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Chinston Wurchill: Jun 27, 2010; It's not that kind of test.

Mocha Frost posted:

Henry and Stella. Came home last weekend. Currently either sleeping on the radiator cover or wrestling with my socks. Took my wife years to talk me into getting kittens. Now I've got the biggest crush on them.

Those are some adorable kittens. Don't worry, they'll still impact your productivity when they get older...

I'd stop trying to do my work on the couch, but where's the fun in that?

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a life less: Jul 12, 2009; We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.

Robo Olga posted:

Your dogs are gorgeous, please forgive a dumb question but are they from the US? People here look at me like I'm crazy when I say my mom had dark orange golden retrievers growing up since apparently they are only supposed to be light yellow or something. I'm wondering if there's a difference between US and Canadian ones.

Red Golden Retrievers are more common in working/field lines. You'll see loads more of them out retrieving ducks than you'll see in the show ring. There are also white Goldens, but I'm pretty sure they've been designed almost purely for the pet trade.

Dogs love snow. And photograph relatively well in it.

# ? Jan 27, 2012 15:25

Whimsicalfuckery: Sep 6, 2011

Please forgive my earlier indiscretion.

Here is a new picture of Eevee;

# ? Jan 27, 2012 16:24

Duckie: Sep 12, 2010; This is sewious!

belindashort posted:

This is Rupert

I have a kitty named Rupert as well! :hfive:

He does not have a tail:

And has the cutest belly! :3:

# ? Jan 27, 2012 17:55

Wojtek: Oct 17, 2008

Robo Olga posted:

Your dogs are gorgeous, please forgive a dumb question but are they from the US? People here look at me like I'm crazy when I say my mom had dark orange golden retrievers growing up since apparently they are only supposed to be light yellow or something. I'm wondering if there's a difference between US and Canadian ones.

They are from the US. We live in Reno, NV. We got them from a breeder who has been the neighbor of my wife's parents for many, many years. The mom was lighter but the dad was even darker than our two monsters.

Content: can't wait for summer to do this again

Wojtek fucked around with this message at 21:32 on Jan 27, 2012

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Dogeatdog: Jun 17, 2005

I have a 2 year old Labradoodle named Getty. I've had him since the day he was born.
My girlfriend's mom breed Labradoodles one litter at a time and he was the only one not pick after the other puppies were gone. My girlfriend and me fell in love with him instantly and have no idea why he wasn't picked first. He's our dog of destiny.

First time outside

Momma chasing him around the house

First time to the beach. He was very confused by the ocean

Got pretty tired, but we made sure he had a blanket

He's a really good boy, but sometimes...(no discs were destroyed)

# ? Jan 28, 2012 02:53

Dotcom Jillionaire: Jul 19, 2006; Social distortion

This is August, his balls are sore but at least he has a good home now:

If you happen to know what mixed breed he is that would be very helpful. The SPCA thought he was a Dachshund mix but I don't know so much if they were right.

Dotcom Jillionaire fucked around with this message at 07:24 on Jan 29, 2012

# ? Jan 29, 2012 07:21

if wishes were knishes: Mar 5, 2006; Hi I'm Buddy-dot-gif

Here's Ozzie, chilling after a hard day of being awesome. Seriously, he hangs out like this.

IMG_0565.jpg by SlipFish, on Flickr

# ? Jan 29, 2012 18:31

Maker Of Shoes: Sep 4, 2006; AWWWW YISSSSSSSSSS
DIS IS MAH JAM!!!!!!

Meet Captain Mewmers.

Pardon the dirty floor. Between her and the toilet exploding and subsequent replacement it's been a hectic day.

Neighborhood stray that's been living on my patio for the past 6-8 months. Super sweet and mellow but was getting pretty thrashed by all the stray tom cats in the area. Finally had a few extra bucks to get her checked out and the vet gave her a clean bill of health today. She's already fixed, appears to be about 3-5 years old, and gets her next dose of boosters in a few weeks. Her teeth are a bit worn down so I had initial estimated she was older but the vet thinks otherwise and they shouldn't be too much of an issue now she's indoor only and on a better diet. I didn't really want to take yet another cat (black long hair named Rando and a short hair tortie named Leeloo) but welp, here we are.

