Our pets

Well now Kevin, If you were named after a game where your mom had won big bucks ...AND THEN got you, wouldn't you be rather aloof also????? DUH?! Keno IS unique...and she shows it!!!!

Jan

I have 4 dogs:

Timber - a retriever cross 12 years old - my good old boy
Diego - a Coton du Tulear/Shih Tzu cross 6 years old - a real stud (has fathered 8 litters so far)
Mija - a Maltese/Pekenese (1/8) cross 4 1/2 years old - a very good mum
Toya - a Maltese 3 years old come September - also a good mum

I don't know what I would do with out them; they provide so much enjoyment. I don't remember a time in my life that I didn't have a pet (cat or dog) of some type.

Gail from Cockatoo Vic AU

4 Cats
Scrap...15 years young!
Punch... 7 years}both children of Scrap
Judy... 7 years}' '
Tigger.. 5 years and still looks like a kitten.

I know cats aren't the norm in this room but I've always just had cats.

Nearly forgot Feisty, my daughter's fighting fish, but guess who feeds it!

Very sad day today, we had to have our 14 year old dog Pebbles put to sleep. She had cancer on her foot/pad.
Last year unbelievably our retriever (about 10 years old) had the same thing, she had one and a half toes amputated which was a very long ordeal and she almost lost her entire leg.She is now doing well. We decided that because of the advanced age of Pebbles it just wasn't fair to put her through all that. Still doesn't make losing her any easier though.

Oh Sheila. I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Who said they were pets, they're family members. Sending you some virtual flowers in Pebbles memory.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play toether, there is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comforatble. All animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who are maimed or were hurt are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intense; his eager body quivers. Suddenly he hegins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carryig him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.

This was sent to me by the vet who put our dog down recently.

Thank You Gail and Lynda for your kind words and thoughts.

Sheila, My condolences....its such a difficult time, but Pebbles will flourish in your heart forever. It doesn't seem fair, I know, but just think of the happiness that Pebbles life gave! Peace be with you.
Lynda, Thanks for sharing 'Rainbow Hill', While it brought tears to my eyes, I had to smile thinking of the reunion waiting for me one day! Thank you!

RIP Rocko
January 17 1999
July 12 2007
You were loved by us all

A pet story in memory of all great and small pets. We had two cats. A Ginger, a tomcat and Cinderella who was rescued for a back lane as a very tiny kitten. Ginger, who used to rush to his milk, would sit and wait patiently while Cinderella stepped into the saucer (she was very small, remember)and slurped up the milk as best she could. When she had finished he would then clean her up before he had his own milk.

Several years later,Ginger was killed by a car. we buried him in the garden. Cinderella would sit for hours on the mound where he was buried.

I grew up around dawgs. Mostly Brittanys. Then I met this college co-ed who was a cat person. I sure did like having a dog.

I've had cats early on and they were great, but my dogs have been my loyal companions, playmates, and children who never talk back...I love my dogs....each one has been my favorite. At Christmas, I hang a stocking with each dog's name on it...their pictures adorne my walls and they remain in my heart forever,,,,,,!

My ginger cat, Scrap(aptly named) came to us as a feral kitten many years ago. We adopted him after he had disappeared for a while, when he got back, both front legs had been broken and had healed bent, hence Scrapheap or Scrap. A kinder more loving cat, you could never find. One day, about seven years ago, I looked out my back door to see this big ginger lying on the back lawn with something black, nestled in his lap. When I got to him to take a look, it was a little kitten. Whether it was his baby or whether the mother had died we don't know but over the next few days, he brought us three tiny kittens, two that we still have, Punch and Judy. Photos of them on my page.

As of the 29th August I have a new puppy. She is a Cocker Spaniel called Sirrah Sweet Pea, or to give her her pet name Callie. She is now 9 weeks old and has so far been easy to train. I will be putting some photos of her on my page soon

O0ps that should have been 29th July

We have 2 dogs, Molly and Mishka, and 2 cats, Smokey and Minnie. The cats are getting a little old now. The dogs are both fairly young, almost 3 (Miskha) and 2 1/2 (Molly). We lost our beloved Collie, Tosca nearly 3 years ago. Here is the poem that our vet sent us when we had him put to sleep. It's called "A Dog's Plea".

Treat me kindly my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to the bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my bowl filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food so I might stay well, to romp and play, do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should you be in danger.

And my friend when I am old and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see to it that my life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing that with the last breath I draw my fate was always safest in your hands.

Hi
We have a shepherd cross kelpie, 5 y/o, named Shadow (Moon Shadow in full) who loves to escape. You wouldn't believe it! Just as I typed that I looked out the window and caught her trying to get out the back gate!!!!!

Rockie is a staffie crossed with something really big. We don't know what as he is a rescued dog. He was helping in the escape attempt.

Tip Tap is a budgie who loves to fly around the house and sit on our hand. He sulks if we forget to let him out and won't sit with us for a few days afterwards.

We also have three chickens and three quails - all of which are laying eggs. Hopefully we'll have baby quails soon.

Tip Tap is sick! He has had an injection from the vet and we are giving him antibiotics now. The vet says that birds are very hardy and so when you can see that they are sick it is usually too late. Because we interact with him so much, we may have caught it in time. It's touch and go though....

