*sigh* I'm loosing my touch. (Warning: Hi-jacked by Em)

[sourland]

A father and his daughter - what can I tell you. My best buddy while she was growing up, strict father/teen aged girl - not a good time, we've put things back together

- I'll tolerate her ill mannered little creatures.

There will be no SSS; although, I would have absolutely no problem with the termination of Otis - just not on my watch.

 

[Bunnylady]

I would have absolutely no problem with the termination of Otis - just not on my watch.

Oh, geez, my parents had to do that one time with my older brother's cat. Young cat, supposed to be staying with them for something like two weeks while my brother was on maneuvers with his National Guard unit. A couple of days into the visit, the cat basically collapsed; their vet diagnosed concurrent FIV/FIA infections. He said he might be able to pull the cat together until my brother got back, but the prognosis was grim. They did what they had to do and he understood, but it was a painful situation all around.

 

[Alaskan]

So, inserting a hi five and yelling "B-B-Que time!" Would be bad? :/

 

[Cynthia12]

So, inserting a hi five and yelling "B-B-Que time!" Would be bad?

Say what?

 

[Alaskan]

So, inserting a hi five and yelling "B-B-Que time!" Would be bad? :/

Say what?  

Duh!

As in super delicious roasted doggie and kitty!

 

[sourland]

Well we've survived the first 15 hours or so. Having the dear boys separated because of Otis's bad neck is a good thing. They are unable to indulge in their peeing contests,

and we don't have to deal with their continuous scuffling. They really should be separated, but my daughter loves Rocky (he is a pretty neat little dog), and my grandson loves Otis. Also Otis is a strange dog and needs a special environment in which to feel safe. The vet took X rays during his most recent visit, and at some time in the future he too will probably need hip surgery.

 

[Bunnylady]

Quote: Duh!

As in super delicious roasted doggie and kitty!

From you, Alaskan, it's no more than I'd expect.

I'm curious, Sour - how does your daughter deal with them at home? I doubt she likes having her house smell like a doggie outhouse, to say nothing of the annoyance of pee puddles and poop piles. I've heard of some people that have parts of their houses cordoned off; this animal lives in this part of the house, that one lives in that, because the fur will fly if they meet.

 

[sourland]

They are generally consigned to her kitchen area which has a tile floor. This is a fairly recent development as they have just recently started leaking through their pee pads. They are more comfortable in their home environment and do not mark as much. She and my SIL frequently work from home, and can allow the dogs to be outside in a fenced in yard when the temperatures are moderate.

I wonder if there may not be a physical component to this behavior. Both of these dogs were castrated as 6 week old pups. I know that at one time neutering was conducted when dogs/cats were closer to sexual maturity. I'll have to ask my vet about this.

 

[Wisher1000]

We, too, are hosting a guest dog. Riley, the beloved canine daughter of a friend/neighbor, is staying with us while they go to the beach. Riley is spoiled. She can't be bothered with housebreaking, has no manners, and is diabetic. She has special food, a strict routine, and must have shots every day. I have already been honored with a soft, warm, smelly gift, left in the middle of the floor, AFTER we walked this morning.

I am the only one that is even considered capable of caring for her, and I can expect daily phone calls to check on her. She will be here until next weekend. In return for keeping her, her "Mom" boards my house dog, feeds and waters my outside dog, and checks on the chickens for me while we are on our summer vacation.

I think I get the best end of the bargain!

 

[sourland]

Wisher, I can relate.

Some folks were conducting a butterfly survey (honestly) at the beagle club so I left the 'boys' for E this AM. She walked them, both urinated - then after they were in the house Otis pooped on the floor.

Dani our golden has NEVER pooped in the house, and she was 8 weeks old when we got her. There is no excuse for him.