We have a cat the boys named "Jacatto".  Got the name off some video they watched!  But I call her Ki-ki.  She's a med-hair tortoise shell calico with lots of red (I always wanted a red-headed baby!)  Kyle is really a dog kid, but his younger brother is very afraid of them and I know nothing about them, so we got a cat.  Kyle and I have the best fun making up what we think she's thinking!  We taught her to sit before we put her food down.  She leaves us presents on the porch occassionally, usuallly a field mouse or (hope we don't get arrested for this) sometimes a mockingbird!  They really are very mean to her.  She never eats them.
Pets (animals in general) really are quite theraputic.  My mom isn't able to bend down and we knew she couldn't care for a real pet, so after my Dad died, the boys and I got her one of those "Fur Real"  cats!  She has so much fun with it!  She lives in a retirement village now and the other seniors get a real kick out of it!
Janice, I'm anxious to hear how the horse riding works, too!  I've heard some wonderful stories and hope Patti's is a good experience, too!

sue

Sue,

Thanks for inquiring about the horse back riding.  That is on the back burner for a while.  Patty is getting a pump installed, family reunion, going up north to cottage, etc.  But will try to fit in soon.

In regards to pets.

Pat M - Patty had a Cavalier King  Charles. 

Our son moved back home 2 years ago with a Black Lab pup- Max.  This past March Matt moved out again with Max.  I am not sure who I miss more Max or Matt. well I really do know who I miss more but do not want to say!!!

I am sure that you can guess.


Janice. 

I am actually working with Canine Angels out of GA, and they are transporting her to New Jersey to find a home up there. I'm not sure if that is canine angels too, or a different one, but I talked with the lady on the phone and she seemed very nice and sincere. I sure will miss her, but it's better for her. She's so sweet! I know they will take very good care of her and she will find a wonderful family.

Judy,

     Better get her to the vet.  Sounds like you are going to be a grandma of some pups!!    I have a dog (Lucas) that climbs his kennel to get out and "mate".  Bad dog.  He's given us three litters of mutts in the neighborhood.  LOL!!  Going to get him fixed as soon as I can afford another doctor bill.  lol  Good luck with the litter.  Hope they are born healthy.

Lee

Hi Judy. I know a good bit about animals, I actually finished school in the vet tech department. You said her nipples were kinda big. Are they kinda saggy and full around the nipple as well? You shouldn't HAVE to have a sonogram, the vet should also be able to feel of her tummy "palpation" and at least be able to feel if there are any puppies in her. They usually give birth around 58 to 63 days after they get pregnant, so just keep an eye on her. A couple of days before they give birth, they will usuall start going to a dark quiet place to make a bed( like a closet, under the bed, places like that) so if you notice her doing that, watch her closely. When they actually start going into labor they will stop eating and drinking, their core body temp will drop, they will start circling and scratching around the floor of their"bed", start shivering, and then when they are in full blown contractions you will see her begin to push. They can usually handle thing pretty well on their on because of instinct, but some do need a little help to get the ball rolling their first time. If you have anymore questions, let me know and if I don't know the answer I will try to look it up in one of my books from school. GOOD LUCK!!!

thanks for the info i really understood everything.
I havent seen anything weird yet but it will be 63 days on the 21st of august since she been with a male and she gotten bigger but know shes the same
Im not really sure but i thought she would have been really big by now. i tried to feel her stomach but im not sure what im looking for.

Really all you are looking for when you feel of her tummy is "nots" kinda. You will have to push in a pretty good bit when you feel, gentle yet firm You can also try milking her.(I know that sound wierd) but that would tell you if she has milk or not. How distended is her belly? Good Luck!!!

she is  a pit mix with a boxer very pretty i will try milking her.lol and i will try to see what i feel

They come into heat every six months. But they are not receptive to a male until they stop bleeding. But if she is having symptoms of pregnancy and does not give birth, she is having a false pregnancy. And you may need to talk to your vet about it. Let me know what happens when you milk her, hehe. How big is her belly?

it is now 63 days and nothing happened so far she still looks the same and isnt eating like before and i tried to milk her nothing came out im still confused

Pets huh?

We live in a ZOO!   ;

We have part dog - part sPaZ black and white bark box named JoJo.   A 13 year-old ancient black cat that thinks he is still a kitten named Cocoa, an African Grey parrot named Sasha, and three russian dwarf hamsters that we never did get around to naming.

All the animals have let it be known that this is THEIR house and we are allowed the privilege of keeping them in food and occasionly they even allow us to bed down for the night.

-= Dewski =-