How Well Do We Know Eachother?

[Uabassoon]

I'm Laura, I just turned 22 years old and I live in an apartment in Az with my two cats Tibby and Corkscrew. I'm originally from a small town in Texas but I moved to Arizona when I was offered a full scholarship in music. I play the bassoon and steel drums, steel drums are my passion but the bassoon pays for my education. I've traveled twice to Trinidad to play in the panorama steel drum competition, the most recent being this past february. I played on the womens rugby team here at the U of A for three years until I had to take some time off due to an injury, but I'm hoping that I'll be able to play again this year. I work part time for a pet sitting agency, and I also do volunteer work at a youth center for gay and lesbian kids. I do everything from talk to them about their problems, sometimes find them shelter because they are having a bad home life or help them with the homework. But more than anything I try to be a positive role model.

[cali]

ok, well my name is shayna, I am 15, 16 in october, not including my fish I have 18 pets, 5 dogs, 11 guinea pigs, 2 gerbils, animals are my life, with my dogs I play flyball, agility,barral racing,frisbee, and rally-o. um I spend my day at my best friends place, with her 2 dogs, dakota and sparky. I dont have the best life, my mom is really nice but my dad is mean, and had to take counsalling, my 17 year old brother moved to calgary not long ago, he left because of my dad, but he plans to join the canadian forces in infantry(??), or in he cant get in there the finnish army. um, my friend and I take our dogs to the bike path for a walk, or in happy and mistys case a run, nearly every night, I love to draw, my favorite medium is chalk pastello. I live in Regina, Canada.
my dogs are:
happy-border collie
misty-border collie
perky-Jack russle(real Jack not a parsons)
Ripley-schipperkie/bosten terrier
shadow-BC/sheltie

um I am getting a bunny soon, and my mom said we will start building the hutch as soon as my room is clean(only thing left is to vacume) my other pets are fish, lots of sword tails, 2 albino corys, 3 neon tetras,1 simese flying fox, and 2 others that look simler to the flying fox, but I dont remember what they are called. I live in a city house at the moment, but I am movin gto an acerage in 2 years, our flyball club planes to start breeding our own hight dogs, but only one of us lives on a large propertie and they have 18 dogs already(border collie breeders) but there smallest dogs are pyr. sheps. they are not very good at flyball(show dogs)

[CountryWolf07]

This is a very good idea..

My name is Rachel and I'm from Ohio. I am hearing impaired, and I am 18, soon 19 in September. I'll be attending a community college next month and I plan to major in graphic arts & design/advertising. I hope to move to Nashville after I graduate from college. I love country music, I'd have to say, it is a big part of my life, and always will be. I absolutely love Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney. I have seen Kenny three times in concert, and I have never seen Garth in concert..
I have two dogs, named Anna and Rosie. Anna is a Siberian Husky and Rosie is a Beagle. I hope to get my own dog after I graduate from college..
I love comedy sitcoms.. FRIENDS is my favorite.. and Will & Grace ranks in 2nd.. I pretty much like to write, draw, watch movies, hang out with friends.. the typical life.. I live up to the fullest.. Life is too short now and I've realized that..

[Kfamr]

I'm not sure I can do this right now......... I will come back some other time.

[Foam]

Okay, Kfamr. We understand. -hugs- Please know that she would never ever want you to be sad, even though none of us can help it. She's now flying with the birds she loved so much. Remember that she is now pain-free and healthy. -snuggles from Darlin to Simba and Nala-

[carole]

My name is Carole and I believe I am the only New Zealander on this site.

I am Scottish by birth, having lived in NZ all my life bar 6 mths, but all my relatives live in Scotland, apart from my immediate family, parent's, sister Margaret and her two children.

I am mother to two children Scott 21 and Melissa 10, and mum to my furbabies, cat's Ash and Lexie.

I am 45 years young, married to Husband Steve, and live in a city Called Hamilton, population around 120,000.

