Petmania!

[Prettymaid]

Rick, from the looks of it Pete did a good job on the lawn!

LM, Butch is precious.

[Brooke]

Very cute pets there, Rick and LM! Thanks!

[TimothyBFan]

Always love it when new pet pictures are posted. I love animals!!:)

[glenneaglesfan]

LM, Butch is cute! I have a soft spot for boxers. One of my closest friends had a boxer called Honey, and when we had our first babies within a few months of each other we often used to have walks together with Honey. She was so gentle with the little chaps!

I was checking some backup cd roms today and found a pic of Jethro when we first got him. Christmas 2000.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Glenneaglesfan/Jethrokitten-1.jpg

[Prettymaid]

Awww GEF, Jethro was a cute kitten. Isn't it fun to look at pictures of grown pets when they were small?

[Brooke]

Awww, he was so cute!

[Littlemelly9]

GEF your cat looks so much like my cat glenn I dn't Have a pic of glen yet but i will soon!!!

[Littlemelly9]

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=9&pictureid=132

This is Buster MY dog!!

[Brooke]

Awww, Buster is very cute.

Thanks, LM.:)

[Littlemelly9]

Rick your dog looks so good!

[ticky]

http://www.laughparty.com/funny-pictures/President-Bush-Eats-Kitten-1259.jpg this is just wrong...

[TimothyBFan]

Another reason to dislike the man--he eats little animals!:enraged:

[Prettymaid]

Another reason to dislike the man--he eats little animals!:enraged:

Aw TBF, he's just mothering it by picking it up by the scruff of it's neck!:wink::laugh:

[ticky]

At least he's not using those corn holder things to pick it up!

[sodascouts]

Ack! Bring back the cute pets please!!!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/funny-pictures-adorable-kitten.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/kitsleep4.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

At least he's not using those corn holder things to pick it up!

:rofl:That is just sick!!!

Soda-- aahhh!!!! Cute!!!

[Prettymaid]

Aw, how cute,SS. I'll take all of them please.

[ticky]

AWE!! ...is that Georges lunch? hehehe

They had FREE KITTENS in front of the store the other day.. I was soooooo tempted. I would SO be the cat lady if I were single.

[Brooke]

Thank you for the cute kitties, SS! :)

[Littlemelly9]

http://www.laughparty.com/funny-pictures/President-Bush-Eats-Kitten-1259.jpg this is just wrong...





That is Just Horrible

[Littlemelly9]

KITTENS I LOVE CATS!!!
Those CATS ARE ADDORABLE!!!!

[Prettymaid]

Here's a picture of Gracie in action (notice the tongue).

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=18&pictureid=225

[ticky]

AWE PM!! she's adorable. I want a kitten.

[DonFan]

Love the tongue!

[Prettymaid]

Love the tongue!

Yeah, silly girl, she had just watched a KISS dvd! :nahnah:

[Littlemelly9]

Cats rock!!!

Cute kitte

[SweetHolly]

Here's Oscar. He's an Airedale and Irish Terrier Mix. He'll be 5 tomorrow.
http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/SweetHolly1310/Oscar.jpg

http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/SweetHolly1310/donkeyblanket.jpg

[eaglesvet]

Oscar's very cute!

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for posting Oscar's pic, SH. He's a very handsome dog!

[Freypower]

I have some sad news.

Our beautiful Akita, Cal, was fifteen years old, nearly 100 in human terms. We had him for fourteen years, since the end of 1994. In that time he was a loving and devoted companion.

Unfortunately when dogs get old it becomes way too obvious and over the last six months Cal's deterioration was sad to see. He couldn't walk properly, kept falling over and had endless 'accidents' inside the house. His daily walks were reduced from two to one and each morning walk which once took 40 minutes now took 90 as he had to stop and rest every few yards.

We'd hoped he would just peacefully pass away, although Mike was scared he'd find him dead on Christmas morning. That didn't happen, but the eager dog who once haunted the Christmas dinner table waiting for scraps of meat was no more. He didn't come near us once during lunch.

Yesterday Mike took him to the vet and had him put down. It was horribly upsetting for him because Cal was really his dog. All I feel now is absence. I expect him to walk through the patio door at any second. No longer is he sleeping in the backyard or on the living room tiles. There is no dog hair everywhere. We put his water bowl away and his food bowl.

While sad, it was humane. He's at peace now.:-(

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Oh Julie - I'm so sorry that your family has lost Cal. I guess all you can do at a time like this is to count your blessings and try to focus on all of the wonderful times. I know he will be missed.

[eaglesvet]

Julie, Cal really had a long, long life for a large breed dog, living to the age of 15. It sounds like he probably had significant arthritis hindering his mobility; and unfortunately, that often is the deciding factor as to "when" to consider euthanasia. You and Mike realized that Cal was suffering at this point in his life, and graciously allowed him to pass on to a better place where all dogs are free to run and play forever. May your happy memories of him lift your spirits over the days and months to come.

[Glennsallnighter]

Aww Julie! I'm so sorry! My sympathies go out to all your family. At least you have many happy memories of a time when Cal was happier. At least he is at peace now and I'm glad that Mike didn't suffer his worst nightmare. :grouphug:

[Prettymaid]

Julie, I teared up while reading your post about Cal. All of us here who have lost a pet shares your feeling of loss. Just like losing a human loved one, we have to go through the stages of mourning. I'm so sorry.

[Brooke]

Oh Julie, I'm so sorry about Cal. I know too well how hard it is to lose a pet. At least you and your family have your memories and time will make it easier.

[TimothyBFan]

I am so sorry for you and your family. I'm very glad you had so much time with Cal and hold those times close to your heart. His suffering is over now. You did the right thing by ending that suffering.

[Mrs Henley]

Awh Julie, I'm so sorry to hear that! May Cal Rest In Peace and without pain.
Take Care girl!

[sodascouts]

I'm terribly sorry, Julie. Losing a beloved pet is awful, but it sounds like you and your husband gave him a very loving home. Just think about the good times.

[Freypower]

Thank you for your kind words, everyone. Actually, reading those thoughts was the first time a tear came to my eyes. I've blocked it out. You are right - the memories remain.

We don't know if we'll get another dog. If we do we will wait several months. We were thinking of a Finnish Spitz which would be like Cal in miniature. Mike would like an Irish wolfhound.

[ochiba kid 1]

Hi Julie, I can completely see where you are coming from, so sorry for your loss, it has nearly been 3 years since we lost our 14 Year Old German Shepard, Assi, she ment more to me than the wife and kids, ( well the same as, but less hassle ) it was like a part of my life had gone, when you have a pet for soooo long they are more than a pet, they become family, around 5 Years ago we losed our old tabby cat, Lucky she was 16 so we were quite lucky with how long they lived, also considering that at 1 year old Assi started to develop the shakes in her hind quarter, as we had grown up with Sheps, I knew what this was, took her to the vets, he said both her hips were shot and required £3000.00 worth of work, I would have done it, but as the breeder was no fool, I took Assi to see him straight away and he advised against the surgery but never to over exersise the dog, alas, he was correct, at 13 she had spine problems, ( discs, which I have also had 7-8 operations for ) and then had a stroke about 6 months later, so hard to let go and I said right up to 2 weeks ago I would never get another Dog or Cat, ( we do have 2 stupid, but very cute rabbits now ) and we get a phone call from a friend who knew someone was losing their flat and had 2, 7 month old Cats, both are Tabby and white, we have had more quality time with these 2 in 2 weeks than 16 years with Lucky ( she had an attitude problem ????? ) one called Simba and one called Amra ? Amra did not know his name so when we took them to the Vets to have their manhood bits done I changed his name to Felder, did not go down to well, but heh we are all calling him Felder now ( but this one is stupid and I doubt he will ever learn his name ) if I knew how to I would upload photo's, this has taken me about an hour to do !
All the best and Happy New Year
Gary

[SweetHolly]

Oscar's very cute!


Thanks for posting Oscar's pic, SH. He's a very handsome dog!
Thanks.

Julie, I'm so sorry about your loss. I know what it's like to lose a beloved pet.

