Post a picture of your pet.

This is biddy.She is a 16 year old smooth coat border collie.I woke her up from her nap .Can you tell?




I have no current picture of our anoles.

One of these days, I'll have to spring for one of those $10 Kodak disposable cameras.... :eyes:

They can give it back to you on a cd or upload it to the net for you.

Lurola's Polish Princess (Nell)




The Amazing Lana Cat

you've posted this before haven't you? She is gorgeous!

now that's a couple of words worth a thousand images

on DU and in real life :)

I miss my cat.I will get around to getting another.But its a bit soon.

just put down the other one a couple of months ago, and it's still strange to be at home with just one :(

Thats horrible.Losing part of your family will take alot of time to get over.How is your over cat dealing?

and it's so obvious that she's bored during the day, all alone :(

She is a slinky black cat and has the silkiest fur of any cat in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and she plays with well dressed dolls ! too too tooooo cute.

which candidates are those?

That just makes my heart smile seeing them.Did you name them yet?Or havent they grown into one yet?

to warrant such a butt ugly attack dog.Does he preemptively attack people three blocks down?

:eyes:

;)

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A real "No Brainer"!

What kind of dog is brody?
lol I love the impish look to merlin.It looks like his paw is out to put a spell on you.Grover looks like 90 lbs of love.

Brody is a shepherd/Rott mix. Merlin is 'He who knows and sees all', and Grover is indeed a 'smoosh puppy'.

:)

Here is Bob

*waves*

:)

:hi:
Bob is doing a great job of waving back

He can really bust a move if he was.

He is licensed to kill gophers by the government of the united nations.

Punxsatawney Pa .( i kid you not)
They actually keep punxy phil behind bullet proof glass.
The locals hate the groundhog so much they take shots at it.
ALso there was one time when a person subsituted a wild groundhog for phil.The mayor almost got his arm ground off when he tried to pick the fake phil up.

And the best pet I've ever had. smart, obedient and her name is Roxy. Her mother was one of my friends pet and when he passed she went to a mutual friend. I was visiting him when this little puppy just came to me and set on my foot. I told him I would like to take her home. My mutual friend passed this memorial weekend in a tragic accident. Roxy is very special. As soon as I figure out how to send a picture I will. Help me if you may.

Especially tragic when life is take so suddenly.

To post a picture.
go to a hosting site like
www.photobucket.com
Register.(this will be your personal private album)
Hit Browse (add picures)
You will see a box that comes up .When that box comes up you will see :look in: my documents etc ( where you keep your photo on your computer click the correct area)If you get confuse drag and drop the photo onto desktop then hit the arrow next to look in click on desktop.Select the photo you want.
Click open.click submit.You now have your picture online.When its been uploaded you will see it online.There will be three boxes under the picture.Copy the url box.Come to du and paste and your photos is here.
If you have alot of trouble im me.Or im me on yahoo messenger (rhino47) and I can talk you through it the first few times.

Edgar (l) and Leo (r)





They were the only kittens in their mom's first litter. They were hand-raised by my niece from birth to three months, after which time we adopted them.

Consequently, they are very affectionate and people-friendly. Almost dog-like. They even like to play fetch!

That is one of the sweetest pictures ive ever seen !.
I had a cat once named jigga (my daughter couldnt say jagger at the time so it becamse jigga) he would come when you called him.

IIRC it was taken in January, during one of those frigid Minnesota nights, when your best companion is a warm fire or warm bodies cuddling next to you.

Since we keep the house around 60° (I'm a cheap s.o.b.), the guys were huddling together for warmth. Luckily the digicam was handy and I snapped them before they got a chance to act too goofy.

I've never had a cat that came when you called its name-- they usually give me that blank stare. That must have been neat to have a cat like that!

He was a three legged black cat.He had personality.My daughter who was 1 at the time would poke and pull at him and he would just purr.We trained him not to use his claws inside and to come.
Basically alot of beef jerky and time.Cats are trainable.It took about 3 months when he was a kitten to learn not to use his claws in the house.I would give him beef jerky.When he would pull his claws out to grab it I would pat his paw and say .no claws.He also knew if he was outside hes allowed to use his claws.Jigga was just too cool.He turned my husband into a cat lover.

