I just was interested in how many people on here had pets. If you do, what species? Did you get them at a breeder or a shelter? What breeds? What do they look like? Do you have pics?:D

Dear Fallen, my cat is on my profile, named Pickle because when she was small she was always 'in a pickle'. Have a rather large dog, Taffy and she and the cat are inseparable, in bed or out. Have always had both, can't live without either.

Both were foundlings, as all my pets were and ever shall be.

Thanks Tickle! I have a sheltie-mutt, Katie. She adores cats. Likes carrying baby ferrets too. What kind of a dog is Taffy? And Pickle is adorable.

Guess :-)

Marsupials?:D

Marsupials?:D

LOL... your smarter than the average Bear FFG :-)

Cat... here next ot me right now, at least one ofthem... :) Love cats, too lazy to walk a dog!

Allergic to cats.

Def a dog person.

At first glance, I look like a big dog person... something like a german shepherd... alaskan husky.

I own a tiny 5 lb chihuahua.. . the looks I get when I'm walking her. Oof.

Cat person here. Four cats--three rescued from the mean streets of the neighborhood and one arrived as a kitten from a friend's cat's litter.

My cats have taught me things. Live for Now. Vomiting doesn't always happen at a convenient time (or in a convenient place). Get lots of zzzzz's. When in doubt, wash.

My cats have taught me things. Live for Now. Vomiting doesn't always happen at a convenient time (or in a convenient place)

Same thing for small dogs.

... the number of times I've washed my sheets. Aw man.

Don't worry Sneeze, I had a friend that was a 6'2 bodybuilder and he had 2 chihuahuas. You are not alone my friend.

I forgot to say, I have a dog... I pretend not to like him... But...
Cody Dean Dern Buck Snort Long Neck Leg Horn Elk Horn Dean Dern... We call him Cody or Dean for short... LOL

I LOVE HIM!

I forgot to say, I have a dog....I pretend not to like him.....But....
Cody Dean Dern Buck Snort Long Neck Leg Horn Elk Horn Dean Dern....We call him Cody or Dean for short...LOL

I LOVE HIM!!

Wow.. I guess no one could agee on a name? Poor baby, he probably has multiple personality disorders.. :D

He just doesn't seem to care what we call him... he just likes the attention really!:)

I guess I'm a dog person -- not the small fluffy kind -- not the ones as big as a horse

Not into poodles or pit bulls -- can be trained and useful -- man's best friend

Cats aren't happy to see you -- and seem to have an attitude problem -- wild

I guess I'm a dog person -- not the small fluffy kind -- not the ones as big as a horse

not into poodles or pit bulls -- can be trained and useful -- man's best friend

Cats aren't happy to see you -- and seem to have an attitude problem -- wild

Actually, as George Carlin points out.. the difference between cats and dogs comes down to... eyebrows. Dogs have eyebrows, it makes them look like they are very expressive. Cats walk around looking like they are seeing out of... new eyes for the first time. *blink.. blink... blink*:D

I'm both a cat and dog lover.
I have 1 female black dog.. pom/dashchund mix, she is my princess I adopted her from a no kill shelter in 2004.
When I adopted my dog I was looking for a puppy but she caught my eye, she just lay there and looked at me with those pretty almond shaped eyes and did not even wag her tail, but when they brought her to the family viewing room she turned on her pom charm and danced all over the place wagging that beautiful black tail and throwing it up over her back... how could we resist that. Oh and she waves her little paws.. how cute. So, my family adopted a full grown, black female dog, when we were looking for a multi colored male puppy. Go figure.

1 male dog chi/rat terrier mix pic is on my profile. He was a rescue One of the sweetest dogs in the world our baby boy and is treated like a little king now. My husband worships him.
1 male cat I have had for 11 years. He walke dinto my life on a snowy night 1997 and has been with me ever since he is a huge tabby.

1 manx black and white female cat with a upside down nike check in the middle of her head, found under a car in the middle of the street. When she was a wee kitten in 2004.

2 black twin sister cats, given to me by 2 little girls (my daugter knew)walking down the street, they lead me to another 20, 30 40 or more cats that a hoarder had let take over their yard. We rescued 24 kittens that day plus the 2 I still have that was almost 2 years ago and they are still with me. Soild black and beautiful. 1 sits on my desk every time I'm on the computer. She is my princess as well. The other 24 went to various rescue workers.