[Brooke]

Beyonce doesn't change much, but here she is in her favorite lounging position:



http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/IMG_0685.jpg
She lays around like this all the time. I'd never seen a cat lay on it's back before and I've had many over the years! :lol:

[EagleLady]

:lol: My cats do the same thing. Especially Smokie. Smokie is the exact same color as the one in the pic.

[sodascouts]

My cat sprawls on his back too - especially when he's lying under the lights around my vanity mirror, warming his belly. I call that his "spa area." lol

[Prettymaid]

Awwwwwww, she wants her belly rubbed!

[glenneaglesfan]

Julie, I'm so sad to hear about Cal. He was a magnificent dog, and had a wonderful and long life with your family. I know how you feel so much. When our old cat Gemma was failing last year, we hoped so much that she would die naturally, but in the end we had to make that tough decision to take her to the vet. You have done the best you can do for Cal, and in due course you will be able to remember the happy times with him.

[Freypower]

Kate, thanks for taking the time to post this after your own sad loss.

We've got the urn on display. It is much bigger than I expected - but he was a big dog.

[eaglesvet]

My new-found ability to post a photo has moved to a new thread...
Our animal hospital hosts a pet photographer annually, who works magic with the camera and the animals. I had never had my pets professionally photographed before, mainly because my cat was ancient and my dog was young, and I was afraid what would happen in the presence of a strange man and camera. 2008, however, saw the passing of 18 1/2 y.o. Shelby and the acquisition of a new red tabby kitten named Bamboo (also affectionately known as Bamboozle and Bamboodle and Boo...) Anyway, this is the amazing professional photo of my two animal children.

Bamboo is about 8 months old in this shot. He is one of the friendliest kittens I have ever met. He gives Shea, my 3 1/2 y.o. Smooth Collie, a real run for her money, though! They are great playmates! Shea was named for the NY Mets stadium which, many of you may know, closed this past summer as a new home, Citi Field, is being constructed next door. However, my hubby's threat to change our dog's name to Citi will not come to pass!

Most people have not heard of nor seen a Smooth Collie. Basically, she is a variant of the traditional long-haired, or Rough, Collie. Shea's mom looked exactly like her, while her dad looked like Lassie. In her litter of 8 pups, 4 were smooth and 4 were rough. We knew we wanted a smooth, but they are bred much less commonly because they are not as popular. We looked at breeders everywhere from Virginia to Maine, and ended up buying her from a breeder in Vermont, 40 miles from the Canadian border. We drove up and back on a Sunday, 16 hours round trip to get her, with 6- and 9-y.o. boys in the car...what an adventure that was!

Since Shea is the only other girl in my household in whom I can confide, she is the one who knows all of my Eagles fantasies :nod:...well, at least the ones I think about while we are on our two 30-minute walks per day. We also have a playdate with one of my good friends down the street and her beagle Bailey 3 or 4 days a week...that way Shea can run (like a thoroughbred!) and Suzanne and I can gab over coffee outside!

[eaglesvet]

Aahhh, rats!! No photo came through, I think because it is too big. I'll have to try to scan a smaller version tomorrow, and try again then. Sorry!

[eaglesvet]

OK, Ticky helped my out here, and here is the pic of my loved ones! Thanks, Rhonda!

[TimothyBFan]

A big AAWWWWW!!!! Cute and they are setting so good. It would be mass chaos if those were my critters!

[sodascouts]

Aw, so precious!

[Brooke]

What cuties Ev! And so well behaved! :applause:

Actually, they kind of look alike other than the fact that one is a dog and the other is a cat! Really! :lol:

[EagleLady]

Awww EV, They are so adorable

[Prettymaid]

EV, thanks for sharing your pic - so professional! It's so well done it could be a greeting card. And your pets look very majestic in it!

[Kinrow]

Here is my Siameese cat Minnie, she'll be 16 in September.

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv285/kinrow/085.jpg

[EagleLady]

It didn't work.

[EagleLady]

Like Milton, my cat Smokie loves to sit by me while I am on the computer He will even walk across the keyboard on the desk.

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for the pic KR- she looks very laid back there!

[EagleLady]

Awww Minnie is so cute

[sodascouts]

What a pretty kitty! :)

[Brooke]

Awww, she's very sweet Kinrow. Thanks for sharing.

[TimothyBFan]

I had to take this this afternoon.. this is my cats Ringo & Elton relaxing in the sun after a busy day of-- uhh, come to think of it, this is all they did all day!!!! Oh to be a cat!! :hilarious:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/002-1.jpg

[EagleLady]

Awww they are so cute, and BTW Nice names ;) My cats did the same thing.

[GlennLover]

My 5 cats did the same thing too! They slept even more than usual today. Must be the weather :yawn:. :headscratch:

[Peekaboo]

A week and a half ago I watched my friends dog for a few days while they were in Vegas. I didn't think it would be all that great to have a dog in my apartment but they are really good friends of mine and I would do anything for them so I told them that I would watch their dog for them. I was surprised that I actually missed the dog the day after they picked him up. Now i'm starting to think about getting myself one. Something small since i live in a little apartment. I haven't had a dog or any pet for that matter since I was about 12 years old but I think it may be time for a pet after all these years.

[Koala]

Cute Picture, I like the names of the cats!:thumbsup:

[Brooke]

:lol: TBF! I love your kittys names and they are adorable! They look about as excited as my cat usually does!

Peek, I might recommend getting a cat. They are much easier to take care of than a dog. They pretty much take care of themselves as long as you leave plenty of food and water! (Thinking of your concert excursions here!)

[Prettymaid]

:lol: TBF! I love your kittys names and they are adorable! They look about as excited as my cat usually does!

Peek, I might recommend getting a cat. They are much easier to take care of than a dog. They pretty much take care of themselves as long as you leave plenty of food and water! (Thinking of your concert excursions here!)

Brooke, I think that's a great idea!

PaB, if you like cats Brooke has a good point. You can go away for a couple days at a time and leave your cat(s) home. Can't do that with a dog. ;) (Not that I have anything against dogs - I love them too!)

TBF, your Ringo looks so much like my Buddy they could be brothers! I need to take some new pics and post them here.

[Peekaboo]

I'm still giving it all some thought. I appreciate the ideas Brooke and Cathy. I will definitely keep that in mind. I never used to be a cat person growing up but my college roommate and I found a baby Calico kitten underneath the football stadium one evening after study hall and it was sooo starved. You could see every bone in it's tiny little body. We felt so bad that we took it home and nursed it back to health. It was the first and only cat that I ever had. I've always been more of a dog person but these days I'm starting to like cats more and more.

[Prettymaid]

Just think practically Jess. I know it's hard not to make an emotional decision when you're dealing with animals, but it's best to figure out what kind of pet will fit in with your lifestyle.

[Prettymaid]

I took a couple of pictures of the kids today - can't seem to get them in the same frame!

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/chilca0001/My%20Cats/BuddyandGracie011.jpg


http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/chilca0001/My%20Cats/BuddyandGracie004.jpg

[EagleLady]

Awww they are adorable Cathy

[Koala]

The cats are very cute!

[TimothyBFan]

Aww --PM --I love your kittys but must say I have a soft spot for Buddy for some reason. You're right, him and Ringo could be brothers!

[Prettymaid]

I've got to say, Willie, I've had a lot of cats but Buddy is the best cat I've ever had! (*putting hands over Gracie's ears*) He makes eye contact with me all the time, he's very much a lap cat and he's really smart!

[EagleLady]

Which one's Buddy and which one's Gracie?

[Prettymaid]

I'm sorry EL - Gracie's the calico and Buddy's the....what do you call Buddy? :hilarious: Help EV! Anyway, Buddy's the one that looks just like TBF's cat Ringo on the previous page.

[EagleLady]

Ohh, Ok. They are so adorable. It's hard to take pics of my kitties, lol. They turn their head at the last second.

[Prettymaid]

Oh believe me it was not easy getting these pics. I had to take about ten just to get these two good ones! I was waving my hands and making noises to keep their attention - I felt like a kid's photographer! :hilarious:

[anne-o-gg]

Such Cute Kitties PM!!!

