Bingo!:):D
Her eyes look dull, but they are bright in real life:rolleyes:

I'm sure of it :)

I'm resurrecting this thread because I have new photos :D


Cyrus 14 months old

Well cyrus is definitely a cuddler ! Does he have to stay out of the sun though?

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Bon Jovi cry your heart out!. Cyrus is rocking that hair style!

How could you not fall in love with that face , exotic "hairdo" and those eyes that shine with such obvious intelligence?

He is a handsome devil.
It is easy to see that dog is well cared for and well loved.

Great pics, great dog, great owner.
A trifecta to be proud of.

Cyrus is looking so grown up. :)

Has it really been a year?

He is a handsome little bugger, I must admit! I love the rocker hair do!

Awwww thank you everyone :)

He's too smart for his own good sometimes!
I haven't had to limit his outdoor time at all over summer, he will sunbake for about 15 minutes and then he goes and lays in the shade for the same, then back to the sun... he rotates so he doesn't get burned, just tanned.

And yes, I can't believe it Cat, it will be 1 year in just a few weeks time... scary, feels like only a few months ago he arrived!

He's some awesome looking... I know time flies don't it shaz... ryu will me a year in march

He is just too cute and his eyes are to die for:)

Are those Sketchers your wearing on your feet? They look comfortable:D

Not to take away from Cyrus, but here are some pic's of Lady and Max I took today. It was getting dark, and all I was using was my cell phone camera, so the quality isn't so good, as usual.

Yes, they are lovely AB. Look a lot like Brook. You have good company, as I do.

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It looks like they are having fun, Bella. :)

Well the can finally play together, so it is SO much more fun now! :D Thanks Tick!

Cyrus is growing well :)

Do your dogs know magic Bella? They made the tip of their tail vanish ;)

Lol Unky I guess they do! They were both wagging them so fast they were just so excited to be out in the snow!

Cyrus is growing well :)

Do your dogs know magic Bella? They made the tip of their tail vanish ;)

I noticed that too! Too cute:)

Dahlia, they are Colorado Brand sneakers... I love slip on shoes and the criss-crossed elastic makes them SUPER comfy!

I'm sorry Bella but that is animal cruelty plain and simple, no living creature whould be standing in the snow willingly :D:D:D

Heheh Shazzy, Lady and max love the snow. You should see them go wild when there is enough snow on the ground to roll around in. They don't usually stay out too long with out their coats.

I think Cyrus would freak out if he saw snow... heck, I think I would freak out if I saw snow here! :D

I think we are missing some updated photos here... Coogle, Bingo, Brook, Chloe, Muttley...

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These are not so good, but it shows that they are still around:D
That is not Bingos tongue, it is her chip tag (as if I would ever let her get lost):rolleyes:

Plus I thought the sky looked really cool:)

I think we are missing some updated photos here... Coogle, Bingo, Brook, Chloe, Muttley...
I handled it:D at least my part:)

I can't remember the last time I posted pictures of ryu. And since I'm actually on my computer and online I figured I'd throw some in. all are within the last month or so.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/members/binx44-albums-puppy-picture625-ryu-trying-get-coyote-tails-were-tree-yes-put-them-there.jpg

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/members/binx44-albums-puppy-picture628-100-3199.jpg

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/members/binx44-albums-puppy-picture629-100-2828.jpg

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All the puppies are growing up so fast.

Ryu looks great, binx. :)

JD, the pups look so cuddly and I love the sky picture. :)

Aww all the dogs look great! Cat, we are still waiting for miss Chloe's updates!

Oops I forgot Ryu, but I see pics of him on FB :D

Cute photos JD!! Love the sky one too!

I think we are missing some updated photos here... Coogle, Bingo, Brook, Chloe, Muttley...

Ah yes, brook's update, well that may be difficult. I don't think she will agree to have her image displayed on an international site again. After all, there are over-exposure issues you know. She doesn't want to ruin her chances with further international opportunities. One has to be so careful, doesn't one.

Tick.

Aww, I bet she is doing great anyway Tick. Happy, healthy pup.

Ryu looks so cute:D

I have been pronouncing it to myself as "Rye U" is that correct? Or is it "Are you" or am I not even close with both:confused::):rolleyes:

Aww, I bet she is doing great anyways Tick. Happy, healthy pup.

She is a sweet dog, AB and yes healthy and happy and a complete clown most of the time. She has her spot at the front window on the big leather chair just watching for something to 'hound' bark at, if you know what I mean. I have no excuse for not posting a new pic of her, just very busy these days.

Tick

Thanks for the compliments.. JD.. Its pronounced Roo, as in the baby kangaroo in winnie the pooh. It can be pronounced different ways, and each person says it differently. I even had to put his name's pronunciation on his kennel when he flew because they were worried they wouldn't say his name right

Trying to remember that song your uncle used to sing about Ryu. Darn this getting old and forgetful.

thanks for the compliments.. JD.. Its pronounced Roo, as in the baby kangaroo in winnie the pooh. It can be pronounced different ways, and each person says it differently. i even had to put his name's pronounciation on his kennel when he flew because they were worried they wouldnt say his name right


I always thought it was rye-u. lol. Now I know.

Haha I have been saying Rye-you too! Oops!

Its OK, I don't hold it against people.. :D
Auntie I don't remember the song :( I think I'm getting old too..

My friend (whom works at a pet store) has just bought a shar pei pup, he's sooo adorable.

Finally got a good pic of Lady, where you can see her face!

That is a good pic, Bella. She really is beautiful. :)

Finally got a good pic of Lady, where you can see her face!
Love the ears, what a face she is making ! Needs a big big hug

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I know, she always has that "woe is me" look on her face. I assure you she is happy though! :D Thanks ladies.

They are such players ! Just love pulling on those heart strings, don't they ? I don't doubt for one minute she isn't happy.

Awwww hello cutie patootie Lady!

New photo time!

Here is my mum and dads new puppy Cedric and me with Cyrus.

Cedric! What a great name.

Love that face.

