Itty Bitty Kitty what kind of Pets Keep ya company and inspire your work?
Tuesday, March 16, 2004 by CygnusXII | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Just Curious as to what kinds of Pets, you Guys and Gals have.
I have a Literal Menagerie, in my house. I am One of the Cat Loving crowd,
as well.
In my Zoo, I have 1 Chihauhau (Rocky), 1 English Bulldog (Winnie),
9 Cats (Prissy, Dolly, Patches, Miss Kitty, Skeeter, Baby,Dora, Lil Bit & Punkin.)
3 Feretts (Bonnie, Clyde & Pinky), 2 Rabbits, 4 Forpus Parrotellettes, 1 Lovebird,
1 Quaker, and 1 Panamanian Amazon. A real house full, of Noise I tell you what.
I have a Literal Menagerie, in my house. I am One of the Cat Loving crowd,
as well.
In my Zoo, I have 1 Chihauhau (Rocky), 1 English Bulldog (Winnie),
9 Cats (Prissy, Dolly, Patches, Miss Kitty, Skeeter, Baby,Dora, Lil Bit & Punkin.)
3 Feretts (Bonnie, Clyde & Pinky), 2 Rabbits, 4 Forpus Parrotellettes, 1 Lovebird,
1 Quaker, and 1 Panamanian Amazon. A real house full, of Noise I tell you what.
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gillon
Reply #22 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:11 PM
Reply #22 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:11 PM
Two of the most beautiful rescued black and whites, Mookie and Puds. They spend a lot of time on top of my monitor staring down at me.
dabe
Reply #23 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:55 PM
Reply #23 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:55 PM
My turn.....
You may have seen two of mine. My wallpaper, Z Reflected, is a photo I took of Zinkadoodle when she was about 4 months old. She's a quiet, very skittish cat, who just adores me. But, anyone else approaches, and she runs like he11. She was hiding next to the dishwasher when I snapped that photo.
I have another cat, Wall Nut Willie Botnitsky. She's an all black, feisty dumpster rescue. Tough little cat. I should make some kind of skin from a photo of her.
And, my gigundo German Shepherd mix, named Zuki. When I rescued her from the shelter a few years ago, they told me that she's mixed with wolf. She looks like a wolf. She howls like a wolf. She's big like a wolf. She's got huge, splayed toes, like a wolf. But, she is predominantly shepherd, though I'm sure she has wolf in her. When I walk her, people often ask me about my "wolf". I tell them she's part husky. I don't think it's a good idea to tell my neighbers that I have a wolfdog. If you click on my name, you can see a photo of me walking her near my house.
I attribute Zuki to saving my life at least the quality of my life. When I got her, I could hardly walk. We started our walks, bit by bit, with me leaning on a cane for mobility (I have a kind of arthritis), and her learning to be nice. She broke one of my ribs on one of those walks, when she bolted after a rabbit. I held on when I should have let go. Aside from that, I got stronger and stronger, and along with modern medicine, I no longer need a cane. We walk for miles almost every day. And she is really well behaved. Zuki is a great dog. My bud. Without her, I would not have had the incentive to take those walks.
Zuki and Willie are buddies, too. They play together, Zuki protects her, and she lets me know when Willie needs to come in. Zinkadoodle runs from Zuki. No surprise there.
You may have seen two of mine. My wallpaper, Z Reflected, is a photo I took of Zinkadoodle when she was about 4 months old. She's a quiet, very skittish cat, who just adores me. But, anyone else approaches, and she runs like he11. She was hiding next to the dishwasher when I snapped that photo.
I have another cat, Wall Nut Willie Botnitsky. She's an all black, feisty dumpster rescue. Tough little cat. I should make some kind of skin from a photo of her.
And, my gigundo German Shepherd mix, named Zuki. When I rescued her from the shelter a few years ago, they told me that she's mixed with wolf. She looks like a wolf. She howls like a wolf. She's big like a wolf. She's got huge, splayed toes, like a wolf. But, she is predominantly shepherd, though I'm sure she has wolf in her. When I walk her, people often ask me about my "wolf". I tell them she's part husky. I don't think it's a good idea to tell my neighbers that I have a wolfdog. If you click on my name, you can see a photo of me walking her near my house.
I attribute Zuki to saving my life at least the quality of my life. When I got her, I could hardly walk. We started our walks, bit by bit, with me leaning on a cane for mobility (I have a kind of arthritis), and her learning to be nice. She broke one of my ribs on one of those walks, when she bolted after a rabbit. I held on when I should have let go. Aside from that, I got stronger and stronger, and along with modern medicine, I no longer need a cane. We walk for miles almost every day. And she is really well behaved. Zuki is a great dog. My bud. Without her, I would not have had the incentive to take those walks.
