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Desiato · December 13

Stormshaper wrote: »

Middle cat unsure about the whole thing, I think! :-)

I thought the cat on the left looked like the boss compared to the other...

(not my pictures!)

kargen27 · December 13

TaSheen wrote: »

@kargen27 - uh.... looking at that jump.... you might need a fence extension!

Funny thing is the only time he jumped the fence was trying to catch a poorly thrown Frisbee. He landed on the other side and looked like he thought he was in trouble. We could leave the gate open and they would stay in the yard until they were told okay.

Stormshaper · December 13

Desiato wrote: »

Stormshaper wrote: »

Middle cat unsure about the whole thing, I think! :-)

I thought the cat on the left looked like the boss compared to the other...

(not my pictures!)

For sure, right?!

Path · December 13

Stormshaper wrote: »

Path wrote: »

Peko, named after a bird in SWG, was my 1st Westie. She is gone but I have 3 more. Love love Westies.

Leaf offering has me tearing up. GREAT PIC!!!

It was a special moment. Her first fall. I really think she brought the leaf to me kinda asking," Mommy, what is wrong with the leaves."

Stormshaper · December 13

Ok, couple more pics from me and I'll be done. This is Momma Cat top pic (aka Prettty Green Eyes) nursing Pluto, sibling to Pompey and Teensy (last pic). She came along preggers than evers just months after we lost Sis and Shorts (16/18). The two solar powered lights are connected to (you can barely see them) the tribute placards where to Sis and Shorts are buried right out back. Pompey and Tinkle Penny are last pic (bros and sis of Pluto)...

Path · December 13

TaSheen wrote: »

Y'know.... we are all so different....

Until we talk about our pets. And then, we're all the same in loving the animals we have made part of our lives and homes. And posting their pics!

So true!
Loving pets, through good and bad, always being there for them makes us special.

TaSheen · December 13

Asdara wrote: »

TaSheen wrote: »

Y'know.... we are all so different....

Until we talk about our pets. And then, we're all the same in loving the animals we have made part of our lives and homes. And posting their pics!

And then some people "hates" cats and dogs... thats the worst red flag ever imo

I've run into some people like that.... the funny thing is, once they meet Libby (the Brit in the pic second post) they fall in love and go all to goo.

People's backgrounds seem to have a lot of impact on "to have pets or not to have pets" - and sometimes, it's leftovers from a petless childhood. I never thrust a pet in anyone's vicinity; I put Libby out on the deck when we have people we don't know well in the house. Universally (so far - Libby's 10) they have melted into that goo once they've realized she's not vicious and not "too" pushy. Yes, there are people who are for justifiable reasons afraid of dogs, cats, bird, snakes, etc. But when people are just a little iffy about a pet (and are asked if they're allergic, or say up front they're afraid of dogs etc, or if they make remarks which lead us to know that any animal is simply not acceptable in a household situation) then Libby gets to hang out on the fenced-in deck while we talk.

I would wish everyone could know the joy of a canine or feline (or other sort) of friend, but not everyone is okay with it - and some people do have true phobias. It's a fine line one walks. I don't automatically assume it's a red flag - because sometimes it's just a response that's become habit - or it IS a phobia, and really, who would want to make something like that worse?

My mother adored cats. When I was born, we had (according to my dad, who was less interested in cats than my mom - so I'm not really sure about the actual count) 16 indoor, and about 20 more outdoor (that is, basically feral, just showing up for meals). This was in 1947 in a small settlement in the back of beyond in Missouri.

I've had more cats than I can count; of dogs, I've had a total of 6 over my life: that includes a pom/cocker mix I rescued, the cocker mix my great aunt "left" when she died to my mother(Fonda HATED cats - that was a real bone of contention, and since I hadn't any cats just then.... you can guess who wound up with her) and four Brits. Right now, again, I am catless, as husband has developed allergies to cat dander, and since he's 90 and he isn't really good with the allergy thing at all - well, I'm sure I'll have cats again eventually, but for now, we have Libby who is the best Brit we've ever had! (And the only one who's never had a cat in residence....)

