Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted March 31, 2020 Subscriber Posted March 31, 2020 Thinking of getting a Golden Retriever when this pandemic subsides. The only reason I ever stopped myself was because I didn't have enough time to dedicate to the dog but I think the time is right now and I have prior experience with a labrardor as well so I figure I have done rowdy now I'll do disciplined. 3 Quote
Bluewolf Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 On 25/03/2020 at 16:03, Dr. Gonzo said: Huskies are famously difficult to train, if you’ve never had a dog before that might not be the best one to start with. They tend to like the wild free yonder a bit... When I was up in Notts a workmate had one and no matter how hard he tried to secure his yard it always used to escape and run off, took hours to find it each time.. fun times 3 Quote
Popular Post Mpache Posted March 31, 2020 Popular Post Posted March 31, 2020 They sent me the picture of the Elkhound. I'll take a more proper picture when the dog is with me, but here he is. 1 4 Quote
nudge Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Inti Brian said: They sent me the picture of the Elkhound. I'll take a more proper picture when the dog is with me, but here he is. He´s lovely... What´s the name? Quote
Moderator Tommy Posted March 31, 2020 Moderator Posted March 31, 2020 On 25/03/2020 at 17:12, Dr. Gonzo said: Best thing about working from home has been spending my days with Cosmo. He’s unfortunately got a tumour on his thyroid (hopefully benign, it’s getting checked again soon - poor little guy has had so many medical tests lately). But he’s been happy I’m home The cat, the myth, the legend! Good to finally put a face to the name! Beautiful cat! I really hope he'll fully recover. Keep us posted! 6 minutes ago, Inti Brian said: They sent me the picture of the Elkhound. I'll take a more proper picture when the dog is with me, but here he is. That's a good looking doggo! 1 Quote
Mpache Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, nudge said: He´s lovely... What´s the name? Fyre. I was thinking of retraining him to call him Douglas, but nah the name Fyre is fine as is 1 Quote
Bluewolf Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Inti Brian said: They sent me the picture of the Elkhound. I'll take a more proper picture when the dog is with me, but here he is. Looks like a good runner... Quote
Subscriber Popular Post Viva la FCB+ Posted April 3, 2020 Subscriber Popular Post Posted April 3, 2020 Couple more pics of my family cat Ace. He's probably around 13-14 now we adopted him at 3 months when I lived at home with my ma. Still get to see him a couple times a year he's still the best. 2 5 Quote
Popular Post Dr. Gonzo Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Posted April 3, 2020 Ace looks like a good kitty @Viva la FCB Also I have some fantastic fucking news! COSMO DOESN'T HAVE CANCER!!!!! 2 4 Quote
Administrator Stan Posted April 3, 2020 Administrator Posted April 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Ace looks like a good kitty @Viva la FCB Also I have some fantastic fucking news! COSMO DOESN'T HAVE CANCER!!!!! In all seriousness, very relieved for you 1 Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 Just now, Stan said: In all seriousness, very relieved for you Well I always give you the inside scoop first, obviously. And thanks mate. I am so very fucking happy, I don't even care it cost me a load of money to find out he doesn't have cancer. He's a good kitty, he doesn't deserve shitty things like that happening to him. Quote
Bluewolf Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 32 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Well I always give you the inside scoop first, obviously. And thanks mate. I am so very fucking happy, I don't even care it cost me a load of money to find out he doesn't have cancer. He's a good kitty, he doesn't deserve shitty things like that happening to him. We had to have Mooms in for an op earlier this year because they found a lump and the missus was in bits thinking the worst... cost us a £1,000 to have the tests and the op for her but it was not cancer related thank fuck, she is as healthy and as playful as she has always been despite being down in the dumps with that cone on for 2 weeks... I get what you are saying about the money, got to give them every chance to get through it... been part of the family for so long it just wouldn't be the same without her 2 Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 53 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: We had to have Mooms in for an op earlier this year because they found a lump and the missus was in bits thinking the worst... cost us a £1,000 to have the tests and the op for her but it was not cancer related thank fuck, she is as healthy and as playful as she has always been despite being down in the dumps with that cone on for 2 weeks... I get what you are saying about the money, got to give them every chance to get through it... been part of the family for so long it just wouldn't be the same without her The "mass" in Cosmo's throat they were feeling was his fucking Adams Apple. And they wanted to either radiate him or remove his thyroid based on that, him having a big Adam's Apple - even though the cytology & bloodwork indicated that the "mass" wasn't a cancer - or a benign lump. I'd also like to add, Cosmo's a fairly big cat. So a bigger than normal cat would most likely have a bigger than normal Adams Apple compared to other cats, I'd imagine. I felt the "lump" as well. It did seem quite big. So obviously I was concerned. Thank fuck my wife & I were thinking "hmmm.... better get another fucking opinion before we put our cat through this shit." This time we go to a vet who's said, "I'm not sure if it's a lump or not, but based off the testing the other doctors have done and other doctors feeling something in his