Those precious creatures.

[Ganj]

I'm talking about my cat of course. She's comfortably found herself nestled inside of my sleeping blanket, not even the shine of light can reach her in there. She's won my heart with barely any effort. I guess I'm a sucker for cute behavior?

[beginerbuddah]

aww me too
i want to get a dog but i gotta leave it whilst im out in the day so i cnt realy get 1 :(

[Ganj]

Nonsense! A dog can virtually take care of itself, and it's independent upbringing might even make one hell of a guard-dog. Maybe you'd benefit more by adopting a pet? I can give you two great reasons why that wouldn't be a bad idea, even for one who might be away from home for awhile.

First, it would be a great relief to your local animal shelter who probably has more pets than it can afford to feed. Plus, it means that one less animal has to undergo euthanization as many shelters do not have the luxury of putting a "non-kill shelter" sign outside their establishment.

The second reason why adopting a dog might be the best route for you is that you wont have to worry that your cute little puppy isn't getting enough affection...I know first-hand that a cold upbringing can cause serious detriment to a dog's self-esteem and yes such concepts exist in animals too. ;)

[beginerbuddah]

well id be out from like 8.30 till 3.30 5 days a week
if i got a dog that was like 4 years old would it be ok for that long?
thanks for the advice Ganj

[Ganj]

It would be OK and happy! Just so long as you ensure it has the provisionals it would need to survive, maybe even a doghouse to shelter one's beloved pet from the elements? Unless I'm forgetting something?

[smokestoomuch]

dogs are not independant the way cats are, a cat can feed it self, go out and come back all on its own with no need to worry. However you leave a dog at home for most of the day its going to feel neglected (barking, crying), how will it go for a walk? will he/she walk itself and i suppose it buys a mcdonalds and its sweet as a nut.

I think anyone who leaves their dog alone during the day with no-one even cheking on him/her is not looking after their animal properly and should be reported so the dog goes to a better home, a dog needs constant attention. I have 2 cats they do what they want to do - i just fill up there bowls (not weed) and stroke em once in a while but they get on with it.

LOOK AFTER UR PETS

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[beginerbuddah]

thats why i wasnt going to get one smokestoomuch
id would take it on a long walk before i went out and as soon as i got home and spend pretty much all my time wit it when i was in if i got one

[beachguy in thongs]

If I left my dog home, all it would do is sit in the window and wait.

My cats have other lives that they don't speak of. I don't even let them outside. Yesterday, I found them plotting something.

Uh-oh. My big cat is staring at my lower, right leg.

[smokestoomuch]

thats why i wasnt going to get one smokestoomuch
id would take it on a long walk before i went out and as soon as i got home and spend pretty much all my time wit it when i was in if i got one


Im glad to hear that buddah. What you have said, walk in the morning and walk in the evening is exactly what a dog owner needs to be doing. A dog needs exercise but above all a dog needs Love.

My next door neighbour left her dog at home all day every day while she was working. The dog cried and cried and cried until my dad had to speak to her (they got on well) she decided to give up the dog she had problems (going through a divorce) no-one to look after the dog. She gave the dog up dont know where, but hopefully to a better home.

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[Ganj]

I can only suggest these things with knowledge for the best possible circumstance, smokestoomuch. Ultimately it boils down to the owner's personal circumstance, which is far from what I know. However, if beginnerbuddah is willing to dedicate an hour or so in the morning to ensuring that her pet was thoroughly walked before leaving to work those five days out of the week, then I don't see the big problem. Yes cats are more independent in the sense that they are in indoors with a litter box to tinkle in and a bowl for feeding/drinking-they can pretty much take care of themselves. However, a dog does require more attention, they are basically creatures of habit and getting them on a reasonable and maintainable schedule like walking them each morning, can do wonders for their behavior. It's only a matter of training them.

[beginerbuddah]

maybe if i had a week off when i got it and waked it as i would when i had to be out
spend a more time away everyday starting a leaving it for say an hour then work it up
would that work?

[Ganj]

A week off sounds good to me. :)

[Ganj]

Just let the dog get used to your schedule. Walk with him/her in the mornings, get your pet nice and exercised and she wont be ardent on tearing up your garden or fornicating the stuffed-animal. Remember who the owner is!

[McLeodGanja]

Me too. Dogs and cats, I love them. Unfortunately I am slightly allergic to cats so I have to stay away from them, which can be a bit difficult at times.

[Hilder420]

My dogs used to be inside all the time and slept with us at night. they went out to play and sleep and run around in the yard most of the day Now that we moved into our own place, with white/ beige carpeting ALL over we keep them in the kitchen with open crates and beds. whenever I go home for my two days off, i give them all baths and allow them to sleep with me if Im alone cause I miss them so while im gone for an entire week. especially my baby Venus. when summer comes around, were gonna make the outside independent laundry room their den. then when it gets unbearably hot, inside they go again. beginnerbuddah, dont you have a neighbor you get along with or a friend who lives close by who is a fellow dog lover to help kept an eye out and maybe let him out for 15 min a day for you? I do that for one neighbor. she's a teacher and is gone from 7 am till about 4pm. since im at work and have time, I let her dog out several times a day, give him treats, play tug of war, refill his kong toy with peanut butter, tell him hes pretty and give him kissy till his mommy comes home. if its a nice day out, hes out from like 9 am till she comes home.

