Our Pets

[JustBe]

I wish I could sleep like my dogs. They are sound asleep keeping me warm while twitching and making little yipping sounds while they dream. Meanwhile, I've been up since 2:30 am trying to quiet my mind!

 

[KP the nut]

I have been sorting my daughters bedroom (she has left home) and found a couple of photos of my old boy 'Marco'. He was 17 when we had to have him put to sleep (not long after this photo), he was a foxhound x lab.

I still miss him. I had him cremated and he is in a pot in the garden. I planted flowers which bloom at the anniversary of his death (17 Sept), H and I talk to him every time we are in the garden.

This is him with Saffi. Marco had been ill and I couldn't face life without a dog. We went and bought Saffi and she gave him a new lease of life. They were together 5 years before Marco died. Saffi will be 10 on the 5th Nov.

 

[KP the nut]

This was Marco in his prime. Yes, he has a spotty bow tie on, he loved that tie :D.

As he grew old, all of his brown patches went grey, I still miss him:cry:

 

[saffy]

i have two jack russell dogs, two horses, four ducks and three chickens reared by incubator, three african grey parrots and a corn snake. lots to do around here and they give me hours of fun :)

 

[DharmaGirl]

KP, Marco was a handsome boy, and Max is just adorable with his Pooh!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Years ago we had a tiny farm with a huge garden and I was canning and freezing vegetables. I was making my own bread. We had three horses, we had many chickens for eggs. We had ducks, rabbits , dogs and cats, birds and fish. It was a very happy time in our lives. It was so good for us. I like sharing this special part about our lives.

 

[saffy]

Years ago we had a tiny farm........ It was a very happy time in our lives. It was so good for us. I like sharing this special part about our lives.[/quote]

Sounds idillic Gizmo, although you mentioned years ago? have you given it up now? (you do not have to answer if you do not wish to I do not wish trigger anything)

I get daily enjoyment and fulfillment out of making bread and foraging and looking after the animals. They are my life really. Chickens are so much fun to watch and I am looking forward to getting my first eggs from them, organic fresh eggs are so much nicer eh :) . The horses are pasture ornaments at the moment and I look forward to the spring and post back operation to try and ride them again. It gets me out and intune with nature which is just amazing and free. :)

Best wishes
Saffy

 

[Deleted member 12723]

My husband got layed off from his work and we had to sell out and move. We could not handle all of that responsibility now.

 

[saffy]

My husband got layed off from his work and we had to sell out and move. We could not handle all of that responsibility now.

Hi Gizmo
What a shame, It must have felt horrible when that happened. Its funny how you get out of routine and things you found time for before suddenly seem out of reach or not possible.

I sometimes do that and wonder how I ever coped before. At the moment I know they rely on me so it keeps me going and gives me something to get up for. Maybe I am using them as an emotional crutch? I think I have always done that with animals and care far more for them than humans (my children not included). I have little faith in humans but with aniumals we just seem to have unconditional time together, if that makes sense.

Have you any pets now?

best wishes
Saffy

 

[amethist]

My cat soaking up the afternoon sun.

 

[saffy]

These are the ducks and chickens I incubated, in the back garden :)

Amethist that is one relaxed cat, you must have a calming influence :) He/she's lovely

 

[amethist]

She is always relaxed when she knows hubby is OK.

You should see her when he is having big problems, she wont leave his side for anything.