Author Topic: Backyard critters (Read 105457 times)

mitlen · « **Reply #850:** February 26, 2015, 10:22:49 PM »

Quote from: skippy1999 on February 26, 2015, 10:19:12 PM

So when you going to get one?

Mentioned it to the missus today. I'm afraid a dog might outlive me.

I'm still mullin' it over.

varoadking · « **Reply #851:** February 26, 2015, 10:32:25 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on February 26, 2015, 10:22:49 PM

Mentioned it to the missus today. I'm afraid a dog might outlive me. I'm still mullin' it over.

Face it, dude...a Mayfly could outlive us at this point.

mitlen · « **Reply #852:** February 26, 2015, 10:32:48 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on February 26, 2015, 10:32:25 PM

Face it, dude...a Mayfly could outlive us at this point.

That's no lie.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #853:** February 26, 2015, 11:18:04 PM »

Shelter dogs are the best breed.

whytev · « **Reply #854:** February 27, 2015, 03:08:03 AM »

There is a whole family of skunks living under my building. Should I have a reason to care? They are pretty cute and when they are near the back door I just go around to the front.

mitlen · « **Reply #855:** February 27, 2015, 08:01:12 AM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on February 26, 2015, 11:18:04 PM

Shelter dogs are the best breed.

Do you have a shelter dog? Getting a shelter dog can be one of the most bureaucratic and cumbersome exercises you can endure. I wouldn't be surprised if some places required a background check.

BTW Doesn't mean it's not a good idea.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #856:** February 27, 2015, 08:26:49 AM »

This. We looked at this once and realized it would cost more in time and effort than it would to buy a pure bred dog from a breeder.

Quote from: mitlen on February 27, 2015, 08:01:12 AM

Do you have a shelter dog? Getting a shelter dog can be one of the most bureaucratic and cumbersome exercises you can endure. I wouldn't be surprised if some places required a background check.

BTW Doesn't mean it's not a good idea.

skippy1999 · « **Reply #857:** February 27, 2015, 08:36:20 AM »

I have 3 shelter dogs-got them at various times in the last 10 years, cost I think $75 each plus I had to show proof my other dogs had their shots-makes me very sad if your shelters are making it harder to get an unwanted pup than it would be to get a purebred

Agree with Ali-my rescue dogs are the best

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #858:** February 27, 2015, 08:50:52 AM »

Quote from: GburgNatsFan on February 27, 2015, 08:26:49 AM

This. We looked at this once and realized it would cost more in time and effort than it would to buy a pure bred dog from a breeder.

When we were thinking about getting a second whippet we looked at reputable breeders - the level of insanity just wasn't worth it- home inspection, visits with kids and other pets to insure compatibility- a release for our other dog's vet records plus a check?

Count Walewski · « **Reply #859:** February 27, 2015, 10:24:07 AM »

The people who bring adoptable cats and dogs to Petsmart and Petco seem pretty chill. I was able to adopt a cat from them in about 30 minutes, hardest part was that they only took cash. No home inspections or crazy contracts to sign. One of the best decisions I've ever made.

dracnal · « **Reply #860:** February 27, 2015, 10:58:06 AM »

Only problem with that is a lot of those pets are from puppy mills. Unlicensed out of state breeders putting dogs through really horrible conditions and taking them to those adoption fairs to sell them. State of VA is looking at putting an end to that one.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #861:** February 27, 2015, 11:04:23 AM »

Most rescue groups that I'm aware of have to pay rural high-kill shelters to release dogs & cats before they are put down. Generally a lot more than they ask for as an adoption fee. Ransom I suppose, but also the only source of income for many of these shelters in counties where pretty much everyone is on the dole.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #862:** February 27, 2015, 01:30:57 PM »

I saw that the PETA shelter in Norfolk has an extraordinarily high kill rate. Apparently, they don't like domestic animals as pets. Slavery or something. Better to kill them humanely.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #863:** February 27, 2015, 01:56:25 PM »

Wasn't the commonwealth attorney's office investigating that for animal cruelty?

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #864:** February 27, 2015, 04:29:47 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on February 27, 2015, 01:56:25 PM

Wasn't the commonwealth attorney's office investigating that for animal cruelty?

yes. you saw the same report

wj73 · « **Reply #865:** March 04, 2015, 08:59:58 AM »

Am I the only person in the world who actually likes the ad with the snippet of the narwhal video?

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #866:** March 04, 2015, 10:09:56 AM »

Quote from: wj73 on March 04, 2015, 08:59:58 AM

Am I the only person in the world who actually likes the ad with the snippet of the narwhal video?

I only saw it once and forget the product. GEICO?

varoadking · « **Reply #867:** March 04, 2015, 10:18:14 AM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 04, 2015, 10:09:56 AM

I only saw it once and forget the product. GEICO?

Sprint, I think...

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #868:** March 04, 2015, 10:22:20 AM »

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #869:** March 04, 2015, 01:35:21 PM »

Ok. Now I remember a couple of weeks ago saying, "gee, I need to upgrade to a smartphone. Maybe I should get Sprint. Unlimited data, $50, sounds good," after seeing this.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #870:** March 04, 2015, 04:09:31 PM »

Saw two albino squirrels this morning when I took out the trash. Hopefully the giant hawks I see down by the lake won't eat them once the snow melts next week.

wj73 · « **Reply #871:** March 05, 2015, 09:37:33 AM »

Quote from: wj73 on March 04, 2015, 08:59:58 AM

Am I the only person in the world who actually likes the ad with the snippet of the narwhal video?

Sorry, I meant to post this in the TV Commercial thread, but somehow it got posted here. That's what I get for trying to post on an iPad.

Though it would be fun to see narwhals in the backyard.

Kevrock · « **Reply #872:** March 05, 2015, 09:51:09 AM »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on March 04, 2015, 04:09:31 PM

Saw two albino squirrels this morning when I took out the trash. Hopefully the giant hawks I see down by the lake won't eat them once the snow melts next week.

They were just pale, long winter where you live.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #873:** March 05, 2015, 09:56:48 AM »

Quote from: Kevrock on March 05, 2015, 09:51:09 AM

They were just pale, long winter where you live.

Nah, these are actual albinos. You see them in the spring and summer too but they usually get picked off by predators once the snow is gone.

Nathan · « **Reply #874:** March 05, 2015, 10:22:50 AM »

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