesKiwi]

Oh Austin, they are both just GORGEOUS together, and it's great news that they're friends now.

[TimothyBFan]

By popular request - here is Gibson and Fender together. Best buddies now.

http://i55.tinypic.com/2ljgydc.jpg

Bringing this forward!! Toooooo sweet!! Still think Fender has the most adorable face!

[Brooke]

Awwww, adorable!

[Annabel]

Awww brothers. :) Good to see they have bonded now.

So is the next one going to be a white, reverse brindle or a sealed boxer then Austin. :hilarious: I'd love one of each. Shame hubby says no. :brickwall:

[sodascouts]

So cute!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks everyone!

Annabel - I think I've got enough for right now. :D The new one is wearing me out trying to keep a watch over him. He's much more hyper, destructive, and disobedient than Gibson was as a puppy. :hilarious:. But we did get Gibson when he was older than the new puppy.

[EaglesKiwi]

Hang on, Austin - didn't you say GIBSON was hyper as a puppy??!! :eyebrow:

[WalshFan88]

Hang on, Austin - didn't you say GIBSON was hyper as a puppy??!! :eyebrow:

This one is even more so.... ;)

[The Disco Strangler]

Aww@Gibson and Fender. Love their names :thumbsup:

Here is Nugget, Polo, and the two of them sitting by their fave tree:

[sodascouts]

What cuties!

[Troubadour]

Adorable!

[Annabel]

Hang on, Austin - didn't you say GIBSON was hyper as a puppy??!! :eyebrow:

Boxers are always hyper. It takes nothing much to make them go mental. They are an eternal puppy too. :hilarious: Mine is now 6 and still totally loopy. They are known as the clown breed of dogs. :)

[Annabel]

Thanks everyone!

Annabel - I think I've got enough for right now. :D The new one is wearing me out trying to keep a watch over him. He's much more hyper, destructive, and disobedient than Gibson was as a puppy. :hilarious:. But we did get Gibson when he was older than the new puppy.

Don't forget Austin, Gibson is giving Fender private tuition in the real art of being a boxer. All the things he didn't or wasn't allowed to do he's getting Fender to do. :laugh: I mean who can resist those big sad eyes. ;)

[EaglesKiwi]

Boxers are always hyper. It takes nothing much to make them go mental. They are an eternal puppy too. :hilarious: Mine is now 6 and still totally loopy. They are known as the clown breed of dogs. :)
I was at agility club last night & the trainer mentioned that boy dogs don't really start using their brains until they're about 4...!!! :fear:

You're going to have great stories for years to come, Austin! :rofl:So worth it, though.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I was at agility club last night & the trainer mentioned that boy dogs don't really start using their brains until they're about 4...!!! :fear:

Okay - now, that freakin' cracked me up! I am going to be nice though and resist making any male jokes!

Austin - Gibson and Fender really are adorable - just think of the possibilities once they start using their ... oh - nevermind!!! :lol:

[EaglesKiwi]

I finally have a decent photo of my little girl cat, Angel. Thank you to my son who took the pic!
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k572/suzanne_eagleskiwi/Petmania/AngelCloseup.jpg

And here's my boy cat, Sargy - and the dog, Sparky (who wants to get past him... but the cat won't let him).
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k572/suzanne_eagleskiwi/Petmania/SSonstairs.jpg

And one of Sparky on his own - my Mummy's Boy :hilarious: :angel:
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k572/suzanne_eagleskiwi/Petmania/Sparky31Aug2011.jpg

[tequila girl]

Awww, Angel, Sargy & Sparky are all gorgeous Suzanne! :) :heart:

[EaglesKiwi]

Awww, Angel, Sargy & Sparky are all gorgeous Suzanne! :) :heart:
Thank you! I'm a bit of a doting Mummy...

[tequila girl]

Me too, where animals are concerned...........but I only have Charlie at the minute :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/carolwayne/charlie/2011-08-28201924271.jpg

[WalshFan88]

Don't forget Austin, Gibson is giving Fender private tuition in the real art of being a boxer. All the things he didn't or wasn't allowed to do he's getting Fender to do. :laugh: I mean who can resist those big sad eyes. ;)

Heheheh you are SOOOO funny! :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

I was at agility club last night & the trainer mentioned that boy dogs don't really start using their brains until they're about 4...!!! :fear:

You're going to have great stories for years to come, Austin! :rofl:So worth it, though.

