My husband wants to get a dog and name it Chewy. I think it's a cute name for a dog. And by the way, I did read the whole post. I know that the dog's name is Bela. Lol
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My husband wants to get a dog and name it Chewy. I think it's a cute name for a dog. And by the way, I did read the whole post. I know that the dog's name is Bela. Lol
LMAO, wow, you read all those pages? WOW! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoeMarie
The only regret I have naming him Chewy is that he's living up to his name. He eats everything that isn't bolted down, I've lost a few shoes, mittens, a pair of underwear, the kids homework, a book, you name it, he's chewed it. I should have named him "Good boy". ;)
He/she is a 27 cent feeder fish, in other words a gold fish. We god him/her for our daughter because her brother had gotten a hamster (he's 4 years older) and she wanted a pet too. We figured a fish was the way to go, bought the tank, bought the fish, expected it to die within weeks because it's a gold fish and then sat back and watched it outgrow three tanks. I always joke that he's overstayed his welcome, but really, I like him. He's in my kitchen, on the counter, keeps me company when I cook. :)Quote:
ZoeMarie agrees: what kind of fish do you have?
Want to guess his name? Remember, my daughter named him when she was 2!
Goldie? Lol. I don't know. I got one of those fish when I was little and I named it Tom Priefer. I think that was one of my dad's friend's names at the time.
That's not bad at all! Actually, I just love "Dimples." seriously, could that be any cuter? Plus, it suits her. To be fair, though, Syndey is allowed to hate whatever she wants to hate. Maybe she could pick her own nickname? I've got to say, from the sound of things before, I would have thought he had named Syndey "Chewy" and Chewy "Dimples."Quote:
Originally Posted by Altenweg
We lived with a lot of animals when I was growing up, but I think my sister won the name game when she crowned one of our gerbils as The Princess Bride.
I have kind of a hard name. Well, it's not hard, but it's not common (at least not outside of Scandinavia). Basically, I'm named after the Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus, also known as Carl von Linné, who was the father of botany, taxonomy and ecology. It's also the name of a flower he had named after himself, which grows wild in northern Sweden where my mother was born and raised. In the states people call me Linn-EE-ah. In Italy they call me LINN-EH-ah. Honestly, it gets complicated. No joke, Linny has become a resolution to that problem. It does away with any potential complications in its pronunciation. Plus, I like it! (although it's not as cute as Linnykins!)
I was named after my Uncle. Yup, my UNCLE! What where my parents thinking?
Actually, in Germany Andreas is a male name, Andrea is the female version. In Germany they call me Undreeah, in Canada it's Anndreeah. I suck at this. :(
I chose the name Jared for my son because of a TV show I liked, the main character was named Jared. Sydney I chose because I loved the sound of it and hubby and I couldn't agree on anything else. Both my kids have grown into their names, it's funny.
Ya, Sydney does not like the nickname Dimples at all, she gets really angry when you call her that, of course that just makes Sneezy say it even more. ;) I call her my little Sydney bean (Kidney bean but cuter), when she was a toddler we called her "Boo" because she looked like the little girl in Monsters Inc.
Ahhh, got to love nicknames, right Linnykins?
Fish can surprise you sometimes! My nephew won one of those fair fish one year and we figured eh, it's a fair fish, won't last more then a few days. The sucker lived 6 years and grew to be about 4 inches long in body and about 5 inches in just the tail! I've never seen another goldfish with as beautiful tail like that one had! I don't remember the fish's name though. Right now he has a bearded dragon named Iggy, as little sense as that one makes, Two gerbils named Marco and Polo, and a rotty/healer mix puppy named Max.
As a kid myself I tended to be a more creative then the average 5-6 year olds with my names. There was a terrier mix named Chiwa, a cat named Zachary Binx, I don't really remember any other per say that I got to name, although I'm sure there are more. I grew up around a plethora of animals, but most of them were my older sisters, at least until I was 8 and we moved. In my opinion all kids should be raised on a "zoo." Children that learn to love and respect animals grow into adults that do to, and we by far need more of those.
My boyfriend now thinks I'm a nutter because I laughed out loud at thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Altenweg
I DID NOT name myself after the dwarf!Quote:
Originally Posted by linnealand
Last time I checked, ms. smitty linny...
The dwarf named himself after ME!
