Pet Owner

I am a pet owner. I have been since I was born. There was a cat in my crib before I even showed up.

I currently share a house with: 2 Guinea Pigs. A boxer.A pit mix. 4 Cats/5 if my oldest decides to come home,a rabbit and there is a outside rabbit as well.

Mhm. Could be worse. You were expecting more. If you know me you know this won't stop till I'm dead. I will rescue,home,help out with animals as much as I can.

Anyway I have a few things to share. First what I have learned...

1. Male dogs pee a lot.

2.Male cats pee in the house/mark to much.

3.Do not judge an animal because it is shy,think of it when it comes out of its shell...they are incredible.

4. Animals are humans.

5.Getting people to understand your pets is like getting a 1 day old to color and stay in the lines.....

6.Dogs will miss you even if you were only gone 5 seconds.

7.Guinea pigs are amazing for kids.

8. Rabbits nibble on EVERYTHING!

9. Clean cages. Would you want to live in filth? 

 and 10. Animals love is greater then any person can give you. Its. Real.

Now before I continue on to a few other things. Let me properly introduce my animals.

 ^Nakita. She will be two in April. Pit,lab and boxer mix.

 Timber!!! Pure bred Boxer. Year and half,birthday is in August I believe.

 Ivy with the white on her. And Ginger. Their cage has changed a little since this photo.

 Oscar. Long hair and full of personality.

 Bun bun/Dozer/nameless. My daughters rabbit. Born in December.

 Doodles! 3ish years old. Lovely but tough kitty!

 Twilight(not named by me) 7 yrs YOUNG!

 Luna. Oscars sister. Shy shy shy until recently,now she does really well! Loves dogs!

 My big man Frosty. Half Siamese. 2 yrs old.

And Hazel. The one currently MIA. I am sure she was snatched up by someone who thought she was a stray. She loves the outdoors. Very shy. Was a stray at one time. She is 4 yrs old. =)


Just Observations and more from yours truly.

1.SPAY AND NEUTER! Okay not a tip but needs to be done.

2. Flea stuff should be year round not just when fleas are the thickest.

3. Set up what you want to say to people. I really appreciate people who have their kids ask first to pet the dogs.  We tell them to not look them in the eye or get in their face. Not that our dogs would ever hurt anyone its just a curtsey thing. There is a few other things we tell people. And you should too so that people understand how your dogs are and respect you. For us the hardest is getting people to understand when they come in to pay a little attention to Nakita then turn their back if she jumps. Dogs want a meet and greet when you come into their "home" then if they misbehave you need to take action not just me yelling.

4. Food aggression issues? http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/dog-food-aggression.html   <--They say it well!. I believe if you start from a puppy,put your hand in their bowl. Take chicken out of their mouth. Etc.They will understand. Help them learn right from the start that they will eat and to not be aggressive.

5. Raise family dogs not guard dogs. 

6.Guinea Pigs need more room then just a glorified litter box that some cages are. 

7. Rabbits too!  ^ Also fresh veggies help keep them healthy and build a good metabolism. Also remember rabbits can freeze. BRING THEM inside if its below 10 degrees! 

8. Do not just bring in an animal and assume it will get along with the other animals. Be mentally ready for what could go on. Our Nakita didn't like her sister at all and we had to give her back(they were older when we got her sister) and most my cats hate Timber. But we make it work.

9. Multiple water dishes. 

10. Happy animals are easier to care for animals believe it or not. Get a dogs energy out and all of a sudden your stuff is not made into chew toys. Don't confuse a dog and its training will go better. For example. Do not tell a dog no one time and then be okay with it next time. Old shoes,people tend to give them to their dogs...yet they do not want them chewing the new ones...Think about it.

11.Grooming is a must. I know a bunch of people who think bathing dogs is silly. ITS NOT! Keeps them clean,fresh and feeling better. Just like we do.

12. All animals need things to make it so they are not bored. Either our full attention or toys..etc.

Remember animals are more like us then we think. Would we want to be stuck in a house all day? Would you like itching with no relief?

Pets are forever. Finances are a big one. What happens if your pet gets diagnosed with something? Can you afford the vet,medication etc? We are the pets voices and everything they have.

 We try to be the best parents,friends so why not be a awesome pet owner too!

 
?Raven?