Hey now that's enough with the male jokes. :hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

Okay - now, that freakin' cracked me up! I am going to be nice though and resist making any male jokes!

Austin - Gibson and Fender really are adorable - just think of the possibilities once they start using their ... oh - nevermind!!! :lol:

Hehehe hohoho hahaha. Glad you found that funny Dreamer! :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious: Keep picking on us poor guys. :( :rofl:

[WalshFan88]

Great pics EK! Great pets! :)

[Brooke]

They are all gorgeous!

EK, I used to have a cat named Sparky! He was a sweetie!

[sodascouts]

EK, wow! What lovely pets you have! The photo of Angel is especially good.

[Koala]

Lovley photos, evryone!

[Annabel]

Heheheh you are SOOOO funny! :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

Hey I'm just saying what you are thinking here. :hilarious: :hilarious: You know it's happening. :laugh:

[Annabel]

EK, great photos of Saprky, Sargy and Angel. :thumbsup:

[EaglesKiwi]

Thank you for all the lovely comments on my babies!! :)

I currently have Sparky-dog and Angel on my bed with me. Angel is purring, so I guess she must be getting a little more used to having Sparky around (it's been a year, but she has been pretty unimpressed so far).

[Glennsallnighter]

Gorgeous pics of your pets EK. They are so cute.

[Troubadour]

Wow, EK - what a stunning photo of Angel! Definitely one to treasure.

[Troubadour]

Here's a very recent pic of Maisie:

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

She is the sweetest cat in the world! I am definitely her human, and she always makes a huge fuss of me when I come home. She loves cuddling up on my lap (as these pictures will illustrate!) Her favourite position is laying across my lap with her head nestled in the crook of my right elbow, like this:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/maisiesnuggling-1.png

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

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

I'd put a zip-up top over my lap here, because I was cold, and she couldn't resist joining me!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/maisiesleeping-1.jpg

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

I feel like I have an actual baby sometimes! LOL. She's so adorable.

[Prettymaid]

Hi Lou! Nice to see you here. Maisie is so sweet. Looks like you definitely have a lap cat!

[Koala]

Maisie is so gorgeous !

[TimothyBFan]

Those pictures brought a big ol' smile to my face!! Love them!!! So happy that you and Maisie have bonded so well!

[sodascouts]

So sweet!

[Brooke]

Awwwww, she's very sweet! It looks like you two are doing great!

[Glennsallnighter]

Awwww Maisie is so cute, really gorgeous! You and she have really gelled together. She is so lucky to have found such a lovely caring prson to look after her. Bet you both enjoy keeping each other warm.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Lou - those are precious pics of Maisie. Looks like she may have found the perfect home! :thumbsup:

[EaglesKiwi]

Gorgeous pics of Maisie, Troub!

[Prettymaid]

The photo is not that recent, but the game?....timeless.

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/chilca0001/My%20Cats/DSC00807.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

Oh yeah---know that game well in this house also.

This is the game we are playing again this morning. Every morning he has to sneak around to attack as I type.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/Elton.jpg

[EagleLady]

Awww Maisie is so cute Lou!

Willie what a cute pic! I have one who loves to rub up against me while I'm on the computer

[Koala]

Really cute photos everyone!

[Troubadour]

Love those playful pics, Willie and Cathy!

[Koala]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/diesunddas020.jpg?t=1317307169

a picture from this noon, I've tried to eat lunch has not worked correctly because Lucky always want something and has therefore always looked so piteously,so that I could no longer eat!

[Brooke]

Pm, love that one! Too cute! Good job capturing that!

[sodascouts]

Love these photos! So, Koala, do you give your dog people food?

[Koala]

Love these photos! So, Koala, do you give your dog people food?
Yes, sometimes, he loves potatoes and all kinds of vegetables!

[TimothyBFan]

I have to repeat it.... I love the face on Lucky!! He is just precious!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

What precious kittys, Cathy and Willie. And Koala - Lucky is so cute, too.

Well, I finally got around to uploading a few more photos of my pup, Smuggler to Photobucket. These were taken a lttle over a month ago, shortly before I went to Niagara Falls. As I tell him every day, I love my little pup pup! :smile:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_2.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_3.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_4.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_5.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_7.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_9.jpg

[Koala]

Thanks for you kind words about Lucky!