I guess you lucked out though, we could be calling you Dopey!Quote:
Originally Posted by ISneezeFunny
Lol alty! Too bad that chewy is wayy too cuteee! Haha and aww I love dimples! Lol too bad that when I got my first dog, it was in 1998 and I was 5! The dalmations movie was in style and everyday I got home, I would watch the movie! When my dad surprised us with a dog, I named her perdita! The mom dalmatian in the movie! My mom was like "umm....ok sure honey..." then 2 days later she found out why! Haha and I still have my little bunch of oats<3 heehee and then I got tobby and then I got Joy and nikki :) and then one day we went to petco and the dog food was by the birds and we saw a conur (bird) that was 300 dollars! But we just fell in love with him and now were getting a african grey! :D and once I got a fighter fish at a party when I was like 9 and I thought it was going to last like 2 weeks also and he lasted 5 years!! I'm telling you, animals are incredible!<333
Lol and it's funny when little kid's name animals, I had a friend that her little brother got a hermit crab and named it hermie! Lol!
Nice names, ms. alty, very nice names. Sydney is particularly good. Now, are you promising me that you don't keep a zoo just to have more things you can name? I want a cat named Crayon and a dog named Huggy Giorgio. I get the Andrea Euro-Canadian toss-a-roo. What's confusing to me is when someone asks me my name and I have to pause while I decide what I'm called. I lived in France for a summer with one of the kids I grew up with, who is named Keith. I've never heard a name butchered more than his. "kee-ff" would be considered a successful attempt. The "th" thing ain't so easy. My parter goes by Mimmo (from Domenico), and 0everyone back home want s to call him Nemo, like the captain... or the fish. My dad had a goldfish pond made in front of the house where I grew up, and he added the goldfish about 15 years ago. I don't know how, they've survived every winter and grown to koi proportions. We had a lot of goldfish growing up, and they usually don't make it to live nearly as long as you described, Alty, but that's probably because someone's younger sister decides to secretly (and mistakenly) overfeed them one night, and their tiny goldfish brains, which lack the "stop-eating, you're-eating-yourselves-to-death" button, fail to save them from their gluttonous doom.
That sad story has kept me from wanting more fish. Maybe one day, if I get a very big aquarium, I'll reconsider. They are so pretty to watch.
Well, I decided to investigate the facts, and I'm really impressed by them. Um, Alty, you could be in for 49 years or more. At least 8 or 9 could be likely. 15 inches makes for one big goldfish!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish
"Goldfish can grow to a maximum length of 22 inches (58.42 cm) and a maximum weight of 9.9 pounds (4.5 kg), although this is rare; few goldfish reach even half this size. The longest goldfish measured was 47.4 cm (18.7 in) from snout to tail-fin end in Hapert, The Netherlands.[5] The longest fancy goldfish measured was an oranda called Bruce. It was measured at 37.2 cm (15 in) in 2002. Bruce has since died but not before attaining an additional 2.8 cm, making Bruce's length in excess of 40 cm.[6][7]
In optimal conditions, goldfish may live more than 20 years, but most household goldfish generally live only six to eight years. The oldest recorded goldfish lived to 49 years,[8] but most household goldfish generally live only six to eight years, due to being kept in bowls.
The collective noun for a group of goldfish is a 'troubling' of goldfish.[9]"
more interesting facts:
"In many countries, the operators of carnivals and fairs commonly give goldfish away in plastic bags as prizes for winning games. In the United Kingdom, the government proposed banning this practice as part of its Animal Welfare Bill,[25][26] though this has since been amended to only prevent goldfish being given as prizes to unaccompanied minors.[27] Rome, Italy, passed a law in late 2005, which banned the use of goldfish or other animals as carnival prizes. Rome has also banned the keeping of goldfish in goldfish bowls, on the premise that it is cruel for a fish to live in such a small space.[13]"
Okay, okay, I really do believe you. I just assumed you were a lot younger than the dwarf, you know, with the beard and romantic clothes and all. RipVanSneezykinns has a cute ring to it. Pretty please, will you forgive me? What I'm really, really hoping is that we'll be able to celebrate your sneeze with you on YouTube. It's as if YouTube and your special sneeze were made for each other, don't you think? "isneezespecial" would have worked just as well. Come now. You know you want to. ::shaking pepper, shaking pepper:: ::brushing nose with feather, brushing nose with feather:: ::rubbing cat under nose, rubbing cat under nose:: ::shaking pollen, shaking pollen::Quote:
Originally Posted by ISneezeFunny
Well how 'bout that? I've seen some big goldfish, but dang! I didn't realize how big they could get. My cousin has some pretty decent sized ones. I have cichlids, which I named myself, bluey and stripey because I don't know if they are boys and girls. I suppose I could have gone with name like Pat, but I didn't. Lol
We had 20 neons in our old tank and all 20 of them were names Phil lol
Sadly, ms. smitty linny, I am much older than you think I am.Quote:
Originally Posted by linnealand
Just turned 23 last week. Oof.
