Post by: stef on August 17, 2012, 05:46:53 pm
sooo cute! Is he going to be an inside or an outside dog?
Most inside and in the shop, but we have a garden and he loves it!
He also matches my new kitchen lol.l watch the pics (http://img.tapatalk.com/5ee25f6e-7546-f2d6.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/5ee25f6e-7552-9d9f.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/5ee25f6e-7562-cc30.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/5ee25f6e-756d-b228.jpg)
Post by: gertbysea on August 18, 2012, 02:43:10 am
Maybe Stef can put some photos of Luka here and we can watch him grow .
Astarra new photos of lamb.
Gert
Post by: gertbysea on August 18, 2012, 02:44:39 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-f377-8e43.jpg)
Gert
Post by: snappy on August 18, 2012, 02:56:18 am
Post by: fundj&e on August 18, 2012, 02:58:48 am
Post by: astarra on August 18, 2012, 03:31:07 am
Will put some more of Leo on after lunch.... :)
Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2012, 03:41:37 am
Post by: Amy :-) on August 18, 2012, 03:48:19 am
Post by: obbie on August 18, 2012, 04:23:13 am
i would love to see a photo
Post by: chrissa on August 18, 2012, 07:05:53 am
She's not very well at the moment poor thing.(http://img.tapatalk.com/95879243-3089-b1c8.jpg)
Post by: Wonder on August 18, 2012, 07:12:23 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/dced0921-3214-4b1f.jpg)
Post by: Mama Fergie on August 18, 2012, 07:30:07 am
Post by: stef on August 18, 2012, 07:51:49 am
i will try to post a pic every week :)
Post by: gertbysea on August 18, 2012, 08:14:18 am
This is Cassie my little 13 year old baby.
She's not very well at the moment poor thing.(http://img.tapatalk.com/95879243-3089-b1c8.jpg)
13 is a good age for a Malteaser. She is beautiful.
Gert
Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 09:15:58 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb3f669-4b14-c716.jpg)
and heres a little Lamb we saved who was one of triplets called millie, she is now 1 years old and having her own lamb/s this year
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb3f669-4c3e-cbc4.jpg)
This is Lucy, she is now 12
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb3f669-4ca7-16bc.jpg)
This is Cookie who sadly recently died, he was smart and could talk and whistle several tunes, he would dance up and down singing Cookie, cookie, cookie...cookie starts with C (Just like cookie monster on sesame street ;D )
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb3f669-4ce1-749d.jpg)
This is Tyson, he's not quiet 1 yet, and still does stupid kitten things.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb3f669-4df9-2f15.jpg)
we also have 2 working dogs, 4 chooks, 1 rabbit, 2 more cockatiels, and lots of sheep.
I do love my chooks as well, every morning they follow me to the clothes line and stand at my feet waiting for me to finish pegging the clothes on the line, they then follow me back to the house and wait at the door while I get their food. Without fail they do this every morning ;D
and they all being good girls at the moment and laying eggs :D
Post by: snappy on August 18, 2012, 10:51:40 am
We don't have any pets at the moment but are thinking of adopting a greyhound.
Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 10:59:52 am
I would love to become a wild life carer to take care of injured and orphaned native animals . But I draw the line at snakes, mice and rats :o
Post by: astarra on August 18, 2012, 11:17:52 am
Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 11:19:16 am
Post by: astarra on August 18, 2012, 11:23:35 am
LOL, I guess every one can be animalistic at times... :-))
DH would love a mountain dragon - where did u get it from?? Any pics - I'm lost as to what it would look like....thanx!
Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 11:32:50 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb3f669-6f47-da8f.jpg)
Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 11:34:49 am
Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 11:36:13 am
Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 18, 2012, 12:43:47 pm
My two boys Patch 14 yr old border collie x kelpie and Tom retired greyhound almost 5.
Dede we had a weiro just like yours also named cookie. Unfortunately when Tom came to live with us he thought Cookie would make a nice snack😒😏😓 kids have never really forgiven him.
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 18, 2012, 01:01:33 pm
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/24c510a428508d853e47e5e182c5fbb4.jpg)
Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 01:07:15 pm
Post by: gertbysea on August 18, 2012, 01:09:31 pm
Gert
Post by: Katiej on August 18, 2012, 01:39:58 pm
Here are our two girls, they are both 12 years old and very spoilt :)
The second photo is them excited at our wedding in June.
Post by: nonomix on August 19, 2012, 08:34:17 am
Post by: Jude59 on August 19, 2012, 09:26:36 am
Post by: dede on August 19, 2012, 09:48:28 am
My other friend has a pet mouse that she adores, in the first week of getting her she had to go to the vet and have her tail cut off as it was a short tail to start with but got caught on the exercise wheel and badly bruised. Cost her $70 for the vet :o
Post by: Halex on August 19, 2012, 10:48:11 am
Post by: Halex on August 19, 2012, 10:55:26 am
Post by: Amy :-) on August 19, 2012, 11:10:55 am
It is my old rottweiler, Floyd. He was the most gentle dog of his breed that you would ever come across :) He was such a gorgeous boy, I miss him so much :'(
Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2012, 11:18:03 am
Gert
Post by: Halex on August 19, 2012, 11:28:06 am
I had him before I met dh, luchkily dh & dg loved each other. Would love another, but as dh says not with artificl lawn >:(
H :)
Post by: Amy :-) on August 19, 2012, 11:33:42 am
Gorgeous AMY.
Gert
He absolutely was Gert, would you like to see a photo of him and his sister as puppies?
Amy, we had a giant dog too, 65kg of english mastiif x great dane. The width of a mastiff & the height of a great dane. I miss him everyday, used to cuddle up with or black cat. Gentle giant too.
I had him before I met dh, luchkily dh & dg loved each other. Would love another, but as dh says not with artificl lawn >:(
H :)
I love big dogs Hally, they are the best for cuddles :) I could never own a chihuahua :-))
Your old dog sounds huge :o
Post by: Jude59 on August 19, 2012, 11:34:10 am
Jude I have a friend with a rat, she says the same thing that they are so affectionate as well. I just cant bring myself to like them.Thankyou:) my rats are classed as exotics and cost me around $300-$400 per problem. Rats are not cheap pets. Do not get them unless you are rolling in it or prepared to be poor here and there.
My other friend has a pet mouse that she adores, in the first week of getting her she had to go to the vet and have her tail cut off as it was a short tail to start with but got caught on the exercise wheel and badly bruised. Cost her $70 for the vet :o
Post by: stef on August 19, 2012, 11:49:42 am
Post by: Halex on August 19, 2012, 11:51:20 am
My dh who doesnt really drink, drank 1/2 a bttle of scotch when he went to sleep in our house. We kept him going fr 2 years on steroids, he was nearly 13 when he left us, a huge age for a giant breed.
:)
Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2012, 11:54:23 am
Jude I have a friend with a rat, she says the same thing that they are so affectionate as well. I just cant bring myself to like them.Thankyou:) my rats are classed as exotics and cost me around $300-$400 per problem. Rats are not cheap pets. Do not get them unless you are rolling in it or prepared to be poor here and there.
My other friend has a pet mouse that she adores, in the first week of getting her she had to go to the vet and have her tail cut off as it was a short tail to start with but got caught on the exercise wheel and badly bruised. Cost her $70 for the vet :o
I like rats . I used to have mice.
GERT
Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2012, 11:57:56 am
Gorgeous AMY.
Gert
He absolutely was Gert, would you like to see a photo of him and his sister as puppies?
Sure would.
Post by: Jude59 on August 19, 2012, 12:01:55 pm
Post by: Katiej on August 19, 2012, 12:49:15 pm
I have a question for the greyhounds owners. I heard opposite things about them: one is that they need a lot of exercises and space in the garden to run and another that they are couch potatoes. Which one is it?
I think it's a bit of both nonomix. Greyhounds do need exercise daily and they do love to walk & run. Our greyhound is quite elderly now, but still enjoys a walk every morning. She gets very annoyed if she ever misses her walk and will pace around the house and won't settle. But after her walk she is very much a couch potato and is happy to lay around, snoozing for the rest of the day.
All the pics are so nice and wonderfull.. I do question about adopting greyhounds (mostly from spain) if i see how many are adopted in my little village alone and all the people i know on the internet, i am really really convinced that it became BIG BUSINESS.. There are thousands of abused greyhounds every year... My guess is that they are bred AND abused to earn money through the adoption process
It's certainly not like that in Australia Stef. The Greyhound adoption services are run by people who do it for love, certainly not money.
Post by: stef on August 19, 2012, 02:05:56 pm
I have a question for the greyhounds owners. I heard opposite things about them: one is that they need a lot of exercises and space in the garden to run and another that they are couch potatoes. Which one is it?
I think it's a bit of both nonomix. Greyhounds do need exercise daily and they do love to walk & run. Our greyhound is quite elderly now, but still enjoys a walk every morning. She gets very annoyed if she ever misses her walk and will pace around the house and won't settle. But after her walk she is very much a couch potato and is happy to lay around, snoozing for the rest of the day.All the pics are so nice and wonderfull.. I do question about adopting greyhounds (mostly from spain) if i see how many are adopted in my little village alone and all the people i know on the internet, i am really really convinced that it became BIG BUSINESS.. There are thousands of abused greyhounds every year... My guess is that they are bred AND abused to earn money through the adoption process
It's certainly not like that in Australia Stef. The Greyhound adoption services are run by people who do it for love, certainly not money.
I am not talking about the adopting groups, but about the people where they save them from.... The amount of abused greyhound dogs is way more then any civilised nation can account for..... Abusing greyhounds became an industry in spain and portugal...
Post by: nonomix on August 19, 2012, 03:17:20 pm
Post by: stef on August 19, 2012, 04:12:17 pm
Post by: gertbysea on August 20, 2012, 04:21:41 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/95879317-ad2f-bb2f.jpg)
Gert
Post by: mcmich on August 20, 2012, 05:27:16 am
Post by: Amy :-) on August 20, 2012, 06:04:13 am
Post by: Amy :-) on August 20, 2012, 06:35:47 am
Post by: Amy :-) on August 20, 2012, 06:37:52 am
Post by: stef on August 20, 2012, 06:53:41 am
Post by: Bonsai on August 20, 2012, 01:02:58 pm
Post by: andiesenji on August 20, 2012, 03:58:16 pm
Khan, the Great Dane and Rebel the Chihuahua - Big as he was, she pushed him around something fierce.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/KhanRebel2.jpg)
And this was my special love, Teafer, who was my constant companion for nearly sixteen years and was a genius at figuring out how to get into refrigerators, microwave ovens or anything that contained food.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Teafin1998age7.jpg)
And this is Aston, who is now my constant companion and owns more toys that most children, very playful but not as smart as Teafer.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Aston30.jpg)
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 20, 2012, 07:17:42 pm
Post by: mcmich on August 20, 2012, 11:19:28 pm
This is my 9yr old cocker spaniel, Harry.
Post by: deedub on August 21, 2012, 01:55:55 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/9587932d-dbd3-7d17.jpg)
She likes to 'help' me while I'm working from home by sitting on my mouse and climbing onto my lap when I'm on the phone or trying to type. My other daughter would love a rat or mouse. I quite like the idea of a pet rat, just don't think it's a good idea with a cat around. I've told her we'll adopt a dog one of these days - I don't do puppies!
Post by: Emme on August 21, 2012, 09:59:30 am
Marie
Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 10:01:38 am
Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2012, 10:10:44 am
Gert
Post by: Wonder on August 21, 2012, 11:43:04 am
Post by: Emme on August 21, 2012, 10:03:51 pm
Yes, I agree this is a lovely thread and they are all so beautiful and so very special.
Marie
Post by: gertbysea on August 22, 2012, 08:18:34 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-87b2-0a71.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-87c1-214a.jpg)
Gert
Post by: obbie on August 24, 2012, 06:01:49 am
Post by: astarra on August 27, 2012, 05:22:33 am
Post by: Amy :-) on August 27, 2012, 06:02:19 am
Post by: stef on August 27, 2012, 06:15:59 am
Post by: stef on August 27, 2012, 06:16:36 am
It is clear we all love our pets :) gretchen, love the sunbirdsAnd leo is soo cute!
Post by: dede on August 27, 2012, 09:37:24 pm
Post by: cookie1 on August 28, 2012, 05:44:39 am
Here is Ollie. He can talk quite a bit, but at the moment he is squawking at me. He said lots of 'hello darlings' to me when I got back from the retreat. Although he is supposed to be DD's bird, he and I have a special bond.
Post by: Amy :-) on August 28, 2012, 05:47:41 am
Post by: astarra on August 28, 2012, 05:58:27 am
Post by: Amy :-) on August 28, 2012, 06:38:13 am
Post by: mcmich on August 28, 2012, 06:39:02 am
He whistles a mean tune too.
Post by: mcmich on August 28, 2012, 06:40:12 am
Post by: Amy :-) on August 28, 2012, 06:45:40 am
Jo blow's a very handsome fellow too.
Thanks DFM, I think good looks must run in our family ;) :D
Post by: mcmich on August 28, 2012, 06:48:28 am
Post by: Cuilidh on August 28, 2012, 07:03:51 am
Post by: cookie1 on August 28, 2012, 07:41:59 am
Post by: astarra on August 28, 2012, 07:46:41 am
Post by: astarra on August 28, 2012, 07:54:00 am
There are 9 fish that live in that tank, can't see them all in the pic sorry.
Post by: Amy :-) on August 28, 2012, 08:06:35 am
Is Jo Blow a Thai Fighting Fish Amy?
He be a Siamese Fighting Fish ;D
There are 9 fish that live in that tank, can't see them all in the pic sorry.
How rude of them not to pose for the photo shoot.... :-))
Post by: meganjane on August 28, 2012, 01:47:18 pm
The vet is a 200km round trip. :o
The last vet trip was to Perth because he'd fractured and dislocated his elbow and torn a ligament from the bone along with part of the bone. He's been recovering from this for three weeks and we've been trying to keep him quiet and confined. He escaped and jumped the back fence, then ran off when a visitor opened the front door. He's now shifted the dislocation and is in the vet overnight. We will hear from the Perth vet in the morning after he views the X-rays. If it's another operation we have a heart breaking decision to make... :-\
Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2012, 01:55:08 pm
Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 02:01:01 pm
Wonderful doggie but he may be more comfortable playing with his mates in doggie heaven where there is surely no pain.Whatever decision you make will be the right one for you.
Gretchen
Post by: stef on August 28, 2012, 03:03:56 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on August 28, 2012, 09:08:31 pm
Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 09:49:57 pm
Gretchen
Post by: Wonder on August 28, 2012, 10:14:41 pm
Post by: cookie1 on August 29, 2012, 02:16:05 am
Post by: Emme on August 29, 2012, 05:16:33 am
My thoughts are with you Stef and Zeno and MJ and Rambo. We went through a similar thing 4 years ago, it was the right thing for us to do but so very hard to do it.
All the best
Marie :(
Post by: meganjane on August 29, 2012, 02:18:14 pm
I have to share my good news!! RAMBO IS OKAY!!! (http://www.thedishforum.com/smilies/happy-clapping/bliss.gif)
Xrays are fine and healing is progressing well. I'm picking him up tomorrow and have to keep him quiet for another four weeks!!
Here's a photo from better times:
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 29, 2012, 04:08:37 pm
Post by: judydawn on August 29, 2012, 04:10:30 pm
Post by: Emme on August 29, 2012, 10:12:54 pm
That is great news MJ. Good on you Rambo.
Marie ;D
Post by: Cuilidh on August 29, 2012, 10:18:00 pm
Post by: gertbysea on August 29, 2012, 10:23:35 pm
Gert
Post by: stef on August 29, 2012, 10:26:31 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on August 29, 2012, 11:56:04 pm
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 30, 2012, 12:06:03 am
Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 12:33:24 am
Gert
Post by: mcmich on August 30, 2012, 12:35:18 am
Good news for Rambo MJ.
Post by: Wonder on August 30, 2012, 12:42:30 am
Post by: meganjane on August 30, 2012, 02:17:56 am
Yes, Rambo lives up to his name. There's no keeping him down. We adore him. Our kids think we're nuts, especially DH as he's not a dog person at all!
Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2012, 04:47:21 am
I knew Rambo would pull through - he's a fighter!
ROFL.
Pleased is going to be ok MJ.
Post by: Wonder on August 30, 2012, 06:49:18 am
http://dog-shaming.com/ (http://dog-shaming.com/)
Post by: mcmich on August 30, 2012, 06:52:48 am
Post by: goldfish on August 30, 2012, 06:56:18 am
Thanks, Wonder! :D
Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 07:04:25 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-0279-1699.jpg)
Post by: meganjane on August 30, 2012, 07:42:31 am
Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 07:47:35 am
Gert
Post by: meganjane on August 30, 2012, 07:49:58 am
That Dog Shaming website has me (http://www.thedishforum.com/smilies/laughing/muttley.gif)
and (http://www.thedishforum.com/smilies/laughing/rofl.gif)
Post by: snappy on August 30, 2012, 12:36:11 pm
Post by: Bonsai on August 30, 2012, 01:00:13 pm
Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2012, 06:21:50 am
Post by: Wonder on August 31, 2012, 07:11:30 am
As well as providing some laughs it made us realise all the naughty things Oscar is up to are all normal.
Post by: dede on August 31, 2012, 11:18:26 am
The only problem is I had to go and buy powdered lambs milk and at $88 for enough for 2 lambs I nearly dropped dead :o
DD has claimed the lambs and will profit from any lambs the ewe lamb has, and the boy lamb will either be kept as a pet or sold, but I doubt she will ever let him go :D
Post by: astarra on September 01, 2012, 06:40:45 am
Post by: meganjane on September 01, 2012, 12:07:12 pm
Lamb formula is expensive dede! ... but aren't the lambs cute!? ;)..until they grow up.
Post by: Foxx on September 01, 2012, 12:30:25 pm
I ws told about this site today and thought it would fit right in this thread.
http://dog-shaming.com/ (http://dog-shaming.com/)
Oh man,that site is hilarious! I found it via Facebook the other day and when I see pics pop up in my newsfeed Im always cracking up.Some of the poor dogs faces are just PRICELESS!
Will post some pics of my pets later as soon as I can find some decent pics of them.2 of them are not very photogenic while the other is a little model & loves his picture being taken.
Post by: andiesenji on September 03, 2012, 09:43:41 am
She pretends to be a vulture - while teasing her daddy who is in the crate seen at lower right.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/TeafVulture.jpg)
Here she is laying on top of a box full of books, all standing on end. She pulled her blankie over the books and made herself comfortable in spite of the very uneven surface.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/WhatBooks.jpg)
Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2012, 11:07:12 am
Gert
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/03/a8y5e2ur.jpg)
Buddy and Holly
The original and best . Here is Elvis who belongs to my daughter and her ex. Elvis lives with us now and is 13.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/03/tytejuqy.jpg)
Post by: Emme on September 03, 2012, 09:38:09 pm
Beautiful Gert. They are such wonderful company.
Marie :)
Post by: Cuilidh on September 03, 2012, 09:41:08 pm
Love Buddy, Holly and Elvis, they look so lovable and ready for any mischief!
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 05, 2012, 01:41:35 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/05/ana3ysys.jpg)
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 05, 2012, 01:44:58 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 05, 2012, 01:53:20 am
Post by: Cuilidh on September 05, 2012, 02:16:09 am
Post by: gertbysea on September 08, 2012, 03:55:44 am
Post by: stef on September 10, 2012, 09:10:36 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on September 10, 2012, 09:13:57 pm
Post by: stef on September 10, 2012, 09:32:03 pm
It's a hard life being such an adorable pup, isn't it!
I know especially when you are a 11 week and 5 days old spoiled brat lol
Post by: Emme on September 10, 2012, 09:48:31 pm
Marie :)
Post by: stef on September 10, 2012, 09:51:16 pm
He is beautiful Stef and growing fast. I think they are meant to be spoilt. lolMarie, he is the first new pup we had in almost 12 years... He is just adorable and very smart for a blonde lol.....he,is growing like mad and already knows so many commands! Highlight of his day is his visit to tha salon, where i made a space to comb and brush him every day.. He just loves it
Marie :)
Post by: mcmich on September 10, 2012, 10:06:51 pm
I'ld like to go to the salon everyday. :D
Post by: stef on September 10, 2012, 10:08:31 pm
He has grown Stef. Gorgeous pup and very spoilt.He has doubled in size in 3 weeks.. It is breathtaking..
I'ld like to go to the salon everyday. :D
Post by: stef on September 26, 2012, 05:29:56 pm
Little luka s growing like crazy! He has the cutest face, dont u think?
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 26, 2012, 06:10:31 pm
Post by: stef on September 26, 2012, 06:53:26 pm
My goodness Stef, Luka has totally changed and looks very mature for his age :)
I know and he is 3 months and one week old
Post by: Cuilidh on September 26, 2012, 09:08:40 pm
Post by: mcmich on September 26, 2012, 09:39:06 pm
Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2012, 09:42:11 pm
Gert
Post by: Amy :-) on September 26, 2012, 11:23:38 pm
Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2012, 11:32:01 pm
Gert
Post by: Amy :-) on September 26, 2012, 11:34:38 pm
Post by: Emme on September 27, 2012, 12:54:18 am
Marie
Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2012, 12:59:30 am
Post by: stef on September 27, 2012, 07:40:10 am
Gorgeous photo Stef, now if only you could get him to smile ;D
he was so busy bossing around and keeping my man under lol .. that is no time to smile :)
Post by: stef on September 27, 2012, 07:40:54 am
Ummmm. Nice bum!
Gert
yep, my DH Gert, since 1988
Post by: gertbysea on September 27, 2012, 08:30:11 am
Gett
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 02:39:13 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 02:42:13 am
Bruce the boxer on the beach
Post by: gertbysea on September 30, 2012, 03:05:04 am
Gert
Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 03:05:13 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 03:18:10 am
That's me posted 4 photos now ;D
Amy Bruce is 18months and his little sister also a boxer is 8 months old. They belong to my son.
They are staying with us over the weekend as my son and his wife and baby are at Margaret river for the weekend.
Fun in here as I have two dogs of my own and a cat!
Thanks Gert for helping me with Tapatalk and everything ;D
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 09:14:45 am
My dog Charlie and my cat Chinta
Post by: goldfish on September 30, 2012, 10:28:40 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 11:26:34 am
Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 01:59:31 pm
I'm not a cat person though :-))
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 30, 2012, 02:31:45 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 02:34:12 pm
He has changed my mind about cats completely.
I am still very much a dog person at heart and always will be :)
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 30, 2012, 02:49:37 pm
Post by: mcmich on September 30, 2012, 10:24:52 pm
Post by: Emme on September 30, 2012, 10:43:30 pm
Marie
Post by: Mama Fergie on October 01, 2012, 01:11:07 am
They also seem to like being on their own and pick and choose their times for affection and cuddles. :)
Post by: Halex on October 01, 2012, 01:14:53 am
Lovely pets.
We have 2 cats, one lives nder our bed or down the drain ??? She is obese.
The other lives with our neighbour as they feed him salmon!
H :)
Post by: Mama Fergie on October 01, 2012, 01:22:56 am
Post by: Amy :-) on October 01, 2012, 03:01:01 am
We have 2 cats, one lives nder our bed or down the drain ??? She is obese.
LOL how on earth does she fit down the drain Hally? ;D ;D ;D
Post by: dragongirly on October 04, 2012, 07:36:45 am
Post by: Cuilidh on October 04, 2012, 07:44:57 am
Post by: dragongirly on October 04, 2012, 08:13:53 am
You get accustomed to it quickly though :D
Post by: stef on October 10, 2012, 01:49:42 pm
Today, on his 12th birthday, we have to say goodbye to Zeno, our best friend since he was a little pup. We decided to let him go while he has some dignity left, but it is a hard, very hard goodbye. We will miss you so much Zeno, and we hope there is a dog heaven where you can run around like you used to do!
Thanks for allowing us to love tou and for all the love you gave us the last 12 years.
You always have been caring, patient and kind to us, to Luka and everyone that you met.
We will never forget you!
Goodbye ..
Stef and Erik en little Luka...
Post by: mcmich on October 10, 2012, 02:01:06 pm
How blessed you were to have Zeno in your lives.
Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2012, 02:37:44 pm
Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 10, 2012, 03:10:17 pm
Post by: Bonsai on October 10, 2012, 03:11:29 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 10, 2012, 06:24:27 pm
Post by: stef on October 10, 2012, 06:51:47 pm
Again, thank you all. Lots of love
Post by: Cuilidh on October 10, 2012, 08:50:33 pm
Post by: chrissa on October 10, 2012, 09:09:02 pm
Post by: gertbysea on October 10, 2012, 11:16:51 pm
Gretchen
Post by: Emme on October 10, 2012, 11:33:31 pm
with tears
Marie
PS just noticed Gerts post and I'm certain Missie is welcoming him also.
Post by: Amy :-) on October 11, 2012, 12:36:14 am
I'm sure my old dogs Floyd, Stella and Murphy welcomed Zeno with slobbery tongues and waggy tails as well.
Post by: johnro on October 11, 2012, 05:50:09 am
Post by: kt2 on October 11, 2012, 06:07:33 am
We have been in the same situation and with time the tears slow down and smiles of happy memories return.
Big big hugs to you both. :-*
Post by: stef on October 11, 2012, 08:08:57 am
i just want to share a video some complete strangers in Kentucky made in honor of Zeno.
I never met them, but got to know them through facebook. I am eternally thankful for what they did for us.
here is the link ( i hope this is allowed by the forum)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_rMopBiX53M
love to all of you
Post by: mcmich on October 11, 2012, 08:31:23 am
I'm so sorry for your grief and glad that you have Luka to fill the void.
