The rest of the gang from Tsu and Ivan

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This thread revolves around sharing memories and photographs of various animals, particularly goats, dogs, and cats, that have been part of the participants' lives. The discussion includes reflections on the joy these animals brought, as well as the sadness of their passing. It encompasses personal anecdotes, emotional responses, and a sense of community among pet owners.

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Main Points Raised

  • Participants share memories of their pets, highlighting the lifespan and significance of each animal in their lives.
  • Some participants express sadness over the loss of their pets while celebrating the joy they brought during their lives.
  • There are discussions about specific animals, such as Grunt, Bambi, and Yiddo, with anecdotes about their behaviors and characteristics.
  • One participant humorously questions whether a goat in a photo is flying, leading to a discussion about baby goats' playful antics.
  • Several participants compliment Tsu's garden, suggesting it appears professionally done, and share their own feelings of inadequacy in comparison.
  • There are light-hearted exchanges regarding Tsu receiving a helicopter as a birthday gift, with humorous reactions from other participants.
  • One participant shares a photo of their own deceased pets, prompting a discussion about the bond with animals and their behaviors, such as kittens sleeping in piles.
  • Participants share their experiences with cats, including their quirky behaviors, such as fitting into small boxes and the dynamics of kittens sleeping together.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the emotional impact of losing pets and the joy they bring. However, there are varying opinions on the characteristics of different animals, particularly regarding preferences for male versus female goats and the behaviors of cats.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal anecdotes and subjective experiences, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes humor and light-hearted exchanges, which may influence the interpretation of participants' sentiments.

Who May Find This Useful

Animal lovers, pet owners, and those interested in sharing and reflecting on their experiences with pets may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
Ivan Seeking said:
An amusing Crash story. For a time we had sheep on the property; in this case the neighbors sheep. When they neuter the baby males they just put a small green rubber band around the family jewels and let them die and fall off. Crash would go around the pasture and "collect" the debris. After eating the rock mountain oysters she would bring us the rubber band. We saved them and returned them to the owners. :biggrin: As you can imagine, they were never quite sure how we managed to retrieve all of the rubber bands.

LOL! I used to have a handful of those little green rubber bands on my desk. Every once in a while, I used to run into a real chauvenist (thankfully, there aren't so many of those around anymore), and then I'd explain the purpose of the rubber bands :biggrin:

My friend's cat used to hunt rubber bands - the ordinary variety. It was the most hysterical thing. She never needed to look for a rubber band, just opened the front door and selected one from the pile the cat would leave there. That cat didn't hunt anything else, just rubber bands. We have no idea why other than that the cat is just nuts. Though, recently the cat learned how to catch mice and rubber bands have apparently gone out of fashion. It was much better when she just brought home rubber bands rather than dead critters
 
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  • #32
Moonbear said:
It was much better when she just brought home rubber bands rather than dead critters

My Jellyroll went through a phase where she liked to bring me live snakes. Rubber bands would have been so much easier!

Moonbear, how many animals do you have?
 
  • #33
Monique said:
Actually he is named after a childrens cartoon character (also a red cat)

What does Het OPEN-en-DICHT-boek mean? Is that like a "pop-up book"?
 
  • #34
Monique said:
Another cute picture of Minoush and Dikkie Dik testing out the concept of bunk-beds:
That is so cute, that could win a photo contest! :approve:

Monique, thank you for sharing all of your pics, I didn't realize you've had so many adorable animals. :smile:
 
  • #35
Evo said:
That is so cute, that could win a photo contest! :approve:

No kitty is as cute as my little Bun. :mad: :devil: :devil: :devil:

Really Monique, they are all very cool looking kitties. I didn't realize that you are such an animal person. :approve:
 
  • #36
Math Is Hard said:
My Jellyroll went through a phase where she liked to bring me live snakes.

For Tsu, that may be the one and only unforgivable kitty sin. :smile:

Things would get real interesting in a hurry at least.

No Snakes! Bad Kitty![/Size]

Kitty last seen moving along parabolic trajectory, over the creek...
 
  • #37
Ivan Seeking said:
No kitty is as cute as my little Bun. :mad: :devil: :devil: :devil:

Really Monique, they are all very cool looking kitties. I didn't realize that you are such an animal person. :approve:
I agree, Bun is absolutely adorable! There is something about the look in her eyes that worries me, I think dduardo expressed it well :rolleyes:
http://umsis.miami.edu/~dduardo/evil_genius_bun.png

I've always been around a lot of animals, they're just so much fun.

Math Is Hard said:
What does Het OPEN-en-DICHT-boek mean? Is that like a "pop-up book"?
It means the open-and-close-book, basically a parent can read the book to a child and explain the concept of having things opened and closed :) just look at the illustration :-p
 
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  • #38
Ivan Seeking said:
For Tsu, that may be the one and only unforgivable kitty sin. :smile:

For a while there I thought Jelly was part mongoose! But yeah, it was definitely unpleasant business chasing her prey around the house.
 
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  • #39
Moonbear said:
Every once in a while, I used to run into a real chauvenist (thankfully, there aren't so many of those around anymore), and then I'd explain the purpose of the rubber bands :biggrin:

In that context I really don't think that's very funny. :devil:

:biggrin: When they band those guys they sure do jump!

When I had poor little spud neutered it about put me on my knees, but I won't get into that further. Not a nice story.
 
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  • #40
Oh yes, I wanted to mention that at his peak, Dirt the Terd hit 26 Lbs! Trying to sleep at night was to have a foot fight for space with tub of lead.

Even the vet didn't know what to do. I say he just had big bones. :biggrin:
 
  • #41
Monique said:
It means the open-and-close-book, basically a parent can read the book to a child and explain the concept of having things opened and closed :) just look at the illustration :-p

I am going to get one of those books for my cat. She has trouble with the concept of open and closed doors. She also has trouble with "inside and outside". If she's in, she wants out, and if she's out, she wants in.
 

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