What did your pet(s) do today?

[gulfportgal]

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He's my trouble maker, but I love him *smooch*

[IrishAmazon]

I woke trapped under the covers. Cats face buried into my back small 30 lb dog in the bend of my knees and the larger 60 lb dog just close enough to be close and not snuggled up.
Then we worked on little dog not barking at the door bell this morning.

[Chad]

This happened last night. I have a food bowl on a low windowsill so that the cats can look outside while having a snack. Last night the baby kitty who is starting to look like a pot belly pig was having a snack then jumped in the air and ran into the other room. I looked outside to see what scared her and saw a big racoon. She and the racoon must have seen each other through the window. I laughed and laughed.

[Gemme]

I left the bedroom door open this morning and Oliver got back in bed without me. Sneaky lil fellow he's turning out to be.

[cricket26]

contractors in and out of the house for 3 days have the puppies all excited and my nerves frazzled....

[IrishAmazon]

Lill' miss is still newish in the house and is starting to get used to being an inside dog, she had a day of me having to close the back doors since it's finally gotten chilly in Vegas.
She had no messes in the house, that is great progress :)

She did however discover the great doggy joy of the cat box :/

[cinnamongrrl]

Yoda the boxer...I call him Bodhi but my daughter will be back to reclaim him as Yoda...lol

Any who...

I just realized any time I'm in the kitchen he goes into the hallway and watches me...he won't stay in the living room even...

I don't know if he heard something or if its just that he hates when I grind coffee beans...but I only do that in the mornings...so....lol I guess my reputation in the kitchen proceeds me!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

It has rained and rained for days now, and Tiny Dog refuses to go out in the rain. However, she eventually had to allow her delicate paws to touch the wet ground . . . and she went out without me! I stood in the door and held her leash, staying dry, while she quickly ran out, did her thing, then ran back in. This is huge progress, her being willing to go out without me in the rain. What a smart, thoughtful puppy dog . . . finally.

[Chad]

Friday night fun at my house.

The kitties and I are playing "chase me catch me". First I chase the kitties then they chase me and repete. It is big fun and we have played this game for years.
Fun Friday night. :)

[ksrainbow]

Mr.Mars slept all day til I came home from work: then went back to sleep.

He needs to get a feline life :playingcat:

[JDeere]

Ignored me for a couple of hours and then shared some human food with me and then went to bed at her allocated time!

[Rockinonahigh]

Last night I finely put the new electric blanket on the bed so when I got up at three a.m. I found Rowdy under the covers toasty warm as can be. Other pup Little Bits has found she can get under her blanket that's on top of the bed with a pillow for her, then get a double warm up from both sides. I am glad they are comfy and even more glad the blanket keeps my arthritic knees warm all night long so my knees don't hurt.

[Nattih]

I measured their feet an ordered shoes. I don't want my little one to get too cold, since he has a harder time regulating his temperature.


We shared blt sandwiches tonight (unwillingly). They stood by and begged until I gave in.

[Gemme]

He protested, quietly but adamantly, against taking his meds. He's now sulking behind the sofa.

[Glenn]

The weather is colder, so I was lucky when they rent a corner of my bed to me last night. Also, I'm thinking about getting magnetic paw prints to cover my black car with, instead of washing them off all the time. Try reading a book or paper in this house! Forget it, they're all over it. If I don't get their Friskies Party Mix when they want it, they will stalk me everywhere I go, giving me the worst cat vibes imaginable (I really think they put drugs in that stuff). But.. anyway.. I love those kits. :)

[Chad]

Tonight I played fetch with my baby kitty. The way this game is played is that I throw the toy and the baby kitty chases it then turns and looks at me. Then I run over pick up the toy and throw it again so that she can chase it. Repete...over and over. :)

[Chad]

HELP, I am stuck in the recliner under my kitty. Haha! Just kidding. My baby kitty is sitting on my lap. She loves me. :)

[Gemme]

Oliver woke and started hollering for me and he wasn't hungry. He actually wanted me. Usually, it's food first, then me, then everything else.

I think he had a bad dream.

[Shystonefem]

One of my dogs is sick. All she wants to do is cuddle with mama.

[Shystonefem]

My dogs do the cutest thing... Ever since they were babies, when they woke up in the morning, I would hug and kiss them for like 5 minutes and say good morning. Now, the second they wake up in the morning, they run over to me for good morning hugs and kisses. They jump on me, kiss me and expect those few minutes of good morning hugs and kisses. It is my favorite part of the day! :dog: :dog: :dog:

[Chad]

Tonight the kitties wanted to play the fishing game. You know the stick with a toy tied to a string at the end. We had big fun!

The baby kitty showed off by jumping super high in the air. My older kitty showed off by standing on her hind legs while doing the bear dance.

Happy kitties.
:playingcat:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Tiny Dog really has the Christmas spirit! She kept insisting that she wanted Christmas cookies, not dog cookies, even after I patiently explained that doggies do not eat pecan snickerdoodles. Of course, she didn't turn down the dog cookies, either. Then Tiny Dog kept trying to help with wrapping gifts. All that crinkly paper is so much fun!

I thought Diva Kitty might be interested in the ribbons, but she was only interested in her long winter's nap. She was totally chill all day.

[afrcnqueen]

My beautiful new kitten decided to chew on my cell phone cord. Now must go buy a new one. He's lucky he is soo cute lol

[Gemme]

Oliver ran away from me. It was time for his meds and he normally tolerates (barely) me giving them to him but today he said, "Hell, no!" and we played chase and catch the cat and stick syringes of gook down this throat.

[Gemme]

My beautiful new kitten decided to chew on my cell phone cord. Now must go buy a new one. He's lucky he is soo cute lol

He's lucky he didn't electrocute himself too. Spray a bitter spray on it or rub the cord with fresh lemon. That should make it less desirable for him.

[afrcnqueen]

He's lucky he didn't electrocute himself too. Spray a bitter spray on it or rub the cord with fresh lemon. That should make it less desirable for him.

Thanks for the suggestion, I will give it a try. I've caught him playing around some of the other cords already the little brat.

[Rockinonahigh]

This morning I woke up to the sound of bird chirps next to me, I do not have birds so I woke to find that the Bits was choking on who knew what. I didn't get any better in thirty minutes time so we made a vet run ( I checked her throat to see if she had anything stuck somewhere), after spending $164.32 we are now home. The bits has a mild case of strep throat so now she got a shot, some pills to take for the cough, her toe nails done and some preventive meds for my Rowdy so she can by pass the problem. Now we are home so all is well.

[Nattih]

Larger puppy very bright. He is on light food due to him being overweight. Smaller puppy has different food. At eating time, larger puppy has taken to making smaller puppy switch with him. Somehow he knows it is diet food and he aint having it, lol. Now I have to supervise whenever they decide they want to drag themselves to the bowls to eat.

Smaller puppy got a pair of shoes and decided to behave like a brat and kick them off. I now need to buy him yet another pair of shoes that can easily be put on his feet, but he cant take off. Ugh

[Chad]

My pets did not seem to do anything while I was at work. They certainly did not clean house.

We played the fishing game again tonight. This time the older kitty showed off with super high jumps. The baby kitty went head first into the waste paper basket. I laughed and laughed.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Mr Nibbs (our dog) and the Ginger stray cat, helped me blow the leaves into a pile and then put them in the trash bin. Well, they ran around while I blew the leaves and raked them into a pile, and then they played chase through the pile so I had to put it back in a pile! Lol

The other stray cat (George), ran from the blower and squeaked at me from behind the travel trailer.

Sassy, our inside cat, laid in the sun by the window and pretended we were all too silly for her!

** interesting note***

Our two stray cats (ok I've adopted the cuties), squeak like their mother did, and make chirping noises like birds do. I have never heard them meow! I am guessing that wild born cats squeak to attract birds and other small prey?

[Chad]

My pets missed me today. I can tell because they pulled all their toys out of the toy box. Yes, my kitties have a toy box. :)

[starryeyes]

Smudge kept me up all night stealing my pillow, woke me up before my alarm, licked my face about 1000 times and attacked the next door neighbor dog through the fence.

Romee shivered a lot, pooped in the front room, and is snuggling with me under a blanket.

Akira stressed us out this morning with her anxiety attack, slept on the couch, rolled around the backyard and got dirty and barked a few times at nothing.

pretty productive day for my babies!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Tiny Dog was extremely resistant to walking across the flooded basement floor, although I had already mopped it out. She tiptoed as best she could without messing up her paws. However, when we had to go walkies in the rain, she was a real trooper and did her business as fast as possible.

Diva Kitty cowered under the bed, hiding from the thunder all day. She didn't go near the wet basement.

[Jesse]

She got to open one of her presents! :) She always brings the wrapper to me after she rips the package open. lol

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[cinnamongrrl]

Mr Nibbs (our dog) and the Ginger stray cat, helped me blow the leaves into a pile and then put them in the trash bin. Well, they ran around while I blew the leaves and raked them into a pile, and then they played chase through the pile so I had to put it back in a pile! Lol

The other stray cat (George), ran from the blower and squeaked at me from behind the travel trailer.

Sassy, our inside cat, laid in the sun by the window and pretended we were all too silly for her!

** interesting note***

Our two stray cats (ok I've adopted the cuties), squeak like their mother did, and make chirping noises like birds do. I have never heard them meow! I am guessing that wild born cats squeak to attract birds and other small prey?

I may know this answer. We had Maine coon cats and one of them couldn't meow. He simply squeaked like you said. He was the worst hunter though lol. His brother did plenty of meowing for him and also hunted fiercely....so...that is my tiny contribution lol

[Gemme]

Oliver woke me up before the sun got up, so I petted and shushed him and fell back asleep until he woke me again at the proper time, when the sky was already awake.

[Lecheloco]

They played stalk the wrapping paper

[Chad]

I stayed at mom's last night so the kitties really missed me. I may not be able to get out from under kitties till tomorrow. Lots of cuttle time. :rollcat:

[DapperButch]

Mr. Potato wore his Santa hat :santa1: today and opened everybody's gifts for them. :|

[storyspinner70]

Gordo Suave, Flaco Antonio, and Chung Pow (my older cats) slept and ate all day and that's about it. Grayson "Cheetoh" Augusta (still pretty much a kitty) slept, ate and terrorized the other kitties as much as possible today.

[DapperButch]

Mr. Potato wore his Santa hat :santa1: today and opened everybody's gifts for them. :|

P.S. I meant the wearing of the Santa hat literally. By no stretch of the imagination does this dog ever feel "giving" in his heart and wants to bring joy to others.

P.P.S. I should change his name to Mr. id.

[AVATAR]

this is just a question...

does anyone know of a safe ice melt product????? The place im staying at is using a salt based product and my poor dogs cant even walk on it without pain.

Thanks!

[cricket26]

this is just a question...

does anyone know of a safe ice melt product????? The place im staying at is using a salt based product and my poor dogs cant even walk on it without pain.

Thanks!


http://www.prweb.com/releases/safe_paw/ice_melter/prweb1761044.htm

[cinnamongrrl]

My boys went for a nice walk today. I unleashed them in a big meadow and Yoda ran and ran like the little pony he is lol

Jacques laid under a tree with a stick and chewed...he's an old man my little lamb...

