pets

January 27, 2005

if it's a question of allergies, i heard bichon frises (sp?) are good choices

for peopel allergic to dander.

what about a guinea pig? they're squeaky, live 5-8 years, and very affectionate

or would that present the same hair allergy issue?

I work with a rescue in the california-nevada area and found a really good

resource website is www.petfinder.org

Megan

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Thanks everyone for all the ideas!

We really cannot do any kind of cats - it is not just allergies, I

guess the asthma is an increased sensitivity. Also, we're not too

keen on breeders or extra medicines. We are adjusting to a future

with out cats in our home:(

The boys have asked about turtles a couple times...I will think

about this. Though I think as with the fish, they won't get a

greeting when they come home from school or something to snuggle.

I have lots of info on different dogs now...who knew! I love the

greyhound idea and got to thinking there may be other rescue

organizations that would let us do a test run with a dog...I cannot

go thru having to give up another pet!!

Thanks again everyone!

m

January 27, 2005

Petfinder.com is awesome!!! You can see pictures,

updated regularly, of animals in shelters, nationwide!

You can e-mail or call the shelter with the animal

you feel pulling at your heart strings. Through

Petfinder.com, over the past few years, I have adopted

a cat, three ratties and two chinchillas.

Family!

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I work with a rescue in the california-nevada area and

found a really good resource website is

www.petfinder.org

Megan

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" The cat did not respond. She did not believe in paraphrasing anybody. If

people pursued this same feline wisdom, there'd be a lot fewer

misunderstandings. "

From Kinky Friedman's

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

January 27, 2005

Hi,

Could we please take all the pet talk elsewhere? It really has nothing to

do with vegetarianism.

Annice

January 28, 2005

I've found a wealth of information within this group on all the topics that have

come up. Probably the best bet is to delete a subject matter you aren't

interested in. I seriously doubt there is a kinder more helpful group of people

on the net....................Donna

Annice Grinberg <annice wrote:Hi,

Could we please take all the pet talk elsewhere? It really has nothing to

do with vegetarianism.

Annice

January 28, 2005

Thanks Megan -

I've heard that bichon's are good, too! I had a guinea pig as a

kid, just loved him, Curly Cuthbert. Unfortunately, no rodent types

either. It'll have to be a dog (maybe) or a reptile. I think we

will continue to pursue the dog idea and " doggy sit " a breed that we

think will work...if it does then we'll officially adopt!

m

January 28, 2005

I can only suggest that if you are not pleased with the route or

amount of space a particular discussion is taking is to start your

own discussion. Post a question to the group, that should get lots of

responses. Talk about what you made (or will make) for dinner. Post a

recipe.

Most people are still talking about pets because nothing else has

come up. I just posted about beans hoping to start up a conversation

about that. However, during lulls there will be off-topic discussions.

If you're getting daily digests and it's still too much to scan

through for " relevant to you " topics, then you can also choose " No

Email " under your preferences and just go to the group's website,

which is what I do. Then as I'm reviewing posts, I can also check the

files for recipes and it's easier to go back and search for posts.

Just a couple of suggestions, instead of just asking for a topic to

stop.

Denise

, " Annice Grinberg "

<annice@g...> wrote:

> Hi,

>

> Could we please take all the pet talk elsewhere? It really has

nothing to

> do with vegetarianism.

>

> Annice

January 28, 2005

>

>The boys have asked about turtles a couple times...I will think

>about this.

Please don't, unless you get a rescue. The turtle trade is ugly. They are

illegal to buy in many states. They can die from over handling. I have one

who was rescued when I was 5...he's actually likely older than me. I've had

him my whole life, but...consider...a turtle is a 30-60 year commitment.

They cannot be released into the wild, ever. While the males are smallish

(8 " across) and " only " need a 55 gallon or larger aquarium (as well as a

turtle filter, aquatic plants to eat on top of regular food, a full

spectrum heat lamp, etc.) the females grow to be dinner plate sized.

Depending on the species, they can be aggressive and bite a fingertip off.

Don't get me wrong, I love Walter, but he would have had a better life if

he could have lived in the wild. It wasn't an option for him, but I'm would

never give the turtle trade a single dime. Many of their animals are

poached as well. However...if there's a rescue you could help...why not?

You could also talk to a local rescue about fostering animals to see how

your kids do with them. Then, if the allergies are a problem or it's not

the pet they want, you could find out before making a major commitment.

Lots of rescues have iguanas and they're vegetarians! Just remember...they

live a long time and grow to be 4' long requiring a big habitat!

>I have lots of info on different dogs now...who knew! I love the

>greyhound idea and got to thinking there may be other rescue

>organizations that would let us do a test run with a dog...I cannot

>go thru having to give up another pet!!

Can you get an allergy test done first?

Good luck!

Veronica

January 28, 2005

At 06:00 PM 1/27/2005 -0800, you wrote:

>Petfinder.com is awesome!!! You can see pictures,

>updated regularly, of animals in shelters, nationwide!

>You can e-mail or call the shelter with the animal

>you feel pulling at your heart strings. Through

>Petfinder.com, over the past few years, I have adopted

>a cat, three ratties and two chinchillas.

>Family!

Congratulations! Tell me about your chins. I just adopted a degu!

Veronica

January 28, 2005

What about our pets who are vegetarian? My dogs and rodents are vegan.

V.

>Annice Grinberg <annice wrote:Hi,

>

>Could we please take all the pet talk elsewhere? It really has nothing to

>do with vegetarianism.

>

>Annice

January 29, 2005

Thanks Veronica...

Doubt I'll really do reptilians - am aware of some of what you

shared - will keep all the extra info in mind! We've done rounds of

allergy tests yes and ick!

I'm reading what Judy is writing about macrobiotic and wondering if

some of this will help him. Anyone do macrobiotic diet with kids?

m

June 24, 2005

I can relate to you. I lost both my cat of 13 years and my dog of 12 years on

the same day last October and still feel sad about their passing. I can still

hear my dog laying down upstairs and my cat playing. It is hard not to have

them both greet me at the door when I arrive home. Our companions were dearly

loved, eh? laurie

" Thanks to all who responded about losing a pet. I'm slowly getting

used to not having Dozer here--I don't hear his chain jangling or hear

him licking his paw. I'm moving thru the guilt phase--why didn't I

take him for more walks, why did I speak harshly about his chewing his

leg, etc... Today I went to the pet store for gerbil food and saw a

creaky old black lab with a grey muzzle, and I started to cry. Then I

got home and the sympathy card from his drs office had arrived, so I

boo hooed again. It is amazing what a hole a pet leaves in your day-to-

day and in your heart.

peace,

Laura "

laurie

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August 7, 2006

That's adorable, what kind of dog?

Alana Farrell <alana.farrell wrote: I read the post from

Anne where she talked about her dog drooling over

a banana. My dog is crazy for raw peppers. She loves pretty much all

raw vegetables (except cucumbers), but she goes nuts over peppers.

When I make a veggie stew or chili, I have to cut up twice as many

vegetables, half for the pot, half for her. Everytime I do the

groceries, she always has to inspect the bags. On Sunday, when I was

bring the groceries in, I laid the bags down on the floor while I went

to get more out of the car, and she actually stole a pepper out of the

bag! Her favorite fruit are strawberries, blueberries and grapes (she

doesn't like bananas).

Alana

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August 8, 2006

Please back off on the grapes or raisins, as they can be toxic for dogs and

cats.

Marilyn Daub

mcdaub

Vanceburg, KY

My Cats Knead Me!!

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Alana Farrell

Monday, August 07, 2006 10:56 PM

Pets

I read the post from Anne where she talked about her dog drooling over