The Post Your Pets Thread

[NooDle]

the amount of wrong and misleading information in the previous post is alarming.
it is quite clear that cats are evil personified

 

[predator101]

Okies, here are my pets:

The cat is a girl names Roma, about 8 months old, half-Persian;

3 peacocks (one fem, two males);

The green talking parrot is also female, named Laila;

Small love-birds, 6 of them, very bossy and demanding;

I also have a Labrador dog named Enzo , he's about year old and very stupid and cuttttttttttteeeeeeeeeee (sorry no pic atm)

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[Red_Bull]

Mostly true - and that's part of why they're cool, they have the life we all wish we did.

Dogs can lay around too, but they'll come when they're called. You can't really call a cat unless you rattle the Whiskers box.

You can't play fetch no, but you can play with them. Besides, it seems a bit dumb of an animal to chase something you threw and bring it back - seems to me the smarter animal would keep on running away with it since you clearly don't want it.

Yeah, it's dumb, but fun. Besides, my dog never really mastered the whole bringing it back thing. As soon as you pick up a tennis raquet he was off, anticipating the tennis ball that would come his way.

Meh, I don't need a pet to give me a reason to exercise or get outside. I don't get a pet to increase my chores either - a cat is much lower maintenance.

No, but they can be a handy companion to have on a walk. What chores? Stick dog outside. Feed and water him occasionally [/end maintenence].

I also don't get a pet so I can make it a circus clown. You can 'train' a cat to ensure it doesn't go where you don't want it.

Well not a circus clown, but it's nice to have a dog that obeys commands. I've yet to see a cat round up a load of sheep. Our cat knows the boundaries of our property and will rarely venture outside the fence. He knows everything he needs is either in or near the house. Likewise the dogs, so I dont see how cats have the advantage here.

Incorrect - and this is what I love most about cats, they need to adopt you - they're not just dumbly affectionate to whoever gives them food. When they adopt you, they do indeed give a shit about you - and it's awesome. See, a cat chooses to spend time with you, a dog does it because you're there

Well, they are. A few years ago when we used to live somewhere in town, there was this white cat that would always cross through our property on his way to wherever. One day we put a bowl of food and some water out for him. He stayed ever since. If you're rotten to them they'll avoid you and if you're affectionate they'll remember it and come back to you. Some cats are bastards as well though, such as the one on my grandfather's farm who ruled the machinery shed with iron claws. Bad tempered, nasty old mog which attacked you if you went too close. Noone shed many tears when he died.

I'll tell you a story about my grandfather's dog (might've posted it once before, but what the hell). He was a Kelpie called 'Baz' who worked as a top sheep dog on the old man's farm for several years. He was excellent with the sheep, a loyal friend and loved playing football with us kids. When grandad went into the town one day (dog perched on the back of the ute) Baz was stolen overnight. We never saw or heard of him for the next five years. On Christmas Eve (I shit you not) he appeared at my grandma's house not far out of town, malnourished and tired. Somehow he knew where to go upon escaping the people who captured him (we'll never know what happened). We rung grandad who came right over, and the dog knew exactly who he was, and the reunion between the two was something I dont think I'll ever forget. Baz was the only dog on the whole farm that was allowed the tinned dogmeat, all the others made do with biscuits. That was how much the old man loved that dog, and I suspect the feeling was mutual.

Both have now passed on sadly. I know it sounds like the drivel you read in Take 5 or That's Life, and I've sort of toyed with the idea of writing in for a shot at the $400 or so on offer. Heck, it's better than most of the crap they publish in those rags

Anyway, carry on

 

[Shawn]

^ But cats bring more humour into your life... as evidenced by the popularity of lolcat photos and lack of enthusiasm for loldog photos.

 

[NooDle]

maybe, but as most of us know, all cats are plotting to kill humanity. Srsly

 

[watisdis]

I'm extremely allergic to cats. If I even walk into a house where a cat lives, my nose gets runny and my eyes get bloodshot red and teary. So I kinda have no choice. What's weird is that when I was six we had a cat but I wasn't allergic then. Don't know why I'm now.

 

[chaos386]

^ But cats bring more humour into your life... as evidenced by the popularity of lolcat photos and lack of enthusiasm for loldog photos.

Ahem.

There does seem to be this odd fixation on cats for Geeks/Internet junkies, though. In that poll we had here, cats were more popular, lolcats came before loldogs, etc., but when I lived in the US, most of the people I knew in real life had dogs instead of cats.

 

[Devon]

He so reminds me of Tom from Tom & Jerry. :lol:

And for the record Dogs > Cats.

Nice story about your Grandpa and Baz, Red Bull.

 

[klankymen]

I think I have you all beat in the cuteness category

God, just looking at that picture makes my ears hurt. Little annoying yappy barking never shut the fuck up way-too-aggressive-for-their-own-good-and-size dogs like that are the reason I'm a cat person. If all dogs were like No Boss's awesome dog I might be a dog person.

He is awesome though!

but for cuteness it's all in the smaller breeds

Cuteness? Naw, small dogs need to STFU. They are like a little turk who picks fights with guys twice his size and never shuts up.

You'll like mine then, she taught herself to ring the doorbell when she wants to come inside. Seriously.

Now THAT is more like it! That's how all dogs should be.

My big buddy Jack
https://pic.armedcats.net/j/ja/jayhawk/2009/02/12/250347177_2nVjp-XL.jpg

wow that pic is awesome.

IMHO dogs>cats.

Topgearfanatic's case would have not been possible with dogs. Our uncle had a Doberman who was with them for nearly 7 years. They once left it 15Kms away at my other uncle's place as they were going out of town for a week the next day.

