What Kind Of Pet Do You Have?

[GeoGeo]

How about everyone listing what kind of pet they have now or have had?

I have been the proud parent of both dachshunds and basset hounds.

[Floridagal]

I now have two cats. One a Russian Blue and the other a Tabby cat. Over the years I always had cats. These are number 7 and 8. Also had a dog many years ago who had a cat as a play mate.

[jblum315]

Always had cats and dogs for 40 years. Now just two tuxedo kitties.

[billethkid]

We have a lady Dalmatian that is 5 years old.
She is our 4 the Dal over the years.

[RickdeMasi]

44840

[Love2cruise]

We have a rescue that we think is part Maltese & something else, don't know and don't care. He is just so darn love able & cute. His picture is in my avatar.

[Love2cruise]

44840

Ahhhhhh. He looks like a baby. Is he a lab?

[RickdeMasi]

Ahhhhhh. He looks like a baby. Is he a lab?


Jake the Golden !

[delima2000]

We have two cats that we adopted from pet smart when we moved down here. They are Moe and Molly. They are brother and sister.

[rn1tv]

We have 2 shelties, 3 and 5 years old. Had 2 shelties and a border collie in the past...absolutely love those herding dogs!

[redwitch]

Presently have 1.5 cats (keeping one until friends move here permanently). Have always had dogs, usually big ones -- a Saint, Old English, Afghans, beagles, Westie, several mutts. Frequently had cats to go with the dogs. Also had a pet boa, guinea pig and whatever wild critters I could bring home.

Now, I'm lucky -- get to take care of some wonderful cats and dogs that I think are mine, too.

[Susan G]

Lost my old 17 yr old Cocker recently & still have my 9 yr. old rescue Yorkie named "Pepper."
He's a cutie and I love him!

[RErmer]

Check my avatar and you will see TC (Top Cat), 20 pounds of rescued love! Many many cats through the years, each one better than the last

[raynan]

We have a 5 year old Collie. She is #5. Always had the sable and white collies.

[Bonanza]

My avatar isn't the only one.
Other than 4-legged critters, i have a 2-legged one.
It's my husband!

[BobandMarilyn]

We have a pet camel named Jamal. We got him from the camel rescue organization in Okahumpka. He presents unusual challenges, but well worth the effort.

[janmcn]

I've had Pomeranians for 47 years, never without one for longer than two months. I just got my fifth one, a male puppy, who is three months old and a handful.

[dbussone]

We love Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

We are bringing down our goats because the lawn services can not seem to get rid of the damn weeds in the yard. Our goats will take care of that in just a few weeks. Sorry for the inconvenience to our neighbors.

[CFrance]

44840
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww! Do tell the breed! Looks like a retriever?

We had 7 cats. Or was it 8. Never more than three at a time! Three goofy Siamese, the best orange and white cat ever, a black cat, a calico, a Siamese mix. All rescues. Then a golden, two canaries, and now a cockatiel and a golden. Numerous fish down through the years. One angel fish was really nasty. Oh, and a German shepherd dog rescue (briefly), and a Springer Spaniel rescue.

I'm still dreaming about the sweetest little rescue dog at PetsMart a month ago. He looked like a brown & black beagle but only about 12 lbs. The biggest eyes, and quiet. Hubs would have... well... We'd need a Suburban. I'm not allowed to go in there alone on the weekend.

[seashorecaroline]

My Abby is a Bichon Frise.

[Blessed2BNTV]

My Sammy is a tabby and on my lap now.

At one time we had a dog, 2 cats, cockatiel, gerbils and fish - all at the same time! Was like having a food chain of pets. Everyone died of natural causes....except Sammy, who's still on my lap.

[JCMSr]

We actually do not have a pet, however, our 9 year old Maltese has two adorable human pets that are very well trained and completely housebroken.

[plimit56]

Currently have a rescue Cocker Spaniel, she is 7 1/2 yrs....love, love, love her. I do miss all my dogs that have past over the years and all we're rescues.

[tainsley]

Charlie McGee is a Maltese!

[George Bieniaszek]

We always said that we were the proud owners of a Pug named Chester.

Truth be told, he was the one that owned us. Chester gave us 12 years of love and devotion and some of the happiest moments in our family.

