It is the taking care of our pets or not to foget our human friends that keep jung and live a lot longer. The reward is in giving and it seem a dog is aware of that, too. A dog gives!
The companionship of pets
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I have Vincent and Tux
My cats turned up two years apart, but they look exactly alike. They are tuxedo black and white males. One was already neutered and the other was only nine months old. It turned out that he had lived up the road, but I asked the owner if I could keep him and he said yes. I wonder what made the boy want to live with me rather than the other person. I am quiet, give him food he loves and now he lets me carry him around. Who knows. A dog often stays with less than worthy people, but a cat wouldn't think of it. Ha-ha.
My cats turned up two years apart, but they look exactly alike. They are tuxedo black and white males. One was already neutered and the other was only nine months old. It turned out that he had lived up the road, but I asked the owner if I could keep him and he said yes. I wonder what made the boy want to live with me rather than the other person. I am quiet, give him food he loves and now he lets me carry him around. Who knows. A dog often stays with less than worthy people, but a cat wouldn't think of it. Ha-ha.
Betty White (90 years old), who is well-known for her TV acting in shows like Password, Mary Tyler Moore show and Golden Girls, says that having pets is very therapeutic for elderly people. It give them a reason to get out of bed in the mornings, to take care of their furkids.It's what keeps her young.
I would agree as long as a family member or friend promises to check on the elderly and dog or cat every day and if something should happen to the old person, the pet will be immediately taken care of and not sent to a shelter.
It's good to keep in mind that cats are nocturnal, and that is very natural. Sometimes they can adapt to their human's schedule, and my kitten has done that do a degree. Cats listen to the birds awakening outside, some start to sing or chirp when there's only one candelight of morning light. That would be the power of one single candle, seen within a mile.
When we share our lives with pets like cats, we have to have some give and take.
We can handle that more than they can, lol.I completely agree Tom, I wasn't permitted to have pets as a child, because we lived in an apartment setting. Now, I can't ever imagine not having at least one pet, regardless of my age. We have an older Standard Schnauzer and a Manx cat, who also get along nicely.
pindiwadli
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I don't think I could live without a pet in the house now, whether it be a dog cat or bird, we have two dogs at the moent that keep us well entertained.We have a Shepherd and a Labrador.
I have 3 dogs and they keep me great company. But i also have a friend that shares the apartment with me. He was going to end up in a retirement home and i told him he could stay in my place instead. We are two 60+ that actually still enjoy sports and dating women our age. It's great!
Knightofalbion
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I think it is a very good idea to have a pet. They're good company. They're something to love - and be loved by.
If you have a dog, taking it for walks gets you out of the house - exercise, sunshine - and it helps you meet people.
It can act as a guard as well.
Getting a rescue dog is a worthwhile thing to do. Often they're in the same boat as the person - finding themselves alone and lonely...
And being given a second chance, they don't hold back on the love!
If you have a dog, taking it for walks gets you out of the house - exercise, sunshine - and it helps you meet people.
It can act as a guard as well.
Getting a rescue dog is a worthwhile thing to do. Often they're in the same boat as the person - finding themselves alone and lonely...
And being given a second chance, they don't hold back on the love!
What kind of terriers do you have? They are spunky dogs, but can be very sweet.
Steve
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I know this thread is a bit old, but I just MUST put my 2 cents into it..
We had a Sheltie many years ago and unfortunately it died after being with us for 14 years..
We then rescued a Tabby cat from our daughter and it lived till the ripe old age of 20 years..
Since January of this year, we have been without a pet and I must say I can go either way on this decision, however my wife has been making waves about getting another dog, but a rescue.. She has been looking into a Havanese which is OK with me as well.. We have a local farmer that breeds them and we have been thinking very seriously.. They seem to be the best for us in size and breed..
Low and behold one day someone heard we were looking to rescue something on the smaller to med. size of a dog and presented us with a Pomeranian dog that was only 4 months old.. A lot smaller than what we were looking for but awfully cute.. Naturally we fell in love with the pooch and needless to say, it is now a member of our household..
My wife called her SHEEBA and she doesn't bark at all.. Pomeranians are noted for their yapping but this one is totally quiet.. I mean she won't even bark at another dog or when someone comes to the door.. She now answers to her name and is almost house broken to go outside.. Totally love able even though she is only 3 pounds.. We took her to the Vet and gave her all the necessary shots..
Yes, she was a totally neglected pooch (and I sincerely mean neglected) and we rescued her.. The chap who brought her to us said either we take her or she will be put down............
