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Barnyard Buddies:  All things Dogs and Cats.  |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 23 2010 : 4:37:40 PM
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If this comes through okay.....this is Teddy (Theodore) our Himalayan at 7 weeks. He still sleeps like this and is spoiled rotten. I'll post other pics if this comes through okay as we have three other cats whom we also adore and have very unique personalities.
We also have two 'barnies' (barn cats) that I SWEAR are going to kill me if they don't stop giving us sad eyes through the door that say "Please, PLEASE let us in!" |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2010 : 4:40:40 PM
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This was Chance (Chancelor James) who I lost 4 years ago to what I think was a botched operation. He was such a sweetie and I had him trained to jump up from the floor (or wherever) into my arms. |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2010 : 4:48:37 PM
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This is Abby, my daughter's cat. She is sassy and backtalks when she's been scolded. She loves to lick your fingers and must be 'nested' in your arms rather than laying in our laps. Ironically, this was supposed to be DH's cat but, as you know, cats choose their people and she chose Meg.......this after my daughter reFUSED to acknowledge Abby when we brought her home because she did NOT want yet another cat. Abby just wormed her way into her heart. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2010 : 6:20:14 PM
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Karen, your cats are beautiful! :) Thank you so much for posting pictures! I love them!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2010 : 02:46:01 AM
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Karen,
It's so funny that you say cats choose their people because I swear our dogs have chosen their people. Maybe they are part feline! But, each dog that we attained was for this member of the family or that member, but eventually the dogs have corrected us about who belongs to whom. And by that I mean which person the dog owns, not the other way around! They just seem to claim their master and it has worked out beautifully. I think the animals sense who needs their unique abilities. For instance, our small chihuahua was supposed to be our daughter's and a dog who wouldn't remind her of the faithful lab that she had lost 6 mos. before when she got her. Well, soon after "gracie" came home, my daughter's life got very busy and she found that although Gracie didn't remind her of her greatly missed labrador, maybe it wasn't in the best ways. (Small dogs seem tougher to housetrain, need more care and are so much more territorial - at least Grace is! And the high=pitch barking!) But, at that point, I needed to slow down physically and having a warm buddy to remind me to rest more often was rewarding.
The almost-white yellow lab that I have always wanted, and probably foolishly brought home while I was reeling from a brain cancer diagnosis of a friend, will not leave my daughter's side. She is so devoted to her and I love that my daughter has the keen eyes. ears and throaty bark of a labrador behind the door of her home even though she doesn't live far from us.
Our last dog, black lab, is truly a family pet and loves/ignores us all equally. We call her the Great Greeter. No matter the length of time of your absence Molly enthusiastically ( and given the strength of a lab's tail- painfully) greets you. At 11, she looks like a puppy for a while every time you get home!
Thank goodness for our dogs!
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2010 : 6:31:43 PM
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marianne,
I really didn't come up with how animals pick their people, my DH claims the fame to that one. I didn't set out to 'win' any of our animals over, it just happened!
As for labs, I was raised with black labs and I really do love their disposition, temperament, etc. My first lab was a chocolate, Hershey. She was such a sweet, wonderful dog - and even though she's been gone for nearly six years.....I still ache in my heart when I come across something of hers (even a random hair of hers in my van.)
Unfortunately, my DH doesn't really care for the big dogs (childhood fear) - so he gravitates towards the small dogs, Chihuahua's especially. In my experience they're yappers but he claims that if they're trained right, they are not.
Oh well - at this point we have four indoor cats with two barn cats who will most likely join our crew if we can get them to use the box.
And oh how right you are about the lab's tails. If anyone was unfortunate enough to be sitting on the floor when it was wagging you got a good face slapping!
Take care and I'm so glad your daughter found her forever furry friend! |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2010 : 6:34:47 PM
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Hi Girls, I have some homemade cat toys for sale under the market place if you want to check them out.
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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katalind
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Kathy
Chapin
SC
USA
177 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 03:08:43 AM
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My dog (a 12 yr old yellow lab) certainly chose me. She showed up at my house during one of the lowest points of my life, and I was not wanting a dog, in fact I thought this is the last thing I need right now. But she was persistent unlike any dog I have ever known. She just wouldn't leave me alone, and now six years later she's still here and I've never been more in love in my life. She's my little girl, my angel, and the love of my life. I believe during circumstances like mine at the time she was sent to me, she has truly been a blessing.
I can't stop laughing at the post above about labs powerful tails. I can't tell you how many times my labs tail has cleared a table or slapped me in the face. |
Edited by - katalind on Nov 29 2010 02:59:33 AM |
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hawkin_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Micah
Austin
Texas
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 8:56:42 PM
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Thought I'd add some pics of my fur babies!
First up is Sophie the Shih Tzu.
And this is Blue, the Texas Blue Lacy. In a pirate hat! He's such a tolerant dog!
*Micah*
Farmgirl Sister #1478 |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 01:45:09 AM
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Oh, I think Blue has stolen my heart. So sweet
Marianne |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 3:54:55 PM
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Micah, your dogs are B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l! Thank you soo much for sharing!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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bluebellequilts
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Teresa
Georgia
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2010 : 6:25:32 PM
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A few months ago, I posted a question about therapy dog groups. I'm happy to report that my 3 year old rescue "wheatable" (nickname for wheaten terrier mixed with something else) and I are now an official therapy dog team! We completed our last observation at the nursing home today. Boomer didn't flinch when a lady bopped on the head, but he did give me a soft "grrr" when an elderly gentleman kept sticking his hands in his face and barking at Boomer. I quickly removed my dog from the situation.
Fortunately, our future work involves libraries and children - two things Boomer loves! |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2010 : 7:21:42 PM
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oh Teresa! That is wonderful news! I am so happy for you and Boomer!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 8:46:24 PM
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| well, a friend of mine volunteered to take my doggie until we move, hopefully by the end of the month, she has been over there since weds, I miss her terribly and have shed many tears. funny how an animal crawls into your heart that way. I know they are taking good care of her and all but I worry about whether she will forget about me...am I being silly ? we can go over and see her but I have this fear she'll forget me. |
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