[SheilaO]

I have a darling ****z Tsu...he is 9 years old and is great company....doesn't like other dogs though...he's kind if a gremlin! But, I still love him!

[Ninanina]

I have a mini schnauzer. He is a good companion but not much of a watch dog. Every time there is any noise ( owl, coyote, thunder ) I watch him run under the bed to hide. I love my Little Tom !!!!

[Barefoot]

44840

"Jake the golden" Rick said, what a cutie.

We've usually had two or three dogs at a time. Now we have just two dogs, due to Villages restrictions.
At one time I had three horses, two cats and four dogs, a full house. I miss those days.
Every pet I owned was unique and very much loved. I miss them, and they all have a special place in my heart.
When I pass over the rainbow bridge to the other side, I believe there will be a big crowd of dogs, cats and horses to welcome me home.

[maddie101]

Maddie is an Aggie. She was rescued while my son was at Texas A&M.
She is almost 8 and is so friendly that we joke that if we ever get robbed, she would just greet the robbers and show them where the jewelry is. She loves everyone.

[graciegirl]

TWO PETS are allowed, I am told.


We have two cats. Harry is in charge of the lanai and keeping an eye on birds and geckos that may morph into dinosaur sized creatures and could attack us.

Hershey is in charge of supply management and keeps a constant eye on the refrigerator and the pantry and the clock and reminds us when it is time to prepare a meal...for HIM.

Mikey is my personal assistant and at this time is asleep on a towel next to my computer. Mikey monitors my shower, my cooking, my telephone conversations, my reading materials, reads all computer correspondence and accompanies me to the bathroom.


All both of them have to be ushered into their private room with the laundry machines when we have guests because they interrupt and pest on people until they are given copious attention.

Helene, Sweetie and I are their staff and we are doing the best that we can and every once in awhile we are pretty sure they are pleased.

[DigitalGranny]

We have what Hubby calls "used dogs". Adult Yorkie rescues. We are too old to do puppies, but when we need to get a dog, we have been fortunate to find adult Yorkies who need homes.

[CFrance]

We have what Hubby calls "used dogs". Adult Yorkie rescues. We are too old to do puppies, but when we need to get a dog, we have been fortunate to find adult Yorkies who need homes.

I'm with you, DG. I think my next one will have to be an older dog. Hopefully another golden, as they are my favorite. I know a couple, 70 & 72, who are going through the golden puppy stage after losing their fifth golden too early.
Just watching the videos of them cope with this puppy is wearing me out!

[GeoGeo]

Might as well add my animals from younger years, too....many cats, ponies, horses, skunk. Family had a groundhog when I was little.

[JSR22]

Two Polish Lowland Sheepdogs named Zeta and Zuni.

[Barefoot]

Two Polish Lowland Sheepdogs named Zeta and Zuni.

Do you have any more pictures of your dogs? Looks like an interesting breed.

[karostay]

Geee Oh ! Labrador:a040:

[CFrance]

I have 20 Chihuahuas.
You win!:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Sable99]

TWO PETS are allowed, I am told.


We have two cats. Harry is in charge of the lanai and keeping an eye on birds and geckos that may morph into dinosaur sized creatures and could attack us.

Hershey is in charge of supply management and keeps a constant eye on the refrigerator and the pantry and the clock and reminds us when it is time to prepare a meal...for HIM.

Mikey is my personal assistant and at this time is asleep on a towel next to my computer. Mikey monitors my shower, my cooking, my telephone conversations, my reading materials, reads all computer correspondence and accompanies me to the bathroom.


All both of them have to be ushered into their private room with the laundry machines when we have guests because they interrupt and pest on people until they are given copious attention.

Helene, Sweetie and I are their staff and we are doing the best that we can and every once in awhile we are pretty sure they are pleased.

Your description of your two cats made me smile!! They remind me of my two cats. In my case--

Torie is the "purr"fect cat and is 9 years old. She is a beautiful black and white cat. You can do anything to Torie and she doesn't care -- just so she is with you! She is my personal assistant. She is by my side when I'm on the computer, on top of the paper when I'm trying to read it and on my lap when I sit down! She patiently sits and waits for her meals.

Kaylee just turned 3 and our petsitter calls her a "tornado on 4 legs"! She is tortoiseshell on her back and has a calico belly! So Cute! She is into everything and tries to eat her cat food as it comes out of the can! The funny thing is my Mom didn't want a 2nd cat and Kaylee is her baby!!