[Rockinonahigh]

It's near 80* today and feels like summer, so me and the fur kids have been enjoying the day. We went out to play by chasing the basket ball around the yard like a soccer player till it gets stuck in the bushes then I end up getting the ball out then throwing it across the yard for them to chase again till it gets some where they cant get it out of. My knee is better and has little pain now but I still don't have any strength in it to move fast at least not yet. Finely they played out then were ready to go in for a good clean up then a grooming. I had a surprise for them today, yes I did. I got a new set of dog grooming clippers, so surprise , it's clip day, they look good all clipped up.

[Chad]

My baby kitty is getting so big that she is getting knots in her long thick fur so I had to shave the areas of her fur that she can no longer reach.

I hope other people hug their cats. Today the kitties followed me all over the house helping with chores like laying on warm laundry (ironing).

Most of the day was spent cuddling, hugging, and lots of kisses. These kitties love me. :)

:cat:

[Gemme]

this is just a question...

does anyone know of a safe ice melt product????? The place im staying at is using a salt based product and my poor dogs cant even walk on it without pain.

Thanks!

It might be worth your time to look into booties (https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=dog+booties&tbm=shop), as it won't matter what type of ice melt is used and you won't have to worry about your dogs licking their paws and making themselves sick.

It didn't take long for me to get my mini Irish Setter and Shih Tzu used to them.

[Lecheloco]

Not my pet but a neighbor who was walking there Scottish terrier the dog seen Me and decided she wanted to say hello and the neighbor calling her and saying fine don't listen to me
Hehe I guess she had seen Me enough to want a good pet she came right up and sat obedient at My feet
The neighbor lol

[Lecheloco]

Not my pet but a neighbor who was walking there Scottish terrier the dog seen Me and decided she wanted to say hello and the neighbor calling her and saying fine don't listen to me
Hehe I guess she had seen Me enough to want a good pet she came right up and sat obedient at My feet
The neighbor lol

Dios Mio! I hate auto correct on My phone! grrrrrr

I did not say there for their smh lmao gotta laugh about it

[easygoingfemme]

The dog gave the cat-who-allows about 20 baths. The cat-who-does-not-allow slept soundly out of reach of the dog. The dog got scared of the snow shovels because he's not used to them being by the door when he goes outside. He also got scared because his runner rope was heavy with snow. Everyone napped and ate.

[Gemme]

Oliver knows how to tell time. While I am very proud of him, this makes it very difficult for me to sleep late, even for 15 minutes. I entertained the idea of shutting him out last night but he was so damn cute and he laid down right away on his side of the bed so I relented. Oy vey.

I'm so grateful that he's feeling better. His ears are much better and his last grand mal seizure was 2.5 weeks ago. I am so happy about that, although he still has a lot of muscle ticks, sound sensitivities and experiences kitty sun downing every night, it's a far more pleasant experience for both of us. I think he doesn't mind our medicinal routine in the mornings too much as he gets ear rubs and loved on a lot along with the ice cold ear drops, so it's not all bad.

Even though I know he's terminal, for the first time I actually think he'll make it for several months if not more.

[girlin2une]

Gemme. I have to say, you are a very good kitty mama! Such devotion. (as it should be) :rrose:

Pardon my ignorance, but what is sun downing?


Oliver knows how to tell time. While I am very proud of him, this makes it very difficult for me to sleep late, even for 15 minutes. I entertained the idea of shutting him out last night but he was so damn cute and he laid down right away on his side of the bed so I relented. Oy vey.

I'm so grateful that he's feeling better. His ears are much better and his last grand mal seizure was 2.5 weeks ago. I am so happy about that, although he still has a lot of muscle ticks, sound sensitivities and experiences kitty sun downing every night, it's a far more pleasant experience for both of us. I think he doesn't mind our medicinal routine in the mornings too much as he gets ear rubs and loved on a lot along with the ice cold ear drops, so it's not all bad.

Even though I know he's terminal, for the first time I actually think he'll make it for several months if not more.

[Gemme]

Gemme. I have to say, you are a very good kitty mama! Such devotion. (as it should be) :rrose:

Pardon my ignorance, but what is sun downing?

Sun downing (http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/sundowning)

For Oliver, this means that he has some balance issues, he sometimes cries for no reason, his ticks and muscle spasms get a lot worse and he has his pre-ictal (pre-seizure) behaviors regularly and/or constantly. Basically, everything gets worse as the day goes on but he doesn't seize and that's a major improvement. It's not easy watching him go through that. He doesn't remember it afterwards but I sure do.

[Angeltoes]

I'm so excited about my two new kitties! They're a black and white brother and sister about 12 weeks. I'm going to try to get them into the vet today for shots. They cried a little last night, but they're very affectionate and sweet. I'll post pictures of them later. 😊

[easygoingfemme]

Kitten escaped out the front door as we were hauling out the Christmas tree. She pranced in the snow and then ran around behind the house to my office window and cried her little eyes out for someone to come rescue her from the harsh cold snow in her paws. The dog and elder cat gave her the side eye and silently judged her for her choices.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Our sassy cat is eating again!

It is not her time yet, and we feel so very blessed to still have her with us. At one point, we were squeezing droppers full of baby food and warm milk into her because she refused to eat or drink for 2 days.

[Gemme]

I locked Oliver out last night since I work this morning and need to be sharp to get everything done for the EOY stuff. He seemed to take it okay but was a bit fussy with how fast I fed him. Impatient lil bugger!

[clay]

Heidi gets a Denamarin for life, to help with liver issues. It is difficult to get those in her anymore. I break them into halves & "hide" them in raspberries or cheese.

She also gets an 81mg. baby aspirin, which I also have to hide. Today was a cheese ball AND she ate cheese & spit pill out then ran off. Lil shit!

[Angeltoes]

Right now the boy is cleaning his sister. :awww:

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[Gemme]

Heidi gets a Denamarin for life, to help with liver issues. It is difficult to get those in her anymore. I break them into halves & "hide" them in raspberries or cheese.

She also gets an 81mg. baby aspirin, which I also have to hide. Today was a cheese ball AND she ate cheese & spit pill out then ran off. Lil shit!

Does she eat them in the pill pockets that they make now? They have a small and a large one for different sized pills. I considered them for a millisecond but Oliver doesn't eat food the way most cats do and would not even bother with them.

Right now the boy is cleaning his sister. :awww:

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He's adorable! And look at that mustache. Like a little Charlie Chaplin. lol

What are you calling him?

[Rockinonahigh]

Heidi gets a Denamarin for life, to help with liver issues. It is difficult to get those in her anymore. I break them into halves & "hide" them in raspberries or cheese.

She also gets an 81mg. baby aspirin, which I also have to hide. Today was a cheese ball AND she ate cheese & spit pill out then ran off. Lil shit!


Rowdy takes arthaway for arthritis daily, the vet said put it on her food once a day, patooie she said when she turned her nose up then walked away in a huff. But will eat it mixed with peanut butter, so if you are breaking the pill up there shouldn't be a problem crushing it up then mixing it in something Heidi
likes. I use a half a small tea spoon of pnb to a measure of arthaway mix it up and away we go.

[catlady]

I wish I knew what my cat was up to :( I'm currently away at my fiancee's place, so it's been weeks. But I'll be back soon in NY to finally see my cat! I miss her lots.

[Chad]

My kitties were very upset last night with all the fire works. Today is quiet and cuddle time so far.

[Rockinonahigh]

My kitties were very upset last night with all the fire works. Today is quiet and cuddle time so far.


The fire works hear last night were loud and long, my poor pups wanted to go out to do there thing but were to scared of the noise. I'm glad I keep doggie pee pads in stock for them to use at night.

[Chad]

I am sorry that your pups were upset.

The fire works hear last night were loud and long, my poor pups wanted to go out to do there thing but were to scared of the noise. I'm glad I keep doggie pee pads in stock for them to use at night.

[easygoingfemme]

I adopted a new cat yesterday. He's the brother of a cat I adopted last year. (He was returned to the original foster home when his adoptive family had to move last week. The foster home contacted me to see if I could take him and I was a sucker about it.) So today... Charlie, the new guy, had day two of learning how to interact with the other two cats and the dog. Our old lady cat, Oma, has just sniffed him, patted him on the head, and decided she loves him. His sister, Pepper, is quite annoyed that he followed her here and has been hissing and spitting at him. The dog learned the hard way last night not to nose the new guy too much. (Ninja strike to his face) and has been learning new boundaries with him. Meanwhile, Charlie has gotten a few dozen good belly rubs and is decidedly super relaxed about the entire situation.

[Nattih]

Mostly lazed about and slept.

Big puppy scratched my leg in order to attempt to get my food, which he knows he is not supposed to do. I suppose I have been dethroned as the Alpha of the clan.

[Chad]

That moment when the kitty is sitting next to you and you smell cat box. Is that your butt or is that the house? Haha!
Now I have to decide if I want to lift her tail. Haha!

[Gemme]

After two nights of me locking him out, I let Oliver sleep with me in the bed again.

Oy.

At o'dark thirty, he starts in. I was able to ignore him for a minute but he started up again so I loved on him and admonished him and reminded him that it's the sun and my alarm that wakes me, not him.

I was able to get some sleep before the alarm started going off and then Oliver was there, sitting and looking at my phone and looking at me and meowing and looking at the phone and looking at me and meowing....rinse, lather, repeat.

[Shystonefem]

My beautiful girl has been acting strangely lately. She is usually very mellow bit this is wayyy too mellow.

[Gemme]

He's too friggin' cute when he's sleeping and snuggly with me.

[DapperButch]

He's too friggin' cute when he's sleeping and snuggly with me.

Yeah, but how much longer does he have before he is ditched outside the bedroom? :| Poor, Oliver.

Mr. Potato :dog: and I went hiking on the local trails today. He loves running down the trails super fast so much that I let him off leash when the parking lot is practically empty. Some older man made a comment to me when we got back to the empty parking lot, though. He said that I should be careful because he has seen rangers give tickets to people before. He wasn't even on the trails we were on, he was just looking at some older home that is on the state park property.

It is hard. I don't have a large yard for him to run in, and he loves the trails in the woods so much, and is so polite to the people he comes across (and seeing people is so rare...today we didn't come across a single person), it is hard for me to follow the "rules", of the dog always kept on the leash. He is only a 11 pounder dog, as well.

There is absolutely nothing in this world that excites him more than running the single track trails in the woods.

[easygoingfemme]

Right now I'm watching our new cat watch "birdavision". I have my air conditioner installed in a window and covered. I lay bird food out on it in the morning. There is a table in front of that window for the cats to watch the birds and squirrels eat. It gets really funny. The new cat hadn't ventured into that room yet until this morning. I watched my old lady cat take him there and show him the birds while he sat on a chair next to the table. Then she moved over and made room for him to sit on the table with her. Very sweet. They are bonding and drooling over and chatting at the birds.

[Chad]

I was texting with my friend this morning and the baby kitty decided that she had to have my attention ASAP. She pushed my arm and tried to lift my arm for a pet. Well she won that battle. Haha!
:cat:

[Gemme]

Yeah, but how much longer does he have before he is ditched outside the bedroom? :| Poor, Oliver.

Mr. Potato :dog: and I went hiking on the local trails today. He loves running down the trails super fast so much that I let him off leash when the parking lot is practically empty. Some older man made a comment to me when we got back to the empty parking lot, though. He said that I should be careful because he has seen rangers give tickets to people before. He wasn't even on the trails we were on, he was just looking at some older home that is on the state park property.