Honky Cat is the oldest and the alpha of the house



Mini Moo is our Tortie point youngster, she is a very happy little girl.



I have cats all over me, my oldest boy Benny Balls is on my knee



This is our latest rescue, Chunky Bear. He's a traditional apple head seal point.



Siamese cats are the best! Want to rescue a Siamese? Check out: http://www.siameserescue.org

I love siamese although I don't have one right now. But I do have one that is the reincarnation of a siamese we had when I was young.

Thank you for the heads up on the siamese rescue!
I will have to check out a local chapter.I lost my cat a few weeks ago.Its too soon yet but when we are ready I will check that out.

:wow:

taken over, and he has submitted pretty willingly.
If she had thumbs, I would be out of the picture entirely.
They need me to open the cans of food.

Everyone has such great looking furbabies.

The third photo looks liek they are kissing.Or telling secrets.

this is Guinness-

As you might have guessed...I love that name...:toast:

What a cutie, must take after his momma...

Where on earth did you find that sweater?
Do you think they have them on ebay?
Spike isnt feeling too well.I would love to get him a sweater as a get well gift.

Everyone knows I can resist picture threads!

My Boston terrier Joy (and friend) as a puppy ...



Joy today...



Since this thread needs more dogs! Go get them kitties Joy...

:Ruff Ruff!:

boston terriers are too cute.I must have a thing for black and white dogs.My last four dogs where black and white (border collie,great dane,boston,border collie)
Joy looks like she might kiss a kitten to death before eating one.

who passed last tuesday evening at the age of five years and four months. mommy loves you and misses you, moomoo.

:hug:

Rest in peace sweet Mookie Moo Mongo !
five years is a long time though isnt it?
That must have been due to the fine care and love you gave Mookie.

champagne hamster for five years. RIP mouse

My old girl, Wendy (put down last April):


The felines, Myst and Jennifer:


And the big eater of the family:

I am sorry for your loss.I had a dalmation when I was growing up named jenny.Great dogs.Aww jenny looks like she wants to shake hands and introduce herself.Jenny is looking like she wants to knock over the local 7-11 for some chow .

The 2 cutest Dachshunds ever!



It's a little small, but you may be able to see that they are in our little Nike bag.

My husbands family has three mini dachshunds in it.Spike,Scooter and Sydney.
They get into everything but are alot of fun.
Tons of personality packed into those small bodies.

I don't remember a time that we didn't have a pet of some kind in our family.
Right now, these are my four-legged kids starting with the oldest..

Zendog 12 year old lab who has raised more cats and puppies than most dogs and done a very fine job.

Sammi from Miami our only kittyboy



Doc and Wyatt mini dachshunds who are half brothers, but full partners in crime.



The only one missing is Monty the Hammy, and he was just too busy to pose for a picture.

i want a dachshund so bad!!

I have a soft spot for labs.When I was 5 my Uncle Jack had a black lab Murphy that pulled me out of the lake when I fell in.
Great family dogs.

How old is boodah now?

Your cat and dog get along? That is cool.Mine fought night and day.thanks for the updated pic.

or any other house plant.Pathetic but true.
I have the black thumb of death.Anything outside I can grow.Bring it inside it doesnt have a chance.

My little guys (if this works)





I can't believe I did this! Yipee, I did it!:D

The white one has a look of a minx.Rather mischievous.

Lewis and Clark (they were about 6 months here)

Catzilla:

Thomas, pinning my daughter to the couch:

Lewis (rear) & Catzilla (front) trying to hitch a ride to Wyoming:



This place is just crawling with cats!!!!!

Thanks for the pics.
They sit on the computer like my misty used to.Do they bat at the mouse also?

but mostly they try to get my attention, so I will pet them

They are loads of fun.


Thanks!!!

