What kind of pet do you have?

[CuriousGirl]

I have two cats, a Labrador retriever that I have joint custody of, and two ferrets. I did have some fish but the cats went fishing one day and you can guess the rest. I came home and the tank was fishless. The cats were hiding out. I brought the Lab inside and he flushed the guilty parties out for a good talking to.
The cats are named Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (the two assassins in "Hamlet"). The Lab's name is "Charger". The ferrets are named Sneak and Snoop, and they are dedicated ankle and toe biters. The cats give them a wide berth. The Lab just growls when they try to sneak up for a bite of his tail and they disappear like smoke.
Charger would never hurt the cats 'cause they are close friends. They nap together and actually groom each other. It takes the two cats an hour to give Charger a bath but he can lick them all over in about a minute.
Charger once got really upset with one of the ferrets and grabbed it. I thought the ferret was a goner but Charger just dropped her, made a face, and then ran out to the koi pond and dove in. Ferrets have a certain "air" about them, and Charger learned the hard way. I gave him a peppermint candy. The Koi were not amused.

[ziggybabie]

Guess I have a few pics. I just had to figure out where I put them. The pint-sized terror is Bandit. Big dopey is Brutus.

[ziggybabie]

Originally Posted by CuriousGirl

I have two cats, a Labrador retriever that I have joint custody of, and two ferrets. I did have some fish but the cats went fishing one day and you can guess the rest. I came home and the tank was fishless. The cats were hiding out. I brought the Lab inside and he flushed the guilty parties out for a good talking to.
The cats are named Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (the two assassins in "Hamlet"). The Lab's name is "Charger". The ferrets are named Sneak and Snoop, and they are dedicated ankle and toe biters. The cats give them a wide berth. The Lab just growls when they try to sneak up for a bite of his tail and they disappear like smoke.
Charger would never hurt the cats 'cause they are close friends. They nap together and actually groom each other. It takes the two cats an hour to give Charger a bath but he can lick them all over in about a minute.
Charger once got really upset with one of the ferrets and grabbed it. I thought the ferret was a goner but Charger just dropped her, made a face, and then ran out to the koi pond and dove in. Ferrets have a certain "air" about them, and Charger learned the hard way. I gave him a peppermint candy. The Koi were not amused.

lol. that's awesome. i might get a ferret one day.

my stepmother had one once. funny story, but when my stepma had company over once and the ferret got into her laundry and came out with her bra on his head looking at everyone like "look at me".

[sesame]

Originally Posted by CuriousGirl

Charger once got really upset with one of the ferrets and grabbed it. I thought the ferret was a goner but Charger just dropped her, made a face, and then ran out to the koi pond and dove in. Ferrets have a certain "air" about them, and Charger learned the hard way. I gave him a peppermint candy.

Superb story, Cgirl! Bravo!

I am a bit confused on the last para, though. Does a ferret smell really foul or taste awful? Also, do they like to bite people's toes?

I enjoyed the whole story, thank you.

a bite of his tail and they disappear like smoke

What an expression! Are you an author?

[Bionca]

I love animals. My brother has two big lab mixes and they are just so super to be around. When I get my own place (and save up some cash) I totally want to get a Shiba Inu (dog breed). Ether that, or I continue a long standing family tradition of adopting doggies from the local shelters.

It's a dream of mine to own enough land that can rescue dogs and provide a home for them.

[DL_NL]

I wouldn't mind having pets, but I'm hardly ever at home. Besides, there's not enough room in my apartment for anything to be able to move around.

[Excaliborg]

this be my beastie. answers to the name beckham. apparently coz he likes to play with balls. but i think its coz he has no balls strangely though he has gone a bit feral and only pirches up when its feeding time. he also has a habit of walking in front of people, as if he is the leader of a gang or somesuch. and he has a openly displayed disdain for dogs.

[sesame]

Originally Posted by Excaliborg

this be my beastie. answers to the name beckham. apparently coz he likes to play with balls. ... ... he also has a habit of walking in front of people, as if he is the leader of a gang or somesuch.

Nicely said. :D
Beckham!!
Why is the great leader hiding his face?

[hankhavelock]

Originally Posted by Bionca

I love animals. My brother has two big lab mixes and they are just so super to be around. When I get my own place (and save up some cash) I totally want to get a Shiba Inu (dog breed). Ether that, or I continue a long standing family tradition of adopting doggies from the local shelters.