I have fallen in love with the breed Dogue de Bordeaux, I'm not allowed! Can you believe that not allowed!

There is a good breeder outside kilkenny city,he has the genetic testing done,his animals look amazing.

I want I want I want, gimme gimme gimme...

I would trade brendan in a heartbeat for a dogue!

I love the name Cedric! He is ADORABLE!

Red, I love those dogs, they are so adorable! Don't you just hate BSL?

What's BSL? Does it stand for bullsh!t logic, because that's brendans angle!

He does have a point, feeding, training, insurance,time! A little matter of a wedding to pay for... damn him and his practical logic!

Ah, maybe someday ill have a dogue,I can dream.

Hello Cedric! Nice to meet'cha! :D

Cyrus, you getting strong, aren't you! :)

Haha he's finally getting some muscles Unky! He's 16 months old now.

I love Cedric, he is such a dude. He's only 3 months old and he acts like an adult dog, he's so placid and gentle.

They are gorgeous dogs Red, but like you said they are expensive... they bigger the dog, the bigger the bills.

Breed Specific Legislation---BSL

Breed Specific Legislation---BSL

Duh! What an eejit I am!

Lol I still love you Red!

Shaz, Cedric is so adorable. Cyrus and you are both looking great. :)

Oh! A new puppy:D I love Bassets:) Cedric is perfect.

And Cyrus and Lady are still adorable!

My sad boy Max. Enjoying the sun.

OMG Cedric is beyond cute and lovable, that face melts you.

Cyrus has one of the most striking appearances I've encountered. He shines with intelligence.

And you are , of course , a lovely lady with impeccable pet picking abilities.

Great photos.

Bella , I think Max and I resemble each other (my apologies Max).

How could anyone not love him?

*Squishes Max* You are too adorable!

Cedric is beyond cute, but of course I am very allergic to him so I only get limited wrinkle petting time.

I got some interesting news today... don't want to say too much and jinx myself but we may have another puppy coming this year.

Ooo That's very exciting Shazzy! Are you going to tell us what breed at least?

Let me take a stab at the breed.. another like cyrus? (I think that's how his name is spelt)

Yup, another Cyrus. She is only 3 months old so will have to see how she turns out as she matures first.

Max is beautiful:)

Thank you JD! :)

Happy 1st Birthday to Ryu and Owen. I am hoping to put a pic up of Owen later today :)

Happy Birthday to the Bulldog boys!

http://www.bulldoginformation.com/bulldog-birthday.jpg

OK so they're not Blue Bloods, but they're close enough lol

So cute Shaz ty so much :)

Aww shazzy, thanks hun that's an adorable pic

Here's hoping I don't jinx the whole process, but here is a pic of the pup that we might be adopting. And for those of you who didn't see my thread. My boy Max passed away about 2 weeks ago now, so here is a beautiful picture our Shazzy has done for me. She does amazing work, and will do custom orders for a very small price considering the quality of work she does!

That pup seems a little confused by something... might be the snow ;)

He's adorable! :)

It's already been 2 weeks... it seems as if it happened some time ago only... RIP again Max

Thanks Unky. It still feels like yesterday for me :(

AGH! He is just too adorable! Still keeping my fingers crossed you get him!

Well the adoption went through! He is officially ours! He is RUDE, BAD, doesn't LISTEN, but he's ours! He's a typical puppy and it's going to be so much fun training him to be the good little boy I know he can be!

Awww he is so cute.. Congrats on your new addition! Congrats to the puppy as well for finding his new forever home


I went to a festival this weekend, actually it was just a long road in Calgary with different businesses and community groups. Anyway, they had 3 different rescue groups with pups there to be adopted... I begged and pleaded but hubby made me realize that we can not afford another dog at this time. Owen needs to have his surgery done first. Still my heart was just aching for these pups, I hate seeing animals with no forever home.

Well the adoption went through! He is officially ours! He is RUDE, BAD, doesn't LISTEN, but he's ours! he's a typical puppy and it's going to be so much fun training him to be the good little boy I know he can be!!

He looks content. To say the least.

Congrats , he is too cute for his own good!
I'd end up spoiling him I know... Muttley is a bit spoiled as
All my pets seem to end up. Wish I knew who was doing it. :rolleyes: ;)


I like the life size pictures too.

Hope you have many many happy years together.

Congrats Bella! I'm sure you'll make him learn the good ways :)

Thanks guys! I just have to share one more :D :D

Well the adoption went through! He is officially ours! He is RUDE, BAD, doesn't LISTEN, but he's ours! he's a typical puppy and it's going to be so much fun training him to be the good little boy I know he can be!!

Oh boy, You definitely have your hands full for the next while, Bella, my god he is all legs!

Oh Tick, he is so clumsy! It's literally a bull moose in a china shop minus the china ;) He technically is mom and dads new pup, but seeing as our backyards are basically connected, he spends a lot, and I mean a LOT of time over here. Of course I don't mind, or entice him with nice juicy bones :D He is a quick learner, picking up lots of good habits from Lady.

Bella, I am sorry I missed your announcement. Congratulations! He is so adorable. :)

He's gorgeous *squeeeeeee*

I would like to introduce everyone to the newest member of our household, Dresden.

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He is 12-18 months old. He was found by a police officer on the firing range about six months ago. Skin, bones, and worms. The officer took him in and saved his life. Nursed him back to health after the vet said that the pup probably wouldn't make it. He is now a healthy young man who needs more attention than the officer's older dog was willing to let him have. So, he put him up for adoption.

He obviously was not treated well before or while he was on his own (I am afraid he probably was an abandoned hunting dog. It happens around here.) However, the officer did a great job of healing the body and soul. He is an absolutely wonderful pup.

We had started looking for another dog about Chloe's age and size. I saw his picture and fell in love.

Chloe has adopted him. Wednesday night when we brought him home they spent four hours straight playing with each other. Part of that time was Chloe showing him how to use the doggie door.

