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We need some fun around here! So I thought, why not talk about our pets!! I have two sweet little Shih Tzus. The oldest is Ziggy, he is 5 yrs old. I got him when he was only 4 wks old! He was a Valentines Day present from my husband. We already had a Shih Tzu, a black one, Mopsie, and he was 15 yrs old and I wanted another puppy but dh kept saying no. We had a friend that breeded Shih Tzu and she said she would sell us one, dh kept saying NO NO NO. Well, on Valentines Day I went to work as usual, and hubby called, said hurry up and get home, he was hungry. I got stuck in traffic so I was late getting home. My mom lived with us at the time, I got home and couldnt find dh so mom said he is in bedroom getting ready. I opened up door and there on our bed was Ziggy, he was SO tiny, I could hold him in the palm of my hand. I really was supposed to take him back to my friends for a few weeks but I fell in love and just couldnt. Nemo is the baby of the family, he is 4 but will be 5 in August. Mopsie was getting sicker and sicker, he had cancer and I knew he didnt have a lot of time left and I wanted another puppy for Ziggy to play with. So Sue, my friend, said the next litter she would bring a few pups over and we could decide if we wanted one. A few months later, we get a knock on the door, its Sue with 3 puppies. I immediately reached for Nemo, he looked so sweet!! Well he was only 5 weeks old and I let her take him back home for another week or so this time because I was recovering from the pacemaker surgery. Well, it turned out we were going to get a hurricane, and it was coming our way in a few days. I wanted my pup! So we drove over to Sues and got him! I then found out that Nemo was born on the very day I had my pacemaker implanted! So then I knew he was meant to be mine,too. Both of my dogs are so special to me. They keep me company and are so very loyal. They lick the tears off my face when I have been crying and they seem to know when I dont feel well and they will just cuddle up and let me rest. Ok now let me hear about your pets! |
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foxyroxy1 Posts: 449
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I have a rottwiller named Roxy! She seems to think she is a lap dog some days. She watches tv with me alot and when another animal comes on the tv she goes nuts and starts barking like mad! I tend to go to bed earlier then my husband and she comes and lays with me every night untill he comes to bed. The other night I cried myself to sleep and she new something was wrong and cuddled up as close as she could and licked my tears. Plus when I am having high pain days she will just come lay with me too. It doesnt matter if I am petting her or not (usually I am) but she is there for me. I was never really a dog person before. I always had cats. But I love my Roxy! |
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NYSUNSHINE Posts: 177
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we dont have any dogs i wish we did though my son is begging for one, but we rent so our landlord said NO PETS!!!...Anyway once we buy a house we can get one.. |
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Kakani  Posts: 36
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if your apartment says no pets get your therapist to write you a note saying you need one for therapeutic reasons. Then they have to let you have your cat or dog. That's what I did to get my cat. But I'm worried because he accidentally got outside today and is not coming back. I put some food out for him and hope he comes home soon. |
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KittyCatGirl Posts: 30
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I have several cats. I help volunteer from time to time with an animal rescue organization, and If we find one that for some reason can not be adopted out, one of the members will often take it on and ether adopt it or permanently foster it. These animals we keep often have serious health issues and need expensive care. Being a member of the organization, we get assistance for the care of some of the more ill animals we keep. I do have 3 cats that I consider 'mine' tho... Tipper, Casper, and Frankie Sinatra (he has a black and white tuxedo coat) These boys are extra affectionate, and very clingy. I could never just let them go. If I ever had to, it would tear my heart out... |
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lostgurl Posts: 404
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i have parker. he is my long haired mini dauchsy. we lived in texas when we got him. my hubby and i were going to lunch at taco bell before going into walmart when we saw him. there was an area between walmart and taco bell that the locals called puppy row because that is where a lot of people brought their mutts to give away and their purebreds to sell. we were just walking by with no intention of getting a dog. i saw parker and couldn't put him down. little red and tan cutie. when my hubby saw me almost cry putting parker back in the cage he said he would brb. next thing i knew he had the $250 for parker and insisted we get him, reassuring me he would figure out how to pay the bills if i let him do this for me. we got him when he was 2 months old, he will be 4 on dec 26. i'm glad i, for once, relented on "wasting needed money". parker is a character and makes both of us laugh all the time. his favorite toy is a 1 litre soda bottle which he "kills" and chases like it were a badger. he also has an "addiction" to fabreeze. when we spray it on the carpet he goes nuts rolling around in it and moaning. it is so funny. people think he is trippy because he has one blue eye. even with his health issues i wouldn't give him up for the world. he isn't really a sickly dog. he is just what the call an allergy dog. he is allergic to so much. including his vaccines. we found out the hard way that if the vet forgets to give him an anti allergy shot before every vaccine, he could die. she forgot once and he did almost die. poor little thing's face doubled in size, he could barely breathe. vet had to take him home for free over night and nurse him back to health. anyway he is one pampered pooch and i love him. ******************************
The Lights of Our Hearts
written by lostgurl
dedicated to Chris Benson
Sept. 4, 1984 – Aug. 18, 2008
The lights of our hearts have dimmed today,
for with God's calling you went away.