Zuki and Willie are buddies, too. They play together, Zuki protects her, and she lets me know when Willie needs to come in. Zinkadoodle runs from Zuki. No surprise there.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #24 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:10 PM
Reply #24 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:10 PM
To keep animals as pets is selfish and an abuse of animal rights. They are living beings, not toys to be used as entertainment. Ask yourself, would you like to be treated as a pet? Sit, stay, roll over, eat when I tell you...yeah, like you would...
Fuzzy Logic waits patiently for the popcorn brigade...
Fuzzy Logic waits patiently for the popcorn brigade...
Jafo
Reply #25 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:20 PM
Reply #25 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:20 PM
| To keep animals as pets is selfish and an abuse of animal rights. They are living beings, not toys to be used as entertainment. Ask yourself, would you like to be treated as a pet? Sit, stay, roll over, eat when I tell you...yeah, like you would... |
Yes, I would....if my 'master' devoted as much love and attention to me as I do to my cat....I'd consider it an honour.
No human being cares for me as selflessly as I do for my cat.
It'd be really nice if some of them even gave token 'respect'. Humans make greater arseholes than any animal ever could.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #26 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:35 PM
Reply #26 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:35 PM
...and the cat has the freedom choice of course...
Jafo
Reply #27 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:38 PM
Reply #27 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:38 PM
I think I'll just step away from this.
My mood is not conducive to 'discussion', controversial or otherwise.
MGiff
Reply #28 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:38 PM
Reply #28 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:38 PM
I live to provide for my cats. Provide for their food, shelter and toys. At least that's what they think. Anyone ever heard the joke where the punchline is that cats are just tiny little women in fur coats?????
MGiff
Reply #29 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:39 PM
Reply #29 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:39 PM
Sorry Fuzzy Logic, it didn't work! We're on to you............
dabe
Reply #30 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:44 PM
The operative phrase here is "living beings". If this was a perfect world, there would be no "pets" for selfish people to play with. However, this world is less than perfect (in case you haven't noticed), and there are these living things all over the place. Dogs and cats and birds and fish, etc. And, if not for some of us humans who can give them love and food and quality lives, they'd be suffering. Granted, we humans created this problem. It's up to us humans to deal with it.
I am my dog's fourth owner. As I posted above, she was created by some selfish SOB, who thought it would be cool to have a wolfdog. Problem is, wolfdogs are not typical house pets. They are dogs with a bit of the wild side. In essence, they are special needs dogs. My dog's first three owners couldn't handle her, so he ended up in a shelter each time. Miserable, lonely, and unwanted. I have given her a home, companionship, food, and structure that she needs. She has given my so much more. She has given me my life back. Call me selfish.
My cat was literally found in a dumpster when she was about two weeks old. We nursed her back to health, and she is a happy, healthy, soft and fuzzy kitty. The reason I agreed to take her in was because my cottage was becoming overrun with mice. I cannot live with mice. Willie solved that problem. And, she cuddles in my lap and purrs. She warms my arthritic hands. Call me selfish.
You may call me selfish, but in reality, I think it is you who are selfish. You rationalize some perfect world and think we should all abide by your vision of it. Wrong.
Now, I have to ask..... Fuzzy, do you really believe what you stated, or are you just acting like a troll in search of popcorn?
Reply #30 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:44 PM
| They are living beings, not toys to be used as entertainment. |
The operative phrase here is "living beings". If this was a perfect world, there would be no "pets" for selfish people to play with. However, this world is less than perfect (in case you haven't noticed), and there are these living things all over the place. Dogs and cats and birds and fish, etc. And, if not for some of us humans who can give them love and food and quality lives, they'd be suffering. Granted, we humans created this problem. It's up to us humans to deal with it.
I am my dog's fourth owner. As I posted above, she was created by some selfish SOB, who thought it would be cool to have a wolfdog. Problem is, wolfdogs are not typical house pets. They are dogs with a bit of the wild side. In essence, they are special needs dogs. My dog's first three owners couldn't handle her, so he ended up in a shelter each time. Miserable, lonely, and unwanted. I have given her a home, companionship, food, and structure that she needs. She has given my so much more. She has given me my life back. Call me selfish.
My cat was literally found in a dumpster when she was about two weeks old. We nursed her back to health, and she is a happy, healthy, soft and fuzzy kitty. The reason I agreed to take her in was because my cottage was becoming overrun with mice. I cannot live with mice. Willie solved that problem. And, she cuddles in my lap and purrs. She warms my arthritic hands. Call me selfish.
You may call me selfish, but in reality, I think it is you who are selfish. You rationalize some perfect world and think we should all abide by your vision of it. Wrong.