Here's our little bundle - this first one is right after we got her - Christmas 07, she WAS the runt (and I strees WAS!) Her name is Bayleigh Anne ;)

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv247/tgreer72/12-27-07091.jpg

And now...she's about 1 1/2 yrs old now...

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv247/tgreer72/IMG_7087.jpg

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv247/tgreer72/IMG_7096.jpg

[Prettymaid]

How adorableTonja - then and now!

[Koala]

A very cute dog! :heart:

[TimothyBFan]

OMG---Tonja--I LOVE her, she is just precious! I have a soft spot for Bassets. Our Pickles is part basset/part shepherd, and is "vertically challenged" and pigeon toed also. His friends (neighbors dogs) are all "normal" dogs so I keep telling everyone I need to get another basset or basset/something so he doesn't feel like a misfit! :hilarious:

This isn't the best pic to see his legs in but you'll get the idea.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/picklesrelaxing.jpg
and yes he is a bit pampered!! :hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

Pampered - I'll say! You tucked him in and everything! :hilarious: He a sweetie Willie.

[anne-o-gg]

Willie! So cute! Basset/shepherd...now that's a combination...we pamper Bayleigh too...we've lots of "cover" photos...you just can't help it, they're so darn cute!

[Brooke]

Awwww, everyone's pets are just adorable!

Oh, I call the gray striped kitty a 'tiger'. Or domestic shorthair, or tabby. But I'm sure EV knows which is actually right!

[Glennsallnighter]

Awwww!! Bayleigh and Pickles are only gorgeous!

[Molly]

Awwww...gorgeous pets!

Wish us luck -I just sent in our application to the Wisconsin Labrador Rescue for a 3 year old chocolate lab named Lia Sophia! <Fingers crossed>

Until then...here's our Zoe wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/LaylaandZoe019-1.jpg

[anne-o-gg]

Molly! She's beautiful!! Wow - I love the silky, shiny, black...gorgeous!

[Littlemelly9]

aww such beautiful dogs


http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/101/l_2185399bff64443a9ebd0a960a92ca42.jpg (https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=392519554&albumID=1637992&imageID=24087200#a=1637992&i=24087222)

here is our new pup his name is riley

[Brooke]

Good luck to you Molly. Zoe is beautiful!

So is Riley, LM.

This shot of Beyonce was an accident! I think I've posted it before, but just in case:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/IMG_0162-1.jpg

Looks like I missed a weed! :blush:

[EagleLady]

Beyonce's so cute

[TimothyBFan]

She looks like she's screaming at you to quit taking her picture Brooke!! I love it! :hilarious:

[GlennLover]

Beyonce looks a lot like my cat Molly. Aw, they're so cute and so lovable!

[Molly]

Well, we didn't get Lia Sophia (whose name would have been changed to Maggie Mae or Breeze -ie. They Call Me the Breeze), but I'm sure she went to a loving "forever home".

I submitted an application with the labrador organization anyway, and we're waiting to hear if we've been "accepted". If we have, they'll come out and do an in home inspection before they'll consider us for adoption. !!

I hope it's a dog we end up with not a child!

Even our mail carrier has gotten in the act. She found out we lost Layla and today she stuck a handwritten note in our mail telling us about a friend of hers whose dog just had a litter of puppies! Not sure I want a brand new puppy, tho.

[melrose]

Everyone on here has such cute pets! I've been meaning to post on this thread for such a long time, but I never have the pictures ready.

Molly-- Good luck with the labrador organization. I've gone through a couple of things like that and have had very good outcomes.

This is one of my babies, Hunter. A few years ago, a co-worker of mine was having to get rid of her young cat due to her starting a family. She was worried that the cat wasn't going to get enough attention. Well, all she had to do was show me a picture of him and I was a goner. He was so small when first I got him that used to call him my Little Hunter, but that name isn't quite as accurate now that he is weighing in at 20 pounds :shock: This is him on his favorite lounge spot. I usually keep decorative pillows on top of the ottoman, but the spoiled brat knocks them off every time :unimpressed:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/firmatconion/hunter2.jpg

I have a couple more cats and a golden retriever, but I'll have to get those pictures up a little later.

[EagleLady]

Awww, Hunter is cute

[Brooke]

Mel, he is pretty. 20 pounds?! That is a big cat!

My cat Beyonce had weighed 15 pounds, but when she went in to the vet for her check up she weighed just under 14 pounds, so they praised her for losing a pound! She stays outdoors mostly in the summer, so I guess she gets more exercise.

[Prettymaid]

I want to thank TBF for reviving this thread - it reminds everybody to post pictures of their pets!

LM, it looks like you've got yourself a good dog there.

Brooke, it's always nice to see pictures of Beyonce, old or new. She looks ferocious there!

MR, Hunter is very handsome. I'd just like to reach in and pet him!

Keep the pics coming!

[GlennLover]

Hunter looks just like my Lucky, who is a real character. What colour is Hunter? He looks black in the picture. Lucky is dark gray, or "blue" as they say in cat circles.

[Littlemelly9]

wow hunters a pretty kitty and i love Beyonce's face soo funny

[Brooke]

She yawned just as I clicked that picture. Such a busy girl she was all tuckered out! :lol:

[eaglesvet]

I took a couple of pictures of the kids today - can't seem to get them in the same frame!

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/chilca0001/My%20Cats/BuddyandGracie011.jpg


http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/chilca0001/My%20Cats/BuddyandGracie004.jpg
Hey, I thought I heard something! So sorry,I have been so darn busy the last couple of weeks, I have had no time to post at all, and I am really feeling the withdrawal :-(. I have all these end-of-school-year things to do with each of my boys' classes, it's as if I'm the student! Anyway, I'll try to post more soon....

Buddy looks exactly like my very first two kitties who were brothers, Toby and Shelby. I have to say he is extremely handsome---definitely one of my favorite color patterns! The breed of both these cats is Domestic Short Hair. Buddy's coloration is known as a 'brown tabby'. In particular, because the pattern is more the parallel thinner tiger stripes, he is a 'brown mackerel tabby' (don't ask me why.) The other pattern, which is more the rounded thicker whorled stripes, would be known as the 'brown classic tabby.' (I know, everyone calls this color gray, but it is brown in the tabby world.)

I promise I will catch up on other news later! Bye!

[Prettymaid]

Aw EV, I've missed ya! Thanks for your help. Feels good to have an expert calling Buddy handsome.

Can't wait to see what you think of the reviews and pics of our boys in Europe. Come back soon!

[melrose]

Thanks for all the kitty compliments, everyone.

GL, Hunter is, indeed, "blue". I actually have three blue cats and I'm working on getting their pictures up, but things have been hectic lately. So, I'll have those up in the next day or two.

[eaglesvet]

Aw EV, I've missed ya! Thanks for your help. Feels good to have an expert calling Buddy handsome.

Can't wait to see what you think of the reviews and pics of our boys in Europe. Come back soon!
I'm partial to tabbies :heart:! My current cat, Bamboo, is a red classic tabby. (Post #300 in this thread.)

I know I have a bunch of reading about the European leg of tour...I have to set aside a nice chunk of time to enjoy it. I've heard there is some nice casual clothing to view! :inlove:

[TimothyBFan]

Here he is, the dog with no name (see the What's happening... thread). We need ideas people... we can't agree on anything and he responds to nothing we throw out there.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/001-2.jpg

[tbs fanatic]

Oh he's cute. You say he doesn't bark how about 'Barko' or 'Barkno' - LOL.

[Koala]

He is verry cute!
How it would be with the names:
POCO , Eagle :hilarious:, Shadow or Buddy

[MikeA]

Obviously, he is "New Kid In Town".

[cynd1231]

Best suggestion I can think of.......

Put on your all-time favorite Eagles tunes, watch how he responds and then name him after the lead vocalist on his favorite track! Or just call him "Desperado".

[Prettymaid]

There are several ways you can go here Willie:

1. You've rescued him, so there is the ever-popular 'Lucky'.

2.You mentioned he was found near railroad tracks, so you could go with 'Hobo'.