Post by: Cuilidh on October 11, 2012, 08:34:04 am
Post by: johnro on October 11, 2012, 09:34:20 am
Post by: Emme on October 11, 2012, 10:10:15 am
Marie
Post by: astarra on October 11, 2012, 10:13:08 am
Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 11, 2012, 12:53:45 pm
Post by: stef on October 11, 2012, 05:49:19 pm
Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2012, 12:59:05 am
Post by: droverjess on October 27, 2012, 10:22:56 am
Stef only just seen this, a lovely tribute. Sorry for your loss.
Post by: stef on October 27, 2012, 11:18:49 am
Oh Judy!
Stef only just seen this, a lovely tribute. Sorry for your loss.
thank you so much, it is so hard to say goodbye after 12 years.. lucky we have little Luka, around, although, he is not so little anymore.. he is 18 weeks old now and already weighs 24 kilo.
Post by: mcmich on October 29, 2012, 05:01:50 am
Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 05:27:55 am
Gert
Post by: Emme on October 29, 2012, 06:45:19 am
Lovely photos of Luka, he has grown so quickly and he is gorgeous
Marie
Post by: goldfish on November 04, 2012, 06:50:07 am
http://www.youtube.com/embed/PztO-OvzRyg?feature=player_embedded
Post by: mcmich on November 04, 2012, 06:59:07 am
Post by: Emme on November 04, 2012, 07:09:30 am
Marie
Post by: chrissa on November 04, 2012, 07:15:17 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/04/qemu2ygy.jpg)
Post by: mcmich on November 04, 2012, 07:51:58 am
Post by: Katiej on November 04, 2012, 08:53:57 am
Post by: dede on November 04, 2012, 07:08:02 pm
This is Billy the Sun Conure
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/05/6uregu4e.jpg)
Post by: stef on November 04, 2012, 08:31:08 pm
Post by: stef on November 04, 2012, 08:32:29 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 10:05:36 pm
.....well, not really but I was trying to be nice LOL :-)) He does look like he has the potential to be a stunning bird though ;)
And stef, wow! Luka is such a big boy now :o
Post by: gertbysea on November 04, 2012, 10:22:22 pm
What a Tweet birdie Mandi.
Gert
Post by: mcmich on November 05, 2012, 12:03:03 am
Billy is a cutie pie dede. You'll have to give us another peek when when his feathers come through.
Post by: judydawn on November 05, 2012, 12:14:44 am
Mandi the mother instinct in you is the strongest I have ever seen in any woman - you just can't help yourself :D I wonder what colour the cockatiel is going to be. I love those birds.
Post by: stef on November 05, 2012, 08:41:38 am
Will Luka grow anymore Stef? If he does, he is going to be a big boy.Mc, luka is 4 months and a half so he will grow for sure, but it is clear he will e a big and handsome fellow :)
Billy is a cutie pie dede. You'll have to give us another peek when when his feathers come through.
Judy, amazing how fast you all work in this forum.. I bet it is a fulltime job for you! Respect!
Post by: mcmich on November 05, 2012, 08:47:26 am
Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:41:54 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:43:19 am
Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:45:20 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:48:17 am
Post by: dede on November 20, 2012, 03:50:33 am
Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:51:46 am
He is 16.5 inches long... :o
He seems to be taming up quickly, I am amazed. :D
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:56:44 am
He'll be talking to you next astarra :D
Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:58:33 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 04:06:12 am
Post by: *suzanne* on November 20, 2012, 06:09:01 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 07:11:08 am
Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 07:39:26 am
Post by: *suzanne* on November 20, 2012, 08:22:58 am
Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 08:27:47 am
Post by: Moptop on November 20, 2012, 08:31:15 am
Post by: *suzanne* on November 20, 2012, 08:33:07 am
Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 08:36:31 am
What about your kids, suzanne....? ;)
Post by: dede on November 20, 2012, 09:34:38 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 09:57:59 am
Grab 'em behind the head and they can't bite you. ;)
If I'm running, I'll just run faster! ;D There's no way I would stop :-))
They are a bit cute...............from a distance ;D ;D ;D
That is my opinion on most wild animals Moptop ;D
Post by: 50plusandlovinglife on November 20, 2012, 10:13:52 am
His comment was, she is getting more done than you do.
Post by: *suzanne* on November 20, 2012, 10:43:24 am
My kid's don't mind nature I try hard not to show my fear but when they see me running around like a crazy women after I saw a legless lizard once, it's a little difficult;D
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 10:45:40 am
Post by: *suzanne* on November 20, 2012, 10:50:48 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 10:54:19 am
Why was it legless? I take you mean literally without legs, not drunk ;D
Post by: *suzanne* on November 20, 2012, 10:55:05 am
Post by: dede on November 20, 2012, 11:09:45 am
Oh okay ;D ;D
Why was it legless? I take you mean literally without legs, not drunk ;D
Amy you make me laugh. There is actually a lizard that is leg less.
Looks like a snake but actually a lizard. I think I would run too if I seem one of these
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/20/quma8eny.jpg)
Post by: *suzanne* on November 20, 2012, 11:11:31 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 01:56:27 pm
Oh okay ;D ;D
Why was it legless? I take you mean literally without legs, not drunk ;D
Amy you make me laugh. There is actually a lizard that is leg less.
Looks like a snake but actually a lizard. I think I would run too if I seem one of these
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/20/quma8eny.jpg)
.............. :-)) :-)) :-))
Post by: Delightful Den on November 20, 2012, 04:01:25 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 10:13:16 pm
Post by: dede on November 20, 2012, 10:18:44 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/21/4epuqugy.jpg)
I think they may have grow a little.
Amy is 3 days old and Bird is 1 day old :D
(But I'm not sure which one is which :o) ;D
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 10:20:26 pm
Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 10:20:44 pm
Amy and Bird are .... ugly, dede!! :-))
Post by: mcmich on November 20, 2012, 10:21:00 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 10:23:11 pm
Amy and Bird are .... ugly, dede!! :-))
I wasn't going to say that :-)) ;D
Post by: dede on November 20, 2012, 10:23:32 pm
How sweet. How do you know Amy is a girl? :D
I have no idea if she's a girl or not, but she has been called Amy now lol. I won't be keeping her so I will probably never know :D
And Amy usually the oldest is the biggest, but hard to tell in this pick, might be able to tell in a few days time. But once they get bigger its quiet easy to tell the oldest from the youngest because of feather development and size. They grow quickly. :)
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 10:25:53 pm
How long before you get rid of them?
Post by: dede on November 20, 2012, 10:26:24 pm
That is interesting Den, tho I will admit I wouldn't stop to check either. :-\
Amy and Bird are .... ugly, dede!! :-))
Wait and see what they look like in a week or two, they will be extremely ugly then lol.
Like this.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/21/ata5ynev.jpg)
And this.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/21/vyva5azu.jpg)
Post by: dede on November 20, 2012, 10:28:24 pm
If I lived closer I would buy Amy from you Mandi ;D
How long before you get rid of them?
When they are fully weaned and eating on their own, about 8 weeks.
Then they will look like this
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/21/a3edypyt.jpg)
Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 10:38:36 pm
I want a big pretty one :D How long do they usually live for?
Post by: Wonder on November 20, 2012, 11:17:31 pm
Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 12:44:04 am
Looked so cute, but what a random child! :) :-))
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 12:46:01 am
Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 12:49:44 am
Took some pics but woke her up and upset her. :'(
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 12:50:33 am
Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 12:53:13 am
Don't know why she seems to be sick more than she is not at the moment. :(
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 12:56:17 am
Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 12:59:30 am
Post by: dede on November 21, 2012, 01:00:37 am
The ugly little ones remind me of something.... but I can't remember what :-))
I want a big pretty one :D How long do they usually live for?
Around 15 years Amy. I have always loved Cockatiels, you can teach them to talk (mainly males) and whistle. My best bird mimicked the phone so well that we often went to answer the phone then realized it was the bird. If they are hand reared I'm sure they think they are human and just love attention and a cuddle and scratch. :)
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 01:18:56 am
she is going this afternoon. :-\
Good :) Hopefully the doc will have some suggestions and not just a large bill :-))
The ugly little ones remind me of something.... but I can't remember what :-))
I want a big pretty one :D How long do they usually live for?
Around 15 years Amy. I have always loved Cockatiels, you can teach them to talk (mainly males) and whistle. My best bird mimicked the phone so well that we often went to answer the phone then realized it was the bird. If they are hand reared I'm sure they think they are human and just love attention and a cuddle and scratch. :)
Wow... did that cockateil laugh at you as well when you tried to answer the phone? ;D I've always wanted to hand rear my own pet. I used to want a monkey, but I'd settle for a bird! :D
Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 01:21:50 am
No doc bills here thankfully. :) Not unless we have to take her to a specialist, anyway. :(
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 01:24:28 am
No doc bills? Lucky you. Doctors down here decide whether they want to bulk bill or not, and you usually don't find out until you're at the reception desk after the appointment :-))
Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 01:30:54 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 01:53:08 am
Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2012, 01:54:22 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 01:57:03 am
Post by: dede on November 21, 2012, 02:04:24 am
Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 02:08:26 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 04:47:41 am
More tests :(
Post by: *suzanne* on November 21, 2012, 05:46:43 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 05:53:15 am
Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 07:07:59 am
Miss6 has her second lot of tonsillitis in 2 weeks... :-\
Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 08:33:09 am
Poor Miss6 :( Lets all have a group hug :)
Post by: Wonder on November 21, 2012, 10:17:58 pm
It's very difficult to find a bulk billing doctor around here and most of them aren't taking on new clients and if they are they charge you over $200 for the first visit and then bulk bill after that. Thankfully we are a healthy family.
Post by: dede on November 22, 2012, 02:18:28 am
Post by: astarra on November 22, 2012, 02:20:02 am
How many more eggs? :)
Post by: dede on November 22, 2012, 02:24:05 am
Post by: astarra on November 22, 2012, 02:30:02 am
That will be alot of baby birds if they all hatch! :)
Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 02:38:49 am
C4, nice name! ;)
Post by: Delightful Den on November 22, 2012, 10:41:07 am
Post by: dede on November 22, 2012, 11:04:12 am
Be careful with the C4 Amy that is an explosive. You may find the federal police knocking on your door.
Lol :D
Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 11:45:03 am
Mandi, why didn't you just call him C3PO? :-))
Post by: astarra on November 25, 2012, 12:32:47 am
Post by: dede on November 25, 2012, 02:43:37 am
Any more babies, Mandi? :)
No not as yet, there is still 1 egg to hatch. Maybe it's not fertile. Will leave it for a bit longer and see what happens.
In the other nest I expect a baby any day, I checked the eggs yesterday and can feel the chick moving in the egg. So shouldn't be too long :)
Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 03:09:05 am
So will this be a "D" baby Mandi?
Post by: dede on November 25, 2012, 05:17:40 am
How exciting ;D
So will this be a "D" baby Mandi?
Well I guess if its the very next one to hatch then yes it will be a D baby. Delilah maybe?
Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 05:20:22 am
Post by: dede on November 25, 2012, 05:30:15 am
Dracula? ;DGee I hope not :o
Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 05:43:10 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 05:54:06 am
Post by: astarra on November 25, 2012, 06:00:05 am
Why the 'smelly' touch??! :)
Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 06:02:21 am
LOL, 'smelly' because she really, really is :-X But we still love her for some reason ;)
Post by: Delightful Den on November 25, 2012, 08:02:50 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 08:10:01 am
You can probably see her little stubby tail looks blurry in the photo. Thats because she is always wagging it :) She wags it so much sometimes that her whole body wiggles :-))
Post by: Mama Fergie on November 25, 2012, 09:56:48 am
Prefer just Sophie ;D
Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 10:26:49 am
She is a lovely old thing. She would have been a show dog but the fur on each of her feet is different. She can still dance though ;D
Post by: stef on November 25, 2012, 06:51:04 pm
Here is the monthly something update on Luka, our new proud and joy.. He now is 5 months old and weighs almost 30 kilo! We took him to a retirement home last week to visit the mother of one of our best friends. it was amazing to see how he went from playful to very careful and respectful to the old people there.. He also met a 13 year old bul terrier, and Luka also showed respect abd was very careful with here, while he normally goes completely crazy when he meets other (younger) dogs.. Just like he acted around Zeno, not bothering him at his old age...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/26/ybebe8yz.jpg)
Post by: mcmich on November 25, 2012, 06:59:35 pm
The residents of the nursing home would have enjoyed his company too.
Post by: Delightful Den on November 26, 2012, 01:57:29 am
My DW's grandmother spent the last few years of her life in a home. The home always had a dog for the residents. Unfortunately they regularly had to change dogs because they would get too fat from all the treats they were fed.
Post by: stef on November 26, 2012, 07:33:16 am
Post by: Emme on November 26, 2012, 08:13:15 am
Marie
Post by: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 12:17:14 am
This is my 2 boys Rackem Up Aka Roo and Dual n Haida aka Piggy.
Post by: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 12:18:47 am
Post by: Delightful Den on November 27, 2012, 12:57:16 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 01:04:55 am
Post by: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 01:08:22 am
Post by: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 01:16:12 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/27/y8azu3a9.jpg)
And Piggy and I at the beach(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/27/9unuhyhe.jpg)
Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 01:23:27 am
Post by: Delightful Den on November 27, 2012, 01:27:00 am
Our horses were never privileged enough to get Bowen o acupuncture. The best they ever got was a bit of manipulation from a neighbor who trained race horses. It used to make a big difference to them. One did not like being ridden on the right rein but after Danny popped her hips bak onto position she would be good as gold.
Post by: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 01:46:01 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on November 27, 2012, 01:49:36 am
Your horses are lovely :D
Post by: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 02:34:13 am
So I guess It is in my DNA my granma was in the only Australian Mounted girl guides and as 19 year old she rode from Corryong to the top of Mt Mount Kosciuszko and back again witth the Guides.
I will post a photo of the country I learnt to ride in.
I am very lucky I have riden horse all over the world and it a great way to see it!!
Post by: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 02:35:31 am
The Snowy mountains over looking Corryong North East Victoria
Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 03:22:51 am
Post by: mcmich on November 27, 2012, 04:56:48 am
Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 05:15:31 am
Post by: dede on November 27, 2012, 06:41:37 am
Amy, Bird and Cfor all growing (and yes still ugly) :D
Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 07:06:08 am
Post by: mcmich on November 27, 2012, 08:02:42 am
Post by: dede on November 27, 2012, 08:13:28 am
They are not that bad. At least there are some feathers. :D
Well not really feathers but fluff lol. The feathers will start to appear in about a week or so. :)
Will be pulling them out of the nest in a little less than 2 weeks when Amy is 3 weeks old :)
Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 08:18:18 am
Post by: mcmich on November 27, 2012, 08:19:18 am
Post by: dede on November 27, 2012, 08:22:34 am
Post by: dede on November 27, 2012, 08:24:55 am
Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 08:26:50 am
Can you tell I know nothing about bird raising?! :D :D
Post by: dede on November 27, 2012, 08:30:13 am
Well the parents feed their chicks by regenerating food into their mouth, there is no way I'm doing that. So formula is great ;D ;D
Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 08:32:51 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 08:33:36 am
Lol. Yes Formula for birds ;D.
Well the parents feed their chicks by regenerating food into their mouth, there is no way I'm doing that. So formula is great ;D ;D
Do you mean regurgitating Mandi? :-)) I saw penguins do that on a documentary. Ewww!!!!!!!! ;D
Post by: dede on November 27, 2012, 08:35:56 am
Lol. Yes Formula for birds ;D.
Well the parents feed their chicks by regenerating food into their mouth, there is no way I'm doing that. So formula is great ;D ;D
Do you mean regurgitating Mandi? :-)) I saw penguins do that on a documentary. Ewww!!!!!!!! ;D
Stupid auto correct lol. Yes Amy I did mean regurgitating :D
Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 08:38:08 am
Post by: dede on November 27, 2012, 08:39:18 am
LOL. When I read "regenerating" I had an image of Doctor Who in my head :-))
Exterminate, Exterminate :D
Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 08:40:25 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 08:47:53 am
This morning on the radio there was a snippet of a relaxation tape made by the producers of Doctor Who. It was the voice of a Dalek telling you to inhale, exhale, let your worries slip away, etc. and then at the end it said "your tension has now been exterminated!!!" ;D
Post by: dede on November 27, 2012, 08:52:55 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 08:58:16 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e59guruVL4o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e59guruVL4o)
Post by: dede on November 27, 2012, 09:39:07 am
Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 09:52:50 am
Post by: Cleo on November 29, 2012, 10:32:18 am
Post by: Cleo on November 29, 2012, 10:35:21 am
In order of appearance they are...
Truce
Tally
Xena
Penny
Post by: Amy :-) on November 29, 2012, 10:39:23 am
Post by: Cleo on November 29, 2012, 10:59:43 am
Post by: goldfish on November 29, 2012, 06:42:59 pm
Post by: Delightful Den on November 30, 2012, 02:47:59 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/30/puzejepu.jpg)
Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 30, 2012, 02:59:44 pm
Post by: mcmich on November 30, 2012, 06:00:40 pm
Post by: kt2 on November 30, 2012, 10:44:58 pm
Post by: kt2 on November 30, 2012, 10:45:54 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on November 30, 2012, 10:46:22 pm
I can just see my koala Katie ;)
Post by: dede on November 30, 2012, 10:46:27 pm
Post by: kt2 on November 30, 2012, 10:52:08 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on November 30, 2012, 10:55:10 pm
Post by: kt2 on December 01, 2012, 12:48:41 pm
Very strange.... Still can't work out what happened ??? :)
Post by: Amy :-) on December 01, 2012, 01:07:47 pm
Post by: kt2 on December 01, 2012, 01:10:13 pm
Post by: stef on December 03, 2012, 06:35:30 pm
Post by: dede on December 03, 2012, 07:00:53 pm
Post by: Frozzie on December 03, 2012, 07:25:24 pm
You want to hear it? ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e59guruVL4o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e59guruVL4o)
Haha made me laugh...
Post by: Emme on December 03, 2012, 09:57:53 pm
Post by: stef on December 03, 2012, 10:01:02 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 03, 2012, 10:22:42 pm
My two dogs love to play hide and seek with their toys too. It's hilarious watching them running around searching and trying to outdo each other in finding the toy first ;D Almost every night at 7.30 one of them brings a toy and drops it at my feet so that I can hide it. It's as if they have set an alarm to go off at that time ;D
Post by: stef on December 03, 2012, 10:27:39 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on December 03, 2012, 10:27:57 pm
Or he has a girlfriend ;) 8)
:o :o :o ;D
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 03, 2012, 10:30:08 pm
What a wonderful joy they bring to our lives :D
So loyal and loving no matter what
Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 02:26:59 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/04/magedega.jpg)
Having a cuddle after their lunch
Post by: kt2 on December 04, 2012, 03:11:37 am
Post by: Emme on December 04, 2012, 05:07:57 am
So cute and definately amazing. :DHave to agree totally with that :)
What a wonderful joy they bring to our lives :D
So loyal and loving no matter what
Dede, they have grown so quickly, lovely photo
Post by: Amy :-) on December 04, 2012, 05:42:49 am
Post by: mcmich on December 04, 2012, 06:16:54 am
Post by: VieveMS on December 04, 2012, 09:00:47 am
Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 09:02:58 am
Gorgeous photo Dede. I also love your pendant.
Thanks VieveMS, I love my pendant too, I wear it 24/7. :)
Post by: dede on December 05, 2012, 08:24:35 am
Oh and here's another photo of Billy
(anyone seen the Aliens movie?) lol
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/05/ese6ydeg.jpg)
Post by: Amy :-) on December 05, 2012, 08:47:05 am
Got some more baby birds names Mandi? ;D
Post by: *suzanne* on December 05, 2012, 08:48:30 am
Post by: dede on December 05, 2012, 09:29:27 am
What a cutie!! :D
Got some more baby birds names Mandi? ;D
No Amy, you can pick the next name :)
I won't name the unmatched one quiet yet though, maybe tomorrow ;D
Post by: johnro on December 09, 2012, 01:21:09 am
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 01:48:33 am
Post by: johnro on December 09, 2012, 01:56:36 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 02:03:05 am
Post by: johnro on December 09, 2012, 02:56:11 am
Post by: mcmich on December 09, 2012, 07:08:42 am
Post by: Emme on December 09, 2012, 08:26:56 am
Marie
Post by: deedub on December 09, 2012, 08:51:19 am
Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 09:12:02 am
Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 09:12:51 am
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Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 09:13:36 am
No photo, but today DD's cat was sitting on one of the stools at the kitchen bench, watching me (as they do). As soon as she saw me put the lid on thermie, she bolted! She's obviously worked out that once the lid goes on, loud noise will follow! Made me laugh....
Lol ;D ican picture that in my head ;D ;D
Post by: Kimmyh on December 09, 2012, 09:20:25 am
Waiting for photos of Amy's new baby ;DMe too :)
DH and boys finished adding to the fish tank ( the tank he bought when I sent him out to get a toaster). Introducing T-Rex, tmx, scardy, twin fin, google, prince night, coco and Lena 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. ;D
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Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 09:28:22 am
Love the fish though. I use to have a huge 6 foot tank with some monster size fish. It was beautiful to watch them all swimming around :)
Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 11:00:28 am
Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 11:03:54 am
Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 11:04:59 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 09, 2012, 11:06:38 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 11:15:56 am
Still haven't decided on a name :-))
He/she must not have eaten all day. I offered him/her that seed and he/she ate non stop for about twenty minutes. My arm was starting to ache holding him/her.
He/she has also been nibbling my fingers a lot. I'm not sure if he/she is trying to bite me? What do you think Mandi?
Post by: kt2 on December 09, 2012, 11:23:12 am
Post by: Delightful Den on December 09, 2012, 11:25:19 am
Post by: deedub on December 09, 2012, 11:26:30 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 11:27:50 am
I just put him/her back in the cage and he/she is sitting with his/her back to me ;D I'm getting the silent treatment :-))
LOL Lego the cockatiel? ;D
Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 11:29:21 am
Cockatiels use their tongue to explore their environment. As long as he's not biting you hard then all is fine. A nibble is normal :)
Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 11:32:10 am
Biscuits and choc chip ( who have Uni, Judy and CP as their babies)
Freckles and Charlie
Cookie (but he died last year :( )
And of cause Amy, Bird and Cfor
Plus Billy the Sun Conure :)
Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 11:38:55 am
Nice names ;D
Post by: kt2 on December 09, 2012, 12:17:25 pm
Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2012, 01:05:10 pm
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 09, 2012, 02:26:52 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 09, 2012, 07:59:30 pm
Post by: mcmich on December 09, 2012, 08:17:38 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 09:50:08 pm
Judy, after he got in the cage he was okay. It was just getting him there that was the tough part :-))
Is he still stroppy with you Amy or is all forgiven? ;D :D :D
Its hard to say katie! ;D
He is having breakfast with me now :)
Post by: astarra on December 09, 2012, 10:50:49 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 10:51:44 pm
I think he's grumpy with me :(
Post by: Kimmyh on December 10, 2012, 01:25:14 am
Post by: astarra on December 10, 2012, 01:33:38 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 10, 2012, 03:31:15 am
You were right astarra, he has got over it. He is sitting on my shoulder chewing my hair now :-))
Post by: Katiej on December 10, 2012, 04:03:59 am
Post by: Emme on December 10, 2012, 05:12:54 am
Marie
Post by: EmeraldSue on December 10, 2012, 01:14:58 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on December 10, 2012, 10:14:43 pm
ES, what colours have you seen? I've only seen this colour and Mandi's grey ones.
Clinker is very moody today :( He/she doesn't want cuddles..... :(
Post by: astarra on December 10, 2012, 10:15:28 pm
Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2012, 10:23:27 pm
Post by: EmeraldSue on December 10, 2012, 10:31:47 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on December 10, 2012, 10:34:56 pm
I think most pets don't want to be fussed over all the time Amy, he'll let you know when he wants attention - maybe he is a female, isn't that how we are ;D
LOL good point Judy :D
Possibly just settling in Amy. :)
I think you're right too astarra... I think he's bust asserting his superiority over his toys ;D
Post by: dede on December 11, 2012, 10:58:43 am
Are you both getting to know each other more now?
There are several different color combinations of cockatiels but the white faced are my favorite at the moment. Amy the cockatiel is going to be beautiful, she is what you call a white faced pearl and will look something like this when she grows up.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/11/y5equ9yq.jpg)
Post by: Halex on December 11, 2012, 11:00:23 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 11, 2012, 11:42:01 am
Clinker seems happier each day. When I get him out for a cuddle he will run straight up onto my shoulder. He chirps when I stroke his head too ;D He still isn't very coordinated getting around his cage, but I hope that will improve and he gets older :)
Mum won't admit it, but she loves him too ;D
Post by: *suzanne* on December 11, 2012, 11:51:25 am
Post by: dede on December 11, 2012, 11:53:57 am
I'm glad he's settling in well.
And as for Amy she is actually going to be for sale (maybe) or maybe we will keep her? But I can't keep them all :(
Post by: Amy :-) on December 11, 2012, 12:13:52 pm
Aww.... if Amy is a rare type of cockatiel, don't you want to raise her yourself? :(
so glad to hear you and clinker are bonding Amy, he sounds very cute
He's gorgeous Suzanne, I will post more photos soon :D
Post by: mcmich on December 11, 2012, 01:30:00 pm
Lol. I bet your mum talks to him when your not home and checks on him ;D
I'm glad he's settling in well.