And my other pet:



My husband, circa 1960 (I have his permission to post)

Joking ! But if you notice on my picture?The dog on the couch?well hubby has to sit in another chair.That is biddys spot!

He's had a bit of a haircut.
Regulation Coton hair is very long and straight, but I became lazy when he got mats.

Still he is a terrific dog -- lots of fun. They tend to be great companions, and playful like puppies their entire lives.

Hes got a beautiful coat though.If thats cut what does it look like long?

with a great message too! I've never heard of a Coton de Tulear before but he sure is cute.

Here is his cousin, Nakita, slighly larger size
30" tall, 50" long, 120 lbs

I, however, am partial to the Bouvier Des Flanders.

Tupea


Willie

I have heard that white cats where deaf.Is this true?

Do you mind if i email it to mystepson?he would get a kick out of it.Thanks for sharing.

:)

Its on its way to chicago as we speak.

Can you litter train rabbits?Sorry for the dumb question I just honestly do not know.

Has that classic Netherlands dwarf "Attitude" look!

:hi:

PS I've lost quite a few cords to our bunnies as well!

What kind of care?I would think they need a lot of attention.Are they ok for a child to own with adult supervision?(my daughter is 12 ).Do they really live to be 75 years old?Thats why I think it would be a good thing to get my daughter one. A lifelong pet.
Any advice would be appreciated.thanks for sharing your lovely pet!

Parrots are an entirely different experience when it comes to pets and it's almost impossible to say, "Parrots are ________," fill in the blank and have it be true.

Yes, they do require a lot of attention, if they are tame.

The best thing would be to have a chat with me. I used to breed African greys and Senegals. Due to my experiences, I've learned that parrots are not the right pets for everyone. In fact, I would go so far as to say that much of the breeding needs to be cut off because a lot of parrots are ending up in adoption agencies. Because of health problems, I will probably have to give up my Senegal parrot, Darla, but lately, I've wondered how it would affect my Amazon, Gabby.

You can PM me. Maybe we can grab a few other DU parrot owners and have a round table. :)

LH

He'd just been snorting catnip so he looks a little "baked". I took this about 15 minutes ago.

lol like I did to biddy.Woke her up from her nap.He doesnt look half as baked as I do when I first wake up.However I would check him into kitty ford for some help with the catnip problem.

He got too big to keep in the bathtub.

2 and a half year old Springer Spaniel

http://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=18ko0g

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Shelob's a Goliath Bird Eater


Athena looking at Sidious, an Emperor Scorpion


Neo waiting for me to come home

I an not familur in keeping spiders.I think it would be cool but both my kids are scared out of their minds of them.As I am of snakes.

Shelob scares the bejeezus out of me! Is it okay if I never come visit you???

Actually, I find spiders absolutely fascinating, and I've studied them extensively. I just can't deal with them unless they're behind glass or otherwise rendered unable to touch me.

We lost our Tom Spike last fall in his 13th yr (or his 9th level of incarnation some say) so after a suitable time, brought home a new hunter, Hobbes. 5 months, full of spunk and fitting in with the other members quite well...




once he grows into those ears, tail and feet, he should be a fine Chief...


dp

is hobbes sporting a red mohawk or are my eyes deceiving me?

my daughter had a bag of small colored feathers and i stuck one in his hair...he wore it for a bit and posed.



My avatar, Wooki sports a mohawk occasionally on grooming day, but it always grows back...



Spike, RIP ol' buddy, we miss you. :cry:


Gotta hand it to Hobbes tho, he moved right in and took right up with the dog, sleeps with him during the all day nap, is non-aggresive towards the fluffmutt, and is his buddy already.


dp

cat.

i.v'e. k.i.l.l.e.d. t.h.e. P.e.t. t.h.r.e.a.d. . .

:cryki:
dp

We have a long haired Border Collie and he is very handsome -- I will have to post a picture of him later. He has one black eye and one white eye.

These dogs are so full of energy...Cody is almost eleven years old and no one believes us when we tell them that. I guess these dogs work until they are about 11 or 12 years old.

Not pictured are our several fish!