It is hard. I don't have a large yard for him to run in, and he loves the trails in the woods so much, and is so polite to the people he comes across (and seeing people is so rare...today we didn't come across a single person), it is hard for me to follow the "rules", of the dog always kept on the leash. He is only a 11 pounder dog, as well.

There is absolutely nothing in this world that excites him more than running the single track trails in the woods.

So suck it up, buttercup, and pay the ticket if you get one.

Or search for an off leash park.

Oliver is not poor. That little sucker is spoiled and is snoozing his heart out in the middle of my bed right now. He gets plenty of bed time during the day and plenty of sleep because, well, he's a cat and that's what they do.

I came home from work verrrry late last night and got to bed verrrry late because I couldn't wind down and my precious love, Oliver, was oblivious to my needs and somewhere between 5-6am starting in on me.

Next time, I'm bringing him to your house. Let's see if you like it.

Hrmph.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Tiny Dog is confused. First of all, she got banned from the basement because it is still not completely cleaned up from the flood. So now, she is eating in the kitchen, and her water bowl is there too. Secondly, we spent New Year's Eve and New Year's Day away from home, and she was sleeping in a new place. She was excited to see some dogs she knows, but when she was ready to sleep, she wished the puppies would leave her alone. Fortunately, they are crated at night, so everyone was eventually able to sleep.

So on New Year's night, and also last night, she kept looking at me between bites of her dinner. When I tried to go to another room, she followed me without finishing her meal. So I had to go back and wait in the kitchen for her to be done.

I guess her schedule has gotten rattled. She will be okay in a day or two, I'm sure, once she sees our normal schedule has resumed.

[Nattih]

I am trying to determine if large puppy is just a fatty who loves eating or if he is not getting enough nutrition from his food. He keeps inhaling both the bowls of food and I have to go back to refill for little puppy to get anything to eat.

Little puppy is being a brat. I tried to scoot him over, he pushed back. I tried to pick him up to move him, he went limp. Apparently I am only on MY bed by his benevolence.

[DapperButch]

So suck it up, buttercup, and pay the ticket if you get one.

Well, I think the actual reason the man told me was to scold me. I do feel guilty about it. What is the opinion of the group here? If there is practically no one in the parking lot, so it is possible to not pass anyone the entire time on the trail, and your dog is small and nice, is it acceptable? If everyone went ONE WAY on the trail, I would never pass anyone.

Or search for an off leash park.

There is one. It isn't the same thing. That is just an open area. Mr. Potato gets bored unless I throw him a ball and then all the dogs run. And then he is a dick to them because that is who he is. A dick. Who I desperately love. And then people feel bad that their dog is chasing the ball you threw to your dog. Some dog parks don't allow balls for this very reason. And Mr. Potato changed at some point and has no interest in other dogs. He likes people or is up my ass when we are there (which is different).

Oliver is not poor. That little sucker is spoiled and is snoozing his heart out in the middle of my bed right now. He gets plenty of bed time during the day and plenty of sleep because, well, he's a cat and that's what they do.

Oh, I know he is spoiled. I meant bedtime with his Mommy. That is what it is all about for him, don't you know that?

I came home from work verrrry late last night and got to bed verrrry late because I couldn't wind down and my precious love, Oliver, was oblivious to my needs and somewhere between 5-6am starting in on me.

That's Mr. Potato. See dick statement above. I could be a crying mess and he brings me a ball to throw. I do love him a little less at those moments.

Next time, I'm bringing him to your house. Let's see if you like it.

Well, I wouldn't mind it, but Oillie would hate it here. Mr. Potato's goal in life is to make friends with a cat and none of them will have him. He just wants to play, the poor dear. He will NOT let them alone. If they run under a bed to get away from him, he will just stand there and wait. If an owner wants to save their cat from his harassment and shuts the door behind the cat, Mr. Potato will stand outside the closed door. For a LONG time. I dated a girl with a cat once. We had to either keep Mr. Potato behind a door (not kind to him), or the cat felt like she could never be upstairs or downstairs depending upon where we (and subsequently him), were. Terriers just won't let go of things. He really has issues.

Hrmph.

I have been trying to think of a response to this, but I really don't have one.


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[Chad]

I found some wine corks in a kitchen drawer and threw them on the floor. The baby kitty (9) is having a blast batting them around. She is so cute.

The older kitty (12.5) is napping in my bed.

:playingcat:

[Gemme]

Well, I think the actual reason the man told me was to scold me. I do feel guilty about it. What is the opinion of the group here? If there is practically no one in the parking lot, so it is possible to not pass anyone the entire time on the trail, and your dog is small and nice, is it acceptable? If everyone went ONE WAY on the trail, I would never pass anyone.

The opinion about what? Whether you should take the risk or not or whether that should be the rule? Not sure what you want here. If it's a rule, there's a reason for that. Mr. Potato is a dick but he's not aggressive. Some animals are. It's a liability to have animals off leash.

If you are already doing it and doing it when there's very few or no people or animals around, continue to do so. If you get pinched by the ranger, then belly up and pay the ticket but also ask them if there's an area where you can take a high energy terrier that's interesting. If anyone knows, it would be a ranger.

Oh, I know he is spoiled. I meant bedtime with his Mommy. That is what it is all about for him, don't you know that?

Not really. He hangs out sometimes in the bed with me but splits his time with the couch and underneath the tree. I think I get more out of it than him.

Well, I wouldn't mind it, but Oillie would hate it here. Mr. Potato's goal in life is to make friends with a cat and none of them will have him. He just wants to play, the poor dear. He will NOT let them alone. If they run under a bed to get away from him, he will just stand there and wait. If an owner wants to save their cat from his harassment and shuts the door behind the cat, Mr. Potato will stand outside the closed door. For a LONG time. I dated a girl with a cat once. We had to either keep Mr. Potato behind a door (not kind to him), or the cat felt like she could never be upstairs or downstairs depending upon where we (and subsequently him), were. Terriers just won't let go of things. He really has issues.

I'm not sure how Oliver would take that. They said he was good with all animals but then again, they gave me a cat with cancer so what the Hell do they know.

I have been trying to think of a response to this, but I really don't have one.

Because you can't hrmph the hrmph.

I win.

:cheesy:

:|

[Kenna]

My Seal Point Siamese Persian tried to steal the grilled teriyaki turkey off the hot grill....

My chickens ate the cat food...

My sweet baby goats begged for butter cookies and followed me from the pasture to their nighttime enclosure without needing their leashes.

And my crazy dog tried to HUMP and slobber all over Dave the animated Minion that Mawmaw gave me for my birthday. Every time Dave would say BANANAAAA...the dog would go nutts!!

[cinnamongrrl]

Jacques fell into such a deep sleep that I was worried he was unwell....I woke him just to get his bleary eyed "what?" look...then of course I felt bad for waking him...

Yoda went with me to my office. Climbed the 3 flights of stairs...and was...cordial...to my manager....he's rather shy...I'm trying to get him used to new situations...

Baby steps..

[ButchPride]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tuz8b5z0qs6cq22/Bijou.jpg?dl=0

Bijou is a 9yo mix of Australian Shepherd, English Hound, and Dachshund. She is also completely deaf and blind. When I tell people that, they say, "Oh, that's so sad...." Well, they haven't met Bijou. She is the happiest deaf-blind dog you'll ever meet. She's smart as a whip, and she knows how to enjoy life.

Anyway, today she had to go to the vet because she wasn't feeling well, and it turned out that her bladder is loaded with stones. The vet said that her condition is very painful, but Bijou was an excellent patient, tolerating each indignity with a happy grin and a wag of her tail.

We came home with medicine and special food that we'll use while we wait for more detailed lab work to come back. Hopefully, we'll get those stones dissolved very soon!

[easygoingfemme]

My dog complained about how cold it is outside and I don't blame him for a second. One cat slept all day. Another cat spent half the day pestering me for attention (I work from home) and the new cat got sweetly bold about wandering about the house more, watching birds and trying out new places to sleep.

[Nattih]

My dogs have come to look at me randomly throughout the day and are trying to stay awake to stalk me. They are very confused. Normally, I eat regular meals each day, yet today mysteriously there was no food (I am on a liquid diet). Surely it has to come around when they have their eyes clothes. Maybe I am hiding it on my person?

they are in scooby doo mode to solve the mystery of the missing meals.

[genghisfawn]

Phryne (15mo Shepherd/sheepdog) decided to eat the rind from a chub salami that I thought had gone in the garbage, then spent 20 minutes merrily puking it up. We had a great time at the park, though!

Fiona (2yo small tuxedo cat) was a pure and simple dickhead in the morning. Ate a significant chunk of a picture I was colouring, dumped the coffee I had just made, jumping down the front of my shirt when I bent over. The afternoon was bliss - she curled up with me and purred so hard she was grunting.

Our 2016 family selfie (that's not an outtake - it's the best we got!)

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj506/genghisfawn/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsykpuv2sh.jpeg (http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/genghisfawn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsykpuv2sh.jpeg.html)

[Lecheloco]

Woke me up and it's freezing, I guess the little guy need some attention and petting

[Gemme]

Today, the :cat: loudly proclaimed that he had no food (he did, just not the kind he wanted), took his ear meds in stride and made sure to tell me what for before falling asleep in the corner.

[Chad]

My kitties sleep with me. The oldest sleeps at my feet which works out great in winter.

The baby kitty sleeps on the pillow next to me and stares at me all night. I have to face her or she gets upset and starts chattering at me.
My kitties make me laugh they are so cute.
:playingcat:

[cinnamongrrl]

Yoda the boxer/pit bull decided my yoga mat was a perfect place to downward dog...except he does his on his side...and snores a little...

[Lecheloco]

I think they have gone stir crazy, when they see me they bat me out of nowhere and bounce running like we are playing tag, I found myself giving chase lol

[DapperButch]

I think they have gone stir crazy, when they see me they bat me out of nowhere and bounce running like we are playing tag, I found myself giving chase lol

That's about the time I put Mr. Potato on his treadmill.

[Lecheloco]

That's about the time I put Mr. Potato on his treadmill.
* laughs, good advice

[Gemme]

Oliver is about to get himself permanently booted from the bedroom at night. I stopped counting at 6 wake up calls but I never woke up enough to actually get up and remove him so that's on me. Either way, I should have had the best sleep of my life last night (gave myself tons of sleeping time) but it was fragmented so I'm not a happy camper this morning.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Tiny Dog and I overslept today. So when we woke up, the yard guys were doing their thing, and I didn't want to take Tiny Dog out while they were here. (She just barks and barks - she doesn't like lawn mowers and trimmers and blowers and those kinds of things.) She was very good - she just waited with me while I did other stuff inside. She did occasionally growl when they came close to the doors and windows, but she settled down as soon as I acknowledged her. As soon as they were gone, I took her out. She was doing the pee pee dance by then!

Kitty Diva has found a new place to sleep on my bed. We may have to renegotiate - the middle of the bed is kind of in my way. Unless she wants to be snuggled all night (which she does not - I think she gets too hot), she's going to have to move back to the other side of the bed.

[Triffid]

My littlest pug ( Rat-Ting) decided that she could and would roll Daddy out of bed. It took multiple tries but eventually I woke up... falling onto the dog steps , looked up and there she was... snorfling at me with that evil little I got ya good grin. The other 2 snored right through it. PUGS! Oh and being the pug parent of the century, I fed them turkey loaf for dinner which Rat decided... to bark at me for, chew my ankle then proceed to rip my slipper in half when she didn't get fed on time.