The next day, lo and behold! The dog (whose name was blacky - later died of old age) was on the front porch! Thats 15 Kms to traverse in the city!

My cat also ran 10km to our house.

Pfft, cats just sit around and do nothing all day. You can't play fetch with them, take them for walks, train them in any meaningful sort of way,

Nothing wrong with that. If I want somebody high maintenance, I'll date a supermodel, at least that has additional perks.

and they don't give a shit about you.

Nope, not true. And that's what I like about cats... they are good company, without being needy bitches (pun intended).


Anyways, enough ranting, red_bull's story about baz is awesome, not trying to say I hate (all) dogs, but there are a certain group which I do hate, and the rest of them are slightly worse than cats.

Oh, one more thing:

Retractable Claws >> Non-retractable Claws


Here are some cats relaxing:

 

[Top Geek]

If his name isn't "Boots", there's something wrong with you :lol:

Now THAT is more like it! That's how all dogs should be.

She is also the only dog I know of that thinks strategically when we chase each other around the house.

 

[McLightning95]

This is Bailey, my 6 year old, 90lb, Golden Retriever/Gordon Setter/Who-Knows Mix. He's by best friend, extremely smart and, at the moment, taking up most of my bed...snoring.

When we first brought him home - 8 weeks or so. This is a scan of a crappy print, hence the dust.
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Bailey all grown up with one of his favorite things of all time - an empty milk jug. What he really likes is if you fill it all the way up with water so he can chase it down the driveway; punch as many holes in it as possible, and shake it till all the water is out.
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His favorite spot, at the creek in our backyard.
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He does have the one bad habit of taking your socks...just for the pleasure of you having to chase him.
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Bailey yesterday. If you look hard there is a very blurry bit of Quiky in the background.
https://pic.armedcats.net/m/mc/mclightning95/2009/02/13/DSC00061.JPG

 

[XeroState]

This our Border Collie cross Shadow [really the only thing that is not the collie in her is her Pointer nose.. which she can't see around easily so she sucks at catching things thrown directly at her hahaha].

She'll be 9 in March here, we first got her when she was 2 weeks old.

And like most Collie's I know, she loves to roll around on the hard snow...lol Our decked has like 4" of super compact snow from her rolling around all year on it.

 

[Ramseus]

Cuteness? Naw, small dogs need to STFU. They are like a little turk who picks fights with guys twice his size and never shuts up.

Hey hey hey hey hey. Hold up. Wait. Stop. Hey. I said smaller, not stupid toy dogs. Toy dogs are fail because of their wimpy voices and that they always get away with everything since they're so small and harmless, thus the annoyingness and aggression. I meant smaller breeds as in like beagles and cocker spaniels size. Small breed != toy breed.

 

[Vette Boss]

Terriers can be okay as far as smaller breeds go, some are quite clever. My mum's got a little Yorkshire terrier that loves to take commands from me. Apart from terriers, I hate small whiny little runty dogs.

 

[klankymen]

Hey hey hey hey hey. Hold up. Wait. Stop. Hey. I said smaller, not stupid toy dogs. Toy dogs are fail because of their wimpy voices and that they always get away with everything since they're so small and harmless, thus the annoyingness and aggression. I meant smaller breeds as in like beagles and cocker spaniels size. Small breed != toy breed.

Oh ok, those are allright. My Aunt and Uncle have a Welsh Corgi, and he's pretty cool.

 

[Topgearfanatic]

If his name isn't "Boots", there's something wrong with you :lol:

He has many nicknames, Boots being one of them!

https://pic.armedcats.net/m/mc/mclightning95/2009/02/13/bailey_in_mailbox.jpg
https://pic.armedcats.net/m/mc/mclightning95/2009/02/13/100_0035.jpg
Bailey yesterday. If you look hard there is a very blurry bit of Quiky in the background.
https://pic.armedcats.net/m/mc/mclightning95/2009/02/13/DSC00061.JPG

And like most Collie's I know, she loves to roll around on the hard snow...lol Our decked has like 4" of super compact snow from her rolling around all year on it.

Two propers dogs, omho! I kove Border Collies and Golden Retrievers! Unfortunately, I'm stuck with only cats at the moment because my sister is scared shitless of them! BTW: If you haven't read Marley & Me, read it because it is a great book!

 

[XeroState]

Ya our Collie is the perfect size. Our previous dog was slightly smaller but I prefer Shadow's size more. Though she has way way way too much energy. She has as much now as she did 9 years ago.



As far as cats, I'm allergic to many of them.. like I can be around them for some time, but I can't live with them.

 

[Shawn]

Grr... this thread is really making me want to get a cat.

A dog as well, but I simply don't have the room for a proper dog unfortunately... or the patience to take care of one.

 

[ladora]

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This was my rabbit Chino, who passed away in 2007. We got her in 2002 together with another rabbit called Oreo (who passed away in 2004 due to a stroke).

I still remember the days when she'd sit under my study table, next to my chair, while i mugged for my exams. Or when she'd scratch on my bedroom door because she wanted to be let in/out.

And then there was this really mean streak in her; she had this thing when she loved to sit under your bed, wait for you to come close... and then she suddenly pounce at your legs from underneath the bed and scare the living shit out of you. :lol:

Right now i have a turtle who's 23 years old. She'll probably outlive my entire family, me included.

I still miss my rabbits dearly.

 

[NooDle]

God, just looking at that picture makes my ears hurt. Little annoying yappy barking never shut the fuck up way-too-aggressive-for-their-own-good-and-size dogs like that are the reason I'm a cat person. If all dogs were like No Boss's awesome dog I might be a dog person.

this depends on the owner MASSIVELY...ours is quite behaved, if a bit over enthusiastic everytime he sees one of those evil cats in our street