If I had the space and funds I would probably have more. But even though I can't keep every stray I come across I never turn one away there is always a way to find one a home.

I LOVE ALL ANIMALS!! I have rabbits, horses, chickens, dogs, cats, and fish.

I have a Highland Lynx cat... He's my baby - acts more like a dog than a cat though. He loves his belly rubbed, greets me at the door, follows me around, and will actually get IN the tub if I let him... crazy cat.

He's actually worth more than me - one of those "ritzy cats" that a friend bought from a breeder when he was born and couldn't take care of... I was the lucky one!

Name: Zazu :)

Hi Fallen, you already know my list, but for those who don't

-Indy, my big beautiful black lab cross, he was given to us by a friend whose dog had puppies, he's now 13 years old and big lovey baby, I don't know what I'd do without him.
-Jasper, my border collie cross, we adopted him from the SPCA when he was 4 months old he's now 7, it took some time to get him out of his shell, he was such a poor little mite, but now he's our rambunctious trouble maker and we adore him.
-Cotton, my lion head dwarf bunny (my avatar), we bought him from a pet store, that was before we knew better (we only adopt from shelters now). He is 1 year old and a real sweetie.
-Thumper, my grey bunny, we adopted him from the SPCA, he had been relinquished twice because they thought he had a bad attitude, he is my cuddle bunny and a real sweetie.
-Oreo, my white and black bunny, our neighbors friend didn't want her anymore so we agreed to adopt her, she's a cat in a bunnies body, she loves to lay on my lap and watch TV. She's my cuddly baby.
-Marty, my cockatiel. Friends of ours bought her for their son and then discovered he was allergic. She's now learning to talk and is very tame. Love her so much.
-Goldie, our 27 cent gold fish that's 4 years old. What can I say, she's entertaining and always hungry.

We are going to be adopting another bunny in the spring, just have to find a place for the cage.

Oh I'm sorry, does someone want to see my baby... oh okay... twist me arm... :):)


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We can share pics!! Yesssss...

Meet Zazu... my fluffy buddy.

**Edit**

Crud, it won't let me - too big :(

Zazu's Mom: Star of Nalla (http://www.starscats.com/wst_page3.html)
Zazu's Dad: Star of Jeffery (http://www.starscats.com/wst_page5.html)

He looks just like his Dad, but with his Mom's colors :)

I'm a cat person I have two cats I rescued them both from a shelter at different times. I have never been a dog person they seem to needy to me always begging for food and smelling peoples crotches not my thing.

I'm a cat person I have two cats I rescued them both from a shelter at different times. I have never been a dog person they seem to needy to me always begging for food and smelling peoples crotches not my thing.

Hi my name is Kara and I don't smell crotches nor beg. :). I just love and your right...
I do need to be loved in return. But my Mommy loves all animals (she calls them babies)

By the way, what's a crotch? :confused:

Love,

Kara Allheart



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Emmm... the junction at which your legs meet. Varies for men and women.

Emmm... the junction at which your legs meet. Varies for men and women.


I was only joking :D

Oh, I thought Kara was still typing.. I just didn't want her to be ill informed.:D

We can share pics!!!????!!! Yesssss....

Meet Zazu... my fluffy buddy.

**Edit**

crud, it won't let me - too big :(

Zazu's Mom: Star of Nalla (http://www.starscats.com/wst_page3.html)
Zazu's Dad: Star of Jeffery (http://www.starscats.com/wst_page5.html)

He looks just like his Dad, but with his Mom's colors :)

Oh Zazu is booootiful. Just beautiful.

HC - Loved the pictures, cute kitties.

Allheart - As mentioned in a previous post, Kara is adorable. I love the bow.

I'm still trying to post some pictures, having a bit of trouble though, maybe later.

