[condor]

Alter_Ego : I guess we were talking about a particular GR whose pic was posted here.

@Surjit, it's the same GR we are talking about. I got the number from Chel & called the person yesterday. He wanted to give up the GR since he wasnt able to take care of him. But feels good that the GR is still with his family.

In case I said pup, it would be because he's still 10 months old.

[condor]

@Anil, the pup's doing fine : he's getting back to his playful ways & trying to assert himself while at it. There's some swelling on both fore-shoulders, though the injury marks were on the left side, & below the shoulder level. Any idea what can this be ?

He did have some pain/discomfort yesterday when trying to climb down steps (though nothing noticeable when climbing up).


Apparently he was searching for me last two days when I was away at work, and went & slept in my room. Small things, but feels good !

[Dicky_GT]

It felt very very nice to see all these pictures and i wish all these lovely creatures good health and amazing life
These are my two turtles and have named then Santa & Banta.
Very old pics these are got them almost a year and a half ago when i got them, will post new pics soon.
Cheerss

[beejay]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

sad - even when we lived in the Nilgiris in the 90's, my childhood companion Simba - a large grey wolf-like alsatian was lost to the local panther. However, since he was 14 years old, we felt that he had had a good life and went out in a blaze.
our other dogs at the time - 10 year old Rufus the Irish Setter and Simba 2, the baby half dober half alsatian were inconsolable for a while.
in a way im happy i live in bangalore now with my three pets, 2 Alsatians and a Labrador - where atleast there are no leopards.
But I ve always felt that all dogs are happiest when living in the Nilgiris and similar places - lovely clean air and green surroundings.

Shankar,

Dogs are truly happy in the Nilgiris, especially the ones with thick coats. I have noticed that my friends boxer which he brings from Coimbatore is very active in Coonoor. Otherwise he just lays around the house in Coimbatore.
Must be the weather, call it a dogs life. Now is that negative or positive?
Bringing up a dog in Bangalore is equally difficult considering the fact that if you are living in an apartment, or even worse a locality that does not encourage letting dogs loose.

Cheers,

S

[idea1979]

How do you differentiate between them? Who is santa and who is bantA?

[Alter_Ego]

Originally Posted by condor

@Surjit, it's the same GR we are talking about. I got the number from Chel & called the person yesterday. He wanted to give up the GR since he wasnt able to take care of him. But feels good that the GR is still with his family.

In case I said pup, it would be because he's still 10 months old.

Oh.Alright got it.

Originally Posted by condor

@Anil,

Apparently he was searching for me last two days when I was away at work, and went & slept in my room. Small things, but feels good !

Ok I am not shy in admitting that a small tear just rolled out of my eyes.
I can really understand what it might have meant for you.I still remember when I was down with flu when I was a kid , my Dob spent the entire day with me with his chin on my lap and never left me, even for eating his share of meal.

[anilagdr]

Originally Posted by condor

@Anil, the pup's doing fine : he's getting back to his playful ways & trying to assert himself while at it. There's some swelling on both fore-shoulders, though the injury marks were on the left side, & below the shoulder level. Any idea what can this be ?

He did have some pain/discomfort yesterday when trying to climb down steps (though nothing noticeable when climbing up).


Apparently he was searching for me last two days when I was away at work, and went & slept in my room. Small things, but feels good !

Great news Condor, that your love is picking up quite well. Though I cannot comment on the cause of the swelling or what it could be, I think it wouldn't be anything to worry about. I suggest you don't allow him to run up and down the steps for a week or so.

[condor]

Alter_Ego : Ok I am not shy in admitting that a small tear just rolled out of my eyes. .. I still remember when I was down with flu when I was a kid , my Dob spent the entire day with me with his chin on my lap and never left me, even for eating his share of meal.

@Surjit, any pics of him ? Dogs may be the only animal who are capable of such love.

Btw, I was feeling a little guilty about calling up for the GR before you did, since you had enquired first. Spoke to Ravi, and we felt a call can still be made. But as things would have it, the GR had found his (new) home

anilagdr : I suggest you don't allow him to run up and down the steps for a week or so.

@Anil, thanks. The swelling is quite firm, and does not feel like a lump. He doesnt seem to be pained by that (when I touch the area). Will take him to the vet on saturday, atleast as a follow-up.

[shankar.balan]

yes i agree
that is why as long as i have dogs i will never subject them to life in a miserable flat and/or loneliness - better to employ permanent domestic help who will look after them with affection when one is at work. and if one has dogs as pets one needs to be completely hands on - no question of delegation. they also know and understand well, who's the 'master' of the house and are actually quite snobbish when it comes to the domestic help etc.i ve seen this all my life and it hasnt changed yet - with my three pets at the moment!

but bangalore thankfully is wonderful for dogs - most people like them except a few idiots and those idiots anyway I can handle.
Dogs are Mans best friend, truly.

Originally Posted by beejay

Dogs are truly happy in the Nilgiris, especially the ones with thick coats. I have noticed that my friends boxer which he brings from Coimbatore is very active in Coonoor. Otherwise he just lays around the house in Coimbatore.
Must be the weather, call it a dogs life. Now is that negative or positive?
Bringing up a dog in Bangalore is equally difficult considering the fact that if you are living in an apartment, or even worse a locality that does not encourage letting dogs loose.

Cheers,

S

[Raccoon]

Originally Posted by Dicky_GT

It felt very very nice to see all these pictures and i wish all these lovely creatures good health and amazing life
These are my two turtles and have named then Santa & Banta.
Very old pics these are got them almost a year and a half ago when i got them, will post new pics soon.
Cheerss

Wow, those turtles are absolutely awesome! Where did you get them from??

[Alter_Ego]

Originally Posted by condor

@Surjit, any pics of him ? Dogs may be the only animal who are capable of such love.

Btw, I was feeling a little guilty about calling up for the GR before you did, since you had enquired first. Spoke to Ravi, and we felt a call can still be made. But as things would have it, the GR had found his (new) home

Yes I have his pics of him back home in india on my PC.Will post them once I am back.

And Parwath, No need to feel guilty.On the contrary I am happy that you acted well in time as I was getting worried about the delay in my return and about the condition of GR till then.You delivered a good news for me which was enough to make my day.

[Dicky_GT]

Originally Posted by idea1979

How do you differentiate between them? Who is santa and who is bantA?

initially there was this orange mark on their forehead so i named the one wid the bigger mark as Santa it became simpler from there on.

Originally Posted by Raccoon

Wow, those turtles are absolutely awesome! Where did you get them from??

thanks. they were a gift from a friend. was always a fan of tmnt .

[Raccoon]

^^^ Awesome gift! Wish I knew where to get them...

[Tejas@perioimpl]

Hey guys,
A friend of a friend has a put up a few pups for adoption. Apparently someone dropped the pregnant bitch to her doorstep 10 days ago and she delivered a few days ago. She has no idea about the breed but says the bitch was "handsome" and thinks maybe its a lab or a mixed breed between a lab and a stray.
Can anyone tell from the attached pics which breed? Is it better to get a crossbreed or a pure one?
I've been an aquarist since more than 15 years but I'm a newbie as far as taking care of dogs is concerned. Few queries:
- right time to separate the pup from it's mother?
- general tips
- dog or bitch (dogess as the terminology is now called)?

If i do land up getting one, i will ask you'll for more details.

Pics below:

[nc1bad]

hi guys/gals , my pet,her name is "IVY"