Godot Posted January 16, 2023 Posted January 16, 2023 They definitely have their own preferences, 2 of our cats will sit on a lap whether I’m listening to music or have the surround sound system on, while the other two will hangout for music but hate the surround sound. It’s divided along gender lines, but as they were all desexed I don’t whether to read anything into that! 1
Godot Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 Well, we have had a slight cool change, but I don’t know if it is really cool enough for two cats. Guess what song I’ll have to play next? 6 4
muon* Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 16 minutes ago, Godot said: Well, we have had a slight cool change, but I don’t know if it is really cool enough for two cats. Guess what song I’ll have to play next? 3 1
Godot Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, muon* said: Ha! Now that I see it, that was the obvious choice! I went with “Cool for Cats! 4 1
Godot Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 This post could also be called “why streaming matters”. Grace keeping me company post surgery, streaming only for a few days. Might have to stay of the EDM, find something calming to listen to. 5 4
GregWormald Posted January 22, 2023 Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Godot said: This post could also be called “why streaming matters”. Grace keeping me company post surgery, streaming only for a few days. Might have to stay of the EDM, find something calming to listen to. Many years ago I fractured my spine and was told to stay in bed for a month, getting up every half-hour to ensure I maintained mobility. I had the stereo moved into the bedroom and played my entire LP collection from A to Z—changing sides to ensure I maintained mobility. That was some paid vacation! Samantha the cat (now long gone ) kept me company for many hours. Edited January 22, 2023 by GregWormald spelling 4 5
SPR08Y Posted January 28, 2023 Author Posted January 28, 2023 Hot day, Humphrey finding Bonobo just the ticket! 6 2
TheBlackDisc Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) Hot day here too - but we have the aircon blasting and snuggles watching ‘Devotion’ (after coming in from an attempt to slowly bake herself in the front sun room). Edited January 28, 2023 by TheBlackDisc 3 5
Godot Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 A common theme today! Byron is a bit miffed at the current ban on lap sitting, but also happy to share space beneath the aircon vents and enjoy some tunes. 6 3
SPR08Y Posted January 28, 2023 Author Posted January 28, 2023 Humphrey has spoken to me re aircon, I pretend I can’t understand! 2
BLAH BLAH Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Ahhhhh banned from their laps on an extremely hot day...what to do?!? I know! On the bed near the air-con outlet...ahhhhhh... Modesty?!...whats that?!!? says Sasha... 4 5 1
NormB Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) Otter Beast (120 lbs of Black Lab-water buffalo mix) Hudson Shepherd (85 lbs GSD), Ella Shepherd (75 lbs Shepherd-Husky mix maybe, at least she sheds and yipes like one). About 280 lbs of first floor front-line defense. They protect us against every UPS truck and randomly blown leaf in the neighborhood sometimes. tame as kittens. Hudson’s my service dog (service-connected PTSD), goes just about everywhere with me, loves kids (but hasn’t ever eaten a whole one). Edited January 28, 2023 by NormB mix 7 3 3
bob_m_54 Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, NormB said: Otter Beast (120 lbs of Black Lab-water buffalo mix) Hudson Shepherd (85 lbs GSD), Ella Shepherd (75 lbs Shepherd-Husky mix maybe, at least she sheds and yipes like one). About 280 lbs of first floor front-line defense. They protect us against every UPS truck and randomly blown leaf in the neighborhood sometimes. tame as kittens. Hudson’s my service dog (service-connected PTSD), goes just about everywhere with me, loves kids (but hasn’t ever eaten a whole one). We always had Shepherds, up until my last two passed on, about 10 years ago now. Due to age, I downsized to a Jack Russell Terrier, who I thought would be less demanding.. Boy, how wrong I was LOL. Max was a male German Shepherd/Husky cross, we rescued from the pound, and yes they "talk" rather than bark so much. He was almost 50Kg (110 lbs)at his heaviest, but a big sook. Georgie was pure Shepherd, around 35Kg, that was also a rescue dog that had been mistreated. She was a bit temperamental when we first got her, but she came good after a while and became very loyal to the family. But look out if you're a stranger trying to enter the property.. Jack, another rescue dog, also had a few issues when we first got him, but opposite to Georgie ,he was very timid, and took a while before he gained his self confidence. He is probably the smartest dog I have had, but watches way too much TV. Edited January 29, 2023 by bob_m_54 3 5
