Do you have a pet, if so what kind?

[lilyanony1]

Why did you chose this particular pet?

[Massageman]

Had a Boston Terrier. Lost her to Cushing's Disease.

Intelligent. Devoted, protective. Relatively easily trained: she already knew 7-8 basic commands when we got her at about 11 months old.

Well-dressed (always wears a "tux"). :- )

Inquisitive, fun breed.

But, brachycephalic (short-nosed) dogs can have breathing issues. And that fact didn't help the Cushing's either.

We think she was mistreated at some point in her life. (We were her third owner. ) Sometimes it would take her longer to "warm up" to people who were too pushy'er aggressive with her.

(My maternal grandparents had three Bostons, sequentially. My parents had a Boston. We had a Carin Terrier and a mixed breed before the Boston, our third dog.)

Boston Terrier.

[lilyanony1]

Omg...
I have a 9 month old boston he's chocolate in colour.
He is so friendly and super energetic...
Atm getting a bit sassy as he doesn't like me putting him in his bed and he hates me leaving a room to go to the front door without him.
But I love this boy so much. Doggy school tomorrow...

I'm so sorry to hear about your little one, it's devastating...
Can see how regal and charming she was...
Gorgeous... X

[Massageman]

Oh- you are going to have your hands full, but will have a lot of fun as well. They will be "sassy" in an effort to push their limits, just like a three-year-old human child! CONSISTENCY in how you react is critical. You don't have to physically put him in bed, but he must learn that there is a bedTIME. It's a compliment- he misses you and wants to stay a "part of your life". But, he hasn't been your pet long enough to realize that even though you must shop, see the doc for exams, sleep in another room, he will see you when you come back from the store, doc, or other room. My parents' Boston was much more apprehensive when people would leave. Oh, my: she would whine, jump on the gate in the kitchen, whine, scrape at the floor, spin around like a loonie, did I mention whine? ;- ) Our Boston was more tolerant: we were her 3rd owners within 1.5 years, & the first "stable" home she had. She had her cage in a room. Her cage was HER domain: only SHE could touch it. (Of course if we had a snack in the adjacent TV room, she would lose interest in her cage really quickly and look for the food!) We would leave for, maybe, 10 minutes, and come back. Next week, we would leave her for 20 minutes at a time & come back. We kept making the away time longer and longer, but we came back each time. We created that pattern with her, so she would just relax if we left for shopping, work, etc. He "hates" you for leaving because he REALLY LIKES YOU and want to BE with you. Just be consistent! Our Boston took until about 3.5- 4 years old before she really caught onto "the way of life" since she had been shuffled so much earlier in her life. Good luck with doggie school. If you get him to "heel" within three sessions, you have a quick learner! And, stock up on treats! Pic above was when she was 4-5 years old.

[lilyanony1]

Aww, that's so sweet... And interesting they are fascinating dogs.
Thank you for the tips...

[Massageman]

The most important thing is to be consistent. Don't be really strict one day and let the pup get away with stuff the next day. And be lavish with your praise. Positive reinforcement for any little bit of improvement!

[lilyanony1]

Amazing I will definitely do so...
My baby voice is so rubbish... So I'm working on that...
I've also been told to feed him from my hand and use the dry food as his reward for good behaviour throughout the day...
I have now got him sat on the matt beside me, getting scratches after having 23g of his breakfast...

[Massageman]

:- ). sounds good ! :- )

[NathanDavis]

I have a four year old cat, I didn't pick her... she picked me

well, she was a rescue that was lost during a storm, ended up at my yard... had her and just her for three years till this recent year, and when I decided to keep two of her kittens (11 and 6 months old)

so now there's three cats at my place... lol

and yes, they're all amazing, as amazing as only cats can be...

[lilyanony1]

Awwww that's so sweet. When I went to pick a puppy Bruno was stuck to me like glue.
He was so excited he did wee a little...
But he kept licking my hand/arm, until he just sat at my feet waiting for some scratches.

[Apulu_Imback]

I have a red dragon betta fish. It was actually a gift from my cousin brother in my 14th birthday, My most favourite gift.

[ShaTTeredMasterpeace]

Nah. Not a fan of land animals. I do want an aquarium tho.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Yes, a couple of Dobermanns. Unlike what people think, they are extremely sweet and friendly, although the male one can be shy with people he doesn't know.

My wife has the phobia of dogs, so I keep them in a separate, fenced property where they have a shelter and lots of space to run and play around; and I visit them every day.

[andreasderjuengere]

A year back two 1-month-old puppy dogs were placed in my front yard and I was asked to look after them for an hour or so.

We fell in love with each other.