Now, I have to ask..... Fuzzy, do you really believe what you stated, or are you just acting like a troll in search of popcorn?
Jafo
Reply #31 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:49 PM
Reply #31 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:49 PM
| Fuzzy, do you really believe what you stated, or are you just acting like a troll in search of popcorn? |
Seems that getting up people's noses is becoming a blood sport, and not restricted to the newcomer. This 'popcorn' fetish is as bad as the trolls it's brought out for.
Jafo sits on hands
IPlural
Reply #32 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:46 PM
Reply #32 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:46 PM
Na no problems, Fuzzy stated his opinion as it stand all well and fine for him.
I know that Boomer has a pet human, not the other way around, I also know that I have put my life between an animal of which one I did know (my best bud at the time) and one I did not know and a car on two different occasions.
The jackass in the Vette who had attempted to smash HawkEye into the black top doing 70+ mph in a 25 mph residential area also happened to have a "Save the Brown Pelican" sticker on his back window.
He also happened to lead with his face and land flat on his back...
The second time was a dog I did not know from shine-Ola who was scared, hyper, confused and dodging back and forth in rush hour traffic as jackasses in cars never braked once passing it by with horns blaring. I made my brother stop in the middle of the road, jumped out of the van and ran straight into traffic. Brakes were applied rather quickly at that point except for one car which only slowed after being hit with a rock as was the gas when it was noticed that my brother was following the rock to the car. The dog survived and was given to someone who did happen by that knew where it belonged.
So those that think "pet" is an evil concept might consider the fact that when one has an animal addition to the family it is in fact just that a family member. Now a "Beat" or "Neglect" is something totally different and I also wish that would end, but generally those who *OWN* beats and neglects also tend to have those in human form as well.
If your handing out popcorn or planning to, try to remember some veggie treats Boomer loves em.
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I know that Boomer has a pet human, not the other way around, I also know that I have put my life between an animal of which one I did know (my best bud at the time) and one I did not know and a car on two different occasions.
The jackass in the Vette who had attempted to smash HawkEye into the black top doing 70+ mph in a 25 mph residential area also happened to have a "Save the Brown Pelican" sticker on his back window.
He also happened to lead with his face and land flat on his back...
The second time was a dog I did not know from shine-Ola who was scared, hyper, confused and dodging back and forth in rush hour traffic as jackasses in cars never braked once passing it by with horns blaring. I made my brother stop in the middle of the road, jumped out of the van and ran straight into traffic. Brakes were applied rather quickly at that point except for one car which only slowed after being hit with a rock as was the gas when it was noticed that my brother was following the rock to the car. The dog survived and was given to someone who did happen by that knew where it belonged.
So those that think "pet" is an evil concept might consider the fact that when one has an animal addition to the family it is in fact just that a family member. Now a "Beat" or "Neglect" is something totally different and I also wish that would end, but generally those who *OWN* beats and neglects also tend to have those in human form as well.
If your handing out popcorn or planning to, try to remember some veggie treats Boomer loves em.
[Message Edited]
kjay528
Reply #33 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 10:54 PM
Reply #33 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 10:54 PM
In my fine zoo it all started with george & gracie of (burns & allen) fame for those of you old enough to remember those great old show's (in reruns also). then along came itty bitty, so small you could hold in the palm of your hand. and then came lou & larry that make's 5 and to top it off they are all black, hard to tell apart at time's 
. oh yea I almost forgot to mention the little woman diane who I love most of all 
. almost too mushy and I'm ok with that 
. oh yea I almost forgot to mention the little woman diane who I love most of all 
. almost too mushy and I'm ok with that 
wulfn1
Reply #34 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 11:54 PM
Reply #34 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 11:54 PM
I am owned by two imperious pomeranians, and a neurotic cat. along with me , they also own three teenage boys and a 40yo man(my husband.)
DesignCaddy
Reply #35 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:00 AM
Reply #35 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:00 AM
2 cats american shorthairs, one is a white calico with recees peices colored spots and the other is a gray tabby with pursian and siamese. (itty bitty paws, long tail, rounded head and talks a whole lot . both girls.
i have another girlie whom i gave to my mother, because she needed a friend and my father apparently is a poor compromise. she's a white and black calaco.. her thick white fur is the most white color ive ever seen.
american shorthairs, one is a white calico with recees peices colored spots and the other is a gray tabby with pursian and siamese. (itty bitty paws, long tail, rounded head and talks a whole lot . both girls. i have another girlie whom i gave to my mother, because she needed a friend and my father apparently is a poor compromise. she's a white and black calaco.. her thick white fur is the most white color ive ever seen.
