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Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 21, 2004, 07:15:01 AM
While we're waiting oh so patiently (not!) for the Independent Tour to begin, I think we could all use some pet therapy to calm our nerves and lower our pulse rates!.  So,  fellow Claymaniacs, it's time to get acquainted with the various and sundry pets that are the loves of our lives, whether they be dogs, cats, pigs, hamsters, iguanas, snakes, etc., etc.... Who knows? Maybe even Kelly and Clay would be willing to contribute their very own pet love stories as they endure the endless hours of "seeing America" on the Tour Bus.  (After all, how many choruses of "This Land is Your Land" and "The Wheels on the Bus" can you sing and how many games of Scrabble can you play?)  Ok, everybody, I'll go first.......

~~Theme from "Lassie" playing softly in the background~~  We have a 12-year old silver and black purebred miniature schnauzer named Chester (why, oh why, did we give in to my 81-year old mother's suggestion for that name?)  Miniature schnauzers have often been described as "good little watchdogs."  Yes, that he his, but a more accurate description of Chester is that he is THE  TERROR OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD!  Chester, all 20 pounds of him, considers himself to be the "top dog", and he feels he has to prove it on a daily basis.  Chester has attempted to take on the Great Pyrenees next door, the American Bulldog on the next street and even toys with the idea of letting the Bull Mastiff next door know who's the boss.  And we have the vet bills to prove it!  But he still is our sweetie, itty-bitty little baby boy!  Goo-goo!
~~Theme from "Lassie" fades out~~

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!!  Can't wait to hear your stories. (and please feel free to add your own favorite pet story background music)...


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 21, 2004, 07:20:20 AM
Oh, one more thing about Chester....He was expelled from dog obedience school as a puppy after refusing to cooperate. The last straw for the trainer was when he decided to "express himself" to his fellow classmates by laying a giant poopsicle on the dog track!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Marshini258 on February 21, 2004, 10:10:47 AM
Aww, i love this topic. super idea...

Tigger (aka, Tiggie Poo, Meow Meow, Poo Poo, Mr Meow, Meowser, Pooky)
Hes a one-of-a-kind cat. Hes a cream color with darker cream swirls on his fur. He also has blue eyes and the nicest little tail. Tigger is incredibly affectionate, he gives me hugs when hes in a really lovey mood. And he also talks to me, and has his moods and also really knows how to bug someone when he needs something

Fernando- (aka, Nando, Deg , Pooch) Hes a Beagle, my wonderful Beagle. Fernando also has an incredibly loud bark or more like "roooooooof" . Fernandos favorite food is bread and he likes carrots. He also like oatmeal, but that gives him diarrhea. I got him for Xmas a loooong time ago.  And hes n incredibly energetic dog, but has actually mellowed down...

And thats all i'm going to say about that..


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mrs. c. on February 21, 2004, 10:49:58 AM
great idea, since pet lovers are such wonderful people!!
We have a cute, very tiny 8 year old male cat named J.P.  At first people questioned the abbreviated letters... could it be justice of the peace? junior kitty? john paul?  no but he was named in memory of someone we never had the opportunity of meeting but loved and was our favorite radio personality on WJR in Detroit.  I hope some of you from Michigan will remember J.P. McCarthy. Our J.P. was born around the time J.P. McCarthy passed away, we named him in his memory.  He is so full of life, and provides such joy and laughter to our lives, a brown mackeral tabby with perfect markings.
On a sad note, on December 20th 2003 I had to put the most wonderful cat in the world to sleep.  His name was Barney, 11 years old also a brown mackeral tabby but with an abysinnian cross breed. He was my "abby tabby" his tummy color reminded me of butterscotch ripple ice cream.  He was a gentle giant, I miss him so very much, he had my heart.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wisconsinmaniac on February 21, 2004, 11:17:15 AM
She is a 7 y.o. female cat and she lets us live in this house with her.  We got her through the Humane Society.  She had been abandoned and was about 1 year old.    My husband, who is truly cat-crazy, named her Pumpkin.   No, she isn't orange and no, she wasn't born around Halloween.  He (the husband) tends to do things based on absolutely no rhyme or reason!

She is very verbal.   Actually she is very mouthy, but verbal sounds better.   If she passes you on her way to eat or to the litter box or wherever, she turns towards you and talks and talks - just to let you know that she is temporarily leaving the room.  

She isn't particularly beautiful nor particularly intelligent, but she loves us unconditionally  -  and that is good enough for us !


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 21, 2004, 11:31:35 AM
Thanks so much for these pet stories...I'm loving this!   Can you feel the love?  Is your blood pressure going down and your heart rate getting slower?  Hope this is helping to keep our OCD in perspective. Sigh, 30 more days till you-know-what.   Oops....BP is going up, heart is racing.....thud-thud thud, thud thud.............!

Time for more pet stories.  Bring 'em on!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: patti on February 21, 2004, 01:12:42 PM
I have a cat ( Mollie--aka Mamagirl-- aka--Mama--aka Stinky Cat ;  I found her on my son's birthday- she was just a kitten mewing her head off, so I took her in had her checked by a vet the rest is history.   I was never a cat person- in fact I was afraid of them ( mmm remind you of anyone?) for a long time.   I also have half custody of my sister's dog (we live in the same house- she's upstairs)-  her name is Maggie-- aka Magpie-- aka Margaret.    Maggie is white with light brown spots- a beagel mix & she's really intelligent & loving.

Wow this is working- I almost forgot that on March 7th I will actually be in the same building as Clay & Kelly-   :D  :D  :D


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Leveland on February 21, 2004, 01:21:32 PM
Ok Here is Terry's Zoo.  I might just blow up the computer..

Australian Shepherds.. Dallas (8 1/2), Cheyenne (6), Rick (5), Janie (5), Xena (1yr and 4 months).

First Obedience Dog, Max  Lab/Dalmation Mix

Birds.  Tyler the Parakeet, Ringo Blue Crown Conure, and Cleo Yellow Nape Amazon.

And 3 fish who don't have names.  

Yes they let us live with them.. My Mom once said "You live in a Kennel"  and I answered. "Yes and your point??

I started in Australian Shepherds, because we had a wonderful Dog who was my second child.  Her name was Kisha.  She started it all she was a Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler Mix.  She had blue eyes and is still the smartest Dog I have ever known.  She crossed the Rainbow Bridge 7 years ago and I have still not gotten over it.  

Thanks Claydevotee for starting this wonderful Thread.  

We had a Dog Show today and we took a Reserve.. We will be going again Tomarrow.. Another day, Hope it will go better.

Love, Terry


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Mad4Aiken on February 21, 2004, 01:30:26 PM
Alright, time for the animal members of Madison's household:
The only pet that I have is a hamster!
Our hamster's name is Gumball, and he's half and half; his neck and face are black, and his tummy and bottom are white, and he has little black spots along his back. We just got him this past week.
We have had our share of hamsters, all within the past 6 months. We've had 4 so far.
We can't have anything else though. There are LOTS of allergies in my house! :lol:


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: grammaof6 on February 21, 2004, 02:27:14 PM
HEY THEA great idea for a thread.

Well, somewhere amidst all the hundreds of pages of the BLPT I talked about my dog, but I'm not going thru them all to try to find it. So here goes:

I've had a dog my entire life - age 7 til now :oops: . Since marriage my hubby and I have had 3 dogs, all which lived to rich old ages. Our present dog is a pure bred Carin Terrier. Why is the pure bred description important? Well, because we got him at the Humane Shelter - just a reminder that you can find really great dogs there. So support your local Shelter! About 12 years ago we had to put our loved dog to sleep. I was sad and lonely. My daughter & I decided to walk thru the Animal Shelter just because . . . . .  There laying with his little black nose touching the cage & big sad eyes gazing at me was MAC. (We called him MAC after we found out he was Scottish. It's a shortened version of McDougal).  :lol:

The gals at the shelter called him TOTO for the dog in the Wizard of Oz. I fell in love instantly and took him home that day. The next day I took him to my vet, he checked him over and declared that he was a pure blooded Cairn Terrier 2-3 years old. The vet told me Cairn puppies run from $400 - $500. Now why would someone spend that much money for a pure blooded Cairn & then take it to a shelter? So I called the shelter to get more information. We found out he was a run-away. They'd had him for the required time and needed to adopt him out. It took us about 6 months to trace him back to his original home which was a northern Milwaukee suburb (a 2 hour drive from my house).  :shock: By that time, the family had gotten another dog and didn't want him anymore. That was great because I don't know if we could have given him back.  

MAC is a character. My niece says he's a rug with legs. I've done some study on Cairns and have discovered their personalities are usually very energetic and unpredictable. They are little dogs with a BIG attitude!  MAC, however, is about a laid back and relaxed as they come. Whenever the grandkids are here and pester him, he just rolls his eyes and suffers thru it. He's loveable and cuddlely and just about the cutest thing in this century. We think he's about 15 by now, but not sure. His latest check-up showed his heart, liver and kidneys are in the condition of a puppy still. I think that's the result of all the love he gets from me! So hopefully we'll have a couple more wonderful years of MAC.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Claytime on February 21, 2004, 02:35:26 PM
I have 2 cats.  Allie is 7 1/2 years old.  I picked him out of a litter of barn kittens. They were all mean, would hiss and skitter off to hide except for this one orange kittten who just sat there and stared up at me with beautiful green eyes.  He was the most beautiful, well mannered of the bunch and I knew that he was the one I wanted.  He's alot like Wisconsinmaniac's cat.  He is very verbal and always announces when he is going to eat or to use the litter box.  He's been my little boy for 7 years, always cuddles with me & ignores my husband.
Bailey is 3 years old.  I adopted her from the Humane Society when she was eight weeks old.  She has a beautiful long, shiny black coat.  She was born with a birth defect and is missing her right eye.  She has limited vision in her left eye.  There was a litter of newborn kittens there and a long list of people wanting to adopt them.  But nobody wanted this sweet, playful, imperfect  kitten, so I decided to take her home.  Allie was extremely jealous at first and would fight with her.  It took a few months for him to warm up to her and accept her as part of the family.  Now they play together.  Bailey is definitely my husband's little girl.  When she is cuddling with him, I don't exist.  She has her routines, husband is getting ready for bed, she will wait outside the bathroom door until he gets into bed & then jump up to cuddle with him.  Sometimes I have to kick her off the bed because she likes to lay on my pillow.  Both of my cats are very  sweet & playful.  I love them both & hope to have them for many more years to come


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Galadriel on February 21, 2004, 02:53:25 PM
I plan to return later and finish reading all of your wonderful posts. (Great topic!) I just have a moment to share a few pet stories of our own.  We have 7 cats. One is named Simon. I swear with God as my witness, he howls when I sing!  He is our sleepin' cat.  At bedtime, he comes in to the bedroom so that he can sleep on top of my husband.  A little later he will sleep on the top half of my pillow.  He is very spoiled.  Last night he followed my husband all over the house. He craves attention and petting.  He is very playful even at nine years of age.  We also have a white dog who sleeps in our room as well. A year or so ago, there was a "Garfield" cartoon that we cut out because it is so US! Jon, wakes up from a sound sleep to realize that Garfield (who looks like Simon) is sleeping at his head and the dog is at his feet. He then drifts peacefully off to sleep because all is well in his world. It is just like our house.  :D


Title: My Babies....
Post by: Ms. Hip Shake on February 21, 2004, 03:06:55 PM
:D Wonderful thread topic, Thea.  

I have 2 beautiful cats: a dear little boy cat (black) named Nicoli (9), and a beautiful little girl cat (tabby) named Feebie (5).  Since I haven't been blessed with children yet, they are my "only" babies.  And, they act like babies, for sure. Feebie is very attatched to my husband, her "crinkle" ball toys, and her favourite wooly blanket.  She follows my husband around so much that I refer to her as "the other woman".  Nicoli (or Nic for short), is quite attatched to me, people food (he tries!), cat nip toys, and furry blankets.  Nic and Feebs are shy kitties when it comes to strangers, but they are never far from my husband and I when we are home - Feebs usually sits with hubby, and Nic reclines wherever I am in plain sight of him.  Nic is a very passive kitty, whereas Feebie is rather "pushy".  She hates dogs - she would likely try to eat Raleigh (Clay's pup).

I grew up in a family where dogs were the traditional family pet.  I still love dogs, and all animals, in general.  I take after my mom - we call her Doctor Doolittle (she loves animals so much).  I really knew nothing about kitties until I found Nic under the Xmas tree one year - Feebie joined us 4 years later.  They are two of the best gifts I ever recieved, and my love for them is very special.  They add great joy to the lives of my husband and myself - we are truly blessed to have them.  :D


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: houstonclayfan on February 21, 2004, 03:22:01 PM
I have two cats.  A female short-haired tabby named Precious and a male long-haired cat named Pepper.  Precious is chubby, with dark grey and black stripes. She is about 3 years old.  She is sweet, calm and "mommy's cat".  She follows me around everywhere and is very affectionate towards me. Pepper is the dark gray (hence the name) and I believe he has feline ADHD. He runs around my house nonstop and constantly wakes me up at night. If I let my feet out at the end of my blankets, he will nibble on my toes. My husband likes him and that is why he is still around  :wink:  Both cats were adopted from the Humane Society.

We also have a retired greyhound named Patti. She was a champion racer until she was retired. Now she is a couch potato - I cant blame her.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Claytime on February 21, 2004, 03:27:04 PM
MS. HIP SHAKE WROTE:
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Since I haven't been blessed with children yet, they are my "only"  babies. And, they act like babies, for sure.  Feebie is very attatched to my husband, her "crinkle"  ball toys, and her favourite wooly blanket. She follows my husband around so much that I refer to her as "the other woman".


WOW, We both have two cats with the same characteristics! :lol:  I don't have any children, but my cats sure do act like babies!  Bailey follows my husband around so much that I've referred to her as "the other woman" also!  :lol:  8)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on February 21, 2004, 04:48:12 PM
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-12/545664/GFQYW-Moonshot_Booster.jpg)


This is Moonshot Slayton (sitting) and Sir Rusty Booster (lying down) and are a little less than a year old in this photo. They are toy poodles and were born in July 2002. I am a space nerd so that is where they got their names.

Moonshot Slayton - I was originally going to call him just Slayton but then a friend suggested Moonshot and I loved it. I wanted to keep the Slayton though so it's his middle name. The name Slayton comes from Deke Slayton, one of the original Mercury astronauts who due to a heart with an odd beat didn't get to fly during that time. The other astronauts respected him and didn't want someone who didn't understand them to be in charge of them so they recommended Deke for the job. He took it. He did get to fly almost 15 years later in a great venture between the US and Russia - Apollo/Soyuz in 1975. So that is who Moonshot is named after. Moonshot is very intelligent, loyal, loving, and for the most part behaves (I've had to take him to the vet after I came home and he had black ink all around his mouth but we couldn't find the pen and then again just a week ago I had to take him because he ate 9 pieces of chocolate out of the box my mom left out and I was scared it was going to kill him).

Sir Rusty Booster - We call him Booster or Booster Boo. His name has the initials of SRB which also stands for Solid Rocket Booster on the Space Shuttle. Booster is intelligent, indifferent, sassy, and hardly ever behaves. The two are brothers but very different. Booster has started having seizures...some are very mild and some are very bad. He doesn't have them very often but we are watching him and have alerted his vet.

They came into my life at a difficult time. The Camp I had worked at for 8.5 years closed permanently. It was a very sad time for me. Then these two showed up the week of the closing. I brought them home from a breeder recommended by the vet of our beloved PJ. (PJ was a toy poodle that we had from the age of 6 weeks until at 15 years old he had congestive heart failure and we had to put him to sleep - this was New Years weekend 98/99). These two bring just joy into my life with the unconditional love they give and the things they do. They love to run in our fenced in backyard. They chase squirrels and lizards, play hide & seek with one another, and run the fence with the black lab next door and the 2 little dogs behind us.  Moonshot uses his little brother Booster to get things he wants. He'll send Booster out to prop his little paws on my leg while I'm sitting at the computer and give me 'the look'. There are two looks, one is "please give me a treat" and the other is "please open the door". If I don't do something right away he starts making little sounds and flattens himself on the floor and alternates looking at the treat box and looking up at me. Yes, they most always get a treat

The two of them also work together to get something they want that you are eating and holding in your hand. One will distract you by pretending to want what you have and getting in your lap and giving kisses and such and while you are holding your hand up and behind to prevent that one from getting what you have, the other one has slipped up behing you on the couch and grabs what you have in your hand. They have done this quite a few times but we are on to them now.  :)

As a child we had cats growing up. I like kittens but I'm not all that fond of cats. I'm a dog person. In elementary school we lived out in the country on an acre with a canal (and alligators and snakes and such) and we had a lab/golden retriever mix named Sparky. She was beautiful and I loved her. She loved to run. When my parents divorced, my mother and I were moving to Ohio and Dad to an apartment. Neither could take Sparky. So they made sure that whoever wanted the house would take Sparky as well so she could continue to be able to run on all that land. I really missed her and still do though I'm sure she has long since gone on.

And that's my pet story.  :)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on February 21, 2004, 04:53:00 PM
Hey people. Hmm I have a dog, a fish and don't ask my why, but the other day my brother brought home a pet rock?  :?   :lol:  My brothers rock is named bob. I won't get into that. I have a red fish, my mom named him clot cause well,....yeah LOL!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol: And my dog, Otto (means speed) He's SUCH a cutie!

 I remember when someone form outta town met us at Arbi's with a tub of pups. LOL He's brown and white and some black. He's very smart he can sit, shake, lay, speak, turn, rollover, fetch, and believe it or not, play dead. LOL He jump SO high, while we were outside last summer he jumped up on the kitchen counter and ate the mashed 'taters. LOL! I was laughing but obviously my mom wasn't!

 I'll try to get some pics of him up in here, let me see if I can get it to work. I'll put two or three. Here goes... :D  :D  HOPE IT WORKS! Ill post em later g2g


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 21, 2004, 06:03:53 PM
We Claymaniacs are such loving, nurturing people with such loving hearts.  I'm thankful to the Almighty for sending us a gift like Clay to help us to see we are in this crazy, mixed up world together!  "No man (or woman) is an island".  Keep these beautiful posts coming!


Title: Neat idea!
Post by: dreaminofclay16 on February 21, 2004, 06:08:25 PM
Since I'm an only child, I consider my two cats to be like my brothers. Their names are Oscar (name was given already when we got him) and Cheerio (my dad was eating a bowl of cheerios one day and the cat wanted some, so my dad laid one on the floor and he ate it, hence the name.) They are two of the most adorable and smart cats I've ever seen!  :D  Cheerio is black with a white stomach and some white on his face and legs. The most distinctive mark on him is a black dot on his back left leg. But, I really can't describe Oscar to you (you would have to see him) but he is beautiful but just hard to describe. I wish I had a scanner so I could scan a pic of both of them to show you guys but I don't.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 21, 2004, 06:31:43 PM
http://alumni.imsa.edu/~mcferrin/images/chester_angry.jpg

This is Chester the miniature schnauzer, a.k.a. THE NEIGHBORHOOD TERROR![/img]


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jexter on February 21, 2004, 06:54:24 PM
My husband calls me Dr. Doolittle. We have 2 cats, 2 dogs, and a hamster. The latter is lucky to be around given the former (not to mention the fact that my daughter's interest in the hamster lasted about 3.25 hours after bringing it home...guess who tends to the hamster now...)

Cats are Henry and Ella. We got Hank from the Humane Society. My kids refer to him as a ghetto cat because he is street smart. Going on 13 and is still alive despite being an outdoor cat with plenty of car traffic in our neighborhood. He would never tolerate living indoors. We got Ella from a shelter. Since we got Ella as a baby, we've made her an indoor cat...it is too dangerous for her outside. Ella is sooooo smart. She follows commands and comes when you call her. Unlike every other cat we've ever had, she actually does the things a cat is supposed to do - she uses her scratching post, climbs on the cat house, plays with catnip toys, cuddles, and purrs.

This is in great contrast to Henry who simply takes in oxygen and occupies space. He never plays, and only moves when he needs food or wants to go outside. The only time he cuddles is when it's late at night and he thinks we're asleep. He climbs in bed with us, purrs like a jet plane, and thinks we don't notice. He's a typical male....too "tough" to show emotion.

We had bad experience adopting a dog from the pound - he died exactly one week after we got him. Died of parvo, a disease the pound SHOULD have known about. It was heart-wrenching. We got our next two dogs from private families.

The first is Dexter, a border collie. Dexter is a typical border collie - smart, smart, and smart. Spazzy, spazzy, and more spazzy. I love him to death though. He has sooo much personality. Our other dog is Jewel. She is a samoyed and would be very pretty if I maintained her better. Right now she just looks like a cotton ball that has been tugged on. Jewel is the NICEST dog in the world...not a mischievous bone in her severly overweight body. She loves to sing....the kids play the piano and she'll come from whereever she is to sit near them and sing while they play. It's so funny because she sounds like she is in great pain. If it weren't for the fact that she seeks out the music, I'd swear she was dying. we are desperately trying to lower her weight, though, or else she will die. She loves to eat....it's her only downfall.

There are just a handful of things in life that I absolutely love - first are kids in general and next are animals. My own kids always tell me that when they graduate high school and go off to college, I'm going to turn into "the crazy cat lady". I won't know what to do without my kids so I'll go about collecting stray cats. My husband will leave me because I have too many cats, and I'll be reduced to a Mrs. Havisham type character only worse - all alone dressed in my wedding gown...staring at old photoalbums and crying. No furniture....just cats.

They are probably right - but it'll be both cats and dogs!

P.S. to Claydevotee....I had a schnauzer when I was a kid. His name was Linus, which is, I'd say, along the same lines as Chester!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claysgirl on February 21, 2004, 06:55:15 PM
I have two cats. One is called Murky and is just a little thing she's 7lbs and very tiny. I got her when she was eight weeks old and she was the runt of the litter. She was only a couple of ounces when i took her home. She learned early not to sleep right beside mommy as I rolled on her and got woken up to little mewwing sounds. She is very skittish with other people but she is an angel. Midnight I got when he was 6 months old he was already bigger than Murky. He now weighs in at 20 pounds of solid muscle. He is very playful and keeps Murky young as she is 11 years old. Murky is small but is the boss of the house. Don't mess with her or she'll let you have it. Midnight is very loveable and likes everyone.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on February 21, 2004, 07:30:20 PM
Ok my turn, my turn.

The only pet I own (I still live at home and my parents dislike cats  :( and refuse to get a dog  :cry: ) is our parakeet, Jo. He is a beautiful greenish/ aqua/ yellow color (and he is the MOST beautiful bird in the whole wide world  - he will tell you himself (more on that later)). He is 6 years old and my mom actually got him when I was still away at school. We got him around Valentine's day and figured he was about 6 weeks old, so we celebrate his birthday at Christmas. WE say that he shares his birthday w/ Jesus. (awww) he thinks the Christmas tree is his tree and is so sad when we take it down after the New Year.
His full name is Sir Joseph Bird Churchill, but we call him Jo Bird for short. I also call him Joseph, Jo Jo, Joey bird, or just Jo. Or if he misbehaves, we only call him Joseph bird in a stern voice.  
So are you curious about him talking? Of course you are!! yes, my mom has worked very hard to get him to talk. None of our other birds ever talked so my mom started saying simple things to him and day after day she just worked with him. Well now he picks up everything around him. He thinks we are all birds - and I am Renee Bird. Always and forever in his eyes. I am just glad though that we don't have HBO or Showtime because who knows what he might pick up and say!  :shock:
Jo loves music. He loves when I play piano for him and loves the radio (and of course Renee bird has trained him to love Clay). He is the most special bird and we all love him very much. EVen though he can't play fetch or save any of us from a burning building - all creatures great and small - are the best of friends.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: cjrmax on February 21, 2004, 08:36:48 PM
What a a great subject for a thread!!!  I had to post about the love of my life, my dog Max (hence the "max" part of my screen name!).  He is a 14-1/2 old long haired beagle.  Never heard of a long hair beagle?  Well, that's because Max is one of a kind.  I call him Maximillian One-in-a-Million!  I wish I knew how to post pictures because he really is the cutest thing, if I do say so myself!  He basically looks like a slightly shorter than usual beagle with long thick hair and the biggest eyes, lined heavily with black eyeliner.  And like all true beagle types, he is VERY food driven!

Max had a rough start to his life.  His first owners literally left him on their back porch and moved out.  Luckily neighbors noticed this puppy was out all the time so after a couple of day they went over and investigated and found the house empty.  They took the puppy but their landloard wouldn't let them have a dog, so they gave him to friends - 4 college seniors who after about a month realized they were in no position to have a puppy.  I worked with one of their mothers and she knew that 6 months before my beloved German Shepherd had died so she asked if I might be interested in this puppy.  I was heistant but I made the "mistake" of laying eyes on him.  It was love at first sight!  But Max was a timid, scared little puppy. He was at ease with other dogs, but ran away and hid from people.  Noises scared him.  On walks he would practically run just to get it over with and shook like a leaf when a truck or bus passed.  Then I moved out to the country and started taking him to Doggie Daycare at my parents when I was at work and Max just blossomed!  He became a party animal when my neighbor started inviting him to parties. He started to love walks. He is no longer afraid of people.  He even sometimes comes to work with me and instead of shying away from people, he greets them.

He's slower these days, a bit arthritic and a bit hard of hearing.  He had major back surgery 4 years ago and has a constant battle with bladder stones that have him on a special and strict diet.  In order for him to still have treats, I slice and bake his canned food for him!  He loves it!  But despite all that, Max is doing great!  He still loves his walks, although he's a lot slower these days.  He is still a pig.  He still barks that beagle bark.  He's a very happy dog who is adored by me and his grandparents and his cousin Rags (my parents' dog - a Border Collie mix).

On Tuesday, February 24th, we will be celebrating his 14th anniversary.  Since I don't know his actual birthday, I celebrate the day he came into my life because I firmly believe that was the day he really started to live!

I have had dogs all my life from the day I was born. To me they are truly the best people!  :D


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 21, 2004, 08:54:03 PM
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He is the most special bird and we all love him very much. EVen though he can't play fetch or save any of us from a burning building - all creatures great and small - are the best of friends.

 
Songbird, that was beautiful.  Thank you so much.  BTW, I lived at home with my folks (except for 4 years of college) until I was 27.  I treasure those years I was able to spend with them as an adult.

cjrmax, I understand how painful it is to watch your dog grow old and arthritic.  I have a feeling that when dogs pass on, they go to a beautiful hilly, grassy playground where they can run and play freely without any pain----and maybe someday he will thank you for all that you did for him to make his last years as comfortable as possible.  Who knows?


Title: Pets
Post by: Her on February 22, 2004, 02:33:27 AM
What fun--We have a 4 year old yellow lab mutt named Blondie.  The mellowest, smartest dog I've ever met.  Also, after a neighbor died, we adopted his wild cat-- Rocky who's a silver/gray stripes with white underneath.  Absolutely beautiful.  Finally tamed him enough to get him to the Vet.  Now he hangs out with us and he and Blondie are best buds!  Since he's an outdoor cat, he's always bringing trophies to our doorstep!

Both are great therapy for the whole family.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayMaine-iac on February 22, 2004, 05:17:57 AM
We have a dog, a cat, and a 55 gallon aquarium of fish--and this is the fewest pets we have ever had here!!!  Our oldest daughter has one of our dogs now (a Corgi mix that used to be a dog and is now a "baby") and our oldest son has 2 of our cats (brother and sister who rule his house). One of our cats died last summer--he was white with orange spots and spoke perfect "English".  He was 16 years old and very attached to my husband. Now we have a black/light grey/dark grey/white long haired striped cat named  "Misty".  She loves our youngest son to no end. I have never seen a cat "adore" anyone quite like she does!!  We have a Shetland Sheepdog named "Mickey".  His real name is MacTavish, but that name lasted only until the ink dried, and he has been called by his nickname ever since. He loves people, especially kids, and really dislikes other dogs.  He is fond of our daughter's dog, though. Shelties have a tendency to be "quite mouthy", but he isn't.  He is mellow and smart.  He can play ball and frisbee and do the usual doggy tricks. He is my husband's shadow!!


Title: AWWW WHAT A CUTE SUBJECT
Post by: max on February 22, 2004, 11:06:26 AM
I Ladies and Gents i have a Cavalier king charles Spaniel called Benji! He will be 11 in May. He is my little boy really. A real comfort for all of us in times of sadness.

We had snow the other day [england] and he was like a little boy when hubby walked in the door...almost like he was saying "Daddy daddy it's snowing!" Running around like a little child and he very rarely does that these days! I will enjoy reading your Animal stories :o  You are lucky bunnies you know..i don't think Clay will be coming to England just yet!  :(  I will have to live through you!! Much Love Maxine In England...proud to be a Claymaniac :D  xxxxxxxx


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 22, 2004, 12:16:16 PM
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I will have to live through you!! Much Love Maxine In England...proud to be a Claymaniac  xxxxxxxx


Don't worry, Max....Claymaniacs are NOT CAPABLE of holding back any details.  You'll be SWIMMING in concert reviews, pictures, etc. before The Independent Tour is over!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: max on February 22, 2004, 03:03:51 PM
Thankyou Clay devotee.....The tables have turned and now i have some idea of how Ralph Fiennes American fans must feel :)

Has Clay got any pets does anybody know? Love MAxxxxxxx


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 22, 2004, 03:22:29 PM
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Has Clay got any pets does anybody know? Love MAxxxxxxx


MAX-----Oh, does Clay EVER have a pet.  He is a little terrior named RALEIGH who will be accompanying Clay and Kelly on the tour.

Is there anybody out there who could give Max some further details on our favorite dog RALEIGH?????


Title: awwww how cute
Post by: max on February 22, 2004, 03:34:02 PM
Thankyou for that info. i look forward to finding out more about Clay and Raleigh.  How sweet that he will go with Clay and Kelly.  when is the first date of the tour for you ladies?


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on February 22, 2004, 04:16:12 PM
Max -

Here is a photo of Clay and Raleigh. There is a thread called Just Raleigh in the Photo Album section, you can access it  here. (http://www.claymaniacs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2453)


(http://claystramp.diaryland.com/images/raleighdog.jpg)


Title: The Three Musketeers
Post by: krysascwt on February 22, 2004, 11:19:26 PM
These three felines, two girls and a boy, were the main Love of my Life until Clay arrived in May 2003.

RAVEN:  ALPHA FELINE is mostly black with a little white on her tummy.  She not only is the oldest at 5 1/2 years but keeps the two younger ones in their place.  I also owned her littermate sister ,Maya, until I lost her to a Brain Tumor approximately 2 years ago.  The only thing on Raven's mind is FOOD, nothing but FOOD.  Therefore it is a struggle to watch her waistline.  See it grow in girth.

PRINCESS ZENA: SUPER ALPHA FELINE is a mixture of Tortoiseshell and Calico markings.  She was a rescue cat.  I wanted a Lap Cat as the two mentioned above, that was the last thing they wanted to do.  Her and I have had many crossings of wills in the three years that she has lived with me.  She may be very little in body but HUGE in Stubborness.  

SIMEON:  He is the only male in the household. He is a grey tabby with white markings on his face and belly.  He was abandoned at my girlfriend's acreage a year ago last Christmas.  He was very badly abused emotionally and psychologically.  It has been a very difficult year rehabiliating him.  The time I have had to spend with him has caused medical problems with Raven.  Things have now turned the corner and it looks like everyone will make a full recovery.

All three have become Good Friends and they have learned to gang up on me to try and get my attention when they want something.  If I'm sleeping and THEY THINK IT'S TIME FOR BREAKFAST, they take turns jumping on my chest and jumping off until I get annoyed enough to get up.  Another trick Raven taught Simeon is to bang the lower cupboard doors in the kitchen or bathroom to get my attention.

RAVEN IS A BETTER WATCH DOG THAN ANY DOG.  We have had a couple of thiefs just outside by patio doors.  She came to me an did everything but stand on her head to get me to go to the Patio Doors and look.  If I had, I could have alerted the Police of the crime but not necessary stopped it.

MY BABIES ARE MY PRIDE AND JOY.  NONE ARE PEDIGREED AS I HAVE ALWAYS VOWED THAT UNTIL ALL THE HEINZ 57 CATS HAS A HOME I WOULDN'T OWN A PUREBRED.


Title: Oh My goodness
Post by: max on February 23, 2004, 01:18:09 AM
Moonshot....thankyou...that is soooooo sweet! Too cute for words! LOL Thankyou so much and Krysascwt..lovley info.  I ove the side pics of Clay dancing and everything that you ladies put next to your posts. Love MAxxxxx


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aeleon9995 on February 23, 2004, 06:01:57 AM
Hi..I have 2 cats...kitty(15)..and shredder(14)...and one toy poodle carly...she is 9. We thought we would never own a poodle..lol...but when my mom got sick and couldn't take care of her anymore we inherited her. She is the most lovable pet..and she crys when i have to go to work.

My cats are characters..lol..kitty thinks he is a dog...most friendly and loving..and shredder does his own thing and is the best behaved of all 3.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fwong52 on February 23, 2004, 07:59:19 AM
My husband and I are empty-nesters.  We have a lovely 8 year-old lap cat.  Meet Clay-O (whose name was changed from Cleo after I fell in love with Clay).  Clay-O is a snuggly wonderful creature who identifies more with humans than felines.  She sits in a chair at the breakfast table as my husband reads the paper and I have coffee and watch GMA.  She curls up with me under the covers in bed and excitedly kisses my husband's face to wake him up in the morning.  She will nap on us for hours as we watch tv.  When she wants a little attention from my husband, she will roll around at his feet as he comes into the kitchen.--That's the signal that she wants to be picked up in his arms like a baby.  She knows how to get what she wants from both of us--if her dish is empty, she gently nips my ankles; but she alerts my husband by kissing him.  She's loves people and makes friends with everyone.  We figure she's suffering some sort of identity crisis but we wouldn't change her for the world.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 23, 2004, 08:03:57 AM
fwong, my husband and I are also empty-nesters.  Our 2 sons both live out in California, at least 1500 miles away.  Our little schnauzer Chester has managed to fill a HUGE void in our lives, just as your little Clay-o obviously has!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: karen28 on February 24, 2004, 07:37:30 AM
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This is Chester the miniature schnauzer, a.k.a. THE NEIGHBORHOOD TERROR
 Claydevotee, this could be a picture of our Lucy!  She's only 2, and does a lot of tricks.  She DIDN'T flunk doggy obedience school, but basically they only showed us how to train her, we did the work.  Her funniest trick is rolling over.  She does a little "chase my tail," getting up a lot of momentum, then flings herself on the floor and rolls over. It's too funny, we've been told by friends to send a tape of that to some animal show that shows funny videos!  Schnauzers have a lot of attitude, think they're much bigger than they are, and bark a lot, but there's no other type of dog I'd rather have! (this is my third one)  We also have a beautiful Siamese cat (also the 3rd one), Mischief. She is one of the few cats who are NOT graceful; she knocks everything over!  She and Lucy have a lot of fun together. :D


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on February 24, 2004, 08:13:30 AM
ENJOYING THIS THREAD ABOUT PETS. :)

MOONSHOT
THAT PICTURE OF CLAY WITH RALEIGH IS DELIGHTFUL. WHAT A CUTIE, THE DOG , I MEAN. WELL, CLAY TOOOOO. :)

WE HAVE 2 CATS AND THEY ARE MY BABIES.
 ONE IS A MANX THAT I RESCUED FROM A TERRIBLE HOME, WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO PUT HER DOWN BECAUSE SHE WAS PREGNANT, AND ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD.
 :cry:  :cry:
  I TOOK HER AND THE VET HAD TO OPERATE AS THE KITTIES WERE DEAD. TESSIE SURVIVED AND SHE IS NOW 10 YEARS OLD.
FAT AND HAPPY. :)

THEN I RESCUED A POOR LITTLE KITTYCAT WHO WAS STARVING UNDER MY STUDIO.
 ONE DAY WHEN I WENT OUTSIDE I HEARD A MEWING, LOOKED BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING.
 IT WAS SO FAINT THAT I THOUGHT I WAS HEARING THINGS.

THE NEXT DAY WHEN I CAME TO THE STUDIO I HEARD THE SAME SOUND AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOUSE AND THERE WAS THIS PITIFUL LITTLE KITTY, NO BIGGER THAN MY HAND.
 SHE CAME TO ME CRYING AND WHEN I PICKED HER UP , I WILL NEVER FORGET AS SHE WAS CRYING, PURRING AND CUDDLING ALL AT THE SAME TIME.

SHE IS NOW WELL AND HAPPY AND SASSY AS CAN BE AND I NAMED HER PRINCESS. SHE IS 2 YEARS OLD NOW.

TESSIE JUST TOLERATES HER NOW . I GUESS TESSIE JUST WANTS TO SLEEP AS SHE IS GETTING OLDER.

THERE, I SAID IT. BUT I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A DOG, A HORSE AND LIVE ON A BIG RANCH SO I COULD HAVE LOTS OF ANIMALS.

MEOW :D  :D
JAN
KEEPER OF CLAY,S DREAMS


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymore on February 24, 2004, 08:48:28 PM
i love your pet stories, i'm glad you have fun with them.
my story is sad.
kodiak or kody was our pet chihuahua. he was everything we love about pets and he was my second son for 4 years, before we had trey. he loved to roam around our subdivision before bedtime. he's been doing this for 11 years. one night he didn't come home. we looked for him the whole night, the following days and weeks. we put up signs everywhere. we've been devastated. we were grieving for many months. we feel like we didn't only lost a pet but a friend, a son and my children a brother.     april 28 will be a year since we lost him but we still miss him very much.
we don't feel like having another pet for now. kody is still very fresh in our minds and hearts,


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 24, 2004, 09:18:25 PM
claymore--I hope you know that we petlovers truly understand the loss you must be feeling. How sad that you haven't been able to get any closure on this situation.  Someday you'll find it in your hearts to open your home to a new little creature, be it canine, feline or reptilian!  Take care.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: krysascwt on February 24, 2004, 11:31:19 PM
CLAYMORE:  It's terrible when you lose a pet especially the way to do.  Not knowing what happened to them is the absolutely the worse.  God always looks after small children and pets so just believe that Kody is being looked after by God whether that means he has gone to be with him or is residing in someone else's home.  Just know that all of us that have pets share your pain.  For me losing a pet is exactly like losing a child.  I bred Wire Haired Fox Terriers for many years and had to make some pretty tough decisions.  I have a friend who breds St. Bernards and she too has had some monumental decisions that were life and death decisions to make.  We are all drawn closer together by our pets.  They make a thread that becomes a rope that binds us together.  Remember that you are not alone in this.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymore on February 25, 2004, 11:37:15 AM
claydevotee,
 you are so true we have no closure. we, the kids especially sometimes fantasize (spelling?) he'll knock or scratch our door someday.

krysascwt,
you are so right, not knowing what happened to him is the one thing that hurt the most. we like to believe he is in a loving home. and we don't think about the other possibilities because there is really nothing we can do now.

we do have fun memories with him, we have pictures and videos.
thank you all so much for your concern.


Title: Pets
Post by: nursingme on February 26, 2004, 06:03:11 PM
Hey! I have alot of pets ,so I'll try to be brief.
 Miss Morgan is a Cremecolored lab 13 yrs old-- Danny is a3mo. old mixed breed little dog.( You need to know that all my animals have just taken up at my house)
My Cats...Muffie 5yrs old/ her son is Rudy
               Gray Kitty .. BG,Patches,Raliegh,and Smitzy are her family.
                Jackie Chan
                Rusty
                Sissy
                 LC
                 Molly
 I know all of you think I must be crazy,but I just can't be cruel and put them out with out a home.  They all have special personalities and are really great pets.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Catlady on February 27, 2004, 12:46:05 AM
How fun is this!! I love reading all your wonderful,and sad stories. I have also lost pets either by having to put them down or running away. They leave a void when they're gone. The happy part is they also bring joy and happiness. Me being "Catlady" I have 6 cats. Maggie, Truffles, Tiffany, cozmo, Pumpkin, and Gravy. They are quite an assortmant of personalities. I also have a Japanese Spitz who thinks he's a cat. They are all very special and hold a huge place in my heart. I just want to say hello to Galadriel. I thought I had a lot of cats but you beat me with 7. This was a great idea, thanks for adding the thread.  I'm looking forward to reading more. I'll write more stories about my animals later. It's onr in the morning and I always check with you guys before I go to sleep. I just had to write something on this thread. Good night Claymaniacs :D  :D


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on February 27, 2004, 09:36:02 PM
I've been so busy lately, but I had to stop in and tell you about Sweet Boy, Sally and Miss Kitty.  Original names, no?   :wink:

I call them The Mod Squad...one black, one white, one gray.

Miss Kitty is the stealth cat.  I don't think anyone has ever seen her except for Mr. P and myself.  Sally is the black one and when she 'meows' she sounds like she's talking to you.  Sweet Boy is solid white, and yes, he is a sweet boy.  They were adopted as feral cats and now they are our pets although still crazy wild acting some of the time.  

We used to have Nipper.  She was a catahoula leopard dog.  They are the state dog of Louisiana.  We always swore she understood nearly everything we said, and she thought she was one of the cats.  An 80 lb cat... We lost her in September of last year to cancer and still miss her very much.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: TakenByClay on March 08, 2004, 07:33:00 PM
I have 2 cats named Caesar and Neko, 2 parakeets named PJ and Chewie. and 6 fish who are named Nemo, Dory, Marlin, Bruce, Darla, and Nigel! lol! All my fish are named after Finding Nemo characters!! I wanted to get a dog and i wanted to name it Raleigh, but my parents said no... :(


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 08, 2004, 08:30:04 PM
Hi Taken By Clay!

Thanks for telling us about your "menagerie" (possibly you'll need to look that up in the dictionary!).  And I hope you always have better luck with your fish than I have had!


Title: Clay's Raleigh
Post by: krysascwt on March 09, 2004, 07:42:12 AM
MAX:  Clay's Adorable Little Canine Friend is a Purebred Border Terrier.  As the picture shows this breed is an armful of love.  The breed originated in the Border Country between Scotland and England.  It's may purpose in life was to rid the homestead of vermin.  It was deveoped to run with the hounds but be game enough to finish off the prey when it was cornered.  "The hallmark of the breed is the head and expression that bears a strong resemblemce to an otter." (Taken from Dogs Annual Magazine")  The average weight is 11 - 15 lbs.  The breed has been gaining in popularity over the last few years.  In fact at the Westminster Dog Show just past, a Border Terrier placed 3rd in the Terrier Group.  This is a very presitigous Dog Show in North America as many of you probably already know.

A Border Terrier is good-tempered, affectionate, obedient and easily-trained although they can get a bug in their bonnet like many of the terriers and strike off on their own agendas.  These are very busy little dogs.  They play hard and sleep hard.  They are determined and alert.

Hope I haven't overpowered you with all the facts.  I tend to run off when talking about one of my loves the Terriers. Raleigh's owner is my next love and not necessary in a first and second order.   I have loved, owned and groomed Terriers for over 25 years.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 09, 2004, 11:03:21 AM
KRYS, I too am a lover of all terriors, ill-tempered or extremely well-behaved.  Will consult you for advice when we start looking for another dog (Our schnauzer Chester is getting very old and feeble, I am so sad to say).


Title: Sorry to hear about you loss Pamela
Post by: Sasha on March 13, 2004, 01:04:10 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss.  I lost my cat Sasha (Himalayan) 5 years ago it took me a long time but I still miss her. She was like a dog I never had a cat that listened like her, she was so smart, we took her everywhere with us.She died from Kidney faliure at 10, I was heart broken. Now I have 2 Himalayan cats Chloe and Kayla they are great they are very entertaining.  Chloe is the smart one she goes around opening my closets and the Slider to my deck, I have to lock it or she gets out.  Funny story we have a new Clay fan Chloe, my cd/reader/writer hasn't worked for months my brother -in-law finally helped me put a new one in, so I started burning cds like crazy, I downloaded CLays demo's and started playing them on my computer, while as soon as I started playing Look what love has done, my Chloe came flying in on the desk and starting rubbing the speakers and just layed down next to the speaker listening to the music, I tried other cds she only likes Clay, my husband couldn;t believe it either it's the cutiest thing, she  just loves his singing her favorite is Look what love has Done. We have our first 4 legged Clay memember. I know Clay's not fond of cats but don't tell her that. She doesn't think she is cat anyway.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: krysascwt on March 14, 2004, 02:08:35 PM
I saw a T-shirt once that said:  "Dogs think their People, Cats think their God.

My cats, Raven, Princess Zena & Simeon have found many little subtle ways to get my attention when I'm intensely engrossed in all things CLAY.

~walking across the keyboard, banging cupboard doors, tearing through the apartment, clawing non-claw appropriate furniture, climbing on the back of my computer chair, etc~

These animals are nuisances but VERY LOVEABLE ONES.


Title: pets
Post by: MisCindysu on March 14, 2004, 03:59:57 PM
Ok Well i will start with my cats first...I have a very large fat headed cat his name is "D" Kitty...aka(D whitters a boo boo,whit...fat head and on some ocassions stupid cat...for reasons ..that he would try to play keep away from a pit bull and end up on an electrical post for over 36 hours This has happened on more than one ocassion!.)...I have had him for 4 years got him when he was a kitten.....I now have 2 more kittens Samuri aka(Sammy)..and Miss Fluffy aka(Missy)..And my Chuhuahua her name is Dottie..AKA...Baby girl..dot..and now momma)...She just gave birth Yesterday  to 4 puppies 2 boys and 2 girls ..but unfortuanly one of the girls did not make it ..so we have three puppies .in very good heatlh....for now they are named Hendrix.he's pure white...One of my friends daughters Jessica named him she will be taking him home in 8 weeks....then we have screech..cause he came out noisey....and then there's belle...did'nt know what else to call her ...so there are my pets...now I do have to sons ...but I guess they dont  count as pets..LOL....Just kidding!!!!!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on March 24, 2004, 10:04:51 AM
I know this took me 4-ever but heres a picture of Otto, my baby pup!  :D

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-12/545664/MonicaandOtto.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tami J on March 24, 2004, 02:43:46 PM
This is a fun thread!  
My menagerie (sp??) consists of two dogs, two cats, and one great big beautiful black girl, Angie, who forever lives in our hearts and our home after being put down because of a brain tumor 1.5 yrs. ago :( .  Angie was the most beautifully gentle Great Dane I had ever laid eyes on.
 
Currently we have a German Wirehaired Pointer named "Tucker", who runs circles around our huge black walnut tree pretending to be chasing birds.  He's a beautiful big boy.  A Rat Terrier/Poodle mix named "Karli" who can't decide if she wants to be a terrifying protector or a cuddly lap dog.  "Oliver" is our big ol' male cat, who of course, was an orphaned kitten who my husband almost hit with the shovel while chopping out some ivy.  And then there is our little kitten girl, "Lucy" who got her name because she reminds us of Lucy (I Love Lucy).  She's a little nutty, and whines alot when she doesn't get her way.

Them's my four legged kids.
Tami


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on March 24, 2004, 03:46:25 PM
Quote from: aikenismyidol
I know this took me 4-ever but heres a picture of Otto, my baby pup!  :D


Adorable! Thanks for sharing the photo with us.  :)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on March 25, 2004, 06:51:34 AM
Quote from: Moonshot
Quote from: aikenismyidol
I know this took me 4-ever but heres a picture of Otto, my baby pup!  :D


Adorable! Thanks for sharing the photo with us.  :)
 

THANKS FOR MAKING THE LINKS FOR ME!!!! MUCH LOVE


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mackncsu on March 25, 2004, 07:12:51 AM
Here's my puppy, "Mackenzie's Buddy," better known as Buddy.  :wink:  He's not really a puppy I guess...let's see...he'll be 8 this August. He's the most amazing dog in the world!
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd04b3127ccebb652caa5bca0000001610)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd04b3127ccebb652c8e5bee0000001610)
I gave him a haircut in those pictures so, he doesn't look like your typical Westie. He needs to be brushed though.  :lol: Buddy loves to run and play outside so, the long haired look doesn't work for him. He just gets so dirty.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd04b3127ccebb652caddafd0000001610)
hehe Close up! Buddy is the sweetest thing. He loves to cuddle, and be rubbed. He loves having a bath, and loves leftovers. I can't imagine having a dog that would be more perfect for our family b/c Buddy is so easy going. Sometimes though, he likes to pretend he's a BIG dog, to scare off the mailman and stuff. He has a pretty mean bark. I miss him terribly when I'm at school b/c he's 3.5 hours away.  :cry:  It's all good though b/c he's such a doll!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on March 25, 2004, 07:24:26 AM
HES SO CUTE!!  :D  :D  :D


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mackncsu on March 25, 2004, 09:16:23 PM
thanks!  :lol:


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 26, 2004, 03:35:56 AM
Otto and Buddy are so cute, makes me miss having a dog, some day I'll get another pup. I think I'd like a smaller pup this time my last dog was an Irish Setter, I just love those red heads.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on March 26, 2004, 04:37:20 AM
Quote from: Sasha
Otto and Buddy are so cute, makes me miss having a dog, some day I'll get another pup. I think I'd like a smaller pup this time my last dog was an Irish Setter, I just love those red heads.


Yeah, we have always gotten small dogs, he's only about 15 pounds, and he's done growing. We got him at Arbi's.  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol: .....No really, I'm not kidding. Anyway, wehn we got him my mom was all over the idea of him sleeping in the living room or on the couch. "THIS DOG WILL NOT SLEEP IN ANY OF OUR BEDS" Yeah...riiight. Now he sleeps with her EVERY night. She hates it because when he wakes up in the middle of the night, he streches and he usually either curled up by mom with his head even on her pillow or between my mom and dad and when hes between them and streches his paws go into my moms back and he makes this weird car horn under the water noise when he yawna and it wakes them both up.....GOOD THING HES NOT WITH ME!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :twisted:


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 26, 2004, 05:20:29 AM
AIKENISMYIDOL:  What a cute story about your doggie sleeping between your mom and dad.  Ahh, waking up to the sweet smell of doggie morning breath........

Have a happy day, everybody!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 26, 2004, 05:23:24 AM
SASHA:
Quote
I just love those red heads
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Yup, I love those redheads, too.  Both the canine and the 6'1" singing varieties! :)  :)  :)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 26, 2004, 05:47:06 AM
Monica,
      What kind of pup is Otto??? Jack Russell Terrier??  Cute story about him sleeping with your mom and dad.  Big Red use to sleep with me when I lived at home, when I got married she use to stay over my house but she was getting to old to jump up and sleep in bed. And there was no way I could pick her up.


Title: CLaydevotee
Post by: Sasha on March 26, 2004, 05:52:28 AM
CLaydevotee,
        I guess that's where my love for redheads started.  I'm  with you love both the canines ones and the 6' 1" singing kind, no need to mention any names.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on March 26, 2004, 03:27:13 PM
Quote from: claydevotee
AIKENISMYIDOL:  What a cute story about your doggie sleeping between your mom and dad.  Ahh, waking up to the sweet smell of doggie morning breath........

Have a happy day, everybody!


 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol: HAHAHAHA!!! NOTHING LIKE IT!!

Quote from: sasha
Monica,
What kind of pup is Otto??? Jack Russell Terrier?? Cute story about him sleeping with your mom and dad. Big Red use to sleep with me when I lived at home, when I got married she use to stay over my house but she was getting to old to jump up and sleep in bed. And there was no way I could pick her up.


He is a Rat Terrior and he jumps on the kitchen counters!!


Title: MY PUPPIES
Post by: LOLA on March 30, 2004, 07:05:36 AM
:D  :D  :D  HI EVERYBODY,
  IM A LITTLE LATE IN POSTING THIS, BUT JUST NOTICED IT ON THE FORUM, AND HAD TO LET YOU KNOW OF MY BABIES. I HAVE 3 LHASA OPSOS. AFTER OUR SIBERIAN HUSKEY HAD TO BE PUT DOWN AT 15 YEARS OLD , I SAID I WOULD NEVER HAVE ANOTHER DOG. MY HEART COULD NOT TAKE THE PAIN . I AM SUCH A SUCKER FOR ANIMALS. BUT IVE SAID THAT BEFORE :cry: . AFTER A YEAR MY SON BOUGHT ME A LHASA PUPPY FOR MOTHERS DAY, WE NAMED HER LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. SHES ALL WHITE, I SAID WE SHOULD HAVE NAMED HER LITTLE MISS MOONBEAM, BUT HER PERSONALITY IS SUNSHINE. ONE WEEK LATER  MY SON CALLED TO TELL ME HE WAS BRINGING HOME A DOG ANOTHER LHASA THAT WAS ON THE WAY TO THE POUND BECAUSE OF CHILDRENS ALLERGYS. SO ENTERED CANDY. CANDY WAS 2 WHEN WE GOT HER.  THEN ABOUT A YEAR LATER WE WENT LOOKING FOR A MALE SO WE COULD BREED OUR GIRLS ENTERS ROCKY FELLA. WHAT JOY THESE DOGS GIVE OUR FAMILY. CANT AMAGINE NOT HAVING THEM . ALL OUR DOGS SLEEP WITH US. THEY ARE UNDER OUR FEET AT ALL TIMES. THEY FOLLOW US FROM ONE ROOM TO ANOTHER AND ARE ALWAYS AT OUR SIDE. SO LOYAL AND FULL OF LOVE.I CANT AMAGINE BEING WITH OUT THEM.  SO THATS MY FAMILY JUST HAD TO SHARE WITH YOU MY LOVES, MISSY CANDY, AND ROCKY .     HAVE A NICE DAY .       LOVER OF CLAYS VOICE        LOLA :)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on March 30, 2004, 01:59:22 PM
YAY!! thanks for sharing LOLA!!  :D  Sound adorable


Title: Monica Here is a picture of big red - Shannon
Post by: Sasha on March 30, 2004, 06:29:55 PM
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/Shannon3.JPG)


Title: Monica this is a picture of Chloe
Post by: Sasha on March 30, 2004, 06:53:47 PM
Welcome our newest Clay fan, she loves to listen to CLay and only Clay, I will play him in my cd on my computer and she will come running in and sit next to the speakers. She will sit there and listen to me as long as I keep playing him.  It is the cutest thing.


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/Chloe2.JPG)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 31, 2004, 01:14:13 PM
Thanks for those gorgeous pet photos.  Shannon and Chloe---how cute!  And what excellent taste in music, too!


Title: Thanks CLayDevotee
Post by: Sasha on March 31, 2004, 02:44:51 PM
Thanks CLayDevotee, don't you just love those redheads, that's where my love of redheads started. And your right Chloe does have excellant taste in music, as a matter of fact she is sitting with me right now listening to Clay. She knows good music when she hears it. :D  :D  :D


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on April 04, 2004, 04:10:46 PM
More pics
GIVING THE DANG THING A BATH IS A TRICK!!
 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-12/545664/Bath.jpg)

a close up!

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-12/545664/Otto.jpg)

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


Title: Otto
Post by: Sasha on April 04, 2004, 07:12:28 PM
Monica,
      Otto is to cute. He makes me want a puppy again and after seeing one like him in the pet store.  Isn't it fun giving them baths.  I have to give my 2 cats Chloe and Kalya baths once in a while I should do them more but it's to much work they have so much fur they are Himilayians. I have to blow dry Chloe hair and still takes a half an hour and she is not totally dry. Plus I get in the tub with her, others wise she freaks out. What fun.  Thanks for sharing the pictures.  Otto is such a cutie.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on April 05, 2004, 11:28:25 AM
Your Welcome, I know what you mean by having to get into the tub w.them!  :wink:


Title: Claymaniacs, introduce your pets
Post by: Gwyneth on April 12, 2004, 06:27:20 PM
At the moment, we have seven (I know!) Siamese and Oriental Short Hair Cats.  First came Chocolate Fudge Parfait and Sweet Cinnamon Soot, chocolate and seal pointed Siamese brothers, both er.... shall we call them pleasantly plump?

Then I met a breeder of Orientals, and into our lives came a special lady, ebony smoke OSH, Jet, Jewel o' the Moonlight.  Tiny and super-athletic, Jet's a very good girl normally, but a terrible thief when it comes to scraps.  No one's in safe when 'Aunty Swifty' as she's often known is around.  Jet's the girl who taught neutered Fudge what he wanted most from life - to be a mother.  He loves her as tenderly as any Mom for any baby, and Jet reciprocates.  Soot is her wonderful uncle.

Jet, in turn, became both mother and sister, as little Mariah Tess (named for 'They Called the Wind Mariah') joined the family.  Almost as soon as we saw the lilac lynx pointed OSH, we decided to breed her, but first....

Her own mother, lilac pointed Li's Li'l Ivy finsihed breeding and came to live with daughter Mariah, and milk daughter Jet.  Jet's mother was never very strong, and Ivy fed her two daughters (the only two she'd ever have) for their last two months. Clearly, Jet has more mothers than she quite knows what to do with.

Ivy also looked after her natural daughter, Mariah during those long, miserable heats till she was old enough to breed.  MT was 20 months old when Ready, Willing and Able came to call....

....And in the days after 9/11, when flying a cat the one hour from Halifax to Newark became terribly difficult, RWA lived with us for two months.  I would not have believed it unless I saw it, but within days, Mariah and RWA were desperately in love.  I suspected strong, lovely babies.

Two were born in my lap, and two under the bed, with Jet playing midwife.  Three boys, and one girl, all lynxes, one spotted seal, one blue, two almost identical chocolates (of different genders).  We kept two: Dragonstar Li Ling, the spectactular spotted seal lynx, and Gainsborough, who got his name because he really looked as though he'd be a blue.   When he turned decidedly chocolate, his name fit him a little too well.  Gains or Gainsy he is.

And now his look-alike sister, living in RI with our breeder friend, is heavily pregnant.  If one arrives with our name, she'll make #8 and the last.  At least for now.  I admit, I'm looking forward to a baby in my arms.  She'll get here only one month before our crew turn two.

Do we love them.  Oh, my, yes.  We're quite mad about them, and it's not that easy for me to get out in winter, so I hibernate and cuddle, with our family, cuddle and write.  But even though we've fallen for Siamese and Orientals, to us, any cat is a glamor puss, and any cat needs cuddling.  Gwyn


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on April 20, 2004, 07:03:47 PM
Since we all share a love for animals, large and small, fuzzy and feathery, I'd like to have you think of clayzforhim. I don't know if she has talked about her bird, Coral, but Coral is very sick. Please keep Coral and Clayzforhim in your prayers and thoughts. Our pets are very important to us.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mrsaiken3504 on April 29, 2004, 07:03:45 PM
ok, I don't have a pic of my dog but maybe I can get one uploaded, so I shall tell you guys about him! I have a 9 y/o minature schnauzer named Magic. He got his name because my brothers and I grew up in Orlando, Florida. Back then the basketball team the Orlando Magic were actually good blah blah and were quite popular. So thats how he got his name! His birthday is May 21 ( I looked it up last week lol) so he will be 10 soon. He is very grey and curly. His registered name is actually Black Magic ( Magic was already taken) since he used to be jet black. He has gotten older and spends most of his day sleeping on the couch. But, he also gets very hyper sometimes. When he runs, he actually "hops"  :lol: This makes my friend (claycanwatchmeinmyroom) laugh very hard. OK, I am dronig on so thats a little about my dog.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on April 29, 2004, 09:14:27 PM
awe mrs. Aiken,
Magic sounds so cute. Claydevotee has a schnauzer too. I just love to read about everyone's "best friends".


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on May 01, 2004, 09:09:03 PM
Hi MsAiken!

Another schnauzer-mommy!  Hooray!  My 11-year old black/silver miniature schnauzer is named Chester.  Sounds like he and Magic have a lot in common---Chester is either sleeping under the piano in the living room or guarding the neighborhood from his lookout point upstairs.  Garbagemen, mailmen, school bus drivers, bicyclists, moms pushing baby strollers, joggers, etc.  BEWARE OF CHESTER!  He will bark so loud that you won't want to hang around outside our house for very long!

And another thing Chester loves to do is roll around in the grass on sunny days---We call it "thrashing"! He has this big doggie smile on his face as he rolls around, scratching his back.  And springtime is his biggest season for thrashing!!!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ACcountryFan on May 10, 2004, 02:17:15 AM
we have a house dog. it's a Yorkshire Terrior. he was born in 1989. we got him a week after he was born. i don't know how old he really is.

my brother has a dog, a Beagle, in our backyard. my mom named the dog "Maggie" after the Rod Stewart song! now, everytime i hear that song i think of our beagle.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayfan104 on May 22, 2004, 04:53:06 PM
Hey i have a big black lab named susie. Shes four years old and omg the coolest thing about her is she can play soccer and basketbball  :D  i am not kiddin lol. Last weekend when one of my freinds was here we took susie outside and kicked the ball around. My freind was so amazed lol. She said susie was the best defender she has ever had  :lol: My neighbors saw susie playing basketball with my twin brother and i one time and they came out of there house and were like you need to send that to americans funniest home videos. Well we havent done that yet but maybe we will sometime. who knows lol. anyways cool topic  8)


Title: Introduce your pets
Post by: Prissy on June 14, 2004, 09:07:13 PM
My hubby and I have just become the proud "parents" of two Sheltie puppies, brother and sister, 12 weeks old.  The male is tri-colored (black, brown, and white) and we have named him Shadow.  The female is a sable (light tan with white) and we have named her Sandy.  Our last name starts with an S, so the names are rather cute.

I have not had puppies in a long time,  since I was a child, so I am relearning what all is involved, including a lattice panel blocking off the kitchen so that they are contained in a large area with vinyl flooring (no carpet!)  We are going through the newspaper on the floor stage, and trying to get them outside before "nature calls." This morning at 5:15 a.m., we heard a "Yip! Yip! Yip!"  Translation: "We are up and want to go outside!"
So there my hubby and I were with two puppies in the backyard at "dawn's early light." They are really cute and want a "lot of attention."  In other words, "Get away from the computer, and come play with us."
"Yip! Yip! Yip!"  :lol:

In November, the Friday after Thanksgiving of 2003, we had to put our Sheltie, Mac, to sleep.  Mac was a beautiful Sable and looked like a small Lassie.  We only had Mac three years when he developed cancer.  We even had very expensive surgery for him, but the cancer came back.  When one of our friends said he could hear Mac whimpering, we knew he was suffering, so we made the decision to let him go.  We have a very deep back yard, and he is buried near the back.

That Friday afternoon, after my hubby buried Mac in the back yard, I fell asleep on one of the recliners and had a most unusual dream:  I was in the kitchen loading the dishwasher when Mac ran into the kitchen.  I reached down and I could feel his solid body and hair.  I called to my husband to hurry into the kitchen: that Mac was there.  When my husband came in,  Mac disappeared in a "poof" like a bubble.  It was as if he came back to say one last good-bye and to let me know that he was okay!

Prissy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: krazykrista677 on June 15, 2004, 05:20:04 PM
I have 2 pets, Amee, a black lab, and Fang, a calico cat. Amee is 10 years old, we've had her for about 9 years. She isn't doing that great right now, she has a cancer tumor on her leg. She had surgery before, but there is nothing they can do because it spread. Fang is 11...and crazy may I add! She will jump on ANYTHING! right now, she's on the tower of the computer. Sometimes she is on the printer, and sometimes my chair! She also ate my homework once...strang I know, but that's Fang 4 yah!!!!!!!!!

Krista


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ClayCandy on June 29, 2004, 07:19:16 AM
My babys are named Prince, Pixie, Bear, Sasha, Brewster, and Joey

Prince is a yorkie he is 4 years old but he is incredibly tiny he is only 3 pounds.

Pixie is also a yorkie but she had babies 1 year ago today and ever since then she has had major problems. Well she had a c-section to have the pups we had 3 boys(Alvin,Simon, and Theodore) when they were born a quarter was bigger than there heads. Anyway then when we brought the pups home Pixie rejected the babies. So then we phoned a whole bunch of breeders to see if they had any young litters so maybe they could take them so they would stay alive until they were weened. So seven weeks laters we got the pups back and everything was fine until the pups got cucksidia and theodore almost crashed on us. So we rushed him into the vet. And pixie has been sick ever since then she hasn't eaten so my mom suringes food into he but we finally got her back to normal.

Bear is my hamster (My Baby) he goes every where with me. He is a teddy bear hamster.

Sasha is a girl Degu. She is suppostu be having babies soon but she may not at all. Guess time will tell.

Brewster is sasha's boyfriend. And the father of all the babies thet she is having.

Joey is a Kenyan sand boa. he is about a year now. but I hate him because we go to the pet store every Tuesday and get him mice and I just feel so bad for them because Joey just strangles them. And they are really little and I even name them on the way home fron the pet store. But my mom just thinks that I should name them now and next.



Well those are all my animals hope you enjoy there stories. 8)  :)  :D  :lol:


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on July 08, 2004, 01:41:17 PM
These are my babies. Tessie and eleven year old Manx and Princess a 2 year old tortoise. Jan

(http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/My_baby_Tessie.jpg)


(http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/2.jpg)


Title: PETS
Post by: Prissy on July 09, 2004, 03:45:58 PM
I have enjoyed reading about everyone's pets, and I've loved the pictures!

Jan, your cats are so cute!

Prissy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on July 12, 2004, 05:48:51 AM
Since we are a pet thread, if you could, please keep my little parakeet Jo Bird in your prayers. He won't eat or drink and just isn't himself.  :( Thanks.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: sarahdebarah1109 on July 12, 2004, 09:16:05 AM
Please keep my doggie Lola in your prayers, she is sick, in a lot of pain and won't eat and we don't know whats wrong with her yet.  I hope she is ok  :cry:

I will also keep Jo Bird in my prayers songbird!


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on July 12, 2004, 02:39:41 PM
I hope everyones dogs and cats are ok.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on July 13, 2004, 03:20:59 PM
Joseph Bird Churchil (1997-2004)  :cry:


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on July 16, 2004, 12:25:30 PM
DEV
THIS IS A WONDERFUL THREAD AND I TRY TO COME HERE EVERY DAY TO LOOK AND READ ABOUT ALL OF THE PETS THAT WE HAVE.
THEY ARE ALL SO MUCH A PART OF OUR LIVES AND WHEN THEY ARE TAKEN AWAY FROM US TO THE BIG DOGGIE HEAVEN AND KITTY HEAVEN AND BIRDY HEAVEN, THEY LEAVE US WITH A BIG EMPTY SPACE IN OUR HEARTS.
ANYWAY THIS IS A GREAT THREAD , AND THANKS!!!!

JAN
KEEPER OF CLAY'S LIPBITE


Title: CLAYMANIACS--INTRODUCE YOUR PETS!
Post by: Claymaniac2000 on July 17, 2004, 11:14:03 PM
SONGBIRD, SO SORRY ABOUT JO-BIRD. I DON'T HAVE ANY PETS ANYMORE BUT I USED TO HAVE SEVERAL AND I KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO LOSE ONE.
JANET
CLAYMANIAC2000


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on July 20, 2004, 07:33:47 AM
Songbird,

I just read about your pet bird.  I am so sorry.  I know you had true love and affection for Jo-bird. It's like losing a dear member of the familly.

Love,
Prissy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on July 20, 2004, 08:33:39 PM
Hey all.
I am posting (hope this works) these pictures for Bozena. They are of her sweet kitties.

This is Rosie  :D
(http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v352/songbird457/th_Img_0671.jpg)

And this is Annie  :D
(http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v352/songbird457/th_Img_0667.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on July 20, 2004, 08:50:15 PM
Thank you Prissy and Claymainiac for your kind words about my bird. And thanks to everyone who pm'd me and posted different times too.  It is getting easier but our house still seems empty w/out our little entertainer.  :(
But we have really great memories of him and we've buried him outside by our garage so when my mom bird-watches out of the kitchen window, she can see little Jo's site as well.


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on July 25, 2004, 06:24:03 PM
SONGBIRD oooo my the kittys are so cute.


Title: PETS
Post by: BOZENA on July 25, 2004, 11:56:18 PM
Quote
Ilovetowrite.....
           oooo my the kittys are so cute.


THANK YOU ...
THEY ARE MY KITTIES  ...
14YRS OLD  TWINS..APPROX 18LBS EACH..
I LOVE THEM....
TOO BAD THE PICTURES ARE SO SMALL WE CAN'T SEE CLAY IN THE BACKGROUND ON ON PC...
BOZENA


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on July 26, 2004, 12:55:02 PM
Very cute kitties.  I have only one pet, my dog, Nala.  (The name come's from Disney's The Lion King.)  She's half pitbull and half purple chow, and she's 2 years old.   My kids gave her to me for Mother's Day when she was just 8 weeks old.  I was nervous at first because of the pitbull thing, but she is the most gentle, loving, mellow dog I've ever seen.  

Actully - she LAZY.  LOL  We should've named her Eyeore.  She is my baby and I love her to pieces.  I have a LOT of health problems, and she seems to understand when I am very sick.  She follows me and sits by my feet, and when I shower she lays just outside the bathroom door.  I would be lost without her.

Anyway - here she is playing in the Utah snow...

(http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Nala.jpg)    (http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/DumbDoggy.jpg)

(http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Nalainthesnow.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on July 26, 2004, 01:07:31 PM
Lady C

What a sweetheart!!!!
Is'nt it wonderful when our pets understand us better than our significant others???
The profile is neat.

Jan
Keeper of Clay's Lipbite


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on July 27, 2004, 12:11:07 PM
Lady C that is one cute dog.
BOZENA The kitties are so cute and I see they like our Clay.

I am trying to get some photos of mine together.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ILClaymate on July 27, 2004, 09:35:27 PM
Ok, I am reposting these pics for Bozena so they could be a little bigger!  I'll let her post the details.

This is Annie-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/ILClaymate/Annie.jpg)

This is Rosie- (notice Bozena's PC screen in the background)  :wink:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/ILClaymate/Rosie.jpg)

And this is also Rosie- (what a big kitty!)  :wink:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/ILClaymate/Rosie2.jpg)


Title: PETS
Post by: BOZENA on July 28, 2004, 06:59:11 PM
TESSIE..
THEY'RE HERE.... MY 2 DOLLS


Title: Clay Kitty
Post by: shaikeninseattle on July 29, 2004, 09:38:16 AM
Posted this in Got Clay and I was told I should post it here as well, so here it is!

This is sooooooooooo funny. I have a black and white cat who I "affectionately" call Elvira. Well the little hussy did her "thing" and was bulging her sides a couple of days ago. She began to act kinda funny so I isolated her in the spare room/bathroom. When I got home yesterday afternoon, I went in to check on her and low and behold! She was laying on the huge black comforter which I had layed out for her enjoyment, nursing five little kittens.

Now, I have had three males hangin' out in my yard who are solid black, (call him the Phantom) Tabby (Alley) and a light Orange/red/blond stripe who I call Pest. (He eats all her food because she's an outdoor cat). Once I saw a solid gray cat who beat feet as soon as he saw me.

Now for my surprise. One of the kittens looks like mamma, black, with a little white on the face and paws. The other four were a total surprise!
One I think will look more Tabby with a touch of other stuff. The other three are something that I have NEVER seen before. The moment I saw the face on one of the three, he was named forever and always..........
CLAY! If it turns out to be a girl, then she will be Clayrissa. The other two are colored the same but don't have the white face.

"Clay" is medium solid grey (like clay) with a couple of small dime size spots of red/orange on his back and a "white" face with a red/orange head, which looks like hair! I mean, he's CLAY! The others have the same unusual marks on them. I'm thinking Holmes and Shaiky for them. Depends on their sex which I don't know yet! Most unusual thing I have ever seen. They're not calico because they have no black on them.

If I can learn how to post a picture, I will do it when they are a bit bigger. Strangest and yet cutest thing I have ever seen. Clay will have a home here. There's no way I can give him away!  
_________________


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on July 29, 2004, 01:24:59 PM
SHAIKEN

GET PHOTO BUCKET ON YOUR COMPUTER, IT IS FREE AND YOU CAN POST PICTURES. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS A LOT OF US CAN HELP . NOW I WILL SAY GOODNIGHT WITH A PICTURE OF MY BABY, PRINCESS.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Princess_in_her_bed.jpg)


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on July 29, 2004, 03:37:14 PM
Jan That Baby is a Doll. OOOOOO I Want that one.
my friend found two little baby kittens.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on July 30, 2004, 08:24:34 AM
I LOVE TO WRITE

YES, IS'NT SHE A SWEETIE??? :)  :)
AND THE FUNNY THING IS; WHEN I BRING THE CAMERA OUT, SHE ACTUALLY POSES.
 I THINK SHE WANTS TO BE A MOVIE STAR.

THIS IS MY FAVORITE THREAD AS I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ANIMALS AND I WANT TO THANK THEA FOR STARTING THIS WONDERFUL THREAD .
I CHECK IT OUT EVERYDAY.

COME ON, I WANT TO SEE MORE PICTURES OF YOUR PETS, IT MAKES MY DAY!!!!!!!

JAN
KEEPER OF CLAY'S LIPBITE


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ChrisieD on July 30, 2004, 01:41:53 PM
Hey everyone, Claydian posted a thread in Got Clay called--wonderful people here, please read.... If you haven't seen it, please read and give her good wishes about her dog. She is worried sick about him and could use some kind words and prayers. It is always sooo emotional when something happens to your pet and I know everyone here can relate to that.
Thanks for listening you can read all about it there. THANKS !!


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on July 30, 2004, 10:19:53 PM
Well I have about thousand stray cats that I feed everday. Well not that many, but I name them all, my Fav is sevellie, whatnot, and sabrina.
I must say again Jan that baby of yours sure is a beauty and it does kind of look like she is ready to be a star.

My gypsie got her leg stuck in her collar the other day, well she had lost so much weight that she just does crazy stuff now. She was 50 pounds and the vet made me put her on a diet now she weighs may be 30 pounds. I carry her around like a lap dog. People think I am nuts. A beagle as a lap dog. She loves every second of it.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on July 31, 2004, 02:24:21 PM
I Love To Write

Thanks for the nice words about my baby STAR, Princess. I have another cat too. I love her just as much but Princess follows me around and brings me stuffed mice. She loves me unconditionally. That is what is so neat about pets, their unconditional love. My Misty is a Manx and she is getting on and while I love her to pieces she just lays around and sleeps. But she adores getting combed and brushed. She also shed enough for 10 cats, I will post her picture when my PHOTO bucket starts up again the fifth of next month. I went overboard with my pics.

I hope we can identify one another at Fort Wayne. She should wear ClayManiacs tags. Did anyone let you know about the pre concert activities? If not I will let Dev know as she knows all about it. I am her guest .

Luv
Jan
Keeper of Clay's LipBite


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on July 31, 2004, 05:58:46 PM
Quote from: Jan
I Love To Write

I hope we can identify one another at Fort Wayne. She should wear ClayManiacs tags. Did anyone let you know about the pre concert activities? If not I will let Dev know as she knows all about it. I am her guest .

Luv
Jan
Keeper of Clay's LipBite


Jan have her P.M me. I will be there Sat night around 6 p.m. You cant miss me I will be the excited one. I know ya say we are all excited LOL I wil be the best excited LOL. I am planning party favors.


Title: hi all
Post by: Glory on July 31, 2004, 06:41:14 PM
I do know why I have never been here before,I have 2 dogs and a cat,#1 dog is a dashaund and ? reddish in color big brown eyes melt my heart,have had her since 1993,when i give food with peas she carefully takes them out of her bowl puts them on the floor neatly so sweet. her name is SAUCIE. #2 dog is Daisy shepard mix had her since 1989,she is deaf almost blind and has artritis but still so loving I am afraid she will not be with me much longer when she starts suffering I will have to put her down ,kills me to think about it,#1 CAT is CALLY she is gold and white and will have nothing to do with anybody except MAMA,(ME),very loving I inherited her from a patient I was caring for he ask me if I would take her if anything ever happened tohim I said ok the next week he had a stroke and I took CALLY home had her 4 years, I have had many strays i am so soft hearted when it comes to animals i just cannot stand to see one without love,MY MOM says the first word i ever spoke was DAG(DOG ) lol


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on July 31, 2004, 08:22:38 PM
I love all the stories and the pictures!  

I have a new monster...um, I mean puppy dog.  
(http://www.claygirls.com/web_pages/pamela/Puppypup.jpg)
(http://www.claygirls.com/web_pages/pamela/Puppy_009.jpg)
No name yet...any ideas?  :mrgreen:
This is Miss Kitty looking at one Mr P's sculptures.
(http://www.metalfusion.com/images/gecko3.jpg)
I still have to find a pic of Sally and Sweet Boy...


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: MissRoseDarrensAngel on July 31, 2004, 08:56:46 PM
This is an older pic of me with the family cat when I was younger.... She died of old age when I was about 24 or 25 years old.... but was a great cat, and an excellent mouse hunter despite having no claws at all....

I was about 17 years old then in the picture.... :oops:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/MissRoseDarrensAngel/catpic.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on August 02, 2004, 01:40:13 AM
My puppy Otto

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/Picture004.jpg)

Pamela- I will think of a name, your puppy is so cute  :D


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on August 02, 2004, 05:47:49 AM
I love all the pictures and the info about all of your pets.

Pamela, Your puppy is adorable!  He looks small!  I wonder how big he will get.  Let's see; possible names:

Midnight
Blackie
Shadow
Clayton :wink:
Gonzo :shock:
Teddy
(Theodore)
Hubert
Shasta
Prissy, Boca, Glory, etc. etc. :roll:

Prissy

(Is the dog a boy or girl?)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 02, 2004, 11:26:20 AM
PAM
Since you called your new puppy, MONSTER, maybe the name could fit if you called him/her, Satan or Devil. It would fit the black fur.
Your doggy is adorable. Don't you wish we had a magic spray that could stop the growth and keep them that adorable forever??? Then we might be able to use it on ourselves and WOW what an idea!!!!!

Monica
Your doggie is sooooo cute, especially the close up about 2 pages ago.

I really LOVE this thread.

Jan
Keeper of Clay's LipBite


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on August 02, 2004, 03:35:10 PM
Quote from: Jan
PAM
Since you called your new puppy, MONSTER, maybe the name could fit if you called him/her, Satan or Devil. It would fit the black fur.
Your doggy is adorable. Don't you wish we had a magic spray that could stop the growth and keep them that adorable forever??? Then we might be able to use it on ourselves and WOW what an idea!!!!!

Monica
Your doggie is sooooo cute, especially the close up about 2 pages ago.

I really LOVE this thread.

Jan
Keeper of Clay's LipBite


Woo hoo Jan! I love your logic with the spray. Or don't you wish we could keep our pets healthy and alive and cute forever?  :cry:

Let's see Pamela, everyone has such good ideas for names.
Maybe: Smokey
Shadow
Bear  :shock:
Scamp (he reminds me of that little pup from lady and the tramp
Oscar (just acute puppy name)

We'll keep thinking and wait to hear back the verdict from Mama Pamela.  :wink:


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 04, 2004, 01:33:52 PM
GLORY

You sound like such a softie, that is ok, I love soft hearted people!!!!
The story about the dauschaund and peas is so cute. I think sometimes that our pets are much smarter than we are; they do not start wars, they give unconditional love and look at us while our hearts melt.

If I had my way, I would have lots more animals.
 One thing I really miss is having a dog. BUT hubby will not let me. So I have 2 cats instead, which I l ove dearly.
 Of course, when I come back in my next life I am going to have acres and acrea  of land and have horses and dogs and cats and whatever I can.
 I think I will also have to inherit a fortune or marry a Cowboy!!!  LOL

Jan
Keeper of Clay's LipBIte


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clays#1fan on August 06, 2004, 12:46:53 AM
Hello!! I live at home with me and my mom so there all my pets to!! I have 4 Chihuahuas. Lupe Loco Puff my mommy bought her. Chula she was given to us. Boo! Lupe and Squrit had bacys and we keep him! and Squrit (hes really mine) I named him Surit cuz when we 1st got him he squirted (peed) on my bed! So I named him Squrit but its the perfect name for him! He was given to us to!! And then we have another dog that looks like a rat!! lol!! Her name is Sandy we dont know excakly what kind of dog she is!! We found her like I think 10 or more  years ago!! She is so old!! So she is the dog I grew up with! I am 20 now so I dont know what I would do if she was to pass away!! I love her to death! Even though when I was 8 or so! I went to kiss her and she protective she bite me in the lip and I had 4 stitches!! I still loved her anyaways!! She went on trips we us and everything!! And then there is Chance! He is a bird! Hes and African Gray and he talks he can be so anoying sometimes!! Hes got messed up legs! We got him cuz the person who had the mom and dad was gonna put him to sleep! So we gave him a chance! Hints thats how we got the name!! They can all get on my nerves esp the dogs cuz they fight alot but I love them o death and would never give any of them away!! Well those are my pets!! Yes we name or pets weird names! LOL! I had a kitty when I was younger and I named her Skippy Peanut Butter!! lol!!!!!!!! Hope she ok and doing good!! Cuz she ran away!! I was so sad!! Well those are my pets! And I think this was a great ideal for a thread since or pets are family!!  

Joyce


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on August 06, 2004, 09:30:11 PM
Joyce or clays#fan It is so wonderful to see you posting more. I have a German Sheppard that must be 12 years old. He is mainly for my protection and hes a good dog. He does not like to be bothered or petted. I try to pet him and he moves away, so I just feed and walk him LOL. All mine came from the pound or was homeless. The dog I had when I was young lived to be at least 16 years old possibly older. Now that beagle or my love or the love of my life. I cannot imagine my life without her, and I tell my sister it will be a sad sad day when she goes to heaven. She is 7 or so. I made her a lap dog. She loves being a lap dog.

I have five dogs and at least 50 stray cats I feed every day. I found another one today and I am telling you that this cat is beautiful I got as close as I could to it and It had big big beautiful eyes. I have never seen eyes on a cat like this before. I wanted so bad to bring this one home with me.  

My poodle goes and gets a hair cut tomorrow, thirty dollars to have this mutt shaved. Shoot I don’t even spend thirty dollars on my own hair.

I am off to bed.
Shannon


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on August 06, 2004, 10:58:27 PM
From the 4th of July.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/IMG_0356.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/IMG_0338.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/IMG_0335.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on August 07, 2004, 07:50:26 AM
Monica,
         What a cutie.

Sasha


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on August 07, 2004, 01:28:42 PM
Monica, what a sweet, adorable pooch!  Look at that little face!  

Oh, speaking of faces, how's your melon, girl?  Are you doing okay?  You're always in my thoughts.

Luv ya,
LadyC


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: sarahdebarah1109 on August 07, 2004, 05:16:12 PM
Awww...Monica, I LOVE your Pup!!!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: sarahdebarah1109 on August 07, 2004, 05:34:26 PM
This is my puppy-Lola.  Well actually she really isn't a puppy anymore she is 8, and we have only had her a little over a year.  She is a greyhound that was unfortunatley used for racing here in Massachusetts and then used for breeding.  For the first 7 years of her life she never lived in a home and was sent to many places where she was often abused and she has scars to prove it  :(   We adoped her from a Greyhound rescue organization and when we first got her she was very very nervous. Now she has adjusted in with my family and lives in luxury and is completely loved and spoiled.  She loves to sleep, eat, sleep, walk, sleep, and sleep some more.  She's pretty lazy  :D  :lol:

Heres a picture-  I have fun dressing her up hehehe  :lol:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/SarahdeBarah/Lola/DSC00171.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/SarahdeBarah/Lola/DSC00170.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on August 07, 2004, 06:59:04 PM
Ah, Sarah, what a cutie!  I am so glad you were able to give Lola a good home.  As for the puppy thing - my dog, Nala, is two and about 75 pounds and I still call her my puppy.  It's sorta like the kid thing.  MiniMe is almost 14, and I still call her my baby - much to her dismay.  LOL


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on August 07, 2004, 08:01:26 PM
Awww Monica I love your pictures of Otto. He's so cute!

sarah,
Lola is very cute too. Is she a show-girl (like the barry manilow song?  :lol: )

I love this thread!! :D


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on August 12, 2004, 11:58:39 AM
Here are some more of my doggy...I can't figure out if he's sleepy, or if he's on something lol  :shock:  :roll:


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/ds.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/ds3.jpg)

HES ON SOMETHIN!!  :lol:
VERY SPOILED...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/ds2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/ds4.jpg)


Title: FUN STUFF
Post by: BOZENA on August 12, 2004, 01:24:12 PM
SARAH...
LOLA IS VERY CUTE..AND ... WHAT A CHIC WARDROBE SHE HAS...


Title: FUN STUFF
Post by: BOZENA on August 12, 2004, 01:26:34 PM
MONICA..
PERHAPS YOUR HANDSOME OTTO SHOULD MEET  LOLA THE SHOWGIRL..
WHAT A HANDSOME COUPLE THEY WOULD MAKE.....


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on August 12, 2004, 01:30:28 PM
Aww look at Otto!  :P

Monica,
Is he a Clay dawg?  :lol:  8)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on August 12, 2004, 04:53:40 PM
HE SURE IS!!

Nice one  :lol:  :wink:


Title: Re: FUN STUFF
Post by: sarahdebarah1109 on August 13, 2004, 05:42:07 AM
Quote from: BOZENA
SARAH...
LOLA IS VERY CUTE..AND ... WHAT A CHIC WARDROBE SHE HAS...


Hehehe  :lol:  She is a showgirl!!  :lol:


Title: Pet Thread
Post by: Prissy on August 13, 2004, 10:18:17 PM
Pamela, your puppy Munchkin is adorable. I understand about gettiing 4 hours sleep. We have two Sheltie puppies that we got in June. They are now 5 months old. At first we were getting up at night to let them out at 3 or 4 in the morniing. It is much better now, and they are almost sleepiing through the night; waking up at 6 or 7 am. When and if I learn to post pictures, I will post them on the Pet Thread.

Shadow, the boy, a tri-color is so funny. The puppies have learned to sit on command, and Shadow when he sits slides backwards on the vinyl flooring in the kitchen. He can't help it. Once I was about to give him a treat. Before he could get it he had "scooted" back about three feet!

Sandy, the girl, a sable, is a little smarter than her brother. You just look at her, and she sits. Hubby is working with them on different commands including "Stay" and "Come."  If and when, I learn to post pictures, I will post their pictures here.

Prissy


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Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: cjrmax on August 14, 2004, 11:25:26 PM
Back on page 2 of this thread I talked about my baby, now almost 15, Max.  I didn't have any pictures I was able to post back then, but I do now.  So....  May I introduce you all to Maximillian, One in a Million!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/cjrmax/Max/2004_0717Image0028.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/cjrmax/Max/2004_0717Image0025.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/cjrmax/Max/2004_0717Image0005.jpg)

Isn't he cute???? Looks pretty good for 15, doesn't he?


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: quynn on August 15, 2004, 06:29:52 AM
AWWWWWWW!  Max sure is a cutie patootie, Christie!   :)   Looks like he's been living the pampered life!  :wink:


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on August 16, 2004, 08:57:45 AM
Thanks for sharing pictures of you pets.  Pam the new pup is so cute and the other cute kitties and pups.  Gramma, Max is a cutie to.  I miss having a dog but I have two cats Kayla and Chloe, when I get some new pictures I will post them.

Sasha


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on August 16, 2004, 08:16:27 PM
Aww Christie,
Max is adorable.  :D

Can we "introduce" pets on here if we are pet-sitting?  :lol: My grandparents are both in the hospital and we are bird-sitting atually. Now mind you, as some of you may recall, I love birds and still miss Jo-Bird (my bird that died a month ago). My grandparents have two parakeets - Ladybird and samuel. Samuel is a really light blue and gray and white, and Ladybird is a rare green and yellow. They are so cute, but they fight and make up all the time. They squawk and chirp and nip and kiss - they are hilarious. Sam will hog the food though which is actually kind of funny. Ladybird is smart though - she manages to get some if she's quicker than Sam.
They aren't my "Jo Bird" and they are driving us crazy, but they are cute and are a riot to watch and talk to.  :D


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on August 17, 2004, 05:28:43 PM
Cjrmax   Them babies are sssooooooooooooooo cute.


Monica that baby of yours is toooo cute for words.

My mutts got in the garbage tonight, and got a good talking to LOL. Gypsy is the love of my life and has never has a spanking.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 19, 2004, 09:39:25 AM
I soooooo love this thread that it has become my favorite place. I just wish all of the Pet Lovers would post their lovely critters here for us all to see.
I want to double THANK THEA for starting this thread!!!!!

RENEE
If you love those birdies and they are not yours, then post away. We have to just LOVE them, maybe not own them. I know how you loved your dear pet bird and so that love has been transferred to some other delilghtful birdies.

MONICA
Your Otto is a real sweetheart and the picture of you holding Otto with those big beautiful eyes on BOTH of you is so precious.

SARAH
Good for you girl, for adopting greyhounds. I just hate what happens to those beautiful dogs when they have been used up by the racing people. We have a race track in my city and I really hate it. I wanted to adopt one but my husband who is NOT an animal lover said no, so I have my 2 cats to love instead.

LADY C
Would love to see some pictures of NOLA. She must be a pretty dog. By reading a lot of your posts, I think you are a most compassionate person and wish I could know you!!!!!!

PRISSY
Waiting to see some pictures of your Sandy and Shadow. I know you have been taking lessons from Houston. Time to post a few pictures.

CYRMAX
Your Max is just adorable. And certainly does not look a day over "puppyhood".  Great pictures too.

Luv
Jan
Don't you sometimes love animals more than people??????
They give you unconditional love.


Title: Pet Thread
Post by: Prissy on August 19, 2004, 10:24:14 AM
Hello,

I have enjoyed reading about and seeing the pictures of all the pets.  They are adorable! :lol:

Jan,  I am hoping to post some puppy pictures soon.   Stay tuned!!

Prissy


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on August 19, 2004, 11:54:18 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DSCN0014.jpg)

IN MEMORY OF MAC

In November, the Friday after Thanksgiving of 2003, we had to put our Sheltie, Mac, to sleep. Mac was a beautiful Sable and looked like a small Lassie. We only had Mac three years when he developed cancer. We even had very expensive surgery for him, but the cancer came back. When one of our friends said he could hear Mac whimpering, we knew he was suffering, so we made the decision to let him go. We have a very deep back yard, and he is buried near the back.

That Friday afternoon, after my hubby buried Mac in the back yard, I fell asleep on one of the recliners and had a most unusual dream: I was in the kitchen loading the dishwasher when Mac ran into the kitchen. I reached down and I could feel his solid body and hair. I called to my husband to hurry into the kitchen: that Mac was there. When my husband came in, Mac disappeared in a "poof" like a bubble. It was as if he came back to say one last good-bye and to let me know that he was okay!

Prissy

PS:  This is a picture of Mac right before he was put to sleep.  I have just learned how to post photos, in a way.  I will be posting the puppies' pictures soon, but I thought Mac should be the first.


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on August 20, 2004, 04:33:11 PM
Hi everyone, I had to come and see how everyone’s pups were doing. My gypsy was so funny I have a bag of gum and stuff for my trip to see Clay in Indiana, and it is hanging on the closet door. She could smell that gum and was pawing at it. LOL
I told my sister she had to "Waller" on my love while I gone to see Clay. A thirty pound lap dog. Once at the vet people could not believe I was carrying around a Beagle like a toy poodle LOL. We have a teacup poodle but she does not like to be babied like gypsy does.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on August 20, 2004, 11:25:34 PM
Hershey...1999-2004
 :cry:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/hershy.jpg)

Hershey was a 4-H Blue Ribbon Bunny and I have had had him since he was born...He was at a friends house for breeding and passed away last night...


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 21, 2004, 01:08:47 PM
MONICA

SOOOOOO SORRY ABOUT YOUR PET BUNNY RABBIT, HERSHEY. WHAT A SWEETHEART.
THE PROBLEM WITH PETS IS; YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOING TO OUTLIVE THEM, BUT THIS DOES NOT MAKE IT ANY EASIER WHEN THEY ARE GONE.

PRISSY

BEAUTIFUL DOG, GLAD YOU POSTED THE PICTURE!!!!!

JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: sarahdebarah1109 on August 21, 2004, 02:02:01 PM
Oh Monica, I'm sorry to hear about your bunny  :cry:  I have a pet bunny named Otis and I can't imagine having to lose him or any pet.  :(


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: houstonclayfan on August 21, 2004, 05:00:49 PM
I am posting this for Shannon (Ilovetowrite)

Quote
This is Bandit the black and white dog and King in the back.
Bandit has one blue eye and it always comes out red in the photos. Dont
let his cuteness fool ya he is so bad sometimes.



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/Houston/ShannonsBandit.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/Houston/Shannonbanditbath.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mackncsu on August 22, 2004, 05:36:17 PM
Hey Monica, I just read that your bunny died...i'm so sorry. That must be really hard.....


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 23, 2004, 11:59:57 AM
I JUST COULD NOT RESIST, I JUST FOUND THIS PICTURE OF MY SWEET PRINCESS AND HAD TO SHARE IT.
MY PRINCESS HAS ALL OF THESE TINY FLUFFY PLAY MICE. EVERY NIGHT SHE BRINGS ME 3 OR 5 MICE AND DROPS THEM NEAR MY HEAD. SHE IS A VERY BUSY KITTY ALL NIGHT LONG. OF COURSE EVERY TIME SHE BRINGS ME A 'MOUSIE', I PET HER AND THEN SHE CUDDLES UP TO ME AGAIN. SOMETIMES I DO NOT GET TOO MUCH SLEEP, BUT IT IS WORTH IT ALL JUST TO KNOW THAT MY KITTY KAT LOVES ME.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/PrincessHeart.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 23, 2004, 12:02:40 PM
AND ONE MORE OF MY PRINCESS!!!!(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Cats009.jpg)


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on August 23, 2004, 02:14:33 PM
HI, WE'RE SHADOW AND SANDY!
WE'RE PRISSY'S PUPPIES!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/shadowsandyIMG022.jpg)

WHEN WE SIT NICELY LIKE THIS, WE GET A TREAT OR A PAT ON THE HEAD.  A PAT ON THE HEAD IS OKAY, BUT THOSE TREATS ARE REALLY YUMMY !!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/ShadowSandy82804.jpg)

WE HEARD THE GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/PupsBGate21.jpg)

OH WELL!  WE DON'T THINK WE'RE GETTING ON THE OTHER SIDE ANYTIME SOON!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/PupsFGate24.jpg)

I WONDER IF ANYONE CAN SEE ME HIDING HERE!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/SandyHouse25.jpg)

THE END !

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Pups2BGate26.jpg)

POSTSCRIPT:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/kitsanshaIMG012.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on August 23, 2004, 04:10:32 PM
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 11:07 pm    Post subject: Introduce your pets     
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My hubby and I have just become the proud "parents" of two Sheltie puppies, brother and sister, 12 weeks old. The male is tri-colored (black, brown, and white) and we have named him Shadow. The female is a sable (light tan with white) and we have named her Sandy. Our last name starts with an S, so the names are rather cute.

I have not had puppies in a long time, since I was a child, so I am relearning what all is involved, including a lattice panel blocking off the kitchen so that they are contained in a large area with vinyl flooring (no carpet!) We are going through the newspaper on the floor stage, and trying to get them outside before "nature calls." This morning at 5:15 a.m., we heard a "Yip! Yip! Yip!" Translation: "We are up and want to go outside!"
So there my hubby and I were with two puppies in the backyard at "dawn's early light." They are really cute and want a "lot of attention." In other words, "Get away from the computer, and come play with us."
"Yip! Yip! Yip!"  


As you can see, I posted this in June when we got our puppies.  They are now five months old.  They still are puppies, but we are working on teaching them commands.  They are very good at "SIT."  I took these pictures a couple of weeks ago.  I am still learning about posting pictures and photos.

Prissy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on August 23, 2004, 04:29:22 PM
Prissy, great job with the pictures.  Gosh you are getting so good at it.  Love the picture of the puppies they are so adorable.  Thanks for showing them to us.

                Pepe (Clay's Personal Chef)  :)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 24, 2004, 01:02:38 PM
Prissy

I love your dogs!!!!
And the way you presented their pictures was so clever.
They are beautiful and thanks for the pictures. You are getting quite the picture poster!!!!!

luv
Jan


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on August 24, 2004, 01:57:33 PM
Pepe and Jan,

My fellow pet lovers!  I am glad you enjoyed these pictures.  I confess:  I keep coming over here to look at them, too!  They really came out great.  These are my first photos posted from my camera.