She's quite a talker and her chest hair is ridiculously long/adorable. :3:

# ? Jan 31, 2012 04:54

The Oncoming Storm: Jan 21, 2012; Disregard fangirls, acquire yellow tree fruit.

So, here's my Evil Green Chicken:

7 years old, loves to yammer and get skritches. He preens my hand sometimes and says "Aww" like a fussy green grandma. And he loves to end the night with a song - either "Twinkle Twinkle" or "Still Alive." (No, he doesn't sing that one yet - but he dances and chirps along while I sing.)

# ? Feb 3, 2012 03:51

Cabbages and VHS: Aug 25, 2004; Listen, I've been around a bit, you know, and I thought I'd seen some creepy things go on in the movie business, but I really have to say this is the most disgusting thing that's ever happened to me.

Abe cat at five and a half months

Abe cat at nine and a half months:

# ? Feb 3, 2012 16:40

fknlo: Jul 6, 2009; Fun Shoe

sXe.spengler posted:

Abe cat at nine and a half months:

Here are Lola and Layla on that same comforter

Sleepy time by jg zkc, on Flickr

I have to de-fur it on pretty much a daily basis.

# ? Feb 3, 2012 19:25

Antioch: Apr 18, 2003

Your clothes hamper on the left side there looks like it's doing the :3:

face at the cats.

Here's Balloo AKA Old Grey, Grumpybutt, Bitefang

This is a little blurry, but it perfectly encapsulates his demeanor

Here he is posing and being handsome

And two catlump pictures. Sunning himself on my desk, and in his favorite catnip box.

I love the big grey jerk.

# ? Feb 3, 2012 19:58

davey4283: Aug 14, 2006; Fallen Rib

a life less posted:

I'm usually not a huge fan of the tri-color but Cohen is really gorgeous.

Anyways, I don't have a camera but the doggy day care I've started Maggie in does!

# ? Feb 4, 2012 04:07

Andohz: Aug 15, 2004; World's Strongest Smelly Hobo

We really need some kind of box to put under the mail slot on our apartment door...

# ? Feb 4, 2012 19:33

Aravenna: Jun 9, 2002; DOOK

Our new adoptee, assuming the rescue doesn't decide we're miscreants or anything:

Smuggest dawg ever. :smug:

He's some kind of shepherd mix, any idea what else is in there? He has floppy lab-type ears and a fluffy black tail although those don't show up in the picture. He's smaller and less massive than either a shepherd or a lab and with that coloring we're kind of at a loss. Sweetest dog, wants nothing more than to be petted and snuggle. His ears and head shape show a little better here:

# ? Feb 4, 2012 22:53

Happy Hippo: Aug 8, 2004; The Something Awful Forums > The Finer Arts > Batman's Shameful Secret > BSS Derailed Thread: Spider-Island

This is a picture of my sister's dog, Joey. He was not mine technically but I loved him like he was mine. He was a bullmastiff mix of some sort.

Joey was a Katrina rescue dog. He was abandoned by his owner and left to fend for himself in a crate during the flood. When he was found he had been treading water for about three days. As a result of this he had major surgery to repair his hind quarters. My sister fell in love with and adopted him in 2006. Despite being a tough son of a bitch and looking like a nightmare walking he was the sweetest dog. He was put to sleep today after a long and happy life being cared for, and caring for, my sister. I was with him at the end and can tell you that he felt no pain and was being petted and reminded that he was, indeed, a very good boy. I am tired of crying.

I have two dogs, both alive and well.

This is Pullo. I've posted him in this thread but that was months ago. He is a bullmastiff (loving dog has loving papers) and is currently 10 months old.

Here is Pullo's alpha, Flora. She is a five pound chihuahua and chases Pullo's 110 pound frame all over the house when he gets too close to her humans.

She's kind of a bitch to most people but is very affectionate and sweet towards her humans.

Happy Hippo fucked around with this message at 02:30 on Feb 5, 2012

# ? Feb 5, 2012 02:27

Effingham: Aug 1, 2006; The bells of the Gion Temple echo the impermanence of all things...

My dog Gladstone loves vegging in the sunny spots.

But when squirrels or mailmen are spotted, his sixth sense kicks in and rouses him in a heartbeat.

