Your Fur Babies 2020

[dionysus]

Same. Spent about the same last year on so called ‘Higher quality ones’ it was a skunk, a badger and I believe a monkey... all lasted the same amount of time as the cheap £1 ones, lesson learned haha

my girl does a 'dolphin nose-poke'..jams it for the squeak, then BAM...guts it

does the same to the poor cat (minus the gutting)


but she saw a mouse and BAM..gutted it for the squeak

These days, it's just marrow bones to keep her busy for 15 min

 

[Playford7]

my girl does a 'dolphin nose-poke'..jams it for the squeak, then BAM...guts it

does the same to the poor cat (minus the gutting)


but she saw a mouse and BAM..gutted it for the squeak

These days, it's just marrow bones to keep her busy for 15 min

‘The dolphin nose poke’ haha! As hilarious as this is to watch I know once sox uses such a move it’s game over for the squeaky haha!

thought it was only my daft dog that used this most advanced move!.

 

[dionysus]

well, seems cant up a vid no matter now small
anywho, screen grab


seems spread cheese is hand-worthy (all my fingers still, took it remarkably gently...well, the one...the other snarfed it inna chomp and left with it....my guy stayed for 2nds and 3rds)

 

[Playford7]

Had sox out for for a late night toddle, she spotted a fox hence the crazy eyes lol!..

Back home now relaxing after stressful encounter lol.

 

[Playford7]

well, seems cant up a vid no matter now small
anywho, screen grab


seems spread cheese is hand-worthy (all my fingers still, took it remarkably gently...well, the one...the other snarfed it inna chomp and left with it....my guy stayed for 2nds and 3rds)

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That a raccoon?..

 

[dionysus]

That a raccoon?..

yup

 

[dionysus]

So, not the happiest of news on the pet front.
My little guy (the beefy wildlife terror) has lost a large amount of weight and muscle in a month.
Went to vet and blood tests back today, and in all likelihood, cancer.

So, it's some high caloric foods and immune boosters, but really, just a waiting game to see if he can battle the war inside, or, if he gets worse, then we send him to chase mice in kitty Heaven.


Nothing but to see how it plays out.

 

[dionysus]

Feeling a little better today...both fronts: myself, and the war-mongering cat.

Meds seemed to have helped in that hes finnaly keeping food down. He even went out a few times to stalk some wildlife so he's got a bit more zip.

Letting him have as much fill of wet and dry and cookies to beef him back up

 

[Playford7]

Just had a walk, thought I’d little protein no fat snacks left for her but I didn’t.

she has literally not shut up since getting in for a treat, all I had in treat wise is her denta-stix and a ‘jumbone’ hate giving her those and she’s usually banned from them but my mother dropped her one off weeks ago and forgot about it.

she’s now super happy, but will drink like a fish after it and probably have me up and down half the night wanting to pee..

 

[Playford7]

She’s had half and told her no more, she’s usually ok with that.

but as the pic proves I’ve given in and allowed the full ‘jumbone’ won’t have them again in my house, horrible treats.

 

[Playford7]

She’s all settled now, left her bone and took my slipper instead to lie next to, she jumps down and picks it up and just leaves it next to her, never chews or bites it.

 

[Playford7]

She’s been under the weather this evening.

I’ve been to work so my next door neighbour looked after her threw the day (promised me she didn’t feed her human food)

When I collected her she’s all lethargic, wouldn’t have a walk either..

Had a tiny bit of her food but is drinking ok..

She’s just got her lil pet monkey and chilled on the sofa next to me all night.

 

[dionysus]

Getting near 0 here so the monsters are starting to jockey for fireplace position.
Shang always been more for cold but lost all that weight, so bucking for fire rights

 

[Playford7]

Getting near 0 here so the monsters are starting to jockey for fireplace position.
Shang always been more for cold but lost all that weight, so bucking for fire rights

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The feline nearest looks super cuddly lol!

Not usually a cat fan but happily have that fine beast snuggle lol

 

[sufferinsilence]

My fur baby passed away last wednesday. She was 18 years old. Still fucking devastated

 

[dionysus]

The feline nearest looks super cuddly lol!