And as for Amy she is actually going to be for sale (maybe) or maybe we will keep her? But I can't keep them all :(
I don't know how you don't get attached to them dede? I would be hopeless in a pet store, be bringing all my work home with me. :D
Post by: dede on December 12, 2012, 07:44:07 am
Anyone got any cat photos, love cats & dogs :)
Hally thought I would post a photo of my dog for you
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/12/4a6yduhu.jpg)
;D sorry I couldn't resist when I saw it ;D
Post by: Halex on December 12, 2012, 07:45:33 am
Post by: dede on December 12, 2012, 07:49:22 am
Thought you might be sick to death of bird photos but this was funny, I was actually looking for red eyed cockatiels on google images and this popped up, and I thought of you straight away ;D
Post by: Frozzie on December 12, 2012, 11:54:57 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/12/u2uza7uh.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/12/6uza2eje.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/12/e2yvasys.jpg)
Post by: Amy :-) on December 12, 2012, 10:15:32 pm
Post by: Frozzie on December 12, 2012, 11:32:54 pm
Post by: kt2 on December 14, 2012, 07:33:54 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 14, 2012, 08:49:34 am
Post by: astarra on December 14, 2012, 08:52:33 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 14, 2012, 08:54:24 am
Post by: dede on December 14, 2012, 08:58:52 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 14, 2012, 09:02:02 am
Post by: kt2 on December 14, 2012, 09:42:05 am
Oh dear!!!!! ;D
Post by: Nikkit on December 14, 2012, 09:49:08 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 14, 2012, 10:47:29 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 14, 2012, 11:32:24 am
Post by: Nikkit on December 14, 2012, 10:28:49 pm
Thanks Amy ;D Taken last weekend in a cutting comp.
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 15, 2012, 12:30:48 am
Post by: Nikkit on December 15, 2012, 01:38:17 am
I do have another horse in the paddock, Jamie - he's a 22 year old Standard Bred. Now retired and running the place. My vet tells me he's doing very well for his age, but then so the old bugger should - he gets all the good food, has arthritis injections over winter and is just loving life. He's a funny old boy, I can only 'love' him with cuddles when he is sedated. (Twice a year when his teeth are done) and he won't talk to me when he comes to, as he knows I have given him 6 months work of love in half an hour! :)
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 15, 2012, 04:38:24 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/15/eha4atu3.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/15/2a4u8una.jpg)
Post by: Amy :-) on December 15, 2012, 04:44:29 am
When I bought him he really didn't have any idea what to do other than look pretty, so I had to teach him to be a "real" horse. I ate a fair amount of dirt, got sand in my knickers and had plenty of bruises, but we now love each other to bits!
How long did it take you to teach him Nikki? It sounds like hard work :)
Post by: Katiej on December 15, 2012, 05:04:46 am
Post by: Emme on December 15, 2012, 06:51:18 am
GHM, lovely photos of Patch & Tom., thankyou for sharing they look wonderful ;D
Marie
Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 15, 2012, 07:04:21 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 15, 2012, 07:18:35 am
Hope Rosie mends quickly AB. Sounds like she is all legs and feet!
Post by: JeremyUK on December 15, 2012, 07:20:56 am
Here are my babies!
Post by: chrissa on December 15, 2012, 07:36:05 am
Post by: chrissa on December 15, 2012, 07:40:09 am
(Who's doing a lot better now)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 15, 2012, 08:26:18 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 15, 2012, 08:28:13 am
Jeremy, your babies are adorable! What are their names?
Brenda, I hope Rosie heals quickly, it sounds like she has some awful injuries :(
Post by: JeremyUK on December 15, 2012, 08:40:04 am
Post by: Nikkit on December 15, 2012, 08:49:24 am
The horses...lets keep that one quiet, what hubby doesn't know doesn't hurt! ;D
Love everyones pooches.
Amy, we are a work in progress and will be until one of us pops our clogs/horse shoes. I'm hoping I can still swing a leg over for a good few years yet. I have enlisted the help of a trainer who loves Pip as well, he'd buy him off me in a heartbeat - if I let him! So if I rode a few times a week then we'd be far better than what we are, but life gets in the way and it is taking me a lot longer to do it all.
Gotta go - the cheeky Pip has just come onto the back verandah and is wedged up against the back door getting cool from the aircon, best go before he rubs the door to bits...makes a good scratching post for his itchy bottom!
Post by: stef on December 15, 2012, 04:59:47 pm
Xxx
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 15, 2012, 06:04:51 pm
Post by: chrissa on December 15, 2012, 08:55:24 pm
Stef, Luka is looking very grown up now. So regal looking, well as regal as you can look with reindeer ears ! He's so beautiful.
Post by: Emme on December 15, 2012, 09:11:07 pm
Chrissa, glad to hear Cassie is better :)
Marie
Post by: Emme on December 15, 2012, 09:13:35 pm
Best Wishes to you and Erik, hope Luka gets a special treat for Christmas :)
Marie
Post by: stef on December 15, 2012, 09:29:45 pm
Luka still needs to grow big time, but at his 5.5 months he is almost the size of the regular golden retriever. I sure hope he grows a bit bigger though... I do not now for xmas, because we are working on xmas eve and xmas day (well actually also on dec 31th and jan 1st) but we have our annual celebration on new years eve, when i cook from scratch a 5 corse dinner for 7. Can't wait to get started. Lol at least with the thermomix the sorbet and icecream is easy peasy.
So far the menu may be as follows:
Appetizers : zuckini roll filled with a home made gravad lax mousse, a seared scallop with oven dried ganda ham (belgian ham, cured with seasalt only), parsnip chips
Starter: chicken pie
Soup: pumpkin spiced soup with garlic and curry fried scampi
Main : pork ham steak, marinated in red wine and pine branches, garlic and herbs, with crockatoes ( my version of potato corquettes), involving parboiled potato wedges, egged and breadcrumbed and then deepfried) , and a selection of seasonal veggies (or brussels andives in 3 different ways)
Desert: homemade icecream with home made advocaat (kind of egg nog made with 96° alcohol instrad of cooking the eggs) , home made praline filled with the tmx sweet chili sauce abd some cookie yet to develop.
Sorbet may be also added before the main, granny smith and calvados sorbet to clean the pallet and lighten e clouded spirits haha!
Starting to get excited.. Inwill have a lot to do all evenings before new years eve, since we are working 3 weeks 7/7 here from now.
Hpe you all enjoy your dinners and please post your menus, maybe we can exchange some ideas!
Love.
Stef
Post by: gertbysea on December 15, 2012, 09:34:18 pm
Gert
Post by: stef on December 15, 2012, 09:34:55 pm
Post by: astarra on December 16, 2012, 04:56:28 am
Post by: andiesenji on December 17, 2012, 04:51:41 am
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Aston%20photos/Aston12912.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Aston%20photos/Aston12912-a.jpg)
Post by: gertbysea on December 17, 2012, 04:54:07 am
Gert
Post by: mcmich on December 17, 2012, 05:04:59 am
Post by: goldfish on December 17, 2012, 07:03:29 am
Post by: Emme on December 17, 2012, 07:16:31 am
Marie
Post by: andiesenji on December 17, 2012, 07:20:14 am
This new blankie got the "treatment" as he pulled it onto the floor and rolled in it, on his back with all four feet in the air. When he was satisfied that it had been "broken in" sufficiently, he was happy to have me put it back on the loveseat and he settled in for a nap.
Naturally, he is a very spoiled boy.
Post by: Emme on December 17, 2012, 07:32:13 am
Marie
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 17, 2012, 09:26:23 am
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 17, 2012, 01:02:03 pm
Post by: andiesenji on December 17, 2012, 04:27:54 pm
Aston is a champion and sire of one champion and there should be a second champion, a son, within a short time.
Post by: Cuilidh on December 17, 2012, 06:29:04 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 22, 2012, 01:44:43 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 22, 2012, 01:46:17 pm
Merry Christmas from Bruce the Boxer
Post by: dede on December 22, 2012, 06:47:46 pm
I tried to find a little Santa hat for Billy the Sun Conure but couldn't find one :( ;D
Post by: Kimmyh on December 22, 2012, 08:10:45 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 22, 2012, 08:19:06 pm
Post by: Emme on December 22, 2012, 08:38:44 pm
Marie
Post by: goldfish on December 22, 2012, 08:48:34 pm
Post by: andiesenji on December 22, 2012, 09:13:54 pm
Post by: dede on December 22, 2012, 10:15:46 pm
Billy getting into the Christmas spirit
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/23/e6ugepa8.jpg)
Merry Christmas everyone
Love Billy and Mandi
Post by: kt2 on December 22, 2012, 10:17:24 pm
Post by: kt2 on December 22, 2012, 10:20:31 pm
Billy is very handsome in his Santa hat and doesn't he know it! :D :D
He looks like he's smiling and also asking "is this my best side?" ;D ;D ;D
Post by: dede on December 22, 2012, 10:22:32 pm
Everyone thought I was mad buying him a hat ;D
Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 22, 2012, 10:35:49 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on December 22, 2012, 10:38:30 pm
Mandi, now you just need to teach Billy to sing "Jingle Bells" ;)
Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2012, 10:40:14 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 22, 2012, 11:24:07 pm
Post by: Katiej on December 23, 2012, 12:14:42 am
I've wrapped up presents for 5 dogs and 7 cats this year, not all mine!. Tomorrow I'm baking dog biscuits for our doggies (I've told my DH if the dogs don't eat them, he'll have to ;D)
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 23, 2012, 12:21:48 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 23, 2012, 12:22:25 am
Post by: goldfish on December 23, 2012, 12:23:00 am
Tomorrow I'm baking dog biscuits for our doggies (I've told my DH if the dogs don't eat them, he'll have to ;D)
Katie - what recipe do you use?
Post by: Katiej on December 23, 2012, 12:30:49 am
http://www.whyisthereair.com/2012/08/18/makin-it-with-bacon/
I've even bought a little bone shaped cookie cutter. Our dogs are quite old and fussy, so they probably won't eat them. But I'm still going to make them :)
Post by: goldfish on December 23, 2012, 02:24:43 am
Post by: Emme on December 23, 2012, 03:44:12 am
That hat suits Billie Dede ;D
Post by: mcmich on December 23, 2012, 05:08:25 am
Post by: dede on December 23, 2012, 05:46:06 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/23/uhy4yju5.jpg)
Post by: Kimmyh on December 23, 2012, 05:53:24 am
Post by: andiesenji on December 23, 2012, 06:02:35 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 23, 2012, 06:40:23 am
Post by: kt2 on December 23, 2012, 06:55:59 am
Post by: dede on December 23, 2012, 12:25:09 pm
Post by: andiesenji on December 23, 2012, 09:50:13 pm
I think they are called "Rainbow" birds. She also works with several zoos.
She has had fantastic results with breeding birds that do not usually breed in captivity. She only sells a few of her own birds each year and is super fussy about who is allowed to "adopt" them.
Post by: Katiej on December 24, 2012, 09:31:14 am
The greyhound happily munched up 2 with her tea, but the little dog just walked away (pretty much what happens every night with her tea though). She has since been back and eaten it. I've packaged some up for my SIL's dogs.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/24/a7e4e6uj.jpg)
Post by: goldfish on December 24, 2012, 09:36:02 am
Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2012, 09:52:41 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 24, 2012, 09:55:37 am
Post by: Katiej on December 24, 2012, 10:01:14 am
I used a cookie cutter shaped like a dog bone Kimmy.
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 12:31:06 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 26, 2012, 07:36:49 pm
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/400beee781e0e8059dc035a05cfb8b65.jpg)
Post by: Cuilidh on December 26, 2012, 08:21:32 pm
Post by: goldfish on December 26, 2012, 08:30:16 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on December 26, 2012, 10:27:52 pm
I love your door handle too :D
Post by: gertbysea on December 26, 2012, 11:27:33 pm
Gert
Post by: Emme on December 26, 2012, 11:30:09 pm
Thank you, love the photo
Marie
Post by: kt2 on December 27, 2012, 04:12:25 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 27, 2012, 05:01:41 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 27, 2012, 05:32:40 am
Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2012, 07:11:05 am
Post by: Katiej on December 27, 2012, 07:41:07 am
Post by: andiesenji on December 28, 2012, 01:49:30 am
I think his expression is priceless.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Aston%20photos/HPIM4851.jpg)
Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2012, 02:48:37 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 28, 2012, 03:23:38 am
Post by: johnro on December 28, 2012, 04:16:35 am
Post by: Cuilidh on December 28, 2012, 04:33:22 am
Post by: goldfish on December 28, 2012, 04:38:26 am
Post by: judydawn on December 28, 2012, 06:12:11 am
Post by: flavourofthemonth on December 28, 2012, 08:42:55 am
My Ragdoll kitten, Dolly. A very big distraction at the moment. ;D
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 28, 2012, 08:45:15 am
Post by: kt2 on December 28, 2012, 08:52:18 am
Post by: Emme on December 28, 2012, 08:58:01 am
Aston's expression is priceless Andie ;D Thanks for the photo.
Marie
Post by: kt2 on December 28, 2012, 08:59:46 am
Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2012, 09:05:18 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 28, 2012, 10:00:17 am
Your cat has beautiful markings FTM. ;D
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 28, 2012, 10:23:37 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 28, 2012, 10:29:38 am
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 28, 2012, 10:47:45 am
Post by: dede on December 28, 2012, 10:55:44 am
Beware of having tents set up with 5 children sleeping in it, as he may or may not use the tent as a play ground and scare the crap out of the sleeping children, and he may or may not tear your fairly new tent in 20+ places. :(
Other than that he's cute ;D
Post by: Amy :-) on December 28, 2012, 10:57:20 am
Post by: dede on December 28, 2012, 10:58:40 am
Uh oh Mandi... :-))
Can I have your address Amy so I can send my cat to you :)
Post by: Kimmyh on December 28, 2012, 11:17:37 am
Post by: andiesenji on December 28, 2012, 07:38:53 pm
We have a pond too GHM and Herons are a problem for us as well.Watch for damage to your Koi as the Herron will spear them when trying to catch them.We haven't found a100% deterrent yet :-\
I have friends who have a large koi pond near San Diego and they were plagued with seabirds as well as herons and cormorants.
A bird expert from the San Diego zoo advised them to string a wire from a tree to a tall post (they had to erect the 3-meter post) and hang an eagle kite from it over the pond.
It doesn't seem to deter little birds or songbirds, just the larger ones, especially the cormorants, which were more predatory than the herons in their area. It even keeps the gulls away and they are difficult to scare.
Post by: andiesenji on December 28, 2012, 07:43:55 pm
She has a cattery and boards cats and it is very posh. The cats are treated like royalty. She has several employees and they even pick up and deliver and in limos, no less. She bought two limos at one of the Sheriff's auctions a few years ago, quite cheaply, and had them fitted out to carry cats safely. She is booked months in advance for the holidays - often because people don't want their holiday decorations ruined by cats.
Post by: Amy :-) on December 28, 2012, 10:14:38 pm
Uh oh Mandi... :-))
Can I have your address Amy so I can send my cat to you :)
But it might eat Clinker :'(
Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2012, 04:45:07 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2012, 06:33:45 am
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 29, 2012, 09:09:51 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 30, 2012, 09:27:58 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 30, 2012, 09:34:36 am
Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2012, 09:48:57 am
Post by: Amy :-) on December 30, 2012, 10:01:11 am
He gets plenty of sun and light and breeze when I have my window open. I have the flyscreen on the outside and a net curtain on the inside so he can't get out but he can enjoy nice weather :D
Oh clinker you handsome chappie I think you have grown a bit.
He certainly has Kimmy ;D He spends all day preening his feathers and getting rid of his baby fluff. His stripes are becoming more defined too :D
Post by: johnro on December 30, 2012, 12:14:56 pm
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K2lVIhuJK6I/UOAu0R0wXPI/AAAAAAAAKVo/gi_0ilMiTP0/s720/Playing%2520with%2520the%2520camera%2520121.jpg?gl=AU)
Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2012, 12:17:40 pm
Post by: kt2 on December 30, 2012, 12:24:09 pm
Shelby is gorgeous Robyn, such a beautiful, gentle face. :)
Post by: johnro on December 30, 2012, 12:26:13 pm
Post by: johnro on December 30, 2012, 12:33:41 pm
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kcqLvSD_9Ug/UOAzbUfmzCI/AAAAAAAAKV4/ypHi6Ry92CM/s912/Playing%2520with%2520the%2520camera%2520063.jpg?gl=AU)
.....pic says it all!!
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wjbFZaL1eNQ/UOA0XN9c5YI/AAAAAAAAKWA/99N8RquhXbY/s912/Playing%2520with%2520the%2520camera%2520085.jpg?gl=AU)
Post by: Delightful Den on December 30, 2012, 12:46:44 pm
Amy, Clinker is looking good. :)
Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2012, 12:49:33 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 30, 2012, 12:56:09 pm
Post by: andiesenji on December 30, 2012, 06:37:02 pm
Post by: Emme on December 30, 2012, 07:31:32 pm
Shelby is beautiful johnro, lovely photo.
Marie
Post by: dede on December 30, 2012, 09:39:46 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on December 30, 2012, 10:18:21 pm
Katie, he's very proud and very opinionated! ;D
Mandi, Clinker's wing feathers are growing a bit so he's able to "glide" further. I don't know whether to clip them again? I think I'm scared of doing it :-))
Robyn, love those dogs :)
Post by: dede on December 30, 2012, 10:23:10 pm
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 31, 2012, 12:24:57 am
Post by: kt2 on December 31, 2012, 04:59:09 am
Thanks ladies and Den :D
Katie, he's very proud and very opinionated! ;D
He must be a male then Amy......! ;) ;D ;D
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 01, 2013, 02:46:16 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 01, 2013, 02:53:00 am
I just gave him a small piece of bread and he's nibbled it into tiny crumbs and left it all over my desk... :-))
Post by: kt2 on January 01, 2013, 06:26:44 am
Post by: andiesenji on January 01, 2013, 06:41:11 am
He has some very small hawks and I am pretty sure they also make them for macaws - you might see if any bird people are familiar with these.
Post by: Amy :-) on January 01, 2013, 09:52:43 am
Mmmmmm, messy too....... ;D :D :D :D
Just more proof that he's a boy.... or at least a child! ;D
Post by: kt2 on January 01, 2013, 12:16:39 pm
Mmmmmm, messy too....... ;D :D :D :D
Just more proof that he's a boy.... or at least a child! ;D
Exactly!! :D
He'll be snoring next! :D :D :D
Post by: Amy :-) on January 01, 2013, 12:42:53 pm
Post by: Delightful Den on January 01, 2013, 02:15:59 pm
The example I was given was if you picture a plane with the wings shortened it will still fly but needs more power to do it but with one wing shortened it will crash.
I used to do what MF suggested. One person held the bird wrapped gently in a towel and the other person cutting the flight feathers.
Toe nail clipping was another task that can present challenges. You have to be careful to not cut the nails too short or they can bleed.
Post by: dede on January 01, 2013, 08:39:30 pm
I was taught to only cut about 5 of the flight feathers on either wing (the longest feathers). :)
If you handle your bird lots and play with their wings and feet it becomes quiet easy to trim wings and toes without the need of a tea towel to protect your hands from biting. (Well at least with billy he lets me do this) ;D
Post by: Amy :-) on January 01, 2013, 10:34:05 pm
Clinker doesn't like me touching his wings or feet :-))
Post by: dede on January 02, 2013, 01:05:54 am
Post by: Delightful Den on January 02, 2013, 01:28:53 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 02, 2013, 02:25:54 am
Have fun clipping Mandi :) I think I will go and buy a special tea towel just for Clinker!
Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2013, 11:31:51 am
I have just said a tearful goodbye to my weiro. He isn't well and we're worried about him. DD has taken him to an after hours vet. He only started showing symptoms a while ago. Trust him to wait until after hours. He isn't talking and won't even give me kisses and is sleeping all the time. Every time one of my birds gets sick I say never again. But then I get another one. Hopefully he just needs medicine.
Dede I wish you lived nearer I would adopt a couple of yours. I didn't go as it was me that had to be present when our last budgie had to be put to sleep.
Oh well 'such is life' as a naughty AFL player has tattooed on his chest. :'( :'(
Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2013, 11:53:41 am
Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2013, 12:10:01 pm
I'm just waiting on a call from them or they will come home. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I hope you didn't melt too much today.
Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2013, 12:13:17 pm
Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2013, 12:26:14 pm
Post by: goldfish on January 04, 2013, 12:28:59 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 04, 2013, 12:35:41 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on January 04, 2013, 01:23:14 pm
I would be devastated if anything happened to Clinker.
Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2013, 01:32:31 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on January 04, 2013, 01:33:48 pm
Post by: Halex on January 04, 2013, 09:39:49 pm
Post by: dede on January 05, 2013, 12:36:13 am
One of my youngest baby cockatiels had to be put to sleep this morning as it was to a point that I knew it wasn't going to survive :(, poor little thing, I tried everything, but it just was not working.
I still have 7 baby cockatiels inside doing well, and another 4 in the nest that I will pull out next week to hand feed. :)
I have Amy, Bird, Uni, CP and Judy plus another 2 babies unnamed.
Amy and Bird will go to their new homes maybe in a week or so :)
Post by: Amy :-) on January 05, 2013, 01:45:03 am
I hope your babies go to good homes! :)
Clinker bit me this morning so he was in time out for a while >:(
Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2013, 01:58:39 am
I am thinking that if he didn't last the night they would have already rung. (( it's nearly 10 o'clock). I keep wanting to ring but the family say I can't as they were told to wait until the vet rings.
CC I am glad Chance is feeling better.
Dede what sort of things can we feed our bird please? Apparently he is overweight and we have to watch what we give him. I must admit he is a guts and almost tucks into what we are eating. Except chocolate and avocado.
Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2013, 03:26:41 am
Oh Cookie I hope your bird is ok :(.
One of my youngest baby cockatiels had to be put to sleep this morning as it was to a point that I knew it wasn't going to survive :(, poor little thing, I tried everything, but it just was not working.
I still have 7 baby cockatiels inside doing well, and another 4 in the nest that I will pull out next week to hand feed. :)
I have Amy, Bird, Uni, CP and Judy plus another 2 babies unnamed.
Amy and Bird will go to their new homes maybe in a week or so :)
I'm glad I'm still alive Mandi ;D
Post by: Cuilidh on January 05, 2013, 03:42:53 am
I'm glad I'm still alive Mandi ;D
So are we, JD!
Post by: Emme on January 05, 2013, 03:49:45 am
Marie
Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2013, 03:54:22 am
Just spoke to the vet and they have said our weiro is still alive. They are doing some tests on him after lunch and will get back to us. DD mentioned that they may want to give him a barium X-ray to make sure his insides are working ok. Poor bird, I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Post by: dede on January 05, 2013, 04:23:35 am
• Cockatiel safe food
•
• Apples
• Apricots
• Asparagus
• Bananas
• Berries
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Carrot tops
• Carrots
• Cantaloupe
• Celery
• Cherries
• Cottage cheese
• Corn on a cob
• Cranberries
• Cucumber
• Cooked pasta
• Cooked brown rice
• Dark green lettuce
• Dried fruit
• Hard boiled eggs
• Honeydew melon
• Kiwi
• Mango
• Oranges
• Parsley (give sparingly)
• Peaches
• Peas and pod
• Pears
• Pineapple
• Plums
• Pumpkin
• Red cabbage
• Red and green sweet peppers
• Rosemary
• Spinach
• Sprouts (fresh)
• Watermelon
• Winter Squash
• Whole wheat toast
• Yellow squash
• Zucchini
•
• Treats Include:
• Cheerios
• Rice Krispies
• Shredded Wheat
• unsalted popcorn
• unsalted crackers
• unsalted pretzels
• Pet Shop Treats
If your bird is overweight might pay to eliminate to many treats. Sunflower seeds and nuts can be given but only occasionally.
Cockatiels should ideally have a 60% seed or pellet diet and 40% fruit and veggies :)
Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2013, 04:42:00 am
Post by: dede on January 05, 2013, 04:46:02 am
Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2013, 07:30:16 am
Post by: Emme on January 05, 2013, 07:49:33 am
Marie
Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2013, 08:05:13 am
Post by: dede on January 05, 2013, 08:18:15 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 05, 2013, 08:18:21 am
Post by: Kimmyh on January 05, 2013, 08:44:10 am
Post by: Katiej on January 05, 2013, 08:44:15 am
Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2013, 08:47:27 am
Super glad you haven't fallen off your perch JD. :D
Harry Hound was doing summer saults when we got home. My mum was looking after him - hope he hasn't got any more bad habits while grandma was looking after him - mum does tends to spoil him. :D
Post by: Jamberie on January 05, 2013, 09:37:29 am
Post by: RosieB on January 05, 2013, 09:50:25 am
He turned up one morning sitting on our front light, The next morning sitting on our screen door.
This continued with him ignoring our activities during the day and then he went off to hunt at night.
Things progressed to the point I now feed him on the mornings he is here with a poached egg.
He decided at one time he needed it check out our 'nest' and came inside and flew around for a while prior to going hunting.
He is just the cutest bird and the dogs seem quite ok with him being here.
Hugh has put a branch perch outside our front window to give him a bit more comfort and so we can see him during the day.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 05, 2013, 09:51:36 am
Post by: goldfish on January 05, 2013, 09:52:08 am
Post by: Jamberie on January 05, 2013, 09:53:57 am
Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2013, 09:55:11 am
Post by: RosieB on January 05, 2013, 09:56:46 am
He is lovely Rosie! Are you going to give him a name? :D
We call him Froggie Ooomah.
Froggie is not very original :-[
Oomah is the sound he makes when he sees me with his bowl of egg. :D
Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2013, 10:05:36 am
Post by: Kimmyh on January 05, 2013, 10:16:44 am
Post by: Cuilidh on January 05, 2013, 06:58:03 pm
I was given a bird feeding tray as an Xmas gift and will use it in the winter when there is less food around. We have a mixture of birds in our garden - from rosellas to blue wrens (as well as the odd owl), so quite a range to 'cater' to. I know some of the commercial seed mixes are really inferior quality and I can't help but feel if I go to a pet shop they won't necessarily know the difference. Do you know of a good all-round mix - or should I simply make up my own and, if so, what is the best combination of seeds / grains?