I'll put up better pictures of him later and we can have fun playing 'guess the breed/breeds.' :)

He's beautiful :)

Welcome to the newcomer! :D

Ohh how exciting Cat and Cats. He is a handsome boy and no doubt will be just as spoiled as miss Chloe. I could sqish you with hugs and kisses for rescuing this little man! I can't wait to play guess the breed. I'm starting with a lab collie mix :D

Thanks, Unky. :)


Ohh how exciting Cat and Cats. He is a handsome boy and no doubt will be just as spoiled as miss Chloe. I could sqish you with hugs and kisses for rescuing this little man!! I can't wait to play guess the breed. I'm starting off with a lab collie mix :D

Thanks, Bella, but the person who rescued him was the officer. We are just opening our home to him.

There does appear to be lab in him and I thought Collie, too, until I saw his tail. He generally keeps it curled rather tightly over his back. I am trying to get a picture with it up, but he doesn't care for the flash on the camera and the tail goes down as fast as Chloe's ear when you want it to stay up. :rolleyes:

I will admit that over the past year, I had forgotten how much fun a double coat is when it comes to shedding.

Ahh the shedding. A whole new joy in it's self :p Even though that wonderful officer rescued him, you guys are just as special in his life. He is one lucky boy. How is his personality. He looks like he's be a lot of fun!

I would like to introduce everyone to the newest member of our household, Dresden.

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He is 12-18 months old. He was found by a police officer on the firing range about six months ago. Skin, bones, and worms. The officer took him in and saved his life. Nursed him back to health after the vet said that the pup probably wouldn't make it. He is now a healthy young man who needs more attention than the officer's older dog was willing to let him have. So, he put him up for adoption.

He obviously was not treated well before or while he was on his own (I am afraid he probably was an abandoned hunting dog. It happens around here.) However, the officer did a great job of healing the body and soul. He is an absolutely wonderful pup.

We had started looking for another dog about Chloe's age and size. I saw his picture and fell in love.

Chloe has adopted him. Wednesday night when we brought him home they spent four hours straight playing with each other. Part of that time was Chloe showing him how to use the doggie door.

I'll put up better pictures of him later and we can have fun playing 'guess the breed/breeds.' :)

Oh cat, oh so lovely, look so much like a Walker hound. I love him, can I have him if you don't want him. Love the nose, hound eyes, probably a sight, scent and sound hound dog. My taffy was one of those and was a pleasure beyond belief well into her elder years, bless her heart. Cherish Dresden.



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He almost looks Beagleish.

Tick, you may have hit on the main part of his breeding. Walkers are very common hunting dogs around here and the firing range is an area that sees a lot of them dumped after hunting season. (It is very hard not to blow up just thinking about the irresponsible 'dog' hunters.)

Hands on he is all hound. Which mixture may be anyone's guess.

I am going to try to get better pictures of him. Also some updated pics of Chloe. I tend to forget just how big she is until she stands next to another dog.

Awwww Dresden is adorable!! Congrats on the new addition.
There certainly looks to be a lot of mixes in there, you can see a little bit of quite a few breeds.

Tick, you may have hit on the main part of his breeding. Walkers are very common hunting dogs around here and the firing range is an area that sees a lot of them dumped after hunting season. (It is very hard not to blow up just thinking about the irresponsible 'dog' hunters.)

Hands on he is all hound. Which mixture may be anyone's guess.

I am going to try to get better pictures of him. Also some updated pics of Chloe. I tend to forget just how big she is until she stands next to another dog.

Dresden looks exactly like my taffy's mom who was purebred Walker Hound; taffy was l/2 something else. Taf was about 70 lbs. and all legs, huge hound, sight and scent type of hound dog.

I just took a look at some walker hounds online, (we don't see them very often around here) and I have to agree! Dresden sure looks houndish! I guess that's where I was getting the beagleish feelings from.

Congrats on all the new additions guys, just looking at the pictures makes me broody slobbering fool.

Thanks, Shaz and Red. :)

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He's approximately 21-22 inches. Like Chloe, he doesn't like being measured.

He has freckling on his legs and muzzle that gives him a bit of a 'muddy' look.

His tail is strong and thick from dock to tip.

He has a broad head and thick neck.

He really does not bark very much. It is more of a yip.

Cats says that he uses his paws like a Boxer, but I haven't seen him use them any differently than most other dogs we've had that definitely weren't Boxers.

He is very intelligent and is picking up our commands rather quickly.

I may be a bit late but congrats on the new family members.

Bella , when he grows into those legs you may need a saddle for him. ;) Great looking pup.

Cat , that is a sturdy and intelligent dog for sure. He emits that message through those "sparkling with intelligence" eyes.
Nice find , I'm thinking you are going to make each other very happy.:D

Wednesday is the day that we fly home (Nova Scotia) with Owen to visit family and friends. I will be sure to take pictures of him and Ryu to post here. Wish I could be showing all of his hard work on obedience to the rest of you as well but sigh pictures and my bragging will have to do.

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Thanks, Shaz and Red. :)

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He's approximately 21-22 inches. Like Chloe, he doesn't like being measured.

He has freckling on his legs and muzzle that gives him a bit of a 'muddy' look.

His tail is strong and thick from dock to tip.

He has a broad head and thick neck.

He really does not bark very much. It is more of a yip.

Cats says that he uses his paws like a Boxer, but I haven't seen him use them any differently than most other dogs we've had that definitely weren't Boxers.

He is very intelligent and is picking up our commands rather quickly.

Ha ! Well from the entire pic of your lovely dog I can see the resemblance to Taffy's mom is a little skewed. The tail doesn't match, her's was straight out and not bushy, but Basenjis have that kind of tail and you say he doesn't bark, just yips, Basenjis yip. (Maybe some Kangaroo in there to, if he boxes), just kidding!

Lovely animal. You are lucky to have him and he is lucky to have you !

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Thanks, Martin. :)

Mogrann, I hope you and Owen have a safe trip and a lot fun. :)

Tickle, lol. Kangaroo would explain his love of jumping up. :D

Here are some recent pictures of some of my coonie diners

Pictures by twinkiedooter - Photobucket (http://photobucket.com/cooniepictures)

More to come when I take photos that come out. The subjects like to move around while eating. Right after the last photo there was a huge coonie fight and everyone left.