We all know who rules this house.

[DapperButch]

* laughs, good advice

I can only ever buy a dog that is 30lbs or less now.

https://dogtread.com/dogtread-treadmills/small-treadmill/

His current focus is interval training. :dog:

[easygoingfemme]

My cats pulled down curtains. :seeingstars:

[Lecheloco]

I can only ever buy a dog that is 30lbs or less now.

https://dogtread.com/dogtread-treadmills/small-treadmill/

His current focus is interval training. :dog:

haha! that was funny only buy a dog under 30 lbs, and interval training, that was great thanks for the laugh

I think my cat's would look at that like yeah you get on it

[Gemme]

Oliver went to the vet and all was okay at first until the tech started to clean his ears. She overstimulated him and I saw the seizure coming too late. She ran to get help and I kept him from falling onto the floor. It was a really bad one. I'd been hopeful since it was just a few days shy of one month since the last one and I honestly think he wouldn't have had one if the ear cleaning was done like the last time but the vet and tech I had last time weren't there and this tech did it completely different. Now we all know.

It's unfortunate that Oliver suffered for our mistake. That won't happen again. He's doing his impersonation of a camel with his lump of fluids on his back and side and is laying in the bed he only lays in when he really feels like shit. I failed as his advocate today but he still looked for me when they were stabbing and poking and prodding him so I think he may forgive me.

No medicine for him tonight. He's had enough and still has the wraparound bandage on his leg from the anti-seizure shot they gave him.

[Nattih]

I think they are over me. They both gave me the side eye as I brought in a plate of broccoli and strawberries to eat. Where is the good stuff? The burgers? The pepperoni pizza? The chicken? All the rest of the stuff they beg for and I share with them. They think I am some kind of imposter.

[DapperButch]

Oliver went to the vet and all was okay at first until the tech started to clean his ears. She overstimulated him and I saw the seizure coming too late. She ran to get help and I kept him from falling onto the floor. It was a really bad one. I'd been hopeful since it was just a few days shy of one month since the last one and I honestly think he wouldn't have had one if the ear cleaning was done like the last time but the vet and tech I had last time weren't there and this tech did it completely different. Now we all know.

It's unfortunate that Oliver suffered for our mistake. That won't happen again. He's doing his impersonation of a camel with his lump of fluids on his back and side and is laying in the bed he only lays in when he really feels like shit. I failed as his advocate today but he still looked for me when they were stabbing and poking and prodding him so I think he may forgive me.

No medicine for him tonight. He's had enough and still has the wraparound bandage on his leg from the anti-seizure shot they gave him.

Oh, gosh, Gemme. I am so very, very sorry. He was really hanging in there. He loves you and knows you are in his corner! He sees it and he feels it.

Lechelco, the key to this whole treadmill thing is that if you turn it on, they WILL walk. What is the option? To fly off the back? :|

I know cats don't need exercise like dogs. Please, don't get me wrong, I am very active with my dog. He is a Jack Russell though (needs BIG TIME exercise), and I can't walk him long distances every day. :dog:

[DapperButch]

I think they are over me. They both gave me the side eye as I brought in a plate of broccoli and strawberries to eat. Where is the good stuff? The burgers? The pepperoni pizza? The chicken? All the rest of the stuff they beg for and I share with them. They think I am some kind of imposter.

My dog LOVES fruits and vegetables. My mother was stunned by this, since she assumes he would love the crap she gives him, rather than fruits and veggies. That is all he gets from me though, besides his dog food.

She knows that her giving him the unhealthy stuff drives me nuts, but she thinks she is "just being a grandmother".

Fortunately, he doesn't stay with her super often.

[Nattih]

My dog LOVES fruits and vegetables. My mother was stunned by this, since she assumes he would love the crap she gives him, rather than fruits and veggies. That is all he gets from me though, besides his dog food.

She knows that her giving him the unhealthy stuff drives me nuts, but she thinks she is "just being a grandmother".

Fortunately, he doesn't stay with her super often.

I share mostly meat with my dogs. The only health food they will accept is watermelon. Everything else they will sit on the floor and look at me like I am crazy lol.

[Chad]

Tonight all is quiet. The kitties are taking turns in my lap.
Cuddle time.
:cat:

[Gemme]

Oliver has been a little lethargic today and is stumbling around like a drunken sailor because of the meds the vet gave him last night.

[Blade]

He is laid out between my knees in the recliner. I think he might have a tummy ache. He has eaten everything I have today. He had grits and butter and cheese, bacon, popcorn, and fat off the wings. He doesn't usually get people food, so he thinks he's top dawg today

[Gemme]

Thankfully, he's feeling better. Unfortunately, that means talking to me and waking me up in the middle of the night.

Twice.

:blink:

[DapperButch]

I share mostly meat with my dogs. The only health food they will accept is watermelon. Everything else they will sit on the floor and look at me like I am crazy lol.

Get them some of those small carrots. My dog loves all fruits and vegetables. Maybe you just have to start with something and go from there.

His dog food is 95% meat, no grains.

[Nattih]

Little puppy seems to be trying to bite his foot off of his body. I guess it's time for a good soak for him

[Gemme]

Oliver must be super sensitive today. He's hiding on my bed and only came out for food and a welcome home pet fest.

[Chad]

As far as I see the older kitty brought the big toy to the front door in the hopes that I would come home early. Now that I am home they are running, jumping, and playing to impress me. I am loved.
:playingcat:

[DapperButch]

Little puppy seems to be trying to bite his foot off of his body. I guess it's time for a good soak for him

I'm a little concerned about your household.

Your dogs won't eat vegetables or fruits and you have a dog who is chomping on his own foot.

I think you should send me your animals. Unless you have cats. Then just send me the dogs. :cheesy:

[Nattih]

I'm a little concerned about your household.

Your dogs won't eat vegetables or fruits and you have a dog who is chomping on his own foot.

I think you should send me your animals. Unless you have cats. Then just send me the dogs. :cheesy:

Lol take them! 2 shih tzus. They require you to spend all of your waking hours serving them, they own your legs as pillows, and you will never get mail service again after they chase the postworker away. But they are cute.

The reason he was biting his foot was allergies apparently so I gave him his meds.

[Gemme]

Lol take them! 2 shih tzus. They require you to spend all of your waking hours serving them, they own your legs as pillows, and you will never get mail service again after they chase the postworker away. But they are cute.

The reason he was biting his foot was allergies apparently so I gave him his meds.

Love Shih Tzus. Years and years ago, mine took on a Mastiff mix that was trying to get under our gate to eat her and her 15 lb miniature Irish Setter brother. He stuck his muzzle under the gate and she scratched every bit of him that showed through. Wound up with a police record in that city (The officers that answered the other owner's call had to by law and they had to take a picture of the 'offending' pet so the officer opened his hand and my dog sat there in her diaper on his palm with a jingly cat toy in her mouth.). It was a story that made the rounds in the police department. It's not every day a 6lb dog goes up against a 75lb dog and wins. It's not every day that the person who complains gets fined by the department for not fixing their fence and, thus, allowing Ginormirex out to terrorize the neighborhood.

Shih Tzu means lion-hearted or lion dog. Emperors used to conceal them in the giant sleeves of their robes for a final line of defense if attacked. They are super smart. Of course, they are stubborn as all get out too. She was difficult to potty train so we used preemie diapers with a hole cut out for her tail and a denim Velcro 'pant' over that. When she was trained, we took them off. She'd had them on so long that she was bowlegged from them. Even funnier than watching her walk around was that she refused to go outside until she had her pants back on so we put them back on, minus the diaper.

She wanted everyone to know she wore the pants in the family.

:blink:

Today, Oliver decided to not run out of the bedroom as soon as we got up. He was hungry but he knows that right after breakfast comes medicine so he didn't want that and actually fought me a bit today when I applied his drops. He might be a bit under the weather. Normally, he moves around a lot at night but he stayed for hours in the same spot against my hip and back.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Tiny Dog finally took an interest today in the bone that she got for Christmas. She had completely ignored it ever since she got it, until today. Then somehow, she managed to break it completely in half lengthwise. We're talking about a seriously large bone here, probably the leg bone of a cow, quite thick, and too heavy for her to pick up with her mouth (or at least, she never tried to). So no more bone for Tiny Dog! That one has to go in the trash. She had already chipped off tiny pieces of it by the time I got to it, and I don't want her to have those. I will be keeping an extra close eye on her poop for several days. (Thanks a lot, Tiny Dog.) After a few days, she can have a bully instead.

[DapperButch]

Today, Oliver decided to not run out of the bedroom as soon as we got up. He was hungry but he knows that right after breakfast comes medicine so he didn't want that and actually fought me a bit today when I applied his drops. He might be a bit under the weather. Normally, he moves around a lot at night but he stayed for hours in the same spot against my hip and back.

Gemme, I loved your little shih tzus story (minus the bow legged part... that made me sad), but I of course focused in on Oliver...

Isn't there an end point to these drops? :(

[Gemme]

Gemme, I loved your little shih tzus story (minus the bow legged part... that made me sad), but I of course focused in on Oliver...

Isn't there an end point to these drops? :(

End point = when his ear infections are gone. They are far from that point now. First there was antibiotics and then the steroids and now the drops with the twice monthly vet ear cleanings.

Once the ear infections are taken care of, we will move onto dental issues. He can't go under until we have those cleared up as it's likely he won't react well to it.

Why would you be sad about the bowlegged part? Gidget was adorable and she'd worn them from a few weeks old so she grew around them. Do you feel sad when you see a cowboy/cowgirl walk? They are bowlegged because of their lifestyles as well.

Wearing the doggie pants was her choice. She was perfectly potty trained to go outside and let us know when she had to go but she chose to get our attention, stand right in front of the door and piss. Multiple times. As soon as we put the pants back on her, she was cool.

I think she liked the routine of her coming to us, us chasing her down to get them off, all the while talking to Brodie and chastising her for wiggling so much and then the mad dash for the door. It was playtime for her.

You get sad about interesting things. You are a strange duck, my friend.

Today is a progression of yesterday for Oliver. I'm certain he's feeling 'twingey' aka close to a seizure. He isolates himself, which is something that is sad. Smart but sad. Sometimes he can stave it off long enough for it to pass and for him not to have one, which is good, so I give him as much space and time as he needs.

[DapperButch]

Yeah, I think I am really weird about animals. I probably project a lot of my person shit onto them. Who knows where the heck it comes from.

I also didn't realize that cowboys/girls were bow legged. Or that it would be due to riding a horse a lot (when young, I suppose?). I actually thought that was a myth and that the only way a person could become bow legged was being born that way. Is that incorrect?

I hope Oliver can avoid this one, and not seize.




End point = when his ear infections are gone. They are far from that point now. First there was antibiotics and then the steroids and now the drops with the twice monthly vet ear cleanings.

Once the ear infections are taken care of, we will move onto dental issues. He can't go under until we have those cleared up as it's likely he won't react well to it.

Why would you be sad about the bowlegged part? Gidget was adorable and she'd worn them from a few weeks old so she grew around them. Do you feel sad when you see a cowboy/cowgirl walk? They are bowlegged because of their lifestyles as well.