Pepe, I PM'd you about how I did it. Jan, I see you already are quite good at posting kitty pictures!!

The puppies have sweet dispositions but when they are "playing" they look like they're trying to kill each other.  Everyone assures me this is just "puppy play."

Pepe, I look forward to seeing your dog's picture soon.

Jan, I always enjoy seeing your kitty.

Prissy


Title: Pet Thread
Post by: Prissy on August 30, 2004, 09:12:58 PM
HELLO, AGAIN, JUST SAYING HI! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/ShadowSandy82804.jpg)

PRISSY'S PUPPIES, SHADOW AND SANDY


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on August 31, 2004, 07:33:17 AM
Awww Jan, Princess is so adorable!

And Prissy,
your puppies are oh so sweet. Very cute! I want a doggie.  :cry


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on September 11, 2004, 12:29:47 PM
RENEE
I agree, I also want a doggie, especially if they are as well mannered as Prissy's doggies. I think they want to be movie stars. they pose so well.

When I come back to earth in my next life , I am going to marry a rich rancher who has; horses, cows, dogs, cats and will let me have any animal I want. Who likes animals better than SOME people, raise your hands!!!!
 :cheer  :cheer  :cheer  :cheer

Jan


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on September 26, 2004, 01:04:47 PM
A BIG HEARTY WOOF-WOOF AND MEOW TO OUR FELLOW PET-LOVERS!!

As the person who originally started this thread, I think it is high time that I fill you in on my pet.  Mr. D (hubby) and I are the proud mommy and daddy of a ????year old Schnoodle (cross between a schnauzer and poodle).  We "rescued" her last July from a local pet shelter.  Her most recent owner was a sweet lady who had developed Alzheimer's and therefore was no longer able to take care of her.  We have named our little baby "Kukla" which means "little doll" in Greek!  Here she is:

WILL POST A PICTURE  LATER WHEN PHOTOBUCKET IS BACK UP....

Meanwhile, have a wonderful Sunday!

Love,
Dev


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on September 26, 2004, 08:31:16 PM
I have two cats .... a calico girl named Pepsi and a black & white boy named Roy. My aunt moved in with me and she has a dog named Sooner and three cats : a long haired yellow girl cat named Lucy (short for Lucifer - she sure lives up to her name most of the time), a long haired black girl cat (Roy's natural sister) named Shadow and a black & gray tabby girl cat named Buster.
I had to leave my other three kitties with my parents when I moved this summer. They are Jayhawk (Roy's mother) a black/white girl, Tipsy (Roy's other sister) black/white girl and Blackie (Roy's brother) almost completely black boy - except a little white on his lower tummy.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on September 26, 2004, 08:34:20 PM
Prissy,
I had a dog that looked almost exactly like Sandy. She was named Mindy. My neighbor killed her when she was 16.  :cry
Melissa


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on September 27, 2004, 05:16:57 PM
KSChristian4Clay  Your avie is one of my all time fav photos of Clay.

As everyone around here knows I have all these homeless cats that I feed everyday. Well yesterday I found a baby kitty about 6 weeks old, and the poor thing has a broken leg or a deformed leg. It can not move it all, so I found a co worker who said she could take it in. A normal kitty could make it but by him being hurt he can't make it. May be it was hurt in the hurricane. I called my kitty friend who works with unwanted and homeless kitties and she said they are filled to max with kitties from the hurricane.

 Sister took Gypsy to the Vet clinic to get her year shots. They save allot of people money by having a low cost once a month vet clinic.


Jan are ya ok I have not seen ya here in awhyle.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on September 27, 2004, 07:24:13 PM
Hi!  Now that Photobucket is up again....May I present to you KUKLA, our ?????? year old Schnoodle!


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/Kukla-5_070504.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on September 27, 2004, 07:33:16 PM
SHANNON:

I hope you realize what a beautiful, generous act it is to take care of so many of these unwanted and forgotten kitties.   When I hear of all these homeless pets I am reminded that all petowners should take responsibility for their own pets by making sure that they are spayed or neutered.

 I am also a firm believer in rescuing unwanted animals from shelters.  We found our sweet little Kukla in one of those shelters and she has brought us so much joy over these past few months.  (Even though she does like to leave an occasional "present" on the carpet when she is displeased by something!)

Thanks to Jan for keeping this thread going while I was "sleeping on the job" for several months.  Love ya, soul sistah! :bouncy

We'd love to hear about all of the claymaniac's pets, so spread the good word, OK?  And pictures, especially those beautiful photos from Prissy, are always a welcome addition to this thread!!  Keep 'em coming!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenseeker on September 27, 2004, 07:38:13 PM
Pets? Did someone say pets? Hey Thea!!!! I don't think people want me to post pictures of all of the cats at my parents house. Nope, nope, that would take 47 posts!!! We operate a kitty rescue group.

This is Tundra he's a rescue:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Picture181.jpg)

These 2 are brother and sister, Duncan on the right, Daisy on the left. Very cute, they were also rescued.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Picture089.jpg)

This is Patches another rescue who was hit by a car.  
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Picture027.jpg)

This is my mom's dog Maisey another rescue with her cat Maxie (yes another rescue) hee...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Picture080.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on September 27, 2004, 07:45:26 PM
Awwwwwww, SUSAN, they are all so cute!  Now I'm wondering something---does your mom specialize in adopting only calico cats?  Oh, I wish I could have any one of those kitties.  And I'll bet Kukla would get along famously with any of them.  

Thanks for posting!  I'm off to snuggle up in my warm bed now.  Love these cool, crisp fall nights!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: forever_clay on September 28, 2004, 12:33:06 PM
hey everybody! i also have a pet. its a little fishy that i lovingly know and call Raleigh. I dont have a picture, but it is brown and freckled...and SO CUTE!

all of your pets are adorable!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 05, 2004, 12:24:34 PM
Thea
You can fall asleep on the job anytime you want, as now that I am no long MIA I will be popping in everyday as I just LOVE this thread that you started.
And might I add that I met your adorable Kukla and Kukla is just as sweet as you say!!!!

Forever Clay
We still like fishies. I bet yours will not pose for the camera??????

Susan
Now I know why I love you so much. I LOVE animals and anyone who loves them as much as you do is special in my book.
That picture of Maisie and the cat is so adorable that I may just do a small woodcut of them. I like doing animals very much. That pose is so endearing. What a cutie that Maisie is. (poor English)

My cat Princess brings me a mousie every night. I wake up and there is always one on my pillow. Of course they are the little fluffy stuffed ones you buy for one dollar. She is bringing me a present.

I have some pictures but will post them later.

Love your pets, they bring us unconditional love.

Jan


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on October 05, 2004, 08:47:49 PM
Hi,
 
I just wanted to say I love all the pictures of the pets.  They are all so cute!  Thanks for sharing with us.

Prissy


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on October 07, 2004, 12:48:45 PM
Hubby found this and I thought you all might enjoy it.


How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?


Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?

Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.

Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!

Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.

Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!

Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.

Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle...

Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb.

Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.

Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, I'll be done with my bubble bath. 

Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there...

German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation. 

Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb?

Bloodhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?

Bassethound: Yah Yah Yah.

 The Cat's Answer:  "Dogs do not change light bulbs. People change light bulbs. So, the real question is: How long will it be before I can expect some light, some dinner, and a massage?"

 ALL OF WHICH PROVES, ONCE AGAIN, THAT WHILE DOGS HAVE MASTERS, CATS HAVE STAFF.    What is a Cat?  Cats do what they want. They rarely listen to you. They're totally unpredictable. When you want to play, they want to be alone. When you want to be alone, they want to play. They expect you to cater to their every whim. They're moody. They leave hair everywhere.

 CONCLUSION: They're tiny women in little fur coats.

 What is a Dog?  Dogs spend all day sprawled on the most comfortable piece of furniture in the house. They can hear a package of food opening half a block away, but don't hear you when you're in the same room. They can look dumb and lovable all at the same time. They growl when they are not happy. When you want to play, they want to play. When you want to be alone, they want to play. They leave their toys everywhere. They do disgusting things with their mouths and then try to give you a kiss. They go right for your crotch as soon as they meet you.

 CONCLUSION: They're tiny men in little fur coats. 


Prissy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 07, 2004, 01:51:29 PM
PRISSY

I JUST LOVE IT!!!!!

THANKS

JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on October 08, 2004, 11:51:54 AM
PRISSY:  I just love that!!!  I'm going to forward that my husband, sons and some dog-lovin' friends!  Thanks---


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claycanwatchmeinmyroom on October 10, 2004, 05:17:38 PM
Tally- Imagine in your head:  a mop with spots and sticky upy ears.  that is my jack rusell terrier, tally.  she, unfortunatley, is a little deformed.  she is undersized (she was the runt, buts shes very cute)  and her ears stick up which they arent supposed to do.  nevertheless, she is precious.  but she always smelllllllllls really bad.

Dottie-  yet another jack rusell (if you know any jack russells, you would be feeling very bad for me right now because i have 2).  she looks NOTHING like tally.  most people think she is a baby dalmation.  she is oversized with short hair, a long tail, floppy ears, many many many teeny weeny spots.  she is also lightning fast and very playful which doesnt go over too well with people who think she is being aggresive.

Shep- no, not a jack russell.  cross between a german shepard and a husky.  looks like a german shepard except he has one blue eye and one brown eye.  sooooo cute.  has the softest fur ever.  he was adopted from a pound that was later shut down for its abuse and neglect of its animals so you can imagine he is a little skiddish.  especially around boxes and men with facial hair.

Cozy- my horse. she is beautiful and precious and can do no wrong.  she is big and brown with a big spot right on her back and she has the prettiest eyes.  she is so sweet and so safe.  you can put a 3 year old on her and she would watch out for the kid like it was her own.  she is very hard not to love.  she is to say at the least, my pride and joy.  unfortunatley, we have to sell her because she is way too small for me to ride.  but we are sending her a family friend who owns a farm and breeds miniature horses and cozy looooooves mini horses.  so she will be in paradise pretty soon.  

i wish i had pictures.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on October 10, 2004, 06:07:39 PM
This is CHloe, she is just a sweet kitty and smart kitty, she loves to open my closet doors............and listen to Clay...


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/WQLFE-Chloecrop.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 12, 2004, 01:10:02 PM
SASHA


WHAT A BEAUTIFUL kitty CAT!!!
AND FOR ALL YOU CAT LOVERS OUT THERE, A FEW BON MOTS.

"DOGS COME WHEN THE'RE CALLED; CATS TAKE A MESSAGE AND GET BACK TO YOU LATER"

'pEOPLE THAT HATE CATS WILL COME BACK AS MICE IN THIER NEXT LIFE."

"THERE ARE MANY INTELLIGENT SPECIES IN THE UNIVERSE. tHEY ARE ALL OWNED BY CATS."

"i HAVE STUDIED MANY PHILOSOPHERS AND MANY CATS. tHE WISDOM OF CATS IN INFINITELY SUPERIOR."

"tHERE ARE TWO MEANS OF REFUGE FROM THE MISERIES OF LIFE; MUXIC AND CATS."
ALBERT SCHWEITZER


I REST MY CASE.

OF COURSE I LOVE ALL ANIMALS!!!!!

JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 12, 2004, 01:15:36 PM
KAT

TOO BAD WE CANNOT SEE PICTURES OF YOUR MENAGERIE.
CAN YOU GET PHOTO BUCKET. IT IS EASY TO USE AND YOU CAN TRANSFER YOU PICTURES TO THAT SITE.

JAN


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on October 13, 2004, 08:10:11 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/708922a5.jpg)


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I know it's early for Halloween, but I thought these Shelties were cute.  Hubby's daughter e-mailed this picture to me today.

Prissy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 18, 2004, 10:17:47 AM
PRISSY
WHAT A FUNNY, CUTE PICTURE OF OUR HALLOWEEN DOGGIES.

HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY 2 CATS.

I CALL IT "I JUST WANT A HUG"

JAN

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Ijustwantahug.jpg)


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on October 18, 2004, 11:04:20 AM
Aikenseeker, Sasha, and Jan,

I just love the beautiful pictures of your "kitties."  They are all so cute!

Thanks for sharing them.

Prissy

PS: Aikenseeker, I think your pictures will be easier to be seen if you make them a little smaller! Just a thought. I have had to go back and resize pictures, too.  Sometimes we don't know how big they are going to turn out.


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on October 23, 2004, 01:38:47 PM
JAN them kitties are so darn cute. The orange one kind of looks like my whatnot and Sabrina.

I have a new kitty that my homeless cat had. I named it Jerome.

Momma dev KUKLA, is just the cutest thing.

Sasha   OOOOOOOOOOOOO that baby I could just Waller her all day. She is a beauty.

Prissy I still love your Halloween doggies.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mrsaiken3504 on October 23, 2004, 08:21:24 PM
This is my new puppy Kylie, this is sort of a bad pic but shes a black lab and is about 8 weeks old. Shes very sweet and likes to chew just about everything she can.. including me lol

- Liz


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mrsaiken3504 on October 23, 2004, 08:27:29 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/clayaikenobsessed/3132de80.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 26, 2004, 05:50:40 AM
Cute puppy, Mrs. Aiken

And here is another of my mischevious cat, Princess, who always has to know what is in everything.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/cid_Inthewastebasket.jpg)

JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 26, 2004, 05:53:49 AM
AND

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/cid_Inthekleenexbox.jpg)


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on October 26, 2004, 09:24:50 PM
SANDY AND SHADOW

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/sandyshadow23.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/sandy017.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/shadow018.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Isandykissesshadow024.jpg)

I ALWAYS ENJOY ALL THE PET PICTURES.

PRISSY


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 28, 2004, 01:15:23 PM
Prissy, you dogs are just gorgeous. :bouncy
I would LOVE to have a dog, but Mr. J will not allow it. I am lucky to have my two kitties.
I have some more pics of them IN other things but time is fleeting and will post them tomorrow hopefully.

Shannon
Now, that would be a chore, trying to take pictures of ALL your kitties!!! I still think you deserve a medal for being the humanitarian that y ou are. :angel  :angel  :angel

Gotta go, dont you just love these pictures???

Luv
Jan


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on October 29, 2004, 08:26:27 AM
This is for all the animal lovers!  Well, maybe just the cat lovers...:wink

Quote
How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?

 1. Golden Retriever & Bernese Mountain Dogs: The sun is shining, the
 day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside
 worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?

 2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's
 not up to code.

 3. Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!

 4. Rottweiler & Doberman: Make me.

 5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.

 6. Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me  change the light bulb!
 Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please,     please!

 7. German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people
 from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.

 8. Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the
 walls and furniture.

 9. Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a
 light bulb?

 10. Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the
 dark.

 11. Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb.

 12. Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there ..

 13. Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?

 14. Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a
 little  circle.

 15. Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it.
 By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry.

The Cat's Answer: "Dogs do not change light bulbs. People change light
 bulbs. So, the real question is: How long will it be before I can expect
 some light, some dinner, and a massage?"


ALL OF WHICH PROVES, ONCE AGAIN, THAT WHILE DOGS MAY HAVE MASTERS, CATS HAVE STAFF.


I just love all the pictures!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 29, 2004, 01:23:51 PM
THANKS PAMELA

I HAD TO COPY THAT ONE TO SEND TO MY MANY "CAT " FRIENDS.

BEST
JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on October 29, 2004, 03:14:22 PM
As always, thank you, JAN for keeping the "home fires burning" on the Pet Thread.  Love your kitties and all of the other wonderful pet photos, and most of all I love you, soul sistah!

Just wanted to post a photo of what we came home to last night after going out to dinner.  This is Kukla at her most "creative"!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/Whatamess.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on October 29, 2004, 03:16:02 PM
And thanks, PAMELA, for the little anectode about "How Many Animals Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?" :bouncy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 01, 2004, 08:55:47 AM
DEV, MY SOUL SISTAH

But where is the little dickens hiding?????
How creative can you get???

My Princess rocked my four poster bed last night. I felt an earthquake and there she was, on top of the 4 poster, clinging to the canpopy!!!
How she got there, I will never know.

LUV YOU GAL

JAN
I am MIA for awhile.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 01, 2004, 11:07:32 AM
HI ALL YOU PET LOVERS

I COULD NOT RESIST SENDING YOU THIS PICTURE OF MY TESSIE.

LITTLE DID SHE KNOW THAT THIS IS A VERY UNLADY LIKE POSE.
BUT I LOVE IT!!!!

JAN

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/MyPersonalpictures042.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: gcramsey on November 02, 2004, 08:39:39 AM
Well everyone, here are my animals!

This is my cat Puddin'
(http://home.alltel.net/gcramsey/animals/puddin.jpg)

My dog Maggie
(http://home.alltel.net/gcramsey/animals/maggie.jpg)

And my goats, Lunch (the white one) and Dinner (the red one)
(http://home.alltel.net/gcramsey/animals/goats.jpg)

Later!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenseeker on November 02, 2004, 09:00:11 AM
LMAO! Glen you named your goats lunch and dinner?

That's great! Especially considering the way goats eat!!!!

They're so cute!

And the kitty is adorable too!

Here's the little kitten we just rescued Saturday. Her name is Willow and she is up for adoption if anyone is interested!! LOL.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/willow.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: gcramsey on November 02, 2004, 10:25:18 AM
I felt they were fitting names too.

I hope you find a home for the kitty!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Her on November 02, 2004, 10:38:12 AM
Quote
And my goats, Lunch (the white one) and Dinner (the red one)
Too funny Glen!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 03, 2004, 08:42:42 AM
GLEN

YOU HAVE A GOAT NAMED LUNCH AND ONE NAMED DINNER, BUT WHERE IS BREAKFAST??????

JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: gcramsey on November 03, 2004, 09:27:39 AM
Well they are both females so I'm hoping to get them bred. I named them based on their size....Lunch being smaller than dinner.  Maybe one of them will have a little Breakfast for me!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 03, 2004, 06:54:34 PM
I just love all you pets...  These are not  mine but i got them in an email.

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/pic12316.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 03, 2004, 06:55:50 PM
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/pic15141.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 03, 2004, 06:56:17 PM
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/pic04664.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mackncsu on November 03, 2004, 06:59:45 PM
Those are soooo cute!!!


Title: hi
Post by: Ilovetowrite on November 04, 2004, 05:55:25 PM
Glen  Hi my name is Shannon. And I must say that your goats names Lunch and Dinner are the cutest names I have ever heard.

The other photos were great also.

Sasha I swear them are the cutest cat photos I have ever seen.


I have not seen my baby Jerome in a few days. I see the other cats though.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Clays_Buddy on November 05, 2004, 08:08:53 PM
We adopted 2 cats this year.  Up to that time I had 2 dogs and was not a cat lover.  Mr. Liz and I went to Petsmart one day last November for dog food and I just went over to look at the cats.  Don't even ask me why.  The first one is Kiki.  She is a Calico.  We fell in love immediately.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/n54clay/Kiki.jpg)


The most recent is Gonzo (alias Miss Kitty to Mr. Liz).  We just adopted her two weeks ago.  Kiki was mad at me for two weeks, but today she is back on my lap purring away.  Gonzo is a brown and white Tabby.  The dogs and cats seem to love each other very much.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/n54clay/PA230051_1.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 06, 2004, 04:27:17 AM
Liz those kitties are so  cute, i love Calico.............






Sasha


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 06, 2004, 04:36:51 AM
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/pic32662.jpg)



(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/pic20037.jpg)


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/pic28253.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Clays_Buddy on November 06, 2004, 07:29:04 AM
Sasha, those kitty pics are just adorable.  I was never a cat person...always a dog person,  Don't know what happened, but now the cats even sleep with us.  Go figure!


Title: Re: hi
Post by: gcramsey on November 06, 2004, 07:32:41 AM
Quote from: Ilovetowrite
Glen  Hi my name is Shannon. And I must say that your goats names Lunch and Dinner are the cutest names I have ever heard.


Thanks Shannon, nice to meet you!


Title: CATsious_Crazy
Post by: CATsious_Clay on November 09, 2004, 08:46:03 PM
Indeed great topic. I always love talking about my zoo.

Magic is a spoiled 12 year old female. She is all black and uses her shiny coat and dark coloring to camoflage herself quite completely. One time I happened to be looking through my closet for a good couple of minutes. When I moved a specific set of clothing, I was set face to face with her big yellow eyes set just inches from my face. I had no idea she was even there until she opened her eyes.

Henry is Magic's brother. He is 18 lbs ball of big orange fluff. He is shy and quiet but never ceases to amaze me with the way he can fit into even the smallest of spaces to hide from visitors.

Sugar (Aka, Sug, suger woog. Sugar doo.) - An 8 month old tortiseshell siamese. She has remarkable markings with the sweetest temperment I have ever seen.  Never gets mad not even when Magic picks on Wiley. she does not require a lot of attention, but likes to hang out in the same room as 'those humans'.

Wiley Bug-  Is Sugar's sister. The poor little Wiley is all black just like Magic, which Magic hates. She is chased merciliously by the older cat, but uses speed to her advantage to get away from her.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on November 12, 2004, 08:24:06 PM
Welcome, CATscious Clay!  

I'm amazed at the number of cat lovers on this thread.  Does anybody happen to know if there is a non-shedding cat?  That is the only thing that is standing between me and having at least 2 cats.  And I actually think that my little cockapoo/schnoodle/whatever would enjoy having some feline friends!  

Now, Glen, I'm not quite sure I'm ready for any goats in my back yard.  I think I'll just sit back and enjoy your pictures.

Love all of these pet stories and pictures.  Keep 'em coming!!!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: gcramsey on November 12, 2004, 09:10:27 PM
Quote from: claydevotee

Now, Glen, I'm not quite sure I'm ready for any goats in my back yard.  I think I'll just sit back and enjoy your pictures.

They are great if you don't want to mow any more!  More than I can say about my cat!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: !x!ClayxGirl!x! on November 17, 2004, 07:39:17 PM
Ok first of all I have a cat named Zoro who i just got 5 months ago.He is VERY VERY VERY HYPER!!Ok and then i Have tango.He is ...11 i think but im not sure.I used to have a cat named Spider but she ran away :cry Ok and then There was Halloween that i thought ran away but then found out that she was hit by a car :cry So those are my pets.I have never had a dong..Well yes i have.I cant remember his/her name.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mallen1683 on November 23, 2004, 06:37:00 PM
I have a german shepherd lab mix named Dixie...shes huge but thinks shes very small and human.....then I have grey cat named Elvis...hes a little bit on the wild side. I had a dog named Buster...he was 14 years old...he got out about 2 months ago and a car ran over him  :cry . Very sad.


Title: My four legged fur babies!
Post by: Heatherr on November 26, 2004, 10:55:33 AM
:ghug2    About my pets? Oh, I love them. Pets are sometimes, much more of a comfort than humans. They love unconditionally!
I had 3 beautiful Dachshunds. I just lost one, last February. I miss him so much. His name was Toby. :comfort . He was so beautiful, and well behaved. He reminded us of Eyore. I miss him.
Mean while, I still have Jake and Molly. Jake is 8, so his time is coming. Molly is adorable. Another long-haired dachshund. I got her, after my divorce, so she has been through a lot, with me.
She is extremely hyper, which I am not! LOL!  I almost lost her too. She was attacked by a very abused Pitt Bull. Luckily, with surgery, she is still with me, and will be 6 yrs old, on January 13, 05.
My dogs are such a comfort to me, and they hate it, when I cry. I often cry, when I am listening to Clay sing! They don't understand why "mommy" is crying, so they climb on me, and lick my tears away. They have brought me so much joy, and I hope to have them for a long time to come.  We lost Toby, while he was being taken care of, by a family member, who did not keep her eye on him. We still think she may have done it herself. One never knows.
God gave us fur babies, because human contact, can sometimes be artificial. Our fur babies are always honest. They just want to walk, eat, and sleep.  Ahhh, to have a dogs' life.    Happy Holidays and Happy Birthday Clay.......11/30/78!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 26, 2004, 01:08:57 PM
JUST A FEW SNIPPETS TO CHUCKLE OVER;


"NO HEAVEN WILL EVER HEAVEN BE; UNLESS MY PETS ARE THERE TO WELCOME ME"

"I HAVE STUDIED MANY PHILOSOPHERS AND MANY CATS. THE WISDON OF CATS IS INFINITELY SUPERIOR"   HIPPOLYTE

"THERE ARE MANY INTELLIGENT SPECIES IN THE UNIVERSE. THEY ARE ALL OWNED BY CATS"

"DOGS COME WHEN THEY ARE CALLED. CATS TAKE A MESSAGE AND GET BACK TO YOU LATER."

"DOGS BELIEVE THAY ARE HUMAN. CATS BELIEVE THEY ARE GOD"

AND MY FAVORITE;

DO NOT MEDDLE IN THE AFFAIRS OF CATS, FOR THEY ARE SUBTLE AND WILL PEE ON YOUR COMPUTER."   BRUCE GRAHAM

I HAVE 2 CATS.

LUV\
JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Rockys mom on November 26, 2004, 05:45:50 PM
Hi! I.m new to your board and my screen name says it all...I'm "Mommy"to Rocky..the sweetest,most spoiled little Maltese dog ever!For those of you not familiar with Maltese,they are small,non-shedding little white balls of fluff...The puppy Britney Spears just got and has in those People magazine pics is a Maltese and they also show one on Nick & Jessica's Newlyweds show.They are great dogs,very affectionate and smart.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: gcramsey on November 26, 2004, 07:11:05 PM
Welcome Rocky's Mom. We hope to see you post more around the site. I'm sure your little baby is beautiful. We would love to see a picture if you get around to it!

Have fun,


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Rockys mom on November 29, 2004, 07:35:46 AM
Thanks ,Glen.I'm really new to all this computer stuff so as soon as I figure out how to post pics...I'll be boring you all to death with shots of my "baby".Hope you don't mind having a member with an "off-the-wall" sense of humor?


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: gcramsey on November 29, 2004, 07:50:39 AM
Quote from: Rockys mom
Hope you don't mind having a member with an "off-the-wall" sense of humor?


I'm sure you will fit in fine...... :bouncy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: hotwaxonclay on November 29, 2004, 11:48:08 AM
hey everyone...i thought i would come and introduce some or all of my pets...i have a zoo...lol 12 cats their names are: Beano, Fritz, Nikko, Rikki, Lilli, Angel, Sam, Amber, Luckie, Charlie, Chloe, and Brody. I have 2 degus- Clay(hehe that was my mom's idea) and CHewy, 4 birds- Casper Smurf Romeo and Juliet (R&J are Finches) and then we have two aqauriums and some african dwarfs frogs.

Here are a few links to some of my cats:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/dumblydani/000_0356.jpg -Lilli
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/dumblydani/000_0353.jpg -Sam
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/dumblydani/000_0344.jpg -Rikki (she's my baby girl)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/dumblydani/000_0345.jpg-Nikko
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/dumblydani/000_0338.jpg- Lilli sitting up and Chloe behind the door


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on December 17, 2004, 02:37:27 PM
I saw this thread hadn't been active in a while and I figured I would introduce my unconventional pets.  :bouncy

These are my chinchillas - Smokey and Ashes.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/munch2.jpg)

That is Smokey eating a Shredded Wheat square

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/ashessmokey.jpg)

Ashes is on the left and Smokey is on the right.  :bouncy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on December 20, 2004, 09:41:52 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Princess_and_Me.jpg)

MY PRINCESS AND I WISH ALL OF YOU PET OWNERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.

LINDSAY
YOUR TWO CUTE ANIMALS ARE PRICELESS. NEVER OWNED ANYTHING BUT A DOG AND CATS, BUT IF I HAD A FARM I WOULD OWN THEM ALL.

HOT WAX
LOVE YOUR CAT PICTURES . I HAVE A CAT FILE AND I PUT THEM THERE. I ESPECIALLY LOVED THE FLUFFY CAT ON ITS BACK. WHAT A SHOT.

JAN


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on December 20, 2004, 04:09:46 PM
Here are Sandy and Shadow in front of the Christmas tree.  They were good about sitting still.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DSCN1000.jpg)

I love all the pictues posted.

Prissy


Title: Re: My four legged fur babies!
Post by: wvclayfan on December 21, 2004, 02:08:13 PM
Quote from: Heatherr
I had 3 beautiful Dachshunds. I just lost one, last February. I miss him so much. His name was Toby. :comfort . He was so beautiful, and well behaved. He reminded us of Eyore. I miss him.
Mean while, I still have Jake and Molly. Jake is 8, so his time is coming. Molly is adorable. Another long-haired dachshund. I got her, after my divorce, so she has been through a lot, with me.


Dachshunds are my very, very favorite. I can't wait until I live in a place where I can have one. I already know exactly what kind I want and have scouted out several breeders. Planning ahead? I think not!  :bouncy

I'm very sorry about Toby! You were fortunate to have him and I'm sure he is greatly missed.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on December 22, 2004, 10:58:47 AM
PRISSY
YOUR DOGGIES ARE GORGEOUS AND I CAN SEE THAT THEY LOVE TO HAVE THEIR PICTURES TAKEN!!!!

A VERY NEAT CHRISTMAS PICTURE AND LOVELY TREE. THANKS FOR SHARING

JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on January 21, 2005, 06:26:46 AM
I got this in an e-mail yesterday:

Quote
Memo To The Family Dog & Cat

1. When I say move, it means go someplace else. It does not mean switch positions with each other so there are still two of you in the way.

2. The dishes on the floor are yours and contain your food. All other dishes are mine and contain my food. (Please note: placing a paw print in the middle of my dinner does not stake your claim on it, nor do I find it aesthetically pleasing in any way.)

3. 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.

4. I cannot buy anything bigger than a king size bed. Locate your inner beast and remember that sleeping animals can actually curl up in a ball. So it is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible.

5. My compact discs are not miniature Frisbees.

6. For the last time, humans like to u se the bathroom alone. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it won't help to claw, whine, meow, bite the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. (Trust me, I have been using the bathroom for years.. Canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.)

7. When you see me asleep on the couch, it is not funny to make a sudden leap onto my stomach and drop a chew toy, bone or jingle ball on my crotch, no matter how much that makes other family members laugh.

8. Dog: Don't think for a minute that making a sad face and whimpering pathetically will get you out of trouble when I find a puddle of pee on the carpet. The face and the whimpering only validate that you knew it was wrong when you did it.

9. Cat: My sitting down to bite into a juicy sandwich is not a signal for you to begin gagging loudly and then hocking up the most disgusting hairball in history.

10. Dog and Cat: The proper order is kiss me, then go lick yourself. I cannot stress this enough.

To pacify you I have posted the following message on our front door.

Rules for Non-pet owners who visit and complain about our pets:


1. They live here; you don't.

2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.

3. I like my pet better than I like most people.

4. To you it's an animal. To me, it's my child who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and is speech-challenged.

5. Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, are easier to train, usually come when called, don't ask for money, never drive your car, don't hang out with losers, don't drink or smoke, don't worry about the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes and don't need a gazillion dollars for college. And if they get pregnant, you can sell the results


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clays#1fan on January 21, 2005, 11:52:06 AM
Well I havent updated on my pets!! There all doing good except Lupe she was hit by a car in Out and passed away! I miss her to death!! She was such a sweetheart!! I will post pics of my dogoes alittle later!! After I get them on the puter!!  :bouncy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on January 21, 2005, 01:32:33 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/MyPersonalpictures042.jpg)

THIS IS MY TESSIE IN HER MARILYLN MONROE POSE. SHE IS A MANX CAT AND IS 12 YEARS OLD. YOU WOULD THINK SHE WOULD BE A LITTLE MORE DIGNIFIED BY NOW.


Title: Shadow and Sandy
Post by: Prissy on January 22, 2005, 08:52:47 PM
HERE ARE SHADOW AND SANDY HAVING THEIR AFTERNOON SIESTA IN THE ENTRY HALL.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/unknown-2.jpg)

PRISSY


Title: Pets
Post by: kendall on January 23, 2005, 11:02:24 AM
hi Guys - The photos are adorable!!
Moonshot, Thanks for posting that memo. I was doubled over laughing. And that's my aerobics for today!!!
I have 2 kitties who allow me to share this condo. Rusty is 9 and Grace is 5. Each has long hair and weighs 15 pounds. Rusty is long and graceful. He's orange like Morris the cat, seems to have chronic PMS, and is jealous of Grace. I adore him even though he is fond of sinking  his teeth into my hand. Knowing no one else would tolerate him just makes him more dear to me. Sometimes he'll climb into my lap,  especially if I'm filing my nails. Gracie doesn't do that but she's a sweet calico with huge amber eyes who loves to be scratched. She's short and round, with a droopy tummy from being spayed. I haven't been spayed but somehow have that same body shape... These two light up my life. They miss me when I'm gone and greet me eagerly when I come home. The last time I took a trip to see Clay, I was gone 3 days and 2 nights. When I returned, Rusty did not speak to me for a couple days. The things we go through for that man!!
Clayfully, Dee  :angel


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clazyforclay26 on January 23, 2005, 12:04:52 PM
Hey, Fellow Claymates!

What's up ladies & gentlemen? My parents and I just got a Cairn Terrier named Krissy. Our old dog Cookie (may she rest in peace) died this past summer!  :cry We had Cookie for 15 years & she was an awesome dog! Krissy is 3 1/2, with a gray head & a wheaten body. So she's different than Cookie. She's mom & dad's baby but I have rights to see her & when they go out of town, I have puppy sitting rights. She's a "goober" (as Kelly called Clayster) in the fact that she jumps up on EVERYTHING! Mom & dad are desperatly trying to break her of the habit, but I doubt they had time to work on it this weekend b/c they went to Indy to visit relatives & they have a 2 yr old Sheltie named Annie. Krissy is extremely smart & a nosy butt b/c if something's going on, she HAS to be right there! She sits up for treats, & her leash hangs by the back door and when someone gets their coat on to leave she will go and take hold of her leash with her mouth as if to say take me too. It’s really cute! She's a rescue Cairn terrier from Colonial Potter's Cairn Terrier network & she's an owner surrender. The previous owner was in a new relationship & the boyfriend/kids didn't like animals, so she surrendered Krissy & her (gulp!)  :kitty ! But, I found out on X-Mas day, that they were in the process of getting her!  :cheer  Anywho, that's all from this end! Have a great Clay week everyone!

 :wave

Ellie


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Judee on January 26, 2005, 07:46:01 AM
PRISSY - I JUST LOVE YOUR SHELTIES!!!  I HAVE TWO OF THEM MYSELF.  THEY ARE NAMED CODY AND BAILEY.  DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THEM???  I SEE YOU HAD ONE BEFORE YOU GOT SHADOW & SANDY.  I HAD ANOTHER ONE, TOO,  NAMED RAINBOW.  CODY IS 8 YEARS OLD AND BAILEY IS 5.  THEY ARE MY "BOYS"!!!  I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.  I WALK THEM FOR 45 MINUTES EVERYDAY, UNLESS IT'S SNOWING OR RAINING. :cry  HERE'S A PICTURE THAT MY DAUGHTER TOOK WITH HER NEW DIGITAL AT CHRISTMAS.  I'LL HAVE TO SEE IF SHE CAN SEND ME SOME MORE SO I CAN POST THEM.   :ghug JUDY

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/judeemol/CuddlingBoys2.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Judee on January 26, 2005, 07:51:17 AM
I JUST LOVE THIS THREAD!!!  I READ THROUGH ALL THE BACK PAGES, LOVING ALL OF THE PET STORIES AND PICTURES.  I ALWAYS THOUGHT  THAT CLAY'S FANS WERE WONDERFUL, BUT NOW I'M CONVINCED OF IT.  


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on January 30, 2005, 10:30:24 AM
World's Best Screen Cleaner
You may already own one and just don't know it!

http://screenclean.j1media.com/lick.html


Title: Shelties
Post by: Prissy on January 30, 2005, 12:04:24 PM
Judee,

I love the pictures of your shelties, Cody and Bailey.  Great names.  Our shelties, Shadow and Sandy were born March 15, 2004, so they will be a year old in about a month and a half. They are brother and sister, the last two in a litter of seven.

We have been through the "chewing" stage, and getting up at "three in the morning" stage.  Now we are at the "let's go outside and bark and bother the neighbors" stage.

Actually, they are maturing nicely, and I've only had one sock chewed up in the last couple of months.  If it falls on the floor, it's fair game!

I look forward to seeing more pictures of your shelties.

Prissy

PS:  Pamela, I tried the link and nothing happened.  I will try again.

PS2:  Jan, I always enjoy seeing your pictures of your cat.

Everyone posting;  it's always interesting to read about your pets.  Keep posting and maybe post  some pictures, too!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on January 31, 2005, 06:49:08 PM
I HAVE TWO PUG GIRLS...THE OLDEST IS PING AND I CALL HER THE PRINCESS... SHE HAS TO GET IN BETWEEN MY HUBBY AND I AND DEMANDS OUR LAPS EVERY CHANCE SHE CAN GET.. SHE IS GOING TO BE SIX IN A FEW WEEKS...MY SECOND PUG IS ZOE...SHE HAS THE SAME PARENTS AS PING BUT WAS BORN IN ANOTHER LITTER A YEAR LATER.. SHE TURNED FIVE THIS MONTH.. I CALL HER MY LITTLE SPRITE..SHE IS FULL OF ENERGY AND WANTS TO BE WHERE THE ACTION IS.. SHE IS ALSO A LAP LOVER AND  LOVES TO PESTER MY CATS WHICH I WILL BE POSTING PICTURES OF SOON...

THIS IS PING....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PiNG027.jpg)

THIS IS ZOE
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/ZOE026.jpg)

PING IN FRONT ZOE IN BACK ON THERE DADS LAP
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PiNGZOE028.jpg)

ON THERE SNUGGLE BED...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/pingzoesnug.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 01, 2005, 02:48:17 PM
Thanks for sharing all your pictures.  Jan your cat is beautiful.


Prissy and Judee:  love your Shelties, they are beautiful, I always wanted a collie...


Tammy:  Love Ping and Zoe, they are beautiful, they look so huggable.


Sasha


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on February 03, 2005, 12:02:22 PM
Hello!! I am posting these pictures for Tiffany! These are of her Pomeranian Lenny:

When she was little ...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/lenny3.jpg)

And now that she is older ...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/lenny2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/lenny.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tiffany on February 03, 2005, 12:47:55 PM
She was born in 1999. She grew up fast but will only be that size now. I got her as a Christmas present when I lived in the Virgin Islands. She's quite the guard dog too. Thanks for Lindsey for posting these pics.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 03, 2005, 05:06:37 PM
TIFFANY
SHE IS SO SWEET..I THINK POMS ARE ADORABLE.. I HAVE SEEN THEM IN THE PET STORE AND WHEN THERE PUPPIES THEY LOOK LIKE LITTLE BALLS OF FUR...


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tiffany on February 03, 2005, 08:06:45 PM
Thanks Tammy. You never see too much of them. She is our sweet doggie.


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on February 04, 2005, 08:59:18 PM
Tammy,

Your pugs are so cute!  I love those faces!  What sweethearts! I have a friend whose daughter has a pug named Mabel.  That was the first word the granddaughter spoke, "Mabel!"


Tiffany,

Your Pomeranian is adorable!  I love seeimg  her as a puppy and then as a grown-up dog.  

Sasha,

I know you've got that yearning for a long-haired dog!!  Shelte or collie!

Prissy


Title: Pet Thread
Post by: Prissy on March 11, 2005, 01:17:26 PM
SHADOW AND SANDY

THREE MONTHS
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/shadowsandyIMG022.jpg)

FIVE MONTHS
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/ShadowSandy82804.jpg)

NINE MONTHS
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DSCN1000.jpg)
 
ONE YEAR OLD-----MARCH 15[/size]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DSCN1292.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayMaine-iac on March 11, 2005, 01:58:17 PM
Prissy,

Mickey MacTavish says "hi" :wave to Shadow and Sandy!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/mickey002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/mickey003.jpg)


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on March 12, 2005, 04:37:09 PM
SHADOW AND SANDY, ONE YEAR OLD, MARCH 15, 2005[/size]


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DSCN1290.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DSCN1297.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DSCN1291.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DSCN1288.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DSCN1294.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 14, 2005, 04:54:21 PM
AWE... DEANNA AND PRISSY YOUR DOGS ARE SO CUTE.... PRISSY IT LOOKS LIKE YOUR BABIES ARE POSING FOR YOU..


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 14, 2005, 05:31:42 PM
Beautiful pups Prissy, boy would I love to have one like that some day. Deana your pup is beautiful to.


Sasha


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 14, 2005, 05:33:57 PM
This is an updated picture of Chloe on her Clay mat my sister made for her, Chloe loves Clay like the rest of us, listens to him everyday.


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/PQXIC-UVWUT-chloepcrop.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on March 14, 2005, 07:27:37 PM
Quote from: Sasha
This is an updated picture of Chloe on her Clay mat my sister made for her, Chloe loves Clay like the rest of us, listens to him everyday.


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/PQXIC-UVWUT-chloepcrop.jpg)


How cute!!!! She's adorable!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Judee on March 14, 2005, 08:00:39 PM
Here is my beautiful kitty, Pudding.  She is 11 years old, and lives upstairs in my house. She enjoys three bedrooms, taking turns sleeping on all the beds in the house.  What a life!!!!!  She's not very friendly with strangers, but is very affectionate with family members.  She sleeps on my pillow every night, unless my daughter is home from college.  Then, she takes turns sleeping with the two of us.  

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/judeemol/pudding2.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 15, 2005, 05:00:14 AM
SASHA AND JUDY,

CHLOE AND PUDDING ARE ADORABLE.. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE SOME NEW PICTURES OF MY TWO MALE CATS SPARKY AND MILO AND POST THEM THIS WEEK..

SASHA
TELL CHLOE THAT AUNTIE TAMMY SAYS SHE HAS GOOD TASTE!


Title: Cats
Post by: Prissy on March 16, 2005, 08:11:32 AM
Sasha,

Chloe looks cute and serene sitting there on her Clay mat!!  What a beautiful cat.

Judee,

Shelties and a cat!  Do they get along well?  Pudding is cute, too.

Hugs,
Prissy

PS:I just love all of the names for the pets!  They really suit them!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on March 17, 2005, 01:17:36 PM
I HAVE MISSED LOOKING AT ALL THE DARLING PETS.

SASHA
IS THERE A CAT UNDER ALL THAT FUR????????  HOW SWEET SHE IS.

PRISSY
I THINK YOU DOGGIES HAVE GONE TO MODELING SCHOOL. THEY POSE PERFECTLY. I THINK THEY MUST LIKE TO HAVE THEIR PICTURES TAKEN.

HOW I ENVY YOU GALS WHO CAN HAVE DOGS. ALTHOUGH I LOVE MY 2 KITTIES. HUBBY WILL NOT ALLOW ANY DOGS. HAD TO ARGUE FOR THE KITTIES.

TIFFANY
POMS ARE SO CUTE. MY MOM USED TO HAVE ONE AND HER NAME WAS; FLUFFY, IMAGINE THAT!~````
BUT SHE WAS A DOLL AND I USED TO LOVE TO GO TO HER HOUSE AND PLAY WITH FLUFFY.

KEEP THE PICTURES COMING, LOVE THEM. HAVE TO GET MY CAMERA OUT AND TAKE SOME MORE OF MY PRINCESS AND TESSIE.

LUV
JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on March 17, 2005, 01:32:06 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/ArtFolder032.jpg)

SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ANY PICTURES HANDY.
THIS IS AN ETCHING OF MY TESSIE, WHEN SHE WAS ABOUT ONE YEAR OLD. SHE IS 12 NOW. BUT SHE IS STILL A BABY.

LUV
JAN


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 17, 2005, 04:33:11 PM
JAN, love your picture of Tessie.  Wonderful drawing!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHADOW AND SANDY!!!!!!
PRISSY, HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE.  THEY LOOK SO GROWN UP NOW AND TO GET THEM TO POSE TOGETHER LIKE THAT IS QUITE AN ACHIEVMENT.

SASHA, YOU KNOW I AM A FAN OF CHLOE'S  THE PICTURE OF CAT PERFECTION!

 :bouncy  PEPE


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: HavinaClayAffair on March 18, 2005, 06:55:08 PM
Since I finally figured out how to get my pictures off my camera today...

Here is my Sheltie Danielle or Danni as we call her. The photos aren't that great- but it is what I had on this chip/disk thingy!



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/HavinaClayAffair/CowboysgameandBaltimoreClayconcert174.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/HavinaClayAffair/CowboysgameandBaltimoreClayconcert161.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/HavinaClayAffair/CowboysgameandBaltimoreClayconcert175.jpg)

And this last one- Exhausted after a long Christmas Eve drive to my moms...and all those presents to unwrap!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/HavinaClayAffair/CowboysgameandBaltimoreClayconcert154.jpg)

Lora


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayMaine-iac on March 19, 2005, 04:02:25 PM
Susy saw the picture of my doggie, Mickey, and said "He looks fat!!"  I went and looked at the picture again, and he does look that way, but the funny thing is--he's not really!!

He has a really, really thick coat of fur!!  Keep in mind that we live in Maine and he spends most of the day outside (his preference LOL). I think that has alot to do with his unusually thick hair.

The really funny thing is---I took that picture the day after he had spent the day at the groomers getting his fur cleaned, thinned out, and trimmed.
 :bang  :bang  :arg  :arg


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: HavinaClayAffair on March 20, 2005, 04:35:50 AM
Deanna- I hear that ALL THE TIME about Danni. She isn't the thinnest Sheltie in the world- but she HAS got some serious hair!!

We can brush and brush her and STILL get huge amounts out!  She will start thinning out some since spring is on its way but she will still be called "butterball" by many.

Lora


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 20, 2005, 03:57:50 PM
LORA, Danni is so pretty!  I don't think she looks like a butterball.  She just looks happy and content.  I had a Sheltie one time and I  know what a thick full coat they can have.  When I would use a shedding blade in the spring on mine I would get huge grocery sacks of hair.  But they are so beautiful and loving.

 :bouncy Pepe


Title: Re: Cats
Post by: Judee on March 21, 2005, 04:18:44 PM
Quote from: Prissy
Judee,  Shelties and a cat!  Do they get along well?  Pudding is cute, too.


MY KITTY STAYS UPSTAIRS IN MY CAPE, SO SHE HAS THREE BEDROOMS TO HERSELF.  CODY AND PUDDING WOULD LIVE IN HARMONY, BUT BAILEY WANTS TO EAT HER.  HE'S A TROUBLE MAKER!!!!  


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Judee on March 21, 2005, 04:20:10 PM
CODY AND BAILEY'S CHRISTMAS PICTURE!!!  

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/judeemol/christmasboys2.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 24, 2005, 06:31:40 AM
JAN
LOVE THE ETCHING OF TESSIE

LORA
DANNI IS SO SWEET

JUDY
CODY AND BAILEY ARE CUTE AS EVER.. I SWEAR IT LOOKS LIKE THOSE SHELTIES POSE FOR THE CAMERA.. PRISSIES DO THE SAME THING..


I HAVE TO POST MY KITTIES PICTURES.  I TOOK A FEW THE OTHER DAY BUT THEY WERE LAYING DOWN AND DIDNT FEEL LIKE BEING TO PHOTOGENIC.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 24, 2005, 03:49:54 PM
TAMMY, am waiting to see your kitties.  I have seen your pugs but never seen the kittens.  How do they get along?  Do they stay in the house too?

 :bouncy Pepe


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 24, 2005, 05:27:28 PM
Quote from: Pepe
TAMMY, am waiting to see your kitties.  I have seen your pugs but never seen the kittens.  How do they get along?  Do they stay in the house too?

 :bouncy Pepe


PEPE
MY KITTIES ARE INSIDE CATS.. THEY ONLY GO OUTSIDE IF I AM WORKING IN THE YARD AND I'M WATCHING THEM.. I HAVE LOST A FEW CATS WHEN I WAS YOUNGER BY GETTING HIT BY CARS...  I'LL TRY TO TAKE SOME PICTURES  THIS WEEKEND FOR  YOU.. ONE IS A ORANGE TABBY AND THE OTHER IS A GRAY CAT... THE PUGS GET ALONG WITH THEM PRETTY MUCH BUT ZOE SOMETIMES LIKES TO STIR UP TROUBLE AND BUGS THEM TILL THEY START HISSING.. ZOE ACTUALLY THINKS THEY ARE PLAYING WITH  HER BUT SHE TICKS THEM OFF...


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 25, 2005, 11:07:17 AM
[color=CORNFLOWERblue]I TOOK SOME PICTURES OF MY TWO CATS EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE NOT TO COOPERATIVE..

THE FIRST IS SPARKY.. SPARKY IS GRAY MALE AND WILL BE 15 IN MAY.  HE HAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EYES THAT IS HARD TO CAPTURE ON CAMERA.  THE LIGHT DOES FUNKY THINGS TO THEM... SPARKY WOULD BE HAPPY IF HE WAS THE ONLY ANIMAL IN THE HOUSE.. HE IS VERY FRIENDLY AND LIKES TO SIT ON YOUR LAP.. HE IS ALSO A LITTLE PIGGY AND LOVES TO EAT WHATEVER MEAT YOUR HAVING AND SKIM MILK WHICH I DON'T GIVE HIM TO MUCH..  SPARKY WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE WAS A COUPLE OF YEARS OLD WHICH LEFT HIM WITH HIS TONGUE HANGING OUT FOR AWHILE.. WE WERE NOT SURE IF HE WOULD LOSE HIS TONGUE BUT HE MANAGED TO KEEP IT OR HE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SURVIVE.. WE MANAGED TO FEED HIM FROM A TUBE AND SYRINGE TILL HIS TONGUE WAS WORKING AGAIN.. THE ONLY PROBLEM HE HAS HAD WITH IT SINCE THEN IS THAT WHEN HE LICKS HIMSELF HE GETS HIMSELF QUITE WET.. I THINK HE BURNED OFF THE SPECIAL STUFF ON HIS TONGUE THAT HELPS HIM LICK BETTER..  SPARKY LOST HIS BROTHER STINKER A FEW YEARS BACK TO KIDNEY PROBLEMS..  

I HAD A HARD TIME TAKING HIS PICTURE TODAY BECAUSE HE WAS TRYING TO RUB AGAINST THE CAMERA..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/SPARKY2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/SPARKY.jpg)

MILO IS AN ORANGE TABBY AROUND 13.  I SAW MILO WHEN I WAS TAKING MY KIDS TO THE PET STORE.. HE WAS TRYING TO GET OUT OF HIS CAGE AND THE GIRL SAID HE WAS THE LAST ONE OF THE LITTER.. I FELT SO BAD FOR HIM THAT I  HAD TO TAKE HIM HOME..  MILO IS A NICE CAT WHO LOVES TO CLIMB ON YOUR SHOULDER AND WRAP HIMSELF AROUND YOUR NECK.. HE LOVES IT WHEN MY BOYS COME HOME AND IS KIND OF A LONER BUT HE IS ALSO FRIENDLY

MILO
[/color]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/MILO3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/MILO2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/MILO.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 25, 2005, 03:38:49 PM
TAMMY, oh Sparky and Milo are just beautiful.  They sure do look nice and healthy.  It made it so interesting because you gave us kind of a case history of each one.  I feel like I know them now.  You have four wonderful members of your family and I can tell by looking at them that you are sure a good mama.

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Clays Cashew on March 25, 2005, 05:37:32 PM
Aww, all the pets are so cute. It just makes me want to give them a :hugg

Well, here's my pets, since this it the pet thread.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Caloosis/Photos/waffles.jpg)
That's Waffles. She's about seven years old. After one of our dogs passed away, my dad ran off one day and didn't tell anyone where he was going. I was napping when he got home, and I woke up with a pug on my lap. She was the runt of the litter, and she still is smaller than most pugs. She's a family dog, but my dad got her mostly for me.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Caloosis/Photos/sooka01.jpg)
That's Sooka. She's about. . . ten now, but she still acts like a pup. She was my sister's dog before, and still is, but when my sister moved out she couldn't bring Sooka with, so she kind of became my dog, and a family dog, but she goes nuts when I come home from college. And you can't tell, but she has one blue eye and one brown. She such a loveable dog.

I also have two black hamsters. One's name is XIII (pronounced Zie). I got her on the 13th, and I thought it'd be a neat name. Then, it turned out she was going to be a mama hamster, so I kept one of her babies, which I named Spamster. But then, my sister made the mistake of saying Spamster was a girl. She turned out to be a HE. So, another litter came along, and my mom didn't want me to keep anymore hamsters, but I just had to. So, I kept the runt of the litter, which I named Tiny. She's now bigger than her mum.
In the first litter, my niece kept one of the hamsters, which she named Hammy. Hammy passed away, and I felt bad for her (she's only three) so I gave her Spamster.

And those are my pets. I love them so.

Carla


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 26, 2005, 04:58:45 PM
CARLA
YOUR PETS ARE SO SWEET.. YOU KNOW I HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR PUGS.. WAFFLES IS ADORABLE.. I ALSO HAD HAMSTERS AND MICE GROWING UP AND I LOVED THEM...THANKS FOR SHARING.. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITHOUT MY PUGS AND MY KITTIES.. SINCE ALL MY BOYS LEFT FOR COLLEGE ETC. THE HOUSE HAS BEEN VERY QUIET.. MR. T AND I FIGHT OVER THE PUGS AT BEDTIME.. I WOULD NEVER OF GUESSED HOW ATTACHED HE WOULD BECOME TO PING AND ZOE.. THEY ARE IRRESISTIBLE..


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 27, 2005, 09:07:29 AM
CARLA, THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHOWING YOUR PETS.  I LOVE READING ABOUT THEM, THEY ARE ADORABLE.

TAMMY, I CAN SEE YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR PUGS LIKE I FELT ABOUT MY YORKIE WHO PASSED AWAY LAST FALL.  WE STILL HAVE PEPE AND OUR HALF WILD CAT (WHO HAS FALLEN IN LOVE WITH ME) BUT THERE IS SUCH AN EMPTY SPOT LEFT BY OUR MAGGIE.  SHE WAS GOING ON 16 AND OUR BABY AND WE MISS HER TERRIBLY.

HUGS, PEPE


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on April 07, 2005, 08:50:58 AM
Hi, Y'all,

I haven't been on this thread for a while!  Nice to see all the new pictures!

Jan, your etching of  Tessie is beautiful.

Lora, I love the pictures of Danni.  What a beautiful Sheltie!

Deanna, I guess Mickey has a lot of hair!!  I thought, at first, that he was really a big dog!  

Judee,  I love your Shelties in front  of your Christmas tree.

Tammy, I think Sparky and Milo are beautiful cats.  And I love your pugs, too.

Clay's Cashew,  Your pug, Waffles, and Sooka are great looking dogs. I'd love to see that blue eye and brown eye!

Hello, Pepe,  I enjoy seeing all of these pets, too.

Don't you just love all the names for the pets!  So clever!!

Love,
Prissy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clay_fan_20 on April 08, 2005, 11:38:04 AM
i have 2 cats and 2 dogs, i don't have digital pics of my dogs so i'm gonna just post pics of my 2 beautiful cats, i know Clay is scare of them,  :cry  but i forgive him lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/clay_fan_20/P1130185.jpg)
this is Sasha and me hehe

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/clay_fan_20/DSC001881.jpg)
Sasha again, don't you just love those eyes???.. she is the sweetest cat ever, she is always showing love to everyone

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/clay_fan_20/P1170189.jpg)
this is Suki, he is the most funny cat ever!... he is always on the lookout for fun, to play with anything in his way, including sasha, sasha is sooo patient with him, but sometimes she just has enough and gets revenge lol

i'm gonna take pics of my dogs so i can share them with you

i loooooooove animals, and i love all of your pet's stories and pics!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on April 08, 2005, 11:48:56 AM
MONICA,
SASHA AND SUKE ARE ADORABLE.. I USED TO HAVE SIAMESE CATS GROWING UP AND LOVED THEM..


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clay_fan_20 on April 08, 2005, 12:37:28 PM
Tammy, siameses are so lovable, i adore this breed!

here are some more lol, this were taken when i was living in Argentina with Sasha, Sasha actually is from there, i bought it there.

my roomate also had a cat his name is popper, is a big fat cat but very cute. sasha and popper were inseparable, but when i came back to Ecuador sasha had to say good bye to popper and replace him with suki lol

here popper is giving her some love lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/clay_fan_20/DSC04402.jpg)

Popper and sasha playing, it was a blast watching those two play lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/clay_fan_20/DSC04174.jpg)

here she was playing with this little rope, her face looks funny here like she is smiling.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/clay_fan_20/DSC04211.jpg)

this position is just too funy, she thinks she is a ballet dancer or something.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/clay_fan_20/DSC05037.jpg)

here she was in my bed in a cold day in Argentina, very lazy!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/clay_fan_20/DSC05079.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Clays_Buddy on April 08, 2005, 03:36:01 PM
Pepe, I finally found the pics of my dogs and cats for you.

Top right is Shadow, bottom left is Buddy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/n54clay/th_2004_vacation029.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/n54clay/2004_vacation029.jpg)


This is Kiki...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/n54clay/th_P2210016.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/n54clay/P2210016.jpg)


This is Gonzo Kitty...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/n54clay/th_P2050018_1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/n54clay/P2050018_1.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clay_fan_20 on April 08, 2005, 09:13:37 PM
owww i love your cats!! they are so cute!!...

buddy and shadow are so cute, schanuzers are so funny, they never are tired!!!!!!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ClayAikengurl205 on April 08, 2005, 10:25:57 PM
I have lots of animals... I luv animals so its gonna be alot of pictures

This is my dog Little Bit- he is 8 yrs old:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC02795.jpg)

And this is him in his Mickey Mouse Costume:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC02692.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC01304.jpg)

Now here is My Siamese Cat, Sassy!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC01327.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC01486.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC01433.jpg)

Here is Sassy's Sister, Daisy!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC01330.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC01239.jpg)

Here is my Third Cat, Cosita (its spanish for little girl)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC01440.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC01697.jpg)

Here is My Rabbit, Thumper!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC01444.jpg)

sorry I can't find more pics of thumper right now.

Here are pics of my other rabbit, Lucy (named after Lucille Ball) She is HUGE

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC02434.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC00390.jpg)

Here is one of my 3 Cockatoos- Her name is Princess:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/07-14-04_1249.jpg)

Here are two of my Seven Cockateils:
Ricky~
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/Pict0078.jpg)
Rhody~

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/CLAYGURL205/DSC02624.jpg)

So there you have it: 1, Dog, 3 cats, 2 rabbits, 10 birds! Yep, I'm running a zoo, but I love em all!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on April 09, 2005, 03:31:57 AM
MOnica:  love Sasha and Suki.  I had a cat named Sasha, thats where I get my name, she was the best cat ever.  I had a siamese named Rama, they are smart cats, he lived to 19 years old.

Liz:  Kiki and gono are adorable........

Diana:  love all you pets love the Mickey mouse suit.  My cat Sasha  when she was alive I always dressed her up wish I took pictures.  

Thanks for sharing all you pets with us, there is nothing like having a pet to always give you love and cheer you up.  I wuold be lost without my 2 cats Chloe and Kayla.  Im still trying to get pictres of my Kayla, she is such a figit, unlike my CHloe who loves her pictures taken, she is a ham.

Sasha


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 09, 2005, 05:05:28 AM
LIZ, I love the pictures.  Your family members look adorable but I have to confess the minute I saw Gonzo he stole my heart.  Immediate attachment..  Thank you for letting me see them.  When they go swimming you will have to try and get a picture of that.

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 09, 2005, 05:10:43 AM
DIANA, Oh, I loved your pictures, your pets are so lucky to have such a loving owner.  People that love animals have the best hearts in the world.  It tells me all I need to know about that person.  Thanks so much for posting them.

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on April 09, 2005, 06:52:29 AM
I love all of the pets around here!!

Liz - I'm with Pepe .... Gonzo stole my heart as well! I love Shadow and Buddy!

Diana - I can't believe all od the pets you have!! :bouncy I love Thumper! He reminds me of my chinchillas!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: flakenforaikeninFL on April 17, 2005, 04:58:17 PM
This is "Callie Cow"  instead of Calico (Red, White and black without the red)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/flakenforaikeninfl/Picture151.jpg)

This is amelia --my lapcat ---she is a sweety

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/flakenforaikeninfl/Picture019.jpg)

This is them in their apartment complex LOL
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/flakenforaikeninfl/Picture111.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 18, 2005, 03:20:56 PM
Flakey, love your pictures of your kitties.  They are so pretty and look so soft, the pictures are so good it is like I can reach out and touch them.  I don't know how you got them in the apartment complex together like that but good job.  

Thank you so much for posting the pictures, I just love this thread and always checking it to see what is new.

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayMaine-iac on June 16, 2005, 03:20:34 PM
My doggie just got all his hair(s) cut yesterday for the first time.  With living in Maine, and him spending most of the time outside in the winter, his coat gets really, really thick.  Then come summer and we get the hot, humid weather, he really minds the heat because he never sheds enough.

He went from this:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/mickey002.jpg)
to this:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Clay%20Aiken%202/mickey006.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Clay%20Aiken%202/mickey005.jpg)
:lol


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on June 16, 2005, 04:51:28 PM
DEANNA, JUST LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL POOCH.

ANGELA


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 17, 2005, 10:08:33 AM
CLAYMAINE-IAC, YOUR DOG IS JUST BEAUTIFUL WITH HIS NEW HAIRCUT AND I AM SURE MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE.

HUGS, PEPE


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayMaine-iac on June 17, 2005, 10:42:57 AM
Thanks Angela and Pepe.

My hubby was really scared about getting him done. I was the one pushing for the cut.  Last summer the poor doggie got a litte "heat stroke" one day.  We had to keep him in the cool cellar for 3 days. *sigh*

Then today he says, "You know.  That cut is growing on me.  I may decide to keep him trimmed more often."
:lol


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on June 17, 2005, 12:17:19 PM
MR CASPER....11 WEEKS OLD....3 LBS....A PIEBALD MINI-DACHUSHAND....



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Casper01-6-5-05.jpg)





MY MUNCHKIN CASPERS BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY -
3 MOS OLD AND A WHOPPING 4 LBS NOW...AND YES HIS COLLAR SAYS "BAD TO THE BONE" AND HE IS LIVING UP TO IT.....  :shocking

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Casper-3-6-16-05.jpg)

THE TEETH OF DESTRUCTION...........
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Casper-2-6-16-05.jpg)

DOING SOME DESTRUCTION TO THE GRASS.....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Casper-5-6-16-05.jpg)



LOOKING AT ME SAYING...."MAMA AREN'T I A CUTIE....
DON'T YA JUST LOVE ME"........
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Casper-4-6-16-05.jpg)


A QUITE MOMENT.....FEW AND FAR BETWEEN...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Casper-1-6-16-05.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on June 17, 2005, 12:32:07 PM
MY DEARLY DEPARTED DUDLEY...............

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/MVC-011S.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on June 17, 2005, 12:34:46 PM
PRINCESS MERCEDES ANGELICA......

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/MVC-009S.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/MVC-008S.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on June 17, 2005, 12:42:04 PM
MR HARLEY...........10 YRS OLD....AFTER 3 DISC SURGERIES
 AND WITH AN ENLARGED HEART AND SOME KIDNEY FAILURE....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Harley.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on June 17, 2005, 02:02:58 PM
DUDLEY, ALL YOUR POOCHES ARE TOOOOOO CUTE ESPECIALLY YOUR LITTLE  "MASTER OF DISASTER"

TAKE CARE,
ANGELA


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 17, 2005, 05:13:30 PM
DUDLEY, LOVED ALL YOUR PICTURES.  HEY I LOVE THAT TITLE "MASTER OF DISASTER " THAT ANGELA CALLED MR. CASPER.   :bouncy THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING ALL YOUR PRECIOUS BABIES.  GIVE HARLEY SOME EXTRA LOVING FROM PEPE.  

HUGS, PEPE


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 17, 2005, 05:20:20 PM
DUDLEY, ISN'T IT FUNNY THAT EACH ONE OF OUR PETS HAVE SUCH A DISTINCT PERSONALITY THAT WHEN THEY HAVE TO LEAVE US THEY LEAVE SUCH AN IMPRINT ON OUR HEART THAT CAN NEVER BE FILLED BY ANOTHER.  THAN ANOTHER LITTLE PET COMES TO OUR HOUSE AND FILLS IT WITH ITS OWN PERSONALITY.  SO MANY PEOPLE THINK THEY ARE JUST ANIMALS, THEY NEVER GET TO KNOW A PET ON A PERSONAL LEVEL AND THEY MISS ONE OF THE GREATEST JOYS OF LIFE.

HUGS, PEPE


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on June 17, 2005, 05:36:44 PM
Dudders!

Gorgeous dogs!  I love dogs, too.  I'd have ten if I could get away with it.  LOL

They're all beautiful.  Poor Harley - sounds like his health is like mine.  Sweet pooch.

Casper needs to be in puppy commercials!  LOL  He is sooooo cute!  He's like the canine version of the Gerber baby.  Are his eyes blue?

I've posted my doggie before, but I just wanna show her again.  Her name is Nala (from The Lion King)  Her parents were both pure blood show dogs.  Mom was a pit bull and dad was a purple (black) chow.

My kids gave her to me for Mother's Day when she was 6 weeks old.  She's 3 now.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Nalainthesnow.jpg)

I don't know why it is, but every time I take her picture she drops one of her ears.  She has two, I swear.  She's such a sweetheart.  She follows me all over the house and sits at my feet.  Well, actually, she sits ON my feet.  LOL

And here's her, "I didn't eat the roast beef sandwich you left on the counter, honest I didn't," face.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Nala.jpg)

Gotta love her.  She comes from two powerful, potentially dangerous bloodlines, and yet she's afraid of the cat.   :duh


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on June 17, 2005, 05:46:43 PM
Quote from: Pepe
SO MANY PEOPLE THINK THEY ARE JUST ANIMALS, THEY NEVER GET TO KNOW A PET ON A PERSONAL LEVEL AND THEY MISS ONE OF THE GREATEST JOYS OF LIFE.


Beautifully said, Pepe!  And absolutely true.

When we were looking for a new place (so Wong wouldn't Kentucky fry me in my sleep while he was cooking crack in the apartment below me) I turned down a few places that my mother really liked.  She kept asking me why.

"No pets."

She'd look at me like I'd just sprouted another head.  "What?"

"They don't allow pets.  I have a dog."

Every single time she'd say, "Well we can find her a home.  It'd be one less thing for you to have to take care of when you're sick anyway.  You'd be better off."

She is one of those people who doesn't get it.  I don't care how nice a place is, or how reasonable the rent might be.  I won't get rid of my dog.  Ever.  She's not more work when I'm sick.  If anything, she's a comfort and a companion.

She doesn't care if I look like hell, if I have a lupus rash on my face, I'm feeling like the GoodYear blimp, whatever.  She just loves me, no matter what.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on June 17, 2005, 07:02:13 PM
I LOST MY CAT THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS & MY HEART  STILL BREAKS THINKING HOW MUCH I MISS HIM.
THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS ME,  IS THAT THE POOR THING WAS VERY SICK & IT WAS BREAKING MY HEART TO SEE HIM IN THIS CONDITION.

MY CAT WAS WONDERFUL & PUT LOTS OF JOY INTO MY LIFE.

LADY C --WHAT A CUTE POOCH YOU HAVE.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 18, 2005, 01:17:04 PM
LADY C, your pet is adorable.  I am glad to know you feel like a lot of us who has pets.  I have found that people who love animals have a good heart and treat people much better than people who don't care for animals.  I try and tell young parents to teach there children to be kind and loving to a kitten or puppy and thru this training they will learn to be a good person as they grow up and be kind to people.  I have always thought this way and recent studies have proven it.

 :bouncy Pepe


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on June 18, 2005, 02:01:20 PM
All of the pets on this thread are adorable! I never had pets growing up, but I can't imagine my life without them now! Some of you may have seen the pictures of my chinchillas, but if not, here you go!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/smokey3.jpg)

Smokey keeping watch!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/house.jpg)

Well, I'm not sure who this is, but they both love getting a dust bath!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/upclose.jpg)

Ashes

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/P6080212.jpg)
Ashes munching on his Shredded Wheat! My boys love these, Cheerio's and raisins.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/8a7ee8c7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/28629d7c.jpg)
Smokey tuckered out after a romp around the house. They love running around, but you really have to watch them. They love chewing on wood - especially the baseboards! :shocking

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/both.jpg)
They have an exercise wheel, but we might as well say it is Ashes'. As you can see, he doesn't like his brother to run in it; therefore, he shimmies himself between the wheel and the cage so it can't move. :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on June 18, 2005, 02:19:56 PM
Quote from: Pepe
LADY C, your pet is adorable.  I am glad to know you feel like a lot of us who has pets.  I have found that people who love animals have a good heart and treat people much better than people who don't care for animals.  I try and tell young parents to teach there children to be kind and loving to a kitten or puppy and thru this training they will learn to be a good person as they grow up and be kind to people.  I have always thought this way and recent studies have proven it.

 :bouncy Pepe


You're absolutely right, Pepe.  There is some kind of connection.  People used to believe that they should get their child a pet to teach them about responsibility and about death, which is part of it naturally.  But it's so much more than that.

My little great-niece, A.J., is seven years old.  Most of you have probably heard me talk about her.  She was horribly abused by her father.  Physically, emotionally, and sexually.  The sick  :censor .  My sister has her now, but she endured this for almost four years.  She loves animals, so when she was "bad", her father would kill one of her pets in front of her.  (Bunnies, cats, hamsters, parakeets, small animals like that.)

She, in turn, is an extremely violent little girl, yet she's also very loving and sweet, too.  

The last time I saw her father I said only one thing to him.  I said, "When you teach a child to devalue life, no matter how small, they learn to devalue anything.  Or anyone.  She's full of hatred and violence because that's what you taught her, and soon she'll be old enough to understand that you're the one who did this to her.  About that time, I'd start sleeping with one eye open if I were you."

If you teach a child to love and nurture a pet, they learn to value life.  All life.


Lindsay ~ Your chinchillas are ADORABLE!   LOL  They look like they stepped right out of a Disney cartoon!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 18, 2005, 06:33:23 PM
LINDSAY, your pets are adorable but I have told you that before.  Do they get in the jar for a dusting powder bath by their selves?  Looks like a tight squeeze!  :bouncy I bet they are really entertaining to watch.  Do they like to be cuddled?

LADY C, I have only one question, why is that guy, who I won't even call a father, walking around?  Why aren't both his legs broken or why isn't he in jail?  What a shame people like that are allowed to walk on this earth.

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on June 18, 2005, 08:45:56 PM
Quote from: Pepe
LADY C, I have only one question, why is that guy, who I won't even call a father, walking around?  Why aren't both his legs broken or why isn't he in jail?  What a shame people like that are allowed to walk on this earth.

Hugs, Pepe


Oh, he's in jail, and while his legs are not broken, I'm quite certain he's walking funny - if ya know what I mean.   :kuzguz  

You know how those big macho felons feel about child molesters...

'Nuff said ...


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on June 18, 2005, 11:05:36 PM
Quote from: Pepe
LINDSAY, your pets are adorable but I have told you that before.  Do they get in the jar for a dusting powder bath by their selves?  Looks like a tight squeeze!  :bouncy I bet they are really entertaining to watch.  Do they like to be cuddled?


Pepe - We have a bath house for them. We pour the dust in and they get in and roll around. We tried to give them seperate baths, but it just didn't work. The one who isn't getting the bath goes bananas in the cage. You're right, it is a tight squeeze! They are nocturnal animals, so they like to be handled at night. Most chins don't really like to be held, but we have cuddled and held ours since the were a few weeks old. They really enjoy it. They won't cuddle for too long, but it's nice while it lasts!


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on June 20, 2005, 12:30:50 PM
Hi,

I haven't posted here in a while!  No Internet! :cry  But I'm glad to be back.

MONICA FROM ECUADOR,
I loved your cat pictures.  Sasha is cute and Suki is precious sleeping with the Garfield.  (Pepper is cute, too.  Love the "smile.")

LIZ,
I cannot see your pictures! :cry

DIANA,
You have quite a few pets!!  I enjoyed seeing all their pictures.

FLAKEY,
I love the cat pictures, especially in their apartment.

DEANNA,
I  always enjoy seeing your Sheltie.  Ours seem longer limbed and longer nosed.

DUDLEY,
I loved seeing Mr. Casper in the OCD.  I'm glad you brought him over here and also your other dog pictures, too.

LADY C,
Nala is an unusual dog.  And her parentage is interesting.  Thanks for sharing her picture.

LINDSAY,
Smokey and Ashes are cute.  I think they were in your birthday poem.  And you hoped to have another pet someday?

I always love seeing all the pet pictures.

Hugs,
Prissy[/size]


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on June 20, 2005, 12:36:44 PM
I have a new digital camera, so Skip and I were trying it out today.  Here are some new Sandy and Shadow pictures in the front yard and at the violin gate:[/size]

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/PUPSGATEWVIOLIN1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/PupsGate.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/PUPSINGRASS2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/PUPSINGRASS1.jpg)


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: wvclayfan on June 20, 2005, 01:03:13 PM
Quote from: Prissy

LINDSAY,
Smokey and Ashes are cute.  I think they were in your birthday poem.  And you hoped to have another pet someday?
[/size]



What a memory you have Ms. Prissy! Yes, they were in my birthday poem! And, yes, I want a miniature dachshund one day! Shadow and Sandy are so beautiful! I love the last one of them laying in the grass. :bouncy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 20, 2005, 03:53:20 PM
PRISSY, SANDY AND SHADOW HAVE GROWN UP TO BE SO BEAUTIFUL.  MY FAVORITE IS THE ONE OF THEM IN FRONT OF THE GATE.  I SEE FLOWERS DECORATE THE WREATH THAT ONE TIME HELD CLAY'S PICTURE!   :bouncyTHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR PICTURES.

HUGS, PEPE
 


Title: well
Post by: Glory on June 20, 2005, 06:42:37 PM
i am also a big animal lover, HAVE HAD MANY PETS ,TAKEN IN MANY STRAYS WHEN NO ESLE CARED FOR THEM THEY WOULD END UP AT MY HOUSE, SEVERAL WEEKS AGO I HAD TO PUT MY DAISY TO SLEEP AFTER 17 YEARS JUST KILLED ME BUT COULD NOT STAND TO SEE HER SUFFER, NOW I AM MOVING INTO A APT. AND CANNOT TAKE MY LITTLE SAUCIE WITH ME UNTIL I GET A FIRST FL, APT,I HOPE SHE CAN TAKE THE SEPERATION SEEING ME PACK AND KNOWING SOMETHING IS GOING ON SHE WILL NOT LET ME OUT OF HER SIGHT, CAN'T TELL ME ANIMALS DO NOT SENSE CHANGE. SHE WILL NOT EAT UNLESS I AM IN THE ROOM WITH HER.MY NEIGBOR LOVES HER AND IS TAKING HER FOR A WHILE BUT HE IS STILL NOT HER MAMMA.
PLEASE PRAY THAT THIS CHANGE WILL NOT BE TO MUCH FOR HER AS SHE IS STILL LOOKING FOR DAISY. SELLING MY HOUSE IS NOT HALF AS HARD AS THIS. LOVE YOU ALL, GLORY


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on June 22, 2005, 12:19:53 PM
Prissy - Welcome back!  We've misse dyou.  Shadow and Sandy are beautiful, beautiful dogs!  They're gorgeous, as is your yard and home.

Glory - My heart goes out to you, sweetie.  That's hard to go through, I know.  I will keep you Saucie in my prayers.  (What an adorable name, by the way!)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on June 22, 2005, 02:12:28 PM
Everyone,

  I'm going to "try" to post a picture of my baby boy, Randy.  He is a 11 year old sable/white Sheltie.  I've had him since he was 10 weeks old.  He is the light of my life.  He is very loveable and spoiled!
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/Pic003.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/d71c656c.jpg)

JoAnn Moody


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on June 22, 2005, 02:42:56 PM
JoAnn,

Is this the other pictture you wanted to post of Randy?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/Randy0022.jpg)

Prissy


Title: Pets and God
Post by: Prissy on June 28, 2005, 10:11:59 AM
PETS AND GOD



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Peekaboo.jpg)

You can't hide from God.
He knows everything.




(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/DogCat1.jpg)

Evidence of God's unconditional Love.




(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Baptisedcat.jpg)

After the baptism.




(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Kitty.jpg)

Is that you God?




(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Lapdog.jpg)

The true lap dog.




(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/dogdevil.jpg)

The Devil made me do it.


Title: Re: Pets and God
Post by: wvclayfan on June 28, 2005, 12:26:20 PM
Quote from: Prissy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/dogdevil.jpg)

The Devil made me do it.



:laugh They are all cute, but that's the best one! Amazing how puppies can wreck havoc on your house but look so darned cute at the same time.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: alli_aiken on July 01, 2005, 02:03:05 PM
:wave everyone!!  How cute are these pets?? Just presh!! This is a  picture of the duck my sister took care of for a couple weeks for her biology class.  His name is Pickles!  The other picture is of my cat Lucy!  Since she has SO much fur and gets so hot in the summer, we get her hairs cut so she's more comfy.  Lucy was just waking up when I took this picture.  She doesn't look very happy!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/alli_aiken32/050521060216.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/alli_aiken32/040403045016.jpg)



Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 01, 2005, 05:23:29 PM
Alli, I can't imagine the cat and the duck living in the same house even for an hour.  What happened???????????

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: alli_aiken on July 01, 2005, 05:51:10 PM
Quote from: Pepe
Alli, I can't imagine the cat and the duck living in the same house even for an hour.  What happened???????????

Hugs, Pepe


 The duck was enclosed in a cage high up on a table.  Lucy was VERY curious, but never did any harm!  After Pickles left, she even seemed kind of sad for a day!!  


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: houstonclayfan on July 01, 2005, 06:16:15 PM
The duck is soooooo cute!


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 01, 2005, 07:04:52 PM
Alli,

I love your pictures of  Pickles and Lucy.

The duck reminds me that a few years ago a  baby duck appeared  on our patio after a heavy rain.   (There is a creek behind our property.)  We took the duck in and she was with us for many months.  She liked to swim in our ponds and even in the swimming pool.

It was fun to watch the stages she went through as  she matured.  The yellow fuzz turned to brown  and then she had brown  feathers with touches of blue.  Like many in the animal kingdom, the female is not as colorful as the male.

She grew up and we discovered she was a female Mallard.  We wanted her to be with other ducks, so one day we took her to the big park near us that has a lake and lots of ducks.  The other ducks were mean to her, tried to peck at her,  and wouldn't accept her, so we brought her back home.

  One night, a few weeks later,  she was killed, we think by a cat.

We called her Sam and she was with us before we got  our dog, Mac, and the shelties we have now.

Prissy

This is not Sam, but this is how she looked. (I have pictures, but can't post them.  They need to be scanned.)[/size]

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/ducks_mallards_12110219.jpg)


Title: Puppies
Post by: Prissy on July 03, 2005, 07:44:05 PM
Today was really  hot;  near 100 degrees, and Skip gave the puppies a bath.  

Afterwards, I thought  their hair looked  spiky[/i] just like someone we all know and love!

SHADOW
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/SpikeyShadow2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/SpikeyShadow1.jpg)


SANDY
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/SpikeySandy2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/SpikeySandy.jpg)

Prissy


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on July 10, 2005, 05:59:00 AM
MY GIRLS.. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO MAKE THEM LARGER..


ZOE FINDING SOME SHADE UNDER A LOUNGE CHAIR..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_July20050331.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/July20050331.jpg)

PING BEING VERY SERIOUS..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_July20050321.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/July20050321.jpg)
THE LITTLE SUNBATHERS.. THIS IS THEIR FAVORITE PASTIME BESIDES EATING..

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_July2005002.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/July2005002.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on July 10, 2005, 06:01:18 AM
CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO MAKE THEM LARGER..

PING
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_July2005038.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/July2005038.jpg)

THEIR COUSIN STAR A DOBERMAN PINCHER
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_July2005032.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/July2005032.jpg)

ZOE
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_July2005035.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/July2005035.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 10, 2005, 02:30:50 PM
Tammy,
 
    Your girls, Zoe and Ping are so cute!  
JoAnn :bouncy


Title: Pets
Post by: Prissy on July 10, 2005, 08:33:34 PM
Tammy,

I just love to see pictures of Zoe and Ping, and their cousin is cute, too.

I always think of the movie "Men  in Black" with the talking pug when I see your "girls."  I loved how that pug sang the "I Will Survive" song!

Hugs,
Prissy[/size]


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on July 11, 2005, 09:29:31 AM
THANKS EVERYONE!  

MY PUPS ARE MY BABIES.. JUST AS ALL OF YOUR PETS ARE TO YOU..

I LOVED EVERYTHING FROM THE CHINCHILLAS TO THE SHELTIES, PRISSY'S AND JOANNE'S, WET DOGS, DUCKS,  CATS ,CLIPPED DOGS TO ALL THE FUNNY PICTURES THAT PRISSY POSTED..  

THEY ALL ARE GREAT..  THANKS FOR SHARING!  :ghug


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on July 11, 2005, 09:29:57 AM
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Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 13, 2005, 12:22:06 PM
Tammy, Ping and Zoe are so photogenic, they belong in movies.

Prissy, do the pups like a bath?  Pepe hates one and it takes forever for him to dry.

I hope this thread continues to grow, it and the Garden Thread are my favorites along with the OCD of course.

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 15, 2005, 07:09:47 AM
Pepe said:
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Prissy, do the pups like a bath? Pepe hates one and it takes forever for him to dry.


Shadow and Sandy do not seem to miind a bath.  (When it is raining, they like to run around in the rain.)  

Skip does the dog bathing and usually brings one dog out at a time.  We corral one in one part of the yard while the other one gets a bath.  

In the winter, Skip has bathed them in  one of our bathtubs and I have dried their hair with a blow dryer on low.  They are usually still a little damp, but eventually they dry out.

Skip has also between doggie baths, taken a damp towel and wiped them down with that, too.  We have not taken them to a groomer ,yet,  for a bath.

Prissy

PS:  They are much better about thunderstorms than our previous sheltie, Mac.  Mac would get very upset when it thundered and lightninged.  Shadow and Sandy don't  get upset at all.  The vacuum scares them more than a thunderstorm. :shocking


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on July 17, 2005, 02:18:03 PM
I try and tell young parents to teach there children to be kind and loving to a kitten or puppy and thru this training they will learn to be a good person as they grow up and be kind to people.  I have always thought this way and recent studies have proven it.

 :bouncy Pepe[/quote] :cheer
I absolutely agree with you on this.  I have always had animals around my kids growing up.  I have a cat named miss kitty.  My son has a cat as well and when he brings over my 4 yr old grandson he is very gentle with my cat.  It does make a difference in the way people treat others.  And animals can sense kind or cruel people also.
I got through this time so i thought I would say hello.  This is a really cute thread.  Some of the pictures in here gave me a chuckle.
HAVE A GREAT DAY.


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Claytime on July 18, 2005, 10:10:29 AM
Meet Angel - my dad and stepmom's new kitten... they live in Florida.  She's and indoor cat, so she stays cool with the ac.  :kitty  Isn' she a cutie pie!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v363/CLAYTIME/Angel.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v363/CLAYTIME/AngelKitten.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 18, 2005, 05:29:40 PM
CLAYTIME, THE KITTY IS ADORABLE.  I AM SURE SHE IS GOING TO ENJOY HER NEW HOME.

GERALDINE, SO HAPPY YOU HAVE FOUND THE PET THREAD.

HUGS, PEPE


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 18, 2005, 05:45:16 PM
Hi pet lovers!!!

I had no idea when I first started this thread last year that it would grow into such a loving community of animal lovers.  I apologize for having been in abstentia for so long, but obviously you guys have kept it going just fine without me!!!  

I truly have enjoyed the pictures and little anecdotes(sp?) about your pets, both domesticated and from the wilds.  Carry on, and spread the Claymaniac Pet Love!!!

 :ghug
Dev


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 21, 2005, 02:17:15 PM
Hi everyone!
   
   Here is a photo I just took a few minutes ago of my 11 year old Sheltie,Randy Mac.  He's in "HIS" spot by my bed.  I was trying to make it up   since my sheets had just come out of the drier, but he wouldn't move, so , I just reached for the camera.  Then he "thought" I was handing him a treat.
  Also, love the photos of everyone's pets!  I am 'auntie" to Prissy's sheltie puppies.  Aren't they adorable?  I was with Prissy and Skip from day one of their "adoption!"  I also get to see/play with them all the time.
JoAnn M.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_0054.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 21, 2005, 02:32:21 PM
Just a quick photo of my brother and sister-n-law's pet moose in Fairbanks,Alaska.   NO REALLY, it's not their pet, it is their pest.   It just sits there trying to get their horse hay.
JoAnn M.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/118_1829a.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on July 24, 2005, 11:28:09 AM
All the precious kitties and doggies ..... and moose?  :lol

This isn't my pet, but he does belong to a friend of a friend.  My friend Anna was telling me about her friend Lyn who had an albino frog named Kermie.

Hey, I'm no sucker; I didn't believe her.  I asked for proof. Here is is.
Please meet Kermie.

(http://www.claygirls.com/web_pages/pamela/Kermie1.jpg)


Title: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 24, 2005, 04:09:06 PM
PAM, HOW CUTE!     THANKS FOR JOINING THE PET THREAD!

HUGS, PEPE
 :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 25, 2005, 06:16:24 PM
Hi PEPE, HI PAMELA, HI KERMIE!!!!  Just checking in to make sure the Pet Thread survived the changeover.....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/Picture006.jpg)
MIMI, my 10-month-old Goldendoodle Puppy wanted to make her presence known, as well!!!  And yes, she knows all too well that she looks like a purebreed Black Standard Poodle!!  Where's the 50% golden retriever in her?  It must be in her sweet, loving, playful temperament!!!! :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 26, 2005, 04:12:13 PM
DEV, YOUR BABY IS PRECIOUS!!  I WOULD HAVE NEVER GUESSED SHE HAD GOLDEN RETRIEVER IN HER.  I HAD A BEAUTIFUL WHITE POODLE, WHITE LIKE NEW FRESH FALLING SNOW, AND HE LIVED TILL HE WAS 18 AND THAT WAS 10 YEARS AGO AND I STILL MISS HIM SO MUCH.  I HAVE A PAPILLION NOW AND PEPE IS 9 YEARS OLD AND NOT AS GOOD A TEMPERMENT AS MY POODLE.  THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR STARTING THIS WONDERFUL THREAD, I LOVE IT HERE.

HUGS, PEPE


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 27, 2005, 05:33:02 PM
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DEV, YOUR BABY IS PRECIOUS!!  I WOULD HAVE NEVER GUESSED SHE HAD GOLDEN RETRIEVER IN HER.  I HAD A BEAUTIFUL WHITE POODLE, WHITE LIKE NEW FRESH FALLING SNOW,

Thanks, Pepe!  Yes, Mimi's mother was a purebred golden retriever named "Copper" and the father was a purebred black standard poodle named "Blackie"!!!  If you were to look at her in person, you would notice that her trunk is much thicker and sturdier like a retriever's.  Also, she is definitely a hunter and digger, :bang another retriever instinct.  Her favorite activity these days is "trimming" the cotoneaster bushes under our ash tree in the front yard! :bang

I'm sure your white poodle was absolutely gorgeous.  They are quite rare, from what I understand.  Do you have a picture you could post?  And also, I don't believe I've seen a picture recently of your papillon.  They are such a beautiful, elegant breed...

 
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR STARTING THIS WONDERFUL THREAD, I LOVE IT HERE.

I only started this thread---the rest of you have worked hard to create a happy, welcoming "home" for those who want to share the love of their pets.  We doggie, cat, bird, etc. "mommies" are a special breed until ourselves.  There's no "cattiness" to be found on this thread (just couldn't resist that!)----just lots of love for all of God's special little creatures, both great and small!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on July 28, 2005, 02:31:33 PM
You know, my favorite thing about this thread (besides the pictures) is that ya never know what to expect!  LOL  Pets are certainly not limited to dogs, cats, and hamsters anymore, are they?

Pamela, you crack me up!  Kermie is too cute!  My little boy had a fit.  Now he wants one.   :bouncy  Like they're common and I can just go get him one from WalMart.  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/rollypolly.gif)

Joann - Your sheltie is gorgeous.  I've always wanted one.  How much grooming do you have to do with him?

Claytime - Who could resist a fluffy little kitten?  Angel is a cutie.  She looks like she should be on a Kitten Chow box.

Dev - Your poochie is adorable!  You did a good thing when you started this thread.  No matter how crazy things get elsewhere, it always feels good here.  But then, I've always believed that animals bring out the best in people.  I appreciate what you've done, and I'm very glad to see you back! 

I don't have any new pics of my poochie, Nala, to post.  And I'm too afraid of Kandise's Pet Semetary cat to take her picture.  She'd probably chew my face off!  LOL  I swear she used to be Stephen King's kitty... 

But I do have these:

Along with Lord knows how many cats and dogs, my sister, Laurel, lives in Northern California on a ranch.  Her horses are her babies.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Laurel.jpg)

This is Laurel and her horse, Aaron.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Christine.jpg)

And this is her daughter, Christine, on another one of their horses, but I can't remember its name.

This is the sister you may have heard me mention a million times.  She's 6 years older than me and our father abandoned her before I was even born.  I just found her in March of this year!  And not only did I have my long lost sister, but I also learned I had two beautiful nieces.

And several nephews, all of whom are apparently horses.  LOL  Giddey up!  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Minime05/smileys/cowboy.gif)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 28, 2005, 04:17:16 PM


  Thank you LacyC!  I do have to groom my sheltie all year long.  Summer months, I just turn on the hose and bathe him with pet shampoo/conditioner.  I don't dry him and I also wait a day or two to brush. 
   Fall and winter, I take him to Pet Smart once a month to be "pampered!"  He loves a bath no matter where he is.  He has a double coat,so he sheds twice a year.  I love shelties, Randy is my second one, I'll always get shelties.  His registered name is General Randy Mac, but he goes by Randy or "Mama's Boy!"
JoAnnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 30, 2005, 06:07:22 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Friends-2.jpg)

This is our Sheltie, Mac, that we had for a few years before we had to  let him go to doggie heaven.   He is with a neighbor's little dog that  got out of his yard.  We rescued the little dog  and kept it in our backyard until the neighbor could come get it. 

Mac enjoyed having this little friend visit him.


Claytime, Angel is so cute!  What a tiny kitty!

JoAnn, I love that picture of Randy!  Tell him Aunt Prissy says Hello!  And a moose, too!!

Pamela,  Kermie is cute!  Looks like he could be a model for a cartoon!

Thea,  Your Mimi is beautiful!  Hard to believe she is a Goldendoodle combination!

Lady C,  The pictures of your sister and niece on the horses are beautiful  How graceful they look!  I remember when you wrote about finding your sister and two nieces, too.

Hugs,
Prissy





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 31, 2005, 05:27:52 AM
ladyC, what beautiful horses.  My son has two horses in Michigan they are Tennessee Walkers.  They are his best friends.  What a beautiful story that you found your sister, not so beautiful what your father did.  You guys have a lot of catching up to do, I am so happy you found your sister and many happy years ahead of you.

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on August 15, 2005, 05:50:41 AM
Where do pets come from?

A newly discovered chapter in the Book of Genesis has provided the answer to "Where do pets come from?"

Adam and Eve said, "Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you any more. We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us."
 
And God said, "No problem! I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves."

And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve.

And it was a good animal.

And God was pleased.

And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail.

And Adam said, "Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal."

And God said, "No problem. Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG."

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/all%20gifs%20in%20here/dogsinbasket.gif)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on August 15, 2005, 11:43:02 AM
Dudley, how precious.  What a beautiful story and the pups are so darling.  As I was reading I got a few tears in my eyes, I am so emotional where pets are concerned.  I have always wondered how people can mistreat and be so cruel to animals and sit in church on Sunday and call them selves christians.   Thank you so much for posting this.  Now we are waiting to see how much Mr. Casper has grown.

 :bouncy Pepe


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on August 22, 2005, 06:30:01 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Harley.jpg)


MY HEART IS BROKEN AGAIN  AND THE TEARS ONCE AGAIN ARE FLOWING.....

MY HARLEY FOUGHT A HARD BATTLE......TWO BACK SURGERIES.....ONE NECK SURGERY.....BEING PARALIZED AND MY GIVING HIM PHYSICAL THERAPY SO HE COULD WALK AND RUN AND SWIM AGAIN.....

THEN THE ENLARGED HEART AND DAMAGED HEART VALVE....AND FAILING KIDNEYS.......

THIS PAST WEEK HE STARTED NOT EATING.....WHEN I WOULD GET HIM TO EAT SOME CHICKEN HE WOULD THROW IT UP LATER....THEN THE DIRREAH STARTED THURS....AND I WAS SICK IN BED THURS WITH FEVER CHILLS...THE WHOLE YUNK......

FRIDAY NIGHT HE WAS UP AND DOWN ALL NIGHT THROWING UP AND DIRREAH....I TOOK HIM TO THE DR SATURDAY AND HE WAS GETTING DEYDRATED SO THEY GAVE HIM 600LT OF SALINE UNDER HIS SKIN AND GAVE ME MEDS.....SHE THOUGHT HE WAS HAVING AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO SOMETHING....

I TOOK HIM BACK YESTERDAY FOR MORE FLUID UNDER THE SKIN AND THE VET THAT HAS BEEN TREATING HIM THESE LAST FEW MONTHS TRYING TO SAVE HIM....AND WE THOUGHT WE HAD.....SAID HIS WHITE BLOOD COUNT WAS ALMOST DOWN TO NOTHING AND HIS KIDNEYS WERE FAILING FAST.....HE KEPT HIM A FEW HOURS AND CALLED ME AND SAID HE DIDN'T THINK HARLEY WOULD EVER COME OUT OF IT THIS TIME AND HE WOULD NEED A BLOOD TRANSFUSION SOON AND THAT HE REALLY DIDN'T SEE THAT THAT WOULD EVEN HELP BECAUSE SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND HE BELIEVED IT WAS PROBABLY CANCER....POSSIBLY A TURMOR IN HIS KIDNEYS.....

HE REMINDED ME THAT HE HAD TOLD ME WHEN THIS ALL STARTED THAT HE WOULD KEEP GOING AS LONG AS HE FELT WE COULD SAVE HIM AND HE SAID HE THOUGHT THE FIGHT WAS OVER.....I ASKED HIM IF HE WAS IN PAIN AND HE SAID YES TO A CERTAIN EXTENT BECAUSE HE HADN'T HAD ANY FOOD FOR ALMOST A WEEK AND JUST GIVING HIM WATER WASN'T HELPING HIM.....

SO, HARLEY WENT TO BE WITH MY DUDLEY SUNDAY EVENING....HE IS BURIED BESIDE DUD IN ONE OF MY FLOWER BEDS UNDER BY BEDROOM WINDOW....I HELD HIM LIKE I DID DUDLEY AND TALKED TO HIM SO MY FACE AND MY VOICE WAS THE LAST HE SAW AND HEARD BEFORE HE CLOSED HIS EYES AND LEFT ME....

HE WAS ONLY 10 YRS OLD..............


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Scan0002.jpg)


HE WAS MY SWIMMING BUDDY....WHEN I WOULD COME OUT OF MY CLOSET WITH MY SWIMMING SUIT ON....HE KNEW IT....HE KNEW IT FROM REGULAR CLOTHES...AND HE WOULD RUN TO THE POOL AND BEAT ME THERE......HE LOVED THE POOL AND HIS BABY FLOAT....HE WOULD DIVE FOR HIS BALLS AND SWIM OUT WITH THEM....THEN WHEN HE WOULD GET TIRED HE WOULD WANT ME TO PUT HIM IN HIS BABY FLOAT AND WE WOULD FLOAT AROUND TOGETHER....I WON'T EVER BE ABLE TO GO NEAR THE POOL AGAIN WITHOUT TEARS IN MY EYES....HIS BABY FLOAT WILL STAY THERE FOREVER WAITING FOR HIM....