Just a note on this subject that I thought I would post on here.......
Hope you don't mind !!!!!!
We had a Sheltie many years ago and unfortunately it died after being with us for 14 years..
We then rescued a Tabby cat from our daughter and it lived till the ripe old age of 20 years..
Since January of this year, we have been without a pet and I must say I can go either way on this decision, however my wife has been making waves about getting another dog, but a rescue.. She has been looking into a Havanese which is OK with me as well.. We have a local farmer that breeds them and we have been thinking very seriously.. They seem to be the best for us in size and breed..
Low and behold one day someone heard we were looking to rescue something on the smaller to med. size of a dog and presented us with a Pomeranian dog that was only 4 months old.. A lot smaller than what we were looking for but awfully cute.. Naturally we fell in love with the pooch and needless to say, it is now a member of our household..
My wife called her SHEEBA and she doesn't bark at all.. Pomeranians are noted for their yapping but this one is totally quiet.. I mean she won't even bark at another dog or when someone comes to the door.. She now answers to her name and is almost house broken to go outside.. Totally love able even though she is only 3 pounds.. We took her to the Vet and gave her all the necessary shots..
Yes, she was a totally neglected pooch (and I sincerely mean neglected) and we rescued her.. The chap who brought her to us said either we take her or she will be put down............
Just a note on this subject that I thought I would post on here.......
Hope you don't mind !!!!!!
Steve, that's so wonderful that you and your wife gave that little Pom a second chance at a good life in a loving home, kudos! :love_heart: You're very lucky that she's not a barker too, unusual. I never mind hearing any stories about animals being saved and loved by caring folks. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
Steve
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- Massey, Ontario, Canada
Just an update on our rescue of the Pomeranian.. Her name is SHEEBA ...
We took her to the vet and she had her shots, deworming, and flea shot..
We have to give her every 10 days some syrup in the mouth for worms and we must check her duty.. sure enough, her duty had all kinds of little white balls in it which is the eggs of the worms.. The poor thing had worms while she was in the care of the breeder who totally abused her by neglecting her.. Neglect is a form of abuse......
She weighs 3 pounds with her leash on.. That is how small she is because the worms were killing her..
She is doing just fine now and needless to say, we simply adore her and she returns the love to us......
Still doesn't bark at all.. Loves to play with other dogs..
She isn't spaded yet, but we will be doing that in a few months.. She is still a bit too young at 4 months...
She was given the cheapest food available till we got her and now she eats nothing but the best food available..
Yes she cost us a fortune but she is worth every penny and then some...
We took her to the vet and she had her shots, deworming, and flea shot..
We have to give her every 10 days some syrup in the mouth for worms and we must check her duty.. sure enough, her duty had all kinds of little white balls in it which is the eggs of the worms.. The poor thing had worms while she was in the care of the breeder who totally abused her by neglecting her.. Neglect is a form of abuse......
She weighs 3 pounds with her leash on.. That is how small she is because the worms were killing her..
She is doing just fine now and needless to say, we simply adore her and she returns the love to us......
Still doesn't bark at all.. Loves to play with other dogs..
She isn't spaded yet, but we will be doing that in a few months.. She is still a bit too young at 4 months...
She was given the cheapest food available till we got her and now she eats nothing but the best food available..
Yes she cost us a fortune but she is worth every penny and then some...
Poor baby, parasites can suck the nutrients out of the dogs, so sad she was neglected...but now her future looks bright!! We've never spayed our females until at least the age of 6 months. Cheap dog food is like poison, there's many things used by big companies, including horrible things like rendered euthanized pets (collars and all)....nasty stuff. I used to feed a cheap food Ol' Roy from Walmart, until I lost a dog to cancer at the young age of 8 yrs, and started to read up on what goes into pet foods. Lot more careful now, read ingredients and pay the extra money for a quality product.
We've never spayed our females until at least the age of 6 months. Cheap dog food is like poison, there's many things used by big companies, including horrible things like rendered euthanized pets (collars and all)....nasty stuff. I used to feed a cheap food Ol' Roy from Walmart, until I lost a dog to cancer at the young age of 8 yrs, and started to read up on what goes into pet foods. Lot more careful now, read ingredients and pay the extra money for a quality product.
Steve
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Actually we are enjoying her more and more every day..
Last evening we suddenly realised she is a puppy and were totally taken back when she had one of my wife's crocks in the corner chewing away..
