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HolyG!!! That's so funny!
He doesn't even drop his ball to take a poo!
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 27, 2005 at 2:17 PM
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Dear Auntie Spitfire
Mommy is really tired of me eating paper and used pantiliners, and she said I should come live with you. Thanks! Love, Charlie
posted by
Holy_Grail
on February 27, 2005 at 9:07 AM
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LittleMsP,
I think if you come home with the same 30 smells of kids everyday, they learn those different smells. I, however, often come home with all new smells everyday. Even after all the years I've been in vet med, I still get the official "sniff down" when I get home.
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 19, 2005 at 7:13 PM
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spitfire
I'm sure your new addition to the family will fit in wonderfully! As an aside, I've often wondered what our dogs must think when we come back smelling of different animals and creatures! Do they think we've been off 'cheating' on them? As I work with kids all day long, I'm sure I have at least 30 different smells on me by the time I get home - I have no idea what Gypsy and Oscar think!
posted by
littlemspickles
on February 19, 2005 at 4:07 AM
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LittleMsP, thank you deeply for that comment.
Truly. I know Britt understands, as both of them have smelled me up and down after coming home from work and have been at my work many times, so I think they understand what I do in a way. Stonci is such a sociable dog and I don't ever want to see her depressed like I did when Britt left our world. She's happy playing with us, but I just don't think it's the same. I'm going to call the Humane Society and Animal Control to see if they have any large breeds up for adoption. I got Brittany as a 7 week old pup from the Humane Society and my Australian Shepherd, Taylor, at the shelter back in Chicago at 8 weeks of age. I didn't pay for Stonci even though she was shipped from Germany cause she belonged to a client at my animal hospital. I took her in at about 5 months of age cause the man could not spend enough time with her. I think all pets come into our lives for a reason and I am sure the next one I get will find a place in my heart too. And, hopefully, in Stonci's.
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 18, 2005 at 11:28 PM
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Pecan, I have talked to Britt and I don't think she will feel
as if I'm replacing her. She knows I can never do that. I still cry for her more than I care to admit. (Losing her is harder than I
ever thought it would be.) But, I know Stonci has never known life without her ponydog since her death and I truly believe she is lonely for companionship. She's a very sweet and sociable girl and I want her to be happy. Oh, but I can't get a cat cause I Stonci plays pretty rough and would probably (accidently) hurt or kill a cat. It's gotta be a big dog that can handle a big girl Rottie like Stonce!
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 18, 2005 at 11:21 PM
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I'm trying to listen, Quirks.
I think I've heard Stonci and I think Britt understands that I'm not (and could never "replace" her) but I can only assume she loved her Stonci enough to want her to be happy and not lonely.
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 18, 2005 at 11:15 PM
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spitfire....
so many factors to consider here, just remember you are not betraying Brittany, Your love for her will not fade with the introduction of another animal in your life. you are surrounded by animals all the time and I believe have a lot of love to give from your heart. Give Stonci a playmate, perhaps another dog rescued from the pound (they will love you forever!) and maybe, just don;t go for a dog the same breed as Brittany. Good luck, but I think you have already made your mind up anyhow - just needed it clarified. Take care.
posted by
littlemspickles
on February 18, 2005 at 2:06 PM
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Okay Sis
This one is a hard one. The thing you have to keep in mind, is dogs are pack animals. When you and M are at work, all Stonci has is Stan. Maybe Stonci would be affectionate with a single, rescued cat or dog friend. You would then be helping two animals. Stonci and the homeless one.
O and on another note. Just talk to Britt. She'll know you are not replacing her.
posted by
CatLadyintheAttic
on February 18, 2005 at 8:09 AM
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I would think it would be awfully lonely to be home alone all day. You had two dogs before, so what are your reservations with getting another dog? Anyway, listen to your gut, and you'll either "find" a dog, one will "find" you...or not.
posted by
Julia.
on February 17, 2005 at 10:25 PM
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Kay-Ren, I'm sure Hades is happy, too.
Rotts are great dogs; they just don't realize how big and strong they are!
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 17, 2005 at 1:08 PM
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You're totally right, MiaE. Thank you
so much. I've actually been thinking that way, too. I just figure if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. I'm sure if I do get another dog, soon I will love her very much. Hopefully Stonci will too!
