Red-Robbo Posted September 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 Ooh, who voted "other"? I do hope it's someone who keeps aardvarks or something similarly exotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 10/09/2019 at 19:37, Frenchay Red said: Cats? No thanks, much rather have the never ending love, loyalty and fantastic company of my beautiful girl That's one happy dog, @Frenchay Red . Beautiful. There was an interesting story on the BBC recently about research showing that people liked dogs because of their expressive faces, and this was because of a genetic mutation which allowed them to move their brows like humans do. Wolves etc do not have features that vary so much. Nor do cats and other felines. That said, our big tom does give the biggest grin when you tickle his chin, but if you buy him cheap, crappy cat food he has a look that could kill! On a more specific point, it looks like dogs' commanding early lead is slowly getting whittled down, but it's still impressive. All to play for. Get voting Otibers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 20 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: That's one happy dog, @Frenchay Red . Beautiful. There was an interesting story on the BBC recently about research showing that people liked dogs because of their expressive faces, and this was because of a genetic mutation which allowed them to move their brows like humans do. Wolves etc do not have features that vary so much. Nor do cats and other felines. That said, our big tom does give the biggest grin when you tickle his chin, but if you buy him cheap, crappy cat food he has a look that could kill! On a more specific point, it looks like dogs' commanding early lead is slowly getting whittled down, but it's still impressive. All to play for. Get voting Otibers! Cat ‘ owners ‘ are perhaps more non-conformist ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Meet Shasha, never put a bag or box down within a 2km radius of him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 23 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Meet Shasha, never put a bag or box down within a 2km radius of him . Aww. They love doing that. Scares the shit out of our dog if one of the cats suddenly pops up from a box he didn't see them get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Prefer dogs, but own a cat. Used to have a dog and absolutely loved it, but it just took up too much of my time and made things like holidays etc difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 23 minutes ago, Up The City! said: Prefer dogs, but own a cat. Used to have a dog and absolutely loved it, but it just took up too much of my time and made things like holidays etc difficult. They are a tie. On short breaks, we leave the hound with her dog-sitters, but the cats stay in the house and get fed by the kids from next door. Dog holiday costs are £14 a day whereas both cats cost us £10 a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Cats and dogs equally. Had a Springer and choccy lab when I was married, but they stayed with the ex. I inherited our cat (who got on fantastically with dogs), and I worshipped the little duchess, until her death, about a month ago. Thought that I'd give it a while before having another, but after a fortnight , ended up adopting a lovely big tom called Rhodri (he originally hails from Merthyr)! He has about 40 shotgun pellets in him, and a plate in his back leg. Despite humankind dealing him a shit hand, he is a gentle and loving little soul (well, actually "nuggety", like a pit pony). Definitely would like a dog when I retire, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 On 11/09/2019 at 19:08, Red-Robbo said: Ooh, who voted "other"? I do hope it's someone who keeps aardvarks or something similarly exotic. It was me and my attack echidna. Go monotremes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsomersetred Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Here's our bundle of fluff and joy, a Spanish Water dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 15/09/2019 at 08:23, northsomersetred said: Here's our bundle of fluff and joy, a Spanish Water dog I read that as Spanish waiter dog . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: I read that as Spanish waiter dog . Que? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Major Isewater said: I read that as Spanish waiter dog . No...ees a hamster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789000 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Dogs all the way. I grew up with both and every cat we had was a ****. I've got a new Vizsla pup now, just 4 months old: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Gratbot said: Dogs all the way. I grew up with both and every cat we had was a ****. I've got a new Vizsla pup now, just 4 months old: A friend of mine in the States has Vizslas (one adult, the other a new pup), they are beautiful dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 13/09/2019 at 12:17, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Cats and dogs equally. Had a Springer and choccy lab when I was married, but they stayed with the ex. I inherited our cat (who got on fantastically with dogs), and I worshipped the little duchess, until her death, about a month ago. Thought that I'd give it a while before having another, but after a fortnight , ended up adopting a lovely big tom called Rhodri (he originally hails from Merthyr)! He has about 40 shotgun pellets in him, and a plate in his back leg. Despite humankind dealing him a shit hand, he is a gentle and loving little soul (well, actually "nuggety", like a pit pony). Definitely would like a dog when I retire, though! Do you have any idea how and why? I mean, was it an accident or, if not, who would possibly do such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 45 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Do you have any idea how and why? I mean, was it an accident or, if not, who would possibly do such a thing? Not a clue. RSPCA picked him up, and after much surgery in Birmingham, he ended up at Stretton rehoming centre in BoT, from whence yours truly adopted him. I saw the X-ray, and he has loads of pellets in him. I guess some sadist thought that peppering him with a 12 gauge would be a wonderful wheeze...bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Not a clue. RSPCA picked him up, and after much surgery in Birmingham, he ended up at Stretton rehoming centre in BoT, from whence yours truly adopted him. I saw the X-ray, and he has loads of pellets in him. I guess some sadist thought that peppering him with a 12 gauge would be a wonderful wheeze...bastards. Cats seem to be a frequent target for sickos. Hopefully the culprit was caught, as people who can inflict cruelty on such defenceless animals are often the same who go on to attack people. That is one other thing I like about cats. They are incredibly stoic. They just get on with things without whimpering or crying and it's often not obvious they've been injured or are in pain. Dogs. They'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Red-Robbo said: Cats seem to be a frequent target for sickos. Hopefully the culprit was caught, as people who can inflict cruelty on such defenceless animals are often the same who go on to attack people. That is one other thing I like about cats. They are incredibly stoic. They just get on with things without whimpering or crying and it's often not obvious they've been injured or are in pain. Dogs. They'll let you know. Considering how badly he`s been treated by humankind, Rhodri is a loving and gentle soul (greedy bugger, though!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Not a clue. RSPCA picked him up, and after much surgery in Birmingham, he ended up at Stretton rehoming centre in BoT, from whence yours truly adopted him. I saw the X-ray, and he has loads of pellets in him. I guess some sadist thought that peppering him with a 12 gauge would be a wonderful wheeze...bastards. Some sick bastards about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Considering how badly he`s been treated by humankind, Rhodri is a loving and gentle soul (greedy bugger, though!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 11/09/2019 at 20:08, Red-Robbo said: Ooh, who voted "other"? I do hope it's someone who keeps aardvarks or something similarly exotic. I had one once in Chile , had to give it up as it was too much like Aardvark . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Dogs, well Golden Retrievers, are just the most adorable, loving, fun besties one could ever wish for.. ..... on the other hand c*ts are ****ing ‘orride. Apart from one, a stray young tabby , who shacked up in my partner’s garage and that’s only ‘cause it thought it was a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, joe jordans teeth said: Some sick bastards about I work with animal rescue charity: I have long despaired of the human race in relation to the abusive treatment handed out to some of the dogs and cats we come across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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