DesignCaddy
Reply #36 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:07 AM
Reply #36 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:07 AM
my cats need me as much as i need them. they enjoy my company., and i theirs. if they didn't, fuzzy, i'd let them go. but the fact that they arn't clawing at the windows trying to escape, and instead crawl under the covers with me every night, tells me they like the disposition.
Rutabaga64
Reply #37 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:53 AM
Reply #37 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:53 AM
A cat named Flossie allows me to share her living space. She looks a little bit like this:
She's about 14 or 15 years old. We're not totally sure of her precise age, but that's pretty close. And although she's an old kitty, she still acts like a kitten most of the time. She's been an indoor cat her whole life, and she could live to be at least 20. So hopefully she's got a few good years left in her.
She was originally adopted by my brother and his wife. After they split up, my brother got custody of the cat, because his ex claimed that Flossie didn't like women. (Yeah, right
.) So Flossie lived with my brother for a while, and then a little over 10 years ago, my brother suddenly became quite ill. I took Flossie in on a temporary basis while my brother was sick, but he didn't survive...he passed away shortly after Flossie came to live with me. After my brother died, there was no question in my mind that Flossie would live with me permanently. Not only do I love cats anyway, but she's like a living piece of my brother's history. So now she's been with me for over 10 years. She loves sitting on my lap, she sounds like the Ark of the Covenant when she purrs, she loves to eat pretzels and goldfish crackers, she sits under my computer desk and bites my feet while I'm surfing the net, she sleeps with me every night, and she loved my boyfriend from the first moment the two of them met. When my boyfriend is here, Flossie basically ignores me .
I'm hoping that Fuzzy was just looking to get a rise out of people...I've grown up around animals my entire life, and they've always brought great joy and companionship. We've had cats, hamsters, fish, birds, and my sister once even had an iguana. My sister is now very heavily involved in greyhound rescues, and she currently has 4 greyhounds and 3 cats running around her house. We love and respect animals as friends and companions. Plus, I've seen so much evidence of how therapy animals work to comfort people who are ill, hospitalized, in nursing homes, etc. Even for those of us who aren't ill, studies show that sitting and stroking a cat for a short time brings down a person's blood pressure. So you can't beat that feeling.
Pets rock. I can't imagine living without them.
She's about 14 or 15 years old. We're not totally sure of her precise age, but that's pretty close. And although she's an old kitty, she still acts like a kitten most of the time. She's been an indoor cat her whole life, and she could live to be at least 20. So hopefully she's got a few good years left in her.
She was originally adopted by my brother and his wife. After they split up, my brother got custody of the cat, because his ex claimed that Flossie didn't like women. (Yeah, right
.) So Flossie lived with my brother for a while, and then a little over 10 years ago, my brother suddenly became quite ill. I took Flossie in on a temporary basis while my brother was sick, but he didn't survive...he passed away shortly after Flossie came to live with me. After my brother died, there was no question in my mind that Flossie would live with me permanently. Not only do I love cats anyway, but she's like a living piece of my brother's history. So now she's been with me for over 10 years. She loves sitting on my lap, she sounds like the Ark of the Covenant when she purrs, she loves to eat pretzels and goldfish crackers, she sits under my computer desk and bites my feet while I'm surfing the net, she sleeps with me every night, and she loved my boyfriend from the first moment the two of them met. When my boyfriend is here, Flossie basically ignores me .I'm hoping that Fuzzy was just looking to get a rise out of people...I've grown up around animals my entire life, and they've always brought great joy and companionship. We've had cats, hamsters, fish, birds, and my sister once even had an iguana. My sister is now very heavily involved in greyhound rescues, and she currently has 4 greyhounds and 3 cats running around her house. We love and respect animals as friends and companions. Plus, I've seen so much evidence of how therapy animals work to comfort people who are ill, hospitalized, in nursing homes, etc. Even for those of us who aren't ill, studies show that sitting and stroking a cat for a short time brings down a person's blood pressure. So you can't beat that feeling
.Pets rock. I can't imagine living without them
.
Jafo
Reply #38 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:57 AM
Reply #38 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:57 AM
Cats don't really like baths....but Persians really 'should' be from time to time.
'Felicity' wasn't particularly happy....preferring to be known as 'Kujo the Cat' instead...
Sugaree
Reply #39 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 1:12 AM
Reply #39 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 1:12 AM
I have two Dogs, Yazzy & Boo..One cat, Pouncer & a Toad named Joey.... 
DavidK
Reply #40 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 1:18 AM
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Reply #40 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 1:18 AM
Joey looks confused
and omg Jafo! what did you do to that poor kitty??
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Reply #21 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:21 PM