I’ve had pets all my life. Over the years, I’ve had a menagerie - mice, gerbils, snakes, lizards, hermit crabs, frogs – and of course dogs and cats. I’ve done Fostering for abandoned dogs – keeping a pup in my home until a suitable family can be found – teaching them basic manners, giving love and socialization with the pets and people within my circle.
As for pets, at this time I have 2 dogs and 2 cats. I Love My Pets Dearly.
Annie is a 2.5yr, female Australian Shepherd/Beagle mix. Annie was dumped in my neighborhood when she was about 3-4 months old… I didn’t find out about her until almost a week after she arrived, cuz one of the neighbors was feeding her on their porch. The neighbors said that there was another puppy with her, a male, but he had disappeared. I had not intended to keep her, just to hold her for placement into a good home. However, she wormed her way into my heart and is still around *LOL*
Both my pups are inside/outside. Russell prefers to be inside, while Annie prefers to be outside, but she really prefers to be wherever Russ is, so she’s inside most of the time. My Pups go out with me as much as possible - they are well mannered and social and it's nice to be able to take them around. I do have "rules" for my pets - they don't jump up, lick faces, beg at the table and are not allowed on the furniture. I guess I sound strict, but I like pets that are welcomed and don't impose.
Alien is an 18yr, female, long-hair calico. I rescued her from a tree when she was only about 2 months old - she had one of the loudest voices I had ever heard! Alien is a good old kitty... Unfortunately, she started having accidents in the house, so she is no longer allowed inside. She has a nice warm and dry house outside, though I do bring her in when it gets too cold or too wet. At that time, she stays in a bathroom.
January 02, 2005
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