Not usually a cat fan but happily have that fine beast snuggle lol

lol, the one in the forefront is the sickly one and wildife terror; hes not at all for cuddling

 

[Playford7]

My fur baby passed away last wednesday. She was 18 years old. Still fucking devastated

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Genuinely gutted for you mate and I hope the gorgeous little dude is happily eating bones and chilling in doggy heaven laughing at all us (super smart) humans comments in the NK thread.

RIP fur baby

 

[dionysus]

My fur baby passed away last wednesday. She was 18 years old. Still fucking devastated

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So sorry to hear. Good innings though.
Cute pup

 

[sufferinsilence]

Genuinely gutted for you mate and I hope the gorgeous little dude is happily eating bones and chilling in doggy heaven laughing at all us (super smart) humans comments in the NK thread.

RIP fur baby

So sorry to hear. Good innings though.
Cute pup

Thanks guys

I'm glad she didn't suffer, until tuesday evening we went for our daily walk (not as long as we used to but still) and she was up to her usual tricks of begging for food. Then on wednesday morning as I was preparing to go to bed I noticed something was off, she would usually always put her head up when I went to the bathroom or kitchen but now she didn't. So I took a closer look and saw she was breathing heavily and looked like she had chills, immediately knew this wasn't good so called the pet clinic for an appointment and the vet confirmed that her age caught up to her. But still, losing your best friend is shite.

 

[Playford7]

lol, the one in the forefront is the sickly one and wildife terror; hes not at all for cuddling

I like the look, rough and ready but with style,
Can you pet him or is he not one for contact?

 

[Playford7]

Thanks guys

I'm glad she didn't suffer, until tuesday evening we went for our daily walk (not as long as we used to but still) and she was up to her usual tricks of begging for food. Then on wednesday morning as I was preparing to go to bed I noticed something was off, she would usually always put her head up when I went to the bathroom or kitchen but now she didn't. So I took a closer look and saw she was breathing heavily and looked like she had chills, immediately knew this wasn't good so called the pet clinic for an appointment and the vet confirmed that her age caught up to her. But still, losing your best friend is shite.

Sorry to ask but what did the vet say was the cause? Just old age?..

Sox is about 9/10 I think now in human years, I rescued her.

But as she’s getting older my trips to the vets are more frequent as time goes on.

And it looks like your fine hound had a caring and loving owner and was well taken care of, so good job! Your dog enjoyed life as all pets should

 

[sufferinsilence]

Sorry to ask but what did the vet say was the cause? Just old age?..

Sox is about 9/10 I think now in human years, I rescued her.

But as she’s getting older my trips to the vets are more frequent as time goes on.

And it looks like your fine hound had a caring and loving owner and was well taken care of, so good job! Your dog enjoyed life as all pets should

She could hear a clear heart murmur but other than that there was no direct indication. Her temperature was lowered while she expected that it would've been higher, basically that meant that she had already gone in survival mode and it was possible certain organs were failing or the body was shutting them down to preserve energy. She said this was something they see on a regular basis in old dogs that are close to passing away. She was very realistic about it and said she could do bloodwork, scans and the whole shebang but it was possible she would pass away or get worse before she'd even get the results back.

She's certainly had a full life and was spoiled rotten

 

[Playford7]

She could hear a clear heart murmur but other than that there was no direct indication. Her temperature was lowered while she expected that it would've been higher, basically that meant that she had already gone in survival mode and it was possible certain organs were failing or the body was shutting them down to preserve energy. She said this was something they see on a regular basis in old dogs that are close to passing away. She was very realistic about it and said she could do bloodwork, scans and the whole shebang but it was possible she would pass away or get worse before she'd even get the results back.

She's certainly had a full life and was spoiled rotten

She certainly had a decent and caring owner and that is what matters.

 

[dionysus]

I like the look, rough and ready but with style,
Can you pet him or is he not one for contact?

just never much fussed for being petted, does his own thing
hes a daddy suck for prooximity and brings me tons of dead things, but the odd cheeek scratch and hes done

 

[ladyhawke]

My fur baby passed away last wednesday. She was 18 years old. Still fucking devastated

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There are no quick fixes for the pain and devastation you are feeling, other than time. But remember - even though her death is a body blow, please also celebrate her life, as you are so lucky your life encompassed those 18 years of unconditional love and loyalty.

