Feel good Christmas story

Commander Wallace · 12-27-23, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bweiss

Our two rescue kitties give this a round appaws.

The local shelter here does not euthanize. They have completely remodeled the shelter with cat and dog play rooms
where one can visit, sit, and play with those potential pets they may be considering adopting.

Eight years ago, we adopted two male orange flame point kitties, Siamese-Tabby mixes. They look like brothers
but are estimated to be six months to a year apart. Their a handful, but they have enriched our lives beyond measure.

Sorry, if a bit off topic but adoption of those in need of a forever home is the best gift anyone can give.

Why would you think your post is " a bit off topic." Shelter animals can always use a voice and an advocate to speak for them. Thanks for doing that.

We have three cats now with two of them at like 12 years old and a brother and sister. The new one is like 6 months old or so.

I think if and when we get a dog, I will get an older dog that has been at a shelter for a while and that no one wants or will give a chance. Everyone wants puppies so they tend to go fast. We are holding off on the dog for now until at least one of us is home more. We let the animals pick us, not the other way around.

bweiss · 12-27-23, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

Why would you think your post is " a bit off topic." Shelter animals can always use a voice and an advocate to speak for them. Thanks for doing that.

We have three cats now with two of them at like 12 years old and a brother and sister. The new one is like 6 months old or so.

I think if and when we get a dog, I will get an older dog that has been at a shelter for a while and that no one wants or will give a chance. Everyone wants puppies so they tend to go fast. We are holding off on the dog for now until at least one of us is home more.

Ha! Wow what a brood.

My son just moved from CA, to TX, and has two dogs and three cats. I have no idea how they get the time to take care of all of them, move and resettle. But they are all rescues as well.

Commander Wallace · 12-27-23, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bweiss

Ha! Wow what a brood.

My son has two dogs and three cats. I have no idea how they get the time to take care of all of them. They are all rescues.

You're telling me.

Then again, I was always a glutton for punishment. Honestly, It's like dealing with a bunch of two year olds.

As you said, they enrich our lives, immeasurably. I can't picture not having them or the other animals we have had. Years ago, My Mum had a Seal Point Siamese cat and a poodle and they were partners in crime. The Cat would get up and knock left overs from dinner onto the floor for the dog and get some for himself. We watched the cat do that a few times.

Criminals.

bweiss · 12-27-23, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

You're telling me.

Then again, I was always a glutton for punishment. Honestly, It's like dealing with a bunch of two year olds.

As you said, they enrich our lives, immeasurably. I can't picture not having them or the other animals we have had. Years ago, My Mum had a Seal Point Siamese cat and a poodle and they were partners in crime. The Cat would get up and knock left overs from dinner onto the floor for the dog and get some for himself. We watched the cat do that a few times.

Criminals.

Yes, similar events take place with these two. If we ask "who did that?", they look to each other. It's hilarious. They keep us in stitches like a comedy show.

mapuc · 12-27-23, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

We let the animals pick us, not the other way around.

This is the correct way to adopt an animal. Let the dog or cat come to you.

Except when you have decided to adopt an animal who has been at the shelter for a long time.

Markus

Commander Wallace · 12-28-23, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

This is the correct way to adopt an animal. Let the dog or cat come to you.

Except when you have decided to adopt an animal who has been at the shelter for a long time.

Markus

I agree, Markus. With a long time shelter Cat or Dog, I have gone into the " meet and greet " room and sat on the floor and talked to them so they could get to know me. It may take a few visits like that, depending on the circumstances that put the animals in the shelter in the first place. Sadly, some of these unfortunate animals have been badly abused.

This way, when you finally take them home, you already have a familiarity and trust established with the shelter animal. They all need time and patience.

mapuc · 12-28-23, 11:08 AM

Yesterday when I was reading the latest comment in this thread I heard from my tv. The number of abandon animals have set a new record.

WHY!? Why does people do these things ? If they can't get rid of their animals for whatever reason it may be, it would be better to put them to eternal sleep.

Markus

August · 12-28-23, 11:20 AM

We got a pair of brothers from the town animal shelter over a year ago now. They've grown into fine specimens.

Commander Wallace · 12-28-23, 11:55 AM

^ That's awesome that you adopted the brothers from the Shelter, August.

I hope you and your family enjoy them.

Catfish · 12-28-23, 12:52 PM

Nice thread to read

Well done adopting cats

Since our last cat Max died last year swmbo decided not to go through this again and get another cat, but i am trying to convince her with some subtle and not so subtle tricks ..

August · 12-30-23, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

^ That's awesome that you adopted the brothers from the Shelter, August.

I hope you and your family enjoy them.

Thanks, they are a constant source of joy and entertainment for us.

Reece · 12-30-23, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by August

We got a pair of brothers from the town animal shelter over a year ago now. They've grown into fine specimens.

Yes I can see the resemblance!

Platapus · 12-30-23, 07:37 AM

Completely unscientific, but I feel that rescued pets have and demonstrate gratitude.

12-28-23, 11:08 AM	#7
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,661 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Yesterday when I was reading the latest comment in this thread I heard from my tv. The number of abandon animals have set a new record. WHY!? Why does people do these things ? If they can't get rid of their animals for whatever reason it may be, it would be better to put them to eternal sleep. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,258 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We got a pair of brothers from the town animal shelter over a year ago now. They've grown into fine specimens. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,822 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Nice thread to read Well done adopting cats Since our last cat Max died last year swmbo decided not to go through this again and get another cat, but i am trying to convince her with some subtle and not so subtle tricks .. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,445 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Completely unscientific, but I feel that rescued pets have and demonstrate gratitude. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,343 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	^ That's awesome that you adopted the brothers from the Shelter, August. I hope you and your family enjoy them.