The photos of Smuggler are so cute! Especially I love this

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_5.jpg

[Peekaboo]

I'm lovin' all of the pics over the last few pages. Everyone's pets here are so cute and precious.

I've had my dog, Bailey, for just over 4 months now and I'm very glad that I decided to get her. I love my little puppy dog!! Is it weird that I don't want her to get dirty? Her fur is so white and pretty that I want it to stay clean, well, as clean as possible. My brother laughs at me and tells me to let her be a real dog and get dirty outside. I live in an apartment so it's not that easy to let her roam around outside. She does get to explore when I go back to my hometown and stay at my brothers house and she can roam free in the backyard but that happens only a few days a month. Hopefully someday soon I can move into a house with a cute little backyard for her to play in.

Does anybody know how soon you can get a female dog fixed (spayed?) after they've been in heat? I've never had to deal with this til Bailey went through it a month ago. I gotta say that it wasn't as bad as many people told me it would be but that doesn't mean I want to do that again. I want to get her fixed but I'm not sure when I can do it. I'm guessing it'll cost a pretty penny.

[EaglesKiwi]

Does anybody know how soon you can get a female dog fixed (spayed?) after they've been in heat? I've never had to deal with this til Bailey went through it a month ago. I gotta say that it wasn't as bad as many people told me it would be but that doesn't mean I want to do that again. I want to get her fixed but I'm not sure when I can do it. I'm guessing it'll cost a pretty penny.
You should be able to get her done now. And it will probably be a fixed fee, so your vet should be able to tell you over the phone what it will cost.

Glad to hear how much joy she's bringing you. Photos would be nice... :)

[EaglesKiwi]

As I tell him every day, I love my little pup pup! :smile:









http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_7.jpg


I think your pup pup loves you too! That's a definite look of adoration...

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks all. Yep, as you all probably know, there has definitely been some bonding going on between me and little Smuggler. :wink:

Jess, I had Smuggler neutered about 6 weeks ago when he was about 5 months old. I don't know if it's different for females, but your vet can tell you. (BTW - where is eaglesvet ... I miss her!) Anyway, I went to our local SPCA to have Smuggler's surgery done. We also got a microchip implant and both procedures were very reasonably priced. They have a very good reputation. We also have a couple of other pet clinics in our area that do these procedures as well. It's definitely worth checking into to see if anything like this is available in your area.

[Troubadour]

Smuggler is adorable! Love those pictures.

Jess, I can't wait to meet Bailey next month!

[sodascouts]

Those photos of Smuggler are adorable!

Jess, I echo everyone else - ask your vet.

[Glennsallnighter]

Awwww Jess! Bailey sounds adorable!

And Dreamer, Smuggler is adorable. He looks really lively and great fun. Did he miss you while you were in Niagara Falls?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yeah Lisa - he did miss me when I was away, but he actually did better than I thought he would since that was the first time I had left him for any length of time. I'll be leaving him again at the end of this month again though. First Soda is coming here and we are going to meet up with Henley Honey and hubby, Jess to see Joe's show in Atlantic City. Then a few days after I return from that, I am leaving to visit my niece in Colorado.

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm glad he did ok! I remember you telling me it was the first time you had left him.

[TimothyBFan]

Lovin' Smuggler!!! Tooooo cute!!!

Here's my newest nephew. His name is Brody (can't remember the breed--he doesn't shed-gotta love that!) and is 6 months old and spoiled rotten by my sister in law. My brother tolerates him. :hilarious:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/Brody.jpg

[Koala]

Willie, your newest family member is very cutte!

[sodascouts]

What a sweetie!

[Glennsallnighter]

Brody looks so sweet Willie!

[Troubadour]

Willie, that picture of Brody is just adorable. I love his name, too!

This pic is only phone quality, but it's one of the better portrait-style pictures I have been able to take of Maisie.

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

[WalshFan88]

Great pics everyone! Very cute. :D

[TimothyBFan]

Maisie looks like she has attitude there. :hilarious:

Was out in front of the house this afternoon and came up on the front porch to find this looking out the window.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/Rufuswindow.jpg

Then he when he saw me coming, he pushed his face against the window so hard, it turned into this.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/Rufusteeth.jpg

And look at my blind now!!! :hilarious: Rotten dog!

[Koala]

Cool photos TBF!Lucky makes it also , it always looks very cute!

