Pets

Posted on September 4, 2008 8:30:05 AM PDT

I have a cockatiel, a rat terrier, a dachsund and a rat terrier mix dachsund (we didn't do it haha) I use to have a ball python but with so much going on in my life I could not create the time to socialize with him and they definitely like to be sociable so I found him a wonderful new home and I also had a Rat named Soo-Z but she caught pnemonia and even with 2 weeks (2 rounds) of antibiotic she didn't make it. RIC

Posted on February 6, 2008 11:56:47 PM PST

hi, i have 2 bird finches. and have 1 daschund who is 2 yrs old. someday i want to have another dog minature daschund or sheltie. i love having pet around me. RIC

Posted on November 2, 2007 5:31:51 PM PDT

Hi Everyone!  I just joined this neighborhood today.  I have a wonderful Australian Cattle Dog named Coral.  She is 5 yrs. and we rescued her off the streets 2 years ago in March.  She is so funny!  My boyfriend and I work full time jobs so my mommy is a saint by "dogsitting" her while we are at work.  I welcome any comments about their awsome pets.  Talk to you later.  RIC

Posted on September 19, 2007 11:37:45 AM PDT

I have a lop eared rabbit.  She is wonderful.  At this point, that's the only pet my husband and I are able to have.  We have incredibly long working days with quite a long commute as well.  Not fesible for us to have any dogs at this point, but we will someday! RIC

Posted on August 26, 2007 4:54:55 PM PDT

I HAVE TWO DOGS, A BORDER COLLIE, ROUX, ACTUALLY, SHE IS MY DAUGHTER'S, BUT GUESS WHO FEEDS IT ALL THE TIME.!  OUR OTHER DOG IS A MIXED BREED, A BLUE TICK AND LAB, WE THINK, BUT HE LOOKS LIKE SMOKIE(YOU KNOW, U OF T'S MASCOT)  HE IS SO SWEET. WE HAVE 4 CATS, 'TIPPY' IS A SEAL POINT SIAMESE, 'KAMIKAZE' IS A CRAZY! TABBY FEMALE, 'FRANK' IS MY BLUE-EYED BABY BOY (NAMED AFTER OL BLUE EYES HIMSELF, FRANK SINATRA) FRANK IS A FIRE-POINT SIAMESE.  AND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST IS 'LOU', LIKE FAT LOUIE ON PRINCESS DIARIES.  LOU WAS SUPPOSED TO BE 'LOLA', BUT WE FOUND OUT SHE HAS DIFFERENT EQUIPMENT! AS SHE GOT OLDER. WE FOUND HER/HIM UNDER OUR PORCH, VERY HUNGRY!!! AND A FROG, I CALL HIM 'PRINCE'. RIC

Posted on July 28, 2007 10:56:53 AM PDT

Hello, this is my first day using the TCW groups mail.  I recently retired after being an RN for nearly 30 years.  My early retirement was due to back and other health problems.  I have always worked so I amstill getting adjusted to being home.  I and my husband curently have 2 dogs.  They are both rescued from shelters and very special to us.  We had 3 other dogs that we lost since New Years Day; a 14 year old Dalmation who died on New Years Eve this year.  He had been with us since he was a puppy.  In April. we lost a 12 year old mixed dog we had had for 10 years.  Then just 2 weeks later, lost our 17 year old terrier mix that I had since he was 6 mo. old.  The last 2 were having numerous health problems that was causing them pain and suffering.  Thye decision to have them put down was the hardest thing we have done.  They were  so special. Their death left us with 1 male sheperd-mix that we found on the street about 6 years ago. He had been 1 of 4 dogs for several years and he was very lonely and depressed.  I knew he needed a new Canine Friend.  After reviewing several web sites of Rescue Groups, we found a wonderful, young friend for him and he has been more active and smiles more now. We are truely blessed.

Posted on July 23, 2007 12:41:39 AM PDT

Welcome ChicagoMel23!  We are happy to have you here!  Please tell us about your pets, and perhaps ask a question that we may have an answer for.  Thank you for choosing Pets as a group.....

cweijers

Posted on July 15, 2007 7:59:36 PM PDT

Hi ILJ!  It is so nice to meet you!  I have had several birds as well, from parakeets while a child, to african grey and quaker parrots while living in Iowa, before I had to leave them behind.  I had to leave them because I was moving to Sweden, but I left them with loving families that I knew quite well.  I feel for you, not being able to have a pet now.  I know they bring much joy and comfort to someone living in constant pain and disability. RIC

Posted on July 15, 2007 1:16:14 PM PDT

I too love animals and am handicaped. I have owned many birds. I have also had dogs and rabbits for pets. I currently do not have any pets, but am hoping to in the near furture. RIC