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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 6:19:35 PM
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Yup the pets are shedding, going to have to vacuum twice a day to keep up with it - I realized this when I was rinsing the conditioner out of my hair and looked at my hands and there were two cat hairs on them - after washing my hair and myself. Bleah - who would think they had so much fur?
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 06:45:58 AM
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I hear you! Love my "furbabies", especially my dog, but 'tis the season to vacuum, vacuum, vacuum...
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 06:49:19 AM
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no kidding!!!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 1:53:35 PM
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Amen Sista's!
Sister-chick# 905
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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Rea231
True Blue Farmgirl
139 Posts
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Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 06:37:58 AM
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I had to run the lint brush over my pillows! Somebodys been sleepin in my bed when the mama bear is away!
The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 9:08:56 PM
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I hear ya ladies!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 06:16:59 AM
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I have wood floors and a grey cat that stays inside. So all along the baseboards there is usually a layer of grey cat hairs. Plus all the Bubba dog hair, too. I feel like I am constantly swiffering and vacuuming. But sometimes I get lazy and wait a while. I should probably save it and make yarn.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 08:04:08 AM
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My dog isn't shedding too bad yet, but wait just a little longer and I'm going to be taking little hairs of hers wherever I go. Once she starts to shed, I'll have to start sweeping with the electric broom everyday to keep up.
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 2:15:31 PM
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I think the animal hair is charming, and effective. It a) its an extra layer to help keep the house insulated and b) keeps out the relatives who think animals are useless and "stupid". You gotta love animal hair.
We were just noticing that here, especially today now that it finally hit 50, MUD is everywhere. The dogs were a mess when they came in from playing! So...mop, mop, mop away!!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.wakeupstartlearning.blogspot.com
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 2:41:08 PM
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my girls are yorkie poo's and they do not shed. Along with being gorgeous, smart and just the best things going.
delicia |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 2:49:10 PM
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LOL Amy!! I like that one, I'll have to tell the husband the dogs are insulating the house!!! :)
My two golden retrievers shed at different times. My girl- Bonnie is shedding now because she is getting ready to into heat. As soon as temps get over 50 it will be Bear's turn, who has really thick fur. It's never ending around here, but I agree that spring is the worst!
We still have a good snow cover here, as soon as the mud season begins it will be outdoor baths, towels and the kitchen floor for them for awhile.
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 4:33:22 PM
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Insulation, right, it's keeping us warmer.....
I never thought a Bassett would shed so much, short haired dog and all, who knew.
We had my folks for dinner Thursday and my husband vacuumed thoroughly, including the dog ( she just stood there stoically), two minutes after he finished she shook, and he had to start all over:)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 5:40:37 PM
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Amy Grace, that is too funny! lol!
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 4:25:57 PM
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I vacuum every day :) A couple of years ago I broke my foot and had to wear a splint sandal (in the summer). When I saw the podiatrist I noticed dog hairs on it. I was so embarassed. He laughed and said, "Well in our home, dog hairs are a condiment." He had a Golden Retriever :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 5:53:43 PM
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Oh that's funny, I have just gotten used to wearing pet hairs but still, sometimes I'm going for a more sophisticated look:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 6:07:45 PM
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That is so funny Amy and Amy Grace! I swear when I empty the vacuum cup I need to check that it is just fur and not one of the cats I vacuumed up - there's so much hair there! LOL
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 8:30:32 PM
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I always have my pets hair on me. Sometimes my sweetie (husband) takes the long cat her off my shirts, and I slap his hand and tell hime to leave them there. LOL. I had to vaccum today, which is the worse thing in the world- I hate it, anyway- when my cats hear that vaccum they run and hide for hours. So, not to upset my dears too much, I don't vaccum too much! Everyone is happy.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 5:25:49 PM
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I always thought I could knit a sweater every month from the amount Annabelle sheds:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 8:25:32 PM
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My mini schnauzer doesn't shed but my boxer does. The Zoom Groom brushes are super cheap and work great! You can get them at most pet shops or they can order them for you, or you can order them online.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/iloveyoumom
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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