[Annabel]

Awww Willie you were missed :laugh: Shame about the blind though. :-( Brody is very cute and a dog that doesn't shed. :hmm: I like that. :thumbsup:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Willie - your dogs are adorable. I think Brody is just a doll.

And that's another cute photo of Maisie, Troub.

[Prettymaid]

Dreamer Smuggler is soooooo cute!!! For some reason I thought he was going to stay smaller than he looks.

Maisie's 'portrait' is lovely, Troub.

Bringing this forward...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/Rufusteeth.jpg

TBF, can you make him stay like this for Halloween? :hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

[Peekaboo]

Thanks for the responses on my question about getting Bailey fixed. This past week was pretty hectic for me but I'll be calling the vet this week and will hopefully be making all of the arrangements to get her fixed soon.


You should be able to get her done now. And it will probably be a fixed fee, so your vet should be able to tell you over the phone what it will cost.

Glad to hear how much joy she's bringing you. Photos would be nice... :)

I did post a couple of pics of Bailey a while back but i don't mind posting them again. I wish I had some new pics of her but I haven't taken any lately.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c95/Pekahchu/270161_10100276121567057_9615391_48866669_4541398_ n-1.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c95/Pekahchu/268906_10100276121367457_9615391_48866665_906879_n-1.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c95/Pekahchu/Picture140.jpg

[Peekaboo]

LOL!! I forgot I took this picture. I was messing with my camera a while back and Bailey was being all curious and sniffing at it. I didn't mean to but I accidentally snapped this pic at that very moment.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c95/Pekahchu/Picture128.jpg

[Brooke]

LOL! Bailey is a cutie, Peek!

[Prettymaid]

Bailey's so teensy and so so cute!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Jess - Bailey is precious!


Dreamer Smuggler is soooooo cute!!! For some reason I thought he was going to stay smaller than he looks.

PM - I don't think he will get much bigger than he is in those pictures. He probably weighed about 11 pounds in them, and the vet said he'll probably get to be between 12 -15 pounds. He's a skinny little guy, but is really tall for his size. As you can probably see, he has some pretty long legs.

It makes me always think about how they say pets and their owners start to look alike - well, I'm still waiting to develop that long-legged trim body - just saying! :thumbsup:

[Prettymaid]

Jess - Bailey is precious!



PM - I don't think he will get much bigger than he is in those pictures. He probably weighed about 11 pounds in them, and the vet said he'll probably get to be between 12 -15 pounds. He's a skinny little guy, but is really tall for his size. As you can probably see, he has some pretty long legs.

It makes me always think about how they say pets and their owners start to look alike - well, I'm still waiting to develop that long-legged trim body - just saying! :thumbsup:

Yes, that's it - his legs are longer than I imagined!

[Koala]

Peek, Bailey is so cute!



Lucky in the evening on holiday, he was always very tired from running around and playing!
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/Denmark%202011/Dnemark2011029.jpg?t=1318683697

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/Denmark%202011/Dnemark2011006.jpg?t=1318684892

His footprints in the sand!
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/Denmark%202011/Dnemark2011126.jpg?t=1318684659

[Brooke]

Awwww, Lucky is adorable!

[EaglesKiwi]

LOL!! I forgot I took this picture. I was messing with my camera a while back and Bailey was being all curious and sniffing at it. I didn't mean to but I accidentally snapped this pic at that very moment.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c95/Pekahchu/Picture128.jpg
Fabulous! Good looks & personality - she's adorable, Peek.

[Koala]

What a shock this morning, Lucky was attacked by a free running dog!Lucky was as always on a leash as the other dog (also a Jack Russle) ran up to him and started biting!The owner has dragged his dog then but Lucky has gotten a injury of the anus,fortunately it has now stopped bleeding!

[sodascouts]

Awful! I'm glad it wasn't worse, though!

[Koala]

Maybe tomorrow we have to go to the vet, because it always begins to bleed a bit if he runs and makes his business!when I think about it I still feel bad it could have happened much worse! Poor Lucky!

[Prettymaid]

Oh no Koala, poor Lucky and poor you! I hope you know or got information from the person who owns the dog that attacked Lucky. They would be liable for the vet bills. Take pictures of the wound if you can. If indeed Lucky was on a leash and the other dog wasn't, you have an open and shut case (over here in the states it would be anyway.)

[Koala]

I hope you know or got information from the person who owns the dog that attacked Lucky. They would be liable for the vet bills.

