Pets

[Mostyn6]

Just now, MuespachRam said:

I love a good solid name for a dog like Patrick. At the dog park last night I met a retriever called Steven and a lab called Derek… I think out next one is going to be called Gary. 

My mate has two Frenchies. Elvis and David. 

[DarkFruitsRam7]

19 minutes ago, MuespachRam said:

I love a good solid name for a dog like Patrick. At the dog park last night I met a retriever called Steven and a lab called Derek… I think out next one is going to be called Gary. 

I used to walk a beagle called Eric.

[Dethorn]

The first pic is a sad one - Archie (Border Terrier) last day - passed away from Kidney Failure in April

Hector (Border Collie x Bernese Mountain Dog ) looking confused

pic 2 - Happier Lazier Days - Hector (18 months) learning from Archie (14 Years)

pic 3 - There is only one dog in this house now - I might only be 2 but I am in charge!! 

[richinspain]

1 hour ago, MuespachRam said:

I love a good solid name for a dog like Patrick. At the dog park last night I met a retriever called Steven and a lab called Derek… I think out next one is going to be called Gary. 

You're buying a pet snake?

[MuespachRam]

40 minutes ago, richinspain said:

You're buying a pet snake?

That’s quite good actually 

[Day]

1 hour ago, MuespachRam said:

Percy our deerhound relaxing in a dirty puddle after hiking mount major. 
 

Is this dog where you got the inspiration for your mutton chops?

[Stive Pesley]

On 26/06/2020 at 10:56, Stive Pesley said:

Any words of encouragement for me? We've always had two cats, and that's never been a problem. They largely look after themselves, but Mrs Pesley and Master Pesley have outvoted me on the idea of having a dog

I really don't want a dog. They really do want a dog. We live in a democracy

Can I vote the dog out in 5 years if it doesn't live up to its promises?

Well I was outvoted and we've had the dog almost a year now.

We had to rehome one of the cats, as they just stopped coming in the house and simply sat at the end of the garden looking disgusted 

I've warmed to the dog a little bit, but he's still a bit crazy

 

 

[Mostyn6]

17 minutes ago, Stive Pesley said:

Well I was outvoted and we've had the dog almost a year now.

We had to rehome one of the cats, as they just stopped coming in the house and simply sat at the end of the garden looking disgusted 

I've warmed to the dog a little bit, but he's still a bit crazy

 

 

Big dog for a first dog! 

[BucksRam]

Having lost my 19 year old cat a few months ago, I gave in and agreed we could get another one. Unfortunately one turned into three! And they're famous too:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-57156565

Scooby (freshly snipped) and his sisters Callie & Meg (all renamed since we adopted them)

 

[Stive Pesley]

21 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said:

Big dog for a first dog! 

Yeah, fair to say he's grown a bit bigger than we expected. He's 3/4 whippet so thought he'd be quite small, but has 1/4 saluki in him, so he's about halfway sized between a whippet and a greyhound now. Hopefully stopped growing

[Mostyn6]

7 minutes ago, Stive Pesley said:

Yeah, fair to say he's grown a bit bigger than we expected. He's 3/4 whippet so thought he'd be quite small, but has 1/4 saluki in him, so he's about halfway sized between a whippet and a greyhound now. Hopefully stopped growing

You got a face pic of him? Usually they have those eyes that you can’t say no to! ?

[Stive Pesley]

5 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said:

You got a face pic of him? Usually they have those eyes that you can’t say no to! ?

one of him as a pup (you can see why we didn't think he'd get too big!) - and a more recent one

 

[Mostyn6]

Looks right into your soul @Stive Pesley

[Pearl Ram]

Just got back from one of the country’s most renowned specialists for treating dogs with hip dysplasia and the news wasn’t the best.

Ruby has basically got no socket for the ball of her hip joint to slip into. They seemed very reluctant to carry out a hip replacement operation and have suggested 6 weeks total rest, a new drug and the possibility of removing the ball of her hip joint which means she’ll walk like she’s drunk but be pain free.

I know some have a pre conceived idea of the Rottweiler but I was compensated a little when a nurse told us she was a star and the best Rottie they had ever examined so to those who have doubts about the breed, please, judge the owner not the breed. 

[MuespachRam]

2 hours ago, David said:

Is this dog where you got the inspiration for your mutton chops?

Maybe he is copying me…? Style, even my dog has It. 

[BucksRam]

2 hours ago, Pearl Ram said:

Just got back from one of the country’s most renowned specialists for treating dogs with hip dysplasia and the news wasn’t the best.

Ruby has basically got no socket for the ball of her hip joint to slip into. They seemed very reluctant to carry out a hip replacement operation and have suggested 6 weeks total rest, a new drug and the possibility of removing the ball of her hip joint which means she’ll walk like she’s drunk but be pain free.

I know some have a pre conceived idea of the Rottweiler but I was compensated a little when a nurse told us she was a star and the best Rottie they had ever examined so to those who have doubts about the breed, please, judge the owner not the breed. 

Sorry to read about Ruby's issues. I hope it works out in the end.  To your point about Rotties, I love the breed.  Friend of mine has one and he's the soppiest of dogs.  Remember as a teen doing a paper round which had several dogs.  The worst was a Jack Russell but by far the best was a Rottie. Scared the bejeezus out of me first time, but then she rolled on to her back for tummy tickles.  It became my favourite house on the round. 

[Pearl Ram]

4 minutes ago, BucksRam said:

Sorry to read about Ruby's issues. I hope it works out in the end.  To your point about Rotties, I love the breed.  Friend of mine has one and he's the soppiest of dogs.  Remember as a teen doing a paper round which had several dogs.  The worst was a Jack Russell but by far the best was a Rottie. Scared the bejeezus out of me first time, but then she rolled on to her back for tummy tickles.  It became my favourite house on the round. 

Thanks Bucks, your post actually means a lot to me tonight. And the Rottie you described rolling over for tummy tickles is our Ruby to a tee. She’s a really happy contented dog who loves meeting people bless her. She’s been pulled about a bit today so subsequently suffering a bit tonight. It’s sad to see. ?

[BucksRam]

53 minutes ago, Pearl Ram said:

Thanks Bucks, your post actually means a lot to me tonight. And the Rottie you described rolling over for tummy tickles is our Ruby to a tee. She’s a really happy contented dog who loves meeting people bless her. She’s been pulled about a bit today so subsequently suffering a bit tonight. It’s sad to see. ?

Thinking of you Pearl.  They're so much more than pets.  I smile at the antics of the 3 new kittens we have (4 mths old now) but I still miss my old boy of 19 years who sadly left me a few months ago.  He won't be replaced. 

[mozza]

3 hours ago, Pearl Ram said:

Just got back from one of the country’s most renowned specialists for treating dogs with hip dysplasia and the news wasn’t the best.

Ruby has basically got no socket for the ball of her hip joint to slip into. They seemed very reluctant to carry out a hip replacement operation and have suggested 6 weeks total rest, a new drug and the possibility of removing the ball of her hip joint which means she’ll walk like she’s drunk but be pain free.

I know some have a pre conceived idea of the Rottweiler but I was compensated a little when a nurse told us she was a star and the best Rottie they had ever examined so to those who have doubts about the breed, please, judge the owner not the breed. 

Beautiful dog..

[Mostyn6]

Patrick doing his Winston Churchill impression!