Topic: We love our pets! (Read 372077 times)

calenlass · « **Reply #150 on:** 08 Dec 2010, 15:43 »

Hahaha my sister's cat Nabisco is terrified of everything. Even if we are yelling "no" at the new kitten for being retarded again, Nabisco will run and hide for hours. Strangely, if we use the other cat's name, he will not run away. I always thought that cats and dogs mostly recognised their names as being synonymous with "come", and you shouldn't use your dog's name when you are mad at him because it will mess up his association with his name and confuse him, but in this case maybe it is something else?

Damnable Fiend · « **Reply #151 on:** 15 Dec 2010, 10:33 »

here's a picture of my family's cat, Junie (named by my sister after the titular character of the Junie B Jones children's books)

neomang5 · « **Reply #152 on:** 20 Dec 2010, 20:18 »

I have the dumbest kitty ever. Seriously. I love her to death, but she is straight idiotic sometimes.

I'm actually disappointed I don't have picture or video of her running, she has this sack of skin that just hangs down between her back legs and flops around when she runs.

whom · « **Reply #153 on:** 20 Dec 2010, 20:22 »

The flap of skin is typical of an Egyptian Mau (I think that's the name?). I think it helps them jump or run fast, or something like that.

neomang5 · « **Reply #154 on:** 20 Dec 2010, 20:25 »

No, It's actually a hindrance to her running a little. The vet said it's normal for it to happen after spaying but hers might be worse because she also had hernia surgery at the same time. It is basically a cute little jiggly belly that she has. I'll grab a photo when I can so you can see.

Also, She is a Russian Blue mix, I highly recommend them as loving kitty companions.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #155 on:** 22 Dec 2010, 02:38 »

Are they hypo-allergenic?

Lines · « **Reply #156 on:** 22 Dec 2010, 06:40 »

Russian blues are supposed to be good cats to have if you have allergies. There's a few other breeds out there, too. I don't think there's a hypoallergenic cat though...

nekowafer · « **Reply #157 on:** 22 Dec 2010, 06:42 »

Yeah, hypo-allergenic is not something that exists in pets with hair, even if that hair is short. There are less-allergenic cats, but that's the best you're going to get.

SonofZ3 · « **Reply #158 on:** 22 Dec 2010, 20:07 »

My cat is nice and fat, and is colored like a holstein cow. She gets half and half every morning, but isn't allowed outside because of traffic.

My fiance's parents have a miniature schnauser that tries to bite me fairly often, and since their house is close to ours it barks at me all the fucking time. It has a doggy door so nothing stops it from following me around and yipping with this ear splitting intensity. I have never hated anything more than I hate that dog.

Boro_Bandito · « **Reply #159 on:** 22 Dec 2010, 22:26 »

This is my kitten Apollo, little ginger terror of the high seas. He is the loudest cat I've ever had, and he doesn't actually meow that much. He freaks out about nearly everything, attacks our older cat Morgan, who is an 14 pound grey tabby with white belly and paws, constantly, ambushing her around corners and chasing her around the house. I've finally got him to leave my rats alone, mainly because he's tired of getting bitten on the nose, though my oldest rat Altair will sometimes come down to the bottom of the cage and hang out with him, and they'll like, fall asleep watching each other.

He, like all kittens of proper behavior, enjoys getting in plastic bags.

LeeC · « **Reply #160 on:** 22 Dec 2010, 22:28 »

wow, Boro, thats a cute kitten

Boro_Bandito · « **Reply #161 on:** 22 Dec 2010, 23:02 »

Dammit he is the most charismatic little fucker ever, he purrs loudly about everything, loves to be petted and in general I just cannot stay angry at him for more than 30 seconds or so.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #162 on:** 23 Dec 2010, 22:34 »

Quote from: nekowafer on 22 Dec 2010, 06:42

Yeah, hypo-allergenic is not something that exists in pets with hair, even if that hair is short. There are less-allergenic cats, but that's the best you're going to get.

