oops, i forgot in all my passion, to add a question.
Q: do you actually beleive that through out the history of the world, there have never or ever will be two identical snowflakes?
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oops, i forgot in all my passion, to add a question.
Q: do you actually beleive that through out the history of the world, there have never or ever will be two identical snowflakes?
I believe that no two snowflakes are alike. Even identical twins are in some slight way different. There are millions of people in the world and I've never met another one like me. And I know there could never be another Dixie and Dusty. They are so unique.
Question: If you could take your pet on a vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be? Money or time is no object.
wow i just noticed you live in MI.. were in MI if i may ask?
Dixieland: well, i'd start out by going through the UP, going to the northern most point, and then work my way into Canada, and eventually end up in Alaska. then travel south back through Canada and visit washington and Northern California. and venture though the states on my way back to Michigan. relax for a week or two, pick up some of my friends from down in Detroit and go visit our frien on his parents acers and acres of land in Maine.
Kay Ann: east side, of the middle third, of the lower penn.
why do you ask if you don't mind me asking?
oyh i did it again!!!
Q: if you could have any wild local animal as a pet what would it be?
(or domestic version of it's wild counterpart. ex. russia i think it is has minature, domesticated foxes.)
I get to cheat a little with my answer - I'd have a parrot! I live near a huge botanical park that has become home to stray and released birds from many places. Even though they are not native, the parrots have formed their own colonies and continue to breed. You can find almost any kind of bird, but they are all feral. Finding a baby to hand raise would be a challenge. So, I could have a "local" yet exotic pet!
Q: If you won the lottery, what are three animal-related causes you'd donate to? (My big yellow tabby says "Everyone should choose Spencer's Society for the Advancement of Orange Kitties!" ;) )
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I would start my own animal charity, devoted to fostering pets whose people are temporarily unable to care for them, or assisting their owners, whether through illness, homelessness, financial restraints, etc. I once read that many women stay in abusive relationships because the shelters don't allow animals and they are terrified that if they leave their pets behind their men will harm them. I know from my own personal experience, when I was critically ill many years ago, that you have no choice but to let your pets go, either to a shelter or just simply by euthanizing them. I had been fostering pets for years and was shocked that there was no help when my friends sought it for me, because all the foster homes were full of animals that had no owners at all, they couldn't start taking animals that already had a home, even if that home was unoccupied because the owner was in the hospital in a coma. They had no choice but to turn my cats over to my mother, whom I hadn't spoken to for 13 years. My friends handed over four cats, two came home because my mom didn't even bother to try to keep them from going out the cat door. One disappeared, and another was hit by a car.
Anyway, I digress!
If you could identify one event that made you become an animal lover, what was it?
Oh because i go to MI every summer... and i was just wondering were u r... i go to Fenton MI .. and around that area.. hopefully this summer i will get to go to Auburn Hills and meet Graham Pooch and Leslie!
Kay Ann:
ooooh! that would be soooo exciting!
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being born.
maybe my dad instilling respect of animals and patience into me around the age of three.
i just remember liking animals and nature my whole life.
maybe it was my german shepherd/lab nanny who instilled the love in me. rest in peace and honorably Baron. i will never forget you. (he was put down when i was two, and i never forgot him.)
...yes, i think i have to give alot of credit to the dogs and cats of my toddler and child hood. first off, i'd like to think Baron. then there are two very loved and missed black cats. most of all i think one's name was spooky. who's doggie brother i also have to give a huge mention to. Bare, a shepherd, black lab mix. (built like a rott. heart like one too. big slobbering baby.) and the list could go on for a while.)
If God sent a messanger to you telling you you could have any three pets come stay w/ you for 20 more years(perfect health, comming to you as babies), which would they be?
*i don't mean any of that in a religious way, just a general question.*
A; I would have to day a Cat, Dog, and a hamster as I love so many kinds of pets and would like to have them around for some time. :D And in perfect health would be a dream come true!
Q; What would be a good choice for a first time owner who never had a pet before?
