What pets do you have, and what pets have you had?

[Dan]

I have two goldfish at the moment named Goldfish 1 and Goldfish 2. They did have names but I can't remember what me and my daughter ended up agreeing on so it's a bit of a joke now that we call them 1 and 2. Actually should be called 1 and 4 as a couple died in between 1 and 4. ha

Had a couple of miniature yorkies but the Mrs took them when we split a bit ago. Still see them from time to time.

Always had collies when I was young. Used to teach them all sorts. Play with them for hours. Very intelligent dogs. Parents used to always overfeed them and they unfortunately got fat no matter how much I used to walk them. Barrel on legs they looked like. Never died to to anything related to that luckily as I did used to walk them and play with them a lot still, both got old and ended up with cancerous tumours so had to be put to rest.

Love any animals and would have a small farm if I had the money and time.

 

[mayfair]

African grey Parrot (freddie) Budgie (ziva) and a poorly 2 year old hamster that im worried about big soft tart i hear but He's part of the family. sounds daft i know.

 

[halls1379]

Got a chocolate Labrador called Steve, dopey as hell but my best mate

 

[Pete999]

A cat and another cat both gone to cat Heaven now:sad:

 

[Guest111]

German shepherds, had them for years and for some reason don, t take to other dogs as pets, I, ve had them as pets and as a working dog too.Strangest pet was a barn owl that I got paid with, oh and a tarantula!

 

[dan86]

currently have 2 dogs (black lab (max) + brown lab x vizsla (holly) ), also have a black dwarf lop ear rabbit called coal. in the past have had several hamsters, and also used to breed tropical fish. only have a few now. also used to have a budgie called Derek when I was a lot younger. also had other dogs too.

 

[a1colly]

Welsh border collie called Sam, got from a rescue shelter, hates kids, old men and women! Perfect for me lol!

 

[dan86]

Rescue dogs are amazing. I rescued holly. I would love loads of dogs, but unfortunately wouldn't have the time for so many. maybe one day when I retire

 

[a1colly]

Same her dan86, he's my third rescue but, due to new family arrangements ( girlfriend with a son, who is scared of dogs) it's on hold until later in my life. Huge softie for the sad eyes in the kennels

 

[JD6400]

Have had quite a varied selection of pets over time , from pigs , cows , sheep , dogs , goats , chickens , geese , rabbits , cockatiel , fish even a couple of peacock / peahens .
My first Jack Russell called Pip was probably my most missed , and we spent many hours together either ratting or just riding on my field bikes or in the tractor with me .
As for the others I suppose Pinkie the pig was up there , I taught her to ride a skate board ( whilst being chased by Pip , usually ! ) she was a runt that I saved from near certain death ( I was about 12 ) and she spent her first month or so in a make shift pen in my bedroom being fed every 2-3 hours at first . I also did the same for another one who I named porridge , this time I was about 18 /19 and used to get back from the pub and feed him whilst sat on my bed watching TV and having a sneaky joint , only to wake up and find him fast asleep on my chest , brings a new meaning to waking up with a pig !:thinking:
Another one that sticks out in my memory ( I would be about 8 ) was Cleo , she was the gentlest cow I have ever know ! She was a Jersey and was everybody's favourite , I can remember being able to actually hand milk her and squirt it straight in to my mouth .
Their has been countless favourites amongst the animals we kept whilst still commercially farming but these stick out the most with me at the moment .

 

[JD6400]

Rescue dogs are amazing. I rescued holly. I would love loads of dogs, but unfortunately wouldn't have the time for so many. maybe one day when I retire

I take my hat off to all of you that have a rescue pet , and as you can probably tell I believe you are 100 % responsible for the well being of any animal in your charge . I know circumstances do change but I find it hard to understand how anyone can take responsibility for a life and not see it through to the end of that said life !
The rescue pet route has never really appealed to me though ( apart from the peacock and peahens ), I suppose it was because of living on a farm , the risk was to great of having a possibly sociologically damaged dog about the place ?

How do others that have rescue dogs , find them and do you ever encounter problems !?

 

[Poult12]

Jack Russell - Alfie.

Took him before his 1st birthday from a previous owner. However it seems that he was beaten by the male of the family.

Didnt notice until it was too late to do anything about it but needless to say Alfie is with me n my other half. Has come a very long way since we got him.

Alfie is extremely possessive over food & toys. He hates the car & men altogether; some types of dogs he absolutely detests!!
He loves cuddles with either me/mrs almost like a child!!

 

[High Tower]

Jack Russell - Alfie.

Took him before his 1st birthday from a previous owner. However it seems that he was beaten by the male of the family.

Didnt notice until it was too late to do anything about it but needless to say Alfie is with me n my other half. Has come a very long way since we got him.

