Do you like pets?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #150 on:** July 27, 2010, 06:34:38 PM

Animal's are way more fun than people

Shane769 · **Reply #151 on:** August 02, 2010, 12:27:30 AM

Hiked out to a local (kinda, 50km away) set of waterfalls with a Boxer yesterday. He loved the hike, but hated sitting in the pool above the small set. Since we were there all day, he did not like us by the end of it. But still it was really funny watching him try and walk on top of the water, and freak out when we all jumped off the falls together.

Hedge Kid · **Reply #152 on:** August 02, 2010, 01:35:55 AM

Ah ducktapehero you have a sofa just like ours...one with 200 dog and cat toys and bones wedged under it

Turnstone · **Reply #153 on:** August 02, 2010, 08:31:11 PM

You have great pets! I love dogs and cats and all those pets, but I can't have one myself. We travel too much, and my better half doesn't like dogs, and he doesn't want me to have anything that leaves hair or anythig in our appartement

So all I have are little aquariums with artemia. I can leave them alone for a week or two without worrying, and they are beautiful to watch. But you can't play with them, they don't listen and you can't go out with them... not really a pet

This is a picture thread, so here are a few pictures of my artemia:

nuphoria · **Reply #154 on:** August 02, 2010, 09:14:24 PM

Wow, they are some groovy little critters!

Turnstone · **Reply #155 on:** August 02, 2010, 09:26:16 PM

Much larger on the pictures than in real life

Teofilo · **Reply #156 on:** August 03, 2010, 12:43:49 AM

Looks like planktons, Turnstone!

AHB · **Reply #157 on:** August 03, 2010, 09:39:21 AM

Looks like a perfect pet to me, Turnstone..

ryan1835 · **Reply #158 on:** August 03, 2010, 06:54:03 PM

Quote from: ryan1835 on July 26, 2010, 10:48:30 PM

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i love this ball of fluff

I came downstairs this morning to a dead guinea pig, stiff as a board

yud · **Reply #159 on:** August 03, 2010, 06:58:01 PM

Sorry to hear that

AHB · **Reply #160 on:** August 03, 2010, 07:05:43 PM

Aww, sorry mate.. $:-\$

ryan1835 · **Reply #161 on:** August 03, 2010, 07:24:10 PM

It's okay it was expected, she lived about 9 years which is very old for a guinea pig

nuphoria · **Reply #162 on:** August 03, 2010, 07:29:38 PM

That's a very good age for a Tribble

MultiMat · **Reply #163 on:** August 04, 2010, 04:16:39 AM

I saw this Aussie RSPCA add & loved it

My pup would not do that

Neil · **Reply #164 on:** August 05, 2010, 04:20:55 AM

Quote from: ryan1835 on August 03, 2010, 07:24:10 PM

It's okay it was expected, she lived about 9 years which is very old for a guinea pig

Still, a pet is a pet. My condolences.

J-sews · **Reply #165 on:** August 05, 2010, 04:26:18 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss Ryan

What was the little booger's name?

ryan1835 · **Reply #166 on:** August 05, 2010, 11:28:01 PM

Her name was betty =p her sister who passed in December was Ruth I'm not sure if I have pics of my.first guinea pig but he was rhoderi how ever you spell it XD and just grew and grew lol

J-sews · **Reply #167 on:** August 06, 2010, 03:53:29 AM

RIP Betty and Ruth

May you both play together forever in guinea pig heaven.

AHB · **Reply #168 on:** August 06, 2010, 08:35:08 PM

My dog just cost me about $370 in vet bills, so I really don't like pets atm..

But the wife and girls still love her..

J-sews · **Reply #169 on:** August 07, 2010, 04:34:02 AM

Hope she's recovered fully Allan

nuphoria · **Reply #170 on:** August 28, 2010, 03:14:02 AM

My old cat Spike died a few days ago. He lived with my ex and was about 17, blind and basically had nothing left in the tank. He was a huge personality and will really be missed over there

So, on the more cheery side of pets and their drama, I'm home alone at the moment with Muji (Princess Stripy of all the Tigers) and Ruby (Pickle Pants) and I just caught them doing something most unusual - sleeping on the same sofa together - had to get proof!

Those of you who met Ruby on the last meetup will know that she's a fair bit larger than the average cat - 25kgish. Photographic perspective allowing, this will also demonstrate that Muji is a rather big boy! When stretched out sleeping he's a metre long from front to back feet. He's in charge of their relationship and generally Ruby just skirts around him a bit, managing to get the odd quick sniff in now and again. Muji tolerates her but doesn't understand why she keeps throwing toys at him. They are really very funny together and entertain the hell outta me. So this having a kip together is a rare event and has cheered me up tonight

PS: The paracord collar I made Muji has been on him well over a year now and is holding up great. He managed to kill shop bought ones about once a month - not strong enough for my little tiger

Neil · **Reply #171 on:** August 28, 2010, 03:55:27 AM

I notice there is a nice safety cushion between them though

Sorry to hear about Spike

nuphoria · **Reply #172 on:** August 28, 2010, 04:00:40 AM

Quote from: Neil on August 28, 2010, 03:55:27 AM

I notice there is a nice safety cushion between them though

Yes, health and safety demands such things

Gareth · **Reply #173 on:** August 28, 2010, 09:25:22 AM

Sorry to hear about Spike. 17 is a ripe old age for most cats though, so it sounds like he had a good innings.

I think the cushion must be Swiss; hemmed in on all sides by potential enemies but managing to stay neutral and negotiate some kind of piece agreement.

Neil · **Reply #174 on:** August 28, 2010, 11:33:26 AM

Quote from: Gareth on August 28, 2010, 09:25:22 AM

Sorry to hear about Spike. 17 is a ripe old age for most cats though, so it sounds like he had a good innings.

I think the cushion must be Swiss; hemmed in on all sides by potential enemies but managing to stay neutral and negotiate some kind of piece agreement.

Very good

You put way too much thought into cushions

Gareth · **Reply #175 on:** August 28, 2010, 05:44:46 PM

Quote from: Neil on August 28, 2010, 11:33:26 AM

Quote from: Gareth on August 28, 2010, 09:25:22 AM
Sorry to hear about Spike. 17 is a ripe old age for most cats though, so it sounds like he had a good innings.

I think the cushion must be Swiss; hemmed in on all sides by potential enemies but managing to stay neutral and negotiate some kind of piece agreement.

Very good

You put way too much thought into cushions

You might be right.