Well, there are, but they are several thousand dollars apiece.

JD · « **Reply #163 on:** 23 Dec 2010, 22:36 »

Quote from: Linds on 22 Dec 2010, 06:40

Russian blues are supposed to be good cats to have if you have allergies. There's a few other breeds out there, too. I don't think there's a hypoallergenic cat though...

What if you get a bald cat?

calenlass · « **Reply #164 on:** 23 Dec 2010, 23:02 »

You would still be allergic to it, since it is their spit that you react to and not their hair.

JD · « **Reply #165 on:** 23 Dec 2010, 23:05 »

Well dang

Edith · « **Reply #166 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 13:04 »

I've got bigtime allergies, but I've been getting shots for them for a few years now and they're much better than they used to be.

I think the time has come for me to get a dog.

Look at this sweet face:

I'm planning/hoping to adopt her from a rescue organization - the home visit lady will come by in the next week or so and then the rest is pretty much done!

E.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #167 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 13:12 »

Basenji!!! yessss

I am so looking forward to if you actually get her, I love them to bits. They YODEL. And have no smell. And those wrinkly worried foreheads....

Lines · « **Reply #168 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 13:24 »

Quote from: ackblom12 on 23 Dec 2010, 22:34

Quote from: nekowafer on 22 Dec 2010, 06:42
Yeah, hypo-allergenic is not something that exists in pets with hair, even if that hair is short. There are less-allergenic cats, but that's the best you're going to get.

Well, there are, but they are several thousand dollars apiece.

I thought those were fake... Either way, it's kind of weird.

nekowafer · « **Reply #169 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 13:56 »

Yay doggie! That's awesome, Edith

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #170 on:** 05 Jan 2011, 04:45 »

I think one of my rats is dying. He has a brain tumor and his balance and head tilt has been getting progressively worse. To the point where the other day he fell off the top level of his cage and slammed into the ground and didn't move for a while. I thought he'd died then but when I poked him he got up and nibbled my finger. His brother is going to be so lonely!

nekowafer · « **Reply #171 on:** 05 Jan 2011, 05:21 »

That's awful, I'm sorry. It's so sad that we get so attached, to the small pets especially, and they're just not able to be around for long.

Edith · « **Reply #172 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 13:55 »

Jimmy, that sucks. I'm sorry.

I'm getting Bailey on the 16th!!!

Eeeeeee!

Also, Katie, I don't react to saliva as strongly as I do to dander, which is why a hairless-or-less-hairy pet is a better choice for me. I can wash her off with a cloth every day to keep down the dander on HER, and then vacuum a lot to keep down the dander in the HOUSE and we should be golden!

Lunchbox · « **Reply #173 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 14:07 »

Dear Edith,

http://www.furminator.com/

Do it for the good of your sinuses, your couch, and your vacuum cleaner.
I got on for my cat for Christmas and it is the most amazing thing. She doesn't leave fur anywhere at all now.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #174 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 14:18 »

Oh fuck yes that thing is the best brush. We get several cats worth of hair off of Sam when we use it and it helps a ton.

ummmkay · « **Reply #175 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 14:34 »

ackblom12 · « **Reply #176 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 16:30 »

See, he gets unruly if you don't brush him regularly.

tania · « **Reply #177 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 16:36 »

Quote from: ackblom12 on 06 Jan 2011, 16:30

unruly

?

ackblom12 · « **Reply #178 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 16:57 »

Goddamnit he's making his Alpha challenge gotta get the tranquilizers.

Lines · « **Reply #179 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 17:17 »

Squirt bottles work well, too. Spritz him the face and show him who's boss!

Metope · « **Reply #180 on:** 08 Jan 2011, 06:09 »

Cuddling my kitty on the floor!

I miss my kitty.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #181 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 13:51 »

I miss him too! All those hours we spent together, me with scissors cutting off his fur, him with claws scraping off my skin...

