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