I hate cats. I don't trust them. Never have. They do dirty little things behind your back then sit on the TV staring at you thinking what a sucker you are. Besides that, there ain't nothing on this planet more foul that a cat's poo box. I can smell one a mile away. Anything that brings you a dead rat as a gift, is evil.
On the other hand, dogs are just too cool. I love them. Their first concern is their master. There is one dog I had years ago that I miss more than my wife at the time.
When was the last time you heard of a cat saving a persons life? A cat wants you to die so they can eat you. The bigger they get, the more they want to eat you.

[QUOTE=magprob]There is one dog I had years ago that I miss more than my wife at the time.
QUOTE]

I didn't know that you wrote country music, Mag.

Cats have taken over my basement and my bed. I have 5 (they have me) that were strays or adopted. Magprob is right, nothing in this world smells like a cat box! We have two boxes.

We have a dozen parrots. Half are from stores, half are rescues. They are so funny and sweet, smart-a$$ed, demanding and messy as can be. They have my living room as their own. We use the den as our living room, but it is crowded with perches. They like to hang out while we watch TV.

We have a Basenji, a hound breed from Africa. She is more like a cat than a dog, grooming herself, counter surfing, climbing and obeying commands only if she feels like it. She is a very cool, smart dog though, never barks. I must have needed a 'real' dog because we now have a Chihuahua. Yeah, nothing smells quite like a cat box, but dog poo is the worst I think. Dog poop rivals cat pee. Vinegar neutralizes both! Yes!

Thanks for the pictures everyone.

I hate cats. I don't trust them. Never have. They do dirty little things behind your back then sit on the TV staring at you thinking what a sucker you are. Besides that, there ain't nothing on this planet more foul that a cat's poo box. I can smell one a mile away. Anything that brings you a dead rat as a gift, is evil.
On the other hand, dogs are just too cool. I love them. Their first concern is their master. There is one dog I had years ago that I miss more than my wife at the time.
When was the last time you heard of a cat saving a persons life? A cat wants you to die so they can eat you. The bigger they get, the more they want to eat you.
NOT TRUE... :mad: Cats are wonderful and they bring you things to show their love... awwwwwww, ohhhh awwwwww...
Missing a dog more than your wife,, tsk tsk;)

I just was interested in how many people on here had pets. If you do, what species? Did you get them at a breeder or a shelter? What breeds? What do they look like? Do you have pics?:D


Currently just a Pomeranian, my wife found her on the street.

Several cats in the past, most adopted strays from the street, one from a shelter. Several would roll on their backs to have their tummies rubbed. :)

Paid for pure breds in the past, Boxer, Boston Terrier, Shelties, Weimaraner. Ex's collies.

Free from shelter, friends, or from the street - Blind golden retriever [ my ex worked at a vet's and brought "bumper' home one day ], border collie/lab mix, healer/aussie shepard mix, lab/ g Shepard mix.


I love cats and dogs. Cats are less maintenance, but dogs are definitely more affectionate, loyal, and protective. Never heard of a guard cat? Or a search and rescue cat ? :)

Hello fallen:

Hmmm. You want to find out about dogs and you learn about crotches instead. Ain't this a great web site, or what?

excon

Dog person, (seeing as I'm alergic to cats, which I'm sure has nothing to do with it), I have a golden cocker spaniel called jasper,

Nice albear, and hey, that is a sweet pic!

My monitor screen is all wet now.

Don't you just love that nose, all nice and drippy and wet and cold!!

Anything that brings you a dead rat as a gift, is evil.
On the other hand, dogs are just too cool. I love them. Their first concern is their master. There is one dog I had years ago that I miss more than my wife at the time.
When was the last time you heard of a cat saving a persons life? A cat wants you to die so they can eat you. The bigger they get, the more they want to eat you.

God I laughed good at that. The ONLY cat I liked was several years ago, on xmas day brought me a dead mouse she had been hunting for a week... other then her I hate cats and agree whole heartedly with mag. Lol.

I have a ferret, a Papillon puppy (she soooo cuuute!) I've had a border collie, and a pomeranian. ( I like smart animals) My ferret bosses my puppy around despite the size difference.

Dogs are companions, cats think WE are companions and pets. Stupid cats. >.<

Okay, time for a cat joke;

The Cat and The Husband

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A man absolutely hated his wife's cat and decided to get rid of him one day by driving him 20 blocks from his home and leaving him at the park. As he arrived home, the cat was walking up the driveway.