Use the slideshow feature to see captions.

I haven't seen the skunks lately. There are 4 of them all differently marked and very cute. Plus the possums haven't been up since it got warm out.

Wow! Very cute. You are one brave lady Twinks. I would be scared to have those critters in my home. I don't mind feeding them outside, they seem to stay out of the garbage and compost bins when I willingly feed them. But now the foxes are coming around too. In hind site it probably wasn't the best idea to feed the wild life.

This is Storm, and one picture with her boyfriend Boots

Very cute kitties!

Thank you!

Wow! Very cute. You are one brave lady Twinks. I would be scared to have those critters in my home. I don't mind feeding them outside, they seem to stay out of the garbage and compost bins when I willingly feed them. But now the foxes are coming around too. In hind site it probably wasn't the best idea to feed the wild life.

Those coonies ARE outside on my covered porch. I now have 3 babies probably 2 months old that come up. They are so cute and timid eating with their front paws.

Last night I had 3 kids and 4 adults. It was standing room only at the 3 bowls. I have a video feature on my digital camera and will try to take a video of them. I'll post it on Photobucket when I get it.

Oh yes, I also have 3 different skunks that come up regularly to eat. AND 3 oppossums as well. And I've had some coyotes come up on the porch hunting for a coonie sandwich.

I can see all this out my backdoor window in safety. Wow did those coyotes ever smell like wet dog! Skunks don't let off though.

And Bella I just adore your new moose! He's so cute. Maybe one day he'll grow into his legs and paws. He's going to be a big boy in about 2 years.

My Russian lady friend has a white Arctic fox and a huge (250 lb Siberian Timberwolf) AND a small black cat. She holds the cat in her arms and the wolf and fox trot alongside her. Lady (the wolf) is very protective of her and she can't go 3 feet away from her owner. The fox sleeps during the day and is active at night digging holes in the carpet, her bedding until she trained the fox not to.

She also has an entire flock of little ground owls and a flock of big Snowy White Owls (like the ones in Harry Potter movies) that she feeds each night. They adore french fries and pretzels and any kind of fish. She calls them all "Bob" as all the owls bob their heads up and down and then dive into the food. The little Bobs and the big Bobs. More seems to be coming over every day for goodies and the ones that live on her property are getting plump.

Here are some recent pictures of some of my coonie diners

Pictures by twinkiedooter - Photobucket (http://photobucket.com/cooniepictures)

More to come when I take photos that come out. The subjects like to move around while eating. Right after the last photo there was a huge coonie fight and everyone left.

Use the slideshow feature to see captions.

I haven't seen the skunks lately. There are 4 of them all differently marked and very cute. Plus the possums haven't been up since it got warm out.

I was wondering what the hell a coonie was! When I saw the pictures I had an 'ahh' moment. But, I would lose a pound of flesh in fear if I saw one of those at the back door, id probably mistake it for a badger, but then badgers don't like people, so I would just scream.

Wow Twinks, that is so cool that they aren't afraid to come up that close. Very neat. Love the pics and will be looking forward to seeing the video.

Here is a new pic of Lady.

I turn on the 40W porchlight periodically looking for them. They can see me looking out at them but they are not concerned. If I need to put more food into the bowls and I make noise opening the doorlock they will scatter down the steps or Stretch likes to dawdle and look startled at me and then saunter down the steps.

They are quite timid and run off at the slightest noise. The little kids are not used to the porchlight and run down the stairs sometimes when I turn it on. The old hands don't bother running away from the light. I try not to keep the light on too much otherwise they may confuse a headlight of a car for the porchlight and get run over.

Have had Big Mama come up for the last 9 years all seasons. She's getting pretty old now for a coonie so I would imagine this is her last summer here.

The coonies didn't come up much last winter when it snowed a lot. Odd but the possums and skunks came instead in the snow. In the morning I would see distinct paw prints in the snow on the porch and know who showed up.

i was wondering what the hell a coonie was! when i saw the pictures i had an 'ahh' moment. But, i would lose a pound of flesh in fear if i saw one of those at the back door, id probably mistake it for a badger, but then badgers dont like people, so i would just scream.

I don't think you have raccoons in Ireland. Europe and Russia don't seem to have them either. I think they are strictly a North American animal. They usually range in the 20 lb when fully grown adult. Mine are probably around 25-30 lbs. Big Daddy is a really plump coonie probably in the 30 lb category.

When I lived in South Florida I would take my son (then age 4) to Dania Beach and let him feed a band of raccoons that lived there amongst the mangrove trees. They were so tame that he could feed them out of his hand crackers or bread. The beach was developed and the raccoons were relocated elsewhere. My son wants to kidnap one of the babies but I told him Stretch would bang on the door demanding her kid back. Some people actually keep them as pets. I had a friend in Florida who had a pet skunk!

The kids chortle to the mamas and the mamas chortle right back. Very unusual sound. They will also nip at each other if one gets too close to a bowl. Big Daddy uses his rump to rump up to another coonie without getting his face bit so he can eat.

I don't think you have raccoons in Ireland. Europe and Russia don't seem to have them either. I think they are strictly a North American animal. They usually range in the 20 lb when fully grown adult. Mine are probably around 25-30 lbs. Big Daddy is a really plump coonie probably in the 30 lb category.

When I lived in South Florida I would take my son (then age 4) to Dania Beach and let him feed a band of raccoons that lived there amongst the mangrove trees. They were so tame that he could feed them out of his hand crackers or bread. The beach was developed and the raccoons were relocated elsewhere. My son wants to kidnap one of the babies but I told him Stretch would bang on the door demanding her kid back. Some people actually keep them as pets. I had a friend in Florida who had a pet skunk!!

The kids chortle to the mamas and the mamas chortle right back. Very unusual sound. They will also nip at each other if one gets too close to a bowl. Big Daddy uses his rump to rump up to another coonie without getting his face bit so he can eat.

