Favorite animals?

[Dante'sInferno]

My favorite is Bears in genral and horses.I find them both absolutely beautiful creatures.And when i see them i'm relaxed.I've always wanted to meet a tamed bear.I thought that it would be an amazing experience.Well i just wanted to know,what your favorite animals were and why.Discuss!

[urgeok2]

rodents and frogs.

i like small furry things that eat with their hands.

and frogs look cool ... so compact.

[Roderick Usher]

Sail cats:eek:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Sail+Cat

[ferretchucker]

Ferrets, contrary to what my name suggests. And Snakes. And Cats.

[AUSTIN316426808]

Felines
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[novakru]

Big Cats

Beautiful Killers

[Nella]

My favorite is Bears in genral and horses.I find them both absolutely beautiful creatures.And when i see them i'm relaxed.I've always wanted to meet a tamed bear.I thought that it would be an amazing experience.Well i just wanted to know,what your favorite animals were and why.Discuss!

My dog's name is Gentle Ben. I'm not sure if you're familiar with that old TV series. Ben was such a sweet bear. I think horses are beautiful animals.

I love all animals. Dogs are my favorite, particularly Schnauzers. I have two of them. Star and Ben.

For wild animals: Pandas, Manatees, Black Panthers...the list goes on and on...

[Vodstok]

I have always been fascinated by cephalopods (squid, octopus), with cuttlefish being particular favorites. If any class of animal is going to develope sentience and technology, my money is on these guys. Dolphins lack the limbs necessary to develope technology.

Although my second bet would be on Rats. in terms of intelligence and breeding ability, they are untouchable.


And I am with Urge on that, i love rats. My best pet to date was a rat.

But if forced to choose between being a cat person or dog person, i definitely favor dogs.

[novakru]

Don't have the energy to start a new thread, so I'll borrow some space from Dante's.

I have fleas.
They are making themselves quite comfortable in everything with fabric.
I used Frontline on the cat-twice, and it only seems to aggravate these supernazifleas

I caught a few crawling on me and had to smash them with a fucking hammer to kill them...they have .....evolved:eek

I think the cat has lost his mind with the infestation.

[urgeok2]

Don't have the energy to start a new thread, so I'll borrow some space from Dante's.

I have fleas.
They are making themselves quite comfortable in everything with fabric.
I used Frontline on the cat-twice, and it only seems to aggravate these supernazifleas

I caught a few crawling on me and had to smash them with a fucking hammer to kill them...they have .....evolved:eek

I think the cat has lost his mind with the infestation.

years ago i used a flea collar when my cat had them and it worked immediately.

i found that they left the house when there was nothing else for them.

i fucking hate fleas.

[The Flayed One]

Love goats. I've always wanted a pygmy goat. They're adorable.

http://www.indianapoliszoo.com/image_gallery/African-pygmy-goat.jpg

[urgeok2]

Love goats. I've always wanted a pygmy goat. They're adorable.


only problem is that they smell - like goats

[Doc Faustus]

I like giraffes because they don't make any sense.

[urgeok2]

I like giraffes because they don't make any sense.

you'd LOVE a couple of the guys i've worked for.

[Vodstok]

I like giraffes because they don't make any sense.
This is my favorite answer so far

[Festered]

Cockroaches- the ultimate low maintenance house pet. You don't even have to go to a pet store to get them. They come to you.

[Despare]

years ago i used a flea collar when my cat had them and it worked immediately.

i found that they left the house when there was nothing else for them.

i fucking hate fleas.

My dog got them from my friends dog and invaded the house....


moved all the furniture, bombed the house, re-washed every article of clothing and all the dishes afterward. What a pain in the ass.



I don't have many favorites in life, but I like dogs, horses, cats (big and small), and birds a lot.

[neverending]

I like squirrels. They always look like they're having a lot of fun.

[Vodstok]

I like squirrels. They always look like they're having a lot of fun.
Squirrels get lumped into the rat category with me; smart, cute, entertaining as hell.

[jenna26]

Don't have the energy to start a new thread, so I'll borrow some space from Dante's.

