Posted by bluedog on February 26, 2003, at 11:20:50
In reply to Re: Depressed pets and gardening with pets » bluedog, posted by bozeman on February 26, 2003, at 0:11:11
> Greetings bluedog!
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> Wow, tough call on the kittens. Raising them (properly) is a big job for the first year or so. But KB has a point about them being antidepressants. See my thread above -- ongoing post-surgery saga with my Zorro. He's my oldest, and he keeps me sane.
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20030223/msgs/203876.html
>I hope Zorro is starting to feel more like himself again....and that it remains that way. I havn't had the chance to read the full thread above tonight as it's really late here in Australia and I'm going to bed now. How many kitties do you have? Don't bother answering this as I have a day off work tomorrow and will take the opportunity to read the thread in full. Animals definitely can keep you sane.....researchers have actually proven this as a fact. Pet owners are on the whole and in general a happier mob than non pet owners. I can't imagine how tough my illness would have been without my two babies happy faces to greet me each morning with their wagging tails and silly antics....they have certain morning rituals that I'm EXPECTED to play along with.
==================================================================================================> I suspect you're right about the allium-garlic-and-onion thing. I found a great website tonight that will probably confirm or deny it, but I lost the url and am too tired to find it again. Will find and post for you later if you're interested.
>If you find the link I'd love to have it but don't bust your gut trying to find it back :)
==================================================================================================> I try to remind myself that slavery is out of vogue, even the corporate kind, but still I find myself working too much. If I could put half that energy into the garden, what a happy woman I'd be! And much wealthier, for not spending so much money on organic veggies. :-)
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> Be well, my friend! Take care of your beautiful dogs. (boys, girls, or one of each?)
>One of each. The girl is the oldest at 5 1/2 years and is the dominant one of the two and self appointed head of security. My boy is 4 and has a very dependant, relatively submissive personality and simply wants to do and be wherever his best buddy is...they are after all together 24 hours of each and every day :) :)
It's good this way because they get along famously and never argue about pecking order with eachother...though they love to play fight constantly. This looks and sounds very intimidating to guests that aren't used to dogs but is an absolute joy to watch from my perspective.You take care as well
warm regards
bluedog
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