It's a dream of mine to own enough land that can rescue dogs and provide a home for them.

Darling... we REALLY must become an item... you deal with the dogs... while I rescue Asian ladyboys and provide a home for them... :D What a landscape we could set up! Kiss, kiss, kiss kiss!

[SweetCharmer]

hehe my family's a bit mad with pet we have 1 dog and 2 cats and they get on well

[CuriousGirl]

Originally Posted by sesame

Superb story, Cgirl! Bravo!

I am a bit confused on the last para, though. Does a ferret smell really foul or taste awful? Also, do they like to bite people's toes?

I enjoyed the whole story, thank you.
What an expression! Are you an author?

Ferrets have a sharp musk but it isn't noticeable until you are very close to them. They love to attack as part of their play and feet are at their level, but they are easily controlled. When I wear an ankle bracelet they really are attracted to it. The males are larger and are more aggressive and harder to manage than the females unless they've been castrated.
They always back into a corner to poop so that they can't be ambushed from the rear. Their poop is like tan toothpaste, is odorless until REALLY close, and dries into a hard little coil in a very short time. Mine are litter box trained but if one poops elsewhere I just wait a while and it's easy to pick up.

No, not an author.

[sesame]

Originally Posted by curiousGirl

(1)Ferrets have a sharp musk... ...(2)The males are larger and are more aggressive and harder to manage than the females unless they've been castrated. ... (3)They always back into a corner to poop so that they can't be ambushed from the rear.

Interesting read! Do you have pictures?
1) Do the males have musk or both the sexes?

2) Gathering from your other posts, I think that you have a thing for castration. Are the male ferrets castrated too?

3) Good observation. How did you interpret their behavior?

[CuriousGirl]

Originally Posted by sesame

Interesting read! Do you have pictures?
1) Do the males have musk or both the sexes?

2) Gathering from your other posts, I think that you have a thing for castration. Are the male ferrets castrated too?

3) Good observation. How did you interpret their behavior?

Yes, I've recently come to realize that I AM fascinated by castration. Safe enough for me anyway, since I'm a female. I was "Brought out" by another girl who is really into it. Thanks to her I've met three castrated men and, recently, a castrated Asian ladyboy. I've had some fun with one of the men (he's bisexual) and am anticipating some sexual exploration with the ladyboy.
There are some other females in our little circle. I'm surprised at the number of women who are "into" castration.

Ferrets: Both sexes have musk.The male of the pair has been "fixed". He's still a little terrorist.
I did some reading before I adopted the ferrets. They were owned by a friend who was moving to some faraway spot and couldn't take them along.
Ferrets always "cover their back" when going to the potty.
Mine are litter-box trained and seldom have accidents.
They love to play in water and they are very clean.
When they finally wear themselves (and me) out by playing, they are content to cuddle with me for a nap...nice.
Last year I took them on a visit to a friend in Oklahoma. It snowed and we took the ferrets out to play. Well, they burrowed under the snow and it took forever to find them. I nearly froze.

I'm not a pic poster. A friend of mine got into some serious trouble about two years ago by posting personal pics. I won't put myself at risk.
Links,OK. Personal pics, No way.

[sesame]

Originally Posted by CuriousGirl

I'm not a pic poster. A friend of mine got into some serious trouble about two years ago by posting personal pics. I won't put myself at risk.
Links,OK. Personal pics, No way.

He he, I am not trying to coax you to post your pics. I am asking for images of your ferrets! Relax, they wont sue you! And no one is going to recognise them as your ferrets from the pictures.

I know what you mean by "I won't put myself at risk. Links,OK. Personal pics, No way." Last month, I posted my real face in the avatar. But after two days, when most of my friends here... have seen the real me, I decided to take 'em off. Better be safe than sorry! I put Anubis instead in my avatar, as you see now.

Apart from the fear of pregnancy, I dont see any more benefits for girls to prefer castration of men. Also on a more curious note, dont they lose some sex drive after losing their balls? Do they get fatter? I have seen that Castrated animals become fat rather quickly!

Last year I took them on a visit to a friend in Oklahoma. It snowed and we took the ferrets out to play. Well, they burrowed under the snow and it took forever to find them. I nearly froze.

It sounds like an interesting story... care to elaborate?