Thanks very much for ay help you can give me.
Post by: dede on January 05, 2013, 07:24:23 pm
I guess as your catering for lots of different birds you would need a wild bird mix maybe? Or maybe just a small parrot mix would work well as there would be something to suit most birds in it.
I do suggest you don't buy the cheap and nasty brands, the quality in the seed is obvious from first glance. :)
Post by: goldfish on January 05, 2013, 07:34:59 pm
http://www.brisbanebirdvet.com.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=G83tQP4QcPA%3D&tabid=21642&mid=13254
Post by: Cuilidh on January 05, 2013, 07:43:13 pm
Post by: Emme on January 05, 2013, 07:49:44 pm
Marie
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 05, 2013, 11:10:58 pm
Olllie and Charlie relaxing after our morning walk
Post by: Amy :-) on January 05, 2013, 11:19:00 pm
Post by: Emme on January 05, 2013, 11:19:57 pm
Marie
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 05, 2013, 11:23:42 pm
Gorgeous photo MF!!! :D :D :D I'm surprised you let them on such nice furniture ;)
Amy they make less mess than my GD's believe me ;D
They love those swivel chairs as they can look out at the street and see people walking their dogs along the ocean front.
Ollie can swivel it with his nose if it's facing the wrong direction ;D
Post by: goldfish on January 05, 2013, 11:24:29 pm
Gorgeous photo MF!!! :D :D :D I'm surprised you let them on such nice furniture ;)
They're family, Amy!! ;D ;D ;D
Gorgeous photo of some gorgeous dogs, MF! :D
Post by: Amy :-) on January 05, 2013, 11:26:51 pm
MF, Ollie is very clever :D And I momentarily forgot about all your GD's :-))
Post by: goldfish on January 05, 2013, 11:31:32 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 05, 2013, 11:58:36 pm
Not much shedding at all which is good :)
Yes Amy hairy like DH ;D so they fit in well
Post by: Katiej on January 06, 2013, 12:00:03 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 12:04:29 am
They are very playful and loving and fantastic with the kids.
Both very obedient 95% of the time ;D
Post by: Amy :-) on January 06, 2013, 12:06:54 am
Yes Amy hairy like DH ;D so they fit in well
LOL :D :D
Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2013, 02:29:42 am
MF I'm not a dog or cat person but your dogs do look rather cute.
We have great news on the home front, we picked up our weiro this morning. He seems happy to be home and is having a nap at the moment. He certainly seems much better.
Post by: Amy :-) on January 06, 2013, 02:31:28 am
Post by: goldfish on January 06, 2013, 02:37:39 am
We have great news on the home front, we picked up our weiro this morning. He seems happy to be home and is having a nap at the moment. He certainly seems much better.
Cookie - that's marvellous news! Good vets are worth their weight in gold!! :D
Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 06, 2013, 03:00:03 am
Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2013, 05:59:23 am
Glad to hear the little weiro is doing well Cookie.
Post by: Emme on January 06, 2013, 06:04:53 am
Marie
Post by: Kimmyh on January 06, 2013, 08:33:43 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 09:11:00 am
It's worrying when our pets are unwell.
JD my dogs love those chairs.
Normally DH and I sit there with our morning coffee and as soon as we approach they both jump down
At the moment they are both on opposite arms of the couch fast asleep :)
We had cavaliers before we had these dogs JD and loved them. They were so gentle and affectionate :D
Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2013, 09:35:18 am
MF, Ollie and Charlie are good looking pooches.
Post by: Katiej on January 06, 2013, 09:40:33 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 09:41:24 am
Both very affectionate but Charlie only when he wants to be ;)
Ollie is a little sook and would happily cuddle us all day ;D
They have so much fun playing together.
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2013, 09:47:33 am
Good to hear that Weiro is back home and happy Cookie ;D
Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2013, 10:13:39 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 10:14:25 am
Everyone's pets are gorgeous on our forum.
Love Michele's Harry and Marie's dog :D
Can't imagine life without our dogs and cat ;D
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2013, 10:16:52 am
Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2013, 10:24:17 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2013, 10:33:22 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 10:35:05 am
Post by: goldfish on January 06, 2013, 10:42:43 am
Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2013, 10:48:40 am
Cockers spaniels (and other spaniel breeds) were breed to flush out and retrieve game ;)Well that explains why he is often on the hunt. Makes it hard when you live in bushland. The possums scramble when they see Harry.
Maybe I need to lend Harry to you GF. :)
Post by: goldfish on January 06, 2013, 10:53:59 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 10:56:40 am
This was the second baby tiger snake found in the pool at our Hillary's house in the last two weeks. Our son is living their with his family as they are renovating their home nearby.
We lived there for seven years and only ever had ducks in the pool no other wildlife.
Scary as they have 3 under 5's.
Post by: courton on January 06, 2013, 10:59:10 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 11:03:50 am
I hate the thought of it especially with the little ones playing outside in the backyard.
The house is in a built up area opposite the beach with a main road opposite parallel with the street the house is on and I have never had any thing other than ducks in the pool.
We only moved out 3 years ago and DS has been renovating for 31 but was told 6 months by his builder :-))
Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2013, 11:15:36 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 11:22:08 am
First time in our almost 32 years in Australia that we have had snakes in the backyard.
Have encountered them walking paths between the sand dunes on my daily walks in Hillary's and looking for my wayward balls when playing golf but never at home.
Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2013, 11:52:45 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 11:55:54 am
Post by: stef on January 06, 2013, 04:33:23 pm
Hey guys, been away from the forum for a while... First of all, i want to wish all of you all the best for 2013. May it be a joyful, good, healthy, great cooking and amazing pet year! .. I just added a puc of luka.. How he has grown! He is 6 months nowand already full size....
The other pic is taken in our garden.. Today we put Zeno's ashes in his last resting place, together with the ashes of Russo, Hermes and Yango... I hope it will take many many years before we have to open it again :)
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2013, 04:39:57 pm
Very sad putting your pet ashes to rest but they are altogether at last :-*
Post by: Emme on January 06, 2013, 07:24:03 pm
Marie
Post by: Emme on January 06, 2013, 07:30:39 pm
MF I am a sook when it comes to snakes,can't stand them, hopefully there will be no more in the pool, scary with little ones around.
Marie
Post by: stef on January 06, 2013, 07:32:16 pm
Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 06, 2013, 08:29:11 pm
Post by: goldfish on January 06, 2013, 09:38:28 pm
What a beautiful way to keep the ashes of your beloved pets!
Post by: goldfish on January 06, 2013, 10:24:03 pm
I guess that's true as we are infringing on their habitat
Maybe we should expect it more often with the urban jungle?
Just read this . . . .(have copied and pasted - hope that's ok!) . . . not quite sure about the "group hug" bit!! :o ??? :-)) . . . .
A MOTHER woke to find a 1.85m-long python wrapped around her two-year-old daughter yesterday morning.
Tess Guthrie, 22, from Lismore on the far north coast, was woken by her cat hissing at 3.30am and discovered the python wrapped three times around her daughter Zara's arm, who was sleeping in the bed with her.
At first she thought it was a dream but soon realised the horror and grabbed the snake by the head to pry it off her child, which caused the reptile to bite Zara three times on her left hand.
"After we went to the hospital and Tex came, they found the snake sort of down behind the bedside table and in-between the wall but I don't doubt he was there for days," she told the local TV station.
Zara was treated at Lismore Base Hospital and released yesterday morning.
Tex Tillis, from Tex's Snake Removals, who removed the reptile, said the coastal python, or carpet snake, wasn't trying to hurt the child.
"The snake, not in any way, shape or form, had intended to eat the baby - it was trying to have a group hug," he told The Daily Telegraph.
"Pythons, underneath their bottom jaw they have a row of sensors which enable them to see the world in terms of infrared pictures. So in the dark they're going to see a baby as this warm spot."
Ms Guthrie said she had noticed that her cat had been behaving out of character in the days leading up to the python's appearance.
"She's a very resourceful lady," Mr Tillis said. "She tried to grab its head but got six inches down which left the head to bite the baby.
"When you grab a snake, a snake in its reptilian brain thinks, 'anything that can grab me can also eat me'."
Mr Tillis estimates the python to be 5-10 years old: "by no means a big fella - they grow much, much bigger."
But Ms Guthrie insisted that the reptile not be killed and instead it was released back into the wild about 5km from the house.
Mr Tillis said: "Not only is she courageous and gutsy but she's compassionate."
Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2013, 10:32:01 pm
Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2013, 01:20:41 am
The dogs are beautiful. Harry is a sweetie Michele. I grew up with lots of dogs and cats so don't love them as much as birds or pigs! Would love a pet pig, but it rather unrealistic.
Post by: astarra on January 07, 2013, 01:33:04 am
Post by: Delightful Den on January 07, 2013, 02:22:16 am
We had a Banded Gwada and a King Brown in our car port.
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 07, 2013, 02:23:08 am
I don't get it ???
I am worried about my GK's now that DS has found 2 dead baby tiger snakes in the pool.
My DIL thinks that perhaps birds have dropped them but I don't think so.
We didn't see any when we lived in that house.
I think they must be breeding around the garden somewhere. :-*
Post by: goldfish on January 07, 2013, 02:28:43 am
When we lived in Newman our next door neighbor found a python in the baby's cot one afternoon. I can't member if the baby was in there with it. They also found a King Brown in their garage and a dead Death Adder their dog had killed in the back yard.
We had a Banded Gwada and a King Brown in our car port.
I think I'd be moving to a high rise in some CBd somewhere DD... Lol .. I know you just learn to live with them and to be careful... But heck.... !!!! :(
Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2013, 03:22:13 am
Off that topic. Does anyone know if cockatiels (weiros) can eat capsicum seeds. I know they are allowed the fruit, just not sure about the seeds. I am treating our bird with kid gloves at the moment. It is lovely to have him homes but he still isn't 100%. I'm spending lots of time with him, not that I mind.
Post by: mcmich on January 07, 2013, 05:35:32 am
I'm not overly scared of snakes and have killed a couple since living here. DH hates them - there aren't any snakes in NZ. I just hope Harry doesn't decide to take one on.
Post by: dede on January 09, 2013, 11:49:04 am
If your on Facebook please vote for Billy :). If not I know you would if you could anyway ;D.
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Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2013, 11:51:50 am
Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2013, 11:53:53 am
I did and so did DD.
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 09, 2013, 11:57:14 am
Would you mind if I sent the link to my kids and their families and they could vote for him?
Post by: dede on January 09, 2013, 12:22:05 pm
The prize is only very small, but its still fun.
Billy and another 9 birds in my house all had feather samples sent away on Monday to see if they are male or female. We are hoping Billy is a boy as we call him Billy Boy :)
And please share his link if you would like too. Thanks
Post by: Amy :-) on January 09, 2013, 12:23:00 pm
Post by: Delightful Den on January 09, 2013, 12:51:51 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 09, 2013, 01:36:03 pm
My cat Cinta........ He has 16 stitches on his back as he was attacked by a feral ginger cat who lives in the sand dunes :(
Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 09, 2013, 02:32:01 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 09, 2013, 02:37:01 pm
Post by: Emme on January 09, 2013, 07:45:39 pm
Marie
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 09, 2013, 07:48:51 pm
Post by: dede on January 09, 2013, 09:00:08 pm
I already voted Mandi. It was tempting to vote for some of the macaws but I resisted and voted for Billy.
Den you can vote for the Macaws as well, I have voted for all my favorite. There are some real gorgeous photos entered. :)
Post by: dede on January 09, 2013, 09:01:10 pm
Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2013, 09:33:12 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on January 09, 2013, 10:27:51 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 09, 2013, 10:58:50 pm
I told our next door neighbor who is our vet and he has already notified the shire rangers but it's still around unfortunately for Cinta and no doubt other neighborhood cats. Cinta rarely goes outside and when he does it's usually in our alfresco area. Our vet has 5 cats 2 of them the hairless ones but they are mostly inside cats also.
Post by: johnro on January 09, 2013, 11:25:04 pm
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 10, 2013, 12:01:52 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 12:21:09 am
Johnro, beautiful cockatiel ;D
Post by: mcmich on January 10, 2013, 12:48:28 am
Your beautiful lab is very placid Robyn - my dog would have been thinking LUNCH!!!!
Post by: johnro on January 10, 2013, 12:59:15 am
Post by: Emme on January 10, 2013, 01:35:40 am
Marie
Post by: dede on January 10, 2013, 02:03:46 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 02:06:26 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 02:09:33 am
Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 03:30:48 am
These are my late grand-dogs Chucky (Blenheim) and Meggie (tri-colour). We used to have them for long periods before GKs came along when my DD and her DH went overseas.
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 03:36:37 am
We had 2 Blenheims and 2 Ruby's.
Love Cavaliers :)
Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 03:55:33 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 04:15:39 am
So glad they gave you so much pleasure JD. Dogs are so giving and I can't imagine life without them.
They give true unconditional love
Laughing about the gopher :D
Would you consider one of your own JD? I guess you have more than enough on your plate without the responsibility of a dog.
Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 04:21:49 am
Post by: mcmich on January 10, 2013, 05:38:43 am
My DD only asked me that recently - I'm sure she was going to buy me one MF but no, I have enough on my plate and when and if I have the time to do what I want, I don't want to be tied to the house with dogs. I told DD that when she gets another one, I will babysit it - just like GKs, you can enjoy it but give it back and still have a life of your own. Maybe when I'm too old to travel or get out much it would be nice to have a companion in the form of a little dog. Trouble is, it would never be like Chucky - he was one of a kind with his personality and size. People used to think he was a puppy when he was 10 years old as he was the runt of the litter and never looked or acted old.
My mums the same Judy - loves looking after Harry for us when we go away but doesn't want to be tied down to a pet.
Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2013, 06:26:23 am
DD has bought our weiro a phone. It is a bird phone and he loves it. Scares heck out of me when it says 'hello' or 'I love you'.
Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 06:34:54 am
Post by: mcmich on January 10, 2013, 07:06:36 am
Robyn I love the cockatiel. Judy your dogs looked very lovable.What is a bird phone Cookie?
DD has bought our weiro a phone. It is a bird phone and he loves it. Scares heck out of me when it says 'hello' or 'I love you'.
Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2013, 07:15:16 am
We have the smaller blue one.
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 07:17:30 am
That's so funny but cute :)
Post by: mcmich on January 10, 2013, 07:26:09 am
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 09:04:47 am
Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 09:07:06 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 09:14:47 am
I just remembered that I have actually played the Get Smart theme tune... I just never watched the show! :-))
Post by: Kimmyh on January 10, 2013, 09:29:55 am
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2013, 05:01:12 am
Post by: courton on January 11, 2013, 05:35:45 am
Post by: obbie on January 11, 2013, 05:40:27 am
Hogans hero's loved it
Get smart , loved it
I remember when the original Grease movie came out, 25 years ago..... my kids now watch it on DVD :D
Post by: courton on January 11, 2013, 05:50:11 am
Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2013, 06:41:45 am
Hello
Hogans hero's loved it
Get smart , loved it
I remember when the original Grease movie came out, 25 years ago..... my kids now watch it on DVD :D
Gotta be longer than 25 yrs ago Rob - my daughter is 25yrs old and I saw it long before she was born.
Obbie, Obbie, Obbie - Grease was originally released in Australia in 1978 (just googled)
Post by: Amy :-) on January 11, 2013, 06:59:53 am
Post by: DizzyGirl on January 11, 2013, 07:28:47 am
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 11, 2013, 07:38:33 am
Post by: DizzyGirl on January 11, 2013, 08:49:30 am
Love Rizzo - such a tart :D
Just like me. I won't have to act much ;)
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2013, 09:28:19 am
Omg Amy grease is a must see. Love it. I have my cousins 40th next month. It is fancy dress and I am going as Rizzo.I think Maddy calls her Kitchen Aid Rizzo :D :D :D
Post by: Amy :-) on January 11, 2013, 09:38:53 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 11, 2013, 12:59:16 pm
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 12, 2013, 07:00:45 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 12, 2013, 07:15:45 am
Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 12, 2013, 07:33:07 am
Post by: gertbysea on January 13, 2013, 01:21:30 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/13/2y6ygu7y.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on January 13, 2013, 01:24:47 am
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 13, 2013, 03:17:40 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 13, 2013, 03:41:09 am
Post by: dede on January 13, 2013, 03:42:38 am
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Post by: mcmich on January 13, 2013, 07:47:25 am
Post by: goldfish on January 13, 2013, 07:48:05 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 13, 2013, 07:49:59 am
Post by: Kimmyh on January 13, 2013, 09:12:52 am
Be a bit hard to microchip.Lol ;D ;D
Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 13, 2013, 01:42:52 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 13, 2013, 01:46:28 pm
Gert wouldn't want to be hungry GHM ;)
Post by: Amy :-) on January 20, 2013, 06:21:15 am
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 20, 2013, 09:29:02 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 22, 2013, 07:16:09 am
Post by: mcmich on January 22, 2013, 08:03:50 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 22, 2013, 08:41:30 am
Mr Bubbles blew his last bubbles a few weeks ago :'(
Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 22, 2013, 09:05:24 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on January 22, 2013, 09:13:38 am
Post by: Kimmyh on January 22, 2013, 09:17:22 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 22, 2013, 09:26:08 am
Amy you bird is turning out to be very cute!!!!
He has always been cute GHM!! :D :D
Post by: johnro on January 26, 2013, 11:31:21 am
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 26, 2013, 09:16:07 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on January 26, 2013, 10:47:59 pm
Post by: stef on January 27, 2013, 03:08:50 pm
Luka had his first photoshoot today in our little photostudio.. He kind of looked worried. Lol, after all he was put on a 1.2meter high platform :) age 7 months
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And here is his friend Toby, age 9 months... Also very very insecure (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/27/uzy8u3yv.jpg)
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 27, 2013, 03:53:46 pm
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Post by: johnro on January 28, 2013, 08:12:45 am
Post by: Emme on January 28, 2013, 08:35:56 am
Marie
Post by: dede on January 29, 2013, 09:00:40 pm
We have had him for 15.5 years and he was just part of the family. I have always said that when he dies that I wanted him to die in his sleep.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 29, 2013, 09:41:05 pm
Gert
Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 29, 2013, 10:00:25 pm
Post by: stef on January 29, 2013, 10:04:53 pm
Post by: stef on January 29, 2013, 10:08:17 pm
RIP Dozer, my Mini (cat) is 21 this year, she also is deaf, I have a peek every morning to see if she is still breathing. I hope she goes in her sleep too.
Brenda,
21 years! Wow.. I hope she is not in pain though.l we discovered with 12 year old dog zeno he myst have been in pain for years, but he hid it well... I feel sorry for our boy now.. We always thought saying goodbye was too soon, now we wonder if we did not drag it too lóng.
Post by: Jude59 on January 29, 2013, 10:11:36 pm
Post by: Jude59 on January 29, 2013, 10:13:53 pm
Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2013, 10:19:19 pm
Mandy what a lovely long time you've had your Dozer and although you've probably been expecting it, this would still have been a shock. RIP Dozer.
Post by: Katiej on January 29, 2013, 10:35:55 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on January 29, 2013, 10:48:29 pm
Post by: Jude59 on January 29, 2013, 10:52:05 pm
Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2013, 12:23:56 am
Ooh a rat for a pet. We know a couple who have rats for pets, sorry I just can't get used to it. I'm sure Michelle is well loved though Jude
Post by: kt2 on January 30, 2013, 03:58:12 am
Big hugs to you and your family dede :-*
Post by: Emme on January 30, 2013, 06:38:33 am
Marie
Post by: goldfish on January 30, 2013, 08:08:40 am
Post by: Kimmyh on January 30, 2013, 10:05:43 am
Post by: chrissa on January 30, 2013, 10:10:47 am
Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2013, 11:33:37 am
Post by: Kimmyh on January 30, 2013, 11:35:17 am
Post by: *suzanne* on January 30, 2013, 11:35:58 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 30, 2013, 11:48:52 am
Clinker loves to play with my phone too Cookie. I think because he can see his reflection in the screen ;)
Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2013, 12:02:46 am
Post by: Amy :-) on January 31, 2013, 12:05:59 am
Clinker hisses at me when I try to take his photo. I have to take him by surprise ;D
Post by: Amy :-) on February 01, 2013, 10:19:15 am
Post by: dede on February 01, 2013, 10:41:20 am
Post by: Amy :-) on February 01, 2013, 10:49:25 am
Post by: Kimmyh on February 01, 2013, 10:59:32 am
Post by: Amy :-) on February 01, 2013, 11:02:50 am
And I had been pulling his tail feathers.... :-))
Post by: judydawn on February 01, 2013, 11:22:01 am
Post by: Amy :-) on February 01, 2013, 12:41:23 pm
Post by: stef on February 02, 2013, 06:03:37 pm
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Post by: goldfish on February 02, 2013, 07:22:32 pm
Post by: dede on February 02, 2013, 07:23:25 pm
Post by: stef on February 02, 2013, 07:25:12 pm
Post by: dede on February 02, 2013, 07:26:47 pm
Post by: stef on February 02, 2013, 07:28:11 pm
Well the kitchen matches in beautifully with luka. :)
It does, doesnt it?
Post by: Emme on February 02, 2013, 07:55:11 pm
Marie
Post by: nonomix on February 02, 2013, 07:58:26 pm
Thanks KatieJ. I think they could be good pets for us, especially with regards to allergies we have in the family (bith DH and DD have asthma). Stef, I know the problem with Greyhounds abuse, here in Ireland, they do lots of greyhound racing and I heard of terrible stories about what happens to them when they're too old to race. I'll get in touch with animal shelters to find out more about them...
Hey everyone! Haven't been here in ages, but I have read the last few pages and I read that Dede lost her kitty Dozer, RIP! I've seen beautiful birds, a cute rats and that Luka has grown a lot!
Remember I was looking to adopt a greyhound? We've just adopted a whippet (small greyhound) and I couldn't resist posting his picture. His name is Smokey, he's 6 and was given up by his previous owner who didn't really care about him much. I picked him up from his foster home today and he's a real gentle creature, so placid and eager to please. A dream of a dog. I now hope that DH doesn't develop an allergy to him...
Post by: dede on February 02, 2013, 08:10:48 pm
At least he will be well loved now
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 02, 2013, 08:17:19 pm
Post by: stef on February 02, 2013, 08:18:43 pm
Post by: Kimmyh on February 02, 2013, 08:30:11 pm
Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2013, 09:43:57 pm
Luka always looks so serious Stef - have you got a photo of him when he is excited about something eg going for a walk or doing another of his favourite things?
Post by: stef on February 02, 2013, 09:50:20 pm
Smokey is gorgeous and looks very comfy there next to the fire - lucky boy to be given the chance at a better life which is what all animals deserve.Luka mist of the time looks serious.. Whe.pn he has a big smile on his face he is too excited to pose for the picture, but i can assure you he is one happy dog.. Here is one where he has a big smile on his face
Luka always looks so serious Stef - have you got a photo of him when he is excited about something eg going for a walk or doing another of his favourite things?
Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2013, 09:54:33 pm
Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2013, 04:03:54 am
Post by: Jude59 on February 03, 2013, 05:11:11 am
Post by: chrissa on February 03, 2013, 08:15:11 am
Post by: Emme on February 04, 2013, 02:07:22 am
Lovely photo of Luka, Stef, ;D
Marie
Post by: Greyhoundmum on February 05, 2013, 11:52:45 am
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2013, 12:24:45 pm
Post by: nonomix on February 05, 2013, 12:34:35 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on February 05, 2013, 01:03:46 pm
Tom has very kind eyes GHM :)
Post by: Kimmyh on February 06, 2013, 10:03:10 am
Post by: dede on February 06, 2013, 10:18:05 am
Billy is now 4 months old, She is getting a bit naughty and nipped a visitor today, the visitor tried to pick her up but Billy was not impressed. Oops :o.
But I do love my Billy ;D
Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2013, 10:19:33 am
Post by: Katya on February 06, 2013, 03:20:22 pm
Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2013, 10:29:47 am
Post by: Katya on February 07, 2013, 11:07:52 am
Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2013, 11:16:47 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on February 07, 2013, 11:26:23 pm
The birds are all so cute too :)
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 11, 2013, 11:05:13 am
It's a dogs life :-))
Post by: kt2 on February 11, 2013, 11:09:33 am
Post by: Amy :-) on February 11, 2013, 01:04:27 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 11, 2013, 01:07:11 pm
Looks like he is doing things really tough CC! :-)) Poor baby! ;D ;D
Gorgeous photo CC ;D ;D Love the expression on his face!He is spoilt :D
Post by: Amy :-) on February 11, 2013, 01:08:14 pm
He looks like he could be concentrating really hard on counting for a game of hide and seek ;D
Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2013, 10:35:01 pm
Post by: cookie1 on February 12, 2013, 01:26:53 am
Post by: mcmich on February 12, 2013, 05:59:11 am
Post by: charlieboy on February 12, 2013, 09:00:00 am
Post by: Emme on February 12, 2013, 09:34:53 am
Happy Birthday Charlie
Marie
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 12, 2013, 09:35:27 am
Is that after one of your daily walks CC - dogs have a great life :)Yes Judy after our early morning walk yesterday ;D
He certainly looks relaxed.Totally relaxed Cookie :D :D
Chance looks very relaxed CC. Must be spaniels. Harry sleeps on his back too - absolutely no shame. :-\Yes like Harry no shame at all :D :D
Lovely photo of Charlie.Love his hat ;D
Post by: judydawn on February 12, 2013, 11:34:13 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on February 12, 2013, 01:27:37 pm
This is our little boy Charlie... getting ready for his 1st Birthday Party :D
We have a Charlie also and he is known as Charlieboy ;D
Sorry I modified this as I pressed send by mistake.
