Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[SimpleJenn]

Hubby is a fan of Mr. P and his fabulous colored fluffies

 

[bgmathteach]

Abandoned pet rant tax:

I give up. For some reason, my computer will not 'register' that my camera is connected to it. So, will try to figure out what is wrong & post later. (I hope the cable didn't go bad. Otherwise I have NO idea what is wrong )

Hmmm, seems the camera battery was dead...so in the morning, once it is recharged, I can post pics.

 

[featherhead007]

Well, because they can't afford them. Many local shelters in our area require you to pay a surrender fee. I'm not sure what it is now, but in 1989 when I found a couple of stray cats near my new living situation, and couldn't keep them - when I caught them and brought them to a shelter, it was a $10 per cat surrender fee. When you are already broke, you can't afford that.

Many time, if they get rental units or homeless housing, no pets are allowed. They are also stressed and traumatized themselves. For most people, I don't think it is malicious - it is more being overwhelmed, embarrassed, and no resources (physical nor financial) to invest in the pets, too. They are embarrassed, overwhelmed. broke, and worried about their own survival.

Some shelters in the NE have gotten better, but they still ask for a fee for surrender. (You have to actively say you can't afford it & ask for it to be waived). It would be nice if people who know the family soon to be evicted could help relieve the burden by asking about the fate of the pets & if they could help them by accompanying the parents/adults to a shelter with the pets (and maybe even offer to pay surrender fees if there are any in your area)

I don't excuse abandoning pets - that is inexcusable. But, I can understand how it happens, and, quite frankly blame BOTH the family that abandons them AND surrounding people who are aware but don't take action on the pet's behalf. My first cat was a rescue that had been found in an apartment (that had been empty for 6 weeks) She had 4 kittens, all were emaciated and one kitten died. I think the only reason they weren't all dead is momma drank from the toilet. When all were healthy & had shots, etc, the kittens were adopted, but no one wanted Momma _ she was thought to be 4 years old; she lived with me for 12 years. She was the best. sweetest, most affectionate cat I have ever known! I named her 'Truffles', and, given that I went through a rough patch around the time I adopted her, I can honestly say she helped save my life.

My current kitty (Cleo)- also a rescued adult cat, is about 14-15 y.o. and still going strong. I love her dearly and she is sweet - but such a different personality than Truffles - and though it has been almost 12 years since Truffles passed, I still miss her today!

Truffles is probably teasing Sir Jaffar somewhere up there.

 

[RoyalChick]

We don’t have those here. Have to go into town 30min drive for anything.

I am way to lazy to drive over an hr round trip just for take out. And it’s outrageous how expensive take out is!!!

It’s cheaper to eat chick starter probably healthier too!
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Wait. Who is that good looking fella?
Is that Mr. Little Chicken?

 

[bgmathteach]

We don’t have those here. Have to go into town 30min drive for anything.

I am way to lazy to drive over an hr round trip just for take out. And it’s outrageous how expensive take out is!!!

It’s cheaper to eat chick starter probably healthier too!
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Gosh, I swear he gets more gorgeous each time you post a pic of him - he is sooooo handsome!!!

 

[featherhead007]

Wattle Wednesday

BFTP

Rooster wattles
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And hide away hen wattles
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She was laying an egg under the sheet on the straw pile.

Your chooks act funny!

 

[featherhead007]

Trouble in the coop tonight. Chickens rearranging their personal spaces and the younger ones are getting closer to the older ones. Little CeeCee was yelling at Coco for some reason.
And a short scuffle broke out between the two Roos.
Good night fluffy butt enthusiasts.

 

[Sylvester017]

The best pets are the ones we rescue

Reenie - best $100 I ever paid, got her from the SPCA, I feared she would die she was so starved.
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Reenie sharing her dinner
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It amazes me how horses & chickens have such slender legs to support proportionately heavy bodies! Reenie has a gorgeous sheen on her coat. You did good!

 

[Sylvester017]

I have permission from @Sylvester017 to post this, a tiny silkie egg basket!
Jenn is a creative genius!

 

[Marie2020]

Welp, talking to friends and family...we were grossly overcharged for bean boy. Sucks, I love our vet but we're a single income household!

Veterinary clinics usually overcharge. This really bug's me