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on August 22, 2005, 05:36:59 PM
DUDLEY, my sweet I have already pm you on my thoughts so I won't go into it again.  There is nothing I can do that will make you feel better.  You and Harley were so lucky to have 10 years together.  He was loved and so well cared for he was so lucky to have you take him home with you.  It is so hard to understand why little animals can't live a longer life but I know if they lived to be 90 we wouldn't want to give them up.  They are so loving and devoted and forgive us if we are in a bad mood they will look at you and lick your hand.  I just don't have any more words to tell you how bad I feel for your loss.

Hugs, Pepe
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Clayhottiefan007 on August 22, 2005, 06:44:24 PM
hey

i did have 3 pets they were dogs!!

Chancehe waz a yellow lab ( i think) and how my stepdad found him waz one day my brother waz walking home from one of our neighbors and a stray dog followed him home!

SIS aka Cinnimani 4got wat she waz...i dont kno how my stepdad found her but she died instantly we dont kno how but we think she got into some rat poison bc she will wonder off and get into ppls yards

My Love RUSTY now this dog he waz 19 yrs old when we had 2 put him down he waz a dochsand and a long hair and short....he loved 2 play and stuff i loved that dog i miss him

well thatz all my pets

clayer

kat



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: gcramsey on September 11, 2005, 01:41:28 PM
Hey everyone.......

After much delay, I have gotten new pictures of everyone around here with the exception of Bonnie and Dinner the goats. They have been moved over to my parents farm for now. Dinner is too old to breed and Bonnie is still too young. I have also included our new buck in here. So here I go.........

First we have Puddin:
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/sircramsey/Glen/fuddie.jpg)

Maggie:
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/sircramsey/Glen/Maggie.jpg)

Smith:
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/sircramsey/Glen/091105smith.jpg)

Wesson:
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/sircramsey/Glen/091105wesson.jpg)

Mac:
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/sircramsey/Glen/091105mac.jpg)

Cheese:
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/sircramsey/Glen/091105cheese.jpg)

Lunch:
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/sircramsey/Glen/091105lunch.jpg)

Clyde:
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/sircramsey/Glen/091105clyde.jpg)

And our new Buck Mountain Mahogany:
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/sircramsey/Glen/091105ugly2.jpg)

That's it for now!

You can see Bonnie and Dinner and old pictures too at: Ramsey Farms (http://www.ramseyfarms.com)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mackncsu on September 11, 2005, 06:37:35 PM
DUDE...

the new goat is friggin huge! :shocking


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on September 12, 2005, 06:50:34 AM
Glen,

It's fun to see all of your "pets."  I'm glad you are feeling well enough to post.  Take care of yourself.

Hugs,
Prissy

PS: Mack's right.  That is one big goat!! :oh


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 21, 2005, 06:37:22 AM
GLEN, how great to see you posting.  I loved the pictures and loved all the names of your pets.  Continue to feel better and it won't be long till you will feel better than ever.

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on October 02, 2005, 08:25:52 PM
Mac and cheese.   :lol :roflmao Glen, I love it!!

when Justin was at my house living there, we had his kitty - a huge loveable cat named Rocky. I found out i am allergic though so in some ways it is good that Justin and Rocky aren't there anymore (I'm allergic to cats, not Justin  :lmao)

I would like to get a dog though - maybe next spring. To keep me company, especially since I'm living by myself now.

I wish I had a picture of Rocky to post, but I don't.  :cry


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: gcramsey on October 03, 2005, 10:00:25 PM
Mac and cheese.   :lol :roflmao Glen, I love it!!

when Justin was at my house living there, we had his kitty - a huge loveable cat named Rocky. I found out i am allergic though so in some ways it is good that Justin and Rocky aren't there anymore (I'm allergic to cats, not Justin  :lmao)

I would like to get a dog though - maybe next spring. To keep me company, especially since I'm living by myself now.

I wish I had a picture of Rocky to post, but I don't.  :cry

Do you want a goat?   :lol

Just kidding. They really mess up a living room. :wink


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 04, 2005, 10:14:27 AM
SONGBIRD,  :hugg :ghug :hugs :ghug2

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on October 06, 2005, 09:08:38 AM
:wave

I have a new chinchilla!! Her name is Emily:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/100_2004.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/100_2003.jpg)

She is a real sweetheart! She'll just sit on your chest and let you pet her. She's not as antsy as my boys!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 06, 2005, 04:01:35 PM
Lindsay, just thought I would check the Pet Thread to see if you showed pictures of your new baby.  Thanks so much for showing everyone the pictures.  She is a real cutie.

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 09, 2005, 11:06:10 AM
Lindsay,

Emily is a cutie.  How is she getting along with your "boys"?


Here are Sandy and Shadow in front of my "Autumn" fireplace.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/House%20and%20Yard%20Photos/HalloFirePlShaSan61.jpg)

Prissy

PS:  Sandy has a urinary infection and is taking pills from the Vet to clear it up.  The Vet said as with humans, the female dog is more likely to get this than the male.  Sandy is really good about letting me know when she needs to go outside, even at 3:30 in the morning.  :para  Hopefully, she will be fine soon.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 09, 2005, 05:37:33 PM
PRISSY, I see Sandy and Shadow are sitting there so well behaved  and pretty.  Who would have ever thought they used to climb fences and run down the street!!!  :bouncy  They have grown up to be just beautiful Prissy!

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 10, 2005, 06:37:32 AM
Pepe,

Sandy and Shadow are still mischievous.  Hubby takes them in the front yard and when they hear neighbor dogs barking, they're off down the street.  I told him he really needs to take them on a leash in the front yard.  He is convinced that they are "trained" well enough to obey him.

Well, he's getting too old to run down the street after them!! :para I'm afraid he's going to have a heart attack!

So far, we've been very lucky that they have not been hit by a car.

They are good about posing for pictures; that's true.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on October 13, 2005, 08:55:42 PM
Ok...I've been trying to get a decent picture of my dog, my best friend, and a loyal one at that, my somone who will listen and not judge...yep he is my best buddy....anyways....wh is so dang dark that it's hard....and he doesn't like the camera....LOL

                                                      (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/ydebi/DSCN0975.jpg)

                                     


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 14, 2005, 08:20:23 AM
DEBI, thanks so much for introducing us to your best friend.  I love animals maybe more so than people.  Like you said they are so devoted and understanding.  Is your dog a Chow?



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on October 14, 2005, 07:58:19 PM
Pepe....yes he is a chow chow....I have him shaved in the summer so right now he does not have his full coat....I got him from a rescue...he was a stray, not history but I fell in love with him the min. Isaw him....he couldn't even look you in your eyes when we got him so I believe he was neglected if not abused....I've had him for about 7 yrs and he has come a long way....I have o say he is the best darn dog i've ever had....


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 14, 2005, 08:40:14 PM
Debi,

I love seeing your chow. That's wonderful that you rescued him and have given him love and care.  I hate to think of dogs abused or neglected.  He is posing nicely for the camera!  What is his name?

Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: !x!ClayxGirl!x! on October 15, 2005, 01:43:03 PM
Hey Everyone Long time no talk eh? ahah i love that word...eh...hehe
Ok well Ive been talking about my cat and how much i love him(zorro) and now i finally have a pic...its kinda wierd cuz when i took the pic he was meowing lol

Zorro
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/4301/zorro9pc.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

And here is a picture of me and my friend Jasy.....Im the one with tha shiny tounge lmfao :P
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7057/chelseaandjasy6dr.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 23, 2005, 08:29:14 PM
IT'S A WEEK FROM HALLOWEEN SO IT'S TIME FOR THE HALLOWEEN SHELTIES TO MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE AGAIN.  MY SHELTIES ARE NOT IN THIS PICTURE.  IT WAS SENT TO ME LAST YEAR BY HUBBY'S DAUGHTER.


                        (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/sign1-15.gif)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/halloween.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on October 23, 2005, 08:49:21 PM
Debi,

I love seeing your chow. That's wonderful that you rescued him and have given him love and care.  I hate to think of dogs abused or neglected.  He is posing nicely for the camera!  What is his name?

Prissy

Prissy his name is Kato.....Prissy I love that picture of the shelties...I even have it saved to my compurter from last year...My dog doesn't really like being dressed up...LOL

chelsea....beautiful cat...I;m allergic to cats aaaachoooo...but I love them anyways.....


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 24, 2005, 08:20:02 AM
PRISSY, I will never understand how they got these Shelties to all line up and sit so still for this picture.  It is amazing!  I love this picture, it should be put in a magazine.  If for no other reason to show how you are in control of your dogs!  I don't think I could get Pepe to do that just by himself!   :bouncy

 :trick :trick :trick :trick :trick :trick :trick :trick :trick :trick



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 24, 2005, 10:45:46 AM
Debi and Pepe,

I love this Halloween Sheltie picture, too.  I do know that Shadow and Sandy would not let me put costumes on them.   We have trouble getting their collars on and putting on a leash, at times.

Here is another Halloween dog picture I found.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/ghosts.jpg)

Hugs,
Prissy

PS:  I think the pictures are cute, but I sort of have mixed feelings and feel a little sorry for the dogs.  I hope that the costumes were taken off as soon as the pictures were taken.
:trick


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on October 24, 2005, 06:56:58 PM
Prissy....so cute those dogs....I really don't think the costumes are a problem for the dogs......some dogs like being dressed up and will do anything to look cute....thanks for sharing

Pepe.... :wave


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 25, 2005, 05:29:00 PM
ANGELA sent the following Halloween pet pictures to me in an email.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-10.jpg)[

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-11.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/unknown-12.jpg)







Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 25, 2005, 05:44:16 PM
PRISSY, Angela sent the email to me to and I thought they were the most precious pictures.  I am glad  you brought them over here as I am computer stupid and didn't know how to do it.  Love it just love these pictures!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on October 26, 2005, 10:11:37 PM
I love all of those costume pictures. My favorite is the one w/ the cheerleader outfits. But Prissy is right to some extent, some of the dogs don't look as happy. But some do - and it is pretty funny.

Speaking of dogs........... I am considering getting a dog this spring. I don't think I want a puppy because I've never had a dog to train, etc. Since I am by myself I think it'd be good to get a companion so I won't be as lonely in my house... but... I don't want to have to train a dog in the winter, so I think spring will be good. We'll see what happens.
I am thinking of going to the Humane Society and adpoting a dog. I wish I could adopt a cat - I'd get one right away but I am allergic. I will have a cat again, if Justin and I get back together and I love his cat - he's so sweet.

But... if I get a dog - what kind of dog should I get? Any suggestions? I've always loved terriers (most terriers) but I'm also thinking either golden retriever or a lab, etc......


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on October 27, 2005, 09:36:32 PM
Renee...I adopted my chow...and let me tell you he has been the best pet I have every had...he just so wanted to be loved.....he has gotten me through some rough times....he is my buddy....

would I recommend a Chow..no they are very much a one person dog and renee i know you will not be alone for ever....

would i recommend adopting an adult dog....for sure....I will never ever get a puppy again....having a dog that was pretty much trained  made life kinda easy...but one thing that I would want you to understand....adopted adult dogs do come with habits, problems, quirks....but they can be the most lovable pets around.....


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 28, 2005, 06:29:14 AM
Debi, you gave Renee wonderful advice.  The main thing is to make sure you love animals.  I feel so bad for the animals that are taken on a whim and given a home and than the people decide they really don't want to take the time to take care of them.  I think Lab's and Golden Retrievers are wonderful dogs and so devoted and usually always have a stable temperment.  They would love everyone.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on November 09, 2005, 08:46:38 AM
Hello!

For the last several days, my hubby, Skip, has been teaching the dogs to jump through a hoop.  At first, they were both scared of it and did not want to come near it, but gradually, they became less afraid and began walking through the hoop.  Shadow walked through first and then jumped through the hoop.  Sandy only just now is starting to walk through the hoop.  (She did notice all the treats Shadow was getting when he went through the hoop, so she decided she wanted in on that.)

SANDY

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Sandy277.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Sandy283.jpg)

SHADOW
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Drive250.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Drive264.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Drive260.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Drive258.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Drive256.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Drive249.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Drive254.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Drive263.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Shadjumps285.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Shadow289.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/House274.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Sahdjumps278.jpg)


TIME FOR A BREAK

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Skip244.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: CT loves Clay on November 09, 2005, 09:20:58 AM
This is a great thread.  I have a 10 yr. old female black lab.  She is our love, well, except for the kids, but they have moved out. 

Prissy, I think my dog would jump through hoops for a biscuit.  Her only downfall is that she could eat 24/7, so at any meal time you can expect her to become visible even if she has been lying down for a few hours.  All we have to do is open a cupboard, open a drawer, whatever, she appears.

Her name is Samantha.  She has never once gotten on a piece of furniture and never had an accident in the house.  I know!  Of course she isn't perfect, but she has been such a wonderful dog to take care of and love.  At 10, she still drags my husbands slipper out in the morning to play with her and gets one of his old sneakers out whenever he comes home from work.  It's a ritual.  So cute though.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on November 09, 2005, 09:38:38 AM
Linda,

Welcome to the pet thread.  I hope that  when you have some time, you can skim the whole thread!  I would love to see pictures of your lab.  She sounds like a wonderful dog!

Shadow and Sandy are shelties and are 20 months old.  We've had them since they were 3 months old.  Skip has taught them to sit and then sit on just their hind legs; they can lie and roll over and then roll back;  and one will sit and stay while the other comes on command.

We are still trying to figure out how to teach them to fetch. :bduh

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 09, 2005, 04:08:54 PM
PRISSY, I am really impressed with Sandy and Shadow!!!  Tell Skip he did a great job with them!  And Miss Prissy you did a great job taking the pictures !   :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on November 09, 2005, 04:17:07 PM
Thanks, Pepe!

You would not believe how many pictures I took!!!  :eek Almost every time I snapped a photo, I was too soon or too late to get Shadow in mid-air.  Only a few times did I catch him "flying." 
Sandy is getting better at it and Skip said she actually jumped through the hoop today.

Skip is very good at teaching the dogs.  They pay attention to that loud, male voice! :lol :para

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on November 10, 2005, 08:50:11 PM
ANGELA  emailed me these cute animal photos.  She said it was fine for me to include them in the Pet Thread.

How about some moose photos first?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-22.jpg)


PET BUDDIES

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-17.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-16.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-10.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-31.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-13.jpg)


PROUD MAMA

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-24.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on November 10, 2005, 08:56:59 PM
MY FAVORITE SPOT

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-12.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-11.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-15.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-18.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-19.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-23.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-27.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-28.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-29.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-14.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on November 10, 2005, 09:04:27 PM
JUST TOO CUTE

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-32.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-20.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-21.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-25.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-33.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-30.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on November 17, 2005, 07:35:58 PM
Here are my cats.  

Pepsi

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/KSChristian4Clay/00000011.jpg)

Roy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/KSChristian4Clay/PICT0272.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on November 22, 2005, 08:00:03 PM
Messa...Pepsi and Roy are so cute.....

prissy...wow that is awesome how you got the picture of your dog in mid air...I love the whol group of pictures....and the other animals you posted....how cute.......

WEll my dog doesn't do trick or anything but he does like the snow....LOL
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/ydebi/winter/DSCN1114.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on November 23, 2005, 04:17:07 AM
Messa...Pepsi and Roy are so cute.....



WEll my dog doesn't do trick or anything but he does like the snow....LOL
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/ydebi/winter/DSCN1114.jpg)
DEBI---I made it here finally!  Awww your dog is so cute!

pepe--Hello!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 23, 2005, 02:44:40 PM
GERALDINE, so glad you found it and so did I.   :bouncy

DEBI, good pictures of your dog.  He looks comfortable in that snow with that thick coat he has.  I bet he gets ice balls in his hair, they are so fun to get out! 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on November 23, 2005, 10:24:23 PM
Charlene...thanks...he is cute isn't he...LOL

Pepe.....ice balls???not very often....he is a wimp and won't stay outside to long in the winter...and this year Ihad him shaved...he looks kinda funny....and that makes him colder......if i can get him to cooperate I;ll try to get a picture of my bald chow chow...lol....debi


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on November 26, 2005, 07:49:08 PM
I love all the pet pics!  I'm here now to post Gwenn's new addition to her family - we have another Samantha, or
actually Sammie!  She's a 1-1/2 year old bassett hound, and she's a sweetie!

 

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on November 27, 2005, 07:44:13 AM
Oh, what a sweetie "our" little Sammie is!  Mimi the Goldendoodle sends her best wishes and looks forward to meeting Sammie some day!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 27, 2005, 03:53:31 PM
What a sweetheart!  Sammi looks like he would love lots of attention and my lap, that is Pepe's favorite place to be.  Nothing more rewarding than a loving pet!! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorilovesgolf on November 27, 2005, 05:05:56 PM
Ahhh, Sammie is adorable!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 05, 2005, 08:01:30 PM
Meesa,
Pepsi and Roy are such pretty cats!  I love the names.

Debi,
Your chow does look comfortable in that snow!  What a nice thick "fur coat.."

Pamela,
Gwenn's bassett hound  is so cute.

Here are the latest photos of Sandy and Shadow.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Sandy58.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Shadow59.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SandyShadow56.jpg)

Prissy



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 05, 2005, 08:07:15 PM
This is Max, the family dog of one of my nieces.  Max is a sweet dog and has been a wonderful companion and playmate for my niece's daughter who is now four.  There is a new baby, now, too, who will one day be playing with Max.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Max84.jpg)

Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 06, 2005, 09:46:28 AM
PRISSY, oh Sandy and Shadow are so beautiful, great pictures.  They pose so perfect I think they would love to be in the movies.  Max is adorable!  I don't think I have ever seen an animal I didn't fall in love with.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on December 06, 2005, 10:03:40 AM
AW-- PRISSY, your dogs look so cute in front of the Christmas decorations!  What a cute idea?
They are georgeous!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 06, 2005, 07:43:50 PM
Thanks, Pepe and Geraldine.

Shadow and Sandy are fairly good about posing.  Max is such a cute little dog.  He is a real member of my niece's family.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on December 07, 2005, 07:10:52 PM
How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?  
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/1.jpg)  1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/2.jpg)     2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.
 

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/3.jpg)           3. Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/4.jpg)    4. Rottweiler: Make me.
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/5.jpg)    5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.
 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/6.jpg)     6. Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/7.jpg)    7. German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/8.jpg)    8. Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/9.jpg)    9. Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb!
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/10.jpg)  10. roosterer Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/11.jpg)  11. Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb. Or "We don't need no stinking light bulb."
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/12.jpg)  12. Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/13.jpg)  13. Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle...
 

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/14.jpg)  14. Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry.
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on December 07, 2005, 07:12:29 PM
How many cats does it take to change a light bulb?

Cats do not change light bulbs. People change light bulbs. So, the real question is:


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/caregivers/ShowLetter22.gif) "How long will it be before I can expect some light, some dinner, and a massage?"















ALL OF WHICH PROVES, ONCE AGAIN, THAT WHILE DOGS HAVE MASTERS, CATS HAVE STAFF!  



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 07, 2005, 07:16:01 PM
Dudley,

Very cute!  I have seen this before, but not with the cute photos to go along with it.  I really like the Border Collie and Poodle responses!! :shappy

Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 08, 2005, 04:01:51 PM
DUDLEY, thanks so much for posting all the little dogs and the toe tapping cat!  I love it! There is nothing that makes me smile faster than cute pictures of our best friends.

 :purpbana


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on December 17, 2005, 06:33:27 AM
 :wave Once again I have come here to enjoy the cute pictures.  I saw one of a kitty that reminds so much of mine.  I have a question for anyone who is a cat lover too.  My kitty seem to cough a lot lately--I am wondering if it is becuase she has more hair this time of year.  I think she swallows some hair and it makes her cough.  Is there some type of food I could get her to clear this up?  Thanks!

Pepe,  Hello.  Thanks again for suggesting this thread.  I love animals and to see all of the others post pics here is heartwarming.  Pets really do become a part of one's family!

See you all again soon.

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 17, 2005, 04:42:27 PM
GERALDINE,  :wave I bet your cat is coughing because of hair balls!  I have seen dry food that helps with this probelm.  At Walmart read the front of the bags and it will tell you if it contains something for the hair balls.
So glad you come here and enjoy all the wonderful pets!




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Beth on December 18, 2005, 09:53:05 AM
I can't believe that I have never posted on this thread before.

Right now, we have a grey and white cat named Milo.  He tolerates a lot.  The two kids just love him. 

I'll start from the very beginning. 

CARMEN: Collie.  She was black and white.  Prissy, She looked like one of your collie's.  My parents bought her when she was a puppy.  She was a year older than me.  We grew up together.  I loved how soft she was.  I used to suck my thumb, but never had a blanket.  I used to lay on the floor next to Carmen and rub her ears under my nose.  She was put to sleep when I was 12.  I was away on a church retreat and came home and she was gone.  It was also the w/e of my birthday.  It broke my mom's heart to do that to me, but she knew that it was best for Carmen, and if I were around, I would not have allowed them to do it.  :cry

DEDE & LYLA: Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.  My parents bought Dede as a puppy 6 months prior to putting Carmen to sleep.  They didn't want to be without a dog.  After Carmen was put to sleep, we were so used to having 2 dogs, that's when my parents got Lyla. 

Dede was a Champion.  When I was in 10th Grade, Dede had a litter of 9 puppies.  All of them survived.  :shappy. I'll never forget that whole experience of watching each puppy being born and what a natural Dede was.  She knew exactly what to do.  My mom, brother, and I drove to New Jersey to have Dede bred a 2nd time.  It didn't take.  I remember the lady of the male dog being so insulted!  :lol

Lyla was a pet.  She became more of a mother to Dede's puppies than Dede.  Dede, I think, could have cared less.  Dede was not into the whole mothering thing.  :lol

One time, Dede, Lyla and one of Dede's puppy's all ran away together.  I was horrified.  I had a half day of school.  When I came home, I let them outside.  I walked from the laundry room to the family room and in just that short period of time, They were gone.  I called my mom at work in a panic.  It was winter and our sub was very new.   There were holes in the ground where basements were being dug all over  :shocking.   We did find all 3 dogs.  :shappy 

CASEY: Cat.  He was a stray cat that my mom had found in our yard.  She asked all of the neighbors if they would take him in.  They all said, "no!'.   My mom, being the animal lover that she is, knew what would happen to him if she called the Humane Society.  So, He became our very first cat.  Never having a cat before, we were unsure as to his sex.  So, we called him Kitty Cat.  Then, when we found out that he was a male, we changed it to K.C., which became Casey.  He died when he was only 3 of a rare blood disease.

TIGER: Cat. My husband (boyfriend at the time) and I went to the Humane Society and picked him up for my family.  I wanted to take him with me when I got married.  My mom said, "no!" He was hers!  :bang

SIGMUND: Cat. My mom had the idea that since Dede and Lyla had each other, Tiger needed a companion too!  :lmao Boy were we wrong!  :bduh Sigmund is all orange.  He was at the vet and my mom brought him home.  He was so Tiny, that he slept inside a shoe box inside one of the dog crates.

SHAMUS:  Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.  Purchased by the same breader as Dede and Lyla.  My mom missed having a dog once Dede and Lyla were put to sleep.  Shamus is a decendant of Dede.  Dede is on his papers.  That just makes my mom sooo happy!  :shappy

My parents purchased him after I got married.

BIFF: Cat.  He was my husband's cat before we got married. 

MAX: Cat.  He was a stray.  My husband has that same soft heart that my mom has.  He became our 2nd cat.  Once Biff died, Dave wanted to get a companion for Max.

MILO: Cat.  He belonged to a coworker of Dave's.  She was getting married and moving to Florida.  Her fiance was allergic to Milo, and that is how he became ours. 

He is the most loving cat. 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on December 18, 2005, 02:17:15 PM
GERALDINE,  :wave I bet your cat is coughing because of hair balls!  I have seen dry food that helps with this probelm.  At Walmart read the front of the bags and it will tell you if it contains something for the hair balls.
So glad you come here and enjoy all the wonderful pets!




PEPE--I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT!  THANKS, I WILL CHECK THE LABELS ON THE DRY CAT FODD AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS WILL SOLVE IT FOR HER.  I'M THINKING IT MIGHT ALSO HELP TO BRUSH HER MORE SINCE HER HAIR GROWS LONGER IN THE WINTER.  DID YOU ENJOY THE "NO SNOW" DAY TODAY? IT WAS COLD.  HAD A NICE DAY FOR SHOPPING, AND NOPE, NO SLIPPING, I WAS REAL CAREFUL TOO.  HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD DAY TODAY. :hugg
geraldine


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 18, 2005, 04:37:22 PM
BETH, I loved reading about all  your pets.  Thanks so much for the recap on each of them, that was wonderful.  Hope you come back often!

GERALDINE, HI!   yep no snow but sure is cooooollllllllllllddddddddddddd!!!!!!!!!  I don't mind telling you I don't like it.  Pepe doesn't like it either as the roads are full of ice and snow packed and that large salt they use to salt the roads with.  So we have been confined for to long.

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 19, 2005, 05:56:45 AM
Hello Geraldine, Pepe  and Beth,

Beth, It was so interesting reading about all of your pets.  We're glad you found the pet thread.  Hope to see more of you.  Maybe you can post a photo of your pets sometimes.  We would all love it.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 19, 2005, 06:04:04 AM
JoAnn and her mom stopped by yesterday.  Here is JoAnn with Shadow and Sandy.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/JoShaSand67.jpg)

This is Jennie, JoAnn's mom, with JoAnn.  (Notice the hoop behind the loveseat!!  The  dogs jump through it.)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/JennieJoAnn69.jpg)

Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Claymaniac2000 on December 19, 2005, 09:00:04 AM
My son-in-law Steve on their horse, Misty.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/Claymaniac2000/SteveandMisty2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on December 19, 2005, 12:14:54 PM
DOGS 

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his  tongue.
-Anonymous 

Don't accept your dog's ad miration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.
-Ann Landers

If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
-Will Rogers

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
-Ben Williams 

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
-Josh Billings 

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
-Andy Rooney 

We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made.
-M. Acklam 

Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate.
-Sigmund Freud 

I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult.
-Rita Rudner 

A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
-Robert Benchley 

Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.
-Franklin P. Jones 

If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.
-James Thurber 

If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise.
-Unknown 

My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money.
-Joe Weinstein 

Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth!
-Anne Tyler 

Wom en and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
-Robert A. Heinlein 

Speak softly and own a big, mean Doberman.
-Dave Miliman 

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
-Mark Twain 

You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
- Dave Barry 

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras 

If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them.
-Phil Pastoret 

My goal in life is to be as good of a person  as my dog already thinks I am.
 
 

       ;  THIS IS SOME GOOD ADVICE! 

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like: 
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. 
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. 
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. 
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience. 
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Take naps. 
Stretch before rising. 
Run, romp, and play daily. 
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. 
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. 
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout..! run right back and make friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. 
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not. 
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a b ad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 19, 2005, 03:42:01 PM


  These are photos of my sister-n-law in Fairbanks, Alaska and her friend, "Koda".  They are a foster family for animals needing to be reintroduced to new families.  Koda,short for Kodiack, is their lastest guest at their home. 
   Donna says that he is a very gentle,older dog that will make a wonderful family addition.  He prefers to be an inside dog, but Donna is trying to convince him to be a great outside dog.
JoAnn Moody


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/Koda002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/Koda003.jpg)
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on December 20, 2005, 05:56:15 AM
I found my way back here!  I am so drawn here to see all the wonderful pictures!
Wow, that is the first time I have seen a picture of a horse,  I love them--they are such a beautiful animal!!! 

Are those huskies in the pictures in Alaska? 

Pepe--Thank you for the advice for my kitty-that was the problem! 

Prissy--Your pictures are always such a joy to see. 

Well, it looks like a Christmas post card outside, snowing!  My cat is an inside cat and she got out yesterday, and ran around in circles in the snow.  I think she was confused.  It was hilarious.  Don't think she likes the snow.

See you all again soon!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LuvMyClay on January 12, 2006, 08:02:45 PM


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/HulasMom/scan0001.jpg)

This is Larry. He loves Clay.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on January 13, 2006, 03:44:08 AM
What an adorabe pictre!  I too have some pictures of Clay on top of my entertainment center.  My kitty sits up there but very gently walks around him as to not knock him over,  it is hilarious!
She tends to sit there when I have a DVD of Clay's on Tv.  His voice must be soothing to her because before long she i fast asleep. 

I partly came here because I read at MSNBC an artilce about some brands of cat and dog food being recalled.  I'm not sure of the brand names--please go check it out at msnbc.com!


   :wave To Pepe & Debi whenever you stop in here.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LuvMyClay on January 13, 2006, 08:17:04 AM
What an adorabe pictre!  I too have some pictures of Clay on top of my entertainment center.  My kitty sits up there but very gently walks around him as to not knock him over,  it is hilarious!
She tends to sit there when I have a DVD of Clay's on Tv.  His voice must be soothing to her because before long she i fast asleep. 

I partly came here because I read at MSNBC an artilce about some brands of cat and dog food being recalled.  I'm not sure of the brand names--please go check it out at msnbc.com!


   :wave To Pepe & Debi whenever you stop in here.




Those pictures of Clay are actually photo shopped.  My friend made me a birthday card with that picture on it.  I just think it's adorable.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clays#1fan on January 14, 2006, 06:18:21 PM
Hey all! I posted and told about my pets along time ago and now I thought I would post a pic.

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c386/crazy_4_clay/SquritBooChula.jpg)

Squrit, Boo and Chula.


Ill  have to post a pic of Sandy to!!

Hope ya like!!  


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 15, 2006, 02:45:06 PM
How precious your babies are.  How old are they?  I bet they stick to you like glue!  :bouncy  They look like mama's babies!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clays#1fan on January 15, 2006, 03:05:50 PM
Squrit (tan one) is 3 I believe, Boo (brown one) is 2 I think. And Chula(white one) is 3 I think! LOL!! Not to to sure!! LOL!! Yes they are my moms babys for the most part but love me to. There like both of ours. Squrit who I named and sleeps with me. Hes mine pretty much. I love them!! There a pain but o so cute.  :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Beth on January 20, 2006, 09:04:48 AM
My Owner Is An Idiot!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian10.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian11.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian12.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian6.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian8.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/bavigna/moian9.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on January 30, 2006, 08:07:29 PM
This is my Sweet Boy.  He loves to sleep on the sofa.  On his back.  I had to share because he's just such a slacker. Geez!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/PJB013/Happy%20Pics/071705025.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 07, 2006, 05:12:16 PM
Hello!

I just love coming to this thread and seeing everyone's pets!!

Pamela,
I love the picture of Sweet Boy!  What a contortionist!! :lol

Beth,
Oh my!  That last dog in the bikini!! :roflmao  All of these are cute!

Joyce,
Your doggies are just precious.  So glad to see them!! :smile

LuvMyClay,
Larry looks very comfortable posing in front of the Clay pictures!!  Very cute!

JoAnn,
I have enjoyed seeing those photos of you sister-in-law with Koda.  I think I read that she had decided to keep him?  That's great! :shappy

Dudley,
Very cute!  You always find the most clever things!  Thanks for sharing.

Janet,
What a beautiful horse Misty is.  Your son-in-law, Steve, looks quite comfortable on her.  Does he ride a lot?


Thanks to everyone for sharing their pets with all of us.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 07, 2006, 05:17:35 PM
I just posted some photos in the Workspace thread in Clay Daily.  Shadow and Sandy were in several, so I thought I would post here, too.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Home%20Office/RollDeskSS54.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Home%20Office/RollDeskShad57.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Home%20Office/ClayMousePShad55.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Home%20Office/RollDeskSS62.jpg)

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Her on February 08, 2006, 02:42:14 AM
Well here are two of my babies:

Reese and Blondie....as you can see, Reese loves Clay just like his momma  :lol

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/JayHer1/homecomingandpets014.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/JayHer1/homecomingandpets007.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 08, 2006, 03:15:41 AM
All your fur babies are sooooooo cute!

Jayne
Reese is a cat that has good taste! :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on February 10, 2006, 10:24:35 PM
HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY ANNIE
 SITTING ON A SERVING PLATE

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/302f885c.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on February 10, 2006, 10:26:20 PM
MY ROSIE IS A CLAY FAN

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/IMGP0227_0121.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on February 10, 2006, 10:29:16 PM
OK "DID YOU TEST THE WATER ??? "
NO
""DID YOU?? ""
"" SHALL WE JUMP IN ANYWAY ?? "'

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/726da326.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on February 10, 2006, 10:32:05 PM
""OK,CLAY WHERE IS THAT VALENTINE BLOG ??""
"' I HAVE MY REPLY TYPED "'


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/IMGP0475.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on February 10, 2006, 10:35:03 PM
"' COME ON CLAY...BLOG...PLEASE ""
"'OK I'LL TAKE A NAP WHILE WAITING "'


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/IMGP0224_0118.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on February 10, 2006, 10:43:19 PM
"'OK, ANNIE STOP PRESSING YOUR CLAWS INTO MY BACK"'
"" LET'S GO TO SLEEP ""


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/IMGP0233_0126.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Her on February 11, 2006, 03:22:51 AM
Bozena, so sweet and beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 11, 2006, 04:43:18 AM
Bozena
your kitties are not only sweet but funny. :lol  Do they often stand by the pool and look into the water?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Her on February 11, 2006, 05:26:46 AM
Mine stares at the water all the time...I think it's the reflection of things in the air...they are too funny


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 11, 2006, 08:59:14 PM
Bozena,
Annie and Rosie are really good at posing!  What sweet cats and great pictures, too.  Your place in Florida is beautiful! :smile

Jayne,
I loved seeing your Blondie and Reese.  I take it they get along really well?   Love Reese posing with the Clay photo!! :smile

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 12, 2006, 06:49:06 PM


   Hello to everyone,

    I love the photos of all the pets.  Just thought I would put in the latest photo of my sheltie, Randy.  Prissy and Mr. Prissy came over to my house today.  We were playing Yahtzee and Randy decided to join in on the fun.
     He had emergency surgery on January 12 due to his "taste" for nylon hose!  He is fully recovered and is now acting like a young puppy instead of the 11 years that he is.  Randy will be 12 in May, but looks and acts like a much younger dog.
   JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_0433.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 13, 2006, 09:56:36 AM
JOANN, so glad Randy is feeling much better!!!  I hope Jennie is feeling some better.

BOZENA, you got some really wonderful pictures.  I know you enjoy your beautiful home and kitties!  What more can you ask for other than maybe Clay stopping by for a nice cool drink!! 




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on February 25, 2006, 05:15:11 PM
This thread is so much fun!

We got a new addition to our family today.  My 8 year old son, Chayse, adopted a 6 week old pure bred mini daschund puppy, who he has named Max.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/MaxPadilla2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/PuppyPlay.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/KandiseMax.jpg)

He's the sweetest little thing!  Tiny little weiner dog!  I don't know how he manages to walk on those itty bitty legs.   :lol  But he fits right in with the rest of the furry members of our family.

We still have my dog, Nala, who is almost 4.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Nala225.jpg)

And our kitty, Puddy Tat, who sleeps on me every single night and is probably half the reason I can't breathe!   :roflmao

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/PuddyTat.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 25, 2006, 07:28:33 PM
Kris,

Max is so cute!! Such a tiny dog.  I enjoy seeing Nala and Puddy Tat, too!!

Hugs,
Prissy

PS:  Kandise is such a lovely girl.  Say hello to  "Minime" for me.  And ask her, "What's a gazebo?" :roflmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 26, 2006, 06:46:58 PM
Every so often I love to come to this thread just to "chill" and to get a few chuckles.  What would we do without our little 4-legged pets????  Here are 2 pictures of our 18 month goldendoodle "Mimi" from this past Christmas.  I was so proud of her for not getting into the nativity set!!!  :clap

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/McFerrin%20Dogs/Christmas2005-2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/McFerrin%20Dogs/Christmas2005-3.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 15, 2006, 05:49:15 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHADOW AND SANDY!

TWO YEARS OLD TODAY, MARCH 15!!


HERE THEY ARE AT ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SSandy.jpg)

AND HERE THEY ARE ALL GROWN UP DOGGIES
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Home%20Office/RollDeskSS62.jpg)


Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on March 16, 2006, 02:57:33 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASPER - ONE YEAR OLD TODAY

MARCH 16, 2005 THIS LITTLE BOY WAS BORN

HERE HE WEIGHED 3 1/2 LBS AND WAS 6 WKS OLD
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Casper01-6-5-05.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Casper-3-6-16-05.jpg)

AND NOW TODAY HE TURNS ONE YEAR OLD AND IS A WHOPPING 12 LBS.....WE MADE IT AND SO FAR MAMA HASN'T DONE HIM IN....HE IS KNOWN AS THE 'DESTROYER' BECAUSE HE IS TEARING UP EVERYTHING HE CAN GET HIS MOUTH ON
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Casper1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/CASPER12.jpg)

AND WITH HIS SISTER

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/CM7-2-06.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 16, 2006, 03:00:19 PM
Dudley
Happy Birthday to Casper!  It seemed like yesterday  when you posted those puppy pictures.. I can't believe how big he is now..   How cute his sister is also..


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 16, 2006, 03:46:49 PM
(http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=dog+bones/v=2/SID=e/l=IVS/;_ylt=A9gnMiV49xlE2L0AWJGjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12s2h1c45/EXP=1142638840/*-http%3A//www.alibaba.com/photo/50066095/Fruit_Flavor_Rawhide_Dog_Bones.jpg)

Happy Birthday to Shadow, Sandy and Casper!!!  Here's a fruit-flavored bone for each of them!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 16, 2006, 05:30:21 PM
How precious!  Sandy and Shadow I remember you guys when you were puppies, climbing fences and getting into all kinds of trouble and now look at you both so grown up and doing tricks too.  Happy Happy Birthday to you both!

MR. Casper, what can I say you little devil you.  How precious you are!  You have given your mama a merry chase but I know you love her so much.  You have gotten so big and you look like you are never going to grow up, I think that look in your eyes says "I am going to be a puppy forever my mom needs the exercise".  Where would we be without our wonderful family pets, I know I could not exist without mine. 

Hugs, Pepe


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 16, 2006, 06:36:41 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASPER

We are Prissy's dogs, Shadow and Sandy, and we hope you had a good birthday today with some treats and some romping with your mama.

We are trying to be more "mature" now that we are two.  We don't chew the legs of the kitchen table anymore or the bottom of the kitchen cabinets.  But we do like to chew Prissy's scarves and her SAS shoes, especially the shoelaces!! :lol  It's really her fault for leaving her shoes under her chair in the bedroom next to our dog beds or leaving her scarves on the bed.

There's something else we do now:  we like to jump on the bed. :shappy
 
Well, we'll see you next year on your birthday, too!!  Have a great year!

Shadow and Sandy

PS:  Thank you Thea for the fruit-flavored bones!  We do love treats!! And we liked seeing the pictures of your dog, too, Mimi.   And thank you Pepe.  We wish we could come play with your "Pepe."



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 17, 2006, 02:14:09 AM
Happy Birthday  to Shadow,  Sandy  and Casper (http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/catwithballoons.gif)

Prissy your girls are so pretty.


Dudley:  wow Casper got big.......  Max was a year old Jan 15......   He is  12 lbs to like Casper they look like the same size.  HIm and Max could get in alot of trouble together :para  You cant leave anything around with Max he will eat it... :lol



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on March 17, 2006, 12:01:30 PM
TODAY MY SWEET ANNIE WENT TO  KITTY HEAVEN
IN MEMORIAM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/302f885c.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/Picture100.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 17, 2006, 12:18:59 PM
BOZENA, oh my sweet my heart is crying for you and the tears are streaming down my face.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Bless Annie and may God keep her in his arms.  What a blessing she has been for you and what a wonderful momma you have been to her.  I am so very, very sorry that your heart has to hurt so much.  I love you Bozena and if I could take the hurt away I would.

Hugs, Shirley/Pepe


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on March 17, 2006, 12:34:43 PM
Bozena - Oh, sweetie!   :hugg  My heart goes out to you.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  Annie was a beautiful kitty and I know she brought you a great deal of joy and love.  She was a lucky kitty to have a Mama like you who adored her so much.  I know you'll miss her deeply.

I hope she's rolling around in a huge cloud of cat nip.   :smile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: songbird457 on March 18, 2006, 12:17:30 AM
aww Bozena -
I'm so sorry to hear about Annie. It's so hard to lose a pet. As everyone else has said, she's happier and freer now and is reaquainting herself with her friends with God. I'm glad you still have Rosie. I miss having a pet. Even though I am allergic to cats, I liked it when Rocky (Justin's cat) was here. I miss him even though he made my nose and face itch like crazy lol.
 :hugg I'm thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 18, 2006, 09:58:39 AM
Bozena,

I am so sorry to hear about Annie.  You certainly did everything you could possibly do to restore her to good health.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  You were a good "mama' to Annie.

Love,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 18, 2006, 10:00:41 AM
Here are some pictures of JoAnn and her sheltie, Randy. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/JoRandy722.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Randy716.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 18, 2006, 10:05:55 AM
These are the latest photos of our shelties, Sandy and Shadow, who just turned two, March 15.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Dogs2yrs733.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Dogs2yrs737.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Dogs2yrs744.jpg)

They love to run in the backyard and bark at the dogs next door!! :lol They are resting in these photos.

Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on March 18, 2006, 10:20:57 AM
Ah Bozena....I am SO sorry. 

To sweet Annie, with the cute brown nose and the beautiful eyes.... R.I.P.

Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you...
I loved you so -----
'twas Heaven here with you.

-Isla Paschal Richardson





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 18, 2006, 04:24:16 PM
PRISSY, thanks for the pictures of JoAnn and her baby.  What a nice comfortable room JoAnn is sitting in.  Wish I was there sitting with everyone, so nice and cozy. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on March 18, 2006, 04:27:48 PM
THANK YOU ALL VERY,VERY MUCH
FOR ALL YOUR KIND ENCOURAGING WORDS...
IT MEANS A LOT TO ME...
ANNIE WAS A SPECIAL KITTY
I NOW HAVE TO GIVE HER TWIN 'ROSIE"
LOTS OF LOVING


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/IMGP0255_01431.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on March 18, 2006, 04:30:05 PM
PRISSY...
SANDY AND SHADOW ARE SUCH CUTIES...
JUST 2YRS OLD
MY KITTIES TURNED 16YRS. JAN2006
YOU HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 18, 2006, 04:51:15 PM
PRISSY, Shadow and Sandy are just so beautiful and I will never understand how Skip can get them to sit or lay next to each other for pictures.  Amazing, I have trouble getting Pepe to sit by his self.  I sent you pictures today of Pepe to post if you can and you will see what I mean as he is not wanting to sit still.

BOZENA,  :hugg and a big  :hugg for little Rosie.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on March 18, 2006, 05:24:57 PM
PRISSY, Shadow and Sandy are just so beautiful and I will never understand how Skip can get them to sit or lay next to each other for pictures.  Amazing, I have trouble getting Pepe to sit by his self.  I sent you pictures today of Pepe to post if you can and you will see what I mean as he is not wanting to sit still.

BOZENA,  :hugg and a big  :hugg for little Rosie.



LOL  I have the same problem with Nala.  She's a beautiful dog, but she always looks funny in the pics because she acts like a goofball the second she see the camera.  Can't get a good picture of her to save my life.   :bang

Pepe - How are you feeling?  Glad to see you back on the board!  We missed you, and you've been in my prayers.   :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on March 18, 2006, 05:37:13 PM
See what I mean?  My kids have to hold her down.   :roflmao

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/KandiseandPoochie3.jpg)

And here's my little boy with his weiner puppy, Max.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/ChaysePuppySleeping.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 18, 2006, 05:51:03 PM
LadyC, thank you so much for your prayers.  I will eventually get back on my feet the doctor said about a month and a half to start feeling close to normal.  I am just taking those steriods and eating everything in sight!!! :lmao  Oh your pictures are so precious and the picture of your little boy with Max is priceless, that sure is a keeper.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 18, 2006, 06:16:34 PM
Here are photos of Pepe's dog, Pepe!!  I believe that Pepe said the flowers in the window are from Claymaniacs.  Pepe, will you tell us about the flowers, and how old is your Pepe?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/000_0076.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/000_0075.jpg)

What a beautiful view from your window!!

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on March 18, 2006, 06:20:47 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/ChaysePuppySleeping.jpg

Oh my gosh! I love him! Is Max a dapple? How old is he? Is he a miniature or a standard? Can I babysit him when you go on vacation? :lol

Pepe - That is a gorgeous view! And little Pepe is adorable!

I'll need to take some new pictures of my little Houdini. She is just growing like a weed!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 19, 2006, 03:46:53 AM
PRISSY, thank you so much for posting my pictures, you are always so willing to help me and I so appreciate it.  Pepe is a Papillion and he was 11 years old in December 2005.  The flowers are bigger than they look in the picture.  The purple hydrangena is from the Claymaniacs and Evelyn the cookie lady sent me a flowers.  They are so beautiful.

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on March 19, 2006, 02:00:51 PM
Oh my gosh! I love him! Is Max a dapple? How old is he? Is he a miniature or a standard? Can I babysit him when you go on vacation? :lol

LOL  Yes, Max is a dapple.  He's a purebred miniature, and he's so freakin' cute.   :lol  We affectionately call him the weiner puppy.  His parents both weigh right around 10lbs, so he should stay pretty small.  We got him for my little boy after some neighborhood bullies beat him up.   :cry  Little  :censors.  He is such a sweet puppy and he adores my son.  He follows him everywhere, those floppy ears bouncing all over the place.

He is 8 weeks old.  And yes, you can babysit him anytime.  LOL  He'll leave you little, stinky presents all over the place.   :wink  Is your Houdini a dog or cat?  Looking forward to seeing pictures.

Pepe -
You're little Pepe is SO CUTE!  What a little fluff ball!  He looks so cuddly.  And I agree about the view!  Gorgeous.  What state do you live in? Are you in the Carolinas?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on March 19, 2006, 02:06:59 PM
LadyC, thank you so much for your prayers.  I will eventually get back on my feet the doctor said about a month and a half to start feeling close to normal.  I am just taking those steriods and eating everything in sight!!! :lmao  Oh your pictures are so precious and the picture of your little boy with Max is priceless, that sure is a keeper.


You're welcome.   :hugg  I know how hard it is to heal and how frustrating to slowly get your strength back.  You will always be in my prayers.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 19, 2006, 04:19:40 PM
LadyC, I live in East Tawas, Michigan.  I moved this past September from Tennessee back to my home state and I am so glad I am back home.  We are in the upper part of the state and we sit on beautiful Lake Huron.  The lake behind my house is called Tawas Lake.  We are living near my son and I can not tell you how happy that makes me. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on March 19, 2006, 05:44:04 PM
Pepe..your little dog is soooo cute...sitting there in the window...and the view from that window is awesome...Looks like you are in the woods...that's kinda been a dream of mine to live in a little log cabin in the woods.... I know our house is not a cabin but the setting is what I dream about.....LOve it..and Pepe take good care of yourself....

Kris....I love your dogs... weiner puppy is soooo cute.....and a good friend to your son.....that's cool...

Prissy you know I love your shelties and JoAnn yours too

Bozena...I'm so sorry to here about our kitty...I know it's hard to lose a pet...they are really parts of our families....hugs to you...

I have a black Chow chow and he is not to fond of the camera...runs away everytime I pull it out....LOL...he's shy....Maybe I shouldn't have shaved him :para


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on March 19, 2006, 05:51:33 PM
Pepe, steroids are rough!  Eat lots of salads!  :wink  The fuzzy Pepe is a cutie!  I hope you can plant your hydrangea in the yard when it warms up!

Kris, is that a pit bull you have?  She's beautiful.  (Kandise looks so grown up there! Yikes.  She's so pretty...)  That pic of Chayse asleep with Max is a.dor.able!!

Happy Birthday to the sheltie brigade too!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 19, 2006, 06:12:32 PM
PAMELA, yep it is funny you mentioned salads as I seem to crave them since I got home from the hospital.  Problem is I am eating everything else to but everything seems to taste so darn good.  Yep I will plant my hydrangena in the yard and cover it in the winter.  I hear steriods makes everything better!! Plus you can't sleep so you have more time to eat.   :bouncy :shappy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 21, 2006, 03:41:36 PM
Here are the latest pictures taken of my baby girls.  They are the love of my life besides my human family..  :lol  These are taken with our new digital camera...


Ping


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/pingresized.jpg)


Zoe

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/zoeresized.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on March 21, 2006, 04:21:33 PM
LOL  Yes, Max is a dapple.  He's a purebred miniature, and he's so freakin' cute.   :lol  We affectionately call him the weiner puppy.  His parents both weigh right around 10lbs, so he should stay pretty small.  We got him for my little boy after some neighborhood bullies beat him up.   :cry  Little  :censors.  He is such a sweet puppy and he adores my son.  He follows him everywhere, those floppy ears bouncing all over the place.

He is 8 weeks old.  And yes, you can babysit him anytime.  LOL  He'll leave you little, stinky presents all over the place.   :wink  Is your Houdini a dog or cat?  Looking forward to seeing pictures.

Mean bullies! That makes me so sad! :cry But Max is sure a cutie! I can't wait to get a weiner dog of my very own! :bouncy

Actually, my Houdini is neither a dog nor a cat. She is a chinchilla! Here are some pictures of her:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/cuteness.jpg)

As you can tell, she really wants out of the cage! :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/dinismoke.jpg)

She's greeting Smokey (one of our two male chins) from inside the cage!
Don't let little boy chins get near little girl chins without a cage to seperate them! :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/bathtime.jpg)

The Dinster and Emily (her mom) taking a dust bath

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/linds73/firstbath.jpg)

Right after her first bath!

I haven't taken any pictures of her in a few weeks, but I will soon! She has the bushiest tail!!! It looks almost like a squirrel's. :lmao




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 21, 2006, 04:32:54 PM
Lindsay
Your chins are adorable!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 22, 2006, 12:53:04 PM
Kris,
I enjoyed seeing your dogs.  Max is so cute. And your  son and daughter are precious.  You know I'm a fan of you and Mini-me!!

Lindsay,
It's good to see the chincillas again.  They are such cuties.

Tammy,
You know I love your pugs.  I'm always so glad to see their pictures.  I read that one was sick, I hope she is better now.

I always enjoy seeing everyone's pets. :shappy

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 22, 2006, 04:14:19 PM
Lindsay, always a treat to see your babies taking their baths.  So cute!!!

TAMMY,  What beautiful pugs you have.  They are so beautiful.  Sure hope Zoe is doing better, hate it that she is sick.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on March 22, 2006, 08:20:10 PM
Pepe...how are you?????

Tammy your pugs are sooooo cute...i just love them....

Lindsey....I love your chinchillas too...too cute...

I just love any living thing!!!!  thanks to everyone who shares here...


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Her on March 24, 2006, 02:45:07 AM
I just love popping here and seeing everyone's babies...thanks for sharing...so sweet and cute!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 24, 2006, 07:20:52 AM
JAYNE, we need a picture of Reese in action.  Like a picture of him jumping in the air at imaginary things. :roflmao  He has to be big now, the last picture I seen of him he was just a baby.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on April 01, 2006, 01:12:50 PM
Prissy:  love your dogs.....

Lady C: love your dogs, cute one with son and Max sleeping with him. My sister has a mini to his name is Max also, he just turned a year old.

Tammy:  love my nieces, they are so cute.

Pepe:  love Pepe to, my neighbor has a black and white one....

Pam:  have any new one of your pup.?

Linds:  love the chins......  they are so cute

Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on April 01, 2006, 01:15:24 PM
This is a picture of my nephew :lol    Max the chewer....... my BIL calls him the devil dog :lol  He is such a cute dog, he just chews everything...
Hes not as bad as he use to be . He just not getting anymore beds. :lol My sis finally thought she found one he cant chew :lol 


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/max3brighter.jpg)


Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 01, 2006, 08:30:44 PM
Sasha,

Thanks for posting a picture of your "nephew, the Devil Dog." :lol Such a cute dog; but he likes to chew!  He would fit right in with Shadow and Sandy.  They are not chewing furniture any more, but they love a silky scarf or a pair of socks or shoes to munch on!! :roflmao

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 02, 2006, 05:22:59 AM
SASHA, thanks for posting the picture of Max, the devil dog.  My goodness can't you just picture him spending the day with Mr. Casper at Dudley's house?  I think Dudley would leave home for sure.   :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on April 03, 2006, 06:18:18 PM
Sasha - Devil dog or not, you know I LOVE Max! He can come visit me anytime! Geesh, between Max and LadyC's Max, I'm going to have weiner dogs all over the place! :wink My poor chins won't know what to do! :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 04, 2006, 01:47:00 PM
Here are Sandy and Shadow resting in front of our Knock Out Rose Bushes.  I think they are tired from patrolling the backyard and chasing birds!! :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/House%20and%20Yard%20Photos/ShSaRoses895.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/House%20and%20Yard%20Photos/ShSaRoses888.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 04, 2006, 03:58:56 PM
PRISSY, I can never get over how Sandy and Shadow sit side by side for their pictures.  They are so beautiful!  The flowers are so bright and colorful a real treat for me who has seen snow blowing all day and white caps on a dark and angry looking lake and brown grass.  Bless you for sharing the beauty in your yard.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 04, 2006, 07:09:03 PM
Pepe,

Thanks!  Shadow and Sandy are really good about being together.  And they will usually sit on command. 

 :hugg
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on April 05, 2006, 12:07:05 PM
 Stopping in tday to say  :wave  I also have a question!  I have an older cat named, Miss Kitty.  I will be outside a lot as soon as the weather allows and through the summer.  I have been concerding getting another cat as a champion for my cat.  Not sure how she would react since she has been with me for 10 yrs now.  Does anyone here have any thoughts on this.  I would appreciate some opinions on this matter.  Thanks
Charlene  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 05, 2006, 12:34:44 PM
Charlene,

I hope someone with cats will post.  My experience has only been with dogs.  When we had our Sheltie, Mac, he always seemed lonely to me, so after he became very ill and we had to have him put to sleep, we said that if we could, we would get two dogs next time.  And luckily for us, we got Shadow and Sandy, the last two puppies in a litter.  Now, they have always been together and get along really well.  And it helps that one is male and the other female.

Recently, a friend of mine got two Scotties, brothers, and she is having a time with them.  I think it is harder with two males together.

Now, I know Bozena had two cats, Rosie and Annie, but I think she got them at the same time.  She recently had to let Annie be put to sleep because she was so ill.  Hopefully, the cat owners will post for you.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on April 06, 2006, 01:34:16 PM
Hey Pet Lovers -

Just got this cute little ditty in my email that I thought all you dog lovers might enjoy.


Advice

If you want someone who will bring you the paper
without first tearing  it apart to remove the sports
section .. buy a dog.

If you want someone willing to make a fool of himself
simply over the  joy of seeing you ... buy a dog.

If you want someone who will eat whatever you put in
front of him and  never says its not quite as good as
his mother made it ... buy a dog.

If you want someone always willing to go out, at any
hour, for as long  and wherever you want ... buy a
dog.

If you want so meone to scare away burglars, without a

lethal weapon  which terrifies you and endangers the
lives of your family and all the  neighbors ... buy a
dog.

If you want someone who will never touch the remote,
doesn't care about  football, and can sit next to you
and watch a romantic movie ... buy a  dog.

If you want someone who is content to get up on your
bed just to warm  your feet and whom you can push off
if he snores ... buy a dog.

If you want someone who never criticizes what you do,
doesn't care if  you are pretty or ugly, fat or thin,
young or old, who acts as if every  word you say is
especially worthy of listening to, and loves you 
unconditionally, perpetually ... buy a dog.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on April 06, 2006, 02:56:06 PM
SASHA, thanks for posting the picture of Max, the devil dog.  My goodness can't you just picture him spending the day with Mr. Casper at Dudley's house?  I think Dudley would leave home for sure.   :bouncy

FOR SURE I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE HOME IF THE 'KILLER' AND THE 'DEVIL' DOGS GOT TOGETHER ALONG WITH MY 'ANGEL' MERCEDES. SPEAKING OF THE 'KILLER' 'DESTROYER'......HE CAN SIT UP NOW JUST LIKE DUDLEY USED TO DO....CASPER AND DUDLEY ARE THE ONLY TWO I HAVE HAD THAT SIT UP ON THEIR OWN AND WOULD SHAKE THEIR PAWS AT YOU TO GET YOUR ATTENTION....

MY ANGEL LOOKES LIKE MAX

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Mer2.jpg)

AND CASPER SITTING UP...WHEN HE SITS UP HIS LONG EARS FLAP BACK  :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000407.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000409.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on April 07, 2006, 08:39:21 AM
Stopping in tday to say  :wave  I also have a question!  I have an older cat named, Miss Kitty.  I will be outside a lot as soon as the weather allows and through the summer.  I have been concerding getting another cat as a champion for my cat.  Not sure how she would react since she has been with me for 10 yrs now.  Does anyone here have any thoughts on this.  I would appreciate some opinions on this matter.  Thanks
Charlene  :hugg

Hey Charlene.

I'm a cat owner.  My kitty, Puddy Tat, is very loving toward me, but is otherwise kind of a snooty little thing.  To be honest, I'm not sure how she'd react to another kitty in the house.

We brought home a new puppy recently.  Max, the weiner puppy, who I'm convinced is a direct descendant of Satan.   :lol  Puddy Tat pretty much just ingnored the puppy except for some initial posturing and showboating to make sure the little dog knew who was here first.

How your kitty will react to a new cat in the home is kind of a toss up, I think.  If Miss Kitty is spayed, I would definitely consider getting a neutered male to be her companion.  They seem to do better when they're not the same sex.

There could be a little hissing and scratching at first, but I bet they'd get used to each other and get along just fine.

Good luck!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on April 07, 2006, 08:44:35 AM
Ha ha!  Lovin' all the weiner doggies!!!  Aren't they the cutest things?!?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Max406.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/InTheSink.jpg)


And I forgot to tell y'all, but my little Nala turned 4 years old on April 1st.  She got bunches of doggie treats and a sirlion steak for dinner.   :bouncy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Nala406.jpg)

She likes to sit by me when I'm on my computer.  LOL


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Her on April 09, 2006, 03:35:35 AM
So Cute!!!

Here's some new ones of my two..don't have one of Rocky of late, must catch him in between hunts!  :lol

Reese doing his stretch:

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/JayHer1/reesestretch.jpg)

Blondie hanging on pool patio:

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/JayHer1/blondiedeck3.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 09, 2006, 07:25:53 AM
JAYNE, I can not believe how big Reese has gotten.  He is not a baby anymore!  Your puppy is such a sweetheart!  If you sell the house and move I hope you can find a place that will accept animals, that is sometimes a real problem.  Love your pictures.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Her on April 09, 2006, 03:04:04 PM
Thank you Pepe!  Reese is one big fur boy!  So silky...I hope that feeling of his fur doesn't go away as he leaves kittendom!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 10, 2006, 06:12:41 AM
Lady C,

The "Advice" on buy a dog is so true.  Thanks for posting that here.  I love seeing your "weiner" dog, too, and Nala.

Dudley,
Your Angel and Casper are so cute.  Casper is really good at sitting and I know that's hard for dachsunds.

Jayne,
I'm glad you posted the picture of Blondie here and it's great to see Reese, too.  I remember when you got Reese; not that long ago.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on April 10, 2006, 03:04:42 PM
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE DOG LOVERS...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/FLOWERDOG3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/FLOWERDOG2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/FLOWERDOG1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Her on April 10, 2006, 03:48:01 PM
Dudley so cute...thanks!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 10, 2006, 03:54:30 PM
LadyC, the day you posted that poem about getting a dog and than you posted the pictures of your puppies I wanted to post to you on the Pet Thread but I couldn't .  I have been having some problems with the site and sometimes I can't post even though I can read the posts.  Are you confused yet??  Anyway I wanted to tell you I loved the poem and I love your puppies, they are so precious.

DUDLEY, Those flower arrangements are darling.  Gosh I wish I was rich I would order all of you one of these flower arrangements, I love them!!!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 11, 2006, 10:05:25 AM
I posted this picture on the Garden Thread, because my dogs always make every step with me when I am working outside.  Prissy said I should post it here, too (I guess I should - so many of youhave helped us worry through Scooters trials with diabetes). I'm loving seeing all of the pet pictures, and I love dudley's flower dogs, too. I can offer no advice on cats - my husband would love to have one, but we know "the girls' would never put up with that!


Scooter (left) and Peanut (right). They hate having their picture taken - can you tell?  :lol


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Garden/th_dogs.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Garden/dogs.jpg)







Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Her on April 12, 2006, 02:33:28 AM
So sweet!!!!  How is Scooter doing Frankie?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 12, 2006, 04:11:17 AM
She's doing great - she'll always have bad eyesight (the diabetes has caused cataracs) , but she is so familiar with our yard, and she has Peanut to help her get around, so she is fine.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 12, 2006, 10:39:54 AM
FRANKIE, your puppies are precious.  I am glad I finally got to see them.  They are alot of company to you and Lewis I am sure.





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on April 13, 2006, 03:03:42 PM
Linds:  you can cme over and play with Max anytime, I just love that little guy even though he chews everything...

Dudley:  Max and Casper could get into alot of trouble together... Max goes to daycare once a week there are 3 other mini, he loves playing with them espeically his girlfriend Suzy.....  I dont tihnk I ever saw MAx stand like Casper has wow.  My cat Kayla stands like that for my sauce.  I put some on my finger and she will do that.  Amything for my sauce. :roflmao

Prissy: i love you girls...  they are so cute.

Lady C:  Max is so cute.....

Jayne:  your kitty is getting so big, what a beautiful kitty and love Blonde looks like a sweet dog.

Frankie:  Scooter and Peanut are so cute.  What kind of dogs are they?


Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 13, 2006, 04:07:48 PM
SASHA, I am waiting for you to post a picture of beautiful CHLOE!  She would love to come here to the Pet Thread and show how pretty she is.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on April 13, 2006, 04:19:42 PM
CASPER IS SO MUCH LIKE HARLEY.....HARLEY LOVED TO PLAY WITH HIS SQUEAKY BALLS AND NOW THAT HE IS GONE CASPER HAS TAKEN THEM OVER AND PLAYS WITH THEM ALL THE TIME....WE KEEP SAYING ALOT OF DUDLEYS AND HARLEYS SPIRITS ARE IN CASPER BECAUSE HE IS SO MUCH LIKE BOTH OF THEM....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000467.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000469.jpg)

AND MERCEDES IS JUST HAPPY WATCHING FOR SQUIRRELS TO CATCH....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000468.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 14, 2006, 01:16:50 AM
Sasha - I posted to you on the OCD that I love the pictures of your nephew Max!  :lol Scooter and Peanut are rat terriers. Most owners of this breed clip their dog's tails when the dogs  are babies, but we would never do that  :naughty

dudley - I miss "the girls" playing with toys - they still have a box full, that they ignore now. They just want to sit in our laps and be spoiled - too old to play.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 14, 2006, 09:21:13 AM
Dudley,

The "flower" dogs are so precious.  I have never seen anything like that.  Love those pictures.
Casper and Mercedes are such cute dogs.  I just love Casper's coloriing.  Is he full size yet?

Frankie,
I'm glad to see your Scooter and Peanut on the pet thread.  They look so much alike, do you ever had trouble telling them apart. (Are they both boys or girls?)

I'm glad you all enjoy seeing photos of Shadow and Sandy.  From their names, you may not know that Shadow, the tri-color, is a boy and Sandy, the sable, is a girl dog.  They do so many things a like, but they definitely have different personalities and the "boy' and "girl" traits are really evident.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 15, 2006, 06:09:03 PM
Scooter and Peanut are sisters - born in the same litter.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 15, 2006, 07:03:24 PM
FROM PEPE:

This is Alli. She is a Yorkie and is one year old and weighs in at a whole 3 lbs. She thinks she is a German Shepard though.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/000_0096.jpg)

Pepe,
What a cute little dog!!
Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: cry on April 22, 2006, 12:48:33 PM
I had a puppy. She was 3 years old and a golden retriver. I loved her very much and she died 3 weeks ago from limes diesese. It was a hard time for me b/c i had to see her suffer, but i know she is happy now. I love dogs. I love animals. All types of animals. I have a fish also named sushi who is 7 years old. he is a very good goldfish and he is an albino (however its spelled). i really like this website. i love this place. I feel welcomed here!  :shappy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on April 23, 2006, 09:20:27 AM
AREN'T THEY PRECIOUS WHEN THEY ARE SLEEPING...JUST LITTLE BABIES.....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000471.jpg)


AND YES PRISSY....CASPER IS FULL GROWN....ALL 12 DESTROYER LBS OF HIM  :lol

CRY I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO LOOSE A PUPPY.....I'M SORRY FOR YOU  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ACcountryFan on April 23, 2006, 05:00:29 PM
I THOUGHT THAT SINCE I HAVE A SCANNER NOW THAT I'D SCAN A PICTURE OF OUR DOG. THE PIC IS FROM 1998 OR 1999, IN OUR OLD HOUSE BEFORE WE MOVED TO THE HOUSE WE NOW LIVE IN.

IT'S A YORKSHIRE, TOO, BUT IT'S NOT LIKE PEPE's :lol OUR DOG LOOKS WILD AND CRAZY...WE'VE HAD OUR DOG SINCE 1989...HE'S STILL WITH US...BUT IN BAD PHYSICAL SHAPE...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ACcountryFan/jerrytoons/scan00041.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 23, 2006, 05:58:19 PM
AC, what happened to your picture you said you were posting??



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ACcountryFan on April 23, 2006, 07:31:10 PM
AC, what happened to your picture you said you were posting??


------------------------------------
ISN'T IT SHOWING UP ON THE SCREEN? I WAS JUST LOOKING AT IT ON THE SCREEN SECONDS BEFORE I STARTED WRITING THIS POST!! :lol :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: PHILLYLUVSCLAY on April 23, 2006, 07:55:02 PM
LOVE ALL YOUR PET PICTURES,  I USES TO HAVE A TABBY CAT NAMED SAMMY IS WAS A BROWN/SILVER TABBY WITH GREEN EYES..

SAMMY DIED IN 1993, I COULDN'T BRINGMYSELF TO EVER BUY A PET AGAIN..IT HURT TOO MUCH WHEN HE DIED LIKE MY OWN CHILD..:cry


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 24, 2006, 07:44:09 AM
AC, finally I got the picture!!  What a sweetheart she is!  She looks great and not at all crazy.  Hey what will you look like when you are 80 or 90 years old.  Bless her heart I love her.  I have a  big soft spot in my heart for Yorkies.  They are so tiny but have the mind and heart of a German Shepard!  I hope no one goes out and buys one thinking they are a cute and quiet little dog because they aren't.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: hotwheels2003 on April 27, 2006, 09:25:24 PM
Ok, here we go.  Here are my pets:

This is Molly:
(http://thumb6.webshots.com/t/51/151/9/11/15/2852911150062296226sADDhe_th.jpg) (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2852911150062296226sADDhe)

This is Scout
(http://thumb6.webshots.com/t/10/11/6/75/96/2426675960062296226lZAeBk_th.jpg) (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2426675960062296226lZAeBk)

And This is Whiskers
(http://thumb6.webshots.com/t/51/151/0/0/80/2354000800062296226XrOhqC_th.jpg) (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2354000800062296226XrOhqC)

This is Scout and Whiskers
(http://thumb6.webshots.com/t/42/42/5/71/40/2779571400062296226tjuaNW_th.jpg) (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2779571400062296226tjuaNW)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 28, 2006, 04:17:45 PM
HOTWHEELS2003, your pets are just precious.  You are so lucky to have so many and they all look happy!!!   :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: hotwheels2003 on April 28, 2006, 09:17:44 PM
HOTWHEELS2003, your pets are just precious.  You are so lucky to have so many and they all look happy!!!   :bouncy


Thank you!  I love my pets and they definately stay happy, even if they are spoiled, lol (such as Scout meowing constantly because she sees the bottom of the bowl-sees it though it's not empty yet)!  They are definately my babies.  I also have three goldfish.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on April 29, 2006, 06:05:15 AM
HELLO EVERYONE!  I HAVEN'T BEEN HERE IN A WHILE SO I THOUGHT I WOULD STOP IN.  IT DOES MY HEART GOOD TO SEE THE PICTURES AND READ THE COMMENTS.  IT MAKES ME APPRECIATE MY "MISS kITTY" SO MUCH MORE.  SHE IS SUCH A WONDERFUL COMPANION TO ME.
:huggs TO EVERYONE!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on April 30, 2006, 08:33:37 PM
Our Goldendoodle "Mimi" just got a haircut for the hot summer ahead.  Here are the "before" and "after" pictures.  I barely recognized her when I picked her up from the groomer.  She now looks like a long-legged Dachshund!!
Before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/IMG_0005.jpg)

And after!:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/IMG_0015.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on May 02, 2006, 06:30:01 AM
Hotwheels,

It was nice to see all of your pets.  I like that carrier one of your cats was in.  Thanks for posting.

Thea,
I also hardly recognized Mimi after her haircut!!  I would not think it was the same dog!!  Beautiful in both pictures! :shappy

AC,
It's good to see  you posting here.  Your Yorkshire is a cutie!  Maybe you can post a current photo, too.  Have you bought a digital camera to take photos?

 :wave Pepe, Dudley, Philly, and Charlene.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on May 03, 2006, 08:02:49 AM
HOW TO TELL IF YOU ARE DRIVING TOO FAST













































(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/all%20gifs%20in%20here/drivingtoofast.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on May 22, 2006, 10:14:57 AM
POEM DEDICATED TO DOGS SAVED BY RESCUE


and the people who lovingly take them in (author unknown) ...

"Here I am now, alone in a cage
I'm confused, I am sad, I've been here 3 days.
Although I have water and plenty of food
Oh, why am I here, God what did I do?
There are others around me some whine and some bark
other are silent they just sleep in the dark.
Life was always so happy when I was a pup
but my family stopped caring when I grew up.
I wanted attention so I'd leap and I'd bark.
But instead of some love I was thrown out in the dark.
I pray someday I will be adopted again
someone please open your heart, let me come in!
But wait, I hear footsteps they are coming my way.
It is those nice people who were here yesterday.
They took me for a walk, then gave me a hug.
Just a day later I was asleep on their rug.
They promised to love me and forever I'll stay.
In turn I will lick them and be loyal every day.
Someday I will have to leave them when I cross the bridge.
But, in the meantime I will love them and help raid the fridge.
Tonight once again I will cross my paws and pray
for those still in their cages to find a new home today."



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on June 01, 2006, 04:55:24 PM
Dudley, that poem brought tears to my eyes!  Thanks for sharing it.   :hugg


I've got pet saga going here, and I need HELP!!!!  So I came here, to my fellow pet lovers, to send out an S.O.S.


HELP ME, Y'ALL!!!

Most of you have "met" the newest addition to our family, my little's boy's miniature daschaund, Max.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Max406.jpg)

Well, he's now about 5 months old, and I STILL have not been able to house break this little monster!  I mean, it's not just an occasional thing, either.  It's a DAILY problem.

I'm taking him out hourly, catching him in the act and punishing him, all of that - and he is STILL going to the bathroom in the house.

I've rubbed his little nose in it.  I've spanked his bottom (but really, how can you hit something that adorable and be even remotely serious about it?) which I really don't like to do.  I've whapped his nose with a newspaper.  I'm at my wits end.

That little twirp will actually come in from being outside, strut right into the livingroom, and pee on the carpet!   :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang

I heard that this particular breed is tough to house break, but I didn't think it'd be this hard.

Any suggestions?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 01, 2006, 08:11:25 PM
Quote
I heard that this particular breed is tough to house break, but I didn't think it'd be this hard.

Any suggestions?

LADY C---May I suggest Crate Training???  It's worked with every dog I've ever owned!  Also be sure to reward him when he does "perform" outside---"good boy", etc.--but please don't swat him!  (I'm just an old softie, I guess  :wink)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 01, 2006, 08:16:18 PM
Dudley,
That poem was a tearjerker!  It's sad to think of the dogs who are unloved!! :cry
Funny picture of the dog in the car.

Kris,
I don't know how to help you!  We got Shadow and Sandy at 3 months and they would sleep in a dog carrier (kennel) at night  and we would take them out before they went to bed.  And of course, in the morning.  Even at 2 years old, they occasionally have accidents in the house.  We have to pay attention when they wake us up at night or come to us in the day to "say" they need to go out. We also try to take away the food dish and water after 8:00 pm.  And we send them outside one more time before we go to bed.  They sleep inside wherever they want, which is the entry hall or their dog beds.  They have actually started getting on our bed, and we're trying to discourage it.  But often we awaken and there's a dog at the foot of the bed. :lol

I hope someone will post with some positive ideas for you.

 :wave Thea!  Good ideas for Kris!



Shadow, our boy dog recently got a cut on his leg, had stitches $$$ and  took the stitches out himself after a few days!  Of course, this is a dog who can get a shoelace out of shoes and devour most of the lace and  give the shoe a good chewing while he's at it!! :para

Shadow is now wearing a cone to prevent him from chewing on his bandage and leg.  But this doesn't stop his sister, Sandy from having a go  at it.  She has thrown up twice recently, and Skip said it was mostly gauze!!!!!!! :bduh

Here are some photos of the injury and Shadow with his cone.

Shadow at the Vet's examining room:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/ShadCut1180.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/ShadCut1181.jpg)

Shadow with a treat and his cone.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/ShCneTreat1183.jpg)


Sandy to Shadow: "I'll be glad to get that bandage off for you!!"
Shadow to Sandy: "While you're at it, will you take this darn cone off, too?"

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/ShadCnSand1158.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on June 02, 2006, 08:28:12 AM
Quote
I heard that this particular breed is tough to house break, but I didn't think it'd be this hard.

Any suggestions?

LADY C---May I suggest Crate Training???  It's worked with every dog I've ever owned!  Also be sure to reward him when he does "perform" outside---"good boy", etc.--but please don't swat him!  (I'm just an old softie, I guess  :wink)



Don't worry, Thea!  I'm an old softie, too.  I hate swatting him with the newspaper and am no good at it.   And as for the spanking - it's like trying to spank one of my kids.  It's more of a tapping.  LOL  And I'm usually the one who ends up crying.

I grew up being hit, so I can't stand hitting.  I get really upset.  In fact, I'm such a softie that my kids tease me.

We once found a rat in our downstairS bathroom of our old house.  (Lived by a huge field, so we got them in the house once in a while if the kids left the basement door open.)  It had somehow fallen into the toilet and was desperately trying to claw its way out.  I called hubby at work, sobbing, wanting him to come home and deal with it!   :bduh

He told me to butch up and stop blubbering, after all - it was a rat not a kitten or something.  He wanted me to drown it with the plunger!  I was horrified!  It was a big, ugly rat with red eyes and a fat, icky tail - but as repulsive as it was, it was still one of God's creatures and he wanted me to kill it!

I went to the garage and got an empty bird cage and an old pair of salad tongs, fished the poor, soaked rat out of the toilet, and then drove up into the mountains up the street from my house and set it free!   :roflmao

 :para

After I fed it some bread and a hot dog.   :lol

They still tease me about it.   :lmao

With Nala, holding her head down with her nose by it and using a stern voice to say, "NO!" worked great. 

I do praise him when he goes outside and often give treats. 

What is crate training?

Prissy - Poor Shadow!  How did he get the cut?  Give him a big hug for me!  He's so fluffy and beautiful.  So is Sandy.  Love your caption under the pic of them together.  Poor Shadow in a cone!   :comfort

As for the dogs on your bed - I'm a sap!  I love that!  Nala used to sleep with me all the time until we moved here.  Now she sleeps with Kandise.

When your pretty blonde teenage daughter sleeps in the basement, it's comforting to know there's a big ole pit bull/chow curled up at her feet.   :lol

And the weiner puppy sleeps with Chayse.  He's 8, so the thinks it's the funniest thing in the whole world when I say, "Chayse!  Get your weiner and go to bed."   :lmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on June 02, 2006, 08:39:31 AM
Oh, one more question.  I've also heard that using a squirt bottle can help if you catch them in the act.  Squirting them in the face while they're in the process of leaving a deposit on the carpet and saying NO!

Does that work?  And wouldn't it make him hate the water?

Of course, Nala loved playing in the water with Chayse in his little pool outside until the first time I bathed her in the shower  - and now she HATES water.  So sometimes ya just can't win.  LOL


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 02, 2006, 09:43:20 AM
Kris,

We think that Shadow got the cut from the mechanism of one of the recliners.  He likes to sit in front of the love seat on the floor and I'm afraid his leg was under the foot rest when I was putting it down.  I always have him move, but maybe this time it caught him and neither he nor I was aware of it.  The next morning we saw the cut and took him to the vet for the $$$ stitches!!!

About your doggie:  I'm wondering if instead of squirting with water, if you would blow air in his face;  I think it's the element of surprise that you want.  Just a thought.

I'm not so sure I could have dealt with the rat!!! :eek  Hubby or someone would have had to get rid of it.  Rats and mice are one of my greatest fears.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 02, 2006, 10:12:53 AM
Quote
What is crate training?

KRIS, a crate is just another name for a little cage.  Until your pooch demonstrates he is fully "trained", may I suggest that you keep him in the crate and then take him outside every hour or so with the express purpose of "going potty" OUTSIDE!!!  When he does this, reward him by petting him and praising him verbally.   Then put him back into the cage again and repeat the same thing the next hour or so...and so on....This should take maybe a day or two and then he should be fully trained.  The principle behind "Crate training" is that most dogs are taught from birth by their mothers to not "defile" their nest (crate) by peeing or pooing inside.  The crate soon  smells like him and he considers it to be home, even though he may whimper and carry on a bit at first).   Try it!  I highly recommend this method.  It has definitely worked for us with 3 dogs!   Of course, as PRISSY indicated, almost all dogs will have occasional accidents, but it largely eliminates them once they have been properly crate-trained.

You may want to Google "Crate Training" to get further information.   I know you are an animal lover, and I hate to see you so frustrated with one of your little canine friends.  Good luck and keep us posted!  :hugg

PRISSY, oh poor Shadow.  She's a conehead and she's miserable, I'm sure.  And I think it's so cute the way they are partners in crime.  That's one of the fun things about pets, isn't it?  Although it can be very frustrating at time!  Anyway, I hope she gets well soon!   :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 02, 2006, 10:16:04 AM
Another thing that has worked for me in "disciplining" my dogs:  Fill an old soda can with pennies and shake it whenever your pooch misbehaves.  I know Mimi absolutely fears and hates that sound, and immediately ceases and desists doing anything she knows she shouldn't be doing!   :lol

DISCLAIMER:  DON'T THINK FOR A MINUTE THAT I HAVE THE WORLD'S BEST-DISCIPLINED DOG!!!!  LET ME COUNT THE WAYS.... :lol  :bang


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on June 02, 2006, 10:45:22 AM
Thanks, ladies, for the help.  This little pup is precious in more ways than one.  He's best friends with someone very special.  My little boy, Chayse.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/100-0006_IMG.jpg)

He sleeps with Chayse, follows him everywhere, and hears him when he walks home from school and greets him at the door - all bouncy, flappy ears and puppy kisses.  LOL

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/ChaysePuppySleeping.jpg)

So I gotta get this little pooch under control.   :wink


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: hotwheels2003 on June 02, 2006, 09:39:58 PM
Dudley, that poem brought tears to my eyes!  Thanks for sharing it.   :hugg


I've got pet saga going here, and I need HELP!!!!  So I came here, to my fellow pet lovers, to send out an S.O.S.


HELP ME, Y'ALL!!!

Most of you have "met" the newest addition to our family, my little's boy's miniature daschaund, Max.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Max406.jpg)

Well, he's now about 5 months old, and I STILL have not been able to house break this little monster!  I mean, it's not just an occasional thing, either.  It's a DAILY problem.

I'm taking him out hourly, catching him in the act and punishing him, all of that - and he is STILL going to the bathroom in the house.

I've rubbed his little nose in it.  I've spanked his bottom (but really, how can you hit something that adorable and be even remotely serious about it?) which I really don't like to do.  I've whapped his nose with a newspaper.  I'm at my wits end.

That little twirp will actually come in from being outside, strut right into the livingroom, and pee on the carpet!   :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang

I heard that this particular breed is tough to house break, but I didn't think it'd be this hard.

Any suggestions?

I have a long-haired minature dachsund.  When we got her at 6 weeks, she was trained to use the pee pads.  We have not been able to potty train her for outside.  We take her outside and she'll hold it forever til she gets inside to use her pad.

(http://thumb6.webshots.com/t/51/151/9/11/15/2852911150062296226sADDhe_th.jpg) (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2852911150062296226sADDhe)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 03, 2006, 12:25:12 AM
Thea,

We also use the pennies in a soda can to stop the dogs from barking too much outside.  Our Master Bathroom has a small window that is beside the driveway and is easily opened. We keep a soda pennies can there and shake it when the dogs are getting too noisy.  We don't mind the barking but the neighbors on the other side of the driveway have complained! :para

Personally, I think they should be allowed to run and bark.  We just try not to let it be excessive. And the neighbor did come over and thank us for controlling the dogs.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on June 03, 2006, 06:57:02 AM


  LadyC,


    Please allow me to "share" this tidbit of "help" I caught yesterday about dogs having accidents.  I was watching Oprah yesterday and they had the famous Dog Whisper trainer because Oprah's friend Nate, was having trouble controlling his dogs.
   One person in the audience was having "accident" problems with her yorkie even after taking him outside.  The trainer asked if she was walking the dog.  She said that she let the dog out in the yard, but he still went after coming inside.
    Anyway, the trainer said that one must walk dogs and not just depend on the dog in the yard.  Dogs process---eat--poop.  Yard running is not the same according to him.  He also suggested that she increase the walking pace to hurry along the natural process.
      Hope this can help.  I don't walk my sheltie though because he "attacks"(barks) at lawnmowers,cars,etc.  He's 12 years old and I'm afraid they might attack him back.
I do "walk" him in the backyard on a leash around 10pm each night.
      Our neighborhood still has opossums and an occasional  coyote.  I want to know where he is at night in the dark.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/Pic003.jpg)

JoAnn



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 03, 2006, 06:34:46 PM
I HAD A YORKIE THAT I COULD NOT HOUSEBREAK, SHE GOT BETTER AS SHE GOT OLDER BUT WAS NEVER TRULY HOUSEBROKEN.  NOW SHE IS GONE, SHE WAS 16 YEARS OLD WHEN SHE DIED AND I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING IF I HAD HER MESSES TO CLEAN UP.

I HAVE A 10 YEAR OLD PAPILLION AND HE BARKS CONSTANTLY.  I MEAN TO SAY HE GOES CRAZY WHEN HE SEES A PERSON, DOG, KID ON A BIKE MAYBE EVEN A LEAF BLOWING IN THE WIND.  IF SOMEONE COMES TO THE HOUSE HE WON'T STOP BARKING.  I HAVE USED A PAPER TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND THREATENED HIM WITH A FLY SWATTER.  IF SOMEONE CAN HELP ME PLEASE DO!!!! 

DUDLEY , SUCH A BEAUTIFUL POEM.  DID  YOU HAVE TROUBLE HOUSEBREAKING MR. CASPER.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 03, 2006, 06:39:24 PM
MAMADEV, I THINK THE DOG GROOMER GAVE YOU THE WRONG DOG THAT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE MIMI!  HOW PRECIOUS!  I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT IS THE SAME DOG! 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on June 04, 2006, 03:37:16 PM
KRIS BELIEVE ME I 'KNOW' MINI  AND REG WEINER DOGS  :lol QUITE WELL......THEY WILL GET HOUSEBROKEN....BUT NOT UNTIL THEY ARE READY....CASPER IS A YR OLD NOW AND STILL ONCE IN AWHILE GOES IN THE HOUSE....ALWAYS IN THE FAMILY ROOM ON THE TILE FLOOR WHERE HE LIVED IN A 6' BY 3' PEN WHEN HE WAS TINY....BUT THEY ALL EVENTUALLY STOP IT....UNLESS IT IS RAINING...AND THEY THINK THEY ARE MADE OF SUGAR  :bduh



MR CASPER....HIS FIRST SUMMER TO LEARN TO SWIM AND FLOAT IN HIS 'BABY FLOAT'...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Cswim1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Cswim2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Cswim3.jpg)

AND MY ANGEL MERCEDES

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/Mswim1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on June 04, 2006, 03:38:29 PM
AND HIS 'LOOK' WHEN I TOLD HIM MISS PEPE WANTED TO TALK TO HIM ABOUT HIS RECENT BEHAVIOR  :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000521.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 04, 2006, 04:42:55 PM
DUDLEY, MR. CASPER LOOKS LIKE HE IS SAYING, "WHERE IS MISS PEPE?"  SO CUTE!  THE PICTURES TURNED OUT GREAT, I LOVE THEM AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY!  WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT THEM EVEN THOUGH A MINUTE AGO WE WERE READY TO KILL THEM!  :lol

LADYC, I JUST LOVE THAT PICTURE OF YOUR LITTLE BOY SLEEPING WITH THE PUPPY LAYING ON TOP OF HIM.  YOU SHOULD SEND THAT ONE TO A MAGAZINE.  :hugg 

SURE DO LOVE THIS THREAD.  I FEEL EVERYONE THAT LOVES PETS ARE REALLY GOOD PEOPLE!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on June 04, 2006, 05:25:58 PM
DUDLEY, MERCEDES  & CASPER ARE THE CUTEST.  YOU MUST HAVE SO MANY CHUCKLES WATCHING THEM.

THANKS FOR SHARING THESE PRECIOUS PICTURES WITH US,

TAKE CARE,
ANGELA


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 04, 2006, 07:31:43 PM
Dudley,
Your dogs are so cute in the baby floats.  I believe we had a float like that for Ashley when she was a baby;  two openings for the legs to go thorough?

Casper just looks like he has a lot of personality and maybe a little mischief in him, too. :wink

Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 05, 2006, 03:39:09 PM
This is from Women in Motion, the newsletter for June from CURVES.

DAD'S DATE

My parents had not been out together for some time.  One Saturday, as Mom was just starting dinner, my father stepped up behind her.  "Would you like to go out, girl?" he asked.  My mother quickly replied, "Yes, I'd love to."  They had a wonderful evening, but on the way home Dad confessed.  His question had actually been asked to the family dog who had been lying at Mom's feet.
:roflmao

Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on June 06, 2006, 08:06:31 AM
I THOUGHT I WOULD UPDATE YOU ON MY NEW KITTIES
HERE IS SUZY ...SHE NOW IS  A CUDDLER

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY019.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY003.jpg)

BOTH SUZY AND DAISY ARE GETTING CLOSER
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY017.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY006.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY008.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on June 06, 2006, 08:08:25 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY009.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on June 06, 2006, 08:11:07 AM
AND GRANDMA ROSIE PLAYING WITH TOYS

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/Picture026.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/ANNIEHOUSE050.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on June 06, 2006, 08:18:25 AM
BOZENA, THAT IS SO SWEET THAT ROSIE & SUZY ARE GETTING ALONG,


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on June 06, 2006, 08:23:33 AM
ANGELA.....
THE GRAY KITTIES ARE THE 2 NEW ONES
THE 3 OF THEM WERE ON MY BED
BY THE  TIME I GOT MY CAMERA ROSIE LEFT


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on June 06, 2006, 08:29:55 AM
ANGELA.....
THE GRAY KITTIES ARE THE 2 NEW ONES
THE 3 OF THEM WERE ON MY BED
BY THE  TIME I GOT MY CAMERA ROSIE LEFT


ISN'T THAT ALWAYS THE WAY.  THEY ARE ALL SO SWEET & LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AS THERE MOM.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 06, 2006, 03:59:09 PM
BOZENA, WELL THERE YOU ARE!! WAS WONDERING WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN.  BOY THE KTTIES HAVE COME ALONG WAY, THAT IS GREAT THEY ARE GETTING ALONG SO WELL.  YOU ARE INDEED A GOOD MAMA FOR THEM TO FEEL SO COMFORTABLE SO SOON.  I KNOW YOU ARE ENJOYING YOUR FAMILY.  PETS ARE THE BEST FAMILY YOU CAN HAVE.   :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 06, 2006, 04:12:42 PM
PRISSY, I LOVED THE LITTLE STORY, "DAD'S DATE"  SO CUTE AND SO TRUE.  AT LEAST HE WAS SMART AND DIDN'T SAY "I WAS TALKING TO THE DOG"!   :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on June 06, 2006, 05:38:00 PM
Here is Ping, Zoe and there cousin Star the Doberman enjoying a Popsicle to cool themselves off on Memorial Day..... Ping and Zoe ended up with blue tongues as you can see on Zoe.. :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_TarasWeddingandgarden2006075.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/TarasWeddingandgarden2006075.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_TarasWeddingandgarden2006080.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/TarasWeddingandgarden2006080.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_TarasWeddingandgarden2006081.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/TarasWeddingandgarden2006081.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Bama48 on June 06, 2006, 05:44:21 PM
We have quite a few cats, but only two inside with us.  They're blue-eyed gorgeous babies. :)

BTW ... a poll ... need help ... http://www.moosak.com/clay-aiken/


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 07, 2006, 08:55:26 AM
Bozena,
It's so nice to see your kitties again and they all seem to be getting along well.  I know you enjoy this special family.

Tammy,
Zoe and Ping are so cute eating the Popsicles; and look at that blue tongue!! :lol I just love seeing their pictures.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Schmoopie on June 07, 2006, 05:57:27 PM
Here are our babies:

Max

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/schmoopieally/max3.jpg)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/schmoopieally/max2.jpg)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/schmoopieally/max1.jpg)



Ozzie

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/schmoopieally/ozzie2.jpg)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/schmoopieally/ozzie1.jpg)



Sneaker (The Rabbit)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/schmoopieally/sneaker1.jpg)


Here's Ozzie with our little angel Paige:

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/schmoopieally/rrrggg_011.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on June 07, 2006, 06:16:04 PM
HELLO  Schmoopie  :wave
IT IS NICE TO SEE SOMEONE NEW--WELCCOME!!
HOW BEAUTIFUL YOUR DAUGHTER IS & I JUST LOVE YOUR WONDERFUL PETS.  THANKS FOR SHARING.

TAKE CARE,
ANGELA


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 08, 2006, 03:18:46 PM
SCHMOOPIE, YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY IS SO SWEET!  HOW OLD ARE THEY?  WELCOME TO ONE OF THE NICEST THREADS.  PEOPLE THAT LOVE ANIMALS ARE SPECIAL!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on June 09, 2006, 07:32:04 AM
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/152318169.jpg)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/149397029.jpg)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/149399735.jpg)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/154534393.jpg)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/154534389.jpg)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/149397025.jpg)

Just wanted to share a picture or two of my puppy :bouncy :shappy
Everyone, meet Shadow JJ Ward
Middle name after JJ from this site.  :wink


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on June 11, 2006, 01:25:05 PM
I got some new pics of my puppy. She turned 2 and 1/2 months today

Here she is at 7 and 1/2 wks
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/155311897.jpg)

And here she is today at 2 and 1/2 months
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/155311929.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clays#1fan on June 12, 2006, 08:33:57 PM
OK I Think its time to post my babys! :)

Chula-Sweetheart
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c386/crazy_4_clay/IMG_2590.jpg)

Boo- Crazy dog!! Loves to go around in circles! LOL!
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c386/crazy_4_clay/IMG_2592.jpg)

Squirt- My spoiled little brat who I love! :)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c386/crazy_4_clay/SQURIT.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 13, 2006, 11:47:55 AM
MONICA AND JOYCE, WHAT PRECIOUS BABIES YOU BOTH HAVE, THEY ARE DARLING.  TAKE GOOD CARE OF THEM AND THEY WILL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND AND ALWAYS BE THERE TO LOVE YOU.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 13, 2006, 03:10:37 PM
Schmoopie,
I really enjoyed seeing all of your pets, Max, Ozzie, and Sneaker!!  Paige is such a precious little girl.  When you have a chance, you should go to Member's Corner and scroll down to Beautiful Bouncing Bundles of Joy.  We would love to see more pictures of Paige.

Monica,
It is so good to see you posting, and  your puppy is darling.  Love the name Shadow jj Ward.  I also have a dog named Shadow!! :lol

Joyce,
It's great to see you here on this thread, too.  Love seeing your dogs and the names are cute:  Chula, Boo, and Squirt!! :lol


Others have seen my dogs, but for Schmoopie, Monica, and Joyce, let me introduce my two Shelties, Shadow, a tri-color, and Sandy, a sable, brother and sister, now just a little over 2 years old.


(Click on each picture to make it larger.)

Sandy and Shadow

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_Dogs2yrs744.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Dogs2yrs744.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_Dogs2yrs733.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Dogs2yrs733.jpg)

They both love to get under the rolltop desk; especially when I'm there at the computer.  They leave me just enough room for my feet!! :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Home%20Office/th_RollDeskSS62.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Home%20Office/RollDeskSS62.jpg)

My husband Skip taught them both to jump through a hoop.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/th_Sahdjumps278.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Dogs%20and%20hoops/Sahdjumps278.jpg)

Hugs,
Prissy



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: shaikeninseattle on June 14, 2006, 08:00:16 AM
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f323/shaikeninseattle/DSC00326.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f323/shaikeninseattle/dogonsils.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f323/shaikeninseattle/DSC00350kate.jpg)

These are my babies. I hope I haven't already posted these before. I went back a ton of pages and didn't find any. I have posted them in the BLPT before though. The one of the girl holding them is my granddaughter. Her dog is their mommy! They are brothers, one long hair and one short hair. They were born last fourth of July. Their names are (longhair) Rocket and shorthair is Sparky!  :wink

Shaikey


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 14, 2006, 03:49:00 PM
Shaikey, I have never seen your babies before!  They are adorable and they look like trouble.  :lol  I bet  you have loads of fun with them.  Your grandaughter is adorable too!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 14, 2006, 06:31:53 PM
Shakey,

I really enjoyed seeing the pictures of your dogs, Rocket and Sparky.  And they look alike except for the long hair and short hair!  Granddaughter is cute, too.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 19, 2006, 10:39:03 AM
A friend and her husband have rcently gotten two Scotties, brothers.  They also had a Scottie before these dogs that they really loved.

Click on each photo to make larger.

The mother of the Scottie brothers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_DCP_0391.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DCP_0391.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_DCP_0393.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DCP_0393.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_DCP_0397.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DCP_0397.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_DCP_0399.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DCP_0399.jpg)

Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on June 19, 2006, 11:28:45 AM
Pepe- I sure will :bigsmile

Prissy- HAHA My puppy LOVES to get under our rolltop desk too  :lol :lol Maybe they are afraid of their own shadows  :lmao LOL! I forgot your doggies name was Shadow, COOL!!  :purpbana :shappy

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/157597657.jpg)

Here is one of my boyfriend holding her :lol She looks dizzy  :hypno

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/154534396.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on July 08, 2006, 04:46:35 PM
It's been  a little while since I have been here but I love coming  back!  :bouncy

Monica
Shadow is adorable. 

Joyce
I love your little mini doggies.. Chula, Boo and Squirt are as cute as their names.. :lol

Prissy
Shadow and Sandy are cute as ever.. Thanks for posting the pictures of your friends Scotties..

Schmoopie
I love your animals as well.. Max, Ozzie and Sneakers are adorable..


Here are my bookend pups.... They like to lay on the back of my bed one on each pillow like little matching bookends.. :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_pingzoe.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/pingzoe.jpg)


Ping

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_ping.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/ping.jpg)


Zoe

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_zoe.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/zoe.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wvclayfan on July 08, 2006, 07:31:58 PM
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f323/shaikeninseattle/DSC00326.jpg

More dachshunds!  :shappy I'm beginning to think everyone but me has them! :lol One day ...

Flakey - They are adorable!

Prissy - The Scottie brothers are too cute! They look like a handful.

Monica - What's is your dog's name? SHe is so little!

Tammy - You wore Ping and Zoe out! :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 09, 2006, 09:21:39 AM
TAMMY, Love Ping and Zoe, they are the sweetest.  I also love your bedspread and pillows, very pretty!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 09, 2006, 01:41:47 PM
Tammy,

I just love seeing photos of Zoe and Ping.  They are so cute on the bed among the pillows!! :lol

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on July 09, 2006, 07:32:05 PM
You've met my pets, now I'll start with family pets. (My parents cats will come later. They are my cat Roy's mother, brother and sister.)

