10-10-2017, 09:25 AM
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#161
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Portland, OR
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Is she part Basenji?
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The shelter thought she is Shiba Inu and Aussie Cattle Dog, but I can definitely see the possibility of Basenji.
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10-10-2017, 11:05 AM
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#162
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Moe
The shelter thought she is Shiba Inu and Aussie Cattle Dog, but I can definitely see the possibility of Basenji.
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The pointy ears and body point to Basenji. Does the tail curl? I have a Basenji so as soon as I saw your picture I could see Basenji in that dog.
Last edited by Erick Estrada; 10-10-2017 at 11:07 AM.
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10-10-2017, 11:18 AM
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#163
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Retired
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Pacific Ocean
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This is our newest addition to our home Chance. He had a cancerous tumor removed from his leg and radiation as well as they did not remove it all. He is doing great so far we have had him for about 7 months. He cracks me up but holy crap can bulldogs be stubborn
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10-10-2017, 12:09 PM
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#165
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Portland, OR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
The pointy ears and body point to Basenji. Does the tail curl? I have a Basenji so as soon as I saw your picture I could see Basenji in that dog.
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No curly tail. I'm telling everyone that she's half Dingo.
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10-10-2017, 12:18 PM
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#166
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Montana Moe
No curly tail. I'm telling everyone that she's half Dingo.
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..and to not ask about your baby.
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10-10-2017, 01:17 PM
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#167
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
..and to not ask about your baby.
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Does thanking this post date you badly? I thought about posting something similar but wasn't sure if it would fly over a lot of heads.
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10-10-2017, 01:18 PM
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#168
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Franchise Player
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Soooo old.
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10-10-2017, 02:54 PM
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#169
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Scoring Winger
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Sorry, if this does not go here.
I would like to get insurance for a cat we just adopted from the shelter and would appreciate your experiences/recommendations.
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10-10-2017, 03:10 PM
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#170
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Originally Posted by jeffporfirio
Sorry, if this does not go here.
I would like to get insurance for a cat we just adopted from the shelter and would appreciate your experiences/recommendations.
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I'm no expert on pet insurance but if your cat is strictly indoor I don't know if insurance is a must have.
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10-10-2017, 03:23 PM
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#171
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I'm no expert on pet insurance but if your cat is strictly indoor I don't know if insurance is a must have.
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I would tend to agree. Yes you can get unlucky and have your cat swallow something that requires surgery or get sick and need xrays etc but in my experience it is not usually good value for the service you get. This is in largepart due to the horror stories I've heard from people who found out their coverage had a million exclusions (think even more of a rip off than travel insurance).
I would either a) just prepare to have to pay for it out of your own resources or b) set up a specific pet savings account and put $50/month (or whatever) in there for the inevitable vet bills.
Since I first got my cat 3 years ago, I've spent exactly $0 on vet visits other than her initial mandated shots. I haven't set up a separate savings account for vet expenses but I have budgeted as part of my regular rainy day fund just in case.
My sister's cat hadn't been to the vet in 13 years. But in the last year she's spent about $1200 in various procedures because the cat is getting older and has had some minor health problems.
One thing in favor of pet insurance is that everything is crazy expensive when it comes to a vet. Something as simple as a blood test or teeth cleaning can cost like $500 each.
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10-10-2017, 03:50 PM
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#172
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Scoring Winger
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Thanks to both.
Although he is an older cat (5) he is strictly indoor, and besides (according to the shelter) having had in the past some issues with crystals in his urine which require him to have wet food (with lots of water) there was nothing else in his medical history.
Appreciate the advice, and will just stash away 50 a month just in case.
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10-10-2017, 05:08 PM
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#173
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Franchise Player
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From what I can gather, you should always have insurance for the first year of ownership, to determine whether the pet is prone to illness or has any health conditions that will require ongoing treatment and costs. From there, take the advice of the vet as to whether there are any significant concerns to be worried about down the road.
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10-10-2017, 06:21 PM
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#175
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Franchise Player
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Is Sierra a golden retriever?
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10-10-2017, 06:29 PM
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#176
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by OMG!WTF!
Is Sierra a golden retriever?
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Yes, she is a purebred Golden. She is often mistaken for an Irish Setter due to her dark colour.
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10-10-2017, 06:33 PM
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#177
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
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Pics of dogs sleeping > all other dog pics.
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11-21-2017, 02:23 PM
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#178
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Victoria, BC
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When I started this thread it was the beginning of our life with the little dog that was pictured in the initial post of this topic. Photobucket is no longer showing the picture.
We are devastated. Yesterday afternoon at 3pm my wife and dog were struck by a truck while crossing a crosswalk in a school zone at a 4 way stop. My wife was taken to emergency and she has an injured leg. It's not broken, badly sprained and possible torn ligaments around her knee. We have a followup in a week.
Our beautiful little dog Maggie didn't make it. I can't even begin to express how I feel. I feel empty and numb. I was there when it happened but I was in my car.
Every day we park in the same spot to get my son from school. My wife takes Maggie out for a short walk. I was on my phone then looked up and I saw commotion at the crosswalk. Right then I knew something bad happened.
When I ran over my wife was on the ground. She was OK but in pain from her leg. My dog was dead. I just can't believe this happened. I don't know how this happened at a cross walk, 4 way stop in a 30k zone. There's no reason for it. None. My wife is always super careful when crossing the street. I just don't know what to do. It sounds cliche but that little dog was like our child. She was extremely intelligent, and very affectionate. I couldn't sleep at all last night. My dreams were filled with images of our little dog.
Rest in peace Maggie, we love you. It's just so damned hard.
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11-21-2017, 02:26 PM
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#179
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drak
When I started this thread it was the beginning of our life with the little dog that was pictured in the initial post of this topic. Photobucket is no longer showing the picture.
We are devastated. Yesterday afternoon at 3pm my wife and dog were struck by a truck while crossing a crosswalk in a school zone at a 4 way stop. My wife was taken to emergency and she has an injured leg. It's not broken, badly sprained and possible torn ligaments around her knee. We have a followup in a week.
Our beautiful little dog Maggie didn't make it. I can't even begin to express how I feel. I feel empty and numb. I was there when it happened but I was in my car.
Every day we park in the same spot to get my son from school. My wife takes Maggie out for a short walk. I was on my phone then looked up and I saw commotion at the crosswalk. Right then I knew something bad happened.
When I ran over my wife was on the ground. She was OK but in pain from her leg. My dog was dead. I just can't believe this happened. I don't know how this happened at a cross walk, 4 way stop in a 30k zone. There's no reason for it. None. My wife is always super careful when crossing the street. I just don't know what to do. It sounds cliche but that little dog was like our child. She was extremely intelligent, and very affectionate. I couldn't sleep at all last night. My dreams were filled with images of our little dog.
Rest in peace Maggie, we love you. It's just so damned hard.
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Oh my gosh, I'm so very sorry to hear this. What awful news. I'm so glad your wife is going to be okay, but just heartbroken to hear about your Maggie.
My condolences to all of you.
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11-21-2017, 06:03 PM
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#180
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Awful awful news Drak. So sorry to hear. Glad your wife is okay, but I can't imagine that happening to my guy. Especially in front of my eyes. One of my worst fears.
I assume an altercation with the driver ensued. What happened there?
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