tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post1713943002436365082..comments2024-03-21T04:02:46.799-07:00Comments on Little Catholic Bubble: Just Curious: Your petsLeila@LittleCatholicBubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-13258643287914445132014-02-27T01:05:35.692-07:002014-02-27T01:05:35.692-07:00That so reminds me of my late uncle. I used the ha...That so reminds me of my late uncle. I used the have a Tibeten Mastiff before marriage and he would pet sit for me during the day. He fell in love with that dog and eventually adopted him permanently. My bachelor uncle fed him pork chops and ice cream and would swear that the dog was the most upstanding member in the family. He'd say " look at him, honest, loyal, doesn't give me any crap!" . That dog lived to be 14 years old which is rare for a 150 lb potato chip eating large breed. Must have been the rosaries. <br /> Either of you want a sweet friendly rabbit?<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188319685568262029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-82564350301295536532014-02-26T20:33:48.794-07:002014-02-26T20:33:48.794-07:00I want that! I call my cats Maiden Name-Repellent...I want that! I call my cats Maiden Name-Repellent because my whole family hates cats. No one wants to spend the night at our house......it is glorious!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05155500364598716746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-14768707889006413742014-02-26T20:31:30.516-07:002014-02-26T20:31:30.516-07:00I grew up in a house with no pets. Everyone in the...I grew up in a house with no pets. Everyone in the family insisted they were allergic to fur. <br /><br />We now have three dogs, a cat and two turtles. We have a 11 year old dachshund named Wally, a chocolate lab named Kenzie and a basset hound name Nelly. They are some of the most loving creatures I've ever met and they are FUNNY! <br /><br />The lab is such a sweetie she won't stand up to the other two dogs despite the fact that all she has to do is sit on them. The dachshund is the old-timer that rules the roost and Nelle the basset hound is the loud mouth girl who gets into all the trouble in the world and then turns on the charm when someone is upset with her. The cat chases the dogs, tries to eat the turtles and gets scared when a loud car drives by. <br /><br />My husbands favorite story about the dogs was in a 4 month period every one of them ran up to me and without warning got sick on me and ran off. His theory was I was "mom" and they came to me because they didn't feel good, got sick, felt better and ran off. Clearly, I am a cure for tummy aches. Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05155500364598716746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-49418207402086197722014-02-26T18:50:11.472-07:002014-02-26T18:50:11.472-07:00I've always loved dogs. I've had 3 and e...I've always loved dogs. I've had 3 and each was a stray that suddenly showed up in my life at times when I needed a friend most. The first was a terrier mix that showed up on my 10th birthday when I was getting off the school bus. The 2nd was a cocker mix that was brought to me by a hunter who found her starving in the woods. She appeared right before I lost my beloved grandfather and kept me company while I was single and living alone. Three weeks after meeting my husband, she suddenly died. Our current pet is a lab mix and my husband and I found her on a roadside, abandoned, a few months after we were married. She became our surrogate "child" and helped us cope thru many years of infertility. Best dog we will ever have. Now we have two small boys and I'm waiting for a dog with "herding instincts" to come help me out. :o)Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098641342923439602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-19356926473858464232014-02-26T17:00:04.364-07:002014-02-26T17:00:04.364-07:00Dog lovers might appreciate this. While browsing ...Dog lovers might appreciate this. While browsing wall art this week, I came across this framed worded print, and snickered: <br />"Dogs are God's way of apologizing for your relatives"Nubbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972118374098863290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-49778841424921636772014-02-26T16:48:21.926-07:002014-02-26T16:48:21.926-07:00Thank you, Leila. It has been tough. I lost a 20-y...Thank you, Leila. It has been tough. I lost a 20-yr old cat last summer (Persia) and I have another cat still, who is 18! (Sabrina) I have been running a home for geriatric pets for awhile now. Only young animal is Tala, the younger dog. She is a six-year old Keeshond. Sweetest dog in the world, although not the smartest.