 

[Playford7]

Finished work, collected my daughter (she had been horseriding with my mum) and won her first rosette today! So super proud daddy.

she’s only 6 and managed jumping, no leg holding from the trainers and using her reins perfectly and on the big horse she told me.

will show a few pics soon after I’ve sorted them out.

then sadly collected sox from my neighbour as she looks after her when I’m working and my mother can’t pop over to collect her.

sox still isn’t 100% not eaten all day and being sick, she managed a walk (small one with me after I dropped belle off)

tried to give her a few little snacks but she ain’t interested, hope it’s just a tummy bug bless her.

 

[sufferinsilence]

I wanted to say thanks for the talk and nice words last night @Playford7 @dionysus and @ladyhawke !

Hope Sox feels better soon Ben!

 

[dionysus]

Finished work, collected my daughter (she had been horseriding with my mum) and won her first rosette today! So super proud daddy.

she’s only 6 and managed jumping, no leg holding from the trainers and using her reins perfectly and on the big horse she told me.

will show a few pics soon after I’ve sorted them out.

then sadly collected sox from my neighbour as she looks after her when I’m working and my mother can’t pop over to collect her.

sox still isn’t 100% not eaten all day and being sick, she managed a walk (small one with me after I dropped belle off)

tried to give her a few little snacks but she ain’t interested, hope it’s just a tummy bug bless her.View attachment 143922

I wouldnt much fusst it Ben, puppers get tummy aches as we do. If she's drinking, mark that as a good sign.
Maybe some easy on the tummy foods - rice, bread, a bit of gravy.
Just monitor and likely, she will be right as rain

 

[Playford7]

I wouldnt much fusst it Ben, puppers get tummy aches as we do. If she's drinking, mark that as a good sign.
Maybe some easy on the tummy foods - rice, bread, a bit of gravy.
Just monitor and likely, she will be right as rain

I know, but living on my own she’s like my best mate. (Need a girlfriend lol) just worry. Sad I know

 

[Playford7]

Picture terrible quality as my mother took her as I’m working.
But she’s only 6, she’s jumping them horses now on her own. So proud

 

[Playford7]

Sox is all better, she was great when I got in and playful. No being sick or lethargic no longer.

My mate called over for a cup of tea too earlier, he’s a little jack Russell so sox smelled her on him and was super sniffy.

She’s chilling now as the pic shows staring at one of Isabelle’s pumpkins

 

[dionysus]

So...bit of a tell-tale sign, I suppose
No barfs and sickies for a week running
Though he was on his meds
Meds ran out last night (he run his cycle) , straight back to projectile vomiting again

I fear....it's a waiting game.


Though my guy, right now, is out, playing and frolicking....so if he goes hes going with style

 

[Playford7]

So...bit of a tell-tale sign, I suppose
No barfs and sickies for a week running
Though he was on his meds
Meds ran out last night (he run his cycle) , straight back to projectile vomiting again

I fear....it's a waiting game.


Though my guy, right now, is out, playing and frolicking....so if he goes hes going with style

Fair play to you, your dealing with it better than I would.

Sox was a bit sickie the other night and I was past myself with worry.

As I said to suffer the other night, at least the beast had a good life and owner, many pets don’t mate.

 

[dionysus]

yup, he had a good run (not digging his grave lol)
but i found the guy at like, maybe a day or 2 old in the snow
so hes gotten a better run than hed have otherwise had

We're still rooting, hes a big, strong boy
We'll see <3

 

[Playford7]

yup, he had a good run (not digging his grave lol)
but i found the guy at like, maybe a day or 2 old in the snow
so hes gotten a better run than hed have otherwise had

We're still rooting, hes a big, strong boy
We'll see <3

That’s just it, know your not a religious man (don’t think anyhow) but faith and prayer are powerful.

I’ve said a few words for the brave little dude, can’t hurt no matter what people’s thoughts on it.