Was going to say your little Charlie is soooo cute :D
Post by: mcmich on February 13, 2013, 06:38:59 am
Post by: johnro on February 17, 2013, 01:14:09 am
(http://www.djfeathers.com/shop/images/deposits/quaker.jpg)
Post by: Amy :-) on February 17, 2013, 02:35:45 am
Post by: dede on February 17, 2013, 03:13:56 am
Quakers can be really good talkers too. :)
Post by: johnro on February 17, 2013, 05:45:39 am
Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2013, 06:05:59 am
Post by: mcmich on February 17, 2013, 07:29:36 am
Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 17, 2013, 08:11:28 am
Post by: Emme on February 17, 2013, 08:15:05 am
Marie
Post by: johnro on February 17, 2013, 10:09:08 am
(http://www.freesites.com.au/login/members/imagemanager/images/f74909ace68e51891440e4da0b65a70c/Quaker5.jpg)
Post by: dede on February 17, 2013, 11:23:09 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 17, 2013, 11:25:17 am
Post by: Amy :-) on February 17, 2013, 11:42:23 am
Be warned they can be demanding of your time as well (bit like my Billy).
Clinker was very demanding after he fell in the sink tonight while mum was washing the dishes Mandi ;D Poor baby was covered in bubbles :-))
Post by: mcmich on February 17, 2013, 06:21:48 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on February 17, 2013, 10:29:45 pm
Post by: dede on February 18, 2013, 01:34:39 am
Be warned they can be demanding of your time as well (bit like my Billy).
Clinker was very demanding after he fell in the sink tonight while mum was washing the dishes Mandi ;D Poor baby was covered in bubbles :-))
Oh poor Clinker. Yes sinks and toilets can be dangerous for our little feathered friends.
Billy is naughty and very protective of me, I'm not even allowed to hold Ruby without Billy wanting to bite her :(. So I now have to lock Billy in her cage to have baby cuddles.
Billy spends a lot of time sleeping in my shirt perched on my Bra strap (for grip). She's very cuddly. :)
Post by: Amy :-) on February 18, 2013, 01:55:01 am
Sometimes I wish Clinker would just sit still on my shoulder or shirt... but he wants to be everywhere :)
Post by: dede on February 18, 2013, 02:14:42 am
Any attempts to talk or whistle yet Amy?
Post by: Amy :-) on February 18, 2013, 02:27:25 am
He chirps a LOT. Sometimes he goes on and on and on...... :-)) But still no words :(
Post by: Jamberie on February 18, 2013, 02:56:33 am
Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2013, 03:30:53 am
Amy Ollie just started talking. I would always tell him he was a good boy and 'good boy Ollie' were his first words.
Our budgie was the same. He picks up words so easily. DH started joking at both birds that they were naughty boys and now the budgie says that as well.
Post by: Emme on February 18, 2013, 07:19:52 am
Marie
Post by: Girlpower247 on February 18, 2013, 08:24:56 pm
shot as she would move each time DH tried to take one, he of course added the birthday bits :)
Love all your animal pics and stories everyone, I have a real soft spot for animals
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 18, 2013, 09:14:25 pm
Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 18, 2013, 09:56:45 pm
Post by: judydawn on February 18, 2013, 11:36:14 pm
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2013, 12:59:58 am
Post by: Emme on February 19, 2013, 04:12:59 am
Marie
Post by: goldfish on February 19, 2013, 05:23:03 am
Post by: Girlpower247 on February 19, 2013, 06:58:44 am
Yes GF, she is a beautiful and sweet little butterfly....wondered if the connection would be made with the breed :)
You are right about DH being a softie (as far as Holly is concerned) she's got him wrapped around her paw for sure.
I have been drawn to butterflies since loosing our first pappy a few years ago, she was almost 16 and I had to make the dreaded painful gut wrenching decision, :( took me 5 yrs to be ready for another, Holly is the great great great grand daughter of my first girl, so, very special to us having the bloodline connection :)
Post by: johnro on February 19, 2013, 07:42:56 am
Post by: kt2 on February 19, 2013, 07:46:36 am
Post by: *suzanne* on February 19, 2013, 07:46:52 am
Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2013, 09:00:02 am
Post by: goldfish on February 19, 2013, 09:03:48 am
Post by: Emme on February 19, 2013, 09:18:28 am
Marie
Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 19, 2013, 09:20:07 am
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Post by: judydawn on February 19, 2013, 10:10:08 am
Post by: Amy :-) on February 19, 2013, 10:11:30 am
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 19, 2013, 11:38:09 am
Post by: charlieboy on February 21, 2013, 10:05:15 am
Charlie looks like a real party animal :D
Lol he is indeed.
Thanks everyone for your comments about charlie :D He is very loved little boy :D
Post by: astarra on February 26, 2013, 04:37:39 am
Ultra tame, eats out of her hand whilst being carted around!!! :-)) ;D
Post by: Amy :-) on February 26, 2013, 05:09:02 am
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2013, 06:43:10 am
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 26, 2013, 07:42:49 am
Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2013, 07:54:33 am
Post by: Amy :-) on February 26, 2013, 07:56:50 am
Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 26, 2013, 08:37:02 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 26, 2013, 08:49:37 am
Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2013, 09:19:09 am
Post by: goldfish on February 26, 2013, 09:23:49 am
Post by: Amy :-) on February 26, 2013, 09:55:51 am
Our kids had Guinea Pigs they were called Choccy and Fudge :D :D
Love it CC :D Were they brown? ;D
Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2013, 09:57:56 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 26, 2013, 09:58:31 am
One was black and one was brown ;) :D I loved them.Our kids had Guinea Pigs they were called Choccy and Fudge :D :D
Love it CC :D Were they brown? ;D
Post by: Amy :-) on February 26, 2013, 10:05:05 am
Amy birds can go splat if they fly into a window. :'(
Oh... yeah :'(
Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2013, 11:22:17 am
;D ;D ;D Judy, I can sympathise -- the petstore sold me 3 "female" white mice once for DD's birthday many years ago . . . . several cricket teams later!! And they didn't waste any time either . . . :-)) ???
I guess you have to learn how to sex them yourself GF, the pet shops don't seem to care less about it. Then you should be able to take all the little new ones and the offending male adult back to the store.
Post by: astarra on February 26, 2013, 09:37:08 pm
Done it before but sold them all before miss2 was born. Definately learnt to sex them tho, got paid more for the babies if we could prove the females were not up the duff! :-))
Post by: cowley on March 03, 2013, 04:30:04 am
this is spotty
Post by: judydawn on March 03, 2013, 04:38:23 am
Post by: Frozzie on March 03, 2013, 04:55:30 am
Post by: *suzanne* on March 03, 2013, 04:58:05 am
They give me the heebie geebies :-[
Post by: goldfish on March 03, 2013, 05:07:53 am
Post by: cookie1 on March 03, 2013, 05:25:11 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 03, 2013, 05:37:06 am
Post by: cowley on March 03, 2013, 06:07:01 am
Post by: cookie1 on March 03, 2013, 06:16:13 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 03, 2013, 06:33:25 am
Post by: Emme on March 03, 2013, 06:35:00 am
Oh reptiles eeeeekI'm afraid I am the same Frozzie. :)
Marie
Post by: Kimmyh on March 03, 2013, 08:47:21 am
I'm with Frozzie on this one :-)) ;DMe too ;D
But I am not rude, will say hello spotty as I stand on top of my dining table. Can I come down now??
Post by: Amy :-) on March 03, 2013, 09:09:30 am
Post by: cowley on March 03, 2013, 09:20:51 am
We have 2 dogs, a blue and a red heeler and 8 chooks.
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 03, 2013, 09:47:37 am
Post by: cookie1 on March 03, 2013, 10:59:47 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 03, 2013, 11:03:29 am
I stand on the table for snakes, and will get higher if I can.I'll be there with you cookie :D :D :D :D
Post by: Amy :-) on March 03, 2013, 11:05:58 am
Post by: cowley on March 03, 2013, 11:07:05 am
Post by: Kimmyh on March 03, 2013, 11:10:11 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 03, 2013, 11:29:21 am
oh come on ladies, lizards can't even bite you! They don't have any teeth
I know, aren't we odd to be scared of them! ;D
Post by: Frozzie on March 03, 2013, 08:13:38 pm
I'm with Frozzie on this one :-)) ;DMe too ;D
But I am not rude, will say hello spotty as I stand on top of my dining table. Can I come down now??
Who are you calling rude kimmy lol ???
Forget the table i would be out the door.. 😳😳😳😳
Post by: goldfish on March 03, 2013, 08:40:18 pm
oh come on ladies, lizards can't even bite you! They don't have any teeth
With you there, Cowley! ;D ;D and 9/10 they're probably more nervous around you than you around them!! :-)) ;D What do you think they're going to do to you ???
Post by: astarra on March 03, 2013, 09:59:54 pm
oh come on ladies, lizards can't even bite you! They don't have any teethBlue-tounges can.... but only if they feel frightened by you! Ours bit DH once but never even attempted to bite the girls or me. :D
They do make great pets! :)
Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2013, 04:51:14 am
Amy if we were scared we would fit lots of people on a table. :D in Carnamah DH was tracking a snake to see where it was going before he smashed it. ( it was in the yard). He told me to watch it! How silly can you get? I pulled the kitchen table over to the glass sliding door and stood on that!
Post by: mcmich on March 04, 2013, 04:53:53 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 04, 2013, 05:05:50 am
Post by: judydawn on March 04, 2013, 06:08:03 am
Amy if we were scared we would fit lots of people on a table. :D in Carnamah DH was tracking a snake to see where it was going before he smashed it. ( it was in the yard). He told me to watch it! How silly can you get? I pulled the kitchen table over to the glass sliding door and stood on that!
And you are going up the Birdsville Track camping Chookie :o :o
Post by: Emme on March 04, 2013, 06:17:36 am
Marie
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 04, 2013, 08:37:06 am
They may help keep burglars away.:D :D :D :D so funny cookie.
Amy if we were scared we would fit lots of people on a table. :D in Carnamah DH was tracking a snake to see where it was going before he smashed it. ( it was in the yard). He told me to watch it! How silly can you get? I pulled the kitchen table over to the glass sliding door and stood on that!
Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2013, 10:59:57 am
Post by: Frozzie on March 04, 2013, 08:27:24 pm
Post by: Alexis on March 05, 2013, 02:29:07 am
Post by: Kimmyh on March 05, 2013, 03:15:40 am
I'm with Frozzie on this one :-)) ;DMe too ;D
But I am not rude, will say hello spotty as I stand on top of my dining table. Can I come down now??
Who are you calling rude kimmy lol ???
Forget the table i would be out the door.. 😳😳😳😳
Wasn't my intent to call anyone rude. Sorry if any offence taken. None meant.
Post by: cookie1 on March 05, 2013, 03:26:24 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 21, 2013, 11:25:40 am
Post by: kt2 on March 21, 2013, 11:29:16 am
He's gorgeous Amy!! His bottom photo is the mirror image of Sophie's photo that you use as your avatar! ;D
Post by: Amy :-) on March 21, 2013, 11:33:42 am
Its spooky how much he looks like old Sophie. He dances like she did too! ;D I wish I could post videos on here, he is sooo funny and cute and adorable :D We love him to bits :-* :-* I can hear him jumping around now, and barking, trying to get Roxy to play with him :-)) :D
Post by: Kimmyh on March 21, 2013, 11:35:23 am
What does clinker think of paddy Amy?
Post by: Amy :-) on March 21, 2013, 11:42:25 am
Post by: judydawn on March 21, 2013, 11:51:03 am
Post by: cookie1 on March 21, 2013, 12:59:32 pm
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 21, 2013, 01:06:08 pm
My kids grew up with boxers and DS 2 has 2. We adore them and love havi g them here.
Roxy must be wondering what's going on
Post by: Amy :-) on March 21, 2013, 01:33:55 pm
Cookie, he's 10 weeks :D :D And he's amazingly obedient already! If you just stand still next to him, he will sit and wait for you to move or pat him or something :D And he sits if you point at him too. Its so cute! ;D
Judy, he's actually not very big at all. He's underweight and he can sit next to me comfortably on the seat of an armchair. The photos are quite close up so they make him look big ;)
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 21, 2013, 06:53:23 pm
Post by: mcmich on March 21, 2013, 07:19:10 pm
He's very cute Amy - Just love a puppy.
How did you come up with the name Paddy?
Post by: Amy :-) on March 21, 2013, 10:55:47 pm
I can't believe how cute he is Mich! I thought Clinker was the cutest little thing I would ever see, but Paddy is on very close par with him ;)
When mum and SD saw him, they said that Paddy was the first name that popped into their heads. We had been going to name him either Bruno or Frodo, but Paddy suits him so much better ;D And its such a cute name for a cute puppy :D
Post by: Alexis on March 22, 2013, 12:51:07 am
We taught in Broome in 1976/77. Were you from Broome Alexis? We love the Kimberley. When we first went up we were told that it would get into our blood, and they were so right. Broome has certainly changed now.I taught in Derby 1976/77!! I lived in Kununurra for about 12 years later on. Love the Kimberley.
Amy, your new baby is beautiful.
Post by: Emme on March 22, 2013, 02:45:05 am
Marie
Post by: chrissa on March 22, 2013, 02:50:20 am
Post by: astarra on March 22, 2013, 04:18:10 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 22, 2013, 06:06:39 am
Here's a photo of Paddy and Roxy, you can see the size difference now ;)
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 06:14:00 am
Did he settle ok last night?
Post by: mcmich on March 22, 2013, 06:27:03 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 22, 2013, 06:40:52 am
MF, he settled in really well last night ;D ;D And he is so obedient, such a good puppy :D We just need to keep reminding him how to get outside to do his business. We've had a couple of accidents :P ;D
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 06:45:25 am
Accidents will happen as far as toilet is concerned as he is only a baby. He will soon get the hang of it and will learn to go outside.
He looks so much like Bruce and Lola except they both have white on their faces
Post by: Amy :-) on March 22, 2013, 06:52:57 am
We hoped Roxy would help toilet train him but she is taking a while to accept him. She is still snarling and snapping at him even though we are trying hard to give her lots of attention too :-\
He trys to play with her but she isn't sociable at all :P
If we lived closer it would be fun to let all our dogs meet each other :D
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 06:58:28 am
It will maybe take Roxy a little while to accept Paddy.
When we had our Cavaliers they didn't want to know when a new puppy came into the family. It took a few weeks and then they were all the best of friends. I used to feel sad for the puppy :(
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 06:59:18 am
Gorgeous.......
Post by: Amy :-) on March 22, 2013, 07:05:03 am
I understand what you mean about feeling sad for the puppy :( Dogs have emotions just like humans and you can tell what they're feeling by their expressions and body language. Paddy looks so disappointed when Roxy won't play and it makes me want to cry! :'(
I've heard that Cavaliers can be a bit moody and not very friendly. I still think they're beautiful dogs though :)
Post by: mcmich on March 22, 2013, 07:09:35 am
Did you remember Nikkit's rule? - put all shoes away ;D
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 07:10:32 am
Roxy will come around in her own time and then they will have loads of fun together :D
Post by: Amy :-) on March 22, 2013, 07:42:01 am
Hopefully Roxy won't take as long as two weeks... but I'm watching them now and my hopes are fading :P
Mich, its not really shoes we have to worry about.... its the carpet, the walls, the pot plants... :-))
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 08:24:27 am
Post by: Jamberie on March 22, 2013, 08:32:15 am
Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 22, 2013, 08:55:43 am
Post by: judydawn on March 22, 2013, 08:59:31 am
Amy I have always know cavaliers to have a good temperament and to be a fun loving affectionate breed.
I have to agree with you on this one MF.
Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 22, 2013, 09:00:08 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 09:11:10 am
Yes Judy I have never heard anything negative about cavaliers and glad you agree :D
Post by: cookie1 on March 22, 2013, 11:13:37 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 11:32:44 am
DD has the remaining 2 as she asked for 2 of them when she married as they were her dogs too. Its so sad to see them old and athritic but they are still so affectionate with everyone :)
Post by: Amy :-) on March 22, 2013, 11:59:28 am
Amy I have always know cavaliers to have a good temperament and to be a fun loving affectionate breed.
I must have been talking to the wrong people then ???
Brenda, Rosie is such a sweetie :D :D
Post by: judydawn on March 22, 2013, 12:49:57 pm
Post by: mcmich on March 22, 2013, 02:59:03 pm
Post by: Alexis on March 23, 2013, 03:04:10 am
Amy your puppy is just gorgeous.
Post by: jakodai on March 23, 2013, 03:20:28 am
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 23, 2013, 03:25:49 am
Jake is gorgeous ;D
Post by: mcmich on March 23, 2013, 03:27:03 am
Post by: Alexis on March 23, 2013, 03:27:28 am
Post by: judydawn on March 23, 2013, 04:03:33 am
Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 23, 2013, 04:12:17 am
Post by: jakodai on March 23, 2013, 04:25:16 am
He wasn't too fond of the water, he had a bit of a nudge, but once he was in he had fun. Jake's the same with a ball, Brenda - he will chase it until he collapses!
Post by: Emme on March 23, 2013, 09:06:18 am
Marie
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 23, 2013, 09:22:22 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 23, 2013, 10:21:48 am
You're all going to get sick of my photos soon... I just can't help myself ;D
Post by: Katiej on March 23, 2013, 10:36:12 am
Hope life with the puppy is going well Amy.
Post by: jakodai on March 23, 2013, 11:04:46 am
Post by: Kimmyh on March 23, 2013, 11:14:23 am
Great photos girls.
Post by: Amy :-) on March 23, 2013, 11:20:59 am
Jakodai, he is a he called Paddy ;D And you're right, he will be a very big dog! I think we'll regret having him on the armchairs with us now because he'll probably still want cuddles with us when he's older :-)) :D
I love big dogs too :-*
Post by: jakodai on March 23, 2013, 01:10:34 pm
Amy, I wish Jake would spend more time on the couch or even my bed! He spends most of his time under my bed. If I do coax him on to my bed for a cuddle, it lasts a minute or two, and then off he gets. When I'm not home though, he sleeps on my bed. I know this because he pulls the doona back and sleeps on the sheets!! lol
Post by: Amy :-) on March 23, 2013, 11:21:31 pm
I wonder why he doesn't like cuddles? I bet you make the most of the ones you do get :) I had a dog a bit like that and he had been abused as a puppy so we think that was probably why :(
Post by: jakodai on March 24, 2013, 12:37:51 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 24, 2013, 12:42:58 am
Just look at all those hideous puppy mills that mistreat thousands on a daily basis.
Jake is lucky to have found a loving home even if he doesn't like cuddles ;)
We are all so lucky to have the unconditional love from our dogs. They give us so much :)
Post by: Amy :-) on March 24, 2013, 01:06:14 am
I'm glad Jake is with you now jakodai as it does sound very much like he was abused as a young pup :( Our kelpie, Murphy, was the same with brooms. He also hated umbrellas, walking sticks, rolled up newspapers, plastic bags and men. Oh, and cigarettes :(
But he was also very obedient for us and like your Jake, he would just seem to know what we wanted him to do :)
Post by: Frozzie on March 24, 2013, 01:11:16 am
Post by: Jadey on March 24, 2013, 11:16:39 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 24, 2013, 11:20:56 am
He's not so cute when he's chewing the curtains...or pulling out pot plants...or trying to dig a hole in the fly screen door...or chewing the carpet...or dragging our jackets off the backs of chairs...
But he's still very cute ;D
Post by: Jadey on March 24, 2013, 12:36:52 pm
We've just got through the chewing stage with Fonzie and it has taken a lot of work, constant attention and redirection. All I said to hubby was, if he chews it, it's your fault so you can't get mad at him, keep it out of his reach.
Post by: Amy :-) on March 24, 2013, 10:57:16 pm
Have you posted any photos of Fonzie? I'd love to see him ;D ;D
Post by: Alexis on March 25, 2013, 12:46:36 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 25, 2013, 01:07:51 am
I can hear him chewing pot plants!! :-)) :-)) :P
Post by: Halex on March 25, 2013, 01:23:47 am
We had a big boy, 60kgs of him, no more dogs, too sad.
2 cats who prefer to live elsewhere ???
Post by: Jadey on March 25, 2013, 01:47:49 am
No I haven't yet - a couple from when he was a baby puppy and most recently. Fonzie is a Guide Dog puppy that we are raising for 12ish months. He's 8 months old now.
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Post by: Halex on March 25, 2013, 02:00:05 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 25, 2013, 02:18:49 am
The parting will be heartbreaking :(
Post by: Cuilidh on March 25, 2013, 02:52:59 am
Post by: Amy :-) on March 25, 2013, 03:11:36 am
Jadey, he is absolutely beautiful :-* :-* I could never part with a puppy like that!!!
Post by: astarra on March 25, 2013, 03:19:19 am
I think you are doing a great service too, by looking after him for 12mths :)
Post by: mcmich on March 25, 2013, 05:22:52 am
Have you done this before and what happens to the dogs that for instance can't read traffic lights or pee on lamp posts etc?
Post by: Halex on March 25, 2013, 06:30:57 am
My dh said today is the anniversary of big boys adventure to the great beach in the sky.
:)
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 25, 2013, 08:37:37 am
Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2013, 08:39:58 am
Post by: Kimmyh on March 25, 2013, 09:08:23 am
Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 25, 2013, 10:28:28 am
Post by: Jadey on March 25, 2013, 01:30:18 pm
We ended up as puppy raisers after I lost Storm last year. She was a beautiful rottweiler and she got cancer. I did everything we could for her but it's didn't stop it going to her spine and we had to have her PTS. I am still shattered (and crying now)
I figure, that when Fonzie goes, he's going to go off and do something great for someone. He's not dead. He's going to make someone's life so much better. I'm sure there's going to be tears when he goes, lots and lots and lots of them. But I'll be able to recover from it knowing he's ok.
It's so rewarding - he's so much fun and such a big part of our lives.
Post by: Frozzie on March 25, 2013, 06:54:14 pm
Post by: *suzanne* on March 25, 2013, 11:15:52 pm
Post by: goldfish on March 26, 2013, 12:44:44 am
Post by: Alexis on March 27, 2013, 02:05:59 am
Post by: Cuilidh on March 27, 2013, 04:42:27 am
I do take my hat off to you Jadey, you are doing a wonderful thing - good luck to you and your puppy.
Post by: Jadey on April 01, 2013, 02:34:40 pm
Post by: Alexis on April 02, 2013, 10:07:33 am
Post by: obbie on April 06, 2013, 11:37:56 pm
Post by: mcmich on April 15, 2013, 02:49:18 am
He was great companion and I was privileged to have him for nearly 10 years. Such a loss. :'(
Post by: EmeraldSue on April 15, 2013, 03:22:57 am
Post by: goldfish on April 15, 2013, 03:35:45 am
On the weekend, I had the heart breaking task of having Harry put to sleep. I miss him so much.
He was great companion and I was privileged to have him for nearly 10 years. Such a loss. :'(
Oh Mich.... I'm so sorry to hear this.... I know how heartbreaking this is.... :(
Post by: astarra on April 15, 2013, 03:44:04 am
Post by: dede on April 15, 2013, 04:11:11 am
Post by: judydawn on April 15, 2013, 05:10:50 am
Post by: johnro on April 15, 2013, 05:19:07 am
Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2013, 05:35:58 am
Post by: *suzanne* on April 15, 2013, 05:36:57 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on April 15, 2013, 05:50:23 am
Such a difficult decision to make. Lots of big hugs :(
You will miss him so much x
Post by: mcmich on April 15, 2013, 06:09:13 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on April 15, 2013, 06:12:28 am
Try to just think of all the good times you shared and the unconditional love he gave you.
He is at peace now :(
Post by: Alexis on April 15, 2013, 08:27:36 am
Post by: mcmich on April 15, 2013, 08:56:25 am
Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2013, 09:10:48 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on April 15, 2013, 09:30:48 am
Post by: Emme on April 15, 2013, 09:36:14 am
Marie
Post by: mcmich on April 15, 2013, 09:57:54 am
Post by: Katiej on April 15, 2013, 11:05:33 am
Post by: Kimmyh on April 15, 2013, 11:09:13 am
Post by: Amy :-) on April 15, 2013, 11:36:43 am
Post by: kt2 on April 15, 2013, 12:32:21 pm
Sending much love and hugs your way xx
Post by: snappy on April 16, 2013, 07:22:10 am
We finally adopted a dog into our family - a beautiful black former racing greyhound named Pepper. She has settled in beautifully and is a much loved part of our family now. She is so wonderful with the kids.
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Post by: dede on April 16, 2013, 08:28:37 am
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Billy is now 6 months old and loves her (actually mine) corn :)
Just recently she has started laughing, when I laugh she laughs which makes me laugh, then makes her laugh again. Very cute :)
Post by: mcmich on April 16, 2013, 08:32:34 am
What a cheeky fellow Billy is dede. Wonderful colours too. :D
Post by: dede on April 16, 2013, 08:32:45 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/16/je9azevu.jpg)
And a pair of Sun conures yet to be named
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/16/gu8usyqe.jpg)
Yes I'm the crazy bird lady :)
Post by: Cornish Cream on April 16, 2013, 09:17:27 am
Post by: Katiej on April 16, 2013, 09:21:46 am
Wonderful news Snappy! Pepper looks like a lovely dog. Greyhounds have the best temperament and ex-racing adopted greyhounds make great pets (I know, as we have one!). Enjoy the addition to your family.
Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2013, 10:28:58 am
Dede the birds are beautiful.
Post by: Kimmyh on April 16, 2013, 11:07:44 am
Love your birds crazy bird lady!
Post by: snappy on April 16, 2013, 12:10:33 pm
Post by: judydawn on April 16, 2013, 12:21:45 pm
Lovely birds Mandi, I'm a bird lover.
Post by: droverjess on April 16, 2013, 07:39:19 pm
Will you consider another?
Lovely birds!
Post by: Amy :-) on April 17, 2013, 12:39:44 am
Pepper is lovely Snappy, she looks very comfortable in that photo :D
Post by: dede on April 17, 2013, 08:50:18 am
Looks like she may need it amputated, and as she will no longer be any good as a sheep dog we may need to have her put down :(.
Although the breeder had put her hand up to take her back (and pay for medical costs) and use her as a breeder as she's a pure breed stud kelpie.
Will find out more when DH comes home.
Post by: astarra on April 17, 2013, 08:52:24 am
Post by: Alexis on April 17, 2013, 08:54:39 am
Post by: dede on April 17, 2013, 08:56:50 am
She's only 10 months old and was coming along so well.
We don't know how she fell off as DH always chains his dogs on the back. She still had her collar on, so we can only guess that the clip came undone somehow as she is a very active dog and bounces around quiet abit.
Post by: dede on April 17, 2013, 08:59:06 am
Terrible story. What a shame. Would the breeder look after her and give her love - or just use her to make money?
The breeder is very particular with her dogs, and I don't think she will make much money for awhile as the operation is going to cost around $1500 plus ongoing expenses.
We have no issue with the Breeder taking her. We just need to make the best decision for the dog now. No good if she's going to suffer. :(
Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2013, 10:55:55 am
Post by: judydawn on April 17, 2013, 11:13:29 am
Post by: Amy :-) on April 17, 2013, 11:33:16 am
Post by: Kimmyh on April 17, 2013, 11:33:38 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on April 17, 2013, 12:05:16 pm
Post by: mcmich on April 17, 2013, 09:43:43 pm
Post by: goldfish on April 17, 2013, 10:01:01 pm
Post by: Emme on April 18, 2013, 05:10:42 am
Marie
Post by: Emme on April 18, 2013, 05:12:30 am
Marie
Post by: dede on April 18, 2013, 06:24:26 am
A hard decision but I think the best decision for her. :(
Post by: Alexis on April 18, 2013, 06:25:46 am
Post by: mcmich on April 18, 2013, 06:27:58 am
Post by: Emme on April 18, 2013, 06:36:43 am
Marie
Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2013, 07:41:27 am
Post by: goldfish on April 18, 2013, 07:42:40 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on April 18, 2013, 08:06:52 am
Post by: Kimmyh on April 18, 2013, 01:54:36 pm
Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2013, 02:26:01 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on April 18, 2013, 08:24:57 pm
Post by: astarra on April 19, 2013, 12:14:05 am
Post by: dede on April 19, 2013, 02:35:03 am
Dozer the cat (died of old age),
Molly (DHs kelpie who was ran over :( ),
Cookie my cockatiel,
Megan my Brittany spaniel (died of old age)
A moth that DS found dead and decided to bury :)
And a new born pup who was still born.
We are running out of room under the old wattle tree.
Post by: kt2 on April 19, 2013, 02:59:33 am
Post by: goldfish on April 19, 2013, 07:55:48 am
My only concern is that they haven't been vaccinated. They're in a pretty protected environment here... But if anyone has any experience/advice along these lines I'd certainly appreciate it..:)
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Post by: dede on April 19, 2013, 09:17:52 am
They pretty easy to care for though, clean water fresh food and clean bedding. Also if you can give them some time outside on grass they love picking and scratching. :)
Post by: goldfish on April 19, 2013, 09:22:28 am
Post by: stef on April 19, 2013, 07:20:42 pm
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 19, 2013, 08:00:24 pm
Post by: mcmich on April 19, 2013, 08:42:04 pm
Luka certainly has grown into a handsome fellow.
Post by: Emme on April 19, 2013, 11:23:13 pm
Marie
Post by: Emme on April 19, 2013, 11:29:41 pm
Marie.
Post by: Alexis on April 20, 2013, 04:34:57 am
Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2013, 07:55:48 am
Luka is very handsome. Lovely colouring.
Post by: Amy :-) on April 23, 2013, 11:37:58 am
Post by: Kimmyh on April 23, 2013, 12:25:19 pm
Post by: judydawn on April 23, 2013, 01:25:09 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on April 23, 2013, 01:37:04 pm
This was actually a rare moment of companionship between them :-*
Post by: meganjane on April 23, 2013, 02:27:17 pm
Our sheep dog, Rambo has been through the wars and we've spent around $8K on him!! Can't believe that when we actually add it up.
Post by: Frozzie on April 23, 2013, 10:45:53 pm
And mandi how terrible and after the fate of the last dog.. Dh ute sounds a bit dangerous.. I guess just one of those things.. Hoping the next sheep dog is meant to be xx
Post by: mcmich on April 24, 2013, 06:00:05 am
That is a very cute moment Amy. :)
Post by: Alexis on April 24, 2013, 07:38:34 am
Post by: Jadey on April 25, 2013, 11:17:37 am
Post by: Greyhoundmum on April 25, 2013, 12:21:35 pm
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Post by: johnro on April 29, 2013, 11:43:53 am
...being home from work has a great advantage, Daks - our quaker parrot who was introduced to the forum mid Feb. - follows me about like a puppy including thinking that he knows how to participate in forum activities - he is besotted by the computer. He is beginning to talk but most is gabbling xx
Post by: Emme on April 29, 2013, 11:47:45 am
Marie
Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2013, 11:58:10 am
Post by: Kimmyh on April 29, 2013, 12:59:00 pm
Post by: Jamberie on April 29, 2013, 01:06:27 pm
Our cockatiel loves 'typing' (aka walking on keyboard & pecking at keys whilst I am trying to type) whenever he can too :)
Post by: judydawn on April 29, 2013, 02:18:55 pm
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 05, 2013, 10:49:35 am
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 05, 2013, 11:38:38 am
Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2013, 11:40:43 am
Don't know what your command was Amy - looks like you have your hands full there although puppy stage is hard for everyone to go through I guess. Still cute though even though it is naughty ;D
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 05, 2013, 11:43:36 am
That must be nice CC :P :-))" It wasn't me " :D :D :D :D
Post by: Amy :-) on May 05, 2013, 12:19:27 pm
Don't know what your command was Amy - looks like you have your hands full there although puppy stage is hard for everyone to go through I guess. Still cute though even though it is naughty ;D
Hence why I was busy taking photos :-)) :-)) :-)) ;D
My command went something along the lines of... "Stop! No! Naughty boy! Don't do that! Grrr! You little b******!" ;D
Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2013, 03:43:26 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on May 05, 2013, 09:07:10 pm
Amy - looks like you will have to work on your training technique - great photos, though!
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 05, 2013, 09:11:51 pm
CC - are you packing Chance in your suitcase and bringing him over here when you come? We'd love the opportunity to spoil him rotten.I'm afraid not Marina. :D :D :D :D :D
Post by: Emme on May 05, 2013, 09:20:59 pm
Marie
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 05, 2013, 09:24:57 pm
Post by: mcmich on May 05, 2013, 09:55:57 pm
Oh dear Amy - probably just wanting to catch up on the news and do a little gardening. :D
Post by: Emme on May 05, 2013, 10:01:51 pm
Marie
Post by: *suzanne* on May 06, 2013, 01:55:49 am
Amy I had to giggle :D:D
Post by: Amy :-) on May 06, 2013, 03:42:00 am
Marie, it's absolutely worth it though, isn't it? :D
Mich, he does actually pull weeds out, but he pulls out plants too :-)) ;D
Post by: Emme on May 06, 2013, 04:07:04 am
Marie
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 06, 2013, 09:06:58 am
Post by: mcmich on May 06, 2013, 01:11:44 pm
Thanks for the compliments Michele and Suzanne.We're extremely lucky to have Chance in our life :)
Spaniels are beautiful companions and when well trained are brilliant. :)
Harry was easy to train as he would do anything for food :D
Post by: Jadey on May 06, 2013, 05:26:54 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 06, 2013, 05:52:50 pm
Post by: obbie on May 06, 2013, 09:38:13 pm
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Post by: Andrealphus on May 06, 2013, 11:43:38 pm
Post by: meganjane on May 07, 2013, 12:13:43 am
Post by: Andrealphus on May 07, 2013, 12:19:24 am
Post by: *suzanne* on May 07, 2013, 12:22:27 am
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Post by: mcmich on May 07, 2013, 12:25:25 am
Post by: goldfish on May 07, 2013, 12:51:58 am
(http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/2869/2869231wptb68cnha.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
Post by: Amy :-) on May 07, 2013, 03:36:11 am
Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2013, 08:32:56 am
CC your photo was beautiful. They look as though they are posing.
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 07, 2013, 10:15:32 am
Post by: *suzanne* on May 07, 2013, 10:18:30 am
Post by: Kimmyh on May 07, 2013, 01:20:01 pm
Post by: Katiej on May 12, 2013, 08:22:55 am
Unfortunately at 12 & 1/2 years old her arthritic legs couldn't carry her anymore and we had to make the awful decision to let her go. Both my DH and I, along with our other little dog miss her terribly.
Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2013, 08:36:55 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 12, 2013, 09:13:29 am
Post by: judydawn on May 12, 2013, 09:23:03 am
Post by: Emme on May 12, 2013, 09:25:57 am
Marie
Post by: Emme on May 12, 2013, 09:28:44 am
Marie
Post by: Amy :-) on May 12, 2013, 09:32:57 am
Post by: snappy on May 12, 2013, 09:59:35 am
Post by: Kimmyh on May 12, 2013, 11:27:25 am
Post by: mcmich on May 12, 2013, 11:35:23 am
Post by: Jamberie on May 12, 2013, 11:36:07 am
Post by: goldfish on May 12, 2013, 12:30:53 pm
Post by: Katiej on May 12, 2013, 12:38:24 pm
Michelle is right, too many of us have experienced this lately.
Post by: Greyhoundmum on May 12, 2013, 02:17:38 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on May 18, 2013, 07:26:02 am
Post by: snappy on May 18, 2013, 07:54:44 am
Post by: goldfish on May 18, 2013, 08:15:13 am
Post by: Amy :-) on May 18, 2013, 08:45:52 am
Post by: goldfish on May 18, 2013, 08:49:58 am
Post by: Amy :-) on May 18, 2013, 08:55:18 am
If SD would put it up higher then we wouldn't have to worry ;)
Post by: Jadey on May 18, 2013, 01:38:17 pm
Post by: mcmich on May 20, 2013, 09:35:10 am
He is 10 weeks old and very tame.
Introducing Freckles - you can't see from the very bad photos that he has a speckles on his face
Post by: Amy :-) on May 20, 2013, 09:37:58 am
Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2013, 09:39:01 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on May 20, 2013, 09:39:48 am
And Paddy too Amy ;D
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 20, 2013, 09:50:16 am
Post by: mcmich on May 20, 2013, 09:59:11 am
I just didn't have the where with all to get another dog - maybe later.
Post by: Emme on May 20, 2013, 10:11:31 am
Marie
Post by: Kimmyh on May 20, 2013, 10:45:35 am
Post by: Katiej on May 20, 2013, 10:51:17 am
What a lovely addition to your family ;D
Post by: *suzanne* on May 20, 2013, 11:28:59 am
Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2013, 11:59:13 am
DD sent us a video of Ollie the other day. It made me miss him.
I am sure Freckles will be truly wonderful.
Post by: mcmich on May 21, 2013, 07:09:04 am
Michele freckles is very cute, can he talk?
He can't talk yet Suzanne but we are working on it.
I bet Ollie misses you too Cookie.
Post by: EmeraldSue on May 21, 2013, 11:10:07 am
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 21, 2013, 11:14:23 am
Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2013, 11:28:41 am
Post by: obbie on May 22, 2013, 03:41:52 am
Post by: mcmich on May 22, 2013, 04:13:45 am
Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2013, 06:14:08 am
Post by: Amy :-) on May 22, 2013, 10:01:26 am
Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2013, 10:03:33 am
Post by: Amy :-) on May 22, 2013, 10:05:10 am
Post by: goldfish on May 22, 2013, 10:16:47 am
I bought mum a new wheat bag today.... from this photo can you guess why she needed one? :-))
Innocence personified, Amy!! What a great picture! ;D ;D
Wheatbags are wonderful! But do be careful and don't put them under the bed covers or where they can retain or build up the heat inside. I read an article just recently (can't remember just where atm) where doing this greatly increases the risk of spontaneous combusion - it goes up in flames and your bedclothes along with it. It's best to use it where the air can get to it . . . .wonderful invention but scary if it's not handled with care . . .
Post by: courton on May 22, 2013, 11:14:38 am
Post by: Amy :-) on May 22, 2013, 11:25:47 am
Maybe Paddy saw the article and that's why he destroyed the wheat bag...
Post by: astarra on May 22, 2013, 11:34:29 am
Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2013, 11:53:43 am
Post by: Moo2 on May 22, 2013, 12:07:35 pm
Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2013, 12:12:38 pm
Post by: Moo2 on May 23, 2013, 12:05:08 am
Post by: Halex on May 23, 2013, 12:21:15 am
Post by: Moo2 on May 23, 2013, 12:31:32 am
Post by: Halex on May 23, 2013, 12:42:27 am
Heatbag bought from a chemist about 1 year ago.
Post by: dede on May 23, 2013, 01:10:45 am
Went to visit friends today. Her and DH hand raise several breeds of birds. Fell in love with this dear little quarian.
He is 10 weeks old and very tame.
Introducing Freckles - you can't see from the very bad photos that he has a speckles on his face
Freckles is beautiful Michelle.
I have a bird named freckles too :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/8u9e3uzu.jpg)
My bird obsession has grown, I now have 3 sun conures, 13 cockatiels, 2 canaries, 2 green cheek conures and today I received 2 Quakers. I also have 3 baby cockatiels I'm hand rearing at the moment, and my sun conures are sitting on eggs that are due to hatch any day. :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/e8azuqe2.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/bazuryta.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on May 23, 2013, 01:15:36 am
Post by: dede on May 23, 2013, 01:16:49 am
No more birds for me lol :D
Post by: judydawn on May 23, 2013, 02:51:03 am
Post by: dede on May 23, 2013, 03:31:21 am
I'm so excited to have my sun conures breeding at the moment as they are my very favorite bird.
Billy is now almost 8 months old and is adorable, she loves being with me as much as possible and has even picked up my laugh which is cute. :)
Post by: mcmich on May 23, 2013, 07:19:34 am
Freckles having a snooze on DH's shoulder.
Post by: dede on May 23, 2013, 08:26:39 am
Hope they all appreciate my effort :)
Post by: Amy :-) on May 23, 2013, 08:39:15 am
Mandi, wow, you are a crazy bird lady LOL ;D ;D
Post by: goldfish on May 24, 2013, 08:03:38 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/24/yjapujap.jpg)
To this
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To this...
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:)
Post by: Amy :-) on May 24, 2013, 08:04:20 am
Post by: goldfish on May 24, 2013, 08:14:02 am
Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2013, 08:27:02 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 24, 2013, 08:32:40 am
Post by: mcmich on May 24, 2013, 08:45:54 am
Post by: Delightful Den on May 24, 2013, 09:33:34 am
Post by: goldfish on May 24, 2013, 09:43:08 am
Post by: Amy :-) on May 24, 2013, 10:20:17 am
I feel I have been neglecting Clinker by not posting photos because Paddy has been in the spotlight, so here are a couple of snaps from bath time today. Just to carry on the birdy theme :D
Post by: mcmich on May 24, 2013, 11:09:49 am
Post by: dede on May 24, 2013, 11:24:02 am
Looks like he is loving his bath. :)
Post by: dede on May 24, 2013, 11:26:25 am
Post by: mcmich on May 24, 2013, 11:27:49 am
24 hours later, with advice put into practice, Freckles has improved ;D. :-* :-*
Post by: dede on May 24, 2013, 11:31:46 am
Post by: *suzanne* on May 24, 2013, 11:59:36 am
so glad mandi was able to help you and freckles Michele ;D
Amy clinker is very cute does he/she talk?
Post by: mcmich on May 24, 2013, 12:14:49 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on May 24, 2013, 01:25:17 pm
And to answer your question, Clinker is nearly 6 months old!!! :o :D I think he might be a she too, but I'm so used to calling him a him and saying "good boy".... :-))
Mich, you will have to have the camera close by for Freckles' first bath ;) ;D
Suzanne, Clinker talks a lot of bird but not much human :( Not even hello :'(
Post by: mcmich on May 25, 2013, 08:08:51 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 25, 2013, 08:17:29 am
Post by: Emme on May 25, 2013, 08:21:39 am
Marie
Post by: cookie1 on May 25, 2013, 12:54:03 pm
I do miss him, but he sometimes "talks " to me on the phone. Worse than grandchildren I think. :D :D ;)
Post by: obbie on June 13, 2013, 06:30:18 am
Post by: stef on July 07, 2013, 10:28:03 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/08/6u6u8a4y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/08/7ahujuza.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/08/uze8ajy3.jpg) YES a 40 kilo lapdog
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Post by: goldfish on July 07, 2013, 10:40:28 pm
stef - how good to see you back - and to see those gorgeous photos of one very beautiful dog - Luka looks wonderful. I love looking at their "baby" and "grown-up" photos - just a reminder of the miracle of life :D
Post by: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 11:25:12 pm
He's certainly grown into a gorgeous dog. A big boy to be sitting on your lap. :D
Post by: stef on July 07, 2013, 11:30:30 pm
I was wondering how Luka was doing. Good to see you back Stef.
He's certainly grown into a gorgeous dog. A big boy to be sitting on your lap. :D
I never have been away, but found no time to be on the forum being busy with a lot of things.. Since last month i became a BNI director, raising local network groups..
We also are celebratating the fact that our flowershop is in business for 25 years now, the fact that we got legaly married fir10 years on july 12th and the fact that me and Erik together reach the age of 100 this year lol....
As for the lap pic... That is not me, but my DH Erik :)
Luka is growing like crazy, but he is the nicest, mist gentle dog ever
How are you?
Post by: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 11:42:13 pm
And both the big 50 plus 25yrs in business. Some great milestones there Stef. You are going to have some celebrating to do ;D
Enjoy ;D
Post by: obbie on July 08, 2013, 01:02:32 am
Milo and Mittens. :)
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2013, 01:22:25 am
I am in love with Luka Prankster. I would marry him in a heartbeat!
Gert
Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2013, 01:28:33 am
Cute kittens Robyn, the kids will enjoy watching them grow and develop different personalities.
Post by: Delightful Den on July 08, 2013, 04:25:21 am
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 05:17:27 am
Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2013, 08:12:53 am
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 08:26:52 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 08, 2013, 08:46:18 am
Congratulations on 10 years of marriage as well ;D
Post by: Emme on July 08, 2013, 08:55:40 am
Congratulations on 10 years of marriage and may you have many more years together.
Marie
Post by: Emme on July 08, 2013, 08:57:08 am
Marie
Post by: Katiej on July 08, 2013, 09:26:22 am
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2013, 11:26:50 pm
Post by: obbie on July 08, 2013, 11:38:56 pm
Mischief, playing, kids love them.. :)
Post by: Thermokitchen on July 20, 2013, 01:53:41 pm
So many cute photos! :)
Post by: obbie on July 22, 2013, 04:52:29 am
Post by: Amy :-) on October 01, 2013, 12:27:49 pm
The first photo is my new cockatiel, his name is Clancy :D
The second is our new baby boxer, Hunny. Old Roxy passed away a few weeks ago and Paddy was very lonely, so we got a new puppy sooner than we normally would have.
The third photo is to show you how much Paddy has grown ;D
Post by: judydawn on October 01, 2013, 12:59:32 pm
Post by: Kimmyh on October 01, 2013, 01:00:50 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on October 01, 2013, 01:03:31 pm
Clinker doesn't like Clancy and Clancy is a bit defensive because he was attacked by birds at the place he was hand reared... so they tend to just ignore each other lol :P You can't see very well in the photo, but Clancy is bald on top where the birds pulled some feathers out :(
Judy, they sleep like that a lot :) :-*
Post by: Kimmyh on October 01, 2013, 01:17:15 pm
Post by: Amy :-) on October 01, 2013, 01:21:34 pm
Post by: astarra on October 02, 2013, 10:20:52 am
Paddy sure has grown! DH just informed me he would like a puppy like yours!
Post by: Amy :-) on October 02, 2013, 03:15:31 pm
And would you believe Paddy is still only 8 months old!! He's still growing and he's starting to take me for a walk rather than me take him LOL :-)) ;D
DH has good taste ;) Boxers are beautiful dogs, and great with kids too ;)
Post by: Kimmyh on October 27, 2013, 10:24:58 am
Post by: Katiej on October 27, 2013, 10:32:48 am
Post by: judydawn on October 27, 2013, 10:56:17 am
Post by: Jamberie on October 27, 2013, 11:50:22 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 27, 2013, 07:27:18 pm
Post by: Emme on October 27, 2013, 07:57:19 pm
Post by: obbie on October 27, 2013, 08:17:01 pm
Post by: mab19 on October 28, 2013, 07:27:02 am
Post by: Wonder on October 28, 2013, 07:29:19 am
Post by: astarra on October 28, 2013, 10:18:41 am
Post by: mcmich on October 30, 2013, 07:43:25 am
Post by: Kimmyh on October 30, 2013, 11:14:58 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 31, 2013, 02:02:31 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2013, 06:35:28 am
We are back to just having our own 2 dogs after also having DS's 2 boxers again for 5 nights. Was hilarious with the four of them running around. Great fun. I could never have a home without dogs. They are so loving and lots of fun.
Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2013, 06:43:38 am
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Post by: Wonder on November 08, 2013, 07:04:03 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2013, 07:06:20 am
They are very smart ;D
Post by: gertbysea on November 08, 2013, 07:15:13 am
Gert
Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2013, 07:15:35 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2013, 07:47:25 am
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Yes Judy my dogs will miss them but will soon get back into their own routine.
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 08, 2013, 08:37:10 am
Post by: faffa_70 on November 08, 2013, 10:57:37 am
Post by: faffa_70 on November 08, 2013, 10:58:24 am
Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2013, 11:02:46 am
Post by: *suzanne* on November 08, 2013, 11:08:36 am
kimmy your little puppy won't stay little for long :D
Post by: gertbysea on November 08, 2013, 11:33:34 am
Sloppy sloppy kissers them boxers.
Gert
Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2013, 11:46:16 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 08, 2013, 12:27:03 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on November 08, 2013, 06:09:06 pm
Kimmy, I love Jasper, he looks like a real ball of mischief.
... and as for the Boxers, I have a big sloppy soft spot for them. You all have the most wonderful companions.
Post by: Kimmyh on November 09, 2013, 09:18:46 am
I love the smell of new puppies.
Gert
Me too. They should bottle it..... Or make it into a candle scent 😃
Love Bruce and Lola and Oscar and Maximus. Gorgeous dogs and great names.
Post by: faffa_70 on November 10, 2013, 02:14:43 am
They are absolutely gorgeous, Kathryn. What breed are they? Poodle?
Kimmy, I love Jasper, he looks like a real ball of mischief.
... and as for the Boxers, I have a big sloppy soft spot for them. You all have the most wonderful companions.
They are 3/4 poodle and 1/4 chihuahua :) had no intentions of purchasing them. DH saw them in the pet shop and just wanted to test DS number 4 for his allergies as he has not been able to handle any other cross breeds with the poodle and there is a shortage of poodles in WA at the moment. Well he didn't react and expected Dad to go back and buy when we had finished our shopping!!! We purchased Oscar and Maximus came home the next day too lol ;D ;D
Post by: obbie on November 13, 2013, 12:52:51 am
Post by: dede on November 24, 2013, 06:56:03 am
1 green and 1 blue quaker. I already have 1 of each, so now I have 2 pairs. Hopefully I will get some babies to hand rear.
But 4 Quakers in the same aviary can be extremely noisy. Waiting for some DNA results so hopefully I will have 2 females and 2 males then I will separate them into breeding pairs
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Not actually a picture of my birds
Post by: dede on November 24, 2013, 06:58:35 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2013, 07:12:32 am
Post by: dede on November 24, 2013, 07:19:17 am
My breeding pair of sun conures are actually going to a new home next week, they are definitely the loudest, although the 4 Quakers together getting to know each other and working out who is boss are being extremely loud at the moment. But as a single pair they are not too bad.
My baby cockatiels can be pretty consistent with noise when they want feeding, especially at the moment while I'm starting to wean them and cut their feeds down.
Post by: Sparky606 on December 08, 2013, 07:47:57 am
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This is our dog, Sparky. The first picture was took the weekend after we picked her up from the dog shelter. She was a rescue.
Second picture was taken in the summer, aged 8 years old..
So maybe she's a bit grey around the edges but she still has as much energy now as she did that first weekend.
Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2013, 07:58:57 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 08, 2013, 09:44:56 am
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 08, 2013, 11:04:15 am
Post by: Sparky606 on December 08, 2013, 11:34:32 am
Post by: djinni373 on December 08, 2013, 12:01:21 pm
This pic was taken last week. We give him glucosamine for his arthritis and he still bounds around like a pup.
Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2013, 12:16:40 pm
Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2013, 12:26:54 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 08, 2013, 12:34:40 pm
Post by: djinni373 on December 08, 2013, 12:42:18 pm
Post by: mcmich on December 08, 2013, 05:42:41 pm
Djinni - love Roger's antlers. ;D
Post by: Emme on December 09, 2013, 06:35:41 am
Roger is a lovely colour Djinni and looks wonderful with his antlers although he may not think so.