The next day he decided to drive the cat 40 blocks away. He put the beast out and headed home. Driving back up his driveway, there was the cat!

He kept taking the cat further and further, and the cat would always beat him home. At last he decided to drive a few miles away, turn right, then left, past the bridge, then right again and another right until he reached what he thought was a safe distance from his home and left the cat there.

Hours later the man calls home to his wife: "Jen, is the cat there?"

"Yes", the wife answers, "why do you ask?"

Frustrated, the man answered, "Put the little bastard on the phone, I'm lost and need directions."

Okay, time for a cat joke;
Cute one!!


Okay, hope you have a day or two for this list, heehee (As you will see... I am an animal personal all around)

At my home currently...
2 Cats (Tabby and Jezebel) and a Gecko (no name... just gecko, lol)
Tabby is an adopted cat from a vet drop off.. roughly 11 years ago... Jezebel was the "loose" cat that would not leave my job about 4 years ago... someone had to take her :)
The gecko was bought from a breeder about 1 year ago


Left at mom's years ago (I was afraid age and stress of a move would kill them)

3 cats (Rascal, LuLu, and Munchkin) Rascal=stray/17 years old... LuLu=stray/6years old... Munchkin=just kind of appeared two years ago (mom's only animal, lol)

1 dog (Maddie) Airedale terrier... 11 years old... purchased from breeder

1 Bird (African Grey) Misty/ 6 years old... bought from breeder




Yes, I took in every homeless animal as a youngin! Mom hated it... probably even more now that she got "stuck" with most of them, lol.

Rpg, thanks for the freerice.com link.

I have an inflatable sheep named Sheepie. Does that count? Well... I guess she's more like family than a pet. Lol.

Mafiaangel - TMI (Too much info). Now I'm picturing you with this inflatable sheep, the images aren't good. AHHHHH!;)

I once found an unidentified critter in the back yard when I was a child, as far as we could tell it was a cross between a hamster and a rat. The poor thing was dying and my Dad and I tried to nurse it back to health, it didn't last a day and is buried in the backyard. My Dad was great, he even bought me a pet mouse once, Mom wasn't at all pleased about that.

Mafiaangel - TMI (Too much info). Now I'm picturing you with this inflatable sheep, the images aren't good. AHHHHH!;)

Hahahaha :) If you're interested in pics let me know. Muahahahaha.

AGHHHH! No pictures, although they can't be any worse than the ones in my head.

This IS my cat... YouTube - Wake up Cat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmwqpHsMExg)

And yet, I'm still a cat person...

AGHHHH! No pictures, although they can't be any worse than the ones in my head.

LMAO, they aren't that BAAAAAH-D!!


Lol couldn't resist.

HC - I'm still laughing, too cute.

LMAO, they aren't that BAAAAAH-D!!!!!!


lol couldn't resist.

Hee, Hee, Thanks I needed that. Although the thoughts in my head are still tormenting me at least I can laugh about it. That's a good sign, right? I'm not going insane, right? Someone tell me I'm okay. Is anybody out there?? :p

Hee, Hee, Thanks I needed that. Although the thoughts in my head are still tormenting me at least I can laugh about it. That's a good sign, right? I'm not going insane, right? Someone tell me I'm okay. Is anybody out there?????:p

You are totally crazy! But that's OK... you're in good company. :D

Hee, Hee, Thanks I needed that. Although the thoughts in my head are still tormenting me at least I can laugh about it. That's a good sign, right? I'm not going insane, right? Someone tell me I'm okay. Is anybody out there?????:p

Lol... Lets consider the elements:

Blow up
Sheep
Picture

Yeah... I'd say that you're not insane... :)

Course, the elements in MY head at the moment are:

Cute Guy
Canadian
Snowplow
Caffeine

Not much better!

Lol.... Lets consider the elements:

Blow up
Sheep
Picture

Yeah.... I'd say that you're not insane.... :)

Course, the elements in MY head at the moment are:

Cute Guy
Canadian
Snowplow
Caffeine

Not much better!

I saw her sitting all lonely on a shelf at Spencer's. She was a discount item for crying out loud!! What can I say... I have a soft spot for homeless and unwanted animals.

