Returning a dog to the breeder - Questions/Rant

[stafinois]

Originally Posted by Romy

^^This. My daughter got really into goldfish and you wouldn't believe what it takes to keep carp healthy and happy. Most people feed them a starvation diet of the fish equivalent of Ol' Roy, and let them slowly waste away in their own feces and urine in a tiny tiny cage.

I think ease is in the eye of the beholder. Some people think Guinea Pigs are easy pets because you don't have to walk them. I'd much rather go for walks and have pets that relieve themselves in my yard and don't leave me with a cage to clean up. To me dogs are easier since I enjoy walks and training comes naturally.

The husband is in charge of the litterbox. Kit is his baby

[Bahamutt99]

Originally Posted by stafinois

Gangnam Style! I can't get enough of this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0

Um, okay. Yeah. Sure. 8-|

[Bahamutt99]

Originally Posted by sillysally

Speaking of cats, how can this thread be over 100 pages long and no Lolcatz?

Because I don't roll like that.

[Lyzelle]

Originally Posted by Bahamutt99

Um, okay. Yeah. Sure. 8-|

You asked.

[Romy]

Originally Posted by Shakou

But unlike the dogs who you can just open the car door and they jump in, you have to wrangle him into a carrier and listen to him screech the whole way to the vet.

For future reference, it's way easier to put one in a garbage can, pop on the lid and just bring him in that way. One of my friends had to do that with their cat (the amazing door snagger). He was astonished when the vet didn't even bat an eyelash. Apparently that's how most of his clients were transported.

[stafinois]

Originally Posted by Romy

For future reference, it's way easier to put one in a garbage can, pop on the lid and just bring him in that way. One of my friends had to do that with their cat (the amazing door snagger). He was astonished when the vet didn't even bat an eyelash. Apparently that's how most of his clients were transported.

Pillowcases are also great for cats!

For those reluctant to go back into their carriers, I'd stand it on end then drop them in butt first.

[Romy]

Originally Posted by stafinois

Pillowcases are also great for cats!

For those reluctant to go back into their carriers, I'd stand it on end then drop them in butt first.

I ended up having to just train our cat to enjoy pet carriers. She can't be loose in the house due to inappropriate bathroom habits, so in the evenings I bring her in and she spends the night sleeping in a crate so the raccoons don't hurt her. She hated it the first few days but realized she really likes being indoors at night.

[Barbara!]

I own 4 cats and 4 dogs.

And any day of the week, my 4 cats are easier to care for and maintain than ONE dog, lol.

[Miakoda]

I hate cats. Period. End of story. I'd rather lose a kidney than have a cat in my house.

[thehoundgirl]

Originally Posted by Barbara!

I mean in the way for people who may work a lot, and want a pet they can interact with when they get home... Not for someone who purposely neglects their animal. I have a friend who works 12+ hours a day and his cat has worked out perfectly for him. And cats are low maintenance in general, compared to other animals. I'm not saying it as a statement by itself, but as a comparison. Compared to a dog, a cat is a lot less needy. (In general.)

Tell that to my cats. They are way more needy than my dogs. I have 3 dogs and 3 cats btw but I would say my cats are more needy. I guess it depends on the situation but everytime I get up they are right there.

And I am one of those people who sets time for my cats to get attention too. *gasp*