Loungers' Pets

[Warbaby]

When Spencer first came to us as a five week old feral cat, I got him a tiny teddy bear (which was as big as he was at the time) so he'd have something to snuggle up to in his bed. He's almost two years old now and he still loves his teddy - he carries it to wherever he's going to nap and cuddles with it.

 

[Maguire]

How long do millipedes usually live?

I've heard its usually 2 or 3 years but i think its more- the one pictured there i had for at LEAST 4 years and it was already an adult when i got it.

As for restrictions, no, i believe that species is common and popular enough to be safe. just make sure you wash your hands if you hand them, a frightened millipede sometimes secretes this foul smelling toxin from its skin that is actually mildly poisonous and actually stains the skin. But its not serious unless you decide to rub your eyes with it or an open wound, and a millipede given enough attention/handled often enough/gently will not do this often. If you want a dangerous pet, stick to centipedes and scorpions. millipedes are quite alright. Easy to take care of too. Just toss in lettuce or cucumbers and make sure they've got water and a place to hide and they're quite content.

 

[WH1]

This is Connie, one of the Military Working Dogs assigned to my Company in Fallujah, in the back of an MRAP getting ready to go out on a mission.

The MWDs were important to our missions but they also helped lighten things up for us. It takes your mind off the mission when you can spend some time playing with a dog and these dogs do love to play in their off time.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/wh1fedora/PICT0746-3.jpg

 

[WH1]

Don't know if any of you consider a horse a pet but this is one of my favorites. She is a dandy, her nickname is Little Bit, registered name Skipa Lady Ben, she is a Quarter Horse and this was her first time being ridden. One of the easiest I have ever worked with. Never offered to buck, completely trusting.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/wh1fedora/littlebit1stride013.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/wh1fedora/littlebit1stride006.jpg

 

[AmateisGal]

When Spencer first came to us as a five week old feral cat, I got him a tiny teddy bear (which was as big as he was at the time) so he'd have something to snuggle up to in his bed. He's almost two years old now and he still loves his teddy - he carries it to wherever he's going to nap and cuddles with it.

That is absolutely ADORABLE.

 

[John in Covina]

This is Connie, one of the Military Working Dogs assigned to my Company in Fallujah, in the back of an MRAP getting ready to go out on a mission.

The MWDs were important to our missions but they also helped lighten things up for us. It takes your mind off the mission when you can spend some time playing with a dog and these dogs do love to play in their off time.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/wh1fedora/PICT0746-3.jpg

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Neat dog!

 

[John in Covina]

Don't know if any of you consider a horse a pet but this is one of my favorites. She is a dandy, her nickname is Little Bit, registered name Skipa Lady Ben, she is a Quarter Horse and this was her first time being ridden. One of the easiest I have ever worked with. Never offered to buck, completely trusting.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/wh1fedora/littlebit1stride013.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/wh1fedora/littlebit1stride006.jpg

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Horses always amaze me.

 

[WH1]

Cats in boxes, bowls, pots, etc. possible thread all its own!

This is Fred and he wishes he had a teddy bear.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/wh1fedora/Fred002.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/wh1fedora/Fred004.jpg

 

[AmateisGal]

You're right! We could have a thread just on cats in boxes, etc.

Fred is adorable.

 

[DeaconKC]

Of course horses count as pets!





It's just a killer when they jump in your lap though..........

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Don't know if any of you consider a horse a pet but this is one of my favorites. She is a dandy, her nickname is Little Bit, registered name Skipa Lady Ben, she is a Quarter Horse and this was her first time being ridden. One of the easiest I have ever worked with. Never offered to buck, completely trusting.[/url]

I consider mine a pet as well as a trusted companion. Glad to see another

 

[WH1]

Good looking is he AQHA? How bred?
Right now I have 3 mares. oldest is 13, youngest is 4, broke/trained all of them myself. Can't imagine not having them around even though my ranch work days are behind me. I would rather spend time with a horse than most people. Just a little time with them makes everything else alright.

 

[sixsexsix]

The dog is actually smaller than both my cats so watching them attempt to fight is hilarious

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Good looking is he AQHA? How bred?
Right now I have 3 mares. oldest is 13, youngest is 4, broke/trained all of them myself. Can't imagine not having them around even though my ranch work days are behind me. I would rather spend time with a horse than most people. Just a little time with them makes everything else alright.

Beau is a 9 y/o gelding, he was never registered and I have not bothered. Being a gelding, it would not really matter. We have his paperwork. He was sired by Roosters Last who was sired by Rooster Fish off of the King Ranch in South Texas. He stands 15 1/2 hands and weighs about 1300 lbs. Big dog huh? He is and has always been very social. When I got him, he had been trained for parades and trail rides. I got him for working cattle, we have now both retired. He loves to tag along when I am doing chores and or fence mending. I have never had to chase him down, a whistle and here he comes. I put my 3 y/o grandson on him last year and he was a gentle as can be. A trusted friend as loyal as they come.

 

[Darhling]

Okay I have offically the naughtiest pup ever! Look where I just found him (I was watering the plants in the apartment and came into the livingroom)

He is sleeping ON a sidetable!!

 

[carebear]

Well, if he can't be on the couch itself...

 

[Miss 1929]

He looks like he just got into the Scotch...

 

[Miss 1929]

Aw shucks...

What a gorgeous photo! Gorgeous cat; gorgeous Miss 1929!

It is sort of am Icart picture, isn't it? Got a bunch of shots from my ex. Check out the goofiest/lamest photos thread....

Spencer is a giant! You should start training him to the saddle about now.

 

[Darhling]

He looks like he just got into the Scotch...

hmmm yes, there does seem to be missing some scotch now that I look at it!

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Pugs are chubby so we don't expect them to be on the table. Fu Manchu the pug is nicknamed Houdini and can often be found standing on the kitchen table. Pugs are cute so we indulge them.