I love pets

[LokisMom]

just sayin

[Prometheus]

Nov 12, 2020 2:09:16 GMT LokisMom said:

just sayin

Watcha got?

[LokisMom]

Nov 12, 2020 2:32:42 GMT Prometheus said:

Nov 12, 2020 2:09:16 GMT LokisMom said:

just sayin

Watcha got?

Nothing right now. I’ve out lived them all. Mostly dogs though. 

[ant-mac]

Nov 12, 2020 3:30:55 GMT LokisMom said:

Nov 12, 2020 2:32:42 GMT Prometheus said:

Watcha got?

Nothing right now. I’ve out lived them all. Mostly dogs though. 

Sounds familiar. Most of our family's four-legged members were dogs... with one or two cats, a few chickens, a tortoise... and even a goat as well.

I like animals, but after the way Freddy the Pomeranian went, I'll never have another pet.

I just help out the local wildlife instead by leaving out fresh water and a bit of food.

[Prometheus]

Nov 12, 2020 3:30:55 GMT LokisMom said:

Nov 12, 2020 2:32:42 GMT Prometheus said:

Watcha got?

Nothing right now. I’ve out lived them all. Mostly dogs though. 

I have none ATM either but over the years I've had cats, dogs, fish, gerbils, rabbits, turtles, hermit crabs, and a rock named Freddy.

[justpeachy]

I have four dogs. All unplanned rescues.

[Prometheus]

Nov 18, 2020 12:02:25 GMT justpeachy said:

I have four dogs. All unplanned rescues.

Every dog I ever had was either from the SPCA, because someone was moving and couldn't take the dog with them, or a straight up rescue.

Cheers to any and all who help shelter and protect our four-legged friends.

[justpeachy]

Nov 19, 2020 3:23:27 GMT Prometheus said:

Nov 18, 2020 12:02:25 GMT justpeachy said:

I have four dogs. All unplanned rescues.

Every dog I ever had was either from the SPCA, because someone was moving and couldn't take the dog with them, or a straight up rescue.

Cheers to any and all who help shelter and protect our four-legged friends.

I have always heard that when you rescue a dog, he knows you saved him and is grateful. I have not found that to be true. The dog I saved when I found him limping along the highway, he treats me like I exist to do his bidding. He even barks and flares his lips at me if I don't feed him fast enough.

[Prometheus]

Nov 21, 2020 14:13:23 GMT justpeachy said:

Nov 19, 2020 3:23:27 GMT Prometheus said:

Every dog I ever had was either from the SPCA, because someone was moving and couldn't take the dog with them, or a straight up rescue.

Cheers to any and all who help shelter and protect our four-legged friends.

I have always heard that when you rescue a dog, he knows you saved him and is grateful. I have not found that to be true. The dog I saved when I found him limping along the highway, he treats me like I exist to do his bidding. He even barks and flares his lips at me if I don't feed him fast enough.

Sounds like he's still angry about his previous circumstances. If he doesn't come around soon, maybe putting him in the hands of professional (I assume you're not) rescuers or at least seek their advice. I've never had a dog with that temperament, so I'm not in a position to give more advice than that.

[justpeachy]

Nov 21, 2020 23:55:31 GMT Prometheus said:

Nov 21, 2020 14:13:23 GMT justpeachy said:

I have always heard that when you rescue a dog, he knows you saved him and is grateful. I have not found that to be true. The dog I saved when I found him limping along the highway, he treats me like I exist to do his bidding. He even barks and flares his lips at me if I don't feed him fast enough.

Sounds like he's still angry about his previous circumstances. If he doesn't come around soon, maybe putting him in the hands of professional (I assume you're not) rescuers or at least seek their advice. I've never had a dog with that temperament, so I'm not in a position to give more advice than that.

I've had him for four years already. I kept him because he gets along with my other three dogs, and other than being bossy, he's a nice dog.

I know a bit about his past, because when I first found him, I put an ad on Craigslist in the lost pets section. His owner did email me with his picture. I gave her my phone number and emailed her several times to come get him, and she never did. I think I know why. He does have issues, but nothing that I wouldn't have come after him over. He panics at fireworks, but I made a 'safe space' in the house, and he likes it.

I think he was spoiled by his previous owners. By the looks of that picture she emailed me, he was loved and cared for. He had already been neutered, so it seems they did care about him. I guess I'll never know why she didn't come after him.

[Prometheus]

Nov 23, 2020 14:24:23 GMT justpeachy said:

Nov 21, 2020 23:55:31 GMT Prometheus said:

Sounds like he's still angry about his previous circumstances. If he doesn't come around soon, maybe putting him in the hands of professional (I assume you're not) rescuers or at least seek their advice. I've never had a dog with that temperament, so I'm not in a position to give more advice than that.