Wearing the doggie pants was her choice. She was perfectly potty trained to go outside and let us know when she had to go but she chose to get our attention, stand right in front of the door and piss. Multiple times. As soon as we put the pants back on her, she was cool.

I think she liked the routine of her coming to us, us chasing her down to get them off, all the while talking to Brodie and chastising her for wiggling so much and then the mad dash for the door. It was playtime for her.

You get sad about interesting things. You are a strange duck, my friend.

Today is a progression of yesterday for Oliver. I'm certain he's feeling 'twingey' aka close to a seizure. He isolates himself, which is something that is sad. Smart but sad. Sometimes he can stave it off long enough for it to pass and for him not to have one, which is good, so I give him as much space and time as he needs.

[Gemme]

Yeah, I think I am really weird about animals. I probably project a lot of my person shit onto them. Who knows where the heck it comes from.

I also didn't realize that cowboys/girls were bow legged. Or that it would be due to riding a horse a lot (when young, I suppose?). I actually thought that was a myth and that the only way a person could become bow legged was being born that way. Is that incorrect?

I hope Oliver can avoid this one, and not seize.

Oliver seems to be feeling a bit better today but was very stern about getting into the bedroom after getting his medicine. I leave a towel on the bed where he tends to lay and last night there were a few small bits of ear stuff so that's not great. I'm running out of drops anyway so I need to pick some more up soon and I'll reschedule with my favorite vet so he can clean his ears properly.

In people, we're all pretty much born bowlegged. Being stuck in the womb, scrunched up for 3/4 of a year, makes all of us a little bowlegged. We usually outgrow it by age 3. There are some diseases that contribute to it and if there's physical trauma that might contribute to it.

When I say that Gidge was bowlegged, I don't mean like this (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/29/sandy-bow-legged-dog-surgery_n_4689979.html).

For Dapper, there is an ANIMAL in this link.

I mean it was more like this (http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bowlegged+back+legs+on+a+dog&view=detailv2&qpvt=bowlegged+back+legs+on+a+dog&id=6E3D47CE4506103A4886F5703E8E49FE66517341&selectedIndex=0&ccid=i5uXxBJc&simid=608053931290789945&thid=OIP.M8b9b97c4125c36158636a4631dad5e60o0&ajaxhist=0).

For Dapper, there is another ANIMAL in this link.

:cheesy:

Hate me yet? lol

Her back legs grew out a bit to accommodate the diaper and pants. It didn't harm her or restrict her activity in any way.

[Lecheloco]

He was extra lovey dovey yesterday and this morning, he kept wanting in the room all evening and night and was kneading on my pants I threw across my bed when I got home plus wanting to climb on me for petting on and off all night and into the morning, he must really like the new food lol

[cinnamongrrl]

Yoda the boxer/pit has had a love hate relationship with his sister the cat for a while now....

She has been coming out around him more lately, but in catch him giving her furtive glances out of the corner of his eye... I. Never knew dogs glanced out of the corner of their eyes lol...its comical...

[starryeyes]

Smudge now thinks the best way to sleep is between Christina and I with his head on the pillow like a little human. He is the cutest little baby ever and I love snuggling with him all night, although I do miss snuggling with my beautiful girlfriend too :/ dilemmas!!

[randrum]

I miss Ernie... He's currently visiting his grandparents.

[DapperButch]

I miss Ernie... He's currently visiting his grandparents.

I like the name Ernie.

[Chad]

I am in my recliner so the oldest kitty is curled up in my lap. The baby kitty is still in bed. Looks like a slow start this morning.

[Gemme]

Oliver felt better last night so he was super snuggly in bed and has been looking for extra pets and loving. He's probably happy that he didn't get ear drops last night. I have to stretch them out to Tuesday so it will be once a day doses from now until then.

[Chad]

I think it is funny when the kitty knocks the food bowl over spilling food all over the floor then turns and looks at me. Haha! Silly kitties.
:cat:

[TIMBERWOLF]

Spirit the boxer is sad cause she got spanked for being in our bathroom eating the kittens food. She ran to her kennel and sat there. Punky the kitten got his nursing on with my blanket and then decided to go by Spirits kennel and spit at her. They have a love hate relationship.
Tomorrow it will start over again. I wish they would just get along. Spirit just wants to play with Punky and Punky is curious about Spirit but doesn't want to play with this 50 pound wiggle butt dog LOL

[easygoingfemme]

The two young cats spent a good part of the early and late afternoon chasing each other around and play fighting... very fun since they are just getting used to each other. The old lady cat moved as far away from them as possible and gave them dirty looks. Pretty sure she rolled her eyes too.

The dog played in the muddy yard and had some good naps...

[The JD]

The pizza delivery guy just asked if my white chihuahua is a miniature doberman. I burst out laughing, then realized he was completely serious.

While signing the charge slip, I made awkward small talk, and said things like, "oh, yeah, I can see how they're similar." But really, I can't.

So to keep this on the topic of what my pet did today: he apparently did a spot-on impersonation of a miniature doberman. Too bad I missed it.

[DapperButch]

Well, Mr. Potato worked out on his treadmill. :dog: And napped. A lot.

Then the poor guy was left home while I went to pick up a friend for drinks/dinner. Usually, when I am over there, I bring Mr. Potato. I asked her if I should bring him over so that he could hang out with her dog while we were out.

She paused. And a realized what she was going to say was no and that it made sense. Mr. Potato annoys her cat, who spends the entire time hiding while he is there. And he annoys her dog, who doesn't want to play with him.

So, Mr. Potato, the poor fella, stayed home. He is now sleeping next to me, on the recliner, happy as a clam, though. :dog:

He is just so....intense. He is too much for other dogs (unless they are young or hyper)....and definitely too much for cats...

At least his Daddy (and grandmother, and every other human), loves him. :dog:

[Blade]

She ran outside this morning in the snow and came back inside a mud puppy. She is long haired and needs. To be groomed. Not a good day for that but she did get a bath.

He went out this morning came back inside and in his kennel like a good boy. He hasn't made a peep all day, which is unusual. Normally he likes to spend his weekends in my lap.

[Gemme]

Oliver's having trouble with his ears today (more than normal) and has rested in bed all day.

[DapperButch]

Oliver's having trouble with his ears today (more than normal) and has rested in bed all day.

Is that because you are down to only one drop a day?

Mr. Potato did nothing today, because I am a shitty parent.

I don't have the heart to put him on the treadmill because he hates it so much. It's not like he is jumping all around with energy, or is distressed that we didn't go for a long walk or something. Sometimes he just stands there and barks his head off telling me he wants to go for a long walk. It is a bit rude.

It is not a request for a bathroom break (for a bathroom break he just stares at me like he is going to rip my face off. It's quite disturbing, actually.).

My sister thinks he is an evil genius always contemplating taking over the world. It really is true. That is always the look he has on his face.

I think he is perfect.

:dog:

[Gemme]

Is that because you are down to only one drop a day?

Mr. Potato did nothing today, because I am a shitty parent.

I don't have the heart to put him on the treadmill because he hates it so much. It's not like he is jumping all around with energy, or is distressed that we didn't go for a long walk or something. Sometimes he just stands there and barks his head off telling me he wants to go for a long walk. It is a bit rude.

It is not a request for a bathroom break (for a bathroom break he just stares at me like he is going to rip my face off. It's quite disturbing, actually.).

My sister thinks he is an evil genius always contemplating taking over the world. It really is true. That is always the look he has on his face.

I think he is perfect.

:dog:

It likely is. I might have enough for one dose tomorrow but that's it. I think the drops are only holding the issue at bay. His ears are sooooooo bad. It's been almost a couple of months of straight treatments and there's improvement but it's slow going.

You should have called Mr. Potato "Brain".

qzZmU0aGmcc

[DapperButch]

It likely is. I might have enough for one dose tomorrow but that's it. I think the drops are only holding the issue at bay. His ears are sooooooo bad. It's been almost a couple of months of straight treatments and there's improvement but it's slow going.

You should have called Mr. Potato "Brain".

qzZmU0aGmcc

Exactly!, the Brain. I could remember the name Pinky, but not the Brain. But yes, that is who Mr. Potato is...

[easygoingfemme]

My dog (Lucky) tested out the new cat (Charlie) to see how he responds to being bathed by a dog. The review was mixed and tolerated for far longer than I would have bet on. Alas the bath was not finished and there was a lively chase. Then everyone took naps.

[nhplowboi]

Well we have a puppy and she did what puppies do. Unfortunately in the house instead of outside. :( This has been a looonnnggg learning curve. Fortunately I am a sucker for a pretty face so all is good. :)

[Gemme]

This morning was Oliver's first experience with commercial snow plows. He didn't like all the flashing lights and beeping but other than that, and waking me up a few times, was fine.

He found a new place to lie and I hope he sticks to that spot as it's easy for me to reach for pets and soothing and he's less likely to get kicked or rolled over by me.

[Chad]

Tonight I played fetch with the kitties (the older kitty even joined in a couple of times). I throw the toy and the kitties chase it then turn and look at me. Then I run over pick up the toy and throw it again so that they can chase it. This game went on and on.

:ballcat:

[Gemme]

He was mighty bossy this morning. He must be feeling his oats today.

[pajama]

Today's adventure has started with the 95+# "puppy" wanting attention on the sofa. So she proceeds to belly crawl across the back of the sofa, around her 60# sister, then lays her head on my shoulder. Then proceeds to lay the rest of her body across her sister. She thinks she's a chihuahua.

[Blade]

I took the 4 of them out to potty. To their suprise it had sleeted most of the night. Skidding off the porch, into a power slide they headed to the kennel. WATER...NO ICEY SLUSH....but that didn't stop them from drinkin up. Little Skippy is the only one with short hair. He walked around on his tippy toes shivering. I called him to the gate, scooped him up and zipped him up in my jacket. He was happy to be warming up,but was still shivering. The other 3 were just happy to be free and cool, until they weren't..lol

[cinnamongrrl]

The dogs unwillingly went outside in the snow to do their business..

Jacques has seen much more snow...Yoda...probably not. Once he got out in it he got very excited though lol

I brought in the cat that my neighbor abandoned. The storm is just so sloppy. In feel bad for him. He's a nervous wreck in my spare room, but he calmed enough to eat some chicken and cat food...poor lil fella...

The dogs, of course, are beside themselves that there's a strange cat in the house. Eleanor seems to not care. Even though this is her beau who has been admiring her through the window for months...

[Gayandgray]

Our four dogs went outside with MUCH coaxing. They do not like snow at all! All they wanted to do was shiver and shake and hop around. Not much actual potty business went on! LOL! Fortunately they are all newspaper trained. We did that after my spouse had her stroke and could not walk the four of them while having to use her walker, while I was at work. It sure comes in handy on days like this.

[Gemme]

Oliver is taking the storm in stride and has slept pretty much all, as usual.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Miss Tiny Dog has taken the snow in her stride. Of course, we don't have tons of snow like the northeast. Tiny Dog's main concern has been where to place her delicate, pristine feet so as to keep them as dry as possible.

Diva Kitty has taken no notice of the snow whatsoever, not even to look out the window. She is only concerned about curling up in the snuggliest part of the bed covers.

[Gemme]

I may or may not have passed gas while sitting next to Oliver on the couch. He blinked twice and tucked his face into his paws in silent judgement.

Et tu, Oliver. Et tu.

[DapperButch]

I may or may not have passed gas while sitting next to Oliver on the couch. He blinked twice and tucked his face into his paws in silent judgement.

