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Dogs are the greatest creatures ever

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  • merlinmerlin Frets: 6598
    edited November 2019
    For years I thought a sharpei was a type of marker pen. Bloody lovely ;-)
    What did you think a shih tzu was?
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  • KittyfriskKittyfrisk Frets: 18389
    ^  A bad exhibition of captive animals?
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  • merlinmerlin Frets: 6598
    edited November 2019
    ^  A bad exhibition of captive animals?
    I went to Barry zoo the other day. They only had one animal, a dog in a cage. It was a shih tzu. 
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  • Emp_Fab said:
    We are both getting on a bit :-)
    What a beautiful photo!   It captures the love between you wonderfully.
    Thanks Emp.

    She’s 15 now , pisses everywhere in the house  ,barks at empty rooms for hours on end and sometimes won’t come in from the garden.so you have to go and get her. If whatever deity controlling the longevity of pets offered me 20 more years of it, I’d snap their hand off.
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  • Snags said:
    Brilliant brilliant photo !
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  • guitarcookie1guitarcookie1 Frets: 461
    edited November 2019
    https://i.imgur.com/ESFoASl.jpg


    https://i.imgur.com/hDzRgpK.jpg

    This is Oscar, now 1 year old, frequent work companion, issuer of disapproving looks when not zzz..

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  • And, might I just say....thanks, @Emp_Fab, I think we all needed a thread like this with all the crap going on in the world.

    Oddly, posting those photos (the first three have now passed away) today was the first time I realised I think more of the happy times with them than the sad.
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  • Some dogs are wankers. But all cats are wankers.

    Bye!

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  • SnagsSnags Frets: 5327
    @Wazmeister Thanks - just the phone, and Gibson does make it easy (sometimes)
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  • Snags said:
    @Wazmeister Thanks - just the phone, and Gibson does make it easy (sometimes)
    Gibson- what a beauty full of character!
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  • breakstuffbreakstuff Frets: 10231
    edited November 2019
    Some dogs are wankers. But all cats are wankers.

    Our Frank. 

    "Hold my beer" 


     



    Laugh, love, live, learn. 
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  • Honestly dunno what I'd do without this little guy. 

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  • vizviz Frets: 10647
    edited December 2019
    Roland said: Scales are primarily a tool for categorising knowledge, not a rule for what can or cannot be played.
    Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
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  • Do dogs understand the concept of unconditional love?
    Without getting too philosophical about it, does it matter if they act for all intents and purposes as if they do?
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  • Do dogs understand the concept of unconditional love?
    Without getting too philosophical about it, does it matter if they act for all intents and purposes as if they do?

    Doesn't seem to. 
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  • This is Marley, he is the best friend I have ever had.

    Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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  • zepp76 said:
    I’ve wanted to take in a rescue dog for a long time now but am unsure if I could afford the costs, in general what is the estimated monthly cost of a small dog, say border terrier size? 
    How old, what breed, and is it purebred?

    The absolute key thing to remember about living with a dog is that they get progressively more expensive as the years go on. Vet visits, medication, special food, insurance...it all adds up. And...10-15 years down the line, there's going to be one fairly expensive, and usually unexpected, bill; I know it sucks balls to think about, but you need to be prepared so that money's the last thing on your mind when the time comes.

    For a small mixed-breed dog, you're probably looking at £20-30/month insurance (make sure you get lifetime cover, not annual cover, otherwise you're going to be screwed if they get ill and need permanent medication, eg arthritis meds), £20-30/month for food and treats, and I'd advise putting the same amount away each month for unexpected small vet bills that come along but aren't worth the hassle of insurance.

    Also, before you take out any insurance, talk to your vet. They're not allowed to recommend an insurance company, but they are allowed to tell you who they use for their animals (personally). Usually, that's a company that the practice is willing to deal with directly, and that can be a massive weight off your mind.

    With all of that out of the way...do it. It's quite honestly the best thing you'll ever do, if you're willing to rearrange your life to fit a small furry person into it.
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  • BodBod Frets: 1286
    edited November 2019
    What my neighbour sees.