This is my Uncle Mark's dog. His name is Meathead. (Don't ask!  :lmao )

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/KSChristian4Clay/Misc/IMG_0467.jpg)

And this is my Grandma Betty and her kitty Dennis (the Menace!). Her kitty Annie died earlier this year. Just about three days or so prior to Annie passing away, someone abandoned Dennis and Grandma took him in.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/KSChristian4Clay/Misc/IMG_0464.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on July 15, 2006, 05:53:53 PM
Oh, Meesa!  I LOVE Meathead!   :lol  How cute!  The name is great.  What kind of dog is he?

As for Dennis, it sounds like he was abandoned for a reason.  He needed to be with your grandma.  They needed each other, perhaps.  So sad about Annie.


I had to give up my kitty, Hillary (or Puddy Tat as I called her LOL), a couple of months ago.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Hillary.jpg)

I haven't told y'all yet because I was too upset and being a baby.  But it just got to be too much.  Two dogs and the kitty, and my health continuing to decline.  I couldn't keep up, and too much was falling on Kandise.  She is too busy with school and cheerleading and my son tried to help out, but his asthma is so bad that if he went near the cat box to try and clean it, the poor kid was sick for three days.

My lungs got too bad to care for her litterbox and comb her long hair as well.  I was just constantly cutting hairballs out and then one day I accidentally cut her skin, and I decided that was it.  She deserved better.

Fortunately, I found a situation a little bit like your grandma's, Meesa.   We hung up a couple of flyers in an apartment community for elderly people and in the grocery stores nearby.

The very next day, a man called me and said that his mother's kitty had passed away that night - around the time we were hanging the flyers - and that she was very heartbroken.  He wasn't sure he could convince her to take another cat because she insisted that she didn't want to love another one, and that she probably counldn't find one she liked the way she'd adored her kitty of 18 years anyway.  But he asked if he could bring her over to meet Hillary.

Now, this is the kitty that I've joked on here was Satan's kitty.  She could be very evil if she didn't like you, and she'd become kind snarly with anyone but me for some reason, so I was worried about how she'd react.

This sweet little lady came inside my home, wide-eyed and trying not to cry, and said, "Well, aren't you a beautiful thing.  Do you want to come and live with me?"  And I kid you not, the cat literally jumped right from my arms and straight into hers.

It was amazing.

I was so happy for both of them.  I couldn't have asked for a better home for my kitty.  But I still cried for a few days and missed her terribly at night.  (She slept on my pillow by my head, which was horrible for my lungs but very comforting anyway).

The man came back later and offered me money, but I didn't take it.  He was so happy to watch his mom with the cat, whom she also calls Puddy Tat.   :roflmao  How awesome is that?!



And speaking of the Daschaunds ...  :bang :bang :bang

Our little mini weiner puppy could not possibly be any cuter.  But he STILL thinks my entire house is his own personal toilet!  And hubby is SO much less tolerant and understanding than I am.  It's not the doggie who gets in trouble for it, either.  It's me!   :lmao

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/100-0016_IMG-1.jpg)

For the other pet lovers here who have weiner poochies:

Answer me this.  Does your doggie have delusions of grandeur?   :lol

Despite the fact that I've told him, shown him pictures of himself and made him look at himself in the mirror, Max does not realize that he is a weiner dog.

And not just a weiner dog, but a MINIATURE weiner dog.

And not just a mini weiner dog, but a PUPPY.

He barks at anybody who comes into our yard or to the door like he is king of the castle and if they enter, they do so at their own peril.  He believes he's ferocious.

And not only that.  He chases other dogs from our yard.  Big ones!!!  MEAN ones!  Nala, my pitbull/chow, will sit there with wide, surprised brown eyes and watch in what I can only imagine is a mixture of shock and amusement as teeny little Max with his NO LEGS chases dobermans, salivating pitbulls, and german shephards down our driveway and half way down the block.  Tiny ears flopping and yapping all the way.

The pup thinks he's a Rottweiler!   :eek

And the really funny thing is - the other dogs run like their butts are on fire.

I guess it just goes to show that the old saying is true.  Attitude is everything.   :roflmao

But ... won't he get hurt?  Or ...  :para ... eaten?!?!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/100-0003_IMG.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Max406.jpg)

And Nala:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/100-0019_IMG.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on July 15, 2006, 06:20:25 PM
Kris - Meaty is part sharpei and we're not sure what else. He has the wrinkly skin on different parts of his body. But he is such a sweetheart! He's just afraid of most people since he was abused.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on July 15, 2006, 07:15:20 PM
Kris - Meaty is part sharpei and we're not sure what else. He has the wrinkly skin on different parts of his body. But he is such a sweetheart! He's just afraid of most people since he was abused.

Oh, that breaks my heart!  Man, people who abuse animals should be shaved with a cheese grater and bathed in lemon juice.

 :para

I know, I need therapy.  LOL

That's awesome that your family has adopted him and given him a life of love and affection.  Most abused pets never get that.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 23, 2006, 08:00:33 AM
Kris and Meesa,

I enjoyed seeing your pets. 

Kris,
That's awesome that your cat found a new home so *~*SoOoN!!*~*.  We still have problems with Sandy having accidents at night on the den carpet!! :bang


When Skip and I returned from our trip to New Mexico and Colorado, I think Sandy and Shadow were glad to see me. :lol

(Clickable photo)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_PICT0116.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/PICT0116.jpg)


Recently, two of my sisters, and a niece and I visited a niece in Houston and her new baby.  Here are some pictures of her dog, Bugsy.

(Clickable photos)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Taylor%20Lenae/th_PICT0130.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Taylor%20Lenae/PICT0130.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Taylor%20Lenae/th_PICT0140.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Taylor%20Lenae/PICT0140.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Taylor%20Lenae/th_PICT0141.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Taylor%20Lenae/PICT0141.jpg)





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Dragon on July 23, 2006, 06:07:59 PM
This is my dog.  His name is Prince.

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m177/llamaduckeb/Picture003.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on July 26, 2006, 10:42:30 AM
Dragon - Prince is beautiful!  Is he full German Shepherd, or part?  I bet he's lots of fun.  They're very playful, loyal dogs.

Prissy - Your babies look happy to see you!  I can't get over how gorgeous they are.  And you are so cute!!!!  So much joy in your smile, it makes me smile too.   :hugg  Kristy's dog is very pretty.  I love the color of his fur!  What kind of dog is he?  Is he full grown?  He has that puppy twinkle in his eyes.   :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 29, 2006, 05:30:11 PM
DRAGON, your dog looks like such a sweetheart!  You are both lucky to have each other.

LADYC, how wonderful that you found a great home for the kitten and made a woman very, very happy.  You can't ask for more than that. 
 :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 30, 2006, 10:29:38 AM
Hello,

Pepe emailed me some lovely photos of her beautiful yard.  (See Garden Thread.)  Included was this cute photo of her Pepe sitting in the window.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/House%20and%20Yard%20Photos/000_0134.jpg)

( For a larger view, click on this thumbnail photo.)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/House%20and%20Yard%20Photos/th_000_0134.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/House%20and%20Yard%20Photos/000_0134.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Hawk282 on July 31, 2006, 02:35:07 PM
Prince is part german shepherd, part border collie.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 31, 2006, 09:20:43 PM
Kris,

Bugsy, my niece Kristy's dog, is a Dachshund.  I noticed that phofo of me with Sandy and Shadow made it into your  Claymaniac montage!! :lol

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on August 25, 2006, 03:43:17 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/tazzypuppy.gif)  Dog Commandments  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/www_MyEmoticons_com__puppy.gif)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/anim-dogruns.gif)

 
Thou shalt not act half starved whenever thou watchest me eat.

`Thou shalt not lift thy leg to water the Christmas tree.


Thou shalt not roll in any smelly stuff thy findeth in the yard.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/poochie.jpg)

Thou shalt not lie down next to me and commence making
 licking and popping noises.

Thou shalt not dig up my favorite rose bush.

Thou shalt not treat my shoes as if they were thy chew toy.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/animated20puppy.gif)
                           
Thou shalt not drink out of the toilet.

Thou shalt keep thy nose out of the cat's litter box.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/kittylitter.jpg)  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/litterbox.jpg)

Thou shalt not WATCHEST the cat while she is in her litterbox.
      (she liketh her privacy)

Thou shalt not pass gas in my presence and then walk away as if thou
hast been offended by me!
           

Thou shalt not run away in pursuit of a good time. (thou hast been neutered)

Thou shalt refrain from coughing and gagging while we have company.

Thou shalt not hide thy bones under my pillow.   

Thou shalt not sniff the crotch of everyone thy encountereth.


Thou shalt not sneak up on me and lick me in the
 mouth while I am sleeping.   :puke

Thou shalt not harmonize with the cat at 3 a.m.     

Thou shalt refrain with becoming overly friendly
with my mother-in-law's leg.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/sniffer.jpg)

no! no! bad dog!


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/animated_puppy2.gif)
Don't smell crotches, don't eat plants.
Don't steal food or underpants.
Don't eat my socks, don't grab my hair!
Don't rip the stuffing from the chair.
Don't chew my shoes, what is this mush?
Eat your cookies, drink your drink,
Outta the toilet! Outta the sink!
Away from the litterbox, it's for the cat.|
(And must you kiss me after that!?)
Raising a puppy is not for the lazy,
Those rugrats are funny but also quite crazy.
Don't despair through the toil and the strife,
Cause after three years, you'll get back your life.
So let's go for walkies so you can do your "thing."
And maybe I'll get back my good diamond ring!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/dog_rover_giving_flower_sm_nwm.gif)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Char on September 04, 2006, 07:55:24 PM
It has been a long time since I have posted, but this thread just calls to me!!! In real life, I am a Certified/Registered Veterinary Technician- so pets is what I do for a living basically!! I used to show samoyeds, but now I live with two elcerly sammies (as we call the breed) and one new cat that showed up last year :) Kiefer and Runner are my dogs who were born in my house on March 19, 1994. They are both retired show dogs, but they were retired because basically they flunked out of the show ring LOL! Kiefer flunked because he has bad hips and we ended his career there and Runner flunked because he is very head strong and hated being on a leash! That is not a good quality in a show dog.
I was going to try to post a pic, but I think I am going to have to read a little about how to do that first :) Kiefer is now diabetic also in addition to some pretty major arthritis....but he is doing well with his mom's help :)
My cat's name is Simon Cowell...and he is not anything like Simon, but the hubby and I liked the name and it stuck! He is a very sweet cat and purrs a lot! Hopefully I will get some pics up soon of my gang!

- Char


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Char on September 04, 2006, 08:06:50 PM
Okay, I am trying this now. First picture will be Kiefer; the second will be Runner. Simon's picture will have to wait- too large to post right now :)



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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on September 04, 2006, 08:43:22 PM
Char...kiefer and runner are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on September 12, 2006, 01:52:50 PM
DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA IF YA ALL HAVE SEEN THIS BUT JUST IN CASE YA HAVEN'T



MEET MR DURHAM AIKEN.....LITTLE BROTHER TO MS RALEIGH AIKEN

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/durham.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/durhamcropped.jpg)

JAYMES HOLDING DURHAM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/DurhamJAYMES.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 15, 2006, 04:17:57 PM
CHAR. your dogs are just gorgeous.  I have a show quality Papillion but he is to headstrong to show.  Does not like strangers and wants to be the leader.  :bang

DUDLEY, thanks for bringing Clay's new puppy over.
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on September 18, 2006, 11:20:40 AM
Char - Welcome to Claymaniacs!  Your dogs are BEAUTIFUL!  I LOVE a big dog who looks cuddly!  They look like you could roll around on the floor with them and they'd snuggle you sensless!  Gorgeous!

Dudders - Thanks for sharing Durham Aiken with us.  Darling pup.  If he gets another one, you think he'll name it Charlotte?   :roflmao

Okay - I have a question for all you small dog lovers, especially those with mini daschunds like my Max - the little monster.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Max406.jpg)

I've had to resort to crate training to house break the little guy.  He just can't seem to get it any other way.   :bang  We've had him for 7 months now, and I have literally tried EVERYTHING before I resulted to crate training - just because I'm a big softie and I hated the idea of leaving him in a kennel all day and only taking him out to eat and go out to potty.

But it came to either that or finding him a new home, and that would break my son's heart.  (And mine, too.   :bduh)

So here's my question.  I'm starting the 4th full day of this.  When we take him out, it still takes him a while before he'll go to the bathroom.  And you have to pretend to ignore him before he'll poop (thanks to my husband, who thought the way to teach him not to go in the house was to smack him on the nose and rub his face it, and all he learned is not to go IN FRONT of us.  DUH!)  He'll hold it as long as he possibly can, sometimes going all day long before he finally allows himself to poop.

We reward him with treats, loves, verbal praise everytime he goes outside.

What I need to know is:

How do I know when he's ready? 
How long do I have to do this? 
How will I know when he's gotten the message? 
And if I take him out too soon, will it erase everthing we've done?  In which case, all those hours of him sitting locked in that little crate were for nothing.   :bang 
And how many days can I do this in a row before it just becomes cruel?  Clearly, I hate it.

HELP!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on September 24, 2006, 05:36:07 PM
Kris
Crate training is the best.. Good luck!  Your pup is adorable..

Here are pictures of Ping and Zoe that I took today..  Double click on the pictures..

ZOE
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_P1000963.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/P1000963.jpg)


PING
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/th_P1000962.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/P1000962.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on September 26, 2006, 09:56:03 AM
Tammy - Your pups are so flippin' cute!!!!  OMG!   :lol  I want one!!!  Thanks for sharing.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayzy4you on September 29, 2006, 12:25:51 PM
Awww Zoe and Ping are so cute!! I love Pugs    :shappy

Here's my baby...Mandy the Oversized Sheltie!  :lol

(http://i9.tinypic.com/2cmvxi8.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on September 30, 2006, 07:04:01 PM
Clayzy4you,

   Hello!  Your sheltie is beautiful!   Here is a photo of my "big boy", Randy!   Randy is 12 1/2 years old and a "bit" puddgy.  He still acts like a puppy after he gets up and shakes off the stiffness.  He is an inside dog, but once outside, he will run til his tongue hangs out.
     I'm also the "godmother" to Prissy's two shelties, Sandy and Shadow .  This picture of Randy was posted last year, I'll try to take another one soon.
JoAnn M.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/Pic003.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Bams Girl on October 04, 2006, 09:24:06 PM
 (http://www.myimagehost.org/sessions/ed20b734e92ef804ca8d0af6b7b29bde53b5ecb1/babygirl.JPG)
This is  BabyGirl. But I just call her Baby for short.   




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: wingnut14 on October 12, 2006, 05:39:50 AM
I have a Chocolate Lab named Hershey he looks older, but he's only 8. premature greys...LOL I can relate! :para

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on October 14, 2006, 03:00:16 AM
Thanks Everyone!
My pugs are my babies.  They run the show in my house..  :lol  Hershey, Babygirl, Randy, Mandy, Max and the rest of them are cute.

Kris
How is Max's training coming along?  Is the crate working out for him?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 19, 2006, 03:55:35 PM
Tammy,
I always enjoy seeing Zoe and Ping!  I just love those cute pug faces!!

Bams Girl,
Your Baby Girl dog is so cute.  Love the barrette, too!

Clayzy4you,
Your Sheltie, Mandy,  is beautiful.  JoAnn who posted has a Sheltie, Randy.  I have two Shelties, Shadow and Sandy.  I believe ClayMaineiac, Deanna, has a Sheltie, too. There may be more.

But do the Shelties out number the dachshunds on the site??? :dunno

SHADOW AND SANDY
(Clickable photo)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Home%20Office/th_RollDeskSS62.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Home%20Office/RollDeskSS62.jpg)

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on October 26, 2006, 04:59:16 PM
HOW I SPEND MY EVENINGS TYPING WITH ONE HAND WHILE THE 'BABY' SLEEPS  :lol

WE START THIS WAY...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000611.jpg)

THEN WE GET MORE COMFY....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000617.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000620.jpg)

THIS IS JUST BEING NICE....PEPE THIS IS THE COMFORTER I BOUGHT WHILE I WAS TALKING TO YOU....CASPER THINKS IT IS HIS ....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000606.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000604.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000609.jpg)

MERCEDES SPENDS HER TIME UNDER A BLANKET SO I'M LUCKY TO CATCH HER COMING OUT...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000607.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 26, 2006, 05:44:51 PM
DUDLEY, how precious!!!  You mean to tell me that precious baby chewed up two new rugs?????  Not that little angel, no he would never do anything like that he says "Mama I'm innocent, I didn't do it Mercedes did it to get me in trouble".  Loved the pictures.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on October 27, 2006, 03:03:30 PM
DUDLEY, how precious!!!  You mean to tell me that precious baby chewed up two new rugs?????  Not that little angel, no he would never do anything like that he says "Mama I'm innocent, I didn't do it Mercedes did it to get me in trouble".  Loved the pictures.



YES HE DID AND I CAME HOME TO THIS AGAIN TODAY...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000626.jpg)

A REPEAT OF WHAT HE GOT HIS BUTT BEAT FOR LAST WEEK....THAT PRECIOUS BABY IS ABOUT TO GET BANNED TO THE FLOOR INSTEAD OF MY LAP  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 27, 2006, 04:12:50 PM
DUDLEY, oh my gosh!!!!  What has gotten into Casper.  I can understand this is not funny!  Is he bored?  Is he mad because you went to work?  I don't know what to tell you.  I think spanking him hours after he has done it is not doing any good.  You would have to catch him doing it to punish him.  I just don't know what to tell you as he is getting older and shouldn't be in the teething stage.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on October 27, 2006, 04:47:02 PM
WELL TODAY I DIDN'T SPANK HIM....ALL I DID WAS SAY 'WHAT HAPPENED TO THESE RUGS AGAIN TODAY' AND HE IMMEDIATELY PUT HIS TAIL BETWEEN HIS LEGS AND WENT OUT THE BACK  DOOR.....I JUST LEFT THE RUGS THERE AND EVERYTIME HE CAME THRU HIS DOGGY DOOR I WOULD HOLD UP THE RUG AND SAY BAD DOG GET AND HE WOULD RUN BACK OUT.....

BUT THEN HUBBY CAME HOME AND WOULDN'T LET ME DO IT ANYMORE SO I JUST IGNORED CASPER....HE STAYED OUTSIDE ON THE PATIO UNTIL HE KNEW I WAS DOWN HERE IN THE BEDROOM AND HE STOOD AT THE END OF THE HALL AND CRIED CAUSE HE WANTED DOWN HERE ON MY LAP AND WAS AFRAID TO COME NEAR THE BEDROOM....

I DID GIVE HIM SOME FOOD WHILE WE WERE EATING BUT BASICALLY HAVE IGNORED HIM AND THEN WHEN I CAME BACK TO THE COMPUTER HE DECIDED IT WAS OK TO COME TRY TO GET ON MY LAP..... I WOULDN'T LET HIM BUT GOT ON THE COUCH INSTEAD AND HE GOT UP ON ME AND TRIED HIS BEST TO MAKE UP WITH ME BUT I WOULDN'T LET HIM SO HE JUST LAYED DOWN BESIDE ME WITH HIS PAWS TOUCHING MY LEG SO HE WAS AT LEAST TOUCHING ME.....

I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW....HE HADN'T CHEWED UP ANYTHING FOR MONTHS AND NOW THESE SAME RUGS TWICE IN TWO WEEKS.....HE HAS PLENTY OF TOYS AND THEY GO IN AND OUT ALL DAY SO THEY SPEND ALOT OF TIME IN THE YARD RUNNNG AROUND CHASING SQUIRRELS AND JUST MESSING AROUND SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT HIS PROBLEM IS BUT HE BETTER STOP IT IF HE WANTS TO KEEP ME AS HIS FRIEND  :bang


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: HavinaClayAffair on October 27, 2006, 04:50:39 PM
Oh Dudley- Aren't they just precious?? :lol

Maybe they don't want anymore animals in the house and the Roosters just had to go. Showed them who ruled THEIR roost!

Sorry about the rugs..they were sort of pretty!  :lol

Lora


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 28, 2006, 06:19:02 AM
DUDLEY, I wouldn't know what to do either.  I forgot that they can go outside and run around and he gets tons of exercise.  I guess he has something that is bothering him.  I think he should lay on the couch and you should talk to him and analyze him.  I know hit me for that as it sure isn't funny!  Maybe it is something in the fiber of the rugs that he likes or doesn't like.  I sure hope it stops soon as I don't think Casper understands why he can't get on his mama's lap.  I don't think he associates that with the rugs.  Good luck sweetie!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on October 31, 2006, 07:44:26 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/all%20gifs%20in%20here/Holiday%20gifs/Halloween/doggieclack2.gif)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on November 10, 2006, 11:50:37 AM
Hello pet lovers. :wave

I love all those pictures you guys posted.

Prissy thanks for sharing Pape's dog and garden.

Dudley - I love Clay's new puppy. Thanks for sharing.

I have a Pomeranian (Wolf) and a Terrier (Wave) I love them so much. I got Wolf when he was only four weeks old. My friend decided she didn't want him. Wave was given to us by my husband's co-worker. He was one year old. He has been passed from home to home, and I think because of that he seems starved for attention. I call him Wave because he is full of energy. He is nonestop, just like the wave in the ocean. I also have a cat. I named her Lonely, she's got the mark of tear under her eye. She found my home when she was six months old. She is the reason that I now have a parakeet.  :bigsmile

I would love to post my little ones  pictures but I still don't know how to do that.

hugs,
lolita


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayMaine-iac on November 10, 2006, 12:27:06 PM
I haven't posted any pictures of my babies lately, so I thought I would. :lol

This is Mickey MacTavish:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Clay%20Aiken%202/halloween002.jpg)

This is Snowflake and Sunshine (The Weather Girls :wink)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Clay%20Aiken%202/Picture006.jpg)
as kittens

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Clay%20Aiken%202/beachhouse003.jpg)
now as terrors!! Actually Snowflake is very quiet and bashful.  Sunshine is a pest that adores everyone!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on November 14, 2006, 01:31:23 PM
FOR ALL THE ANIMALS LOVERS OUT THERE......YOU WILL LOVE THIS..


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5249518974978628334&q=skidboot&hl=en


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 15, 2006, 04:35:39 PM
DUDLEY, loved the video!!!

FANTASY, glad you found your way over here, I knew you would enjoy it!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 15, 2006, 07:34:27 PM
THIS IS MY THIRD TRY.
MY LAPTOP KEEPS SENDING POSTS OUT IN CYBER SPACE.

MY GIRLFRIEND AND I HAVE BEEN TRAPPING ABANDONED CATS IN A DESERTED TRAILER PARK FOR OVER 2 MONTHS NOW. WE CAUGHT THE LAST ONE, SEVENTEEN IN ALL, A FEW DAYS AGO. THE ORGANIZATION IS "IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS" A NO KILL ORGANIZATION. THEY TRAP, NEUTER AND RETURN THE ANIMAL TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE UNLESS IT IS A DANGER AREA. THE TRAILER PARK CATS WERE STARVING AND THEY WILL BE BULL DOZING IT NEXT WEEK. IT WAS PROBABLY THE MOST SATISFYING THING I HAVE EVER DONE.

I ADOPTED 2 FERAL KITTENS. MY SONE BUILT A HUGE CAGE IN OUR PATIO, IN MY STUDIO. IT HAS RUNNERS AND 4 COZY BOXES AND IS CARPETED. I TALK TO THEM AND FEED THEM THROUGH A PARTITION. WISH ME LUCK AND MY GAL FRIEND AND I ARE GOING TO LET THEM OUT ON FRIDAY. WE WILL BE WEARING LONG JEANS AND GLOVES TOO. BUT I THINK WE WILL WIN THEM OVER WITH CAT TOYS. ONE OF THEM LICKS BABY CHICKEN FOOD OFF OF MY FINGER ALREADY. THE OTHER JUST HIDES, I NAMED THEM TIGER LILY AND SPOOKIE. TWO FEMALES.

CANNOT SEND THINGS THROUGH MY LAPTOP AT HOME BUT WILL SEND SOME PICTURES OF THE CAGE WHEN I GET TO THE STUDIO TOMORROW.

THEY ARE TWO TIGER KITTIES.

I HAVE A TORTOISE AND A MANX AT HOME.

SEE YOU TOMORROW.

THANKS TO THEA FOR STARTING THIS TERRIFIC THREAD AND ALSO PRAYERS TO HER WHILE SHE GOES THROUGH HER CANCER TREATMENT!!!!

LUV
JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 15, 2006, 07:40:49 PM
PS
DUDLEY, LOVED THE PICTURES OF YOUR DOGGIE. WHAT A SWEETIE

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 16, 2006, 07:09:21 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Studiophotos022.jpg)


A PICTURE OF THE CAGE THAT HOUSES MY 2 FERAL KITTIES. IT IS 8 FEET TALL AND 5 FEET WIDE. IT HAS RUNNERS THAT ARE CARPETED WITH OUTDOOR CARPETING. ALSO 4 BOXES THAT THEY CAN HIDE OR SLEEP IN. THE BOXES ARE LINED WITH BUNTING TO KEEP THEM WARM. I PUT PLASTIC UP WHEN IT IS COLD. HOPEFULLY , SOON I WILL BE ABLE TO LET THEM OUT. CROSS YOUR FINGERS.

LUV
JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 16, 2006, 07:11:26 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Studiophotos022.jpg)

A BETTER PICTURE OF THEIR CAGE, WITHOUT THE PLASTIC.

jAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 16, 2006, 07:13:12 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Studiophotos022.jpg)

WHOOPS, ANOTHER TRY

jAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 16, 2006, 07:14:41 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Studiophotos022.jpg)

I WILL GIVE UP IF THIS ONE IS NOT THE RIGHT ONE, GRRRRRRRR


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 16, 2006, 07:18:14 AM
SORRY

MY PHOTOBUCKET HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN TODAY.

jAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 16, 2006, 07:22:03 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Studiophotos004.jpg)

SO THIS IS NOT A TOTAL WASTE, THIS IS A PICTURE OF MY CAT, PRINCESS. SHE IS SO PRETTY. AND IF THAT PICTURE OF MY CAT CAGE COMES UP AGAIN YOU WILL HEAR ME HOLLAR ALL THE WAY TO YOUR PLACE.

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on December 14, 2006, 11:43:16 AM
Jan -  Your cat is lovely!


For those with weiner poochies - I feel your pain!  Just when you think you have them taught, they do something like that.  They're so very cute and loving, but they're also very mischevious and naughty.  Chayse's weiner dog, Max, makes me  :bang

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/ChayseMax102006.jpg)


And here's my lazy pit/chow, Nala.  Finally got a picture of her that shows her personality.   :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/NalaPadilla.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 16, 2006, 08:40:21 AM
 :wave Jan, Dudley, Kris,  Pepe and others on this thread.

I am enjoying seeing everyones' dogs and cats.  Always fun to see the pets.

Here are some pictures of Shadow and Sandy with Skip on Thanksgiving when we were in East Texas with our friends who have 6 acres.  The dogs really enjoyed getting to run around on all that land.

(Click to make large.)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_Dogs388.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Dogs388.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_BatSand389.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/BatSand389.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SkipShaSan390.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SkipShaSan390.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SkipShaSan391.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SkipShaSan391.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_Sha397.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Sha397.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SanSha398.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SanSha398.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_ShaSkip399.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/ShaSkip399.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Ilovetowrite on December 20, 2006, 08:04:52 PM
Prissy your pups are too cute. I took some pictures of my kitty today I will have to post them.

I found this interesting stuff about cats from freshstep.com I never knew a aspirin could kill a cat.


Health
 
Everyday medications like aspirin can be fatal to cats. If you drop medications on the floor, find them before your cat does.

If your cat has chronic problems with hairballs, talk to your vet about the benefits of a high-fiber diet.

Show those pearly whites, kitty! In addition to dental visits at the vet, cats benefit from regular brushing with a cat-friendly toothbrush and paste.
 
Keep cats entertained with interactive cat toys rotated every few weeks. Remember: an empty paper towel roll can be as exciting as a store-bought toy.

Satisfy your cat's craving for vegetation (and save houseplants!) by placing a pot of cat grass nearby. It's found at most pet stores.

Have you ever found your cat sitting patiently in an empty bathtub? Turn on the cold water just a bit—she'll appreciate the fresh drink.
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on December 23, 2006, 12:17:15 PM
Have you ever found your cat sitting patiently in an empty bathtub? Turn on the cold water just a bit—she'll appreciate the fresh drink.
 


Interesting little tidbits!  I remember my kitty sitting in our bathtub and looking at me like I was stupid when I'd ask her what the heck she was doing in there.   :lol

I miss her, but she lives like a queen with that sweet little old lady we gave her to.  She even has one of those huge kitty condos.   :lol  She's over the moon!


I just wanted to drop by and thank the many pet lovers who helped me out with suggestions on crate training my son's miniature weiner puppy.  It has been a success, for the most part.  Still have to watch him like a hawk, but it's much, much better.

So thanks, everyone, for your help.  My carpet thanks you as well.   :bigsmile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorilovesgolf on December 28, 2006, 05:51:18 PM
Meet Yankee War Eagle Benjamin!!  He is a yellow lab and he is 4 months old, weighs 23 1/2 lbs.  He is so smart and I just love him, love him, love him!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/lorilovesgolf/MIscellaneous/Christmas2006050.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 28, 2006, 06:42:25 PM
 :wave LORI!  Oh, Mr. Yankee is an absolute beauty!  And wow, he's going to be a big guy when he's all grown up.

 :wave KRIS.  So happy to hear about the success you're having with crate training.  It's worked with every dog I've ever had.  But I must confess that over the holidays with our out of town family sleeping over Mimi did slip up by leaving a few "presents" (fortunately not soft and squishy  :para) on the carpet outside their bedroom doors.   :lol

SHANNON, I love your ideas about cheap toys for the kitties.  I always remember how a paper sack would provide the greatest adventure for our siamese cat "TyTy" that we had about 15 years ago!!!  :lol  Unfortunately we had to give him away because my younger son became violently allergic to him.    :bang I absolutely loved him and still miss him terribly.

Just wanted to say hi to all of my fellow pet lovers, as it's sure been a while.  I'm still coming off my last chemo and Neulasta shot from yesterday  :purpbana , so I'm a bit  :bduh dinghy right now.

Good night and love to all.   :ghug

Thea


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorilovesgolf on January 01, 2007, 11:14:51 AM
Thank you Thea!!  He has been a joy to us!  We just can't believe how good he is and he just loves us unconditionally!  He follows me everywhere and lays down wherever I am!  He has a great personality!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 08, 2007, 03:48:19 PM
 :wave Shannon, Kris, and Thea!

Lori,
Your dog is just beautiful.  I remember your posting when you got him.


When we returned from our trip to the Grand Canyon last Wednesday, we picked up Shadow and Sandy and JoAnn picked up her dog, Randy, from the Pet Hospital where the three were boarded.  Here are some photos of the dogs at JoAnn and Jennie's place.

(clickable)
Randy, Shadow and Sandy
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_RanShaSan033.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/RanShaSan033.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_ShaSan028.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/ShaSan028.jpg)

Skip with the dogs

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SkiRanShaSan024.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SkiRanShaSan024.jpg)

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on January 11, 2007, 01:11:15 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/8.jpg)

This is such a neat thread.

This is my cat PRINCESS. She loves this "whatever you call it"
She is 4 years old and playful as she first was as a kitten.
She sleeps with me and boy does she have a routine, follows me everywhere, like Mary.s lamb.

Jan


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Ilovetowrite on January 14, 2007, 08:30:32 AM
Hi everyone. Jan I just love your kitty on her scratch thing. They have those at petsmart and they want a hundred dollars for the thing. I went to the dollar tree and got my miss kitty a piece of carpet for her to scratch on. I need to get her a name tag in case she runs off. I took the beagle and got her yearly shots. We have a vet that is pretty reasonable in the town a few towns over.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on January 15, 2007, 06:43:06 PM
Mimi and I wearing our "Chemo Scarves"!  :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/ChemoMimi.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on January 20, 2007, 04:56:40 PM
Thea - Aren't you and Mimi quite stylish?  :wink Love it!

Jan - Princess is adorable!

Prissy - Shadow and Sandy and JoAnn's Randy are precious! I had a collie when I was younger. She was named Mindy.

I took some pics of Roy today when he was laying in front of the space heater.

(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4976/img23818ox.jpg)

(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9876/img23861rn.jpg)

(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3726/img23846lj.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on January 20, 2007, 05:11:49 PM
 :lol  ROY looks very comfortable in front of the space heater!  It's a good place to be on  freezing cold days like today.  :cold


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: CT loves Clay on February 06, 2007, 03:38:15 PM
I never introduced our female black lab, Samantha.  She is eleven years old.  She is our love; of course, when  our kids our home, she comes second.   Our kids don't live at home anymore, so, of course, she gets most of the attention.  No, she demands the attention. :bouncy  Labs love people!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/lindasar/IMG_0063.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayMaine-iac on February 06, 2007, 04:22:30 PM
Several years ago I "rescued" a Corgi-mix dog from an elderly lady here in town that was moving to a Senior Citizen Complex and counldn't take him with her.  I agreed to keep the dog for a week--just until he could find a good home.  Well, the week turned into years because he was such a sweetheart. :lol My oldest daughter took him to Massachusetts for a week when she was first married "to see if her and her new hubby wanted to get a dog".  Well, they kept him until he died last year of cancer.  I had him for 6 or 7 years and she had him for 3 or 4 years.  He was a great little dog and we all have been missing him. :cry

Her and her husband were recently contacted by a woman they know that does dog rescue in their area.  She knew of a Corgi that needed a good home.  The dog belonged to an elderly lady who recently died. 

It is fate!! She and her hubby should be getting their new dog in just a couple of weeks. 

Her name is Murphy and here she is:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Murphy.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 07, 2007, 04:04:46 PM
ClayMaine-iac, such a touching story.  Good for you and your daughter for taking these wonderful pets into your homes. 

I have enjoyed eveyone's pictures so much.  A home is empty without a pet in it, they add so much love and companionship


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: libbycp on February 12, 2007, 11:01:56 AM
Hey, I just figured out how to post this.  If you see it in another place excuse me, please--I'm still not too swift with computers even though I've been slowly learning. 

Meet Ari and Weena, my two wimpy cats.  They're sisters, almost 5 years old.  Hubby Eddie chose those names from the movies "Planet of the apes" and "Time Machine".  Anytime someone comes into the house both cats used to run and hide under the bed or in the kitchen cabinets, which they can open quickly.  Now Weena does not usually hide, but she still won't let anyone approach her except for Eddie and me. 

Love dogs too.  Just discovered a dog in the neighborhood that needs walking, which I would love to do, and the owner says I can!  :clap

Libbycp in NC


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on March 09, 2007, 03:38:10 PM
I GOT SOME NEW PIC OF CASPER AND MERCEDES......

CASPER HAS FOUND A NEW PLACE TO WATCH ME WHEN I AM IN THE KITCHEN WHERE HE DOESN'T HAVE TO LOOK UP AND DOESN'T GET STEPPED ON.....YOU CAN ALSO SEE THE CORNER OF MY TREADMILL IN ONE OF THEM AND HE LIKES TO LAY UP THERE ON 'THEIR COUCH' FUTON WHILE I WALK RIGHT BESIDE HIM AND I CAN REACH OVER EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE AND PET HIM....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0093.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0092.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0095.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 09, 2007, 04:01:32 PM
Great pictures of Casper and Mercedes.  Casper looks so sweet like he never does anything wrong.  He looks very comfortable on top of the couch!  Caspers coat looks good the brown looks like it is deeper in color.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on March 09, 2007, 04:16:58 PM
Great pictures of Casper and Mercedes.  Casper looks so sweet like he never does anything wrong.  He looks very comfortable on top of the couch!  Caspers coat looks good the brown looks like it is deeper in color.



YES HE THINKS HE IS 'KING OF THE MOUNTAIN' UP THERE...HIS BROWN IS ACTUALLY REDDISH BROWN....LIKE OTHER REDDISH WEINER DOGS YOU HAVE SEEN....HE HAS THAT AND THE BLACK LIKE MERCEDES ALL ON TOP OF HIS MAINLY WHITE BODY AND PINK SKIN.....


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 09, 2007, 04:22:14 PM
LINDA, Samantha is just beautiful and she looks so loveable!!!

MEESA, ROY looks like he loves to pose for the camera.  He is so pretty!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 15, 2007, 04:52:48 AM
Good Morning!

Today our Shelties, Shadow and Sandy, are three years old!   :birthday

(3 months old)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_IMG022.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/IMG022.jpg)

(3 years old)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_ShaSan028.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/ShaSan028.jpg)

I am enjoyinig all of the pet photos!

Hugs,
Prissy



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 15, 2007, 05:54:06 AM
:hb2 SHADOW AND SANDY, HERE IS YOUR OWN SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CAKE :hb1

HAVE FUN EATING IT!!!!!!!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 15, 2007, 06:41:18 AM
Pepe,

Shadow and Sandy say, "Thank You,"  and they can't wait to eat that cake!  Eating is one of their most favorite things to do!!

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on March 15, 2007, 11:24:07 AM
Hi Dear Pet Lovers

This morning as I was reading the paper I came across this article. We had a dear dog named Rags. She passed away about ten years ago at the age of 14. She was really my husbands dog, and since this article reminded me of her , I read it aloud to hubby.
 I cried near the end and he teared up. So if you do not want to shed a tear, do not read this.
 If you do, then have some Kleenex handy.

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach  me the things you would have me learn.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know gy the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet. for I am a domesticated animal, no longe accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privelge of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

Feed me
 clean food that I might stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect your with my life, should your l9fe be in danger.

And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun.

Please see that my trusting life is taken genltly. I shall leave this Earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.

by Beth Norman Harris

Now I have shed more tears.

Love your pets!!!!

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 16, 2007, 03:03:44 PM
Quote
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach  me the things you would have me learn.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know gy the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet. for I am a domesticated animal, no longe accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privelge of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

Feed me
 clean food that I might stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect your with my life, should your l9fe be in danger.

And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun.

Please see that my trusting life is taken genltly. I shall leave this Earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.

by Beth Norman Harris

Thanks so much for posting that, JAN.   :hugg  I hadn't seen quote that for a long while.  And it reminds me of how blessed we are to have our little canine and feline friends (as well as birds, fish, lizards, turtles, etc) to love and care for.  Our pets  give so much more back to us than we can ever give to them.

P.S.  Happy Birthday to Shadow and Sandy!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on March 16, 2007, 06:02:48 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/all%20gifs%20in%20here/HAPPY%20BIRTHDAY%20ETC/0282bd40.gif)

              CASPER

TWO YEARS OLD TODAY....
WHO WOULDA THOUGHT ....
IT HAS FLOWN BY YOU LITTLE RASCAL YOU......(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IM000606.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorilovesgolf on March 16, 2007, 07:20:19 PM
Dudley!!  Casper is adorable!!   Looks like the Queen Bee laying there !!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASPER!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 17, 2007, 05:58:47 AM
:hb2  MR. CASPER, YOU SWEET LITTLE MAMA'S BABY, YEP I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE YOUR MAMA.  HERE IS YOUR  :hb1 MAKE SURE YOU SHARE WITH MERCEDES!   :bday1.  PEPE SAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Ilovetowrite on March 18, 2007, 07:54:38 AM
Mass recall of dog and cat food after pets die
POSTED: 8:00 p.m. EDT, March 17, 2007
Story Highlights• Recall of wet pet food made by Menu Foods for Wal-Mart, Kroger, PetsMart, others
• Undisclosed number of cats and dogs suffered vomiting, kidney failure; 10 died
• Recall affects specific sizes of Iams and Eukanuba brands of dog, cat food
• See lists of recalled brands at bottom of story

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pet owners were worried Saturday that the pet food in their cupboards could be deadly after millions of containers of dog and cat food sold at major retailers across North America were recalled.

Menu Foods -- a major manufacturer of dog and cat food sold under Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger and other store brands -- recalled 60 million containers of wet pet food Friday after reports of kidney failure and deaths.

An unknown number of cats and dogs suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food, the company said in announcing the North American recall.

Product testing has not revealed a link explaining the reported cases of illness and death, the company said.

"At this juncture, we're not 100 percent sure what's happened," said Paul Henderson, the company's president and chief executive officer.

However, the recalled products were made using wheat gluten purchased from a new supplier, since dropped for another source, spokeswoman Sarah Tuite said. Wheat gluten is a source of protein.

'Cuts and gravy' food sold in cans, pouches recalled
The recall covers the company's "cuts and gravy" style food, which consists of chunks of meat in gravy, sold in cans and small foil pouches between December 3 and March 6 throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The pet food was sold by stores operated by the Kroger Co., Safeway Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and PetSmart Inc., among others, Henderson said.

Menu Foods said it makes pet foods for 17 of the top 20 North American retailers. It is also a contract manufacturer for the top branded pet food companies, including Procter & Gamble Co.

Proctor & Gamble announced Friday the recall of specific 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch cat and dog wet food products made by Menu Foods but sold under the Iams and Eukanuba brands. The recalled products bear the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant code 4197, P&G said.

Menu Foods' three U.S. and one Canadian factory produce more than 1 billion containers of wet pet food a year. The recall covers pet food made at company plants in Emporia, Kansas, and Pennsauken, New Jersey, Henderson said.

Henderson said the company received an undisclosed number of owner complaints of vomiting and kidney failure in dogs and cats after they had been fed its products. It has tested its products but not found a cause for the sickness.

"To date, the tests have not indicated any problems with the product," Henderson said.

FDA also working to target brands
The company alerted the Food and Drug Administration, which already has inspectors in one of the two plants, Henderson said. The FDA was working to nail down brand names covered by the recall, agency spokesman Mike Herndon said.

Menu Foods is majority-owned by the Menu Foods Income Fund, based in Ontario, Canada.

Henderson said the recall would cost the company the Canadian equivalent of $26 million to $34 million.

Below are lists of specific brands recalled by Menu Foods, in addition to Proctor & Gamble's recall of certain Iams and Eukanuba products. Menu Brands lists the brands on its Web site, www.menufoods.com, and advises consumers to call 1-866-895-2708 for more information.

Recalled cat foods
Americas Choice; Preferred Pets; Authority; Best Choice; Companion; Compliments; Demoulas Market Basket; Fine Feline Cat, Shep Dog; Food Lion; Foodtown; Giant Companion; Good n Meaty; Hannaford; Hill Country Fare; Hy-Vee; Key Food; Laura Lynn; Li'l Red; Loving Meals; Main Choice; Nutriplan; Nutro Max Gourmet Classics; Nutro Natural Choice; Paws; Presidents Choice; Price Chopper; Priority; Save-A-Lot; Schnucks; Sophistacat; Special Kitty; Springfield Pride; Sprout; Total Pet; My True Friend; Wegmans; Western Family; White Rose; and Winn Dixie.

Recalled dog foods
America's Choice; Preferred Pets; Authority; Award; Best Choice; Big Bet; Big Red; Bloom; Bruiser; Cadillac; Companion; Demoulas Market Basket; Fine Feline Cat; Shep Dog; Food Lion; Giant Companion; Great Choice; Hannaford; Hill Country Fare; Hy-Vee; Key Food; Laura Lynn; Loving Meals; Main Choice; Mixables; Nutriplan; Nutro Max; Nutro Natural Choice; Nutro; Ol'Roy; Paws; Pet Essentials; Pet Pride; President's Choice; Price Chopper; Priority; Publix; Roche Bros; Save-A-Lot; Schnucks; Springsfield Pride; Sprout; Stater Bros; Total Pet; My True Friend; Western Family; White Rose; Winn Dixie and Your Pet.

Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 19, 2007, 06:25:13 PM
 :thx for bringing this valuable information over to our Pet Thread, SHANNON!!!     Fortunately, my goldendoodle Mimi has a diet of Hills Science Diet Adult Maintenance Dry food, so we're OK.   I hope and pray that all of our pets will be safe.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on March 19, 2007, 06:31:55 PM
Roy and Pepsi only eat Friskies Feline Favorites dry food, so it's all good here! I'd be very upset if something happened to them.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 20, 2007, 05:34:01 AM
SHANNON thanks for bringing this important information over to the Pet Thread.  You are such a sweetheart.

I feed Pepe homemade boiled chicken, with rice, green beans, carrots and I add vitamins to this.  I cook this every three days and just heat his dinner in the microwave. 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on March 22, 2007, 08:30:02 AM
Shannon,  :thx for bringing this information here!  I was coming to bring an article here about the recall, but yours is much more detailed  and informative.  I hope you don't mind.  I'm going to copy it down to the main FS Forum and give it its own thread so as many people see it as possible.

I buy my dog food at Walmart.  It's even Ol'Roy brand.  Thank GOD it's the DRY food.  I would FREAK if something happened to my doggies.  It's bad enough that they've both had Kennel Cough (which they gave to me, thank you very much  :rolleyes ) but since we had to give away the weiner puppy and we got so lucky in adopting Shadow for my son - she has turned out to be the perfect dog and companion for a 9 year old boy - it would be so traumatic for him to lose her now.

My heart just breaks for those people who lost their pets.   :sad  Makes me hug mine that might tighter, I suppose!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/ChayseShadow307.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/KandiseNala4X6.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on March 23, 2007, 08:40:13 AM
Rat Poison Cited In Pet Food Recall
Wheat From China Contaminated, Lab Says

POSTED: 9:52 am CDT March 23, 2007

 

A spokeswoman for the New York state Department of Agriculture and Markets said Friday that rodent poison was found in tainted pet food that killed several animals and sparked a nationwide recall.

It is believed that the chemical aminopterin was on wheat imported from China, ABC News reported.

Various online medical sources indicate that aminopterin is also used in trials to treat leukemia


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on March 23, 2007, 08:40:35 AM
They just announced on the news that they determined the contimanent in the recalled pet food that killed 10 animals and caused many others to suffer kidney failure and vomiting was RAT POISON!

Good Grief!  How does that happen?  Oops, think I stirred in Rat-Be-Gone instead of salt.  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/smilies/1thumbdown.gif)

What is WRONG with people?!?!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pamela on March 23, 2007, 10:18:39 AM
What is WRONG with people?!?!

Ignorance, hate, intolerance, .... oh was that a rhetorical question?  :smile

I'm just glad they figured it out. Thanks for the info dudley, and Kris.

Current pics!

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 23, 2007, 03:49:49 PM
DUDLEY, thanks yep I was just watching that on World News tonight and they did mention that hopefully it didn't get in to human food.  Oh my gosh can you believe now you will wonder what you are eating!  The world has gone crazy

PAMELA,. what a bunch of cuties, they are darling!!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: tiggergirl19 on March 25, 2007, 03:04:44 AM
I have a cat that was a stray that was found and cared for at a local cat hospital near my house, and for my birthday probably 2 or 3 years ago I picked her out because her nose is so cute ecause it kind of will either be a light pink or red color and it will almost always have this black outline around it.  Her mouth is the same with the black mark.  She has paisley markings on her, and all of my family wanted me to name her Paisley, but I named her Chloe. :kermit :cheer2 smoochies smoochies smoochies :choc :cmrox :kitty :kitty :kitty :kitty :kitty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 28, 2007, 04:37:10 PM
Hello!

That was indeed shocking news about the pet food.  We buy our dog food from CostCo and it is dry food; does not seem to be a problem.

I am enjoying seeing the pet pictures posted here!!  :bigsmile

Here are some more photos of Shadow and Sandy who turned 3 years old, March 15.  I guess I shouldn't call them puppies anymore!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SANSHA1191.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SANSHA1191.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SHASAN1195.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SHASAN1195.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SHASAN1196.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SHASAN1196.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SANSHA1200.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SANSHA1200.jpg)

Hugs,
Prissy




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on March 31, 2007, 06:42:50 AM
WASHINGTON - Federal testing of recalled pet foods turned up a chemical used to make plastics but failed to confirm the presence of a cancer drug also used as rat poison. The recall expanded Friday to include the first dry pet food.
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it found melamine in samples of the Menu Foods pet food involved in the original recall and in imported wheat gluten used as an ingredient in the company's wet-style products. Cornell University scientists also found melamine in the urine of sick cats, as well as in the kidney of one cat that died after eating some of the recalled food.

Meanwhile, Hill's Pet Nutrition recalled its Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry cat food. The food included wheat gluten from the same supplier that Menu Foods used. The recall didn't involve any other Prescription Diet or Science Diet products, said the company, a division of Colgate-Palmolive Co.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 02, 2007, 08:01:47 AM
Last night I saw that some treats are also being recalled - just saw it on my local news, so I do not have a link. The dog treats are sold under the name "Jerky Treats". I lost a dog 2 months ago, and now I am convinced that it had something to do with her food. This makes me sick. We get our remaining dog's  dry food from our Vet, because she is diabetic, but I worry every time I give her something. We are supplementing her dry food with water-packed tuna, salmon, boiled chicken, and eggs. Until all of this is over, I'm not going to risk giving her any products with wheat gluten.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on April 03, 2007, 07:49:28 PM
Quote
Last night I saw that some treats are also being recalled - just saw it on my local news, so I do not have a link. The dog treats are sold under the name "Jerky Treats". I lost a dog 2 months ago, and now I am convinced that it had something to do with her food. This makes me sick. We get our remaining dog's  dry food from our Vet, because she is diabetic, but I worry every time I give her something. We are supplementing her dry food with water-packed tuna, salmon, boiled chicken, and eggs. Until all of this is over, I'm not going to risk giving her any products with wheat gluten.

Frankie, thanks so much for that new information.  I've been concerned as I see Mimi's current 40-lb bag of Hills Science Diet Adult Maintenance dwindle, necessitating the purchase of more food.  I think I will start supplementing her diet with the tuna, chicken, eggs, etc. to further stretch her remaining supply.   Thanks!  :hugg

P.S.  My heart continues to ache for you on the loss of your little Peanut.   :comfort


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 04, 2007, 01:38:13 PM
Tnank you, Thea -  :hugg The list continues to grow - there was another company added last night - also with some dry food and some treats involved, as well as wet food - I think everybody just has to be very careful to read labels - looks like almost all dog food companies got wheat gluten form the same place. It makes me sick to think that so many pets have been lost when owners were trying to do the very best for them.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on April 09, 2007, 01:56:02 PM
:bouncy Okay, my baby girl is going to be ONE on Friday!!! :bouncy
She is a whole 9 pounds! LOL YAY HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY SHADOW JJ WARD! :clap


(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/244483048.jpg)
SPORTIN THE COLTS!
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/244483017.jpg)
HELPING MAMA PACK UP
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/244482983.jpg)
TRYING TO FIND HER TREATS ON CHRISTMAS MORNING!!!
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/244482970.jpg)
SHE THINKS SHE CAN HIDE BACK THERE
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1197/5080948/10390889/244482950.jpg)
WITH HUBBY INSIDE MY SWEATSHIRT SLEEVE

Will post pictures from her party that Hubby has planned for her
(and he says he doesn't like her :lol )

PS- Speaking of the dog and cat food and treats that are being taken off of the shelves,
here is a whole list. If you click on each animal and then brand name it will tell you what
exact items from that company to avoid. And again it contnues to grow...

http://www.menufoods.com/recall/index.html (http://www.menufoods.com/recall/index.html)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on April 12, 2007, 12:28:50 PM
So far it seems that Purina is just about the only brand that SEEMS safe.
I learned awhile ago that my 4 cats ALL do not like any food with big chunks of meat. So that rules out wheat gluten as the meat abounds with gravy. They like mushy food.

What a tragedy.
The world is so messed up, now we have to worry about our beloved pets. :bang :bang :bang

JAN

photo of my two feral cats in / on their cage in the patio. They are sisters and I could not stand to have them put back in the wild after being neutered. Have had them for 6 months and they still will not allow me to touch them, however they are getting friendlier by the day. I have lots of patience.
My other 2 are domesticated and at home. The feral cats live in my studio; Tiger Lily and Wendy.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on April 12, 2007, 12:30:11 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/P1010004.jpg)

Almost forgot, a senior moment, they keep getting longer and longer. lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on April 12, 2007, 12:48:59 PM
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p90/treasurechestcorner/100_6166.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p90/treasurechestcorner/100_6157.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p90/treasurechestcorner/PuppyCake1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on April 15, 2007, 06:56:49 AM
Hi Everyone.

Does anyone know if the Recall has been lifted on the name brand cat food that was causing illness in cats.  I haven't seen anymore information on it.

My cat is still sick, but I am thinking it may be that she is getting very old.
I'll come back to see if anyone knows about the recall.  Thank you, and much appreciated. :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: brokenwings on May 29, 2007, 07:32:52 PM
 Hello all i would like to introduce my cat Tiger.... shes two years old :hugg and very loveable. shes a calico.
she already had a litter and shes a good pal..I had a dog gizzy but hes gone..but i wanted to share tiger with you


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Ilovetowrite on June 06, 2007, 08:29:46 PM
5 Tips for New Cat Owners
Posted Fri, May 18, 2007, 10:00 am PDT
1. Do your homework. The decision to get a cat may have been unplanned and emotional, but the care of that cat can’t be impulsive. Talk to your veterinarian, read books by qualified experts, and learn about this new family member. Start off by being properly informed about what cats need, and you’ll see your relationship blossom as your kitty grows into a well-socialized, well-behaved feline.

2. Start out with the right equipment. There are so many litter boxes, litters, scratching posts, toys, and beds -- and the list goes on. How do you know what your cat needs? Resist the urge to buy a product based on its human appeal. Think Like a Cat and look at a product from your cat’s point of view. For example, a covered litter box is designed to hide the sight and odor of its contents from us. Unfortunately, the cover also traps the odor in the box, making it unpleasant for the cat. An uncovered box that’s the right size for your cat would be in line with what Fluffy would choose if she had control of your wallet. Use that same Think Like a Cat eye-view when deciding on other products. Is that scratching post appealing to you because it’s small and easily hidden in a corner? If so, that decision may cost you some damage to your furniture, because Fluffy would prefer something tall and sturdy.

3. Make your home cat-safe. This is crucial when a cat comes into the home. Dangling electrical cords are enticing to a playful cat, so you should firmly secure all wires. Plants pose another danger, and almost all houseplants are toxic to cats. Remove plants that are harmful, or use a bitter anti-chew spray made especially for plants (found in pet supply stores.) A dangling window-blind cord is another potential hazard. Cats also love to crawl into tight hiding places, and that could mean trouble if you close a closet door or dresser drawer and kitty is stuck in there. You’ll find lots of helpful products in the baby safety section of your local home improvement store. Many of these products will help the new cat owner as well. Cats can get into things you’d never suspect they were capable of, so safety is of the utmost importance.

4. Make your home cat-friendly. It may be hard for a cat to resist scaling the curtains or prancing across the top of the bookcase. Cats love to climb, leap, pounce, and balance. This is normal cat behavior, so don’t reprimand your cat for doing what comes naturally. Instead, provide acceptable outlets for that behavior by having cat trees, perches, and scratching posts in order to make your environment cat-friendly. Provide areas for safe exploration, cozy naps, climbing, jumping, playing, and just plain fun!

5. Remember -- your cat is not a dog. I know it may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how many times I see cats eating dog food or being bathed in dog shampoo. Use food and other products that are specifically designed for cats. Many products that are safe for dogs are not safe for a cat’s sensitive skin. When it comes to food, cats require more fat and protein, so if Fluffy eats Fido’s food, she won’t be getting enough of the nutrients she needs.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on June 07, 2007, 12:16:17 PM
Here are some new pictures of my girls..


PING AND ZOE

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/P1010233.jpg)

PING
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/P1010232.jpg)

ZOE
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/P1010230.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Ilovetowrite on June 10, 2007, 08:59:50 PM
Tammy those babies of yours are too cute for words. I have to take the husky for his shots Thursday.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on August 26, 2007, 08:43:33 AM
Tammy....love the pictures of Ping and Zoe....they are way to cute...I have trouble getting pictures of my furry friend, Kato, seems he is kinda camera shy...well the other day he actually let me take a few pictures...not that he cooperated but at least he didn't run away!!!!

MR KATO
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/ydebi/Kato/Img0168.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/ydebi/Kato/Img0167.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on August 28, 2007, 02:25:14 PM
TAMMY, Ping and Zoe are so photogenic and oh so glamorous looking.  They really seem to know how to work the camera!!!  :lol

DEBI, Mr. Kato is quite the good-looking gentleman, isn't he!  'Glad he finally allowed you take his picture!!!  :clap  Good job!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on August 29, 2007, 05:16:55 PM
 :wave

As some of you know, we lost our two "girls" this spring - one on February 5, one on May 5. I wasn't ready for another dog, but husband Lewis got a call from our shelter that they had a dog they thought he would love.

Here is Jack just as we got him from the shelter - 5 months old and had never had a bath:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jack-1.jpg)

Here is Jack after a bath and a new hairdo!:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jackgroomed1-1.jpg)

Now if he would only stop chewing on everything in the house!  :please


EDIT - I forgot to say that Jack is half Jack Russel Terrier, half Schnauzer


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on August 30, 2007, 08:39:14 PM
Hello!

I haven't been here in a while.  I always enjoy seeing all the pets.

Frankie,
Jack certainly is a handsome dude!  Just look what a bath and a new hairdo can do!

Tammy,
I always love seeing Zoe and Ping.  Whenever I see pugs, I think of your girls.

Debi,
Mr. Kato is certainly a striking looking dog.


Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 31, 2007, 01:14:17 PM
TAMMY
WHAT ADORABLE DOGGIES. I LOVE PUGS. WOULD HAVE ONE IF A CERTAIN SOMEONE WOULD SAY, OK!!!!

HOWEVER

FRANKIE
JACK LOOKS (BEFORE THE HAIRCUT) JUST LIKE OUR RAGS DID. HE WAS MR.J'S DOG AND WHEN RAGS WENT TO DOGGIE HEAVEN, HE WAS SOOOOO SAD AND SAID HE WOULD NEVER HAVE ANOTHER DOG. NOW WE HAVE 4 CATS.

DEBI
MR. KATO LOOKS JUST LIKE HIS NAME. VERY MASCULINE AND OH THAT BLUE TONGUE!!!

NOW I AM GOING TO BORE YOU WITH THE HISTORY OF MY 4 CATS.
SCROLL DOWN IF YOU WANT TO.

1. MY TESSIE
SHE IS THE ONE IN MY AVIE. A 13 YEAR OLD MANX. HER FACE IS SO PRETTY. WHEN SHE WAS YOUNG IT WAS AS IF SHE HAD TWO DIFFERENT FACES , LIKE A PICASSO. ONE SIDE HAD LIGHT FUR AND THE OTHER DARK. SHE HAS THE BLUEST EYES AND IS MY BABY.
I WANTED A MANX AND SAW AN AD IN THE PAPER. THEY WANTED $50.OO FOR THEIR 6 MO. OLD MANX.
I HURRIED OVER TO THE ADDRESS AND SAW A BEAT UP OLD TRAILER. IN FRONT WERE 3 RUSTED OUT OLD TRUCKS AND CATS ALL OVER THE PLACE (KITTENS)
WHEN I KNOCKED ON THE DOOR A LITTLE BOY ANSWERED AND HAD THIS PITIFUL CAT DANGLING FROM HIS ARM. THE OWNER SAID THAT SHE HAD A LITTER OF KITTENS, BUT WOULD NOT HEAL. SO THE OWNER (WHO WAS NICE( TOOK HER TO THE VET WHO SEWED HER UP AND GAVE HER SOME ANTIBIOTICS. THE OWNER SAID THAT IF SHE DID NOT GET RID OF THE MANX, THAT HER HUSBAND WAS GOING TO KILL THE CAT. ALL OF HER KITTENS WERE BLACK, FROM THE FATHER CAT. I ASKED HER WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN TO THE KITTENS. SHE HAD 3 OF THEM PROMISED AND WOULD I PLEASE TAKE THE MAMA FOR FREE.
I TOOK HER TO MY VET, WHO SAID SHE WAS DYING. HE SAVED HER AFTER SHE WAS IN THE VETS FOR A WEEK.
POOR BABY, SHE IS FINE NOW AND FAT A SASSY. ALTHOUGH SHE HAS ARTHRITIS.
NOW WILL POST A PICTURE OF HER.
NAMED HER TESSIE FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS "TESS OF THE D'UBERVILLES"

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/MyPersonalpictures042.jpg)

A VERY UNLADY LIKE POSITION, BUT I LOVE IT.

JAN
TO BE CONT.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 31, 2007, 01:25:41 PM
IN MY LAST POST YOU CAN SEE THAT TESSIE IS A STUMPY. VERY VALUABLE MANX CATS HAVE NO TAIL, THEN THERE ARE STUMPIES AND RUMPIES.

NOW
MY PRINCESS

WHEN I HAD MY OTHER STUDIO, THAT BURNT DOWN, IN 2001, IT HAD A CONCRETE BLOCK FOUNDATION. CRITTERS COULD GET UNDERNEATH. IT WAS A CUTE, VERY OLD COTTAGE.
ONE DAY AS I WAS GOING FROM THE BACK DOOR TO THE GARAGE ON THE WOODEN PORCH, I HEARD A FAINT NOISE. I LISTENED, COULD NOT HEAR IT AGAIN, SO WENT ABOUT MY BUSINESS IN THE GARAGE, WHICH WAS MY PRINT SHOP.
THE NEXT DAY AS I WAS DOING THE SAME THING, GOING FROM THE BACK DOOR TO THE PRINT SHOP, I HEARD THE SAME NOISE ONLY LOUDER. LOOKED OVER AT THE FOUNDATION AND THERE WAS THIS CUTE LITTLE KITTEN, MUST HAVE BEEN NO OLDER THAN 3 WEEKS. I PICKED IT UP IN THE PALM OF MY HAND. OH, MY, IT MEOWED PITIFULY AND PURRED AT THE SAME TIME.
WENT INTO THE STUDIO AND FOUND A CAN OF TUNA AND PUT IT DOWN WITH SOME WATER. THE POOR KITTY WAS SOOOO HUNGRY AND THIRSTY. I WENT TO THE STORE AND BOUGHT ALL THE KITTY STUFF.
I NAMED HER PRINCESS.
ONE WEEK BEFORE THE FIRE DESTROYED THE STUDIO, I DECIDED TO TAKE HER HOME WITH ME AND LET HER GET ACQUAINTED WITH TESSIE.
IT WAS A STAND OFF FOR AWHILE.

THANK GOD I TOOK HER HOME!!!

HERE SHE IS; NOW SHE IS 7 YEARS OLD.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Studiophotos004.jpg)

SHE IS SO  BEAUTIFUL. BIG GREEN EYES AND SHE IS FULL OF THE DICKENS. WAKES ME UP EVERY MORNING.

CONT.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 31, 2007, 01:47:37 PM
NOW, MY FERALS

ABOUT 3 BLOCKS FROM OUR HOUSE IS/WAS AN OLD TRAILER PARK, ABOUT 300 OF THEM.
THERE WAS A NOTICE THAT THE TRAILER PARK WAS TO BE SOLD TO A DEVELOPER :bang :bang
SO THE PEOPLE WERE GIVEN NOTICE.
MR. J  AND I USE TO BIKE OVER THERE EVERY SUNDAY. GOT ACQUAINTED WITH A LOVELY OLD GENTLEMAN WHO WAS FEEDING THE CATS AS WHEN THE TENENTS LEFT, SO MANY OF THEM LEFT THEIR PETS  :bang :bang
WHEN THE TIME CAME NEARER FOR HIM TO GET OUT, HE ASKED ME TO PLEASE FEED HIS CATS, THEY WERE FERAL, ONLY CAME OUT TO EAT AND DRINK WATER.

SO THE PARK WAS EMPTY AND I WENT OVER THERE EVERY MORNING BEFORE GOING TO WORK AND FED THEM AND WHEN I CAME HOME I FED AND WATERED THEM AGAIN.

I WAS CONCERNED AS THEY WERE GOING TO DEMOLISH THE TRAILER PARK, AND WHERE WERE ALL THE CATS TO GO.
I CONTACTED ABOUT EVERY ANIMAL PLACE HERE, THEY WOULD EUTHANIZE THEM IF I WOULD BRING THEM IN (HAH)
FINALLY FOUND THIS GROUP CALLED "IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS" THEY TRAP THEM NEUTER THEM AND THEN PLACE THEM BACK IN THE AREA THEY WERE FOUND. THAT IS GOOD IF IT IS A PARK OR A SAFE , HUGE LOT. BUT THIS WAS GOING TO BE RAZED. SOOO I VOLUNTEERED TO TRAP THE CATS. IT TOOK ME ABOUT 2 MONTHS. A NICE VET, OFFERED HIS SERVICES SO I WOULD SET THE TRAPS, USUALLY 2 AND THEN GO TO WORK., AND HOPE A CAT WOULD COME IN THE TRAP. SOUNDS EASY, NOT!!!!

WHEN I DID TRAP ONE, I HAD TO THROW A LARGE TOWEL OVER IT, PUT IT IN MY HUBBIES TRUCK AS OF COURSE YOU CAN IMAGINE WHAT A WILD CAT WOULD DO IN A CAR!!!!! THANKFULLY HE HAS A TRUCK AND HELPED GET EVERY CAGE TO THE VET FOR ME.

THE LAST TWO WERE THE TWO THAT I HAVE. I CHOSE THEM BECAUSE THEY WERE ALWAYS TOGETHER AND LOOKED LIKE SISTERS. MY SON BUILT A LARGE CAGE FOR THEM IN THE PATIO.
NOW THEY HAVE THE RUN OF THE PATIO AND HE PUT IN A CAT DOOR THAT GOES TO MY PRINT ROOM. THEY SLEEP THERE, OUT OF THE HEAT.
TIGER IS COMING AROUND AND LETS ME PET HER, WENDY IS SHY AND ONLY SHOWS THAT SHE IS IMPROVING AS WHEN SHE HEARS MY VOICE, SHE COMES OUT OF HIDING, BUT STILL CANNOT PET HER.

SOOO THATS MY STORY AND YOUR ARE STUCK WITH IT AND HERE ARE THEIR PICTURES, DO NOT KNOW HOW TO POST MORE THAN ONE AT A TIME SO HERE GOES ONE.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/katz5.jpg)

HERE THEY ARE SNUGGLING IN THEIR FAVORITE BASKET ON THE PATIO. A GOOD PLACE TO WATCH THE BIRDS AND CRITTERS.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on August 31, 2007, 01:52:22 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/P1010022-2.jpg)

HERE THEY ARE IN THEIR FAVORITE BASKET ON MY PRINTING TABLE.

SO ALL OF MY CATS HAVE COME TO ME BY ACCIDENT.
I WOULD LOVE TO BE RICH AND TO BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF ZILLIONS OF CATS. MAYBE IN MY NEXT LIFE.

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on August 31, 2007, 07:13:51 PM
Jan - here is a story you can appreciate. We are selling the estate of someone here who passed away - several houses and many, many, tracts of land. The man who died had several cats (his wife died a couple of years ago). They had no children - all of the neices and nephews came in from out of state, and left Lewis with the responsibility of taking care of everything. We have no animal shelter  here at all - have been trying to raise money to build one forever. All we have are volunteers who take animals in and care for them until new owners can be found.  Lewis called our Humane Society right away, and the three cats and a litter of kittens have been fed twice a day by volunteers since the man died - now the house has been sold. The cats are all going to live with volunteers this week - keep your fingers crossed that they will all soon have new homes! This is the same group that called Lewis when Jack needed a new home).

I think it is great that you rescued all of your cats  :clap When we lost Peanut and Scooter I knew that we would never buy a dog - that we would somehow find one that needed us instead (I just didn't know that the dog that needed us would chew up everything in sight!  :lmao )


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on September 17, 2007, 01:48:44 PM
To be posted VERY LOW on the refrigerator door - nose height.


 Dear beloved pets,

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 of 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. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years --
canine or feline attendance is not required.

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:

To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets:

1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their 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 doesn't speak clearly.

Remember: In many ways, dogs and cats are better than kids because they: 
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3. Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a "gazillion" dollars for college.
 And finally,

11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 18, 2007, 04:50:09 PM
DUDLEY, how wonderful I love it and it is funny but oh so true the whole thing!!!!  Yep my pets have always been my children.  Thank you so much for posting this!!!

FRANKIE, you were so wonderful to adopt Jack.  Although you weren't ready for a new dog he sure needed you.  He is one lucky puppy. 

JEANNE, the kitties are so cute.  Boy they have come a long way since you were trying to catch them.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on September 18, 2007, 05:32:44 PM
Havent been over here in a while.

Tammy: great pictures of my neices, love those girls....

Deb:  Mr. kato is a handsome guy.

Frankie:  Jack is one handsome guy...

Jan:  great pictures of all your pretty kitties.

Dudley: hows Casper doing getting into any trouble lately.  Max has been good.. :roflmao

Pepe:  how my buddy Pepe doing???


sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on September 19, 2007, 10:23:25 AM
:wave :wave :wave  HELLO EVERYBODY   :wave :wave :wave
I'D LIKE TO INTRODUCE MY 3rd FURRY BABY..
I ADOPTED HER YESTERDAY FROM OUR LOCAL SHELTER

2.5 YRS OLD.....TALKATIVE
LONG FUR  14 LBS TABBY.... yes 14 lbs
 WITH MUTED GRAY+BLACK & COPPER FUR
GORGEOUS GREEN EYES maine coon
JUMPED ON MY BED AND STAYED ALL NIGHT
KNEADED AND PURRRRED


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on September 19, 2007, 10:26:15 AM
HERE IS "" LILLY ""
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/Picture014.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/Picture015-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/Picture011.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/Picture009.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 19, 2007, 04:05:23 PM
SASHA, a big hello to you my friend.  Sure do miss you.  Pepe is doing fine other than suffering from allergies and itching.  I found if I rub him with Hydrogen Peroxide that seems to really help the best.  Hope Kayla and Chloe is doing well!! I am still waiting for the picture of Kayla!

BOZENA, I do believe I am in love with Lilly!  How precious she is and sounds like she is such a loving cat.  How is she getting along with the other kitties???


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 19, 2007, 07:44:57 PM
Bozena - what a beauty Lilly is! Sounds like she fit right in with your family - congratulations!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on September 19, 2007, 08:19:47 PM
Pepe let me know about Dudley's post!

Dudley,
That is priceless and all so true!!  Dogs and pets do become our children.  Skip or I am always saying, "Look what your son/daughter did?"  And the positioning on the bed is hilarious!!  When Skip leaves for the USO early Tuesday mornings and I go back to bed, Sandy is on his side of the bed and Shadow is at the foot of the bed;  they do leave me some room!!

Dudley,
Your new Lilly is beautiful.  Now you  have three kitties to love.

Jan,
I always enjoy seeing your cats, too.

This is such a great thread!

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on September 20, 2007, 04:48:41 PM
Bozena,
I meant to post to you about the cats!!  Lily is beautiful!!  I know that Dudley has dogs and you have cats!!  I guess I'm just  :crazy

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 21, 2007, 07:51:15 PM
Boca sent Jack a new toy - a monkey that squeeks  :lol He LOVES it - Lewis has taken it away from him so much that Jack now sleeps on top of it - and he is not happy if anybody tries to take it away:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/monkey5.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/monkey2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on September 21, 2007, 09:13:53 PM
Frankie....Jack is a very handsome boy!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 22, 2007, 06:17:47 AM
FRANKIE, how wonderful that Boca sent Jack a toy.  That was so thoughtful of Boca with all she has going on to remember the little guy.  I know he is a handful but he sure is a sweetie when I look at his picture.  Was telling hubby this morning about all your hummingbirds.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 22, 2007, 07:47:22 AM
Pepe - I have tried to take some hummingbird pictures for you this morning - but they are too fast, and it is too shady - but here is the best one - I took it from inside my kitchen.  There are 5 or so on this feeder, and around 25 total in the yard right now. They are not strictly pets, but I spend enough money on food for them to be pets!  :lol

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/MVC-008S-2.jpg)


And Glory asked why Lewis was taking the toy away from Jack - just playing with him! (It makes him mad!)  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 22, 2007, 05:22:31 PM
FRANKIE, how neat!!!  Great pictures gal!!!!!!!  I know there fast zoom!!!  zoom!!! and there gone. Or they can just hover in the air with thier wings going.  What neat feeders!  I have not seen feeders like that before!  Do you cook your own food or buy it in the package that you mix with water?



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 22, 2007, 06:28:01 PM
I make my own - Lewis calls it "the recipe" like Granny on the Beverly Hillbillies  :lmao It seemed like I was always running out of those little packets, and I usually have some sugar on hand, so I started making my own. And I love these feeders - the birds, do,too, because they have a place to perch and feed - I do have a couple of feeders that do not have perches, but the birds won't use them unless the big feeders (they each hold a quart of food) are empty.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on September 22, 2007, 06:39:11 PM
Frankie...I've never seen a hummingbird sit still...that's a pretty cool picture!!!!!! I love hummingbirds.. I love watching them!!!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 23, 2007, 06:06:38 AM
FRANKIE, I also make my own.  Sometimes I think I should buy some of the other in case of emergency.  There is so many wonderful things to look at as far as nature goes.  It is a shame so many people don't take the time to just sit and look at it all.  I always said God made nature for retired people.

DEBI, yep hummingbirds love to sit at their feeders.  I only buy feeders with perches on them.  They will sit on a tree branch and guard their feeders and when another hummingbird comes they will fly out of the tree and attack them.  First we thought they were fighting but soon learned years ago its a game with them!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on September 23, 2007, 07:35:11 AM
 :wave Fellow Birdwatchers and Pet Lovers!!!

I love all of the pictures and discussion about birds in our yard!  I consider the birds that visit my yard to be part of my extended family!  Please continue to post about your hummingbirds, yellow finches, etc in addition to the more traditional pets, dogs and cats! 

FRANKIE, catching those hummingbirds "in action" on your feeders is quite an art.  Great photography!   :notworthy

And as to Jack, I have a 45-lb black goldendoodle girl named Miss Mimi who would love to meet him....... :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/Miss%20Mimi/PDR_0004.jpg)

SHIRLEY,  DEBI, PRISSY and all of my fellow pet-lovers!!!!  It's great to have you visit here!   :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on September 23, 2007, 08:00:39 AM
Thea....Miss Mimi is so darn cute...Ilove all dogs but I think I love any dog that is mixed with a poodle....they are always so cute with those curls!!!

Shirley... you are right there is much beauty around us...we just need to take a minute to see it!!!!  "All creatures large and small".....I love them all....well....except for centipedes!!!!!!! :para


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on September 23, 2007, 08:09:33 AM
 :clayfan :clap i have 4 cats. Bunnie(gray and on her 9th life) got her from a lady at a mobile home park.she's named bunnie cause she has a broken back and hops like a bunnie. Then there is Daisy(black and white). she was given to us by my brother-in-law. she is named daisy after my hubby's beloved cat that died before her time. Angel(white fluffy,thing of a cat). He was a stray that we adopted. He is named after Angel from Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel from Rent. Then,last but certinally not least,is Lennon Clayton(tabby cat colored). He is another stray that we adopted. He is named after my 2 favorite musicians ever,John Lennon and Clay. There is my animal story. :thx :kitty :cmrox


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 23, 2007, 01:08:52 PM
THEA, it is fun here on the Pet thread isn't it.  I love Miss Mimi she is such a pretty girl.  I think people that love pets and birds are special people.  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 23, 2007, 01:10:58 PM
CLAYMATE27, welcome!!!!!  You and your hubby must be special people to give these cats a home.  Good for you! 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on September 23, 2007, 01:44:36 PM
 :clayfan :thx PEPE. i'm here cause the OFC is down. peaceb be w/clay and faye. i love my babies.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on September 24, 2007, 11:34:25 AM
If I could just ask for a few thoughts and prayers real quick that would be great....

Hubby's mom and dad have a 16 year old toy poodle, Cole, who is out on the back deck falling asleep for the last time. We are losing a loving pet and a friend and I know mom and dad could expecially use a lot of thought and prayers...

Thanks

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p90/treasurechestcorner/move044.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 25, 2007, 11:53:55 AM
Jacks father took what he thinks is a better picture of Jack and his new toy:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/DSCF1875.jpg)

And Kaitlyn and I spent part of last Sunday afternoon quacking at the ducks - all 10 are still alive and well, and the males are starting to get their beautiful green heads:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/DSCF1873.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on September 25, 2007, 03:46:03 PM
Bozena, I love Lilly…she will be a great companion. :hugg

Frankie, Jack is so spoiled :lol…I think he gets whatever his little heart desires. :wink :lol I love seeing the humming birds, I’ve see them around my yard but I have never seen them land on anything. Oooh, the ducks on the pond are the cutest of all…I love it. You and Kaitlyn look content…thanks.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 25, 2007, 04:19:47 PM
FRANKIE, I love seeing pictures of Jack.  His face looks like he is saying "what can I get into next".  I found when I babysat my son's Yorkie that I was to old to be a mama to a young dog sometimes my 10 year old Papillion has to much energy for me!!!  Congrats on the success in raising the ducks to adulthood.  Good for you and Lewis!  I am sure Jack will protect them so nothing gets them.  :bouncy



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on September 25, 2007, 07:31:26 PM
Jack is so cute!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayniac4ver on September 27, 2007, 10:39:11 AM
I have a pet dog

my dog is a miniture border terrier and his name is clay jr.

alyse


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on September 28, 2007, 11:15:05 AM
FRANKIE
JACK IS JUST SOOOOOO CUTE. REMINDS ME OF OUR DOG, RAGS, WHO PASSED AWAY ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. MY HUBBY WAS SO ATTACHED TO HIM THAT HE WILL NEVER HAVE ANOTHER DOG.

OF COURSE I AM BUSY WITH MY 4 CATS, TWO AT HOME AND MY 2 FERALS AT THE STUDIO.
THEY ARE COMING AROUND, AFTER ONE YEAR!!!!!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/katz5.jpg)

MY TWO FERALS; WENDY AND TIGER IN THEIR FAVORITE BASKET BY THE PATIO SO THEY CAN WATCH THE LIZARDS AND BIRDS.
JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on September 28, 2007, 11:17:48 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/P1010024-1.jpg)

THIS IS AN OIL PAINTING OF MY CAT , PRINCESS. SHE IS SOOOOOO PRETTY AND SOOOOO SPOILED.

MY AVIE IS MY OTHER CAT, TESSIE, WHO IS A MANX CAT . SHE IS 13 NOW.

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 28, 2007, 01:42:38 PM
JAN, loved the kitties in the basket!!  You have done a fantastic job with them!!  All that patience is paying off .  Good for you for not giving up!  Loved the painting also.  So very pretty!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on October 12, 2007, 06:58:34 AM


MR KATO
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/ydebi/Kato/Img0168.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/ydebi/Kato/Img0167.jpg)

Last night I had to put my buddy Kato to sleep...he started crying a barking during the night and his abdomen got hard and distended...it was getting worst as the time past...we took him to the emergency vets and they said he would have been dead by morning if we hadn't brought him in...they recommended putting him down so he wouldn't suffer...I am very sad and just keep thinking about him and all his kwerky ways....i will miss him dearly!!

thanks for listening..
debi


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on October 12, 2007, 07:29:14 AM
 :ghug :cry I am sooooo sorry for your loss. my cats are my children. I love more then anyone will ever now. My heart goes out to ya.My cat Bunnie(the oldest of 4) is not doing well at all.Vomiting,and such,but i think i would loss my mind is i had to put her down. She is my life,my first.my love.Weird,huh?I just don't know what to do.I'm just gonna let her live what life she has left in peace. Your dog was very beautiful.THanks for listening. :clayfan 4 eva


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on October 12, 2007, 07:48:30 AM
:ghug :cry I am sooooo sorry for your loss. my cats are my children. I love more then anyone will ever now. My heart goes out to ya.My cat Bunnie(the oldest of 4) is not doing well at all.Vomiting,and such,but i think i would loss my mind is i had to put her down. She is my life,my first.my love.Weird,huh?I just don't know what to do.I'm just gonna let her live what life she has left in peace. Your dog was very beautiful.THanks for listening. :clayfan 4 eva

Thanks....I know that at this thread everyone here loves their pet...I knew it was a safe place to post my feelings..thanks for responding...and I sure hope your cat improves...and  it's not weird that your cat is your life, your first, your love...I think that is wonderful.... You know God loved All creatures big and small!!!! what a wonderful example He gave to us!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Clayhottiefan007 on October 12, 2007, 08:15:38 AM
Debi/sissy ~ I am so so so sorry about your dog :hugg :hugg I know how it feels to lose a pet...that happen to me about 2 or 3 years ago when we had to put Rusty down he was a long-hair dochaund and omgosh he was sooo funny and i loved that dog but he quite eating and stuff so we put him down!

i know how it feels but at least he is in no more pain! :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg

love you lots
Kat/lil sis :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on October 12, 2007, 11:37:27 AM
I'm mostly in the fanclub all day,but i saw that and it touched my heart. :wave Thanks for the reply.I love this place as much as the fanclub!! :hugg :clap.Real good site ya'll run here!! :purpbana.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 12, 2007, 04:02:09 PM
DEBI, I could never express how very sorry I am for you.  My pets are more than pets to me they are my best buddies.  Always loving and always there for me as I know your Kato was for you.  You will never forget him and he will always be in your heart.  Wished I was there to give you a  :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 13, 2007, 04:34:01 AM
debi - I come here so seldom - I am glad that I saw your post.   :hugg I know how you feel, and I am thinking about you.

Claymate 27 - hope your cat - gets better.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 13, 2007, 05:51:04 AM
Debi - I am so sorry!  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on October 13, 2007, 07:34:44 PM
Dear Debi,

My heart goes out to you as you deal with the loss of your beloved Mr. Kato. What a handsome, strong, noble fella he was!  I have no doubt that he is happy and pain-free as he frolicks  in green pastures in Heaven! 

My fellow pet lovers, we are certainly a special "breed" unto ourselves!  I am so blessed to know so many here who share my love and devotion to all creatures, great and small.   I can't begin to tell you how much love and comfort our little goldendoodle Mimi has given us especially over this past year as I went through radiation and chemotherapy for breast cancer , and as my husband Phil recovered from his massive heart attack not too long ago.  I cannot imagine life without my dear little canine friend!

This thread is the perfect place to share photos, funny little stories and just memories of pets who have passed on.  Post away!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 13, 2007, 08:49:40 PM
Debi,

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Kato's passing.  I know that leaves a hole in your heart and your life.  Skip still says how much he misses Mac, our first Sheltie, and we have Mac's picture on our breakfast table.

Special hugs and love for you! :hugs
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on October 15, 2007, 07:53:36 AM
thank ya'll so much for the concerns about Bunnie(my cat),she's not any better,but i just don't have the heart to put her down.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on October 15, 2007, 06:24:41 PM
Quote
thank ya'll so much for the concerns about Bunnie(my cat),she's not any better,but i just don't have the heart to put her down.

Awww, I so understand.   :comfort


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on October 16, 2007, 06:59:31 AM
thanks.I'm just wondering(cause i don't know anyone here,like i do at the ofc),did you have BC?.My aunt did too.Survivor!!!5 years!!! :clap :hugg She wrote a book about it called "Why me,why not".I'm just gonna let God take Bunnie when its her time. Ya'll are more fun then the ofc. It's so strict over there...the mods are very strict..i mean. :naughty ya'll say some things here that i wish i could say over there,but i would get the boot if i did. :lmao Anywhoo.....back to the ofc i go.TTYL.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on October 16, 2007, 09:23:48 AM
DEAR PET LOVERS

THERE IS ALWAYS A HOLE IN YOUR HEART WHEN ONE OF YOUR DEAR PETS PASSES ON.
SO MANY SEEM TO BE LOSING THEIR BELOVED PETS LATELY.

IN MY HOME, IN MY DEN WALL, I HAVE PHOTOS OF ALL MY DEPARTED PETS, I FEEL THAT THEY STILL LIVE ON IN MY HEART.
I DISCOVERED THIS ONE THE OTHER DAY.

MY HUSBAND LOVED HIS DOG AND TO THIS DAY NONE CAN REPLACE HIS "RAGS".

HERE SHE IS; A HEINZ 57, BUT OH SO CUTE.

AN OLD PICTURE BUT I LOVE IT. SO CUTE OF HER FACE.

JAN

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Rags77.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on October 16, 2007, 07:32:12 PM
AWWWWWW......"Rags" was aloveable little guy! I love his terrier face.  He looks part Wheaton and possibly a bit of Retriever with a lotsof other "Ingredients" .   :lol Please tell hubby we understand how Rags would have a permanent place in his heart.   :comfort


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 16, 2007, 08:40:20 PM
Jan - you are right - you have said that Jack looks like Rags (before his haircut, of course!). I wish your husband could have found a place in his heart for another dog, though - so many need good homes, and it would have been good for Mr. Jan, too. I'm sorry to hear that one of your ferral kitties is sick - hope he or she is better soon.  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 20, 2007, 04:24:58 PM
This is the newest addition to our family - Gumbo the rooster. Lewis rescued him - he was about to be destroyed for chasing the postman in the neighborhood where our office is located  :lol The postman said that unless Gumbo was gone, he would no longer deliver mail - everyone would have to go to the post office.  Nobody would claim ownership, so Lewis (of course) caught him and brought him home. Gumbo was supposed to be given to some kids who are active in 4-H, but I know that will never happen (once you name something, you are usually not going to give it away)- Lewis wants to keep him - I bet he is here for good.  :rolleyes


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/gumbo2.jpg)

In honor of the LSU game tonight, Jack is wearing his LSU bandana - he is also pictured with the stuffed dog the grandchildren bought for him because it does look just like Jack:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jacklsu5.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jacklsu4.jpg)





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on October 20, 2007, 05:39:52 PM
 
   Dear Pet Lovers,
                            I found this thread quite by accident and I"ve enjoyed reading it  so       much. Just wanted to say how sorry I am to the loving
   members who have had to say "Goodbye" to their  beloved pets. I have had to do that so many times in my life, but still I get more. My two
   cats sleep on my bed and wake me every morning, patting me with little paws until I respond. Doggie waits impatiently till I get dressed for
    our walk. Our love is the most important thing in their  lives and it breaks my heart to see any animal neglected or abused.
    Frankie, Gumbo is huge and what a lucky rooster to have found you, Lewis and Jack.        Goodnight Ladies.        Betty
d Jack.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on October 21, 2007, 03:20:09 PM
Debi
For Kato. :bighug

Jan
Rags was a cute dog... I had a dog named Angel who was part Cocker spaniel and poodle..  She was a sweetie.. I will have to scan some pictures of her.. She passed away years and years ago.. She was my shadow and such a sweet dog..  Of course I have my pugs now but my sweet Ping is having some health issues and I pray that God won't take her for awhile. :cry

Frankie
You know I think Jack is an awesomely cute dog with a good personality.  I love the mischief he gets into..  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 21, 2007, 04:04:27 PM
FRANKIE, Gumbo is a pretty fellow!!!!  I stay away from chickens though as they always tried to peck at my feet.  Will he always stay in that cage?  Maybe he would like to live with some girl chickens!  Has Lewis thought about that?  Gee maybe one day he will come home with a couple for Gumbo!!  :lol And you must know that I love Jack.  He looks like he has so many things going around in his mind he doesn't know what to do first!!   :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on October 21, 2007, 04:14:50 PM
Frankie
I forgot to mention I love the fact that Louise rescued Gumbo.. I love the hearts of all of you that truly love animals.  I have gotten a lot of support from all of you..  How wonderful it is to see who your true friends are and ones that really care when our animals are ill.  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 21, 2007, 04:46:31 PM
Gumbo got his permanent home today - no more cage. We have a large shed built on to the back of the barn - until today our lawn mowers were parked there.  The end of the shed was completely open. Lewis built a half wall (we can look over the wall and talk to him), and installed an old French door in the wall, so Gumbo and Jack can look at each other. (Jack is so interested in Gumbo - goes out to check on him several times a day - he checks on the ducks, too).  Gumbo can fly out of his house if he wants, and he can go back in for safety.

Pepe - we will NOT have chickens - been there, done that! We once had 12 chickens - we had too many eggs! One pet chicken is plenty - no more !  :lol

Tammy - I'm praying that Ping gets good test results tomorrow  :cross :cross :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on October 21, 2007, 06:35:52 PM
                   
 Hi Frankie :bigsmile :bigsmile
 Jack is so cute !! And Jack and the stuffed dog do kinda look alike. I have never
seen a rooster I thought was pretty until now. Gumbo is a nice looking rooster !!!!
 "Be well and happy Frankie" !!           :hugg
  :clayfan :clayfan :clayfan                    Carol                                       


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: CT loves Clay on October 22, 2007, 05:43:50 AM
I absolutely love these pet pictures.

Jan,  your dog does look a lot like Frankie's.   What a cute picture.

Frankie, so Lewis got Gumbo a bigger residence.  How nice.  Lewis has a big heart.   I can just picture Jack checking on the rooster.  Does he do the Cocka Doodle Doo every morning?   I thought Jack was a stuffed animal.  Honestly, I had to look twice. 

Tammy, I am thinking of you today as you wait for those results.  Prayers do work.


We lost our precious lab, Samantha,  this past summer.  It is still a great loss.  Time heals.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 22, 2007, 08:25:05 AM
Gumbo finally came out of his enclosure this morning, and seems to feel at home - I took this picture of him and Jack together - Gumbo is really a huge bird - Jack weighs 19 pounds, and they are similar in size:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jackngumbo.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 22, 2007, 12:04:58 PM
FRANKIE, has Gumbo gone back into his new home yet or is he still walking around.  Hope he doesn't fly out at night so something gets him.  My son had chickens and he had a horrible time with the coyotes and the fox digging into their chicken pen.  Love the picture of Gumbo and Jack!!!  Bless Lewis's heart for taking care of the animals.  He is a good man!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 22, 2007, 12:23:24 PM
Pepe - Gumbo has a roost in his enclosure - somebody who lives in our office's neighborhood told Lewis that Gumbo always roosted up high at night - so that is what Lewis built. We do live in the country, so there is always danger. Gumbo can't fly into the water as the ducks can, so he will have to watch out :para I don't think dogs or coyotes could get into his enclosure, but possums and raccoons might. He seems very capable of taking care of himself, though! He walks around with Jack, but if Jack gets to close, Gumbo lets jack know to back off!  :roflmao they are fun to watch!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on October 22, 2007, 02:08:20 PM


                            frankie i love that gumbo and jack are becoming friends. :lmao :lmao

                             I HAD A PET RACOON WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER, MY DAD WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK SAW THIS BABY BY THE ROAD HIS MOM HAD BEEN KILLED DID NOT EVEN HAVE HIS EYES OPEN,SO MY DAD PUT HIM IN HIS LUNCH BOX MY MOM OPENED IT AND THIS LITTLE RACOON PEEKED OUT, SHE SCREAMED I THOUGHT THE ROOF HAD FALLEN IN, SO WE NAMED HIM WILLIE I BOTTLE FED HIM FOR A LONG TIME.AND CUDDLED HIM HE WAS SO SWEET THEN HE GOT BIG AND MEAN SO WE HAD TO GIVE HIM TO A PERSON WHO COULD HANDLE HIM. SAD.

                         TAMMY I AM PRAYING FOR PING, HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING POSITVE TODAY. :hugg :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on October 22, 2007, 08:01:47 PM
FRANKIE, I am just tickled that Gumbo and Jack are getting to be such good friends.  I think they're the official "Odd Couple" of the Pet Thread!!!  :lol

Quote
I HAD A PET RACOON WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER, MY DAD WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK SAW THIS BABY BY THE ROAD HIS MOM HAD BEEN KILLED DID NOT EVEN HAVE HIS EYES OPEN,SO MY DAD PUT HIM IN HIS LUNCH BOX MY MOM OPENED IT AND THIS LITTLE RACOON PEEKED OUT, SHE SCREAMED I THOUGHT THE ROOF HAD FALLEN IN, SO WE NAMED HIM WILLIE I BOTTLE FED HIM FOR A LONG TIME.AND CUDDLED HIM HE WAS SO SWEET THEN HE GOT BIG AND MEAN SO WE HAD TO GIVE HIM TO A PERSON WHO COULD HANDLE HIM. SAD.

Very interesting story, GLORY!  I'm sure that was a bittersweet lesson for you growing up.  :comfort

TAMMY, please keep us posted on Ping's progress.  We are praying for your little girl.   :comfort

Welcome ANNIEBELL and other pet-lovers.  I can honestly tell you that I would be lost without my beloved little "Doodle" Mimi.  She is like a little granddaughter to me.  I know all of you pet-lovers here understand!   :ghug2



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 22, 2007, 08:25:06 PM
I promise I am going to stop talking about this chicken, but I am going to have to get my camera out and take a video  :lol When I call Jack, the rooster comes running, too!  :roflmao It's the funniest thing I've ever seen  :lmao - but I've already told Lewis - I don't care how much Gumbo thinks he is a dog - NO CHICKENS IN THE HOUSE!  :naughty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on October 25, 2007, 04:24:35 PM
Frankie I love the picture of Gumbo and Jack together, I agree, Gumbo is a big bird. I grew-up with chickens in the house, my mom builds nest for them inside the house to lay eggs. BTW, Jack is simply adorable and I can tell that he is spoiled. :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 31, 2007, 06:33:03 AM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from me and Count Jackula!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/HALLOWEEN2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on October 31, 2007, 08:12:41 AM



                                 FRANKIE THAT IS SO CUTE. HE LOOKS LIKE SUCH A GENTLMAN :lmao :lmao SO GOMBO THINKS HIS NAME IS JACK.JUST SO JACK DOES NOT THINK HIS NAME IS GUMBO. :lol :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 31, 2007, 10:53:45 AM
Glory - we laugh so much watching Jack play with that rooster! The other day Jack picked up a sand box toy that belongs to the grandchildren - Gumbo saw him and, apparently,  thought that if Jack picked it up, it must be something good. Gumbo ran after Jack, pecked him, and made him drop the toy - then Gumbo stood over the toy and guarded it. Jack snapped at Gumbo, jumped over him, grabbed the toy, and took off - Lewis says that we need to get the video camera out - nobody would believe what goes on around here  :lmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 31, 2007, 02:06:44 PM
Frankie,

Jack is so cute as Count Jackula!!!  He has the sweetest face.   Can you make a movie with your digital and post it of Gumbo and Jack?  That would be hilarious to watch.

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: CT loves Clay on November 01, 2007, 07:30:08 PM
Frankie, that picture of Jack is so cute.  I am amazed he let you put the cape on him.   I love the stories of him and the rooster.   I would have never dreamed that the rooster would be so smart as to protect the toy from Jack.  That is so funny!  That dog is adorable.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 02, 2007, 12:24:57 PM
Glory - this is for you! Jack and Gumbo have been fighting over the sand box toy again all morning - Jack has the toy in his mouth, is running for all he is worth, and Gumbo is in hot pursuit  :lol



(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jandG1102.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 02, 2007, 01:41:27 PM
FRANKIE, what adorable pictures.  What fun!!!  I would have never thought in a million years that a dog with Jack Russel Terrier in him would get along with a rooster.  These pictures are just so precious.  I was thinking as I looked at the picture, you and Lewis rescused and gave Jack a home and Lewis rescued the rooster, and none of this was planned!  :roflmao  Does the rooster fly into his house and get up on the roost at night.?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on November 02, 2007, 02:00:54 PM




                            THAT IS PRICELESS FRANKIE THANK YOU I NEEDED THAT.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 02, 2007, 09:17:52 PM
Pepe - Gumbo (Lewis calls him Roo Roo most of the time now) does go to his house in the evening and flys up on the roost - which is taller than I am tall. Then Lewis comes along and closes the door. Lewis at first only built a half-wall out of wood, but now has added chicken wire to the opening at the top  of the wall to keep predators out at night.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 04, 2007, 06:11:59 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from me and Count Jackula!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/HALLOWEEN2.jpg)


Frankie
You know I am partial to pugs but I have to say Jack is a mighty fine looking dog..  I love all his photos.  He could be on tv commercials..