3. You already have a dog named Pickes, so you could name him 'Relish' or another popular condiment. :wink:

4. You could continue with your rock star theme (Ringo) and come up with a good one for him. (Axl? - nah!)

5. Or you could just call him Jack. He looks like a Jack.

[Molly]

Awww! He's wonderful!

Coming up with an Eagles name might be tough. How about something sort of related to the band and still musical like Seger or Jackson (Jaxson).

Or maybe Otis or Deacon.

[Mrs Frey]

Here he is, the dog with no name (see the What's happening... thread). We need ideas people... we can't agree on anything and he responds to nothing we throw out there.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/001-2.jpg

Awwwwwwwwww... he's adorable, TBF! Look at that face! I'm a sucker for large dogs. I can't think of any appropriate names at this point, though.

[TimothyBFan]

Thanks for all the suggestions--loved lots of them. Gotta say Cynd--I didn't think of Desperado, and that would of been a great one considering he was a stray. And Cathy--the whole Pickles thing was thought about also, a friend suggested Kosher so we would have Kosher Pickles. I have to admit, I tried to suggest several Eagles related names to my family but I was pretty much vetoed every time (I think they're on to me!). The only one that they even considered was Shadow and only because I don't believe any of them knew what the reference was but it also finally got voted down. I was really pushing the name Timmy (at Ticky's suggestion thru facebook) but it was a no way also.

After much debate last night, we have all decided on the name.... RUFUS! Don't ask me why because I simply don't know.

Last night he finally made a little noise, whined a couple of times on the patio but that was it. Still no barking. He had me a little nervous, was jumping up on the privacy fence and checking out the perimeter like he might be trying to get out but then settled down. I told him he has it pretty good here if he sticks around but if he insist on leaving to go back to wherever he came from, to do it now before I get anymore attached or spend mega amounts of $$ at the vet. Hubby, niece, kids all were trying to tell me that I need to remember that he has probably been fending for himself and running all over and that it will take awhile for him to get used to staying in one good home and trusting us. I sure hope they are right. He seem fine this morning, went outside and did his business and is laying at my feet everytime I sit back down from doing something. At least he's not getting up on my lap like he was last night on the couch. :shock: That was quite the sight, especially since Pickles was already laying next to me also.

[Prettymaid]

Awww TBF, I'd like to be the first to welcome Rufus to your family! He is a very handsome dog with his unusual markings and beautiful brown eyes. I'm glad you sat him down and had that heart to heart with him. I'm sure he will soon realize that yours is the place to be!

[MikeA]

"RUFUS"

That was a "slang term" meaning "outstanding" or "outta site" coined in the movie that Drew Barrymore stared in "Never Been Kissed" or something like that. The punk teenager at the highschool who was hitting on Barrymore came up with the term.

Appropriate for you new furry friend.

[Koala]

The name is nice, good choice, I hope you have a lot of fun with your new family member!

[Brooke]

Rufus is a very cute puppy! Good luck with him!

[The_Girl_Of_Summer]

This is what i wake up to every morning

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu40/housefan19913/010.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

:hilarious: Sabrina--you know that made me smile this morning!! Too Cute!!

[Prettymaid]

Awww, doggy kisses! (They are much softer than kitty kisses ---owww!)

[glenneaglesfan]

Willie, once again I'm late here, but your new acquisition looks such a lovely genuine dog. Rufus is a great name. It seems that Borderites are all suckers for animals needing homes!

TGOS, your dog looks cute.

Just for a bit of fun, this was featured in our paper - Spidercat!

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/05/19/spider-moggy-115875-21370860/

[EagleLady]

Awww that is so adorable Kate, and I've never seen a cat do that before, amazing

[Prettymaid]

That is some incredible video!

[Brooke]

That is an amazing cat!

Several years ago my cat (Sparky, who is now deceased) climbed about 30 feet up a tree being chased by a dog. He was declawed on the front paws. I couldn't believe he could do that until I actually saw it. Of course, then he couldn't get down with no front claws! Luckily my son came home a bit later and rescued him for me.

[TimothyBFan]

Took Rufus to the vet last night and they just called a couple hours ago. He has heartworm. We start treatment on Tuesday for it and they said because he's so young that he has a VERY good chance of surviving it. It's a long expensive treatment tho. We have a history of inheriting animals with medical problems, we've had parvo, shattered bones, eye surgeries etc... I asked my Mom years ago why we were always getting these kind of animals and she told me because we have the heart for it and there was a place in heaven for us for doing it. I told her we may have the heart but we don't have the pocketbook. I'm thinking of starting a "Save Rufus Fund" tomorrow at our party and if everyone that shows gives a dollar-we might get lucky! :hilarious:

Well back to the cooking for this shindig tomorrow! Hope you all can make it! :hilarious: :thumbsup:

[anne-o-gg]

Here's hoping Rufus will be ok! What a cutie!

[Prettymaid]

Well back to the cooking for this shindig tomorrow! Hope you all can make it! :hilarious: :thumbsup:

Well Willie, we know your name, your town and we have a picture of your house - I think we can find it! :hilarious:

Good Luck with Rufus! (good dog - ruff!)

[The_Girl_Of_Summer]

I'm thinking road trip

[eaglesvet]

Took Rufus to the vet last night and they just called a couple hours ago. He has heartworm. We start treatment on Tuesday for it and they said because he's so young that he has a VERY good chance of surviving it. It's a long expensive treatment tho. We have a history of inheriting animals with medical problems, we've had parvo, shattered bones, eye surgeries etc... I asked my Mom years ago why we were always getting these kind of animals and she told me because we have the heart for it and there was a place in heaven for us for doing it. I told her we may have the heart but we don't have the pocketbook. I'm thinking of starting a "Save Rufus Fund" tomorrow at our party and if everyone that shows gives a dollar-we might get lucky! :hilarious:

Well back to the cooking for this shindig tomorrow! Hope you all can make it! :hilarious: :thumbsup:
Treating heartworm now is easier on the pet than it used to be. We no longer use an arsenic derivative, so that alone makes it safer. And I don't know how young Rufus is, but that will definitely work in his favor if his organs are healthy underlying the heartworm disease. If he wasn't symptomatic (coughing, listless, otherwise acting sick), he also will respond better to treatment. Is heartworm very common in Indiana, or is it just because he was a stray for so long that they think he contracted it?

Darn, if I knew about the party in time, I woulda come out to check him out, too!

[TimothyBFan]

Thank you EV--you just made me feel a lot better!

Brought him home last night. They want him to stay as calm as we can keep him for 4 weeks. They suggested keeping him caged. He was a stray---can't see caging him keeping him calm even tho I guess he did pretty good at the vet's that way. Lucky for us he's a very calm dog anyways. He seems pretty content just to always be laying by my side (right now he is literally laying on my feet under the table as I type).

EV--they estimate his age between 8-12 months and he had no symptoms at all. Have yet to hear him cough or anything and because he is so young, and hasn't had they for long, organs should be in good condition, they say he should recover 100%. My only concern at this point is the whole keeping him quiet. From what I understand is that as the worms breakdown and hit the bloodstream, to much activity can get the heart pumping faster and could cause clots etc. Am I right? I am going to be a nervous wreck for the next month.

I made arrangements last night for him to be kenneled there next weekend as we go down to Bloomington for Dillon's orientation. He had to go back in anyways to have them listen to his heart and lungs. I just felt better having him there for 2 nights than leaving him at home with my daughter to try to deal with it.

Oh, and in answer to your question. I think heartworm is pretty common in this area because of the mosquito population this time of year. I have always been faithful about leaving my dogs on prevention year around, which Rufus will get also once this is all over with.

[eaglesvet]

Yes, as the adult worms die in the heart and pulmonary vessels (large blood vessels supplying the lungs), they can lead to clot formation in the smaller blood vessels within the lungs--the likelihood of this increases with activity/exercise. That's why you might note coughing develop a couple of weeks after the treatment. If so, contact your vet.

Yes, much better to board at the vet's than with your daughter. Smart move.