Et tu, Oliver. Et tu.

I love to fart when crammed up next to Mr. Potato on the recliner. Or better yet, under the covers when he is under there. It doesn't faze him, but I always hope it will. :|

Today, Mr. Potato got some extra anti-oxidants/healthy stuff. Besides his ridiculously priced healthy dry food, he had his bits of frozen raw rabbit (that he goes nuts for because he is a savage 12lb beast), some cantaloupe, some organic mushrooms, some raspberries, and some blueberries flattened (he doesn't eat them unless he can taste the inside.

I thought about creating a "what did your pet eat today", thread, but I realized that it would only upset me because people would be writing about feeding their dog all kinds of bad people food and but I would only get really pissed off worry about it later. Seriously.

[Gemme]

Thank you. My head would explode and I'd really have to put myself in a corner if folks started gathering in one location to discuss the ways they are poisoning their pets. At least now I can just skip over those posts with an eye roll and a minor huffy moment.

Mine would be simple. Oliver drank some water, slurped some puree (either tuna or chicken and tuna flavor) and ate some dry food (which, at the moment, is a combination of 5 different types of food, 2 of which are grain free). He also gets kitty snacks including some party mix that equates to kitty junk food and some grain free chewy mini cubes of goodness, which he also likes and is much better for him.

I found that stuff at Job Lot, of all places. Job Lot is where I found his one and one toy that he will play with too. A buck for each bag of good for him goodies and a buck and a half for his blue banana. Of all the moolah that I've dished out for him, I caught a break with this stuff.

So far today, he's woken me up several times and was adamant that he got shorted in his puree somehow so I had to give him more, and he only put up a minor fuss when I medicated his ears and we both got an ear gook bath.

Joy.

:blink:

We're both resting comfortably now.

[easygoingfemme]

All of the animals were very busy and excited at 6am. Now they are all being lazy bums.

My brother/sister cat team are learning to rough house/chase/play together. It's really cute. Brother cat has huge paws and likes to just plop one on his sisters head and start pushing it down until she leaps out and puts him in a headlock. It's this slow motion instigation followed by wrestling and chasing. Then they nuzzle each other and fall asleep.

[Gemme]

Oliver tried to wake me up a few times, but I resisted and grunted at him and rolled over. He would give up and then try again later. Persistent lil bugger.

He slurped his puree in record time. I think he has winter appetite. Both yesterday and today, he looked down at the empty bowl and back up at me, looked down at the bowl and then back at me before loudly complaining, "That's all there IS???" to which I replied, "No. You have a full bowl of kibble and water. After that, that's it."

:weightlifter:

Then he tried to run when it was time to do his ears. Luckily, he's old like me, so I was able to catch him. He tolerated the medication and pet session afterwards and then ran down the hall to the Holy Grail, looked back and me, and cried. Nope, kiddo. You have to wait for the meds to soak in good before you go tossing your head on my white comforter.

:blink:

Then he pouted for a few minutes until he forgot why he was pouting and laid down to nap.

When the time was up, I went into the bedroom, made the bed and called for His Highness, who came bounding into the room and up the stool to the bed, where he is curled up, happy as a clam, whilst I go fetch the noodles from his litter box.

Nothing unfair about that at all.

:|

[DapperButch]

Oliver tried to wake me up a few times, but I resisted and grunted at him and rolled over. He would give up and then try again later. Persistent lil bugger.

He slurped his puree in record time. I think he has winter appetite. Both yesterday and today, he looked down at the empty bowl and back up at me, looked down at the bowl and then back at me before loudly complaining, "That's all there IS???" to which I replied, "No. You have a full bowl of kibble and water. After that, that's it."

:weightlifter:

Then he tried to run when it was time to do his ears. Luckily, he's old like me, so I was able to catch him. He tolerated the medication and pet session afterwards and then ran down the hall to the Holy Grail, looked back and me, and cried. Nope, kiddo. You have to wait for the meds to soak in good before you go tossing your head on my white comforter.

:blink:

Then he pouted for a few minutes until he forgot why he was pouting and laid down to nap.

When the time was up, I went into the bedroom, made the bed and called for His Highness, who came bounding into the room and up the stool to the bed, where he is curled up, happy as a clam, whilst I go fetch the noodles from his litter box.

Nothing unfair about that at all.

:|

Awwww, I love your stories of Oliver. Love reading the details.

I see that Mr. Oliver gets to sleep with you EVERY night now (or so it seems)!

[starryeyes]

Smudge peed in the house (again) ..... This is new behavior, he has never been a marker in the house before. So, since he peed today, he gets to wear his pee belt all day while we are working. At least they have cute little tug boats on them... It makes him feel a little less baby and more like a navy sailor.

[Shystonefem]

My foster dog bit my friend the other day. I had to bring him to an experienced trainer yesterday. He is back in a kennel and he looked at me with such sad eyes when I left him there.

[clay]

Heidi is most unhappy with me this AM.

A vet visit for routine HW test & refill of HW meds PLUS nail trims (vet cut two in quick and had to use styptic on them) and anal gland express..oy vey...

eta: vet told me if either of cut nails began to bleed again to just dip paw into some cornstarch..would act as clotting mechanism...who knew...:)

[Bèsame*]

What did I do for them?

I brought home some prescribed cat food for Mister Mortage (one big cat!). I was fearful he wasn't going to like it. What luck, he loves it and the other two turn up their noses. The vet girls also sent me home with a can of wet food to make into treats. Put some on a cookie sheet, bake, and you shall have treats.

Well, put some a cookie sheet, into the oven,and maybe for the first 5 min, it smelled really good. Then it turned to yuck. There was no treats. Just a mess, I can't even describe it, lol.

[JDeere]

Almost fell in the pool while running after a squirrel. Lmfao

[Gemme]

Awwww, I love your stories of Oliver. Love reading the details.

I see that Mr. Oliver gets to sleep with you EVERY night now (or so it seems)!

Yep. We've worked it out.

Smudge peed in the house (again) ..... This is new behavior, he has never been a marker in the house before. So, since he peed today, he gets to wear his pee belt all day while we are working. At least they have cute little tug boats on them... It makes him feel a little less baby and more like a navy sailor.

New behavior doesn't happen without a reason. Have you told your vet? Urinary and bladder issues often lead to marking behavior.

Heidi is most unhappy with me this AM.

A vet visit for routine HW test & refill of HW meds PLUS nail trims (vet cut two in quick and had to use styptic on them) and anal gland express..oy vey...

eta: vet told me if either of cut nails began to bleed again to just dip paw into some cornstarch..would act as clotting mechanism...who knew...:)

I'd be unhappy with you, too.

:blink:

Poor baby!!!!

[DapperButch]

Smudge peed in the house (again) ..... This is new behavior, he has never been a marker in the house before. So, since he peed today, he gets to wear his pee belt all day while we are working. At least they have cute little tug boats on them... It makes him feel a little less baby and more like a navy sailor.

Yep. We've worked it out.

:hangloose:

New behavior doesn't happen without a reason. Have you told your vet? Urinary and bladder issues often lead to marking behavior.



I'd be unhappy with you, too.

:blink:

Poor baby!!!!

Yep, I am wondering if it is a urinary tract infection (I mean, that is what happens to humans when they get one, right? They pee a lot). Too, with having a wet diaper up against him all day, that would only make it worse.

I'd check into it.

[Gemme]

Oliver's favorite place to sleep is between my legs.

That is all.

[Chad]

The kitties must have napped today because they did not clean house or make my dinner. I fed the neighbor's kitty. All is quiet in the house.

:rollcat:

[Gayandgray]

Our two female Bostons got in a fight and before I could break it up my spouse got bit on the arm. They are 10 and 11 years old, too old to be fighting over toys! LOL! The two boys are litter mates and the're 7years old, and they ran and hid while the fight was broken up. The poor things, they are special needs boys and the girls tend to intimidate them.

[Gemme]

I didn't get much sleep last night but I'm okay with it. Oliver is not a super affectionate guy plus he often doesn't feel like being touched when his ear issues are bothering him. Every single sound hurt him not so long ago, so any progress is good progress.

Last night, he flopped down and pushed himself against me, full body. That was the first time he's done that so I wound up staying awake, enjoying it and petting him and listening to his breathing and purring.

I'm groggy this morning as he woke me up around our normal wake up time but I can't be upset with him.

He got breakfast and meds and used his box already and in a few minutes I'll open the bedroom back up so he can nap the rest of the day away.

[DapperButch]

Our two female Bostons got in a fight and before I could break it up my spouse got bit on the arm. They are 10 and 11 years old, too old to be fighting over toys! LOL! The two boys are litter mates and the're 7years old, and they ran and hid while the fight was broken up. The poor things, they are special needs boys and the girls tend to intimidate them.

I've been told you can never trust terriers. Or at least jack russell terriers.

Breeders of Jacks (which are really either Parson Russells(tall) or Russells (short)...but no one knows those names), say that you should actually never leave two together by themselves (no matter how long they have lived together), and that you can never really trust that even the best trained Jack won't bolt if he sees something he wants.

Mr. Potato and Tatalina were litter mates. I still have an indentation on my forearm where Tate bit me when I was breaking up a fight. She probably still has (she is with her mom), scars on her face from Mr. Potato. I assumed (wrongly), that if I picked Mr. Potato up during a fight, he would let go of Tatalina's face...not so! Tatalina lifted up off the ground, with him. :|

[easygoingfemme]

Semi warm out today.
The dog man got to go play in the mud.
Brother and sister cat wrestled this morning and then brother cat settled in next to my daughter for the afternoon and has apparently been receiving a ridiculous amount of belly rubs. Sister cat got jealous and jumped on my lap while I was trying to do work on the computer and she drooled all over my arm. Grandma cat is just sleeping in a sun spot.

[Gemme]

Well, Oliver helped me wake up and then I fed him and then he was a really good boy while I gave him his meds and he even grunted like a little piglet when I was giving him head rubs afterwards but then he had a seizure and then I watched this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpf1BeRaZjM) and now I'm :bigcry: and he's sleeping since the seizures really wear him out.

the end

[Chad]

I would hope that anyone watching the kitties and I play felt the need to join in.

Tonight the baby and I played chase me catch me and fetch. She was so happy. When I throw the toy and we both run after it I sing "Daddy has the baby" and I swear to you that she gets more excited when I sing to her.

The older kitty is napping after a hard day of sitting in my lap.

:playingcat:

[Gayandgray]

Well let's see......... Baxter barked at the garbage man, the people walking down the lane, the neighbor's cats, anything and everything!!!! LOL!

[RockOn]

played outside, rolled and tumbled each other - they love wrestling

I grilled out tonight. I cooked 2 hamburgers for me and 3 pounds of cubed-steak for Kevie and Jennifer ... they were so pleased with their dinner. I love spoiling my babies!

:)

[Blade]

First he squeeeeeled like a 3 yr old when I trimmed his toe nails.

Second, 2 of my hens got after him, he thought he was in a run for his life. When he realized they were after him he kicked it into over drive, ran to the driveway, behind my truck, around the big oak tree, past the grill, and in front of the porch and up the steps. Going Daddy lemme in, lemme in.

LOL, now he is laying comfortably in bed at my feet probably dreaming about escaping the hoodlum hens.