And of course, I forgive you. All you have to do is send a smile.. . or breathe. Either one.
Ooh, same thing goes for the sneeze. As I said before, it's between an orgasm and a cough.
23! You're a baby, still wet behind the ears, not fully grown, reckless, dangerous, oooooh, damn, why is that a turn on? :(
Linny, you should make him your boy toy, he needs someone to teach him the finer points of being a man. Go on, you know you want to. Oh, bring a whip, handcuffs and a gag, you'll need them, he's 23, stubborn and may try to escape. ;)
Keep me posted on how it goes!
I might sound like a stalker but... what date is your birthday
I just turned 23 too :cool:
He just turned 23 lastweek. Haha!Quote:
Originally Posted by shazamataz
24th of feb.
Y-o-u-T-u-b-e Sneezy! Woohoo! Come on! We can't live our entire lives without ever having known what a Pisces' sneeze that falls between an orgasm and a cough is really like. I realize that you might want to protect your privacy. What about blurring out your face or imaging in one of those nice black bars over your eyes like they do on the news? Of course, it doesn't have to be that high-tech. Technically, you could just slip on a paper bag with sneeze holes cut out of it. When you do make this video, promise you'll let me know. Lol, Alty can see it too. I mean, if that's okay with you.
I remember hearing that you're in med school (or applying to med school?). Is that true? If so, have you been able to pinpoint the possible causes of your special sneeze?
Yep. Applying to med school. Got a few interviews coming up. Closest one is...
::drum roll::
New York, next Friday, the 13th.. . ruh roh.
NY! My home turf. You know, if you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere. It's up to you, New York... New York.
I've got a lot of professors and doctors in my family, and even more through family friends. There are a lot of great universities (and hospitals) in the area.
Are you already interested in a specialized field of medicine? Or are you going to take a little time before deciding what suits you best?
By the way, don't worry about the 13th. In Italy, 13 is considered a lucky number. Ironic, but true.
orthopedic surgery. Less people dying, more money making.
13's a lucky number in Italy... perhaps I should take a little trip.. =D
Sounds like an excellent plan. I especially like the less people dying part, but they're both good. Methinks sneezy might be earning another nickname. Doc something, doctor something...
The people here call me Doc Sneezy... or Doctor McSneezy. You can call me sweetie.
... wait, sorry. Went on a tangent...
Sneezykins, you are incorrigible. :rolleyes::D
It's amazing how far off topic you guys managed to move this thread. ;)
I was thinking the same thing! It's gone from here to there to everywhere! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverfoxkit
15 pages is pretty impressive.
How do you cope when your entire image of a person is altered within 15 minutes at the walmart bread section. I went from thinking this lady I ran into I've known for a while was one the most wonderful people I've ever met, to struggling not to vomit. She is going to be a very poor backyard breeder. She too has a Great Dane, and she is going to breed it, and her lack of information is appalling. Her lack of want for information is even more appalling.
I tried to explain things to her, but it was like talking to a brick wall. For example she was adamant that large breed puppies didn't need to stay with their mothers until they were at least 8 weeks.
"I bred schnauzer puppies before and sold them at 6 weeks and they were just fine."
She didn't know that only one shot didn't guarantee parvo immunity. She even asked if inbreeding her dog was okay! Mind you this is a dog obtained through a pet store, with no health tests to speak of. A breed of dog that already isn't known for good overall health.
*sigh* There's nothing illegal about being stupid though. There's nothing I can do but see my image of her get flushed down the toilet.
Some people just wake up and eat a bowl of stupid for breakfast Silver. It's maddening isn't it?
Lastweek, an acquaintance of mine msg'd me out of the blue, and asked if I wanted a puppy. I asked her why? She said, well we got this puppy from an ad in the paper two days ago, and my other dog doesn't like him. She said---I know you love dogs, so I just knew you would take him! Grrrrrrrr!