[Troubadour]

With all the doggy talk recently, I thought you might like to see a photo of Jake, my sister's dog. He's gorgeous. The first pic is from when he was 8 weeks old. The second is from a couple of weeks ago, when they came down for the weekend. Until I'm in a better position to get one of my own, he'll do ;)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/jake8weeks008.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/jakerecenttoy.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

Aww Lou---What a cutie!!! Love the bandana!

[Prettymaid]

Oh! He's absolutely adorable!

[Glennsallnighter]

Awww Lou! Jake is gorgeous. He looks like a proper sweetie!

[GlennLover]

Jake is so cute! Everybody's pets are so adorable!


This is Copper as a kitten, the youngest of our five cats. A friend at work found him in the middle of the road one November. It's cold here in November! He was just a month old & he was half starved to death. She named him Copper because she thought he looked like the colour of copper. Then she nursed him back to health & discovered that she was allergic to him. My husband offered to take him without asking me first! (Men!) I thought that five was just one too many. Our other cats were older too. However, he is now about 3 1/3 & we wouldn't be without him. He is so affectionate & he is quite a character!

His is the only picture I have on the computer. Hopefully, soon I will master the art of uploading & posting pictures so I can post pictures of the other four (and of the Eagles!), but I came across this one so I thought that I would let you all see one of my babies, at least.

[EagleLady]

Awww Copper is so adorable. Kitties make my heart melt

[GlennLover]

Mine too. A was in a pet shop the other day & saw some kittens. It was all I could do not to get #6!

[Brooke]

Awwww! He's a sweetie GL!

[Prettymaid]

Copper was a cute kitten and I'm sure a very handsome cat.

[TimothyBFan]

GL--I love Copper--and I for one, think you are very lucky to have 5 cats!

I had to snap this shot a few minutes ago. The 70 pound puppy thinks he's a lap dog and this is the nightly routine every night when Larry finally settles down for the evening.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/puppy001-1.jpg

[Troubadour]

Adorable!

[Prettymaid]

:hilarious: Hey, is this the first time for bringing a picture forward in this thread? I just had to do it! Look at that!
Rufus is in heaven and Larry... well, Larry's a saint for rescuing Rufus!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/puppy001-1.jpg

[Molly]

Awww, what a lucky pup he is, Willie!

We are still going thru the process of joining the SE Wisconsin/Northern Illinois labrador rescue group. So far, our application has been accepted, and last night we had our "home" inspection/visit.

We were visited by a group member and her dog, Bella, a beautiful 1 year old yellow lab.

Zoe was an angel and she and Bella got along wonderfully. Zoe showed off her listening skills and obeyed perfectly. I was so proud of her! We apparently did well as a family, too.

After the visit, the group member told me she would submit her recommendations to the "board" and if we passed -we could move forward adopting a dog. Then she leaned forward and said -"Don't worry-you've passed!"

She's already e-mailed me about a potential "brother" for Zoe. A dog that was listed on Craig's list! I had no idea people put their pets up for adoption on Craig's list and e-bay. What a bad idea!

The lab rescue group tries to contact as many of these people as they can and tell them what some of their other options are so these dogs have a chance of going to a good home.

[Prettymaid]

Sounds like your family's a shoe in Molly - good luck!

[TimothyBFan]

Good luck Molly and please keep us posted on the progress!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Aw Willie - that is such a sweet pic.

And Molly - there would have to be an investigation launched on the lab rescue group if they turned down your house. Good luck and I know you, Steve, and Zoe will provide a wonderful home for some little lucky lab soon.

[GlennLover]

Good luck with the adoption, Molly!

TBF, that is some cute "little" lap dog :hilarious:!

[MikeA]

You guys are posting pictures of wonderful pets. I thought I might as well toss one in of the 18 pound monster my wife rescued. Like every cat she has brought home, this one adopted me. If he isn't curled up between my legs on this recliner, he's in the position in which you see him in the photo. This is the cat that was near death after my neighbor's two Australian Herding dogs got through with him. His right rear leg is nothing but pins holding the leg together. His tail was dislocated and broken. He avoided having his spine snapped though I don't have a clue as to how! He is a mass of scars and about as happy and content a cat as I've ever seen!

His name: "Chuck". Why? I haven't the foggiest clue!

http://www.mvabercrombie.net/VP_Screens/MikeA/jun25001.jpg

[EagleLady]

Awww Mike, he's a cutie

[sodascouts]

What adorable photos!

And Molly - sounds like another lucky dog will soon receive the love you and your family have always so freely given.

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for the picture of Chuck. And what have we learned from EV? Chuck is a brown mackerel tabby. :nod: Just like my Buddy and TBF's Ringo.

[TimothyBFan]

Yes PM--I noticed that Chuck was a little familiar looking. Especially that pose--Ringo strikes that pose also very often---we call it "airing out the junk". Sorry! :hilarious:

[Brooke]

:hilarious: Chuck is adorable, Mike! He looks very relaxed and happy! Reminds me of Beyonce with that pose, too!

[MikeA]

"Airing out the Junk"

Ain't much "junk" left for Chuck <LOL> I remember when Verna brought him home. He was the most beautiful grey color I'd seen on a cat. He's lost some of that charcoal color especially on his belly. And the scars mar the sheen of his coat now, but he's still a good looking cat.

But then, I'm a dog person. I just hesitate to get another dog. There are two possibilities and I care for neither of them" #1 I'd outlive the dog and have to take care of the heartbreaking task of making tough decisions. I've never gotten over the loss of Buckwheat (Chow Lab mix). Or #2 that the dog would outlive me!

[TimothyBFan]

The only one of our 5 critters that still has "junk" is the new one and that will be taken care of as soon as he is medically able to.

And Mike-the bit about getting a new dog really touched me. I know exactly what you mean. Every time we lose one of our beloved critters, I tell my husband, that's enough, no more animals. I call it "no replace mode". And then some sweet kitty or dog steals there way into one of our hearts and we are right back where we were once again. Our animals tend to live very long lives for us so that's good. My husband has always called our house "The House Of Eternal Life" for animals.

[Prettymaid]

I decided a long time ago that for those of us who are good pet owners, it is an obligation we have to replace a deceased pet. I know it's hard to get over the loss of a loved pet, but there is always going to be another who needs our help and love. So go out there Mike, and get that dog!

[Molly]

Mike -it is tough to lose a pet, isn't it? We've lost 3 beautiful labs in 2 years and it's been really hard to get over.

After losing Layla in April -I was sure I'd have to wait awhile to do it again-but there are so many animals that need good forever home and I know we have that-how can I turn away? The way I try to look at it is, that decision of putting the animal down is the last act of love that you will show for your pet.

So much for waiting...we got our approval from the Lab Rescue organization today! I've been notified of a 5 year old black lab named Zoe that needs a home. I wonder what our 2 year old black lab named, ah...Zoe will think!

I'm very tempted....arm being twisted....being pulled towards another Zoe...

[MikeA]

Ahhh Moly/PM,

I admire you both. I'm just too selfish right now I guess....too "vulnerable" I guess. We talk about getting another at least once a week. It's been almost two years now so you'd think I'd be over it.

[Molly]

Ahhh Moly/PM,

I admire you both. I'm just too selfish right now I guess....too "vulnerable" I guess. We talk about getting another at least once a week. It's been almost two years now so you'd think I'd be over it.

Go visit your local shelter. Your heart will melt. You won't pick them-they'll pick you...and someone told me that past pets help the new pet "find" you. It's a sweet way to think about it.

The best way to honor your lost friend is to show another dog what a loving owner you are. Think of it this way -he "trained" you to be a wonderful dog owner.

[Prettymaid]

So much for waiting...we got our approval from the Lab Rescue organization today! I've been notified of a 5 year old black lab named Zoe that needs a home. I wonder what our 2 year old black lab named, ah...Zoe will think!

I'm very tempted....arm being twisted....being pulled towards another Zoe...

Well, I can imagine that could be very confusing, but I'm sure you could figure something out!

[eaglesvet]

Thanks for the picture of Chuck. And what have we learned from EV? Chuck is a brown mackerel tabby. :nod: Just like my Buddy and TBF's Ringo.
Quick learn, that PM, isn't she?

