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Talking about pets.

HarrySenior Contributor29 July 2014, 7:08 pm AEST

Talking about pets.

Hi everyone. Harry here.

I am seeing a common thread in this part of the forum and that is we all LOVE our animal friends. SO I thought it might be fun to share a little bit about our non human friends with each other. What type of animal/s we have their names, breeds any quirks they may have and what makes them so special.

Currently I have an African Love Bird (the type with the white cartoon eyes) and his name is Jasper. Jasper is three years old and is every color you can imagine. He loves to have a bath each morning and isn't shy LOL.

His eating habits are odd as he only eats seed and occasionally lettuce, but loves his cuttlebone though.

He is a constant in my life and we have some pretty kool conversations. Jasper's shrill squawk can pierce eardrums and his beak could pierce steel I'm sure (fingers and finger nails I can attest to).

He is a great source of conversation amongst the mum's, dad's and children who pass by (even the local kitty cat drops in).

His expected lifespan is around 12 years so I look forward to many more adventures with Jasper.

Harry

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Unknown userMember18 Aug 2015, 3:46 pm AEST

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Hi @chookmojo, Sheba is an amazing courageous little mother, isn't she!
Now she is my a very loved, & protected, baby of mine!
When she came to live with me she was so skinny, & only had long fur on her tail. Her little weather worn eyes made me cry. Yet she always had a loving little spirit, even after all she must have had to endure in that rubbish dump.
All her coat has grown back, no more weather worn eyes. She looks like a Queen now, yet I always call her my baby. Eva is her baby girl whom I chose to keep. Eva has her mummies coat colours, yet she is a short hair. Eva is the runt of the litter, she is my forever kitten, she is tiny, & she sounds just like a baby kitten. She is sooo cute, I always rub her tummy & head & she will let me do this until I get tired of doing it.
Sheba loves being brushed, I can not brush her enough. Sheba has such a long full thick coat. Her fur is gorgeous, & thick, & sooo silky.
Sheba, is a wonderful little Angel from heaven, as far as I'm concerned! 🙂
(((((((chookmojo))))))

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Unknown userMember18 Aug 2015, 3:57 pm AEST

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I'm so happy I could share something that touches your heart.
Sheba sends you, a BIG purrrrrrrrrrr @Appleblossom !!! 🙂

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MockingJaySenior Contributor17 Nov 2015, 9:00 pm AEDT

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Cheeky...lol

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Shaz51Senior Contributor30 July 2016, 3:02 pm AEST

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Hello @MockingJay, @Harry, @Former-Member, @chookmojo, @Appleblossom,

Talking about pets , we don`t have any pets at the moment but I have had a very large range of pets in my life , one trouble is they usually live for 17 or 18 years

how is everyone today xx

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KD2016Contributor13 Aug 2016, 5:55 pm AEST

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My cat is sleeping on my lap currently. I think he knows we gave a special bond. He is actually my daughter's cat; but, he loves to sleep on my lap whenever I sit in my armchair to read or have some quiet time.

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SylvesterSenior Contributor13 Aug 2016, 6:05 pm AEST

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Pets what a beautiful topic and such lovely stories about our faithful and loving friends unconditional love free of judgement!! WOW what a lesson they can teach us.

Thanks so much for sharing your animal stories.

Regards Sylvester

SANE TEAM

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utopiaSenior Contributor14 Aug 2016, 4:35 am AEST

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@Harry. Mascots. I'd pick sloth for when I'm in my depression vortex. I'd choose some type of skittish, timid creature for when anxiety hits.
But the main positive Mascot for me would have to be one of the big gentle breeds of dogs - like a Newfoundland or Saint Benard. They are big - so you don't trip on them because you will always see them. They have beautiful coats that are lovely to stroke (need that sensory stimulation). They are great to cuddle up to. They lean on you - so you also need to give love & support - not just take it. And they are devoted to their owners.
I think we could all do with that type of unconditional love.

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KurraSenior Contributor05 Sept 2016, 9:58 pm AEST

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Discovered last week that me old dog is 17 not 16 as I had thought. Her hearing and eyesight are slowly fading so I've got some work to do teaching her foot signals as in coded stamping whilst she still has some sight and hearing. Otherwise she's as fit as a fiddle and according to the vet much more like a 10/11 year old dog. She must have good genes!

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Tigga19Senior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 3:37 pm AEST

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I have always been a cat-lover. My daughters have had pet cats since they were babies and were just heartbroken when they passed away of old age.

So off we trotted to a cat shelter to adopt one. And one more. And one more. And one more. And one more. Yes, we adopted 5. (apparently I made history, the first person to adopt 5 kitties at the same time)

It was a circus for the first few weeks, but they've settled in well and they are learning to trust us with their love.

Sooty and Smokey were tiny burmese kittens, extremely timid and not typical of their breed at all. Beautiful blue Sooty is highly protective of her tiny cream-pointed brother and he cries if he can't find her to snuggle in to. Mind you, the littlest one is often the most mischievious - notice he's the only one in the pic who has slipped his collar.

Midnight is Miss 8's special kitty, black all over and very soft and fluffy. He chose her at the shelter and loves her singing and affection.

Celia is Miss 10's special kitty, also black all over and such a squeaky chatterbox. She loves to snuggle up to her bookworm mama and is beautiful company.

Tigga is the most affectionate of all and has become my special tabby boy. With only 3 legs he is still the fastest when galloping up the hall and his antics up and down the cat trees are nothing short of acrobatic. He wakes me everymorning with nose rubs and if I don't respond he pats my face until I do.

I can't imagine getting though the day without their love and affection. Just to touch their fur brings comfort.

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kattyteeSenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 5:07 pm AEST

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Actually a situation involving me trying to rescue a sick stray kitten (and encountering a lot of negativity in response) had a role in triggering my most recent depression collapse I'm still hoping we can save him/her. I'd post a pic it I'm on my mobile and there doesn't seem to be the option?

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