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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!

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I think stupid is the most widespread epidemic in the world, effecting not only us but every single living thing through us!

This is outrageous! No one should ever feel proud that they put an animal in the shelter, especially since they only have it because they were being stupid, and too impatient to even let the puppy and dog adjust.

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Originally Posted by KARIEMELIA

My fiance checked out the breeder and qualifications long before he even purchased my little man.

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That's great. I wish that were the norm! Unfortunately in most cases, it's not. Good luck with your pup! :)

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I think stupid is the most widespread epidemic in the world, effecting not only us but every single living thing through us!

This is outrageous! No one should ever feel proud that they put an animal in the shelter, especially since they only have it because they were being stupid, and too impatient to even let the puppy and dog adjust.

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I was incensed! I could barely contain myself. If I didn't have torn ligaments in my leg, I would have been at her door, and quite likely have had the cops show up. I needed to call Alty to try and calm me down. That's how furious I was with this sorry excuse for a human being! :mad:

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My fiancé checked out the breeder and qualifications long before he even purchased my little man.

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Good man! ;) Your chi does look like a cutey! I don't think I could have a chihuahua because of the way my dogs play. They get rough and tumble with each other and with a tiny dog one playful pounce could really hurt the little thing. I admit I am pretty fond of the long haired ones though! Don't see them much around here.

Heck, once upon a time, (a few weeks ago), I thought we were going to have to remain a one cat home until the day god called Hefty back because he didn't like other cats but with some wonderful encouragement from Akoue we adopted not one but now two kittens (we got one and my conscious screamed until I went back for the brother), and everything has worked out fine! Yeah it took Hefty 3 days at first to accept it fully, but as I sit and type with Olly and Putty sleeping in my lap/considering eating my typing fingers, and Hefty sitting in the window sill behind me batting me on the head through the curtains, I couldn't be happier!

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Heck, once upon a time, (a few weeks ago), I thought we were going to have to remain a one cat home until the day god called Hefty back because he didn't like other cats but with some wonderful encouragement from Akoue we adopted not one but now two kittens (we got one and my conscious screamed until I went back for the brother), and everything has worked out fine! Yeah it took Hefty 3 days at first to accept it fully, but as I sit and type with Olly and Putty sleeping in my lap/considering eating my typing fingers, and Hefty sitting in the window sill behind me batting me on the head through the curtains, I couldn't be happier!

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I'm so happy the new kitty fit in Silver! Akoue loves his "kids", and is very knowledgeable when it comes to both kitties and pups! He takes very good care of the kitto's, and his Rosie girl. :D

Aw, kitties, Silver, post a pic!

Starby, I'm still mad about your friend and her stupidity, I wish I could grab her and drop her off at a shelter. :(

I wish I could post pic, but my digital camera stopped working. :( I've taken tons of them with my phone though, if there was any way to transfer them from phone to computer...

If there is I don't know it Silver, I'm still shocked I got on this site without a glitch. ;)

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I wish I could post pic, but my digital camera stopped working. :( I've taken tons of them with my phone though, if there was any way to transfer them from phone to computer...

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There is a way to do it. My sister took pics of Nikkers when we brought her home from the shelter on her phone, and she sent them to me from her computer. I'm not exactly sure how she did it though. I could ask her the next time I talk to her. ;)

I've had a couple of hilarious episodes this week with the babies.

First Putty was drinking from the large dog water bowl on the floor and Olly decided he wanted to pounce his brother. He crouched and mustered up all the power his tiny body could and lept... overestimating the jump and sailing right over Putty's head to land in the bowl with a splash.

Then just the other day I looked up to see Putty exploring the seat of the master bath. Toilet when Hefty trotted up, stood on his back legs, extended one paw and pushed him *splash* right into the toilet.

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I've had a couple of hilarious episodes this week with the babies.

First Putty was drinking from the large dog water bowl on the floor and Olly decided he wanted to pounce his brother. He crouched and mustered up all the power his tiny body could and lept....overestimating the jump and sailing right over Putty's head to land in the bowl with a splash.

Then just the other day I looked up to see Putty exploring the seat of the master bath. toilet when Hefty trotted up, stood on his back legs, extended one paw and pushed him *splash* right into the toilet.

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It could be a lot worse. One of my guys jumped into the toilet... um... pre-flush! It was within the first week and he was tiny and clueless. I was lowering the lid and he just leaped right in. And that's a splash no one wants to hear. So he got a really, REALLY, thorough bath. Funny, but he hasn't done it since. Wonder why that could be.

When we first adopted Hefty one of his favorite places to sleep was in the master bathtub, who knows why? One day I had run myself a nice bath and went to the laundryroom to grab a towel before I bathed and as I opened the door I heard an enormous splash and saw a soaked Hefty dashing past me looking like a half drowned rat. He stopped sleeping in the tub after that.

LMAO, poor Hefty!

When I was younger (before I married and had kids) we had cats. My favorite was Whiskers, he was born to the neighbours cat, I was there when he was born, I chose him right away, ran home and told my mom about the kitten that was mine. We got him for a pair of my old boots and skates (their daughter was 2 years younger than me). I loved that cat, still miss him.

He followed me everywhere, to the point where I don't have a decent picture because he was always directly behind me.

I remember the day that my mom decided to give him a bath. He had gotten into something, smelled horrible and my mom really didn't know that cats and water don't mix well.

She ran the tub, grabbed Whiskers, put him in and was thouroughly scratched, bitten, you name it.