A: after all the pets i've "owned" and have taken care of for people, i honestly have to say, if they(all pets) are being taken care of properly... a CAT is the #1 easiest pet to take care of. a dog #2. (requires some intelligence and common sence for training.) (where as a bird can be, i stress can be, but not necessarily, easier to train, is defintly higher maintence.)
Q: if you could vote to do away w/ dailights savings time, and the other clock adjustments, would you? (you know, just a final half hour adjustment, and never have to do it again for the rest of the time on earth) why or why not? (he he, this sounds like a homework type question ...lol)
I'm trying to get back in the swing of things here. And your question is very timely, as Helen and I were discussing Daylights Saving time just last night.
Answer: It would probably make sense to do away with it, since not every community even uses it. BUT, frankly, I like it. I like the "false" sense of that extra hour of sleep in the fall, along with "closing up" a little earlier as the weather is getting cooler. And I love it when the weather is warming up and we push those clocks forward and have longer days, therefore more time outdoors in the evening.
My question is this:
If there was one good thing about your dog or cat that you could mimick and do yourself, what would it be?
(and my answer would be to be able to curl up and go to sleep in the sunshine, whenever I want to)
Casper and Kitty's human here... well one thing I want to have from my cats is their energy...my godness they have way too much of it sometimes ;) and I sure could use it, as I've been a bit lazy lately :eek:
Q: what is the animal you wouldn't want to have as your pet? (just from the animals that are considered as pets)
A: A creey crawly tarantula :eek: :eek: :eek:
A Snake :mad: I absolutely hate snakes.
Question: This has been on my mind all week due to the tragic circumstances in NY. Here goes.... If you had a search dog and it's feet and other parts of the body were getting all cut up searching for victims in the rubble of the WTC, would you pull your dog from the search or let the dog continue to search? :confused: :confused: :confused:
A. If the cuts were putting my dog in danger, then yes, I would pull him out of the search. He is no use to anyone if he is hurt. If the cuts were small and not too serious, I would let him continue with the search.
Q. Does your pet like the mountains or the beach better?
I don't know, but I'm getting ready to find out! Honey and Lilly are accompanying Helen and me to Oak Island, NC in October. We can't wait!!! And hopefully, knowing their love for water, they will love it too! I am a beach person, although I live closer to the mountains. I do think that Honey and Lilly would love a mountain trip too, swimming in the cold water, and hiking and exploring.
Here's my question:
What "treat" does your pet just live for?
My doggie girls Love any kind of new squeaky toy. And Butter, the cat, loves anything with catnip and we love watching him chase it! Mimi prefers a nice can of Fancy Feast and a nap! :D
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Would this answer your question?!?!?!?
MILKBONES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Question: What is your pets favorite season?
Simba is Summer because he LOVES that sun... sometimes i joke around and say How does Simba get so tan, and my mom replys its from layin out in that sun all day! ;)
My beautiful plump, white cat Tebaldi's favourite season is summer. She just loves the sun even when it is uncomfortably hot for humans. Only on the hottest days does she stay in the shade. I worry about her getting burnt but when I rub sunblock onto her pinkie ears & nose she promptly licks it off.
Q. Has anyone had success with sunblock or special sunhats to prevent their pets getting burnt?
A: i have friends on another furum who have had lots of sucess. however, King obviously doesn't need any w/ his triple layer coat. (and i don't shave him due to his completly rare colors. i'd have a white dog instead of a black dog if i shaved him. ..lol) and while living at home, i don't think my parents would have agreed to putting sunblock on our rat terrier.)
Q: have you ever been full body tripped by your pet? (not only a quick stumble, but more of a roll or a fall)
A.No idont think i have ever been well mabey a stumble but not a Fall Fall weellll nywayz
Q.Is This like a REALLllllllllyYYYYYYYYYYY good game?
;) ;)
I think its a great game and we have Rosey to thank for it! :D So, "THANKS", Rosey.
Here's my question:
In your ideal world, how many pets would you have, and what kind?
My answer is: I would have a much larger yard and more money so that I could have three dogs, or at least be able to foster, my two cats, my two hamsters, and I would have a garden pond with koi (which I will have regardless, one day), plus I would like to have a bird.