I have fleas.
They are making themselves quite comfortable in everything with fabric.
I used Frontline on the cat-twice, and it only seems to aggravate these supernazifleas

I caught a few crawling on me and had to smash them with a fucking hammer to kill them...they have .....evolved:eek

I think the cat has lost his mind with the infestation.

Surprises me Frontline didn't work, that's what my parents use. We use Advantix. Our dog Cheyenne never had fleas before Rascal moved in, we didn't have to use anything. But the people who had Rascal before apparently didn't notice, or care much :rolleyes: that he was completely infested with fleas (he was one sick little puppy when we got him). Anyway, Advantix worked fast. We gave them baths, started them on that, washed all their bedding, and what was in the living room. Haven't seen a flea or tick since. We didn't even have to use the Advantix but a few times this year.

But apparently your fleas are a bit more tough then ours were.....:p


Anyway, obviously, I love dogs. And cats,any kind of cat really. I love white tigers, beautiful animals. :)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/raina2700/whitebengalbigershr1.jpg

[urgeok2]

Squirrels get lumped into the rat category with me; smart, cute, entertaining as hell.


same here - i love 'em



said to be the most injury causing animals in the woods though (according to one forest ranger guy) because people do try to pet them because they are cute - but they bite like freaking crocodiles.

i was extremely lucky ... the squirrel that would sit on my lap to eat - i once thought i'd try to pet it and slowly moved my hand around behind it - as not to startle it ..

little bugger whipped around and had my finger between it's teeth .. no pressure but it was an unmistakable warning.

and this was with a squirrel i had a great relationship with ...

i imagine the pain to be equal to driving large nails through either side of your flesh at the same time.

[Vodstok]

I am really surpsrised no one has chosen this one yet:

sharks with frickin lasers on their heads

http://www.diyhappy.com/wp-content/images/resources-models-files-laser-shark.gif

[urgeok2]

my kid would - he loves sharks

[Vodstok]

i imagine the pain to be equal to driving large nails through either side of your flesh at the same time.Well jesus, rat give little love bites that can hurt like hell, i can only imagine how bad it is when they mean it....

[bloody_ribcut]

i like birds, any kinds.

[newb]

i like birds, any kinds.

Haven't you heard?


BIRD IS THE WORD





ARRRRGGHHHHHHHH

[Vodstok]

Haven't you heard?


BIRD IS THE WORD





ARRRRGGHHHHHHHH
*punch*


you totally deserved that...

[Leprucky Cougar]

Cockroaches- the ultimate low maintenance house pet. You don't even have to go to a pet store to get them. They come to you.

:D :D

I love animals as well....well excluding the bugs/insects---I'm terrified of them I'm the type whom will pet, play, and befriend random animals without even knowing the owners well enough to trust that they won't attack me afterwords. I know that isn't good, but I'm, slowly stopping.

But my favorite category is the canine family (Dogs, bears, etc)

But my favorite are Wolves (specifically gray wolves) They are beautiful, intelligent, and loyal. With that said it's only natural for my favorite dog to be the Siberian Husky. If I were a dog, I would so want to mate with this breed. Huskys are sexy dogs. I know it sounds weird, but I'm infatutated with this breed.

[neverending]

Bears are not canines.

[Vodstok]

No, but they are closely related to dogs, foxes and racoons.

[Leprucky Cougar]

Bears are not canines.

Well I include them because they are distant relatives.


From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear

Bears (family Ursidae) are mammals in the order Carnivora. Bears are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans, with the pinnipeds being their closest living relatives.

[neverending]

So by that reasoning, chimpanzies are human.

[Festered]

So by that reasoning, chimpanzies are human.

I know a few that would bear out that logic.

[ferretchucker]

Collosal Squid - They're so unlike any other creature.

[Geddy]

Kitty cats.

[Leprucky Cougar]

So by that reasoning, chimpanzies are human.

Sure, why not? Yes, a version, or as the classifiers put it a distant relative of the homo sapien human.

[neverending]

Sure, why not? Yes, a version, or as the classifiers put it a distant relative of the homo sapien human.

Your thinking and your method of expression are sloppy. Do you not see the difference between same as and distant relative of?

Good grief.

[Leprucky Cougar]

Your thinking and your method of expression are sloppy. Do you not see the difference between same as and distant relative of?

Good grief.