[Gemme]

Oliver apparently spent the last few hours snoozing on the couch. He's been more touchy feely lately so I think we're still making slight but forward progress with his ears. Even though he's still having about 1 seizure a month, he's far less reactive to plasticy/high pitched/sharp sounds now and he seems to be feeling better overall.

I picked up some things to try making his pureed food at home. We'll see how it goes. I still have plenty of his packaged stuff just in case he's not loving it.

[RockOn]

Yes, indeed horrible when your dogs fight ... or when a large one jumps on a smaller one. I had this situation back in the late 90s. They are unable to register your voice screaming to stop, pounding and pulling, even sitting on their back twisting a collar tight won't get the bullying dog to stop. And yes, though unintentional, you do get chewed on.

Truely sad event!!
(Is there an "e" in truly/truely? The word is funny looking tonight. That happens when I am exhausted.

[storyspinner70]

Flaco and Gordo do what they always do - sleep and eat, and, in Gordo's case, run from human interaction if you come too close. He goes through roughly six month periods of alternating desires for isolation and human touch. He can be very snobby. Lmao

Greyson did what he always does - sleep, eat, and pick on Chung Pow. Bad kitty.

Chung Pow slept, ate, and hid from everyone (and Greyson). (I rescued him years ago, but he's still traumatized, the poor baby. He craves love and attention but is extremely skittish.)

[Gemme]

Oliver is much happier now that the comforter is dried and back on the bed. He's also completely oblivious to the snow storm outside.

[Gemme]

The :cat: is trying my patience this morning.

[easygoingfemme]

The young cats had an epic wrestling match and knocked over a bunch of important papers - but- it was really cute so it's ok.

The elderly cat sighed, begged for, and consumed treats.

The dog played in the snow that fell last night and is now sleeping it off.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I had an overnight guest, so Kitty Diva is hiding out somewhere. Tiny Dog is sticking close to my side.

[cinnamongrrl]

The dogs helped rid me of the superfluous (to me) cherry skittles in my wild berry flavored skittle pack....

Thanks boys :) I usually just throw them away

[Bèsame*]

What did my pet do to me?? Lol

Mister Mortgage, diabetic cat, must think he is scheduled for a vet appt. He is wrong, lol. This is the second day he is not sitting waiting for his shot. He has an internal clock that reminds us at times.

He is no where to be found in his usual resting spots. I think he was under the bed. Well, I get the shot ready and wait. Of course, I head into the shower. I pull back the curtain and there he is. I grab the towel, dry off my face and with one scoop, pick him up, get the shot and well-la, onto the bed, inject shot and go back into the bathroom to finish drying off.

We love our little friends so much, they make us do silly stuff!

[Chad]

This morning I got out of bed to use the restroom came back to bed just in time to snuggle with the kitties and the dam alarm went off at the usual 5:00 am yuck!

The kitties were not happy.

[Gemme]

Oliver ran. I mean raaaaaan, like a cat normally races around the sofa after exiting the litter box kind of ran.

Twice.

Around the sofa.

After exiting the litter box.

:cat:

Then he ran into the bedroom and meowed loudly until I came in to see what he was up to.

I'm hoping this is a good sign. He's NEVER run anywhere. Even when he runs away from his medications, it never actually involves running. Usually he sidesteps me and slinks away.

So that's what he did today.

[Rockinonahigh]

What did my pet do to me?? Lol

Mister Mortgage, diabetic cat, must think he is scheduled for a vet appt. He is wrong, lol. This is the second day he is not sitting waiting for his shot. He has an internal clock that reminds us at times.

He is no where to be found in his usual resting spots. I think he was under the bed. Well, I get the shot ready and wait. Of course, I head into the shower. I pull back the curtain and there he is. I grab the towel, dry off my face and with one scoop, pick him up, get the shot and well-la, onto the bed, inject shot and go back into the bathroom to finish drying off.

We love our little friends so much, they make us do silly stuff!


I bought a load of horses at a sale years ago and there was a yearling that just wasn't as spry as the other ones. On one hand she would be ok then she would be near passed out or just dragging around. I took her to L.S.U. vet clinic for a work up of test and I mean everything. Come to find out she was diabetic or the horse version of it , I put her on oral insulin it took a while but she got as good as she was going to get. Never thought a horse would be diabetic.

[Gemme]

It's what he didn't do that put him on my stinker list. He didn't let me sleep in! Or at all, really.

Currently, he's hogging the bed taking a nap.

:blink:

Stinker!

[easygoingfemme]

My dog came home yesterday after being boarded for four days while I was out of town. Thus, he's been a mamas boy sleeping in my bed all day when he isn't following me around.

The cats have been stalker-like after being home alone for a few days. Desperate for belly rubs and treats. I think they even missed the dog. They have been extra ninja-like with him today.

[Greyson]

I am sitting here once again anxiously playing all the scrabble threads instead of studying and watching the cat stand dutifully my her cat food dish sending me telepathic messages saying "feed me now."

[Chad]

Since I got home Monday night the kitties have been so affectionate. The baby wants to lay with my arm around her and purr. The older kitty wants constant pets. It is nice to be missed.
:cat:

[cinnamongrrl]

My cat, Eleanor, who sticks her nose up at chicken ...and even refuses to eat pate and shredded cat food (she only likes the bit shaped ones) about took my hand off for some Cheezits....and the other day it was cheetohs...I guess my kitty is a cheese whore. Who knew...

[Chad]

Right now the kitties are lying next to me looking at me with googly eyes. I think they missed me.

[cinnamongrrl]

Eleanor groomed Jacques' lil baby face......awww <3

[Gemme]

Oliver's having a good morning.

[cinnamongrrl]

I have to give kudos to my pup, Yoda...

When my daughter brought him home (I'm thinking it was September?) He was a scared, timid big guy with borderline cat issues....

Yesterday, we went to Chimney Rock to hike. It was packed with it being a weekend and a beautiful day.... and I did think about leaving for that reason. But we went out and hiked just the same. The results were wonderful to see.

Jacques is a poodle and a flirt by nature...if he can get attention he's all over it. So he really acts as an ambassador with the public. Everyone who stopped to pet Jacques said how beautiful Yoda is...he very happily accepted their attention and it made me realize how much confidence he has gained in the past months.

I know some of it is that he is now loved and not harmed...but I have to give Jacques credit for leading by example. He has done so much for Yodas self esteem...

Love my boys <3

[cinnamongrrl]

My cat Eleanor noticed immediately that I opened windows today....

She was running from one end of the house to the other...laying in one, sitting in another...it was adorable. :)

[cinnamongrrl]

Yoda continued to grow as we visited the Biltmore. So many people with dogs of all sizes (he was the biggest though) and he was nice to people and pets. At one point, two small children decided to hang all over him while I was busy talking to a man about his gorgeous dog ( a Belgian shepherd). I was fearful about the children, but Yoda took it all in stride. He kind of looked at me all helpless like.....what is THIS about??

There are no small children in the immediate future but its good to know that he tolerates them well....like most things....

People are very kind....especially dog people. I'm glad he's feeling the love and the completely deserved admiration... <3

[randrum]

Ernie and I roadtripped back to our new home together today. He slept 95% of the way and only got antsy when I got off the highway.

When we got to the new house, he spent about 20 minutes exploring before he settled on the chaise with his new toy.

[cinnamongrrl]

They freaked me the bleep out....

They all of a sudden started barking like crazy....while I was in the shower...mid rinse...

I have a knife in the bathroom (sometimes the drain stopper goes down and won't get back up and it needs to be pried open) so I went out immediately and checked doors and windows and didn't see a think....

Its just odd. Yoda doesn't typically bark at just anything...

Yeah that knife is coming to bed with me....

[Chad]

The baby kitty is laying next to me looking cute. The older kitty is in bed with bad allergies. The Benadryl is just a bandaid so I am taking her to the vet this weekend for some real meds.

[PaPa]

Grace cracked me up today. I was in the bathroom downstairs putting putty in some cracks in the woodwork. There is a step into the bathroom from the hallway. I turn to look toward the door and there she was with her chin resting on the linoleum floor of the bathroom while sitting in the hallway...just watching me. LOL! Whatta pup!!

[Gemme]

Oliver laid in bed and watched me drag furniture and boxes of stuff from one side of the apartment to the other in preparation of tomorrow's painting. He didn't even offer to help, the louse.

:blink:

[Chad]

Today I took the oldest kitty to the vet for allergy issues. She was a good girl for not biting the vet but she screamed at me the entire time. We were both happy to get home. She got a shot with a steroid and antibiotics. The vet gave me the heads up on some over the counter meds to treat her allergies.

:rollcat:

[Gemme]

This morning, he ran around after eating breakfast. He fluctuates between being afraid of all the new furniture and boxes in the house (painting another section of the home and had to put the stuff somewhere) and enjoying hiding amongst the boxes and brick-a-brack. He was in a hide and seek mood this morning, which is good to see. He's been feeling better lately, I think.

Last night, I was on the sofa with him. He was stretched out and I was eating a late dinner. I petted him and ran my hand down his side and onto his belly. Sometimes he's skittish about his belly, so when he grabbed my hand with his monster polydactyl and double-clawed paws and nipped my finger, I thought that was the reason. Then he continued to hold my fingers and breathe with them mushed up against his nose, I realized he enjoys the smell of pulled pork.

:blink:

That's also the first time he's ever nipped me. Didn't hurt but it surprised me. Maybe we've come around a corner with these ear infections. He's acting more 'cat' like lately.

[starryeyes]

Loved on me <3 kisses and snuggles!!

[Rockinonahigh]

At bed time 11:45p.m, my girls wanted to go out, being they don't care for the rain I figure it would be a walk around the patio and back in the house.
Wrong, this time they took off running out in the rain having a singing in the rain moment, when they did come in they were two soaking wet happy fur kids. WE spent some time with a towel and blow dryer getting dried off so we could go to bed. Glad they had a good time is what matters.

[easygoingfemme]

It's been really warm out so all of the windows are open. The cats are going nuts laying in every window they can, watching the birds, chattering at squirrels, and being blissed out in sun spots.

The dog is talking to all of the other dogs in the neighborhood. Everyone has windows open and all the dogs are yelling out to each other out the windows. Like they're catching up on everyone's winter. It's pretty funny.

[job]

Today, (and this happens pretty often), I watched my little angel, (pitbull named Rosie,) standing in the kitchen all by herself just a wagging away. She had no idea anybody was watching her and she was so happy. I love that! 😍

[Chad]

Today the baby kitty has an upset tummy so I am giving her the malt meds. The older kitty seems better with the allergies but has lost weight. It is a kitty love day.

[Gemme]

Today? He lounged around on the bed and then played for a couple of minutes under the mini trampoline and then he ate and went back to the bed.

Last night, however, he tried to murder me.

Seriously.

He's not usually gassy but he declared chemical warfare on me last night. I'm not sure how I survived but I made it.

Barely.

[Rockinonahigh]

Yester day my son cut the yard as it was looking like a jungle after all the rain. Today my youngest fur child ( a Jack Russel) brought a present then put it under her blanket. I was going to take a nap then moved the blanket to find a dead critter hidden, It was a very tiny one but I striped the bed to the bone and re did them. Now no one comes in from outside with out being checked for such things....yuck.

[Play]

The pup, Alle, parked herself inside the suitcase to make sure she was going
on the trip. She rode on a pillow on kimi's lap in the front seat.

My pup.....the pillow princess.