Of course she got him from a backyard breeder, and she didn't even know what kind of dog it was, other than it may have had black lab in it. The pup was 10 weeks old, hadn't had any shots, or even been to the vet yet of course.
I told her that she needed to get him into the vet, and give it more than 2 flippin days for her other poor dog to get used to him. She said,---"nope, he's gotta go!---my dog never liked other dogs anyway, and my dog comes first!"
Well, I just about hit the roof, I was so furious! Why buy a puppy from a backyard breeder, that has none of his shots, and bring him home to your "special dog" that hates other dogs? (according to her)---Dumba$$!
She knew that I have torn ligaments in my leg right now, and couldn't possibly take in a pup! Nor would I put Niki at risk.
The pup was dropped off at the shelter, 2 hrs. after our conversation, and she was so proud of herself, because she said she was being responsible by not "selling" it to someone else! She was also very annoyed that the shelter charged her $20 to drop him off. How dare they!
I'm still fuming!
I never understood, why people do this...
And 20$ for a shelter fee is very cheap. I mean at least at the shelter he will be loved and well taken care of. It's a good thing he is a puppy as he will have better odds of being adopted.
But like you said if she knew her dogs didn't like others then why would she get another puppy?? And to try and put the responsibility on you is crazy.
People need to start taking responsibility for their actions. And need to think about the dogs not only themselves.
Giftiana
Huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by pradeep_giridhar
I kind of disagree with that... I don't know what shelters are like where you are from but in Aus the dogs are only there for a few weeks before they are put down. It probably would have been better if she had resold the puppy in case the shelter can't find a home for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by rex123
The puppy shouldn't have been SOLD to begin with! This is the reason that people are working so hard to fight to have backyard breeding banned, and punishable by law! We are also working to have all of the shelters be no-kill shelters. I know they also have no-kill shelters in Aus. as we have many here. I think she got off incredibly easy having to pay the mere $20 that she had to pay to drop this poor dog off with someone that would make sure it got veterinary care, and was neutered, and had up to date shots before he is able to leave the shelter. The dog had a much better chance in a shelter. Anyone that would buy a dog from the newspaper, is likely as ignorant as the person who bred their dog to begin with, to have this litter of pups. The dog would almost certainly not get vet care, and would not be neutered. In fact, that little un-neutered pup would have likely grown up to sire more litters, and then we've got thousands of other dogs that end up in the shelters once all is said and done, just from that one pup that wasn't neutered.Quote:
Originally Posted by shazamataz
My fiancé bought me a puppy last Valentines day. Granted we live together and are getting married in less then 10 weeks now, but that is beside the point. Marley was the best thing that had happened to me in a long time. We had to put our family dog down a couple months prior and I was heartbroken. My fiancé knew we were moving in together once our home was finished being built in March, and he also knew how sad I was without a dog. Going nearly 3/4ths of my life with a companion and then all of the sudden not have anything was miserable. So on valentines of '07, I received the dog of my dreams... a chihuahua! He was from a breeder, and in perfect health. Sometimes getting a pet as a gift is the best thing for a broken heart.
Yes, there is no better healer in the world then a furry friend! They are there when no on else is, they listen when no one else cares, and they never judge you. Yours is a warm story, however keep in mind that most aren't! While your relationship remained stable and strong, very few do and the dog ends up paying for it.Quote:
My fiancé bought me a puppy last Valentines day. Granted we live together and are getting married in less then 10 weeks now, but that is beside the point. Marley was the best thing that had happened to me in a long time. We had to put our family dog down a couple months prior and I was heartbroken. My fiancé knew we were moving in together once our home was finished being built in March, and he also knew how sad I was without a dog. Going nearly 3/4ths of my life with a companion and then all of the sudden not have anything was miserable. So on valentines of '07, I received the dog of my dreams... a chihuahua! He was from a breeder, and in perfect health. Sometimes getting a pet as a gift is the best thing for a broken heart.
That's exactly the thing. In this situation, it may have worked out fine. In most it doesn't turn out like this. A dog is just never a good thing to give as a gift. I'm glad that this situation worked out well, and I hope it was gotten from a licensed and reputable breeder. This is all too often done on a whim, thinking it's a cute thing to do, while the two end up breaking up in the end, and the dog is left behind. It's very sad... but true!Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverfoxkit
My fiancé checked out the breeder and qualifications long before he even purchased my little man.
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