 

[dionysus]

know your not a religious man (don’t think anyhow)

Nope. I dont believe in God or gods; but a big fan of positive thinking

 

[Playford7]

Nope. I dont believe in God or gods; but a big fan of positive thinking

More people need to view this thread, many differing opinions and thoughts come together as we love the old fur monsters lol

 

[dionysus]

Yup
I was surprised by how many people, stastically, view pets as family and yet, this thread has so few participants

I LOVE seeing peoples fur babies

 

[Playford7]

Yup
I was surprised by how many people, stastically, view pets as family and yet, this thread has so few participants

I LOVE seeing peoples fur babies

In all honesty before sox when people used to class there pets at family I thought ‘how strange’

But clearly my view changed, my home is Sox’s, I brought her here so she’s the run of the place as much as me.

Sounds silly, but I’m on my own at the moment, have been since Xmas.

Women come and go but sox always has my back and is loyal Lol

 

[dionysus]

uncondtional love, brother

 

[dionysus]

paraphrasing here, but a nice thought

they are only a part of your world (life span) but to them, youre their entire world

 

[paul7388]

Yup
I was surprised by how many people, stastically, view pets as family and yet, this thread has so few participants

I LOVE seeing peoples fur babies

I do not participate as do not have a dog at the moment. Would love one again just do not think it is fair as it would be at home alone quite a bit because of work etc.

Only pet i have is the nearly 2 year old Panda Hamster.

This is not my Pic got this of the net but looks exact same as her.

 

[ladyhawke]

I do not participate as do not have a dog at the moment. Would love one again ...

I have found just the dog for you. Will only needs walkies at night, be able to find its own food, and generally looks as if will be be sweet, loving and obedient. Although the neighbourhood might beg to differ, but hey, the NHS is free, yes?

 

[ladyhawke]

More people need to view this thread, many differing opinions and thoughts come together as we love the old fur monsters lol

Yup
I was surprised by how many people, stastically, view pets as family and yet, this thread has so few participants

I LOVE seeing peoples fur babies

Like you guys, I am surprised at how little activity this thread has. Even if someone doesn't have an animal but still loves fur babies, there are loads of pictures and animal life-stories here to celebrate.

I have a cat but I don't post any pictures of her as she is just a little black and white moggy without any real personality quirks, so there isn't really much to show or tell about her, although I love her dearly.

However, I love seeing and reading about everyone else's animals - in fact, most of my FB favourite sites are of animal rescues and the like - although I am still waiting on @greylady to post some much anticipated pictures of her new family member, the ferret.

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they are only a part of your world (life span) but to them, youre their entire world

I have come across that quote loads of time, and I love it, although it is both uplifting and very sad.

Uplifting as it demonstrates the unconditional love and loyalty of most animals.

Very sad as so many people simply don't recognise that animals have a heart and a soul, and they need our unconditional love in return to nourish them and keep them happy and safe.

 

[mina1929]

I have found just the dog for you. Will only needs walkies at night, be able to find its own food, and generally looks as if will be be sweet, loving and obedient. Although the neighbourhood might beg to differ, but hey, the NHS is free, yes?


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That's @ternur puppy dog

 

[mina1929]

New pet and she is adorable

 

[ladyhawke]

New pet and she is adorable

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She is indeed absolutely adorable. Is she a lop-eared?

Just to add - a friend had a rabbit that lived indoors, and its favourite rabbity thing was to chew through cables. Oh dear...

 

[mina1929]

She is indeed absolutely adorable. Is she a lop-eared?

Just to add - a friend had a rabbit that lived indoors, and its favourite rabbity thing was to chew through cables. Oh dear...

The last rabbit chewed through phone charger internet cable etc, this one is not that interested lol

I don't really know what lop eared is, her ears hang down, is it that?

 

[Playford7]

New pet and she is adorable

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Aww @mina1929 just saw this!.. absolutely great news! Looks super snuggly

 

[Playford7]

Idiots on the road had fireworks tonight, I don’t mind as long as it’s on the 5th as it should be.

Sox normally is fine as have her inside and tv loud and play with her when loads of fireworks go off, didn’t get chance tonight..

Spoke to the new family on the street who where doing this and letting off rockets on the road, they won’t be doing it again.

Nicely settled now next to me, had a small gravy bone as a treat for being a brave girl and chose her badger/skunk toy to snuggle until bed.