[eaglesvet]

Mike -it is tough to lose a pet, isn't it? We've lost 3 beautiful labs in 2 years and it's been really hard to get over.

After losing Layla in April -I was sure I'd have to wait awhile to do it again-but there are so many animals that need good forever home and I know we have that-how can I turn away? The way I try to look at it is, that decision of putting the animal down is the last act of love that you will show for your pet.

So much for waiting...we got our approval from the Lab Rescue organization today! I've been notified of a 5 year old black lab named Zoe that needs a home. I wonder what our 2 year old black lab named, ah...Zoe will think!

I'm very tempted....arm being twisted....being pulled towards another Zoe...
Ooh, I've never had one pet owner have two pets with the same name at the same time! Might be trouble at feedin' time! I say go for it anyway, Molly! Maybe name the new one Chloe or something sound-alike that she'll grow to recognize (Bowie? :singer:"Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes....")

The "same name game" usually only happens when the family is stuck on one name forever, so that when one pet passes on, so does the name...so you get Lucky...and when Lucky dies you get Lucky II...and then Lucky III...and so on... :shrug:.

[sodascouts]

Hmm, JMHO, but I don't like the numbering idea. The rhyming one, however, could work. Perhaps the new Zoe is young enough to be renamed entirely without too much confusion.

That was the way it was for my cat. When I first got him, I was told he was a female cat by the person I adopted him from (she was a "foster parent" to cats). I took her word for it and didn't bother to double-check. As a result, I called my cat Garbo until I took him in to get shots. I started explaining that I wanted "her" to get "her" shots, and the vet looked at me funny, then said, "You do realize this is a male cat, right?" My jaw dropped and I was so embarrassed! He was immediately re-named Milton. He was a month old at the time, and seems to have adjusted. ;)

BTW, I made the mistake of mentioning the incident to my family when explaining the re-name, and it became a joke that worked its way to the extended family as well - uncles, aunts, cousins.... "Nancy, you do know the difference between boys and girls, right?" Hahaha.

[eaglesvet]

Soda, even pet stores and shelters tell the new owners of young kittens the wrong sex...it happens all the time. They don't look that different to the untrained eye (or in the situations I've just mentioned, the allegedly trained eye) until the testicle fairy descends in full force. :wink:

[sodascouts]

Thanks for that, EV! Now I'm not so embarrassed. ;)

[MikeA]

I am! <LOL> But then I'm of the weaker sex so is ain't so bad. My mother brags about changing dirty diapers one-handed while eating Tuna Fish Sandwiches from the other. Now THAT's TOUGH!

But with cats, I've never had one that I thought knew his name (all ours have been males....or started out as male). If they do know it, they ignore me when I try to get them to do anything. Doesn't stop me from keeping them though. I don't think we've been without a cat now since Verna and I married.

Dogs, they're different. They are just furry little humans. Well, except for one Poodle I used to have. Stupidest dog I've ever come across. But he had fun! Just couldn't train him to do anything at all. Registered with a pedigree a mile long too. Grew up with short legs and a long body. Looked more like a hairy dachshund than a Poodle. After him, I started getting dogs from the Rescue Shelter instead of dog breeders.

[Molly]

Ooh, I've never had one pet owner have two pets with the same name at the same time! Might be trouble at feedin' time! I say go for it anyway, Molly! Maybe name the new one Chloe or something sound-alike that she'll grow to recognize (Bowie? :singer:"Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes....")

The "same name game" usually only happens when the family is stuck on one name forever, so that when one pet passes on, so does the name...so you get Lucky...and when Lucky dies you get Lucky II...and then Lucky III...and so on... :shrug:.

For some reason, I always get rhymey with my pets names. I call Zoe "Zoe Bowie", Layla was "Layla Bayla". My kids are glad I didn't do that to them...as in Tom Bomb and the always funny Peter Beater. :shock:

When we got our chocolate lab, Molly (it was my nickname first)-my brother owned her mother, Dolly. Peter was a little boy at the time and wanted to name her Dolly, Jr. We ended up naming her "Good Dolly's Miss Molly".

Looks like we missed out on the other Zoe. We're heading up to Appleton, WI on Wednesday to meet with a family who needs to part with their almost 5 year old black lab named Oliver. I talked to Oliver's mom on the phone last night and she was extremely emotional.

She says Ollie is a beautiful, good boy and they are heartbroken that they need to let him go. He sounds too good to be true. They are desperate to know that he's going to a very good home. They have 3 small children so this will be really tough on everyone. They've even asked that if we take him, could they come down and show the kids where he's living and that he's OK.

Of course, it all depends on how he gets along with Zoe and our impression of how the dog and owners. I'm going with an armload of questions.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Good luck, Molly. That's the first time I've ever heard about Good Dolly's Miss Molly - I love it! Hope everything works out for you soon. I'm sure it won't be long before you find the perfect new addition to your family. :thumbsup:

[MikeA]

Every cat we've adopted has ended up with a middle name of "Diane". Now admittedly, "Chuck Diane" is sort of lame. And, it's also lame that all of our cats have been Male! Go figer! Oh, Buckwheat was "Buckwheat Diane" too. But she was a She.

[eaglesvet]

Your next cat's gotta be named "Jack-and" then!:hilarious:

ETA: All kidding aside, you could name your next kitten "Jackson" and get just about the same effect with the middle name...and that is one of my all-time favorite names, whether it be for a kid or a pet! Plus, the added benefit of honoring a rock star!

[Prettymaid]

until the testicle fairy descends in full force. :wink:

WOW! What do you have to put under your pillow for the testicle fairy to come??!!?? :shock:

[eaglesvet]

LOL! I guess you just have to be a cute little kitten, if you get my drift...:hilarious:

[ticky]

WOW! What do you have to put under your pillow for the testicle fairy to come??!!?? :shock:

:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

[eaglesvet]

An updated pic of Bamboo (now that he is no longer a kitten at over one year of age) with Graham earlier this month. You can see the thick rounded whorl pattern of a classic tabby, in contrast to the thinner parallel tiger stripes of a mackerel tabby like PM's Buddy/TBF's Ringo/Mike's Chuck Diane.

[EagleLady]

Awww He is so cute Eva

[Brooke]

Ha! Both boys are very cute, Ev! And thanks for the tabby lesson!

[eaglesvet]

Thanks, guys! And I love color patterns, in case you can't tell.

[Prettymaid]

Hard to believe it's the same cat as this EV!

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=76&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1234198648 (https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=76&d=1234198648)

[eaglesvet]

I guess you're right! Things do have a way of growing up despite what you do...

[TimothyBFan]

Molly--I am so happy for you!! Post pics as soon as you can.

[Molly]

Molly--I am so happy for you!! Post pics as soon as you can.

Fingers crossed tomorrow goes well when we introduce Zoe to Oliver.

If we take him -I think we might need to change his name. I'm having trouble getting into the name Oliver or Ollie.

On the list of possible names: Cash (since he's the "man in black-a black lab), Jaxson, Brewer (for my team!) and hubby wants a "beer name"... :huh: so, Stout (a really dark almost black beer) or Barley.

Good grief! I'm talking like we're taking him for certain.

Eva...your son is a handsome boy and the cat is beautiful!

[TimothyBFan]

Molly-love all the names except Brewer...NO WAY!!!!!!!! Just needed to set the record straight on that one---better yet, how 'bout Cubbie!!!! :laugh: Sorry, I had to try!

[eaglesvet]

Thx, Molly. I must have missed the fact that you found a new possible dog, but congrats! It seems like Brewer fits a couple of bills, there...favorite team, plus a beer name...I don't know, TBF, it should still be in the running! Cubbie is good, too, since he is black like a bear. I'm partial to Jaxson (or Jackson), as I've mentioned, it's always been a favorite name of mine and it's not used too often. For other beer names, there's always Heineken, Budweiser, Coors, and the ever subtle Sam Adams (if you're into middle names like Mike is!)

ETA: I just thought of another one, that I saw at a restaurant we stopped at tonight for ice cream...how about Guinness?

[MikeA]

Started to post this in "What's Happening In Your Life" but this is probably where it really belongs.