:mohawk:

[cinnamongrrl]

My boys enjoyed the great outdoors with me. We tried two different walking areas at Biltmore...

Jacques starting to get tired on long walks. I need to remember he's an old man now...

[Gemme]

Oliver's been doing a little better recently although he's started to shake his head a lot more now. I think it's time for another trip to the vet to check his ears. That's not why I'm in here though. He was so cute this morning. Normally, he kind of gets in my face and yowls for food first thing but this time he just watched me sleep and when I opened my eyes, he popped up like, "Can we go? Can we go? Can we go?" without all the vocal drama. Once I got over the creepiness of him watching me, his little expression was adorable.

:blink:

[Chad]

The older kitty faked me out with the allergy pill but I found it and got it into her tummy. The baby kitty is laying next to me and available for pets. We will play later.

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[Glenn]

I have 4 Taurus fur-kits (same litter). Do you know what this means?
1. They are the world's greatest lovers.
2. They all want all of me, and become Murder Inc. inside their 3 cute, little, furry heads, when #4 gets all my attention.
3. If they run out of food, they will be extra kind for awhile, then, they will stalk me everywhere, looking at me with utter contempt and disgust, until fed the best the store has for cats.
4. They supervise and inspect everything I do, from yard work to cooking. especially cooking.
5. They determine the logistics of when I come and go shopping for them, and must see everything I bought.
6. I am rewarded by receiving snakes, frogs, mice, moles, birds, etc., in my bed, because are super-turbo ambitious.
7. Oh, and how they love their independence and freedom! I don't dare keep Them inside when They want to go out, I don't dare try to stalk Them, or ever take Their food away, or..:|

[*Anya*]

I saw this online today and thought it was such a smart invention for dogs.

Both of my dear dogs passed in 2011 but one day when I was walking them in my suburban So CA neighborhood and across the street, out trotted 3 coyotes. I used to walk them around 5:30AM before I would leave to go to work.

I grabbed them up, one under each arm (luckily they were small dogs) and turned and walked the other way.

I never felt really ok walking them early in the morning after that.

Anyway, this coyote vest would have given me a lot of peace of mind and I know that I would have bought one for each dog had they been available then.

https://www.americasgreatestmakers.com/video/coyotevest/

[weatherboi]

They both sleep a lot due to old age. They will go to the dog park with us some time this week and it is about a 1 mile walk. They are pretty worn out when we get home.

[cinnamongrrl]

The boys hiked a big ol mountain with me....they also made a friend along the trail...a mixed dog named Gus and his owner stopped to talk...we exchanged numbers to have a play date with our dogs :)

[cinnamongrrl]

Ohhh and kitty Eleanor tore up the toilet paper while we were gone...just a tiny bit...

This from a cat who has never played in the (almost) year that I've had her...this past week she has been getting frisky, running all around the house...and even swatted at a couple of her million toys....which have gone unused for the previously stated year....

I'm not sure what's gotten into my saucy little tart...

[Bubala]

The kitty was cray cray as usual... running up and down the stairs, rubbing on everything and flopping everywhere to be petted... then hissing and scratching as a psycho killer that she is! lol
The puppy got a fun day of play at the park... she has been passed out cold since we got home... I guess the furry babies are happy today. :)

[weatherboi]

Right now the schnoodle is on her place waiting for me. In other words she is giving me the "look". The schnauzer is upstairs "helping" someone work. Really she is just passed out on her place in lala land.

[C0LLETTE]

He did one Number Two and 5 Number Ones...not counting formality marking sprinkles.

[Chad]

Last night and almost every night when I go to bed the kitties fallow me to bed.

The oldest kitty wants pets then sleeps by my feet. After all these years we have it down.

The baby kitty has to lay next to me facing me and I have to face her. We sleep with her paw in my hand or her paw on top of my hand. If I mistakenly roll away from her and face another direction she yells at me then climbs over me so that we are facing each other again.

I have no Idea why the baby kitty acts this way but she has always sat and stared at me.

:rollcat:

[easygoingfemme]

There are birds building nests in trees outside of my front porch. Two of the cats have spent the day sitting on a bench in front of the window that faces the tree. The cats are chattering at the birds and one of the birds keeps flying into the window. I tried closing the curtains and have hanging things there to make it obvious that it's a window so the bird will stop, but it keeps flying into the window. Like every few minutes. So the cats are going nuts and I don't know how the bird is still alive. The old lady cat wants nothing to do with any of it and the dog is happily playing in the muddy back yard.

[weatherboi]

They got a bath. I take them to the groomer tomorrow and I wanted to make sure the were clean.

[Gemme]

Oliver has been a mouthy lil shit today.

[easygoingfemme]

The big boy tomcat had a bubble bath and a brush... that was fun.

Other than that there was a dog playing in the mud and nesting in my bed, (after washing off he mud) and other cats wrestling and chasing through the house for most of the day.

Oh and the big boy tomcat got himself stuck out on the back porch early this morning when it was still pretty cold out. He sneaks out when I let the dog out in the morning and today I don't notice until I heard his pitiful crying a little later when had gotten enough fresh air. He was pretty full of drama about it.

[Gemme]

Oliver seems to have fully recovered from his seizure yesterday. It was slow going this time but it had been a really long time since the last one so there's a bit of balance there, somewhere.

He wasn't too hateful when I gave him his oral antibiotic but he did immediately turn around and go to the door, waiting to be let out. I do this in the bathroom now. I had to pull him back over to do the ear drops but he minded that less because it comes with ear rubs and general petting.

After a minute, he got up and went back to the door because he knows that he gets another packet of bisque to wash down the taste of the medicine.

[Sweet Bliss]

Bink has discovered the top of the washer to take a nap. Roomie left her clean clothes on it, so now it will be covered with short black hair, bummer.

My clothes are hung with care in the closet, lol, sans cat hair love.

MiMi prefers to lay on the computer table in front of me, Savannah is sleeping on the ottoman stretched on top of my Grandmother's Afghan, Bella is outside on the front porch sunning herself, Buddy is outside hunting for geckos, Zoe is still in her basket.. she loves the white Basket.

Sophie is napping in the walkway so I have to stretch to get around her, Tater is napping under the rocker... I have no idea why.

Time to make breakfast, later gators! :rubberducky:

[FireSignFemme]

Bink, MiMi, Savannah, Bella, Buddy, Zoe,Sophie, Tater is napping under the rocker... I have no idea why.

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[Gemme]

He's such a sweet baby boy, sometimes. He was adorable when he woke me up this morning and he took his meds okay and he was cute and snuggly when I came back from the gym. He's definitely feeling better today, so that makes me happy.

[Gemme]

Oliver passed away today. It was quiet and peaceful and without any more pain.

I miss the lil bugger so bad already. Now who's going to hog the bed?

:vigil:

[Chad]

The oldest kitty is napping and the baby kitty is laying on my lap begging for pets.

:rollcat:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Tiny Dog almost had a run around the neighborhood this morning. When we went out, with her on her leash, there was a big cat just sitting in the middle of the driveway. The cat hesitated just a second, just long enough for Tiny Dog and me to see it, and then the cat took off. Tiny Dog took off right behind - and I just barely had time to grip down on the leash. Thank goodness I did not have to chase her around the neighborhood before work! Of course, there was lots of sniffing that had to be done in the yard before Tiny Dog and I could go back inside.

Kitty Diva had a very laid-back day, as usual. She did have the special pleasure of sleeping in the guest bedroom today. I had a guest this weekend, and Kitty Diva enjoyed smelling and rubbing all over the guest-scented sheets, apparently.

[cinnamongrrl]

Eleanor scared the bleep out of me..

I was getting dressed for bed and just happened to look down in time to see a skinny grey leg poke out from under the bed. She was aiming to touch my foot...

I had no idea she was asleep under my bed...omg if she had touched my foot without my seeing it was her I would've been out the door without touching the floor....

Yes. I'm still scared of the under the bed monster...irrational and yet.. Is it really?

[girl_dee]

she shoved a poor whats left of a monkey at me until I hurled it across the house for her. .... this was AFTER back yard fetch was over.... she sure is fetch happy.....

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

Kitty Diva attempted to break into a new bag of dog food that was temporarily sitting on the kitchen floor. She was trying to show me that I needed to fill her bowl with kitty food. I got the message.

Tiny Dog almost escaped out the kitchen door! It happens about once a year, usually in spring. Fortunately I caught her by trapping her between my legs and the wall, which she did not like at all. Hopefully she is now over these escape attempts, for this year at least.

[cinnamongrrl]

They took a nice walk and played ambassador...so I met a lot of nice people...

[starryeyes]

Smudge went outside, got muddy and then jumped back into bed in between us :/

Romee growled at us every time we moved in bed and disturbed her.

Akira barked at absolutely nothing.

Our babies are awesome!! <3

[Chad]

The oldest kitty is being a bad girl refusing to swallow her allergy medicine. The baby kitty is helping unpack the groceries. She is such a help.


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[snowbrdr303]

Awesome and predictable!

Smudge went outside, got muddy and then jumped back into bed in between us :/

Romee growled at us every time we moved in bed and disturbed her.

Akira barked at absolutely nothing.

Our babies are awesome!! <3

[dark_crystal]

she shoved a poor whats left of a monkey at me until I hurled it across the house for her. .... this was AFTER back yard fetch was over.... she sure is fetch happy.....

:dog:

My dog thinks you would have held on to that ball if you really wanted it, and since you threw it across the room you must be rejecting it, and the last thing she would think to do is bring it back!

[girl_dee]

My dog thinks you would have held on to that ball if you really wanted it, and since you threw it across the room you must be rejecting it, and the last thing she would think to do is bring it back!

hahhaa........

[Chad]

The oldest kitty does not feel well seems her allergies have turned into a sinus infection. I give her the allergy meds and put her in a steamy bathroom on the advice of a friend but she hated it. She has an appointment with the veterinarian Thursday but I may take her tomarrow.

The baby kitty is keeping an eye on her friend.

[girl_dee]

after we played fetch it was really warm out so she came in, i jumped in the shower and when I got out i could not find her anywhere. I looked in the back yard, in ever spot that she usually goes in. I started yelling her name, she pops up and comes running, from the couch right in front of me! WHEW she scared me

[Rockinonahigh]

Little Bits had a ball last night when she went out to do her thing, Rowdy tagged along so out they went. After a while hear comes the wild bunch , Rowdy dry as can be...the Bits must have found a deep place in the yard cause she went swimming some how as she was soaking wet wild hair and all.

[cinnamongrrl]

Jacques has been super naughty lately....Thats all I have to say about that............

[cinnamongrrl]

They are both napping soundly after expending much energy in the woods...it's a total win-win :)

[Chad]

This happened last night, I was caring for the oldest kitty and shutting down the house for bedtime when I walked into the bedroom to find the baby kitty standing over the toy box to select a toy. The look on her face when I walked in said it all. She looked like she just got caught with her paw in the cookie jar haha! Sneaky kitty!!

Oldest kitty goes to the vet first thing in the morning for what I think is a sinus infection. Poor kitty.

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[easygoingfemme]

The cats are on the back porch alternating between sun bathing and chasing a big huge fly that is out there. The dog got himself tangled up in some brush early this morning and is now sleeping off the trauma...

[Chad]

The oldest kitty did a great job at the vet she didn't bite anyone. She got antibiotics for her sinus infection.

The baby kitty is happy that we are home and demanding pets.

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