Thanks for sharing your photos
Post by: obbie on December 19, 2013, 05:02:45 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 19, 2013, 01:30:15 pm
Post by: goldfish on December 20, 2013, 08:02:36 am
This is Susie today . .
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Post by: gertbysea on December 20, 2013, 08:18:11 am
Lovely pic.
Gert
Post by: Emme on December 20, 2013, 08:25:35 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 20, 2013, 09:27:05 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 20, 2013, 09:29:23 am
Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2013, 11:32:00 am
Post by: *suzanne* on December 20, 2013, 11:35:37 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2013, 11:49:46 am
Post by: mcmich on December 20, 2013, 05:49:20 pm
The past 2 summers have been particularly bad for ticks and looks like it is going to be the same this year.
Post by: Katiej on December 20, 2013, 08:55:43 pm
I hope Susie is better soon and back home xx
Post by: goldfish on December 21, 2013, 10:52:10 pm
Goldf ish Susie will be fine. The northern beaches are notorious for ticks we used to pull them off all the time when we lived in Avalon even with frontline every two weeks . We use it up here too as our Jack Russell had one recently and was in hospital. We also have the bats to contend with. So long as doggies are happy and don't lose there sense of smell they will be fine
Lovely pic.
Gert
Thanks, Gert - and thank you everyone for your messages - I've really appreciated them. Vet has called to say that Susie can now eat on her own and should be well enough (although still wobbly!) to come home later this morning. I asked if they'd had time to clip her and he replied that they'd been simply deluged over the weekend with tick cases - and sadly road accidents - and that they simply didn't have the time - so I'll either take her in later this week and Teddy, too, or I'm just thinking out loud whether I could try clipping them myself . . . has anyone done this? Am I thinking it's easier than it really is . . ??? Any advice would be welcome!!
Have given the chooks a good talking to. I've told them I've now upped their tick quota and warned them of dire consequences if they don't get on the s-tick . . . :o (I've been told they enjoy a tick morsel - but I don't know how true that is now . . :-)))
Teddy will be pleased to have his sister back - he seems to rely on her quite a bit these days. Gert, his sense of smell is about the only faculty that's working properly - poor darling - but he seems happy enough and not in any pain. And he still likes playing ball occasionally. . as long as it's bowled gently and goes within an inch of his nose . . . . ;D
Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2013, 10:57:51 pm
Post by: gertbysea on December 21, 2013, 10:59:14 pm
Gert
Post by: Halex on December 21, 2013, 11:00:25 pm
What about a dog parlour for clipping ?
Post by: Emme on December 21, 2013, 11:02:00 pm
We clip our dog (Cairn terrier). We have a pair of dog clippers and usually strip out the undercoat, bath her and when dry run the clippers over her. Using a pair of blunt nose scissors to cut any awkward areas around feet etc. She does not mind it at all in fact likes it as long as there are a few treats going at the time ;D
Post by: mcmich on December 22, 2013, 05:57:41 am
He looked like he was wearing ugg boots. It's not hard at all GF. I had to buy another cheap shaver (not pet specific) got it from Kmart. DH wouldn't let me use his moe trimmer :-)) As long as Susie will stay still you will be right. :)
Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2013, 06:08:31 am
I'm sorry I can't offer any grooming advice. I only had dogs as I was growing up and Dad used to run over the dogs with the shearing gear :P
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 22, 2013, 07:09:51 am
Post by: obbie on December 23, 2013, 03:27:11 am
Post by: djinni373 on December 24, 2013, 06:43:21 am
Roger the dodger...he should be a wake up by now and run when he sees those antlers come out if the box. He should dob you in to the RSPCA for trying to turn him into a reindeer :D how much glucosamine do you give him?Haha CP I think he loves the attention. He gets one tablet a day (just the cheapest ones from the supermarket). The vet suggested it. I would not have thought to give it to a dog but it works a treat :)
Post by: spikesmum on January 10, 2014, 03:59:59 am
Chris
Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2014, 04:09:23 am
Post by: Kimmyh on January 10, 2014, 04:53:09 am
Post by: gertbysea on January 10, 2014, 05:07:04 am
Gert
Post by: spikesmum on January 10, 2014, 06:00:58 am
She is gorgeous Jess and is sure to keep you on your toes. Do many caravan parks allow pets these days?Yes Judy, as long as you have your dog under control, it is the norm, except national parks. So many of us travel with our pets now.
Chris
Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2014, 08:56:32 am
Post by: Katiej on January 11, 2014, 09:34:18 am
Post by: djinni373 on April 30, 2014, 12:59:52 am
Found these lovely pics of him with DD. We all miss him terribly :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Post by: judydawn on April 30, 2014, 01:07:41 am
Post by: Mama Fergie on April 30, 2014, 01:20:39 am
Post by: goldfish on April 30, 2014, 01:26:58 am
Post by: astarra on April 30, 2014, 01:27:18 am
Post by: Emme on April 30, 2014, 03:49:02 am
Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2014, 06:23:56 am
Post by: gertbysea on April 30, 2014, 06:47:25 am
Gert
Post by: mcmich on April 30, 2014, 06:47:35 am
I remember the gorgeous Xmas photo of him with antlers on.
Post by: djinni373 on April 30, 2014, 07:01:59 am
Well I just heard from my lovely Pitch Black Fitch and Elvis in doggy heaven and they are so happy to meet Roger. They will be showing him the ropes and keeping him busy. There are lots of Forum doggies there and they have sort of formed their own club talking about the great meals we cooked for them. They do sort of miss the special tid bits but are all well fed and happy as.
Gert
It's good to know that he has wonderful company Gert :)
The person who said "dogs leave paw prints on our heart" was/is spot on.
Post by: mab19 on April 30, 2014, 07:32:29 am
We don't have any pets of our own at the moment but GDs labrador and I have a real love affair going. :D She will sit at my feet and demand that I hold her paw. :D
Post by: Cornish Cream on April 30, 2014, 08:46:13 am
Post by: chrissa on April 30, 2014, 11:12:28 am
Big hugs from me. 😢
Post by: Kimmyh on April 30, 2014, 11:28:51 am
Post by: Bedlam on April 30, 2014, 12:18:29 pm
Post by: Katiej on April 30, 2014, 12:50:09 pm
I'm sure he had a wonderful life with you all.
Take care xxx
Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 30, 2014, 12:57:32 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on April 30, 2014, 09:14:10 pm
Post by: djinni373 on May 03, 2014, 12:09:50 pm
Post by: gertbysea on May 03, 2014, 12:22:38 pm
Lovely puppies all.
Gert
Post by: goldfish on May 14, 2014, 05:22:10 am
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2014, 06:29:44 am
Post by: gertbysea on May 14, 2014, 06:39:24 am
Gert
Post by: goldfish on May 14, 2014, 07:08:50 am
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Gert . . they are. And I'm sure they'd be delighted to accept your invitation! ;D I did have the most precious rooster who would follow me down to the tap as I washed their drinking containers and follow me back up to the coop again. He didn't crow for such a long time and I was hoping he would be one of these rare "crowless" roosters. . . . and then . . .:( . . . and it was as though the darling was making up for lost time and so loud. Unfortunately, I had to rehome him as roosters are on the council's strictly forbidden list and we have close neighbours on three sides . . .one complaint and that would have been that. When the hens are laying though, they make such a din with their "egg song" but apparently that's ok! :D (The others do this, but not the Araucanas - jungle fowl instincts maybe?)
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 14, 2014, 08:17:53 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 14, 2014, 09:01:27 am
Your chooks look great too GF, and what a bonus that they are good layers. Our puppies and cat would love chooks :D but after 5 minutes it would look like there had been a massive pillow fight in our backyard
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Post by: mab19 on May 14, 2014, 09:06:17 am
Post by: mcmich on May 14, 2014, 09:09:14 am
Post by: Emme on May 14, 2014, 09:49:20 am
Post by: Bedlam on May 14, 2014, 09:54:50 am
Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2014, 09:56:33 am
Post by: goldfish on May 14, 2014, 11:06:48 am
Bedlam - you could try here for various breeds . . http://wapoultrytraders.proboards.com/
The other layers we have are two Australorps and some some hybrids (I'm guessing a mixture of isa browns/Rhode Island Red) brought home from a classroom hatching project at a school I used to teach at.
I was visiting, and the chicks were to be "sent back" within a day or so. Another teacher took some and I took the rest. Have since persuaded the head teacher there not to pursue this activity any more. When you think about it, it's worse than puppy farming. Hundreds and hundreds of schools (and multiple classes) do this each year and little regard is given to what happens to the chicks that are hatched. "Going back to the farm" sounds a pleasant solution but it usually means the chicks are slaughtered on their return (I won't go into the details here, it's too sickening). The charge is $200-$300 for a week's rental of the incubator, 10 or so eggs, and some chicken food. A phenomenal money maker. So what does the "farm" do with probably thousands of unsexed chicks returning on a regular basis? Statistics are that you can expect 50++% male chicks from any hatch. Families who are persuaded by offspring to adopt chickens usually find themselves with one or more roosters and more often than not those birds are then just dumped in reserves, etc. I can't justify bringing chicks (or anything else) into the world without taking a responsible course of action for those lives. If it's "life cycle education" you want , , , set up a group (2+ hens and rooster) on site, take responsibility for their care and well being; wait until one of the hens becomes broody; learn how to care for her; wait the 21 days for the chicks to hatch; learn the best care for the chicks and mum; decide in a responsible way what will happen to these chicks as the hen/rooster ratio becomes apparent. (Soapbox moment over . . . just something I feel somewhat passionate about . .!)
Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2014, 12:00:27 pm
Post by: gertbysea on May 14, 2014, 02:45:58 pm
In any case the students should learn the beginning and the end. If the home economics department had thermomixers the students could
Then learn how to turn a carcass into stock. Win win.
Gert
Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2014, 02:36:48 am
I'll never forget seeing Jamie O make nuggets out of all the yuk of a chook and tell everyone that is what they are eating when they buy nuggets.
Post by: mcmich on May 15, 2014, 08:41:37 am
The chick class project would have been introduced with the best of intentions. We learn, grow and move on. :)
Post by: gertbysea on May 15, 2014, 08:46:53 am
Unfortunately we like to protect our children these days from reality and then introduce we don't always come first programmes.
The chick class project would have been introduced with the best of intentions. We learn, grow and move on. :)
Is that a real thing Michele?
Gert
Post by: mcmich on May 15, 2014, 09:47:10 am
Post by: gertbysea on May 15, 2014, 11:27:44 am
Gert
Post by: astarra on May 16, 2014, 06:01:52 am
Oh, and yes, my children are growing up with the knowledge of where their meat comes from etc. Miss 7 now goes to the farm with DH and sometimes even joins in the butchering side of the meat. DH wants to hatch some chickens and raise them to give the girls the hands-on experience there too, I just have to decide whether to have chickens OR vege garden as the space we have available cannot do both at once.... ??? :-\
Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2014, 06:48:33 am
Post by: gertbysea on May 16, 2014, 07:05:38 am
Gert
Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2014, 08:55:12 am
Post by: goldfish on May 16, 2014, 10:11:07 am
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I think I also put a link on the veg garden thread that shows a mandala or keyhole design for more garden space. I don't think you'll regret having the chickens at all (unless they get themselves into the wrong garden at the wrong time. :-)) ???)
Added bonus of the enclosed chicken runs/gardens is that marauding possums, bats, etc. etc. are kept out of your vegetables!! :D
Cookie, I'm sorry to hear you won't be getting away for now. I certainly hope your BIL makes a full recovery... sounds a pretty stressful time!
Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2014, 07:40:24 pm
Post by: goldfish on May 16, 2014, 08:34:53 pm
Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2014, 10:34:54 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on May 16, 2014, 10:57:09 pm
Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2014, 11:00:51 pm
Post by: djinni373 on May 21, 2014, 02:22:51 pm
I don't think you'll regret having the chickens at all (unless they get themselves into the wrong garden at the wrong time.
Chooks are definitely addictive. Because of the egg supply and because they are so entertaining, it's impossible to be cranky with them even if they do destroy the odd bit of grass or garden :-)) I got an awful fright when I went up to the backyard yesterday and I couldn't see the chooks. All there was was a few piles of feathers on the grass. My heart was in my mouth because the chooks up the road had all been taken by a fox a few weeks earlier. I must have made a noise because there was suddenly a flurry of dust and then up popped 4 chooks from the holes they had dug in the backyard >:(;D
Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2014, 03:08:39 pm
Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2014, 03:29:10 am
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Post by: goldfish on June 02, 2014, 04:04:29 am
there was suddenly a flurry of dust and then up popped 4 chooks from the holes they had dug in the backyard >:(;D
;D ;D ;D ;D You too, Gayle! |There are parts of our yard that I think must resemble the surface of the moon with all the little "baths" they've established for themselves! When my DS first came across a chook in its 7th heaven in a dust bowl, he thought it had had a seizure of some kind ;D They seem to go into their own little world as though they've been hypnotised - it's great to watch them. When our 2 big black Australorps had their first moult there were black feathers everywhere! When DS went outside his first thought was that the dogs had attacked them . . . ;D They do look rather sad and pathetic when they're moulting but just gorgeous when their new feathers eventually come through . .
Cookie - your little bird looks such a character! I can just imagine they have you wrapped around their little wing tips!! ;D
Post by: judydawn on June 02, 2014, 04:23:22 am
Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2014, 04:47:21 am
He misses me Judy, but doesn't fret or anything. Just doesn't do a few of his tricks for DD. the budgie though isn't that fond of me. He won't give me kisses or anything. :-X
Post by: mcmich on June 04, 2014, 10:34:18 am
Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2014, 12:45:47 pm
Post by: Nikkit on June 15, 2014, 04:18:07 am
The little fella slept through last night! Better than my kids when I first bought them home from hospital!!
It was so cold outside last night and I felt guilty, but he snuggled into his bed and didn't make any noise til about 6.30 this morning when the maggies started warbling. He joined in so I figured it was time to get up anyway.
He is very funny, is a happy little dog - always wagging his tail, and as yet has not peed or pooped in the house always does it on the lawn when we put him outside.
thank you everyone for your kind comments on the other thread. I think he is very special :)
Post by: gertbysea on June 15, 2014, 05:14:31 am
Gert
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 15, 2014, 09:08:06 am
Can I ask Nikkit if you worry about snakes with a puppy roaming around?
Post by: mcmich on June 15, 2014, 07:38:55 pm
Post by: obbie on June 16, 2014, 01:25:45 am
Post by: goldfish on June 16, 2014, 01:29:00 am
http://blog.petflow.com/they-pulled-over-and-started-playing-for-the-cows-i-cant-believe-what-happened-next/?utm_source=ilmd&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=cows
I take it that gentleman at the end of the video is the farmer and wants the photograph for posterity! :)
Post by: Emme on June 16, 2014, 01:46:10 am
Post by: Emme on June 16, 2014, 01:47:23 am
Post by: Bedlam on June 16, 2014, 02:08:59 am
Post by: Nikkit on June 16, 2014, 02:09:31 am
A very cute photo of Chilli. 8)
Can I ask Nikkit if you worry about snakes with a puppy roaming around?
Not now CC, winter here, so no snakes. They're all hibernating.
He slept outside again last night and didn't make a noise til he heard us moving around at 5.30am, so pretty happy with how he has settled in :)
I picked Chilli as his name ages ago,(before I even knew I was getting him) as we all love chilli, I wanted something simple (you can't yell a long name and expect a dog to come if he's in trouble, he'd be gone by the time you got to the end of it!) The kids came up with some whacky names a mile long and none of them sounded right. Plus when I was a kid we had a lab called "Saffron" so I guess I wanted to kind of keep with the foodie theme.
He's answering to it already, so it is his name!
I think this model of pup came with the "speedy battery recharge system", because there's not enough sleep time for me to run around and do the jobs that don't need him to "help" me. :o
Goldfish - love the jazz for cows. Looks like they appreciate good music ;D
Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2014, 03:01:57 am
Post by: mab19 on June 16, 2014, 04:47:15 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 16, 2014, 08:37:54 am
Loved the video GF :D
Post by: mcmich on June 16, 2014, 09:06:08 am
Post by: sue_purrb on June 17, 2014, 07:11:20 am
Nikkit, Chilli is absolutely gorgeous, you are in for some fun times ahead!
We lost our little dog a few weeks ago, and I'm not ready to consider another one yet, so it's lovely to see photos of such a beautiful pup.
Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2014, 11:40:51 am
Post by: judydawn on June 17, 2014, 12:08:01 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 17, 2014, 12:27:19 pm
I couldn't replace a lost pet immediately either Sue.Very True.It took me five years to let another dog into my heart Sue.
So sorry to hear about your little dog :-*
Post by: gertbysea on June 17, 2014, 09:23:27 pm
Gert
Post by: goldfish on June 17, 2014, 10:33:58 pm
Post by: Emme on June 17, 2014, 11:30:43 pm
So sorry Sue about your doggie. I like to think of all our pets are in pet heaven frolicking like puppies again making friends with each other and hoping their humans are ok.Me too, Gert.
Gert
So sorry to hear of your loss Sue. :-*
Post by: sue_purrb on June 18, 2014, 09:56:18 am
We had her for twelve and a half years, so she sort of grew up alongside the kids. We lost her suddenly, which was good for her as she didn't suffer, but hard for us as we didn't know she was ill. I keep thinking of all the treats I would have given her if I'd known her time was short.
I like to think of her in pet heaven, too, Gert. She's probably enjoying the respite from our cat, who used to torment her terribly!
The photo is of her reclining in her favourite spot......on the sofa next to me. She would get very disgruntled if one of the kids tried to move her and would make herself into a very heavy immovable object, way out of proportion to her size, and it would take immense effort to haul her out of the way! :D
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Post by: Emme on June 18, 2014, 10:17:25 am
Post by: gertbysea on June 18, 2014, 10:29:45 am
Gert
Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2014, 11:56:32 am
Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2014, 12:24:43 pm
Post by: Katiej on June 18, 2014, 12:53:25 pm
It's so hard when they go. Take care.
Post by: Cuilidh on June 18, 2014, 09:47:52 pm
Post by: Nikkit on June 19, 2014, 04:23:48 am
Here is Chilli, relaxing by the fire last night.
Post by: gertbysea on June 19, 2014, 05:17:31 am
Gert
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 19, 2014, 08:36:03 am
Post by: mcmich on June 19, 2014, 09:05:27 am
Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2014, 11:51:09 am
Post by: obbie on June 19, 2014, 11:30:12 pm
Post by: Halex on June 19, 2014, 11:41:58 pm
Loving chilli. :)
Post by: Nikkit on June 19, 2014, 11:46:50 pm
I am missing a fair bit of skin on my hands at the moment, he is teething and needs to chew! Any suggestions - other than 101 toys??
Post by: gertbysea on June 20, 2014, 12:50:26 am
Post by: Nikkit on June 20, 2014, 09:54:56 am
Although Miss 12 reckons he is running faster today ... and has found that chooks run too, and aren't they fun!! He is very funny to watch when he's chasing them!
Post by: stef on June 20, 2014, 12:30:13 pm
He is celebrating his second birthday today and he has become the most patient and sweetest family member ever. Loving all, trusting us gardians 100 percent.
Happy birthday, Luka, you are a blessing and we are proud that you are our guide to more love and peace. Xxxx(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/20/ma6etygy.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/20/pu2umu8y.jpg)
Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2014, 12:36:04 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 20, 2014, 01:05:16 pm
Great to see you posting again Stef.
Post by: gertbysea on June 20, 2014, 01:57:25 pm
. You have had a few milestones this year which is wonderful. We miss you. Please come and post one of your fantastic recipes. Kisses for Luka. Ok and for you too.
Gretchen
Post by: stef on June 20, 2014, 02:10:49 pm
Post by: gertbysea on June 20, 2014, 02:16:56 pm
Gretch
Post by: Bonsai on June 20, 2014, 03:24:03 pm
Post by: mcmich on June 22, 2014, 08:30:42 am
We all have times when life becomes busy and we cannot be as involved with the forum as we would like - great to hear from you and know you well. :D
Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2014, 11:49:16 am
Post by: courton on August 18, 2014, 05:43:54 am
Have any of you encountered this problem? what are some of the solutions? It is driving me crazy! My DH once slipped and fell and has sprained his finger and has the most hideous bruises as a result of this.
Post by: gertbysea on August 18, 2014, 08:32:05 am
Gert
Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2014, 08:49:54 am
Post by: courton on August 18, 2014, 09:09:07 am
She does not appear to have dementia.
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 18, 2014, 09:33:12 am
Post by: courton on August 18, 2014, 09:44:36 am
Did your friend find a solution to the kidney disease problem and was it slow downward spiral?
Post by: sue_purrb on August 18, 2014, 09:44:59 am
Our shitzu Maltese also started to have accidents around that age. I also put it down to old age/dogzheimers as she had always lasted all night without needing to go out. I tried to circumvent it by getting up to let her out as soon as I heard her sniffing about. It was like having a baby in the house again and being hyper alert to any noise!
When she "suddenly" became ill and I took her to the vet, he said she was in advanced heart failure, which would have been affecting her for some time but that it often goes unnoticed until the animal gets to crisis point. He pointed out that you wouldn't necessarily notice that a dog who already dozes for 19 hours a day, starts snoozing for an extra hour!
Our dog hadn't been to the vet for almost a year as her vaccinations were nearly due again when she died, and there had been no sign of heart problems at her previous visit, but her condition must have started within the next few months. If it had been picked up, she could have started medication to treat it. I wonder if this was part of her not being able to hold on, with all the extra fluid that is produced with heart failure, but if you have been to the vet they would obviously have checked an elderly dog for age related problems, but it might be worth an extra visit to make sure.
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 18, 2014, 09:47:48 am
Yes, if none of the other options work, I may have to go down that lane.Unfortunately the was no cure and she died.
Did your friend find a solution to the kidney disease problem and was it slow downward spiral?
Post by: Emme on August 18, 2014, 10:41:46 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 18, 2014, 11:20:28 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 18, 2014, 11:22:54 am
Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2014, 11:46:33 am
Post by: gertbysea on August 18, 2014, 12:15:00 pm
Gert
Post by: Katiej on August 18, 2014, 12:21:19 pm
I hope your vet can find out what is causing the problem Courton.
I have to get up once or twice each night to let our 15 year old Jack Russell Chihuahua cross out to go to the toilet. Luckily she hasn't started going inside (yet).
Post by: judydawn on August 18, 2014, 12:33:11 pm
Post by: Delightful Den on August 18, 2014, 01:22:56 pm
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 18, 2014, 04:20:11 pm
****
Each pet we get, when they pass on the next one will "benefit" as a result of what we think we did "wrong". Now that our kids have grown up I've taken out pet insurance for the twins (not sure its worth it at this stage but thats the gamble). I haven't even told my DH how much it costs per month cos he would freak even if I told him the half price cost :D (and he'd say a bullet would be cheaper :-))).
One of my biggest regrets with our last dog was not getting all the vetinary services. We still forked out thousands over the years, but if we had gone ahead with absolutely everything I think in hindsight maybe the end wouldn't have been a) so bad or b) such a guilt process because you can't afford everything the vet suggests (hence the insurance)
7 months ago when I took Baci to the vet for his regular groom he hadn't been himself for over a week. In the previous year or so his most major problem was that an illness had overtaken him very quickly called SARS (sudden aquired retinal degeneration). Towards the end we managed to get a urine sample whilst he peed on a bush and the blood test was easy. Of course it was a Friday and I was told that the result would be in on Monday. It was a long weekend, and an especially painful one for him and a devastating one for me to watch my dog decline. I had no family around and no one to bounce off so I just focussed everything on him on the hope that he was only temporarily sick and I could ease him through. I kept hoping that on Monday all would be revealed and he would be cured with treatment. By Sunday 5pm I was googling "how to tell if your dog is dying (http://dogs.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Warning_Signs_a_Dog_Is_Dying)" and he was ticking all but one box. By midnight I said goodnight and goodbye and didn't think that he could possibly last much longer. I think he lasted throughout the night because he needed one last goodbye. I will never forget as I was holding him in my arms and he turned to me and he just seemed to "soak up" my face with complete adoration (he was blind). My neighbor called the vet first thing in the morning and as soon as they saw him they stuck the morphine in. That was one of the worst days of my life.
My neighbor had the presence of mind to ask the vet there and then what the blood/urine tests revealed and they had it there on hand (??) and said kidney failure and high uric acid level. She said there was absolutely nothing we could do for him. When I left in the car and was doing up my seat belt, I noticed that he had lost what little was left in his bowels and that was the last box ticked off. Poor Baci he would never do that.
When he passed on, the plants just blossomed even within a week. He had killed off some plants seemingly overnight and I wondered why I never picked up on this. I had thought that maybe he had peed on that plant many times and it just couldn't take it and keeled over, but as the end drew near I now know his uric acid was so high the plants were just dying quickly and even overnight. Gee, I even noticed some stains on the exposed concrete that I'd never seen before that he'd peed on. What sue_purrb says about dozing times is absolutely correct.
I would recommend getting the blood & urine tests courton as they will tell you a lot.
I know this is a really long winded post, but knowing that it will be around forever in cyberspace I hope in memory of Baci it helps someone and some pet. A month later I got the twins and they have gotten me out of the house to exercise them which I've always enjoyed. I have stopped absolutely every dog and owner that is willing to assimiliate these little puppies. In the process I have met so many wonderful people along the walks. Even my son has met people that these little puppies have introduced me to when he's been walking them and they've asked where I've been :o How special is that?