I adopted Torie when she was 4 months old and my late father was in a nursing home. She went to the nursing home almost every day. The attendants grabbed her as we came in the door and took her to several patient's rooms and then finally to Dad's room. She loves to be on the kitchen counters and I blame that on the fact that we weren't home a lot in those days! I have tried everything to break this habit but nothing has worked!

I was raised on a farm and we had lots of farm animals. We had barn cats but you couldn't touch them! We also had dogs. In fact, my Dad raised Boston Terriers and they put me through college! We also had a cocker spaniel that was the best outfielder! What can I say, I was raised in the country and we there wasn't enough neighborhood kids to make up a team! But, we had a ball!

I switched to cats when I moved to the DC area. I worked too many hours to have a dog. Torie and Kaylee are my 3rd and 4th cats that are tuly a member of our household.

[CFrance]

Your description of your two cats made me smile!! They remind me of my two cats. In my case--

Torie is the "purr"fect cat and is 9 years old. She is a beautiful black and white cat. You can do anything to Torie and she doesn't care -- just so she is with you! She is my personal assistant. She is by my side when I'm on the computer, on top of the paper when I'm trying to read it and on my lap when I sit down! She patiently sits and waits for her meals.

Kaylee just turned 3 and our petsitter calls her a "tornado on 4 legs"! She is tortoiseshell on her back and has a calico belly! So Cute! She is into everything and tries to eat her cat food as it comes out of the can! The funny thing is my Mom didn't want a 2nd cat and Kaylee is her baby!!

I adopted Torie when she was 4 months old and my late father was in a nursing home. She went to the nursing home almost every day. The attendants grabbed her as we came in the door and took her to several patient's rooms and then finally to Dad's room. She loves to be on the kitchen counters and I blame that on the fact that we weren't home a lot in those days! I have tried everything to break this habit but nothing has worked!

I was raised on a farm and we had lots of farm animals. We had barn cats but you couldn't touch them! We also had dogs. In fact, my Dad raised Boston Terriers and they put me through college! We also had a cocker spaniel that was the best outfielder! What can I say, I was raised in the country and we there wasn't enough neighborhood kids to make up a team! But, we had a ball!

I switched to cats when I moved to the DC area. I worked too many hours to have a dog. Torie and Kaylee are my 3rd and 4th cats that are tuly a member of our household.
That is a lovely, lovely story, Sable. You should write a memoir.

[Schaumburger]

44840

What a cutie!

[Schaumburger]

we actually do not have a pet, however, our 9 year old maltese has two adorable human pets that are very well trained and completely housebroken.

lol!

[Schaumburger]

Charlie McGee is a Maltese!

Beautiful! Love the name :)

[Living a Fantasy]

We have an exceptionally well behaved and clean dalmation dog.

................He's made of porcelain and sits near our front door window to scare any intruders.

We're quite happy with him and haven't taken him out in his stroller for awhile due to the summer heat.

[Schaumburger]

I never had a pet as a child :(. So when I bought my own house in the 1990's I decided it was time to be adopted by a cat. Magic (1997 - 2013) was my first cat, and he was a joy. Molly, the cat on my avatar, adopted me in June of last year a couple of months after Magic went to the Rainbow Bridge. She is a shy, loving, eating machine who hasn't met a cat treat that she doesn't like :) .

[Schaumburger]

TWO PETS are allowed, I am told.


We have two cats. Harry is in charge of the lanai and keeping an eye on birds and geckos that may morph into dinosaur sized creatures and could attack us.

Hershey is in charge of supply management and keeps a constant eye on the refrigerator and the pantry and the clock and reminds us when it is time to prepare a meal...for HIM.

Mikey is my personal assistant and at this time is asleep on a towel next to my computer. Mikey monitors my shower, my cooking, my telephone conversations, my reading materials, reads all computer correspondence and accompanies me to the bathroom.


All both of them have to be ushered into their private room with the laundry machines when we have guests because they interrupt and pest on people until they are given copious attention.

Helene, Sweetie and I are their staff and we are doing the best that we can and every once in awhile we are pretty sure they are pleased.

I agree ... most cats have "staff."

[casita37]

We love her! She was born feral. We adopted her at 8 weeks, and she grew up with our two dogs, a schipperkke and a terrier mix.