throat - but if it were you or me or our spouses/kids, we'd do a CT scan to figure out exactly what it is." And at this point, I'm thinking he might have cancer - but I'm not going to give him treatment for it without figuring out exactly what it is. So yeah... get Cosmo his CT scan. And tbh, I'm pretty livid with the other vets he's seen it's been a bit of an ordeal thinking that there's something seriously wrong with my cat for... a few weeks now. And they did so many tests that were inconclusive. And he's a cat... so he hates fucking vet visits. So I feel like I've put him through a lot of shit (that also... wasn't very cheap) when a vet should have been telling us to get a CT scan... prior to telling me that he's got cancer and he's going to need serious serious treatment. I just don't understand how people could make that diagnosis without all of the information available. I also don't understand why I did testing to figure out "what the lump was" when it turns out the lump was just him being a big cat and having an Adams Apple... and he was groaning just because he's older now and he's got arthritis and some cats do that. But regardless at how annoyed I am at some of Cosmo's past vets... I cannot really put into words how relieved I am that he doesn't have cancer. But I feel like vets should know how important pets can be to their owners and maybe exercise a bit more caution before suggesting serious treatments for issues the pets don't even have. 4 Quote
Bluewolf Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: But I feel like vets should know how important pets can be to their owners and maybe exercise a bit more caution before suggesting serious treatments for issues the pets don't even have. Agreed, Once upon a time vets used to be all about the animals welfare first but these days it's about the cost it seems which is a shame, that and the fact no matter how small the test or operation the price is always really high... Our vet is also checking to see if we have been to another vet before carrying out any checks etc.. it's almost as though you might get punished for daring to go somewhere else for a second opinion... The last time I had to have my German Shepherd put down they were trying to flog me a little mini coffin for pets that cost £150.. get fucked!! I feel sorry for a lot of elderly people that probably get sucked in by such things and end up spending a bloody fortune for their pet... Edited April 3, 2020 by Bluewolf 1 Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Bluewolf said: Agreed, Once upon a time vets used to be all about the animals welfare first but these days it's about the cost it seems which is a shame, that and the fact no matter how small the test or operation the price is always really high... Our vet is also checking to see if we have been to another vet before carrying out any checks etc.. it's almost as though you might get punished for daring to go somewhere else for a second opinion... The last time I had to have my German Shepherd put down they were trying to flog me a little mini coffin for pets that cost £150.. get fucked!! I feel sorry for a lot of elderly people that probably get sucked in by such things and end up spending a bloody fortune for their pet... Fucking hell thats sad about that your German Shepherd. These people know people love their pets so much and try to exploit it for as much cash as possible - I think it’s fucked to do that to people who are just concerned about their sick pets & who are grieving their lost pets. Might be another reason I like animals more than most people 1 Quote
nudge Posted April 12, 2020 Posted April 12, 2020 Not exactly a pet, but... Popork trying to combine exercising with stuffing his mouth with Easter food. https://streamable.com/zemmgw Quote
Popular Post Mpache Posted May 24, 2020 Popular Post Posted May 24, 2020 HE'S HERE! Welcome home Fyre! 1 4 Quote
Guest Posted May 24, 2020 Posted May 24, 2020 20 hours ago, Inti Brian said: HE'S HERE! Welcome home Fyre! Gorgeous Quote
Popular Post Dr. Gonzo Posted July 17, 2020 Popular Post Posted July 17, 2020 Here are both of my kitties posing for a photo 2 5 Quote
Guest Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 @Dr. Gonzo gorgeous cats mate. I always go out and smooth the next door neighbours cats. Kept me sane during lockdown Quote
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted August 11, 2020 Subscriber Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Our daughter's pet rat Charmander giving the wife a wee kiss when she saw her yesterday around our daughters, she (Charmander) is very possessive towards her and will knock the other (4) female rats away from the wife, the daughter has to separate Charmander away so the other rats can greet her. Edited September 28, 2020 by CaaC (John) Restore photos 3 Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 Rats are actually supposed to be really great pets that are very affectionate. Quote
Popular Post Lucas Posted August 12, 2020 Popular Post Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) When you're waiting all day for the Sun to go down till it's cool enough for walkies... Edited August 12, 2020 by Lucas 2 6 Quote
Bluewolf Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 On 17/07/2020 at 16:30, Dr. Gonzo said: Here are both of my kitties posing for a photo Do either of your cats go on the odd mad one from time to time, just running around at top speed from room to room with no reason??? Ours has this habit of jumping on and off the bed in the middle of the night and then snuggling up against my face waking me up... If I try and ignore her she bites me on the chin... I have to try and pin her under my arm to get her to settle down but then she starts biting my hand instead... she also ambushes Mooms in the garden when she is walking past.. right little trouble maker she is Quote
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