I've had him for four years already. I kept him because he gets along with my other three dogs, and other than being bossy, he's a nice dog.

I know a bit about his past, because when I first found him, I put an ad on Craigslist in the lost pets section. His owner did email me with his picture. I gave her my phone number and emailed her several times to come get him, and she never did. I think I know why. He does have issues, but nothing that I wouldn't have come after him over. He panics at fireworks, but I made a 'safe space' in the house, and he likes it.

I think he was spoiled by his previous owners. By the looks of that picture she emailed me, he was loved and cared for. He had already been neutered, so it seems they did care about him. I guess I'll never know why she didn't come after him.

People are weird, but it still seems odd that he hasn't taken to the routine of your household.

Have you tried holding him on his back and biting his belly to make sure he understands his place in the pecking order of the household?

[justpeachy]

Nov 23, 2020 14:31:16 GMT Prometheus said:

Nov 23, 2020 14:24:23 GMT justpeachy said:

I've had him for four years already. I kept him because he gets along with my other three dogs, and other than being bossy, he's a nice dog.

I know a bit about his past, because when I first found him, I put an ad on Craigslist in the lost pets section. His owner did email me with his picture. I gave her my phone number and emailed her several times to come get him, and she never did. I think I know why. He does have issues, but nothing that I wouldn't have come after him over. He panics at fireworks, but I made a 'safe space' in the house, and he likes it.

I think he was spoiled by his previous owners. By the looks of that picture she emailed me, he was loved and cared for. He had already been neutered, so it seems they did care about him. I guess I'll never know why she didn't come after him.

People are weird, but it still seems odd that he hasn't taken to the routine of your household.

Have you tried holding him on his back and biting his belly to make sure he understands his place in the pecking order of the household?

He knows the routine of the household, and he responds to a stern voice. When he gets bossy, I have to be very stern with him, and he will mind me or walk off in a huff.

The thing about adopting a grown dog is that I think they never forget their previous owners and probably always miss them. Like when I'm leaving the house, he gets extremely excited to go with me, and I wonder if maybe he thinks I'm taking him 'home'.

My other dog was already grown when I adopted her, but she never seemed to miss her previous owner and became attached to me right away.

Rocco, the stray, does show affection to me though. It's just that I think he was treated a certain way. Maybe he was spoiled and I'm not spoiling him the way he remembers being spoiled. I think he was the only dog in his previous household, and now he's one of four, so he has to share the attention.

[Prometheus]

Nov 23, 2020 14:41:10 GMT justpeachy said:

Nov 23, 2020 14:31:16 GMT Prometheus said:

People are weird, but it still seems odd that he hasn't taken to the routine of your household.

Have you tried holding him on his back and biting his belly to make sure he understands his place in the pecking order of the household?

He knows the routine of the household, and he responds to a stern voice. When he gets bossy, I have to be very stern with him, and he will mind me or walk off in a huff.

The thing about adopting a grown dog is that I think they never forget their previous owners and probably always miss them. Like when I'm leaving the house, he gets extremely excited to go with me, and I wonder if maybe he thinks I'm taking him 'home'.

My other dog was already grown when I adopted her, but she never seemed to miss her previous owner and became attached to me right away.

Rocco, the stray, does show affection to me though. It's just that I think he was treated a certain way. Maybe he was spoiled and I'm not spoiling him the way he remembers being spoiled. I think he was the only dog in his previous household, and now he's one of four, so he has to share the attention.

"When he gets bossy, I have to be very stern with him, and he will mind me or walk off in a huff."

Are you talking about the dog or your boyfriend?

[merh]

Thor-orange Maine Coon
Illydan-Russian Blue
Loki-silver tabby
Kili-tuxedo
Cats

[Prometheus]

Jun 14, 2021 17:34:56 GMT merh said:

Thor-orange Maine Coon
...

[merh]

Jun 15, 2021 2:34:02 GMT Prometheus said:

Jun 14, 2021 17:34:56 GMT merh said:

Thor-orange Maine Coon
...

Coon’s age
Coon’s age means a very long time. It is an Americanism that has fallen out of favor, and is considered offensive by many people. Coon is slang for raccoon, coined in the mid 1700’s. The term coon’s age was first used in the early 1800’s and in fact, owes its origin to the folk belief that raccoons are long-lived. Raccoons are not truly long-lived, but their fur is quite hardy, which may have given rise to the belief that raccoons live for a long time. Because of the raccoon’s bandit-like appearance with its black mask, striped tail and stealthy nighttime habits, to coon has come to mean to steal or pilfer, though this verb form of the word coon is rarely used. Coon has also been used as a derogatory term for country bumpkins, as well as a racial slur.