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 04, 2007, 07:23:08 PM
 :hugg  Tammy - I think about Ping every time I look at Jack - I hope she is feeling better every day! It is really getting to be a zoo around here  :para There are 4 wood ducks that are now sleeping on the pond every night with our 10 mallards - the wood ducks fly away every morning when we go outside, though. And we have ripe persimmons on the persimmon tree now - they are about 20 feet up in the air. Every night we go out to see who is up the tree eating (you can see eyes shining in the dark) - tonight it was a racoon - most nights it is a possum!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 08, 2007, 06:38:58 PM
:hugg  Tammy - I think about Ping every time I look at Jack - I hope she is feeling better every day! It is really getting to be a zoo around here  :para There are 4 wood ducks that are now sleeping on the pond every night with our 10 mallards - the wood ducks fly away every morning when we go outside, though. And we have ripe persimmons on the persimmon tree now - they are about 20 feet up in the air. Every night we go out to see who is up the tree eating (you can see eyes shining in the dark) - tonight it was a racoon - most nights it is a possum!

Frankie
You are so sweet! :hugg  Sometimes craziness is good.. It keeps you from  thinking about your problems..  Ping is holding her own right now.. I'm ticked off because the vet cut a hole in her mouth leading up to her nasal area for drainage and we are supposed to stick a q tip up it every day to keep the hole open so it doesn't heal and can drain.  Today Joe tried to stick it up there and it looks like it closed over.. :bang  She seems to be doing fine though..  We will call the vet tomorrow and see if she thinks she should aspirate it again just in case she has some episodes over the weekend..  Right now she is snoring away on the bed.. It makes me feel so good when she is breathing good..  I wake up all night when I hear any little noise and worry if she is struggling for air..  It's just like when my kids used to pop in to bed with us when they were sick..  :lol  So for right now, this moment she is doing okay..   I will definately keep you and the others posted on her condition through pm's. 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 08, 2007, 07:06:27 PM
 :hugg Tammy - you and Joe just hang in there - I think Ping will be fine with your care. Having a sick dog is just like having a baby in the house - you listen for every little noise!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 10, 2007, 05:20:06 AM
O. K.- Here is the sad story of my life............ :lol when we got home last night (after dark) Gumbo had not gone to roost. I had left a lamp on in the house (we had taken Jack with us to put up some signs), and Gumbo was sitting in the window looking in the house for us (this is the second time this has happened). I grabbed my camera and took a picture of our Stalker from inside the house (sorry about the lamp and flash reflection in the window)

Click to make pictures bigger:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_jack005.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jack005.jpg)


Of course Jack had to get on the back of a chair to talk to gumbo:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_jack006.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jack006.jpg)

Dad had to finally go pick up Gumbo (silly chicken) and take him out to the chicken house to roost - I was not going to watch TV all evening with that chicken sitting there wanting in the house!  :lol

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_jack007.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jack007.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 10, 2007, 05:59:04 AM
FRANKIE, I am so touched!!!!  Most people would laugh when they saw these pictures you just posted but not me the pictures made me cry.  The story of these two little animals is so touching to me.  It is a testament to what wonderful and loving people you and Lewis are and the wonderful home you have given these little guys.  Heck just the thought of Lewis being able to pick Gumbo up is amazing to me.  I know most roosters aren't friendly.   I am amazed at the friendship of Gumbo and Jack.  I really can't see you ever moving from there as you have to many attachments there and your animals and ducks need that acreage you have.  God bless you and Lewis for your kindness and caring for animals.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on November 10, 2007, 06:52:02 AM
Frankie,

I am really enjoying the "Adventures of Jack and Gumbo."  Please keep posting about them.  What a joy to see them!  And that Jack is one of the cutest puppies I have ever seen! 


Tammy,

I am still thinking about Ping.  Glad she's holding her own!! 

Pepe,

I love this thread.  Jack and Gumbo are just so sweet together!!


Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on November 10, 2007, 07:16:50 AM



                                               FRANKIE THAT IS PRICELESS. :lmao :lmao

                                                        TAMMY THINKING OF PING EVERYDSY. :hugg :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 10, 2007, 09:35:06 AM
Frankie, Prissy and Glory
Thanks! :hugg  Joe and I took Ping to the vet again yesterday because her hole healed up.  The vet new that would be an issue because that is what the body wants to do.  The vet tried to open it but the tissue was too thick so she did another needle aspiration and removed a whole syringe full of fluid.  She tried to fill another syringe but Ping wasn't having it and we didn't want to sedate her again because of cost and it being so soon.  She slept better last night and removing that little bit of fluid gave her some more drainage in the back of her throat..   She also took some of Ping's blood to see how she was handling the rimadyl and called me up today and said that looked good and I asked her if she could teach Joe and I how to needle aspirate ourselves so this won't be so costly and we can relieve the pressure when it starts to build up..  She said yes so she is coming over Tuesday to give us some lessons.. :para  We still don't know what is causing or caused all this mess but we are hoping that once some scar tissue heals in the open area in her nasal cavity that she wont fill up with fluid so much..  It's a one day at a time thing with her and besides all the crap going on with her she is still in good spirits.. I created a monster and she now will not let me eat without wanting a snack.  Thanks for all your prayers, kind thoughts and pm's.  You guys are the greatest.. :bighug

Frankie
I love the adventures of Jack and Gumbo..  Those two are cute..   :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 10, 2007, 10:10:57 AM
 :hugg Tammy - I know you will be fine learning what to do for Ping - Lewis and I never thought we would be able to give insulin injections twice a day to Scooter, but we learned quickly (she was just an angel about us doing that to her), and we did it for almost 3 years. You get to where you just know it has to be done for them to get better. I will be thinking about you!

Pepe, Glory, and Prissy - as Kaitlyn told her Dad "Me and MaMaw do not like that turkey, but we have to keep him because PaPaw loves animals!"  :lol The ducks tolerate me,  but Gumbo flaps his wings at me whenever I go outside  :para But they all love their Dad  :lmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on November 10, 2007, 11:20:05 AM

Frankie I feel Gumbo’s sadness but it’s funny at the same time. :lol I would never think a rooster would do such thing. He must really got attach to you, Gumbo and your husband. He is a very lucky roaster…thanks for sharing those photos with us.

Tammy, good to know Ping is hanging in there :hugg…I understand about giving them what we eat, my brats, beg and would do anything for a taste of our food, and they always get it.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 10, 2007, 11:50:08 AM
JUST HAD TO SHARE THIS PICTURE OF MY PRINCESS. SHE LOVES BOXES AND TRIES TO SQUEEZE INTO THE SMALLEST ONE. SHE HAS ABOUT 5 BOXES AND BEDS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/Cats007jpg55.jpg)

TAMMY, HOORAY FOR HOW YOU ARE TREATING YOUR PING.
HOPEFULLY ALL WILL BE WELL AND PING WILL BE THE SAME SWEET DOGGIE THAT SHE WAS BEFORE HER PROBLEMS.

AREN'T PETS WONDERFUL??????

FEEL SO SORRY FOR ALL THE BIRDS, ETC, WHO WERE CAUGHT UP IN THE OIL SLICK IN SAN FRANCISCO.

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 10, 2007, 11:52:59 AM
Jan
Thanks! :hugg  Princess is adorable.  I think cats like boxes better then pet beds.. :lol

Lolita
Thanks! :hugg  I keep telling Joe I created a monster.. I just wanted to make her happy for the time she is with us and food is what she loves the best..  She is having a good day so far and hopefully with this treatment things will get better..  How are your babies?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 10, 2007, 11:53:41 AM
JUST COULD NOT LEAVE OUT ONE OF MY FERAL CATS.
THIS IS TIGER. SHE IS SLEEPING IN HER BASKET IN THE STUDIO. THIS IS THE TABLE WHERE I DO MY ETCHING.
MY NEXT ETCHING WILL BE MORE VALUABLE AS IT WILL HAVE CAT HAIRS INCLUDED!!!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/P1010022-2.jpg)

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 10, 2007, 11:55:04 AM
OOOPS, THE PICTURE WAS SO SMALL THAT I ONLY SAW ONE CAT. BOTH CATS, TIGER AND WENDY ARE SLEEPING IN THE PRINT ROOM.

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 10, 2007, 12:04:14 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/MyPersonalpictures042.jpg)

AND I WOULD NEVER, NEVER FORGET MY 14 YR OLD MANX CAT, TESSIE. WHO IS ALSO MY AVIE.

SHE IS GETTING ON AND HAS ARTHRITIS. SHE HAS HER OWN STEPS GOING UP TO HER FOOD DISH AND ALSO ONE GOING UP TO HER FAVORITE CHAIR. I HAVE TO PICK HER UP SOMETIMES TO GET WHERE SHE WANTS TO GO AND i AM SURE TO BE THERE IF SHE WANTS TO JUMP DOWN.
THEY CANNOT TELL US WHEN THEY HURT :bang

ANYWAY, SHE IS A GIANT HAIRBALL, AND I LOVE HER TO PIECES.

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 10, 2007, 12:06:50 PM
PLEASE EXCUSE THE UNLADY LIKE POSE.

SHE SHOULD BE ON THE COVER OF "PLAYCAT"


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on November 10, 2007, 01:31:29 PM
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http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/index.php/topic,2968.740.html

JEANNE, your Tessies pose reminds me of a Mannerist painting where the woman is "reclining"!  (Wasn/t the artist named Titian? )  But the bottom line is, Tessie is most definitely a "loose woman"!!!   :lol

FRANKIE, I have been sharing the adventures of Gumbo and Jack with my husband and my two sons.  These latest three pictures of Gumbo the Stalker are the funniest thing I've seen in a very long time!   :lmao :lmao



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 10, 2007, 01:54:20 PM
FRANKIE, I swear Lewis must be my blood brother that I never had!!  Our love of gardening and animals we must have a connection.  Boy if I could I would send dolly parton over to plant a big kiss on his forehead for all the good work he does with animals.

JEANNE, love the pictures of all your babies.  Your patience has paid off my sweet!  Yes I can't stand to see the pictures on TV of all the wild life affected by that horrible oil spill.  It is pathetic what man kind does to the earth.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on November 10, 2007, 03:01:08 PM


                           
                                     MY CAT LOVES BOXES TO BUT HER BIG THING IS LAYING ON NEWSPAPERS ON THE FLOOR OR WHILE I AM READING THEM IN MY LAP HERE SHE COMES. IF I WANT TO READ A WHOLE NEWSPAPER I HAVE TO GO IN MY BEDROOM AND SHUT THE DOOR. :lol :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 10, 2007, 03:59:25 PM
Frankie:  that is to darn cute.....  i wished you lived closer. 

Jan:  my Chloe loves boxes to...

Tammy:  hang in their.  you have the sweetest dogs... 

love all the pictures.

Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 10, 2007, 04:01:52 PM
Here is one of my Kayla  i can never get pictures of her... she is such a figit.


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_0947.JPG)


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_0939.JPG)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 10, 2007, 04:06:12 PM
Here is Miss CHloe...  Clay loving kitty....  listens to Clay everyday,  now that hubby is retired she yells at him everyday to play  him.


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/chloe.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 10, 2007, 04:09:05 PM
Sasha
Thanks!  The girls love their auntie Jo. :hugg  Give Chloe and Kayla a hug from Auntie Tammy..  They are so adorable..


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 10, 2007, 08:09:52 PM
Jan/Jeanne - I love the pictures of your cats - you are a great Mom to them - it has taken so much patience with your ferral cats - great job!  :clap

Pepe - I have told you for years that you and Lewis were separated at birth - you usually even have gout attacks at the same time!  :wink

 :hugg Thea - never a dull moment around here  :para

Sasha - I love the pictures of  Kayla and Chloe - the only cat we ever had was a beautiful black Persian - she was so sweet tempered. We had several dogs at the time, and she got along well with all of them. The only problem with Chole's picture is that it is not the picture of her watching Clay - one of my all-time favorite pictures!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 10, 2007, 09:23:28 PM
SASHA
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TALK ABOUT "HAIR BALLS'!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on November 11, 2007, 11:56:15 AM
Quote
Here is Miss CHloe...  Clay loving kitty....  listens to Clay everyday,  now that hubby is retired she yells at him everyday to play  him.


 :lmao  SASHA!  I'd love to hear Miss Chloe yell at your hubby !!

My Miss Mimi, the goldendoodle, definitely has my hubby, who is also retired, wrapped around her little paw!!!  These female pets have a way with their men, don't they?  :wink :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 11, 2007, 12:48:52 PM
Thea she is to funny yelling at him and he listens  :roflmao  she has him wrapped around her little paws. her favorite is Clay christams cd  he puts her in a trance..... :roflmao

jan: they are quite the fur balls, they are tiney they only way between 8 and 8 1/2 lbs.

Frankie:  i found the link on ytube about the kitten and the crow you have to watch it , it is to cute... this is the cutest story about a crow who takes care of kitten feeds it worms and things

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JiJzqXxgxo



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on November 11, 2007, 01:15:49 PM
Sasha I agree that is the cutest video I have ever seen. :lol Funny and heartwarming. Thanks for the link.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on November 11, 2007, 01:21:02 PM




                                           SASHA THAT WAS SO CUTE BEST BUDDIES, AMAZING. :bigsmile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on November 11, 2007, 04:22:01 PM
SASHA,  the Crow and the Kitten video was so touching and (as LOLITA called it) "heartwarming".  There are so many wonderful lessons to learn from that story.  We are all God's creatures, in a sense, and we need to take care of and nurture one another, no matter how big our differences may be.  Thanks so much for bringing that over to us.   :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 11, 2007, 04:32:38 PM
Sasha - I loved that! Thank you for the link!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on November 11, 2007, 04:52:22 PM
Sasha,
What a great link!  How special that the crow took care of the kitten and now they are "best friends."  So sweet!

Sasha and Jan,
I enjoyed seeing your cat pictures.








Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: HavinaClayAffair on November 11, 2007, 06:12:32 PM
Because we are animal lovers:

Quote
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Vitamin Care for Cats Because of Possible Health Risk

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hartz10_07.html

Read the rest at the link.

Lora


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 12, 2007, 06:18:50 AM
Thea she is to funny yelling at him and he listens  :roflmao  she has him wrapped around her little paws. her favorite is Clay christams cd  he puts her in a trance..... :roflmao

jan: they are quite the fur balls, they are tiney they only way between 8 and 8 1/2 lbs.

Frankie:  i found the link on ytube about the kitten and the crow you have to watch it , it is to cute... this is the cutest story about a crow who takes care of kitten feeds it worms and things

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JiJzqXxgxo



Sasha

Sasha
Thanks for that youtube clip.. What an unbelievable story.. :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 12, 2007, 08:31:54 AM
SASHA, I loved the UTube clip.  Thanks for bringing it over and pm me about it.  It is precious!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: CT loves Clay on November 13, 2007, 10:24:54 AM
Sasha, I loved the cat and crow story.   I have said so many times that animals are like humans in so many ways.  Beautiful.  I loved the pictures of Kayla and Chloe too.  They are gorgeous!!!

Frankie, I really think Jack and the rooster are going to be friends just like the cat and the crow.   It's amazing!  I don't think I would get a thing done if I had the pair of them.

Tammy, I know you are probably anxious, but Jo will be right there to help.   Ping is not a monster.   :lol

I love all of the animal stories here.

Pepe, I think my mother would be so touched she would cry too.   It is very emotional when you think of it.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 13, 2007, 11:09:10 AM
O.K., - this is absolutely the last animal we are going to rescue this year!  :soapbox :lol this is Tuffy  (a Yorkie) - and he is so sweet - we got a call from the Humane Society yesterday. Tuffy's family, like Jack's family, loved him but could not give him a good home. so he is here now (and I have accepted the fact that the house will never be clean or quiet). By the way - his whole name is " Tuff Enuf"  :lmao

Click to make pictures bigger:



(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_tuffy1.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/tuffy1.jpg)

I didn't want the ducks to feel left out, so I took their picture, too:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_novducks1.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/novducks1.jpg)

Tuffy is just a little smaller than Jack - he weighs 10 pounds.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_tuffyjack2.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/tuffyjack2.jpg)

Lewis held them for a split second so I could get a picture (I should have gotten Lewis in the picture, too, but there wasn't much time).

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_tuffyjack1.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/tuffyjack1.jpg)

I have named this one "The Three Boys" - Tuffy likes Gumbo, too.  We were worried about that - but all is well.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_threeboys.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/threeboys.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorraine on November 13, 2007, 11:32:45 AM
FRANKIE - HAD TO STOP BY AND SAY CONGRATULATIONS.  SOUNDS LIKE IT IS A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN.  YOU KNOW ME, THE ONLY CRITTERS I HAVE ARE MICE.  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

I JUST THINK ALL YOU GUYS ARE SPECIAL WITH YOUR ANIMALS.  I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE A CAT BUT MAYBE IT IS JUST MY LIFESTYLE THEY DON'T LIKE.  :lol :lol :lol

HUGS
RAINEY


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 13, 2007, 11:34:29 AM
Frankie
Tuffy is the sweetest little thing.. You should post his picture on the OCD for others who can't make it here.  What a lovely clan of animals you  have now.. I'm glad Tuffy gets along with Gumbo as well.. I can't wait to hear more of your stories and more about Tuffy's personality.. 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 13, 2007, 11:35:22 AM
FRANKIE - HAD TO STOP BY AND SAY CONGRATULATIONS.  SOUNDS LIKE IT IS A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN.  YOU KNOW ME, THE ONLY CRITTERS I HAVE ARE MICE.  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

I JUST THINK ALL YOU GUYS ARE SPECIAL WITH YOUR ANIMALS.  I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE A CAT BUT MAYBE IT IS JUST MY LIFESTYLE THEY DON'T LIKE.  :lol :lol :lol

HUGS
RAINEY

Lorraine
If you like I'll pick you up a cage for those pet mice of yours.. :lol  I feel your pain though I remember when I felt like I was being invaded by them two years ago..


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on November 13, 2007, 12:29:29 PM



                                 
                                       HOW CUTE IS THAT 2 PUPS AND A ROOSTER :lmao :lmao I WAS A BIT CONCERNED ABOUT TUFFY AND GUMBO GOOD TO SEE GUMBO THINKS HE IS A DOG :lmao I AM SURE THEY WILL DO FINE,ONE OF THE GREAT MYSTERIES OF LIFE. NOW IF PEOPLE WOULD GET ALONG AS WELL AS THESE THREE WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD IT WOULD BE, :bigsmile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 13, 2007, 04:18:33 PM
FRANKIE, I almost didn't want to come here to see your new puppy.  I saw you were getting this little Yorkie.  I knew if I saw it I would want him.  Yorkie's are the love of my life.  I have had many different types of dogs but Yorkies are special to me.  So loving and devoted and spunky and full of it.  They have the biggest heart and would not think twice of taking a Great Dane on.  We lost our Maggie, who was a Yorkie, three years ago and we still mourn her loss so much.  My son as a little Yorkie named Alli which I babysit once in a while and I love her so much.  I can not tell you how much I love you for taking her and giving her a great new life.  People that keep dogs caged I don't know about them.  If they piddle I clean it up caging a animal is cruel.  Thank you for giving this little one a new and happy life.  :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on November 13, 2007, 07:45:57 PM
FRANKIE HOW WONDERFUL  :purpbana  :purpbana



GOT THIS IN AN EMAIL................




This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced.  I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.
 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/UNICEF%20pictures/untitled.jpg)


Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey.   She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her . I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words: 
 

 

 Dear God,

Will you please take care of my dog?   She died yesterday and is with you in heaven.   I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.

I  hope you will play with her.  She likes to play with balls and to swim.  I am sending a picture of her so when you see her.  You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.

Love, Meredith.

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith  and addressed it to God/Heaven.  We put our return address on it.   Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven.  That afternoon she dropped it int o the letter box at the post office.   A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.   

Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front  porch addressed, "To Meredith , " in an unfamiliar hand.   Meredith opened it.    Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, "When a Pet Dies." Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope.   On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:   

Dear Meredith,

Abbey arrived safely in heaven.   

Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.     

Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart.  Abbey loved being your dog.  Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in,  so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.   

Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you.   

I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.   

By the way, I am wherever there is love.

Love,
God  




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 13, 2007, 08:17:51 PM
dudley -  :cry :bighug I am printing that to put into Scooter and Peanut's scrapbook. We love the new pets, and I am so glad they are here, but I never will forget the love our girls gave to us all of those years. There are some wonderful people in this world - how great that somebody took the time to help a child.

Tammy - I am so concerned because you did not post how the Vet visit went today - I am thinking about Ping!

Thanks to everyone for celebrating with us   :ghug - all of you have gotten us through a lot of loss the last year - it is good to finally have happy things to post.

I'm wondering how our first night will be  :para It may be like having a new baby in the house!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on November 14, 2007, 06:48:25 AM
Frankie,

Tuffy is such a cute dog.  I didn't think you could get one as cute as Jack, but you did!!  I think Gumbo will get along with both dogs.  I do think like someone said, you have the makings of a children's story here!!

Dudley,

That was so sweet about the little girl and the dog.  I believe someone emailed me that one time.  How kind that someone took the time to answer the little girl's letter, or...............God spoke to her through someone here!

I love this thread!!

PS:  Tammy, I'm still thinking about Ping.  Hope everything is going well with her!  :hugs

PS:  I think we need a little dog emoticon, too.  We have a kitty!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 14, 2007, 11:09:13 AM
FRANKIE HOW WONDERFUL  :purpbana  :purpbana



GOT THIS IN AN EMAIL................




This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced.  I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.
 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/UNICEF%20pictures/untitled.jpg)


Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey.   She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her . I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words: 
 

 

 Dear God,

Will you please take care of my dog?   She died yesterday and is with you in heaven.   I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.

I  hope you will play with her.  She likes to play with balls and to swim.  I am sending a picture of her so when you see her.  You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.

Love, Meredith.

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith  and addressed it to God/Heaven.  We put our return address on it.   Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven.  That afternoon she dropped it int o the letter box at the post office.   A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.   

Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front  porch addressed, "To Meredith , " in an unfamiliar hand.   Meredith opened it.    Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, "When a Pet Dies." Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope.   On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:   

Dear Meredith,

Abbey arrived safely in heaven.   

Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.     

Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart.  Abbey loved being your dog.  Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in,  so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.   

Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you.   

I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.   

By the way, I am wherever there is love.

Love,
God  




Dudley
:cry
Thanks for sharing that. :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 14, 2007, 11:15:41 AM
Frankie, Prissy and anyone else I didn't mention.
The vet came over and she showed us how to aspirate Ping's nasal area through her mouth.. She is now realizing what we are doing more and more and doesn't like it.. I wish we could do it in her arm or leg and distract her with a Popsicle like when we cut her nails.  The vet did it this time and she didn't draw any fluid out.  We think it was too soon since she just had it done Friday or that she wasn't positioned properly because we had her laying on her side when we held her down.  She is fine now and seems to be breathing better..   The next time she seems to fill up Joe and I are going to give it a go  with the instructions she gave us and with Chris's help.. Wish us luck.  :bite  I will definitely let you know how we make out..  Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers..  :hugg  The vet and all of us are still baffled about her condition. :scratch :dunno


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: CT loves Clay on November 14, 2007, 01:40:20 PM
Frankie, I had to save some of the pictures you posted of Gumbo, Jack and Tuffy.  How adorable!!!  I miss having a dog so much, but we just can't do it yet.  I would love a smaller one like you have if I ever get another one.  I want one to sit in my lap and cuddle.   I really think it makes you so happy too.  I remember when you thought you didn't want another dog.  You knew that wouldn't last though.   I just love the friendship of these three animals.  I think you could write a book with some really cute illustrations.  Who ever thought the rooster would love the dogs; just like the kitten and the crow.

Tammy, good luck with Ping.  You will do fine with the procedure.  I think just having to have her sit still and trying to hold her must be so hard.  Maybe some day she will be rid of the whole problem.  Let's hope so.

All I have are a few squirrels in the yard, but the other day we had a bunch of turkeys almost on our doorstep.   I hope no one has them for dinner next week.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on November 14, 2007, 02:16:27 PM



                           TAMMYKINS SO GLAD PING IS DOING GOOD WONDERFUL MAMMA AND DAD HELPS. :hugg :hugg

                               THAT LETTER TO GOD WAS SO SWEET MADE ME MISTY EYED AS WELL.IT IS SO HARD TO LOSE A BELOVED PET.

                                 I MISS MY LITTLE SAUCIE EVERYDAY,NEVER WAS CAT PERSON REALLY UNTIL I INHERITED CALLIE FROM A CLIENT .SHE IS A LITTLE DOLL,


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 16, 2007, 11:14:39 AM
This is a tear jerker video.  If you love dogs and animals..  This is a nice video with music by Livingston Taylor called good friends.. Check it out..  It's beautiful and touching.. Read the closing at the end. :cry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAdJghJMyRI&feature=related


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 16, 2007, 11:19:12 AM
Thanks Glory and Linda!

We haven't had to syringe Ping yet.  Hopefully we will get the swing of it when we do.  :bite


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on November 17, 2007, 01:14:51 PM
Just got Moonshot's Fall Portfolio uploaded:

Moonshot, Fall 2007 (http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1936271)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 17, 2007, 03:46:04 PM
Tammy - I love the video - and I hope Ping does well for years to come!

Michelle - I just looked at the photos of Moonshot on the OCD - he is a handsome guy - great pictures!  :clap

This is granddaughter Laney and her very first puppy - she has named her puppy Daisy. She has wanted a dog her whole life, but her parents thought she should wait until she was older (she is 8). Daisy is tiny, and will only weigh 8 pounds when she is grown. When she barks, you have to listen close to hear her!  :lol Today Lewis and I were looking for a new collar for Tuffy - didn't find one, but we found a collor for Daisy that has daisies on it - Laney will be happy!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/daisy1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on November 17, 2007, 04:08:15 PM




                                              FRANKIE THAT IS PRECIOUS LIKE A BIG BALL OF FUR. WHAT KIND OF DOG IS SHE, I HAD A DAISY FOR 18 YEARS.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 17, 2007, 04:42:31 PM
Glory - she is a Shih-Tzu!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 17, 2007, 07:43:06 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/cid_Inthewastebasket.jpg)

This is my Princess, she tries to get into everything!!!!!

I LOVE THIS THREAD!!!!!!!

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Jan on November 17, 2007, 07:44:59 PM
FRANKIE

LANEY IS ADORABLE, ADORABLE!!!!
LOOKS LIKE ALICE IN wONDERLAND!!!!

JAN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 18, 2007, 04:48:02 AM
Jan
Your princess is a little rascal.. :lol

Frankie
I love Laney's new puppy..  Is that the kind of dog that was on the movie As Good As It Gets with Jack Nicholson?  I loved that little dog on that movie.

Michelle
Moonshot is a cutey Pie.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 18, 2007, 05:56:52 AM
Laney called me last night and told me she had bought some Christmas bows for Daisy's hair - here is a picture she sent this monring!  :lol

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/daisybow.jpg)


Tammy - I didn't see that movie, so I can't answer your question!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 18, 2007, 06:15:57 AM
Laney called me last night and told me she had bought some Christmas bows for Daisy's hair - here is a picture she sent this monring!  :lol

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/daisybow.jpg)


Tammy - I didn't see that movie, so I can't answer your question!

Oh my gosh she is freakin adorable...


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 18, 2007, 07:04:33 AM
Tammy - the best way to describe  Shih-Tzus is that they look like a cross between a Pug (they have smushed up noses) and a dust mop!   :lol (Don't tell Laney I said that!  :para )


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on November 18, 2007, 07:20:44 AM
Frankie - Daisy is adorable! I love the red bow.

Tammy - I saw "As Good As It Gets", I liked the dog in it too!

Jan - Love the picture of your cat! They do love to explore the strangest things don't they? I've got pictures of Moonshot and his brother, Booster, with their heads stuck in holes they dug in the back yard. It looks like the back-end of a poodle grew right up out of the ground.  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 18, 2007, 12:18:05 PM
Tammy:  love that video.    Tammy it was a Brussels Griffin someone at work has one they are so cute.

Frankie:  great picture of Laney, what a pretty girl.  that do is adorable, mty friend Dave has one the same color.  they are such sweet dogs.

Jan:  princess is like my Chloe has to check everything out.  especially Clay.  :roflmao

Michelle:  great picture of Moonshot.


Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on November 18, 2007, 12:19:17 PM
This is a Brusels Griffin

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/brusselsgriffon_carroll.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 18, 2007, 12:52:04 PM
This is a Brusels Griffin

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/brusselsgriffon_carroll.jpg)


Sasha
It reminds me of a pug with long fur.. How sweet!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 18, 2007, 03:16:54 PM
FRANKIE, I think I am in love!!!!  What a precious puppy, that red bow is spectacular!!!  Her mom was so smart in waiting till Laney was old enough to take care of a puppy and treat it well.  I hate to see people get pets for little kids and they pull their hair and mistreat them.  Tell Laney that her puppy is truly beautiful and they are lucky to have each other.

SASHA, yep that was Jack's dog in the movie!!!  Adorable aren't they.  If I could and have the room I would have each of everything.

JEANNE, love the cat picture, how funny!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ILClaymate on November 19, 2007, 10:07:33 PM
PS:  I think we need a little dog emoticon, too.  We have a kitty!

Here ya go, Prissy!  Enjoy!!

:dog


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayniac4ver on November 20, 2007, 10:22:57 AM
i have two miniture border terriers who are quite adorable

alyse


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on November 20, 2007, 06:20:08 PM
Thanks so much for the "doggie emoticon" MS CLANDY!!!  :hugg :shappy :clap

I was thinking, though, shouldn't we elect Gumbo as the official mascot of the Pet Thread? 

WE WANT GUMBO!  WE WANT GUMBO!!!!    :lol

awwww, FRANKIE.  Daisy is so cute.  And your little granddaughter Laney is a true beauty!   :clap

JAN, Princess is a character.  What a busybody she is!   :lol

Welcome to the Pet Thread, ALYSE!

TAMMY, thanks for posting the picture of the Brussel Griffon.  That's a totally new breed to me!!!   :wow


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 21, 2007, 02:44:51 AM
Thea - if Gumbo does not stop trying to chase me around this yard, he will be living up to his name, and will not be a mascot for anybody!!!!!  :para :lol He is so sneaky - I see why the mailman was scared of him. He will go along acting like a normal chicken, then, when you turn your back, he drops one wing to the ground and runs toward you like a charging bull - I really need to get a video of that. If you hear him coming and turn around, he stops and acts like he wasn't doing a thing wrong! If you don't hear him coming, he doesn't peck, just flops his wing against your leg - but it is startling! (Maybe he is just mad at me because I still won't let him in the house!  :lmao )


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 21, 2007, 01:38:15 PM
FRANKIE, how funny!!!   :lol I told you that you have a making for a great children's book.  And just think you haven't had all three of them that long.  There will be many funny and heartwarming pictures and stories to follow I am sure.  Every time you post their pictures I call hubby, he loves all animals like I do.  I just am amazed at what goes on at your house.  Wished I lived next door what fun I would have with the animals and Lewis's garden.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on November 21, 2007, 04:48:31 PM


 (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/busila/015.jpg)  (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/busila/009-3.jpg)

                (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/busila/010-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 03, 2007, 03:45:12 AM
lolita -  :hugg for taking better care of your neighbor's dog than they do - I hope they will take better care of her once they are moved t their new house.

This is a new photo of Laney and Daisy - I don't know if it will show up well, but Daisy is wearing a plaid bow in this photo - she is a very stylish puppy!  :lol

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/laney2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 05, 2007, 10:15:35 PM
 :dog

Thanks Clandy!!  Now to remember that it's there.

Frankie,
Laney looks so happy with her new puppy!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 08, 2007, 10:08:12 AM
A friend emailed me this.  I thought you all would enjoy these pictures.

Bambi and Thumper
 Photographer Tanja Askani of Alberta, Canada travels the world photographing animals and is well known.  He had just returned from a long trip when he spotted these adorable little guys in his backyard.
 
He set up a camera on his porch and wound up getting award winning photos in his own backyard!

(clickable)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/th_unknown-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/unknown-1.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/th_unknown-2.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/unknown-2.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/th_unknown-3.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/unknown-3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/th_unknown-4.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/unknown-4.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/th_unknown-5.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/unknown-5.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/th_unknown-6.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/unknown-6.jpg)


Sometimes friends come from unexpected places,
but they are one of life's most special gifts.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 08, 2007, 05:48:48 PM
Quote
Sometimes friends come from unexpected places,
but they are one of life's most special gifts.


PRISSY, that is so beautiful.  Thank you for sharing this e-mail with all of us!   :hugg

FRANKIE, what a gorgeous photo of your granddaughter Laney and her precious little pet Daisy! 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 09, 2007, 03:31:17 PM
Kaitlyn (age 4) has visited this weekend. this is a picture of her, Tuffy, and Jack visiting with the horses who live next door. This is our favorite - the gentle giant - Brownie, a beautiful Palimino. As readers of the OCD know, his real name is not Brownie (it is actually Blaze), but grandson Cameron named him Brownie when he was a baby (he is 11 now), so Blaze will always be Brownie to us!


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/christmas121307032.jpg)


Gumbo is not in the picture, because Kaitlyn is scared of him (he chases her like he chases me  :naughty ), so he has to stay in his pen when Kaitlyn is outside.

Prissy - a friend emailed me those photos - they are so beautiful!!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Back4MoreX3 on December 09, 2007, 03:34:07 PM
aww.. cute horse.. i love horses.. been riding since i was 4


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 09, 2007, 03:37:58 PM
Back4Morex3 - There are 4 horses who live next door - I can't buy enough carrots when the grandchildren are here!  :lol I love horses, too. Our children had a pony when they were growing up.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Back4MoreX3 on December 09, 2007, 03:44:26 PM
Back4Morex3 - There are 4 horses who live next door - I can't buy enough carrots when the grandchildren are here!  :lol I love horses, too. Our children had a pony when they were growing up.

aww.. thats soo cute.. i wish i had a horsee haha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on December 09, 2007, 04:11:47 PM


                                           JUST LOVE THE PICTURES PRISSY  FRIENDS HOW HEART WARMING IS THAT. I LIVED IN THE COUNTRY FOR MANY YEARS MY DAD FOUND A BABY FAWN IN OUR FT. YARD INJURED SO WE BROUGHT IT IN THE HOUSE AND TRIED TO NURSE IT BACK TO HEALTH SADLY IT DIED A FEW DAYS LATER.

                                      FRANKIE LOVE THE PICTURE OF KATLIYN AND HER MENAGERIE. :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Cleopatra on December 10, 2007, 10:53:37 AM
Here are my darlings:
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/nirri.jpg)
First of all, this pretty girl: Nirri. She’s a 8 months old Jack Russell Terrier with the most amazing black puppy eyes i’ve ever seen. Isn’t she irresistible?

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/sekhmet.jpg)
Sekhmet, the 6 months ond cutie. A nice, fat, lazy baby.

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/damien.jpg)
Damien, the creepy kitty, our lovely little arrogant red demon. :lol

Sorry for the poor quality of the pics, but my computer broke down a week ago and we couldn’t save anything. This photos were taken with my phone.

(Sorry for my bad spelling, please correct me if I’m wrong)
Cleo


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on December 10, 2007, 01:10:14 PM
This is a link to picks of me and my pets...since I don't know how to post them... :lol

http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 10, 2007, 06:57:30 PM
Cleopatra - I love your beautiful pets, especially your Jack Russell. We just adopted Jack, who is half Jack Russell, half Snauzer - he is also 8 months old. He is VERY active - we've been told that is the Jack Russell part! there are photos of him in this thread.

Claymate 27 - I enjoyed your photos, too (your pets and Flat Clay!  :lol ). to post a photo from your photboucket account, check the box beneath the photo you want to post (you can check as many as you want on the same page), then go down to the bottom of the page and click on "Create HTML and IMG Code). This will take you to a second page, where you will see several choices. Choose either the one that says "IMG clickable thumbnails for message boards" or  "IMG images for message boards" . Highlight either of these by left clicking (the thumbnails will be little photos that people can click on to enlarge - the other choice will post full size photos). After your choice is highlighted, right click  and choose "Copy". After you get to the thread where you want the photo posted, open the "Reply" box, and right click to choose "Paste" then when you post your reply, the photo will appear!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 11, 2007, 07:29:24 PM
Quote
Claymate 27 - I enjoyed your photos, too (your pets and Flat Clay!   ). to post a photo from your photboucket account, check the box beneath the photo you want to post (you can check as many as you want on the same page), then go down to the bottom of the page and click on "Create HTML and IMG Code). This will take you to a second page, where you will see several choices. Choose either the one that says "IMG clickable thumbnails for message boards" or  "IMG images for message boards" . Highlight either of these by left clicking (the thumbnails will be little photos that people can click on to enlarge - the other choice will post full size photos). After your choice is highlighted, right click  and choose "Copy". After you get to the thread where you want the photo posted, open the "Reply" box, and right click to choose "Paste" then when you post your reply, the photo will appear!


FRANKIE!!!!!  Thanks so much for the mini-lesson on posting photos.  I was at a loss as to how to explain this to Claymate 27, and then there you were!  When it comes to computers, I'm one of those people who does this intuitively while having difficulty in explaining what I've done!  :bduh

So......CLAYMATE 27, we'd love to see your pet photos!!!!  SOON!!!  :hugg

CLEOPATRA, welcome!  I love the photos of our your "darlings" , especially the lovely Miss Nirri the Jack Russell Terrier! 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 11, 2007, 08:02:27 PM
Thea - I did not know how to post photos at all, until I attended the Claymaniacs Social in North Carolina over 2 years ago. Clandy held a computer class for the Hopelessly Computer Challenged!   :lol She gave out great printed information - I learned from the Best!  :clap :clap :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on December 12, 2007, 07:04:57 AM
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/071211083916.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on December 12, 2007, 07:08:40 AM
TY,TY,TY,TY,TY,TY,TY,A MILLION TIMES OVER FRANKIE.....I couldn't have done it without ya! I feel so special now!! :roflmao..btw...that's my cat Angel....

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/071211083640.jpg)

that's Lennon

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/071211083456.jpg)

That's Daisy

this is Bunnie

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/071211083009.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Cleopatra on December 12, 2007, 09:15:33 AM
Quote
Cleopatra - I love your beautiful pets, especially your Jack Russell. We just adopted Jack, who is half Jack Russell, half Snauzer - he is also 8 months old. He is VERY active - we've been told that is the Jack Russell part! there are photos of him in this thread.

Thank you, i've just watched the pictures of your dog, he is really lovely. I like your rooster too, I had a chicken that looked like him, but someone stole her :cry


Here is a better photo of Nirri. She's 6-7 weeks old here:
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/Nyrty_.jpg)


(OMG, this quote thing is a bit hard for me. I modified my message 7 times to look like this :lol :roflmao :lol)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 12, 2007, 05:06:07 PM
 :clap :clap :clap :clap Claymate27!!! I knew you could do it! You really have beautiful cats - and I'm impressed that one likes to wear a Santa hat  :lol

Cleopatra - Nirri is sweet.

I am glad to see you both posting here!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 12, 2007, 05:11:32 PM
Quote
Claymate27!!! I knew you could do it! You really have beautiful cats - and I'm impressed that one likes to wear a Santa hat 

Cleopatra - Nirri is sweet.

I am glad to see you both posting here!

I second that, FRANKIE!  Welcome to Nirri, Angel, Lennon, Daisy, Bunny and their "mommies"!  :ghug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on December 12, 2007, 06:44:48 PM
Nirri is adorable!

We need an "aaawwwww" emotie :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 12, 2007, 07:09:35 PM


Quote
We need an "aaawwwww" emotie


We really do for this thread, MOONSHOT!  Let's start looking, OK?  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on December 12, 2007, 07:32:47 PM


Quote
We need an "aaawwwww" emotie


We really do for this thread, MOONSHOT!  Let's start looking, OK?  :hugg

:lol I have been! Might have to have one made. :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 13, 2007, 03:58:01 AM
Lolita
What happened to your neighbors dog that you took in?  What a special thing for you to do. :hugg

Prissy
Love the Bambi and Thumper pictures.. :smile

Frankie
I love the little bow on Daisy.  How is her training going?  What a sweet picture of Kaitlyn the fur babies and the horse.

Cleopatra
I love the pictures of your dog and cats.. My sister has a Jack Russel as well.  I'll have to find some pictures to post of him..

Claymate27
I love all your kitties.  Especially the one in the santa hat.. :lol  My cats love to get in my dresser drawers as well..








Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on December 13, 2007, 09:00:54 AM
Thanks guys for being so welcoming! I love my babies!

I love this pic....of Bunnie in a box!! :roflmao

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/071115120039.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Cleopatra on December 17, 2007, 10:40:04 AM
I have my computer fixed, so all my photos are on my computer now.

She is Percy, my neighbour's 10 years old dog. My neighbours don't really care for her, she's always on the street. She's like our second dog and I love him like my own.
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/SV400021.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/SV400107.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on December 17, 2007, 10:47:52 AM
IF YOU HAVE BIG DOGS AND LITTLE CHILDREN IN YOUR HOUSE, PLEASE READ THIS SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN TO YOUR FAMILY!


Last Saturday morning, December 8th, my son Chayse had a little friend spend the night.  He's been sleeping over and coming to my house for over two years now - he's like family.  His name is Tyler and he's 10, same as Chayse.

Tyler woke up very early, before it was even light outside, and couldn't fall back to sleep so he went into the living room to play the XBox.  Unfortunately, the game was on fairly loud, and at one point it simulated the sound of breaking glass.

With the poor lighting and the sound of shattering glass, all I can figure is that my dog, Nala, must have thought he was an intruder.  She attacked him.

Viciously.

I woke to his screaming for help.  It was chaotic, I was startled and acting on my emergency healthcare worker training and just kind of ran on auto pilot.  I took him into the bathroom, wet a clean towel and put it on his face, which was covered in blood.

When I pulled the towel back to assess his injuries I nearly fell over.  My dog literally ripped the child's face apart.  Among several other deep puncture wounds, there was an area of his face under his nose and extending to his upper lip that was literally GONE, as was the tooth.  The gap in his upper lip was about as wide as an adult's finger - there was just nothing.  And the Xrays showed that she hit him with such force that she broke his jaw, that's why the tooth came out.

He also had a puncture wound on his lower jaw that missed his carotid artery by less than 1/8 of an inch that was so deep the surgeon could stick his whole finger in it.

Thank God, Tyler brought his hands up to his neck to protect himself.  When they lined up the bite marks, there was one on his finger - the finger that they believe was covering his jugular, that was bitten to the bone.

He required 4 hours of reconstructive surgery on his face.  They rebuilt his jawbone in front and put his tooth back in, but we have to wait and see if it will take or if his body will see it as foreign now and reject it.  If that happens he will have to wear a retainer with a fake tooth until he is 18.

And Tyler's family is moving to another state this week because his father got a new job.  Which means they're in between insurance plans.

No insurance.  And the medical bills are my responsibility.  Tyler's parents have been very understanding and kind under the circumstances, but they want me to sign a notarized agreement that I will assume responsibility for the bills because they "Don't want to sue" me.

In addition, this is Nala.  I got her from my kids for mother's day when she was 6 weeks old.  She'd be 6 in April and she has never bitten anyone or shown the slightest bit of aggression whatsoever.  Being ill and dealing with depression, she has been my equivalent to a Seeing Eye Dog.  She is loving and sweet - she sleeps at my feet when I'm ill and when it gets cold at night and Chayse kicks the blankets off, she lays on him to keep him warm.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Nala-1.jpg)

I had to surrender her to animal control the day it happened, which I did willingly.  Kandise took her in, my poor, sweet daughter.  Kandise had to climb in the kennel to get Nala to go in, she was so afraid.  My sad little girl.  And Tyler's family requested that she be put down.

I signed the papers, even though I thought it was going to kill me, because I want to respect their wishes and because I love Tyler, too.  And the taste of blood changes a dog, I know that.  But I'm sick and all twisted up inside about it because I know she didn't mean to hurt an innocent little boy.  She went for the throat, so she obviously thought he was a threat and she was protecting her family.  Tyler said he grabbed her muzzle and held her mouth closed and shouted her name, and as soon as he called her name she stopped and she sat when he told her to.  She did not follow him down the hall to my room.  Once she realized who he was, she stopped.

If he had stayed in Chayse's room like he usually did ... if he hadn't happened to choose that particular game ... if Nala had been in my room with me instead of loose in the house ... and a hundred other Ifs that will haunt me forever.  This was a freak thing that is no one's fault, but it was 100% avoidable. 

But they've labeled her a "vicious animal", for which I have received a citation.  She's being held in quarantine for 10 days, even though she had her rabies shot and the child tested negative, and we can't even see her to say goodbye.

She's not eating or drinking and she won't come out of her cage.  She's too afraid.  She's never spent a single night away from us since we got her.

In addition to all the medical bills, I have to pay $100 for the quarantine and $40 for the euthanasia.  I have to pay them to kill my dog.  And I have to pay it within 4 days after Nala is put down.  She'll be put to sleep on the 18th (waiting is horrifying) so that puts the due date at December 22nd.

I tried to explain that I am on disability and a very fixed income, and that I'm struggling to get Christmas for my kids.  Could I please pay in January...  He said if I don't pay by the 22nd, I get another citation and a court summons.  I told him to go ahead and do that, because I know for a fact that the courts in Utah make payment agreements with people.

Merry freaking Christmas, huh?

I'm not dealing with this well.  I just can't function.  I cry, I pray for comfort, I cry some more.  I just can't handle it.  I can't function.  I want my dog.  I want Tyler to have his perfect little face back.  I want the horrors in my mind to go away, the screaming, the blood - it took 2 hours for my family to get the blood out of my carpet and off my walls, my bedroom door where he came to get me - looking at this little boy I love and seeing him suffer so horribly, and knowing the dog I love so very deeply did this monstrous thing.

And Chayse was here.  He didn't see the attack itself and I kept the towel over the worst of the injuries, but he woke up to the screaming too, and he saw his mom covered in his friend's blood - on my face, in my hair, all over my clothes.  He's having horrible nightmares...

It's like being stuck in a horror movie.

Maybe after the 18th comes and Nala is put down, then we can finally grieve and try to move forward.    Right now we're in limbo ... which I believe in many religions is referred to as purgatory.  I would have to agree with that.

It's tomorrow ... she'll be put down tomorrow, and as if they know it - there are crows on my fence in the backyard cawing. 

I hate crows.



Learn from my mistake and Nala's ultimate sacrifice.  Lock your dogs up safe and snug when you have other people's children in your home.  I wouldn't wish this on anyone, and I would give anything to turn back time and take precautions, anything so I could have my sweet dog back.  She's a part of me, and I am at a loss without her.  And Tyler has to live with the scars, physically and emotionally, for the rest of his life.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on December 18, 2007, 02:25:54 PM
It's done.  Nala is gone.  She went to sleep just before 3pm Utah time.  


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: clayMaine-iac on December 18, 2007, 02:32:38 PM
Kris,

:bighug :bighug

My prayers are with you.   

I still don't understand why such tragic things happen to such nice people.

:ghug :ghug2


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 18, 2007, 03:35:25 PM
Kris  :hugg :hugg :hugg I am so sorry. Your post will remind everyone about what can happen. I have already thought about the holidays - we have 2 new dogs. The grandchildren have only gotten to see them a couple of times before. Plus, our granddaughter will be bringing her new puppy. We will definitely take all of that into account - Dogs new to the family and excited children running around could be a problem. We have already made plans to give the pets "time out" in quiet places. You can never be too careful.

We have lost two dogs this year - it really hurts. I hope you and your family are O.K.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on December 19, 2007, 12:33:26 PM
Thank you, both of you, so much!   :hugg  I am so grateful for your love and support.

My family got me this sweet little hairball to help me.  She's adorable and very loving, and already box trained.  She's about 4 months old and walks around with a certain sense of entitlement like some kind of royalty, so I named her Cleopatra, or Cleo for short.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/CleopatraA.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Cleo8X10R.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Cleo4X6R.jpg)

Isn't she cute? 

 :kitty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: PHILLYLUVSCLAY on December 19, 2007, 12:39:14 PM
She's adorable!  I may become a cat parent too! :bigsmile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 19, 2007, 01:37:32 PM
It's done.  Nala is gone.  She went to sleep just before 3pm Utah time.  

OMG Kris I just read this today.. :cry  My heart breaks for you and the whole situation.. It's hard enough to see a close friend of your son and family hurt but also to lose your dog as well.  I will be praying for you.  :bighug

Cleo is adorable.  I'm sure she will shower you with love..


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Cleopatra on December 19, 2007, 03:29:23 PM
It's done.  Nala is gone.  She went to sleep just before 3pm Utah time.  

OMG, this story shocked me.
I feel sorry for your dog. I dont know how could I take it, if I should let my own dog put down. Nirri is a small puppy and she doesn’t know how to attack someone but Percy always chases the cyclers and some neighbours complain about her... They think that she’sour dog but she’s not so we can’t do nothing with her. I’m afraid that some people can’t tolerate her attack against the bikes and motorcycles no more...

I hope there’s a heaven over there for our little ones too...


Your cat is soooo sweet! She's got the same name as me:)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on December 19, 2007, 07:41:10 PM
Kris - I've been thinking of you a lot after reading about Nala. I am happy you have Cleo now. I received an e-mail today that had a link to this video on You Tube. If you listen, I think it was meant just for you. Please now that I am praying for you as I know how difficult it is to lose a pet.

Logan, The Sky Angel Cowboy (http://http=http://youtube.com/watch?v=zCdZwitrNoY)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on December 20, 2007, 01:56:21 PM
 :wave
CASPER HAS A NEW LITTLE SISTER THAT SANTA BROUGHT ME  .....HER NAME IS HEIDI AND SHE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE HER BIG SISTER MERCEDES.....PEPE MAYBE YOU CAN SEE THESE BETTER THAN IN THE EMAIL....THEY SHOULDN'T BE SO BIG......


HERE SHE IS AT 9 WEEKS OLD AND 3.5 LBS.....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0267.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0256.jpg)

HEIDI AND HER BIG SISTER MERCEDES....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0287.jpg)

MERCEDES....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0295.jpg)

HEIDI....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0293.jpg)


SHE AND CASPER ARE REALLY HAVING A GOOD TIME PLAYING TOGETHER...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0262.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0264.jpg)

THEY SLEEP TOGETHER....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0279.jpg)

THEY ALL HANG OUT TOGETHER...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0274.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0276.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0282.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0284.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0297.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0296.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0298.jpg)




























KRIS.....I AM SO SO SO SORRY ABOUT WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU AND YOUR FURBABY  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 20, 2007, 05:27:35 PM
dudley - Congratulations on the new addition to your family!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 22, 2007, 06:00:00 PM
DUDLEY, Heidi is just gorgeous!!!  I know Mr. Casper loves his new playmate.  And I hope Casper keeps Heidi from chewing rugs like Mr. Casper did.  Heidi is so lucky to have you for a new mama!  Your puppies get so much love and affection and I love you Dudley for your love of animals.   :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 22, 2007, 09:08:50 PM
Dudley,

Your dogs are just precious!  Heidi is so cute and does look a lot like Mercedes.  And it's always great to see Mr. Casper!  How wonderful that they all get along so well!  Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 22, 2007, 09:21:02 PM
Kris,

I just went back a page and read about the nightmare you went through.  How awful for everyone!  I know you are in great distress.  Such a tragedy!  There just are no words!  I am so sorry for your poor dog, the little boy, and for you most of all.
 :bighug
 

Love,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on December 23, 2007, 02:45:15 PM
Kris:  i just read what happened Im so sorry for what happened   :hugg :hugg   love you new kitty...

Frankie:  cute picture of Katlyn, Tuff, Jack and Brownie, what a beautiful horse i have always had a soft spot for horses ever sine i was little.

Cloepatra:  love you pets.  i fell in love with a jack russell in the mall two weeks ago, if i didnt have two cats i would have taken him home.

Dudley:  love the new pup....



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 24, 2007, 03:13:59 AM
Laney and her Christmas doll thought that the new doll's bed was for the doll, but Daisy has other plans! :lol

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/2007_1223NEWCHRISTMAS0044.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/2007_1223NEWCHRISTMAS0045.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 27, 2007, 02:44:58 PM
I am downloading Christmas photos - this is Jack and Tuffy opening their stockings from Santa - they each got one stuffed toy and one squeaky toy - Santa did not want to spoil them!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/CHRISTMAS2007043.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 30, 2007, 08:33:49 PM
FRANKIE, thanks for posting the up-to-date Christmas photo of Jack and Tuffy!  (You mean you didn't have a stocking for Gumbo????   :lmao)

Anyway, here's an "Official Portrait" I took of Mimi in early November before the Christmas decorations went up!!! 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/NOVMIMI2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 31, 2007, 12:27:38 AM
Thea - I love the photo - at first I could not see it! I tried (several times) to get a photo of the boys in front of the tree, but they did not cooperate!  Mimi is so good to be still for you! And she is beautiful.   :clap A friend gave Gumbo a Christmas necklace  :lol  (Red and green ribbons and jingle bells) - I don't remember why Lewis did not put it on him!  :dunno Jack and Tuffy did wear their reindeer antlers though!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on January 01, 2008, 10:40:49 AM
Quote
A friend gave Gumbo a Christmas necklace    (Red and green ribbons and jingle bells) - I don't remember why Lewis did not put it on him!   Jack and Tuffy did wear their reindeer antlers though! 


FRANKIE, seeing Gumbo pose in his new Christmas "jewels" would be hilarious!  :lmao   And maybe you can still get an "action" picture of Jack and Tuffy wearing their reindeer antlers.  I've never been able to get Mimi to wear antlers or any other kind of costume for more than 30 seconds!   :lol  Although about 2 years ago we dressed Mimi up as a bride for Halloween (used a First Communion veil attached to her collar  :para ).  She kept that on for about 1/2 hour.  The Trick or Treaters absolutely loved it when they came to the door!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on January 01, 2008, 10:42:08 AM
HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO OUR BELOVED CREATURES, BOTH GREAT AND SMALL, AND TO THEIR WONDERFUL MOMMIES AND DADDIES, TOO!!!  


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on January 01, 2008, 06:18:56 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing Christmas photos of everybody's pets!!!! 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on January 02, 2008, 05:43:06 AM
Dudley
Heidi is adorable.. They all look so sweet together..  Enjoy your babies. :hugg

Frankie
Daisy looks so cute in Laney's doll bed. :lol  She looks like a little princess.  Jack and Tuffy look so cute with their stockings.

Thea
Mimi is so cute.  She looks like a little princess as well..

I posted this of Ping and Zoe on the OCD.

Here is a picture of my Ping and Zoe on Christmas Eve with their christmas scarves.. Ping loves her balls..  We buy ones that are small enough that she can fetch.. Even though she still has fluid building up in her nasal cavity she is still in good spirit and eats and plays..   Since we don't know what your outlook will be I feel blessed to still have her with us.  I woke up New Years day and gave her a kiss and said Ping, you made it to 2008. :bouncy  I still wake up and say my prayers for her everyday. 

Ping

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/002.jpg)

Zoe

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/001.jpg)

Here they are relaxing  on their dads lap..

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/FAMILY/004.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on January 03, 2008, 07:29:56 PM
TAMMY, thanks for taking the time to post those beautiful photos of Ping and Zoe.  God bless them with a long and joyful life.  It's obvious you and your hubby are such loving "Pug Parents"!   :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on January 04, 2008, 07:45:06 PM
I wanted to come by and let you all know how much your kind words helped me.  Thank you so much for your compassion and support.

Not everyone understands how beloved a pet can be, how he or she becomes not just a pet, but truly part of the family.  And not everyone understands that true animal lovers can't just make themselves feel better by getting a new dog when one you love so much is taken from you. 

So many well meaning people, including my husband, said, "We'll get you another dog."

They don't get that Nala was unique and irreplacable.

But I know I wouldn't hear that here.  I knew you guys would really understand my loss.  And it helped me when I needed it most.  Thank you all so much.   :ghug2

I love my little kitty, she's sweet and snuggly.  But I miss Nala every single day.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Nalainrecliner.jpg)


Tammy - I love your pugs, too!!!!!

Thea - Mimi is freakin' adorable!!!!

Frankie - Cute doggies!  The one on the doll bed cracked me up!

Dudders - Your weiner puppies are soooooooooo cute!!!  I love them.

Cleopatra - Welcome to Claymaniacs!  You fit right in.  I appreciate your kindness very much.



Shadow got a new chew toy for Christmas.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Christmas2007Shadow.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Christmas2007Shadow2.jpg)


And Cleo got a new scratch post.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Christmas2007067.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Christmas2007068.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on January 05, 2008, 06:35:58 AM
Thanks Thea! :hugg

Kris
Nala was a beautiful dog and a beloved family member.. You will never have to convince me of anything otherwise.. :hugg  It must have been doubly hard for you dealing with your loss do to the whole traumatic circumstances. :comfort  We are here for you sweetie!  Shadow and Cleo look cute with their new Christmas toys..  They are lucky to have a loving mom like you. :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on January 05, 2008, 01:40:00 PM
Thanks so much, Tammy.   :hugg  I count myself very lucky to have friends like you guys.

It was horrifying.  Waking up to that ... the screaming and the blood spattered everywhere.  The fear in Tyler's eyes and him screaming, "I saw my tooth on the floor!!"  And knowing my sweet, beloved Nala did that to this innocent little boy, who we also love very much.  I still have nightmares and so does my son.  He was here for all of it, unfortunately.  At 10, he doesn't know how to begin processing it and we are trying to help him talk about his feelings.  He just cries a lot.

Tyler is doing great and his family is adjusting well to their new home in Idaho.  I think it's good for him to have a fresh start, and to be honest it makes it easier on me to have him gone because, even though I love him very much, he was a constant reminder of that awful morning, and of Nala's absence.  But for Chayse, it's harder because Tyler is gone so, to my little boy, it's almost like he died.  Chayse grieves for Nala, and he grieves that Tyler is gone.

But he'll get through it.  We all will.

The good thing that's come from it is how close we have all become to Shadow.  I've always loved her, but losing Nala has really made us appreciate having Shadow and she gets more attention, more loves, and she deserves that.  She's a great dog, thinks she's a big ol' puppy.   :lol   We've all gotten closer to her.

And the kitty is getting a lot of loves, too.  She's fun and snuggly.

Thank you for the prayers, and for the comfort.   :bighug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Cleopatra on January 07, 2008, 12:55:56 PM
I guess, I've started to learn your names:) I'm Katarina.

Dudley: Heidi is a cutie. I love Casper on the 9th pic :lol

Frankie: Daisy looks sweet in "her" bed. :lol What kind of breed is she? She looks like a shi-tzu.

Thea: Mimi looks lovely

Tammy: Your dogs are adorable. I love pugs very much.

Kris: Thank you very much. Shadow's eyes are sooo lovely:) Your kitty reminds me so much of my old cat, Patki. He pased away of cancer in april :cry He was such a beautiful and lovely cat.
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/SV400013.jpg)



Here are my pets around the christmas tree:
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/SV400666.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/SV400663.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/SV400660.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/CleoCatherina/SV400659.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenseeker on January 15, 2008, 05:56:56 PM
This is our puppy Williamyummy!

He's 8 months old!!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/aikenseeker/Allentown%20Show/IMG_2936.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on January 20, 2008, 05:08:08 PM
AWWWWWWWWWWWW, SUSY  Mr. Williamyummy is so adorable!   Is he a purebred beagle or a mix.  Those eyes just melt my heart!

KATARINA, I love the photos of your little menagerie!   

KRIS, I'm thinking and praying that you, Chayse, and especially little Tyler are healing emotionally (and in Tyler's case, physically) from this unfortunate incident with your beloved pet.   :comfort


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on January 21, 2008, 01:05:50 PM
Have you seen this?

Quote
Now, you can also donate a bag of PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs directly to the shelter of your choice. Each 22lb. bag contains enough food to feed one dog for about a month or approximately forty dogs a day. And for every bag that’s donated through Dogsrulegear.com, PEDIGREE® will make a matching donation to the same shelter.

DONATE A 22LB BAG OF DOG FOOD FOR $10 (http://www.dogsrulegear.com/dogsrule/product.asp?dept_id=3&pf_id=DOG9907-C&mscssid=XMJSUCWSR9GP9MFTAWS2SDWCBJ938UBFCWMFBJ)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on January 21, 2008, 07:56:44 PM
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Now, you can also donate a bag of PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs directly to the shelter of your choice. Each 22lb. bag contains enough food to feed one dog for about a month or approximately forty dogs a day. And for every bag that’s donated through Dogsrulegear.com, PEDIGREE® will make a matching donation to the same shelter.

DONATE A 22LB BAG OF DOG FOOD FOR $10

Thanks for the heads-up, MICHELLE!   :hugg  Dog food is so expensive these days, so every little bit helps for sure!

And also keep in mind that the shelters always appreciate things like old doggie blankets, bowls, leashes, etc, etc.  My discards have often proved to be our local Sav-a-Pet's treasure!!! The only trouble is....every time I do a drop-off at Sav-a-Pet, I have to go visit the "residents" and come home yearning to adopt another pet!!!  I can barely keep up with one dog these days!   :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on January 25, 2008, 08:29:26 AM
For those of you who wonder what the world looks like to your cat:

http://www.katz23.de/

Fritz sometimes wears a little camera that takes a picture every 15 seconds. Fritz's housemate posts the best pictures online. The site is in German but the owner is in the process of getting it translated to English.  You can still see the pictures.

http://www.katz23.de/fritzcam-galerie.htm


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on January 29, 2008, 04:52:54 PM
My USC graduate student son  Peter sends me these "LOL Cat " pictures several times a week.  I've decided to start posting them here, as well.  I think they're just a "warm and fuzzy" for petlovers everywhere!

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/funny-pictures-emo-cat-emo-dog-friends.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 02, 2008, 07:51:02 PM
It seems we can't escape politics this season of  Presidential Primaries.  :bang So I give you a recent portrait of the "First Dogs", Mr. Barney and Mrs. Beasley!   :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/dec2007-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on February 03, 2008, 05:47:15 PM
Cleopatra - Your animals are adorable.  What beautiful cats!  They're gorgeous, I love their markings!

Susy - Your puppy is SOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!  Oh, he just looks like he wants to be hugged.  What a sweetie pie!

Thea - Thanks for your kind words.  I appreciate them more than I can say.  We saw Tyler on New Years.  He looks really good.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ReggyRegg on February 07, 2008, 11:59:46 AM
Aww.... such cute puppies. I've always wanted a dog but I can't get one because I have a cat... But shes good enough for me.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 07, 2008, 04:04:32 PM
Hello Everyone!
I love all of your pets.  To me they are my children and I know you feel the same about yours.  We lost our cat Sparky Tuesday night.  He would have been twenty years old this year.  He grew up with my boys and was with them for more then half of their lives. His brother stinker passed away when he was about 13.  Sparky was also electrocuted around the age of four and we were not sure if he would survive.. He did and had many happy years.  He was an inside cat but during the summer I would take them outside with me so they could get a bit of sunshine and watch the birds.. One of Sparky's favorite things to do was to roll around in my cat mint.  He died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday night.   Joe buried him in the wooded part of our back yard yesterday.  He is in good company with his brother and my dog Angel that I lost years ago.  I do believe I posted pictures of Sparky in the beginning of this thread but here he is again.  In dedication to Sparky. Here is Sparky..

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/APRIL3022.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/MARCH25018.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 07, 2008, 04:14:18 PM
Tammy,

I know it's hard to lose a pet.  It sounds like you had many happy years with Sparky!  :hugs

How is Ping doing?



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 07, 2008, 08:15:18 PM
 :hugg Tammy - I am sorry for your loss.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 08, 2008, 02:36:53 PM
Thanks Frankie and Prissy.  :hugg

Prissy
Ping is about the same.. No worse and no better.. She still eats and plays and still needs to get aspirated.  She has baffled the doctors..   I still say my morning prayers for her every day.  I have spoiled her in the process with not knowing how long she will be here and created a little monster but she will always be my baby.... 

I love my little book ends..  :heartburst

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/pingzoe.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on February 08, 2008, 04:00:00 PM
TAMMY, SO SORRY ABOUT SPARKY  :hugg--SHE IS NOW A BEAUTIFUL CAT IN HEAVEN, FREE OF ANY PAIN.

YOU KNOW I LOVE YOUR PUGS--THEY DO LOOK LIKE A SET OF LITTLE BOOKENDS--TOO CUTE!!

ANGELA


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 08, 2008, 07:54:44 PM
TAMMY, I've been out of town and haven't had a chance to check The Pet Thread all week. 

My heart goes out to you as you mourn the passing of your beautiful cat Sparky.  He was gorgeous!  Was he by any chance a Russian Blue?  We had one about 20 years ago when we lived in Colorado;  sadly, we had to give him away when we discovered that three of our family members were allergic to cats. I'm sure Sparky brought you and your entire family  great joy and probably lots of laughs during his long lifetime!

I know in my heart and soul that you will once again be reunited with him in the hereafter.  Until then, please find comfort in the fact that Sparky is now free of the shackles of old age and can now run freely with all of the other animals just over the Rainbow Bridge.

It is such a joy to come here to visit with so many wonderful people who share such a commitment and abiding love for their pets.  :ghug

P.S.  I love your two little "bookends"!  They are such lovely lady pugs!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 09, 2008, 03:25:25 AM
Angela and Thea,
What kind and caring souls you both have. :hugg

Thea
I love this thread.  I'm so happy you started it.  I think pet lovers are one of a kind people with some of the best hearts.   I may not post on the site much anymore but I am always visiting this thread along with the garden thread that I will have to check out this weekend.  Sparky was always mistaken for a Russian Blue but he was just a kitten  from my girlfriends cat's mixed litter..  The kittens looked completely different from each other.  His brother Stinker was white with black markings and another one in the litter looked Siamese.  Sparky meowed like he was Siamese.  He also acted like a dog and would beg at the refrigerator and tip the garbage can over.  He also loved donuts and would get into a box if it was left on the counter. :lol  He had a great appetite until the last few days.. He went real fast and seemed to just fall asleep.  Thanks again for all of your comments.. :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 09, 2008, 11:34:34 AM
Tammy  so sorry about Sparky...... and I love your bookends.  Its so hard to lose a pet, or should I say a member of our family.   I still miss my Sasha so, Tammy she loved donuts to...    Maybe her and sparky will meet in heaven along with Angela's Christmas.... and share a donut. 

Tammy:
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I think pet lovers are one of a kind people with some of the best hearts.

so true Tammy, I cant underatand how people cant love pets they give us so much....I would be lost without my furballs...


Sasha :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 09, 2008, 03:22:49 PM
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I cant underatand how people cant love pets they give us so much....I would be lost without my furballs...


Sasha


 :yeahthat :word SASHA!  I can't imagine life without my big furball Mimi!  She gets us up in the morning, keeps us moving all day and then cuddles up on the bed with us at night.  We miss her so much when we travel and can't take her with us.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 09, 2008, 04:50:24 PM
My life would be very empty with out my pets!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorraine on February 10, 2008, 04:17:08 AM
Tammy,

Meeting Sparky so many years ago, I just knew how special he was to you and your family.  :hugg Of course all of your pets are special to you and you treat them just like part of the family.  Sparky lived a wonderful, caring life with so much love so please always remember that.  Not everyone is meant to have a pet , me included and it doesn't mean that I am a bad person,  but for you many others here on the pet thread, you guys are very special. 

Hugs
Rainey


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 10, 2008, 05:56:58 AM
Thea:  that the only part i hate going on vacation missing my girls.

Rainey:  you are the exception:  you are a very  caring person .  but you love Tammy's pugs and if you met my Chloe you would love her to... So you do have pets just not in your house......




Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 10, 2008, 05:57:14 AM
Poem For Cats

And God asked the feline spirit
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself.

Are you coming then? asked God.
Soon, replied the whiskered angel
But I must come slowly
For my human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.

But don't they understand? asked God
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are intertwined. For all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is....forever and ever and ever.

Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.

Author Unknown



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 10, 2008, 07:47:18 PM
 
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Not everyone is meant to have a pet , me included and it doesn't mean that I am a bad person,  but for you many others here on the pet thread, you guys are very special. 


RAINEY:  You are so right!  I believe that some people are just "called" to be pet lovers.  IMHO It is a spiritual gift; not everybody possesses the same spiritual gifts.     As Sasha mentioned,  you a loving and caring person.  You are a wonderful mother and grandmother.   :hugg  Besides, circumstances differ in our lives;  there have been times in mine when having a pet in the house was just not feasible.

SASHA, that is such a beautiful poem.  Thank you so much for sharing it with us! 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorilovesgolf on February 11, 2008, 06:45:56 AM
I thought I would bring over an updated picture of my yellow lab, Yankee.  He is now 17 months old and such an adorable and loveable baby!!!  He is playing with his octupus he got for Christmas.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/lorilovesgolf/MIscellaneous/yankee.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 11, 2008, 07:09:47 AM
Hi Lori!!!

Welcome to the pet thread!!!!  I think I remember your posting last year about getting a new yellow lab.  AWWWWWWWWW ! Yankee is absolutely gorgeous and looks so strong and athletic.  Is he "kind" to his toys or is he trying to rip the squeaker out of the octopus' throat?   Usually when Mimi gets a toy, within a day the squeaker has been torn out and the stuffing is all over the house!!!!!  :lol


 :dog  :dog :dog :dog :dog :dog :dog :dog

ATTENTION ALL DOG LOVERS.  DON'T MISS THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB BEST IN SHOW COMPETITION TONIGHT AT 7 P.M. CENTRAL ON THE USA CHANNEL.  THIS IS A MUST-SEE!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorilovesgolf on February 11, 2008, 07:37:02 AM
Hi Lori!!!

Welcome to the pet thread!!!!  I think I remember your posting last year about getting a new yellow lab.  AWWWWWWWWW ! Yankee is absolutely gorgeous and looks so strong and athletic.  Is he "kind" to his toys or is he trying to rip the squeaker out of the octopus' throat?   Usually when Mimi gets a toy, within a day the squeaker has been torn out and the stuffing is all over the house!!!!!  :lol


 :dog  :dog :dog :dog :dog :dog :dog :dog

ATTENTION ALL DOG LOVERS.  DON'T MISS THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB BEST IN SHOW COMPETITION TONIGHT AT 7 P.M. CENTRAL ON THE USA CHANNEL.  THIS IS A MUST-SEE!!!!

HI Thea!   Oh, he tears them to shreds!!  I bought him a crab that had the rope things for legs.  Once he tore it open, I was able to tear out the stuffing and give it back to him.  He has torn one claw of it, other  than that - he still throws it around the house.  It's nasty, but he loves it!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 11, 2008, 09:05:31 AM
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HI Thea!   Oh, he tears them to shreds!!  I bought him a crab that had the rope things for legs.  Once he tore it open, I was able to tear out the stuffing and give it back to him.  He has torn one claw of it, other  than that - he still throws it around the house.  It's nasty, but he loves it!!
 
 
 


 :lmao LORI.  They're so fun to watch.  We refer to Mimi's toys as her "babies", but somehow she hasn't developed the mothering instinct!  :para  There is stuffing all over the house...hard to keep up with , but so worth it!!!!  We used to replace the toys as soon as she would "desqueak" them, but now we just keep them.  Meanwhile the collection of "babies" under our family room coffee table continues to grow!!!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 12, 2008, 08:03:50 PM
LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE WESTMINSTER "BEST IN SHOW"----- UNO, the 15 Inch Beagle!!!!    :clap :clap :clap



AWWWWWWW!!!   :shappy :shappy :shappy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 13, 2008, 05:14:39 PM
Any beagle owners here, Claymaniacs?  After the Westminster Dog Show win, I have a feeling beagles will become verrrrrryyyy popular!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on February 13, 2008, 05:59:12 PM
That dog was so cute! If I didn't already have my two kitties I'd get a dog.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 13, 2008, 06:21:24 PM
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That dog was so cute! If I didn't already have my two kitties I'd get a dog.


MEESA, there's a time and a season for everything.  Someday when things settle down for you will be the time for you to get a dog.  They're a lot of work, and  I know you already have your hands full with Grandma's failing health, your job, etc.  Someday I know you'll be a wonderful "doggie mommy"!!!  :hugg Meanwhile, hug those sweet little kitties..."Pepsi" and ?????


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on February 13, 2008, 06:37:45 PM
Thea - I used to have a dog, a collie named Mindy. She was so sweet. Hopefully I'll be able to do that again. My other kitty is Roy.  :wink


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 14, 2008, 02:28:04 PM
Lori
Your Lab is adorable.

Lorraine
I know you are a lover of animals.  You are such a great aunt to my girls.  :hugg  You don't have to own a pet to love them..  I think the worst thing someone could do is get a pet and never be home to spend time with it.

Sasha
That's a lovely poem. :hugg  I can't wait to meet Chloe as well.

Thea
My mother told me about the Beagle that won..  She said it was adorable.  I'm going to have to google it online.  Beagles were one of the dogs we were looking for on our hunt before we got our pugs.  We went to a house to see the puppies but so much of the room was chewed up.  :eek  My friend also had two that were cute but they liked to dig up her yard.  I realized at that time it had a little more energy for me then I wanted at the time but I know they make wonderful pets.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on February 14, 2008, 07:10:07 PM
Dress the Kitty

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/KSChristian4Clay/Misc/th_MVI_7164.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v471/KSChristian4Clay/Misc/?action=view&current=MVI_7164.flv)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 14, 2008, 07:15:07 PM
MEESA!   :lmao :lmao  Pepsi is quite the sexy little Valentine thang in her red hat!!!!  :lmao :lmao

Quote
Thea
My mother told me about the Beagle that won..  She said it was adorable.  I'm going to have to google it online.  Beagles were one of the dogs we were looking for on our hunt before we got our pugs.  We went to a house to see the puppies but so much of the room was chewed up.    My friend also had two that were cute but they liked to dig up her yard.  I realized at that time it had a little more energy for me then I wanted at the time but I know they make wonderful pets.

TAMMY, I agree that beagles make wonderful pets, but only for somebody who has a lot of experience and patience in training dogs. I'm concerned that because of Uno's "Best in Show" title many people will want to adopt beagles without knowing what a challenge they can be to train.  When the new owners finally tire of the chewing and the digging, I'm afraid that a lot of these puppies will end up in dog shelters because their owners' couldn't handle them.  I remember when "101 Dalmatians" was a hit movie; many people went out to buy Dalmatians for their children, only to find out that they are not always a good house pet for a family in a small house with small children.  So many of these Dalmatians ended up in shelters;  how sad!

Anyway, I think you made a great choice in adopting pugs!  My brother and SIL have pugs, and they are such fun-loving, obedient and loyal little doggies!  If they didn't shed so much, I would have adopted pugs, too.  Unfortunately, our family is highly allergic to dog hair, so that's why a goldendoodle is the perfect dog for us!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 15, 2008, 03:25:11 AM
Thea
That is a good point.  I hope people don't go and  get beagles or any other dog for that matter without doing their research.  I agree about the shedding of a pug.  To me it's their only downfall.  I don't wear any dark colors around the house and put them on before I head out the door.  I also own quite a few of the lint rollers.  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorraine on February 16, 2008, 05:01:48 AM
Thea:  that the only part i hate going on vacation missing my girls.

Rainey:  you are the exception:  you are a very  caring person .  but you love Tammy's pugs and if you met my Chloe you would love her to... So you do have pets just not in your house......




Sasha
THANKS SASHA.   :hugg  I DO LOVE ALL PETS BUT IT IS A LOT OF RESPONSIBILITY TAKING CARE OF THEM AND I JUST KNOW I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO THAT.  WELL AT LEAST NOT RIGHT NOW.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorraine on February 16, 2008, 05:05:04 AM
RAINEY:  You are so right!  I believe that some people are just "called" to be pet lovers.  IMHO It is a spiritual gift; not everybody possesses the same spiritual gifts.     As Sasha mentioned,  you a loving and caring person.  You are a wonderful mother and grandmother.     Besides, circumstances differ in our lives;  there have been times in mine when having a pet in the house was just not feasible. 

Thank you Thea.  For now I will be an aunt to all of my friends pets.  Love from a distance.  Right.  Just like I did with Clay for so many years.

I did love that Beagle that won.  He was such a cutie.

Okay thanks everyone for letting me lurk.

Hugs
Rainey :wave :wave :wave


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 16, 2008, 06:51:52 PM
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Thank you Thea.  For now I will be an aunt to all of my friends pets.  Love from a distance.  Right.  Just like I did with Clay for so many years.
But then look what happened!!!!  :clap
Quote
I did love that Beagle that won.  He was such a cutie.

Okay thanks everyone for letting me lurk.

Hugs
Rainey   

Lurk away and post whenever you feel like it, "AUNTIE LORRAINE"!  You are always welcome here, my friend.  :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 16, 2008, 06:56:17 PM
(http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2008/02/13/PH2008021300790.jpg)

In case any of us has been living under a rock the past week  :lol , here is a photo of  Uno, the beagle that won the Westminster Kennel Club "Best in Show" and also stole our hearts in the process!!!  :heartburst


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 18, 2008, 02:12:33 PM
TAMMY, we're all hoping and praying that Ping's procedure will go well.  Rest assured she knows she is loved.   :comfort :pray


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on February 18, 2008, 03:16:09 PM
TAMMY  :hugg,
I KNOW THAT PING WILL BE HAVING HER PROCEDURE THIS WEEK --PING WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS THAT ALL WILL WORK OUT WONDERFULLY.
PING IS SUCH A FIGHTER & SHE  IS SUCH A LOVE.
SHE IS LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL MOMMY.






Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 18, 2008, 05:32:02 PM
 :wave ANGELA!!!  It's always wonderful to have you visit the Pet Thread!   :hugg

Quote
TAMMY  ,
I KNOW THAT PING WILL BE HAVING HER PROCEDURE THIS WEEK --PING WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS THAT ALL WILL WORK OUT WONDERFULLY.
PING IS SUCH A FIGHTER & SHE  IS SUCH A LOVE.
SHE IS LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL MOMMY.

You are so right.  Ping (and Zoe, too  :wink) are very blessed to have such a wonderful "Mommy". 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 18, 2008, 05:38:31 PM
Awe!  Thanks you guys.. :cry  I'm all choked up.. She sure is holding her own and I have put the procedure off because I am afraid they may make things worse but they assured me it shouldn't so I hope they are right..  The worst they say is that it might not work.. I pray everything goes fine.. 

Thanks again! :bighug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on February 19, 2008, 07:07:43 AM
Tammy :wave Hope everything goes well with Ping.  Your so inspiring! 
I wish more people for as wonderful to animals like you are :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 20, 2008, 04:46:25 AM
Charlene  :hugg
That is sweet of you but I am not doing anything different then any of you would do who love your pets.  I am so nervous about the whole thing.  :bite  I'll check back with you guys Thursday night or Friday to let you know how she made out..  Keep her in your prayers.  :pray


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on February 20, 2008, 02:26:19 PM




                                                           TAMMY I WILL BE THINKING OF PING TOMMORROW SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR KITTY . :hugg :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 20, 2008, 03:10:49 PM
Tammy: we will all be praying for Ping....  Its going to work and help her.. Im thinking positive.  Give my furballs a big hug from their Auntie.  So glad i got  to see them a couple weeks ago.   Jim sends his prayers to....

Hugs
Jo,Jim,Chloe and Kayla... :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 20, 2008, 04:14:30 PM
All of this love and support for Tammy and her little Ping is so heartwarming.  I've always hoped that The Pet Thread would become a place where we can share our love and concern for God's little creatures, especially when they struggle.  And lo and behold, it's now happening!!!!   :bouncy  Thanks, everybody!   :kumbi


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorraine on February 21, 2008, 03:48:56 AM
Tammy,

Good luck with Ping today.  You know how much I love your Ping and Zoe. 

Aunt Rainey :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 21, 2008, 11:04:38 AM
Good wishes and prayers for Tammy's Ping today!! :pray

:bighug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on February 21, 2008, 02:33:20 PM


                             :hugg :hugg TAMMMY.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 21, 2008, 04:05:34 PM
Good Evening Everyone!
Today has been an eventful day.  Ping is home now.  We dropped her off at 830 and the procedure went well.  We are about an hour away from the veterinary hospital so after breakfast and shopping we came home.  She was supposed to be seen later in the day but we were surprised that when we got home we got the call to pick her up.  When we arrived to pick her up she sounded horrible to me.  She wasn't breathing her best and she was restless on the way home.  A short time after we got home I called them back and told them I was worried because she sounded worse then I have ever heard her.  They supposedly drained lots of fluid out but when I looked at her lip and in her mouth she was swollen with fluid again.  They told us to bring her back so here we go again on our hour treck to the hospital.  They looked at her right away and came to the conclusion that the fluid is what they put in her with the syringe to destroy the cells that are producing the fluid.  They want that fluid to remain in there for at least 12 more hours and they hope it will dissipate on it's own.. If not we are getting it syringed out tomorrow and by that time the stuff will have done what it was supposed to do.  I have a feeling we are going to have to get it removed and it won't dissipate.  It's going to be a long night because she is so blocked up.  My heart breaks for her.  I'm going to type you up a copy of the report they gave me today to kind of give you an idea what we are dealing with.

This is what the doctor wrote..

Dear Tammy Berg
Ping was dropped off today at OSVS for attempted ethanol ablation of an unusual lesion in the mouth and nose that had been evaluated previously with CT scan and biopsy.  Based on the CT scan and the loss of bone noted on the CT scan cancer had been highly suspected but biopsies had not confirmed our suspected diagnosis.

Ping had been undergoing periodic draining of the lesion whenever she became congested and today's procedure was an attempt to decrease the severity of the discharge and frequency of rechecks required.

Ping was placed under short-acting injectable anesthesia and the lesion was drained of as much fluid as possible and then medical grade ethanol was slowly injected via the same needle.  This procedure went smoothly and Ping recovered well from the anesthesia.

As you know ethanol treatment for Ping's condition is unorthodox but has been used successfuly for a number of conditions where excess fluid production from a cystic lesion is present.  I cannot predict how and to what extent this may help Ping and it is highly unlikely to cure her of the underlying disease process.  Our goal will be to keep her from getting as congested and decreasing trips to your local vet.  Continue to monitor her for excessive nasal discharge, congestion or swelling in her mouth around her nose.  Try to keep her quiet today.  She can eat and drink normally at home.

So that's about it in a nutshell.  Ping is resting.  Not comfortably though right now..  I am looking forward to aspirating what they put into her tomorrow so she can breath better..   Thanks for all your prayers for my baby..  They are so appreciated.. 

:bighug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 21, 2008, 07:25:51 PM
 :hugg  Tammy - so far, so good. I hope all of you have a good night, and that Ping is much better tomorrow. You have our prayers.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 21, 2008, 07:49:37 PM
Tammy,

Thanks for the report on Ping.  My you had quite a day!  I hope that this procedure will help and your vet can take care of Ping tomorrow. :hugs

Hugs,
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 22, 2008, 02:28:14 AM
Thanks Everyone! :bighug

I have an appointment to take Ping to the Vet's at 930.  Joe took off work again because it's snowing and he is going to drive.  I hope they don't cancel the appointment.  Ping had a rough night last night and is more swollen then I have ever seen her.  I hope I made the right decision by doing this.  Right now all I can think about it relieving the swelling. :cry


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on February 22, 2008, 02:51:08 AM
TAMMY  :hugg  HOPING YOU FIND A BIG IMPROVEMENT IN PING BY THE END OF THE DAY--I KNOW THAT THIS IS SO DIFFICULT FOR YOU  :hugg IT BREAKS MY HEART JUST TO READ IT.  BUT I BELIEVE IMPROVMENTS IN PING'S HEALTH IS SOON.

PLEASE TAKE CARE  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 24, 2008, 01:40:01 PM
Angela
You are a sweetheart!   :hugg

Thank you to everyone else as well. :hugg  Ping is holding her own.  She is still having issues with her breathing due to the procedure she had done on Thursday.  She is eating and good spirits but she has to breath from her mouth and her gum on the side that she had the procedure done is irritated and hard for her to chew.   I called and left a message with the Vet that did the procedure to find out more information about why she had this reaction.   I am angry that they didn't tell me more about what to expect and if this is part of the process.  She is worse now then when she has to get aspirated. :bang  I think she is trying to adjust to breathing from her mouth.   I am doing a little better and pray that she improves.  I will keep you posted and let you know what the vet says.. I don't expect to here from him till late tomorrow if that.  He usually has his assistants call me but I want to talk to him and no one else.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 24, 2008, 02:03:28 PM
 :hugg  Tammy - I am so glad you got to check in - I have been wondering how things were going. Hopefully, she will improve a little every day.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 24, 2008, 02:56:38 PM
Tammy,
       Glad you checked in.  Give Ping a big hug for me.  I will keep praying for you and Ping.

hugs
Jo :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: woodstock854 on February 25, 2008, 01:30:28 AM
Tammy - Glad we heard from you.  I am glad Ping is holding her own.  And you, too.   :hugg  Prayers continue.  Please keep us updated.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 25, 2008, 03:31:40 AM
Thanks for the continued prayers and kind words for my baby.  I will hopefully get a hold of the vet later today.  I will let you know what he tells me.   I go back to work today after a week off and it will be tough leaving Ping but so far she is stable.  I pray that she gets better and not worse. :pray

Thanks again everyone! :bighug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 25, 2008, 05:52:10 AM
A couple in our Pond Club emailed us the following pictures of their dog Lady and her 10 puppies.  I thought you all would enjoy them.

(Clickable)

When they were first born with Lady:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_004.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/004.jpg)

The puppies today:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_021.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/021.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_015.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/015.jpg)

Tammy,
:hugs  :pray



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 25, 2008, 04:06:53 PM
Prissy
Those puppies and mama are adorable.  Nothing like furry little babies to get your heart all warm and mushy.

I talked to the vet who did the procedure a few minutes ago.   He think that the inflammation is normal and he thinks it should settle down in a few days.  He also thinks she still has cancer.  He said he thinks only cancer would do the destruction to her bones that she had in her head.    So she may be in a temporary type of remission.  So we still don't know what we are dealing with and he thinks the worst this procedure will be is that it doesn't work.  He is hoping that it does.    He also told me to try to relax and let her be a dog and that she doesn't know what is going on.  I am still faithfully praying for my baby everyday and am giving her lots of love. 

I have an appointment with her regular vet tomorrow to check her recovery.

Thanks for all your kind words and prayers..   They mean so much to me.. :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: woodstock854 on February 26, 2008, 12:31:01 AM
Tammy - I just have to keep coming here and checking up on you and Ping.   :hugg  I hope after talking to the vet, you are feeling somewhat better, knowing the inflammation will go down and Ping will start feeling better.  I hope your regular vet has some good news for you today.

Prissy - Those puppies are adorable!!!  WOW, ten puppies!!!  What a good Mama that dog must be.  We just read a story called Too Many Puppies in one of my reading groups.  The illustrations were adorable.  A girl's dog has 7 puppies, and she wants to keep them all.   :lol  Her mom keeps telling her that's too many puppies.  The little girl doesn't think so, until they get a little bigger and become SO much work.   :wink  They finally give them all away to good homes, and the little girl is once again happy to be with her dog.   :bigsmile  We always wanted to breed our dog and never did.  Now I wish I had one of her puppies. 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 27, 2008, 02:50:35 PM
Tammy:   hope my buddy Ping  is doing okay.... And hope you are to..... we will all keep praying for her... :hugg


Prissy:   those puppies are adorable..... my husband had a dog about that size that had 13 puppies that kind of looked like them.  makes me really want a puppy.  thanks for sharing.



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on February 28, 2008, 03:17:40 PM
Hello everyone!

I just wanted to let you know that Ping has had two good days in a row so far.  She was aspirated on Tuesday and had a bad reaction that night and seemed extremely uncomfortable.  She had a hard time sleeping and getting comfortable to the point of yelping.  I was scared for her but   The next day when I came home from work she seemed happy and was actually able to rest and nap.  She is eating and resting and I guess I have to enjoy each and every day with her and let her know she is very loved.  I will keep you updated on her progress.  Thanks for all of your prayers.  She knows after breakfast every morning that it's prayer time.

:bighug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: woodstock854 on February 28, 2008, 06:55:02 PM
 :clap :clap :clap  Ping had two good days!!!  That certainly is good news,  Tammy!!!  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on February 28, 2008, 07:13:11 PM
TAMMY
WE NEED MORE GOOD DAYS FOR PING


     (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/EMOTIONS/20071022-Lola.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on February 29, 2008, 03:22:44 AM
TAMMY, I AM SO HAPPY  :bigsmile  TO HEAR THAT PING IS DOING BETTER  :hugg.  MAY GOD BLESS PING  WITH IMPROVING HEALTH.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 29, 2008, 07:53:07 AM
 :hugg Tammy - that is good news - hope she gets better every day.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 01, 2008, 08:53:15 AM
Thank you everyone! :bighug

Ping has had another good day and night.  I love watching her sleep and breath comfortably. :bigsmile  I just got back from the health food store.  I have been researching cancer in animals online and reading what luck others had with going the natural route in case that is what she has.  I have read that someone cured her pug of cancer with shark cartilage.  It is worth a try and it's not evasive so I went looking to see what was available.  I picked her up something for pets that was made with shark cartilage and some other good things in it and bought it.  I gave one to Ping when I got home and she thought it was food and barked for more.  :lol  I also found it cheaper on line so I ordered more and some pet vitamins as well.  My sister sent me a site of a natural diet you can make at home to treat them for cancer as well so I may be doing that because it doesn't seem that complicated.  I will let you know what I do.  For now, this day, this moment she seems happy and comfortable. :clap   God is Good!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: woodstock854 on March 01, 2008, 09:57:57 AM
Tammy - Such good news!!!  :hugg  I'm sure you are thrilled seeing Ping comfortable.   :bouncy  I think if I were in your shoes, I would be trying the shark cartilage and anything else I could find out there.  There is so much good information out there.  I have been doing a lot of research, too, on the meds I am taking, and it is always good to be informed.

Praying that the days will just keep getting better and better for Ping.  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ydebi on March 01, 2008, 10:07:41 AM
Tammy...what wonderful news!!!!!!!!!! Ping is doing better...and the natural stuff sound wonderful..I have natural food supplements that I will begin taking after my surgery...Not sure if any of them would interfer with my treatmend now.  I truely believe that there is healing in nature......many cultures use them and have used them for many years...It just seems like here in the U.S.  if it's not tested by the FDA then our dr will not recommend them...kinda sad I think...

but anyways I've gotten of the track...i just wanted you to know I'm excited that Ping is improving!!!!!!!!

give him a hug from me ok????


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 01, 2008, 12:10:09 PM
 :wave Dear Fellow Pet Lovers!

As most of you probably know, I have been on vacation in the Caribbean this past week.  We got back just this morning at about 2:00 a.m., so I haven't had much time to do much but sleep, unpack, start mountains of laundry, and of course pick up Mimi from the kennel!

TAMMY, I'm so happy to hear that little Miss Ping is holding her own.  When it comes to dog mommies, well you are amazing, my friend.   I know that Ping is getting better because of your love and devotion to her.   :hugg

PRISSY, thanks so much for sharing photos of Lady's "blessed event".  Wow, all 10 puppies appear to be thriving and mother looks very content!!!

I'm so happy to see so many of you here at the Pet Thread.!!!  :bouncy :bouncy You are welcome always.  We love to hear about your pets as well as those of your friends and family, too!!!  :bouncy

Now off to take a long afternoon nap on the sofa with Mimi sleeping on my feet!

 :ghug

Thea


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 01, 2008, 12:37:19 PM
Tammy:  im so happy my buddy Ping is doing better.  Thea is right Tammy your love and devotion to Ping is what helps, she knows how much she loved by you and Joe....  and all the extra prayers she is getting...  hope that stuff helps   :purpbana :purpbana

Thea:  glad you had a good trip.


Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: woodstock854 on March 02, 2008, 06:17:38 AM
I found this cute story on my Yahoo home page.  Cute picture.   :lol

PARAGLIDING DOG (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080301/od_afp/australiaglideoffbeat_080301015538)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 02, 2008, 11:50:01 AM
Woody - I keep reading about people who take their pets with them during sports - the man and his dog were both lucky!

Pepe - you asked about the ducks - we have a duck emergency this morning - I noticed that one of the female ducks was missing, turned around, and found this next to a tree just to the side of the barn - I don't know how she has been lucky enough for the dogs to not find this - Lewis is at work now building a fence around her nest (he is putting a gate low enough for her to hop over (ducks can hop high!) but, hopefully, too high for the dogs to get over. He may have to put a roof over the fence to keep cats, possums, and racoons out. When he decided to get ducks, I told Lewis that they were just heartbreak waiting to happen. We have lost two ducks to wild animals this winter - we still have 8.


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/duckeggs.jpg)

The Mama Duck has not started to try to hatch her eggs, though, because she is with the group most of the time - they take an afternoon nap on the bank every day, as you see. Since she is not sitting on the nest yet, we think that means that she will still lay more eggs.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/ducknap.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on March 02, 2008, 12:25:33 PM
OMG, Frankie how great is that?! :clap...ducklings are the cutest, thanks for sharing that. We can't wait for the eggs to hatch :purpbana :lol

Tammy, I pray Ping will continue to get better each day. :hugg I had a cat once with a sever liver infection, I prepared her diet for her, I loved her and I didn’t mind all the extra work…I still missed her but I’m glad I’ve done all I could for her.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 02, 2008, 05:51:09 PM
FRANKIE, the pictures of the ducks and nest are just so precious.  I agree about the heartbreak though.  The raccoons and fox will surely try and get them and unless you caged and screened mother and eggs in I don't know how you will keep them all alive.  The animals will even dig under the fence.  It is sad for soft hearted people like us.  I know my son went thru this with trying to raise baby chicks and the chickens laying eggs.  He built a fortress for them and wild animals still got to them.  I will be saying prayers for them though you can depend on it!.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KingOfSing on March 04, 2008, 01:00:39 PM
hi all...i don't have pics unfortunately but i have 2 beautiful cats named bolo and gigi. Bolo is very um, large and is very sloth-like. He eats all day and snuggles on the couch. Sounds like the life right? Gigi is much healthier and is very shy around people, but very sweet. I'll try to get some pics on line


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 04, 2008, 04:56:43 PM
Welcome to the Claymanaics "Pet Thread", KING OF SING!  We would love to see pictures of Bolo and Gigi.  Sounds like they are spoiled rotten, but loved!!!!   :lol  I think that sounds familiar to all of us!!!

Thea


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 09, 2008, 04:53:54 AM
Frankie
How are the ducks and eggs doing?

Welcome KingofSing

I can't wait to see pictures of your cats.  They sound adorable.


Ping update..
She is hanging in there.. It will be two weeks on Tuesday since her last aspiration.  I do notice some good changes in her since her procedure and a few bad ones.  The bad ones is that she seems very sensitive on one side of her mouth now and holds her toy's carefully on that side.  She also makes more of a mess eating.  Her breathing seems better although not perfect and I think she is learning how to lay in the best position to breath better.. I love to watch her when she is comfortable and snoring away.  It makes my heart happy to see she is resting well.  She is still eating and playing.  Sean is home and she loves to have people in the house and loves the attention the boys give her.  I am giving her the shark cartilage along with lots of flax oil in her food but decided to keep her on the same diet since it's pretty healthy.

Thanks for keeping her in her thoughts and prayers.. I looked up  her birth records and found out she turned 9 on February 8th.  Everyday is a new birthday when she is with us..  I love her and her sister so much..  :heartburst


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 09, 2008, 05:47:28 AM
 :hugg Tammy - thank you for Ping's update. I do think about her every day - it sounds as if the procedure was worth all that she and you had to go through - I'm so happy she is better.