When my dad came home he found a very angry wet cat under the couch and my mom at the kitchen table dressing her wounds. He started laughing.

My mom pointed her finger at him "not one word, Alty already told me it was a bad idea".

We bought cat wipes after that. :)

Now I live in a home where 3/4's of the people are allergic. I miss having cats, but I make up for it with my other fur babies. After all,
3 dogs, 4 rabbits a bird and the fish from hell, I can't handle anymore, I'm running out of room.

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LMAO, poor Hefty!

When I was younger (before I married and had kids) we had cats. My favorite was Whiskers, he was born to the neighbours cat, I was there when he was born, I chose him right away, ran home and told my mom about the kitten that was mine. We got him for a pair of my old boots and skates (their daughter was 2 years younger than me). I loved that cat, still miss him.

He followed me everywhere, to the point where I don't have a decent picture because he was always directly behind me.

I remember the day that my mom decided to give him a bath. He had gotten into something, smelled horrible and my mom really didn't know that cats and water don't mix well.

She ran the tub, grabbed Whiskers, put him in and was thouroughly scratched, bitten, you name it.

When my dad came home he found a very angry wet cat under the couch and my mom at the kitchen table dressing her wounds. He started laughing.

My mom pointed her finger at him "not one word, Alty already told me it was a bad idea".

We bought cat wipes after that. :)

Now I live in a home where 3/4's of the people are allergic. I miss having cats, but I make up for it with my other fur babies. After all,
3 dogs, 4 rabbits a bird and the fish from hell, I can't handle anymore, I'm running out of room.

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What about Maine Coons? It's my understanding that most people with cat allergies do just fine with a Maine Coon.

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What about Maine Coons? It's my understanding that most people with cat allergies do just fine with a Maine Coon.

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Never heard of them. Are they the hairless cats? A cat without hair is just sad. ;)

I'll look into them, but even if they are okay for people with allergies, they probably wouldn't be widely accepted by my dogs. Indy wouldn't care, but Jasper, the border collie, he might not do so well. Chewy is still young enough to learn, but oh what an adventure it would be. ;)

Also, I doubt they have many of this breed in the shelter.

Speaking of which, would you guys like to see my shelter picks of the day?

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Binks, 4 year old domestic longhair, M, Binks was a stray. He became a picky eater in the shelter, likely because of the stress of being here. He is eating canned fancy feast and some other brands of seafood canned cat foods. The new adopter is going to have to continue offering canned foods initially and monitoring his appetite.

Binks seems to be a really friendly cat. He is ready to settle down and try out the indoor life!

Binks requires regular brushing.

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Gretchen, female angora, Gretchen is a wonderful bunny who is easy to handle, carry around and play with. She loves to hang out and loves company!

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Pepper, 3 year old Shihtzu, Pepper is social and sweet, and is well suited in a home with children of any age.
All family members must attend adoption process to ensure best adoption match.

These are three of the animals available for adoption at the Edmonton Humane society right now. Any takers? Come on, you know you wanna! :D

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Never heard of them. Are they the hairless cats? A cat without hair is just sad. ;)

I'll look into them, but even if they are okay for people with allergies, they probably wouldn't be widely accepted by my dogs. Indy wouldn't care, but Jasper, the border collie, he might not do so well. Chewy is still young enough to learn, but oh what an adventure it would be. ;)

Also, I doubt they have many of this breed in the shelter.

Speaking of which, would you guys like to see my shelter picks of the day?

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Binks, 4 year old domestic longhair, M, Binks was a stray. He became a picky eater in the shelter, likely because of the stress of being here. He is eating canned fancy feast and some other brands of seafood canned cat foods. The new adopter is going to have to continue offering canned foods initially and monitoring his appetite.

Binks seems to be a really friendly cat. He is ready to settle down and try out the indoor life!

Binks requires regular brushing.

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Gretchen, female angora, Gretchen is a wonderful bunny who is easy to handle, carry around and play with. She loves to hang out and loves company!

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Pepper, 3 year old Shihtzu, Pepper is social and sweet, and is well suited in a home with children of any age.
All family members must attend adoption process to ensure best adoption match.

These are three of the animals available for adoption at the Edmonton Humane society right now. Any takers? Come on, you know you wanna! :D

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Check them out. They're big and gorgeous. Oh, and very hairy, with fluffy manes. One of my guys is a Maine Coon. He was a stray and his brother (litter mate) got run over before I could take him in too. I have seen them at shelters (they've become more popular recently, which means more are being bred and so more are ending up on the streets and in shelters, alas). They are also about the most mild-mannered cats you could imagine: Great with kids, dogs, other cats. If your local shelter doesn't have one, I'm sure we could find one that does. And we will, oh, we will!

Just something to think about.

Oh goodness! Gretchen is such a cutie! It's hard to believe a doll like that would even need a home! I don't see how anyone could give something like her up.

Akoue dear, I'll think about it. :)

Silver, she'd be here already if I could talk hubby into it. But, she's young, I usually adopt older rabbits, they're harder to find homes for, Gretchen likely won't be there for long.

Gretchen reminds me a bit of Cotton, our lionhead bunny. Too cute, as are the others.

Oh, if only I had a huge farm, they be out of animals at the shelter, I'd adopt them all! :)

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Akoue dear, I'll think about it. :)

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Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease!! Can we get one? Can we get one?

It's going to be really hard not to be a total pain in the a$$ about this now. If only I could figure out how to send pictures. You have one of a Maine Coon (probably my Maine Coon) in your inbox every day until you break.