In a ideal world I would have a farm full of animals. I would have horses, some cows, and of course about 5 or 6 Goldens.
Question: You are on a deserted Island with your dog and no food to eat except for one Turkey sandwich. You are hungry but so is the dog. Who gets the sandwich?
We split it, of course! :D
Question:
You have had a solitary cat for a long, long time. She can tolerate dogs, but hates other cats. A beautiful stray Siamese mix shows up in the dead of winter, its cold outside, and you see that he is sleeping where your gas furnace vents, just trying to stay warm. What do you do? Do you let him inside? Do you say "Scat Cat"? Do you take him to the pound or shelter?
My answer: Those of you who know me, know that I experienced this last winter. And of course, he lives here now! And his name is Butter. He is ferocious, still can't let you pet him without attacking, except when he is eating, but is so happy in this house, even with Mimi hissing at him at every turn, that my answer is that I did the right thing...letting him stay. He's now neutered, well fed, and quite the "pain in the neck", but loved and very happy. We hope for the day when he can feel comfortable enough not to scratch and bite us! :D
A: I would introduce cat2 into the house as slowly and carefully as I can - after dusting for fleas, etc. If, after some time, cat1 was still absolutely furious at me, I'd give cat2 to one of my siblings, who have multi-animal friendly cats!
Question: Do you think pets should be able to visit their ill owners in the hospital (as long as the patient is not in a condition that the pet visiting could harm) even if they aren't trained therapy pets?
A: Having spent an extended time in the hospital several years ago, and having been hospitalized roughly 20 times in the past 11 or 12 years, I unequivocably say YES!!!
However, I am practical enough to know that would be virtually impossible.
But it's really hard to sleep with no kitty snuggled between your knees!
Q: Have you, as an animal lover, had a pet or was close to someone who had a pet that you didn't really like?
Yes, its was my friends Lab Trece. He was WAAAAY too hyper he was 2 years old and he was just plain STUPID! He would knock you over when u walked in, he would ram his nose up ur butt as you were walking, scratch u up, and just plain annoy you, i mean i know he was kinda trying to be a love bug but enopugh was enough! i always told her to put her away when i went over, and Simba just plain hates him. Again he doesnt like hyper dogs in which he does nto like labs alot!
Ok you walk into the shelter and theres this beautiful Golden Retriever Pure Bred! and then next to it theres this "ugly" hienz 57 mutt with a smushed nose and one ear up and one crooked that has been there for a while ( no kill shleter) and you know it will never get adopted, which do u pick?
Well this is exactly what happned to my naighbor when she got her dog Pooter noone wanted pooter and she was just a plain ole mutt! but i loved potter i knew her ever since she was a pup and i was a "pup". "Poots" as i called her sadly passed away in January of this year. :( She had a big tumor in her mouth in which 5 years ago the doctor said she would die in 5 months.. but she made it 5 years, she finally lost all of her teeth and it was her time- she lives a happy 15 years! R.I.P Poots
Hi and I must say first that it is so touching to the heart to hear how so many people that truly love their pets on this board!
A; Since I'm a big fan on rescuing animals that no one wants I would have to go with the hienz 57 mutt. As I'm sure the other one will have no problem in finding a home!
Q; I heard on a T.V show when they were talking about pets their dog always sleeps in their bed at night and it hogs most of it. Do you ever or would you consider letting your pet sleep in your bed? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :)
Growing up, the dog was never allowed on the bed/furniture. Our kitties were allowed to occupy any piece of furniture they saw fit. Right now, the only animal I have living with me is my house bun, Sophie. AND BELIEVE ME...I have TRIED to get her to sleep with me. It just doesn't work! There's nothing like a 5lb bunny hurling herself at you at 2am, waking you from a dead sleep...or waking you up chewing on the carpet...or waking you up burrowing under the covers! lol :rolleyes: (Gave me quite a fright until I discovered what it was! lol) She will take naps with me during the day, but since buns are nocturnal...she just can't be good! lol I'd LOVE for her to sleep with me though! (She actually did one night...it was storming and I think she was frightened of the lightning...but that has been the ONLY time she's made it through the complete night).