They are ''Bangkeow'' mixes (mid size, 'Spitz'-related)

[lilyanony1]

Ooh wow you're very loving and kind to take them in

[andreasderjuengere]

Thanks.

[exitseven]

I used to have two cats. We got them at the shelter. One of them was found under a parked car in the supermarket across the street from the animal shelter. I sort of identified with him.

[genericname85]

I have a pet mosquito. I didn't choose to have that pet. But it chose to stay in my room, annoy me when I'm trying to sleep with it's noise, just to be nowhere to be seen once i turn on the lights. Also she feeds on my blood regularly. I know because those red itchy bumps i get. Also not my choice but not much i can do. But on the bright side, she's going well.

[Guy13]

I have a white Golden Retriever who is always glad to see me and is normally one big smile and play machine...

[Twalli]

Dog, my parents picked her. Pretty much always had a dog, and will get dogs myself

[lilyanony1]

What breed is she?

[Twalli]

Labradoodle, the first two were golden retrievers.

[lilyanony1]

Awww

[humanearth]

I have a chicken that smokes

[Jaximus-Lion]

Remember this one 😂

[Guardian45]

I saw chimpanzees and a pussy that smoked.

[TacosRAwesome]

Had a cat. Still alive but living with my ex.

[HippieVeganJewslim]

My three evil kitties and my two wiener dogs ain’t pets, they’re animal companions!

[bean2k21]

[Dinosaursandanime65]

Two CATS. Tabby and Calico, both girls. Used to have a girl kitten, but my mom didn’t like her.

[PeterLegg91]

I have a labrador dog and a tortoishell cat :)

[menina]

No, I've never had pets.

[lilyanony1]

Would you like any?

[menina]

Not really.

[lilyanony1]

OK fair enough

[menina]

Do you have any?

[lilyanony1]

A 9 month old puppy

[menina]

Ok, that sounds cool.

[Anonymous]

I have a 7 foot tall invisible rabbit that I named Donny "Harvey" Darko. I didn't choose him. He chose me. He doesn't say much. Just kind of stares at you with a sinister grin.

[sirderpsalot123]

I have a bearded dragon. He hates me but we're going to be friends one day.

[Bluemax]

I had a cat. It chose us.

[RobT312]

Cat and a dog…we wanted one of each

[Nikki1989]

We have a dog and a cat.

[Jimbob08]

I have a cat. I love cats 🐈

[Agape93]

Rottweilers

[lilyanony1]

Damn they're some big dogs.
My Boston loves to play with them since they're the only ones that can handle the rough and tumble... He tries with frenchies but they can be a bit territorial

[Agape93]

Yeap, but absolute goofballs lol they're well trained and socialized. They play frequently with my girls pug.

[lilyanony1]

Aww I can imagine. They are definitely misunderstood especially by people that don't have them. I think the bigger dogs kind of know they're big so become a big bowl of jello to compensate

[Agape93]

Yeap. Dogs like that are only violent if there's something wrong with their brains or bodies, they're mistreated or they're not trained well enough. I've had 3 so far and the only person they full on attacked, was a home invader.

[lilyanony1]

Love it!

[Agape93]

Agreed. Messy but it proves the point well.

If they can handle a rambunctious pug, biting and pulling at their ears and legs, then your kids going to be fine.

[LavLavLuv]

i have a little fish

[PrettyPriya]

I have a GaG pet bunny!

[LavLavLuv]

hop hop at u🐰

[Wise4myage]

I have one cat, and she is the boss.!! 🐯

[Guardian45]

I had a GIANT Yorkie!

[Static_In_The_Attic]

I have a small palm tree named Hercules.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I have a Maltese named Marylin Monroe

[lilyanony1]

Awwww I bet gorgeous

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

@lilyanony1 Yes she is

[Southcoastradwolf]

A beautiful cat called ma cat ma gahndi

[Zolly99999]

Not now... I'm not home enough

[lilyanony1]

Ahh I understand

[Zolly99999]

Some day for sure though 😁😁

[lilyanony1]

I hope so they make your life all the more richer.
As tough as its been, initially to get him settled he has started to become apart of my heart.
I can't not see my life without him.

[Zolly99999]

I had pets in the past.. they are like family to me

[Surely]

Wife rescued a cat. Humans are her pets!

[eagle1951]

3 cats

[lilyanony1]

Awww is there a reason for 3?

[eagle1951]

well i use to have 8, but they got old so i rescued 3 more

[lilyanony1]

Awww bless you. That's very sweet of you.

[eagle1951]

i like my kitties

[lilyanony1]

I have a dog.9 month old... But starting to get cheeky

[es20490446e]

Two kats.

[jimmy2]

When I do it's Baptist hounds they so cute