I literally love my two dogs like family. That's coming from someone who has five children and two grandchildren. I'm not saying that I love my dogs more than my children or grandchildren, but I do love my dogs the same sort of way. I'm 100% sure that I would risk my own life to save either of them (house fire, gorilla or tiger attack or other unlikely event). I just look at my dogs and I see a real connection. I'm almost fully sure that they totally understand human feeling and feel the same way back to me as far as caring and love. I'm not saying this is a dog only thing as I'm sure others feel the same way with cats or other pets. Just holding my Goldendoodle now and watch him look at me made me thought to gush, I'm sure he "gets" me.
Pet love appreciation thread
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We don’t deserve dogs and cats. Or many animals for that matter.
Our dog and cat are 100% family. Yes our pup is 120 lbs and sheds. My better half gets so frustrated at the hair and the dog wanting to sleep with us.
He’s ten years old. I recently told my better half look. He’s ten. We have a few years left with him. We are his everything. One day you’re gonna miss the hair and his snoring body next to us.
I don’t fault anyone that is strict about dogs in beds. But I just think if you have a dog or cat you have them only for a limited time. Let them sleep with you. Feed them some human food now and then as long as they aren’t beggers.
The time with them goes so fast. Make it count!
Our dog and cat are 100% family. Yes our pup is 120 lbs and sheds. My better half gets so frustrated at the hair and the dog wanting to sleep with us.
He’s ten years old. I recently told my better half look. He’s ten. We have a few years left with him. We are his everything. One day you’re gonna miss the hair and his snoring body next to us.
I don’t fault anyone that is strict about dogs in beds. But I just think if you have a dog or cat you have them only for a limited time. Let them sleep with you. Feed them some human food now and then as long as they aren’t beggers.
The time with them goes so fast. Make it count!
My wife and I are more than happy to have our dogs sleep in bed with us. I will often give up my own comfort to accommodate one or both of them being bed hogs. I wouldn't do the same for my wife (and probably visa-versa) so I guess the dogs win.
We upgraded to a king just because the dog took up too much space.
We have three pups. Two female Malshis which are absolute terrors, feisty as they come, and one male Shichon who is about as laid back as can be. Can't imagine my house without them.
My wife and I used to have a pet goldfish that we both grew very fond of. We decided to let it sleep with us one night.
Who woulda thunk? (after all we did have a waterbed)
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I have a cat who will be 17 in a couple of months. Found her as baby kitten in our garage.
I've had family pets come and go which have hurt as well, but when my baby girl goes I'm going to be distraught.
I've had family pets come and go which have hurt as well, but when my baby girl goes I'm going to be distraught.
We have a 13 year old neurotic cat with many quirks. But he is also the most personable cat I’ve known. And candidly loves me more than anyone. It will be sad when he goes in a few years.
Also have a desert tortoise that lives in our back yard. Not nearly so cuddly. But I’m pretty sure he’s bonded with me as well. The other day I just sat out there and he walked up to me and pooped by my foot, so I know he recognizes me.
He’s also about the same age (was a rescue from the wild, adopted from the state so exact age is unknown). But will probably outlive all of us.
Also have a desert tortoise that lives in our back yard. Not nearly so cuddly. But I’m pretty sure he’s bonded with me as well. The other day I just sat out there and he walked up to me and pooped by my foot, so I know he recognizes me.
He’s also about the same age (was a rescue from the wild, adopted from the state so exact age is unknown). But will probably outlive all of us.
Also for past 20 years or so on my mom's side our pets have been going to Vet Med at ISU.
It's somewhat pricey but the care animals get there is above and beyond and worth every penny.
It's somewhat pricey but the care animals get there is above and beyond and worth every penny.