Alfie is extremely possessive over food & toys. He hates the car & men altogether; some types of dogs he absolutely detests!!
He loves cuddles with either me/mrs almost like a child!!

Mate he is proper!!

 

[Poult12]

Mate he is proper!!

Proper what? Child lol

 

[High Tower]

For those who haven't had the pleasure of a pic of
Him before, here's Stig, my best buddy!

 

[Dan]

For those who haven't had the pleasure of a pic of
Him before, here's Stig, my best buddy!

What you can't work out from that photo lads, is that sofa is a 3 seater.

 

[shanky887614]

What you can't work out from that photo lads, is that sofa is a 3 seater.

Look to the right, thats the door handle height which shows how his is

 

[High Tower]

Hes almost 9st and the best part of 6'on his back legs

 

[Paul.M]

OK I'll post up a pic of the wife's ----- dressed only in a Santa's hat




Well, I did not lie to you lol

 

[Geordie Spark]

I have Pikey girl fiancée who I call pet.

Does that count???

 

[Guest111]

I take my hat off to all of you that have a rescue pet , and as you can probably tell I believe you are 100 % responsible for the well being of any animal in your charge . I know circumstances do change but I find it hard to understand how anyone can take responsibility for a life and not see it through to the end of that said life !
The rescue pet route has never really appealed to me though ( apart from the peacock and peahens ), I suppose it was because of living on a farm , the risk was to great of having a possibly sociologically damaged dog about the place ?

How do others that have rescue dogs , find them and do you ever encounter problems !?

I've had a few rescues, including my current dog who I got when she was just over a year old.I've had her for nearly 2 years now and yes she does have her problems,I suspect that besides not being properly fed she had been beaten on a regular basis,this has led to problems when encountering strangers and it's only now that she is coming around and getting used to people.I always make sure she wears a muzzle when around them and in the home ask visitors not to make sudden movements as she can snap,that said she's so soft with me but also fiercely protective.I think the young lad who had her previously had seen one too many police programme and fancied his chances at turning her into a police type dog,unfortunately he went about it the wrong way and couldn't handle what he ended up with.Fortunately as some of you know in a previous life I was a dog handler so I was able to cope with the problems and am slowly turning the dog around,it's hard work but I feel it will be worth it in the end.

 

[Badged01]

I have Pikey girl fiancée who I call pet.

Does that count???

Depends if she snarls or not?

 

[Badged01]

.....am slowly turning the dog around,it's hard work but I feel it will be worth it in the end.

Good on you. Spending time helping a rescue dog (which sounds like in your case may have been put down) is a sign of character rather than the easier route of buying a puppy! Ive had two rescue dog, both beautiful animals once shown some love and kindness ... coupled with some stern leadership of course!

 

[Spoon]

Used to have 2 cats, but the little daughter came out in a rash all over her body when she played with them. Tried to give them to the RSPCA but they just told us to give our daughter antihistamines for the rest of the cats life. We just put the cats on some web site that the missus found and gave them to a couple.

All these questions about us. Are you looking into making a profile of us or selling the info to the MI5? Trust no-one... the walls have ears...

 

[tidyboiler]

Depends if she snarls or not?

Oh yes, I do sometimes.... on the plus side I am housetrained, friendly and don't bite the postman....... (much)

 

[Badged01]

Oh yes, I do sometimes.... on the plus side I am housetrained, friendly and don't bite the postman....... (much)

You're in good hands then, Geordie is clearly training you well .... reckon he'll soon have you on the advanced course :biggrin:

 

[R G]

I have a brindle Saluki called sally , she is a rescue dog , another I had for 14 years was Kim she came from Battersea , I love all dogs and animals , if I could I would have more ,

 

[Lukethoma1985]

Weve got 2 huskys called balto and paolo, really friendly dogs, we meet others over the field 8 huskys in total, amazing sight. Weve also got 2 rabbits we adopted called pablo and pedro. We put them in a hutch outside last year, now weve got tunnels all under the garden lol.

 

[Poult12]

Unfortunately i have to report my lil one was attacked by another dog last week.

Thankfully only pain killers and antibiotics for him. Mrs tried to save him n got in harms way - nasty bite marks...

Other person with dog had legged it in shock but thankfully we all managed to find each other on FB to sort the problem out.

 

[R G]

Unfortunately i have to report my lil one was attacked by another dog last week.

Thankfully only pain killers and antibiotics for him. Mrs tried to save him n got in harms way - nasty bite marks...

Other person with dog had legged it in shock but thankfully we all managed to find each other on FB to sort the problem out.

I had a similar problem , If a dog is ill then that attracts aggression from other dogs , I found out ,so you will have to be careful with that one ,,,