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[chirufus]

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Originally Posted by blindpassion Hey everyone! So, my golden retriever Chelsea died in November she was 11 years old, it was so so sad, Ive had her since I was little, she was basically a sister! But, the heart needs to move on, and we purchased a new puppy from a lady with a golden who she was breeding one time only (to help balance her hormones) and we are picking the pup up today! I am so so excited. Shes only 8 weeks old and her name is Sara. I will post pics of my old pup Chels as well as Sara when we get home!

O that 's so sad about Chelsea, but the important thing is that she had a good live and not to mush pain at the end

I wish you good luck with Sara.

 

[chirufus]

Brutus has such a nice pattern...did he play with carbon and white?

 

[NutMeg]

Re: My little one's new Puppy Pal

I just melted a bit. I can't wait for my bf to move out here, he has a cat and I miss pets so much!

 

[Hilly]

Re: My little one's new Puppy Pal

Aww! Soooo cute!

 

[coachkitten]

I just had to show off another cute picture of my boy Coach.

Here he is lounging on the couch watching the birds go by.

 

[nunu]

Re: My little one's new Puppy Pal

Awwwww So cute!!

 

[xxManBeaterxx]

Re: My little one's new Puppy Pal

we demand a picture update!

 

[Moxy]

Aww look at him

Heehee does he chatter while watching the birdies? Mine goes meh-meh-mhe-meh-meh-meh for minutes

 

[coachkitten]

He loves to chatter at the birds! It is amazing all of the sounds that cats can make!

 

[MzzRach]

Blind, I am so, so sorry about Chelsea

Good luck with the new pup!

Brutus is GORGEOUS, he has that pretty tuxedo look. And the photo with your daughter, OMG. Heaven.

Chicky the superdog! So cute!

 

[MzzRach]

Coach is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! Such a big handsome boy.

 

[dimpleyy]

Re: My little one's new Puppy Pal

So adorable, especially the first one!
I just want to huge it!

 

[VDUB*BELLA]

Re: My little one's new Puppy Pal

oh my goshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I want to hug her. She is tooo precious awwwww
Congratulations

 

[dreamer246]

Aww you're all lucky people! I can't have pets because my mom hates them, my dad and sister have asthma and are allergic to fur, while I have sensitive nose + sinus which causes my nose to act up when exposed to too much fur.

Would really want to have my own pet too! I love animals.

 

[duckduck]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 Aww you're all lucky people! I can't have pets because my mom hates them, my dad and sister have asthma and are allergic to fur, while I have sensitive nose + sinus which causes my nose to act up when exposed to too much fur. Would really want to have my own pet too! I love animals.

Aw, that sucks! My whole family has allergies to cats and dogs, so I had to wait until I was older and moved out before I could get my kitties. I am a little sensitive, but if I keep the house clean, then it isn't an issue. Also, we have wood floors, which helps tons since the hair/dander can't get into them. Have you considered a devon rex or rex cat? They are a little odd looking, but they have TONS of personality, and little to no fur so they don't irritate most people allergies. Just a sugguestion

 

[Moxy]

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Originally Posted by duckduck Have you considered a devon rex or rex cat? They are a little odd looking

My neughbour is a vet and a great one at that, and she said that the problem isn't really in the cat's furr but in their SALIVA. So even if you get a naked furrless cat the problem will still exist because the allergens come from saliva and not the furr, it just transfers to the furr because cats lick themselves.

 

[duckduck]

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Originally Posted by Moxy My neughbour is a vet and a great one at that, and she said that the problem isn't really in the cat's furr but in their SALIVA. So even if you get a naked furrless cat the problem will still exist because the allergens come from saliva and not the furr, it just transfers to the furr because cats lick themselves.

I have heard that different people are allergic to different parts of animals - most are allergic to saliva, but some can be allergic to the dander or the fur. I don't know how to identify which one is the problem, but I do know it varies by person. As for me, I am allergic to some cats and not others. When I picked out mine, the big test would be 1. Rub cat on face, 2. Wait to see if I get a runny nose or my face swells up. Yeah, the adoption center thought I was kinda weird, but I got what I wanted

 

[Moxy]

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Originally Posted by duckduck I have heard that different people are allergic to different parts of animals - most are allergic to saliva, but some can be allergic to the dander or the fur.

Agree

Heehee you got your kitties in the end and that's all that matters

 

[christinakate]

My two babes. My Kitty, Tia is now 21 years old.
Hahah and still kickin !

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by duckduck 1. Rub cat on face, 2. Wait to see if I get a runny nose or my face swells up.

LOL what a funny way to check out a cat! You must've looked so adorable while doing your 'test'.

If I ever get a pet, maybe I should try out the rubbing-animal-on-face test too!

Anyway it's gonna be a loooong time before I can move out of my parents' house (I'm already 21!); people in my country only move out when they get married, but sometimes even after marriage they continue to stay with their parents.

Anyway back to topic, thanks for suggesting the rex cat, I'll keep that in mind, although I really love big fat furry cats (aren't they just sooo cute?

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