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Post by Opti on Jul 26, 2024 9:21:01 GMT -5
He looks a lot like Dumbo the elephant. Apparently Chinchillas have some of the same behavior as elephants even though they aren't related like dust baths, the big ears and maybe something else. ![](https://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/ymamsmiles/sleepy.gif)
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Post by busymom on Jul 26, 2024 9:21:04 GMT -5
If you ever want some fluff balls, I've got plenty to spare. (Busy gives the side-eye to her kitchen floor.) Seriously, I need to buy more of those dry cloths for my Swiffer. Again.
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Post by Opti on Jul 26, 2024 9:22:13 GMT -5
If you ever want some fluff balls, I've got plenty to spare. (Busy gives the side-eye to her kitchen floor.) Seriously, I need to buy more of those dry cloths for my Swiffer. Again. I don't want the fluff balls, but I might consider a pair of better behaved dogs ...
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Post by busymom on Jul 26, 2024 9:43:08 GMT -5
If you ever want some fluff balls, I've got plenty to spare. (Busy gives the side-eye to her kitchen floor.) Seriously, I need to buy more of those dry cloths for my Swiffer. Again. I don't want the fluff balls, but I might consider a pair of better behaved dogs ... Don't get a herding dog then. For good behavior, I'd recommend a golden retriever, or maybe a miniature poodle, although the poodle would be expensive to groom.
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 26, 2024 9:49:08 GMT -5
I don't want the fluff balls, but I might consider a pair of better behaved dogs ... Don't get a herding dog then. For good behavior, I'd recommend a golden retriever, or maybe a miniature poodle, although the poodle would be expensive to groom. I am not a dog person but my ex adopted a golden, brought him home, and he adopted me. I got custody in the divorce. He was an excellent companion.
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Post by Opti on Jul 27, 2024 12:53:18 GMT -5
I don't want the fluff balls, but I might consider a pair of better behaved dogs ... Don't get a herding dog then. For good behavior, I'd recommend a golden retriever, or maybe a miniature poodle, although the poodle would be expensive to groom. The nice about herding dogs is they want to herd things, so sometimes that could be useful. I've been thinking about what kind of dogs might be able to be trained that my other pets are to be guarded not terrified. The man who raised Gohan the Siberian Husky from a little puppy had him gently sniff birds and injured small squirrels. I think he's an exception, but I probably would want to avoid dogs used for hunting even though I love labrador retrievers. And some dogs are natural guard dogs for outside livestock. I don't think I'll live somewhere large enough to justify a Great Pyrenees but I was thinking what kind of dogs might mesh with other critters in the future. I have thought about poodles off and on over the years. I have ruled out standard size schnauzers. Apparently, they can take over a household if the owner isn't dominate enough.
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Post by Opti on Jul 27, 2024 12:54:15 GMT -5
I don't want the fluff balls, but I might consider a pair of better behaved dogs ... Don't get a herding dog then. For good behavior, I'd recommend a golden retriever, or maybe a miniature poodle, although the poodle would be expensive to groom. I love some of the little guys though. You have corgis?
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Post by Opti on Jul 27, 2024 12:56:31 GMT -5
Mom would have loved this, Cows were her thing. ![](https://images-cdn.9gag.com/photo/aBmEmRD_700b.jpg)
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Post by busymom on Jul 27, 2024 22:26:59 GMT -5
Don't get a herding dog then. For good behavior, I'd recommend a golden retriever, or maybe a miniature poodle, although the poodle would be expensive to groom. I love some of the little guys though. You have corgis? I have one type of herding dog, and a relative that has another type. You'd better have nerves of steel if you get one. You really need to be the "alpha" in your house, or else they will herd YOU. In fact, they run at you to greet you, often with toenails out when they hit your leg. I cannot even count the times that I've ended up with purple polka dots (bruises) on my legs because of their enthusiasm. (Gotta keep those toenails trimmed on time, or you get gouges in your legs.) They often get the "zoomies", and will take off running. Don't get me wrong, they are loving, and definitely like to cuddle with their owner on a cold Winter night, but you need to be firm with them. One positive trait is they are VERY food motivated. I love the little terrorists, but frankly if I'd known more about the breed, I might have chosen differently. Just because a dog is smaller doesn't mean it's easy to handle. Even the place I get them groomed at, the ladies tell me that Lola is very easy to handle for her breed, but Speedy is typical for the breed & needs to be muzzled just to get his nails trimmed. They HATE having their feet or teeth touched. Did I scare you off? The people that love herding dogs REALLY love them, but they are work.
