I know what you mean. I will have been here a year next month and I still feel like some of my post are ignored now and then. I've learned not to take it too personally. A lot of time it's just the of day I post or even the time of week. Some days and times are much slower around here than others.

I mainly hang out in Cat General but do visit this more lately and I'm learning about more people over here. I'm also trying to visit the dog side more.

I think if you will post more about your pets (maybe put something about them in your sig even if it isn't a picture) it will help people remember you and your pets more easily. It will also help the person who gets your name for the gift swap.

Hang in there. There are some great friendly people here and I'm sure given time you will feel at home.