Yes, we have the name and telephone number of owner, we let give immediately it to us.


If indeed Lucky was on a leash and the other dog wasn't, you have an open and shut case (over here in the states it would be anyway.)
Here it is the same! Especially since in our city leash laws apply to dogs!

[Prettymaid]

Well, if you do have to take Lucky to the vet, I hope they do the right thing. Otherwise we might be hearing how Koala goes to Court!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Good luck, Koala, with the vet and I really hope your poor pup gets better quickly.

[Brooke]

Awww, poor Lucky. Hope he is all better soon.

[Koala]

Thanks guys!

Lucky gets better today!:grin:it no longer bleeds!So that we could save him the way to the vet!

[Prettymaid]

Good. Keep an eye on it though - might get infected.

[Brooke]

This time of year I remember taking my cat Beyonce to a Most Beautiful Black Cat contest back in 2007 in a neighboring town. Most had costumes, but I just tied a pretty orange ribbon around her neck and away we went. Poor baby, she was scared to death, but guess what? She won! Out of about 37 pretty kitties!

It was a lot of fun, but Beyonce was so traumatized I didn't try it again! Quit while you're ahead!

[Prettymaid]

Lol Brooke! I can't imagine my cats going for that kind of thing either. Beyonce is so pretty and so are you. Do you give her baths?

[WalshFan88]

Great pic Brooke!

[sodascouts]

So precious! My first cat was an all-black cat as well named, not very creatively, Blackie lol. He was a great cat - I remember putting a baby bonnet on his head and pushing him around in my baby doll buggy when I was five or six. My current cat Milton would rather die than submit to such degradation, lol, but Blackie actually seemed to enjoy riding around in the buggy! Thus, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for black kitties.

[Koala]

Nice photo. Beyonce is really cute!

[Prettymaid]

I've had a couple of black cats, too. Blackie was also the name I chose for the first one. The second, several years later, was already named Midnight when I got him along with his already-named brother Renji (Because he was orangey). :nod:

Renji was the best cat I ever had, until Buddy, that is. Buddy has put all my other cats to shame. He is the ideal cat! (It's okay - I'm holding Gracie's ears!)

[TimothyBFan]

Several black cats in my lifetime also. Our neighbor has one named Kevin. Kevin came to visit us last night while we sat on our front porch giving out candy. Then he saw something across the street and took off, the man walking with his kids down the street told us that couldn't be good, having a black cat cross your path on Halloween night. :hilarious:

Beyonce is beautiful!! Great pic, Brooke!!

[Brooke]

Lol Brooke! I can't imagine my cats going for that kind of thing either. Beyonce is so pretty and so are you. Do you give her baths?

Thanks Pm! I have given her baths, and she hated every minute! I gave up on that, but it did help get rid of some of the shedding hair.


Blackie lol. He was a great cat - I remember putting a baby bonnet on his head and pushing him around in my baby doll buggy when I was five or six. My current cat Milton would rather die than submit to such degradation, lol, but Blackie actually seemed to enjoy riding around in the buggy! Thus, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for black kitties.

I did the same thing with my kitties when I was a kid! Yeah, they didn't really care for it, but they endured! lol Blackie is a great name! I don't remember a "Blackie" in particular, but I had so many cats living on a farm during my childhood that I'm sure I probably did!

TBF, funny story! :fear:

[Glennsallnighter]

That's a beautiful picture Brooke and Beyonce looks absolutely gorgeous. You can see the care she gets shining through her. congratulations to Beyonce!

Willie, your story cracks me up!

[Brooke]

Thanks ga! She really is a beautiful girl!

You know, it was really kinda funny. She/we ended up winning 2 tickets to a show at the Fox Theater in St. Louis, $75 cash, and dinner for two at a nice restaurant! Since Beyonce couldn't go, obviously, I took my Mom to see A Christmas Carol at the Fox and hubby out for the dinner. Beyonce did get some gourmet cat food and a new toy with some of the money! :lol:

[Prettymaid]

Our pets....they're so giving! ;)

[jdubfan]

Tess: the weather man said snow would accumulate on soft surfaces

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6105/6335610383_a6826f8e8e.jpg

he didn't say anything about fluffy ones....i'm goin' back in da house....

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6335613369_370bdf0ba8.jpg

[Koala]

How cute!

[EaglesKiwi]

Gorgeous, jdubfan!

[Prettymaid]

I love Tess and her soft surface!

