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ernie · 12-09-2014, 11:24 AM

I'll agree 100% that a pet is a for life commitment. Now sometimes things happen and you do have to move the pet. It has happened to us when we moved and it was going to be very difficult for us and our dog at the time (we had a major family sickness/death when we were moving that we couldn't feasibly figure out how to bring him). But we took time to find him a fantastic home...it wasn't a drop him off at the shelter and leave him type of thing.

Our first cat we adopted 24 hours before her date with the executioner. 5 years old when we got her but a fantastic cat from the get go. We unfortunately had to put her down two years ago now at 15 years old because she was literally wasting away and losing bladder control. We couldn't figure out what was wrong with her or get her to eat enough no matter what we did. It was a rough day.

Last Christmas we adopted a new cat and a new dog. I wasn't particularly happy about a cat but really wanted the dog. The dog is a beautiful lab cross that was a neglect case (owners left her out when cold so she was confiscated). About 10 months old and excitable. Some issues with being scared of the shadows and dark but she's over that. Just a wonderfully intelligent and kind dog...if still a little rambunctious.

The cat was a stray and he was a major handful for the first few months despite being very friendly during the visits we had with him prior to adopting. He liked to try to take swipes at people and we honestly thought we'd have to bring him back after he clawed my daughters face. But we persevered, well my daughter more than anyone, and she hugged that cat into submission. Just a complete suck 100% of the time now a year later. He is a very vocal cat (VERY!) and hates his dish to be empty (even if he doesn't eat when you fill it). So we adjusted his eating schedule to avoid an empty bowl at night and hes now quiet when the house is quiet. He is also vocal in greeting so as soon as that alarm goes off he's in your face meowing. And he knows that as soon as I'm done my shower he can head up stairs to wake up his favourite person in the world (my daughter). I went into it as a guy who just wanted to support my wife and kids in their desires and honestly can't imagine the house with out that furball now. Though I do like cats but I just didn't really want another cat yet.

Well that went on a tangent....

12-09-2014, 11:24 AM	#195
ernie Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Exp:	I'll agree 100% that a pet is a for life commitment. Now sometimes things happen and you do have to move the pet. It has happened to us when we moved and it was going to be very difficult for us and our dog at the time (we had a major family sickness/death when we were moving that we couldn't feasibly figure out how to bring him). But we took time to find him a fantastic home...it wasn't a drop him off at the shelter and leave him type of thing. Our first cat we adopted 24 hours before her date with the executioner. 5 years old when we got her but a fantastic cat from the get go. We unfortunately had to put her down two years ago now at 15 years old because she was literally wasting away and losing bladder control. We couldn't figure out what was wrong with her or get her to eat enough no matter what we did. It was a rough day. Last Christmas we adopted a new cat and a new dog. I wasn't particularly happy about a cat but really wanted the dog. The dog is a beautiful lab cross that was a neglect case (owners left her out when cold so she was confiscated). About 10 months old and excitable. Some issues with being scared of the shadows and dark but she's over that. Just a wonderfully intelligent and kind dog...if still a little rambunctious. The cat was a stray and he was a major handful for the first few months despite being very friendly during the visits we had with him prior to adopting. He liked to try to take swipes at people and we honestly thought we'd have to bring him back after he clawed my daughters face. But we persevered, well my daughter more than anyone, and she hugged that cat into submission. Just a complete suck 100% of the time now a year later. He is a very vocal cat (VERY!) and hates his dish to be empty (even if he doesn't eat when you fill it). So we adjusted his eating schedule to avoid an empty bowl at night and hes now quiet when the house is quiet. He is also vocal in greeting so as soon as that alarm goes off he's in your face meowing. And he knows that as soon as I'm done my shower he can head up stairs to wake up his favourite person in the world (my daughter). I went into it as a guy who just wanted to support my wife and kids in their desires and honestly can't imagine the house with out that furball now. Though I do like cats but I just didn't really want another cat yet. Well that went on a tangent....