Pets

Young,

I have a boxer named Oscar (he's the big guy in my avatar). We are especially close; I am really the only one in the house who he'll listen to or behave for. He is very intuitive and always seems to know when I'm feeling badly. He also seems to know when he needs to tread lightly. We also have a cat named Kiki (not the one in my avatar). She was a stray that we rescued a few years ago. She is normally very aloof. I have noticed, though, that she is extra friendly and cuddly with me when I feel badly.

I love my pets and am so glad to have them!

Diane 

Hi, I have a black labrador his name is Sambucca. It is a tradition in our family if we get a labrador it has to be named after a alchoholic beverage. Our first was named Whiskey, my grandmother took one of her pups and named her Sherry, a friend of hers took another and named her Shandy. When we got Bucca one of my sisters got a new lab puppy and named her Bailey, she suggested we put my Sambucca and her Bailey together and make Slippery Nipples.

Bucca is just my best friend, he gets vey upset if people yell at me, he follows me everywhere and is quiet aware when something isnt right with me. I thank god for him every day.

2 of our 4 cats continue about their normal business (see prettyinpink above). Felix, our biggest guy, sticks to me like glue, hovering close by and sitting against me when I sit. Harley, our only girl, does this zombie-cat thing where she follows on my heels everywhere I go. Always at a slow stroll, but always right there when I turn around. She's really patient - just making a point to be on the spot for lap-sitting when I sit down.  My cats are a huge comfort - can't imagine a home without them.

We have several pets in my house - 3 dogs, 2 cats and two birds. One of the dogs, a shepherd mix named Lexy, would sniff incessantly at my lump before I could even feel it. It was what made me keep checking the spot...it was very unlike her to bury her nose in my boob. I'm convinced she's the reason I was able to catch my cancer while it was small. One of my birds, a scarlett macaw named Abbey, is normally a very "feisty" character who never let me partner handle her. After my surgery and all during my chemo she became a very big sweetheart and bonded with my partner allowing her to handle her and lover her for the first time in 7 years.

There's no doubt our critters understand when we need a little TLC and extra good behaviour!

I love these animal stories.  Folks who don't live with animal companions don't appreciate how they become family. I don't ever want to live without pets - will probably grow old to become that weird "cat lady."

Is it true that cats and horses make good pals to each other? Or is it goats and horses....?  I like goats too.  Wish I could get a couple of the miniature varieties. And chickens.  Unfortunately, our subdivision isn't zoned for livestock. Just cats. Although my 17 and 14 pounders might qualify as "livestock!"

I adore the tiny babies! We live almost next door to the site of the state fair; the goats and chickens are my favorite spots to visit.  A friend lives waaaaay out in the country and raises miniature goats, among many kinds of animals.  She says the goats are hard to keep confined where she wants them because they're so smart. It's gotten to be a game to see if they can figure out her newest security system. She may be accidentally breeding a super-smart variety!   Re: the chicken exhibit at the fair, this past fall some breeders also brought a pair of golden pheasants (in with the chickens - guess it made more sense than putting them with goats!). The pheasants were gorgeous.

The little love of my life is "Penny" Yorkiepoo.  I rescued her 4 years ago and she is magnificent!  She has such a personality.  And she is right beside me every step when she knows I don't feel good.  Even follows me to the bathroom and lays on the rug until I leave.  What great therapy a pet is.  I can have the worse day and come home and she just makes me smile. 

I also am into dog rescue and work to get them out of the puppy mill situation.  I have successfully rescued 28 so far and unfortunately have had to put it on hold until I can get through with chemo.  Been 8 months now and hopefully my Stage 4 statis will allow me to do it again!  I am so anxious to get back to my 4 legged rescues!!!  God's creatures should not be treated this way.   Okay enough I guess..... Can you tell I have a passion?

Thankyou Sydpen2 for being such an awesome person and going out and rescuing puppy mill dogs. May you always have everything you need and always be a healthy billionaire.