Our ducks are O.K., although I am beginning to wonder if our Mama Duck is old enough to know what to do with her eggs. I have been reading a lot, and others have posted that their young ducks just lay eggs here and there, and don't ever come back to them - our duck did this a couple of times before she actually built a nest. We had wondered if our wild Wood Ducks would come back to the pond with our Mallards there, too. The Wood Ducks have raised babies on our pond for the last 3 years - the babies hatch, then they leave after a short time. The wood Ducks have come back, and Lewis said he heard the female in the nesting box as he walked down the pond levee yesterday. The couple stayed on the pond all day, despite the dogs running around and Lewis walking back and forth as he worked on the fence - so at least I think we will have Wood Duck babies again.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 09, 2008, 07:55:41 AM
Frankie
I'll check back for updates.. I can't wait to see pictures of your wood duck babies..  You are lucky having all that awesome nature around you.  Do you have trouble with wild predators around you such as coyote's and foxes?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 09, 2008, 03:33:28 PM
I decided I was going to start taking more videos and pictures of my girls while Ping is feeling better.  I want to remember every minute of her..  This one is from the girls and I today and some others from this week and today..

Ping..   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/March92008004.jpg)

Zoe..    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/March92008005.jpg)

Sunning beauties.. It's one of their favorite things to do besides eating.. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/March92008006.jpg)   

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/March92008018.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/March92008020.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorraine on March 10, 2008, 03:51:49 AM
Tammy,

I don't know who is prettier, my girls or you.  Very very nice my friend.

Hugs
Rainey


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 10, 2008, 07:07:50 AM
Tammy - I love the beautiful photos of you and the girls - I especially love the close ups of their sweet little faces.

Yes, we do have predators - we hear coyotes  barking all of the time - there are hundreds of acres of farmland just behind our back fence ( they have not gotten into our yard as far as we know, though). That is why we never let the girls sleep outside at night when they were puppies. And possums and raccoons are in our yard every fall when the persimmons are ripe. Redbirds insist upon building nests in the greenhouse every summer - but their eggs never hatch - something (we think it is a snake) gets them every time - the nest is never disturbed, the eggs just disappear.  That is why I told Lewis that having ducks is just heartbreak waiting to happen. We have lost two grown ducks this winter - we do not know what got them.  :para


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 10, 2008, 10:10:53 AM
Tammy,

Beautiful pictures of you and your girls.  They are such sweet dogs.  I'm glad Ping is still holding her own.

Frankie,

Good luck with the duck eggs. :cross  Hopefully, they will not become victims of predators.  We have even seen a coyote in our back yard, and we are very near a freeway.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on March 10, 2008, 06:57:41 PM



                                     TAMMY JUST CHECKING IN TO SEE IF YOU POSTED ABOUT PING I SEE SHE IS DOING BETTER THE PICTURES ARE ADORABLE, YOU LOOK SO PRETTY TO. KEEP US POSTED. :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 11, 2008, 02:11:55 PM
Phil and I are thinking about getting another goldendoodle...this time a cream-colored or apricot-colored one.  Are we crazy???  :lol :bduh


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 14, 2008, 07:29:10 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SHASAN1195-2.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/shadowsandyIMG022-2-1-1.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SSandy-2-1-2.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/IMG013-1-1-1-1.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/unknown-2-1-1.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DOGS1585-1-1-2.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 15, 2008, 04:17:53 AM
Phil and I are thinking about getting another goldendoodle...this time a cream-colored or apricot-colored one.  Are we crazy???  :lol :bduh

Thea
I have had so many ups and downs with Ping lately that I don't know if I could get another animal after her and Zoe.  It's so heart wrenching to lose them but when I think about all the joy and happiness they gave me I wouldn't change a thing.   They do say that having a pet makes you live longer.  My mom and dad have lost three dogs and it's been hard on them but they get another one because it gives them something to nurture and take care of.  As far as you getting another fur baby, It is nice to have another dog to keep your other one company while you and hubby go away.  Are you still thinking about it?  I am anxious to hear what you decided. :bouncy

Prissy
Your babies look like little dog statues.  :lol  How do you get them to pose like that?


Thanks to everyone else for your kind words about my girls..  :hugg  Ping is still holding her own..  It will be three weeks next Tuesday since her last aspiration.  I made an appointment for her Wednesday for the doctor to look her over and check in her mouth.. She doesn't chew on that side now since the procedure was done.  She still plays and eats though and I am loving every minute with her..



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 15, 2008, 05:18:43 AM
Tammy -  :hugg I am happy you gave us an update  :hugg It sounds like Ping is doing really well.  I thought I would never have another pet after Peanut and Scooter died last year. I really wasn't ready when Jack came along and needed a home, but Lewis wanted him so much. It didn't take long, though, before I was so grateful that we took him in - I can't describe it, but Lewis just had a sadness in his eyes that chasing Jack all around the neighborhood took away   :lol  Then Tuffy came along and needed a home, too. He has become the boss of us all. As I've said before, they will never take the girls' places, but they each have a place all their own.

Prissy - Happy Brithday to Shadow and Sandy!  :birthday They are so beautiful - they could be dog models!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on March 15, 2008, 10:40:27 AM
                                                         
 Happy Birthday Sandy and Shadow!!!

 :bday1 At three months you were "Adorable" !!!

 :hb2 At four years you have grown up to be simply "Pretty" !!!

 Wishing you many "Doggie Treats" for your special day !!!

 :dog :dog

 carol

 


 




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 15, 2008, 10:46:34 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHADOW AND SANDY!!!!!!!!

 :bday1 :birthday :bday1 HERE IS YOUR OWN BIRTHDAY CAKE!!!   :hb1



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on March 15, 2008, 11:24:02 AM
 Hi Tammy :wave :wave
 Beautiful pictures of You, Zoe and Ping.  So cute. I will keep Ping in my prayers
 that she will keep getting better everyday.      :hugg Carol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 15, 2008, 07:13:28 PM
Quote
Thea
I have had so many ups and downs with Ping lately that I don't know if I could get another animal after her and Zoe.  It's so heart wrenching to lose them but when I think about all the joy and happiness they gave me I wouldn't change a thing.   They do say that having a pet makes you live longer.  My mom and dad have lost three dogs and it's been hard on them but they get another one because it gives them something to nurture and take care of.  As far as you getting another fur baby, It is nice to have another dog to keep your other one company while you and hubby go away.  Are you still thinking about it?  I am anxious to hear what you decided.


TAMMY, Phil and I have pretty much decided not to get another "doodle" right now.  Until Phil's and my health have completely stabilized, we've decided to  at least try to keep our lives as simple and uncomplicated as possible  (easier said than done, believe me!  :lol).  The only time I wish we had another dog is when we travel and have to leave Mimi in a kennel.  We've tried leaving her with friends, but we're afraid she might try to run home.  Today when she went over to my neighbor's for a "Play date" with Lola, the golden retriever, she bolted when she realized I was going home without her.  :doh

I'm so happy that Ping is holding her own healthwise for the time being.   You're right...you need to enjoy every moment with her and Zoe!!! 

Anyway......
:dog :cake :birthday :cake :dog

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SHADOW AND SANDIE, the magnificent photogenic  sheltie twins!!!!

 PRISSY,  May they bring you and Skip many more years of joy, licks, kisses and muddy footprints in your home!!!

It's so wonderful to see so many Claymaniacs here on the Pet Thread!!!  :shappy  CAROL,  SHIRLEY, FRANKIE, GLORY, LORRAINE, LOLITA, KING OF SING and everybody, you are always welcome!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 15, 2008, 07:40:48 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DOGS1585-1-1-2.jpg)

On behalf of Shadow and Sandy, thanks for all the lovely birthday posts to them.  They have played outside several times today.  They have had several doggy treats and enjoyed chicken broth on their dog food and later lima beans!!  No birthday cake for them today!!
They have always been good about sitting and posing, but lately, we have to snap the picture quickly!!  We feel like we are all lucky to have each other.

:dog  :dog


Thank you to Pepe, Woody, Lolita, Brenda, Sharon, Karen, WisconsinBarb, Tammy, Frankie, Carol and Thea!

Pepe:
PRISSY,  did Shadow and Sandy get a birthday cake!!!!  They are so beautiful and always love to see pictures of them.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHADOW AND SANDY!!!!!!!!

 :bday1 :birthday :bday1 HERE IS YOUR OWN BIRTHDAY CAKE!!!   :hb1




Woody:
Prissy,   :birthday  to  Shadow and Sandy!!!!!  I'm sure you are doing something special for them.   

Lolita:
 Prissy,  Happy 4th Birthday to the lovable Shadow and Sandy! Are they going to get treated to ice cream and cake?

Brenda:
Prissy, happy birthday to your 'babies.'

Karen28
Prissy, I loved looking at all the pics of your babies!!  Looks like they get along really well together!  Happy Birthday to Shadow and Sandy (I can't decide which is prettier, they are both gorgeous dogs!)

Sharon(Mrs.C)
Prissy, thanks for your kind words, and your babies are beautiful :bday1 :birthday :bday1 :birthday to Shadow and Sandy :clap

Wisconsinmaniac(Barb)
PRISSY - I took a trip over to the thread to see your "birthday babies".  Do they know how very lucky they are??

Tammy:
Prissy
Your babies look like little dog statues.    How do you get them to pose like that?

Frankie:
Prissy - Happy Brithday to Shadow and Sandy!  :birthday They are so beautiful - they could be dog models!

Carol:
Happy Birthday Sandy and Shadow!!!

 :bday1 At three months you were "Adorable" !!!

 :hb2 At four years you have grown up to be simply "Pretty" !!!

 Wishing you many "Doggie Treats" for your special day !!!

 :dog :dog



Thea:
:dog :cake :birthday :cake :dog

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SHADOW AND SANDIE, the magnificent photogenic  sheltie twins!!!!

 PRISSY,  May they bring you and Skip many more years of joy, licks, kisses and muddy footprints in your home!!!




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorraine on March 16, 2008, 04:10:44 AM
Tammykins - So glad that Ping is still doing well.  I really believe she is one strong doggie. 

Prissy - Happy Birthday to Shadow and Sandy.  :birthday  I have always said if I could have a dog it would be a doggy like yours or one like Ping or Zoe.  But right now I must stay doggieless.  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Thanks everyone for welcoming me here.

Hugs
Rainey


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 16, 2008, 06:39:11 AM
Happy Birthday to Shadow and Sandy.  I always wanted a dog like that maybe someday. :birthday

Tammy:  Glad Ping is doing well.  All the love and good care from him mom.



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 16, 2008, 09:14:12 AM
Thank you to Lorraine and Sasha;  also Kat and Tiffany for the birthday wishes for Shadow and Sandy.

Sasha,
I know you have mentioned you would like a dog like a sheltie someday.

Lorraine,
You can be a dog lover without having a dog.  They are quite a responsibility and can be expensive.  My niece, Kristy, says they are going to start calling their dachshund the "Millionaire Dog," because they have spent so much on him for doctor bills. :shock

:dog  :dog


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 16, 2008, 12:32:40 PM
Prissy
I was reading and took a look at the pictures you posted on the OCD and how you changed them on photobucket.  I knew I had the features but I never took the time to try it out... I am going to have some fun with it... Look what I just made.. :bigsmile  Thanks Prissy!   :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/March92008018-1-1.jpg)

Sasha and Lorraine!
Ping and Zoe send their licks your way.. :lick

Thea
I think your doing the right thing by waiting.   I hope you have great health and happiness this year and in the coming years. :hugg

Carol and Frankie  :hugg :hugg

I'm going to try and lay down now.. I think I'm coming down with the flu..  :bang



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 16, 2008, 04:29:17 PM
Tammy - you and Prissy are having so much fun with PhotoBucket - and you are making great photos even better! I will have to go over to see what I can do! I hope you are not getting the flu  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on March 16, 2008, 05:19:12 PM
HELLO EVERYONE  :wave,

PRISSY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SHADOW & SANDY  :birthday.  THEY ARE SUCH BEAUTIFUL DOGS--THEY ARE SO WELL BEHAVED & POSE SO WELL IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA.

SASHA, HOPE KAYLA & CHLOE ARE ENJOYING THE MARINATED MICE  :wink

TAMMY, I AM SO HAPPY THAT PING HAS BEEN HOLDING HER OWN-I THINK IT IS ALL THE LOVE & CARE YOU GIVE HER  :hugg-HOPE EACH DAY YOU SEE IMPPROVEMENTS.  HOPE YOU ARE NOT GETTING SICK--TAKE CARE  :hugg
LOVE THE CAPTIONS YOU MADE  :lol.  PING & ZOE JUST LOVE THERE MOMMY  :dog :heartburst. :dog :heartburst.

WELL GO TTA RUN JUST FIGURED I WOULD DO A QUICK POST INSTEAD OF LURKING & ENJOYING  AT ALL YOUR  BEAUTIFUL  FUR BABBIES

HAVE A GOOD SUNDAY EVERYONE


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 16, 2008, 05:53:29 PM
Angela,
Thanks for the birthday wishes!!  They are good doggies.

Tammy,
Love the captions!  Photobucket is becoming my addiction!!  I'm even doing cosmetic work on some of my pictures.  :bigsmile


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmas%2007/PICT1770-1-1-1.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 16, 2008, 08:39:22 PM
 :wave

As requested, here are photos of two little dogs who think they are labs. Jack  (Schnauzer/Jack Russel mix) wades in up to his belly, but Tuffy  (Yorkie) actually takes off and swims when he spots a good stick in the pond (I just have never had a camera outside to take a swimming photo). These were taken last week before I PAID TO HAVE THEM GROOMED!  I have given them 2 baths since then - they get too muddy to come into the house.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/tuffywater.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/jackwater.jpg)

ANGELA - Either you or Sasha are going to have to explain marinated mice  :para

Prissy - I think I would get addicted to editing on Photobucket - maybe I'd better not start!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on March 16, 2008, 11:06:52 PM
 Tammy, I could never tell Ping and Zoe apart. See if I'm right. Zoe is saying  I'm her
 favorite. And Ping is saying In her dreams. Cute.

Prissy , Cute pictures of Sandy and Shadow. They do have the look that they have
 something on their minds.

Frankie, Tuffy and Jack are cute even when they are all wet.  Tuffy looks mad. :lol
 Showing his teeth. Was that right after he got bit by the turtle?  I am now
 doggy sitting.  He is 5 months old and he snores, really loud for a puppy.  I
 think this is going to be a sleepless 2 weeks.

 Prissy and Tammy, I am taking care of the Vets dog where I got September.
 He is a minature collie. He is really cute. The minute I sit down by the
 computer, he is right on my lap. So far he hasn't figured out how to push the keys.
 But he is chewing on one of my slippers.


 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 16, 2008, 11:32:06 PM
Carol - Tuffy had probably spotted Gumbo the rooster - they don't get along with each other.  I didn't notice when I took the photo that he was growling at something - I took it from the top of the hill overlooking the pond and used the zoom -  (he is really very sweet except when he sees that rooster!). Tuffy was on dry land when the turtle bit him!  :lol

I'm glad you are baby sitting - I think that will help you to decide whether to get a dog or a cat for yourself.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on March 17, 2008, 03:55:08 AM
Frankie - I've been an avid follower of The Adventures of Jack and Tuffy but hadn't ever seen pictures. They are adorable! They could be movie stars :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 17, 2008, 06:39:58 AM
FRANKIE, thank you so much for the pictures of Tuffy and Jack.  I just love them so much.  Tuffy is about the size of our Maggie.  Yorkie's always look unkept.  They are rough and tumble at least the ones I know are.  Thank heavens that kennel Tuffy was kept in all the time is a thing of the past.  He is finally enjoying being a dog.  I will pray for strength for you and Lewis to keep up with these puppies.   :lol God love you both!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 17, 2008, 07:54:31 AM
Frankie,

Cute pictures of Tuffy and Jack.  Tuffy is in the top picture, is that right?  I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to post the Count Jackula picture I sent you of Jack!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/HALLOWEEN2-1-1-2.jpg)


Carol,
That sounds like a cute dog.  I'd love to see a picture of a miniature collie.  Our dogs our large shelties and look like small collies.  They are too big to be lap dogs.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 17, 2008, 07:57:58 AM
On a previous page I posted the pictures of our Pond Club friends' dog Lady and her 10 puppies.

(Clickable)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_004.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/004.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_021.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/021.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_015.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/015.jpg)

Now, six puppies have new homes, and the four remaining will have new homes soon.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_009-3.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/009-3.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 17, 2008, 08:18:31 AM
PRISSY, love oh love all those puppies!!!!!  They are just precious, so glad that homes were found for them.

                                         :stpat1    :stpat2    :stpat1


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on March 17, 2008, 12:34:43 PM
  :wave :wave
 Prissy and Frankie That is such a cute picture of Jack. I haven't seen that one before.

Prissy, My brother had a minature collie and full grown she was about half the size or
 maybe a little more of Sandy and Shadow. They look just like a collie otherwise. Same
 color hair and everything. She died about 10 years ago. I remember she used to like
 hard boiled eggs to eat. I don't have any idea how to put photo's on a computer. I
 will ask my brother if I can have a picture of her. If I can, I will send it too you. He is
 in Florida right now, but will be home March 30th.


Frankie, Wow, Tuffy must not like Gumbo at all  :lol. Can't blame him if Gumbo chases him
him around.  Anyway Tuffy is pretty good at showing his authority. If I were Gumbo,
I would be scared.   That picture makes me smile.  I like cats but I would rather
have a dog. The apartment is small and  when the dog is full grown there is no place
for him/her to run. And I am on 5th floor so I wouldn't beable to put the dog on a leash
 outside. I would have to be out there or someone would take the dog.  I can take
 the dog for walks, but I don't know if that would be enough. This just isn't the right
 set up to have a dog. I love all animals. If I lived out of town I would probably try to
 have one of each. :lol :lol   Glad Tuffy is ok from that turtle bite. :clap :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on March 17, 2008, 02:07:05 PM
fhmmany2 wrote:
Quote
ANGELA - Either you or Sasha are going to have to explain marinated mice 


WELL SINCE YOU ASKED I SHOULD  EXPLAIN  :lol. " MARINATED MICE" ,ARE SMALL  TOY MICE THAT ARE PLACED IN A SMALL PLASTIC ZIP BAG WITH A COUPLE OF TABLESPOONS OF FRESH CAT NIP.  THIS IS WHAT I CALL "MARINATED MICE"  :lol.  MY CAT, CHRIS LOVED HIS "MARINATED MICE"  & WHEN HE WAS FINISHED PLAYING WITH THEM I WOULD RECHARGE THEM BACK INTO THE MARINADE (CATNIP  :wink).

PRISSY SO HAPPY THOSE CUTE LITTLE PUPPIES ALL GOT HOMES  :purpbana

TAKE CARE EVERYONE,
ANGELA


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 17, 2008, 03:53:53 PM
Tammy:  Jim just  saw your picture with the pugs him and are both laughing,Im the favorite, thats what Chloe would say. Glad my  buddy Ping is doing well.

Prissy:  great pictures to. glad al the pups will have homes.  love count Jackula :roflmao

Frankie:  great pictures. I see Angela explained marianted mice.  Auntie Angela spoils the girls they are gong to need another toy box  :roflmao

Angela;  they are still running around from the catnip :roflmao  the girls say thanks for the mice. :blush


Sasha



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 17, 2008, 04:18:20 PM
Angela and Sasha - Whew! What a relief! I have too much imagination - marinated mice sounded really scary!  :lmao  :para


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 17, 2008, 05:25:28 PM
Quote
Thea
I think your doing the right thing by waiting.   I hope you have great health and happiness this year and in the coming years.


Thanks, TAMMY!  You are so kind with your well-wishes.  :hugg  All I can say is we're taking life one day at a time and trying to improve our health so that we can be more active and enjoy life more.  Hopefully this spring we will start feeling stronger and more energetic! 

I know that there is a history of ill feelings between a couple of posters on the Pet Thread,  but I am certain they can rise above this so that we can make the Pet Thread a happy, welcoming place for all who visit here.  That said, I must say that it brings me great joy to see so many pet-lovers posting here.   Life is too short to let pettiness run our lives----except in the case of letting our "pets" run our lives!  :wink



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 18, 2008, 03:38:07 AM
Quote
Thea
I think your doing the right thing by waiting.   I hope you have great health and happiness this year and in the coming years.


Thanks, TAMMY!  You are so kind with your well-wishes.  :hugg  All I can say is we're taking life one day at a time and trying to improve our health so that we can be more active and enjoy life more.  Hopefully this spring we will start feeling stronger and more energetic! 

I know that there is a history of ill feelings between a couple of posters on the Pet Thread,  but I am certain they can rise above this so that we can make the Pet Thread a happy, welcoming place for all who visit here.  That said, I must say that it brings me great joy to see so many pet-lovers posting here.   Life is too short to let pettiness run our lives----except in the case of letting our "pets" run our lives!  :wink



Thea
I couldn't agree more with all you have said.  :hugg  And I agree about letting pets run our lives.  Since Ping was sick I started to spoil her even more and I created a monster who begs all the time.  :naughty


Prissy
I made these last night.  The Kitty pug is Ping and the pug astronaut is Zoe.  They have some other ones on photobucket as well.  It's neat because you can position and fit the face into the characters very easily.  Thanks again for experimenting and sharing it with us because now I have another toy to play with. :bouncy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/March92008005-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/P1000962-1.jpg)

Sasha
Ping is usually the boss but when she is sick Zoe tries to be the dominate one.  It's funny how when one is sitting close to me the other comes up and tries to sit on the other one and squish them out. :lol

Angela
I am going to have to get some marinated mice to Milo.  :lol  Sparky was the one that loved cat nip and would roll around in my cat mint plant in the summer time.  I wish I could plant some on his grave but we don't get enough sun over there.

Carol
You are correct with picking out Ping and Zoe.  It is a goofy picture of them but they are always making silly faces.

Frankie
You need to take a trip to photobucket.  It's very addicting.  I did have the flu for two days.  Sunday night I came down with a fever and chest cough and was out of work yesterday but I'm on the mend today and I'm heading to work soon.  I love the pictures of your babies.  How often do you have to get them groomed?  I had a dog named Angel.  She was part Cocka-poo and part terrier and I had to clip her all the time.  I will try to find a picture and scan it to post.  She was a sweet girl and followed me everywhere she went.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: woodstock854 on March 18, 2008, 04:48:15 AM
Great pictures, everyone!!!

Glad things seem to be going well with all the pets!!!

I still need to take pictures of my daughter's new kitty, but I wanted Sasha to know that she named it Chloe!!!  I told her I had a friend that has a cat named Chloe, and I would be sure to let her know!!!  So far, her cat seems friendly and it adjusting well.

Lately I have noticed that my cat makes "noises" sometimes when purring.  Can't really explain it.  She seems to be having a little trouble breathing, but then when I move her it goes away.   :bduh  Has anyone else ever noticed this?  I could use any advice out there!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 18, 2008, 08:11:33 AM
TAMMY,  :lmao :lmao :lmao

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/March92008005-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/P1000962-1.jpg)

Now I'd love to challenge PRISSY to put pug faces on Shadow & Sandie as well as FRANKIE to put pug faces on Jack, Tuffy & maybe even Gumbo????).  Also everybody else with Photobucket talent---give it a try!!!  I can't wait to see the results!!!

Have a great day, everybody.  And continue to let your pets run your lives!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 18, 2008, 08:13:24 AM
Quote
I still need to take pictures of my daughter's new kitty, but I wanted Sasha to know that she named it Chloe!!!  I told her I had a friend that has a cat named Chloe, and I would be sure to let her know!!!  So far, her cat seems friendly and it adjusting well.

WOODSTOCK DEBBIE!  We'd love to see a picture of your new "granddaughter" Chloe!!!

Quote
Lately I have noticed that my cat makes "noises" sometimes when purring.  Can't really explain it.  She seems to be having a little trouble breathing, but then when I move her it goes away.     Has anyone else ever noticed this?  I could use any advice out there!!!
Any advice from cat lovers out there???


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 18, 2008, 09:37:32 AM
I was just about to hit "Post' when our electricity blinked off - we are in for summer storms today - I will try again, then I'll get the computer cut off!

Tammy - You and Prissy are outdoing yourselves on PhotoBucket - I have to get over there, and make some time to play! Jack and Tuffy are groomed fairly often - evey 6-8 weeks. They are the first long-haired dogs we have ever had. Tuffy will have to have a summer haircut - he will not be able to stand our summer heat and stay outside as much as he loves being outside with his long hair. They had the 3rd bath they have had this week last night - I am using a mild dog shampoo - not a flea shampoo. I need to call our Vet - I may have to start using just water - that many baths may not be good for them, but they are covered with mud every day.

Woody - we will be waiting for photos of your grandcat! We have had only one cat in our entire marraige - and she never had any health problems, so I can't offer any help. I know other cat owners will, though!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 18, 2008, 10:24:26 AM
MIMI is being groomed as we speak.  We sure know how to pick the worst days for grooming appointments.  :bduh Lots of mud and rain outside today!!!   Oh, well, at least she'll smell nice for about 5 minutes....And to think I even put her collars in the washing machine today.   :bang

Anyway, I'll take a photo and hopefully post it today.  A well-groomed, unraggedy Miss Mimi is a wonderful and rare sight to behold.  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 18, 2008, 10:16:07 PM
LOST IN SPACE!! 

DANGER!  DANGER!! WILL ROBINSON!  DANGER!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_ShadCut1180-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/ShadCut1180-1.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SHASAN1196-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SHASAN1196-1.jpg)

SHADOW!  SANDY!

WE'LL SAVE YOU!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/KNOXVILLE%2007/th_2007_0812007-1-1-1-1-1-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/KNOXVILLE%2007/2007_0812007-1-1-1-1-1-1.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_SkiRanShaSan024-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SkiRanShaSan024-1.jpg)

I definitely need to give the photobucket options a rest, but they're so much fun!!  :crazy




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorraine on March 19, 2008, 04:01:13 AM
Prissy - that is so cute.  :lol :lol :lol  boy did I need a laugh today.

Tammykins - Ping looks so cute.  :lol :lol :lol

Okay now on to real life.

Hugs
Rainey


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 19, 2008, 08:32:03 AM
 :wave  I did call our vet, and in case any of you also have dogs that like to play in the mud, he told me that dogs really do not need to be bathed more than once a week, but that I can wash the boys in just water,  changing the water several times if that is what it takes to get the mud off. He said if I really need something else (pond mud is really dark and smelly!), to buy baby shampoo and just use a tiny bit of that!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 19, 2008, 04:02:25 PM
Prissy and Tammy love the pictures I needed a good laugh.

Debbie:  glad you daughter named her cat Chloe, I just love that name...  tell her she has good taste


Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 19, 2008, 07:18:57 PM
I just received this e-mail today.  Thought it was appropriate for posting over here.

"If I Didn't Have Pets"

If I didn't have pets...

I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.

My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.

All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair and safe from teething.

When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like the kennels.

When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through the fuzzy bodies that beat me to it.

I could sit on the couch the way I wanted, without taking into consideration how much space several fur badies would need to get comfortable.

I would not have strange presents under my Christmas tree -- dog bones, stuffed animals,catnip mice, nor would I have to explain to people why I wrap them.

I would not be on a first-name basis with three veterinarians.

The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down, come, no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE.

My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates, closed doors, or barriers
My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, treats and an extra leash.

I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L-, F-R-I-S-B-E-E,
C-O-O-K-I-E, or W-A-L-K.

I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.

I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog ties them down too much.

I'd look forward to spring and the melting of snow instead of mud season.

I would not have to answer the question::
"Why do you have so many animals?"
from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by something as close to a familiar as they will ever get.

How empty my life would be!




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 19, 2008, 07:24:08 PM
 :lol :lol :lol  PRISSY and TAMMY, thanks for the cute photos.  You are so talented!!!!

 
Quote
I did call our vet, and in case any of you also have dogs that like to play in the mud, he told me that dogs really do not need to be bathed more than once a week, but that I can wash the boys in just water,  changing the water several times if that is what it takes to get the mud off. He said if I really need something else (pond mud is really dark and smelly!), to buy baby shampoo and just use a tiny bit of that!
Posted on: Today at 06:01:13 AMPosted by: lorraine 


Thank you, FRANKIE.  That is very good to know.  "Mud season" is just now starting here in No. Illinois.  :bang

SASHA, we haven't seen any photos of Miss Chloe lately.  Would love to see one if you have a chance!

DEBBIE, still hoping to see a photo of the new younger Miss Chloe!






Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 20, 2008, 04:29:33 AM
Hello All my pet lover friends.  I was out of commission yesterday.  I thought the flu was gone but it came back with a vengeance and I had to see the doctor.  I was told not to go to work today and I have tomorrow and the weekend to rest up.   For all of you who had the flu shot it didn't cover the flu that's out there.  I was put on a nebulizer and a steroid inhaler and some other stuff.  This flu is bad and it gives you bronchial and asthmatic type of symptoms so be careful to all of you with a suppressed immune system.

Ping went for a check up yesterday and her mouth is healing good.  The vet checked her out and she looked good.  She hasn't been aspirated in over three weeks now. :clap  I don't know what the future holds for her but for now she is doing good.  Her and Zoe have been sleeping on top of me all day since I have been sick.  They love it when I'm home.

Thea
I would love to see pictures of Mimi.  When I used to get Angel groomed she would come home and roll around in the grass to get the smell off of her.. :lol  They would also put two bows on her ears but they stayed there all of a few minutes.  When I am feeling better I will look through pictures to scan of her.

Frankie
I remember all of the grooming I had to do with my Angel.  Instead of shedding all year like Ping and Zoe she would shed twice a year and it would be clumps and then she was done.  It's good to make sure they are groomed by their bottom area too.  Sometimes icky's get stuck in the hair if it's not groomed. :eek  Do you have an outdoor sink? I wish I did and I think Joe might put one in and also have hot water out there.  It will not only be good for the pups but for washing the veggies before bringing them in the house.

Lorraine
Glad we could give you a laugh.  :hugg

Woodstock
I would love to see pictures of little Chloe. 




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 20, 2008, 07:23:53 AM
Hi sweet TAMMY!   :hugg

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Thea
I would love to see pictures of Mimi.  When I used to get Angel groomed she would come home and roll around in the grass to get the smell off of her..   They would also put two bows on her ears but they stayed there all of a few minutes.  When I am feeling better I will look through pictures to scan of her.

I tried to take some pictures right after she came home from the groomers, but Mimi was not being very cooperative.  Also, it is difficult to take good pictures of black dogs, I am finding out.  But I'll try to post what I have!



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Frankie
I remember all of the grooming I had to do with my Angel.  Instead of shedding all year like Ping and Zoe she would shed twice a year and it would be clumps and then she was done.  It's good to make sure they are groomed by their bottom area too.  Sometimes icky's get stuck in the hair if it's not groomed.   Do you have an outdoor sink? I wish I did and I think Joe might put one in and also have hot water out there.  It will not only be good for the pups but for washing the veggies before bringing them in the house.

Mimi sheds in clumps twice a year---around mid-January and then in the fall again.  It's absolutely no hassle for us, which is another advantage of a goldendoodle.  The lovely calm temperament of a Golden Retriever with the intelligence and non-shedding characteristics of a Poodle!  For Phil and me, the "doodle" is the perfect dog!!!  :shappy


HAVE A HAPPY THURSDAY, FELLOW PET LOVERS!!!  :hugg  :dog :dog


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 21, 2008, 08:47:43 PM
 :wave  Family is all here, but everyone has collapsed, so I am checking in here! It was a beautiful day - shorts weather - as you will see if I get some photos posted.

Thea - the person who wrote that has been inside my house!  :lol I was brought up by an extremly clean Mom - no pets in the house (I am nothing like her  :para ). We live by the "No Outfit Is Complete Without A Little Dog Hair" rule.

Tammy - we have a very large sink in our laundry room - we have always bathed our dogs there, and have never had any problems with the sink stopping up. Both Jack and Tuffy have to be groomed to keep the hair out of their eyes. Jack has a Schnauzzer cut, wich means the fur on his legs is left long, and of course the Yorkie cut usually leaves the hair long on most of the body - but that is not going to work here. It's just too hot, unless you have a Yorkie who is happy inside all of the time.  I think Tuffy will need a summer cut soon.  We have been surprised that neither of our "boys" seem to be shedders - when they are brushed, very little hair comes out. Tuffy is just like Peanut was - wherever the grandchildren are, that is where he wants to be. I could not believe that he insisted on riding in the paddle boat with Cameron today - he has no fear:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/easter2008055.jpg)


I am so happy that Ping had a good check up!  :clap :clap :clap :clap And I'm sorry you are still sick - feel better soon.  :hugg




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on March 22, 2008, 04:34:52 AM
Tammy :wave I stopped in to see how you and Ping are doing.  That is great news Ping's checkup went well.  It's no fun being sick, sweetie, hope you feel better soon! :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 22, 2008, 07:40:54 AM
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Thea - the person who wrote that has been inside my house!   I was brought up by an extremly clean Mom - no pets in the house (I am nothing like her   ). We live by the "No Outfit Is Complete Without A Little Dog Hair" rule.

FRANKIE,  Same here...no pets allowed in our house growing up, either.  And I am nothing like her when it comes to pets.   As to pet hair....I wouldn't mind wearing pet hair every day of my life if my sons and I weren't so allergic!!!

BTW, That's amazing that you know the person who wrote that little poem.   It really touched my heart.

GERALDINE, glad to see you here posting.

TAMMY, glad to hear Ping is doing so much better!!!!










Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lorraine on March 23, 2008, 06:18:15 AM
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE AND OF COURSE TO ALL OF PETS.  HEY IT IS A HOLIDAY FOR THEM TOO. :lol :lol :lol

TAMMY - SO GLAD THAT PING IS DOING SO MUCH BETTER.  SEE YOU HAD TO GET THROUGH ALL THAT BAD TO GET TO WHERE SHE IS TODAY.

FRANKIE - JUST LOOKING AT CAMERON IN THAT POND MAKES ME WANT SPRING EVEN MORE.  LOOKS LIKE TUFFY HAS NO FEARS. 

JUST LOVE VISITING THIS THREAD AS MUCH AS THE BABY THREAD.  SURE PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE.

HAPPY EASTER.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/ldistefano/FUN%20STUFF/08.gif)

HUGS
RAINEY


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 23, 2008, 02:31:05 PM
 :wave

The Easter Bunny came to see Jack and Tuffy - brought them stuffed Roosters that really crow!  :lol (Sorry, Gumbo!)


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/easterdogs002.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/easterdogs001.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on March 23, 2008, 03:10:52 PM
FRANKIE, I THINK THE EASTER BUNNY HAS BEEN WATCHING JACK & TUFFY CLOSELY  :wink--WHO KNEW THE EASTER BUNNY HAD SUCH A SENSE OF HUMOR  :lol

THE PICTURES ARE SO CUTE --THANKS FOR SHARING


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 23, 2008, 07:40:04 PM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/easterdogs002.jpg)


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/easterdogs001.jpg)

FRANKIE, absolutely precious photos of Tuffy and Jack!!!  Hmmmm, I think the Easter Bunny's going to have to make a belated stop tomorrow for Mimi.  Mommy completely forgot that Mimi still believes in the Easter Bunny!   :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 23, 2008, 07:42:11 PM
LORRAINE and MEESA!  Thanks for stopping by here today!   :wave

Happy Easter to all!!!  :hoppy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on March 24, 2008, 03:04:51 PM
Frankie:  Jack and TUffy look so cute with their new toys.



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 27, 2008, 03:19:03 AM
Frankie
That's sweet that Tuffy loves to be with your grandchildren.  I love their easter toys.  I am forever buying the girls toys and Ping grabs them whenever anyone walks in the door.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 27, 2008, 12:53:18 PM
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I am forever buying the girls toys and Ping grabs them whenever anyone walks in the door.

TAMMY, do Ping and Zoe tear apart their toys?  It seems that as soon as Mimi gets a new squeak toy, she goes on a quest to remove the squeaker from the toy.  Which usually means all of the stuffing comes out first!  :eek  And unfortunately it only takes about 3 hours to accomplish this!!!!   If I bought Mimi a new toy everytime she destroys an old one, I think we'd go broke!!   :lol

Actually, I'd be interested in hearing about how FRANKIE's Jack & Tuffy, as well as PRISSY's Sandie & Shadow treat their toys, as well as all of our dog lovers here on the Pet Thread!

And cat lovers:  How do cats treat their toys???  Do they have that same "killer instinct" as some dogs seem to have?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 27, 2008, 05:26:37 PM
 :wave

Just got home from 2 days in south Louisiana - the grandchildren are out of school, and we've just been having fun.

Jack and Tuffy don't destroy their toys, but I have to do a lot of maintenance on the stuffed animals - they are always getting holes chewed in them, and I am always patching. Jack and Tuffy both came here with a box of toys - Jack has a pink bunny (that rattles) that he had when he was a baby - it only has one ear now (only had one ear when it got here!), but Jack loves it still. Both dogs will sometimes sleep with a stuffed toy. Jack has destoyed some other things - two pairs of shoes for me  :para and every roll of toilet paper that he can find (we are now trained to close every bathroom door and to keep our shoes picked up now). They are like children - each wants the toy that the other has  :lol And, as Tammy said, they are not fond of anyone else touching their toys - when the grandchildren are here, they have been known to hide their toys from them  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on March 29, 2008, 04:20:15 AM
Thea
My pups are very good with their toys.  They do break the squeaker after playing with them for awhile but over all they are pretty good.  Ping is into these little squeaky rubber balls lately.  Zoe likes to play with the squeaky toys better but she wants someone to play with.  I have a basket full of toys upstairs and downstairs.  Since Ping got sick I find myself buying new ones a lot and she loves a new toy and gets very protective over them. :naughty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on April 03, 2008, 10:34:39 AM
HI pet lovers!  Sorry I haven't been doing a very good job of moderating this thread lately.  Just a lot of heavy-duty RL things going on right now.  I hope to be up and running again within a week or two.  IN the meantime, we always welcome pictures-new and old-as well as cute little stories about pets.

One thing I've been hearing a lot about lately is how many wonderful animals are available at the shelters these days because of people losing their homes due to foreclosure.  This is so sad for both the pet owners and the innocent, confused little animals who suddenly are ousted from their homes.   :cry I wish I were in a position right now to adopt another little puppy, but unfortunately this isn't the best time for an addition to our home.   Some of you may want to consider it, though!


FRANKIE and TAMMY, thanks for your responses to my question about doggies destroying their toys!  : :hugg :hugg  Often when Mimi has finished "desqueaking" her toy and is in the process of pulling the stuffing out, I just go ahead and pull the rest of the stuffing out myself.  (otherwise I'll find it all over the house!  :lol).  She usually has a good time just strutting around with what's left of her toy !  :bduh

TAMMY, how is Ping doing this past week?



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on April 07, 2008, 03:59:43 PM
Thea:  my girls are good with their toys, their aunts spoil them , they have a toy box and they pick through it looking for the right mouse.. :lol
Chloe listened to Clays new song she is toast.... :lol


(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll170/chloepkay/IMG_0467-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on April 07, 2008, 04:00:23 PM
Tammy:  how's my buddy Ping doing??????



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 07, 2008, 04:25:46 PM
Sasha - Chole is my favorite cat - you just have to love a girl who  :thud when Clay music is on!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: CArox4ever on April 11, 2008, 08:08:21 AM
I have a 14 year old cat. He is a bengal tiger cat and he is 18 and 1/2 pounds. He's a rather large cat and everyone who sees him notices it. He thinks he is "large and in charge."  :smile He won't play with cat toys for very long. He'll just plop on the floor and go to sleep. He's an awesome cat!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on April 12, 2008, 03:09:55 PM
I'D LOVE TO SEE A PHOTO OF YOUR BENGAL TIGER CAT, CAROX,,,!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on April 12, 2008, 03:43:51 PM
:kitty :kitty :kitty
I WANT TO SEE  THAT BENGAL TIGER KITTY ALSO
I LOVE BIG KITTIES
 :kitty :kitty :kitty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on April 12, 2008, 03:48:53 PM
MY DAISY IS ONLY 13 LBS

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY030.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY031.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY028.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on April 12, 2008, 03:52:20 PM
SHE'S THE " QUEEN" 
SO SHE THINKS


  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUZY021.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on April 12, 2008, 04:05:23 PM
Bozena, it's obvious that Daisy loves the camera.  She is quite the elegant lady!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mackncsu on April 12, 2008, 05:23:00 PM
Here's my puppy, "Mackenzie's Buddy," better known as Buddy.  :wink:  He's the most amazing dog in the world!
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd04b3127ccebb652caa5bca0000001610)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd04b3127ccebb652c8e5bee0000001610)
I gave him a haircut in those pictures so, he doesn't look like your typical Westie. He needs to be brushed though.  :lol: Buddy loves to run and play outside so, the long haired look doesn't work for him. He just gets so dirty.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd04b3127ccebb652caddafd0000001610)
hehe Close up! Buddy is the sweetest thing. He loves to cuddle, and be rubbed. He loves having a bath, and loves leftovers. I can't imagine having a dog that would be more perfect for our family b/c Buddy is so easy going. Sometimes though, he likes to pretend he's a BIG dog, to scare off the mailman and stuff. He has a pretty mean bark. I miss him terribly when I'm at school b/c he's 3.5 hours away.  :cry:  It's all good though b/c he's such a doll!


My baby boy puppy died on Friday... :dog :cry

(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/taylomack/dog.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: CArox4ever on April 13, 2008, 10:36:21 AM
Ok, this is my big bengal cat!
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd232/SR_123_Is_Me/000_0151.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd232/SR_123_Is_Me/100_1489.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd232/SR_123_Is_Me/100b0891-4.jpg)
In the last picture he looks smaller than he is. Don't let it fool you!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on April 13, 2008, 01:54:11 PM
 :wave MACKENZIE!   I would like to offer my condolences on the loss of your little Westie.  Was he the little brother to your other dog (I couldn't see the photos---got the big red X  :bang)

 :waveCAROX4ever!  Wow, your bengal is a big, big boy!   I was totally unaware of this variety of cats until you told us about yours!  Does he have a loud, deep meow or is it sweet and quiet?  Is he/she aggressive or is he passive and calm???  I'm really curious!





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: CArox4ever on April 13, 2008, 06:12:54 PM
His meow is very high-pitched and sweet. Not quiet though! He wakes up the whole family with his meows in the morning. :)
He's a very calm cat! He's not easily scared, unless the doorbell rings!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mackncsu on April 13, 2008, 07:09:39 PM
:wave MACKENZIE!   I would like to offer my condolences on the loss of your little Westie.  Was he the little brother to your other dog (I couldn't see the photos---got the big red X  :bang)

No, this was the only dog i've had.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on April 13, 2008, 08:20:25 PM
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No, this was the only dog i've had.

Oh, Mac, I misunderstood your post.  I'm so sorry that you have lost your beloved little Buddy.  Oh, you have have come to the right place to get sympathy and understanding over losing a precious little pet.   :cry

I'm so grateful that you shared your photos of Buddy.  What a beautiful and special little fella he was.  I've always loved Westies so much.  :hugg
At some time I have no doubt that you will find a new little doggie to fill that empty spot in your heart.  We are on our 3rd dog, having lost 2 over the past  several years, and she has filled our hearts with so much love, joy and laughter.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 14, 2008, 03:00:25 PM
Mac - I'm so sorry you lost your dog - it is so hard - I am thinking about you  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 17, 2008, 01:49:01 PM
I am so excited  :bouncy Ever since we got Tuffy granddaughter Kaitlyn (who will be 5 on Saturday) has wanted a stuffed dog that looks like Tuffy. (She already has a beanie baby dog that looks just like Jack). This week I was in Walmart, and found a Yorkshire stuffed dog that came with a carrying bag, 2 dog treats, a leash, and a shirt - all of $5  :lol she will be so excited! (Click on photos to make bigger)

Stuffed Tuffy:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_tuffytoy2.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/tuffytoy2.jpg)


And the real thing:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_tuffy1.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/tuffy1.jpg)

EDIT - Pepe - hope you are feeling well enough to come here - I have been meaning to tell you that the hummingbirds have come back to us - they have been here for a few weeks - I was just watching them eat from my kitchen window  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 17, 2008, 05:08:43 PM
FRANKIE, lucky you to have the hummingbirds back already.  I will probably have to wait till the middle of May.  Would you blieve there is some spots here that have little mounds of snow!!!  We don't even have buds on the trees yet.  Usually our Baltimore Oriols come before the Hummingbirds show up.  I  bought a bag of oranges and will start putting them up on the trees next week.  Plus I have the oriol feeders all cleaned up.
Love that little Yorkie giftset!!!.   Tell Tuffy he would love Alli!!!!!!!!  I have to get a picture of her to post.





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 18, 2008, 06:07:27 PM
Mack,
So sorry to hear about your dog!!  I know it's hard to lose a pet.

Bozena,
Great cat pictures!

Sasha,
Always nice to see that Clay loving cat, Chloe!!

Frankie,
I love the Tuffy look alike!  Kaitlyn will be thrilled!!

Pepe,
I would love to see the new dog, Alli and more Pepe pictures, too.  Let me know if I can post for you.

:bighug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on April 18, 2008, 07:04:22 PM
 Frankie
 Cute remake of Tuffy! Katilyn will love Muffin !! When I
was growing up there was like a woods behind us. We 
would get humming birds every year. Since I left there 30 years
ago. I haven't seen any since. I used to love to watch them.
They are my favorite bird. I have a small collection (15) of them
in my china closet.     :smile  Carol

       


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on April 19, 2008, 02:37:53 PM

     Tiffany,
              Sounds like you really enjoyed yourself in New York. Sorry Clay did"nt come out especially
       when you had such a good spot.
 Thank you so much for getting the Playbills, I hope it was"nt too much trouble. We are so proud of
      Clay and all he has achieved, he does make you cry. Now we can wait impatiently for his album.
 Hope we find out about the bonus's soon.
                                                                           Betty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on April 19, 2008, 02:46:48 PM

  Prissy,
              That was wonderful of you to rescue the lab. if he had gone on the main highway
   he could have been killed. I"m sure the lady must have been very grateful to you.Bet your
   doggies must have been very excited to see him.
                              What a busy lady you are, I don"t know how you can keep up with everything.
              I got the Huber pin and Clay"s album picture and love them. Do you know if there is one
   of Clay sitting on the floor? If so, I should like to get that one too.
                                 Enjoy your plants.     
                                                                     Hugs,   Betty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on April 19, 2008, 02:52:36 PM


 Linda,
           That is terrible the way they treated your Mother. What a nasty woman telling you
  to get out. I hope they are taking good care of her.
               My prayers are with her and you.
                                                                         Hugs,   Betty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on April 20, 2008, 07:50:26 PM

My little goldendoodle Mimi was cooperative the other day and allowed me to take some new pictures!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/055.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/056.jpg)

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on April 20, 2008, 07:53:35 PM
BETTY and ANNIEBELL, welcome to the Pet Thread!  :hugg :hugg  We love new visitors!.   PRISSY, FRANKIE and PEPE, 'always great to have you posting here!   :hugg  :hugg :hugg

PEPE, we're looking forward to seeing pictures of Allie and little Pepe!!!  :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 21, 2008, 02:24:11 PM
Thea - I love Mimi's new photos - especially the one where she is smiling!  :bigsmile What a good girl to sit still and to pose for you!  :clap

Tammy - I wonder about Ping every day - hope you can give us a good report on her.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 27, 2008, 09:01:40 PM
Wow! No posts in the Pet Thread for 6 whole days - everyone's pets (except mine) must be behaving themselves.  :lol

I am constantly amazed at the kind things done by our members. I have been keeping a turtle count on the OCD - Tuffy loves to capture turtles around our pond (we have to rescue them from him). Bett/corbet sent Tuffy a stuffed turtle this week  :lol - and he loves it! Jack is enjoying it, too - they have had lots of games of tug with it. Tuffy never smiles for photos (I think the camera scares him  :para ), but here are two photos of him that I took with his turtle today:

Oh - the turtle count is up to 12!!!!!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/TUFF042708002.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/TUFF042708001.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on April 28, 2008, 02:12:16 AM
Frankie, how sweet!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on April 28, 2008, 02:32:38 AM
Ping and Zoe have their yearly physical this afternoon.  I'll let you know how Ping makes out.  I have been extremely busy and I will try to catch up later today.. 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 28, 2008, 05:32:12 AM
Tammy - I am very relieved to see you here! Hope Ping and Zoe both get good reports from the Vet!  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on April 28, 2008, 03:29:50 PM
Frankie,
Ping and Zoe had a great physical today.  It has almost been two months since Ping has been aspirated.  So far so Good.  Her fur is a little funky looking but the vet thinks it might have to do with the procedure and the injection she was given and that maybe it will go away as the fur grows out..   She put on a pound or two because I have been spoiling her.  I'll keep you posted.  Zoe had a good physical as well.  They are all set up with their heart guard and frontline.  Tuffy is adorable. 

Thea
Mimi is adorable as well.  She reminds me of my dog Angel that was such a sweetie.  I lost her a few years before I got Ping and Ping just turned nine.  I will have to dig up a picture of her.  She was part terrier and part cockapoo.

I will have to catch up on more of the posts but I have to  do a few things before I see Clay on QVC. :smile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 28, 2008, 03:33:25 PM
Tammy - Yeah!!!!!  :clap :clap :clap :clap That is great news!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on May 04, 2008, 07:44:14 PM
Hello!

Thea,
Mimi is precious and I love that smiling picture.

Frankie,
How sweet of Betty to send Tuffy a stuffed turtle to play with.  I think he is enjoying it.

Tammy,
I am so happy to hear that Zoe and especially Ping had good checkups!!  :clap

:bighug



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on May 04, 2008, 07:49:27 PM
Pepe sent me some pictures to post here in the pet thread:

Prissy, finally took a picture of Alli, our new addition to the family. She is 2 1/2 years old and is now weighing 3 1/2 lbs.

(Clickable)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_100_0072.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/100_0072.jpg)



The other picture is of the large Canadian goose and in the background you can see a couple of the Mallard ducks making their way for breakfast. The goose when he stands up straight is as tall as I am. You can see the lake in the background.

(Clickable)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_100_0069.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/100_0069.jpg)


Hugs, shirley/pepe




Note from Prissy:  I made these pictures clickable so you all could see them in a much larger format than the site allows.

Pepe,
Alli is such a cute dog!!  And I love your view with the ducks.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on May 04, 2008, 07:51:01 PM
 :clap :clap :clap We finally get to see Alli - she is so cute, and looks so clean - I bet she never gets in the water and gets really dirty like somebody at my house.  :para That goose is huge! Are they friendly?

EDIT - I forgot - Tuffy's turtle count is up to 13 - took another one away from him today  :lol (Lewis put it in a trash can and took it down the road to a creek, as usual).


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on May 05, 2008, 05:32:23 AM
PRISSY, thank you again for posting the pictures.  I should be doing it myself but I tie up the phone lines long enough with just reading and posting.  I took the pictures of the goose from inside my house, it seems like the goose and ducks are farther away than they really are. 

FRANKIE, I knew you have been wanting to see Alli.  Yep she just had a bath and got combed.  Believe me she didn't look like that for long.  Alli would much rather be running the  yard and getting turtles with Tuffy.  Little Yorkies are a rough and tumble dog not for the faint of heart! :lol The Canadian geese come here at the shoreline to nest and than when their babies are old enough they leave till the next spring.  I stay away from them as they are not friendly.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on May 09, 2008, 07:44:01 AM
Pepe:  Alli ia   a cutie....

Tammy:  glad Ping is doing well.



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on May 12, 2008, 02:20:16 PM
 :wave :wave :wave :wave
An update on my 3 furry babies

   MY NBR 1  MS SUSY  

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUSYW.jpg)

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/SUSYA.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on May 12, 2008, 02:22:23 PM
MY NBR 2  MS DAISY

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/daisy1.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/DAISYA.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/PICT2112_edited.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on May 12, 2008, 02:23:25 PM
MY NBR 3 MS LILLY

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/LILLYO.jpg)
 
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/KITTY%20KATS/LILLYW.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on May 24, 2008, 01:22:21 PM
IT'S SUMMERTIME IN SOUTH TX.....HEIDI SWAM FOR HER FIRST TIME TODAY AT 8 MONTHS OLD.....SHE IS IN THE FRONT IN THE BLUE BABY FLOAT AND BEHIND HER OF COURSE IS MY CASPER AND THE BIG SISTER MERCEDES.....



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/DogsPool-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/DogsPool-2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lucrezianoine on May 24, 2008, 05:33:10 PM
AAAAAAWWWWWW! They're soooo cute dudley! :bigsmile

Jules


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on May 24, 2008, 07:35:53 PM
Bozena,

Miss Susy, Miss Daisy, and Miss Lilly are beautiful.  You have quite a family of cats now.

Dudley,

Ah!  Your doggies, Mercedes, Casper, and Heidi are so cute in their baby floats!!  Great pictures!
 (That reminds me that I did find a Baby Float at Target more than a year ago to send my great niece in Houston.)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on May 25, 2008, 09:43:33 AM
Bozena - you have beautiful cats - they are each so pretty in their own way - I know you love them very much.

dudley - I love seeing your four-legged children enjoy their pool  :lol The first thing my sister and brother in law did when they built their pool was to make sure their dog  knew how to swim and how to get out of the pool.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on May 26, 2008, 05:48:36 AM
Bozena:  your kitties are beautiful.

Dudley:  to funny :lol  love those mini's...........I should bring Max over.

Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on May 27, 2008, 04:50:04 PM
I have two kitties. 

This one's Tigger:

(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL740/7242887/13823827/319020323.jpg)

Here's Scout:

(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL740/7242887/13823827/223471134.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 02, 2008, 06:29:21 AM
Jen,

Welcome to the Pet Thread.  Your kitties, Tigger and Scout, are so cute. And Scout looked right at the camera.


Here are Sandy and Shadow on the bridge of the pond.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DOGSBRID2336.jpg)

and a clickable for an even larger view!  :dog :dog

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_DOGSBRID2336.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DOGSBRID2336.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 02, 2008, 03:06:06 PM
Just wanted to pop in and thank our PRISSY for taking over temporarily for me as moderator of this Pet Thread.  I know I've been "on sabbatical" as a moderator more than I've been doing my job, and for that I apologize.   I lurk here almost every day and every pet photo and/oir story posted puts a huge  :bigsmile on my face!!!!

Again, thanks so much for your generosity of spirit, dear PRISSY!   :thx :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 02, 2008, 04:26:44 PM
PETJEN, what adorable kittens.  Tigger and Scout are just beautiful, thanks so much for showing us.

PRISSY, I swear I don't know how Skip does it.  He can line Shadow and Sandy up perfect for those great photos.  I do think they should be in movies.  A gorgeous picture of two gorgeous dogs.  I love the bridge and need to know how did Skip get the bridge to arch like that?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on June 02, 2008, 05:38:19 PM
Thanks ladies.  My cats thank you too.    :bigsmile

Prissy,  Sandy and Shadow are beautiful.  


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lucrezianoine on June 02, 2008, 06:02:42 PM
 :bouncy Just to add to the thread, here's my scruffy one..his name's CoCo. Have had since he was a puppy. He was a rescue dog.  :roflmao Don't think anyone else would adopt him..he's so ornery haha but I love him and my hubby spoils him too.

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn303/Beenclayed/Miscpictures2008063.jpg)

Jules


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 02, 2008, 07:50:32 PM
Thea,
 I'm just a fan of this Pet Thread and like to "promote" it when I can!!  :wink

Jules,
CoCo is very lucky to have you and your hubby.  I think he's adorable. 

Pepe,
Actually, I get the credit for the Sandy and Shadow picture on the bridge.  As I said in my PM to you, I was surprised and happy at how well it turned out!! 

Thanks, Jen! :hugs


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 03, 2008, 06:22:28 AM
JULES, bless your heart for taking a rescue dog. You and your hubby must be wonderful people. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on June 03, 2008, 02:50:26 PM
Petjen - I love your cats!

Prissy - Shadow and Sandy as as beautiful as always - I think they could be dog models!

Jules - I love your doggie, too - both of the dogs we have now are also rescue dogs - we've had them less than a year.

I have always meant to take a photo of Tuffy with one of his turtles, and today I got one! this is Jack (left) Turtle #19 (for the summer) and Tuffy on the right. (Yes, I know Tuffy looks like a rat after his summer haircut, but he would not have made it in this heat with his long hair - it is already 95 degrees every day - headed for 100 in just a little while!)

NOTE: - Jack never takes any interest in the turtles until Lewis goes to rescue them from Tuffy - Tuffy had barked for an hour before Lewis got home, and refused to leave the turtle for a minute.
The turtle is fine, by the way!!!!!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/tuffturtlejpg002.jpg)


And what does one do after barking in the heat for an hour? One takes a swim in the muddy pond so that one's Mom has to give one another bath!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/tuffturtlejpg005.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/tuffturtle.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lucrezianoine on June 03, 2008, 03:05:35 PM
 :bouncy

Jen~ My hubby thinks both your kitties look adorable but he thinks Scout looks more cute hehe..

Prissy~Wow you took that picture? They look like they could be in pet magazine :bigsmile

Pepe~I just think CoCo had me wrapped around his little paw the minute he gave me those brown eyes of his. Plus his personality is just too goofy..although for an 11 year old he tends to still run around like he's 1.

fhmmany2 ~ Aww your doggies are cute..that's funny about the turtle and of course getting dirty in the muddy pond  :lol

Jules





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on June 03, 2008, 03:44:21 PM
Frankie :wave
It looks like Tuffy and Jack thinks the turtles are ther pets.
But like you said, it is hard to believe that Tuffy can catch
them and carry them around in his mouth, for how little
he is.  Tuffy and Jack are still cute,with their haircut.  Wish
I could see them in person and watch Tuffy in action.  I'm
sure Jack must get into some mischief too. :wink :lol  I love
their adventures. When I read that Tuffy killed a snake, he
 must really be all around tough. I hope he doesn't get
 hurt some time, any worse than he did with his fight
 with the cat.     :bigsmile Carol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 03, 2008, 03:53:35 PM
FRANKIE, great pictures!!!  How in the world does Tuffy get his mouth around that turtles shell and hold on to it.  By the way what a cutie with his haircut and much easier for you to give those many baths to him.   :lol  My big fear is he might run into a Water Moccasin or another poisonous snake.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 03, 2008, 03:55:21 PM
JULES, double  :hugg  :hugg to you for taking a rescue dog and taking an older dog of 11 years.  Bless your heart not many people will do that.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 06, 2008, 04:55:25 PM
Quote
Jules - I love your doggie, too - both of the dogs we have now are also rescue dogs - we've had them less than a year.
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http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn303/Beenclayed/Miscpictures2008063.jpg

JULES, Coco is just adorable.  And a belated welcome to the Pet Thread.  I started this thread many years ago, but I can't take much credit for keeping it going.  JAN, PRISSY and FRANKIE get all of the credit!   :clap

I also rescued a dog about 4 years ago.  Soon after our first dog, a miniature schnauzer named Chester, passed away, we decided we needed to fill that void in our hearts quickly.  So we went to the local shelter and fell in love with a sweet and very old Lhasapoo. Her "mommy" had developed Alzheimer's and could no longer take care of her.  Sadly, the extended familyh of the lady didn't want her.   They originally told us she was about 6 years old, but once we took her to the vet we were told that she was probably between 12 and 16 years of age.  :lol  Anyway, after reeling from the shock of it all, we decided that she deserved to have a loving home for her last years.  We named her Kukla (which means "doll" in Greek).  She was the apple of our eyes. She immediately became extremely attached to my husband Phil, and we always laughed about how she followed Phil around like the Presiden'ts bodyguard!   :lol  Unfortunately about  6 months after we rescued her she developed a "systemic fungus" and had to have one eye removed.  Then about 2 months later she succumbed to a sudden bout with pneumonia and died.  We always feel her loving spirit in our home even to this day, and we truly believe she led us to our loving little goldendoodle Mimi, who is currently a bright light in our lives!!!
 :bouncy
Anyway, IMO those who choose to rescue little doggies are always  blessed  "bigtime" for their generosity.   :hugg  That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!!!  :wink

P.S.  The pictures of Tuffy are hilarious.  I've even e-mailed them to my 2 sons.  They are both animal lovers, as well!!!  Could The Adventures of Tuffy and the Turtle be a sequel to the adventures of Jack and Gumbo????   :wink

PETJEN, your kitties are absolutely gorgeous! 

PRISSY, again Shadow and Sandy have outdone themselves in their quest to be on "America's Top (Dog) Models"!!!!  :lol




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 06, 2008, 06:00:15 PM
Thanks everyone, for the nice comments about Sandy and Shadow.  They just are really photogenic and good about posing.

"Bridge" is a new word in their vocabulary.  When Skip says "bridge" they go sit or lie on the bridge while he is working outside.  Some other words they know are treat, door, bench, sit, over, hoop, mail,  and NO!   :lol  We even spell "treat" and they know what we mean.  I think that's their favorite word!  :lol

Frankie,
I always love hearing about Jack and Tuffy.  TUFFY AND THE TURTLES;  sounds like a Children's Book to me!  :yes


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on June 06, 2008, 08:16:35 PM
 :wave  Just a check in before going to bed - Lewis took another turtle away from Tuff yesterday - I may be off on my turtle count (I need to look back) That was either 20 or 21. As usual, I did not have my camera - I heard Lewis yelling at Tuffy (and laughing), and here they both came up the hill from the pond - Tuffy with a huge turtle in his mouth, and Lewis in hot pursuit.  (Someday I am going to get video of that). The turtle was so big that Tuffy had to hold his head back to run!  :lmao Gumbo (a rooster, for those of you who are new to this thread) and Jack still play together everyday.  They run all over the yard chashing each other - they take turns being the "Chaser" and "Chasee".

Good Night, everybody - the Pet Thread is one of the happiest threads on Claymaniacs.

EDIT - Wish I had time to write those books, but nobody would believe the stories - that is why I need a video!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on June 07, 2008, 10:19:55 PM
Hey everyone.  I just wanted to share another picture of my cats with you.  I really like this one.  They both look so comfy on my blanket.   

(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL740/7242887/13823827/320474907.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 08, 2008, 11:36:08 AM
 :wave  FRANKIE, I agree that the Pet Thread is one of the happiest places on this Claymaniacs website.  What would we do without our little animals?  Speaking for Hubby and me, we would feel very lost and  lonely. 

Quote
EDIT - Wish I had time to write those books, but nobody would believe the stories - that is why I need a video!   

We believe you, FRANKIE!  And anyway, the books would be considered as children's fiction....so, once your remodeling job is complete, why not pitch the idea to some publisher????  GUMBO, JACK and TUFFY could be stars!!!!  :lol


(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL740/7242887/13823827/320474907.jpg)
PETJEN, Your cats are gorgeous!  And it looks as if they know how to make themselves at home!!!!  :lol


 
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on June 14, 2008, 01:35:15 PM
 :wave  I have finally, finally, gotten some photos of the best swimmer in the family swimming. I was busy putting things from the garden in to the freezer when Lewis yelled for me to bring the camera. There are no workmen here this weekend, and I guess things are a little boring, so Tuffy has decided to try his hand at becoming a duck  :lol

The small brown dot in the water on the right is Tuffy, trying to get into formation with 3 of the ducks. Please note Jack on shore in the lower left corner - he wades, but does not swim!


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/yorkielabjpg014.jpg)


The ducks sort of played with him - they would let him get close, but not too close!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/yorkielabjpg020.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/yorkielabjpg015.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/yorkielabjpg021.jpg)

He was out there so long that we got worried about him getting too tired to make it back in, so I called him in by offering a treat:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/yorkielabjpg022.jpg)

In the middle of the pond - about where Tuffy is in the first photo - the water is about 25 feet deep.







Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 14, 2008, 03:21:14 PM
 :lol :lol  FRANKIE!  Tales of the Amazing Tuffy continue!!!  :lol  This chapter could be called "Are You a Dog or are you a Duck?"

Thanks for sharing those amazing photos with all of us!!! Great photography!!!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on June 15, 2008, 06:50:04 AM


                                  :roflmao :roflmaoFRANKIE, TUFFY AND JACK AND GUMBO COULD BE IN THE MOVIES. THIS THREAD BRINGS ME MUCH JOY AND LAUGHS.I MISS MY LITTLE SAUCIE EVERYDAY.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on June 16, 2008, 10:40:27 PM
Wow, I love looking at all these cute pets…

Frankie, I finally see Tuffy in action :lol

Miss Betty sent me a photo of her beloved Missy and Sunny...

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/busila/005-7.jpg)

And let's not forget Sophie :lol (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/busila/001-4.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on June 17, 2008, 07:39:28 AM
lolita - I love seeing Betty's Missy, Sophie, and  Sunny (and her family is not bad, either!  :lol ) I love seeing the pets we have heard so much about!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 17, 2008, 09:26:20 AM
    :wave Dear Pet Lovers!

For some reason I'm down able to see BETTY'S little pets.  :bang  I'll have to try lagain ater.  Anyway, thanks for posting them for us, LOLITA!   :hugg

I'd also love to see photos of ANNIEBELL/CAROLS's new kitties!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 17, 2008, 09:34:24 AM
OK, now I can see BETTY's pets!  :bouncy

MISSY and SUNNY are gorgeous!  It looks like they're ready to put some makeup on for the day!!!  :lol

SOPHIE is a very beautiful dog.  She looks like a purebred black lab?  What a healthy,  glossy coat she has!   :clap

And as FRANKIE mentioned,  your family is beautiful, as well!!!

Thanks to LOLITA and MISS BETTY!!!!  :hugg :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 18, 2008, 08:42:04 PM
Hello!

Frankie,
Tuffy continues to amaze;  such a little dog swimming in that big pond!  :shock

Petjan,
Your cats are just beautiful.

Betty,
I am really enjoying your pictures;  great to see your pets and your family, too.  (Thanks, Lolita.)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 18, 2008, 08:51:11 PM
I felt that the Pet Lovers should know that JoAnn said goodbye today, Wednesday, to her beloved sheltie, Randy, 14 years old.

Randy was not doing well and JoAnn took him to see a Vet and the Vet said Randy was suffering and it was time. JoAnn asked if surgery would help, and the Vet said, no.   Sad, but JoAnn and her mom, Jennie, had many wonderful years with Randy.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Pic003-2-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/IMG_0054-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/d71c656c.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Randy716.jpg)

JoAnn and Randy
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/JoRandy722.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/JoRandy723.jpg)

Randy with our Shadow and Sandy  and with Skip
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/RanShaSan033.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/RanShaSan032-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SkiRanShaSan024.jpg)





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on June 18, 2008, 09:38:34 PM
JoAnn, I am so sorry you had to put Randy down. :hugg Such a beautiful dog...Putting down a beloved pet is never easy, I've done it a couple of times, I know exactly how you feel. :hugg :hugg

Prissy, thanks for letting us know and thanks as well for posting Randy's photos with JoAnn. I could tell that he was loved.
Are Randy, Shadow and Sandy sibling?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 19, 2008, 03:03:13 AM
(I am repeating my post from the previous page.)

I felt that the Pet Lovers should know that JoAnn said goodbye Wednesday to her beloved sheltie, Randy, 14 years old.

Randy was not doing well and JoAnn took him to see a Vet and the Vet said Randy was suffering and it was time. JoAnn asked if surgery would help, and the Vet said, no.   Sad, but JoAnn and her mom, Jennie, had many wonderful years with Randy.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Pic003-2-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/IMG_0054-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/d71c656c.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Randy716.jpg)

JoAnn and Randy
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Randy with our Shadow and Sandy  and with Skip
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JoAnn, I am so sorry you had to put Randy down. :hugg Such a beautiful dog...Putting down a beloved pet is never easy, I've done it a couple of times, I know exactly how you feel. :hugg :hugg

Prissy, thanks for letting us know and thanks as well for posting Randy's photos with JoAnn. I could tell that he was loved.
Are Randy, Shadow and Sandy sibling?



Lolita,
Randy was not related to Shadow and Sandy, but Randy was a sheltie, like Shadow and Sandy, who are brother and sister.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on June 19, 2008, 03:18:04 AM
Joann, My heartfelt sympathy to you  :hugg.  Randy was such  a beautiful dog & you gave him lots of love & care.  It is never easy to say good bye to our furbabies, but hopefully the good memories of Randy will comfort you.

 :hugg,
Angela


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on June 19, 2008, 04:04:42 AM
JoAnn - I am so sorry to hear about Randy - I know your house is too quiet. I am thinking about you.  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 19, 2008, 05:24:48 AM
PRISSY, thanks for posting about Randy.  It made me cry though when I seen his pictures.  I am so very sorry for the loss JoAnn and Jennie has suffered.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on June 19, 2008, 07:35:16 AM
Awe, I've been looking on back pages. All the pups and kittens are so adorable!

Here is my little Shadow JJ Ward.  :bigsmile I remember when I first got her. Her collar was
a Livestrong bracelet. Anyway, here she, painted nails and all. LOL As you can tell, she has
such a rough (or should I say ruff) life.  :bduh

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/l_4aab5f6146659959356eb92282549664.jpg)

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Prissy you put your Shadow in an astronaut suit, I top you at my Shadow in an escelade   :roflmao

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/l_d8eb99edd338bfd50bc9039f95bb92bd.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on June 19, 2008, 05:56:19 PM
Thank you Prissy for the tribute to Randy.  Mom even  wants to be sure and keep it.  Today has been so hard.  I found a piece of his dry dog food on the floor, a little tuff of hair where he fell  over yesterday and I had to carry him  out.  I'm even wearing the same tshirt with his hair left on  it today while I'm in the house.
    I know that I am sounding crazy, but to  me, he was family.  I got him  at 10 weeks old and  he made it to 14  years.  He was getting old and had arthritis.  I had been giving a shot for this for the last few months and it would relieve the pain for about 30 days. He still had "spring" in him and when I would holdout his leash,would start springing up very excited. 
    Yesterday,  his same routine, he  got his beloved bath, barked at the neighbor and "snuck" abite of my banana.  About 3:00, he was just sitting there  watching me in a normal  position head up and feet out in front of  him.  I asked if he needed to go out and he stumbled to the door. 
    He could not walk more then 3-4 steps and would lay down.  I "made" him go out  about 30 feet to the grass and he just  fell  down.  I carried him in and called his vet.  Found out he was not in theofice andthey gave me  another name.  Called  and said bring him in at 4:00 that was 20 minutes from the time.
   I went andput his collar and leash on him,  went to put a towel on the car seat and when I returned  to him, he  was lying flat and not moving.  Mom and I rushedthe3 minute drive and the vet said that it was blood in the spleem-possible stroke and could not get enough  oxygen to the lungs  or brain.  He would not survive surgery.   She could not get any reaction to his eyes either.   She said that if he did live, quality would be vetgetative.  So, I put  him  down.
    JoAnn


THANK YOU TO ALL THE  KIND POSTERS TO THIS HEARTACHE.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on June 19, 2008, 07:13:40 PM
JoAnn,
 Pats are one of the family. I don't know what I would do without my Shadow. Prayers go out to you.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on June 20, 2008, 04:06:30 AM
JoAnn -  :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg

Monica - you have a cute baby - love the photo in the car!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 20, 2008, 04:59:06 AM
JoAnn, with tears in my eyes rolling down my cheeks here is a  :bighug like I told you in the pm, DUDLEY, FRANKIE, myself, WOODY   have all lost our beloved pets in the past few years and we know how it hurts.  I am so very sorry!!!
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 20, 2008, 07:08:11 AM
It is so bittersweet to see so many wonderful people come here to the Pet Thread to share their grief over the loss of their beloved pets.  JOANN, my heart goes out to you on the loss of your loyal, noble and majestic Randy.  What a fine companion he appears to have been!   I have had to put 2 of my beloved dogs down over the past several years, my beloved mini schauzer Chester and my my lhasapoo Kukla.  It is never easy, is it?   However, please know in your heart that she is happily romping through the meadows in a special place in Heaven.  I feel that and know that with all my heart and soul!

So, I offer my sincere condolences to you, JOANNAand your mother JENNY.  As FRANKIE mentioned, I'm sure it is now very quiet in the house. But  I have a feeling very soon there will be the pitter patter of little paws in your home once again.  You'll know when it is time to bring another furry friend into your hearts and your home  And what a lucky little pooch he or she will be!  :hugg

PRISSY, thank you for posting and reposting the photos of Randy and his "mommies".  You are a good friend to so many here. :hugg

Thea


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 20, 2008, 12:24:13 PM
Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 20, 2008, 12:37:18 PM
 :thx :thx :bighug  PRISSY, I was so hoping somebody would post "The Rainbow Bridge" here once again.  I truly believe the Rainbow Bridge exists and that we will once again be reunited with our beloved pets, both great and small.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on June 21, 2008, 12:19:09 PM
Thanks for sharing your pictures everyone.  I enjoy seeing everyone's furry kids.  They're adorable.   


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 22, 2008, 03:25:04 PM
These 2 photos are of my neighbor and good friend Nancy with her Golden Retriever "Lola" and my Goldendoodle "Mimi".  They are best friends and love to play together whenever they get  a chance!  These two photos were taken by me after a big game of "chase" in our yard!!!  Note the tongues hanging out!   :lol

CLICK TO ENLARGE! 

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on June 23, 2008, 12:13:20 PM
Hello all,

   I just brought Randy home.  Last week when I put him down,  I chose to have a private cremation because I was just unable to dig a  correct hole in my yard at this time.
   Today, the vet called and told me  that Randy was ready.  This jesture is so nice and I will  do it again if needed.  His ashes are in a beautiful  cedar chest with a bronze plate on top with his name etched on the plate.  The box smells so good with the cedar aroma.  Also, I received a nice card and a certificate of cremation with his name and date.
 Thank you all for your thoughtful comments to me about Randy.
JoAnn M.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on June 23, 2008, 01:53:07 PM
Thea - I always enjoy seeing photos of Mimi! Your friend's dog is beautiful, too. It's good that Mimi has a friend to play with since she is an only dog!

Joann -  :hugg :hugg :hugg that was a good idea. A few months ago Lewis got into one of his "we should sell this place a buy something with a small yard and a swimming pool" mood. My first thought was that I could not move away and leave Scooter and Peanut. Good thing he got over the mood to sell this house. You will never have that problem should you decide to move some day. I know you are hurting a lot, but Scooter and Peanut were each only really sick for one day, too, before they left, and now that I look back, I am grateful for that.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on June 23, 2008, 02:11:34 PM
Frankie- Glad I gave you a good laugh with my pup in the care. :)

Prissy- Beautiful poem!

Mam Thea! Your neighbors dogs are so cute!

Joann- What a great idea. My prayers are still with you :)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on June 30, 2008, 04:47:36 PM
Hello everyone!

Here is my new Sheltie baby, SAMMY!  He will join me on July 12.

JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_2291.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on June 30, 2008, 05:12:16 PM
JoAnn, Sammie is just so precious!  He has beautiful markings on him.  I know he will help fill that hole in  your heart and give you and Jennie so much love and laughs as he grows up.  Happy housebreaking!!!   :lol :bouncy :roflmao



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on June 30, 2008, 06:29:31 PM
JoAnn- Sammie is ADORABLE! Bset wishes with your new best friend!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 30, 2008, 06:31:01 PM
Hello everyone!

Here is my new Sheltie baby, SAMMY!  He will join me on July 12.

JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_2291.jpg)

JOANN, congratulations on your upcoming "blessed event"!  You and your mom are obviously very special ladies to want to open up your home and hearts to another sweet little dog.  I am truly happy for you!   'Can't wait to see pictures of little Sammy as he grows to be a big boy!!!!

Today I felt a little wistful today.  My little Mimi, who is almost 4 year old, is starting to grow white hairs on her black shiny coat.  It made me realize that we need to hold on even tighterand be a little more loving to our little pets while they are still with us for their short life spans.  



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 30, 2008, 06:32:37 PM
 :wave MS MONICA!  It's good to see you posting again these days!  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on June 30, 2008, 08:30:13 PM
Joann - what a sweet baby! I know that you and Jennie will love him!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 01, 2008, 06:28:11 AM
Thank you all!  I can't wait to get my Sammy home!  It is only 11 more days.  He will only be 7 1/2 weeks old, but his breeder said that he would be ok.    I'm going out today to pick up baby toys, bowls, treats and a new crate.  I don't  want him to have Randy's things because I want those to remain special.
    The joy of "potty" training !  Breeder had him in the  house and was "practicing" OUTSIDE, but he has not learned yet.
   His kennel name is Musical because the breeder's last name is Musick.  So, she names some of he show dogs with  song names.  I  tried looking for a tittle with the word Sam,  but couldn't find  one. I'm thinking about she AKC paper name might be , Play It Again Sam  and just call him  Sammy.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on July 01, 2008, 08:42:40 AM
I got Shadow when she was 7 wks as well. What fun they are.

Sammy will be joining you the day before my B-day! I didn't realize
my B-day was that close lol

Have fun picking out things for him!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: geraldine on July 03, 2008, 04:59:21 AM
:wave Everyone!

I am happy to announce that I finally have a new pet. He is 6 months old and I named him Clay. Cute as a button, but such a little pistle. Gotta love him tho.

Hope everyone is doing well, see you all later. :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 03, 2008, 10:20:03 AM
Congratulations, Charlene! Is your new pet a dog? Hope we get to see photos some day!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 03, 2008, 01:21:45 PM
Congrats on your new pet Charlene!

I only have 9 more days before I can bring my Sammy home!   I have shopped for him  the past two days and it looks like I've brought home the entire store!  When he gets here, he  will be very entertained.  I've bought him a crate for nighttime, a teddy bear to sleep with, puppy bisquits, dog chews, leash and collar, water/food dish and four random toys to play with.
   I'm using a coule of  extra dog toys from Randy's puppy days and a fleed bed for the crate.  He is going to be spoiled before he even gets here.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: LadyC on July 03, 2008, 03:03:26 PM
Hey animal lovers!!!

Check out this kitty love:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Kitties708.jpg)

That's Simba (Kandise's cat) and Kleopatra (my cat).  They HATED each other at first, but now they act like newlyweds.  They sleep all curled up like that all day.  So cute. 


Anyway - got this email from my sister and I had never heard of it before.  You always worry about chocolate -  but gum? 

All pet owners should read this:

Sent by a friend, verified by Snopes!
PLEASE READ!


 Last Friday evening, I arrived home from work, fed Chloe, our 24 Lb dachshund, just as I normally do. Ten minutes later I walked into the den just in time to see her head inside the pocket of Katie's friend's purse. She had a guilty look on her face so I looked closer and saw a small package of sugar-free gum. It contained xylitol. I remembered that I had recently read that sugar-free gum can be deadly for dogs so I jumped on line and looked to see if xylitol was the ingredient. I found the first website below and it was the one. Next, I called our vet. She said to bring her in immediately. Unfortunately, it was still rush hour and it took me almost 1/2 hour to get there. Meanwhile, since this was her first case, our vet found another website to figure out the treatment. She took Chloe and said they would induce her to vomit, give her a charcoal drink to absorb the toxin (even though they don't think it works) then they would start an iv with dextrose. The xylitol causes dogs to secrete insulin so their blood sugar drops very quickly. The second thing that happens is liver failure. If that happens, even with aggressive treatment, it can be difficult to save them. She told us she would call us.
 
Almost two hours later, the vet called and said that contents of her stomach contained 2-3 gum wrappers and that her blood sugar had dropped from 90 to 59 in 30 minutes. She wanted us to take Chloe to another hospital that has a critical care unit operating around the clock. We picked her up and took her there. They had us call the ASPCA poison control for a case number and for a donation, their doctors would direct Chloe's doctor on treatment. They would continue the iv, monitor her blood every other hour and then in 2 days test her liver function. She ended up with a central line in her jugular vein since the one in her leg collapsed, just as our regular vet had feared.
 
Chloe spent almost the entire weekend in the critical care hospital. After her blood sugar was stabilized, she came home yesterday. They ran all the tests again before they released her and so far, no sign of liver damage. Had I not seen her head in the purse, she probably would have died and we wouldn't even had known why.
 
Three vets told me this weekend, that they were amazed that I even knew about it since they are first learning about it too. Please tell everyone you know about xylitol and dogs. It may save another life.

I verified this information is true - more information is available at this link:  Please forward to all of your animal-loving friends and family!!

http://www.snopes. com/critters/ crusader/ xylitol.asp (http://www.snopes. com/critters/ crusader/ xylitol.asp)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on July 04, 2008, 06:34:30 AM
Joann:   the new pup is adorable , I know you cant wait.

Charlene:  congrats on the new pup.

Lady C:  thanks for the info, my sister has a mini dashound......   I will have to tell her, he gets into everything.  glad Chloe is okay.  love the name thats my  cats name.  love the picture of the two cats



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 04, 2008, 08:45:28 PM
JoAnn,

Finally, in Albuquerque, with this Internet, I am able to see the puppy, Sammy!  He is adorable!  He makes our dogs look like giants!!

We are in the building next to where we all stayed on our way to the Grand Canyon.  Remember the snow!!!!

:dog  :dog  :dog

PS:  Skip wants to know how you're going to paper train the puppy on the plane to  Egypt!!!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 05, 2008, 06:31:35 PM
Sasha--thank you!

Lady C --cute kitties!

Prissy----Tell Skip,"HA!HA!"  He can help me potty train Sammy BEFORE I go to Egypt!  By the way, I'mgoing to get him on July 12,. Do you and Skip want to ride out  with us to pick  him up?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 10, 2008, 10:33:22 AM
 :wave

A reminder - the grandchildren and I are looking forward to watching the premiere of "The Greatest American Dog" show on TV tonight (even though I'm pretty sure that the greatest dogs are already here at my house!  :lol  :wink ) Should be fun to watch!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 11, 2008, 06:10:29 PM
Quote
A reminder - the grandchildren and I are looking forward to watching the premiere of "The Greatest American Dog" show on TV tonight (even though I'm pretty sure that the greatest dogs are already here at my house!     ) Should be fun to watch!

Just caught your reminder, FRANKIE. Thank you!  :hugg  Did you enjoy watching the show?  I hope to catch it next week!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kris911rt/Family/Kitties708.jpg)
 :wave KRIS, great to see you here on the Pet Thread.  Hope you are feeling a bit better.  Simba and Kleopatra certainly seem devoted to one another!!!  What an adorable photo!  :clap

And thank you for the information on the xylitol in chewing gum.  Who would have thought that would be harmful to animals!!!  :hypno

JOANN, where are we in the countdown to picking up Sammy?

PRISSY,  I hope Shadow and Sandy will welcome Sammy as a new playmate! 

SASHA, how's our beautiful Miss Chloe doing these days?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on July 11, 2008, 08:00:36 PM
Hello everyone!

Here is my new Sheltie baby, SAMMY!  He will join me on July 12.

JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_2291.jpg)

JoAnn,

That is one of the cutest pictures I've ever seen.   


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mimi2 on July 11, 2008, 10:02:16 PM
Jo Ann   That is the cutest puppy ever!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 12, 2008, 12:26:38 AM
Thea - I ws very disappointed in the show - the dogs were cute, but not the owners! It turned out to be a show with too much competition - the pets didn't know, though, and seemed to enjoy playing with their owners, but  I don't think I will be watching again!

JoAnn - is today Puppy Day? I think it is!  :purpbana


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 12, 2008, 05:14:16 AM
HORRAY today is puppy day for JOANN and JENNIE.  There is no one more excited than these two wonderful ladies.  JOANN promised pictures and the house is already for SAMMY.  I wished all puppies and kitties had the wonderful home that SAMMY is going to have.   



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 12, 2008, 10:39:46 AM
Quote
I am happy to announce that I finally have a new pet. He is 6 months old and I named him Clay. Cute as a button, but such a little pistle. Gotta love him tho.

Hope everyone is doing well, see you all later. 
 


 :wave CHARLENE!  I just read back and noticed your post about your new pet CLAY!!!  I hope he brings you much joy and companionship.  Pets can bring such comfort to us when we aren't feeling well, for sure. Duirng my chemo Mimi would lie down on the floor next to me for hours on end as I slept on the couch.  Wouldn't bother me to play, just lay there quietly.

 BTW, is Clay a dog or a cat (or something else??? ).  Keep us posted on his antics.  And of course, someday we'd love to see a picture!!!  :bouncy

JOANN and mom JENNIE!  Enjoy the first day with your Sammy!  I'm sure he'll have a huge "sniff fest" in your house.  :lol So much to explore and experience.  Puppies are just amazing!!!  :shappy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 12, 2008, 04:27:03 PM
Thea - Kat told us on the OCD that Charlene/Geraldine has been readmitted to the hospital today and is very sick - thought I would let all of the other pet owners know, in case they do not read the OCD - Prayers for Charlene's recovery.  :ghug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 12, 2008, 06:11:39 PM
Quote
Thea - Kat told us on the OCD that Charlene/Geraldine has been readmitted to the hospital today and is very sick - thought I would let all of the other pet owners know, in case they do not read the OCD - Prayers for Charlene's recovery. 


Oh, FRANKIE, I am so very sorry to hear about that.  Could you please PM me Charlene's mailing address so that I can send her a card.  She has been through so much, it seems, and I ache for her that she has to suffer even more. 

:pray SPECIAL PRAYERS GO OUT TO CHARLENE/GERALDINE  :pray


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 12, 2008, 07:23:50 PM
Hello Everyone,

I justwant to say that : Musical's Play It Again Sam or "Sammy" came home today.  He is so affectionate and playful.  He is now 7 1/2 weeks old.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_2303.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 12, 2008, 07:54:52 PM
JOANN, Sammy is such a sweetie-pie.  It's apparent he comes from "good stock"!!!  :clap  I hope he doesn't cry too much his first night away from his mommy and littermates. I remember putting a wind-up alarm clock next to Mimi the first night she spent with us, and that seemed to calm her down, as it reminded her of her mother's heartbeat.

I'm sure by tomorrow morning he will be very happy and settled in !!! 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 12, 2008, 07:55:07 PM
JoAnn - I'm so happy for you and Jeannie - he is just precious!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 12, 2008, 08:09:07 PM
JoAnn,

Can't wait to see Sammy in "person. " Cute picture.  I hope he has a good first night!  But will you and Jennie sleep?  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: HavinaClayAffair on July 12, 2008, 09:21:55 PM
That is one cute Sheltie!

Mine will be - I think, 9 years old!

Our Danielle (Dani) is a pretty smart dog, but quite stoopid at the same time..if that can actually be! Barking is her worst trait, and it is what she does best. At everything.

Good luck with Sammy! He is SO good looking!

Lora


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 13, 2008, 05:07:19 AM
JOANN, what a precious bundle of love.  Gorgeous ears on Sammy.  I am sure I would be sleeping with him



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 13, 2008, 06:58:17 AM
Good Morning and thank you all,

  Sammy is a treasure.  Nonight problems, He  "helped" me put him  in  his  sleeping crate and no  sounds. This morning I let  him out at 6:45 and he jumped into my arms and licked my chin.
    He is doing well on potty training.  So far though,I "carrry" him to the grass in the backyard saying outside all the way.  You see, we have a  "scary" patio, anda few "scary"steps and a few "scary" flowerbed until  you reach the grass.  So,until he gets a  wee bit older or  a wee  bit sure of all the scary stuff,Sammy gets a"free" ride to the lawn.
    I put him down  for a "nap"  twice a day.  He plays so hard,  then he drops like a ton of bricks.  This is my signal for nap time. I have a crate set up in my bedroom and on his first nap,I didn't even close the crate door. He got up and found 4  new sleeping postitions,  but never  came  out of the crate. 
   I'm trying not to call him Randy, but accidently  have about a  million times. Doen't matter  because he doen't know his  name yet.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on July 13, 2008, 07:04:04 AM
JoAnn - What a cutie Sammy is! The only dog I've ever had was a collie. If I ever get another dog it will be a sheltie or a collie. They are so gentle. Right now my kitties Roy and Pepsi are a handful enough.  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 16, 2008, 08:32:27 PM
Skip and I got to meet JoAnn's new sheltie, Sammy, last Sunday.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Sammy120-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Sammy112-1.jpg)

There's no business like "shoe" business!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Sammy116-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Sammy115-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Sammy114-1.jpg)

Sammy and his "Mama."
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/JoSammy122-1.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 17, 2008, 04:56:10 AM
PRISSY, thanks for posting the pictures of Sammy.  He is adorable and I never get tired of looking at pictures of him.  He is exactly what JoAnn needed, what a bundle of fur to love and a perfect bundle at that!!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 17, 2008, 04:58:11 AM
Sammy  is such a beautiful puppy - Thanks for posting the photos, Prissy!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 17, 2008, 02:46:32 PM
Hello Everyone!

Thank you Prissy for posting Sammy's newest pictures and as you can see, I did take the edited picture you made and turned it into my new avie!  Thank  you.

Thank yu everyone for the kind comments you have made about Sammy.  He isn't show quality, but I told the breeder that he would always be my champion.  You might notice that his left eye is a little lighter then the right one.  It is almost baby blue.  This would be a major fault in the show ring since he is not a merle color.  His daddy is a merle champion with both blue eyes(Paul Newman blue!) and I believe Sammy might end up having a merle/sable trait. 
     The vet was not concerned at all and he passed his health check! :bigsmile  Heck I have blue eyes, so he just took after "mama!"  He weighs a "whopping" 3.9 lbs! and will end up to be about 15inches tall and  about 24 lbs.   
    His newest trick besides leaping through the hedge and rolling over is lifting , kind of, his back leg like the big boys AND telling me he needs to  go outside at 3:30am for the  past two mornings!
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on July 17, 2008, 03:49:16 PM
Prissy, Sammy is adorable.  I just want to squeeze him.   


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on July 17, 2008, 07:05:25 PM
Joann    Sammy is cute I would love to hold him , makes me what a puppy Ive always wanted one like that maybe someday when i retire..  enjoy you  precious pup. Im sure he will get alot of love......


Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 17, 2008, 09:01:29 PM
JoAnn - Tuffy is "flawed", too! He weighs 10 pounds, and according to the rules, show quality Yorkies aren't supposed to weigh over 7 pounds. But I think he weighs too much because he has such a big heart!  :wink Sammy looks like a champion to me, and I'm sure he does to you and your Mom, too - great 3:30 a.m. trick!

Sasha - wonder what Chole would think about a puppy?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 18, 2008, 11:00:42 AM
Thank you Petjen, Sasha and Frankie,

  Sammy is sleeping right now because "Momma" is tired.  He is  going to get his first bath this afternoon.  I  will  try for a picture. 

New  trick---He is  "discovering" more of the house since he is  getting better at potty training, so he has now discovered that we have a "one step" level up to the bedrooms.  Up/down, up/down!


  Then, the bedroom hallway is approx. 20' long.  Runs full force down to me,  turns runs back to his "Mema", my mom, and returns and  finally plops down sleeps.

His biggest trick is he knows that he is the center of attention and can do no wrong! :roflmao
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 18, 2008, 03:04:44 PM
We gave Sammy his first bath today.  He is so little,3.9lbs, I had to put a tub in the sink!  He didn't like it  very well, but loved his treat afterwards.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_2309.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on July 18, 2008, 05:28:24 PM
We gave Sammy his first bath today.  He is so little,3.9lbs, I had to put a tub in the sink!  He didn't like it  very well, but loved his treat afterwards.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_2309.jpg)

How precious.  Sammy's adorable.   


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 18, 2008, 07:25:29 PM
JOANN and JENNIE, I'm absolutely smitten by your little Sammy!!!  :heart  There's nothing like a cute little puppy to bring out the best in all of us!!!!  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on July 19, 2008, 05:32:16 AM
Frankie:  Miss Chloe would not like it she gets very jealous.................. :lol she doesn't like when i pick up Kayla.  and thats her sister  :lol

Joann:  how cute is Sammy...... he is the cutiest.....




Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on July 19, 2008, 06:55:32 AM
Here are a couple pics of a stray kitten I found last Sat.I tried to nurse him back to health..well...Wed. we found him on our front porch "gone"......We laid him to rest yesterday.....I am vera heartbroken..even though he didn't live vera long...I hope I made what life he did have a happy one....He was the youngest one I have ever had....His name was Johnny 5...(from the "Short Circuit" movies)....He was only about 3-4 weeks old...He was my lill angel.... :sad   Clickable pics:


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_Raleigh004.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/Raleigh004.jpg)



(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_Raleigh003.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/Raleigh003.jpg)


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_Raleigh001.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/Raleigh001.jpg)


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_Johnny5012.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/Johnny5012.jpg)


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_Johnny5009.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/Johnny5009.jpg)


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_Johnny5005.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/Johnny5005.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 19, 2008, 07:30:24 AM
Quote
Here are a couple pics of a stray kitten I found last Sat.I tried to nurse him back to health..well...Wed. we found him on our front porch "gone"......We laid him to rest yesterday.....I am vera heartbroken..even though he didn't live vera long...I hope I made what life he did have a happy one....He was the youngest one I have ever had....His name was Johnny 5...(from the "Short Circuit" movies)....He was only about 3-4 weeks old...He was my lill angel....    Clickable pics:

 :wave CLAYMATE 27.  First of all, I'd like to officially welcome you to our little "haven" for pet lovers here on Claymaniacs.  It sounds as if your love for all creatures great and small makes you a perfect fit for The Pet Thread.  :hugg

Bless you for taking in little Johnny 5 and for giving him love and nurturing in his last days. Most of us here have dealt with a loss of at least one pet over the years, so we all  mourn with you.   :comfort  I'm sure there is a time and place when we ourselves go to Heaven that all of the little animals we have nurtured during our lifetime come to us and thank us for our love and gentle care. I feel bad for those people who for whatever reason don't experience this love...they are missing out on so much.   May you be blessed in your life as a result of your kindness to this little kitty.

In memory of little Johnny 5:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_Raleigh004.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on July 19, 2008, 07:41:51 AM
CLAYMATE 27, Johnny 5 was adorable.  I love kittens.  I'm sure you gave him a great home while he was alive.    :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on July 19, 2008, 07:52:39 AM
Quote
Here are a couple pics of a stray kitten I found last Sat.I tried to nurse him back to health..well...Wed. we found him on our front porch "gone"......We laid him to rest yesterday.....I am vera heartbroken..even though he didn't live vera long...I hope I made what life he did have a happy one....He was the youngest one I have ever had....His name was Johnny 5...(from the "Short Circuit" movies)....He was only about 3-4 weeks old...He was my lill angel....    Clickable pics:

 :wave CLAYMATE 27.  First of all, I'd like to officially welcome you to our little "haven" for pet lovers here on Claymaniacs.  It sounds as if your love for all creatures great and small makes you a perfect fit for The Pet Thread.  :hugg

Bless you for taking in little Johnny 5 and for giving him love and nurturing in his last days. Most of us here have dealt with a loss of at least one pet over the years, so we all  mourn with you.   :comfort  I'm sure there is a time and place when we ourselves go to Heaven that all of the little animals we have nurtured during our lifetime come to us and thank us for our love and gentle care. I feel bad for those people who for whatever reason don't experience this love...they are missing out on so much.   May you be blessed in your life as a result of your kindness to this little kitty.

In memory of little Johnny 5:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_Raleigh004.jpg)

Thanks for your post....
I do have a love for animals...I have posted in this thread before with pics of my other children,Bunnie,Daisy,Angel,and Lennon....

This was my first personal loss..I have lost family pets...but never one that was mine...I feel bad for them too..the love of and for a pet is like nuttin in the world...I am at peace..knowing that I will see him and all the family pets..someday...

Thanks Petjen....


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on July 19, 2008, 08:06:04 AM
 :wave In case anyone has never seen them pics of my other children...

The dogs I dog sit...Bella(bigger one)and Gracie
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_Babies008.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/Babies008.jpg)

Angel:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_071211083732.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/071211083732.jpg)

Lennon:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_071211083640.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/071211083640.jpg)

Daisy:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_071211083456.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/071211083456.jpg)

Bunnie:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_071211083009.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/071211083009.jpg)

Grandad-in-law's goats and geese:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_071116103347.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/071116103347.jpg)


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_071116102306.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/071116102306.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on July 19, 2008, 08:25:47 AM
 :wave Sorry,if I'm posting too much..... :shappy......Final batch of pics.....


