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9. October 2011, 05:50:11
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: bathing a cat
ScarletRose: I got bored this afternoon lol

9. October 2011, 03:04:14
Papa Zoom 
Subject: too funny

9. October 2011, 02:56:28
Papa Zoom 
Subject: bathing a cat

29. August 2011, 02:07:39
Papa Zoom 
Subject: mom's lap

16. August 2010, 23:40:49
Papa Zoom 
If you two really cared about animals, you'd have gone and visited my puppy photo page and then told me how absolutely adorable the pups are. But NO. I'm a Conservative so you can't do that!

BTW, they puppies are Liberal Democrats. They want things handed to them and think they are entitled to chew on anything in the house.

16. August 2010, 23:32:58
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re:
Jim Dandy: I fill pages by myself because I have a lot to say and you have a lot to learn.

16. August 2010, 23:24:32
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re:
Jim Dandy: ahhh but Jules posts there all the time as do you and Tuez. Here it's just you two.

2. July 2010, 18:51:37
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re:
"GERRY": I have more I can share.

2. July 2010, 18:46:29
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2. July 2010, 18:42:42
Papa Zoom 
Sing a song of sixpence,
A pocket full of rye;
Four and twenty blackbirds
Baked in a pie.
When the pie was opened,
They all began to sing.
Now, wasn't that a dainty dish
To set before the King?

The King was in his countinghouse,
Counting out his money;
The Queen was in the parlor
Eating bread and honey.
The maid was in the garden,
Hanging out the clothes.
Along there came a big black bird
And snipped off her nose!

25. June 2010, 07:26:46
Papa Zoom 

24. June 2010, 20:07:36
Papa Zoom 
Subject: beep beep!

24. June 2010, 02:52:53
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re:
anastasia:

23. June 2010, 17:54:51
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re:
anastasia: at this point she doesn't really know any commands.

23. June 2010, 01:59:26
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re:
anastasia: I have a book and several clickers. I started a bit of training with the older pup (6 months old now) and just am getting her used to the clicker. I click once and then offer a treat (as per the book). From what I've read, they use this system on dolphins (with a whistle but same principle). I have a lot to learn.

I tried the first exercise but it didn't work. I think the dog was distracted so I'm trying again later. It was supposed to get the dog to follow it's tail in a circle but maybe I was doing something wrong.

23. June 2010, 00:19:12
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re:
anastasia: I want to learn more about it and start it with the puppies

20. June 2010, 21:31:37
Papa Zoom 
Does anyone here use clicker training for their dog?

5. June 2010, 19:38:04
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Of interest to the topic

3. May 2010, 04:29:55
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: feed a animal for free
Sarah:

27. January 2009, 17:29:19
Papa Zoom 
Last call for a new mod for this board.  I will be stepping down by the weekend and if you are interested, contact a global near you.  There's not much to do on the board as it pretty much runs itself.  If no one steps up, a global moderator will have to take over. 

23. January 2009, 17:58:41
Papa Zoom 
I am stepping down as moderator here so please let one of the globals know if you are interested.  Thanks for always making my job easy! 

23. November 2008, 04:04:21
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: JUST FOUND OUT!!
anastasia:

20. November 2008, 20:48:12
Papa Zoom 
Is there a "child friendly" dog breed?   And are "mutts" better than pure breds?

20. September 2008, 06:34:57
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re:
rod03801:  I just heard about it.  I will definitely read it. 

20. September 2008, 05:42:37
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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

The author of this book loves dogs.  It looks like a good book.  It's not about dogs but I think the dog in the story is key to the story.  It's getting a lot of hype.  ;)

19. September 2008, 06:20:44
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: :)
anastasia:  Yeah, I've heard it before too but lost track of it.  A friend sent it to me the other day.  There will definitely be pets in heaven  ;)

18. September 2008, 05:51:56
Papa Zoom 
Subject: :)
>       A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying 
>the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
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>of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was
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> When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch
>that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate
>looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got
>closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
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>came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had
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>their best friends behind.'

4. August 2008, 17:03:49
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: Damien

anastasia:   Woooo Hoooooo!!!!!!!


 



20. July 2008, 06:05:03
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: LOL :)
anastasia: Nope, Sheep are meant to fall off of. lol


20. July 2008, 06:01:45
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: LOL :)
BadBoy7: Nonsense, here's my mode of transportation.


12. July 2008, 20:47:52
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: Dog meat off Chinese menus during upcoming Beijing Olympics
Jim Dandy:

12. July 2008, 07:49:32
Papa Zoom 
Subject: I think I would be veggietarian if I ever went over seas..
ScarletRose: Me too!  lol

11. July 2008, 07:14:49
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: wow! who would have thought THIS..oh,wait,ME!
ScarletRose: Here's one story

Six week olds can be pretty small depending on birth weight.  Sad story all around.  Wish I could find an original source for the story but it's probably too old. 



10. July 2008, 05:34:55
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: Best of luck (SKILL) to Lil MIss Nik
anastasia: I don't blame you.  I hate it when I drive somewhere only to find the event canceled.   These days it's more costly and that's all the more reason for organizations to be on top of things like this.  Let us know when you get a reschedule. ;)

9. July 2008, 22:26:20
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Best of luck (SKILL) to Lil MIss Nik
anastasia:  You go girl!

