Pets are good therapy

Maybe start with a smaller cage, til he gets the idea, with such a big cage (which he's going to need), he still feels he isn't pooping where he lives.  I always had rescues, so did not have to housebreak.  Except for my Lab who had separation anxiety, had to come up with a variety of programs for him.  He was such a happy dog though, it was worth it.  Karen

I can just picture your little man squeeling on himself with the big smile and his tail between his legs!  Cowboy used to live in Pittsburg, a really lovely bike trail ran thru the backs of everyone's backyard.  Well, Cowboy heard some kids playing and laughing so he went galoping down to join in the play.  Of course he was excited and smiling away, the kids started screaming, thought he was snarling and the police brought him home in the back seat of their squad car, which was fine with Cowboy cause he loves rides.  My cousin got hit with a fine, but it was hysterical to see Cowboy arriving in the police car. And it makes for a great story.  Karen

sorry for so many posts. dont know how to do multiples yet! GREAT story, Karen..was he smiling in the cop car?? lol

3jaysmom, the pictures didn't come through for me, just what you were saying.  I gather your  babies were dressed up for Christmas?

they're getting better at sitting patirently. he closes his eyes like i do when im really po'ed.. like, are you done YET?HAHAHA3jays

wow! what happened? did Murs' picture scare y'all off, or what?  lol    3jays

Just back from a trip to Pa., we needed to pack my godmother's belongings.  Having Cowboy, the dog and Bibbies, the cat, around was a nice distraction.  Cowboy gave me his happy smile, the one where he looks like he is snarling, just smiles, and wiggles.  I hadn't seen him in a month, and he was just beside himself.  Bubbies waited till I sat in his mom's place on the couch, then trotted over and sprawled himself over my leg, turned over and offered his belly for a good tummy rub.  Sam says he is still looking for her, walking in her bedroom and out.  They understand so much without using words, but Sam explains it to both pets. Glad to be back with my 2 cats, Emma and Sophie, Sophie gave me the cold shoulder for a bit but now is sitting between me and the computer, making it ever so much fun.  Karen  welcome dreaming, sounds like your guys are very intuitive also, what are their names?

marybe.. is brattie a fox terrier? i had one as a kid.. looked just like Her/Him...     3jays

good to see ya, Judith.. Caught ya! 3jays

Barbara, they are like children aren't they, when I am on the computer, Sophie is in front of the keyboard, so I type around her.  When I am on the phone, she is in desparate need of a good petting, she keeps rubbing her face on mine till I have to stand up to talk.  It's obvious i am not a good disaplenarian (SP?).   Karen

Dear Nanamims, I can't imagine living in a petless home.  We get a continual companion, unconditional love, occasional pain in the patootie, Laughs, and continual challenges - like typing with one hand reaching around Sophie.  Would not want to disturb her as she watches out the window, there is a robin she has her eye on.  She's making little clicking noises , that's her version of a growl.  What is your baby's name?  Nice to have you join us, I'm on line each day and check my favorite threads.  Karen

This is a great thread! Just found it!

I live alone and my pets brought me so much comfort when I was going through cancer. Though my story is somewhat sad too. I was diganosed on a Monday in July with cancer.... that Wed my 12 year old cat I had for 10 years was acting weird. I took him to the vet and he had cancer and there were tumors all over and nothing they could do. I had to have him put down that Thurs. Talk about a crappy week!

I also at that time had an 18 year old cat I had since she was a kitten. I begged that cat to please please make it until I got through treatment.

I got a new kitten right before I started treatment as my older cat was used to having a friend and I had room for two and always take in shelter animals or strays. The new kitten brought me many laughs and my love on the dark days of treatment when all I wanted was to lay on the couch with a warm furry animal and just BE and not think about cancer.

I finished treatment in Oct of last year. My 18 year old cat made it another few weeks before I had to have her put down. But she made it through my cancer treatment and it meant a lot to me.. she had been with me for 18 years and trhough everything else in my life.

I got another new kitten in December and she and the kitten I got in Aug love each other to pieces. I still have some side effects from RADS and even just normal bad days at work, and having them to come home to makes all  the difference.

just stopping by to say hello.. i called you, marybe 'round 9:40 it rang, then went dead. call me tommorrow if you can..

   so tonite was a tough one emotionally, visiting my son(longggg story) and we came home to the end of Bev. Hills chiuahuas. i have 2 chiahuas, now.. and when i was going thru chemo, i bought the movie, but couldn't watch it, it upset me that the dog was lost, and could get hurt!!  WHAT a whack i was.. for sure, im not much better now, but i did get to  see the happy ending tonite.

   my neighbor says BH#2 is even better. maybe i'll get brave enough to watch that one some day soon.... byeee     3jays