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    new puppy

    I haven't been on in the last couple of months....due to having this little guy (Finn - 5 months old) entering our lives...Just wanted to show everyone who has been keeping me and the cats busy. (they tolerate him and sometimes Lovey even plays with him when in the mood!)
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    I could kill this dog owner!!!

    And I use the word "owner" lightly... I hope this is fake or just a troll or whatever but geeeeeezzzz... unspayed, is pregnant currently, food aggressive, kid aggressive, dog aggressive but please can you take my dog home with you???? http://vancouver.craigslist.org/pet/370288040.html...
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    One of my cats is "collecting" moss...

    I didn't know how else to word that.. Unsure if this is the right venue for this question, but here goes... I don't know which one of my adult male boys is doing it or why?? but one of them seems to have adopted an odd nuisance behaviour. About 2 months ago, we moved into a new apartment. The...
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    Moving across country....Benadryl or Gravol?

    Hi all, I have searched the forums for info and advice on how to best make a 2 day car trip the most pleasant (as it can be!) trip possible for my two boys.... They are 2 and 3 and have not had much experience with the car... I don't drive and we won't have access to a car until DBF comes back...
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    Vet advises re-homing as the cat may attack the baby??

    I was furious when I read this on another forum I frequent and moderate.. The woman is pregnant and has had problems with her female cat urinating on things inappopriately. I advised her to take said cat to the vet to rule out UTI. She did and then posts this a.m that she has given both of her...
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    Poor baby beagle :(

    I hate people.... I know this is TCS but my heart breaks for this poor pup!. I was talking to a friend on the weekend..Her neighbour (her Husband's boss) decided to get a BYB beagle over the summer...The beagle even stayed with her one weekend they went away (a WEEK AFTER THEY GOT IT!) and I...
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    Good recipe for Beef Stew?

    Now, that its getting colder, I want to start making some good warm hearty stews in my crock or in my oven... Does anyone have one where the broth is really flavourful? I think I would like to add red wine to it too...That would be good... TIA! Cin
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    What is your favourite comfort food or drink?

    When its cold and yucky or you feel cold and yucky or are just plain old having a crap day, what is your fave comfort food or drink? Mine is, and will always be SOUP! Yes, I am a soup-a-holic. Just wondering what your own fave comfort foods are and why and where did they come from? Please...
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    Jack Russell keeps coming into my yard!

    I know its not the little guy's fault..but yesterday was the second time that my neighbour from down the street has allowed her Jack Russell to come and roam around my front yard while she is walking her dog. He is on a retractable leash (which is a BIG pet peeve of mine if people don't use...
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    Honestly, my sister is not the smartest...

    She has two cats (female and male). When I was over there yesterday, Chloe was just coming in from outside (she is indoor/outdoor and the male is indoor only)....The two cats then tussled a bit and the male then chased the female around..a bit of a scrap ensued with her protesting and they...
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    how long do I cook salmon?

    Hi fish lovers... I have had a whole salmon marinating all day in lemon juice, mustard, oil, dill, parsley, s & p... I have looked it up but find I get different answers for how long to bake... Anywhere from 400 degrees for 20 minutes to 350 for 35-40 minutes. I don't absolutely love salmon...
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    How to block off my crawlspace?

    Hi all, Hoping some of you may have some good ideas from blocking off my crawlspace ...We moved and I just realized that my boys are using the gravel lining my basement crawlspace as their litterbox! I know how enticing it must seem to them...one big litterbox !! But obviously this does not...
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    Choosing the right breed for your lifestyle!

    Hello All, There are always so many heartbreaking stories of people not being matched with the perfect dog for their lifestyles. People tend to choose based on looks or what their friend may have or what colour the breed tends to be... Well, here is a good breed selector test to take to ensure...
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    Do you get Christmas bonuses?

    Just wondering what the bonus situation is for all of you. I got a pitiful raise this year and my boss just booked a Cruise for next month.. My friends and family say he is cheap for only giving me $100. Am I being a pushover or is this truly not the spirit of giving to think this way and...
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    Lovey became aggressive with my DD last night.

    Hi all, I think I know some answers to this question and I have tried solutions I know, but its more of a vent....sigh. Lovey (my 3 year old former street cat/handed around from owner to owner big grey baby) did something strange last night... My daughter is 12 and while, they have never...
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    A Christmas Tequila Recipe (For Rigel especially!:))

    TEQUILA CHRISTMAS CAKE Ingrediants: 1 cup water 1 tsp.. baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 tsp.. salt 1 cup of brown sugar 2 tbl sp Lemon juice 4 large eggs 1 cup nuts 1 bottle tequila 2 cups dried fruit Sample the tequila to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the tequila again. To be...
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    Arrested Development NOT cancelled??

    Hi I love love love this absolutely hilarious show and was appalled to learn of its cancellation. Upon searching for the email of the Fox executive to whom I should write, I came across this link in a self proclaimed gossip rag... It shows an email from Fox bigwig stating the show is not...
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    Any Feral/Rescue/TNR groups in Edmonton, Canada?

    Hi all Someone is posting on another board I moderate and needs some direction to a group/org. in Edmonton, AB, CANADA. Any links, numbers or info appreciated! She has a feral mama and babies living under her front steps. Tx! Cin
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    Olives bad for him?

    Crazy,I know..But I have discovered that Lovey goes CRAZY for plain green olives out of a jar. He will come running to the smell and then paw at me until I give him one. He likes to lick them like mad, but hasn't eaten a whole one yet. He will then lap up the olive juice (salt, water?) if I let...
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    My mum has passed away.

    Hi All, I haven't been here in a week due to my mum's somewhat unexpected passing last Tuesday very early a.m... For those of you who knew, my mum was very recently diagnosed with advanced Cancer only a short 3 months ago. She fought bravely until the end when her body finally gave up. She was...
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