ADPi Pets

[onehundone]

I have a dog too. Her name is Bisket and she is a Bichon Frise. She will be 11 at the end of January. I also have 6 fish and two frogs...

[smiley21]

This is Harry. He belongs to my younger sister. He is under a chair. He tore his way through the bottom and likes to hide in there.

[honeychile]

Dear Dogs and Cats,

The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king-sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. I have been using the bathroom for years--canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.

The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!

To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:

Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About Our Pets:

1. They live here. You don't.

2. If you don't want hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture .)

3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours, and does not speak clearly.

Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they: eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke, don't need to have the latest fashions, don't do crack, don't wear your clothes, don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and if they get pregnant, you can sell their children.

[smiley21]

Here is another picture of Harry not looking too pleased to have a hat on his head!!

[honeychile]

Originally posted by smiley21
Here is another picture of Harry not looking too pleased to have a hat on his head!!

Oh, I can just imagine the caption for that photo!!

[smiley21]

That kitten is my sister's. But today, I got my very own kitten!!! I love her to death and she loves to follow me. She even fell asleep on me. I named her Madison.

[honeychile]

How's Madison doing?

Buffy's getting groomed this week, and it's as if he knows. He's become "velcro dog" the past few days. We're going to try to get a few photos on him afterwards, for both Valentines & St. Patrick's day.

I still have to order the ADPi collar for him...

[Lindz928]

Originally posted by smiley21
I named her Madison.

Aww, that is my sweet little baby's name!!!!

[adpiucf]

Riley with her "Cousin" Bailey in Orlando

[adpiucf]

And here she is again... The Puppy Who Stole The Grinch Who Stole Christmas


(Look at that face: GUILTY!)

[FirstAndFinest]

Originally posted by honeychile
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. I have been using the bathroom for years--canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.

I loved this whole thing, Honey, but this is the best. OMG - my Natalie will NOT let me go in alone!!! (and I spoil her so badly that I always let her in... )

[honeychile]

Originally posted by FirstAndFinest
I loved this whole thing, Honey, but this is the best. OMG - my Natalie will NOT let me go in alone!!! (and I spoil her so badly that I always let her in... )

What is it that pets need to be in the bathroom with you?! Buffy goes berserk if he's out of the bathroom while you're in!

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by honeychile
What is it that pets need to be in the bathroom with you?! Buffy goes berserk if he's out of the bathroom while you're in!

My Violet is like that too... she absolutely MUST be in every room I go to, otherwise she flips out... she's such a sweetheart though

[FirstAndFinest]

After the most horrible post-party session in my collegiate or alumna days, I got home about 2.30 AM Friday. I emailed my sister advisors about the night, wound down, and got to bed about 3.30. My DH told me our tomcat, EddieBoy, had been in a fight, all bloodied and limping - but would be fine. I checked him out and his one eye was not responding to light. I got dressed and gave DH 2 options - dress & shut up, or stay home. He came with me to the 24/7 vet nearby. About 4.30AM the vet looked at him, suspected he was hit by a car and had a broken front arm! Oh, and we had to then go to another 24/7 vet about 40 mins away for xrays and an orthopedic evaluation. That vet confirmed he had a broken elbow requiring orthopedic surgery to place a pin in his elbow. Without the surgery, he'd still need a cast for weeks, but probably not regain full use of the leg and would become arthritic. We got the surgery and he'll make a complete recovery. The neon green cast, covering his entire front leg, comes off in 2 weeks. He must remain in a large dog crate for a total of 8 weeks to ensure complete healing. I'd take a picture & post here, but I LOST my digital camera on TUE when I brought it for Recruitment! My Natalie (ole one eye) just LOVES climbing all over the cage - I'm sure he loves to see her out there, using all her paws...

(Oh, I finally got to bed at 9.30 on Friday AM! I had been crying for the past 6 hours straight! I was then awoken at noon by the PD to discuss the mess the night before. Deep in my heart, I love my ADPi - but at that moment all I wanted was SLEEP!)

[honeychile]

Poor Eddieboy!! I forget who said it, but there's a saying that if there are no pets in heaven, I'm not interested.

Sometimes I think it's harder on the Pet Mom when her baby is hurting than on the pet! My mother's heart attack came shortly after Buffy got his (blue) cast off...