Q. What is the strangest thing you have ever caught your pet doing?
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yes, i always try to get King to sleep w/ us but he refuses to stay on the bed. (it's not right for a subordanate to do such things.) *shrug* if that's what makes you happy. though, we do wish we had a king sized bed so all three of us would fit comfortably. (the two of us fight for space as it is. well, we have it finally worked out verbally.)
Q:if you could have a cross of ANY two animals, what would it be? (dog/wolf, orangatang/monkey, domestic cat/bobcat, etc. don't count)
A;I'm stumped on that one I'm going to leave this for someone who would like to answer that!
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Q; I saw on The Animal Planet you can brush your pets teeth do you do it or take it to the Vets. to have it done? :rolleyes:
The ultimate mix has already been done. It produced the Golden Retriever! :D :D :D
I do brush my Dixie's teeth. Dusty still has baby teeth (that are falling out left and right) so I don't do his yet but I will. I had to take my first two Goldens to the vet to have it done after the buildup got real bad. The dogs needed to be put under anesthesia to do this. I just think it's easier on the dogs and less expensive for the humans to do this task. They get use to it just like brushing or any other grooming practice.
Q: If something were to happen to you (God forbid) do you have someone lined up to take care of your pets and adopt them? :(
A; Yes I thought of that and it's good to think ahead as you never know what tommorrow will bring! My daughter :D
Q; Everyone loves their pet here Does any one cook meals for their lovely's? Maybe not all the time but as a treat? Or give human food maybe? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
A. I try not to give Drake any people food. I do know that somethimes her may get bored with dry IAMs and so I give him cooked chicken and broth over his food or tuna sometimes. I am a vegiterian, so the chicken, tuna and the broth is cooked just for him. So, I guess you can say that I make him special meals from time to time.
Q. What car would you think would match their personality and attitude?
A: Noah would drive a nice car, like a Mercedes or a Jag, but then, he would rip out the upholstery, jump against all the windows (maybe he would enjoy a convertible?) and drag all of his toys in it. He would have to have a glass of my water in the cup holder at all times and wouldn't drive without me or his daddy...maybe we could make him a CD to put in there! :D
Q: If you could have an pet in the whole world (it would be safe and OK with the animal), what would you like to have?
A: A timber wolf. I've always loved them, since I used to volunteer at a wolf habitat and got to help raise/socialize wolf pups.
Q: What is the spookiest "knowing before it happens" thing your pet does?
One day our Arabian horse just started running around the pasture (which looked beautiful) and freaking out, the dogs weren't even chasing him. We couldn't even get him to come to his bowl for meal time. About an hour and a half later a huge wind storm picked up. He was in his barn for the rest of the night.
QUESTION: (I don't know if this question has been asked but oh well) If you could have ONE pet back for a day that has crossed to the Rainbow Bridge, which one would it be?
Oh, and about that question "What made you be an animal lover?" I just thought I would say about when I started really loving animals. Well, I have always loved animals becuase I have grown up around them. But I became a true dog lover when I was at a freind's house (I was maybe 4 or 5 years old) and their dog was playing with their cat. I was pulling on the dog's collar (for some stupid reason) and he turned around and pined on the floor, I thought he was just playing with me because wasn't growling or biting me. He bit me on the arm, not very hard but enough to scare me half to death. He didn't break the skin or anything. I went home and about 2 weeks later we went back and they werent home. The dog was outside at the time and he ran around the house stodd up on his hind legs and gave me a big kiss. That's when I started loving dogs!
The pet i really want back is my black goldfish that i named Puff Daddy. Back then i loved the rapper puff daddy and the fish was black, he was puffy and it was a boy! And i want my other fishies Elmo and Pinky. Elmo was a orangish redish corycat fish and pinky was like a light light pinkish color (he was an albino fish)
I loved thoose fish and they were my first pets! They say fish arent as good as dogs and stuff but i really do miss them and cried as i had to flush them R.I.P scaley babiez!
What is your favorite game\show\magazine featuring animals?
Mine has to be anything on Animal Planet!
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