I enjoy surfing the net, relatively new hobby of two year's, shopping, going to the movies, and dining out and travel when I am able, I love listening to Music, dancing and going for walks.

I was raised on a farm , but migrated to the City life when I was 11 years old, so real city slicker now and loving every moment of it.

I spent most of my younger days working as a civilian, in the Navy and Air Force, I have owned my own business in retail, selling used and new clothing.

I am presently retired because of ill health, but I now enjoy meeting people from all walk's of life through the internet.

[Denyce]

Hi my name is Denyce and I am 41 years of age. I have been married for just over 2 years now to an incredibly wonderful man named Brian who I also met on the internet the weekend Princess Di passed away. We are owned by four wonderful but bratty cats. Deirdre, Brianna, Katiebug and Kaliban. The third word I uttered before I even said mommy as an infant was horsey. I started riding almost before I could walk at around 2.5 years old and starting training/showing at 13. I was head trainer at a ranch in El Paso Tx for 3 years in my early 20's.

Now I live in State College PA and work in a lab testing plants, soils, manures, compost and biosolids for nitrogen and carbon. This is so researchers, farmers, growers etc can apply the correct amount of nutrients to their crops. My hubby works for a bank and is a magician.

I love to read, watch movies, do crosswork, garden and be involved in any aspect of animal care. I also love computer games such as Diablo and X-box games like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lord of the Rings. Nothing like killing a demon to get out the frustrations of the day. I don't think my hubby and I will ever truly grow up.

One day we intend on adding to our family with many more rescue animals including rescuing some Premarin foals.

Denyce

[Airedalekisses]

Well I'm one of the older members-I'm 51-just like slick;but everyone thinks I'm about 20 something because I have a strange sense of humour-oh, yeah forgive the u's in spelling I had an odd education; I was born in Germany& educated by strange English ladies who wore sensible shoes. My name is Charlene, I live in Indianapolis, Indiana which is famous for the Indy 500 race and persimmon pudding-a fabulous dessert and an effective roof patch. I'm an artist-graduated from a classic art school; our models were nude not nekkid. I've had terriers all of my life;but, alas, am beastieless right now-I travel too much! never married and no children-well none of the human variety. I'm real trivia buff and am the undefeated champ of Win Ben Stein's Money-don't all ask for an autograph at once. I write comedy for a few sites-puns mostly-real groaners! And I'm deathly allergic to chocolate-if anyone wants my Valentine candy just ask!!

[I Love Brian, Forever <3]

Originally posted by Foam
Being a 'young person' doesn't mean I can't protect myself..in PUBLIC.

Foam, hopefully soon you're realize that you're not invincible. I totally agree with what Karen did.

[Airedalekisses]

Foam,Karen did you a biggg favour! I helped catch a child molester who just looked all over sites like this-there are some strange and nasty people out there! Hey, we may sound like over protective moms;but it's only because we care!

[tikeyas_mom]

Hi. My name is Jynnelle. Everyone calls me Jynnelle, lol my mom calls me bunny rabbit. I am 16 years old, and I live in B.C Canada. I have 2 dog named Tikeya and Oscar. Tikeya is 4 years old and Oscar is 1 1/2 years old..I love visiting the pet stores and playing with all the hamsters and animals that are availible, ppl say I have a way with hamsters, the so called viciouse alwasy semm to calm right down in my hands. Once I graduate I will goto upgrade and train for my future vet tech training corse for 15 months in my local university.

My hobbies are music, movies, drawing, painting, pets of all kinds, I love researching and watching animals nature shows, I love to swim, tan, and play with my many pets.

I like to hang out with my friends, but I hardly ever do because I am so busy with all my rodents that consist my life along with my loving dog.
I am single and dont work at the moment I am searching like crazy for a job but noone is hiring ughh.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by Foam
Being a 'young person' doesn't mean I can't protect myself..in PUBLIC.