Well I meant relative, under my way of thinking.

Good grief???!?! Well sorry, everyone has an "off day" :(

[novakru]

But apparently your fleas are a bit more tough then ours were.....:p


Industrial strength fleas I tell ya.
Went to pick up my kids, now they're in my car:rolleyes:

Going to pick up some Advantix tomorrow, along with flea powder to put into all my fabric. Jeez, I'm tired just thinking about it.
Maybe I'll just hire someone, fuck it, I can do without something this month;)

[crabapple]

Pootie squirrels.

And yeah, fleas, those dirty pesky little bloodsuckers of the animal world...those little guys...sheesh!

[pinkfloyd45769]

I love cats and dogs,they are the sweetest animals.I think Koala bears are sweet too!

[monalisa]

Dogs, I love dogs.

I agree that rodents are great fun to watch too. I love to watch them eat with their little hands and nibbly little faces (OK, I know that sounds sappy/ridiculous, but, oh well). And have you ever had one of these little wire holder things that hang from a chain and are supposed to be for birds, but Mr. Squirrel has gotta get some of that? That is hilarious to watch. Quite the little acrobats!

Bears and wolves are a couple of my favorites too.

[Festered]

... but Mr. Squirrel has gotta get some of that?

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk111/serenacce/ratrace102.jpg

[monalisa]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk111/serenacce/ratrace102.jpg

LOL! That looks like Kathy Bates in her Misery character. Whack whack...You didn't need them ankles anyway, did ya son?

[The Flayed One]

I think Koala bears are sweet too!

I've actually heard that they're vicious little fucks. Maybe one of our Aussie friends could give us the scoop on Koalas?

[Leprucky Cougar]

I've actually heard that they're vicious little fucks. Maybe one of our Aussie friends could give us the scoop on Koalas?


I think Koalas are adorable.

[Roderick Usher]

cute or not, I hate pets

I love wild animals, but don't see how they are supposed to be substitutes for our inter-personal shortcomings.

Granted, I've had to put down a couple of animals in my day, so I have no sentimentality at all about dogs or cats or hamsters or fish - in my eyes they live in captivity and would probably be better off dead.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

cute or not, I hate pets

I love wild animals, but don't see how they are supposed to be substitutes for our inter-personal shortcomings.

Granted, I've had to put down a couple of animals in my day, so I have no sentimentality at all about dogs or cats or hamsters or fish - in my eyes they live in captivity and would probably be better off dead.

I agree.

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[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

Sure, why not? Yes, a version, or as the classifiers put it a distant relative of the homo sapien human.

sorry, monkeys aren't humans. they are monkeys

dirty, stinky, stupid monkeys. sometimes cute, but still just a dumb animal.

[Phalanx]

Dogs mainly..
But I also tolerate cats, and quite like goats, mudskippers, reptiles, and larger spiders.

[monalisa]

sorry, monkeys aren't humans. they are monkeys

dirty, stinky, stupid monkeys. sometimes cute, but still just a dumb animal.

Zero's gonna bitch-slap ya for that one! :p :D

[monalisa]

Otters, I forgot to mention Otters. I think they are adorable. (I've heard puppies and kittens hate them.)

[urgeok2]

cute or not, I hate pets

I love wild animals, but don't see how they are supposed to be substitutes for our inter-personal shortcomings.

Granted, I've had to put down a couple of animals in my day, so I have no sentimentality at all about dogs or cats or hamsters or fish - in my eyes they live in captivity and would probably be better off dead.

man i couldn't disagree more.

i might have agreed years ago .. but not long ago i caught a mouse in our place. (2 cats and the mice were eating out of their dishes.
I caught the cats staring at the mice - afraid to move (the cats !)

