Poll of the Day > Do you own any pets?

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I only have fish. My dad and I are allergic to cats and dogs, unfortunately. :(

Maybe I'll get a guinea pig or a chinchilla one day.

Also, pics are welcomed!
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2 cream golden retrievers. One of them is my profile pic
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Cute! Labrador and golden retrievers are my favorite dogs, along with beagles.
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Here's an older picture of our bunny:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/JohnnyEagle/0417152127a_zpsgc7llnwv.jpg
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2 dogs. A Retriever mix and an American Blue Heeler.
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Johnny Eagle posted...

Here's an older picture of our bunny:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/JohnnyEagle/0417152127a_zpsgc7llnwv.jpg

Bunnies seem like fun pets too. My parents had a rabbit before I was born, but my mom hated it because it liked chewing up her favorite shoes lol

LinkPizza posted...

2 dogs. A Retriever mix and an American Blue Heeler.

Nice, those are both cool breeds
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No, I have a cat that owns my husband but usually only loves me for treat time or if he's in the mood.

Every 'owned' cat that I've encountered seems to be the one who wears the pants in the house.
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No.
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Initially 3 cats and one dog, Now technically 4 since we have another smaller black cat coming around and essentially being our outside cat, My brothers friend brought over a black cat who looks like who could be the outside ones twin, since my brother just can't let Animals live an uncomfortable life if he can help it.

So yeah, technically now 5 cats and one dog, ugh.....
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No, my marther fraking pets own me.
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If you're allergic to cats and dogs you'll probably be allergic to guinea pigs too. I am allergic to most dogs and all cats and when I pet my friends guinea pig I could barely breath 10 minutes later.

Have a shih Tzu:


2 ball pythons, (here's 1):


And a red tail boa constrictor.
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Yep I have two puggles that make me happy on a regular basis
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Mead posted...

Yep I have two puggles that make me happy on a regular basis

I know what you mean, but that still just sounds wrong man.
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nope. fish is the only pet i have ever had.
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yes i have a shih tzu named ernie who is like my baby
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Cat. Had two dogs, but one died in 2014 and the other this year.

I'm responsible for 2 cats that live with me anyway
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gguirao posted...

No.

No desire for any pets?

Kaguya_Kimimaro posted...

Initially 3 cats and one dog, Now technically 4 since we have another smaller black cat coming around and essentially being our outside cat, My brothers friend brought over a black cat who looks like who could be the outside ones twin, since my brother just can't let Animals live an uncomfortable life if he can help it.

So yeah, technically now 5 cats and one dog, ugh.....

Sounds like you need a lot of cat food then haha

wolfy42 posted...

No, my marther fraking pets own me.

I'm gonna guess you live with cats. They'll enslave the human race one of these days!

Renraku_San posted...

If you're allergic to cats and dogs you'll probably be allergic to guinea pigs too. I am allergic to most dogs and all cats and when I pet my friends guinea pig I could barely breath 10 minutes later.

Have a shih Tzu:


2 ball pythons, (here's 1):


And a red tail boa constrictor.

That's a good point, my friend had a guinea pig but I was never around her long enough to really tell if I would have a reaction to her. Allergies are the pits.

Shih Tzus are adorable, are your allergies fine around that breed? And snakes are cool pets even though I usually get slightly uneasy around them lol
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Shih tzus are considered hypoallergenic dogs because they have hair, not fur. They don't have an undercoat and don't shed so they don't leave dander every where.

I am allergic to cats and most dogs and I own a shih tzu and put him near my face regularly. No allergy issues. Have had him for 7 years with no problem.
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Yes.

Renraku_San posted...

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Awwwwww!

Renraku_San posted...

And a red tail boa constrictor.

tbh, I'd love to own a snake -- very neat creatures -- but I can't stand the idea of feeding them mice, etc.

Mead posted...

Yep I have two puggles that make me happy on a regular basis

Doctor Foxx posted...

I'm responsible for 2 cats that live with me anyway

tbh, an apt description of owning cats.
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1 dog still alive.
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Mead posted...

Yep I have two puggles that make me happy on a regular basis

They are truly man's best friend!

magemaximus posted...

nope. fish is the only pet i have ever had.

At least fish tanks make great set pieces in the house. Unfortunately you can't really cuddle with fish (without killing it...)

Jen0125 posted...

yes i have a shih tzu named ernie who is like my baby

I've seen quite a few pics of Ernie in your topics and other pet topics, very cute!

LeningradCowboy posted...

Cat. Had two dogs, but one died in 2014 and the other this year.

Sorry to hear that. :( I meant to mention that my parents also had got a bird a few years before I was born and it passed away when I was 7. Losing a pet is so devastating

Doctor Foxx posted...

I'm responsible for 2 cats that live with me anyway

I think I remember seeing pics of your cats too. I always had bad experiences with cats when I was younger so I never liked them very much, but they have been growing on me lately!
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SilentSeph posted...

I've seen quite a few pics of Ernie in your topics and other pet topics, very cute!

Thanks! I try to keep him well groomed for his comfort and cuteness :p
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Jen0125 posted...