Post by: judydawn on August 18, 2014, 06:51:01 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 18, 2014, 07:31:03 pm
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 18, 2014, 11:08:24 pm
Post by: Emme on August 19, 2014, 12:15:47 am
"Each pet we get, when they pass on the next one will "benefit" as a result of what we think we did "wrong". " That is so true CP, I am finding this out now
Post by: Mama Fergie on August 19, 2014, 12:35:16 am
Your puppies are adorable and hopefully will give you years of love, loyalty and fun.
I too meet lots of lovely people while walking my two dogs :D
Post by: courton on August 19, 2014, 01:02:24 am
CP, we had pet insurance until last year. Once our dog turned 12, the pet insurance company hiked the premium to $1200 per year!! So be aware they are going to increase the premium dramatically as the dog gets older.
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 19, 2014, 06:16:49 am
CP, we had pet insurance until last year. Once our dog turned 12, the pet insurance company hiked the premium to $1200 per year!! So be aware they are going to increase the premium dramatically as the dog gets older.You're kidding! Thanks for letting me know this, I will ask them the question. Thats daylight robbery. I may cancel and put the money aside in a special bank account to use for vet bills.
Post by: courton on August 19, 2014, 06:53:08 am
Post by: courton on August 21, 2014, 11:22:38 pm
Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2014, 11:54:32 pm
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 22, 2014, 03:38:19 am
Post by: gertbysea on August 22, 2014, 04:17:37 am
Even $60 a month would cover it
Gert
Post by: courton on August 22, 2014, 06:39:07 am
Post by: cookie1 on August 22, 2014, 12:11:53 pm
On a happier note why not treat the twins as children and open a bank account for them. Then on banking day each week or month give them their money to bank. Then if they need treatment you will have the money tucked away. They will probably need more than 2/- a week. ( that was what I used to get!)
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 09, 2014, 02:48:23 am
7am the underground reticulation goes on. It makes a squealing noise and a few sputters so consequently the little pups are always there to find the "snake" and help get it out of the ground :-)) not only "snakes" but they've killed off a few of the bushes in this particular garden bed with all their bouncing and prancing so we put a wire fence across to stop them going in. It didn't stop them at all cos Peanut realised he could easily jump up halfway and then jump over the top. He always teaches Gracie these athletic tricks being the good brother. So bright and early as I open my eyes out of sleepy slumber I hear a high pitched screaming. He must've got his leg caught in the wire somehow or even jumped off the BBQ. So it was off to the vet where he'll have to go under, and have x rays and whatever else. Vet says probably around $700 and covered on insurance. Whew! I've probably paid this much to date so I'm glad I didn't cancel last week otherwise I would be spewing. She recommends insurance at least for the first year cos they tend to do lots of silly things before they begin to mature.
Post by: judydawn on September 09, 2014, 04:23:01 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 09, 2014, 07:11:29 am
Post by: dede on September 09, 2014, 07:21:30 am
Hope peanut will recover quickly, but being young they seem to get over it much quicker. Our old girl will never be the same, she's a sheep dog and now semi retired. She still runs with one leg up, but she just loves working and still manages on a casual basis lol. :)
Post by: mcmich on September 09, 2014, 07:21:52 am
I'm glad you have health cover for him.
Post by: Bedlam on September 09, 2014, 08:03:18 am
Post by: Emme on September 09, 2014, 08:13:12 am
Post by: cookie1 on September 09, 2014, 08:59:54 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 09, 2014, 09:03:41 am
Post by: Katiej on September 09, 2014, 09:30:49 am
Post by: goldfish on September 09, 2014, 10:04:58 am
Post by: judydawn on September 09, 2014, 10:08:26 am
Post by: mcmich on September 09, 2014, 10:09:14 am
CP.. Hope your little one heals quickly and completely!! Thank heavens your insurance is there!! My vet advised me to look into insurance for our two (very) senior citizens. The premiums and restrictions were unbelievable. Almost equated to.. " yes, we will give medical coverage to your two provided they have lived in the Northern Territory for two years and became ill/injured during a dust storm in the rainy season and were incapacitated by a runaway tractor after it had been kicked and set in motion by a rabid buffalo." Needless to say, we are without insurance....and read the doggies' OH&S manual to them twice a day!
Hilarious ;D ;D
Post by: cookie1 on September 09, 2014, 10:16:09 am
Post by: courton on September 09, 2014, 10:43:01 am
Ouch CP! That was a close call re insurance!!!!!!
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 09, 2014, 12:47:16 pm
Post by: gertbysea on September 09, 2014, 07:26:23 pm
Gert
Post by: Emme on September 12, 2014, 08:35:49 am
Post by: obbie on September 14, 2014, 06:18:10 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 14, 2014, 08:02:55 am
Post by: gertbysea on September 14, 2014, 08:29:44 am
Gert
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 14, 2014, 08:33:19 am
Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2014, 08:37:30 am
Post by: Wonder on September 14, 2014, 10:34:11 pm
Post by: Bonsai on September 15, 2014, 01:36:00 am
Post by: Wonder on September 15, 2014, 04:05:22 am
Post by: leesmac78 on September 15, 2014, 09:30:22 pm
And this is Josie. She is my darling. She is an Aries (like me) and we really understand each other. She is not fond of Ed, or Teeny for that matter,
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/15/7c126d0cbafef83393225cd16a1abcf3.jpg)
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 15, 2014, 09:51:23 pm
Post by: courton on September 15, 2014, 10:04:53 pm
Post by: goldfish on September 15, 2014, 10:11:23 pm
He had surgery on Thursday morning which apparently went well. He is getting lots of cuddles and I'll pick him up tomorrow, I've had to purchase a crate to keep him in for the next 4-6 weeks as he is not allowed to move. He has a couple of tiny pins that are criss crossed in and holding the growth plate together that if they come out he could end up with a leg that sticks out. Little Gracie is missing him being around, bu there's lots of nursing ahead.
Poor little guy . . but we know he'll be receiving the best care with you CP . . and he'll have Gracie to talk to. Here's hoping he heals quickly :)
Post by: Emme on September 17, 2014, 12:35:54 am
Lee, those dogs are so cute , thanks for posting, lovely to see them.
Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2014, 12:39:54 am
Post by: Wonder on September 17, 2014, 12:46:31 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 17, 2014, 01:46:54 am
Post by: Bootobethin on September 17, 2014, 10:53:57 am
Post by: Bootobethin on September 17, 2014, 10:55:22 am
Post by: mcmich on September 18, 2014, 05:32:32 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 18, 2014, 06:07:35 am
Post by: dede on September 18, 2014, 06:27:46 am
Post by: Wonder on September 18, 2014, 09:03:48 am
Bootobethin, it's so hard finding ones that aren't from a puppy farm. Unfortunately I think our first one (8 years old) may have been, I hadn't done much research and hadn't heard of puppy farms when we purchased him and I did ring the place we got him afterwards and they assured me he wasn't from one but then they wouldn't have told me otherwise. Our second little boy was from a private breeder and we went to their house and saw the entire litter so I'm 99.9% confident they were ok but you never know, there are always people trying to make money. It's so hard when you are buying the mixed breeds. Good luck
Post by: goldfish on September 18, 2014, 09:30:11 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 18, 2014, 09:38:41 am
Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2014, 09:56:03 am
Post by: Bootobethin on September 18, 2014, 10:44:57 am
Lots of anger and nastiness on the net.
It is such a pity as these pets bring such joy and companionship.
It is the humans who are the problem!
Post by: Emme on September 19, 2014, 12:35:22 am
Post by: Nikkit on September 19, 2014, 01:57:27 am
Needless to say he has grown. A lot!
He is now over 20 kilos, and almost took me out again this morning when he forgot to zag past me, and zigged into me! Ouch!
He is full of mischief, brings me my shoes to me in bed every morning with a grin, can not walk straight as his tail wags with such force it is a wonder he doesn't put his back out as his body wiggles from the neck back!
He eats with gusto - head in bowl bikkies flying everywhere and once done looks around as if to say "right, when's dinner?" Lucky my horses don't keep still for long as Chilli would be up there chewing on a leg!
He loves his "brother and sister" and pounces on them to remind them that he is there and wants to play, again!
Chilli brings us a lot of joy, smelly toys, and love.
Who would be without a dog...or 3 ;D
When he is asleep I will try and get a photo!
Post by: Nikkit on September 19, 2014, 02:04:31 am
Post by: Emme on September 19, 2014, 02:18:32 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 19, 2014, 03:45:11 am
Post by: gertbysea on September 19, 2014, 05:30:42 am
Gert
Post by: Nikkit on September 19, 2014, 08:47:46 am
He just loves love really. If you are touching him he is a happy puppy!
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 19, 2014, 09:04:30 am
Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 19, 2014, 02:23:16 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 19, 2014, 02:25:04 pm
Post by: astarra on September 19, 2014, 11:40:56 pm
I too loved the hand on him in the car - so sweet!!
Post by: judydawn on September 20, 2014, 12:15:19 am
Post by: Bedlam on September 20, 2014, 12:22:25 am
Post by: dede on September 20, 2014, 12:49:40 pm
Here is a picture of Billy and Coco enjoying some sorbet :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/20/qesabu9u.jpg)
Post by: judydawn on September 20, 2014, 12:51:34 pm
Post by: dede on September 20, 2014, 12:56:54 pm
No the TM didn't worry them at all, I guess they are use to it now. But the reason they flew off their cage and Billy ended up on the consultants shoulder was because the stool my sister was on broke and scared them both lol.
Post by: gertbysea on September 20, 2014, 09:36:20 pm
Gert
Post by: dede on September 20, 2014, 11:19:19 pm
Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 20, 2014, 11:26:34 pm
Post by: dede on September 20, 2014, 11:29:48 pm
I recently brought a pair of Hahns macaws to add to my breeding stock, can't wait for babies from them.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/mu8u9e8a.jpg)
Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 20, 2014, 11:31:50 pm
Post by: dede on September 20, 2014, 11:47:03 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/e2e6a9yp.jpg)
Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2014, 01:26:33 am
Post by: dede on September 21, 2014, 03:59:30 am
Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2014, 04:12:36 am
Post by: Emme on September 21, 2014, 08:36:52 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2014, 08:50:05 am
Lovely birds Mandi. :)
Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 21, 2014, 09:17:44 am
Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2014, 02:26:42 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on September 21, 2014, 09:43:40 pm
Post by: dede on September 22, 2014, 01:08:29 pm
I love he Macaws dede. You are obviously a bird lover.
I think you could be correct there Cookie1 :)
If I could work it out I would post a video of my quaker trying to say Super-cali-fragi-listic-expi-ali-docious. He says it over and over and over again. He's such a smart bird.
Post by: cecilia on September 22, 2014, 04:11:10 pm
Post by: dede on September 25, 2014, 02:11:39 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/25/abybate7.jpg)
Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2014, 03:01:47 am
Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 25, 2014, 03:24:36 am
Post by: goldfish on September 25, 2014, 03:42:08 am
Post by: dede on September 25, 2014, 04:23:07 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 25, 2014, 08:43:33 am
Post by: Bedlam on September 25, 2014, 10:31:36 am
Post by: Kimmyh on September 25, 2014, 10:41:02 am
Post by: Wonder on September 25, 2014, 10:25:45 pm
I've been away for a week and DD sent a text last night that my younger dog is being very naughty, the poor thing hasn't been walked at all and is missing me . Will be home tomorrow afternoon and I'm sure both dogs will be very glad to see me and even happier when I get their leads out for a walk.
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 26, 2014, 02:40:36 am
Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2014, 03:08:55 am
I wonder if birds see one colour better than others and if they have favourites. Could you wrap the rungs in sandpaper?
Gert
Post by: dede on September 26, 2014, 05:32:02 am
Please marry me Dede!
I wonder if birds see one colour better than others and if they have favourites. Could you wrap the rungs in sandpaper?
Gert
Was you down on one knee when you typed that Gert :D lol.
And as for sand paper they would chew that to bits in no time as well. Thicker rungs will last longer, so will try that. But easily replaced.
Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2014, 12:45:22 pm
Post by: courton on October 01, 2014, 07:03:13 am
Post by: *suzanne* on October 02, 2014, 05:46:07 am
and on other dog news we have a new member of the family he is a cavalier x shitzu and his name is Buddy
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/01/f94f9acd0cad93610dd1833f53aa3687.jpg)
this was taken yesterday after his first bath :D
Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2014, 05:54:52 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 02, 2014, 06:45:41 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 02, 2014, 06:58:10 am
Post by: goldfish on October 02, 2014, 07:17:04 am
Post by: chrissa on October 02, 2014, 11:24:08 am
The medication for separation anxiety is usually clomicalm but you usually need to do some retraining while the medication is being taken. It's not a wonder drug, it just assists with calming the dog down and stops the dog working itself up to a frenzy.
Post by: Kimmyh on October 02, 2014, 11:28:24 am
Post by: *suzanne* on October 02, 2014, 01:56:39 pm
Post by: courton on October 02, 2014, 02:21:43 pm
Post by: Emme on October 02, 2014, 08:53:57 pm
Courton, hope you are able to get things sorted with your dog :)
Post by: mcmich on October 02, 2014, 10:08:50 pm
Post by: dede on October 05, 2014, 11:32:14 am
Post by: dede on October 05, 2014, 11:35:01 am
Made this for my birds. They really like it too which is a bonus.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/25/abybate7.jpg)
I decided to make another stand and see if I could sell it, well within 30 minutes not only did I sell the one stand I made, I also got 20 orders for more :o
Guess what I'm going to be doing in my spare time :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/05/yhuda4us.jpg)
Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2014, 11:50:08 am
Suzanne, Buddy is ever so gorgeous.
Post by: judydawn on October 05, 2014, 12:15:08 pm
Post by: Bedlam on October 05, 2014, 12:20:07 pm
Post by: gertbysea on October 05, 2014, 12:39:21 pm
Gert
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 05, 2014, 01:58:31 pm
Post by: *suzanne* on October 07, 2014, 04:18:05 am
Post by: dede on October 08, 2014, 12:24:55 pm
wow mandi you truly are an amazing woman is there anything you can't do?
I haven't learnt to use a chain saw yet Suzanne 😜
Post by: Halex on October 12, 2014, 12:03:00 am
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/yurkov/IMG_0069.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/yurkov/media/IMG_0069.jpg.html)
Post by: Nikkit on October 12, 2014, 01:02:20 am
He looks good Hally :)
Post by: Halex on October 12, 2014, 01:22:02 am
welcome Lincoln. Our puppy Bella was from Shenton Park too (10 years ago).
He looks good Hally :)
Thanks, he is adorable, very quick to learn and eager to please. Shenton Park is great, they really look after the dogs and throughly check out suitable dog/puppy owners. They have their open day coming up in Nov, check the website, might go up with Lincoln.
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 12, 2014, 09:18:26 am
Post by: Emme on October 12, 2014, 09:40:29 am
Post by: Emme on October 12, 2014, 09:42:01 am
Post by: Kimmyh on October 12, 2014, 11:54:20 am
Post by: EmeraldSue on October 12, 2014, 12:13:25 pm
Post by: Halex on October 13, 2014, 02:37:49 am
He is a x lab, kelpie, and staffy.
How big will grow, probably medium size.
He is very good, very smart not our last dog. When we hit our road on our walks he runs all the way home. He is being crate trained and so far only one accident and that was the first night. He is doing his business outside. We have 3 feeds a day and the last is at 4pm.
:)
Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2014, 03:38:40 am
Post by: Delightful Den on October 13, 2014, 04:47:10 am
Post by: mab19 on October 13, 2014, 06:17:10 am
Hally, Lincoln is adorable, and I love his name.
Post by: dede on October 13, 2014, 08:53:17 pm
I have now made 6 stands and still have another 16 to make that are ordered.
Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 13, 2014, 10:55:03 pm
Post by: Katiej on October 14, 2014, 02:53:30 am
Cute puppy Hally.
Post by: Halex on October 14, 2014, 11:25:28 am
He looks adorable H. It is great that you got him from the shelter.
They have some lovely dogs at Shenton Park.
Thank you everyone, he is really well behaved and great with young kids, we have had 2 & 4 year olds over and he has never jumped up at them.
Post by: mcmich on October 15, 2014, 07:23:07 am
LB is adorable Hally, so good that a pup from the shelter is going to good home.
Post by: FlissPrideaux on October 15, 2014, 09:37:11 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2014, 12:18:20 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 15, 2014, 12:33:09 pm
A friends DD has two Darth Vader and Padme :D :D :D
Post by: kyton on October 15, 2014, 06:49:40 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 15, 2014, 06:56:53 pm
Post by: Emme on October 15, 2014, 11:31:00 pm
Kyton, I am sure Molly is doing a good job. A real cutie
Post by: Katj on October 16, 2014, 01:26:45 am
I am taking our adored cat Annie to the 'Cat holiday home' this morning. We are going to Melbourne for 10 days, so she will be well cared for there.
Wish I knew how to put a picture on here, will have to get DH on the job.
Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 16, 2014, 04:14:44 am
You would be missing that big soft wool ball Kyton
Peanut is now fully mended. With him being crated at night, we've had the chance to find out that its Gracie who is the hole digger and is not maybe the angel we thought she was. When he was crated recuperating she had a bit of a chance to play with all the toys and has become a little more dominant/confident which was quite interesting to see as a result. Should be any day now that we get reimbursed from the insurance company, and if its anything like the first cheque we got back I would highly recommend going down this avenue for anyone who is wondering about it. Peanuts bills were over $5k - and I would hate to think what my DH would have said if I didn't have the insurance to fall back on :'(
Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2014, 08:32:35 am
Post by: Halex on October 18, 2014, 03:41:52 am
We had our mobile vet out yesterday, he is lab x stuffy, no kelpie in him she thinks.
;D
Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2014, 04:07:19 am
Post by: obbie on October 18, 2014, 04:31:08 am
love the bird stands Dede
Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2014, 04:54:33 am
Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2014, 05:01:29 am
Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2014, 05:11:23 am
Gert
Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2014, 07:35:52 am
Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2014, 07:48:52 am
Judy
My son Lincoln (AKA) Also Known As Vrajavilasas das, (his Hare Krishna name) is also a placid soul. If he were part Labrador and part Staffy that might explain his personality a bit. Joke Joyce! LOL!
Gertbysea.
Post by: cookie1 on October 18, 2014, 12:19:54 pm
Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2014, 01:39:41 pm
Post by: Halex on October 19, 2014, 03:14:38 am
Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2014, 07:40:39 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 13, 2014, 07:41:25 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2014, 07:52:14 am
Post by: gertbysea on December 13, 2014, 07:54:30 am
Gert
Post by: mab19 on December 13, 2014, 07:59:15 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 13, 2014, 09:04:26 am
Post by: Katiej on December 13, 2014, 09:21:14 am
Post by: stef on December 13, 2014, 06:42:46 pm
Luka became the start of this topic, two and a half year ago, so it is time for an update.. This is how mister fluffy looks like now.. A HUGE GENTLE GIANT Golden boy.. Love him so much.. Happy hollidays to all of you
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 13, 2014, 08:01:32 pm
Post by: Emme on December 13, 2014, 08:12:24 pm
Post by: gertbysea on December 13, 2014, 08:37:02 pm
gert
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 13, 2014, 09:23:19 pm
Post by: mab19 on December 13, 2014, 09:40:17 pm
Post by: courton on December 13, 2014, 10:13:17 pm
Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2014, 10:20:42 pm
Post by: goldfish on December 14, 2014, 12:14:38 am
Post by: obbie on December 14, 2014, 05:34:10 am
Post by: chrissa on December 14, 2014, 06:57:37 am
Seasons greeting to you too Stef.
Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2014, 11:33:15 am
Post by: stef on December 14, 2014, 11:51:41 am
Post by: mcmich on December 15, 2014, 05:39:24 am
Post by: Halex on January 09, 2015, 12:26:29 pm
Lincoln has been fixed and is now wearing his bucket head hat! He is not allowed to get wet either, he looks longingly at our pool, he loves the water.
Bless him, it was one of the conditions of taking the dog from the shelter, he had to be booked in to be desexed, which I think is a great idea and the costs were incorporated in his price.
He doesn't understand why he can't fit through his normal bushes etc.
:)
Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2015, 12:29:27 pm
Post by: Halex on January 09, 2015, 12:33:33 pm
:)
Post by: Seahorse2011 on January 16, 2015, 01:38:34 pm
Thought I'd share a picture of my Little puppy, well, she was two last week.
So I suppose she's not a puppy any more and thank goodness she has outgrown eating my SHOES!!
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 16, 2015, 06:00:57 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on January 16, 2015, 06:44:12 pm
Post by: Bedlam on January 16, 2015, 09:43:20 pm
Seahorse, very cute.
Post by: judydawn on January 16, 2015, 09:58:27 pm
Post by: mcmich on January 17, 2015, 05:44:27 am
Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,
Thought I'd share a picture of my Little puppy, well, she was two last week.
So I suppose she's not a puppy any more and thank goodness she has outgrown eating my SHOES!!
Such a cutie pie. What's her name?
Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2015, 06:28:42 am
Post by: Emme on January 17, 2015, 08:18:40 am
Post by: stef on January 22, 2015, 04:40:06 pm
Luka got confronted with the love of his life: fluffy toys!!!!! A whole shipment came to our shop, so first he showed he wanted them all, ten tried to steal one and since he got busted he decided on some community service by guarding the stuffed animals to make sure no one buys them :)
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 22, 2015, 05:11:04 pm
Luka makes an adorable guard dog :D :D
Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2015, 09:41:32 pm
Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2015, 05:20:16 am
Post by: Katj on January 23, 2015, 05:46:41 am
Post by: mcmich on January 25, 2015, 07:19:05 am
Community service is always good for first time offenders. ;D
Post by: Bedlam on January 25, 2015, 07:22:59 am
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Post by: Liz_M_ on May 10, 2015, 03:15:06 am
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i83/VinegarBits/Pets/IMG_0822_zpsrbepqnxa.jpg) (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/VinegarBits/media/Pets/IMG_0822_zpsrbepqnxa.jpg.html)
Post by: cookie1 on May 10, 2015, 06:29:19 am
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Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2015, 03:16:27 am
I couldn't resist the photo. As you can guess he is a very spoiled and loved bird.
Post by: Katj on July 08, 2015, 03:33:51 am
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Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2015, 10:29:29 am
Post by: Kimmyh on July 08, 2015, 10:42:40 am
ollie is a cutie.
Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2015, 12:39:07 pm
Judy I think he is about 5 years old. I can't remember exactly when we got him.
Post by: mab19 on July 08, 2015, 11:58:01 pm
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Yes. Absolutely.
Kevin
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Post by: achookwoman on July 25, 2017, 02:16:14 pm
This is Teddy with his Bulldog foot jumper.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 25, 2017, 04:29:17 pm
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Post by: astarra on July 27, 2017, 05:48:35 am
They are adorable tho...I'll try to get a pic up soon
Post by: achookwoman on July 27, 2017, 05:57:15 am
Post by: Cuilidh on July 27, 2017, 06:12:17 am
Girls each got a 'female' guinea pig for christmas.... well.... one must be a boy as we now have 3 babies with one mum, 4 babies with another mum and one other mighty fat guinea pig :oThank you for the laugh ... although I guess you are not so amused!
They are adorable tho...I'll try to get a pic up soon
Post by: mab19 on July 27, 2017, 07:47:11 am
Girls each got a 'female' guinea pig for christmas.... well.... one must be a boy as we now have 3 babies with one mum, 4 babies with another mum and one other mighty fat guinea pig :o
They are adorable tho...I'll try to get a pic up soon
That sounds just like our place Astarra when the children were young, we ended up with lots of babies. One family we gave a "male" to weren't happy when the babies arrived :) :)
Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2017, 12:28:24 pm
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Post by: achookwoman on August 10, 2017, 12:51:29 am
Post by: achookwoman on August 10, 2017, 12:52:59 am
Update on Teddy. Just picked up from doggy kinda. It exhausts him.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170809/b3e996a75bc06af97d33605b07c0a5a1.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2017, 01:56:22 am
Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2017, 03:04:27 am
Post by: achookwoman on August 10, 2017, 04:01:50 am
We all love him to bits.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 10, 2017, 01:45:02 pm
Lovely bread loaves Chookie.
Post by: Cuilidh on August 10, 2017, 09:15:18 pm
Post by: achookwoman on September 08, 2017, 09:19:08 am
Teddy the little Bulldog goes to kinds once a week. This is a picture of his kinda. Can't see Teddy, probably
Post by: achookwoman on September 08, 2017, 09:20:21 am
In time out. Just had to share this.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170908/af71c7d9d8827066b7be62b301b8ebc2.jpg)
Teddy the little Bulldog goes to kinds once a week. This is a picture of his kinda. Can't see Teddy, probably
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2020, 10:15:03 am
Post by: achookwoman on September 13, 2020, 02:11:23 pm
The pet lamb when back to the farm today. They put a tag in her ear so she won’t go to market.
Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2020, 11:40:24 am
Yes Judy, it was a lot. All he ate was a tiny bit of spinach, a bit of capsicum and a crumb of bread. It saved him trying to jump in my salad bowl.
Post by: achookwoman on September 15, 2020, 12:06:59 am
I’m so glad she won’t go to market Chookie.Love it Cookie. When we see the WA football player, we always think of you budgie.
Yes Judy, it was a lot. All he ate was a tiny bit of spinach, a bit of capsicum and a crumb of bread. It saved him trying to jump in my salad bowl.
Photo of lamb going home.
Post by: achookwoman on September 15, 2020, 12:08:29 am
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 16, 2020, 12:02:28 am
We used to always have budgies when I was young, Cookie, they were great fun but I was never a fan when it came time to clean the cage. I found budgies loved to try to bite the nib of my pen whenever i was writing ... at the time it was an excellent excuse to get out of homework!
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