No longer being a pet owner myself, Iβm wondering how you pet owners are coping with the isolation and what the pets are thinking of it.πβπ¦Ίπππ΄π¦
Are they pleased you are home more, upset they arenβt getting as many walks, annoyed they canβt occupy their favourite chair when you are there all the time? And are horses able to be exercised at all?
Let me know what they make of it and how you and they are coping. Thinking of you all. Keep safe. π€π
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Ha, ha. I wonder what other things dogs are snarling under their breath at humans?
I hate to think Brook. ππ Perhaps, βif you put that leash on me again Iβll pull you with all my might until you canβt stand it any longer and let me go!π€·ββοΈ
My boy is happy with company, heβs getting on and arthritic so sleeps a fair bit , heβs desperately missing the beach ( darent say that word aloud) and still getting a walk , be it shorter, but Seems to be in and out the garden more. He likes to watch the world go by at the front of the house and usually laps up the fuss from passing neighbours , and looks somewhat deflated that thereβs no one there πβΉοΈ
You do wonder what they think π€·ββοΈ But heβs so laid back he just takes what comes his way . No one can steal his chair , itβs his πππ
The parrot is loving it, more people to talk to and to her the more the merrier, but of a party animal , lives noise and commotion ππ
The yard where friends horse is stabled has given time slots, so they turn up individually to see to their horses and no hanging around after. π
Can still smell the farmers muck spreading unless itβs the piling so I guess the cows going about business as usual ππππ
And still hear the rooster every morning so heβs sticking to routine π
Aww, your poor doggy. He must wonder what heβs done to upset all the neighbours who used to make such a fuss of him at the front of your house. π But otherwise he sounds unphased by the changes (except his jaunts to the beachπ€«) and is definitely given all the love and attention he could wish for. ππ»ππ»
But isolation is good news for your parrot by the sounds of it. She sounds like a lot of fun.π
Good to know the horses ares still seeing their owners even if for a shorter time. And cows and rooster are blissfully unaware anything is different. π€£π€£ Thanks for sharing Stiff. Keep safe and keep enjoying your lovely pets. π€π
Yes sheβs fun I phoned a dear friend today sheβs 86 and in fine fettle , isolating and oh my did she laugh , she said she was crying with laughter. She has a Smallholding, lives alone since husband passing but animals have been her life, sheβs still out seeing to her horses and geese and dogs and cats and wildlife, they keep her going , and she them. ππI was sat next to kia when phoned her and kia didnβt stop talking, and my friend was βoh how Iβd love her, Iβll phone you next time, donβt worry if youβre not there Iβll talk to kia ππππ she said sheβs made my day, π so our good deed for the day is done, and I guess we take it for granted everyday , but my friends cheer was a sweet reminder ππ
That is so funny Stiff. π Shelly was like that too chatting and laughing if you were talking to somebody. The minute you stopped he stopped too and looked at you innocently when it had all gone quiet. Arenβt they funny?
Good to hear your friend is still looking after all her critters at 86! A real inspiration. ππ»ππ»
Have a great weekend too Stiff. Iβm sure you will with Kia around! π€£
πππ I know I thought you were taking the muck out of me, I thought Iβd misspelled again, went and checked but not me this time ππππ
Yes I know I keep meaning to turn mine off πππ€π
ππ..Taking the muck out of you?? ππ Stiff, itβs definitely time we both turned it off. But how do you do that π€π€·ββοΈ Iβll ask hubby once Iβve dragged him out of the dog house. ππ Only kidding heβs sitting reading his computer magazine so might be ideal time to ask him. ππ»ππ» π€ππ
ππ»ππ»ππ» Absolutely brilliant Poopadoopy! That really covers it! Thanks so much for sharing that. ππ»ππ» So you donβt have to watch where you put your feet at present? ππ.