He's very bright, but has some anxiety issues that the behaviorist at the vet clinic is helping me with. Sometimes, especially when he wants to go out five minutes after coming back in -- and then again in five MORE minutes, he drives me crazy. But...

Gladstone knows he has me completely suckered.

# ? Feb 5, 2012 03:56

ohnobugs: Feb 22, 2003

Andohz posted:

We really need some kind of box to put under the mail slot on our apartment door...

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Such a guilty face too!

I've posted this elsewhere, but here is Ushi reading his valentine:

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shy boy from chess club: Jun 11, 2008; It wasnt that bad, after you left I got to help put out the fire!

My buddy, Riley

Hes an apricot skunk and its hard as hell to get a good picture of him. Despite his fatness he never stops moving, ever. Hes the most not-skunk skunk I've ever had when it comes to that.

# ? Feb 5, 2012 04:12

NarwhalParty: Jul 23, 2010

Guess who turned one year old?

I believe the last time I posted in this thread, she looked something like this:

# ? Feb 5, 2012 15:07

wheres my beer: Apr 29, 2004; Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty; Fun Shoe

Emma is a kitty. :3:

# ? Feb 5, 2012 22:37

Xenomrph: Dec 9, 2005; AvP Nerd/Fanboy/Shill

GIGANTIC picture of my mom's cat, Shadow

She's a runt, she's old as dirt, she has 0 teeth, and is the most docile, softest cat ever. :3:

# ? Feb 8, 2012 02:11

Lizzzk: Jun 7, 2011

Funny face by Doxieone, on Flickr

This is Honey, a longhaired doxie, as a puppy wearing a giraffe outfit. She's now 5 years old, and still on occasion will have a funny-eyed thingy going on, kinda Marty Feldman-ish.

# ? Feb 10, 2012 03:04

Riiseli: Apr 10, 2011; I'm not a BYB because I live in an apartment.

Healy, imo pregnancy suits her

# ? Feb 10, 2012 10:51

egon_beeblebrox: Mar 1, 2008; WILL AMOUNT TO NOTHING IN LIFE.

Samantha Cat taking over the couch with her blanket and pillow.

She won't let me nap on the couch. It's HER couch.

# ? Feb 10, 2012 11:24

Bogwoppit: Feb 9, 2012; "Dirty little bin-goblin."

Witchkin about 6 months ago. On my sofa. Staring at a biscuit in my left hand.

# ? Feb 11, 2012 02:19

A Sleepy Budgie: Jan 6, 2010; A friend in need
is a friend indeed

My roommates cat, Asia. She was a barn kitty but is now a lazy house cat. She is a gorgeous girl. Loves to be petted and doesn't seem to mind Riley, my chihuahua. I love her little white paws :3:

I plan on finding her a kitty tower so she can keep an eye on the neighborhood.

# ? Feb 11, 2012 04:01

olylifter: Sep 13, 2007; I'm bad with money and you have an avatar!

My little soldier, Peanut. I had to put him to sleep today because of a urinary tract blockage combined with a lack of cash to pay a looming $5000 vet bill which might or might not have saved him. In short, I hosed up royally and I'm tearing myself up over it.

# ? Feb 12, 2012 00:50

Escape_GOAT: May 20, 2004

Here are our cats, the McKitters clan. From left to right; Misses, Scout, and Cappy.

Enjoying a can of tuna. Pavlov would be quite proud, if they hear the can opener being taken out of the drawer, they come running. How the can opener being taken out of the drawer sounds different from any other utensil, I have no idea.

Here's Scout, who we also call Little Boy and Buptons, is our youngest. My sister rescued him from under a bridge and fostered him for about 8 weeks. He is most peculiar of the bunch and sometimes you can tell he lived for several months of his life outdoors. He'll beg incessantly to be let out onto the patio, but he'll only stay out there for a few minutes before running back in to get warm on my fiancee's lap.

This is Captain McKitters, who we call Cappy for short; so named because he looks like a one-eyed pirate. He was found in a bag in a garbage dumpster and lost his eye due to a severe respiratory infection. He was in pretty rough shape when we adopted him, for a while I didn't know if he'd survive as he also had a pretty bad staphylococcus infection that resulted in several scabby, hairless spots that took months to go away. He has slept in our bed with us since the first night we had him.