[kittygilchrist]

Queen.

[Cedwards38]

I'm a dog guy. Always had Golden Retrievers in the past but now I have two small Maltese. The largest is 7 pounds. Big or small, dogs love ya.

[Goldwingnut]

We have two Golden Retrievers, Sadie (8) and Jesse (4), mother and son. 200 lbs. of muscle, fur, and love.

[ariel]

Toy poodle. Rescued at 5yo. Is now 10. Love him love him love him. Lost 17 yo Maltese 2 years ago. Miss her so much. Dogs are love. Cats too!

[GeoGeo]

Aren't Golden Retrievers a great breed? Has anyone seen one that is not one of the most lovable creatures on earth. I've never seen a mean one.

[RickdeMasi]

Aren't Golden Retrievers a great breed? Has anyone seen one that is not one of the most lovable creatures on earth. I've never seen a mean one.


They can get mean if need be. I've seen it when attacked by another dog. I was very proud of him. Immediately went back to passive mode when he was done.

[keithwand]

We have Ben and Jerry. 6 year old Shih Tzu/ Maltese siblings.

[LorasBetty]

We have SAM, our lovable Golden Retriever! He's 7 years old but wish he was 7 months old!

[CFrance]

We have SAM, our lovable Golden Retriever! He's 7 years old but wish he was 7 months old!
I may be prejudiced, but he's just gorgeous.

[Bosoxfan]

One that's the Queen of The Villages!!

[Barefoot]

Toy poodle. Rescued at 5yo. Is now 10. Love him love him love him. Lost 17 yo Maltese 2 years ago. Miss her so much.
Dogs are love. Cats too!

:agree: Dogs are total love. They don't have a mean bone in their body unless they're trained by humans to be that way.

[jblum315]

Over the past 50 years I have had: 1 male Standard poodle (apricot);4 purebred Siamese cats, 2 mixed breed part Siamese kitties,not all at the same time; 2 exotic shorthair part Persian kitties; 1 male and 1 female standard poodles (both black); 1 abandoned part-terrier puppy found in parking lot; 1 regular size dachshund male, wire-haired; 1 male Gordon Setter, show dog; 1 grey cat adopted from shelter. and presently I have two black-and-white cats adopted from Cat Rescue. I would love to have a dog but I think I'm too old to take on training a puppy and to me that's the most fun part of owning a dog.

[lovsthosebigdogs]

44840

A face you just have to hug. Too cute!
Just posted this and the picture didn't show up. Anyway, it's supposed to be the picture of your puppy.

[lovsthosebigdogs]

I have had many, many dogs over the years. For 40 years I had Great Pyrenees. I got into greyhound rescue in the early 90s (I think) and fostered many of those sweet, easy going beauties as well as having my own greys. Then I found borzoi and fell in love with them. Somehow I am a sucker for vacuuming. I had all 3 breeds and usually a pack of 5-6 dogs before coming to TV. I have to say that's one of the hardest things about living here and not having a large pack of dogs to greet me when I come home.
I love this thread and all the love I see when everyone talks about their dogs, present and past. So many cute pictures and wonderful, heartwarming stories. Thank you for posting.
Picture of my 2 borzoi (the puppy is a borzoi), 2 greyhounds, and a Great Pyrenees visiting with my 90 year old aunt.

[Taltarzac725]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/taltarzac725/Beauandhisbunnytoy001_zpsc17b40fd.jpg

Beau, a two year old chihuahua/terrier.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/taltarzac725/Beauandhisbunnytoy001_zpsc17b40fd.jpg (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/taltarzac725/media/Beauandhisbunnytoy001_zpsc17b40fd.jpg.html)

[kittygilchrist]

Boxer. Loves ppl. But..
Revs up barks...if men hug me.
Just discovered... Also if sheriff dept (dont ask) ofcr enters bedroom.
Good girl...nice ofcr, good dog.

[LianaB]

I have one whippet named Cody and one horse named Czar

[LianaB]

...And the photo of Czar, a half Arabian, half Friesian gelding

[niftynanna]

Did you get them from a breeder? I'm looking for a female shih Tzu puppy.

[Northstar]

Black Labrador Retriever - Samantha
Numerous Fish tanks ( 75 gallons, (2) 55 gallons).