[Breukelen advocaat]

If I were getting a dog, and had to be away from it for work during weekdays, I'd get a breed that likes to sleep a lot. Some dogs enjoy the company of other animals, even a cat that's willing can suffice if need be.

[smokestoomuch]

:thumbsup:
If I were getting a dog, and had to be away from it for work during weekdays, I'd get a breed that likes to sleep a lot. Some dogs enjoy the company of other animals, even a cat that's willing can suffice if need be.


LOL!! :thumbsup:

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[smokestoomuch]

I can only suggest these things with knowledge for the best possible circumstance, smokestoomuch. Ultimately it boils down to the owner's personal circumstance, which is far from what I know. However, if beginnerbuddah is willing to dedicate an hour or so in the morning to ensuring that her pet was thoroughly walked before leaving to work those five days out of the week, then I don't see the big problem. Yes cats are more independent in the sense that they are in indoors with a litter box to tinkle in and a bowl for feeding/drinking-they can pretty much take care of themselves. However, a dog does require more attention, they are basically creatures of habit and getting them on a reasonable and maintainable schedule like walking them each morning, can do wonders for their behavior. It's only a matter of training them.


i dont want to have an arguement about how to look after dogs!

As a human being you should know how to look after your pet.


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[Sir Bliss]

Both cats and dogs are awesome. They each have their special qualities.

I have three cats, two of which I've had for 10 years. They're the chillest animals on the planet. I wouldn't trade them for the world. Love them. Our newest cat is about 1 and he's great as well. He's making a great addition to the fam.

[smokestoomuch]

Both cats and dogs are awesome. They each have their special qualities.

I have three cats, two of which I've had for 10 years. They're the chillest animals on the planet. I wouldn't trade them for the world. Love them. Our newest cat is about 1 and he's great as well. He's making a great addition to the fam.


Thats cool matey :thumbsup:

Sounds like you love your cats, cherish them, appreciate them and look after them very well. Good to hear :)

I have 2 cats, sooty and sweep, brother and sister, both black moggies, love them, i dont know how they'd feel about another cat coming into their territory being as their brother and sister (family).

Whats it like for the new recruit?


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[Sir Bliss]

Thats cool matey :thumbsup:

Sounds like you love your cats, cherish them, appreciate them and look after them very well. Good to hear :)

I have 2 cats, sooty and sweep, brother and sister, both black moggies, love them, i dont know how they'd feel about another cat coming into their territory being as their brother and sister (family).

Whats it like for the new recruit?


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Oh definitely. Love my cats. Always have always will.

And I should've made myself more clear. my third cat isn't at the same house as my other two. He's the lone cat at my other house. I doubt my older cats would appreciate bringing another cat into their territory. My mom got a a dog about a year ago, and they don't like him. At all. He chases them all the time and it pisses me off. He's a puppy, I know, but I feel bad for my cats because they all always have to be on the lookout. :\ They're fine though. When our dog goes off to bed they're on the prowl. They're so funny at night :stoned:

[beginerbuddah]

beginnerbuddah, dont you have a neighbor you get along with or a friend who lives close by who is a fellow dog lover to help kept an eye out and maybe let him out for 15 min a day for you? .

nah :( i just moved in here and everyone on my street is retired or at work when i am :(i could proberly come home at lunch sometimes

[smokestoomuch]

Oh definitely. Love my cats. Always have always will.

And I should've made myself more clear. my third cat isn't at the same house as my other two. He's the lone cat at my other house. I doubt my older cats would appreciate bringing another cat into their territory. My mom got a a dog about a year ago, and they don't like him. At all. He chases them all the time and it pisses me off. He's a puppy, I know, but I feel bad for my cats because they all always have to be on the lookout. :\ They're fine though. When our dog goes off to bed they're on the prowl. They're so funny at night :stoned:

LOL

must be so funny when your high watching the cats lurking while the puppy patrols........... i can imagine it !!

the cats must try and gang up on the puppy as well no?

fights? must be quite a few, just sounds very funny mate

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[dragonrider]

I love cats and dogs, but I don't have either right now. There is a neighbor cat though that thinks it wants to be my cat. He hangs out in my yard all day, and whenever I open the door, he is right there trying to get into the house. He's not a stray --- he has a colar, and a little bell, and a name tag with an address, and he gets brushed out farily often by someone.

On the subject of cats and dogs being left alone. A cat can be a very solitary animal and can be left alone all day with no problem at all. Some cats can get bored and do somthing like unspool an entire roll of toilet paper, and then shred it all over your house, but that's about it. Dogs are social animals and need to feel like they are part of a "pack" in order to have proper mental health. Some dogs can deal with being alone for a day, but others feel too disconnected from the "pack." They feel like they have been ostracised for some reason and they get neurotic. They do things like howling, whining, chewing on furntiture, digging up yards, and eating up expensive irrigation systems. Not all dogs get neurotic on thier own, but some do. If you are going to adopt a grown dog, explain the daily routine to the place you are going to get the dog and ask about whether the dog will be OK on it's own all day. Tell them you can't have one that will go crazy. They may have one they know is OK.

[apocolips31]

My dog of three years ran away recently. Sucks........:(

[beginerbuddah]

dude thats grim im sorry to hear tht man
smoke one for me :jointsmile:

[smokestoomuch]

My dog of three years ran away recently. Sucks........:(


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO



sorry to hear that matey hope he/she comes back

peace

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