The ruler...Tony


Tony celebrates Chanukah


Willow, the blue-headed Pionus parrot


Illapa, the quaker, and Hell-raiser of the house


Ceasar (sounds like Kay-czar)


Just a small sample of our Roborovski hamsters (mini-dwarfs) with babies! (We have a total of 18!)


Our aviary, with several finches, including a Black-hooded nun from India

i so didn't see your hand in the second one. I thought that that was one amazing cat! the birds are awsome!

I am amazed at the beauty of your birds.Especially Willow.Several questions.My daughter wants to get a bird.Is this the appropiate choice for a 12 year old?How much care and attention do they need.(my husband is retired I work from home)Is it true some parrots live to 75 years old?
What kind of food?What is the best kind of living space can I provide?
I have a glass greenhouse attached to my home.I can regulate the heat to the greenhouse.Would this be ok as an aviary?What species require more then one.What species do better alone?
What is the basic rule space/species?
Thank you for any info .

Thank you. WE love them! And, they are a handful.

Answers:
Well, the kind of bird depends on your daughter. If she is a shy kid, a more calm bird is good. If she has an outgoing personality, then a few other birds are very cool.

Birds do need much attention, but it is usually not too bad. If you want the birds to do tricks and talk, then you need to spend at least an hour with them a day.

It is true some live as long as 75 years!

There are all kinds of foods to choose from, including some 'human' foods that are very good for them. But there are also some things that can kill them almost instantly, if they eat them! There are some great websites about foods.

As for the greenhouse, that would be a BIG house for them. I would get a cage. But, you could keep him/her in the greenhouse. Most species do well with a partner, but if you have a single bird, it may "attach" itself to one you guys.

The kind I have, the Pionus (Willow), is a gentle bird, but doesn't talk (She may learn up to 10 words, but will never be able to speak them well.) But, she is a jealous bird. She has bonded with my partner. When I try to kiss him and she is near, she will hiss at me or try to bite me (Though her bites don't hurt, unless it is a pinch-bite.)

Check out this site Choosing a bird.

BTW...we LOVE the birds. They have such neat personalities. Feel free to email and I will be MORE than happy to tell you all about them! :)

It must be a full-time job taking care of that menagerie.

Our birdies are funny critters. Willow has bonded with my partner and gets VERY jealous when I am with him! She will hiss at me and try to bite me! But, when he is not around, she is very nice to me. Soon as he comes home, I don't exist! :( Illapa is a drama queen. All eyes must be on her or she will screech. She is learning to speak, which I didn't know quakers could do! She has pretty good pronunciation. She also likes to watch TV, and laughs at the Daily Show! Thanks for the compliments...I will let them know!

like all the others I have ever met? Ours is a plucker and hates everybody except my wife. Every other one that I have ever met/heard about has had behavioral problems.

This is flea enjoying her Christmas treats... her green t-shirt reads 'Feliz NaviDog'



and this is one with her much hated hat... she only gets dressed on holidays and when going out in the snow



Here's one at Lake Tahoe Thanksgiving weekend...a two-fer in the clothing dept.!

I always thought it was cruel to dress up pets....then I got my own! They look so cute when in little outfits!

she likes the jackets and shirts, but HATES hats. They stay one for all of 30 seconds then she pulls them off. I have antlers and santa hats that she just refuses to wear like a proper chihuahua!

poor thing, I embarrass her so.

well at least your kids to not paint her nails like mine do to my border collie.I was worried about biddy chewing off the polish and getting sick but she leaves it alone.I think she actually likes it.

she will tear me apart if I try to touch her toes. She has a *thing* about her toes. I have to muzzle her to clip them, it's like handling hazardous waste!

Try photo bucket or a repost.:)

I have two:



Boris & Natasha in their formal wear.

Natasha is the brains of the operation. She's damn near a genius. I'm going to let her do my taxes this year ;-) . She's also a star Frisbee dog; a natural born athlete. Boris is a big sweetie. He would make a great "hospital" dog, visiting sick people and cheering them up.