HC - Have I filled your head with thoughts of burly, brunette, muscled, cute, Canadian snow plow drivers? At least it's better than sheep. :p

Mafia - I'm feeling better now, really, don't call the men with the padded van and the jacket that does up in the back, I'm fine now. You do believe me right?:D

HC - Have I filled your head with thoughts of burly, brunette, muscled, cute, Canadian snow plow drivers? At least it's better than sheep. :p

Mafia - I'm feeling better now, really, don't call the men with the padded van and the jacket that does up in the back, I'm fine now. You do believe me right?:D

I won't make the call as long as you don't make the call. Lol.

I saw her sitting all lonely on a shelf at Spencer's. She was a discount item for crying out loud!!!! What can I say....I have a soft spot for homeless and unwanted animals.


Spencers? You bought a blow up sheep at Spencers... wow... Mafiaangel... you're awesome. :D I still think my Mother is going to spank me if I go into Spencers... and I'm 28! Sheesh!

HC - The spanking comment is only going to put thoughts into Mafia's head, after all, who owns the blow up sheep? Lol.

Spencers?? You bought a blow up sheep at Spencers.... wow..... Mafiaangel... you're awesome. :D I still think my Mother is going to spank me if I go into Spencers.... and I'm 28!! Sheesh!

Yep, god I love the shock factor I get toting her around. Let's put it this way... Sheepie was a big fan of the new Rambo movie.

Seriously. GUYS LOVE THE SHEEP.

HC - The spanking comment is only going to put thoughts into Mafia's head, after all, who owns the blow up sheep? lol.

OUT DAMN THOUGHTS OUT!!

OUT DAMN THOUGHTS OUT!!!!!


LOLOL!! That's right, MA, bring in Shakespeare... wow... :D

Come on over to my Coffeeshop... https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/other-member-discussions/coffee-coffee-coffee-189285.html

Yes Mafia, join HC's coffee house, otherwise we're going to get in trouble for sabotaging this thread, even though I know Fallen won't be too mad, she and I get into trouble all the time.

Yes Mafia, join HC's coffee house, otherwise we're going to get in trouble for sabotaging this thread, even though I know Fallen won't be too mad, she and I get into trouble all the time.

Ack!! Don't want to sabotage it!! Sorry Fallen!! :)

The Truth about Dogs:


A dog is truly a man's best friend.
If you don't believe it, just try this experiment.

Put your dog and your wife in the trunk of the car for an hour.

When you open the trunk, who is really happy to see you?

The Truth about Dogs:


A dog is truly a man's best friend.
If you don't believe it, just try this experiment.

Put your dog and your wife in the trunk of the car for an hour.

When you open the trunk, who is really happy to see you?


This is the honest truth. :D

Basenjis and the particular Chihuahua I have don't smell like dogs. (Doggie odor makes me nauseous.) Are there any other breeds that don't smell? Don't be telling me that stuff about how they don't smell when they're clean. The same line applies to women's crotches.

Dog people have been telling me for years how dumb my cats are. I finally got a dog and gee, dogs are just animals too. True, cats don't attack burglars or bark but they are reliable as far as telling me someone is in the driveway. One of my cats has different communications as to who has arrived. All of my cats knows it's name, and 4 out of 5 come when I call them. I love having dogs now though, but they aren't all that smart. They are very different than cats.

Parrots are so smart it's scary sometimes. One of ours seems to read my mind. He will say random things that I am thinking, out of the blue. He's an African Gray. He will never be more intelligent than a 5-year-old human child but sometimes... Wow, my jaw drops and I just stare at him, "what did you say?" Then he says, "trouble?"

Dog people have been telling me for years how dumb my cats are. I finally got a dog and gee, dogs are just animals too. True, cats don't attack burglars or bark but they are reliable as far as telling me someone is in the driveway. One of my cats has different communications as to who has arrived. All of my cats knows it's name, and 4 out of 5 come when I call them. I love having dogs now though, but they aren't all that smart. They are very different than cats.

Parrots are so smart it's scary sometimes. One of ours seems to read my mind. He will say random things that I am thinking, out of the blue. He's an African Gray. He will never be more intelligent than a 5-year-old human child but sometimes...Wow, my jaw drops and I just stare at him, "what did you say?" Then he says, "trouble?"