ArchangelIsraphel · December 13

This extremely guilty face is Cupid, who is a young Irish Cob. Currently, he is refusing to come inside from the snow, and would rather play in the mud. Usually, he's a lovely cream color, but he has decided to experiment with becoming a brown horse >.> I love him with every ounce of my soul (as I do all of my horses), even when he's this stubborn. If I get the time, I'll do a little barn tour and show you my other horses and the cows- but right now, I've got to get everyone fed and settled for the evening.

Also, the Cat Distribution system is up and running smoothly, even if ESO is not, and deemed that I was to receive another cat this summer. If Jack the ginger cooperates, there shall be pictures (he's still a bit shy, we really don't know what his life was like before he came to us, but since no one ever claimed him, he's got his forever home with me and my partner now.)

Stormshaper · December 13

ArchangelIsraphel wrote: »

This extremely guilty face is Cupid, who is a young Irish Cob. Currently, he is refusing to come inside from the snow, and would rather play in the mud. Usually, he's a lovely cream color, but he has decided to experiment with becoming a brown horse.

<Laughing tears emoji> Hearts and kisses to Cupid.

barney2525 · December 13

TaSheen · December 13

I have a couple of pics of our horses (long dead now) - I'll post them tomorrow, late and tired now....

Hamfast · December 13

Makes playing hard... (Prince and Lillybit)

Ilsabet · December 13

Super old pic, but here's Sing the Holstein as the Dairy Godmother after winning costume class at the county fair 4-H show. \o/

ArchangelIsraphel · December 13

@Ilsabet I love that costume so much, she's adorable ! What a gorgeous cow, too. I do love Holsteins so much.

Ilsabet · December 13

Here's a bonus Cowmen Mooranda.

Sing hated that stupid fruit hat while I was fitting it to her at home, and then when we got into the show ring she sailed around like it was a crown.

ZOS_GinaBruno · December 13

Here's my handsome boy Logan

Zorrin · December 13

One of my resident Argonians riding her majestic holiday steed

ArchangelIsraphel · December 13

Some rare footage of a clean Cupid right after I groomed him, captured by my partner a while ago. (Staying clean didn't last for long) Legend has it that capturing sight of Cupid before he has found some way to get himself dirty is harder than finding a Yeti. Also, my paint Liberty photobombing in the back.

christiandeaf · December 13

Ricky John-Wayne

TheMajority · December 13

my dog Pascal

Enrik72 · December 13

...here you are

Stormshaper · December 13

Ilsabet wrote: »

Super old pic, but here's Sing the Holstein as the Dairy Godmother after winning costume class at the county fair 4-H show. \o/

Priceless

Xinihp · December 13

This was shortly following the annexation of my computer chair in the glorious name of Orangus Manus.

Tazzy · December 13

This khajiit looks harmless, but believe me, he is the best fighter in the neighborhood since Rajhin.

carthalis · December 13

my cat Anna, had her since she was a kitten and will be 14 this week. Think she's finally forgiven me for going away for a week to Berlin

Cruxanero · December 13

Looks like crying, but he was only yawning, don't worry.^^

SerafinaWaterstar · December 13

This is Merlin - looks like a collie but has huskie in his background & is very talkative!

My old boy Jasper - going on 14, loosing his sight & bit wobbly, but still active.

katanagirl1 · December 13

Wolfkeks wrote: »

The new Grumpy Cat, lol.

SickleCider · December 13

These are my boys, Finnegan (front) and Poe (back). Finnegan was given to me nearly 14 years ago when I was in a rough patch. He healed my soul. A few years later, he actually found Poe and brought him to the house. Poe was an abandoned, starving kitten, and Finn kept vigil until he was better.

My sweet boy Finnegan has always had medical troubles (you can probably tell from his floppy ears). He now has cancer, and I'm seeing the signs that he'll need to rest soon, but I'm hoping he'll at least make the end of the year. My heart is on a timer, and I feel so bad for Poe, too.

ZOS_Lunar · December 13

The is Felicia. She's a rescue, and is about 13 now. She gets her own chair next to mine at my desk when I'm working from home.