The Pet Thread

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by No one

It looks like you are inconsiderate towards her and the discomfort she causes is some reciprocation. Do you play with her? From the description she's looking for your attention. You should introduce her to Esteban: he would understand her and tell you what she wants.

Nah, I don't think so. Cats do what they want. Some just aren't as bad as others. Some are worse. His cat sounds similar to mine except I give my cat plenty of things to scratch on so luckily she leaves the furniture alone.

I dunno, if you're a cat person you tolerate cats and you learn to live with them. I've had at least one cat all of my life. Some were better than others. I just learn to love them and put up with their idiosyncrasies no matter what.

Why? Because I'm a cat person. 😺

PS - besides, he can't introduce her to me, hypothetically speaking. She's already gone.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by No one

It looks like you are inconsiderate towards her and the discomfort she causes is some reciprocation. Do you play with her? From the description she's looking for your attention. You should introduce her to Esteban: he would understand her and tell you what she wants.

Inconsiderate? That's a pretty arrogant statement considering you know nothing about me or how much my wife and I do for cats. This cat was on her way to being euthanized 18 years ago and has instead lived a long life of comfort and safety, despite her misbehaving.

Go pound sand.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Inconsiderate? That's a pretty arrogant statement considering you know nothing about me or how much my wife and I do for cats. This cat was on her way to being euthanized 18 years ago and has instead lived a long life of comfort and safety, despite her misbehaving.

Go pound sand.

There goes No one. Making more friends.

[No one]

Originally Posted by Esteban

There goes No one. Making more friends.

No need for more. Only better, perhaps.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by No one

No need for more. Only better, perhaps.

As said above, go pound sand.

[UncleWede]

Y'all are even fighting in the pet thread - SMH

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Y'all are even fighting in the pet thread - SMH

I know. Sad isn't it?

No more from me. I'm just here to have some fun.

[vreihen16]

I don't remember if I ever posted here about our OCD psycho dog and his squeaker-net.

When he gets scared of being attacked by predators because he's tired or sick, he methodically goes around the house hunting for all of his squeaker toys and lays them out in a detection grid on the floor so nothing can sneak up on him. Sometimes he spends over a half hour carefully moving them around until he has everything set up right in his mind.

When we go to bed at night, he also takes security very serious. He will stay awake and sit at attention guarding his "pack" (DW and I), and the only time that he will stand down is if I tell him that I have the first watch and he can go to sleep.

Long story short, I wasn't feeling great last night and went to bed before him. Since I was asleep and didn't tell him that I had the first watch, he took it upon himself to set up a full squeaker-net outside the bedroom door to keep everyone safe. When I got up for one of my frequent bladder trips to the drivers lounge, I stepped on a land mine (rubber squeaker frog toy) that he intentionally placed in the bedroom doorway. He woke up in full attack mode, and my DW jumped when she heard the squeaker alarm and dog.

He is the smartest animal that I've ever met, and never ceases to amaze me.....

[Conissah]

Little guy was neutered today... He is NOT a happy camper. My wife likes to try and put clothes on him, which he absolutely hates, so the cone is most definitely a no go.

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by Conissah

Little guy was neutered today... He is NOT a happy camper.

Yes, they are so sad looking. I had Talii spayed when she was six months old. I think I was happier than her when the cone finally came off.

[paquet]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

I don't remember if I ever posted here about our OCD psycho dog and his squeaker-net.

When he gets scared of being attacked by predators because he's tired or sick, he methodically goes around the house hunting for all of his squeaker toys and lays them out in a detection grid on the floor so nothing can sneak up on him. Sometimes he spends over a half hour carefully moving them around until he has everything set up right in his mind.

When we go to bed at night, he also takes security very serious. He will stay awake and sit at attention guarding his "pack" (DW and I), and the only time that he will stand down is if I tell him that I have the first watch and he can go to sleep.

Long story short, I wasn't feeling great last night and went to bed before him. Since I was asleep and didn't tell him that I had the first watch, he took it upon himself to set up a full squeaker-net outside the bedroom door to keep everyone safe. When I got up for one of my frequent bladder trips to the drivers lounge, I stepped on a land mine (rubber squeaker frog toy) that he intentionally placed in the bedroom doorway. He woke up in full attack mode, and my DW jumped when she heard the squeaker alarm and dog.

He is the smartest animal that I've ever met, and never ceases to amaze me.....

That is just impressive behavior. He’s set up a whole trip wire system.
Was just reading a book on Khe Sanh and your post and the book reminded me of this meme

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by packet

That is just impressive behavior. He’s set up a whole trip wire system.

He also knows his colors, how to count, makes decisions, and even used to help the neighbor's kids with their long division homework.

My DW has a routine with him on occasion where they go to a big-box pet store and shop together. She takes him into the toy aisle, and tells him that he can have any ONE toy that he wants. He really puts some thought into which one toy he wants. When he finally decides, he'll pick it up off of the shelf and carry his purchase to the cash register with a proud strut. He knows that the cashier needs to take it from him to scan it, and lets them do it without a fight. The store staff are always amazed at his shopping routine.....

[M_Six]

When you're pooped, anyplace is a good place to crash.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by M_Six

When you're pooped, anyplace is a good place to crash.

That's a real cutie.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Esteban

That's a real cutie.

Agreed. She's the sweetest thing. Utterly adorable and fun to watch.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Agreed. She's the sweetest thing. Utterly adorable and fun to watch.

She was a stray, correct?

[Adamsleete]

Originally Posted by NashGnash

Hi, fellas! I thought of creating this new thread where we can light-heartedly discuss about the little furries in our lives, none other than our household pets (everyone can chime in). I own a ferret named Cliff. Yup, it’s a weird pet to own, but I’m always fascinated by this type of critter. He’s a fun-loving bundle of joy, usually, plays and hangs out in his comfortable big ferret cage, munch on cooked eggs , and even cuddles with my wife while she watches TV. I hope to own one more someday, but for now, it’s just Cliff and me for more fun-filled antics. What are your pet/s, guys?

Originally Posted by NashGnash

Hi, fellas! I thought of creating this new thread where we can light-heartedly discuss about the little furries in our lives, none other than our household pets (everyone can chime in). I own a ferret named Cliff. Yup, it's a weird pet to own, but I'm always fascinated by this type of critter. He's a fun-loving bundle of joy, usually, plays and hangs out in his comfortable big ferret cage, munch on cooked eggs , and even cuddles with my wife while she watches TV. I hope to own one more someday, but for now, it's just Cliff and me for more fun-filled antics. What are your pet/s, guys?

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I have a cute dog too

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Esteban

She was a stray, correct?

Yes. This was the poor soul we found out in the woods behind the house just before Christmas last year.

[ShopVac]

Middle child likes to hang with dad.

Middle child also likes to dig holes in the backyard, but we don't talk about that.

[EDWYER]

Fresh bath for my boxador!

[Esteban]

After a meal, before a nap.

[Esteban]

^^ she's not as chubby as she looks in that photo. She is strictly a house cat, and she does have a flabby little tummy from a not-so-good spay job.

She likes to eat, though, and will eat just about anything. Not finicky at all. lol