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Post by busymom on Jul 27, 2024 22:34:04 GMT -5
Oh, and I've never had a breed of dog that gives you the side eye so often. It's like living with a sassy teen. There's lots of attitude with the breed. And, they're smart enough to cause trouble if you let them. ![](https://campcanineflorida.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Corgi-side-eye.jpg)
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Post by Opti on Jul 28, 2024 6:35:43 GMT -5
I love some of the little guys though. You have corgis? I have one type of herding dog, and a relative that has another type. You'd better have nerves of steel if you get one. You really need to be the "alpha" in your house, or else they will herd YOU. In fact, they run at you to greet you, often with toenails out when they hit your leg. I cannot even count the times that I've ended up with purple polka dots (bruises) on my legs because of their enthusiasm. (Gotta keep those toenails trimmed on time, or you get gouges in your legs.) They often get the "zoomies", and will take off running. Don't get me wrong, they are loving, and definitely like to cuddle with their owner on a cold Winter night, but you need to be firm with them. One positive trait is they are VERY food motivated. I love the little terrorists, but frankly if I'd known more about the breed, I might have chosen differently. Just because a dog is smaller doesn't mean it's easy to handle. Even the place I get them groomed at, the ladies tell me that Lola is very easy to handle for her breed, but Speedy is typical for the breed & needs to be muzzled just to get his nails trimmed. They HATE having their feet or teeth touched. Did I scare you off? The people that love herding dogs REALLY love them, but they are work. No, because I like the big dog obstinate breeds. I'm not sure though since I am no longer 50 something whether I will try for some sort of Siberian husky, Lab, etc. There are sheep herding competitions in NJ and I've been I think at least twice. But those dogs are small compared to the large fast border collies that herd sheep in Scotland.
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Post by Opti on Jul 28, 2024 6:42:15 GMT -5
I unfortunately need to move on to the problems at hand. I think Crestie could go as early as sometime today. He is very limp and doesn't seem to care about anything. He refused what should be his fave flavor of crested gecko powder two days in a row. I'm going to check the bottle and see it is out of date. The very last digit of 202x is not really readable.
Need to do laundry and my knee is very unhappy with me. Not sure what I can accomplish as I only have one older friend who is doing laundry at laundromats and might take me. I have a feeling he did his yesterday morning like he did last week. Did not use the topical cream yesterday as much as I would have liked.
Its been a year that could break anyone's heart and it must be hard to be a pet and wonder if your human is going to make it through so you both survive.
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Post by busymom on Jul 28, 2024 18:40:07 GMT -5
It must be a squirrel from Georgia, LOL. The pecans there are SO good!
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Post by Opti on Jul 28, 2024 20:21:01 GMT -5
Quick update here - I figured out the heat and hydration screwed up Crestie as well, not just sadness at the loss of our Moon Shadow.
Have no idea if it will work out or not, but I am misting him fairly frequently so he can lap up some water. He has been licking up water and he is staying in my room with me where it is cooler and better humidity.
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Post by busymom on Jul 28, 2024 21:08:24 GMT -5
The weather is messing with me. Last week we went from moderate & comfortable weather with low humidity, to hot temps & high humidity just a few days later. I'm prone to migraines when the weather changes so abruptly, not to mention my joints hurt, so I've kept track of where my painkillers are just in case I need a little help.
I can only imagine what weather changes do to Crestie.
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Post by Opti on Jul 28, 2024 21:26:03 GMT -5
The weather is messing with me. Last week we went from moderate & comfortable weather with low humidity, to hot temps & high humidity just a few days later. I'm prone to migraines when the weather changes so abruptly, not to mention my joints hurt, so I've kept track of where my painkillers are just in case I need a little help. I can only imagine what weather changes do to Crestie. He's older now so I worry that I can't keep things as cool as I would like. My next place has to have a first floor or cheap A/C because I think the ideal temp for him is 70 to 78 and for the Chinchilla it would be 68 to 75. With a hard stop if over 75. Until we get to the second half of September, he might be going into my room or the bathroom wherever it is cooler at night. Weird to think they were rediscovered in 1994 in islands off the NE of Australia. And it was so nice Friday. Today was hot again and just being out for a short time makes me sweat. I'm in a bit of pain too. Did not put on the topical cream for the joints today except very little and not that well once. Overall, my body is unamused.
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Post by busymom on Jul 29, 2024 6:53:27 GMT -5
(I'm afraid only Harry Potter fans will get this one. Unfortunately, this woman reminds me SO MUCH of a former boss of mine.) ![](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ff/40/5a/ff405ab4541f7e6cb545cda30241c0e3.jpg)
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Post by Opti on Jul 29, 2024 15:43:49 GMT -5
I think these dogs are so beautiful. ![](https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/wp-content/uploads/Portals/0/Herding%20Dog%20Meme%204.jpg)
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Post by Opti on Jul 29, 2024 16:10:32 GMT -5
Penance for posting that. ![](https://img.ifunny.co/images/1034f02ce4f24fe7b25fe11c2aa5185588434f8a91b815143c200823177a6c8a_1.jpg)
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