catfan 14,793 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 How true Robbie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 The day will come for us old codgers when our current pet outlives us. Hope we are thinking of options and hopefully arranging a new home for them when we have gone. My kids and stepkids are all dog lovers, I suppose they got it from us. So we have no shortage of takers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Did any Nottstalgian member or their parents/friends buy a dog from Trevart Kennels in Radcliffe on Trent or, board their dog there whilst on holidays??????? For information, Trevart Kennels was owned by my parents before they sold it to the RSPCA in 1962. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Most of the Nottstalgians seem to have pets so I thought I'd start a new thread on the subject. Below is the most adorable little kitten I've ever seen. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Had dogs for years. Now on number four. Worry a bit about who's going to take care of him if he outlives me. My first dog taught me more about unconditional love than any human. Btw. Seem to remember another pet thread a month or two ago. Dogs rule! LOL. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yo've already met "Monty". "Sam". My daughter's dog "Willow". "Gus". "Gus & Sandy". "Tiger". 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I find it interesting, and understandable, when the death of a pet causes more grief than the death of some friends or relatives. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I have a lovelly/beautiful black cat called Bella, aged about 13 years , she is dearly loved - has just developed tumors in her mouth and cannot eat properly. I am giving her antibiotics in her food, she senses it and leaves most of it.......It is only a matter of time before she will not be with us, weeks maybe.........As a cat lover, it will cut me up when the time comes...............It's the unconditional love........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Sorry to hear that Blondie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Sorry to read about your cat Blondie. I understand how you must feel. We have had three dogs and when each one got ill and eventually passed away, we were heart broken for a long while afterwards. I am sure Bella will have the best care that you can give her in her time of need. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Blondie, so sorry to hear that your lovely cat is ill. I know that you will love and care for her to the very end. I can empathise as we have had many cats over the years... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 So sad to hear that Blondie, we have been there too many times. Me & Mrs Catfan have mad a decision that "Monty" is our last pet, when he goes there will be no more pets here. Apart from extortionate vet bills we have had too many heartaches over the years so have made this decision. I know this will be hard but we aint getting any younger ourselves ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Another one of "Sam". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 We have the Easter Bunny at our house: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Here's my favourite pet. Goodnight all ! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I was going to mention extortionate vet bills, catfan. Three things that are really important in our lives are the vet, dentist and funerals and all three are a big rip-off. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 My daughter has two Rag Doll cats, one of which jumped out of a bedroom window and smashed a front paw. The vet managed to put it back together again at a cost of £6000.00 +, thankfully paid for by insurance. It took 3 weeks of coming and going on a 30 mile round trip before she was home again and has made a complete recovery. It was all as traumatic as most other things I've known. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 #14 I don't know what hurt the most, the paw or the vet bill ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 catfan (#12), very attractive lady, is she your daughter? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Blondie. So sorry to hear of your cat's health problems. The hardest part of owning them, in my experience, has been saying goodbye to them. Enjoy the days she still has with you as much as you can. I know the thoughts of all the pet lovers here are with you. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Our poor old border collie cross, Jess, has "Canine vestibular syndrome" - the vet translated that as "dog labyrinthitis". She became very restless last Wednesday morning, then started walking round in circles anti-clockwise, and panting. Her eyes were flicking sideways uncontrollably. She is getting much better now, although she has developed a head-tilt to the right, and is very wobbly on her legs. (She tried to shake herself yesterday and fell down in a heap). The vet reckons it is not serious, and she will probably make a good recovery - possibly with a permanent head-tilt. But she is eating again, and seems quite contented - although walking seems a bit of a chore for her at the moment. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Catfan, I know you say there will be no more new cats at your house but what will you do if a sad little waif and stray arrives on your doorstep and looks up at you - you know the look I mean! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I fell for that look............... Marmite(yes a Black cat) has been with for three years now. She just turned up one cold rainy day in our outhouse(hole in bottom of door) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Marmite obviously chose the right place to shelter. Wonder how cats know where an an animal lover lives ... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 #16 Michael You have just made Mrs Catfan's day ! But I will confess, that picture was taken on our honeymoon nearly 21 years ago at Skeg ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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