So i put this little bugger in a big old aquarium i had - and the little guy lived almost 5 years.
they live longer in captivity than they do on the wild ..
because they arent anyone's food, it's a no stress lifestyle ..


what do you think small animals do in the wild exactly - that they cant do in captivity ?
go to animal clubs ? eat what they want ? get the books they really enjoy ?

the life of a mouse in the wild is pathetic .. a daily life and death struggle.
is that better for a mouse ? (ask one who's just finished a nice bowl of sunflower seeds and a run on the wheel .... and ask another in the jaws of a fox ..



now a lion, bear .. big animals - they need the space ..

and birds .. they need to fly .. (but i have to admit - i've seen some bigger birds act like dogs - they love the company of humans.).

pets are a love hate thing with me ... i love animals - i like to see them up close - play with them ... but i hate dealing with them dying ...

as far as inner personal shortcomings ? i'm not sure i follow that unless you mean people who have animals to love because they have no one else..

but even then it's mutually beneficial .. cats and dogs think people are cats and dogs - part of the pack.. they enjoy the affection. cats love being held and scratched ...

better off dead ? i dont thinks so.

better off without man on the planet ? maybe ...

[bloodrayne]

Snakes, lizards, turtles...Pretty much all reptiles

And I LOVE bats...They are so damned adorable...I used to have one...The babies are really small :)

[crabapple]

Things with little tiny eyes...pretty much any little critter with propensity to chitter.

[crabapple]

cute or not, I hate pets

I love wild animals, but don't see how they are supposed to be substitutes for our inter-personal shortcomings.

Granted, I've had to put down a couple of animals in my day, so I have no sentimentality at all about dogs or cats or hamsters or fish - in my eyes they live in captivity and would probably be better off dead.

Oh, there's only one thing I have to say to THAT! That one thing is.....
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Wait for it.......
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POE-NUTS!!!!!

:o

[hammerfan]

Speaking of favorite animals......the older members here know I'm a cat lover. I just found out that we're inheriting another cat. My nephew is getting divorced, losing his house, moving into an apartment, and can't take the cat with him. When asked what he was going to do with his cat, he replied "Take her to the SPCA". Which our reply was "Oh HELL no!! You'll bring her to us!"

So, she's arriving this weekend. Her name is Cherokee, she's about 8 or 9, not really sure. If I remember right, she's a beautiful calico girl. I could be wrong - my memory isn't worth shit these days. I'm really nervous about how Lucy's going to react. I know Logan won't give a shit, but Lucy on the other hand........

Wish us luck!

[bloodrayne]

Speaking of favorite animals......the older members here know I'm a cat lover. I just found out that we're inheriting another cat. My nephew is getting divorced, losing his house, moving into an apartment, and can't take the cat with him. When asked what he was going to do with his cat, he replied "Take her to the SPCA". Which our reply was "Oh HELL no!! You'll bring her to us!"

So, she's arriving this weekend. Her name is Cherokee, she's about 8 or 9, not really sure. If I remember right, she's a beautiful calico girl. I could be wrong - my memory isn't worth shit these days. I'm really nervous about how Lucy's going to react. I know Logan won't give a shit, but Lucy on the other hand........

Wish us luck!Good luck to you, Sweetie :)

Often same-gendered animals conflict with each other if they're from different litters, especially when they're older...But, it doesn't always happen, and sometimes even when it does happen, they eventually warm up to each other

[hammerfan]

Good luck to you, Sweetie :)

Often same-gendered animals conflict with each other if they're from different litters, especially when they're older...But, it doesn't always happen, and sometimes even when it does happen, they eventually warm up to each other


Thanks, Rayne! There wasn't any major catastrophes when we brought Lucy home, but I'm just not sure how Lucy's going to react now that she's been there for two years. I'm not worried about Logan at all. She adjusted to Lucy, she'll adjust to Cherokee. I feel bad for Cherokee - not only is she losing her home, she's losing her Daddy, too. I told Paul he has to visit more often once she comes to our house.

[crabapple]

Hi, Hammerfan! Say hi to the little animules for me!! :)

[hammerfan]

Hi, Hammerfan! Say hi to the little animules for me!! :)


Hi crabby! :) I will!

[Papillon Noir]

Penguins! Any kind, they are all awesome. I don't remember what got me onto penguins, though I do remember wanting to be a marine biologist as a kid.

I also really love cats and are rather fond of pandas, and find bears in general rather interesting.

[urgeok2]

I also really love cats and are rather fond of pandas, ....

have you seen Tropic Thunder yet ? :)

[newb]

Penguins! Any kind, they are all awesome. I don't remember what got me onto penguins, though I do remember wanting to be a marine biologist as a kid.