Aunt and uncle's cat Batgirl:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/th_HPIM0067.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/HPIM0067.jpg)

A baby goat:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/th_HPIM0045.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/HPIM0045.jpg)

Grandad-in-law's dog Henry:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/th_HPIM0038.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/HPIM0038.jpg)

The geese on the pond:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/th_HPIM0035.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/HPIM0035.jpg)

Grandad-in-law's dog Toco:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/th_00540056.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/00540056.jpg)

Granddad-in-law's cat Lucky:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/th_00520064.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/00520064.jpg)

Grandad-in-law's cat Goldie:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/th_00510063.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/00510063.jpg)

The same baby goat:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/th_00460061.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/00460061.jpg)

The MEAN bill:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/th_00420057.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Whatever%20pics/00420057.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on July 19, 2008, 10:32:44 AM
CLAYMATE 27,

Does your cat Angel shed a a lot?   I also have a white cat and he sheds all over the place.   


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on July 19, 2008, 10:44:42 AM
 :wave

He sheds everywhere,which is why we try to keep him on our front porch,most of the time....but you know how cats are when they want out they will find a way out....

Angel is a stray...as is Lennon...Daisy came from a litter that DH brother's cat had....DH  mom got the other one a boy named Charlie.....someone in his mom's neighborhood got the other boy...they were the only three that survived....Bunnie we found an ad in the paper for her..that's where she came from....sorry for the ramblin :roflmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on July 19, 2008, 01:36:39 PM
:wave

He sheds everywhere,which is why we try to keep him on our front porch,most of the time....but you know how cats are when they want out they will find a way out....


My cats are indoor cats.  I find if I brush Tigger (my white cat) every day it really does help with the shedding.   


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 19, 2008, 02:45:41 PM
Quote
He sheds everywhere,which is why we try to keep him on our front porch,most of the time....but you know how cats are when they want out they will find a way out....


Quote
Does your cat Angel shed a a lot?   I also have a white cat and he sheds all over the place.


You are not alone in dealing with shedding.  Even my supposedly "non-shedding" goldendoodle Mimi sheds this time of year. :bang   But I do agree with you, PETJEN, that brushing every day helps minimize the shedding problems in the house.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 19, 2008, 02:47:33 PM
CLAYMATE 27, I was unable to see your last set of pictures.  Possibly it's a problem with my photobucket account.  I'll try again to view them later!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 20, 2008, 04:01:16 AM
 :wave

Great photos, Claymate27, although I was unable to see the last set, too. I can see that you truly love all animals  :clap

We are getting a new Grand Dog!   :clap Son and DIL are allowing Kaitlyn (age 5) to finally have a dog. She loves dogs more than any child I have ever known. She is getting a rescued dog from her city's humane society - he is a rat terrier mix. I hear that he is mainly white with some black spots. Members of the Humane Society take pets to Pet Smart there every Saturday and Sunday in hopes of getting them adopted. Kaitlyn played with her dog for 30 minutes yesterday, and will bring him home next Saturday, after they get the yard ready and buy a dog house and other supplies. Kaitlyn is beyond excited  :lol We have been invited down next Saturday to go with her to bring him home - his name is Spot - very original!   :wink - so I will get photos then.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on July 21, 2008, 07:03:02 AM
Aunt and Uncle's cat,BatGirl:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0067.jpg)

A baby goat:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/00450060.jpg)


Grandad-in-law's dog Toco:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/00540056.jpg)

Geese on the pond:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0035.jpg)

Grandad-in-law's dog,Henry:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0038.jpg)

Grandad-in-law's cat Lucky:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/00520064.jpg)

Grandad-in-law's cat  Goldie:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/00510063.jpg)

Another pic of the same baby goat:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/00460061.jpg)

The mean bill:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/00420057.jpg)



Sorry the pics didn't work last time...stupid photobucket....anywhoo,here they are......Thanks for the info about Angel...... :clap

I do love all animals.... :bouncy



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 22, 2008, 04:04:14 PM
 :wave

We have another chicken, but it is not our fault!!!!!  :lol All of the construction workers working on our house have fallen in love with our animals - the dogs have been spoiled.

The man who put on the new roof told Lewis he was going to bring a hen for Gumbo. He came to be paid yesterday, did not say one word about a chicken, but put a hen out in Gumbo's pen! She is a dominecker (Spelling?) just like him (grey and white feathers). I hope they plan to live a carefee life without children!   :lmao

I didn't mention it (too sad), but the duck eggs (I posted a photo last Spring) did not hatch - they just disappeared one night - from a snake, Racoon, or Possum, I am sure. Good thing, though, that our adult ducks are O.k. - just no baby ducks for us.

Well, that is the update from our "farm!"


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 22, 2008, 06:48:45 PM
Quote
The man who put on the new roof told Lewis he was going to bring a hen for Gumbo. He came to be paid yesterday, did not say one word about a chicken, but put a hen out in Gumbo's pen! She is a dominecker (Spelling?) just like him (grey and white feathers). I hope they plan to live a carefee life without children!   


FRANKIE, I am just  :lmao  thinking about Gumbo having a girlfriend!  Maybe he'll stop chasing your granddaughters now that he has "other interests" and becomes "otherwise occupied"  :slick  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 22, 2008, 06:50:57 PM
CLAYMATE 27 (I forget your real name???), thanks for re-posting photos of your menagerie!  I trust you live on at least a couple of acres so that they can roam to their hearts' content!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 23, 2008, 07:50:59 AM
Chicken report - so far, Gumbo doesn't seem all that interested in his new pen mate - probably because he thinks he is a dog  :para Lewis thought he would never leave the hen, but when Lewis lets Gumbo out, he still runs to the house and crows for Jack to come out and play (somewhere there are people with normal pets - not at our house).


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 23, 2008, 08:02:28 AM
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Chicken report - so far, Gumbo doesn't seem all that interested in his new pen mate - probably because he thinks he is a dog   Lewis thought he would never leave the hen, but when Lewis lets Gumbo out, he still runs to the house and crows for Jack to come out and play (somewhere there are people with normal pets - not at our house).

 :lmao FRANKIE.  It sounds like either Gumbo has "issues"  :para or he's playing hard to get with his new "significant other".  I say keep checking for eggs in the pen!   :lmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 23, 2008, 05:17:33 PM
Hello All,

    Here is the latest "Sammy" photo. I took it yesterday ande he is 9 weeks  old today.  Potty training is going very slow, but at least he is trying.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_2318.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 23, 2008, 06:17:39 PM
JoAnn - he gets more beautiful all of the time - how do you keep him so clean?!?!?!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 23, 2008, 06:35:56 PM
JOANN, Sammy has such a sweet face.  :hugg  I have no doubt that he is doing everything to try to please his new mommy and grandmommy!  One day soon he'll be fully potty trained and all of the inconvenience and yes, a bit of frustration, will be in the past! 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 24, 2008, 07:09:34 AM
Hello,

  Frankie---You think Sammy looks clean?  You should have  seen him last night after playing in the mud!  We both got caught in the sprinkler system and he was soaked and running in a mud puddle.  Seriously, I've only given him one bath, but I've been brusing daily.    Randy LOVED  his weekly bath,so I'm  hoping Sammy will too.

Claydevotee--Thank you.  Yes, each day is getting better.  I'm learning  to just take  him out more frequently instead of looking for a signal.  Now, that I'm "allowing"him more freedom to just run  instead of carrying him to the grass, he is getting the picture and enjoying showing me  that he does know the way to and from the house to the grass. :lol
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 24, 2008, 07:11:56 AM
JOANN, first of all, please call me "Thea"!   :hugg

Secondly, I think it's a great idea to let Sammy find his favorite spots in the yard to "do his business."  I've always wondered what is the criteria for dog's perfect pooping/peeing spots?  :scratch  I'm sure they have their requirements, though!!!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on July 24, 2008, 07:15:02 AM
CLAYMATE 27 (I forget your real name???), thanks for re-posting photos of your menagerie!  I trust you live on at least a couple of acres so that they can roam to their hearts' content!



Oh,yeah..I do....or more likely the Granddad in law lives on a huge plot of land....huge....he grows his own food too...


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 25, 2008, 12:09:17 PM
Sammy had his second puppy shot today(first since I've had him) and he is the picture of perfect health.

He even gained one pound and his weight  isnow 4.9lbs.

  Thea- :wave  I've wondered that same thing to!   It  might  be like ants.  Ants always follow the same path.                               
             I've heard ants leave a sugar  like substance onthe  path.    Maybe dogs leave a scent .   Wish I knew.

JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 25, 2008, 06:05:03 PM
 :clap JoAnn that your baby is doing so well!

A friend just sent me this in an email - she knows me so well!  :lol I know it applies to all of you, too!

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A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
     
   
   
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
   
   
   
After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
   
   
When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
   
   
   
   
When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'
   
   
   
'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.
   
   
   
   
'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.
   
   
   
'Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up.'
   
   
   The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
   
   
   
 
'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.
   
   
   
 
'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'
   
   
   
 
   
   
The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
   
   
   
After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.
   
   
   
As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.
   
   
'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'
   
   
'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.'
   
   
   
   
'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.
   
   
   
'There should be a bowl by the pump.'
   
   
They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
   
   
The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.
   
   
   
When they were full, he and the dog
walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
   
'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.
   
   
   
'This is Heaven,' he answered.
   
   
'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'
   
   
'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates?   Nope. That's hell.'
   
   
'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'
   
   
'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.'
   
   
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on July 25, 2008, 06:33:06 PM

   Frankie,
               Just found my way here and I"m so glad. I loved the story about the man
     and his dog. What a shame that all people
   do"nt have that great love for their pets.
                               
                   Betty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on July 25, 2008, 06:38:55 PM
   Joanne,

            Your doggie is so beautiful but they still like to get in the dirt.
        When our dog was about one year old we tied some little bells
         on the door knob and Sophie soon learnt  to ring the bells when she
        wants to go out and do her business. If we don"t respond the first time
         she will keep on ringing them till we do. They catch on quite quickly.
                         
                                                  Betty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 25, 2008, 06:44:24 PM
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Just found my way here and I"m so glad. I loved the story about the man
     and his dog. What a shame that all people
   do"nt have that great love for their pets.
                               
                   Betty

Thanks so much for that beautiful story, FRANKIE  :hugg  And BETTY, I so agree that it is a shame when people who choose to have pets don't give them enough love and care.  I respect the decision of those who choose NOT to take in pets, but I get angry with people who DO CHOOSE to be pet owners and then don't care for them properly or Heaven forbid, choose to abuse them.

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Thea-   I've wondered that same thing to!   It  might  be like ants.  Ants always follow the same path.                               
             I've heard ants leave a sugar  like substance onthe  path.    Maybe dogs leave a scent .   Wish I knew.
JOANN, thanks for understanding my "puzzlement" about the why dogs choose certain spots to "do their thing".  I was afraid everybody would think I had gone bonkers, but I have also wondered this for years.  I guess that puts us in a very special club, ya think???  :lmao :crazy  Anyway, I think this topic merits further research!!!!  :bubble :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 25, 2008, 07:11:40 PM
Frankie,

As I began your story, I remembered it as a Twilight Zone episode. Very poignant!

Claymate 27,

I enjoyed seeing all the pictures of your pets.


Hello also to Thea, JoAnn, Betty, and others here on the Pet Thread.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 26, 2008, 07:48:26 PM
Prissy - I loved the Twilight Zone - but don't remember that particular show.

Kaitlyn got her dog today, and we went down to see him. We met them at Pet Smart. He is really a pretty dog (they are all pretty   He is almost all white except for his face - that is almost all black, and he also has a large black spot on his back. Son said she passed the puppies completely and went to this dog. 9he is about an year old) Son thinks it is because he favors our Scooter (who died last year) so much. They have kept his original name (Toby) instead of calling him Spot!  Son said they have played all afternoon, and both Toby and Kaitlyn are asleep. Kaitlyn called her Aunt Amy and informed her that she is very responsible now because she has a dog!   One sad thing - Toby had been kept in a kennel  at the Humane Society so much that he didn't seem to know what to do about having a big yard, and he didn't know what toys were. But I'm sure Kaitlyn will have him playing with them by the end of the weekend.

The only bad thing is that I forgot to take my camera   DIL is supposed to email me a photo, but she is leaving on a business trip in the morning, and she may not have time to do that until she gets. back.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 26, 2008, 08:05:10 PM
FRANKIE, I'm so happy to hear about Toby!  As you said, Kaitlyn will most likely have him running around the yard gleefully by tomorrow night.  And even though he was locked up in a kennel at The Humane Society, I have no doubt that at least there he had been treated with gentleness, love and lots of TLC.  The people who work at these shelters are angels in my book!

Anyway, Mr. Toby (so glad they didn't rename him "Spot"  :bouncy) is probably as happy as can be with his new family.  He is truly blessed to have been found by yours!!!   :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 26, 2008, 08:07:11 PM
PRISSY!!!  :hugg :hugg I have missed your posts here on The Pet Thread.  We need an update on the 2 Supermodels/a.k.a. Shadow and Sandy!  Looking forward to it!   :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 26, 2008, 08:53:55 PM
Thea,

Shadow and Sandy are enjoying the "Dog Days of Summer."  :wink  They're spending lots of time inside napping in the air conditioned house in front of a fan.  They don't like the 100 plus degree heat any more than we do.
:dog  :dog

Frankie,

I am so happy to hear about Toby and Kaitlyn.  It sounds like a match made in "heaven."


Here is a link to the TWILIGHT ZONE episode that is similar to your story about the man and his dog and heaven....

THE HUNT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunt)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Beth on July 27, 2008, 06:24:16 AM
Frankie, Loved your story!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on July 27, 2008, 04:35:14 PM
Frankie:  lvoe your story. 

Joann:  that Sammy is so cute....



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 28, 2008, 08:05:32 AM
Toby report - he is doing very well, and has learned to play. Pray for him today, please! He is alone for the first time - DIL is on a business trip to Chicago, and son no longer works in the city where he lives, (they will be moving nearer to us where son has accepted a new job sometime in the future) so they cannot check on him at lunch - a neighbor is going to check on him, though. I hope he will be a good boy and will stay in the fence!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 28, 2008, 10:27:40 AM
Toby report - he is doing very well, and has learned to play. Pray for him today, please! He is alone for the first time - DIL is on a business trip to Chicago, and son no longer works in the city where he lives, (they will be moving nearer to us where son has accepted a new job sometime in the future) so they cannot check on him at lunch - a neighbor is going to check on him, though. I hope he will be a good boy and will stay in the fence!

Awww, of course FRANKIE!  I'm sure all of our "Doggie Angels" (my Chester and Kukla, Joann's Randy, your 2 special departed dogs, etc) will gather to watch over him.  Anyway, he'll be so busy exploring and listening to all of the new sounds that he won't have time to be scared.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 28, 2008, 10:28:56 AM
BETH, welcome to the Pet Thread!  :hugg  I think this is your first time posting here?  Any pets in your family, or are you just a  pet lover like the rest of us???


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on July 29, 2008, 01:50:28 AM
Please read…very important for those of us who love animals.


http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 30, 2008, 08:42:17 AM
Hello Everyone,

   Sammy is doing well, too busy to sit for a new photo.  He saw rain for the first time today!  It has not rained at my house in over a month and he did not know what to think.

     He is starting to show his "sheep herding" skills of a Sheltie.  My mom and I are his sheep.  He will run- slide to stop-go low to the floor and watch us or bark.  He is having a ball. 

  He is beginning to to know the word, "outside" more and more, especially when realizes that he gets a treat for being a good boy.
    His sleep schedule is improving too.  He doesn't have to wake up and be taken outside as much during the night as before.
   Loves company and showing off for company too.  He is due for his 3rd puppy shot on Aug 8.  Also, I've  put up a small exercise pen in the yard to help my Mom when I leave for Egypt in September. I don't want her to have to watch him while he plays.  Her balance is not too good, so the pen will give her a chance to "control" .  When I'm with him, I  let him explore the entire yard, but he is still so small, I'm afraid of him slipping through the the fence.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 30, 2008, 09:00:03 AM
Joann - sounds like Sammy is doing very well!  :clap Kaitlyn's new dog is doing well, too - he is learning what toys are. She plays with him from the time she gets home in the afternoon until bedtime. She called me yesterday and asked if Toby could come stay with Jack and Tuffy when the go on vacation - so we are going to babysit the grand dog! (They are just going on a short trip at the end of the first week of August - wonder what our dogs will think about a thrid dog coming in - they play well with granddaughter Laney's puppy - hope they will like Toby as well).


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on August 02, 2008, 04:15:01 PM
Frankie---Can't wait to see a picture of Toby!  I am so glad that katilyn got her a dog.  Maybe one day, she will also get a horse.  I know she loves horses too. 

  Sammy is getting better by the minute.  I took this photo this afternoon.  Sammy has toys for the den and toys for my bedroom.  This is him in his toy basket in the bedroom.  He is just now able to get his head over the side, so he pulls the first one he can get to.
    He is 10
   weeks old and will be getting his 3rd  puppy shots on the 8t and one week after that, he  will  be able to get his first rabbies after reaching the age of 12weeks.
  His ears need a little more training, that is why they look so far down.  The ver suggested eyelas glue.  I did it yesterday but he kept scratching and whimmpering, so I tookit off after a few minutes.  I don't mind if the  stay a little droppy because I am not showing him.
    He cuddles so much.  Potty traqining is getting better because he is perking up at the word "outside".  He  knows that a dog treat  waits for him when he comes back in, so he also knows the word,"cookie" too.
JoAnn
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_2326.jpg)

So many to chose, which one do I want?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on August 02, 2008, 05:05:56 PM
JoAnn, love the picture of Sammy and his toys!!  He sure has the look of a well cared for and very much loved puppy!!!  He is a sweetheart!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on August 02, 2008, 07:04:47 PM
JoAnn - another sweet photo!  :clap the boys have toys in the den and in the bedroom, too (at least they did before the remodel started). Maybe their lives, and ours, will be back to normal some day. DIL does not know how to size photos on her new camera. She tried to send me photos of Kaitlyn and Toby, but got a message that they were too big to send - she will try later, after she has time to read her camera book, or I will take my camera next time I go down.

I heard from Kaitlyn today that Toby got his first bath, and that he did not like it ( but that he was a good boy anyway). He did enjoy being brushed, though, and she and her Daddy took him for a walk on his leash afterward, which he does like very much. As Kaitlyn told me today "MaMaw - I  still love that dog!"  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on August 02, 2008, 07:06:45 PM
JoAnn,

Sammy is absolutely adorable.  I'm more of a "cat person", but I think I could get use to Sammy.  I just want to give him a big  :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mimi2 on August 02, 2008, 07:53:33 PM
JOANN THAT LITTLE SAMMY IS SOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE.  I JUST WANTED SQUEZZE HIM AND BRUSH HIS FUR.  YOU CAN TELL I LOVE PUPPIES BIG TIME!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on August 03, 2008, 07:28:59 AM
Pepe,Frankie,  Petjen and Mimi2,---Thank you!

    Sammy is like a little stuffed toy.  You can swoop him up in your arms and carryhim like a baby.  He likes this for about 15 minutes beforehe turns into a "big"boy and  wants down.
    He runs 90 miles  a  minute but  if he hears a "strange" noise he runs right back to be under my feet.  Also, last night, I found that he can  run-leap up and land in my arms.  He was in the den and he was making his own"race" course.  I was  sitting onthe floor  "entertaining"  him  whenfom about  2 feet away he  "sprang"  up and leaped  towards me.   Thankfully I caught him.  He  was sohappy that he had done a new  trick!
    I guess he has heard about the summer  olympics and is in training. :lmao  I can't  believe that he is already 10weeks  old and that we have had himfor3  weeks.  He is  such a joy.  I hope that when I get back from Egypt, he will remember me!

Frankie---It warms my heart to hear Katilyn say such cute things  about Toby.   They were ment to be together.  I would  love to see  how they get along  together.  Don't  you know that this dog will be so gentle  and kind with her.

Petjen--I too like cats but have always had dogs.  We did have a wonderful cat named Stephen.   He lived  for about 10 years.  My Dad loved him so much too that when died, Dad buried him  in  our backyard.  he said that this was Stephen's home and he would remain here.

JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on August 03, 2008, 09:28:15 AM
Frankie:  glad Kaitlyn still loves Toby, love to see kids bond with animals its good for them.  my niece and newphew are afraid of animals their father is not an animal lover, but his borther is an animal lover just like me.


sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on August 03, 2008, 09:33:05 AM
Angela Asked me to post a picture of new kitten.....  a stray cat in her yard had 4 beautiful kittens, I really wanted to take the shy one  home,him and me bonded  but hubby said no......  my friend works at a no kill shelter so Angela and I caught the other 3 and brought them to where my friend works Im sure some one will take them they are so cute.  Angela's kitty is so cute what a little sweetie....  hes got a good home..

here is the picture of Angela's kitten, not sure if what she is going to name him yet.

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/Tippy.jpg)

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_1044tippu.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on August 03, 2008, 09:35:21 AM
Here is the mother cat with her babies....

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_0930.jpg)

this is the one I wanted...

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_0884.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on August 03, 2008, 09:44:55 AM
Here is a picture of chipmunk named Skip.

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_1955.JPG)

Here is my buddy Chippy, this is the second year for him.   I hope he makes it another winter,

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_1846.JPG)

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_chippy1844.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on August 03, 2008, 11:16:34 AM
Sasha - ANGELA's kitten is so pretty - wonder what name she will choose? They and the Mama cat all looked very healthy, and all of the others are pretty, too - wish you could have kept "yours". I love the chipmunks - wish we had them here. It must be fun to feed them. Kaitlyn's dog is a rescued dog from the Humane Shelter. She has had him for one week, and he has just settled in as though he has always lived there - he is a rat terrier like Scooter and Peanut were - a great breed.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on August 03, 2008, 02:16:22 PM
SASHA, oh my ANGELA's kitten is just precious, how pretty!!  The mother cat is gorgeous also, I wonder if someone went off and left her.  What a shame t hat she does not have a home.  You were so wonderful taking the kittens so they would have shelter, I am surprised that mama cat allowed you to take them.  You can get a bag of whole kernal corn at Walmart or the feed store and sunflower seed and put some out everyday for your chipmunck and he will take it and store it for the winter.  They have to have lots of food stored for the winter to survive.  Our chipmunk works all summer getting ready for the following winter!!   :roflmao

JoAnn, I bet Skip will have SAMMY sitting next to Shadow and Sandy next summer for a picture.

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on August 03, 2008, 04:22:26 PM
Sasha,

Thanks for posting the picture of ANGELA's new cat.    Very nice pictures and love seeing the cat with her kittens.  The chipmunk pictures are amazing;  and one is named Skip!  :lol    And Chippy!   

JoAnn,
Cute picture of Sammy by the basket.

Frankie,
So glad to hear that Kaitlyn and Toby are getting along so well.  Can't wait to see pictures of the new "granddog."

Pepe,
Skip and I were at JoAnn and Jennie's house Friday, and Sammy will sit on his own.  I think he will learn quickly to sit on command.


I have a few more pictures of Sammy from Friday that I will post when they finish loading into Photobucket. :thumb




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on August 03, 2008, 04:57:32 PM
SASHA, THANKS FOR POSTING THE PICTURES.  I DO APPRECIATE IT. I THINK YOU & I CAN GO INTO BUISNESS CAPTURING & SAVING LIVES OF LITTLE STARY KITTIES & CATS.  THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HELP  :hugg.
I LOVE YOUR LITTLE GUYS, SKIP & CHIP--TOO CUTE.

JOANN M, SAMMY IS A CUTIE!! I CAN SEE WHY YOU WOULD WANT TO SWOOP HIM IN YOUR ARMS & CARRY HIM LIKE A BABY.

FRANKIE, I THINK I AM GOING TO KEEP WITH THE ORIGINAL NAME "TIPPY".  HE HAS A TINY TIP OF WHITE ON HIS TAIL.  MY HUSBAND,SISTER & NIECE ALL HAD SUGGESTED NAME(S), BUT TO ME NONE FIT AS WELL AS TIPPY.  CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUUR NEW GRANDDOG  :hugg!!

PEPE, PRISSY & FRANKIE, THANKS FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTS ON TIPPY.  HE IS SUCH A SWEETIE.






Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: lolita on August 03, 2008, 05:11:12 PM
Sasha, your cat and kittens are very cute and your chipmunks’ wow, I’ve never seen one before, they are beautiful animals. I’ve seen squirrels’ but not chipmunks. Thanks for sharing them with us.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on August 03, 2008, 05:20:59 PM
Angela:    glad you decided to keep the name Tippy I really liked that name.  CHip and Skip say hi...  Anglea Tippy is lucky has a good home now , he knows where his next meal will come from   :lol

Frankiie:  I wish JIm would have let me keep him, I told ihim if he didnt get along with my girls I wuold have found a home.  The munks are so fun to feed and watch...

Prissy:   I forgot you hubbys name is SKip.    :lol  they are so cute my little buddies, I got attached though not good.  I dont want to see something hurt them, I will be heart broken.

Pepe:  thanks I will have to get them some , for something different, I give them strawberries to once in while they love them.  SKip climbed on me and will sit on my lap and eat some nuts...    I hope they make another  winter....  they have plenty of nuts....  :lol

Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on August 03, 2008, 05:45:50 PM
Prissy====Thanks for  the new avatar!    As you can see, I already put in on!

ANGELA----Tippy is so cute.  I love the face markings.

Sasha---I love thephotos of Skip and Chippy.  I've only seen chimpmunks once in Nevada.  We just have plain old squirrels in Texas.  My friend in Toronto,Canada has black squirrels.  Very pretty.

JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on August 03, 2008, 07:54:21 PM
ANGELA,
Tippy is a great name.  Very nice looking cat.

Sasha,
Skip is a popular pet name.  Do you remember the movie, "My Dog Skip"?

 :wave Lolita

JoAnn,
Nice avatar.  :bigsmile

Here are more pictures of JoAnn's puppy, Sammy.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1000239-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1000229-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1000236-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1000237.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1000240-1.jpg)

These size 13 shoes belong to Skip!!! :shock
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1000240.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on August 03, 2008, 08:14:50 PM
 :hi JoAnn :wave :wave
  Sammy is just a darling little puppy. All the cute things he is learning how to do.
  I think he will keep you busy and smiling.  I am so happy for you that you have him.
  :dog    :bigsmile carol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on August 03, 2008, 08:59:53 PM
 :hi Sasha :wave
 Skip and Chippy are so cute. They seem so tame. I didn't  know they would be that
 friendly and eat out of your hand.  We have alot of chipmunks here in Minesota.
 :bigsmile carol
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on August 04, 2008, 05:23:54 AM
PRISSY, thanks so much for posting the pictures of Sammy!  He sure looks small next to Skip's shoe!   :lol

JOANN, Sammy doesn't look like he has grown to much, he sure is a sweet heart!!

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on August 04, 2008, 06:45:16 AM
Oh my goodness, I have been neglecting my favorite thread on Claymaniacs.  Very busy with wedding and travel preparations!  Very happy but very hectic times in our family!  :sonic :moped :sonic

Loving all of our new furry friends!  :clap  Let's all welcome the lovely MS TIPPY the kitten, SKIP and CHIP the chipmunks,  and of course we always love hearing about the progress of the Grand MR SAMMY!!!  He is getting to be such a big boy!!!  :shappy

BTW, SASHA, my MIMI would have a great time chasing SKIP and CHIP all over the yard!  She often gets very frustrated seeing our chipmunks little heads pop up out of their holes;  but by the time she gets over to them they have disappeared!   :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on August 04, 2008, 07:28:11 AM
JoAnn has given me dates for these pictures and Sammy's birth date is May 21, 2008

Sammy when JoAnn first saw him,  June 30
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/IMG_2291-1.jpg)

Sammy at 7 and a half weeks, July 14

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/IMG_2303-1-1.jpg)

Sammy on Friday, Aug. 1

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1000240-1.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on August 04, 2008, 08:23:40 AM
 :hi Angela :wave :wave
 Tippy is such a pretty kitty. What a cute name.  I'm sure Tippy will bring  alot
 of joy in your life.  Oscar, Rusty and Tony sure have for me.  :bigsmile Carol 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on August 04, 2008, 01:34:01 PM
PRISSY, thanks so much for the timeline pictures of Mr. Sammy.  Oh, it's so amazing to see how he's maturing from a puppy into a dog (although he does have a ways to go before he's not a puppy anymore!   :wink)  He is absolutely gorgeous.   Did Sandy and Shadow look similar when they were puppies?

CAROL, we would love to see photos of Oscar, Rustay and Tony someday!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on August 04, 2008, 03:15:15 PM
Prissy--Thanks for posting all of Sammy's photos!  His birthday was May 21, 2008.  The first timeline  photo was taken on June 30.  this was the first time I saw him and I  also "claimed" him that day!  He was just 2 days shy of being 6 weeks.   The second photo was taken on July 14 a couple  of  days after I got him on the July 12.


Thea--thank you.  I  am so grateful I found him to love.

Carol---Thank you, and he is learning everything so quickly, except potty training!

Pepe--I didn't realize the growthuntil Isaw  Prissy's timeline.

 Don't  let the photos"fool" you.  He is all hair.  He's a regular fuzz ball and very petite in person.

JoAnn




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on August 04, 2008, 03:34:30 PM
 :hi Claydevotee  :wave :wave
  I will get a photo of them one of these days. I may have to tie them up
  to do it.  :lmao :lmao    They are so camera shy.    :bigsmile carol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on August 04, 2008, 03:37:37 PM
Thea,

Here is possibly the earliest picture of Shadow and Sandy.  Skip had them sitting immediately!  :lol  They were born on March 15,  2004, and we got them about June 15, just after Skip and JoAnn's birthdays on June 10.   So, in this picture they are probably just a little over 3 months old.
Skip got a call from the Sheltie Rescue that a Sheltie had given birth and there were two dogs left in the litter, a boy and girl.  Skip and I, with JoAnn,  went to see the dogs, and to JoAnn's relief and delight, we chose to take both of them.  We actually named them that day as we took them home with us.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/IMG022.jpg)

Early on, they learned about sitting for treats in the kitchen.  (Now, they sit up and roll over or jump through a hoop for treats!) :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/IMG013.jpg)

Shadow and Sandy are what would be considered large shelties,  each weighing about 44 pounds now.


JoAnn,

I'm going to go back and add Sammy's dates to his timeline.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on August 04, 2008, 03:49:13 PM
Loilta:  thanks, they are the cutest, never thought I would have a pet chipmunk.

Joanne:  thanks they are my outside buddies they like to help  :lol  Sammy is the cutiest.

Angela: glad you are keeping the name Tippy, I liked it.... thought it suited him.  He is such a sweetie...

Prissy:  yes i did see that movie.   Jim is on the named  him skip :lol    thanks for posting Sammys picture.

Carol:  thanks  , yes they are very tame they took nuts from Angela .  Skip climbed on my lap and was eating a nut  :lol he took a little longer to train then Chip. but this is the second year for Chip he made it through the winter i was so happy and he remembered me.

Thea:  my sister dog was trying to get Skip he kept peaking under the fence with him there.  chip is to smart he knows better..  Skip follows me in the yard when im out.. to funny...

Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on August 05, 2008, 04:48:00 AM
JoAnn - Sammy is smaller than I thought - he looks bigger when he is not sitting next to Skip's foot!  :lol

Prissy - I love the photos of your babies when they were babies!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on August 05, 2008, 07:27:59 PM
Prissy---loved seeing "baby" Sandy and Shadow.  They looked so young and now  they are all grown up.   I still can't  believe how much baby Sandy looked  like my Randy.

Frankie---Yes,Sammy is very small.  He is now at the age of my Randy when I got him.  Randy was much bigger.  When I selected Sammy, he had a brother, Travis, that  was half his size!  The vet predicted that Sammy will be small.  I'm guessing that he will only top out at  about 14 1/2" tall when grown.   He  is sacked  out at my feet  at the moment.  He was the "center of attention"  thisafternoon.  He had4 adults and on12 year old to entertain this afternoon.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on August 06, 2008, 06:05:41 AM
PRISSY, loved seeing the pictures of Sandy and Shadow when they were puppies.  They sure have grown into beautiful dogs.  I imagine this horrible heat you have had has been hard on them.  Have they attempted to swim in Skip's pond????  :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on August 06, 2008, 06:31:39 AM
I'm glad you all have enjoyed seeing "baby" Shadow and Sandy.  It's hard to believe that Shadow and Sandy were ever that small.  They are such big dogs now.

Pepe,
The dogs have not tried to get into the pond or pool which is good, because with their long hair they would probably sink.  I don't think shelties and collies are water dogs.

I read once that the dogs who would play "Lassie" over the years had to be trained and really convinced to swim in the water for certain movie or TV scenes.

Skip did hose the dogs down on one of these hot days and that seemed to keep them cool. :thumb

We are not letting them be out too much while it is so hot;  just short times outside.  We've also set up a fan on the patio for them.

Thea,
Have a great trip.  Can't wait to see pictures and hear about it in the Vacation Thread.

:bighug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on August 06, 2008, 06:36:18 AM
 :wave

I have new pics of my babies....Lennon and Daisy...and Bunnie
Daisy..and no that gun is not loaded... :bduh
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_080608002.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/080608002.jpg)

Lennon..... :lmao
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_080608001.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/080608001.jpg)

Pretty Bunnie...
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_stuff002.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/stuff002.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on August 06, 2008, 07:00:12 AM
Quote
Thea,
Have a great trip.  Can't wait to see pictures and hear about it in the Vacation Thread.

Thanks so much, PRISSY!  :hugg I'll enjoy myself a while lot more once we get on the ship.  The thought of 10-12 hours on a plane over the Atlantic Ocean is not very appealing to me.   :para

I loved the pictures of Shadow and Sandy as little pups.  It looks as if they're about the same size as my Mimi.  She is about 43 lbs. at this point.  Very small for a Goldendoodle, but that's a good thing because she is convinced that she is a little lap dog!!!  :lol

CLAYMATE 27.  Love the pictures of the lovely Bunny, Daisy and Lennon.  Love trhe names, too! 





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on August 13, 2008, 08:21:54 AM
 :wave

New pics of Bunnie,Daisy,and Angel.... :bouncy
Angel:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0443.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0443.jpg)
Angel:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0442.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0442.jpg)
Daisy:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0436.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0436.jpg)
Daisy:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0435.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0435.jpg)
Daisy:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0432.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0432.jpg)
Daisy:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0430.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0430.jpg)
Daisy:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0427.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0427.jpg)
Bunnie:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_04380446.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/04380446.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on August 22, 2008, 09:11:03 AM
Hello everyone,

Just a quick update on Sammy.  He is now 12 weeks old and very spoiled.  He got his rabie shots today and a new  puppy kit to start his heartworm treatment.
   He isnow up to 8.4lbs.  When I got him , weighed only 3.9, sohe is growing  like a weed.  Potty training is doing better.  He has gone to the patio door and whimpers . I still rush him out  after naps, coming out of the crate or just when he suddenly stops playing.
   He is very good at entertaining himself too.  If no  one will  play, he gets a toy and throws it up and down the one step we have inside our home and he isvery content doing this for about  3 0 minutes.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on August 22, 2008, 09:45:40 AM
JoAnn, love the updates on Sammy, it is like he belongs to all of us.  I am sure you will be bringing us some more pictures soon.  What a beauty he is and sounds like he is doing great with the house training, you are a good teacher~  :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on August 22, 2008, 07:32:33 PM
This is my first post here on this thread since I returned from Europe this past Monday.  I was so happy and excited to read about Sammie's progress, JOANN.  What a good boy he is letting you know that he needs to go potty and especially being willing to entertain himself.  :clap That's one thing I love about my little Mimi....We just got back from being away for about 9 hours today.  The little neighbor girl who normally takes her out after school on Fridays completely forgot to do so today because of an unpleasant incident at her school.  But we still came home to a sweet little doggie who insisted on "holding it all in" until we came home.----No torn up sofa cushions, emptied wastebaskets or piles of "doo-doo" were waiting for us.  :lol What a good girl!!! 

Looking forward to more pet pictures and stories!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claymate27 on August 26, 2008, 07:12:05 AM
Pics of my babies..Daisy and Lennon...
Daisy:


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0483.jpg)
Lennon:
 (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0483.jpg)


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0465.jpg)

Lennon:
 (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0465.jpg)


(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_HPIM0464.jpg)


 (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/HPIM0464.jpg)

Daisy:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_04870488.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/04870488.jpg)

Daisy:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_04820486.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/04820486.jpg)

Daisy:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/th_04800485.jpg) (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/lennonclayton/pics%20of%20me/Pics%20of%20my%20babies/04800485.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: KSChristian4Clay on August 30, 2008, 12:11:01 AM
I came home tonight to find my beloved Pepsi dead at the bottom of the stairs. :cry My heart is breaking. Can't talk now. I'm sitting here holding Roy. Mom works until 3 a.m. so she's coming over after she gets off work and she is going to come right over. Pepsi was 12 years old.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/KSChristian4Clay/00000011.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on August 30, 2008, 12:12:44 PM
I came home tonight to find my beloved Pepsi dead at the bottom of the stairs. :cry My heart is breaking. Can't talk now. I'm sitting here holding Roy. Mom works until 3 a.m. so she's coming over after she gets off work and she is going to come right over. Pepsi was 12 years old.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/KSChristian4Clay/00000011.jpg)

MEESA  :hugg , PEPSI  IS ADOROABLE. SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOUR BELOVED PET IS GONE.  PEPSI WAS LUCKY TO HAVE YOU, I KNOW THAT YOU GAVE PEPSI A VERY HAPPY & LOVING LIFE.

MEESA, TAKE CARE --I KNOW IT IS NEVER EASY TO LOOSE A PET. THEY ARE PART OF THE FAMILY


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Petjen on September 05, 2008, 01:37:08 AM
I'm sorry Meesa.  I know how hard it is to lose a pet.  They're like children.  Just remember you gave Pepsi a great home.  :hugg  


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 05, 2008, 08:24:41 PM
 :wave  I have not had time to come here in a week or so, but I have ben trying to keep up with everyone.

Meesa -  :hugg :hugg losing a pet is so hard - hope you and Roy are coping - I know it is very hard for Roy to be alone now - I know you are giving him lots of extra attention.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 09, 2008, 05:59:00 PM
 :wave

I finally have a photo of Kaitlyn and her dog Toby (she picked this photo out and gave it to me framed for Grandparents' Day!  :lol ) Toby is not smiling, because this was taken just as he got home for the first time from the shelter, but he smiles all of the time now. Kaitlyn has asked for a dog ever since she was old enough to say "dog", and they love each other very much - he is a great natured dog, who is O.K. with anything she does:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/kaitlyn2-2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: ANGELA on September 09, 2008, 06:09:07 PM
FRANKIE,
KAITLYN IS SO ADORABLE, I JUST LOVE HOW HAPPY & PROUD SHE LOOKS WITH TOBY--TOO CUTE.  SOMETHING TELLS ME KAITLYN & TOBY ARE GOING TO BE GREAT PALS.

TAKE CARE,
ANGELA


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on September 09, 2008, 09:18:21 PM
Frankie,
That is such a precious  picture of Kaitlyn and Toby.  You can really see how happy Kaitlyn is with her first dog!!

Meesa,
Again, I'm so sorry to hear about Pepsi.

Claymate27,
Cute pictures of your Daisy and Lannon.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on September 10, 2008, 07:18:36 AM
   Frankie,
                 What a loverly picture of Kaitlyn and Toby. I"m sure they are both

            smiling now. There is nothing so endearing as a child with her beloved pet.

                                                                    Betty











Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 20, 2008, 12:35:38 PM
 :wave  After what happened to the duck eggs this Spring, I didn't want to mention it too soon, but Gumbo and Rice are parents. We have 4 little fuzzy black chicks. I have taken photos, but my photo downloader is at the office - I will try to post one later. Gumbo is, sadly, not a good Daddy. He tried to peck one of the chicks. so they and Rice have been moved to the pen where the ducks lived when they were babies. Just another addition to the zoo around here.........


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on September 20, 2008, 01:09:42 PM
 Cute Frankie !  Can't wait to see the pictures  :clap :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 20, 2008, 01:19:42 PM
Oh my gosh FRANKIE your family is growing by leaps and bounds.  What are you going to do with the baby chicks????  I think Gumbo would do them in if he could get to them.  I imagine that you will be having more chicks now, what in the world are you going to do???  does Gumbo go over to the pen where Rice is?????????  What an exciting house hold you have, never a dull moment!!   :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 20, 2008, 02:29:07 PM
 :wave Carol and Pepe

The chicks just hatched yesterday - Rice was still sitting on them (to keep them warm?) until this morning when Lewis went to check on them (we knew they could live a day or two without eating, but knew that soon they would need chick feed - he went out to feed them this morning. That is when he saw that they would have to be moved away from Gumbo - I think this living arrangement will be permanent - we DO NOT need any more chickens! When the chicks are grown, I think they need to be given back to the guy who gave Rice to Lewis - he does raise chickens and sells eggs!

EDIT - we need names - Lewis is thinking of Gravy !,2,3, and 4!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on September 20, 2008, 05:53:19 PM
 Frankie :wave
 Gravy is a cute name for a black kitty. But how do you tell which is  1, which  is 2, which is 3
 and which  is 4?   :wink  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 20, 2008, 06:09:22 PM
FRANKIE, egads don't let Lewis name them, once you name them he will never give them away!!!!!!!!!   :lol :roflmao :lmao  I don't like chickens!!!!!  :lol 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on September 29, 2008, 03:25:14 PM
Here is a "Magazine Cover" of Frankie's cute granddaughter, Kaitlyn, and her dog Toby.

(Clickable)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Claymaniac%20Friends/th_USERPHOTO_IJOURNAL-4.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Claymaniac%20Friends/USERPHOTO_IJOURNAL-4.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 30, 2008, 07:13:53 AM
 :hugg Prissy - Kaitlyn is going to be so excited - I don't know whether to mail her photo to her (she loves to get mail, as all 5 year olds do!) or to wait until I can watch her open the envelope.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on September 30, 2008, 11:40:59 AM
Here is a "Magazine Cover" of Frankie's cute granddaughter, Kaitlyn, and her dog Toby.

(Clickable)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Claymaniac%20Friends/th_USERPHOTO_IJOURNAL-4.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Claymaniac%20Friends/USERPHOTO_IJOURNAL-4.jpg)



OH MY GOODNESS, PRISSY.  That was so thoughtful of you to do for little Kaitlin. :hugg   You know, FRANKIE, I'm inclined to suggest that you mail it to her.  As you said, children love to get mail addressed just to them!!!  :wink

I'll bet Grandma Frankie will be getting a call from Kaitlin as soon as she opens the envelope!!!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on September 30, 2008, 11:43:27 AM
JUST SOME RANDOM ADVICE REGARDING DOGS AND FRIED CHICKEN:

DON'T LET THEM EAT THE SKIN!  :no We had some fried chicken last night (we seldom eat it these days) and gave some to our "Doodle" Mimi.  Well, to make a long story short we've been cleaning up several messes on the carpet today!  :para  :lol 

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are fine...as many of you have mentioned...but just stay away from the fried stuff!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mainer on September 30, 2008, 12:44:54 PM
The mother of the owner of a local newspaper and magazine variety store is in her mid 80's.  She was behind the counter when I went in the other day, and we were chatting, and I indicated the People mag with Clay on the cover and said that I wanted to buy the magazine before it changed, because I'm a big fan of Clay Aiken, the singer on the cover.  She said emphatically, oh yes, so am I.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 30, 2008, 03:14:36 PM
Thea - I have found that anything fried upsets our dogs' tummys (I found out the hard way, too). I am really trying not to give Jack and Tuffy anything but dry dog food  and dog treats that are made for dogs (and it is so hard when they beg!). Recently, when our daughter was up here, she saw me give a green grape to Tuffy (he loves them and begs really hard for them!). Amy told me that when she took their puppy in for her first visit that the doctor told her to never give dogs grapes - that they are poisonous to them just as chocolate is - I am so lucky that I didn't kill Tuffy  :para

mainer - it is always so much fun to run into another Clay fan - and a rare thing for me - where I live, most people do not even know who he is!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Ilovetowrite on October 01, 2008, 08:45:49 PM
Not sure if anyone knows or not, but You can recycle your old cell phone through petsmart and help homeless animals. It is a prepaid envelope. I can get more if anyone needs a envelope.



I see y'all just learned the hard way about chicken LOL. I learned this when I first found miss kitty. I fed her fried chicken, and the same problem out both ends LOL


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on November 20, 2008, 06:56:24 PM
Hello everyone,

   Hi, it's me, Sammy!  I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm a big boy now.  I'm turning 6 months old on Friday, November 21!

JoAnn/Sammy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3075.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on November 20, 2008, 07:10:09 PM
JoAnn - Sammy is beautiful!

If anyone is interested there is constant streaming video of 6 puppies. I have no idea what type they are, though they look husky-ish. They are so cute! You can watch them play and sleep. I check in on them throughout the day. They are a great stress reliever too. And there is sound so you can hear them yip!

http://cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/4/viewer.45.swf?cid=317016 (http://cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/4/viewer.45.swf?cid=317016)

E.T.A. - Found out they are shiba inu (http://www.google.com/search?q=shiba+inu&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a) puppies!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on November 20, 2008, 07:17:28 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3075.jpg)

JOANN, oh my goodness.  Mr. Sammy has grown into such a handsome young man.  What beautiful coloring he has, especially the white on his chest.  I'm sure my Miss Mimi would find him quite the "dude"!   :lol

MICHELLE, I checked out the link you provided. Thanks!  :hugg And yes, they do look like little huskie puppies.  So adorable, furry and always in motion! 

It's so great to be back in our Pet Thread!  Thanks so much to PRISSY for starting a Pet Thread on the alternate site.   :hugg :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on November 21, 2008, 02:49:12 AM
Hello everyone,

   Hi, it's me, Sammy!  I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm a big boy now.  I'm turning 6 months old on Friday, November 21!

JoAnn/Sammy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3075.jpg)

Happy Birthday to Sammy! :hb1

Michelle,
My sister posted that link on her Facebook.  They are adorable puppies.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 21, 2008, 05:57:58 AM
JOANN, Sammy looks just beautiful!!!!!!!  His ears are now doing what they are supposed to, yep he is perfect!!!!!!!!!!  Sammy is so lucky to have you and Jennie in his life!!!  Love the picture and we will look forward to more!!!!!!!!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on November 21, 2008, 01:22:12 PM
Hello Everyone,

  Thank you Michelle, thea, Tammy and Pepe for your nice comments about me!  I've had a nice 6month birthday.  First, my "Mema" and "Mama" let me sleep each night in Mema's big old  king size bed.   I wake her up by "petting" her arm.
   Today, I got to run  and play(through the fence) with the dogs behind me until I fell down too  tired.
Mom gave me an extra treat in my breakfast.  I went into my crate all by myself when Mom and Mema had to go out.   
    Since I'm getting better at potty training, I thought I would "surprise" Mom and go to the door all by myself!  When I did this and actually did my business, she gave me a good treat!
     Oh, and I "let" Mom play monkeyboy with me for a long time.  She gets to throw my stuffed monkey and I bring it back.  When she gets tired, I come up and put monkeyboy in her lap and give her the"look" with my big puppy dog eyes and she plays with me again.
   Time for my puppy nap, see you later.
Sammy/JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on November 21, 2008, 04:32:38 PM
JOANN, oh my gosh did Sammy get out of the fence???  Sounds like he is really doing good and sounds like he is very happy!!!   :shappy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on November 21, 2008, 07:14:48 PM
No, Sammy didn't get through the fence.  They play on their own side and see each other through the fence.   


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on November 22, 2008, 07:16:19 PM
JoAnn - Sammy is growing up! And he is a beautiful dog  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on November 24, 2008, 01:12:25 PM
Thank you Frankie, he went to his third puppy class today and he is doing great.   He is mastering sit, down but still working on come.  New lesson will be drop it and leave it.
     I weighed him on  PetSmart's scales today.  I whopping 19.5lbs! :bigsmile He needs to lose a few.
JOAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 01, 2008, 12:24:12 PM
JoAnn,

I can't get over how big Sammy is getting in just a few months.  I know he won't get as big as the "big dogs," Shadow and Sandy!  :lol


Skip and I spent Thanksgiving with our friends in East Texas as we do almost every year.  I took this picture from their front porch of two geese that our friend, Kat, raised  since they hatched.  She calls them the Gabor sisters,  Zsa Zsa and Eva!  :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/P1000492-1.jpg)

(Click on this thumbnail for an even larger view of the Gabor sisters!)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/th_P1000492-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Animals/P1000492-1.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 01, 2008, 12:30:00 PM
I believe we were on the temporary site during most of October. 

Here are pictures of Shadow and Sandy ready for Halloween!



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DgsBnh450-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DGSPRCH457-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/HallDgs448-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/HALLDGS447-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 01, 2008, 12:33:24 PM
Of course, they had to wear their "turkey" bandanas for Thanksgiving.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/TURKEYDOGS461.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1000465.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 01, 2008, 04:34:37 PM
PRISSY, great pictures!!! Always a pleasure to see pictures of Sandy and Shadow,.  they are true models!!!!  Love the pictures of the Gabor sisters!!!  :roflmao  So they are the reason Shadow and Sandy had to stay home!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 06, 2008, 09:30:00 AM
Pepe,

Yes, that was a main reason we did not take Shadow and Sandy with us to East Texas.  The Gabor sisters and the other geese would not have been happy to have two dogs running around the huge front yard there.  Shadow and Sandy are not used to being on a leash, either.  We let them go in our unfenced front yard when we are out there to get the mail or newspaper, and they have been good since they have gotten older about not running in the street or leaving our yard.  Now, if there is a squirrel or cat nearby, that's another story.  Luckily, our street does not get that much traffic.

Lately, when in our back yard they have been able to push past a fence and leave our yard and go next door.  They are good about coming back home, but we need to secure them in the back yard some way. 




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 15, 2008, 07:02:29 AM
Here is a new picture of Sammy and Prissy's husband, Skip.  We took it on Saturday.  I can't believe that Sammy will already be 7 months old next week  on the 21st!  When I got him at 8 weeks old, he weighed only 3.9 pounds and  he now weighs 21lbs.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3081.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 15, 2008, 05:36:42 PM
JoAnn, I bet Sammy loves to have Skip come over to play!!!  Great picture.  Yep Sammy is getting to be a big boy!!!!!!!!! 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 16, 2008, 12:33:02 PM
Fianally! I have been trying to get that picture to load for me ever since JoAnn posted it! Great photo of Sammy and Skip - Sammy is such a cute little guy! Joann - I know you are a proud Mama!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 20, 2008, 06:10:18 AM
Of course, they had to wear their "turkey" bandanas for Thanksgiving.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/TURKEYDOGS461.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1000465.jpg)



Awe, How cute they are with their turkey bandanas.. :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 20, 2008, 06:11:08 AM
Here is a new picture of Sammy and Prissy's husband, Skip.  We took it on Saturday.  I can't believe that Sammy will already be 7 months old next week  on the 21st!  When I got him at 8 weeks old, he weighed only 3.9 pounds and  he now weighs 21lbs.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3081.jpg)

Joanne,
Sammy is getting to be quite the cutie pie.  Thanks for sharing.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 20, 2008, 06:16:18 AM
Do any of you watch Dog Whisperer?  If you don't it's a great show.  It's all about a guy who helps people who are having problems with their dogs.  He has wonderful insight and everything he says makes so much sense.  He is a cutie too.. :smile  The more I watch the show the more I understand.  I tape it every day.  He believes that we are to be the pack leader and to initiate that right from the get go.  If you have never seen it, try to watch a few episodes.  It's awesome.   I will have to check and see what channel it's on.  Here is his website.


http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 20, 2008, 06:32:25 AM
TAMMY, so good to see  you here.  I watch the show.  A couple of weeks ago he was trying to do something with a couple of Yorkies and laughed as he said it was easier to train a pit bull as a Yorkie.  That is so true too.  People think Yorkie's are so cute but they are as stubborn as a German Shepard.  I love them though as they are a tiny dog with a huge heart but to brave for their size.   :lol 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 20, 2008, 07:08:07 AM
TAMMY, so good to see  you here.  I watch the show.  A couple of weeks ago he was trying to do something with a couple of Yorkies and laughed as he said it was easier to train a pit bull as a Yorkie.  That is so true too.  People think Yorkie's are so cute but they are as stubborn as a German Shepard.  I love them though as they are a tiny dog with a huge heart but to brave for their size.   :lol 



I don't think I saw that one yet but some of those little ones seem to be the feistiest.  :lol   I have tons saved on my DVR and I have been watching them almost every day.   I just started watching it a few weeks ago.   I'll let you know when I see that one..  I did see one with Denise Richards and her dog clan including one pug.  She sure has her hands full.  Well I am back to shoveling the driveway.  I came in to warm my hands up.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 21, 2008, 06:31:49 AM
Tammy,

I'm glad to see you posting and that you are enjoying the pictures, too.

Tammy and Pepe,

The  Dog Whisperer is on a cable channel that we do not get.  I wish we did.  I'm sure it is a very interesting and helpful show to watch.


Here are some magazine covers I had Walgreens print of JoAnn's Sammy, a friend's Scottie, and, of course, our Shadow and Sandy.  :dog :dog :dog :dog


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/USERPHOTO_IJOURNAL-3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/USERPHOTO_IJOURNAL-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/USERPHOTO_IJOURNAL-2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 21, 2008, 06:51:16 AM
Prissy,
Those are so cute.  I would love to get one of those done for Ping and Zoe.  I think Dog Whisperer is on the National Geographic channel???? 

I'll try to take some new pictures of Ping and Zoe and post them.  Ping is doing rather well.  She hasn't been aspirated for awhile.  We are all still baffled with her condition but we are happy she is still here and doing great.  Joe and I were wrapping presents the other day and we had the Christmas music going and she was being her usually nosey self.  I looked at her and picked her up and told her she was my little miracle.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 21, 2008, 07:32:40 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

  Tammy it  is so nice to see you here.. Hope we see some pictures of your girls soon.
Prissy--Thank you again so much for the cover photo of Sammy.  I love  it and can't wait to get a frame for it!

Here is Sammy's "Santa Paws" picture I took yesterday.  He is still being a good boy.
JoAnn
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3093.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 21, 2008, 07:44:54 AM
Merry Christmas to all our pet thread friends!
Love,
JoAnn and Sammy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3098.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 21, 2008, 09:44:40 AM
TAMMY it is so good to have you here.  Funny how you remember things.  With all the winter storms this year I thought of Lorraine Friday morning knowing how she dreaded driving to work in the horrible weather and when I see a recipe with Kale in it I also think of Lorraine as she likes Kale so much.  When I see Fairies I always think of you.

PRISSY, that was so nice of you to put the dogs on Dog Fancy!!!  They are all so beautiful

JOANN, I can't believe you got Sammy to sit still with that Santa hat on long enough to take a picture.  With him being a puppy I am really impressed.  You look lovely in the picture Joann.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 21, 2008, 01:27:04 PM
Here's my "Little Present"  notice Sammy's bow.  He loved being the center of the party .
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3105.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 21, 2008, 05:21:36 PM
 :santawave

Tammy - it is so good to see you here! I am happy to hear that Ping is still with you and is even feeling better. I agree with Pepe - I wll never see a pug without thinking aobut you.

Joann - I love Sammy's Christmas photos. Lewis and I hope to get photos of our boys in their Christmas bandanas tomorrow. They have been with the grandchildren and all of the other family dogs this weeknd, and they are now collapsed on the couch!  :lol By the way - my son gave me a picture frame that says "The Boys"  :lmao He got it a Kohls, and I'm sure it was not to be used as a pet frame, but it suits us very well!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 22, 2008, 01:47:52 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

  Tammy it  is so nice to see you here.. Hope we see some pictures of your girls soon.
Prissy--Thank you again so much for the cover photo of Sammy.  I love  it and can't wait to get a frame for it!

Here is Sammy's "Santa Paws" picture I took yesterday.  He is still being a good boy.
JoAnn
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3093.jpg)

Joanne
I can't believe how well Sammy poses for the camera.  He is so sweet. I love the picture of you and him together.

Frankie
I can't wait to see the pictures of your boys in their bandanas.  I think I still have Zoe and Ping's stashed away somewhere.

Pepe
It's funny you mentioned thinking of Lorraine driving in the snow.  When I heard we were getting a storm I was worried about her driving in it and I called her up to talk to her about it.  They are such stickler's where she works and they make her come in.  At least school gets canceled and I don't have to go in.  How is your pooch doing?  Do you have two now?  Have you taken any recent pictures?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 22, 2008, 05:58:46 AM
Frankie-The frame sounds darling and I hope that you post a photo of the"boys" in their Christmas bandanas when you can.

Tammy--thank you, I have put Sammy  in that  same leather chairs for a photo since he was 8 weeks old. It is so dark, it allows  me to see Sammy.  So,I  think  it kind of scared him into being  still!  Now, he loves it and sits so  still.
  In fact, as soon as the Santa picture was over, I took off his cap and  he laid down in the  chair and took a nap.  He also loves to be the center of attention and  doesn't mind havinghis photo made.
JoAnn

P.S.  Does anyone have  any New Year's dog gear?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 22, 2008, 07:38:17 AM
Sammy is so cute in his Christmas gear!!


Shadow and Sandy are ready for Christmas!! (Snowman on the blue bandanas)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmass%2008/HME576-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmass%2008/Hme589.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmass%2008/HME578.jpg)




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 22, 2008, 09:52:11 AM
Prissy - beautiful Christmas photos of Shadow and Sandy!  :clap :clap :clap I forgot to say that I love the magazine covers, too.

Here are Christmas photos of our pets: (Click to make bigger)

The Boys in their bandanas - not strictly Christmas - red with dog bones:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202008/th_christmas08070.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202008/christmas08070.jpg)

Three of the ducks (the other 4 fly to a neighbor's pond during the day, but always show up in the evening when it is chopped corn time!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202008/th_christmas08023.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202008/christmas08023.jpg)

 By request - Gumbo, Rice, and their 4 chicks (who are really growing!)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202008/th_christmas08022.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202008/christmas08022.jpg)

  The Boys got a reindeer dog and a Santa dog a couple of weeks ago - Jack likes to get them both and lays on them so Tuffy cannot get to his (this does not go over well).

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202008/th_christmas08003.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202008/christmas08003.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on December 22, 2008, 01:43:26 PM
   
     Glory ,
             I"m surprised it came so quickly. Enjoy !!       
               
                                Betty 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 22, 2008, 05:02:20 PM
Oh I always love to come here it is a happy place for sure!!!

PRISSY, Shadow and Sandy are just gorgeous.  I see them laying by the Christmas tree with your little toys sitting on benches.  You couldn't do that at my house as Pepe and Alli thinks everything is theirs!!!  :lol  In fact I can not put any Christmas presents under the tree as Pepe will open everyone of them.  Pepe has always loved presents!!! :lol  Loved looking at all your pictures seeing you, your babies and your decorations. 

FRANKIE, JACK and Tuffy look adorable in their scarves.  They looked like they were wondering what you were doing taking thier picture.  I can't keep Alli still long enough and I would never get Alli and Pepe sitting together.  Oh my gosh the baby chicks are all grown up!!!!  I thought you were going to give the chicks away!!!!!!!  Are they Bantam hens???  They sure are pretty!  Loved seeing the ducks glad they are still living in the pond.   

TAMMY, my Papillion, Pepe was 14 this December and somehow I ended up adopting my son's 2 1/2 year old  Yorkie, named Alli .  Before I took her I made my grandaughter, who has Alli's brother, promise that she would take Allie and raise her if something happens to me.  She is a livewire for sure.  But she has rejuvanted Pepe, he loves Alli and they play every morning.  He missed our Maggie, our yorkie, who passed away 4 years ago, so much. 

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 22, 2008, 06:40:23 PM
Shadow and Sandy are good about posing if you take the picture fairly quickly!!  :bigsmile

Frankie,

I love seeing pictures of Jack and Tuffy!  They are so cute in their bandanas.  Love the bones on the bandanas.  Thanks for posting the picture of Gumbo, Rice, and their "big" chicks.  They all seem to have the same coloring.  Great to see the ducks, too.

Pepe,

Shadow and Sandy are good company for each other.  We have never given them stuffed toys to play with and I think that's why they are good about leaving things alone, like the stuffed Christmas toys and the ornaments on the tree, and gifts, too.   One of our friends gave me stuffed dog toys for the dogs, but I hesitate to give them the toys.  I don't want to start a bad habit.  They do have rubber squeaky toys and a rope thingy to play and chew on, but they don't have that much interest in them.

 :santawave Tammy!


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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 22, 2008, 06:47:35 PM
Prissy - I am always impressed with your dogs and with Sammy -they don't seem to mind the camera at all - Jack and Tuffy don't take good photos, and they may never do that - they are scared of the camera. You are right about the stuffed toys - our dogs have to be watched around the granddaughters' stuffed animals and dolls, and I've had problems with my Santa pillows this year - there is no way for the boys to tell them from their toys, so the pillows have been placed way up high this year!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 23, 2008, 04:18:02 AM
Geez! I wrote a long post and my computer shut off..  :bang

Prissy,
I have always loved the way you decorate your home.  The openness of your home is awesome.  I wish I had a big family, kitchen combo great room.  Shadow and Sandy look lovely in their new Christmas attire..  We bought Ping and Zoe new fuzzy colloars with bells.  I'll try to take a picture of them today with it on.  I had to take it off of them yesterday when the bells started to make me go a little crazy.. :lol

Frankie,
The boys look adorable in their Christmas bandannas too..  They look so sweet, calm and innocent.. :wink  The hens you posted look like the wild ones Joe and I saw all over the place in Bermuda this year.  I'll have to post pictures of them.  It was so strange to see them everywhere like we would see squirrels.

Pepe,
It's wonderful that you took Alli in and made sure that she will be taken care of if anything ever happened to you.  We know that you are going to be here for a long time though. :hugg  I wish more people did that.  There are so many animals in shelters when their owners pass away and have no family to take care of them.   Isn't it wonderful how Alli had given some new life to Pepe after the loss of Maggie.  I'm glad he has a new playmate and 14 years old, that is awesome..

Joanne,
It amazes me how Shadow, Sandy and now Sammy look like little models are so statue-st in the ways they pose..  Too cute!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 23, 2008, 05:10:54 AM
Here is a link of Ping and Zoe from June.  Beware of the sickening baby talk that I use when I talk to them.   Ping is at the end squeeking her balls.  When Ping got sick and started feeling better I took all the videos I could of her so I could remember her healthy.  Well she is still going strong and I feel blessed.  I say my prayers to Saint Francis for her every morning without fail.  I also added Kayla to my animal prayer list.  I have loads of other sickening baby talk videos of them.  It's funny because I was watching a video of someone talking to their animal that way on Dog Whisperer and decided to check my videos out to see if I sound that bad and low and behold I did. :lol  I even have ones where I am worse.  I am going to have to tone my doggy talk down.. :smile

Here is the link if your interested on seeing the girls.  Ping's fur is kind of funny in this picture but it's grown out.  The vet thinks it was from the ethanol treatment they gave her and it went through her system and in this picture it was at the point of growing out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCCO01_78Mc&feature=channel_page


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 23, 2008, 06:02:10 AM
TAMMY great pictures.  I couldn't get the voice to play though so didn't get to hear your baby talk.   :lol   Yep we are bad at this house to calling ourselves mom and dad to our pets.  I really hate that word in a way as they are more companions or good friends.
I have trouble watching UTubes it will start and than stop than start and stop for good.  I think it is because I have a double firewall on my computer.  So happy to see you posting here. 




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 25, 2008, 03:02:58 AM
I thought I would post some pictures of last night at my house of the girls before and after my party.  Everyone is sleeping now.  Today we are heading to my folks for a big Christmas celebration. 

Me and the girls before the party...
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Ping in the blue collar and Zoe in the red
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Pooped out Ping
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Pooped out Zoe
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Milo
Finding a hideout in someones bag.. :lol(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tinky59/PETS/052.jpg)


Merry Christmas to all of my Pet loving friends..
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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 25, 2008, 06:12:21 AM
TAMMY, great photos, keepsakes for sure.  Didn't know you got a new kitty, he is a cutie!!! We gave my puppies, Pepe and Alli there presents yesterday afternoon and they are more fun than anybody to watch them open the gifts as they try to get the paper off.  It took them a good half hour to unwrap everything they were really exhausted by last night and still look they are kind of out of it!!  We took a couple of wrapped toys across the street to a couple that got a new boxer puppy.  They were surprised that we give Christmas gifts to our companions.

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 25, 2008, 02:47:30 PM
Merry Christmas Everyone!

   Just got back from a two day visit to sister/family in Beaumont, Tx.  and I love all the new adorable pet photos! 
Prissy---Sandy and Shadow with their Christmas photos are so cute.

Frankie---Jack, Tuffy, ducks and Gumbo's family are darling.

Tammy---Ping,Zoe and Milo are so cute too.  Glad to see them  here again.
JoAnn

P.S,--Sammy was a goodboy.  He was a good car traveler both ways of the 6 hour drive each way.  He also behaved himself in Beaumont.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on December 27, 2008, 03:04:58 AM
TAMMY, great photos, keepsakes for sure.  Didn't know you got a new kitty, he is a cutie!!! We gave my puppies, Pepe and Alli there presents yesterday afternoon and they are more fun than anybody to watch them open the gifts as they try to get the paper off.  It took them a good half hour to unwrap everything they were really exhausted by last night and still look they are kind of out of it!!  We took a couple of wrapped toys across the street to a couple that got a new boxer puppy.  They were surprised that we give Christmas gifts to our companions.

 

Thanks!  Our cat is Milo and we have had him for about 18 years old.  He is always hiding in closets, boxes.  He loves it in there.  I think I posted pictures of him awhile back.  He is the last of our three cats.  Sparky died this year at the age of 20.  Milo is an inside cat but loves the outdoors.  He snuck out one day and we couldn't find him for two weeks.  New neighbors down the street posted signs on telephone polls that he was living under their deck.   We called up and it was him.  We were sooooo happy. :purpbana  I never tried giving my dogs gifts with the paper on.  That must have been cute.  Here is a picture of ping after her getting new presents that were treats.  She was determined to have more.. :lol  Click on the little pictures to make them bigger.

Ping
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Ping still at it.. :lol
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Zoe with what we call her mean face.. 
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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 27, 2008, 06:54:15 AM
TAMMY, well Milo feels good that I complimented him thinking he was a young kitten.  :lol  I know that  one had passed away.  Great pictures!!!!  Yep we have always wrapped our pets Christmas presents.  Put a little paper around and twist the ends, that is the best part for them is to unwrap them!!!   :shappy :shappy 

JOANN, so glad that Sammy made the trip okay and charmed all the people he met!!!  He is so sociable have you ever thought of making him one of the companion dogs?  That probably isn't the right word, it is the dog that you take to nursing homes and hospitals.  I have met some in Pet Smart stores with their tags on them and I was told the owners of the dogs have to take them everywhere so they stay people and children friendly.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 03, 2009, 09:52:31 AM
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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 03, 2009, 01:31:59 PM
Prissy!  :clap :clap :clap :clap What beautiful magazine covers for Tammy - I know she will love them.

It must be at least 80 degrees here today (if anyone is still fighting snow, I apologize!  :lol )

It is so warm that Tuffy found the first turtle of 2009 - and Jack has been working hard to take it away from him:

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Tuffy thought that getting in the pond would make Jack go away:

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But finally he just decided to out run Jack:

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This turtle is small by our turtle standards, but it is early in the year. The boys ran around with it for a couple of hours, but Lewis finally took the turtle away from them - and now they are collapsed on the couch. (And the turtle is fine!)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 03, 2009, 01:59:15 PM
FRANKIE, those Yorkies are fast runners aren't they!!!  How funny they are!!!  Looks like they had quite a entertaining day!!!!!!!!!!  :lol

PRISSY, Tammy will love those pictures .  I wish she would post more, hope she shows up soon as I know she would love to see herself and her babies on the dog magazine covers.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Tammy on January 03, 2009, 03:46:54 PM
OMGoodness!  I have been real busy this past week with family and uploading videos and pictures that I just got around to seeing this. 

Prissy
Those are awesome.  I feel bad because I never got back to you with pictures you asked for but you did an awesome job.  Thanks soooooooo much.. I love them and I'm saving each and every one of them... :bouncy :shappy  Thanks again! :hugg 

Frankie
I envy you with that 80 degree weather.  Look at your little guys with that turtle.  That is the funniest thing..  Does the turtle come through okay?  Your little ones are adorable. 

Pepe
I will have to try that wrapping paper trick next time with the girls.  I hope they don't eat the paper.   They loved their toys and my sister got them a new one too.


It's funny but Ping and Zoe were all snug a bug in our bed this morning so I couldnt resist doing some close up shots of them.  Zoe is on the left and Ping on the right..

Click on the link to make them bigger..

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 03, 2009, 05:16:37 PM
Tammy - really sweet photos of Zoe and Ping (as always!) They have such sweet little faces. The turtles always make it just fine - they close up their shells until rescue comes. Lewis usually takes the turtles away from Tuffy right away, but today Tuffy was really fast  :lol They have just gotten baths, since they went into the pond, so that should make them sleep the rest of the evening!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 03, 2009, 06:45:57 PM
Tammy,
I'm glad you enjoyed the magazine cover pictures of your photos.  I love the new pictures of Zoe and Ping, too.


Frankie,
I tried some different magazine covers with your photos of Jack and Tuffy. :wink

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And Pepe, this is the only picture I have of your Pepe.
 
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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 03, 2009, 07:29:37 PM
Thank you, Prissy  :hugg I am going to print those for the boys' scrapbook.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 04, 2009, 06:38:42 AM
TAMMY, love the pictures of Ping and Zoe.  The way they lay so close to each other you can tell they love each other so much. 

PRISSY, love, love all the pictures on the magazine covers of the pets.  The things you do make this thread so much fun.  Love the picture of Jack and Tuffy  on the TV guide!!!  I have to take some pictures of Pepe and Alli.  Alli is on the move all the time hard to get a picture of her.

FRANKIE, yep you can show Jack and Tuffy they are famous now, they are on the magazine cover.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on January 04, 2009, 04:33:37 PM
 :santawave

GOT A NEW FURBABY....SOLOMAN....HE'S 4 MONTHS OLD AND 7 LBS.....A RED WIRE HAIR DOXIE....HAS A BEARD AND BEAR PAWS....LEGS AND PAWS COVERED IN THICK LONGER HAIR....SO CUTE.....

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SEEMS TO LIKE TO STAY ON HIS MAMA'S LAP AT ALL TIMES....EVEN IF I TRY TO SIT AT THE COMPUTER....RIGHT NOW HE'S JUMPING MY LEG AND WANTING UP....NOT VERY HAPPY WITH HIS MAMA RIGHT NOW  :lol .....IS TAKING UP ALOT OF MY TIME AS I HAVE TO KNOW WHERE HE IS AT ALL TIMES TO MAKE SURE HE GETS HOUSEBROKEN....NO ACCIDENTS SINCE HE CAME TO LIVE WITH US A WEEK AGO  :purpbana  :purpbana AND ALSO HE IS CUTTING TEETH SO I HAVE TO MAKE SURE HE ISN'T TEETHING ON MY FURNITURE  :naughty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 04, 2009, 04:44:08 PM
dudley - I just saw Soloman's photos on the OCD - contratulations again on your new baby!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 05, 2009, 12:28:35 PM
 :wave

Pepe, dudley, and all other "dog people". Lewis gave me a Yorkie book for Christmas, and I have come to the conclusion that Tuffy is not a Yorkie!  I think he is a Silkie Terrier, which is a cross between a Yorkie, and a Skye Terrier. Everything I have read about Yorkies says that they weigh 7 pounds or less. The book I received also said that one of the main differences between the two breeds is the fur - Yorkies have fur that will grow to the floor. Silkies have fur that stops at the top or middle of their legs. the texture is different, too - Silkie hair is more coarse, and a little curley. the two breeds look so much alike - same coloring, and color patterns. the book does say, by the way, that Silkies weigh from 8-11 pounds. Tuffy weighs 10. I just cannot believe that the people who owned him would have paid what they did for him (a lot) without knowing what kind of a dog he is! And you would think that my Vet would have said something, too! It doesn't matter - I would love his little mean self no matter what - but I just think he is not the kind of dog I thought he was!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 05, 2009, 03:06:27 PM
FRANKIE, I was answering  your post and accidently sent you my answer in a pm.  I tried to copy it so I could bring it to the thread but it wouldn't let me.  So in other words I do believe Tuffy is a Yorkie, just a bit oversized like my Maggie who I lost four  years ago.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 05, 2009, 04:10:10 PM
Just read your p.m., Pepe - thanks for all of the information!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 06, 2009, 05:31:58 PM
Pepe sent me a cute picture of her Yorkie, Alli.

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 06, 2009, 05:48:21 PM
PRISSY, thanks so much for posting the picture of Alli for me.  She  and Pepe are in need of baths but haven't gotten around to it yet.  Little Alli was my son's dog and weighed 2 1/2 pounds when she came to my house.  She now weighs about four pounds.  When Preston came home from the hospital Alli stopped eating she decided she did not like a baby in the house.  Everytime my DIL would hold the baby to feed him Alli would try and attack him.  I took Alli for a week and she went back home and things got worse than ever.  My son said Alli had to go and I could not stand the thought of giving her to someone who might not take care of her so I said I would take her.  Now let me tell you I am to old to take care of a 2 1/2 year old Yorkie.   :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 06, 2009, 06:14:22 PM
Pepe - I feel your pain!  :lol Sometimes I think that no one over the age of 25 should have to keep up with a Yorkie!  :lmao Alli is so cute - she should come down sometime to hunt turtles and horses!  :lmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on January 06, 2009, 07:24:22 PM
PRISSY, thanks so much for posting the picture of Alli for me.  She  and Pepe are in need of baths but haven't gotten around to it yet.  Little Alli was my son's dog and weighed 2 1/2 pounds when she came to my house.  She now weighs about four pounds.  When Preston came home from the hospital Alli stopped eating she decided she did not like a baby in the house.  Everytime my DIL would hold the baby to feed him Alli would try and attack him.  I took Alli for a week and she went back home and things got worse than ever.  My son said Alli had to go and I could not stand the thought of giving her to someone who might not take care of her so I said I would take her.  Now let me tell you I am to old to take care of a 2 1/2 year old Yorkie.   :lol



WRONG....MY GOOD FRIEND I WORKED WITH IS 61 YRS OLD AND HAS 5 YORKIES AND A LAB.....SHE DID HAVE 6 YORKIES BUT ONE GOT STOLEN ABOUT A YR AGO.....


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 07, 2009, 05:44:34 AM
FRANKIE, Alli would love to run with Jack and Tuffy, she is a rough and tumble little dog.  The bad thing is I don't have a fenced in yard so I only let her out with a leash on but she runs thru this house like it is a race track so gets plenty of exercise that way. 

DUDLEY,  That woman has guts to have that many Yorkies.  My grandaughter has Alli's brother and when they are together they never stop playing and attacking each other, they would drive you nuts just the two of them.  How does Casper like sharing his mama with the new puppy????



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on January 07, 2009, 08:01:36 AM


DUDLEY,  That woman has guts to have that many Yorkies.  My grandaughter has Alli's brother and when they are together they never stop playing and attacking each other, they would drive you nuts just the two of them.  How does Casper like sharing his mama with the new puppy????



I AGREE WITH THE GUTS PART....JUST HAVING THAT MANY TO TAKE CARE OF PERIOD ....... EVERYONE HAS ACCEPTED SOLOMON....HE AND HEIDI ARE PLAYING ALL THE TIME...HEIDI IS 1 YR AND 4 MONTHS AND SOLOMON IS A LITTLE OVER 4 MONTHS NOW SO THEY ARE GETTING ALONG REALLY GOOD....THEY CHASE EACH OTHER AROUND THE YARD AND PLAY WITH EACH OTHER AND TOYS IN THE HOUSE....CASPER IS BEING PRETTY LAID BACK AND NOT PAYING MUCH ATTENTION TO HIS NEW BROTHER....AS LONG AS HE GETS HIS MAMA'S LAP TIME AND ATTENTION IS IS A HAPPY LITTLE BOY.....YOU CAN SEE THE LONGER HAIRIER LEGS AND PAWS AND HIS LITTLE BIT OF A BEARD BETTER IN THESE....

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 07, 2009, 02:43:42 PM
DUDLEY, what cute pictures.  Did  you get that email I sent you with the little dog pictures?  Now there is Mercedes, Casper, Heidi and Soloman.  You have your hands full.  How did you find Soloman?  Love the long hair on the paws.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on January 08, 2009, 07:34:29 PM
Pepe-----Alli is very cute.  She and Sammy could be good playmates.
 bet
Dudley----Solomon is darling.  I bet he can win his Mama over with his big puppy eyes.

JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: BOZENA on January 08, 2009, 08:00:34 PM
I ADOPTED A 4th KITTY
A BIG BLACK BOY (18 lbs)
LONG FUR WITH WHITE MARKINGS
MY 3 GIRL KITTIES ACCEPTED HIM
3 OF THEM SLEEP ON THE BED WITH ME
HE IS SO AFFECTIONATE I CALLED HIM """ ROMEO ""


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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 10, 2009, 05:23:17 AM
 :wave

dudley - Mr. Solomon is so cute. Even as old as Tuffy is (he is 3 and 1/2 years old) he goes to the toy box and gets toys out (but he never picks them up). I can not remember having a dog before that initiates play - he gets the toy and brings it to us or to Jack to play.

Bozena - Mr. Romeo is a beautiful cat. I saw a sign in a store this week that reminded me of you and of Carol (Anniebell). It said "Cats are like potato chips - no one can have just one".  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 10, 2009, 11:35:16 AM
 :wave Fellow pet lovers. A friend who knows me very well just sent me this:

Quote
The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door.

Dear Dogs and Cats:  The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food.  The other dishes are mine and contain my food.  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.  Racing 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, however.  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 on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no 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 in an attempt to open the door.  I must exit through the same door I entered.  Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is:  Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt.  I cannot stress this enough.

Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:

TO ALL 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 their 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, they are animals.  To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.

Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they (1) eat less, (2) don't ask for money all the time, (3) are easier to train, (4) normally come when called, (5) never ask to drive the car, (6) don't hang out with drug-using people; (7) don't smoke or drink, (8) don't want to wear your clothes, (9) don't have to buy the latest fashions, (10) don't need a gazillion dollars for college and (11) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children ..

 

  :bigsmile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 10, 2009, 05:39:21 PM
FRANKIE, I love it, that is darling and almost true!!!! :lol  Thanks for sharing it with us!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 10, 2009, 07:35:26 PM
Frankie,
That was absolutely hilarious and with a lot of truth!  "sell their children!" :lmao

Dudley,
Solomon is such a cutie.  I especially like that second picture with those big brown eyes looking up at you.

Bozeno,
Romeo is indeed a handsome cat.  Four felines for you and four "furbabies" for Dudley.  I think we will stay at just two shelties for now. :yes

 :wave to Pepe and others checking in!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 10, 2009, 07:58:31 PM
 :wave

I took these last week on a very rainy day. I let the dogs out for what I thought was a few minutes - usually they do not like the rain. But the horses next door started running and playing in the rain (there are 4 horses, but they were running so fast I only got photos of two). Tuffy hates horses when they are standing still  :lol and he got so upset  with all of the running that even Jack started running and barking (usually the horses and Tuffy do not bother him at all). Anyway, here is what I have for entertainment - the McBryde Circus:

Click to make bigger - I was standing on our back porch and it was pouring rain - here is a photo of the horses only, looking straight back to our back fence:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_Pets001.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/Pets001.jpg)

The horses ran all the way to the side of our yard - if you look closely, you can see Tuffy along the fence - hard to see because he is brown like the grass:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_Pets002.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/Pets002.jpg)

Jack in action - again - looking straight out our back door:

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EDIT - I got photos of three of the horses, I see - the only one I missed is a brown Shetland pony that lives there, too.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 11, 2009, 06:38:03 AM
FRANKIE, great pictures, I really enjoyed looking at them.  Kind of a misty, foggy day added great character to the pictures.  Looks like the dogs and the horses had fun!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 11, 2009, 07:35:11 AM
Frankie,

 Wonderful pictures of the horses and Tuffy and Jack.  I'm glad you made them clickable so we could see the larger shots.  The dogs are cute running along the fence.  I bet that gives them plenty of exercise.  I think our Shadow and Sandy need more exercise, but since they now know they can jump a fence, we are fearful of leaving them outside when we are not home.  We are going to have to figure out a way to "contain" them in the yard!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 18, 2009, 05:22:03 PM
I took this photo of Jack and Tuffy on our walk today. (We did not leave our yard, so no need for leashes).

(They still won't smile for pictures)



(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/yardjan09003.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 18, 2009, 05:30:12 PM
FRANKIE, what sweethearts they are!!!!!!!!!  Wished I could have been there with you taking a walk on actual grass and not snow!!! Haven't seen grass since November 12.
Are you enjoying all the extra space you have since the remodel?  I saw where you mentioned Lewis is keeping all the baby chicks?  What will  you do when you get lots more??  :lol  Gumbo will like his harem!!!!!!!!!   :lol




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 18, 2009, 05:34:42 PM
 :wave Pepe - no more chicks!  :naughty Lewis is collecting the eggs every day (only Rice lays them now - the chicks are still too young) and is giving them to a neighbor! We are enjoying the house except when I think about all of the work we will have this summer getting the yard back in order!  :para


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 20, 2009, 08:05:43 PM
 :wave

Back before Christmas we kept seeing TV ads for "Peticure" - a motorized thing to cut pets' nails. We bought one when we saw them in a store, but have not tried it until tonight. Lewis tried it on Jack (he is scared of Tuffy!  :lol ) and it worked pretty well. It is very quiet, which is good - not as scary to the dogs. Lewis watched a video on the company's web site, and read the book that came with it, and it says that the more it is used, the better a pet's nails will be. I said if we bought one I would report - and I guess what I am saying is, so far, so good. We did not want to stress Jack, so only his front paws were done tonight - and he surprised us by being very good!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 21, 2009, 05:03:30 AM
FRANKIE, I have been wondering about that almost everyday.  Glad you told me about it.  I have to give Pepe a tranquilizer to cut his nails plus when I have tried to cut Alli's nails I have always drawn blood for some reason, even if I barely clip the end of them.  Don't understand that.  It is a nerve wrecking event when I have to clip the nails so usually wait till they get to long.  Does it grind the nail down pretty fast?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Moonshot on January 21, 2009, 05:47:05 AM
:wave

Back before Christmas we kept seeing TV ads for "Peticure" - a motorized thing to cut pets' nails. We bought one when we saw them in a store, but have not tried it until tonight. Lewis tried it on Jack (he is scared of Tuffy!  :lol ) and it worked pretty well. It is very quiet, which is good - not as scary to the dogs. Lewis watched a video on the company's web site, and read the book that came with it, and it says that the more it is used, the better a pet's nails will be. I said if we bought one I would report - and I guess what I am saying is, so far, so good. We did not want to stress Jack, so only his front paws were done tonight - and he surprised us by being very good!

Me too!  :bouncy Kept seeing the ads and wanted to try it. Finally saw a PediPaws (same thing as Peticure just a different name) and bought it. Moonshot wasn't thrilled but trimming went MUCH better than with the old clipper type. After a while he became resigned to the fact that the trim was going to happen. Just like you said it is fairly quiet and doesn't grind the nails too fast. It takes a while but overall I'm pleased with how it works.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 21, 2009, 08:55:25 AM
 :wave Pepe, Frankie, and Michelle!

I have been wondering about those trimmers, too.  We have a lot of driveway (concrete) area that the dogs run on and that seems  to act like a "file" for their nails.  I know their is another nail called a ?dewclaw?  and Skip trims that himself.

Shadow and Sandy are still getting us up in the wee hours of the morning to let them out.  I did notice that after I did my "driveway walk" and let the dogs run in the backyard for a while that they slept the whole night.  I think they just need more exercise during the day so that they will be more tired at night.

The  dogs have discovered they can jump a 4 foot fence, probably even higher, so we are not keen on leaving them outside in the backyard when we are gone.  I don't know what we can do to contain them but to go to a 5 or 6 foot fence in the yard.   Or one of the "shock" devices on top of the fences!!  I kind of hate to do that, but we need to discourage the fence jumping.

Any ideas from you all?

:hugs 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 21, 2009, 01:38:03 PM
PRISSY, Pepe has his front dew claws too.  I could strangle the breeder for not having them taken out as a puppy.  It is hard to cut as they tend to curve as they grow and trying to get Pepe's hair away so I can try and get the dew claw drives me insane.  If I just touch his front paws he is jerking his feet all over the place.  First dog I have ever had that I have to tranquilize him a little to do his nails.  I looked at Walmart and didn't see that new nail tool, MICHELLE where did  you find yours at.  They are quite expensive aren't they?

PRISSY, don't know about the fence jumping.  Your yard is so big don't know what you would do.  Usually if a dog is bound and determined to jump a fence you aren't going to stop them if they can't jump it they will climb it.  You have my sympathy on this one my friend.   :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 21, 2009, 02:45:37 PM
Pepe - as Michelle said, the tool does not cut the nails too fast. We bought ours at Walgreens ($19.99), then saw them at Walmart for the same price. It runs on, I believe, 3 "C" bateries).

Prissy - I think it would be cheaper for you to buy a large kennel (complete with roof) than to try to change your whole fence. You can get large ones - some are 8 by 10 feet, and you can put them in a shaded area, or put a tarp on top for shade. You could even get a fencing company to build a large dog run for you with fencing over the top - that way the dogs could exercise while you are gone. You are like us - you probably only leave your dogs a couple hours at a time. They can still have the full run of the yard when you are at home. This summer we are going to build something like this in our yard, so our neighbor won't have to babysit every time we go somewhere. Lewis spent a lot of time (and $600!) lining our fence with chicken wire last Spring, thinking the boys would not get out. But wild things (Possums, racoons, rabbits, etc.) push under the fence every night, and the boys find the holes and still leave sometimes.  :bang Our female dogs never left this yard - we are finding out that boy dogs are a whole other story.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 25, 2009, 08:59:25 PM
We have fed our dogs, Shadow and Sandy, Jerky treats from CostCo for a couple of years. The vet that writes a column that appears in our Saturday paper repeated a warning out about the jerky treats made in China causing serious illnesses in dogs.  We have not noticed any affect on our dogs, but don't plan to feed them any more of these treats in the near future. 
Ironic that we just bought two bags of these treats from CostCo this past week but have not opened them yet.

Here is an article I found on line about this problem:

The Eagle-Tribune    (New Hampshire)

Published: December 29, 2008 03:01 am   
 
FDA warns about tainted dog treats
By Margo Sullivan
margosulli...@eagletribune.com

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued another caution about
tainted pet food from China. This time, no specific brands are being
recalled, but the government is letting pet owners know imported dog treats
made with chicken jerky are suspected of making pets sick.

This is not the first time the government has warned dog owners some serious
illnesses, including kidney failure, have been associated with treats sold
in the pet food aisle under names like chicken tenders and chicken strips. A
previous caution was issued in September 2007.

But according to Mike Herndon, press officer with the FDA, the problems with
chicken jerky treats apparently are still being reported.

"This is an update," he said. "It's more of a public health notice because
there have been so many complaints."

So far, the investigators have not found the ingredient causing
contamination. The cause of illnesses may ultimately be identified as
something other than chicken jerky from China, according to the FDA
announcement.

But meanwhile, some dogs have died after eating chicken jerky products made
in China.

Chicken jerky treats are still on supermarket shelves in New England chains
such Hannaford, which has stores in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

The Londonderry, N.H., store, for example, has not received any recall
notices, a spokeswoman said.

"Chicken jerky is very popular," said Traci Denver, assistant manager at
Londonderry's Pets Plus. Her store sells a line of "all natural, holistic"
treats, which are not from China and not included in the FDA warning. But
Denver has had to pull low-end chicken jerky products off the shelf in the
past.

"We do that as soon as we get any kind of notice," she said.

Veterinarian Gene Handel, owner of Handel with Care in Derry, said the
supermarket aisles are stocked with all kinds of treats, and it's hard for
consumers to guess which chicken jerky treats are safe.

"Consumers are not aware of all the multiple food products that go into a
treat," he said. "Some ingredients come from many parts of the world." Given
the different safety standards internationally, Handel said, it would be
almost impossible for dog owners to figure out which products have been
checked thoroughly for safety.

People give their dogs jerky for "a variety of reasons," Handel said.
"People love their dogs. It's a way of showing affection and letting their
dog enjoy something they can provide. It's like a little gift."

The FDA advises dog owners to watch their pets carefully if they feed them
chicken jerky treats, and call a veterinarian if symptoms, including loss of
appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst or increased
urination, persist 24 hours.

Otherwise, dog owners should not substitute jerky treats for a balanced diet
and should use these products "only occasionally" and in small quantities.

Small-dog owners should take special precautions to limit their pet's
consumption of chicken jerky treats.

The FDA caution also notifies dog owners the Australian government is
recalling some chicken jerky products made in China.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 25, 2009, 09:05:21 PM
Pepe and Frankie,

I'm not sure what we will do about the fence situation.  I think if we can have a fence in the middle of the woods high enough, we can keep them in the main part of the backyard.  The very back woods just before the creek is not totally closed off.  I also liked being able to contain the dogs on the driveway part of the yard between three gates and also fenced.  We need a new gate to replace one removed near the pool, and to add height to a fence that connects the two gates near the back of the driveway area.  (Kind of hard to describe.)

:hugs


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 25, 2009, 09:17:23 PM
Thanks for the information, Prissy. Our dogs like the chicken strip treats from Walmart - they are soft, not a jerky type treat - but I am going to check to see where they are made!  :para


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 26, 2009, 08:18:21 AM
Here is what the vet, Dr. Michael W. Fox, had in his column Saturday about the treats:


DEAR READERS:  The Food and Drug Administration continues to caution consumers of a potential association between the development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken-jerky products (also described as chicken tenders, strips or treats) imported to the U.S. from China.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 26, 2009, 08:43:46 AM
Prissy - I did check the treats - and they are made in China.   :para Sadly, all of the treats (and we have several different types in the cabinet) I checked were made in China. I have a friend who will only give her dogs toast for a treat - she toasts the bread that she cuts into strips - maybe she has the right idea.  We don't give them treats all of the time, but you just hate to never give them anything (they are so good at making us feel guilty!)  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 26, 2009, 09:51:26 AM
Oh my what in the heck is wrong with China?  Are they so interested in making money they are producing things so fast that quality and health don't count to them anymore.  I have tons of treats and I give my dogs a lot of them.  I have chicken strips from Walmart also but they don't care for them.  They like the real expensive stuff, wouldn't you know.  THey love the bags of Pepporoni, and the treats made by Milkbone.  I am on my way to check where they are made right now.  I also notice that some boxes and bags of things only say where they were distributed from not where they were made.  So it could be distributed from New Jersey but actually it was made in China.  My dogs get treats in the morning when we get up, that is their routine while I have my coffee they have their treats.  After their dinner they get one treat like a dessert.  Than when they go to bed they get 2 1/2 treats each. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 26, 2009, 10:11:27 AM
Pepe and Frankie,

We are going to return the two bags of chicken-jerky treats we bought at Costco.   They were expensive, $17 each! :eek  Too expensive just to toss out.

I hope we can come up with a safe treat for our dogs.  Shadow and Sandy just love these chicken-jerky treats.  I have to find something else they will like.

:hugs
Prissy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 26, 2009, 10:45:48 AM
This scares me because I will always believe (although our Vet denies it) that Scooter and Peanut died from contaminated dog food. They were on very expensive ($42 for a 20 pound bag) of diabetic dog food, since Scooter had diabetes. The Walmart chicken treats (Old Roy brand) do not say where they are made - just has point of distibution. And the treats that are "meat" flavored sometimes contain chicken, too  :bang


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on January 27, 2009, 03:01:33 PM
URGENT--PLEASE READ!

  Hello everyone, I just received an email from a friend about  anotehr pet danger!

  Watch out for a  "pimple" ball (with bell) from Four Paws Inc.  #20227001 upc code #04566320227 9.
    The original person had a 10 year old dog playing with this ball.  It only has one hole in the ball and a vaccum suction caused the dog to get his tongue stuck in the hole.  It started to swell.  Once the vet got the  ball off, the tongue continued to swell and the vet had to amputate the tongue. 
   The pet store removed the ball from it's shelves.  The dog owner ended up having a $5,000 vet bill and  must "reteach" her dog how to eat, drink and live without his tongue.   

MY MISTAKE WITH MY OWN SAMMY!!!!!
  I accidently left our pincushion on a small table last night.  Sammy "thought" the lamb pinchushion was his"baby" on the table.  Thirty minutes later, I found the pinchushion in another room from where I had left  it and several pins on the floor.  I PANICKED - picked Sammy up and Mom and I rushed him to the emergency vet across town.  Of course, this happened at 8pm last night and drove in the  dark, rainy traffic.
   3 xrays proved that he had not swallowed anything.  I was so relieved and like they said "babies" no matter human or animal, can't be left alone unless you know exactly what they could get into.
After many kisses from me, Sammy and his Momma(me) finally fell asleep.
   JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 27, 2009, 03:40:50 PM
JoAnn, oh my goodness what an frightening experience for all of you , Sammy included, so glad he didn't swallow anything.  Yep puppies and babies are just alike.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on January 27, 2009, 04:31:34 PM
JoAnn :wave
I sure am happy to hear that Sammy is alright. :clap :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on January 28, 2009, 06:36:48 AM
Pepe and Carol, thank you!  Yes, it was frightening not to  know if he did swallow or not.  In his puppy class, one of his  commmands  was to "leave it" or  "drop it" if already in the mouth.  He was getting good at that command, but this time, I was not in the same room when  he made the choice to take it.
  Here is his latest photo taken yesterday(Tuesday) morning.  As you can see, he is grwoing to be quite the big boy and spoiled rotten.   He was 8 months old on Jan. 21.  He is now aprrox.14 inches tall and weighs 24 lbs.  The emergency vet said that I could let him loose about 2-3pounds, but she said he didn't need to loose more.  She also told me that he "apppears" to be at or about his full hieght.   Randy, my other male shelite was a wee bit taller then Sammy.  I'm hoping that he does  stay at this height.  He "fits" perfectly behind my legs when he "cuddles" to sleep each night.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3136.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 28, 2009, 07:27:50 AM
Joann - Sammy is beautiful - I am so happy he was not hurt. We have learned to not leave anything on low tables. Jack has an addiction to chewing ink pens - good thing that we have always caught him before ink got on anything  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 01, 2009, 10:12:56 AM
Good Afternoon!

If you have been on the pet thread for a while like many of us, you will recognize these two dogs:

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These sweet dogs are Peanut and Scooter.  They passed away about two years ago and were long time pets of Frankie and Lewis.
:hugs


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 01, 2009, 04:48:53 PM
Yep, those are our babies - Prissy mailed this magazine photo cover to us this weekend - Peanut died on Super bowl Sunday two years ago, and Scooter exactly 3 months later. (I would not have made it without this site - I remember coming to the computer to "talk" and being up all night the night that Peanut left.) I think that dogs are just love in its most pure form.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on February 01, 2009, 05:40:54 PM
   Frankie,
                   The best thing about dogs is their unconditional love, They don"t care if
       you are rich,poor, ugly or nothing, they just love you. Would"nt it be nice if people
       were this way????
         
                                                              Betty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 01, 2009, 05:51:13 PM
Quote
I think that dogs are just love in its most pure form.



 
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The best thing about dogs is their unconditional love, They don"t care if
       you are rich,poor, ugly or nothing, they just love you. Would"nt it be nice if people
       were this way????

FRANKIE and BETTY.  :hugg :hugg  Truer words have never been spoken.  I don't know what I would have done without the sweet, gentle, loving presence of the 3 dogs we have owned over the past 15 years. 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 02, 2009, 05:45:16 AM
Loved the magazine cover!!!  PRISSY what a gem you are and how very thoughtful to send this to FRANKIE.  FRANKIE I also think the death of your babies was caused by the dog food.  It just happened to fast and to close together for them both to pass away.  I have a photo album of all my pets and still think about the Sheltie named Lance who I had 40 years ago, I never forget any of them.  Sometimes I think there is something wrong with me as I remember my beloved pets more than a lot of people I knew.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 03, 2009, 03:22:54 PM
Just took this photo of Sammy and his "Mema!"
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/IMG_3154.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 03, 2009, 03:40:04 PM
JOANN, gorgeous picture of Jennie and Sammy!!  Sammy's coat is just so lush and beautiful.  He looks like the picture of health.  I think getting Sammy was the best thing you could have done for Jennie. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 03, 2009, 04:32:35 PM
 :clap :clap :clap :clap I love the photo of Sammy and Jennie - just beautiful.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 03, 2009, 06:28:46 PM
JoAnn,

Great picture of Jennie and Sammy.  I can't believe how big Sammy is now after being a ball of fluff a few months ago!!