Tip Tap is still alive - and seems to be improving. He hates me though as I am the one giving him his medicine. He will fly to another room rather than be near me!! It's worth it though.

Hi all we have a Jack Russell called Popsy girl. She was a birthday present for my son Ryan, he named her, when he is a teenager he will probably be embarrassed. She shares a birthday with my other son Bryadon's 30th December. We also have a gold fish named Patch because he has a black growth over one eye and we presume is blind in that eye.

Hi,

We have a 17 year old horse, and 18 year old Persian cat (adopted when he was abandoned a couple years ago) and a 1 year old Siamese cat/kitten that needed a new home at just the same time that the Persian needed a new roommate.

I have 2 dogs. Both mongrels, but I love them. They give me so much joy.

We have 2 stray cats, Velvet and Bandit. I used to have a cat, Amanda, who had been a stray and I promised myself, no more strays!! Someday I'll learn.....We also have 2 bunnies, a small black female, Jackie, and a large white male, Benjamin (formerly "Bianca" until th day we had them fixed!) My daughter, Sophia, wants a dog SO BADLY! Don't know if I can handle one more animal but I think we'll have to do it!

I have two cats. Tuxedo & Nigel.
Our neighbor gave us Tux after a member of their family became allergic to him. (Our previous cat had just died.) Tuxedo is black & white and because his nose leather is black on his mostly white face, he really looks like he's dressed up formally in a tuxedo. He's our alarm clock. He tells us when it's time to get up & go to bed...even on weekends! You'll always find him on my lap when I am at my computer.
Our younger son found our second cat, Nigel, while out looking for Tux on the golf course behind our house one evening. Nigel was only about 10 weeks old and on his own. He is a beautiful silver tabby and we call him "Roo" most of the time because our son always has nicknames for everyone and it stuck. Nigel's the cat who makes it possible for me to post early every day. He's diabetic & I have to give him his insulin injection every day (morning here) just before turnover time! He's VERY skittish (maybe because he was an orphan cat) and we have not been on vacation/holiday since he became diabetic. I don't think my kind animal-loving neighbor/neighbour would be able to find him to give him his insulin. If the doorbell rings or front door opens and Nigel's spinning out trying to hide!

I have just dropped in to update my pet status.
We have another cat!!! That makes five.
Nibbles came to us a couple of months ago when I was looking through a house that my girlfriend wanted to rent. The girl living there had a cat that had had a litter and there was one kitten left. Well...I couldn't resist it. She is a longhaired black and white kitten with heaps of hutspa. Will post a pic of her on my page later today.

Ok I only just found this page. So here I go...

At the moment we only have a cat, he was born 23 October 2006, his name is 'Mouse'

my previous animals were... from the first till the last:

cat: - Agademouse, he was hit by a car
dog: - CeeCee, bad dog....had to go
rabbit: - myxi, scared to death by stupid dog
dog: - Sebastian, exhusband took him
cat: - Pawzawhite, scared away by the next stupid dog which was...
dog: - Ziyal, had to give her away, kept getting out
dog: - Kira, another silly dog that kept getting out, took her to the RSPCA she kept scaring the neighbourhood kids
plus heaps of fish in garden pond

I think that is it

Here is my lovely Meg, she is a White German Shepherd who has been with me since she was 2. She will turn 15 in May although she is fading fast and may not still be around in May. She is very sweet, docile and follows me closely all over the house.

Well you all know Bella Basset, she is a very brave scardy cat!
Got Bella because BJ Basset (on my page) fretted for 3 months after Blue Dog my Blue Heeler paased on, he had never been alone bofore.
BJ Basset passed away last year as did my partner so it is just the two of us now.

RIP Meg

Hi all just wanted to let you all know I have two dogs (or should I say they have me)
Sammy (pomaranian)
and Gizmo (chihuahua)
these two have gotten me through some very rough times in life so just like a lot of your stories, they are my family.
I also have two budgies Bluey and Georgia.

I am very sad to say my 16yo ginger cat, Scrap, crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning.
His time had come.
Goodbye, Scrapheap, I will miss you.

We have two dogs, one a long legged jack Russell with papers of cause his name is Scamp and there is Rusty a big fat red heeler and for a dog has beauiful eyes. I hand reared a few calves and two still allow me to give them a scratch. Sox and Mask are the names my grandson gave them.

I have two West Highland White Terriers. Ceilidh (a gaelic word meaning a party with singing and dancing -- and pronounced "kaylee") is 6, and has a Novice Obedience title and a Novice Rally Obedience title. She is also a Certified Therapy Dog with Therapy Dogs International, and we try to visit once a week at a local nursing home. Visits often take 1.5 hours, which is pretty tiring for her, but some of the folks just light up when they see her.

Her daughter Pooka is 3, but I haven't spent as much time training her or taking her to any trials. I can't imagine a life without furry companions!

RIP Lizzie's little old dog Sammy

No chasing my cat when you get there Sammy, ok?

Thanks Gail it is now 24 hours since I lost my best friend Sammy,
and oh had I forgotten how bad grief is,
my heart is shattered,
I will miss you my darling Sam,
and must now focus on getting
Gizmo through the loss.

I only just found this site also.
Recently we lost our Maltese Meg.She was 14yrs and I still miss her dearly.I have a Pekenese 3yrs called Hannah.
A fighting fish inside and a big pond with too many goldfish to count.