Who/What makes you glad to have found PT?

[Kfamr]

I'm especially grateful for those i've met IRL and become great friends with, as well as those I haven't met, but hope to. All of the wonderful dogs i've met, and those i've learned to love through stories and pictures. Of course, all of the other critters on PT are included as well!

The three people I have to mention, although by no means the only reasons i'm glad to have found PT, are Valerie (Dukedogsmom), Robin(RobiLee), and Amy(wolf_Q)

All three of them have been such wonderful friends, and I'm not sure they know how much that friendship means to me. I love each and everyone one of their dogs as if they were my own, especially that Duke dog.....


Like I said, they're not the only reason i'm glad i've found PT.... by no means please do not feel bad if you're not one of them, because in *some* way I have a like/love for each and every person and pet on this board.

[slleipnir]

What I really like is that I can come here and say anything about my pets and it's not weird or anything. I love that I can ask for help for my pets or advice if I need any and people are great to help.

As for who..I love everyone. It really is everyone who makes it fun to come. Without everyone, it would be boring. Mik and julie, my wifies, make it a lot of fun too. To name a couple others (as I couldn't possibly list everyone as I'd be here for a while) would be Johanna (cause she ALWAYS listens to my crap and helps me and is just a funny, great person), Sandra (She probably one of the nicest people, really great!) PCB, hmm..I'm forgetting a bunch -thinks-

[Laura's Babies]

I am really thankful that I found PT. I started out just looking at all the pictures and just did that for a long time and then while looking, I realized what a great bunck of folks everyone is and even though I wasn't posting yet, I felt like these were friends.. So, I started posting.

It is wonderful to find people who understand how you are about your babies.

The moral support here is AWESOME and it helps during those stressful times when you need support from people who understand.

It is wonderful to see everyone elses babies and to see them grow, to hear their stories and hear their antics.

I am AMAZED at (ugh oh) how EDUCATIONAL it is here.. Have a question, just ask and you get many good answers that help!

To see stories like my loves, Maggo, and little Tabitha are so heart lifting.

To see HOW hard a lot of people work to just make a differance in the lives of babies that were abondoned, mistreated, lost or abused.....Also heartlifting.

I have learned a lot here, mainly, the human race has NOT gone to hell, there are those who REALLY care!

Thank you to all My PT friends for the impact you have made on my life too!

[DJFyrewolf36]

I wandered to pet of the day because I did a google search for a pic of a Leo gecko and on about page 4 or 5 the link came up. I went to PT more out of curiosity than anything else...

And now Im stuck

Here is a dark secret: For the longest time I H-A-T-E-D cats. I mean, I couldn't stand the things. To me they were pests with hair. Now, I not only love cats I ended up adopting one and will soon be adopting another! I credit PT with that. I would look in the Cat side and see all the wonderful pix and stories and I fell in love Thank you PT for turning me into a cat lady

Now for why I LOVE PT

It is uplifting to see the success stories *Maggo, Alex etc* and it is great how you guys all band together in prayer and support when a pet becomes ill or goes to the RB. Its great to know that Im not the only one that would sell the clothes off of my back to take a pet to the vet *I know most of you would do the same thing* Its great to see how you guys simply support each other, not just with pet issues but with issues involving daily life. I know that if I post a problem or something, someone will always be suportive and ready to give helpful advice. I love all of you on here!!

Two people though have really made a big impact on me and I hope that someday I can meet them IRL:

Richard, sometimes when I'm feeling down all I have to do is look for your posts and Im laughing my butt off!! You're hilarious! Also I actually like reading your serious threads too, they make me think and having a discussion with you is quite enjoyable even when we disagree!

Debbie, (sirrahbed) you have been supportive of me and have listened to more of my whining than anyone else I know. You're a great friend and a great person...I wish I could come up with more!

THANK YOU PT!

[sirrahbed]

I can't begin to list names because so many folks have become special to me here at PT I am amazed to have real friends from all over the states and all over the world. One of these days soon, I am planning to actually meet several Honestly, there are folks here who are closer to me than anyone in real life. You know who you are! Nobody else I actually have contact with understands how I feel about my pets. I come here for many reasons - for fun and for someone to listen to. I like to help when I am needed also. (Thank you for mentioning me-DJ, I am touched) I also have a virtual baby sister here!! I have learned loys of new things about my animals and other animals. I have folks I can gripe to and a DogHouse where I sometime venture to share my not-so-popular views Oh and I have taken up a bit of virtual drinking at Thursdays, too
It is just a great place!!!