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  • zepp76zepp76 Frets: 2534
    zepp76 said:
    I’ve wanted to take in a rescue dog for a long time now but am unsure if I could afford the costs, in general what is the estimated monthly cost of a small dog, say border terrier size? 
    How old, what breed, and is it purebred?

    The absolute key thing to remember about living with a dog is that they get progressively more expensive as the years go on. Vet visits, medication, special food, insurance...it all adds up. And...10-15 years down the line, there's going to be one fairly expensive, and usually unexpected, bill; I know it sucks balls to think about, but you need to be prepared so that money's the last thing on your mind when the time comes.

    For a small mixed-breed dog, you're probably looking at £20-30/month insurance (make sure you get lifetime cover, not annual cover, otherwise you're going to be screwed if they get ill and need permanent medication, eg arthritis meds), £20-30/month for food and treats, and I'd advise putting the same amount away each month for unexpected small vet bills that come along but aren't worth the hassle of insurance.

    Also, before you take out any insurance, talk to your vet. They're not allowed to recommend an insurance company, but they are allowed to tell you who they use for their animals (personally). Usually, that's a company that the practice is willing to deal with directly, and that can be a massive weight off your mind.

    With all of that out of the way...do it. It's quite honestly the best thing you'll ever do, if you're willing to rearrange your life to fit a small furry person into it.
    Thank you that’s very helpful. I’d like a crossbreed wire haired terrier of some kind and small to medium in size. The one thing worrying me is vet bills but I guess that’s what insurance is for. Going by your estimated costs it’s certainly doable, I don’t want an old dog as I want a good few years with him but neither do I want a puppy so something a couple of years old would be ideal. I’ll keep searching the rescue sites (I’m always on them daydreaming about rescuing one!) and hopefully my best little friend will pop up at some point.
    Tomorrow will be a good day.
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  • zepp76 said:
    zepp76 said:
    I’ve wanted to take in a rescue dog for a long time now but am unsure if I could afford the costs, in general what is the estimated monthly cost of a small dog, say border terrier size? 
    How old, what breed, and is it purebred?

    The absolute key thing to remember about living with a dog is that they get progressively more expensive as the years go on. Vet visits, medication, special food, insurance...it all adds up. And...10-15 years down the line, there's going to be one fairly expensive, and usually unexpected, bill; I know it sucks balls to think about, but you need to be prepared so that money's the last thing on your mind when the time comes.

    For a small mixed-breed dog, you're probably looking at £20-30/month insurance (make sure you get lifetime cover, not annual cover, otherwise you're going to be screwed if they get ill and need permanent medication, eg arthritis meds), £20-30/month for food and treats, and I'd advise putting the same amount away each month for unexpected small vet bills that come along but aren't worth the hassle of insurance.

    Also, before you take out any insurance, talk to your vet. They're not allowed to recommend an insurance company, but they are allowed to tell you who they use for their animals (personally). Usually, that's a company that the practice is willing to deal with directly, and that can be a massive weight off your mind.

    With all of that out of the way...do it. It's quite honestly the best thing you'll ever do, if you're willing to rearrange your life to fit a small furry person into it.
    Thank you that’s very helpful. I’d like a crossbreed wire haired terrier of some kind and small to medium in size. The one thing worrying me is vet bills but I guess that’s what insurance is for. Going by your estimated costs it’s certainly doable, I don’t want an old dog as I want a good few years with him but neither do I want a puppy so something a couple of years old would be ideal. I’ll keep searching the rescue sites (I’m always on them daydreaming about rescuing one!) and hopefully my best little friend will pop up at some point.
    Happy to help. For that kind of dog, check out Many Tears Animal Rescue - they tend to specialise in smaller breeds.

    The best thing you can do is go to visit a rescue. You'll know when you see the right dog (the dog will tell you), and I'll almost guarantee it's not the one you thought you'd go home with.
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