[sodascouts]

lol! Love it!

[AzEaglesFan]

Bobby and I are having a bad time right now. Our dog, Splash died Tuesday. Wasn't a real surprise. She was 13 years old and had cancer.
Our son wants us to take a dog that he has (he has three) because the other two dogs pick on her and no one but him gives the dog any attention. At first we thought no way but Bobby is lost without Splash and he thinks another dog will help him get over losing her. It's fine with me either way. One good thing, Bobby takes care of them and she would be no extra work for me.

[sodascouts]

I know how hard it is to lose a pet. I'm very sorry for your loss and hope the new dog will be able to give you some comfort.

[WalshFan88]

So sorry to hear that, AZ. It is very tough. :(

[Koala]

Aww, I'm so sorry to hear that Az! I know how hard it is! :hug:

[Prettymaid]

I'm so sorry AZ.

Pet owners almost always get another pet after one has died, but everyone's mourning time is a little different. Some people want to replace the deceased pet right away and others can't imagine getting another until enough time has passed. Either way, I think it's important to get another pet. They need us. (And we need them.)

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Ah, AZ, I'm very sorry to hear about this. I hope it works out well with the new dog. I think you'll find it definitely won't take Splash's place, it'll be a very different pet, and yet help fill the hole in your lives that Splash left behind.

[TimothyBFan]

I also am very sorry for your loss, AZ. It's just not ever an easy thing to get over. Good luck if you do get the new dog. It sounds like that would be perfect for that dog if he/she's being picked on by the other dogs and needs the attention. Maybe it was meant to be. Let us know.

[Brooke]

I'm sorry too, Az. It's always hard to lose a beloved pet.

Good luck with the new one if you decide to take it.

[Annabel]

So sorry to hear your news AZ. At least Splash is at peace now and no more pain.

After our first boxer girl died it took us a year before getting Tots. It was a long year!! Sounds like having your son's dog will be good for Bobby and help your son's dog if she's being picked on. Win / win.

[EaglesFanatic]

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss AZ. Losing a pet can be hard.

[Prettymaid]

Oooh EF! I realize this isn't the best thread to mention this, but I love your avatar!

[AzEaglesFan]

Thank you. I really appreciate it. We are still thinking of another dog but Frank won't be coming over until after the first of the year and we may talk ourselves out of it by then. Pets sure are a lot of company. Everyone around us has a dog so we might as well let ours join in all the barking. Plus the house next to us was broken into, so we would feel better if both of us went anywhere for the day.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Awww Shirley - I am so sorry to hear about you loosing Splash. I know that must be very hard for you. Good luck and I'm sure you and Bobby will make the right decision about whether and when to get another pet. :hug:

[TimothyBFan]

Pickles was sitting next to me last night and I couldn't resist taking this picture. Awww.....

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/Pickles12-11.jpg

[sodascouts]

I :heart: Pickles!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Love the way Pickles' eyes turned out in that picture, Willie. You can tell he's not spoiled. :lie:

[jdubfan]

aaawww, what a big schweetie~~~i luv big schweeties

[Koala]

What a cutie! Great photo!

[WalshFan88]

Good pic!

[Prettymaid]

Lovin' the Pickles pic!

[Troubadour]

Hugs to you, AZ. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Prettymaid]

I was thinking about all the words I think my cats know.

For example, since they are fed in the basement and their litter boxes are there, I always use the words upstairs and downstairs. I think they've got those down. A few others...

Outside
Inside
Hungry?
Treat

and the one that gets the best response...kitty kitty

Not to call them to me, but it's a signal that they should come and look out the window because there's a cat (or dog, or deer, or fox) out there. I always get there attention with that one!

Just to be clear, my cats do not go outside. They go out onto a screened porch. I don't think cats should be let outside.

What words does your pet understand?

[Troubadour]

I'm pretty sure Maisie knows her name, as well as "food" and "treat" (those are definites!) I think she knows "kiss" too, because when she is on my lap and I say "give me a kiss", she will tilt her head up to me and let me kiss the top of her head. So sweet.