It doesn't matter how young or old you are. Anyone at anytime could attack you and take you into the woods or somewhere people will not see.

You're lucky Karen allows children under 13 on this site, as are the rest of us.

[GSDgurl]

Hey, my name is Casey n' im 15 soon to be 16 in November. I live in Virginia. Im the only child..... I have 7 animals....3 dogs, 3 cats, n' 1 rabbit. I love to train my GSD, Asia, but now im moving on to training my new Dobe pup...Colby. I currently have a job at a steak house workin the salad bar......a bit on the busy side... But haven't been working much since I cut my leg pretty badly....begining of July n' have been off of it. I want to be a vet when I grow up....which well be a while in college...but its worth it.
My 3 dogs are Asia, 6 years old, GSD... Alex, 8-9 years old, Sheltie... n' Colby,13 weeks, Doberman
3 cats are Ashes, 14 years old... Meche, 8 years old..... n' Kayro, 17 years old.
1 rabbit, Baby...2 years old.
I like to train my dogs but mostly im on the computer, watchin T.V or outside running around w/ the animals... In school I like to do Track, Cross Country, n' Soccer.
Well thats all I can think of for the moment. This was a really great idea~!

[wolflady]

Hi, my name is Karen (yes, another Karen LOL) and I am 27 years old, happily married and living in the Bay Area, California. Actually, more specifically in Gilroy, Ca the garlic capitol! In fact, this weekend is the garlic festival! Yum!
I have have always loved animals. They are my passion. I graduated from Purdue University with a computer technology degree and came to CA to work for a startup e-commerce company. I was recently laid off, so lately I've been spending a lot of time at my local animal shelter (San Martin animal shelter). Volunteering there has been a great and rewarding experience. Besides animals, I love step aerobics and yoga. I love to read and have to read every night before I go to sleep. I also like doing web design and help out with our shelter website. I am also going to do a website for a winery soon.

I am owned by 3 cats: Marius, who is my "heart cat", is a 6 year old DSH white with green eyes. He loves feet and shoes!
Scooter is my hubby's DSH tuxie who is also 6 years old. He loves to play with fluffy balls and jingle/catnip balls. Sergei is my newest family member. He is a DMH orange tabby who is just a real love. The vet estimated him to be 2 years old, but I think he is much younger than that. He is still very kittenish in his behavior and he has a little wiry kitten body that has yet to fill in. He just loves to love and play! He and Marius have really bonded.

I am currently looking for a job. Does anyone need marketing people in the Bay Area?? LOL

**hugs**
Karen

[Chinadoll]

My name is Tiffanie, but everyone calls me Tiff. I'm from New Orleans, 23, finally graduated from college this past May, and work as a claims manager for an insurance agency.

My fiance's name is Joey. He is a cop and a Marine. His unit is currently deployed overseas and he'll hopefully be back in the fall. This is the first time in the 6 years that we've been together that we've spent this much time apart aside from the 3 months when he was in bootcamp.

Current news...I was trying to buy a condo but after the nightmare with 3 different mortgage companies, the place sold to another relator. So now I'm going to rent somewhere else. Found a really neat place closer to work that I just love. Hope it all works out. I think I'm going to sign a lease on Sunday.

Some of my favorite things...chocolate, Joey, books, dance, and my critters....and not necessarily in that order. I'm a bookworm and collect books. When I move, I swear I'm setting up enough book cases to put all 1000+ books in.

Dance...I took formal lessons for 16 years and taught tap and ballet to an adorable group of 2 to 5 year olds for 5 years. I miss teaching even more than I miss performing.

And why I joined pettalk...I have 8 critters. 5 ferrets and 3 cats. The majority of which came from some form of rescue. Actually only 2 of the 8 were bought, and one of that 2 was a gift to me. I'm a big believer in adopting pets and altering. Too many unwanted critters.

Anywho, that's enough about me for now!