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 03, 2009, 07:29:53 PM
Pepe, Frankie and  Prissy,

 Thank you for the nice comments about Sammy and his"Mema!"   Yep, Sammy is really her dog.  I'm still good to "used" to take outside and feed him! :roflmao  He  is  very affectionate and everyone who has been around him says that he has personality galore!

  Prissy--Yep, I can't believe it either that on July 12, Sammy weighed a "mere" 3.9lbs and now he is a "whopping"24.2lb baby boy!  I think thatI need to start him at the diet thread.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 08, 2009, 06:50:20 PM
Kaitlyn visited this weekend, and Grand-dog Toby came with her. We had always wondered how Toby, Jack, and Tuffy would get along, and they did great - played together outside all weekend, since we are having unusually warm weather for this time of year. I was only able to get one photo of Toby and Kaitlyn - my camera batteries died, and I did not have any other batteries here. But I think you can tell that she is still very proud of him!

Click to make bigger:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_katandtob020809.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/katandtob020809.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 09, 2009, 06:30:12 AM
FRANKIE, that picture is so precious!!!  What a great shot!  Glad all the puppies got a long good, with them all being males sometimes they don't.  Thanks so much for showing us the photo and would be a cute one to frame.  Love Toby looking out the window and wondered how you got him to look out the window and than I noticed that the door was shut on the little house.   :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 09, 2009, 06:48:20 AM
Frankie, what a cute picture.  I agree with Pepe, you should have that one framed.   
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 09, 2009, 07:30:39 AM
HAPPY VALENTINES PET THREAD!

JoAnn

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 09, 2009, 08:48:21 AM
I love Sammy's Valentine's photo!  :clap

At one time, Kaitlyn had all of the dogs in her play house - they could have easily jumped out of the windows, but they seemed happy to do anything she wanted them to do - wish I could have gotten a photo of them all (even Kaitlyn) in the play house. I went yesterday afternoon and bought lots of extra batteries!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 09, 2009, 10:21:07 AM
Frankie,
Very cute picture of Toby and Kaitlin in the play house!

JoAnn,
Sammy makes a cute "Valentine."  I must remember to get out Shadow and Sandy's Valentine bandanas for pictures, too.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 09, 2009, 12:27:57 PM
Thanks Frankie and Prissy!   I've already made Sammy's St. Patrick's photo for March.  I bought a green plastic shamrock/beaded necklace at the Dolar Tree.  I couldn't find any St. P's material.  In fact, this Valentine bandana is actually a Dollar Tree plastic table cloth!  I just cut it down into the shape.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 09, 2009, 02:33:13 PM
JOANN, Sammy's picture is so cute.  What a gorgeous coat he has for still being a puppy.  When he is a year old I imagine he will have a superior coat on him, you will have so much fun combing him this summer.  I  use to have a y shaped groomer that was a shedding blade, it had little teeth along the shape of the Y.  It really got a lot of that undercoat out in the summer I remember having big paper bags full of hair when I got done combing my sheltie.  Sammy is such a pretty boy!!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 09, 2009, 07:28:12 PM
Pepe, thank you.   I used to have a comb similar to that one too.  I used it on my St. Bernard, Bernie.  He loved to be brushed with it.  I should get one for Sammy before summer.   I remember brushing Randy's undercoat.  I wish that all that hair was easy to get out, but it does take a lot of brushing to care for Shelties. 
   I don't know how much more Sammy will grow.  He is aprox. 14" inches tall.  I did not do an acurate measuremnt, just with a yardstick.  The average Sheltie is between 13"-16".  Randy grew to be 15" and my first Sheltie,Shasta, barely reached 13".  Sammy looks bigger then he really is.  I believe that his coat is so thick, it weighs a few pounds.   Last time I weighed him  on the end of  Jan.. he weighed 24lbs.  The emergency vet suggested to try and get him to loose just 2 lbs.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on February 15, 2009, 06:07:07 PM
SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN SOUTH TX AND THE FURBABIES ARE ALREADY SUNBATHING  :roflmao

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/dudley5/my%20misc%20home%20pictures/IMGP0533.jpg)

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AND SOLOMON (AKA WHISKERS) IS GROWING UP ... HE WILL BE 6 MOS OLD THE 23RD OF THIS MONTH....

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 15, 2009, 06:12:04 PM
LINDA, what great pictures!!!  Boy do the puppies look relaxed and they look like they are loving each other.  Wished I was right there with them and sunbathing.  Yep now you have another one to teach how to swim and get out of the pool this summer.   :lol  Thanks for sharing your babies with us.   :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 15, 2009, 07:57:00 PM
Linda,

Love the pictures of your furbabies "lolling" on the lawn furniture.  Very cute!  (And your grass looks like it's already green;  ours is still brown except for the green weeds! :lol )


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 15, 2009, 08:03:42 PM
dudley - how cute your babies all are stretched out in the sun!  :lol :clap  :clap :clap

Here is a photo I took of Mr. Goggles - I have been telling everyone on the OCD about him. He is a little dog who lives down the road. (He does look like he is wearing Goggles) He runs away from home almost every day to come play with Jack and Tuffy. His owner has tried everything to make him stay home, but he will not listen - as she says "that is just the terrier in him". He is tiny - weighs 5 pounds at the most - but can walk across our cattle gap like it's not even there - I worry about him falling.  :para

Click to enlarge:

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And yesterday was Jack's 2nd birthday. Looking at these photos, it looks like he was very close to the candles on his dog food cake, but his Dad was standing right there to keep him safe. I could not get him to look up at the camera - he was too interested in his cake (he never gets wet dog food) but this was a special treat for him). He desperately needs to be groomed, but I am afraid that we will have more cold weather and he will be cold if I get his hair cut:

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 16, 2009, 08:33:43 AM
Frankie,
Cute pictures of Mr. Goggles and Jack with his 2nd birthday dog food "cake."


Here are Sandy and Shadow with their Valentine bandanas.

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(In one month, Shadow and Sandy will be 5 years old!)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 16, 2009, 03:33:02 PM
Dudley,Frankie and Prissy,

Cute pictures of everyone's babies!   Prissy, time flies by so fast!  I can't believe that it has already been 5 years since I went with you and Skip to pick up the "babies'!  Now, they're five years old!
  Sammy is getting his first "real" bath on Wednesday and boy does he need it!  I've always bathed him but he's outgrown the sink and bathig him in the bathtub was quite an experience.  It's too cold to introduce him to the water hose method outside.
  so, I just called PetSmart and he is set to go on this Wednesday.  I've been calling him "Stinky boy" instead of Sammy lately.  I will try to get a photo of him on Wednesday afternoon.

   JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 16, 2009, 03:43:16 PM
FRANKIE, what a cutie that Mr. Goggles is.  I will pray for his safety as he crosses the road.  I guess if his owner or the lady taking care of him keeps letting him out without a leash he Will be visiting you.  I love JACK's  birthday cake, did he eat it all ?  I see Cameron's grandma treated him right for his birthday, she sounds like me living to feed people, I know that is when I am the happiest.

PRISSY, Shadow and Sandy look gorgeous all decked out and with the tulips.  Such well behaved dogs and to get them to sit and stand together for a picture is quite a feat.  I need to try and do that with Pepe and Alli.  Tell Skip to take tons of vitamins this has to be the year the pond is finished.  You will have to have a huge pond party for sure.

JOANN, Oh Sammy is going to the beauty shop!!!!  That will be so much easier on you for them to bath him for you and comb him out, I think it is worth the money.  I always took my dogs to get them groomed until I got Pepe and I never could take him as you can not put him in a cage he actually goes berserk, its horrible to watch. 

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 16, 2009, 04:44:16 PM
 :wave

Prissy - love the Valentine photo of Shadow and  Sandy (I am a bad Mom - I need to get the boys some holiday bandanas). It is hard to believe that they are 5 years old!

Joann - I have been holding off on getting Jack and Tuffy groomed - and I was right - it is cold again. We do give them frequent baths (our laundry room has a big sink). We have to do that, or we would be taking them for baths every week, since they will not stay out of the pond.

Pepe - Mr. Goggles was here again today - played for a few hours, then his Mom came and got him. Jack was 2 on Saturday - Tuffy will be 4 in April. They both loved Jack's birthday cake (Jack got the most, of course!) Cameron and Laney do have a wonderful grandmother - I wish I was the cook that she is!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 17, 2009, 06:04:49 AM
Frankie,

  You're lucky to have a laundry sink!  Sammy outgrew the sink I used.  I never had trouble bathing Randy during the summer.  All I had to do was turn on the water hose, get his shampoo and say the the word, "brush" and he would come over and lay down.  He would even lay on his back to get his belly washed.  In the winter, I would take him to PetSmart once a month for a good bath andbrush.
   Sammy was so tiny last summer, he got his weekly bath in the sink standing in a plastic tub.  I tried to give him two baths in the bathtub.  The first one, I got  claw marks down my chest and the second one, he didn't claw, but it took me over an hour to rinse the soap out of his coat.
   Tomorrow, he will be treated to a good bath, brushout and clipped toenails. When summer gets here, I'm hoping to train him to "like" outdoor baths.  I always have conditioner put on too because of his double, silky coat.
   I also have a "free" play day at PetSmart's doggie hotel  and day camp. I would be embarrassed to bring hm there until he is clean.  His puppy trainer gave it to him at the end of his classes.  She also wants me to bring him there on the days she works, so that she can see him play.
    I don't know how much they charge for a regular cay of dog camp, but I might bring him some time because he loves to play with his 4 friends through the fence and when they won't play, it is so pitiful watching Sammy try to get them to come  back down to the fence.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 17, 2009, 09:57:43 AM
JoAnn - I think doggie day care is a great idea - they do like to play with other dogs. That is why I don't mind Mr. Goggles coming here - he is such a cute little dog, and they all have so much fun together - they run for hours,  wrestle in the leaves, chase ducks, bark at horses, etc. When we built the new laundry room, we bought the sink just for dog baths (Lewis calls it the boys' bathtub). I can bathe Tuffy easily, and I can bathe Jack in an emergency, although he is getting pretty big - they are both good and still for a bath.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 17, 2009, 10:34:51 AM
One reason we got both Shadow and Sandy was that they could play and be company for each other.  I watched my youngest sister's dogs interact and play together and I remembered how lonely our first sheltie, Mac, seemed. 

Skip and I are older now and can't quite play and run with the dogs like we would like so it's worked really well for us to have the two dogs.  But I know they would like to have some other dogs to play with, too. They like to bark at the dog next door and cross the street  :naughty to see the dogs there!

Skip uses a small plastic child's pool to bathe the dogs.  And I believe he hoses them off.  They are really due for a bath and we will have to take advantage of the next warm day.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on February 17, 2009, 01:54:58 PM
AS FAR AS BATHS.....I LINE MINE UP IN THE BATH TUB AND LATHER EACH ONE UP AND THEN RINSE EACH ONE....THEN ONE BY ONE THEY JUMP OUT INTO THEIR TOWEL AND I DRY THEM OFF....THEN WE DO A BLOW DRY WHILE SITTING IN THE FLOOR.....THAT IS THE WINTER ROUTINE UNTIL SUMMER WHEN THEY SWIM ALOT AND DON'T NEED BATHS VERY OFTEN......


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on February 17, 2009, 03:06:39 PM
Well when my  Yorkie , Maggie, died we were all lost.  The house was so quiet and Pepe just layed around, he didn't want to play in other words he became a old dog over night.  Pepe is 13 years old but since Alli came to live with us he acts like he is 5 years old.  We never knew just how bad he did miss our Maggie.  Letting Alli come and live with us was the best thing we could have done for Pepe.  We have a large laundry tub in the utilty room and that is where the  unpopular baths are given.  I hate blow drying Pepe though as it takes a good hour as his coat is so thick and just refuses to dry.   



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 17, 2009, 03:29:51 PM
I've never been brave enough to try a dryer on the boys (Jack goes wild when I run the vacuum), but I know the groomer uses a dryer on them. I have always wished that she would let me hide and watch her groom them - I have a feeling that she uses muzzles or ties them up or something  :para  :lol  They are always so clean and tangle free when they come home. They tolerate me brushing them for a few minutes, then they are finished. I never do get their coats brushed as well as I would like.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 19, 2009, 08:10:26 PM
Here's Sammy after his first "professional" bath from PetSmart.  It was taken this morning by Mom.   It will also represent his 9thmonth old birthday for Feb.21!
JoAnn

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 19, 2009, 08:14:11 PM
Joann, what a handsome young lad!!! 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 20, 2009, 04:53:33 AM
Thank you Thea!

 Sammy is a sweetheart.  He likes to cuddle and will allow me to hold him for a few minutes each day.  Then he remembers that he is a big boy and wants down.   I can't believe that he only weighed 3.9lbs when I got him last July and now he is about 24lbs.  He looks bigger then he is.  He's mostly hair.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 20, 2009, 08:28:47 AM
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Sammy is a sweetheart.  He likes to cuddle and will allow me to hold him for a few minutes each day.  Then he remembers that he is a big boy and wants down.   I can't believe that he only weighed 3.9lbs when I got him last July and now he is about 24lbs.  He looks bigger then he is.  He's mostly hair.
JoAnn

 :lol Joann, my Mimi is 42 lbs and still considers herself to be a lap dog.  I wish she would remember that she is a "big girl", but....no...she loves to sit on our laps esp. in the evening when we are watching TV.  (Of course, we love it when she does  :lol)

And like Sammy, Mimi is actually "mostly hair".  Whenever we have her shaved down for the summer, the neighbors marvel at how small she is.   But then her fluffy, wavy coat grows back and she is once again a "big girl"!  Of course, they are judging her by Retriever standards, since she is half poodle/half Golden retriever.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 21, 2009, 08:18:50 AM
Thea,

Mimi is adorable on your avie.  How tall is she?  I bet she loves the water too.  I "think" Sammy is part retriever too because he insists that you throw his toys all day so he can retrieve them over and over! :roflmao  He is in the working dog class and was used as a sheep herder.  He hasn't aquired those skills yet, but my other Sheltie, Randy, was quite good at "herdiing" us back to where he wanted us.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 21, 2009, 05:18:34 PM
JoAnn,

Cute picture of you and Sammy.  Sammy is really growing and a beautiful sheltie.  He sure is good at posing.

Thea,

Shadow and Sandy weigh about 43/44 pounds each.  They think they are lap dogs, too.  I usually sit the right side of a love seat recliner in the den, and Sandy will come up and sit beside me on the left side of the love seat.  Usually she lies down facing the opposite direction with her head resting on the arm of the love seat.  If Shadow comes up there, he is usually standing, looking at me and wanting something!!

The best place to sit with the dogs is on the edge of the bed with a dog (bookends) on each side of me.
(Clickable)
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Here is a "Magazine Cover" of Jennie with Sammy.  (Picture by JoAnn)
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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 22, 2009, 07:28:04 AM
Hi Pet Lovers!

I keep forgetting to come over to this thread.  Shame on me, considering that I started it several years ago!  :lol  BTW, thanks to Prissy, Joann, Frankie and others for continuing to keep it alive!!
 :thx
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Mimi is adorable on your avie.  How tall is she?  I bet she loves the water too.  I "think" Sammy is part retriever too because he insists that you throw his toys all day so he can retrieve them over and over!   He is in the working dog class and was used as a sheep herder.  He hasn't aquired those skills yet, but my other Sheltie, Randy, was quite good at "herdiing" us back to where he wanted us.

Joann, thanks so much.  She is an adorable, very playful and a very energetic dog.  Thank goodness we have the Invisible Fence so that she can get some exercise without our having to walk her all the time!  On good days she spends a lot of time chasing chipmunks and an illusive squirrel who likes to raid the birdfeeders.  She also sits on the driveway barking at every truck,  car, dog or deer that comes by!  She has her best friend Lola, the big golden retriever who is brought over periodically to play with her.  Lola is almost twice her size, but somehow Mimi is the Alpha dog in that situation! 

Anyway, I had never measured her before, so I did measure her height.  She is about 24 inches tall and probably about  30 inches long. 

As to her loving water, we have never brought her near a lake, even though we have several in our vicinity.  I think this year we may take her up to Lake Geneva with her friend Lola and her mommy. 

Believe it or not, unlike Sammie, Mimi is not much of a "retriever".  She loses interest after about 5 fetches and bring it here's .  But I think like Sammie, she also has a herding instinct.  This is manifested in the fact that she loves to walk in circles.  Is that what Sammie does???  And Sandy and Shadow, as well???

Mimi loves to walk around on her hind legs.  I think that's the poodle in her. 

Prissy, Sandy and Shadow certainly appear to adore their Mommy!    :lol
Have to get ready for church now.  Have a good morning!





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 22, 2009, 11:55:54 AM
Dudley:  great pictures :lol  I sent them to my sister, Max is all she can handle.  :lol

Frankie:   great picture of Jack , did he blow out the candles.

Joann:  great picutre of Sammy and You....

Prissy:   great picture of you , Shadow and Sandy.


Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 22, 2009, 03:12:44 PM
 :hugg Sasha - how great to see you here!  :clap :clap Jack's father blew out the candles for him (after we sang Happy Birthday). I am so glad our  2 legged children were not here - it would have been off to "the home" for us!  :lmao

Joann - Sammy is truly a beautiful dog - I am going to make sure to take a photo of Jack and Tuffy after their next grooming (before they head to the pond)  :para

Prissy - I enjoyed the photo of Shadow and Sandy with their Mommy, too.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 05, 2009, 08:37:47 AM
Just got this in an email:

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Inner Peace
 

 



If you can start the day without caffeine,

If you can get going without pep pills,

If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,

If you can resist complaining and  boring people with your troubles,

If you can eat the same food every  day and be grateful for it,

If you can understand when your loved  ones are too busy to give you any time,

If you can take criticism and  blame without resentment,

If you can resist treating a rich friend  better than a poor friend,

If you can conquer tension  without medical help,

If you can relax without liquor, 

If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,



 ...Then You Are Probably  The Family Dog!   






And you thought I was going to get all spiritual

 

 

 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 05, 2009, 12:09:07 PM
Hello Everyone!

 Sammy and I want to wish everyone an early Happy St. Patrick's Day!
JoAnn and Sammy
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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on March 05, 2009, 12:42:17 PM
JoAnn  :wave
Sammy looks so 'Handsome" in his St. Patricks Day
picture. He is a Beautiful dog. :smile

Prissy,
Loved the picture of you, Sandy and Shadow. Like
Sammy, Sandy and Shadow are "beautiful" dogs. :smile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 05, 2009, 02:01:35 PM
FRANKIE, love the poem and it is so true, our pets are always there for  us and never get mad at  us!!   :lol

JoAnn, loved the picture of Sammy all dressed up for St. Patrick's Day.  Yep green is sure his color.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 05, 2009, 07:50:42 PM
Thank you Carol and Pepe,
   I like to take pictures of Sammy.  I just wish that I would have taken more of my late dog, Randy.  All three of my shelties have been such sweet, good natured dog.  Sammy takes the top prize.   He loves to cuddle and get his daily tummy rub.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 06, 2009, 05:01:33 AM
I agree - green is his color!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 06, 2009, 06:35:24 AM
Frankie,

Thank you!  I'm trying to find something for Easter, then he will be one year  old on May 21 and even though he is a boy, I'm thinking Mayflowers!  He won't know the difference!
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 06, 2009, 06:49:12 AM
JoAnn - he absolutely needs some bunny ears for Easter - you can find them everywhere!  :lol  Another good April photo would be a raincoat and hat. May is a hard month - can't think of anything else but May flowers. (A lei?)  Sunglasses for June, Patriotic for July, something heat related for the "dog days" of August - then the Fall and Winter are easy because of all of the holidays. I bet Sammy has a realy cute scrapbook!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 06, 2009, 03:49:10 PM
Frankie,

What great ideas!   I almost bought the bunny ears, but thought they might be too big.  I'm  going to go ahead and get them.   I hope that I can find a little yellow  hat/raincoat too.  Maybe PetSmart would  have some.
  Iwill also get a lei.  Ifthe Dollartree doesn't carry them, Garden Ridge will in their party section. I just know Sammy will have a ball dressing up! :lmao
  I do have a photo album for Sammy  but most of the photos are still on my computer album.. I need to download to update his  photo book. 
    I will dress him up in a birthday photo in May.  I can't believe that he will already be a year old in just two  months!  My baby boy is growing up!
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 14, 2009, 08:48:29 PM
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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on March 14, 2009, 09:40:31 PM
 Prissy  :wave
 So much fun to see the photo's of Sandy and Shadow
 growing up. Here they are  5 years old and as Beautiful
 as ever. Tell them for me they haven't aged a bit! :wink :smile

:birthday Sandy and Shadow !!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 15, 2009, 06:35:45 AM
 :clap :clap :clap :clap Beautiful photos, Prissy!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 15, 2009, 06:36:20 AM
PRISSY, what a treat to see the pictures of Shadow and Sandy as they were growing.  I will never get over how you can get them to sit together like that, even when they were just babies.  I have  yet to master that with Pepe and Alli.  :lol  Love the St. Patrick's day scarves they are wearing also!!!  They are getting quite a wardrobe!!!  Hope they have a happy birthday and many more to come!!! 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 15, 2009, 11:51:56 AM
Prissy,

  Where did the five years go?  It seems like yesterday when I went you and Skip to get Shadow and Sandy!  They are so beautiful and I 'm so glad that you brought both of them home that night and didn't just chose one.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHADOW AND SANDY!!! :cake

JOANN


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 15, 2009, 03:01:28 PM
Carol, Frankie, Pepe, and JoAnn,

Thanks for the Birthday wishes for Shadow and Sandy.  Five years now, and they have been good doggies.  We've actually been gone most of the day, but they have been enjoying napping and eating.

Pepe, they have always been good about sitting, even when they were little dogs.  Now, one or the other, will start to lie down if you take too long taking their picture when they are sitting.

They actually have quite a vocabulary of words and hand signals they recognize:  treat, door, mail, OK (go ahead to do something), sit, roll over, up, bed, etc.  I can even say, "Sandy first," and Shadow waits and lets her go outside first.  If you call one, the other will come running, too, just in case there's a treat or a romp out in the front yard, where they prance and bark for a few minutes to let the neighborhood dogs know that they are the premier dogs on the street!!  :lol

They are not that good about riding in the vans.  I am always amazed when Frankie says she's taking the "boys" with her on errands.  This is not something that the dogs have done much or seem to enjoy. 

Also, we do not give them toys to play with, so they never bother any stuffed animals or things out for Christmas or other occasions.  Shadow does like to chew the beads off of a denim vest I have, which I still forget and leave on the bed or the bedroom chair on occasion.  He leaves the beads on the floor (or most of them), but he does still love that vest.  The vest does not have holes in it;  just not a lot of wooden beads adorning the collar and pockets any more.  (What's funny is I still wear the vest even with areas of missing beads!!) :lol


POSING DOGGIES:

GETTING READY TO POSE
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Dogs824.jpg)

CLOSE TO POSING
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DOGS825.jpg)

HEY!  WHAT'S THAT NOISE IN THE BACKYARD?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Dogs826.jpg)

FORGET ABOUT POSING!  WHAT'S GOING ON BACK THERE??
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Dogs827.jpg)

:dog   :dog




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 15, 2009, 03:21:27 PM
Pepe,

When JoAnn started dressing Sammy in bandanas, I thought I would do the same with Shadow and Sandy, especially for special holidays!  And some bandanas I already had.  I just cut them diagpmally to make two! :thumb

OCTOBER
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/HALLDGS447-1.jpg)

NOVEMBER  (TURKEY  "BANDANAS")
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/TURKEYDOGS461.jpg)

DECEMBER  (SNOWMAN "BANDANAS")
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmass%2008/HME576.jpg)

FEBRUARY
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/VALDogs745.jpg)

MARCH (AND UNDER ALL THAT HAIR AND THE BANDANAS, SHAMROCK NECKLACES AND GREEN BEADS!!) :bigsmile
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DOGS823-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 15, 2009, 04:05:39 PM
PRISSY you gave us a treat by giving Sandy and Shadow a party here, we got to see some fantastic pictures, thank you so much.  What a special thread this is, always makes me smile or laugh!!!!!!!!!!!! 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on March 15, 2009, 08:47:56 PM
Prissy,
I so enjoyed Sandy and Shadow's party. I loved
the pictures and all you told us about them.
Thank you so much for sharing their birthday with
us !!!




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 15, 2009, 09:03:56 PM
THANKS PEPE AND CAROL!

I'M GLAD YOU COULD COME TO THE "PARTY!" 

:dog   :dog


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on March 16, 2009, 12:30:35 PM

   
  PRISSY.
               Shadow  and Sandy are truly beautiful dogs, how could you not love them.
   
            When they were sitting at the gate they looked like they were discussing the
             neighbours and having a little gossip!Probably wondering what they would
             get for their Birthdays.

                                      Happy 5TH Birthday to you both. 
                                                                                                Betty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: corbet on March 16, 2009, 12:34:15 PM
   JoAnn,   
                Sammy grows prettier all the time. He has the sweetest face, it just says
                  "Come and Hug Me"
   
                       Love the necklace.
                                                          Betty


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 16, 2009, 07:53:24 PM
Thank you, Betty.

Shadow and Sandy are really beautiful dogs.  I think they do communicate with each other in their own way.  One of them will lie really still while the other one cleans his/her teeth or ears.  They really take care of each other.

:hugs

:dog  :dog


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 17, 2009, 07:28:05 AM
TO THE PET THREAD POSTERS AND THEIR PRECIOUS PETS!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DOGS825-1-1.jpg)
MY SHELTIES, SHADOW AND SANDY, IN FRONT OF OUR "WREATH" GATE!

WE WISH YOU ALL  A  MOST HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!

:hugs
Prissy




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on April 02, 2009, 12:53:03 PM
Hello Pet Thread!

  I have two photos of Sammy to share with everyone today.  This first one is titled, "My School Boy"!    Sammy has a toy umpire and the ump's hat came off.  I put it on Sammy's head and it reminded me of a private school uniform for some reason.  For those of you who know Sammy, he is quite the  "ham" and loves to have his photo taken. 
   This one was taken last night and Sammy is now 10 months old.  He has grown from a little 3.9lb baby last July into a huge, 26lb big boy.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/P1010026.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on April 02, 2009, 12:56:27 PM
HAPPY "EARLY" EASTER PET THREAD!

   Here is Sammy's Easter photo I'm sharing  today.  Frankie,  thanks for the cute bunny ear idea.  I also took your May advise for next month's photo.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/P1010006.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 02, 2009, 03:08:08 PM
JOANN, how precious is that!!!  Both photos are wonderful, I am amazed as young as he is that you can put things on his head and he will keep them on and stay still till you go and take his picture.  Do you think it is from the obedience training you took him to?  I would never be able to do that to mine as I have told you they are spoiled rotten and do what they want.  (not a good thing!).   Sure do love those bunny ears, just darling!! Has Sammy seen Shadow and Sandy?  If so how do they like each other??



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on April 02, 2009, 08:12:49 PM
Pepe,

   I don't know why, but I've never had trouble doing "anything" to or with Sammy.  Since  the first day I got  him, I just sit him up in th same chair and he poses.  The little hat is just placed on him and not tied down.  It was on a toy,  but he chewed the hat off.
 The bunny ears are for humans that I bought at the Dollar Tree.  If I was still teaching, I would have worn them to school around Easter! 
  For May,  I bought a Hawaiian Lei to put on him and I will also need to go get a paper  birthday hat for his 1st birthday on May 21!  I will take those photos and post themin May.
JoAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 09, 2009, 11:32:13 AM
JoAnn,

Cute pictures of Sammy for Easter!!


A friend at church emailed me these pictures of her dogs with cute dog treats she found at a dog treat store near me.

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_Leavemybirthdaycakealone.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Leavemybirthdaycakealone.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_Maddyscake.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Maddyscake.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_Maddystreats2.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/Maddystreats2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 09, 2009, 02:23:08 PM
PRISSY, what darling dog treats.  Love the birthday cakes!!!  Wonder what they tasted like???   :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 09, 2009, 04:01:12 PM
What pretty doggie teats and birthday cakes!  :clap :clap Since there is not a dog bakery here, I gues I should make more of an effort to bake for them - I am a bad Mom!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on April 09, 2009, 04:22:42 PM
Thanks Prissy!

   Great looking dog treats.  Now I know where to go for Sammy's 1st birthday on May 21.  You and I can go together to find the place and I'll get him a birthday cake for the big event.
JOAnn


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 09, 2009, 08:01:07 PM
Joann - I just noticed I did not comment on Sammy's Easter photo here - I love it! I know we will all look forward to seeing his birthday photo!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 09, 2009, 08:03:12 PM
Pepe,
I don't know what the treats taste like, but they look good.  I think my friend at church did taste one!!  I'll ask her what she thought. 

JoAnn,
Sammy will definitely need a "doggy bone" birthday cake.

Frankie,
I am going to post a couple of websites to the Three Dog Bakery in Southlake (between Dallas and Fort Worth) and just NE of me.  Not that far.

On the website, you can choose different categories to look at, including things to order and ingredients they use.

An Easter Egg Hunt for dogs!!
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/291423/2738d6dec7/1281000766/f5f6323ee8/

Three Dog Bakery website:
http://www.threedogdfw.com/


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 10, 2009, 06:45:15 AM
Thanks for posting the site, Prissy - hope you, JoAnn, and the dogs have fun at the Begg Hunt! I did not find the birthday cakes on the site - maybe you can ask them abou that when you go there!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 10, 2009, 09:09:57 PM
Frankie,
I'm not sure we will go to the Three Dog Bakery tomorrow, but we do want to go at some point and check out the doggy goodies.  I noticed, too, that there was nothing about the birthday dog bone and other treats on the website.  We will definitely try to find out what's available at the store.

I think the dog bone "cake" is really cute. 

:hugs


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 11, 2009, 01:19:14 PM
Hello!

Just a quick post to let you all know that I did go to the Three Dog Bakery at noon.  It is about 20 minutes from me.  It is really an "upscale" doggy store in that it is in an affluent area and the prices are a little high.  The dog bone cakes are $14 and $23!  :eek  They do have all kinds of doggy treats behind glass that you can buy one or more of.  Some of these are from $1.76 on up. 

They also have all kinds of doggy items like toys, collars, outfits, leashes, doggy dishes, doggy cards, etc. etc. 

I asked the manager if they had a brochure that showed the baked treats but they do not yet.  They have only been there siince July. 

They were also having a Greyhound Rescue group there and I saw several greyhounds.  I did not take any pictures because it did not seem appropriate at the time.

Now that I can find it,  JoAnn can go with me and we will see what might be cute for Sammy for his birthday! :wink


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 11, 2009, 02:08:09 PM
PRISSY, thanks for letting us know what you found out.  Sounds very interesting.  How wonderful you saw a greyhound Rescue group.  I feel so sorry for those dogs and what happens to them when they can no longer race, what a shame.  I hear they are great dogs and very devoted.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 11, 2009, 08:05:28 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/SHASAN1195-3.gif)
                  HAPPY EASTER FROM SHADOW AND SANDY!
                                         HAVE A BLESSED DAY!




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on April 11, 2009, 08:48:10 PM
Prissy,
  Cute Easter photo of Sandy and Shadow.  How did you do the graphics of the eggs?   Can't wait to go to the dog store.

  Here is one tired "bunny" Easter puppy.  He is tired from helping the Easter bunny hide all the eggs.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/P1010004.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on April 11, 2009, 08:57:48 PM
I "promise" that this will be the last Easter picture that I will post of Sammy.  I'm just one proud Mama, that's all.  If you look at the last photo above this one, Sammy does not have anything wrong with his left eye.  His dad is a merle Sheltie, silver/black with one or both eyes blue.  Sammy's mom is a plain sable Sheltie and Sammy is considered to be a Sable Merle.  He does have a couple of faint  spots on his sable sides.  He did come out with one marbled eye.  The white you see is actually part on the pupil and the pupil is a beautiful blue.  I call it his Paul  Newman eye.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/P1010008.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 12, 2009, 05:45:45 AM
PRISSY, love the Easter greeting from Shadow and Sandy, that is really neat how you did that. 

JOANN, I love this last picture of Sammy.  The side view and the lighting, I love the Paul Newman blue eye!!  :roflmao  Hey keep posting pictures I never tire of seeing all of the wonderful friends we have.

DUDLEY, isn't it time for us to see new pictures of your furbabies??  Won't be long till it will be swimming lesson time for the new one.

TAMMY, where are you, I was so hoping you would post on the Pet and Garden threads!!! Would love to see your babies!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on April 12, 2009, 01:11:46 PM
Ok! I lied.  Here is one  more "last" Easter photo.  I took it of Mom andSammy this afternoon after church.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/P1010005.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 13, 2009, 08:07:11 PM
Joann and Prissy - I love your Easter photos!  :clap :clap :clap

Joann - your Mom's beautiful soul just shines out from her eyes. You are so lucky to still have her.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 15, 2009, 06:04:12 AM
Here is some news about the new First Dog for the Obamas.  Bo is from Texas.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/AP_Obama_Promised_Puppy_0012.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/90351_the-obamas-welcome-bo-their-n.jpg)


NBC NEWSCHANNEL
Published: April 14, 2009

The First Dog has Texas roots.

Bo, the Obama’s Portuguese Water Dog, was born in the little town of Boyd in north Texas.

Penny is a champion Portuguese Water Dog but her son is the First Pet.

Bo was born and raised in Wise County but now calls the White House home.

Martha and Art Stern have known about the biggest secret in Washington for weeks and the Wise County couple knows how to keep a secret.

Dog breeder Martha Stern said, “I didn’t tell my mother. She lives, well, it’d be hard for her to keep a secret.“

Bo was originally bought by another Washington family but the new owners couldn’t handle him. That’s when Vicky Kennedy, wife of Senator Ted Kennedy, stepped in and bought the dog for the Obamas.

Martha says “Vicky Kennedy is more or less the instigator of all of this.“

The Sterns are tickled their dog ended up with the First Family. Martha just hopes to hear how her pup is doing in his new house.

Martha said “Possibly after they get the puppy and get settled, they might give me a call. I’m hoping Michelle does, anyway.“

The Sterns have also sold Portuguese Water Dogs to the Kennedy Family.

But they have some advice for the Obamas: keep the dog away from the garden, because he will eat the tomatoes.



Our local news reported that THREE DOG BAKERY is sending one of their doggy cakes to Bo, the new "First Dog."


Southlake's Three Dogs Bakery to send Obamas' pooch 'Bo' a special treat
10:32 AM CDT on Tuesday, April 14, 2009
By LIZ FORD / The Dallas Morning News
A Southlake bakery is sending a bit of Texas love to Bo, the Portuguese water dog, as he settles into his new digs at the White House.

The Three Dogs Bakery in Southlake is shipping a specialty doggie dessert to D.C. for Bo, who was bred at Amigo Portuguese Water Dogs in Boyd, 35 miles northwest of Fort Worth.

Bakery owner Christy Howard, who has five English mastiffs of her own, says that she makes these special cakes for all dogs, so she couldn’t exclude Bo.

“We just wanted to make Bo's first 'official' day in his new place as exciting as possible,” Howard said. “There is no better way to celebrate than a doggie cake to let Bo know Texas cares.”

The cake, which takes about an hour to bake and decorate, is made with all natural ingredients, including a whole wheat cake batter that is sweetened with honey and applesauce. The frosting is made with buttermilk and yogurt, and Karo syrup.

“We use all human quality ingredients, so he can share with his Secret Service buddies,” Howard said.

Keeping Bo’s new home in mind, the bakers will load the cake with white frosting and coconut shavings. Once the cake is finished today, it will be frozen so it can be shipped.

The desserts at Three Dogs Bakery normally run for around $22, but Bo’s treat will most likely be accompanied by a few extra toys, Howard said.

“This is just a fun way to send a piece of Texas home with Bo,” she said.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 20, 2009, 02:39:59 PM
Even though we had had him for only a year, yesterday was Tuffy's 4th birthday (I will never understand how someone could have him for 3 years, and then just decide they did not want him any more - but I am very glad they did!)

We were gone most of the day (yesterday was granddaughter Kaitlyn's 6th birthday, too!) but we had a couple of hours outside after we got home. Tuffy had a banner birthday. As most of you know, he is a great turtle hunter. Yesterday afternoon - in just a couple of hours - he caught 6 turtles - all big ones - the size of a plate or a little larger. I had to laugh. We were trying to get work done in the garden, but had to keep stopping to rescue turtles. Here is Tuffy's catch  of the day:

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His birthday present was a stuffed version of himself. Tuffy does not trust new things, and at first he kept his distance: (excuse the bad hair day - he had just had a bath and wasn't quite dry):

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/040809003.jpg)

But eventually he decided that Tuffy 2 was a good thing, and retreated to his dog bed - as usual, he looks as though he has just been kicked in this photo - he does not like having his picture taken!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/040809005.jpg)





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 20, 2009, 03:22:45 PM
FRANKIE, oh how precious Tuffy looks!!  And  yep his birthday was probably very special to him catching six turtles.  The simple things keeps him happy!!!  Love that toy!!!  Pepe and Alli would go crazy over that!!  Didn't Jack want it too???  Thanks so much for posting the pictures, haven't seen the little guy in awhile.   Yep it amazes me to that people can have a pet for a couple of  years and just give it up.  Like my little Alli,  DIL got Preston and decided she didn't want Alli anymore, what a shame, Alli was 2 1/2 when I took her.   All I can say is these people must not care for animals deep down.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 20, 2009, 07:26:22 PM
 :wave Pepe - I forgot to say that all of the turtles were released at a creek down the road from us - I think there are so many right now because it is the time of year for them to lay eggs - they are looking for a good location!  Laney and I found the Yorkie toy at Books-A-Million - it is a child's toy, but is safe for dogs, too!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on April 20, 2009, 11:08:59 PM
Hi Frankie,

Happy Birthday Tuffy !

Tuffy is so cute. I can't imagine anyone not wanting a pet
they had for 3 years either.  I am happy that Tuffy has
such a good home with You and Lewis now and so many
fun things to do like catching 6 turtles in a couple of
hours.:lol  And playing with the new stuffed Tuffy you
got him for his birthday.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on April 21, 2009, 05:42:48 AM
 :birthday to Tuffy!

Turtle Hunter Extraordinaire!!!

Cute pictures, Frankie, of Tuffy and Tuffy 2!   :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/USERPHOTO_IJOURNAL-5.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 30, 2009, 04:34:39 AM
Tuffy's Father came home from work yesterday with a swimiing pool for Tuffy  :para The theory is that he will take a dip in this pool when he is hot instead of going into the pond. This would keep him a lot cleaner and safer. Tuffy is, however, very suspicious of new things. He did go into the pool to retrieve his favorite rubber chicken (the red thing in the pool), but I'm not sure he loves his pool yet (Jack is unsure, too):

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/042909GARDEN004.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on April 30, 2009, 05:58:52 AM
FRANKIE, how cute Tuffy's own pool!!  I bet that doesn't work though.  I think Tuffy wants to swim with your ducks!  I sure wished he wouldn't though, that was horrible and scary stuff last summer when he almost drowned and you can't keep your eye on him ever second.  I guess he will just have to stay in the nice cool house unless someone can watch him.  How funny before Jack  used to be the one always getting into things and now he just sits back and watches Tuffy.  Like I said before  young people should own Yorkies!!!!  :lol

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on May 01, 2009, 09:14:23 PM
Frankie,

We are glad that our long haired shelties do not have a desire to get into the pond or the pool.  They just ignore the water and go around it.  Hopefully, Tuffy will get to where he likes the kiddie pool.


This was sent to me in an email and I thought it was very insightful.

Be nice to others because... Time will make a difference!

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One day, you may not be the "BIG DOG"!
just the old dog......
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on May 02, 2009, 07:55:57 AM
PRISSY, I just love that little story.  Dogs can certainly teach us a lot, indeed!!! Thanks for posting it.   :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on May 02, 2009, 12:41:14 PM
Thea,

I loved these pictures, too, and the sentiment.  I think the "old" dog looks like a Cocker Spaniel??  But the little puppies that grow into such big dogs......what are they?

I hope someone can identify them.  They look like Alaskan Malamutes??

Here is a link on Alaskan Malamutes:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/alaskan_malamute/index.cfm


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on May 02, 2009, 02:31:41 PM
PRISSY, that is the cutest thing I have seen in a long time.  And Thea is right little animals can teach us so much, although I wish Alli and Pepe would learn some of the things I try to teach them  :lol.  I do believe they are Alaskan Malamutes or Huskies.  Beautiful kind dogs and the ones that I have seen have had the most beautiful blue eyes.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on May 02, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Frankie---love the pictures.   They are so cute.
Prissy---cute picutres and story.

    I can't believe that my baby, Sammy is turning one on May 21.  I took these photos for his birthday and wanted to post them early to show that he is now a big boy.  Hard to believe that when I got him on July 12,he was all of 3.9 lbs and now he is 14"tall and weighs about 25lbs.
JoAnn

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/P1010031.jpg)

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on May 02, 2009, 08:21:39 PM
JOANN how adorable!   :clap :bigsmile   I am now convinced that shelties are naturally camera-friendly.  I can't imagine a party hat staying on Mimi's head for longer than 2 seconds!    :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on May 03, 2009, 04:39:36 AM
JoAnn, love Sammy's birthday photo.  I bet he has quite the picture album now.  I still am amazed at how Sammy, Shadow and Sandy love to pose and be photographed.  Shelties are born movie stars I think.  Like I have told you many times for Sammy's age he has a fantastic coat on him and his mom is so good to him by keeping him brushed so nice.  I know Sammy is having a birthday party so am waiting for lots of pictures .



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on May 03, 2009, 06:48:46 AM
Thea and Pepe-----Thank you!  I love taking photos of Sammy and I "feel" like he might just like to have his photo taken too.

   The top one of him stretched out is my computer screen saver for the month of May. The bottom  one of him sitting up is Mom's favorite and it is also the  front cover of his birthday invitations.  Yes, I'm sending out invitations! :lmao  Don't have any children, so I had to have a party for someone! :lmao
JoAnn

P.S.  ====Pepe, maybe I'll post a  picture of "piglet" Sammy after he has chased his friends through the muddy flowerbeds.  Will you still think his coat is pretty then? :lmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on May 04, 2009, 07:28:15 PM
JoAnn - I look forward to Sammy's monthly photo! I love his birthday pic!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on May 05, 2009, 04:04:38 AM
Frankie,
 Thank you.  I do have the flower lei. Instead of using it for May since I took the birthday photo, I'm going to use it for his June "Hanging Lose Brother"  or "Surfs UP Dude" photo.   Then, I'll try to find a patriotic hat at the Dollar Tree for the 4th of July.  I feel like I should make a calendar or something.
 
Shirley--I still need to make a "Piglet" Sammy photo of muddy Sammy and post it as a rainy day doggie.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on May 05, 2009, 04:19:07 AM
JOANN, that would be a fantastic idea to have a calendar made of the monthly photos of Sammy.  I really think you should do that!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on May 21, 2009, 05:36:23 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMMY, JOANN'S CUTE SHELTIE!

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ONE YEAR OLD TODAY!!

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WOOF!  WOOF!  (WE CAN'T WAIT FOR THE PARTY!!)

FROM

SANDY AND SHADOW
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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on May 21, 2009, 07:19:51 PM
Happy Birthday, Sammy!  :birthday I know you will have fun at your party - looking forward to photos!!!  :bouncy :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on May 22, 2009, 12:42:55 AM
 :birthday Sammy !! Have Fun at your Party !
 :dog :dog
 :dog :dog
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on May 22, 2009, 08:05:07 AM
Thank you Prissy, Frankie and Carol.

   Everything went quite well at the party.  No dog fights, all dogs were darling.  Sammy had a blast.  He had never played with dogs up close, only through the backyard fence.  He "learned" real fast how to play.  He also got so many cute birthday presents too.  This was a surprise and he loved them all.
  Here are a few photos from the party.
JoAnn and Sammy








Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on May 22, 2009, 08:10:27 AM
HERE IS A PHOTOBUCKET ART PHOTO OF SAMMY.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: dudley5 on May 23, 2009, 10:00:11 AM
GOSH I HAVEN'T BEEN HERE IN ALONG TIME....I SEE SAMMIE HAD A BIRTHDAY.....HAPPY BELATED SAMMIE.....

SOLOMON TOOK HIS FIRST SWIM ON MOTHERS DAY AT AGE 8 MO SO SHIRLEY WANTED PICTURES....SO HERE THEY ARE IN THEIR BABY FLOATS....HE WASN'T AFRAID OF THE WATER AT ALL....HUBBY TOOK THE PIC AND DIDN'T GET HIM SWIMMING TO THE STAIRS THOUGH....

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on May 23, 2009, 03:48:39 PM
  SAMMY I am so sorry I wasn't here for your birthday.  I hope you had a wonderful time at your party!!!  Loved the pictures.

LINDA, how cute!!!!!  They are all being so good and act that it is a every day occurence that they should be relaxing in the pool.  So good to see a picture of all the babies together.  Thanks so much for taking the time to post the pictures.  Do you have to bath them after the swimming, I was wondering of the cholrine bothered their skin??? 

PRISSY,  :wave  Glad Shadow and Sandy enjoyed Sammy's party.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on May 24, 2009, 07:17:45 AM
Dudley--Darling photos of your babies.  Thanks for the  birthday wishes.

Shirley---Wish you could have been there too!  It was a cute gathering.  All the dogs behaved so well.  The weather was gorgeous, and we(People) had chocolate cake, ice cream and lemon aide on the patio.
    The only one not having fun was the mama bird "trying" to feed her babies!  Her birdhouse hangs under the patio cover and she "fused" at us for being out on the patio with our noise.  As soon as we went in, she was back to her routine.  The babies are just about ready to leave the  nest. 
  Their little heads look bigger as they are starting to poke out of the house more and a little further out the opening.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on May 25, 2009, 08:34:41 AM
JoAnn:   Happy Belated Birthday to Sammy  love the bone cake.     Looks like he had a great party.  Prissy  glad Shadow and Sandy got to go.

Liinda:   that is to funny........ i copied those pictures  to show my sisters don't know if MAx could sit that still for long :lol

Prissy:  cute picture of your niece.



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on June 03, 2009, 12:31:15 PM
Hi JoAnn,
I am sorry I am so late with my post. I have been
having a hard time getting into some of  the threads.
I love the pictures of Sammy's party. What a fun time
for Sammy having his friends to play with and presents
to open.  The smile on your face says it all. I am so glad
that Sammy has you for a mom, and that you have
Sammy. The bone birthday cake is the cutest.

Dudley ~ I didn't know you have 4 dogs. The pictures
of them on their floats are so cute.  That has to be so
much fun for them.  :bigsmile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on June 03, 2009, 06:36:21 PM
JOANN, I love the birthday party photos.......but I can't help but also notice that GIRL, YOU'RE LOOKING GOOD!!!!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on June 04, 2009, 11:51:44 AM
Sasha--thank you.

 Thea--Thank you!  I still haven't got the tummy flattened, but working on it, slowly.  I'm thinking about having Mom take a picture of me holding onto my size 20 jeans from last fall.  I'm wearing a size 12 as I'm typing!  I want to have that "before" and "after" photo look. :lmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on June 11, 2009, 03:17:56 PM
Hello!

I have some pictures, also, from Sammy's 1st Birthday Party.  Some are similar to JoAnn's.

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People cake                      Doggy cake
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Goody sacks for dogs          JoAnn and Sammy
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Skip holding Sammy with Sandy and Shadow
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Other doggy guests
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:dog :dog :dog


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 02, 2009, 10:06:13 AM
The boys celebrating their Dad's birthday: (Click on photos to make bigger)

Pepe - you know I am in love with Yorkies - they are so curious about everything. This is Tuff reading his card to his Dad  :lol I found cards with photos on them that look exactly like the boys - if you look closely, you can see that Tuff's card has a dripping wet Yorkie on it!  :lmao (You can find almost anything at Hallmark).

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Jack is completely wild - don't think he will ever calm down (I have been told that is the Jack Russell part of him), but he loves his Dad - he will always give a kiss on request (Tuff does not kiss anybody).

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 02, 2009, 12:17:22 PM
FRANKIE, how precious!!!!   Yep  Yorkies are special.  If people buy them for a lap dog they will be in for a surprise.  Like the vet told me when I bought Maggie treat them like a German Shepard as that is what they think they are.  They are inquisitive, stubborn, heart like a lion and to brave for their own good.  :lol  Yep Jack Russell terriers are known for their high energy, jumping and running!!!!!!!  Not a dog for old folks like me!!!!   :lol 

PRISSY, thanks so much for posting the pictures of Sammy's party.  How adorable, wished Pepe and Alli could have come to Sammy's party.  Seems like all the fun people live to far from me!!!   :lol 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 04, 2009, 10:36:33 AM
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Here are some pictures of Shadow and Sandy with their patriotic bandanas on for the Fourth of July!!

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 04, 2009, 04:49:36 PM
 PRISSY, Shadow and Sandy look just beautiful.  I will never get over how they sit side by side like that for pictures.  They are just amazing.  Joann's sheltie, Sammy to seems to love his picture taken.  All shelties must be hams!!!!    :lol  Gorgeous babies for sure!!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 05, 2009, 08:56:48 AM
I second Pepe's comments - Shadow and Sandy are just beautiful, and they sit so well for photos!  :clap


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 09, 2009, 10:20:20 AM
Here is a photo of Glory's beautiful cat Callie:

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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 09, 2009, 12:42:11 PM
Thanks, Frankie and Pepe!

We are lucky to have such well behaved dogs as Shadow and Sandy!


Glory,
Your Callie is a beautiful cat!  It's fun to see a picture of the pet you tell us about in the OCD.  Thanks, Frankie, for posting for Glory!

:hugs


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 09, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
GLORY!  Your Callie is color coordinated with your interior decor!  And look!  She didn't even leave a big mess around her food bowl!   :lmao  What a good girl!  :lol  And she posed almost as well as Shadow and Sandy usually do!   :clap

Thanks to PRISSY for posting these pictures for you!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 09, 2009, 02:42:42 PM
GLORY, oh my goodness Callie is just gorgeous!  I have always hear you talk about her and so great to finally see her.  She is just precious!!!  Great house, great kids and grandkids near by and a wonderful pet!!!  Count your blessings Miss Glory!!  Love ya!!  :hugg



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 16, 2009, 04:11:42 AM
Good Morning Pet Friends!

  I just wanted to show everyone how great I look this morning in my precious, new bandana!  Frankie thank you so much!!! :hugg I love it and my Mom loves it too.  I feel so special now, I'm ready to face the day and all the "things" I plan on getting into today.
Love,
Sammy



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 16, 2009, 05:03:17 AM
I wish I had a child that would sit so well for photos!  :lol  Hope Sammy has fun with all of his human cousins that will be visiting today!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 16, 2009, 11:42:49 AM
Oh, such a  noble portrait of young Master Sammie 'tis, especially in his custom-made scarf ! It's obvious he is preparing himself to "hold court" with all of his counsins!   :lol 

FRANKIE, as soon as I get a chance to get a few tangles out of Mimi's very matted coat, I will attempt to get her to pose, as well, in her brand new hot pink personalized bandana (BTW, thank you again!  :hugg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 16, 2009, 12:37:00 PM
Mimi loves her beautiful hot pink bandana from our FRANKIE!  :hugg


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Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 16, 2009, 12:54:24 PM
Thea - Mimi is just beautiful - she and Sammy make a very handsome couple!  :clap :clap I have a few more bandanas to do - including Jack and Tuffy's!  Getting ready for our trip has prevented me from finishing them this week. Jack and Tuffy have been wearing their "plain" bandanas this week, though - we are trying to get them accustomed to dressing up. We have been bragging on them for wearing their bandanas without chewing on them - and they seem to love the attention.  :lol

P.S. - I love the "looking out the window" shot - wonder what she saw?????



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 16, 2009, 02:37:30 PM
Quote
P.S. - I love the "looking out the window" shot - wonder what she saw?????

 :roflmao FRANKIE.  She was probably wishing and hoping she would see a squirrel or chipmunk outside.   One of her jobs is to keep them away from our yard.

And yes, indeed Mr. Sammie and Miss Mimi would make a fine looking couple!   :wiggle  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 16, 2009, 02:56:15 PM
JOANN, oh my SAMMY looks adorable in his new scarf!!!  It looks like he knows he has new clothes on.  Just darling.  I should be so lucky as to get Pepe or Alli to pose like that!

THEA, what a sweetheart MIMI is.  She looks precious in her scarf.  How lucky we are to have such a giving friend that sends our best friends presents.  I also love the pose of her looking out the window.  Tell Mimi I have lots of squirrels and chipmunks she can come and visit!!!

FRANKIE, with lots of love comes this big THANK YOU for the gifts!!!!   :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on July 16, 2009, 05:51:57 PM
Thea---Mimi is adorable!  She is quite the lady all dolled out in her new pink bandana.  Love it.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on July 16, 2009, 07:21:00 PM
Thanks, FRANKIE, JOANN & PEPE!  Mimi is truly a sweetheart.  She makes us laugh with her constant antics and melts our hearts with her sweetness and unconditional love.  Of course, I think all pet lovers feel the same way!

And yes, PEPE,  our FRANKIE is a very special person.  FRANKIE, do you know how many lives you have enriched with you kindness and generosity?  And now I think these adorable little bandanas have further strengthened our circle of friendship.  Thank you!  :ghug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on July 18, 2009, 12:19:37 PM
Pepe/Shirley emailed me pictures of her cute dogs in their spiffy bandanas from Frankie.

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Click on for even larger views:

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JoAnn and Thea,
Your Sammy and Mimi look very nice in their new name bandanas.

Shadow and Sandy were also recipients of Frankie's generosity and enjoyed wearing their bandanas when we had company yesterday.  I still need to get their pictures in them.  Thanks again Frankie.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 18, 2009, 03:25:57 PM
PRISSY, thanks so much for posting the pictures of Pepe and Alli.

I was trying to trim the hair away from Alli's eyes and decided to take her picture.  Well when I put the bandana on she immediately laid down. I set her up again and she laid down again.  It is like she didn't know what to do with that scarf around her neck.  I think she thought I was punishing her.   :lol  Pepe thought it was cool but took me awhile before I got him to look up at me instead of down at the ground.  As you can tell they do not pose as well as Sammy, Mimi, Shadow and Sandy do. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on July 18, 2009, 06:46:11 PM
Pepe,
This is the first pictures I have seen of Alli and Pepe.
They are so cute with their new bandana's on. I like
their pose. Very nice pictures.
         
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 19, 2009, 05:19:30 AM
CAROL, thanks!!!  Alli is a 4 lb Yorkie in bad need of grooming.  I usually do her but being sick I have not been able to.  I hate to think of taking her to a groomer but I may have to.  I hope I can get a better picture of her and if I do I will post it.  Pepe is getting old, you can see the tips of his ears turning white he will be 14 in December. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 21, 2009, 06:41:15 AM
Pepe and Alli are so cute - seems that Alli likes getting her photo taken just as much as Jack and Tuffy, though!  :lol I wish I could get one "smiling" photo of them!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 24, 2009, 10:16:24 AM
I probably shouldn't even post this, because every dog in my family looks as though they have just been kicked whenever a camera appears! But this is Grand-Dog Toby. We have been keeping him this week, and of course he had to have a bandanna, too:

(Click to make bigger if you want to see a sad dog!  :lol )

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_toby1.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/toby1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on July 24, 2009, 01:57:01 PM
Pepe
I just noticed Alli has a bow in her hair too. So cute. I
really like the color of her hair. Pepe doesn't look 14, even
with the white tips on his ears.  :roflmao He is so cute.
What kind of dog is he?
:dog  :dog

Frankie ~ Toby looks like he is deep in thought. Like
he's thinking..... What can I get into next. :wink
Is Mr Googles the only dog his owners have?  That
is so cute how he comes to visit Jack and Tuffy.  Does
he like the chickens ?
 :dog  :dog


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 25, 2009, 06:16:19 AM
Carol - Mr. Goggles' owner has 18 dogs!!!!! His "Mom" is very involved in the Humane Society here, and she rescues every stray dog she sees. (Goggles was one). Almost every other dog she has is a large dog, so Goggles runs away to come play with my smaller dogs. Good thing Mr. Goggles' owner is married to a wealthy man. (He owns one of the banks here). They have a huge home on 12 acres, and they have a very nice area for the dogs and hired help to help care for them. Mr. Goggles and one other dog are house dogs - the others live outside, where they are allowed to roam over the twelve acres, but they also have dog houses and pens. It is an amazing operation to see. All of the dogs have been neutered, and are up for adoption. We have no animal shelter here - all strays are cared for by volunteers - but a sales tax for the shelter has been passed, and a building will be built this coming year.

Mr. Goggles is very good about the chickens - Tuffy barks at them, but Goggles does not - he does sit and watch them, though.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on July 25, 2009, 03:52:03 PM
Frankie,
Thank you for telling me about Mr Goggles Mom and
the home she has for stray dogs. It is so interesting
that the dogs have houses and pens and 12 acres
of land to run around and play.  Wow 18 dogs. Thats
quite a family.  I would love to see it.  We have 3
Shelters here and most of the time they are filled
with cats and dogs. I think you will like having a
shelter when yours is buildt.




Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on July 25, 2009, 07:35:41 PM
Well, daughter Amy has officially lost her mind!  :lol She allowed Laney to buy a hamster today (he does not have a name yet). Here is Grand-Dog Daisy looking at the newest addition to their home (I told Amy this photo makes me a little nervous, but she swears that Daisy just looks - does not even bark). Click To Enlarge Photo:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_daisy1-1.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/daisy1-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Anniebell on July 25, 2009, 11:45:57 PM
Frankie,
It looks like the hamster is as interested in Daisy as
Daisy is the hamster. It looks like they are looking
right at each other, checking each other out. Maybe
they will become fast friends. :wink  That is so cute
how the hamster has his nose sticking out of the
cage.  :roflmao  I love the picture !  :bigsmile


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on July 28, 2009, 05:05:22 AM
FRANKIE, love the Banker's wife, bless her heart for taking in the animals without a home.  Love that Mr. Googles, he is such a cutie!!!  Yep he fits right in with Jack and Tuffy.  Don't know about hamsters though they are not my favorite pet!!!! :lol 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 25, 2009, 07:59:40 PM
 :wave

Pepe's hummingbirds are headed south, and some of them came to visit us this morning - there were 12 on our feeders at daylight. I took this photo later in the day. They move so fast, but I got this one shot of five on one feeder/headed for the feeder. (They have emptied out 3 feeders like this today - I've just refilled them). Hope to get a better photo tomorrow morning...............

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Garden/hummers09001.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on September 26, 2009, 12:35:22 AM
Frankie,

Great shot of the hummingbirds at the feeder!  Can't believe you were able to get five in.  Debi would have really liked that photo.  :hugs


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on September 26, 2009, 05:19:09 AM
FRANKIE, what a great picture!!!  Fantastic photo!!  Did I say I love the picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :clap  Looks like you had a telephoto lens on your camera.   Thank you so much for getting the pictures love seeing them.  Always a sad time of year for me when the little hummingbirds leave but they will be going to a warmer place for winter so that is good. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on September 26, 2009, 07:52:51 AM
Great Pictures Frankie.  havent seen my hummingbirds that much this year....... hope they come back next year.  We had a black bear spotted down the street from maybe a 1 or so down the street.  I was driving to work and saw a sign Black bear spotted in the area :jaw  The guy was feeding his big he was looking right at the pig.  He is gone now hopefullly ghe wont head our way.  Here is the article and there is a video to.

http://wbztv.com/local/black.bear.methuen.2.1205042.html



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on September 26, 2009, 08:23:15 AM
FRANKIE, I'm amazed by the beautiful hummingbird photo.  Excellent photography, and yes, DEBI would have been very proud of you!!!

We've had quite a few hummingbirds in our yard this year.   Although I didn't end up putting out hummingbird feeders, they seem to gravitate around one of my hanging planters.  This year was definitely not my year for taking photos, but hopefully next year I can get a shot of them fluttering around my flowers!!!

I'm glad the Pet Thread has "expanded" to include wild birds, as well!!!!!   :clap  :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on September 26, 2009, 05:53:41 PM
 :wave

Prissy - I think of debi every day - I still have zinnias blooming, and she took such beautiful photos of birds and butterflies. I hope her daughter had a garden with Aisalynn this summer.

Pepe - glad you liked the photo - I just used the zoom on my regular digital camera. I have several zoom lenses for my  35mm camera, but I seldom use it any more. I was standing at our bedroom door, and the feeder is hanging in the dogwood tree at the edge of the deck - 12 feet from the door.

Sasha - how lucky that pig was that the bear only wanted to play!!!!  :lol Bears can be dangerous when they get into neighborhoods - hope he does not come your way!!!  :para

Thea - the hummers are wild, but they still cost a lot to feed over a summer! (I think that makes them count as pets)  :lol The ones that we have here all year (there have been 3-4 this summer) chirp and fuss at us for sitting on our own deck!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on October 30, 2009, 09:32:26 AM
 :wave

Took some Halloween photos of the boys this morning. For the second year in a row they are going as LSU fans, but they have much better shirts this year. Last year's shirts were baby shirts that I found in the childrens' department. This year I found shirts in the pet section that look like real jerseys. The boys can wear these all winter, not just at Halloween (they really seem to like wearing them!  :lol )

Click on photo to enlarge:

With their Dad, so you can see what size they are:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_doghalloween09008.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/doghalloween09008.jpg)

Jack:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_doghalloween09006.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/doghalloween09006.jpg)

Tuffy:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_doghalloween09004.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/doghalloween09004.jpg)

I had Lewis give them a treat. so the back of their jerseys would show:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/th_doghalloween09002.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Family/doghalloween09002.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on October 30, 2009, 10:11:32 AM
FRANKIE, love the shirts, they are really nice ones and should be able to wear those thru the winter.  The puppies look mighty handsome all dressed up!!!!  Thanks for showing us how precious they look and are.  Their fur looks so nice and shinny.



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on October 30, 2009, 01:31:38 PM
Frankie,

Jack and Tuffy look most spiffy in their LSU shirts!!  :clap


I am going to post pictures from last year....Frankie's Jack and our two with their Halloween bandanas!!  I will get their bandanas out for them to wear tomorrow to greet the Trick or Treaters!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/HALLOWEEN2-1-1-2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/HALLDGS447-1.jpg)


The McDonald Halloween Shelties, a favorite Halloween picture!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/halloween.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on November 05, 2009, 04:11:06 PM
Sammy just wants to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on November 12, 2009, 03:06:38 PM
Hello! Not sure if I've posted here about my new little girl. She is a gorgeous rat terrier mini pin mix. She was a birthday gift from my mom. :) I will put up a few pictures soon I'm on my iPod and can't do it from here. Her name is Sunny. She is almost 7 months old. A blast.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on November 12, 2009, 07:52:20 PM
Here is my Sunny when I brought her home...

(http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss274/RisenAshes7/4564_1104244439367_1024430242_30303.jpg)
(http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss274/RisenAshes7/4834_1105367507443_1024430242_30306.jpg)
(http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss274/RisenAshes7/4834_1105372187560_1024430242_30306.jpg)
(http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss274/RisenAshes7/5648_1114775302632_1024430242_30332.jpg)

And now heres my big girl!
(http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss274/RisenAshes7/7619_1146917506167_1024430242_30423.jpg)

I wish she would have stayed that small!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on November 14, 2009, 03:28:02 AM
Monica, Sunny is a precious little girl.  I bet she is so much  fun.   My Sammy was just about that size when I got him last July, but he grew up to 35 LBS!
   Hope that she continues to be  the "sunshine " of your life.  Keep us posted on how she is doing.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on November 14, 2009, 07:35:34 AM
JoAnn what kind if dog is Sammy?
Sunny is fully potty trained now
I shouldn't have said that haha but it's
been almost a month without any accident!
Although when she gets really excited she
can't seem to hold it in. She's precious. But
a stubborn little terror at times!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on November 16, 2009, 02:28:07 PM
Monica,

   Sammy is a Shetland Sheep Dog or "Sheltie."  He is now 18 months old.  You can see him from beginning to nowhere on this thread.  He weighed only 3.9LBS when I got him at 8 weeks old and now he  is 15 in tall and weighs about 34 LBS, he needs to lose about 8 LBS though.
  His registered name is Musical's Play It Again Sam but he  goes by Sammy or Sam.  I named him after my Dad, Sam.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on November 16, 2009, 02:34:38 PM
Happy Fall Everyone,



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on November 16, 2009, 02:45:58 PM
Awwwwe JoAnn he is so cute!!
Always wanted a sheltie but
the long hair gets to me


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 04, 2009, 05:28:36 AM
I just got these pictures into Photobucket, so they are a little late for Halloween, but...

Here are Shadow and Sandy waiting for it to get dark and the Trick or Treaters to show up
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/th_P1020107.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/P1020107.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/th_P1020106.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/P1020106.jpg)

Almost dark enough
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/th_P1020110.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/P1020110.jpg)

Dark enough!  :thumb

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/th_P1020108.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Halloween/P1020108.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on December 04, 2009, 09:54:30 AM
Awe :hugg I just love your pups!

Here Are my Shadow and Sunny's Christmas pictures.
Going to try and get better ones later. Shadow will sit,
Sunny is still a puppy and won't even consider it :lol

(http://i47.tinypic.com/2n8rn9c.jpg)

(http://i48.tinypic.com/nmm51w.jpg)

Also, Next door we have a new member of the family. My SIL got a sugar glider!
His name is sugar and he is the cutest thing EVER!

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2zf1gno.jpg)

(http://i47.tinypic.com/21l6hzp.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 06, 2009, 04:09:15 AM
Monica---cute Christmas puppy photos!  What is a sugar glider?  I've never heard of  one or seen one until your photo.

 Merry Christmas everyone!  Sammy is 19 months this Christmas.  He has grown so much since last year.  In  fact, he's over weight and "Santa" is giving him a strict diet so that he can be around for many more Christmas Holidays.
   We took the photos on Dec.5, 2009 when Prissy and Skip were here and Prissy took them for us. Hope that your holidays are good.

Mom took this of me waiting for Santa!


Prissy took this of Me and Mom waiting for Santa!



Prissy took this of Me, Mom and Mema waiting for Santa.  This "might" be my Christmas card this year!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mrs. c. on December 06, 2009, 05:10:16 AM
JoAnn, what a great "family" photo of you Jennie and Sammy :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 06, 2009, 05:27:11 AM
JOANN what great pictures!!!  You all look fantastic!  Please pass the compliments over to Jennie and Sammy also.  So glad that Prissy was able to come and take your picture.  She did good!!!!!!!!!    :clap



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 06, 2009, 05:51:44 AM
It's been too long since I've been here!

Prissy and JoaAnn - I enjoyed your Fall photos - Prissy - I especially love the photo of Shadow and Sandy waiting for Trick or Treaters to come  :lol

Monica - Is that pink nail polish on Sunny's toenails in her baby photo?  :lol She is so cute. I've never heard of a sugar glider, either - what beautiful eyes!

JoAnn - you are going to have the best Christmas card this year! What a beautiful photo of the three generations of your family!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 06, 2009, 07:10:07 AM
Sharon, Pepe and Frankie,


  Thank you.  Ask you can see, Sammy is not the cute, little "tiny" boy he was last year.  If he was a human boy, I'd let him go out for football, he's so big!  He is getting used to his new  diet and I'm hoping that he will start to lose the much  needed, for his health, weight.  The vet said that it will take time.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 06, 2009, 07:31:02 AM
JOANN, awwwwww how cute is that photo of Sammy and you with your mom.   :lol  And I agree with the others that you look mahvelous!!!!

Yesterday Phil and I took Mimi over to Camp Bow Wow to have her photo taken with Santa.  The pictures didn't turn out the greatest, as it is always difficult to photograph an all-black dog.  But I hope to get them posted sometime over the next few days! 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 06, 2009, 09:44:25 AM
Thea------Thank you.  I can't wait to see Santa and Mimi!  What is Santa bringing Mimi for Christmas?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on December 06, 2009, 10:24:13 AM
JOANN- wonderful photos!!!

Yes my puppies both have pink nails. :lol
I'm sorry shadows picture is so big. It wasn't supposed to be

a sugar glider is a tiny little animal from Australia. They do not have hybrid breeds yet and take longer to train. It weighs a mere few ounces and in the wild can literraly glide from tree to tree. I joke that when he stretches he looks like a piece of carpet :lol he is the cutest little thing! Their tails are very long ad they can grip you finger with it like a monkeys hand. They are nocturnal so you can hear him running in his wheel at night. He bites when he is frightened but it doesn't hurt a bit or make any mark. They are pretty high priced still. I think she payed $250 for it. They eat a pellet food like a rabbit and need a fresh fruit once a day. Like a cut up mixture of apples, bananas, pineapples, and carrots. He lives in a bird cage. It needs to be 2'x2'. He has a pouch in his cage he sleeps in during the day with soft material in it. He is absolutly darling!! 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 06, 2009, 05:30:12 PM
Here are the pictures of Mimi with Santa.   They were taken yesterday at Camp Bow Wow here in McHenry.  We actually had a collar with a little fur "halo" above her head, but somehow I can't see it in the picture. 

JOANN, you asked about what Mimi is getting for Christmas.  Based on her behavior the past couple of days, she would like a huge platter of chicken!   :lol



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/IMG_0125.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/IMG_0129.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/claydevotee/IMG_0133.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 06, 2009, 05:54:49 PM
Thea - how precious - I love Mimi's photos with Santa. I'm glad you mentioned the Angel halo - since I looked for it, I can see it!

P.S. - I also like the cowboy boot stockings - Prissy and JoAnn need those!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on December 06, 2009, 06:29:02 PM
Thea- How cute!!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 06, 2009, 06:39:53 PM
Thank you, MONICA and FRANKIE!   :hugg  And I didn't notice the cowboy stocking until you pointed it out!  Yup, those are perfect for Joann and Prissy!   :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 06, 2009, 07:51:58 PM
JoAnn,
The pictures turned out really cute of all of you.  It's so nice to see your mom feeling so well.  I know she still has days when she needs to rest!  Sammy is a natural subject for pictures.  He just poses like a pro!!

Thea,
Mimi looks so natural there with Santa.  What wonderful pictures!!  Thanks for sharing.

:hugs


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 06, 2009, 08:21:45 PM
Thea,

  Mimi and Santa are darling.  They really did a nice set up for the pets!  Loved the boot stockings too.  I did see Mimi's halo too, very cute!  If you look "real close" on my 3rd photo of Sammy, Mom and Me, you will see part of Sammy''s stocking  on the right side of the photo.  It is a dog head stocking but didn't quite make it into the photo.
  I had that same picture turned into Christmas cards today at Sam's Club.

Prissy--Thanks again. He still loves to pose I guess.

Frankie, Pepe, Prissy and Dudley---To we have Christmas photos of all of your babies to look forward here in the next few days?

Thea---Is  Mimi the same type of dog as the President's new dog?  They look a lot alike.  Except I think Mimi is much, much prettier!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 07, 2009, 02:00:06 PM
 :wave

JoAnn - last Christmas DIL gave us a photo frame that says "The Boys". I have been trying to get a good photo in front of this year's tree of the boys to put into that frame, but they look at me like I have just hit them - they really hate having the camera pointed at them!!! I will keep trying, though!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 07, 2009, 04:03:13 PM
Quote
Thea---Is  Mimi the same type of dog as the President's new dog?  They look a lot alike.  Except I think Mimi is much, much prettier!
 
 


 :wave JOANN!  No, actually Obama's dog is a Portugese Water Dog while Mimi is a Goldendoodle (a cross between a black standard poodle and a golden retriever).  They actually look quite similar;  however the big difference is that Portugese water dogs have webbed feet and Doodles don't!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 08, 2009, 05:11:26 AM
THEA, love the Santa pictures with Mimi.  She sure is a sweet heart!!!!  If that was Pepe or Alli they would be standing there barking at Santa.  I am afraid I did not socialize my dogs enough. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 08, 2009, 08:25:16 AM
THEA, love the Santa pictures with Mimi.  She sure is a sweet heart!!!!  If that was Pepe or Alli they would be standing there barking at Santa.  I am afraid I did not socialize my dogs enough. 



Thanks, SHIRLEY!  Mimi is truly a sweetheart...she is just what the doctor ordered for Phil and me at this stage in our lives.  I can so relate to your concerns about Pepe and/or Alli not "liking" Santa Claus, as my first dog, a miniature schnauzer named Chester was very "unsociable" and very territorial.  At one point our homeowners insurance rates were raised because he was considered to be a "dangerous animal".  (He nipped the mailman once and tore a hole in his blue jeans  :para :giggle)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 08, 2009, 03:27:53 PM
Thea,

The Mimi with Santa pictures are precious.  I couldn't resist adding a Photobucket greeting to one of the pictures!! :wink

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/IMG_0125-2.jpg)


Sammy went to Photobucket, too!! :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1010006-1-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on December 08, 2009, 03:29:22 PM
Awe prissy that is SO cute! :bouncy


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 08, 2009, 05:22:13 PM
How adorable, PRISSY!  Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness!   :hugg :thx


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 14, 2009, 05:53:59 PM
 :wave

This is Grand-dog Daisy - she belongs to Granddaughter Laney. She rules their house!

(Click To Enlarge)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202009/th_daisy121409.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202009/daisy121409.jpg)

Still trying for a Christmas photo of our boys - they really hate having their photo taken!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on December 14, 2009, 06:04:46 PM
Absolutelly precious, FRANKIE!  And I absolutely the raspberry pink and green Christmas color scheme! 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 14, 2009, 06:17:15 PM
Frankie,

Daisy is so cute under the tree.  I couldn't resist a Photobucket greeting!! :lol  Wow!  This picture printed BIG!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/daisy121409-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 14, 2009, 06:44:30 PM
Frankie,

   Daisy is adorable.  I put she will  truly have fun  "opening" gifts on Christmas.  Is she getting anything from Santa?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 14, 2009, 07:36:21 PM
Thanks, Thea, JoAnn, and Prissy (love the captions!). Daisy is a fun part of every holiday (she goes where her family goes!) Tuffy is scared to death of her - always has been. She is fully grown, and weighs 3 pounds  :lol She and Jack play well together, but when she chases Tuffy he jumps in my lap and refuses to even look at her  :lmao

JoAnn - Santa comes to see Daisy at her house, my house, and the other grandparents' house. She has lots of stockings.

And speaking of stockings, I saw the cowboy boot stockings like the ones in Mimi's Santa photo at Hobby Lobby this week - they were on sale at 50% off, as were all Christmas decorations!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 15, 2009, 05:06:59 AM
FRANKIE, my Daisy has grown, I remember when Laney got her she sure is precious.  How funny thaty Tuffy doesn't like her, I am surprised that Tuffy doesn't attack her, Yorkie's are never afraid of anything.  Boy my Alli would love to be at your house in the mix of everything, that is just what you need!!   :lol



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 15, 2009, 06:31:43 AM
Pepe - Alli does need to come visit - Tuff needs backup, where Daisy is concerned. He was afraid of her when she was a puppy and weighed one pound! Alli would love it here at Christmas - since Grand Dog Toby comes, too, she would be Dog #5.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 17, 2009, 06:45:46 AM
JOANN JUST CREATED THIS CHRISTMAS PICTURE OF SHADOW AND SANDY!!   TOO CUTE!   (One of our neighbors is not that friendly toward Shadow and Sandy!!)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmas%2009/SANSHA1198-1.jpg)

Larger clickable view!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmas%2009/th_SANSHA1198-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmas%2009/SANSHA1198-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on December 17, 2009, 09:53:36 AM
Awe Prissy they are so cute!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on December 17, 2009, 02:42:09 PM
Prissy,

  I know that you know who I'm thinking about!  Go Shadow, sic "D"! Good boy!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 17, 2009, 06:48:05 PM
 :wave

Great photo, Prissy!  :clap :clap :clap Photoshop came with the new comouter, but we haven't even had time to download it onto the computer yet - looking forward to doing that after Christmas.

I took this photo this week to put in a Christmas frame I have. I meant to dress the boys in their Christmas bandannas and take a photo of them alone under the tree, but since Tuffy was hurt this week I've given up on that - they would really not be happy about having to put up with the camera again. As usual, this is not a good photo, but it is their O-fficial Christmas photo (with Dad) for this year:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202009/th_prechristmas2009021.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/Christmas%202009/prechristmas2009021.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 17, 2009, 08:41:12 PM
FRankie,

Cube picture but I can't help but laugh at that look on Tuffy's face!  (That is Tuffy on the left?)  He looks like he's saying, "There she is with that camera again!" :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on December 17, 2009, 09:19:44 PM
Awe Frankie your boys are adorable. What kind are they?


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on December 18, 2009, 04:27:44 AM
 :wave

Prissy - that is Jack on the left (we woke him up to take the photo - he looks like he is coming off of a week long  drunk  :lol ), and Tuffy on the right (he looks, as he always does when I point a camera at him, that I have just hit him).

Monica - Jack is half Schnauzer half Jack Russell and Tuffy is supposed to be a Yorkie (that is what he was sold as). I still think he is actually a Silkie Terrier. We got them both from out local Humane Society - neither of their former owners wanted them any longer.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on December 18, 2009, 09:15:39 AM
Frankie- They are too cute. Always wanted a Yorkie, well, a teacup Yorkie.. love their long hair


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on December 22, 2009, 11:06:52 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/th_sunny.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/sunny.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/th_shadow.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/shadow.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on December 24, 2009, 04:35:35 PM
FRANKIE, good pictures of the boys.  Bless their hearts,  yep Lewis's too.  What would we do without our extended family of our dogs.  They give  us more work to do and give us so much love and attention.  You and Lewis are very special people to take Tuffy and Jack into your hearts and lives, bless you both!!!  :hugg

MONICA, those cute little Yorkies aren't what you think they are.  I have Alli, a Yorkie,  who weighs between 3 and 4 pounds but she acts and is as stubborn as a german shepard weighing in at 125 pounds.  This is my second Yorkie and they are all like that, stubborn.

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on December 27, 2009, 02:49:14 PM
PEPE- :lol Sunny is stubborn like that and if you go to move her she turns into a 150lb boulder haha She is also good at getting revenge. if you make her mad she will intentionally hide and push for half an hour if she has to just to give me a gift to cleanup

Heres a few more of my girls from the holidays

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/th_sunny2.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/sunny2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/th_shadow2.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Aikenismyidol/shadow2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on December 28, 2009, 03:42:46 PM
We had a beautiful snow on Christmas Eve that was still pretty on Christmas Day morning, when I took this picture of Shadow and Sandy!

(Clickable)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmas%2009/th_P1020362.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Christmas%2009/P1020362.jpg)

Monica,
Cute pictures of your "babies."


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on January 15, 2010, 02:05:39 PM
In loving memory of my beloved Kayla, my heart is breaking right now.  Kayla put up a good fight., she was dealing with kidney problems  we gave her IV with fluids for over a year , it gave us one more year.  This past weekend Kayla was not doing well, so we took her to the vets, i had a feeling this was it, by the time i got home Tuesday she was worse so we had her put to sleep, she is  in no more pain...  Jim and I will miss our little buddy so...  I am posting  one  of Kayla and another of her and Chloe for Pepe, they are  waiting for Chippy.

In memory of Kayla August 2,1997 - Jan 12,2010

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_1950.JPG)


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/IMG_1931.JPG)

thanks for all the kind words, it means alot. we will never forget my little pal, we loved you so..

Sasha :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 15, 2010, 02:42:07 PM
Oh SASHA I am looking at KAYLA and tears are just falling, she is so beautiful.  bless her heart.  Did Sasha look like Kayla or was she a different breed of cat?  Chloe and Kayla are so lucky to live with you and Jim, a special home indeed for special pets or like you and I call them family members.  They are so much more to us than pets aren't they!  Hope Chipper isn't having to hard of a winter. 
 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 15, 2010, 05:35:57 PM
 :hugg :hugg :hugg Sasha - you know that we are all thinking about you and Jim - Chole, too - I know she misses Kayla.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on January 15, 2010, 08:16:56 PM
Sasha!
:cry

:bighug


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on January 21, 2010, 02:48:38 PM
Here are some updated shots of Sammy.  The second one needs my explanation though.  Sammy loves to sleep on his back while on top of the bed and sometimes when he does this, he grabs my finger like a pacifier!   Today, I laid down on the bed and sure enough, as soon as he rolled on his back, he grabbed my finger.  I realize that the photo is just too close to tell much. 
  This is my left hand in his mouth and I'm taking the the photo with my right hand only on the camera and I'm only about 4 inches from him.






Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: aikenismyidol on January 21, 2010, 03:09:31 PM
AWWWWE :lol that is SO cute!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Glory on January 21, 2010, 03:22:47 PM



                                        HOW CUTE IS THAT JOANN. HE IS JUST BEAUIFUL. MUST TAKE ALL DAY TO BRUSH HIS FUR. HE LOOKS LIKE PRISSY'S DOGS.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on January 21, 2010, 06:02:24 PM
Sammy is such a pretty dog - how cute is that face!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on January 21, 2010, 06:10:46 PM
Monica, Glory and Frankie,

  Thanks!  I just love this little guy!  He means the world to Mom and me.  But of course, he's not a bit spoiled!!!!! :lmao

    About 10 minutes ago, Mom and I were in the den watching television and  Sammy was asleep next to the patio door and we heard a noise.  Well,watch dog Sammy(HaHa!) jumped more then us and we all looked at each other and panicked!  The big, bad noise, was a calendar fell of the wall! :lmao


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: mrs. c. on January 21, 2010, 06:14:24 PM
Well, I had to venture over too, and JoAnn that "soother" picture with Sammy on his back is just too cute :lol
Jo, love that picture of your sweet Kayla too :comfort


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 22, 2010, 10:19:06 AM
JOANN, that picture is priceless!  SAMMY is mighty special and so beautiful.  Love that finger in the mouth, I guess that makes him feel safe that his mommy is watching over him while he is sleeping. '


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: JoAnn Moody on January 22, 2010, 01:42:39 PM
Sharon and Pepe---Thanks!


  Today, I put Sammy in bed with Mom about 8:00 this morning, then I climbed in with the both. He nestled against me, rolled over on his back and went right to sleep.  He finally stretched his body several times and decided that it was time to get up.  I love it when he gives Mom his love and attention too.  He is so affectionate.   We are so lucky to have had three shelties, in fact all pets, that have had such loving dispositions.  In fact, even my two tetras(fish) greet me each morning when I turn on the tank light. They swim right to the front and "watch" me.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on January 24, 2010, 05:53:47 AM
Thanks everyone.  Pepe , Sasha came from the same breeder that Kayla did, she was a little darker then Kayla, I tried scanning a pictutre  back then we didnt ahve didgital camera I will see how it comes out and i will try to post it.


Joann:  Sammy is to cute......



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 24, 2010, 10:29:05 AM
JO, so good to see you posting more.  I hope we offer a little bit of comfort for you at this time.  We do love our family members that are no longer with us but will always be a part of our wonderful memories.  I still think of my puppies I had 30 years ago I loved them all and they were all different but all devoted buddies!!



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on January 24, 2010, 02:25:21 PM
THanks Pepe, everyone here has helped.....   everyone here understands they have gone through the same thing. and our pets are family to us.



Sasha


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on January 24, 2010, 02:36:06 PM
Here is a picture of my Sasha had to scan we didnt  have a digital camera back then


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/scan0005.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on January 24, 2010, 02:37:19 PM
Here is a picture of may Kayla when we brought her home  she was so little.   , had to scan this one no digital camera.


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/scan0004.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on January 24, 2010, 03:00:03 PM
JO, was Sasha a Siamese?  Her coloring is different than Chloe .  She is so beautiful in this picture and you are right little Kayla sure is a tiny little girl.  What a cutie.  Thanks for showing the pictures to us.  Gee look at all this tecnology we hae now with our digital cameras.  It is almost a waste to buy electronics as in a month it is already out of date. 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 01, 2010, 07:45:29 PM
 :wave  Thought I'd come over here to share a video of my goldendoodle Mimi.  It is currently being showed this month on a Chicago TV channel.  Be sure to have your sound on!  :lol

VOTE FOR MIMI THE GOLDENDOODLE! (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wciu.com%2Fudog.php%3Fsection%3Dvideo%26assetID%3D10001282&h=cecfb18ea7a5229381856e1084608dfb)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 02, 2010, 10:05:37 AM
 :clap :clap :clap Thea! I enjoyed seeing Mimi and her Mom and Dad, too! I will register and will vote for her. She is a beautiful little girl.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 02, 2010, 10:14:49 AM
:clap :clap :clap Thea! I enjoyed seeing Mimi and her Mom and Dad, too! I will register and will vote for her. She is a beautiful little girl.

Thanks, FRANKIE!!!  :bouncy  As you can see from her little video, Mimi is not the best-trained dog in this particular line-up of dogs but to Phil and myself she is definitely the most loveable!!!  :lol


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 02, 2010, 10:20:51 AM
 :purpbana :purpbana  Thanks to FRANKIE and LYNDSEY, I've figured out how to rename a link!

VOTE FOR MIMI THE GOLDENDOODLE! (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wciu.com%2Fudog.php%3Fsection%3Dvideo%26assetID%3D10001282&h=cecfb18ea7a5229381856e1084608dfb)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 02, 2010, 11:39:57 AM
Very good, Thea!  :clap I voted and added the link to My Favorites so I can vote every day.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 02, 2010, 11:53:17 AM
Thank you, o great teacher Frankie!  :notworthy :hugg


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on February 22, 2010, 07:42:41 AM
Sasha,

Beautiful pictures of Sasha and Kayla.



We had quite a snowfall just before Valentine's Day, from 6 to 10 inches in many places.  Here are some pictures of Shadow and Sandy, the "Snow Dogs!" 
:dog  :dog

(Clickable)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/th_P1020454.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/P1020454.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/th_P1020460.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/P1020460.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/th_P1020495.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/P1020495.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/th_P1020499.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/P1020499.jpg)

Christmas, we also had a snow, so here are more snow dog pictures from that snowfall.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/th_P1020428.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/P1020428.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/th_P1020410.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/P1020410.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/th_P1020408.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/P1020408.jpg)    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/th_P1020409.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Winter%20Pictures/P1020409.jpg)



JoAnn and Jennie lost their electricity during the "Valentine" snowfall, and stayed with us a couple of nights.  Of course, Sammy came, too.  Here are some pictures of Sammy with Skip and with Shadow and Sandy.
:dog  :dog  :dog

"Waking up"  Skip and Sammy! :lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_P1020530.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1020530.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_P1020531.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1020531.jpg)

The Texas Sheltie Trio!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/th_P1020535.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/P1020535.jpg)



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 27, 2010, 10:30:59 AM
Thanks Prissy.   Love seeing the pictures of the snow dogs.    My  sisters Max loves the snow, he likes to catch snowball.S  Im so ready for spring.



SaSHA


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 27, 2010, 10:32:50 AM
 :wave SASHA, what's the latest on the new kitty you will be adopting???


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Sasha on February 27, 2010, 10:38:40 AM
hI   Thea.. :wave   still waiting  if I dont get one from the litter she has now ,she a another litter due tomorrow and one the begining of March.  SO i should know soon..
 THis is the breeder Im getting a kitten from, Im hoping ot get one of these... If the other people she has waiting dont want one of these

http://www.lottarags.com/litter6.php



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on February 27, 2010, 11:29:47 AM
SASHA, how precious!  I would have a difficult time picking one out of this litter, for sure!   :lol  Phil and I so wish we could get a cat but since I am allergic to cats  :bang and also we don't want our 7 foot grand piano being used as a scratching post and a nesting place when the lid is up, we've decided against it!!


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 11, 2010, 08:26:40 PM
Dog lovers will love this local story about a pug named Boca and a plastic surgeon!!  :dog

BOCA THE PUG (http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/03/06/2020176/fort-worth-team-joined-forces.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/0307_pug_metro-1ART0_GD611VFHB1doc_.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/0307_pug_metroART_G8G11V9791pug_3st.jpg)

I'M PRINTING OUT THE STORY IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE ACCESSING THE LINK ABOVE THE PICTURES!

LOCAL NEWS

Fort Worth team joined forces to put Boca the pug back together again
Posted Saturday, Mar. 06,


FORT WORTH -- Debra Drzich knew it was a shot in the dark.

The worst that could happen, she figured, is Dr. Yadro Ducic would turn her down.

"He is probably going to think I'm nuts, but most everybody thinks I'm nuts anyway, so that is OK," Drzich reasoned.

Drzich, a certified surgical technologist on the heart team at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, approached the plastic surgeon in the hospital hallway and asked to speak with him privately.

Would he be willing to reconstruct the shattered jaw of an abused dog, a pug named Boca, and would he consider doing the surgery for free?

The doctor didn't laugh, a good sign.

"He said he had never worked on a dog but that he would be willing to give it a try," Drzich recalled. "He was up for the challenge."

That impromptu hallway conversation sparked a series of events that, two months later, brought a group of strangers together for an unprecedented surgery and a remarkable act of kindness.

"I don't think it matters whether it is a dog or a human or a cat," Ducic said. "You are going to feel empathetic because her jaw was so devastatingly broken in so many pieces. She couldn't close her mouth and she was drooling and she couldn't eat properly, couldn't bark, couldn't do much of anything. ... It's one of those things -- you don't do it for any reason other than you feel like you are supposed to."

Overcoming adversity

It was August, and the little pug was in bad shape.

A good Samaritan had found her and called the hot line for Dallas Fort Worth Pug Rescue, a nonprofit organization that takes in abused, neglected and abandoned pugs. A volunteer went to get the pug and, upon seeing her, named her Boca, which means mouth in Spanish.

The volunteer drove Boca to the Westcreek Animal Clinic, where veterinarian Larry Gumfory treats the organization's rescued animals for about half the normal fee.

"She was with us for probably two months," Gumfory said. "She came in with her jaw hanging down, and she had been that way for a long time. There is no way of knowing for sure, but she probably got kicked in the mouth."

Despite her hardship, the staff at the clinic was struck by Boca's sweetness -- and her ability to overcome adversity.

Because she could not chew, she swallowed food whole, literally sucking it down.

"She was a champ at it," Gumfory said, chuckling. "There isn't a staff member here that doesn't just love her to death because she is such a sweet dog."

On two occasions, Gumfory operated on Boca's jaw, putting in pins in an attempt to close it. Both times, Boca broke the pins loose.

"It was pretty disheartening," Gumfory said. "I have done several broken mandibles in the past, and they have always healed. Probably part of the problem was that it was fractured on both sides of the mandible and not just one. It was real frustrating."

Eventually, Boca went to live with a foster mom, a volunteer with the pug rescue organization who would care for her until she could be adopted.

And then, in December, Drzich, also a volunteer with pug rescue, came into Boca's life.
"Her original foster mom was going out of town, so she asked me to watch her because she was going to be gone for two weeks," Drzich said.

Finding help

Shortly after Boca arrived at her home, Drzich was smitten.

"I had three dogs at the time, and everybody eats kibble out of a bowl," Drzich said. "She went over to the kibble bowl and just buried her face. It was a mess. There was kibble all over the floor."

Later that month, Drzich attended a Christmas party for the pug rescue organization. She said they were sitting around talking about how to help Boca when she thought of Ducic, whom she had assisted on two surgeries.

"No one was coming up with any solutions, and his name just kind of flashed across my brain. I thought to myself, 'I will talk to him. I will ask him,'" Drzich said. "It was one of those things. 'I wonder if he will take a chance? I wonder if he will do it?'"

Drzich said she came to admire Ducic several years ago when she saw him speak at a conference.

"He reconstructs people's faces, either after some kind of surgery or some kind of cancer of the face or neck, and he also reconstructs faces and necks of women who have been battered," she said. "To see his before-and-after pictures and to see the kind of work he does thoroughly impressed me."

Two weeks before Christmas, she saw Ducic in the hallway at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.

"She came up to me and said something to the effect of, 'You do a lot of reconstructive surgeries, and we have this really sweet little pug, and she was abused and she has all sorts of issues with her jaw. Do you think you might be able to look at her and fix it?'" Ducic recalled. "My first thoughts were, 'Gosh, I mean, operating on a dog? I wouldn't know the first thing about it, but I will try and help if I can.'"

Ducic gave Drzich all his contact information, and shortly afterward, Gumfory contacted him and sent over Boca's X-rays.

"Somebody took that cute little dog and kicked it in the head and broke its jaw," said Ducic, who doesn't have a dog. "The amount of pain that poor little thing has gone through is just incredible."

About a month later, Drzich asked Ducic about the screws and plates he would need to for Boca's surgery, which was going to take place at Westcreek Animal Clinic.

"He said he had already taken care of all that -- he had gotten it donated," Drzich said.

Ducic had contacted Kevin Jackson at Stryker, a medical equipment company.

"Donating time is one thing, but physically, you need instruments and plates and screws, and those things are crazy expensive," Ducic said. "We work a lot with a couple of plating companies, and the first one I called said, 'Of course, they would be happy to donate some instrumentation for this little dog.'"

'I was a little bit nervous'

Boca's surgery was scheduled for Feb. 13.

That morning, all the players arrived at Westcreek Medical Clinic, many meeting for the first time.

Ducic brought along a fellow doctor, Jared Inman; and two residents in training. Kevin Jackson with Stryker was also there also, along with Gumfory and his head technician, Dori Davis, who would be administering Boca's anesthesia. Drzich, meanwhile, was prepared to assist in the operating room while her husband, John, captured it all on camera.
"I have to be honest. I don't get nervous for surgery, really ever, but I was a little bit nervous about this because I didn't know what to expect," Ducic said. "I didn't know what a pug's jawbone was going to feel like or how the screws were going to fit in there or what size screws we were going to need, things like that."

As it turned out, there was no need to worry. The 90-minute surgery went perfectly.

Ducic carefully and methodically reconstructed Boca's jaw -- a surgery that would have cost a human between $25,000 and $40,000.

"Somebody was looking out for this poor little thing and just kind of helped us along," Ducic said modestly. "We ended up doing the right thing. I think we all had a smile on our face. It felt good."

After the surgery Drzich took Boca home and nursed her back to health.

About a week ago, Gumfory took out her stitches, and, a few days later, Boca dropped by Ducic's Fort Worth office.

The doctor hadn't seen her since the surgery and was all smiles as he watched the little dog, fat and happy, waddle around his waiting room.

Boca can drink and eat normally now, Drzich told him.

And she barks again.

Drzich gave Ducic a hug.

"Thank you," she said, "for stepping outside the box."





Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Prissy on March 15, 2010, 07:51:53 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SHADOW & SANDY!  SIX YEARS OLD TODAY!!
:dog  :dog

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/Puppy%20Photos/DGSSTNHNG840-2.jpg)


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 15, 2010, 11:57:51 AM
Happy Birthday to very photogenic Shadow and Sandy!!!  :bday1  :slicecake :bdayballoon


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: Pepe on March 15, 2010, 04:21:41 PM
 :hb2  FIFTH BIRTHDAY CASPER!!!!!

:bday1  I am sure Dudley your mother fixed you an extra special dinner. 

 


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 16, 2010, 01:13:09 PM
One of the main things I am going to miss about this site is this Thread. I just received this in an email (I've read it before, and maybe you have, too, but I'm posting it anyway). I think this may be a fitting close to the Pet Thread:

Quote

A Dog's Purpose?    (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said, ''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?''
The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
 

 



Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: claydevotee on March 17, 2010, 07:13:41 PM
Thank you, FRANKIE.  That is just beautiful and so fitting for the feelings we share her on this thread for our beloved pets.


Title: Re: Claymaniacs - Introduce Your Pets!
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 18, 2010, 07:56:41 AM
 :hugg Thea!