muon* Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 Love Shepherd's, that Georgie was a beautiful girl.. 1 1
Volunteer Volunteer Posted January 29, 2023 Volunteer Posted January 29, 2023 @Niktech - seeing recent posts of GSDs and the various hybrid models () reminded me of your recent loss. It's damn hard when we lose one of our animals, it never goes away; I still feel the loss of my old ginger tom, TC, and that was over 25 years ago now. How are things in the household now? There will be some tough moments, of course, but is there any sign of acceptance or readiness to open-up to the possibility of a new family member? 3
Niktech Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 1 minute ago, El Tel said: @Niktech - seeing recent posts of GSDs and the various hybrid models () reminded me of your recent loss. It's damn hard when we lose one of our animals, it never goes away; I still feel the loss of my old ginger tom, TC, and that was over 25 years ago now. How are things in the household now? There will be some tough moments, of course, but is there any sign of acceptance or readiness to open-up to the possibility of a new family member? Hey mate. Emotions are still a bit raw - I miss Oscar, my German Shepherd, every day - but I’m slowly trying to move on. In the next few months I will be looking for a new member of the household. Thanks for your thoughts. Cheers Nik 1 2
bob_m_54 Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 28 minutes ago, Niktech said: Hey mate. Emotions are still a bit raw - I miss Oscar, my German Shepherd, every day - but I’m slowly trying to move on. In the next few months I will be looking for a new member of the household. Thanks for your thoughts. Cheers Nik Yeah mate, it's hard eh? My last two were both around 18 months old when we got them, 12 months apart. They both lived to 14 years old, which is pretty good for a Shep. They passed 12 months apart, and i buried Georgie on my birthday. It took four years before I could bring myself to get another dog, but I wish i had done so earlier. 3
Niktech Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, bob_m_54 said: Yeah mate, it's hard eh? My last two were both around 18 months old when we got them, 12 months apart. They both lived to 14 years old, which is pretty good for a Shep. They passed 12 months apart, and i buried Georgie on my birthday. It took four years before I could bring myself to get another dog, but I wish i had done so earlier. Yeah mate, very hard. 14 years old is a good innings for a German Shepherd, but I’m sorry for your loss, especially for the loss of two. Sound advice. I’ve been trying not to think about getting another dog as a sign of respect and love for Oscar, but I won’t put it off for too long. Cheers Nik Edited January 29, 2023 by Niktech 2 1
bob_m_54 Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 Coincidentally, Jack & I watched a bit of a tear jerker movie yesterday.. "A Dog's Purpose" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1753383/ He enjoyed it, but got a bit excited a couple of times.. LOL 2
Citroen Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 Hachi - A Dog's Tale always gets my pooch's tail wagging! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachi:_A_Dog's_Tale 1 1
Volunteer Volunteer Posted January 29, 2023 Volunteer Posted January 29, 2023 44 minutes ago, Niktech said: I’ve been trying not to think about getting another dog as a sign of respect and love for Oscar, Whilst I understand and empathise with the sentiment, I think the guilt we feel in these situations is an unfortunate and very unfair construct of our own making. I believe we are capable of infinite love when it comes to our families and pets. It won't run out, nor will other connections we have be compromised or supplanted by new attachments. There is a place by your fire and in your heart when you are ready, and it will have no impact on your love and fond memories of Oscar. 50 minutes ago, Niktech said: but I won’t put it off for too long. Good. And we will all want to see pictures. Good luck to you, Nik. 4 2
Godot Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 Byron in the rainy Sunday afternoon sweet spot, Grace mooching past on her first pre dinner pass. 1 3 1
TheBlackDisc Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) Rainy day here as well, but we have created a nest. it is a victory nest after success in the great toothbrush hunt of ‘23… Edited January 29, 2023 by TheBlackDisc 2 2 1
Godot Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, TheBlackDisc said: Rainy day here as well, but we have created a nest. it is a victory nest after success in the great toothbrush hunt of ‘23… Looks like her recovery is going well. She looks to be enjoying excellent care! 1 1
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