The Value of Working Part Time
I say bravo to you! Thumbs up! I have worked at my job for 42 years the last 12 being retired but still working there. Down to only 16 hours a week now so I can get my SS but now I can enjoy my animals and life better.
Tarp for Moving Leaves
Have been doing this for years! Moved mant limbs also with the tarp. They are very handy with lots of things
Getting Rid of a Possum?
I have the same problem but has not killed any of my cats that I have in a 20 by 10 kennel outside. I did see one in their kennel not long ago but it was not a large one. My cats out in the kennel are 14 plus and too old to kill like they did years ago when...
Catch Fleas in your Home
I do the same thing. Having a major problem due to the abandoned house next door with sky high grass that has not been cut in 3 or more years. I have a bowl outside with Dawn in it to pick the fleas off before coming in the house. Then I have one in the bathroom...
Flooring for Cat Pen?
I have a 20 X 10 outside kennel that I have had up to 10 cats in. Had a nice roof built with my retirement money back in 2002. I have used carpet and have 4 to 5 litter boxes. People were giving me carpet all the time and I would swape out every 8 months. I...
Generic Version of Capstar for Cats?
I tried it for my dogs and it did not work at all, did make my dogs scratch like they never have before. I have 3 dogs and only the Capstar seems to work. The house next door has been abandoned and I have been fighting fleas all summer and all this winter. The...
Is My Dog a Full Blooded Chihuahua?
I am like the other person who answered you. But you have a beautiful baby there and I pray you keep. I would however let the seller know that you were lied too and go further with it.
In Memory of Hershey (Yorkie)
I am so sorry for your loss, I too am grieving over the loss of 3 of my cats that I have had for the last 16 years. I know that as time goes by it gets a little easier but not much. I keep going and looking at all of their pictures and just keep on crying. I...
Diatomaceous Earth and Capstar To Control Fleas
I use capstar for my 3 dogs and 6 cats all the time. So much money but worth it to me.
Freida (Australian Shepherd)
I have an Australian shepherd also and they are the best babies to have. My Jerico is 4 years old now and have had him since he was 6 months old. They are very devoted dogs and will protect you always. (Jerico protects me too much). Have a wonderful wedding...
Bella (Shar-Pei/Lab Mix)
Carrie, Bella is just so beautiful and has grown up and is even more beautiful. Several of my kids have been found in dumpsters and make the best pets. I have a cat that is 17 this year found in a dumpster.
Jaxs, Oliver Riley, and Chaz (Dogs)
Looks like you have a wonderful family there. I have 3 dogs also and they bring much love to you. I have never lived a day of my life without dogs or cats
Garden: Purple Flowers
I have these all over my yard also but do not know the name of it. They are very pretty and look well with other flowers. I also love the potato Ivy plants, they are mixed in with my grape vines.
Salt for Inexpensive Flea Prevention
I guess this year I will try this as my yard is infested with fleas due to the abandoned house next door that had grass up almost to the roof. The county got involved and made the guy come and cut the grass and every since I have had nothing but fleas. I have...
What Breed is My Dog?
To me...no matter what breed she is, I can see that she is a beautiful dog, enjoy what you might think she is. I hope you enjoy many years with her. This is my bundle of joy and even though this is a horrible picture, I love this boy to death.
Summer's Pets
So Awesome! Just love it! Thank you for a smile. I attached one of my 9 loveable cats who almost died on me and thank the lord he made it through his sickness.
Using Dawn to Get Rid of Fleas?
I use capstar all the time for my dogs and cats. It does make them act like they are going crazy for awhile then they are alright. I put dawn in a sprayer and spay the yard and my 10X20 cat kennel. I keep a bowl of water and dawn in it with a flea comb and...
Panther (Cat)
So Beautiful! I just love black and white cats. This is my little monster Jay, He almost died when I first adopted him, but now he is a monster! One minute he is loving on you and then the next will bite you. Loves to chase my other 2 cats in the house.
Zero (Cat)
Looks just like my Jay. They are alot of fun. My 3 dogs do not like Jay at all but will sit an stare at him thru the window. Jay has learned to growl like a dog now.
Fruit on Peach Tree Does Not Mature and Falls Off?
Mine does the same thing. Would love to get a nice peach once and a while. Hope you have better luck this year.
How Can I Stop My Dog From Chewing On Blankets?
Goodness. I thought I was the only one with this problem. I buy blankets, give old blankets to my 3 dogs outside and they tear everyone of them up. I put some old quilts out there there a few months ago and when I went back out about 30 minutes later they had...
Change Shampoo Monthly
I know that you will think that I am crazy, but I use a different shampoo and body wash every day. My bathroom closet is full of different items that I get when they are on sale or have a coupon. I even use different hand cream each day. I have a different...
Does Treated Puppy Still Have Parvo?
So sorry that you are having to go thru this as I have with one kitten that came thru having what they call parvo in dogs. I did lose a pup due to parvo. I ope and pray your puppy gets well. Do you have other dogs at home? If so please make sure that they get...
