I'm The Only One Who Hates...

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by dissention

If I get another dog this summer, I'll name it Edina.

"Edwina, darling..."

[Livia]

Originally Posted by dissention

Saffron.

Everyone should have an animal, they make life better.

Did ya get that from Ab Fab? I have a friend who named her kitty Saffron.

Cheers, mate, thanks a lot!
Patsy Stone

[amber]

Originally Posted by dissention

I call her that and quote AbFab lines to her!

Yes, you must name the next one Edwina. Or....Patsie.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by amber

Yes, you must name the next one Edwina. Or....Patsie.

Why not Champers or Stoli?

[amber]

Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

Why not Champers or Stoli?

Indeed. Why not. But wait, I want those names for my pet!

[Mari]

One of my cats is actually named Patsy
I considered renaming my first cat Neelix Edina, but I got so used to the name.. (not her, she mainly reacts to "want a treat?" in Dutch) (And Patsy mainly reacts to "Neelix!" )

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by dissention

The reason I named her that is because after I told my friend Jamie how much I had paid for her, she remarked that the dog was "the saffron of dogs," i.e. outrageously expensive like the spice.

I had gotten numerous dogs from shelters and they all eventually died from being sick and I just couldn't deal with it again, it was too hard. But I am thinking of getting another from a shelter this summer.

I think getting a shelter dog is a great thing. The sad thing is as you noted, the shelter dogs tend to get sick more often or at least faster than a pure bred dog tends to. Though I think in its own way the procedure is a little cruel, I wish people would spay or neuter all animals they are not going to breed. That way, the amount of unwanted animals would be greatly reduced and people could try and breed a great number of diseases out of bloodlines.

[eclipse]

My dog, and I am going to try and attach his picture-is in fact, the cutest and smartest dog , in the world! (We have had him tested )

Animals bring such joy to your days-Get one !!
whatever kind it is, be it a dog,cat,rat-whatever.... it will bring you love and teach you tolerence.

By the way best dog name:
Years ago my best girlfriend had a Dalmation and she named him.....drum roll,
DICE !
Isn't that an excellent name?
anyway lets see if I can send my pupster's face to you
~~eclipse~~

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think getting a shelter dog is a great thing. The sad thing is as you noted, the shelter dogs tend to get sick more often or at least faster than a pure bred dog tends to. Though I think in its own way the procedure is a little cruel, I wish people would spay or neuter all animals they are not going to breed. That way, the amount of unwanted animals would be greatly reduced and people could try and breed a great number of diseases out of bloodlines.

I was nervous about getting a shelter dog - and initially she did have some health issues - more nervous issues actually - she was such a wreck - had been abandoned etc....

She's happy as a clam now and well adjusted - or so it seems, at least she's stopped chewing her own fur off.

I have had her checked out by the vet and all is good thus far - which is great considering the shelter said she was 9! She does not act like a 9 year old dog though....

And last night I discovered that my dog can eat from a fork like a person - well as long as I hold the fork

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I was nervous about getting a shelter dog - and initially she did have some health issues - more nervous issues actually - she was such a wreck - had been abandoned etc....

She's happy as a clam now and well adjusted - or so it seems, at least she's stopped chewing her own fur off.

I have had her checked out by the vet and all is good thus far - which is great considering the shelter said she was 9! She does not act like a 9 year old dog though....

And last night I discovered that my dog can eat from a fork like a person - well as long as I hold the fork

I am glad she is better. It just amazes me how people can be so mean to a pet as to abandon them.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think getting a shelter dog is a great thing. The sad thing is as you noted, the shelter dogs tend to get sick more often or at least faster than a pure bred dog tends to. Though I think in its own way the procedure is a little cruel, I wish people would spay or neuter all animals they are not going to breed. That way, the amount of unwanted animals would be greatly reduced and people could try and breed a great number of diseases out of bloodlines.

ITA. People are so very ignorant about pets, particularly dogs. They figure "hey, let's get a dog" without researching anything. Puppies especially - hello, you have to TRAIN a puppy constantly, it's not just going to act the way you want it to by itself.

We used rescue with Bubba & it worked great. There are numerous certified rescues across the country for many breeds & they do full medical checks, immunization updates, spay/neuter if not done already, behavior evaluations, etc. That way you know what you're getting into from the start, plus most of the dogs are purebred.

[ryan8472]

I got my dog from a shelter. She's sooooo good too, we've never had any problems with her. Her name is Summer. She's hilarious too, she thinks she's a lap dog, even though she's about 50 lbs. And she does the whole 'sleeping like a human' thing too, it's great.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by skcin

ITA. People are so very ignorant about pets, particularly dogs. They figure "hey, let's get a dog" without researching anything. Puppies especially - hello, you have to TRAIN a puppy constantly, it's not just going to act the way you want it to by itself.

We used rescue with Bubba & it worked great. There are numerous certified rescues across the country for many breeds & they do full medical checks, immunization updates, spay/neuter if not done already, behavior evaluations, etc. That way you know what you're getting into from the start, plus most of the dogs are purebred.

Amen - I work with the Scottie Rescue here, which, like most rescues, handles more than just Scotties if the need arises. In fact, one of my fav. moments at the Scottie Specialty dog show this year was the Rescue Parade. Some of those poor dogs had been beaten and abused so badly that death would seemingly have been a blessing. Many were still a little bald from where they had been burned, insects were allowed to eat them away, or they chewed off their own skin due - - all due to neglect or just plain cruelty. When you see the boards with pics at the shows, you just break down and cry. But, there are happy endings as witnessed here http://clubs.akc.org/stca/highlight.htm

[DrummerDeanna]

It is heartbreaking to me that people would be so cruel to animals. It's just gross.

I can't even imagine how someone abandoned my Clancy. She's such an amazing dog and has brought SO much joy into my life - I guess it was meant to be - but still - I can't fathom how people can just up and leave their pets behind

I'm in the process of moving -and yes, it's harder to find a place that takes pets - but it's worth the effort to me - and i found an amazing place in which both Clancy and I can live...there's no way abandonement would even be a consideration!

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by dissention

Damn, I adore both of those movies. I think American Psycho is a riot and his performance is just chilling and hilarious at the same time. That scene where he kills Leto has me in hysterics every time. And the Whitney Houston monologue!

Frances is soooooo good in Fargo, as is Macy. How about when she talks to the two bimbos about the kidnappers?

"Yah."
"Yah!"
"Yah."
"Yah."
"Yah!"
"Yah!"
"Yah."
"Yah!"

He kills Lato, as in Jared? Ugh!