[TimothyBFan]

Dogs "get it" easier than cats do, that's a given. My dogs know all kinds of words but the one that gets the most response is "Dad's home" when I hear Larry pull into the garage. They go crazy. I also believe they know about what time he comes home every day because Rufus will sit in the doorway of the kitchen into the laundry room where he can look out the big window toward the garage and watch for Dad. I'm the one that feeds, waters, takes care of him but it's Dad he gets so excited about. Ungrateful brat!! :hilarious:

As for the cats, I choose to believe all 3 of them know what "get down off the table" means but refuse to do it. :hilarious: My cats must not be to bright because I don't think they know anything other than the sound of the cat food container being opened. :)

[Brooke]

Too funny Willie!

Troub, my cat Sparky used to tilt his head so I could kiss it too! I tried to teach Beyonce that, but she doesn't do it.

I know Beyonce knows her name and when she was inside all the time she knew out, downstairs at bedtime because that's where she slept and the litterbox was there, and come on or come here. She's outdoors all the time now and we haven't had to talk as much!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Oh I love this topic - it's already making me laugh. Smuggler has this adorable way of tilting his head whenever I'm talking to him too. This is an old picture that I posted earlier, but you get the picture (pun intended). :wink:

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

Now -I think he understands a lot of words like ...

His name (and all the other hundreds of names that I call him too). :lol:
kisses
tricks
treats
outside
sit
down
stay
leave it
no bite
no pull
no jump
pee pee
poopy
no no (except just like some kids I know - he thinks it means yes) :thumbsup:

There are probably some others too, but those are the ones I thought of off the top of my head.

[sodascouts]

Milton knows his name and I think that's it. Otherwise, he ignores my "commands"! Even if I say "Stop" or "No" he doesn't respond unless I raise my voice, and if I say "Nummies" (my word for treats) he doesn't look interested unless he sees me actually moving to get him his food. Sad but true!

[TimothyBFan]

On this subject, we were laughing last night. After dinner, while we were cleaning up, and the dogs were laying in the middle of the kitchen floor like always, Larry & I were talking about what still needed to be bought for Christmas. He asked "has anything been bought for the dogs?". Just as he said the word "dogs", Rufus' tail started wagging. When it stopped, we kept talking and would occasionally throw the word "dog" into the conversation, completely out of context and every time we did it, his tail would start thumping on the floor again. :hilarious: So, I'd say, he obviously knows the word "dog" and knows Mom & Dad are talking about him when he hears it.

[Troubadour]

Love it, Willie! How sweet!

[EaglesKiwi]

My dog Sparky knows:
Stay (until I come back to him)
Wait (but watch & listen for my next command because I'll be telling him to do something else without going back to him)
Sit
Down
Play Dead
Roll Over (still learning this one)
Quicklies (for wees)
Uh-uh (when he does anything bad)
Good (when he's obeyed any command - usually followed by food)
Walk (I think he might also understand "canine perambulation" now which I've been using as a substitute)
Leave it
Touch
Here
Bath (it's a 4-letter word!)
Over (for jumps)
Walk On (for any contact equipment e.g. an A-Frame)
Right
Left
Go / go on (when I want to send him away from me)
Tunnel
Heel

My cats know their names. And that's it... second thoughts, I think they know lots of things but they don't take orders from the lower classes. :shrug:

[Glennsallnighter]

Our goldfish know 'food'

[Prettymaid]

I'm loving all these replies!

Another term I always try to make my cats understand is "It's okay". This is for when they seemed spooked or nervous.

When I was about 13 or 14, we went on vacation to the Wisconsin Dells and into Ontario, and for some reason we took our Siamese cat Chang with us. I remember we were picnicing at some sort of park and had Chang tied to the table leg with a leash. Along came a man in a train conductor's uniform (apparently they had a kiddy train ride there) and he innocently stopped and spoke to Chang. The cat bolted, broke the leash and ran down to an overgrown ravine that led to water. We were terrified! The three of us spent the next hour wading through weeds and sticker bushes looking for Chang and constanly calling, ''It's okay...it's okay." We had always used that phrase at home and hoped it would work when we really needed it! At one point Dad suggested that we might have to give up, but Mom and I would not hear of it! Finally, after much calling we heard a faint meow and kept telling Chang that it was okay until he finally came out of hiding and we were able to gather him up and head home!

Since then I learned something. Generally dogs want to go with their masters, but cats want to be in their home territory. Lesson learned - Duh!

[TimothyBFan]

Our goldfish know 'food'

:rofl:This just cracked me up!!!

Kiwi---showoff!!!! :hilarious: Can you come spend some time and teach my dogs? I can't imagine my dogs being that disciplined. We're hopeless!!!