Lines · « **Reply #182 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 15:22 »

I ended up taking a nap today with our resident kitten and she fell asleep curled around my neck. I like it when they're small and can do that and not choke you!

nekowafer · « **Reply #183 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 16:19 »

Yeah my cat could kill you by sitting in your lap. He's a fatty. He likes to sit on my chest and crush the air out of me. Or knead on me and smoosh all of my organs into oblivion. Lucky for him, he's adorable.

pwhodges · « **Reply #184 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 17:06 »

Cold dog was cold:

David_Dovey · « **Reply #185 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 23:01 »

Sounds like cold dog needs some doggie snow boots

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #186 on:** 11 Jan 2011, 06:45 »

makes me think:

Edith · « **Reply #187 on:** 12 Jan 2011, 13:17 »

I definitely am getting my doggie! I will pick her up on Sunday afternoon!

Basenji!

Lines · « **Reply #188 on:** 12 Jan 2011, 13:39 »

Quote from: nekowafer on 10 Jan 2011, 16:19

Yeah my cat could kill you by sitting in your lap. He's a fatty. He likes to sit on my chest and crush the air out of me. Or knead on me and smoosh all of my organs into oblivion. Lucky for him, he's adorable.

My old cat liked to do this to wake me up. He'd lie on my upper back if I was on my stomach or on my chest if I was on my back and poke me in the face until I got up. Which I did because I couldn't bloody breathe with a 20+lb cat crushing my lungs. At least he never laid down on my face, I would have died.

nekowafer · « **Reply #189 on:** 12 Jan 2011, 14:09 »

Quote from: Edith on 12 Jan 2011, 13:17

I definitely am getting my doggie! I will pick her up on Sunday afternoon!

Basenji!

Yaaaaaay doggie!

Thankfully my cat doesn't torture me in my sleep like that. He just does everything he can to keep me from going to bed, by doing those things, and also by chasing my toes and my blankets and my hands. Apparently I am no fun when I am asleep.

Lines · « **Reply #190 on:** 12 Jan 2011, 14:30 »

My ornery old man cat loved sleeping (because he was an ornery old man cat), but he loved food more. Hence the poking me in the face. After he ate, he went back to sleep. Best foot warmer ever. I miss my fat ornery old man cat. :c

SirJuggles · « **Reply #191 on:** 12 Jan 2011, 17:36 »

Are there any recorded cases of death by fatcat?

whom · « **Reply #192 on:** 13 Jan 2011, 14:13 »

My sister's cat having fun in a laundry basket.

With epic music. Naturally.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #193 on:** 14 Jan 2011, 17:11 »

Speaking of, what is that music doggo?

Spluff · « **Reply #194 on:** 14 Jan 2011, 17:15 »

http://www.last.fm/music/Diablo+Swing+Orchestra/_/Heroines

nekowafer · « **Reply #195 on:** 16 Jan 2011, 19:03 »

My little Bella (ferret) is really sick and this might be our last night with her

We lost Elvis in October, Inky and Waffle the last week of December, and now we're losing Bella. I don't know what Pedro is going to do.. they've been together at least 4 years and are best buddies. It's so strange going from 5 ferrets to this.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #196 on:** 16 Jan 2011, 19:24 »

I have to take Jekyll the Rat to the vet on Wednesday. He can't climb, his breathing is really laboured and obviously uncomfortable and he barely eats or even cleans himself anymore. He's been getting steadily worse for a while but I can't really avoid this any longer. It would be cruel. Hyde is going to be so lonely now though. Sad.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #197 on:** 16 Jan 2011, 19:58 »

Nevermind. Fuck.

Lines · « **Reply #198 on:** 16 Jan 2011, 20:01 »

nekowafer · « **Reply #199 on:** 17 Jan 2011, 05:22 »

I'm sorry

He knows he is loved, and he had a good life with you.

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