I had an almost 18 year old BC mix named Rocky before I got these guys. Your Biddy reminds me of The Rock in his later days. That's another great thing about BC's, they live a long time for a dog.

I showed her.She licked the moniter.She is kind of big but she thinks shes a lap dog.
Did you know that borders are rated the smartest breed of dogs?
I know I`m going to get flamed but I just report the facts.

I've read they have the intellect of a 4 year old child. I believe it! Sometimes I only have to say a word once and Tasha learns it and remembers it the next time she hears it.

Yup, my dogs are lap dogs too and they both weigh about 40 lbs. Tasha is especially clingy. She will climb up and lie on my chest when I'm in bed. When I am not available, she'll snuggle up with her brother.

Well, Boris & Natasha send Biddy return kisses ;-) .

eom.

Their coats are beautiful -- what do you feed them??

Natasha looks like my Border Collie, Cody. He is 11 years old and still thinks he is a youngster -- he never slows down. However, I think I have the only Border Collie in the world who will not chase a ball or a frisbee. We got him from a rescue when he was five and an older woman (if you can imagine) had him before us. He was well taken care of, but I don't think she ever played fetch with him.

One more quick thing. I took Cody to the dog park one day and as we went through the gate, this man that was sitting there looked at him and said, "Now, that's a dog!" I have to admit -- he is rather handsome.

Dinah (3 year old Tonkinese cat)


Abby (2 1/2 year old Wire Fox terrier)


Ace (10 month old miniature schnauzer)

She looks so sweet!

I'll bet she stays busy keeping Ace in line, yes?

See more pix of her and our other bunnies here:

http://community.webshots.com/album/133256710YIIxos

Boots playing cat and mouse

Two of the best kitties in the world:

This is Cleo, ready for her big date

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/kittycat1164/MyMax.bmp



I'll have pics of the other 4 when I figure out my new Coolpix.

I haven't done this much, I bet the picture won't show up.....only the hotlink is in preview. grrrrrrr, :(

gato. she's a cream burmese from the spca. you can't look at her without her meowing back.


nicey, he was a stray that would hang out in our window and just purr. hence the name.


lord alfred douglas. two was more than enough cats for me, but i found this guy in the street sick and it took a week of feeding him with an eyedropper to nurse him back to health.

Here is Bren: Don't let the cute face fool you, inside that bonehead is a mind of an evil genius. He is Henny's son.


Here is Henny: She's a big fatso, solid as a rock and very awkward to pick up and carry in your arms or lap.

She looks great for a "senior dog"!

My Dad and his dog, Pong. Named because his mother's name was Ping, the chinese word for Peace. A great watchdog when I was a baby.

Four month old rescue from the humane society. After losing my best friend of 19 years Fred T. Feline on December first we adopted this little guy. The first week home he came down with a fairly mild case of distemper. He is doing fine now, growing fast and being extremely energetic.

Two black and tans, two chocolate dapples and one red dapple. All boys, all wonderful.

I love collies, since my uncle had such lovable collies, and I grew up knowing them, but they were rough-coat. But I do know a smooth-coat collie, who my friend has as a seeing-eye dog for his daughter, a lovely and remarkable dog.

Here are my guys:

Meneken, my tiny Brussels Griffon:


Sara, my little terrier:


And my rescued cat, Catlin:

My mom would just die if she knew that I posted pics of her like this on the internet, but I think it's cute. Here is Stanzy, taking care of my very sick mother early in the morning while she slept.

I can't post her but here's the link.

http://www.freewebs.com/fortheloveofsara/index.htm

Elijah (Ch. Angelskye Elisha):



Hanako (Ch. Talakan Larkspur) on the left. She is Mayberry Machiavelli's avatar too:



Mei-Mei (Ch. Skye Island Dell 'Antica Caledonia):





Albert (Olivia Royal Albert Beaujest). Not officially ours, but seems to be on a long term vacation at our house:

She's a tabby, but her coat is such a deep grey that you can only see her black tabby markings if the light hits her in certain angles.