I know what you mean simone,the cats we used to have were such wonderful ones.Knew when we called their names,may times even answer with a meow.One of them always let us know when it arrives home,would call,search out one of us and only then go and eat their food.It was so cute.

I love it when cats curl up on my lap or at my feet.Cats are so much fun,they are playful no matter how big they get (not just kittens).

I love birds too but never had a chance to keep one.If I were to keep birds, I want the luxury of having a huge open space where I can let them roam freely and fly around trees and be their natural selves.
For this same reason I don't have a cat now:(.Maybe someday when I have some space.

YouTube - Talking Parrot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSDFzg8_Wfg)

That's what my Misty (african grey) looks and sounds like, Firmy. She really talks like that too. She likes to scare my mom, hollering like it is me at my mom's house... mom will start talking to me... and I am not there, hahahahahaha.

And, I will have to say my cats are pretty darn smart. The little floozy one (:D ) can open doors... if they are unlocked... so the dead bolt has to always be set around her, lol. And you better watch it... my 17 pounder (Tabby) will attack worse than any ankle biter, lol.

In my house there is a dog and 4 cats. But that's not my choice ; you can thank my wife and kids for that one. Personally I'm a goldfish person. Nobody can accuse me of not making sacrifices for my family!

That's what my Misty (african grey) looks and sounds like, Firmy. She really talks like that too. She likes to scare my mom, hollering like it is me at my mom's house....mom will start talking to me....and I am not there, hahahahahaha.



Wow... sure would like to hear her sometime.

I had 2 chow chows, but they have both passed on. One in 2005 & one in 2006. They were both 14 years old when they died. My female "Roxi" was the sweetest most gentle dog I had ever known. I really miss her. I still have a cat, "Chubs".. . He is a persian and is absolutley a pain in the butt.. . But I love him anyway. I guess I am more of a dog person

Cat!!

I'm more of a kitty lover but dogs are awesome!! :)

I love cat and dogs equally, I've always loved nature and all animals.

Sure would love to post pics once I get my new computer. Having trouble.

I love both cats and dogs. I have a beautiful Calico. She is 13 and healthy. I rescued her. I am highly allergic but do what I have to. She was about to be put to sleep. I also feed 2 other cats. 1 of those 2 won't let me too close. The other of the 2 is very affectionate. One is definitely a stray. The other I am still not sure has a home but my doors are open.

Long black haired cat w/green eyes. The other is black and white spotted. Looks like a miniature version of my cat except doesn't have gold/tan.

I had a dog for 16 years and that was pretty tough when I lost her. Have also lost another cat back in 2006. My dog was 1/2 beagle and 1/2 hot doggie. The cat that passed was a gray tabby. Adopted also.

I like both dogs and cats I have trained dogs and have a friend who is a Labrador I also befriend cats. I don't have an animal living with me as I consider I have lost enough friends and prefer to befriend other people's pets and don't wish to lose any more of my own pets

I am an all around animal person! I prefer to own dogs though. The idea of an animal doing it's business in a box in my house just doesn't sit well with me ;)

I have two dogs - both rescues. One is a Bully mix, here in Nova Scotia we call them Valley Bulls, named Fischer and I have a boxer mix named Lady.

I also have have three gerbils -- what was that about me not wanting to clean up animal business in my house? -- They were rescues as well, and my daughter had been pestering me for two years for some sort of furry rodent. My daughter named them Ramona, Princess Fiona and Sir Nibbler Von Nibbles the second (even though all three are girls).

I have two hermit crabs, Herman and Hermoise. I know not very original lol
And a tank filled with guppies, tetras and platys.

I am an all around animal person! I prefer to own dogs though. The idea of an animal doing it's business in a box in my house just doesn't sit well with me ;)

I have two dogs - both rescues. One is a Bully mix, here in Nova Scotia we call them Valley Bulls, named Fischer and i have a boxer mix named Lady.

I also have have three gerbils -- what was that about me not wanting to clean up animal business in my house??-- They were rescues as well, and my daughter had been pestering me for two years for some sort of furry rodent. My daughter named them Ramona, Princess Fiona and Sir Nibbler Von Nibbles the second (even tho all three are girls).