[bluekat]

Wow, there are so many reasons why I am really glad that I have joined PT. One reason is that everyone here is so nice and welcoming that it really feels as if we're one big family. I've met so many wonderful people here and I feel that I can talk to you guys about anything. Everyone has helped me in alot of ways. Whenever you need help there is always someone here for you. Everyone on here is so caring.

Sometimes PT is more fun than real life. I think I have better friends on here than in real life LOL. If I'm havng a bad day, I come on here and I feel better again.

And of course, another reason why I'm really happy to have found PT is because we're all animal lovers here. Its nice to have a place to talk about our pets and share pictures and everything. Because in real life there's probably about 1 or 2 friends that has the same love for animals as me And also, there are some people on here that I've found to have alot in common with me.

There's many many other reasons though...but I can't think of them now.

As for the people...there are too many that I can't even name. There are some that I feel I'm closer to than others, but I love you all! Thank you everyone for making PT such a great place

[catmandu]

I would definitly would have missed meeting People , like Jen, Kim, and Sara Edwinas Secretary, and all The People, that sent Best Wishes,when I was in The Hoapital. Pet Talkers are My family, as I have very Few Left! And of course Tghe Found xcats would bnever have Gooten, that at Tree , Fron Anna , of Toys from catlover4ever, and you would never got to see The Found Cats!

[GoldenRetrLuver]

I can't even begin to list the reasons why I'm glad I found Pet Talk. But of course, the biggest reason is that we're all animal lovers.

I love each and every one of you, but I'm especially glad that I became great friends with..

Amber [CamCamPup33]: She's always been there for me whenever I needed anything; someone to vent too, talk too, and just play around with. I feel like I can tell her anything, and I wish that one day we could meet in real life. I think of her as a sister.

There's also PopTart [popcornbird], Ashley [binka_nugget], Liana [primabella], Emma [Dogz], Audrey [slleipnir], Jessica [k9soul] and soooo many others. I love you all to death.

[aki]

Sometimes popping in here and reading an inspiring story, or seeing new baby pictures/funny photos are just the thing I need for a quick pick-me-up. It's nice to have somewhere to go and just relax in this busy world. Also, it's nice to know that there are other people out there who feel as I do about my furbabies. They are my children. God bless to all!

[sirrahbed]

I thought of another good reason! It helps me keep in touch with my family (sirrahsim and sirrahved)

[DJFyrewolf36]

Oh, I forgot to say:

God bless all of you!!!

Oh and a big huge thanx to Karen and Paul who put up with all the problems of keeping a forum like this up and running. And for starting POTD to begin with! One of the reasons Im glad I found PT is that the Admins participate on the boards and they really make sure things stay nice around here! A really big job!!! Not a lot of forums are this nice!

[aly]

I agree with Bluekat that PT feels like one big family. We do have our disagreements from time to time, but don't all families?

I hold everyone here near to my heart, but especially those I have met in person, the late night crew of AIM chatters, a ton of people on the cat side who were very supportive when Chance was sick, those naughty people on the cat side who keep bullying me to keep my fosters Lucky and Chance , and also the older members (not old age! but old join date ) who were so welcoming of me when I joined the board. I really don't like naming names, but I have to give a very big special thanks and a hug across the miles to Johanna (ScantyNebula) for adopting my foster girl, Lily, last year. She has provided a loving home for my special girl.

[mruffruff]

There is no other place like Pet Talk.

The people are always friendly and helpful. Everyone understands about loving and worrying about our pets. I can (and do) laugh, cry or worry with everyone of you.

The emotional support and advice is super. It's educational, uplifting, entertaining, and sometimes sad.

Laura's Babies said it all very well.

I'm grateful that I found you all. You've made me realize that there are some really great people in the world. I'm impressed with the young people. So much talent and so mature in their responsibilties.

And I have to thank Karen and Paul for this site. They do a wonderful job of keeping it running.

Mary

[Logan]

I have hung in there for a long time now, and I am grateful for each and every one of you!!!! We share so many mutual interests and I have made so many friends, lifelong friends!!!!

Can you tell that I am glad I'm here??? And my Pet Talk experience might even broaden, if Aly is able to adopt the precious Bennie Cockatiel!!!! I hope that works out because I know how much she loves all animals and I know he would be going to a perfect home!!!!

Logan

[aly]

Originally posted by Logan
And my Pet Talk experience might even broaden, if Aly is able to adopt the precious Bennie Cockatiel!!!! I hope that works out because I know how much she loves all animals and I know he would be going to a perfect home!!!!

Thanks so much Logan I feel very honored to be able to (hopefully) adopt little Bennie boy and to be able to meet you! And we owe it all to this very special forum - thanks Karen and Paul!