You have heard haven't you?




BIRD IS THE WORD


Papa-a-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, ooma-mow-mow
Papa-oom-oom-oom-oom-ooma-mow-mow
Oom-oom-oom-oom-ooma-mow-mow
Ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, ooma-mow-mow
Well, don't you know about the bird
Well, everybody knows that the bird is the word
A-well-a, bird, bird, b-bird's the word

[Papillon Noir]

have you seen Tropic Thunder yet ? :)

Yes, I did and thought that was hilarious! He goes all Lord of the Flies :D

I know no pandas were harmed in the making of that movie. :p


You have heard haven't you?

BIRD IS THE WORD


Oh, I heard all right. :p

[ferretchucker]

Whale Shark, our gentle giant.

[Nella]

cute or not, I hate pets

I love wild animals, but don't see how they are supposed to be substitutes for our inter-personal shortcomings.

Granted, I've had to put down a couple of animals in my day, so I have no sentimentality at all about dogs or cats or hamsters or fish - in my eyes they live in captivity and would probably be better off dead.

That's sad. My dogs are like children to me. I love them so much and I believe they are here to be our friends. I don't know what I'd do without their unconditional love and companionship. Humans have disappointed me many times but my pets haven't. That's my opinion. :)

[newb]

That's sad. My dogs are like children to me. I love them so much and I believe they are here to be our friends. I don't know what I'd do without their unconditional love and companionship. Humans have disappointed me many times but my pets haven't. That's my opinion. :)

When's the last time a human shit on your rug?

[Nella]

When's the last time a human shit on your rug?

LOL! Thank goodness I have hardwood floors. Easier to clean up if that happens. :)

[Vodstok]

When's the last time a human shit on your rug?
She does have a kid...


Geez id think someone with 4 would have experienced at least a little bit of human turd on the floor at some point.

[newb]

She does have a kid...


Geez id think someone with 4 would have experienced at least a little bit of human turd on the floor at some point.

we used diapers.

[jenna26]

That's sad. My dogs are like children to me. I love them so much and I believe they are here to be our friends. I don't know what I'd do without their unconditional love and companionship. Humans have disappointed me many times but my pets haven't. That's my opinion. :)

That's how I feel. They really are like my children (a lot of people may find that odd, but I don't really care, more than likely I won't be able to have any children of my own, and even if I could I would probably adopt if and when I choose to bring a child into my life). I love them, and yes, I think they give that back, and they show me in a million different ways that they are happy to be safe, loved and cared for. Even if its by a crazy woman....:p

[Nella]

That's how I feel. They really are like my children (a lot of people may find that odd, but I don't really care, more than likely I won't be able to have any children of my own, and even if I could I would probably adopt if and when I choose to bring a child into my life). I love them, and yes, I think they give that back, and they show me in a million different ways that they are happy to be safe, loved and cared for. Even if its by a crazy woman....:p

Thanks, Jenna. I can also relate to the crazy woman thing.

[Leprucky Cougar]

That's how I feel. They really are like my children (a lot of people may find that odd, but I don't really care, more than likely I won't be able to have any children of my own, and even if I could I would probably adopt if and when I choose to bring a child into my life). I love them, and yes, I think they give that back, and they show me in a million different ways that they are happy to be safe, loved and cared for. Even if its by a crazy woman....:p

Me as well...I treat my pets as if they were a part of the family...because to me, they are. :)

[monalisa]

I totally agree jenna, nella, LC and whoever else said similar stuff... My little fluffy guy is the most loving entity I have ever met. He doesn't care what kind of day I've had or what mistakes I've made, he just loves me and is always there for me and is always glad to see me. He is a constant source of joy and companionship and I do my best to be the same for him (and I spoil him and pamper him too). I never was able to have human children and eventually had to have a hystorectomy, so it ain't gonna happen. So to me, he is my kid. I wish dogs (and cats) could live longer, but a friend once said that it depends on how you look at it. They are here for a shorter time than us, but we love them and take care of them as best we can. And if we're lucky enough, we get to have several of these gentle spirits in our lifetime.

[The Mothman]

I'm a cat person, love 'em. im a pretty big animal lover in general, except for fucking horses. I hate those foul, awful creatures.