well, just cried so yeah...

[delusionsofNORMALity]

not a lizard-how about a snake. a pretty little boa to cuddle up with on a cold winter night (don't get him stoned, they really don't like the smoke). get him young and raise him right (a lot of work, but no chewing or shitting on the carpets). you might be surprised at how affectionate a snake can seem and they aren't as needy as a warm-blooded pet, you can leave for the week-end and not worry about the damage they're doing in your absence. no, they won't fetch your slippers or bring in the morning paper, but such activities are highly overrated.

and in those more introspective moments a snakes eyes can be hypnotic

[birdgirl73]

Real sorry to hear about your puppy, Greenport. Is there any hope y'all could take him to the vet before returning him to the pound and consult with the vet about his destructive chewing behavior? Lots of dogs go through long, potentially destructive oral phases. Labs are famous for that, too. But with proper crating, plenty of interaction and chew toys, and sometimes also with some sort of different behavioral training, they can be directed in other ways. Sounds like he's a good pet otherwise. I hate for your mom to be so hasty about returning a pet you're very fond of.

[Greenport]

Get a kitten!

my mom doesnt want kittens she doesnt want them scraching up the walls and she wont declaw them cause its painful for the cat

[Greenport]

Real sorry to hear about your puppy, Greenport. Is there any hope y'all could take him to the vet before returning him to the pound and consult with the vet about his destructive chewing behavior? Lots of dogs go through long, potentially destructive oral phases. Labs are famous for that, too. But with proper crating, plenty of interaction and chew toys, and sometimes also with some sort of different behavioral training, they can be directed in other ways. Sounds like he's a good pet otherwise. I hate for your mom to be so hasty about returning a pet you're very fond of.

no my mom already said were taking her back :9

[BobBong]

my mom doesnt want kittens she doesnt want them scraching up the walls and she wont declaw them cause its painful for the cat

The cat only suffers long term damage from de-clawing if it's done improperly.

[birdgirl73]

I have two cats that have all their claws, and they only claw scratching posts or intentional clawing surfaces I have around. If you get them young and direct them to claw in that way, they aren't destructive. Also, you may be able to adopt an adult cat that's already been declawed. My last cat was that way--she'd been declawed before I adopted her.

Your mom's not very tolerant of pets, is she?

[BobBong]

I have two cats that have all their claws, and they only claw scratching posts or intentional clawing surfaces I have around. If you get them young and direct them to claw in that way, they aren't destructive. Also, you may be able to adopt an adult cat that's already been declawed. My last cat was that way--she'd been declawed before I adopted her.

Your mom's not very tolerant of pets, is she?

That's great advice, there's a lot of homeless house pets out there.. that may seem angry and afraid at the world and everything around em, but in reality just want a nice warm,loving home.

If anything you'd think that his mother would be more inclined to get something cute and fuzzy than something scaley and cold blooded

[Skink]

If a dog eats anything it will cost U and the dog a lifetime of grief... The dog usually ends up at the vet with it's inside being opened up... good advice is to adopt an older dog that would love attention and a good home... go to the ASPCA,,,they test their pets before they go up for adoption...

[Greenport]

good ideas :P

[timothylearyisdead]

they eat bugs

Iguanas are vegetarians, its very rare you see one eat bugs or anything. But they are boring as shit. Really nothing compares to a dog. especially not a cat.