My dad's friend has a pet raccoon. He used to work at a movie theater and brought home a couple 20 gallon trash bags full of stale popcorn, and the coon had all the bags open and everywhere by the time he got back out of the restroom bringing them home!

Awesome pictures everyone :)

Just wanted to share two new foster babies coming my way. Nibbles is a one year old staffy, was bred once before being seized from her dog house. She has to have her tail amputated due to a botched at home tail docking. She will probably be staying with me the longest. And the next is a totally new to me breed. An Old English Sheep Dog. He was part of a puppy farm, but has an amazing temperament so far. I bet he won't take long to find his forever home. A total goof he is.

Just wanted to share two new foster babies coming my way. Nibbles is a one year old staffy, was bred once before being seized from her dog house. She has to have her tail amputated due to a botched at home tail docking. She will probably be staying with me the longest. And the next is a totally new to me breed. An Old English Sheep Dog. He was part of a puppy farm, but has an amazing temperament so far. I bet he won't take long to find his forever home. A total goof he is.

Lovely staffy, with that one crooked ear, she will find a forever home soon. She is lovely looking dog. How is her temperament? Does she have one tooth poking out there too? With the crooked ear and the tooth sticking over her lip, gives her 'now what' attitude.

You are wonderful to be a foster mom AB, takes a lot of patience but I feel you are the right person for the job ! Keep me posted on 'nibbles' please.

As for the old english sheepdog, high maintenance, will herd anything it sees, even kids, rabbits, whatever. I know this breed well.

I will put in my two cents for Brookie (there is staffy in her AB by the way. I can tell by her head shape and her deep chest). She ripped her dewclaw in half trying to climb the maple tree after a squirrel. Silly little bugger also chases planes going over, and the Bluejays in the backyard give her a run for the money.

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Thanks Tick! So far from what I have seen, Nibbles is her whole own being. She is has a great personality. She will look at you while you talk and give you this look that seems to say, "I know"! She is very well behaved. Eager to please.She kind of keeps her mouth open in a half crooked smile. Everything about her has character. :)

Miser, he is an old guy, kind of just loafs around. Doesn't need much encouragement to move around. He is quite content taking the biggest and the best dog pillow and that's where he stays. He had a hair cut today. All except the bangs. He looks like a new man. I'll have to upload the pics tonight.

Mind if I add some of my pets here?

I find that many people don't seem to like them so if you're squeamish at all, look away! You've been warned!



We do have a dog, 3 cats, a mouse, and some fish but... these pics are of my own pets as the rest of the family would prefer to not even acknowledge their presence. They make great pets though as long as you're not looking to cuddle. They're quiet, no odor, cheap to maintain after the initial expense.

Odinn, welcome to the 'pictures of our pets' thread. Great pictures. Do they have names?

Bella, you should have a house full now (or soon.) Is there room for you? :D

Both of them look like wonderful animals. I hope they find their forever homes quickly.

What does E think of the walking pillow?

odinn, welcome to the 'pictures of our pets' thread. Great pictures. Do they have names?

Thank you.
The first one is a Mexican Redknee, Ramona... the 2nd is a Desert Blonde named Zombie... and the 3rd is a Chilean Rose Hair named Pandora.

I have had spiders since 1995 when I got my first tarantula because I thought it was "cool". I started to learn about them and now I am quite the "dork" when it comes to spiders... lol.

Two that I don't have any more... they died... The first one is an undetermined species that was sold to me as a Rose Hair but certainly turned out not to be. She was also the first tarantula I had and she finally died in 2009. The 2nd is a Cobalt Blue that I only had for about 2 years. There was something wrong with her when I got her and she never fully recovered from it.

Hi odinn, you obviously understand spiders, some people don't when having them as pets, that's why they get sickly. Spiders done recover easily from this 'gentle' form of abuse.

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Tickle... Yes, I know all about them. Different species require different care. If you notice, from the pictures, some dig, others don't for example. I do know what you mean as I have seen plenty of sickly tarantulas even in pet stores where they think they know how to care for them but really have no clue. The Cobalt Blue that I had was a "rescue" from a pet store as she was all dehydrated and worn out looking. I did manage to bring her back for almost 2 years but I suspect that she had just been through too much. It was a shame, the pictures don't show all that well, but she was a brilliant blue color.

Odinn, you are responsible pet owner, I am glad of that, even for spiders. I only have to deal with the little ones that hide in laundry baskets, because the clothes are warm, and bite when you put your pajamas on.If there is anything I hate it is an itchy spider bite.

Have a great day, odinn, and please keep on posting. We don't have a spider expert here.

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Try as I might, they still give me the heebie jeebies. Alty, she will appreciate these pics! I did find the last one, the colbalt blue the neatest of them all. As soon as I see a spider in the house, I run for the vacuum cleaner! :D Very cool pics none the less and thanks for sharing.

Pop in to our "other pets" forum frequently, we sure could use your knowledge for the spider questions! Mind you, they are few and far between.

Cat, my house smells like one big dog mop. I'm really questioning my motvies here. My friend was over and called me a hoarder lol. At least they won't all be here for long. The real task is going to be taking them all camping today. E LOVES Miser. Keeps asking if we can keep this one. But all in all, I am surrounded by a great group. Fischer is still bad as ever, but he's coming around.

They sell spiders in pet stores where you are :eek: :eek: :eek:

They sell spiders in pet stores where you are :eek: :eek: :eek:

In our little town, shaz, they not only sell spiders but every kind of reptile including BIG SNAKES :D

In some pet stores around here you can buy tarantulas. Most places don't sell them. Really though, buying a tarantula from a pet store is not the best way to get a good specimen. Online breeders are really the way to go. I got my Mexican Redknee back in 2005 when she was just a spiderling (about 1/2" long) and she has proven to be a very beautiful and strong specimen. As I said though, I'm a dork (maybe geek is the better word) when it comes to spiders (even know their scientific names) so maybe I am just a little too picky.