Weasie the Weasel (Ferret)
Looks just like my Casper that I lost 2 years ago. 1st time of having a ferret and I loved him so much with his red eyes. Casper loved to chase my inside cats all around the house and then when they got tired would curl up and sleep together. I still have all...
New Year's Resolution: Be A Better Person
Deeli, you are so right! I dont know what this world is coming to anymore. I just stay home and enjoy all of my animals. I am sending a picture of Jay. I know you remember him. He is doing great! I hope it comes through. Have a wonderful weekend!
Leo (Cat)
Leo looks just like my Jay boy who runs around scaring my two other inside cats. I have had cats most of my life and could not live without them.
Poem: Ode To a Dying Pet (Author Unknown)
Hard to write anything with tears rolling out of my eyes, this is just beautiful and I had to put my 18 yr. old cat to sleep last year and it nearly killed me, but I knew she was no longer in pain. I have 9 more cats and 3 dogs so I am not alone. Thank you...
Keeping an Outside Dog Warm?
I have a 10 X 20 dog kennel and a 10 X 20 cat kennel in the back yard that I hang heavy plastic in the winter. The cat kennel has a very large rubbermaid (what you put a riding lawnmower in and I hang a 200 watt lamp inside of it with a lamp on the other 10...
Garfield (Cat)
I am sitting here just a crying because I lost my 18 year old cat not too long ago. My old computer crashed on me and I think I have lost all of my old photos of all of my animals. My error for not backing up my files. It will not happen again. When I get my...
Poem: Ode to ThriftyFun
Thanks Deeli, I hope all is well with you and that you are having a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving day! I have been without a computer for about 2 weeks now. Had to get another on and now all my pictures of wild cat Jay are gone until they can get it fixed...
Joke: Dee O Gee
Thank you so much for giving me a laugh this morning. I thought I would roll out of my chair. This is so cute! I had been thinking of my friend that passed away and am very sad, but this made my day. Again thank you so much!
Gemmah and Thor (Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler)
These are the most loving of all dogs I have ever had and the smartist. I got mine in 2006 when he was 6 months old. I love him to death. I went and adopted a Astralian terrier the next year and she is a wonderful dog also. Enjoy!
Link: ASPCA Pet Medication Alert
Thank you Deeli for the info. I have some new pictures of Jay for you but I must be messing something up and find them when I browse. Hes doing really well. Still a monster. Hope all is well with you and yours
Shopping for Dogtronics Pet Toys?
I live in S.C. and they have them at our Walmart store. Did you try going on line at Walmart.com? Good luck. It is hard to find good toys. My 3 dogs tear every thing up.
Blue (Blue Heeler)
I have one name Jerico and he is about 3 and a half now I love him more than any dog I have had. They are the most loving dogs. Can be very jealous also.
Fleas on a Kitten?
I found at 1-800-petmeds a pill called Capstar and I bought for my 3 dogs and 9 cats and I love it. The fleas just fall off of them dead. I hate putting Advantage or anything like that on them anymore because they seem to get sick from it. I keep a jar of watered...
Dixie (Australian Shepherd or Blue Heeler)
John, Dixie looks just like my Jerico that I adopted a few years ago. Jerico does the same thing as laying on his back with his legs straight in the air. He is the best dog I have ever had and I really love the little devil, and believe me, he is sneaky and...
Getting An Opossum To Go Away?
I had one that kept making my dogs bark at night. No one believed that I had one in the yard so one mornign I saw it on my fench and I went and got my camera and started taking pictures of it with the flash on. It has not come back yet and this was last year...
My Frugal Life: Rebuilding Our House
Coreen, thank you so much for sharing your story. It is beautiful and made me tear up but I so enjoyed reading. May God be with you and your family, keeping you safe. I am sure you have a very beautiful place.
Check ASPCA and AVMA Vaccination Frequency Recommendations
Betty, thank you for this as I have been going thru the same thing with all of my animals. I have a vet that comes to my house here in SC since I have 3 dogs and 9 cats and they are given the 3 year shots. I have another vet for emergencys and I get notices...
Buddy (Ferret)
Makes me cry as I miss my ferret Casper so much. I lost him 2 years ago this month. I had Casper for close to 8 years and In honor of him I will not get another one unless someone wants to give me one as he was given to me.
Rachel the Cat
Deeli, she is so beautiful. She has almost as many toys as my monster and his two inside sisters. Will send you some more pictures of Jay as soon as I can
Dakota (Australian Shepherd)
I have one named Jerico that I got from the animal shelter and he is the best dog ever. Dakota is so beautiful! Jerico is a merle blue tick and I just love him.
Use Small Grocery Bags For Dog Waste
I have 3 dogs and 9 cats, I go through the plastic bags. I hate it in the summer time because the sun on the outside trash makes it stink. I used to leave them out where the yard trash is picked up but the guys would always take them to the rolling trash bin...
Display Rock Collection In Garden
I just love Hibiscus plants, I buy them every year and they are so beautiful. I try to save them from year to year but with no luck. I have 8 outside now and even though I have gotten too old to like the summer, I will be so glad when it gets cold again. Are...
