Denise1964

Sweet. Yes, I do understand that the problem is more human than animal. It is wonderful that you have had such lovely loving pets. It is a testament to YOU and your heart I cannot have a dog where I live, and I really do love dogs, though I joke that there is one thing about them I do not like, and that is the fact that they smell likes dogs LOLOLOLOLOLOL. Dogs are more high maintenance than cats also. My daughter's dogs make such a big fuss when I show up at her place; they really let me know they love me, and that is always nice My daughter is the alpha dog. Haha. Yep! They listen to her, and that is a good thing Others want to spoil them. A balance is required

Welcome to you and hello to all your animals. It's the dawn of a new decade!

I've always heard that too.. "You have to be the alpha dog" or "You have to be the leader of the pack" so they know you are in charge and will protect them so they don't have to take on that roll. I'm the pack leader here as well. Your daughter knows what she's doing
I had a Siamese for 18 years. She died of old age. When she finally died it was a mercy.. she had no quality of life left. All her teeth had fallen out .. yada yada I don't want to get maudlin. Anyway, I have a special affection for Siamese because they are so vocal. My mom has the sweetest cat I've ever known. Most cats will let you touch them only when they feel like it and when they get sick of you they let you know with a scratch or something if you don't catch on to their clues. My mom's cat is nothing but gentle no matter what. She's never bitten or scratched no matter what's going on. I really like her.. great big tabby with a full ring around his neck. View attachment 209191
On the right is Buddy. Somebody dropped him off at her house and she took him in. Tigger is on the right and he and his sister were found in our neighbor's barn as kittens. They are both very funny and very spoiled. She cooks for them .... I'm not kidding.
He's a male cat.. I just have a habit of calling cats girls and dogs boys.

Oh my goodness, Denise, that is one of the cutest little doggies ever. What breed is Buddy? Haha Tigger looks thrilled… not! LOL. It is funny how ear position can completely change an animal's look from happy to sour or even dangerous. Dogs do get the guy thing and girls the cat thing, don't they? Luna is a Blue Point which is an Asian breed and looks a bit like Siamese, but her little mew is very quiet. I just looked it up and found images that look like her called Blue Point Birman Cat, which I had never heard of before. Oops, nope, she cannot be that because she does not have the white gloves! Animals are such wondrous amazing creatures, a sure testament to the diversity and complexity of God's creation. One of the previously feral cats my daughter domesticated is often said to be the best cat they have ever had. It is profoundly beautiful to see how abandoned and possibly abused animals respond to love and caring.

Thanks! Happy New Year to you too! View attachment 209219

HA! I never have any problem with those snacks. They come, they go, no problem!
And I do share.

Hi, I'm Denise. I'm new. 56 years old. No children. Divorced 16 years. Work for Crisis Center 211. Get to pray with people sometimes. LOVE those calls. I work a lot of hours from home. Grateful I don't have to go into the office. Still have my mom and dad. What a blessing. I have 3 dogs.. 2 are clowns. I have one blue and gold macaw. I'm in good health. Anything you want to know.. just ask. I'm an open book. Happy to listen to problems if you need to talk.

Hello Denise and welcome to CC we are glad to have you here and thank you for offering your time.

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Sweet. Yes, I do understand that the problem is more human than animal. It is wonderful that you have had such lovely loving pets. It is a testament to YOU and your heart I cannot have a dog where I live, and I really do love dogs, though I joke that there is one thing about them I do not like, and that is the fact that they smell likes dogs LOLOLOLOLOLOL. Dogs are more high maintenance than cats also. My daughter's dogs make such a big fuss when I show up at her place; they really let me know they love me, and that is always nice My daughter is the alpha dog. Haha. Yep! They listen to her, and that is a good thing Others want to spoil them. A balance is required

Wanted to show you a picture on my wall in the living room. See if it seems familiar to you. View attachment 209454

It kind of looks like a scene from the gospels with "doubting" Thomas sticking his finger in Jesus' post-resurrection spear wound, though no verse actually says he did that, only that he claimed he wanted to before Jesus showed Himself to him The actual painting I do not know, or artist. Hey, the wood above the picture looks like it has eyes. Alien eyes

Hi, I'm Denise. I'm new. 56 years old. No children. Divorced 16 years. Work for Crisis Center 211. Get to pray with people sometimes. LOVE those calls. I work a lot of hours from home. Grateful I don't have to go into the office. Still have my mom and dad. What a blessing. I have 3 dogs.. 2 are clowns. I have one blue and gold macaw. I'm in good health. Anything you want to know.. just ask. I'm an open book. Happy to listen to problems if you need to talk.

Hi, I'm Denise. I'm new. 56 years old. No children. Divorced 16 years. Work for Crisis Center 211. Get to pray with people sometimes. LOVE those calls. I work a lot of hours from home. Grateful I don't have to go into the office. Still have my mom and dad. What a blessing. I have 3 dogs.. 2 are clowns. I have one blue and gold macaw. I'm in good health. Anything you want to know.. just ask. I'm an open book. Happy to listen to problems if you need to talk.