The newest angel to sit by his side,
has brought to his eyes a gleam of pride.
But what of us whom you've left behind?
Within earthly chains we remain confined.
Rage, confusion, and despair whirl in rapid haste
from the brutal reality we are forced to face.
Seemingly trapped within an infinite void,
full of painful tears impossible to avoid.
To turn back time is our unwavering dream,
when our heartache is at its most extreme.
Nothing in the world could ever take the place
of your laugh, your smile, or your warm embrace.
But we must find a way to continue on,
to make a new life without our beloved son.
Through the darkest of tunnels we trod ahead,
regretting petty angers and I love you's unsaid.
I pray for the day we may find some solace.
Perhaps when we meet in God's great palace. |
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seabass  Posts: 656
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nysunshine...same situation with me. i have an apartment, and really want a dog. that sure wouldn't fly where i live. i want a big dog (boxer) and could not keep him couped up like that. i see a good pet as potentially having tremendous benefits from a mood/depression standpoing. for me it would give me some additional responsibility, and something to really look forward to at home. |
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beckyw Posts: 46
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What a great thing to discuss! My weimaraner, Niki, is all I have for company & I never feel quite alone with her. My husband died about 18 months ago & Niki's owner became ill & passed about the same time. We found each other right at the right time. I've always had a weim since the 80's .... fell in love with the breed. Both of my precious boys have passed (at around 14 yrs). I've had a series of foster weims in my home over the years & just enjoy their sense of humor and intelligence. Niki is my constant "super glue" or "velcro dog" which I need. She's a lot of fun and really makes me get out & walk every day ... I tend to isolate with my depression & I know that's not good, but hey, in a perfect world. Wish I had a camera so that I could share her pretty face with ya'll. I'm an 8/yr survivor of breast cancer ... my precious husband of 25 yrs died a year ago from kidney cancer mets to lungs ... I suffer from depression, panic attacks, anxiety, liver disease, thyroid disease, & diabetes (borderline). |
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NYSUNSHINE Posts: 177
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Its funny....we did get a puppy. My son finally convinced our landlady and she said as long as we get a small dog and she didnt destroy anything he could have one. So the next day we got ---XENA...our litle princess. She is 4 months old and she is a mutt. Brown,black and some white. We are having a hell of a time getting her housetrained. But worth every minute. My son is very happy and so am i. SEABASS: Why dont you try asking the landlord where you live if you can have a small animal or puppy. It worked for us. |
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hopeandfaith Posts: 297
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I have a Shephard Chow mix that is 6 yrs old and we got her as a stray from the animal shelter. My dog Libby was 14yrs old when we made the hard decision to put her to sleep due to kidney problems. I said I would never go through that again and one month later I got Jenna. I felt a special bond ith her because the day I had a miscarriage they had aborted her pregnancy. She has been my rock though a lot of hard times. When I went into kidney failure she growled at anyone that tried to get near me till my mom came, which was good and a bad situation. I walk her by the YMCA to see all the kids ad they all remember her and get excited to pet her. All my neighors love her because she has such a sweet personality. Well 4 month ago I got my first cat named Blackie and he is just as sweet and loving as my dog.He follow me everywhere and wants to sleep with me. The dog and cat get along great, but there is a battle for attention.If I call the cat the dog will hurry up and stand in his way. I have got critisim for getting another pet when I have so many health issues, but they are my therapy and they will always love you no matter what! I would have more if I could, but we are only allowed two. hopeandfaith |
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