Use Blanket Instead of Wheelbarrow
I use a 8 X 10 old tarp and it is so much better than a wheelbarrow.
Use Kitty Litter Bucket for Kitchen Compost
I use these buckets to store rain water in. I have them sitting around all areas and they are really handy instead of dragging the garden hose around. I have several big buckets around the house and just fill the other ones up.
Warming Lamp for Cats
I have 3 cats in the house and 6 cats in a 10 X 20 kennel in the back yard. In the winter I enclose the kennel with heavy plastic and have a large rubbermaid shed with blankets and pillow with a 250 watt lamp, it is so nice and warm. In there eating area, I...
How to Manage Fleas
I have 3 dogs and 9 cats and I hate it when summer gets here. I go through the same thing. Last year I put Dawn in a sprayer and sprayed my yard every day and in their kennels. It helps a good bit and I dont think it hurts my dogs when they are running in the...
Buying VHS Tapes?
Thanks for all of the replies. I had my VRC/DVD recorders check out back last year and took the tapes at that time with it. They said the tapes are defective. Then I guess I got a hold of some good ones as they worked fine. Now the last 8 packs of 6 are just...
In Memory of Herbie (Chihuahua)
I know how you feel, I lost my 18 year old Tanner back in July. I had him since he was 10 weeks old. I always think that I hear him barking. I will always miss my best friend. I look at the pictures I took of him for the past years and it helps some.
Tiki (Mackerel Tabby)
He is beautiful. Isnt funny that the strays end up being the best cats in the world! I have had 12 strays in the last 10 years and still have all but 3 of them.
Dog Food Coupons?
I find them in the Sunday news paper. Some times in the big bag of food I buy. This is my monster Jerico.
Puppy with Hydrocephalus?
I will keep your puppy in my prayers. I just went thru the same thing with my kitten that I adopted. I brought him home on a Saturday afternoon and Monday had to take him back and they said he had Panleukopenia. He survived and is doing wonderful now. I do...
Thrifty Fleece for Ferret Furnishings
I used to do the same thing until I lost my beloved Ferret in Sep. 08. I would buy all these winter hats and he would go get them and put them in different places then he would sleep where ever he wanted to. I really miss him. He was my first and last. I do...
Caring for a Sick Kitten?
I just wanted to let everyone know that the kitten I brought home that was so sick is doing wonderful. He has gained weight and is right now about to drive me crazy wanting out of the spare room I have him in. They say that he can not get with the other cats...
Caring for a Sick Kitten?
Just wanted everyone to know that my kitten is well and happy. Took him back to vet on the 26th and they were very happy to see how big he has gotten and that he was recovered from his illness. He is so well that he is driving my other 2 inside cats crazy. He...
Caring for a Sick Kitten?
Want to let all know that my boy is growing and growing. Eats so much food that I should buy stock in cat food. He is about 6 months old now and a devil. I am so glad that he made it. He is wild but very loveable. Here is a picture of him with one of my other...
Caring for a Sick Kitten?
It is amazing that I have had this monster for 7 months now and how he has grown from the sick kitten he was. Jay is about 10 1/2 months old now. He loves to lay in the bathroom sink when he is not running after the other 2 cats.
Caring for a Sick Kitten?
My little boy, went from a very sick kitten to a very large young man. He is 14 months old now and seems to be getting bigger and bigger. Deeli, this picture is for you.
Caring for a Sick Kitten?
Well here it is January 2011 and I am happy to say the my poor sick little kitten is now a 20 month old kitten is a large healty monster now. He has almost tripled his size.
Growing Tasty Blueberries?
I didnt even get a chance to eat any of mine. I went to pick mine one afternoon and everyone of them were gone. The Birds got them.
Peaches Falling Off Tree After Rainstorms?
I also live in SC and the same thing is happening to my peach tree
Set Up A Pet Care Savings Account
I have one credit card that I use for my animals. Plus I have 250.00 every two weeks come out of my account to a saving account. I just have to watch what I spend anymore since I have 13 Kids,
HCR Jasper - Blue Heeler
These are wonderful dogs! Very loving and will be your best friend. My Jerico is about 3 years old and I got him from an animal shelter. I saw him on line on a Monday and went down on a Saturday morning and he was still there so I adopted him. He is just plain...
Pet Chinchillas
Back in the late 80s I had one for 8 years, name Chimmi. I really hurt when he passed. So much fun and he really liked for you to hold him in your lap.
Why Is Dawn Detergent Recommended So Often?
Dawn is the best for killing fleas also. Put water in a sprayer and spray the yard with it. My cats come to me every morning and I use a flea comb on them and put a cup with one drop of Dawn and some water. Knock fleas in the water and in seconds they are dead
Credit Card Information on Your Computer
I dont know what this world is coming to anymore. People are just plain going crazy. I feel sorry for people like that. I have one credit card that I use for my animals and emergencies.
Frugal Dog Bed
Your dogs sound like mine. I always put the old 9 X 12 ft. rugs out in their kennel to sleep on and what do they do ...tear them up. I have some larger pallets in my back yard and now I know what I can to get them to stop tearing the rugs up. Got one I am going...
