Advocates make argument for extending food stamps to pets

[AshMarty 360]

10 minutes ago, bcking said:

The only issue we ever had at the vet was when they tried to take his temperature (rectal). It's not that he cared, he just reflexively sat every time they touched the back of his bum. He was still smiling and happy, just kept sitting. Ending up having to get him lying down on his side rubbing his belly and then he was good

Ahh the Belly Rub trick. Who really trained who. 

[yuna628 9,873]

2 hours ago, bcking said:

In our first training class for our rescue (We got him at 3-4 years), the trainer at the end was talking about getting your dog "used to being touch". She went on about how "it is going to take some time before they let you touch sensitive places, like their ears, their teeth, their toes. So go slowly and work your way there".

 

This was about 1 month after getting him. In the class I started picking up each paw one at a time and he just looked at me with the same smile he always does. I can literally do anything to him. I'll lift his lips up and flap them up and down and he's still happy. I can do "this little piggy went to market" and he just lies there.

 

I love Golden Retrievers

Sounds a lot like my old dog. Even as sick as he was, he was always happy-go-lucky and never minded much of anything. This guy though is quite old... and I think whatever damage he's suffered has really destroyed a lot of trust in human beings.. which is sad. It took us a long time to even get him to trust my husband being in the same room with me. He's made big improvements, but his nails are no-zone without a muzzle.

[Boiler 47,487]

You can do them one at a time, currently comatose so sneak up and trim.

 

I used a Dremel on my Golden, he does not like that either.

[TBoneTX 47,519]

8 hours ago, bcking said:

Golden Retrievers

"Silence, like the retriever, is golden."  (= one of my favorites)

8 hours ago, AshMarty said:

Ahh the Belly Rub

A veterinarian once told me, "When dogs expose their bellies, you know exactly what they want.  With cats, you never know."

[Ban Hammer 14,286]

all of this talk about family pets/companions is all about dogs.  might i point out that cats are family pets and companions?

i'm not amused with the omissions regarding cats, they are a broad demographic and deserve to be heard instead of silenced.

per the tos, all talk about pets must include cats. 

 

 

[bcking 3,157]

1 hour ago, Ban Hammer said:

all of this talk about family pets/companions is all about dogs.  might i point out that cats are family pets and companions?

i'm not amused with the omissions regarding cats, they are a broad demographic and deserve to be heard instead of silenced.

per the tos, all talk about pets must include cats. 

 

 

I prefer dogs.

 

Ya you heard me right. I'm a petcist and I'm proud.

[Boiler 47,487]

My Dog likes cats,sadly not reciprocated.

[Lemonslice 5,242]

1 hour ago, Ban Hammer said:

all of this talk about family pets/companions is all about dogs.  might i point out that cats are family pets and companions?

i'm not amused with the omissions regarding cats, they are a broad demographic and deserve to be heard instead of silenced.

per the tos, all talk about pets must include cats. 

 

 

Cats will kill you. Or birds. Or mice. Cats will hunt, they don't want charity food.  I know cats growing their own catnip!

Edited January 30, 2018 by Lemonslice

[yuna628 9,873]

2 hours ago, Ban Hammer said:

all of this talk about family pets/companions is all about dogs.  might i point out that cats are family pets and companions?

i'm not amused with the omissions regarding cats, they are a broad demographic and deserve to be heard instead of silenced.

per the tos, all talk about pets must include cats. 

 

 

I did mention the feral cat population! But I can't be a car person because allergies...and I'm pretty sure all cats want to secretly do is murder us. But I think my dog was raised with cats as he does behave cat-like at times.

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

2 hours ago, Ban Hammer said:

all of this talk about family pets/companions is all about dogs.  might i point out that cats are family pets and companions?

i'm not amused with the omissions regarding cats, they are a broad demographic and deserve to be heard instead of silenced.

per the tos, all talk about pets must include cats. 

 

 

#CLM

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

29 minutes ago, yuna628 said:

I did mention the feral cat population! But I can't be a car person because allergies...and I'm pretty sure all cats want to secretly do is murder us. But I think my dog was raised with cats as he does behave cat-like at times.

You’re allergic to cars?  How strange! 

 

Hopefully you’re ok with trucks...

Edited January 30, 2018 by IDWAF

[yuna628 9,873]

Just now, IDWAF said:

You’re allergic to cars?  How strange...

I may as well be allergic to cars too. Ugh. Sorry, It's the pain pills I swear. Half of my face is swollen from dental work.

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

10 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

 

A veterinarian once told me, "When dogs expose their bellies, you know exactly what they want.  With cats, you never know."

Almost true.  When both animals expose their bellies, you know exactly what they want.  

 

Until it tickles.

 

Then, dogs just laugh, wag their tails, and want more.

Cats?  They will keel you.  

[Boiler 47,487]

Black cats are not getting adopted because they look bad in selfies

https://www.aol.com/article/lifestyle/2018/01/29/black-cats-are-not-getting-adopted-because-they-look-bad-in-selfies/23346817/

 

[Ban Hammer 14,286]

4 hours ago, Boiler said:

Black cats are not getting adopted because they look bad in selfies

https://www.aol.com/article/lifestyle/2018/01/29/black-cats-are-not-getting-adopted-because-they-look-bad-in-selfies/23346817/

 

doubt that.  more like