9. July 2008, 22:24:45
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: wow! who would have thought THIS..oh,wait,ME!
anastasia:  You bring up a good point about dogs in the part (or wherever they might be).  I think it starts with responsible pet ownership.  When I took my dog anywhere, she was on her leash.  I knew that I could command most situations but  she was faster than I and there was no sense in taking a chance of letting her roam free while we walked together.  But when we got to an open field, I'd let her run.  As long as there were no other dogs or little kids to distract her. 

My daughter was in California visiting relatives and her 3 year old was attacked by a dog.  The dog was on a leash but it just went nuts and charged my grandaughter (this was a few weeks ago).   My son in law came unglued on the owner.   They had to call the police over it.  But then there are other dogs that are well trained and they'd never do that sort of thing. 

We've got an interesting situation in our neighborhood within the last two weeks.  There's this big brown dog (not sure what kind but maybe part lab?) and it just showed up.  It lays in the middle of the street and just hangs out.  All the time!  (we lived in a culdesac where there are three culdesacs and the dog lays on the main entrance road)  Someone must be feeding it otherwise why does it stay?  I'd go make friends with it but am afraid it will "adopt" me.  lol.  I think I'll bring it a treat later though. ;)

9. July 2008, 21:06:43
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: wow! who would have thought THIS..oh,wait,ME!
anastasia:  Our neighbors had big aggressive dogs.  I think they were just being territorial and since we had dogs to maybe we were "the other clan."  But I was determined to be accepted by them so I bought some big size doggie treats and offered my peace offerings at every opportunity.  Now their dogs come to visit me.  I have the treats by the door. 

I think small dogs have a tendency to be more high strung and agressive (certain breeds).  I know our smallest Yorkie was like this.  She was a mini but would go after all the big dogs (thanks for the fence which helped her be brave).  She didn't even have any teeth to bit with but she'd bark bark bark at anything that moved.  My experience with larger dogs has been that many of them are far more easy going than the little ones. 

That said, I personally don't feel comfortable with larger dogs unless I know them.  And even my own midsize dog I kept at bay when it came to my grandchildren.  It wasn't worth the risk.  I don't think she (part Spitz part Blue Healer) would have hurt the kids ever, but I was always careful about it.  She was agressive towards strangers and she and I had a battle (which I eventually won) over who the Alpha was to be.  She never bit anyone (nipped at me once when I stepped on her tail...can't blame her). 

I have no more pets now.  The dogs have died and recently the cats have disappeared.  We have no idea what happened to them.  They were always at the door for their meals and at night would come into their little beds (they were the neighbors cats .... long story)  ;)  I'd love to get another one but wifey says no and since the neighbor has plenty, I do get my daily dose of animal contact.  (they even have goats lol) ;)

18. May 2008, 05:03:18
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: male chicks
anastasia:  My thoughts exactly.  I wonder how wide spread these practices are?

18. May 2008, 04:45:42
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: male chicks
anastasia:  I don't know.  I wasn't aware they did this sort of practice.  It's horrible.

18. May 2008, 04:20:43
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: male chicks

18. May 2008, 04:20:02
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: male chicks
anastasia: that's really sick that they do that. I could never do anything like that. It seems so cruel.

30. March 2008, 05:48:56
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12. March 2008, 05:49:52
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: THIS Is Why I LOVE Dogs :)
srnity: Cute!

31. December 2007, 22:30:14
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: No more pets at home
anastasia:  Thanks.  The vet sent us a sympathy card and everybody that works there signed it!  That was nice.  We'd had her a long time.  But it's hard getting used to her being gone.  There's no one to lick our bowls when were done eating. 

She had no teeth and when she stuck her tongue out, it came out the side.  Was so funny and cute. ;)

31. December 2007, 07:26:01
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: I think I've asked this before, but.....
srnity:  Most cats can handle it.  They are good at finding places to keep dry and warm.   Or you could always do what we did and put up a little "house" on the deck and set out some food.  But then you'll never get rid of the cat! 

Otherwise, it's their cat.

31. December 2007, 06:12:30
Papa Zoom 
Subject: No more pets at home
We had to put our little Yorkie down just before Christmas.  Her health was really going downhill in the past year.  We tried medication but the little thing lost much of her hair and it turned oily.  She lost weight and had chronic diarrhea.  Now we only have the two neighbor cats that think they live with us.    Probably because we feed them everyday give them a warm place to sleep in the winter (they are outdoor cats).  They each have a little basket to sleep in and we just bought a new "potty" for them. 

 

26. November 2007, 04:01:28
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: has anyone...
anastasia:  I've had a few.  Lock her up and fend off the suitors!!!  ;)    

24. November 2007, 02:20:00
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: we got both ttles!!
anastasia

23. November 2007, 18:40:19
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: Trial weekend this weekend!!!
anastasia:  much luck to you!!!  ;)

22. November 2007, 18:56:40
Papa Zoom 
Subject: Re: For Those Of Us Not Eating Turkey on Thanksgiving
Ewe:  I eat mostly fish or chicken.  But the wife has me eating lots of veggie meals too.  She's not a vegitarian but often she won't eat the meat.  So since she's the cook, I eat what I'm told. 

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