Great pictures Bella! And glad to hear they are coming out well :)

Spiders! :eek: Oh wait, they are just pictures :o

Hmm, I've never really been a fan of spiders :o But those seem to be in good health :) and... did I just spot cockroaches for the spider to eat? Hmm this might come in handy :p

Odin - OMG Spiders! I've seen big spiders in South Florida big enough to put a saddle and ride and they were poisonous. Do your Trantys bite?

And yes, I think they are cool provided they are in YOUR home and not MINE!

Had some update coonie pictures now that I have 4 babies and 2 new adults to feed but I accidentally erased the memory stick when fooling around this morning with my new wacky digital camera. I also had a few short feeding frenzy videos of the kids hogging food bowls standing in one and eating out of the other.

Want to trade Odin? I'll trade Dink Couch Potato (and the kid is a freebie) for one of your spideys? Shipping not included on the kid though. Kid and Couch potato Dink as pictured at left.

did I just spot cockroaches for the spider to eat?

Good eye but no, those are crickets... Although, I know many people that do feed their T's roaches. I would do that but you have to buy them online in bulk and I don't feel like keeping a hundred or more roaches in my house! Lol

Twinkie... Yes, they can bite and they (as well as ALL spiders) are venomous. I've never been bitten as I am careful and I don't handle them. I am told that I'm pushing the odds though since I've been keeping tarantulas since '95 and haven't been bitten yet. They won't kill you but it seems that their bite is very nasty depending on the species. The Cobalt Blue that I had was a particularly nasty species and bite reports about them indicate that they will bite like a sewing machine. The result is a nausea, dizziness, aches and pains, and a blackening of the area for up to 2 weeks. This is why I am careful!

In our little town, shaz, they not only sell spiders but every kind of reptile including BIG SNAKES :D

:eek: I'm canceling my plans to vacation in the US/Canada!

Our pet stores or pretty boring, puppies, kittens, birds, fish, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits.

My grandad used to pick up huntsmen that came inside the house and let them crawl on him before putting them in the garden, I think that has a lot to do with my fear of spiders.

Good eye but no, those are crickets...Although, I know many people that do feed their T's roaches. I would do that but you have to buy them online in bulk and I don't feel like keeping a hundred or more roaches in my house! lol

Twinkie...Yes, they can bite and they (as well as ALL spiders) are venomous. I've never been bitten as I am careful and I don't handle them. I am told that I'm pushing the odds though since I've been keeping tarantulas since '95 and haven't been bitten yet. They won't kill you but it seems that their bite is very nasty depending on the species. The Cobalt Blue that I had was a particularly nasty species and bite reports about them indicate that they will bite like a sewing machine. The result is a nausea, dizziness, aches and pains, and a blackening of the area for up to 2 weeks. This is why I am careful!

I see, but really, buying roaches while those are one of the last things you want in a house, and in bulk :rolleyes: :eek:

Okay, spiders would really not be a pet for me. It's all cuddles and such :o Otherwise, I'll end up with many a bite with those spiders ;)

What's a huntsman?

Huntsman is a common name for a fairly good sized spider found in Australia, and warmer parts of the world (even here in the states). Not considered dangerous but it's also not pretty like my spiders. ;)

I don't mind big spiders. It's those creepy little ones who try to climb in my windows that I don't like! Yuck!

Snakes? Gorgeous creatures. I love them.

I don't mind big spiders. It's those creepy little ones who try to climb in my windows that I don't like! yuck!

Snakes? Gorgeous creatures. I love them.

I don't mind snakes either. They aren't the slimy creatures some people think they are. You get a better feel for them by handling the larger ones.

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I would much prefer a snake over a spider. Especially here in Canada where we have no poisonous snakes! I just can't stand the smell of snakes.

Aurora :O you get close enough to smell snakes?? I stay far away from them so I don't even know if they smell

Heheh yea, I just picked up a garder snake the other day at the camp to show E, boy he stunk something bad!

Garder snakes release that smell to ward off things, If you are gentle and have that touch, you can hold one without it smelling up the place!

Copperheads have a good smell, cucumber-ish to me.

I love snakes. They are such fascinating creatures.

I dont mind snakes either. They arent the slimy creatures some people think they are. You get a better feel for them by handling the larger ones.

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As a child I used to find garder snakes, black snakes, and copper heads and hold them. (I realize now as I'm older the copperheads were not such a good idea, but I never once got bitten)

There was this beautiful black snake in my grandmother's basement one day, had to be at least 4ft long. He was huge and so pretty. I was the only one willing to get it out of the basement. Funny actually seeing as how I was a 12 year old girl surrounded by middle aged adults, including 2 men.

Thanks for sharing, lyra. Yes, snakes do not scare me either, of course, being a lot older then you and wiser probably, I pick the ones I want to hold, but basically the larger snakes are just lovely to hold and actually quite gentle. They know their strengths and can 'feel' your compatibility.

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Thanks for sharing, lyra. Yes, snakes do not scare me either, of course, being a lot older then you and wiser probably, I pick and choose the ones I want to hold, but basically the larger snakes are just lovely to hold and actually quite gentle. They know their strengths and can 'feel' your compatibility.

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Now I do not pick up just any snake, I was even younger then. Tick, I'm curious, how old do you think I am?

Lyra, could not even guess, no guidelines. I am almost 70 though.

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Tick! I thought you were like 50 :o I still love you, maybe a bit more now :)

You're 70, I would've guessed 40.

Ohh Lyra, now you're just trying to make me look bad! :p

Can I say 30? Lol

Here's a new-ish pic.
Can't believe how much Cedric has grown.

Ohhhhhhhhhh.MG! He is so cute! Now that is a "woe is me" kind of face!

He's pure evil is that dog LOL You wouldn't think it to look at him but he's bloody naughty :D

Here's one of him at 5 months... he is 8 months in the photo above.
That's a heck of a growth spurt.

Aww Cedric look so sad :) I know it's not their real feeling, but I can't help feeling that way lol.

Otherwise, I think that Cyrus needs a new hair cut :p

I know what you mean Unky, he always looks miserable even when he's playing!

Haha Cyrus always has his hair covering his eyes, it's a wonder he can see.