I know she is teething and she has more toys than a toy store including teething rings, but it still was hilarious seeing her acting herself........
Her duties are normal lately with NO more of those white dots in it..
She goes to the patio door in the kitchen and stands there looking out till she is let out to make.. She then gets a treat and told she is a "good girl" which she is...
At night, she goes into her crate for the night and that is for 10 hours or so...
We still have trouble understanding why someone would want to destroy a lovely dog like that..
We are ever so glad we saved her life when we rescued her...
Last evening we suddenly realised she is a puppy and were totally taken back when she had one of my wife's crocks in the corner chewing away..
I know she is teething and she has more toys than a toy store including teething rings, but it still was hilarious seeing her acting herself........
Her duties are normal lately with NO more of those white dots in it..
She goes to the patio door in the kitchen and stands there looking out till she is let out to make.. She then gets a treat and told she is a "good girl" which she is...
At night, she goes into her crate for the night and that is for 10 hours or so...
We still have trouble understanding why someone would want to destroy a lovely dog like that..
We are ever so glad we saved her life when we rescued her...
Steve
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- Massey, Ontario, Canada
Took our little Sheeba out for a walk today and just as I reached the road, a Grey Wolf was there looking at the dog and thinking "lunch".....
I took the pooch in my arms and made a B-Line for the house..
Sure enough as it was bed time for me, the Wolf is still around the house looking for a meal..
Should it still be around tomorrow, I will have NO choice but to eliminate it !!!
I took the pooch in my arms and made a B-Line for the house..
Sure enough as it was bed time for me, the Wolf is still around the house looking for a meal..
Should it still be around tomorrow, I will have NO choice but to eliminate it !!!
In your area there are many serious predators that threaten your little one. Near me recently, a coyote jumped a 4 foot fence after dark, and jumped back over taking a small dog. There was a larger Standard Poodle in the yard who supposedly barked while this was happening. The owners were home and awake, but by the time they went into their yard to investigate, the small dog was missing. The next day the people found the remains of their little dog in a nearby field. My dog is big, almost 70 pounds, but when I see a coyote, I put it on a leash and keep him close to me. If wolves were around, I'd have to carry a gun for protection, they're too large to fight off.
My dog is big, almost 70 pounds, but when I see a coyote, I put it on a leash and keep him close to me. If wolves were around, I'd have to carry a gun for protection, they're too large to fight off.Ginger
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I have two kitties ! Elliott and Lily! They just seem like a couple of "spoiled little kids" to me! They have such different and cute personalities!!
Elzee
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- Austin, TX
My husband and I have chosen not to have pets at this time of our lives. We are seniors but young seniors. We like to be able to go out whenever and wherever we want and not have to worry about dogs or cats or whether or not we can take them with us. We enjoy visiting museums, which dogs are not allowed. So far, my husband is a very good companion for me - and he feels the same for me.
When our three children were teenagers, they all wanted their own dogs. So, we had three teenagers and three dogs for several years. They did a good job of taking care of their dogs. Our daughter loves animals more than our sons and she just needs to have dogs in her life. So, we have two dachshund grand-dogs, which we adore.
Perhaps when we are older and slowing down, we will then decide if we want to have a dog.
When our three children were teenagers, they all wanted their own dogs. So, we had three teenagers and three dogs for several years. They did a good job of taking care of their dogs. Our daughter loves animals more than our sons and she just needs to have dogs in her life. So, we have two dachshund grand-dogs, which we adore.
Perhaps when we are older and slowing down, we will then decide if we want to have a dog.
Happyflowerlady
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View attachment 628I have had pets all my life since I was little, and I just can't even imagine a life without a pet of some kind. I have had ones that are now gone on, and I still think of them, but right now, I have my little Chipper (Yorkiepoo), and he is my constant companion, and I would be lost without Chipper beside me.he seems to understand everything I say' and most of what I think.
I have a suggestion for the posters who miss a pet, but can't have one, is to volunteer at an animal shelter. Those poor little fellows are always needing a kind person to take them out for a walk, or even just sit and talk to them while they are waiting to be adopted, and the little time each day when someone comes and takes them for a walk is the highlight of that dogs day.
I have a suggestion for the posters who miss a pet, but can't have one, is to volunteer at an animal shelter. Those poor little fellows are always needing a kind person to take them out for a walk, or even just sit and talk to them while they are waiting to be adopted, and the little time each day when someone comes and takes them for a walk is the highlight of that dogs day.