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Introducing my pets

Scream58Senior Contributor

Introducing my pets

These two are the reason I'm still alive. My concern for their welfare overrides my own distress.

Nina is a 3.5yo Indian Ringneck parrot. She is very social and her favourite words are "I love you" or "I love you too". I have her cage on wheels and she spends her days on the deck and is moved inside at night.

Joy is a 8-9yo Turkish Van cross. She is pretty much the boss of the house. She is my assistance cat and stays close to me when I'm not well (physically or mentally).

She gets the occasional peck on the nose from Nina if she gets too close.

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Do you have pets?

Please share photos and introduce them.

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BowSenior Contributor

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I have a cat. A ragdoll. He is such a grumpy in-affectionate snobby cat. The family dog terrorises him, but is not the cause of his grumpiness. I really miss my old cat. He passed away 7 yrs ago today. He was really affectionate. Knew when I wasn’t in a good place and would stick by my side for days. I have been playing with the idea of getting another cat. I think it would be good for my mental health. But the dog…. And my daughter!

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor

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we have a bunny called Digger. He is camera shy but we all love him to bits. he is a Himalayan Point.

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Unknown userMember

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Yeah it’s the curiosity that got me involved with them. A venomous snake is a no no for me though lol @Scream58

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tymeModerator

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Ooooo @Former-Member - snakes alive!

That's pretty awesome!

How's things today @Scream58 ?

Thinking of you,

tyme

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Scream58Senior Contributor

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@tyme a little better today.

I wrote and emailed a letter to a local MP this morning. I don't know if it will achieve anything but it's worth a try. It certainly can't make things any worse.

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tymeModerator

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Good on you @Scream58 ! At least you don't need to live the rest of your life wondering "What if?"

tyme

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Love your pictures @Scream58

What kind of snakes @Former-Member

@tyme , @Bunniekins , @Bow , @Judi9877 , @Zoe7

Sorry I don't any furbabies at the moment, I have had lots of different pets throughout my life

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