<br /><br />I would get a kitten, but Sabrina is terrified of all other cats, although she gets along fine with dogs. Strange cat, lol.MaryMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05365627506759302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-89684912339546997642014-02-26T16:19:38.330-07:002014-02-26T16:19:38.330-07:00I have a beautiful brown and white tabby kitten na...I have a beautiful brown and white tabby kitten named Violet. She is 10 months old, the cutest kitten, and sometimes I think she thinks I'm her Mom.Sue Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810185911919922720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-84467282235034106432014-02-25T21:48:24.957-07:002014-02-25T21:48:24.957-07:00MaryMargaret I am very sorry to hear about that. :...MaryMargaret I am very sorry to hear about that. :(Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-25759597145511344772014-02-25T20:50:35.838-07:002014-02-25T20:50:35.838-07:00I just watched my 15 year old dog die last night. ...I just watched my 15 year old dog die last night. Not a dog that many would love..but I did..And now, my younger dog is sitting and waiting for Lizzie to come back. Meh..the old one got to the point she could not make it out to pee..so, she lost it in my kitchen. I would totally give up a couch to have my 7 pound terrier who thought she was a doberman...I miss the little shit. MaryMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05365627506759302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-45989961511626468612014-02-25T19:51:58.265-07:002014-02-25T19:51:58.265-07:00a rescue black cat named Ozzy and a rescue DORKIE ...a rescue black cat named Ozzy and a rescue DORKIE named Emma....<br />the dog is smaller than the cat, and has fleas and needs to be brushed and no one takes care of her but me even though they all begged for the dog and promised to care for it...she only walks if I walk her and only follows me...she drives me nuts...<br /><br />and i kind of really love her.<br /><br />pets are good for a family.<br />but not good for a white couch.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-61658280143549754012014-02-25T19:51:02.650-07:002014-02-25T19:51:02.650-07:00Two orange tabby brother kitties keep watch in our...Two orange tabby brother kitties keep watch in our house along with a rescued juvenile turtle who dominates the backyard and has brought much joy.Miss Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503676176409924845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-61484289158532572942014-02-25T14:18:42.307-07:002014-02-25T14:18:42.307-07:00Of course the kids wanted a dog, but we compromise...Of course the kids wanted a dog, but we compromised on adopting a bunny, a jet-black bunny named Onyx. Believe it or not he is litter box trained so he can frolic freely around family room and hang out with us. It’s rather amusing actually.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953563578914140396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-16088780014882190032014-02-25T10:54:09.357-07:002014-02-25T10:54:09.357-07:00one Pekenese/shitzu 14 year old boy. Everyone thin...one Pekenese/shitzu 14 year old boy. Everyone thinks he's a puppy. He rescued us 9 years ago with his sister a beagle hound mix (sorry folks if you got a dumb beagle, this one was one of the smartest animals I have ever been around) who unfortunately we had to "let go" 4 years ago and we still miss her.<br />We love our little boy, evidenced by the three beds he has (not including the king size one he shares when he is not soaking wet due to snow) in our one bedroom apartment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-79945608596738879922014-02-25T10:51:49.628-07:002014-02-25T10:51:49.628-07:00My cat, Annie and my Golden Retriever, Jane (my go...My cat, Annie and my Golden Retriever, Jane (my google ID namesake), both died in 2012. Annie was born a month before my 16 yr old daughter, and was always by her side. They took naps stretched out together as babies, and later she slept on her bed with her. Jane was a rescue dog with separation anxiety and a remarkable talent for unlocking and opening doors, and unlatching her steel crate, folding it inward and escaping from it. So she spent most of her time by my side wherever I went. If the gates of heaven weren't previously open to our beloved animal friends, I'd bet Jane took care of that when she got there. ;)<br /><br />I miss them both a lot, but there are perks to be found in the freedoms and cleanliness of a pet-free home. Besides, I don't just want *a* dog or cat. I'd just want Jane and Annie back. sweet janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611623040938119059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-67362300615851057462014-02-24T20:49:37.364-07:002014-02-24T20:49:37.364-07:00Well, my husband "has" a dog (rescue poo...Well, my husband "has" a dog (rescue poodle/schnauzer mix) , older daughter has a rescued, mean cat, and the younger daughter a feisty long haired chihuahua. The animals all really belong to me. I feed, walk ,and take care of them. I love them, they love me, I just never asked for any of them. Our daughters are in college, so I don't know when their pets will ever leave, or IF they'll ever move out. *sigh* on the other hand we have adventures together. Growing up in the country we always had cats and dogs. We had chickens (not pets...eggs and meat), various fish, hamsters, and several birds. My sisters have "farms" with horses, cows, goats, geese, ducks, chickens, dogs, and cats. Always a fun time,while visiting. I do not do reptiles, amphibians or rodents. Mama Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212093507768930480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-91279446626065595042014-02-24T19:54:39.235-07:002014-02-24T19:54:39.235-07:00I thought the reason I never really cared to have ...I thought the reason I never really cared to have pets is because I grew up without them, but I can see from your childhood, Leila, that I might not have been eager to have them now anyhow. As another mother of 8, I also