Sadie and White Kittie (yes, I know, not a very creative name) are not getting along. Just this morning, Kevin put the kids in my room and we were heading out the door when Sadie just started growling and barking and W. Kittie was hissing and growling in his own way. Kevin went up to break up the fight and saw that Kittie was in the litter box when Sadie came at him.
Kittie and Sadie have always had a funny sibling rivalry. Kittie will lay on my chest and then Sadie feels the need to lay there. Kitie will sit next to me, and Sadie feels the need to sit there. I pet Kittie, Sadie comes up forcing me to pet her.
I don't know what to do about this. Clearly, I need more space for everyone. A couple of weeks ago I found a wonderful house in a not-so-wonderful neighborhood. The house was perfect for my kids. The owner was even willing to put in a new fence just for Sadie! But, things being what they are, I had to say no because I can't afford it on my own.
Is it time to think about finding a home for someone? I am so attached to all of them - I just don't know what to do!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Greybrador?
Did you know that you can get a DNA test for your dog? It's true. The test will determine the breeds that can be found in your pup.
Of course, my fear that Sadie has Pitt Bull in her makes me not want to do this (not to mention, it is hardly free).
My roommate had a date last night with a guy who raises Labs. He says she isn't full-blooded Lab judging by the shape of her face. Fair enough. But what is she?
His vote?
Lab/Greyhound!
Now, we've thought this before. Besides her love of running (off), she just plain loves running. She has the Greyhound back end shape and her nose is a bit Greyhound-esque. Also, she rolls her ears back a lot - and that is what makes me think Pitt - but Greyhounds ear roll back, too! This also explains her skinny waist and her ability to lose weight so quickly!
Thoughts?
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So, I was looking to find a photo of a Lab/Greyhound mix and found something else that looks pretty close to Miss Sadie: German Retriever/ Lab mix!
Thoughts?
Of course, my fear that Sadie has Pitt Bull in her makes me not want to do this (not to mention, it is hardly free).
My roommate had a date last night with a guy who raises Labs. He says she isn't full-blooded Lab judging by the shape of her face. Fair enough. But what is she?
His vote?
Lab/Greyhound!
Now, we've thought this before. Besides her love of running (off), she just plain loves running. She has the Greyhound back end shape and her nose is a bit Greyhound-esque. Also, she rolls her ears back a lot - and that is what makes me think Pitt - but Greyhounds ear roll back, too! This also explains her skinny waist and her ability to lose weight so quickly!
Thoughts?
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So, I was looking to find a photo of a Lab/Greyhound mix and found something else that looks pretty close to Miss Sadie: German Retriever/ Lab mix!
Thoughts?
Monday, September 21, 2009
I really wish Sadie wasn't so picky about the dogs with whom she will play.
This past weekend I spent two days helping a friend do some home design. I had to leave Sadie behind, even though my friend has an awesome, huge backyard - because she has a dog in that awesome huge backyard.
It truly bums me out that my dog can't socialize with others.
Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this problem (without losing a friend, their dog, or both)?
This past weekend I spent two days helping a friend do some home design. I had to leave Sadie behind, even though my friend has an awesome, huge backyard - because she has a dog in that awesome huge backyard.
It truly bums me out that my dog can't socialize with others.
Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this problem (without losing a friend, their dog, or both)?
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Yay! Sadie is fixed!
Nothing was broken, of course. But now I don't have to worry about her running off and coming back with baby Sadies.
Sadie's big day
Sadie is getting fixed today - and not a moment too soon.
Her visitor came last Friday and has been an extra companion in my room this week (all together now, EWwwww!).
It turns out, there is a clinic a block away from my house that offers low-cost spays in Thursdays. So, I made the appointment last week, raced to Petsmart and bought her diapers.
As far as I understand it, she will have the visitor a few more days and then NEVER AGAIN!
Some have asked if she will calm down once she has the procedure, but I doubt it. From what I've read, males do chill out after getting neutered, but it doesn't often happen with females.
I'm a bit nervous about today, of course. When I took her to the clinic, they handed me paperwork asking if I wanted them to perform blood work to see if she could handle anesthesia. I turned it down because of the expense. She is young and was checked out by a doctor last week. Most low cost clinics skip that step so surely she will be fine. Right?
Here's praying!
Sadie, the day I brought her home from the kennel after her weekend jaunt. She was exhausted!
Her visitor came last Friday and has been an extra companion in my room this week (all together now, EWwwww!).
It turns out, there is a clinic a block away from my house that offers low-cost spays in Thursdays. So, I made the appointment last week, raced to Petsmart and bought her diapers.
As far as I understand it, she will have the visitor a few more days and then NEVER AGAIN!
Some have asked if she will calm down once she has the procedure, but I doubt it. From what I've read, males do chill out after getting neutered, but it doesn't often happen with females.
I'm a bit nervous about today, of course. When I took her to the clinic, they handed me paperwork asking if I wanted them to perform blood work to see if she could handle anesthesia. I turned it down because of the expense. She is young and was checked out by a doctor last week. Most low cost clinics skip that step so surely she will be fine. Right?
Here's praying!
Sadie, the day I brought her home from the kennel after her weekend jaunt. She was exhausted!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sadie is ok!
She is healthy, happy and trapped in a kennel, poor thing.
Thanks to a wonderful system in the Kansas City area, I found Sadie at kcpetconnect.com!
Someone found her several blocks away and took her to their vet. The vet then posted her as found on KC Pet Connect.
Sadly, however, they were closed by the time I found out about them. They closed at 3 p.m. Saturday and I found her at 3:45. I raced over there anyway, hoping a staff member would still be there, but no one was. Except Sadie. I walked around the building and heard her barking like crazy and knocking the crate around (this has probably set our crate training back months!).
Anyway, they were also closed Sunday. So, she is still there. Luckily, I have been on the phone with them and while she is there, they are going to microchip her and vaccinate her. Yay!!!
They said she is pretty worked up - I bet. She must have gotten really lonely yesterday!
I'm so happy that she's ok!!!
And seriously, what lesson did I learn from Eddie?
MICROCHIPS WORK!!!
Thanks to a wonderful system in the Kansas City area, I found Sadie at kcpetconnect.com!
Someone found her several blocks away and took her to their vet. The vet then posted her as found on KC Pet Connect.
Sadly, however, they were closed by the time I found out about them. They closed at 3 p.m. Saturday and I found her at 3:45. I raced over there anyway, hoping a staff member would still be there, but no one was. Except Sadie. I walked around the building and heard her barking like crazy and knocking the crate around (this has probably set our crate training back months!).
Anyway, they were also closed Sunday. So, she is still there. Luckily, I have been on the phone with them and while she is there, they are going to microchip her and vaccinate her. Yay!!!
They said she is pretty worked up - I bet. She must have gotten really lonely yesterday!
I'm so happy that she's ok!!!
And seriously, what lesson did I learn from Eddie?
MICROCHIPS WORK!!!
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