New pet

[teeroy]

Ya most of us have spent alot more than that on dogs my great Dane was 2k and my hunting pups were usually in the 1500 range so can't say much some people need cats some need dogs who cares what ya spend as long as it keeps ya happy

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my first Golden was $1100 with a non breeding agreement. the wife's standard poodle was $900 with the same contract. for both we were grilled during an interview like we were adopting a child. I prefer it that way, you get to see where the pups were born and can be assured you're not buying from a puppy mill.

 

[WarrenG]

Yeah my wife has spent way too much on pets. From purebred dogs to reptiles and amphibians. I don't like cats at all but my wife and son love their fat beast so I tolerate having one around. To each their own though!

Heres something for all you enthusiastic cat lovers!

 

[rknight111]

yuk. that would be the day.




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[snochuk]

I do have pet allergies, and am affected by regular cats or dogs. I did a lot of research before ordering this one. Otherwise I would of got one from the spca as well. You do pay a lot more for purebred animals. Some cats or dogs cost thousands.
These cats have a few traits that I was looking for.

Minimum of maintenance
No seasonal shedding, nor hairballs
Very intelligent, educated, good temperament
Easily adapt to your habits
Share their love with all family members and other animals
Do not need to be declawed
Anti-allergen (remarquable number of examples, but depends on the level of your allergy)
And many other advantages...

This is what made my decision and my parents bought it as a housewarming present. I couldn't afford to spend that.
The thing was playing all night yesterday, lots of energy.


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Used to have a purebred bluepoint Siamese. Great hunter of moths or flies f they ever got in the house.
Most intensly active cat I ever saw.
They bond to only one person......great with my wife curled up and purring all the time.
Everybody else including me had a 50/50 chance of being attacked if you got to close.
Then we had kids.
Then it bit my daughter.
Then we gave it away.
Then it was brought back in morning as it attacked new owner that night in hallway, no idea how she got it back in he cage.
Then we made one last trip to the vet.

Fuggin expensive cat after only 5 years. All costs in was about $700.

 

[medler]

It's a very cute looking cat! I get a lot of slack from people when tell them I am a cat guy lol!

Had a scare last night my cat got out and ran, lost him for almost 2 hrs out side at 3:00am. Nothing like driving all night and then end up wondering around the neighbourhood for 2hrd calling the cat lol. Tired at work today.


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I like cats to. Your not the only one. But I like my dog as well. Cats don't bark at people knocking at your door.

 

[rknight111]

lol, that's not lucky at all Randy. Siamese cats can be temperamental like small dogs.


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[Ron H]

Ron just get a "pen laser" and some catnip...
Maybe some bottled water too cause once that "intelligent" cat figures out the pen laser your gonna get thirsty....

 

[neilsleder]

I like cats to. Your not the only one. But I like my dog as well. Cats don't bark at people knocking at your door.

I like dogs to but I live in the city they are to much work for me. When I have an acreage then I will get a pooch. And cats are good for when you leave on holidays, all you do is give them extra food and leave the toilet seat up so they can drink lol


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[rightsideup]

SPCA and shelters are starting to get expensive to "save" an animal. we've got our last few kittens from a shelter and the last one cost $160...only to be eaten by a coyote six months later (RIP Rex). my 13 y/o outside retriever (he was a rescue, and the best fawking animal I've ever called my friend) passed away at the end of January and the 'yoties are moving closer to the house, so I started looking for a replacement this spring.

kept checking the SPCA and local shelters and the prices are getting stupid to adopt an animal. from $250-$400 for a rescue, and you can only get them after they have been spayed/neutered and chipped. I wanted an intact male for an outside dog as I believe (tho some disagree) they maintain a higher degree of vigilance and defensive behaviour as opposed to a dog that has lost his balls. some of the shelters I visited in my area were flat out disappointing and bordering on abusive/inhumane conditions.

I found my new best friend, and he wasn't a rescue but from a farm. hoping he turns out to be half the farm dog that my Kelso was.

It costs a lot of money to operate these shelters and I got a deal on both my pets by volunteering. When you spend that much time you see the work and put the work into making the animals adaptable. Each come with traits that most people shy away from and with a little patience you can get them to a point where they find a home.

 

[teeroy]

It costs a lot of money to operate these shelters and I got a deal on both my pets by volunteering. When you spend that much time you see the work and put the work into making the animals adaptable. Each come with traits that most people shy away from and with a little patience you can get them to a point where they find a home.

I have no doubts that it is expensive to run a shelter. Grande Prairie's SPCA is $250K in the red and closing it's doors. my wife and both kids volunteer at the Peace River SPCA by walking dogs and helping with fundraisers. I could go into a whole rant as to why the abandoned pet situation is not improving, and actually worsening. but I'm not.

 

[rightsideup]

I have no doubts that it is expensive to run a shelter. Grande Prairie's SPCA is $250K in the red and closing it's doors. my wife and both kids volunteer at the Peace River SPCA by walking dogs and helping with fundraisers. I could go into a whole rant as to why the abandoned pet situation is not improving, and actually worsening. but I'm not.

good on you for setting a positive example that your kids are following

 

[teeroy]

good on you for setting a positive example that your kids are following

oh I won't take any credit for that, their mother is a saint. I'm an a$$hole

 

[intmid8or!]

oh I won't take any credit for that, their mother is a saint. I'm an a$$hole

fact.

 

[ZRrrr]

Wife and daughter banned for this thread!!

All I need is for them to see those pics.........