A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...08-19-03...Finest Pets Vacations

Dutchess and gizmo

[dutchess]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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How precious we "creatures" big and small are. We bring fun, laughter and comfort to you, our human family and friends. . .. and yes . . . aggravation too! We hope you enjoy this weekly thread and also hope you will allow us the honor of featuring your special furry (or not so furry) FrPet on the Finest.

All Creatures Great and Small....
"I Goofed!!!!"

Happy Tuesday FR friends and FRPets. Gizmo here. I just returned from a two week vacation...visiting grandparents and relatives. Coming home...gosh Codee and FredtheCat demanded lots of attention....from ME and mom and dad. The plan was for a special profile today....BUT...the computer is acting up....Codee is acting up....FredtheCat is acting up and .....well...maybe I am too....SO....We've changed this thread to.....HOW DID YOUR PETS SPEND THEIR SUMMPER VACATION!!!!!!! Hope you stop in and visit and pay tribute to our very special friends....we're counting on the Finest Pets today...to tell us about THEIR summer vacations...never mind what you did...THEY are what counts! Please check in and tell us how YOU or your "family" spent their summer vacation!!!!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 08-11-03...Military Monday

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[Flyer]

Take it, dear FRiend....that means it was meant to be!

Take the job....Our furry friends need someone like you!

go for it! You know that's where your heart is

Laugh! There seems to be a consensus here. I'll let y'all know if I hear from them.

[deadhead]

LOL, spots $3 each, Lucy is worth a fortune. All the cartoons you have posted are great. The indoor / outdoor cat one gave me a laugh. State of confusion, Ok it's Tuesday, then I am where I should be.

[Calpernia]

[Calpernia]

Bad Binky!

[JustAmy]

Hey, Bro ....... I've missed you!
I was ready to call the SPCA regarding a missing wolf.

[Aquamarine]

LOL! Roscoe, I also shake all the way to the kennel whenever my parents go out of town. That's one of the reasons they hired a dogsitter to come by to feed and play with me while they were gone for a few days last weekend.

I immediately went on one of my hunger strikes the way I do everytime they go out of town, mom had a backup plan though and had left some deboned KFC chicken in the fridge for the sitter to feed me just in case. I'm a sucker for chicken (tastes just like rabbit).

Got so lonely I perfected chasing my tail while they were gone and can actually catch it now!
Have been giving mom the cold shoulder since they returned, I know it's all her fault that they ever left! I'm starting to warm up a little to her now.

Daisy Mae

[AuntB]

Morning, all!! Glad to see that you all are still at it everyday. I've been offline the past few months. We have recently moved to a beautiful mountain spot and my dog, Regis Halfling is having a rough time getting used to the deer....he's been a flatland farm dog his entire life. It wasn't too bad until a new mama deer with her fawn got very protective and tried to charge him through the fence. He used to be a good watchdog, but the only thing that he notices now is the deer.

[Calpernia]

[Flyer]

"Flyer doesn't always remember things that are important to me. He forgot about my trip to visit Humblegunner for the 4th of July.

I sort of knew something was up that day. Dad was in one of those moods like when he knows he doesn't have to go to work. I kept watching him and watching him. Then he said the magic words ~ 'You wanna go for a ride?'

We didn't get in Dad's car. We took the ride in Mr. Gunner's SUV. I had to sort of be boosted up to get in 'cause it's so big. Mr. Gunner petted me and talked to me.

Other people were there, too, like Mr. Eaker, Mr. TheMom and Mr. BobbyD. They all petted me and talked to me also.

Mr. Gunner made a fire and I know what that means - dog assuage! He made it just for me and everyone helped serve me. The people ate ribeye meat. (but not all of it!)

We all went for a walk and watched the sky sparkle and boom. It didn't scare me hardly at all. Dad slept on the couch and I took my guard position on the floor near him.

We got home the next day and ~ WOOF! ~ there was leftover ribeye meat for me! I ate ribeye flavored kibble for 3 days. I love Mr. Gunner.

~ Gilligan

[Dubya]

Hope everyone is having a good day.

[Aquamarine]

How is Weinie's campaign going? :)

[Billie]

Hi, there! Yep! We're here every day, AuntB. Good to see you settled so maybe you can visit more often again. I've talked with GrandmaC a couple of times, and hopefully before long we can feature her at the Finest.

Sounds like Regis is going to be good friends with that doe and her fawn. :)

[LadyX]

Weinie - I kin play my sax in CA for ya - better'n Bill, too !!

Yore Pal - Pink Panther

[Billie]

Hi, DaisyMae. Stay 'just' mad enough at Aqua to make her bend over backwards trying to get back in your good graces. Get lots more treats and belly rubs that way. LOL

We used to hire a pet sitter, too, but Sugar never liked to be in the house very much, so it was much easier having someone come feed and play with her twice a day. Roscoe would probably tear down the back door if he were left outside while we were gone. He's never handled 'alone' very well! :)

[MeekOneGOP]

Well, a little better now maybe. I used PhotoDeluxe instead of MS Paint this time ...

Previous modification:

Latest ('new and improved') attempt:

When I post the original pic from their website, I see a few boo-boos in my work.

Live and learn, I guess. :O)

[Aquamarine]

Stay 'just' mad enough at Aqua to make her bend over backwards trying to get back in your good graces. Get lots more treats and belly rubs that way. LOL

That's exactly what I've been doin. ;)

They know better than to leave me inside, I had my shock collar on and stayed outside around the house. I have a couple of beds outside, one in the garage and one in my doghouse on the back patio. It did get a little spooky at night when the critters came around. Mom was worried that I would get too close to a skunk and get sprayed.

Daisy Mae

[lonestar]

Do you see what I'm doing "under the table?"

NOOOOOOO!

That's for politicians! It's a trade secret!

Weinie

[Molly Pitcher]

A beautiful Ohio-afternoon hello to everyone.

Thanks for the thread dutchess!

We lost our oldest cat 3 weeks ago. She just never woke up one morning, so it was peaceful.

She gave us lots of love, particularly our oldest son, and she is missed.

May God Bless all our beloved pets.

[lonestar]

What do I do if they hire me??

Go to work!

Show us a picture of Gilligan.

For your vote to count for Governor of CA vote for (I'm begging you) Weinie.

Weinie

[Billie]

Hi, Molly. You say your oldest cat, so it means you have another, or others. Still very sad to say goodbye to an old friend who's been with you so long.