I love him! He reminds me of Droopy.

Shaz, Cedric is starting to look so grown up. Cyrus is still so adorable. How are Prada and Brody doing?

Juno and Shadow hiking Adirondacks.

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They're looking really good Tomder, just maybe they should learn to look at the camera when they are being shot ;)

Cute pooches!

Great photos!

Well here's an updated one of Lady and Fischer. My little trouble maker is coming along quite nicely. He's being such a good boy. Poor guy has a slipped growth plate, his front paw pretty much turns directly to the left. Looks so painful, but he doesn't seem to mind. Vet hopes we won't have to do surgery.

OOooh I just went through this whole tread page by page! So many cute animals here :)

I forgot almost about the pets I used to have (Camille was rehomed to a friend's, Phoenix now lives with an elderly woman, and Hunter has passed).

In September of 2010 I brought home an 8 week old orange kitten whom I named Char. He's a good boy and such a loving cat. Even after neutering him he still loved me! He plays fetch with his toy mice and loves to sleep with me.

Two weeks ago I brought home Axel, a Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois mix, who is now at 10 weeks of age. He too is a good boy and is very loving.

Adorable! I was browsing these earlier too! I should post mine... wonder if I can find some pics...

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Sienna as a baby - She is now about 6 months older, and 6 times larger. LOL. VERY lovable, and will NOT be denied attention. I found her with her litter mates on an old farm in the freezing cold. One of her brothers had frozen to death already. :( Sienna was the only one we kept, but the others all found good homes too.

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Our Hound, Fudge. He is 1, and also a rescue. He's a lot bigger than he looks. He will eat anything. ANYTHING. And isn't the sharpest tool in the box... but super loyal and very protective of his sister.

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This is my Zero. He is an old soul in a 3 year old nervous little body. He suffers greatly from little dog syndrome, but will run and hide quicker than lightning. I rescued him after his owner died, and although they called him a rat-terrier, I think he is more min-pin/chi. He is incredibly smart, and I have trained him to dance, hulahoop, spin, backflip and die dramatically. (it's hilarious)

I also have two zebra finches (oliver and Elliott) but I never can get their pics.
I used to have two cats, Enyo and Freyja but they needed to become barn cats, and so now they live with a good friend in the country and are very fat on mice.
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I also had a stubborn foxhound named Hops, but he chose to live with his dad, my ex. I hear he is old, fat and lazy. :)

I give up... the pics... sigh. If you open them in a new window they work.

OMG SO DARN CUTE ANGEL!! :) SIENNA AND THE KITTIES ARE MY FAVIES!

EEek! Super cute!

I took the kiddos to the park after R finished school :)

Axel loves to play in the sand, digs his little face in it, digs holes, rolls around, barks at it-- super cute!

Rach and Axel also play hide N seek-- he's getting pretty good at it! You can see her hiding behind the tree in the photo and his little heart butt (the tan hairs around his butt make the shape of a heart-- so cute and funny).

Ohh I love those kitty pics, and I am not a cat person! Hahah. Love the pics!

Awww he is adorable! I love the heart butt. Ours all have the butt-taches... they look like little twirly mustaches around their hole. LMAO.


ohh I love those kitty pics, and I am not a cat person! Hahah. Love the pics!

Thanks! I have a passion for photography, and a reaally awesome camera that makes me look like I'm better at it than I am. :D

I have two new photos of Axel :)

They were taken today at the park.

Right now he's at 11 weeks-- he's such a good boy.

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The other photo can be seen here:
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For some reason I can't upload it :(

Update on Lady and Fischer! I know Alty is going to come and blast us with cuteness on her new babykins, so I thought I would get these in now! Lol Love you Alty ;)

OMG I love Axel's ear! He has grown so much!

WOW! Great looking babies guys and beautiful pictures :)

I actually couldn't find this thread anymore. Thanks for the link Bella.

Now, on to posting a few things to make you all say awwww.

Our newest furbaby Rascal. He'll be 10 weeks old tomorrow.

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Awwww! :)

Ah... some of you may not want to look. One of my tarantulas (B. smithi/Red Knee) molted yesterday and I was able to get some pics of it so I decided to share with all of you! Consider yourselves lucky!!

I have video as well but don't have a clue where to put it... or if you'd even want to see it.

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So that is one spider and one "shell" (sorry don't know the proper term)?
Do tarantulas have exo skeletons? I've never been into spiders, I have a healthy respect for them though.
I tried to look away, but I couldn't, now I shudder.
But that is pretty cool.

The one towards the front is the spider and the one in the back is the discarded exuvium or "shell". Yes, spiders have exoskeletons and molt when they outgrow them. Everything is renewed... even the fangs. You can see in the 2nd picture that the new fangs are white, which means they're soft and won't harden for a day, maybe two. When they molt, they are completely defenseless for the time during and a few days after.

That is so cool Odinn. I've always loved spiders. My husband is terrified of them, which is why we don't have a tarantula. Also, I'm not big on pets that I have to feed living things to. I feel guilty whenever I kill anything.

But I'd get over it if I could have a tarantula. Are they a lot of work?

OK I'll admit, I probably would have never seen a spider molt had I not looked... neat, but omg where's the vacuum! Lol heebie jebbies to the max... shudder.

ok I'll admit, I probably would have never seen a spider molt had I not looked...neat, but omg where's the vacuum!! lol heebie jebbies to the max....shudder.

You really should come visit me in December. My best friends entomologist to the stars is going to be here then, and trust me, 1/2 an hour with him and you'll be begging for a spider of your very own. :)

But I'd get over it if I could have a tarantula. Are they a lot of work?

Not at all.

Crickets a few times a month. Clean water. Uhh... yeah, that's about it.

The hardest part is the initial cost and setting up their living area.

The Red Knee that I posted the pics of is worth about $200 as she is now but when I bought her 7 years ago as a spiderling ("sling") she was $35. There are cheaper spiders out there such as the Grammostola rosea (Rose hair) which is very common and a good starter.