This is Misses, our only girl. We adopted her from the same rescue we got Cappy from. We decided to look for a second cat since Cappy was started to get depressed from being by himself during the day when we were at school. She's, by far, the smartest of the bunch and often gets into things that she ought not to. She follows me around like a shadow and is quite clearly a daddy's girl.

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Perstephanie: Feb 11, 2012

Here we've got Tracy and Xerxes. The black one is Tracy, the orange is Xerxes. They never lived together before my roommate and I moved in with each other, but they act like brothers. It's pretty drat cute, they bathe each other. Tracy's about four and Xerxes will probably be...a year and a half by now?

Now this guy is Patel. I've also got a ferret named Dorian, buut...well...I actually don't have any pictures of him. The white ferret you can see behind Patel is the late great Cocaine.

The most expensive pet I will ever buy, my conure Phobos. It's a pretty crappy picture, but my camera broke so it's back to webcam quality now.

# ? Feb 12, 2012 08:28

kinmik: Jul 17, 2011; Dog, what are you doing? Get away from there.
You don't even have thumbs.

olylifter posted:

My little soldier, Peanut. I had to put him to sleep today because of a urinary tract blockage combined with a lack of cash to pay a looming $5000 vet bill which might or might not have saved him. In short, I hosed up royally and I'm tearing myself up over it.

Please don't beat yourself up over it. I'm sorry you didn't have the means, but look at the last picture you posted. See how content he looks? You made him happy, fed him, played with him, gave him lots of love and warmth. We're pet owners, and the years we invest with our pets are always worth looking back on with peace of mind when we lose them. :sympathy:

My (parents') Lucky dog, posted in the Mutts thread, but not here I think.

# ? Feb 12, 2012 16:27

Abbeh: May 23, 2006; When I grow up I mean to be
A Lion large and fierce to see.
(Thank you, Das Boo!)

olylifter posted:

My little soldier, Peanut. I had to put him to sleep today because of a urinary tract blockage combined with a lack of cash to pay a looming $5000 vet bill which might or might not have saved him. In short, I hosed up royally and I'm tearing myself up over it.

Try not to beat yourself up over it :sympathy:

after all, Peanut and Fry are having the times of their lives up in kitty heaven together.

I think Fry's grave stone says it best: Shine on you crazy diamond.

# ? Feb 12, 2012 23:19

eldritchMortician: Feb 11, 2012; Only the foolish believe suffering is wages for being different.

This is my oldest cat, Rika. She's sweet...with people, anyhow. She hates other cats and lives with four of them...

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greatapoc: Apr 4, 2005

This is Fry aka Little Kitty at 4 weeks:

P1030618 by greatapoc, on Flickr

P1030630 by greatapoc, on Flickr

Here she is now about 14 months later:

388758_10150464718936507_602761506_9034092_1108230014_n by greatapoc, on Flickr

_DSC0412 by greatapoc, on Flickr

_DSC0030 by greatapoc, on Flickr

This is Jude aka Big Boy. He's about 4 years old:

_DSC0109 by greatapoc, on Flickr

_DSC0129 by greatapoc, on Flickr

_DSC0399 by greatapoc, on Flickr

DSC_0529 by greatapoc, on Flickr

# ? Feb 13, 2012 14:30

Mighty Amoeba: Jul 10, 2006; I am the mightiest of them all!

I don't know if this comes across but she totally had the attitude of gently caress YEAH I'M LAYING IN THE SUN

Seriously, guys? That's way too cute.

OH COME ON

# ? Feb 15, 2012 02:57

eldritchMortician: Feb 11, 2012; Only the foolish believe suffering is wages for being different.

More pics of my cats...

This is Roswell (he's gray

) and Wednesday. They adore one another, and cuddle and groom each other constantly.

You may notice Roswell has a crumpled ear. He apparently had ear mites, and scratched until he broke a blood vessel in his ear, which swelled up and required surgery to correct. He lived in Cone of Shame for two weeks, and came out of it with an ear full of scar tissue. It doesn't seem to bother him, it just makes him look cute.

Rika likes to sit on my lap when my group is gaming, and occasionally she'll tolerate me stacking dice on her head.

I'll post my boyfriend's cat in the next message :3

# ? Feb 15, 2012 22:55