Pets..what do you have?

[Lord Nibbo]

My first dog was a Rough Collie (Like Lassie) then over a period of 20 years we had three Golden Retrievers during that time we also had mixtures of Gerbils, Hampsters & cats plus a couple of cockateils. When we lost our second retriever it broke my hearts so much I couldn't replace him with another (he broke the mould)

So what did we do after the retrievers...... We went and bought these two big black bxxxxxds.

and before anyone starts screaming about being colour/race predudice in my description, may I point out.... 1 They are big.... 2 They are Black.... 3 Their mothers and fathers never married...

It's the only pets I've ever owned where I went and bought a car just to suit them.

 

[Scrit]

It's the only pets I've ever owned where I went and bought a car just to suit them.

You'd need to!

 

[mailee]

15 year old boy and a house full of mice, does that count? :lol:

 

[ike]

A tamagotchy...but it died... :roll:

 

[Scrit]

A tamagotchy...but it died... :roll:

Have you tried a defibrilator? Or just new batteries?

 

[Gill]

One elderly long coat Chihuahua.

Her father and her Clsation friend both sadly passed away a few months ago after enjoying long and active lives.

Gill

 

[Taffy Turner]

A Jack Russell, 4 cats (all adopted strays), 2 horses and 10 Shetland ponies.

All of which goes to explain why I don't get to spend anywhere near as much time in my workshop as I would like!

Gary

 

[scooby]

A lot of your choice will depend on your home/work arrangement. Particularly while still a pup the dog will need 3-4 feeds a day, letting out regularly to help house train it and when older any of the dogs you list will need at least an hours exercise a day in all weathers! and I don't feel its right to leave a dog in the house all day while you are out at work.

I have a pug, French Bulldog and 20odd Koi upto 24"long.

Jason

I agree, I'd never leave a dog alone all day. That isn't a problem though as I usually work locally, which means I go home for my dinner (usually via the chippy). Usually someone in the house anyway. No problems exercising, got a big garden and usually take my sisters' dogs on 1 hour + walks (and swimming in summer) if I'm minding them.

Nice selection of pets everyone has

Nice photos chisel.

 

[JFC]

10 year old cat called T.C Hes as mad as hell
I lost all but one of my Koi last summer so i'm building up again slowly .

 

[Jorden]

A black cat called Gizmo, and a Palamino horse called Gem who I ride 2 or 3 times a week.

Dennis

 

[matt]

Not exactly low maintenance but they don't roam all over my house...

 

[promhandicam]

This is our 6 year old German shepherd that the kids christened Pip. She is a great dog although 'barking' in both senses of the word :wink:

 

[Losos]

Like Lord Nibbo we have two Newfoundlands, and yes, we also had to get another vehicle to carry them (Absolutely nothing wrong with our other car!)

A dog is probably the most wonderful, therapeutic, loyal and loving pet you can get, but.....................please please think carefully and get as much advice as possible before taking that step.

As people have said they need walking everyday (Come rain or shine) they need socialising (Or you'll have some **** suing you) they sometimes need veterinary attention (Which ain't cheap, 'tho there is insurance)

Most of all they need love and attention. Dogs are pack animals, they get worried and frustrated if left alone for long periods. Just bear in mind that when young they have absolutely no way of knowing when you go out the door if you'll be back in 1 minute, 1 hour, 1 day, or NEVER.
After about four years old they get better at it, learning that you always return and in not too long a time.

I would say that 3 - 4 hours is the maximun to leave an older dog, and somewhat less if it's younger. Anything more is cruel in my book.

So good luck with your search. If you register with Dogsy.com you'll find loads and loads of help and advice, almost information overload, but worth a look nonetheless.

Sorry, bit of long answer, but I get a bit emotional where dogs are concerned, and the recent media hysteria hasn't helped. :evil: :evil:

 

[Lord Nibbo]

Like Lord Nibbo we have two Newfoundlands, and yes, we also had to get another vehicle to carry them (Absolutely nothing wrong with our other car!)

Sorry to bore other posters about Newfies but

Losos are you aware of this web site

http://www.newfdb.com/newfdb/index.html

I can trace my dogs pedigrees right back to the very first registered Newfie. I would expect you can also for your dogs. Happy searching

 

[Rod]

Got a black Labrador called Ben ,he`s just gone two .He was the runt of the litter but after we got him at eight weeks and he had his injections and rid of his worms he just grew like crazy and is bigger than his brother (who the sister in law bought) now.
Had a Cockatiel for a lot of years but he ( had a stroke last November and the vet put him to sleep.

 

[Scott]

My parents had a bearded collie when I was growing up and she was wonderful.

Me too! Fantastic dogs! OK, the penchant for rolling in cow poo wasn't always the most pleasant and he used to have snowballs stuck to all his undercarriage everytime he went out in the snow but otherwise absolutely great!

 

[CHJ]

Pardon me for digressing a litte as we now only have 1 not so trusworthy parrot left. once had Birds in the hundreds, mainly Canaries. I wrote this some twenty years ago for a local mag.