A 5 or 10 gallon aquarium with some pesticide free potting soil and peat moss, a little water dish, a plastic cup or small flower pot, and a damn good fitting lid... that's about it.

Great pets. No noise, no smell, don't need to walk them... just be careful when putting your hand in their tank and you're good to go.

Careful? Me? You don't know me at all. ;)

My ex is an entomologist. For years he's told me that when I can talk hubby into a spider, he'll get one for me, and the terrarium. He'll set the whole thing up, I just have to maintain it.

The only problems I have is hubby (he's terrified of anything with more than 4 legs that's smaller than a pug) and the fact that I'd have to feed it other living things. I'm not big on killing anything in order to feed something else. It makes no sense really. I'm not a vegetarian, I love meat. Then again, I don't go out and kill the animals I'm eating. If I look into something's eyes when it's alive, it's named, and it become a pet. Pets are friends, not food. Sigh.

Crickets... eh, you can get used to dropping them in the tank pretty easily.

I have seen that some people feed pinkie mice to larger spiders... now that I don't agree with at all.

Wait... I could probably get behind the mouse thing. I have a mouse problem in my garage. In fact, they're taking over. I set up traps, they don't go near them. My husband is talking about buying a snake because he's allergic to cats. I've talked him out of a snake only because the garage is too cold, and they only eat one mouse a month. That wouldn't really help with the mouse problem.

So, how many mice can a big spider eat? OMG! I can't believe I'm thinking about killing the mice! Wait... I already did think about it, and tried to do it, they're just to smart to fall for it.

I'm evil. I must go apologize to the mice now. :(

My boxer:)

OMG! Hennali, he's adorable! What a sweetheart!

I could just eat him up! In a good way, not a bad way. ;)

I guess I should post updated pics of my pups. The bunnies don't really change. Seen them once, seen them a million times. But pups do change.

You all saw the puppy pictures of Rascal when we got him 4 months ago. This is day one, Rascal puppy and Chewy beagle bum.

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This is them now.

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You can tell they are both wagging their tails:) did you notice mine sleeps like a human, pillow and all. I made him move shortly after that photo was taken he's a little itchy to sleep next to!

Here's a few pics of my little guy! His name's Pickles and he's just over a year old. Happy and very healthy.


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Awwww! Cobra, he's adorable.

I love cats. I can't have cats. Hubby is allergic to cats. I almost didn't marry him because of that, but thankfully he loves dogs, and bunnies, and birds, and... okay, not the fish so much. The fish were a bad idea. :(

Awwww! Cobra, he's adorable.

I love cats. I can't have cats. Hubby is allergic to cats. I almost didn't marry him because of that, but thankfully he loves dogs, and bunnies, and birds, and.....okay, not the fish so much. The fish were a bad idea. :(

Yeah fish are expensive! My parents had a few but they had to get rid of them because they just costed too much money.

Yeah fish are expensive! My parents had a few but they had to get rid of them because they just costed too much money.

Crap, then I'm doing something wrong.

I have a 27 cent feeder fish that the pet store swore would only live for 2 weeks. I bought it for my daughter when she was 2 because she wanted a pet of her own, and I knew she wasn't ready to be responsible for an actual pet pet, so I got her the goldfish. My daughter is now 10, and the goldfish is still alive. He's outgrown many tanks, and we added more fish because one fish in a 20 gallon tank is really sad looking. The only fish that survived, other than Goldie, is an algae eater we named Fang.

I can't keep any other fish alive, only these two. Saddest thing, the 20 gallon tank is now getting too small. :(

I'm sensing that the fish of the world may need an advocate.
The good things about fish.
-They don't take up much room on the couch
-They are not overly enthusiastic about going for a drive.
-No necks, therefore no leash walks
-The neighbors fish will never come over to torment your fish through the bowl.
-They don't poo on the carpet
They understand that you don't have time for a belly rub, so they ask once and only once. (I know that was wrong on many levels huh?)
-If you are a willing learner they will teach you how to do this.

11 Funny Fish Faces On Flickr (PHOTOS) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/26/11-funny-fish-faces-on-flickr-photos_n_1456143.html#slide=909965)

Dang fish are sounding pretty good.

I see an opportunity here.

Lady Sam, I've often stated on this site that my fish are free to a good home, tank and stand, a years worth of food, drops, you name it, all provided, and all free!

Just say the word and they're yours. :)

Haha!
I'm too busy with the things that take up lots of couch space, and need walking and belly rubs and want to take rides.
Besides how would you get across the border, talk about expensive.
I wonder how much they would charge to ship a 27 cent fish?
All joking aside if you were around the corner I'd take him, I love fish, I just don't have the time.

By the way Cobra-Cute cat and my favorite color too, I have 3 cats and none of them my favorite color.

My lap dog Mr Owen Lowell.

The look on his face is just priceless. Owen is a handsome little fur man. :)

Hey, he has a lady bug pillow pet!! No fair, I can never find that one.

Now that's a face that I bet gets anything he wants.

The ladybug pillow is mine he has a turtle pillow made by the same company.

Those things are cute my grandson has a couple, but I wanted the ladybug for me.
I just can never find them, plenty of Sponge Bob, no ladybugs.

Those things are cute my grandson has a couple, but I wanted the ladybug for me.
I just can never find them, plenty of Sponge Bob, no ladybugs.

Mental note to Alty. Start making ladybug pillows in mass production and sell them on AMHD. :)

Next time I see them in the mall I will try to get the company name and maybe they sell them online as well

Next time I see them in the mall I will try to get the company name and maybe they sell them online as well

Hey now! Don't do that! I have a market here, and I can make them. Don't give the customers another option! ;)

Then I would like to order a Owen pillow made in his tiny image :)

Then I would like to order a Owen pillow made in his tiny image :)

Okay, Lady bugs are one thing, dog pillows are out of my league. ;)

Okay, Lady bugs are one thing, dog pillows are out of my league. ;)

Too bad, I have 4 dogs, 3 cats and 3 birds, you could mop up.

M you are looking great! WTG with the healthy eating lady! Owen, well he is just a bundle of cuteness.