Have you dog owners ever watched one of those contests where the owner directs their hunting dogs to targets using only hand motions and a whistle? It's amazing. There are red "targets" placed around a course "in the wild" and the human can see them but the dogs can't. Something about dogs not being able to see "red" things.

The human directs the dog to go left or right or stop and look for arm signals. The dogs are so well trained that they usually don't even need the whistle commands. They will go "left" or "forward" or "back" or "right" for a few paces and stop and look to the human to get another command. They are only commanded with the whistle as a last resort and they are penalized by the use of the whistle in the contest. They are scored primarily on success in finding all the targets and also on the time it took them to find them.

It is an unbelievable demonstration of obedience and reflects both on the dog's intelligence and on the ability of the trainers to teach them.

[Brooke]

Mike, one of my sons friends trains labs for duck hunting in this way. He has brought them to our house to train because of a small pond and large field around it. He takes them to field trials all summer and has been quite successful. He has actually placed the targets on the other side of the pond and they have to swim the pond or do whatever he directs to find it. It really is amazing to watch!

[Molly]

Eva- we live too close to Milwaukee to call him any of those beer names! We'd be run out of town. We'd have to have called him Miller or Pabst.

Could be worse -hubby could like cheese more than beer. "Sit, Cheddar!"

Willie...:nahnah: Cubbie!!! May as well call him Bear. NOT!!!!!!

Anyway, we have time to think about names since Oliver's mom and dad have found a family member to take him. This way, the kids can still see him often. Best for everyone involved, I guess. I'm not even sad about it since they seem really happy with their decision. I'm sure Oliver will be fine.

So, we'll keep searching.

[eaglesvet]

I'm sure another fine Lab will come along, Molly. Too funny about the type of beer...not being a beer drinker, I didn't even consider that! I know a few dogs named Brie, though!:grin:

[Molly]

Well, it took a lot of searching, phone calls, e-mails and having my heart broken a time or two -but it was worth the wait. We found our newest family member!

Miss Molly's Good Gracious (Gracie). She's a one year old pure bred chocolate lab. Her birthday is 4-26 which ironically is the date that Layla died.

She's sweet and shy and has totally taken to Steve and Peter. She was surrendered at a local shelter by a family who said she "bugged" them and that she was a "pain in the a**". When the family member dropped her at the shelter the worker asked him if he'd like to say goodbye to her (they'd had her since she was 6 weeks old) and he simply said "No" and walked out.

She's never been around other dogs, she was tied up a lot, they never taught her a thing -but in the few days we've had her we've taught her sit, stay, down, she waits on a rug with Zoe while we dish up her food. She's learned the yard boundries quickly, and Peter is working on fetch with her. It's like she's perfect! I have no idea what her previous family was talking about! Idiots!

Here she is:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/DSCN1442.jpg
Making herself right at home!
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[Brooke]

Just beautiful, Molly! I think she's found the right home now. Both dogs are so pretty! Best of luck!

[MikeA]

Wow Molly! She's beautiful and looks so healthy! And happy!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Awww Molly - Gracie is so cute and LUCKY to have landed such a great new family. I know how thrilled you all must be. I bet Zoe is excited to have her new sister around.

[GlennLover]

Gracie looks like a beautiful dog. She is so lucky that her previous owners gave her up & that you have taken her in. She probably just wanted attention, which it looks like she will get plenty of from you & your family! congratulations.

[MikeA]

Hmmm, Gracie? I wonder if she chases White Rabbits? (shades of Jefferson Airplane and Grace Slick!)

[Prettymaid]

Hmmm, Gracie? I wonder if she chases White Rabbits? (shades of Jefferson Airplane and Grace Slick!)

:hilarious: Funny, Mike!

Molly, congratulations on your newest adoption! Gracie is gorgeous and looks so muscular! (BTW, I love your chair and ottoman!)

[Molly]

:hilarious: Funny, Mike!

Molly, congratulations on your newest adoption! Gracie is gorgeous and looks so muscular! (BTW, I love your chair and ottoman!)

Actually Mike, we do have to be verwe verwe qwiet, coz the dogs do stay busy chasing wabbits in the yard!

Thanks, PM. It is MY chair, so shortly after the picture was taken, Gracie had to remove her butt from it!

I have a thing about paisley, even Zoe's collar is paisley!

[Freypower]

Molly! Another paisley person! I love anything paisley! I am so glad you've got another lab. Beautiful colour.

I might mention here that we still have not brought ourselves to replace Cal. You should see the size of the urn containing his ashes. I had no idea it would be as big as it is.

[TimothyBFan]

Molly-I was so happy when I saw there were some new post in Petmania, my first thought was that maybe you had finally gotten a new family member. Gracie is beautiful and extremely smart the was it sounds. Makes you wonder why some people even try to get an animal if they aren't going to bother working with them and can so easily give them up when they decide they don't want them anymore!

Rufus has an appointment this afternoon for his final (hopefully) blood test to determine if the treatments were successful. Hopefully Larry will be able to take him because I will be working. Larry is having his own issues and might have to go to the doctor himself. Gotten into some kind of poison ivy or oak or something and the poor man is one big itchy rash in spots. :-( Rufus might have to be rescheduled for later this week.

[sodascouts]

Ah, Molly, I knew you would find the right dog sooner or later! Sounds like her "problems" with the prior family were caused by their lack of love - which she now has plenty of.

Thanks for the photos!

Also, Willie, thanks for the update on Rufus. I sure hope the treatments have helped.

[Prettymaid]

I've got a good word in for Rufus, too! :thumbsup:

[eaglesvet]

Molly, Gracie looks like a great dog! I hope she and Zoe have a bwast chasin' wabbits!

[MikeA]

The reason a dog has so many friends is that
he wags his tail instead of his tongue.
-Anonymous

There is no psychiatrist in the world
like a puppy licking your face.
-Ben Williams

A dog is the only thing on earth
that loves you more than he loves himself.
-Josh Billings

The average dog is a nicer person
than the average person.
-Andy Rooney

Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like
never washed a dog.
- Franklin P. Jones

If your dog is fat,
you aren't getting enough exercise
-Unknown

My dog is worried about the economy
because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can.
that's almost $21.00 in dog money.
-Joe Weinstein

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous,
he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
-Mark Twain

Dogs are not our whole life,
but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras

If you think dogs can't count,
try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket
and then give him only two of them.
-Phil Pastoret

[Molly]

And every one of those is completely true!

Thanks for posting that Mike!

[GlennLover]

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss232/1Cdn/ImportedPhotos00006-1.jpg

Here's my "calico" Katie!

[EagleLady]

Awwww she's adorable GL

[sodascouts]

So precious!

[Glennsallnighter]

Molly! Apologies. My time is very limited with the kids off school at the moment so I'm not keeping track of everything thats happening. Gracie looks a real cutie, She is absolutely gorgeous and sounds very intellegient and loveable. I totally agree. If you keep a dog or cat etc as a pet, it has to be loved and stimulated and made part of the family. Thats s basic right. GL your kitty is gorgeous too.

[TimothyBFan]

GL-I love you kitty and I must say I'm pretty fond of her name also. ;-)

[Prettymaid]

GL, Katie looks like she has unusual markings - her face is adorable!

[eaglesvet]

A pastel calico (or a dilute calico)--very pretty!

[Prettymaid]

Thanks EV. What kind of calico is my Gracie?

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/chilca0001/My%20Cats/BuddyandGracie011.jpg

[Brooke]

GL and PM, your kitties are beautiful! I love them!

[Molly]

Thanks EV. What kind of calico is my Gracie?

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/chilca0001/My%20Cats/BuddyandGracie011.jpg

Awwww, PM. Gracie looks exactly like one of my favorite cat's I had growing up. I had to sit and think and think what her name was (gawd, I hate getting old!). Taffy!

Love the name, too!

[MikeA]

I'm not Eva, but I'm pretty sure I know the answer to your question:

Gracie is of the Felineicus Ferocious Cuticus in the Animal Kingdon Pet Phylum.

