I need some advice =/

[Roxyluvsme13]

Birds can't be spayed.Meaning they will still have breeding behavior.I would do a lot of research before even thinking about getting a bird.They are wonderful pets.I also don't understand why you don't get your animals spayed first and then think about getting a bird.Birds can be expensive.Plus if you move people don't like to rent to people with pets.

Yes, I know this, and yes I've been researching. I've been looking up things online as well as reading a Cockatiel book.

Because I can get my pets spayed this summer with my summer job? And I can let my mom get me the bird, and then after my pets are spayed the rest of my money can go towards the bird..

[dab_20]

My mom smokes, too, and she is also a registered nurse.

I'm sorry, but I think the only thing you can say is that you care for her and her health, and it would mean a lot to you for her to quit smoking. It's bad for your health, too. I think it is your mom's choice, and you (and I with my mom) have no control over that choice. The only way for her to quit is when she is ready, and you will be there to support her when she is. Quitting is a hard thing to do when people have been smoking for years, I think the only way for her to quit is when she's determined and ready.

[angelbow20]

I really know how you feel my mom is a smoker and just a few days ago she went to the ER and they found a blood clot in her lung and it most likely was because she smokes I wish there was a way to get everyone to stop smoking its just a horrible thing and takes so many lives... I wish I could help ya but I cant....

[Twisterdog]

I smoked for twenty years. I never thought I'd quit.

But last summer my son was sent to the state reform school for smoking marijuana. He kicked his habit, and got his life straightened out. He asked me, a few weeks before he came home, if I would quit smoking. He said basically, I did it and so can you.

So I did. I smoked my last cigarette the night before at went to pick him up, at midnight, and threw the rest of the pack away. I've never touched a cigarette since, nor will I ever again.

Did I really want to quit at the time? No. But what could I say? He was right. My fifteen year old kid was telling me he stopped a dangerous, unhealthy habit, and I could, too.

Just my story, for what it's worth. Sometimes the love and respect for a child go a long way.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I'm sorry that your mom smokes. You can't force her to quit- but you can help her. There is a national quit line that can give your mom free counseling and free nicotine patches. The number is 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

My husband Eric is a smoking cessation counselor and answers calls at this number. I know from talking with him that it is very, very hard to quit cigarettes- and it won't be easy for your mom to do so. But that doesn't mean it's impossible!

One immediate, huge change she could make for the health of everyone is to stop smoking in the house. Not only will it make the house a safer environment for you and your pets, but it will help change the conditioning she is used to- changing smoking habits can be a step to quitting entirely. Have her call the number and try to encourage her to smoke outside. Over 50,000 people die each year just from second hand smoke, and if even she decides to smoke, it doesn't mean you have to have suffer if she is willing to move outside.

[Cataholic]

PC- I am SOOOOOO tempted to call Eric up this moment and say hello! LOL. I won't, but, I am so tempted to do it.

[dab_20]

Oh, I forgot, my dad has stopped smoking for 2 months... for the first time in 34 years! He has tried all varieties of medicine... but he just found one that works. I forget what it's called though... but it makes people hate cigarettes. It worked for him.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

PC- I am SOOOOOO tempted to call Eric up this moment and say hello! LOL. I won't, but, I am so tempted to do it.

Well, he doesn't start work until 12:30 pm MT. But there's a chance it might be him on the phone! He answers calls from Colorado, Ohio, Idaho, and Montana.

It's quite handy that my brother lives in the Cincinnati area for that. He tells people to start shopping at Jungle Jims when he gets callers from that area. Have you been there? I go every time we visit my brother, I love that store!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Oh, I forgot, my dad has stopped smoking for 2 months... for the first time in 34 years! He has tried all varieties of medicine... but he just found one that works. I forget what it's called though... but it makes people hate cigarettes. It worked for him.

Could it be called Chantex maybe? I asked Eric, he said it's a new drug that does that, it's supposed to work really well!

[Uabassoon]

I've heard great things about Chantex, but I've also heard that it's a little expensive and many insurances won't cover it which makes no sense to me because a few months of some pills is much cheaper than years of cancer!

What finally made me quit smoking was getting a new car, I realized that my addiction was costing me more than half of my monthly car payment! I went on the patch 3 weeks ago and am doing well. Even with this week being beyond stressful (I was just transfered at work and it's finals week) I'm still doing well. Maybe showing your mom how much money she will save will help, I was spending $150 a month!

[buttercup132]

Gizzie's spay? No exact date. I haven't received any donations yet.

Because I can get my pets spayed this summer with my summer job?

So why are you asking for donations? Your asking for people to give you money to fix your cat but getting another animal. I don't get it. If your that desperate that you need to ask for donations over the internet to fix Gizzy then why the heck would you be thinking of bringing another life into your home? Especially when Gizzy is on the line because she isn't spayed. Why not use that money and get her fixed..a bird can always wait and by what you have made it sound Gizzy's spay can't cause she will be taken to the shelter if she dosen't stop.

Birds can't be spayed.Meaning they will still have breeding behavior.I would do a lot of research before even thinking about getting a bird.They are wonderful pets.I also don't understand why you don't get your animals spayed first and then think about getting a bird.Birds can be expensive.Plus if you move people don't like to rent to people with pets.

I agree.

I hope your mom stops smoking. I think adding another animal (meaning more money to fork out) when it isn't neccisary is going to cause her more stress and make her never want to stop.

[Flatcoatluver]

I am sorry about the whole situation with you mom smoking. Both of my parents smoke. So I know how it feels.

But please Bri, I don't even know how you even are thinking of getting another pet, when you are at a risk of loosing a kitty. I know you love Gizzie, and honestly if I were you, I would be doing whatever I could do be keeping her, and not relying on kind hearted people to help raise money. Going out and finding a job now, why wait until summer. JMO. Ok now I will step down and hide.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I am sorry about the whole situation with you mom smoking. Both of my parents smoke. So I know how it feels.

But please Bri, I don't even know how you even are thinking of getting another pet, when you are at a risk of loosing a kitty. I know you love Gizzie, and honestly if I were you, I would be doing whatever I could do be keeping her, and not relying on kind hearted people to help raise money. Going out and finding a job now, why wait until summer. JMO. Ok now I will step down and hide.

Thanks, Bre.

No, you're being nice about it. Some people say it rudely.

I am not getting a bird.. I never really said I was.. I was just thinking about it..

[dab_20]

Could it be called Chantex maybe? I asked Eric, he said it's a new drug that does that, it's supposed to work really well!

I think that's what it's called. My dad had sleeping problems and he was really moody on all other medicines except this one. The only thing he is having problems with is his fingers still want something there... so he uses a straw.

[Cataholic]

Well, he doesn't start work until 12:30 pm MT. But there's a chance it might be him on the phone! He answers calls from Colorado, Ohio, Idaho, and Montana.

It's quite handy that my brother lives in the Cincinnati area for that. He tells people to start shopping at Jungle Jims when he gets callers from that area. Have you been there? I go every time we visit my brother, I love that store!

WHAT????? Your brother LIVES in the Cinti area? How fun! Please tell me you will let me know the next time you come into town. I would so love to meet you.

I have been to Jungle Jims many times. It is such a great place to shop, but, it is a 45 minute drive for me, and not something I would do every week. It is THE place to go for unusual things, no doubt. I live in the south east part of the greater Cinti area, and JJ is in the northwest part of the greater Cinti area.