Pets - Page 2

Darrel · 12-13-2008, 09:37 AM

We had two miniature dappled dachsunds, but Molly died back in November. We were heartbroken. We still have Jenny, but you can tell she misses her sister.

**Jason** · 12-13-2008, 10:23 AM

I guess this means I have to share pics of mine. A little old pic, maybe by about 3 years or so.

**BG_TRBL** · 12-13-2008, 11:50 AM

I would love to get an aquarium, even made mention to the wife when we went shopping and walked through our local petsmart. Got to look at all of the amazing fish available. Currently, we have 2 cats. I grew up with cats and I am allergic to dogs, so I stick with cats. Not sure if an aquarium is such a good idea right now with them either.

**Ashlar521** · 12-14-2008, 05:26 AM

With cats an aquarium shouldn't be a problem . I love mine , it's peaceful watching the fish . Well , it's peaceful watching other fish . African cichlids , like I have , do nothing but beat the crap out of each other . With cichlids , it's better to keep them a little over crowded so they wont be fighting for territory .

If and when you get an aquarium , get the biggest you can afford and have space for . Those small 10 gal. starter kits for beginners are not for beginners . You have to really know what you are doing to keep fish alive and healthy in smaller aquariums . The smaller the tank , the quicker things can go wrong . The bigger the tank the more room you have for error . The water quality will not go bad as quickly in a larger tank , that is ammonia levels take longer to spike , Ph dropping or spiking , water temp , you can go longer between partial water changes etc; etc; .

**BG_TRBL** · 12-14-2008, 07:47 PM

Thanks Ashlar, I will definately keep that in mind. I look forward to it one day, hopefully soon, but who knows.

rustybones49801 · 12-18-2008, 09:13 PM

OK, here goes.... 3 dogs, one Schipperkee, one German Shouthair and One Beagle... A guinnea pig, An iguanna, 9 corn snakes, 1 Bearded Dragon, 1 tree frog( my wife is the small reptile rescue for the Upper Penninsula of Michigan....

**Ashlar521** · 12-19-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rustybones49801

OK, here goes.... 3 dogs, one Schipperkee, one German Shouthair and One Beagle... A guinnea pig, An iguanna, 9 corn snakes, 1 Bearded Dragon, 1 tree frog( my wife is the small reptile rescue for the Upper Penninsula of Michigan....

I have a soft spot for anyone who takes the time and money to rescue unwanted pets . It is truly amazing and unbelievable as to the reasons why some get rid of their pets . With dogs , well any kind of pet , the biggest reason is that people do not take the time to study up on a certain breed/type before they get one and buy a puppy because it's cute and it grows up to be to big ,hyper or strong willed and they can not handle it . Rescues and shelters is where most , if not all , of my charity and donations goes to .

rustybones49801 · 12-19-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashlar521

Rescues and shelters is where most , if not all , of my charity and donations goes to .

Rock on Bro!!

**Jason** · 12-26-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rustybones49801

OK, here goes.... 3 dogs, one Schipperkee, one German Shouthair and One Beagle... A guinnea pig, An iguanna, 9 corn snakes, 1 Bearded Dragon, 1 tree frog( my wife is the small reptile rescue for the Upper Penninsula of Michigan....

Thats nice of her. I used to love snakes until I came to Florida. I think because in Long Island all we really had was garden snakes and I didn't have to worry about being bit. Down here we have coral, rattlesnakes and water moccasins. I really haven't seen many up close yet, but I did have a black racer defend his spot in my garden.

When we lived in NY we used to get all the pets the well to do people left at the end of summer on the high way. We lived close to the Long Island Express way and only an hour or two from the Hampton's. However that stopped after my fathers lung collapsed due to the allergies.

One of the best dogs I ever had was a pure white German Sheppard who was black from fleas and you could count her ribs when we picked her up. Lots of great stories about that dog are still told by my family. I might have a picture about.

**Ashlar521** · 02-16-2009, 12:20 PM

Here's a link to help feed shelter dogs . All you have to do is stop in once a day and click on the " Click here to give " button and a small donation will be given from those who advertise on "the Animal Rescue Site" . I stop in by at least twice a day .

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

Put it in your favorites and help a dog and cat in need .

12-13-2008, 09:37 AM	#11
Darrel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Lodge:	pets We had two miniature dappled dachsunds, but Molly died back in November. We were heartbroken. We still have Jenny, but you can tell she misses her sister.

12-13-2008, 11:50 AM	#13
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 586 Lodge:	I would love to get an aquarium, even made mention to the wife when we went shopping and walked through our local petsmart. Got to look at all of the amazing fish available. Currently, we have 2 cats. I grew up with cats and I am allergic to dogs, so I stick with cats. Not sure if an aquarium is such a good idea right now with them either. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

12-14-2008, 05:26 AM	#14
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,417 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	With cats an aquarium shouldn't be a problem . I love mine , it's peaceful watching the fish . Well , it's peaceful watching other fish . African cichlids , like I have , do nothing but beat the crap out of each other . With cichlids , it's better to keep them a little over crowded so they wont be fighting for territory . If and when you get an aquarium , get the biggest you can afford and have space for . Those small 10 gal. starter kits for beginners are not for beginners . You have to really know what you are doing to keep fish alive and healthy in smaller aquariums . The smaller the tank , the quicker things can go wrong . The bigger the tank the more room you have for error . The water quality will not go bad as quickly in a larger tank , that is ammonia levels take longer to spike , Ph dropping or spiking , water temp , you can go longer between partial water changes etc; etc; . __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl "

12-14-2008, 07:47 PM	#15
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 586 Lodge:	Thanks Ashlar, I will definately keep that in mind. I look forward to it one day, hopefully soon, but who knows. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

12-18-2008, 09:13 PM	#16
rustybones49801 A Rough Ashlar Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 264 Lodge:	OK, here goes.... 3 dogs, one Schipperkee, one German Shouthair and One Beagle... A guinnea pig, An iguanna, 9 corn snakes, 1 Bearded Dragon, 1 tree frog( my wife is the small reptile rescue for the Upper Penninsula of Michigan.... __________________ Iron Mountain Lodge #388, WM Iron Mountain, Michigan Raised Aug 18, 2007 www.ironmountain388.weebly.com

02-16-2009, 12:20 PM	#20
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,417 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	Here's a link to help feed shelter dogs . All you have to do is stop in once a day and click on the " Click here to give " button and a small donation will be given from those who advertise on "the Animal Rescue Site" . I stop in by at least twice a day . http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3 Put it in your favorites and help a dog and cat in need . __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl "

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