think the kids keep me busy enough that I don't need the added work from animals, not to mention the added expense. I was also afraid of dogs growing up (still am, a little) to the extent that when people asked whether dogs would be in heaven I would think, "I certainly hope not!" I do see my lack of love for animals as a shortcoming... but I still don't want one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-43711837561951773492014-02-24T18:33:45.407-07:002014-02-24T18:33:45.407-07:00My elderly, arthritic, fat cat lives with my paren...My elderly, arthritic, fat cat lives with my parents because my husband is deathly allergic. If he wasn't I would be a multiple cat mama. I've been lobbying for a dog, but my dh thinks our townhouse is too small for a dog. JellyBellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446863670679588932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-83756780097716956962014-02-24T18:20:20.210-07:002014-02-24T18:20:20.210-07:00I have 3 cats, 1 dog, 1 parakeet and 5 chickens. ...I have 3 cats, 1 dog, 1 parakeet and 5 chickens. Spent 80 dollars on one vet visit today...so..yah...think twice about getting pets.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030030108671604522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-27703798919383880432014-02-24T16:50:20.887-07:002014-02-24T16:50:20.887-07:00Just a black cat, Enzo, who thinks he's a lap ...Just a black cat, Enzo, who thinks he's a lap dog.. I grew up with a bunch of dogs, I really want another...Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02010718258539748519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-44697508384209130402014-02-24T15:33:43.594-07:002014-02-24T15:33:43.594-07:00No pets. I'm the mother of seven sons. That...No pets. I'm the mother of seven sons. That's quite enough animals for me. LOLclarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466708733624463419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-78851153697324392732014-02-24T14:53:29.965-07:002014-02-24T14:53:29.965-07:00I took a picture of our dog to share with you all....I took a picture of our dog to share with you all. Her name is Babe, and we adopted her from the shelter a few years ago. She'd been abandoned by her last owners, but she's shown nothing but trust to us. Very friendly, loving, and energetic. Her only issue is that she hates other dogs. <br /><br />http://i.imgur.com/Q6iaZGn.jpgChris Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256704303520776966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-87871495030747320592014-02-24T14:37:15.728-07:002014-02-24T14:37:15.728-07:00My wife and I had a strict no pets policy until I ...My wife and I had a strict no pets policy until I fell in love with a cat at Petco. Now we have Kasey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350804300916796238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-84790755179326975772014-02-24T13:28:33.510-07:002014-02-24T13:28:33.510-07:00Currently we have a 13 yr old cat named Cinderella...Currently we have a 13 yr old cat named Cinderella aka Rella, she is such a sweet loving girl. The kids are rough with her, but she never bites, never claws, she takes it all calmly and when she has had enough she yowls and leaves. But normally she is yowling outside our 3 yr olds room every morning ready for him to get up and play :D <br />We also have 2 Betta fish (in two separate tanks) named Fasty and Cutie. The kids love watching them and feeding them. DJ Jazzy Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203127593150249946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-1878752803705253762014-02-24T12:34:22.951-07:002014-02-24T12:34:22.951-07:00Aw my grandpa used to breed beagles! They are such...Aw my grandpa used to breed beagles! They are such sweet, sweet dogs, but yes, they don't tend to be too smart. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-64473653513799175682014-02-24T12:33:03.773-07:002014-02-24T12:33:03.773-07:00No pets right now. I would love a few kitties (I s...No pets right now. I would love a few kitties (I see evidence of mice outside every now and then) but my husband says no - I think he's scared I will get pregnant and then he will have to do all of the litter box cleaning! ;)<br /><br />We had a few cats growing up and one dog - a Jack Russell terrier named Candy Sue (after a character in a bad romance novel, ha!). I loved that dog like crazy. She was wicked smart, but had a few issues. She was from a puppy mill, which we didn't discover until later, and she did have some temperament problems. I didn't mind at the time because she loved me, and only disliked my sister (who I didn't much care for at the time, either!) She knew how to climb baby gates and could run so fast she actually caught squirrels. In her old age she mellowed out quite a bit and there is photo evidence of her cuddling with the cat my family got after I had moved out. She ended up developing a seizure disorder and was put down a few years ago.<br /><br />I know people call terriers ankle-biters but I'm pretty fond of them. Give em room to run and train them well and they are great dogs.<br /><br />Oh, and another weird story about a pet we had growing up: a guinea pig who shared a name with one of my boyfriends. The guinea pig died the same week the boyfriend and I broke up. That has always felt a little bit eerie.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com