Shih tzus are considered hypoallergenic dogs because they have hair, not fur. They don't have an undercoat and don't shed so they don't leave dander every where.

I am allergic to cats and most dogs and I own a shih tzu and put him near my face regularly. No allergy issues. Have had him for 7 years with no problem.

To be honest I don't really know that much about animals in general so that's really nice to know, thanks! Maybe I'll look into adopting one one day
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Here's one cat, Tiny



My other kitty, She-Ra


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SilentSeph posted...

Jen0125 posted...

Shih tzus are considered hypoallergenic dogs because they have hair, not fur. They don't have an undercoat and don't shed so they don't leave dander every where.

I am allergic to cats and most dogs and I own a shih tzu and put him near my face regularly. No allergy issues. Have had him for 7 years with no problem.

To be honest I don't really know that much about animals in general so that's really nice to know, thanks! Maybe I'll look into adopting one one day

They have a great disposition. Very low maintenance except for grooming. I get nine shaved every six weeks. You could have long hair if guy want but that's a lot of work. Huge cuddlers. Very loyal.
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I got two doggos, but they're at my parents 'cuz no pets appartment... and they're not exclusively mine anyways, they're family pets
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3 parrots, a cat, 2 lizards, 2 toads, and 3 newts. Beast menagerie!
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SilentSeph posted...

I always had bad experiences with cats when I was younger so I never liked them very much, but they have been growing on me lately!

I'm not sure I've ever had a negative experience involving a cat. I assume I've been scratched before, but I've generally gotten along well with cats. Plus I pretty much grew up with cats.

Only reason I don't have any right now is I don't feel like dealing with litter, etc.

Doctor Foxx posted...

Here's one cat, Tiny

A manx? tbh, I never know what a dog or cat without a tail is thinking. =p
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From left to right: Pork Chop, Luna, Dunkin

(They don't give a fuck about cucumbers)



Charlie



Spooky
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Zeus posted...

A manx? tbh, I never know what a dog or cat without a tail is thinking. =p

He's the third Manx I've had. He has a tiny 2 vertebrae stump. It looks like a pom-pom and he wiggles it.

The Manx that passed earlier this year was a rumpy and had no hint of a tail.

It might just be how used to cats I am but the completely tailless cat I had was the easiest one to communicate with. Cats have a lot of body language.

There's a truly frightening cat at work with no ears or tail, high anxiety, and anger issues (and some kind of kitty PTSD). Want a cat full of surprises? It's him. I'm afraid one day he'll take out one of my eyes. Or piss on me. Maybe both. So many scars.


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I have an inside cat - solid black except for a white spot on her belly. Her name is Squeak. December 19th will mark 5 years since I got her. When I first got her, all she did was hide.

I'm also feeding another cat outside - orange and white, I call him Peachy. He's tame enough to let me transport him to the garage when it looks like really bad weather is on the way (had him there when Hurricane Irma sideswiped my hometown back in September).
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4 doggos.
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2 dogs 1 cat. all rescues. didn't exactly ask for them, but they chose me and now I love them to death.

SilentSeph posted...

I only have fish. My dad and I are allergic to cats and dogs, unfortunately. :(

Maybe I'll get a guinea pig or a chinchilla one day.

Also, pics are welcomed!

i've heard of hypoallergenic cats or whatever they are called. maybe you could look into that too

SilentSeph posted...

Every 'owned' cat that I've encountered seems to be the one who wears the pants in the house.

not mine unless you count the brief time between when I lay down to go to bed and the time I fall asleep. until I go into my bedroom she wants nothing to do with me. once i'm in there though she comes zooming into the room and wants attention.
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I've got a Chiweenie and two cats. All three were strays that turned up at my house and ended up staying.

The puppers turned up on July 4th a few years ago with burns on her head, neck, and ears from what had to have been a firework. She just ran in the back door while I was going in and out grilling.

One cat I found in the neighborhood as a kitten and have been taking care of her since.
The other I'm fairly certain was abandoned by a neighbor when they moved, again he just kind of showed up one day. He's very obviously a house cat, was litter trained and everything.
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A cat. I think I saw my missing cat that went missing in 2012 tonight though. Hard to tell.
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Jen0125 posted...

yes i have a shih tzu named ernie who is like my baby

You need to post the bacon picture.
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This is Buffy the Vampire Slayer


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kingdrake2 posted...

1 dog still alive.

Always hold on to your loved ones!

Jen0125 posted...

Thanks! I try to keep him well groomed for his comfort and cuteness :p

You do a great job!

Doctor Foxx posted...

Here's one cat, Tiny



My other kitty, She-Ra

Yeah I think I have seen at least one of them. I like how wide Tiny's eyes are in that pic.

Jen0125 posted...

They have a great disposition. Very low maintenance except for grooming. I get nine shaved every six weeks. You could have long hair if guy want but that's a lot of work. Huge cuddlers. Very loyal.

That sounds perfect for me. They do seem especially cuddly haha

Lokarin posted...

