I have a new baby

Seismic Anamoly · Joined: 22 Aug 2002 Posts: 3039

Very Cool!!

axella · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 148

Casey is 8 weeks old, and the new brother and companion for my Jack Russell, Ralph.

Rabuck · Joined: 02 Oct 2002 Posts: 80

He is too cute!

I want one!!

RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

EDITED TO SAY:

The pics aren't quite loading for me, likely due my slow connection. Especially if they're larger pix!

Edited by: RonOnGuitar at: 12/7/04 0:17

axella · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 148

Ok, some smaller photos:

axella · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 148

You can't believe how tiny he is! Of the 4 in his litter, he was the smallest.

My dog Ralph is pretty small, at least I always considered him so, but he's an absolute giant compared to this little guy. He's still getting used to the idea of having 'competition', and it's exhausting watching this pup CONSTANTLY (he's sleeping on my lap now as I type) so that Ralph doesn't take a chunk out of him.

Casey wants to make friends with Ralph, and Ralph just growls at him. Ralph did the same when my daughter got each of her pups, also Jack Russells. But he got used to them, and he'll get used to Casey. Or I'll go nuts, one of the two.

droolymutt · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 3:39 am Post subject: Re: I have a new baby

Adorable.......

It's obvious from those photos that Casey is a friendly little guy....

Is Ralph neutered?

I don't recommend neutering, but If he's not neutered, that may be part of the reason for his aggression.

Anyways. Time and proximity, with your supervision, will turn them into good Pals soon enough......

Good on yer, Axella.....!

axella · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 148

Yes, Ralph is neutered (part of responsible pet ownership).

This little guy will have his turn some months down the track, too.

Not only does it cut down on the aggression, but it also helps keep them from digging their way out of the yard if there's a female nearby in season.

I've finally gotten him to settle in his bed so I can do my damned dishes from this morning. Oops, spoke too soon. He's off to bother Ralph again.

droolymutt · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 6:09 am Post subject: Re: I have a new baby

Neutering Animals is such a difficult thing for me to understand...

My basic "knee-jerk" instinct is that it's really wrong.....

And yet? I see some animals that seem to live better lives because of neutering. I have 3 cats. It really ripped me up to have them neutered. But they were fighting before.

Now? They all get along just fine. They sleep and eat together and with me. No fights....

But still......

I'm not sure neutering is right....

It seems un-natural, and cruel, somehow.....

droolymutt · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 6:21 am Post subject: Re: I have a new baby

So.

This means you're gonna have Casey's balls chopped off?

And you consider that a good thing?

Sigh.

No wonder the poor little Guy looks so scared.

Sigh again....

I know you love him, Axella....

But think...!

How can it possibly be a good thing to chop a young Animal's nuts off?

That's like.... - What some East Indian folks do to young Women....

Think about it.....

bbchris · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: I have a new baby

Gorgeous new baby Axella!! Congratulations!! I know all about the getting used to each other syndrome, it's taken a year but Corrie & Jimmy seem to get on fine now... (after a few major fights, visits to vet for injuries etc. :wgrin

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yidneth · A Spanish Fairytale Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 780

awww

so cute

i'm working now in a pet store

and i confess animals are the best part of it

take care of them

axella · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 148

Quote:
How can it possibly be a good thing to chop a young Animal's nuts off?

That's like.... - What some East Indian folks do to young Women....

Think about it.....

I used to feel the same. But it is a responsibility that comes along with pet ownership.

There are millions of dogs in pounds all over the world waiting their turn to be gassed, and I don't want to add to the number.

Feral dogs and cats are a big problem in many places. They are a danger to humans, and kill native wildlife. That's why local councils give a discount on registration for desexed animals. It saves the council money if there are less feral dogs and cats to poison and shoot.

It's been my experience that many men have a problem with neutering male animals, but don't see the problem with spaying females (which is a more complicated surgery). I wonder why that is?

The Master68 · Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 442

My cat still has his balls...

He hasn't been a problem.

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