❀ ✿ Cat, Dog, Goldfish, Gerbil? Do You Have A Pet? ❀ ✿

CypressCynthia said:

I have 2 cats and 2 dogs--all

I have 2 cats and 2 dogs--all rescued.

My little dog, Cindy Lou (that was her shelter name and it stuck), an adorable small white fluffy dog who looks like a poodle/terrier/dachshund mix, came from the local shelter and is an absolute joy.  She was about 3-4 when she found us and is now about 14-15.

Cindy Lou then rescued our second dog.  We were walking Cindy Lou and she started barking and barking at a neighbor's bush.  We looked closer and saw a gorgeous golden retriever/lab mix lying there.  She had actual tire marks on her chest and we thought she was dead and then she wagged her tail.  We immediately took her to my vet who said she had a chip.  Turns out the SPCA puts chips in all of their dogs here.  The owner didn't want her and lived many miles away.  We strongly suspect he dumped her in our neighborhood because the street has rare traffic (cul de sac).  She is just the sweetest dog.  We have had her 9 years and is probably about 11-12.

Our daughter calls them Deaf and Deafer (neither can hear anymore).  we don't care.  They are the best dogs that I have ever owned.  They would never, ever bite a human and are amazingly gentle.  Maggie actually smiles if she sees a child or baby and just loves them. 

One cat we rescued from the neighborhood.  Danny named him Impulse (cause he jokingly said he was a bad impulse).  We have had him since 2008 and he is super friendly.  When we adopted him, we took him to my vet and he had ear mites, a skin abscess (complete with a cat toenail in it) and tape worms.  Luckily, he did not have feline leukemia or AIDS.  He was neutered, treated and given his immunizations.  He is by far the friendliest cat I have ever met.  He is like a politician - he likes to "work the crowd" and rub on everyone.

The other cat was a kitten vet adoption.  His mother was completely feral and the vet worried he might not tame down.  He is a large Maine ****-like mix and is a big lap cat who likes to chat with you.  Definitely didn't take after his mom.  He is 10 this year.

My pets have brought me such joy.  Grizzly and Cindy Lou love it if my health forces me in bed.  They love, love love to snuggle in the bed in the daytime.  So funny.  Impy isn't allowed in because he plays jump on you until you wake up or pat you on the face if that doesn't arouse you.  He in not conducive to sleep or rest and is a rascal.  Maggie likes to watch over me - either on the stairs or her large bed at the foot of mine.  But if it rains, she is on the bed.

We don't care.  We love them all!!! They are family and just all so full of love and each of them makes me smile.   Love this post.

PS The MB is bleeping out the shortened form of raccoon, but a Maine c00n is just a breed of cats.

 

I am a little crazy when it comes to pets.  I have two cats, and three dogs.  My kittys names are Ebony and CB both rescued.  The dogs are Dolly, part Doxie part beagle, I loved the doxie in her so much I went and rescued a doxie, who is Maggie.  Then along came our baby, Chloe.  I must say I would have never gotten through all this without my fur kids.

I am on disability for Depression and stay at home all the time. So my fur kids keep me company at all times!

This is a really fun thread thanks for starting it!

MJ