Hi Spotty, Storm is in heaven, as he gets all the attention, and none of the scrapps!! I tried to post his photo, but I suddenly lost the ability here. I do not know what to do. But with farm animals, they are free here to roam as they please. The horses and cows share there pastures, and there owners here, are already social distancing on their properties, LOL.. So kind and sweet.. Storm, who befriended a rabbit, Spoiled rotten, and soo lovingly happy happy, joy joy, with bunches of ruff-ruff-ruff to go around to everyone. My hubby cant get a walk in without someone, or little lambs coming to greet, and pet him.... He is loving life, as I hope you, and your loved ones are, as well as everyone here in this great germ free space!!! All my stormy love spotty, prayers, peace, blessings,, thestormy sunshine:)π€πΊπΊπΊπΊππππ
What a beautiful environment you live in!ππ» It is no wonder Storm is in heaven because on top of that he has all the love and affection from you and your hubby he could wish for.π₯°
Love and blessings back to you, hubby and Storm and as ever a big hug for Storm. π€ Take care and keep safe Stormy. ππ»ππ» I hope your son and family are keeping safe too. ππ» π€ππ
Hi there. My boys are used to having us both home and getting undivided attention but they really want to be out for hours which is not possible. My husband takes them for a walk just a mile or so early in the morning and late at night so he does not see many people at all. In the house we play ball and have tug toys and chews so that they are not too bored. Now that the weathers getting nicer they will be out in the garden with my husband chasing the pressure washer and digging holes xx
Sounds like your boys are having a great time Cecily.ππ»ππ» Hopefully the weather will be getting warmer all the time so they can spend more time in the garden being your hubbyβs little helpers! ππ Take care and keep safe. ππ»π€π
Since Iβm on my own and canβt leave the house my collie went to live with friends part way through week one. He stays with them whenever Iβm on holiday so loves them to bits and is getting a good long walk every day.
I miss him a lot but am coping because I know itβs best for him.
And before anyone asks, no, I didnβt send him away because he rolled in cat poo on day one. X
I bet you must be missing your faithful collie Barney, but good to know heβs enjoying himself with friends. ππ» What a naughty boy rolling in the cat poo. ππ Perhaps he did it on purpose hoping it would mean you donβt miss him quite so much. π Heβs gone but the memory lingers on eh? ππ€£
Take care Barney. Keep smiling and keep safe.π€ππ»
Both my rescue cats (Otis and Ziva) LOVE that we are both now home (Iβm usually here but hubby would normally be at the office 3 days a week minimum or perhaps even traveling).
They are extremely spoiled and needy Siamese. Both have made several appearances in my husbandβs video teleconferences and they typically keep him company in his makeshift office in the basement. Weβve even provided them a chair in order to keep them off of his lap or desk (that only works occasionally π). Our boy, Otis, used to hate the days when hubby would get up very early (4:30am) and go to work. He would whine and sulk around the house. Otis is a very happy boy these days!
Ziva loves the extra attention she gets as well. Lots of playtime and more adventures outside than normal (she has to be supervised lest she attempts escape!) I do think both cats also like no visitors as they tend to be very possessive.
Makes me wonder what they will think when life returns back to βnormalβ......
Sounds like Otis and Ziva have been rescued by very loving people π₯° so no wonder they donβt like sharing you with anybody else and donβt like you out of their sight. π It will be hard for them when things return to normal as you say, but theyβll love every minute until then. π Thanks for sharing with us Milkwoman. Pity we couldnβt see them. They sound adorable.
These two have rescued US as we had just lost our first fur baby, Cleo (another Siamese) after 21 years. Iβve never had a heart so broken. Otis and Ziva have made it all a little less sorrowful and I will spoil them until the end of time.
I agree - I wish HU allowed more posting of photos.
I am so glad Otis and Ziva are filling the painful gap Cleo left in your lives. Iβll never stop missing all my fur babies Iβve lost over the years either. They were all different and all individuals that claimed a big part of our hearts. But my life would have been so much duller without them and Iβm grateful to them for their love and company and fun they brought to our lives. Cleo lived to a good age so many happy years with her to treasure and recall. I hope Otis and Ziva have very long and happy lives with you and your hubby and Iβm sure theyβll bring you as much pleasure as you do to them.
Hi All. My rescue calico cat Caramel and I are doing quite nicely talking to each other!!! She doesn't argue or answer back and has always been very affectionate so I am extremely lucky. After not being able to walk a dog any more I didn't think I would get another pet but Caramel and I have become best buddies. I'm so glad she mewed at me at the rescue centre. πLove to you all from us bothβ€οΈ
Aww, she knew a kind person needing her affection when she saw one. ππ» So glad Caramel has come into your life and now especially youβll enjoy each otherβs company, and what an ideal companion who never argues or talks back, just keeps offering love. π₯° Who could want anything more?
Thanks for sharing Steve. Keep well and safe. π€π€
I have two hamsters and it makes not one bit of difference to them! I prepared for the possibility of this happening and stocked up on bags of food, potty letter etc. well in advance. Probably have enough to last until Christmas! Xx
So you are like your hamsters and like to store things eh? ππ Joking aside it is good you are well prepared, and it is nice that they at least are blissfully unaware of anything going on. ππ»ππ» Thanks for sharing GE. Keep safe. π€π
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