The folk belief about racoons’ longevity has been proven incorrect. The origin of the phrase coon’s age is generally unknown to most people. It is usually assumed to be an insult and it is best not to use this term. Examples are difficult to come by, as the term has mostly fallen by the wayside. A coon’s age maybe related to the old English expression, in a crow’s age. Other related phrases are dog’s age and donkey years

grammarist.com/usage/coons-age

The Maine Coon is a large domesticated cat breed. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically native to the US state of Maine, where it is the official state cat.

No records of the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the United States exist, so several competing hypotheses have been suggested, the most credible suggestion being that it is closely related to the Norwegian Forest cat and the Siberian. The breed was popular in cat shows in the late 19th century, but its existence became threatened when long-haired breeds from overseas were introduced in the early 20th century. The Maine Coon has since made a comeback and is now one of the most popular cat breeds in the United States.

The Maine Coon is a large and sociable cat, hence its nickname, "the gentle giant". It is characterised by a prominent ruff along its chest, robust bone structure, rectangular body shape, an uneven two-layered coat with longer guard hairs over a silky satin undercoat, and a long, bushy tail. The breed's colors vary widely, with only lilac and chocolate disallowed for pedigree. Reputed for its intelligence and playful, gentle personality, the Maine Coon is often cited as having "dog-like" characteristics. Professionals notice certain health problems recurring in the breed, including feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and hip dysplasia, but reputable breeders use modern screening methods to minimise the frequency of these problems.

It is thought they came with the Vikings 

[Prometheus]

Jun 15, 2021 4:42:51 GMT merh said:

Jun 15, 2021 2:34:02 GMT Prometheus said:

Coon’s age
Coon’s age means a very long time. It is an Americanism that has fallen out of favor, and is considered offensive by many people. Coon is slang for raccoon, coined in the mid 1700’s. The term coon’s age was first used in the early 1800’s and in fact, owes its origin to the folk belief that raccoons are long-lived. Raccoons are not truly long-lived, but their fur is quite hardy, which may have given rise to the belief that raccoons live for a long time. Because of the raccoon’s bandit-like appearance with its black mask, striped tail and stealthy nighttime habits, to coon has come to mean to steal or pilfer, though this verb form of the word coon is rarely used. Coon has also been used as a derogatory term for country bumpkins, as well as a racial slur.


The folk belief about racoons’ longevity has been proven incorrect. The origin of the phrase coon’s age is generally unknown to most people. It is usually assumed to be an insult and it is best not to use this term. Examples are difficult to come by, as the term has mostly fallen by the wayside. A coon’s age maybe related to the old English expression, in a crow’s age. Other related phrases are dog’s age and donkey years

grammarist.com/usage/coons-age

The Maine Coon is a large domesticated cat breed. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically native to the US state of Maine, where it is the official state cat.

No records of the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the United States exist, so several competing hypotheses have been suggested, the most credible suggestion being that it is closely related to the Norwegian Forest cat and the Siberian. The breed was popular in cat shows in the late 19th century, but its existence became threatened when long-haired breeds from overseas were introduced in the early 20th century. The Maine Coon has since made a comeback and is now one of the most popular cat breeds in the United States.

The Maine Coon is a large and sociable cat, hence its nickname, "the gentle giant". It is characterised by a prominent ruff along its chest, robust bone structure, rectangular body shape, an uneven two-layered coat with longer guard hairs over a silky satin undercoat, and a long, bushy tail. The breed's colors vary widely, with only lilac and chocolate disallowed for pedigree. Reputed for its intelligence and playful, gentle personality, the Maine Coon is often cited as having "dog-like" characteristics. Professionals notice certain health problems recurring in the breed, including feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and hip dysplasia, but reputable breeders use modern screening methods to minimise the frequency of these problems.

It is thought they came with the Vikings 

Sometimes you take all the fun out of a joke.

[merh]

Jun 15, 2021 4:53:29 GMT Prometheus said:

Jun 15, 2021 4:42:51 GMT merh said:

grammarist.com/usage/coons-age




It is thought they came with the Vikings 

Sometimes you take all the fun out of a joke.

ABBEY can tell you about that

[abbey1227]

Jun 15, 2021 5:44:21 GMT merh said:

Jun 15, 2021 4:53:29 GMT Prometheus said:

Sometimes you take all the fun out of a joke.

ABBEY can tell you about that

it's TRUE!  

[merh]