[dbussone]

Harry - a King Charles Cavalier

[Aandjmassage]

We were puppy and house sitting for friends Miniature Poodles very cute. They just wanted to sit on my lap all the time. Loved there Greenie teeth treat made them dance to just say the name.:)

[Madelaine Amee]

Yellow English labs. Lost our last one Samantha over three years ago at 14 yrs old. Unfortunately, try as we might, cannot find another lab to fill our hearts like Sam, we both still see her and hear her in the house, especially at night. She would roll over in her bed with her legs in the air and then get stuck between the bed and the wall and one of us would have to get up to get her up from between the bed and the wall. Miss that beautiful animal, our avitar.

[jblum315]

Shi Tsu is printable, I think. Ought to be anyway.

[rosygail]

45275

We have a Ragdoll purebred cat named Babydoll!

[Barefoot]

Yellow English labs. Lost our last one Samantha over three years ago at 14 yrs old. Unfortunately, try as we might, cannot find another lab to fill our hearts like Sam, we both still see her and hear her in the house, especially at night. She would roll over in her bed with her legs in the air and then get stuck between the bed and the wall and one of us would have to get up to get her up from between the bed and the wall. Miss that beautiful animal, our avitar.

Samantha is very beautiful. And it sounds like she had quite the personality.
Adopting again is hard and sometimes we feel disloyal.
But if you asked Sam, she would say "Adopt a dog that needs a home, Mom, you have so much love to give."

[CFrance]

Shi Tsu is printable, I think. Ought to be anyway.

Or Shih Tzu, as well.

[CFrance]

I could have a slew of ragdolls. Our son had two, now down to one. You can wear her over your shoulders like a stole. What a sweetheart, and so silky soft. Her brother was the same. Unfortunately, he was a cancer victim at age five.

[goldseekur]

My guy's name is MILES and he is a rescue. Found him on petfinder.com. He is approximately 5.5 years young. Very smart! Loves golf cart rides - if we can't find Miles he is sitting or lying down in the golf cart waiting patiently for us to take him somewhere. Miles goes out and brings the paper in from the driveway every morning but won't give up the paper until you are in the laundry room where his treats are kept!

[Madelaine Amee]

My guy's name is MILES and he is a rescue. Found him on petfinder.com. He is approximately 5.5 years young. Very smart! Loves golf cart rides - if we can't find Miles he is sitting or lying down in the golf cart waiting patiently for us to take him somewhere. Miles goes out and brings the paper in from the driveway every morning but won't give up the paper until you are in the laundry room where his treats are kept!

I think I could fall in love with Miles! Thanks for the photo.

[Trayderjoe]

We have a rescued 14 year old Dalmatian/Pointer mix. Just adopted "Buddy" a 2 year old miniature schnauzer from a rescue for my mother.

[The Great Fumar]

We are bringing down our goats because the lawn services can not seem to get rid of the damn weeds in the yard. Our goats will take care of that in just a few weeks. Sorry for the inconvenience to our neighbors.

You are kidding , RIGHT ?????? :ohdear:

[Barefoot]

My guy's name is MILES and he is a rescue. Found him on petfinder.com. He is approximately 5.5 years young. Very smart! Loves golf cart rides - if we can't find Miles he is sitting or lying down in the golf cart waiting patiently for us to take him somewhere. Miles goes out and brings the paper in from the driveway every morning but won't give up the paper until you are in the laundry room where his treats are kept!


Miles looks like a smart dog. I love scruffy dogs.

[Schaumburger]

I love these pet stories. Especially the ones where people have rescued/adopted their fur babies from shelters or rescue groups.

[jebartle]

45311

Moses the Wonder Dog, you ask why?, because he wonders why we call him a dog..."excuse me, I'm a people"

[goldseekur]

I love scruffy dos also. That is what I have always had for over 50 years. BUT, I had decided that this last time, when I got Miles, I was going to go with a dog that was NOT that "scruffy" looking.

This is a picture of him the day I brought him home.

[Barefoot]

I love scruffy dos also. That is what I have always had for over 50 years. BUT, I had decided that this last time, when I got Miles, I was going to go with a dog that was NOT that "scruffy" looking.

This is a picture of him the day I brought him home.

Miles actually looks like a much happier dog now than the day that you brought him home.
He is soooooooo cute.