[eaglesvet]

Agreeing with Mike here, but also trying to get a better idea of her exact coloring. The window light, although lovely, is making it difficult for me to tell. Is she black/orange on her body, and grey/lighter orange on her head? Or are the spots the same color in both places?

[Prettymaid]

The spots are same color in both places - gray and orange. Thus the name Gray-cee (Gracie) Just kidding - we didn't even think about that until after we had named her! :hilarious:

[eaglesvet]

Then she's be the same as Katie, a pastel calico...which is the "dilute" version of the traditional calico, where the black/bright orange gene gets diluted to a grey/pale orange. I like the term pastel better.

[Prettymaid]

Wow, they certainly don't look the same!

[GlennLover]

Wow, they certainly don't look the same!


No they sure don't, but Gracie is beautiful PM! I'll post some more of Katie & my other cats soon. Photo bucket is down at the moment.

Thanks for your comments everyone, especially EV for letting me know what kind of calico Katie is. That is very interesting. Katie is anything but "delicate" though, LOL. As I mentioned before, we have five cats, and although she was the 4th one that we got, she is "the Boss" even though she is a fairly small cat. I always say "There's nothing ladylike about her". :laugh: She has big feet-five toes on each of the front feet & six on each of the back. We call her out little "Pumpkin", it just seems to suit her.

[TimothyBFan]

she is "the Boss" even though she is a fairly small cat. I always say "There's nothing ladylike about her". :laugh: .

Wow-Just like my Katie! Must be the name. :hilarious: Thankful my daughter doesn't read this board!

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for your comments everyone, especially EV for letting me know what kind of calico Katie is. That is very interesting. Katie is anything but "delicate" though, LOL. As I mentioned before, we have five cats, and although she was the 4th one that we got, she is "the Boss" even though she is a fairly small cat. I always say "There's nothing ladylike about her". :laugh: She has big feet-five toes on each of the front feet & six on each of the back. We call her out little "Pumpkin", it just seems to suit her.


They all have there own personalities, don't they? :hilarious:

[eaglesvet]

Wow, they certainly don't look the same!
Just the amount of the white, that's all!

[Prettymaid]

I'm not Eva, but I'm pretty sure I know the answer to your question:

Gracie is of the Felineicus Ferocious Cuticus in the Animal Kingdon Pet Phylum.


My Gracie...Cuticus-yes - Ferocious - no way! :hilarious:

[GlennLover]

Here's another picture of Katie which shows more of her markings,

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss232/1Cdn/ImportedPhotos00035.jpg

And a more recent one of Copper

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss232/1Cdn/ImportedPhotos00024.jpg

[Koala]

How cute!:)

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for posting another picture of Katie so that we can see her markings better, GL. I see she likes to be at the sink! And that's such a cute picture of Copper sleeping!

[Troubadour]

Aw, beautiful pictures!

[Brooke]

Awwwwww, what cuties, GL!

[eaglesvet]

They are both very attractive cats, that's for sure! I didn't realize how little white Katie has on her...she's actually mostly a pastel tortoiseshell or a dilute tortoiseshell. It's just that little bit of white underneath that 'technically' turns her into a calico.

[GlennLover]

Thanks, EV!

[Prettymaid]

They are both very attractive cats, that's for sure! I didn't realize how little white Katie has on her...she's actually mostly a pastel tortoiseshell or a dilute tortoiseshell. It's just that little bit of white underneath that 'technically' turns her into a calico.

A-HAH!!! (I suspected as much!) :hilarious:

[eaglesvet]

:hilarious:

[countryangel28]

I'm loving these pictures! Pet threads are always the best :)

[glenneaglesfan]

Aw Molly, I'm so pleased that you have found a new friend in Gracie. She's one lucky dog! I know she will have a long and happy life with you.

Gl and PM, your cats are beautiful, and thanks, EV, for your expertise in cat colouring. GL, Copper looks very like my Jethro. We used to have a dark tortoiseshell, no white, but she died at a ripe old age last year.

Here are some of Jethro enjoying our new conservatory and revamped garden. (He hasn't ventured near the hot tub yet!!)

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http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Glenneaglesfan/Devon/IMG_6182.jpg

[EagleLady]

Awwww Jethro's adorable Kate

[Brooke]

Of course Jethro is adorable, gef, but I'm also loving the glimpse your new garden! It looks beautiful!

[Molly]

Love the pictures, Kate! The garden looks amazing and Jethro looks like he's the king!

Here's a couple of Gracie. She was with us for 2 weeks and must have walked past this statue (on our front walk) dozens of times, when one day I found her a few feet in front of it barking like crazy. Apparently, she hadn't noticed it was a dog! No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get the stupid thing to play with her.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/DSCN0008.jpg

What was it hubby said to me??...oh yeah! Don't post this picture on your little messageboard!! :hilarious::thumbsup:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/DSCN0011.jpg

[sodascouts]

GEF - Jethro in the conservatory (and out) is so cute... and yes, love the bit of garden we're seeing too!

I LOVE That statue/Gracie pic, Molly! That's classic! And hey, what could be sexier than a man who lets a dog climb into his innertube? I thank that photo is smokin'! :pimp:

[eaglesvet]

Excellent renovation, gef! I wish I could enjoy it as much as Jethro is!

And Molly, I was cracking up with both your pix and accompanying story lines!:hilarious:

[Koala]

Jethro and Gracie are adorable!

[Brooke]

Molly! :rofl: Both pics are way cute!

I'm glad to see you mind your husband, too! :wink: :lol:

[Prettymaid]

GEF, I love the pictures of Jethro and I also want to see more of your garden!

Molly, is hubby wearing anything under that dog? :nahnah::hilarious:

[ticky]

GEF, Jethro and the garden are beautiful! I'm looking forward to seeing more of both!

Molly, Gracie is adorable *G* So is Hubby hehehe Nice pool too!

My SIL just got a new pup, a rescue, and they named her Gracie too! She's a mut mix, but looks exactly like a miniature boxer! She's adorable and VERY energetic!! She's not quite a year old and very sweet but barks like crazy when she gets excited, which is pretty easy for her to do. If I find a good picture of her, Ill post it.

[Troubadour]

Every time I visit this thread, I end up wanting a pet even more. They're all gorgeous!

A friend of mine has just got a German Shepherd named Macy. Apparently she was treated quite badly by her previous owners and she's terrified of everything. It's so sad. I know he'll give her a good home.

[Prettymaid]

Good for him Troub! Maybe EV can help me out here - are there bad pets, or just bad owners? :headshake:

[Molly]

Good for him Troub! Maybe EV can help me out here - are there bad pets, or just bad owners? :headshake:

I'll go on record with my opinion that it's usually the owner that's the problem. Even a large number of the Michael Vick dogs that were taken away were able to be rehabilitated and re-homed. So-what does that tell you?

Of course, some breeds are more difficult to handle than others and mis-breeding and overbreeding contributes to "bad pet" issues. But again, a lot of that is the fault of humans!

Yeah to all the new adoptees! :yay:I love hearing about animals finding their forever homes! Good luck to all.

Louise-again just my opionion, but I'd say that dog would benefit from a routine as soon as possible. Dogs really, really need a routine and consistency. It will provide a lot of comfort to that dog and help it adjust to it's new home sooner. The more confident the dog becomes in it's surroundings -the happier it will be and eventually, it will pretty much forget it's bad beginnings. I wish your friend lots of patience -I know from experience it will pay off and they will have a wonderful loving member of the family. Your friend is my hero!

[Molly]

GEF -
I LOVE That statue/Gracie pic, Molly! That's classic! And hey, what could be sexier than a man who lets a dog climb into his innertube? I thank that photo is smokin'! :pimp:

Hmmm, Ditka and the word smokin' are not usually thought of in the same sentence. Must be his sexy farmer tan.

He did have a few good months around 1998, though! (I'm sooo busted if he ever sees this. Luv ya, hon!)


Molly, is hubby wearing anything under that dog? :nahnah::hilarious:

Old man board shorts. Gracie is nekked, though!

I'm glad to see you mind your husband, too!

Oh, always! :lie: We've both been married a long time, haven't we, Brooke!