I got two doggos, but they're at my parents 'cuz no pets appartment... and they're not exclusively mine anyways, they're family pets

Aw man my friend's going through the same thing with her dog. That's the worst D:
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2 cats, a golden retriever and a dachshund. I'm actually just about to go buy pet food.
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SusanGreenEyes posted...

Jen0125 posted...

yes i have a shih tzu named ernie who is like my baby

You need to post the bacon picture.

It's in my sig! :)


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One dog (australian shepard/white lab mix, 12 years old) and 3 cats (two of them are black & white and the other is a tiger; 10, 3 and 2 years old respectively). All female.
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TheCyborgNinja posted...

3 parrots, a cat, 2 lizards, 2 toads, and 3 newts. Beast menagerie!

Wow that's awesome, there must never be a dull moment at your place with a family that large!

Zeus posted...

I'm not sure I've ever had a negative experience involving a cat. I assume I've been scratched before, but I've generally gotten along well with cats. Plus I pretty much grew up with cats.

Only reason I don't have any right now is I don't feel like dealing with litter, etc.

For some reason, all of my aunts' cats (as in, multiple of my aunts have had multiple cats at once) felt the need to attack me when all I wanted to do was pet them. One even tore a huge hole in my shirt. I don't know what I ever did to them. D: Oh yeah, plus the allergies didn't help how I was feeling lol

Action53 posted...

From left to right: Pork Chop, Luna, Dunkin

(They don't give a fuck about cucumbers)



Charlie



Spooky

Spooky certainly lives up to his name!

Doctor Foxx posted...

Zeus posted...

A manx? tbh, I never know what a dog or cat without a tail is thinking. =p

He's the third Manx I've had. He has a tiny 2 vertebrae stump. It looks like a pom-pom and he wiggles it.

The Manx that passed earlier this year was a rumpy and had no hint of a tail.

It might just be how used to cats I am but the completely tailless cat I had was the easiest one to communicate with. Cats have a lot of body language.

There's a truly frightening cat at work with no ears or tail, high anxiety, and anger issues (and some kind of kitty PTSD). Want a cat full of surprises? It's him. I'm afraid one day he'll take out one of my eyes. Or piss on me. Maybe both. So many scars.

That cat sounds like the stuff of my younger self's nightmares

Alex1976 posted...

I have an inside cat - solid black except for a white spot on her belly. Her name is Squeak. December 19th will mark 5 years since I got her. When I first got her, all she did was hide.

I'm also feeding another cat outside - orange and white, I call him Peachy. He's tame enough to let me transport him to the garage when it looks like really bad weather is on the way (had him there when Hurricane Irma sideswiped my hometown back in September).

Glad Squeak warmed up to you. :P
I always find it amusing when strays constantly go back to the same house and they become unofficially officially a part of the household.
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trodi_911 posted...

4 doggos.

Sweet!

mooreandrew58 posted...

2 dogs 1 cat. all rescues. didn't exactly ask for them, but they chose me and now I love them to death.

That's awesome, it must have been fate

i've heard of hypoallergenic cats or whatever they are called. maybe you could look into that too

That's a great idea, thanks!

not mine unless you count the brief time between when I lay down to go to bed and the time I fall asleep. until I go into my bedroom she wants nothing to do with me. once i'm in there though she comes zooming into the room and wants attention.

Seems like attention must be had on her watch haha

DocDelicious posted...

I've got a Chiweenie and two cats. All three were strays that turned up at my house and ended up staying.

The puppers turned up on July 4th a few years ago with burns on her head, neck, and ears from what had to have been a firework. She just ran in the back door while I was going in and out grilling.

One cat I found in the neighborhood as a kitten and have been taking care of her since.
The other I'm fairly certain was abandoned by a neighbor when they moved, again he just kind of showed up one day. He's very obviously a house cat, was litter trained and everything.

Rescue stories are always nice to read. Though the firework bit reminds me of my old neighbor who sadly lost his dog on the 4th of July. :( (I don't remember exactly what happened but I'm pretty sure it was related to the fireworks)

Revelation34 posted...

A cat. I think I saw my missing cat that went missing in 2012 tonight though. Hard to tell.

That would be crazy if that was your cat. Those stories where an animal and owner are separated for years, then the animal recognizes the owner immediately after reuniting always touch my heart
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Zangulus posted...

I have a clowder of cats. Twelve to be specific.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me... :P

That's cool you've got a small army of cats!

SunWuKung420 posted...

2 cats, a golden retriever and a dachshund. I'm actually just about to go buy pet food.

Good idea, or they just might eat you instead :O

Jen0125 posted...

SusanGreenEyes posted...

Jen0125 posted...

yes i have a shih tzu named ernie who is like my baby

You need to post the bacon picture.

It's in my sig! :)

Haha that is adorable

SeahorseCpt89 posted...

One dog (australian shepard/white lab mix, 12 years old) and 3 cats (two of them are black & white and the other is a tiger; 10, 3 and 2 years old respectively). All female.

Wow you've got some long time friends there! And a tiger seems like a really cool pet to have
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Spooky is a girl!
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I have a kitty! It chases away my incredibly allergic family.
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