I have two hermit crabs, Herman and Hermoise. I know not very original lol
And a tank filled with guppies, tetras and platys.

And when Marty and Bo have their first clutch, you're getting a cockatiel. Right? :)

Haha oh sure why not throw one more in there!

Haha oh sure why not throw one more in there!

I'll build you a cage for it. This is the one I'm going to build for Marty and Bo.

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Just find an old wardrobe, it has to be tall, and I can make it. You'll have the coolest bird cage in town. :)

That is a gorgeous cage! I'd like to do something like that for the gerbies haha

That is a gorgeous cage! I'd like to do something like that for the gerbies haha

You totally could, but you'd have to make sure to extend the wire mesh around the wood, otherwise they'll chew right through it.

Definitely a dog person... but I don't have a problem with cats... I'm just mildly alergic to them. Neighbor has two very friendly and sociable ones... I just have to remember to keep my hands away from my face until I can wash up well afterwards when I get home.

Never really bothered with anything smaller... my nephew does have a floppy eared rabbit he puts a leash on and takes for a walk... seriously.. I've seen him do it.

Well, after all the good gerbil advice I thought I gave Bella, last nighT my gerbils fought. Foofoo attacked Kipo and drew blood! Jared was there, since the gerbils are in his room, and he tried to break it up. He'd get Foofoo off Kipo, try to pick Kipo up, and Foofoo would resume the attack. Kipo is favoring his paw, and there was a lot of blood. I looked him over and I can't find the wound, but I know there is one. He's a grey gerbil, so the blood was easy to see on him.

I'm in shock. They're litter mates, they've never actually fought. Play fighting yes, but actual fighting, no.

Around 30 minutes after it happened Kipo and Foofoo were snuggling together in their shelter, and Squeakers came to lick off the blood. While the fight was going on Squeakers hid.

I called the vet today to ask what I can do, if I should bring Kipo in. He told me not to worry, that if I can't see the wound it's likely superficial, just bled a lot, and should heal on its own with no issues. But what to do now? Every expert site I've found says to separate them, take Foofoo the aggressor out of the cage and put him in a new one. But that's not an option. I don't have a second tank unless I dump the fish and use that tank.

Also, all the expert sites I found also said that if they're still sleeping together in the same area, it was likely just a spat that got a bit too serious.

Sigh.

I don't need this drama!

Haha I read that they often have like sibling rivalry, so maybe just a spat that got out of hand? I've noticed mine get "snippy" with each other, but nothing really come out of it, mind you I have all females, they're much more milder :p ;)

Haha I read that they often have like sibling rivalry, so maybe just a spat that got out of hand? I've noticed mine get "snippy" with each other, but nothing really come out of it, mind you i have all females, they're much more milder :p ;)

Actually Bella, from what I read, females tend to be worse when it comes to fighting. In fact, the expert I found recommended that if you want to house gerbils together, all males are actually better. Females tend to fight more over breeding grounds, over territory.

Truth told, I'm not sure if mine are male or female. I know they're all the same sex, but which sex, don't know. The way they acted the other day was like a bunch of drunk teenage girls. ;)

Kipo seems to be okay, he's not favoring the paw and Foofoo the aggressor, and Squeakers the one that hid during the fight, licked off all the blood. They're still sleeping together, and no fights since. I hope that means it was a one time deal.

Silly gerbils. I love them! I really enjoy having them in our family. I would be devastated if one of them killed the other. Not cool.

Alty, it was in pink followed with a ;) and a :p I was KIDDING! Lol

Alty, it was in pink followed with a ;) and a :p I was KIDDING! lol

Sorry. You know that the written word sucks sometimes. Never completely know when someone is kidding, or someone is just addicted to smilies like I am. ;)

Lol, all is forgiven :) :)

lol, all is forgiven :) :)

Hug it out. I won't be okay until we hug it out! ;)

((((hugs))))

((((hugs))))

Awwwww! We're hugging! So sweet!

Don't give me your walking pneumonia! If I get sick, I'm coming after you!

Bella germs! Bella germs! I hugged Bella and got Bella germs! ;)