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 17, 2005 at 1:05 PM
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Jems, it's weird, cause I can't really tell what Stonci
wants! Does she like getting more of the attention now? I'm sure she does but I do think she's lonely.
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 17, 2005 at 1:03 PM
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I Know, Symph. We'll see.
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 17, 2005 at 1:02 PM
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I had an idea while I was reading your post. How about checking with your neighbors to see if any of them have a lonely single dog. If one of them does, then maybe if your dogs get along, you can take turns having each other's dog over. You are completely right to not let Stoni play with Stan. Our Rott, Hades, used to love to dig up gophers. He'd pull them out the ground with his teeth then drop both halves of the gopher on the ground and bat it with his paw. He wouldn't realize he'd killed the poor thing. He just wanted to play. We almost got him a friend, but then Dizzy, one of our cats, moved in and became his buddy. She would go into his dog run until he saw her then she'd run out. They'd lay next to each other with the fense between them and nap in the afternoon. Hades also made friends with the birds and let the birds share his food. I sure miss him. When we moved to a house with no yard, okay it has a patch of green about the size of my car, we contacted the breeders who sold him to us. They were happy to welcome him back since Hade's mom had just died a couple months before. Who knows he may be happier now that he's getting to make puppies.
Opps, off topic. Sorry about getting side tracked.
posted by
Kay-Ren
on February 17, 2005 at 8:10 AM
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Spitfire
When my cat died, I was devastated. He had been my best friend through akward adolescence and the painful beginnings of adulthood. I called hime my soulmate...lol.
But after he died, a stray kitten found its way into my home and I couldn't resist...so maybe there is a dog out there looking to be found. Not another Pony, but a dog Brit would approve of....
posted by
MiaElla
on February 17, 2005 at 7:42 AM
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Have a "talk"
with Stonci and Britt. See what Stonci wants and assure Britt you're most certainly not replacing her. You could never, ever replace her. But get Stonci's input, for sure.
posted by
Jemmie211
on February 17, 2005 at 4:38 AM
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good luck on your decision
it would be nice to get another dog...but its up to you on how you feel about it
posted by
_Symphony_
on February 17, 2005 at 2:53 AM
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JJ, I know, as I am known as "the spay/neuter Nazi at my
animal hospital. I just am not sure I am willing to take on another dog; or pet as it may be. I didn't expect to keep Stanley (the Flying Squirrel) as you know, I only raise, rehab, and release them. but, HE turned out to be "unreleasable" and he's now a "pet."
Anyway, yeah, when I talked to Whammie last week, she mentioned that she was coming down to Florida for a week. I invited her to come up and visit if she could manage it within her schedule (and her planned visit with her "friend" who also happens to live down here, but much south of me in Tampa) and YEAH!! How very kewl it would be for YOU to visit, too! Awesome! Let me know! You guys are always welcome.
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 17, 2005 at 2:12 AM
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Voyager, I do have the room, but man,
I am just torn up about this decision! Thanks for the comment!
posted by
SpitFire70
on February 17, 2005 at 1:57 AM
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spitfire,
If you had two dogs before and only one now, there shouldn't be too much of a problem with getting another. I know how much it hurts to see remaining pets miss one that is gone. It makes it hard to keep from crying yourself. Pets really do feel the absence of another. I think our cats all still miss Minnie, the sweetest Calico ever on earth, but there are so many cats that I don't think it would make any difference to find another to take her place.
For your dog, it's a little different, especially when there were only two. If you want a dog that will get along with the other animals almost immediately, and that will steal your heart just as quickly, I would get a black or yellow Lab. If they have been spayed/neutered, they are about as mellow and loving as a dog can be. Of course, there are other good dogs too. You may have a preference of your own, I just had to give you my feelings.
Yes, I am working on the post we talked about. I turned it around and put it on a better track, but I hope to have it done by Friday. The week thus far has been like hauling a load of hay that just started smoking on the freeway.
Whammy mentioned meeting her in FL at a condo she has rented. She wants someone to help her with suntan oil. Maybe I should do that, and we could come over to your place, get drunk, and maybe knock a couple of holes in your walls. Would that be fun, or what? JJ
posted by
Jack_Flash
on February 17, 2005 at 1:35 AM
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If you have the room, and the time, and the resources, etc.... then I would go fo that other dog. Good luck! Voyager9940
posted by
Voyager9940
on February 17, 2005 at 12:32 AM
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