It's been 'OUR HOME' , I THINK

Muses on past minor events

Dad uncle Keith has this lovely cute little puppy that he say's we can have.

NO !!

Why not dad ? it's such a nice little puppy.

'BECAUSE IT'S A ***** AND I DON'T WANT THE PROBLEMS OF A FEMALE DOG IN THE HOUSE !!

There follows one evening of absolute misery as one very persistent little girl explores the inner depths of vocabulary and character assassination that only a little girl can.

Quiet day at work is brought rudely to an end on tackling the garden path as the condemnation of just about every sweet little girl in the street is rammed forcibly home , because if Anne’s dad does not like lady dogs he can't like ladies and in particular therefor he must hate Anne.

More persistent indoctrination and advanced levels of aggravation in the 24 Hrs. between tea and bedtime (it seemed like 24 Hrs anyway) sees mother secretly driving 32 miles to fetch said Mutt , on the basis that the marriage is not likely to survive this very determined 7 Year old.

Guess who is the only member of the household that still gets bitten by a crotchety arthritic 14 year old terrier whenever a hand of friendship is offered.

It was a very bright sunny day when , arriving home with not a care in the world -----

" You know that dog that has been running around the village for the past week"

Y-E-Ssss ?

"Well I just managed to catch it today , it only took me two hours".

"What should we do with it ?"

Tell the Police it's a registerable animal.

Allo , Allo , Allo , he seems to have found a good home.

"But we don't want to keep him."

Well I'll fill in my report and if he is not collected in the next week I'll be back for him

"Where will he go then ,"

If he's not claimed in a week he'll be put down.

OH MUM !! YOU CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN , LOOK HE'S LYING ON MY FEET.

Never did see that Bobby again . I wonder how many tons of dog hairs we have cleaned up in the last Nine years , still a better companion you could not wish for , even if he is as thick as two short planks and always under your feet when you least expect it.

"Don t try to put the car in the garage"

W-H-Yyyy Not ?

"Well there was this wild Ginger and White farm cat up the road that ran in front of a Police car.

Y-E-Ssss ?

"Well it's in the garage but I can't get to see how badly it's leg is broken because it's so wild."

Much foolhardy heroics later having finally come to terms with a Ginger Carnivore with three still very active legs all fitted with multiple sets of razor sharp claws , we determine one paw is flattened like an omelette and about four times it's natural size , and a broken leg bone is doing nothing to ease the discomfort of said feline.

There follows several weeks with cat pulling splint off leg quicker than we can put it back on and a prolonged battle of will's that finally resolved itself with us being allowed to stay in the house for the last eight years as long as we don't upset his moods or disturb his way of life too much.

Then there was this cat that got caught in a Hay Rick fire and somehow arrived at our house with very little fur left , smelling like a burning woolly jumper , skin pealing off ears and nose, eyes swollen shut and walking on the knuckles of its feet because the pads had been burnt off. What should we do ? Well many patient days bathing eyes that refused to open , wondering if she was blind, many weeks of burnt flesh and fur aroma pervading the house ' numerous tubes of antiseptic cream , zinc ointment and eye drops etc. etc. and guess who is ALWAYS there at the window to welcome us home and supervise the gardening; guess who for the past six years has soaked us through in two minutes flat with a dribbling purr at the slightest excuse.

Then of course there was this little kitten , the only one that that hasn't met an untimely end in the local farmyard, but of course it is only a matter of time. I do wish she would refrain from bringing her mice in through the bedroom window at night , I can't stand crunching bones

And did you know about the stray Cockatiel that the neighbour found in her garden and didn't know what to do with and the mate that was bought to keep it company.

Oh and the Blasted Parrot that the son left behind when he went to live abroad , well it will be company for the one he bought for she of the little puppy saga for Christmas wont it!

Well then there's these neighbours you see , they used to have a problem with milking their livestock when on holiday , and just occasionally a few teenage kids that can't seem to miss our place when unable to sleep at night because of romance or parent problems , "friends of she of the puppy saga I think dear, just eat your breakfast ,drink your tea , go to work and they will probably be gone when you come home."

YES OURS IS DEFINITELY A HOME , I HOPE YOURS IS . I LIKE TO HERE THAT OTHERS SUFFER TOO.

 

[mel]

jack russell terrorist named suzy
typo
jack russell terrier
very affectionate and a good house dog
uses our old cat flap to get into the garden and lets you know if anyone is about
very rarely more than 8 feet away from me when im at home
love her to bits and wouldnt be without her
not bad seeing as i didnt want a dog

 

[Losos]

Don't worry Chas. you'll get your reward in heaven, of that I'm sure

LN - Thanks for that link, will be on it this evening, must dash now, things to do in the workshop.

 

[scooby]

My parents had a bearded collie when I was growing up and she was wonderful.

Me too! Fantastic dogs! OK, the penchant for rolling in cow poo wasn't always the most pleasant and he used to have snowballs stuck to all his undercarriage everytime he went out in the snow but otherwise absolutely great!

Yeah, my parents bearded collie used to roll in cow poo, and so does my sister's dog (also a bearded coliie). What the hell is that about?