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Dog Whisperer
Harryfeat:
--- Quote from: kittyhawk on August 16, 2006, 02:00:30 PM ---Hi Andy,
We have 9 cats, 6 dogs an 100+ goats. Most of the dogs and cats were dumped by someone else and we rescued them. It is the old saying that "one person's trash is another's treasure". We love them all and consider that we are privilaged to have them. I also wonder and worry about their fate and desperatly wish to see them again. As far as the goats go my initial hope was to mostly sell to other folks who wanted to run goats on their property. However with the terrible drought that we in Texas are in, there is an excess of livestock. I need to take a lot of them to market. There are many of the goats that I am quite fond of and it would be much easier on me if I thought thay also have a chance for the future.
Kittyhawk
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Hello Kittyhawk,
There seems to be a lot of interest in goat cheese. Perhaps with 100 goats there is an alternative of sending their milk to market.
Kat, With all your current pets it would seem difficult to put you foot down without stepping on something furry.
We only have two rescued border colliies. We named them Abby and Zoe as their personaliities are quite opposite one another. We have been amazed at their intelligence level. They are a source of enjoyment to us and as Joe says, they listen well, sometimes with their eyes closed after a while.
feat
Patrick:
My Grandfather was a "horse wisperer", but I don't believe they called them that back in the 40's - 50's. He had a large cattle ranch in West Texas and was well know for his horsemanship.
We always had all kinds of animals around.
My next door neighbor has a boarding stable and it amazes me what he can do with the horses.
SandyFla:
--- Quote from: hillsbororiver on August 14, 2006, 06:37:19 PM ---Hi Sandy,
Yes, our pets are very perceptive about our moods and you are right sometimes even anticipating our actions.
Most of my life I owned dogs, usually large dogs, they were all great companions but with distinctly different personalities it's funny though that every single one of them loved pasta, especially the sauce. Now through a series of circumstances we have 2 cats no dogs and these 2 are as different as night and day even though they are mother and daughter, kind of like my wife and our daughter. Anyway, the mother cat who started out life as a ferrel kitten (until she adopted us) has really become my cat, she always comes when I call her and usually has me in her sights, we recently discovered that she too has a taste for pasta. Her daughter won't have any part of it but "Dottie" laps it up, it is funny seeing her suck strands of spaghetti through her teeth.
These creatures are wonderful to have around, they are great listeners, don't interrupt and rarely voice any disagreements (or ask for a raise in allowance).
Thanks,
Joe
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Hi Joe,
Pasta, huh? :D I've had a dog and now have 2 cats, and they've never eaten pasta, but my one cat likes popcorn. Animals are wonderful! :)
Sandy
SandyFla:
--- Quote from: kittyhawk on August 16, 2006, 02:00:30 PM ---I know this is silly to someone who does not love animals but God did make many of us who do care about animals. When they die it tears me up. There are some books written about animal salvation but I do not know if they are trustworthy or just wishful thinking. I wish Ray had time to look into this but I know his time is limited.
Kittyhawk
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I agree with you 100%, Kittyhawk. Animals are a part of God's creation. Some animals that have been horribly abused yet they're still loving creatures--which is more than you can say about some people.
"But Jacob said to him, 'My lord knows that the children are tender and that I must care for the ewes and cows that are nursing their young. If they are driven hard just one day, all the animals will die' " (Genesis 33:13).
"A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" (Proverbs 12:10).
"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God" (Luke 12:6).
Personally, I can't imagine a heavenly existence with our beloved furry friends.
Sandy
Harryfeat:
--- Quote from: kittyhawk on August 17, 2006, 06:19:19 PM ---
Sorry for being so long-winded. I often forget that most other folks aren't that interested in goats.
Kittyhawk
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Hello Kittyhawk,
Don't let those uninterested folks "get your goat". ::)
I am not familiar with the benefit of boar goats. Is their primary commercial value in meat production?
I am sorry that the drought is causing such havoc with your goat herd. It sounds like you are a very compassionate about your animals
I hope things work out for the best.
feat
I also share your thoughts Sandy.
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