The 31st Random Prevailing Affinity for Animals for TPBM (31)

Permagrin wrote in post #8945174
Hale cost us roughly (in spay and shots) $450. That didn't include her original cost OR the *shudders to think about it* surgery.

If I didn't have any dogs now, I'd have want that St. Bernard. She's so cute.

Dan didn't want a large dog (the havoc wrought on the house) but I truly don't think any dog could wreak more havoc AND do it with more energy than Kona.

Now that I have two dogs...something to compare him to, I wonder that we survived his first year. He's so sweet now though. When he's in trouble his first instinct is to go hide under the guest bed. It's so funny watching him go, even when he's not in trouble but thinks he's doing something that will get him there.

I've had to raise my voice to Hale once. Just once. She nearly fainted. Seriously I have to remember which dog I'm correcting because I can't do it the same. Hale's so sensitive and will stop instantly (or come instantly) etc...if she's doing something wrong.

Awww she is a sweetie

Permagrin wrote in post #8945177
I know...those little big dog feet!...I just love dog feet. Kona's smell like buttered toast.

*sigh* I used to always say Jinx's smelled like spuds fresh out of the ground. That buttery earthy tater smell, so love that

Belmondo wrote in post #8945178
Zane:

Your dog (avatar) reminds me of an old television puppet from my childhood....Webster Webfoot. Unfortunately, he was a duck, not a dog, but he made me laugh. Your dog makes me laugh.

Ha Ha.

And now, having concluded my impromptu dissertation on the finer points of mashing potatoes, I shall bid you all adieu.

'Night, gang.

I am glad it reminds you of that, thanks for sharing and thanks again to Dan for the drawing
Night Tom

Even though Layla cost us almost $1000.00, her adoption fee was still $100.
Sophie cost us about $500 after all her vet bills, and we still wouldn't imagine charging more than our usual $100 fee.

I don't understand the rescues that normally charge between $100-$200 for an adoption fee, then to jack it up to $600 for a certain dog.

<------ LOVES the smell of dog feet.

I make mashed potatoes out of the box. I hate the mess and I don't think anyone could tell the difference when I'm done, from real ones.


That's my mashed potato thought moment.


(my favorite way to make them is with half & half, real butter, pieces of freshly cooked bacon, chopped up green onions, sour cream and cheese)

cfpackerfan wrote in post #8945201
Even though Layla cost us almost $1000.00, her adoption fee was still $100.
Sophie cost us about $500 after all her vet bills, and we still wouldn't imagine charging more than our usual $100 fee.

I don't understand the rescues that normally charge between $100-$200 for an adoption fee, then to jack it up to $600 for a certain dog.

I know. Maybe they think they can make back some of what they lose on other dogs? Here it's very much the breed that determines the cost.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #8945205
<------ LOVES the smell of dog feet.

me too...I thought it was some weird thing. I had no idea others thought that way. One night Kona was laying on the bed and Dan and I were smelling his feet, discussing what they reminded us of...K kept looking at us like "this is just SO wrong".

cfpackerfan wrote in post #8945201
Even though Layla cost us almost $1000.00, her adoption fee was still $100.
Sophie cost us about $500 after all her vet bills, and we still wouldn't imagine charging more than our usual $100 fee.

I don't understand the rescues that normally charge between $100-$200 for an adoption fee, then to jack it up to $600 for a certain dog.

Everything is like that around here. I am a bit cynical after my whole life here but I was serious when I said I bet a politician or rich family adopts it for the image. That's not to say they won't love and care for it wonderfully, it just means the shelter knows they can get it so they do. Power and privilege $600 is a trip to the wine store for people in a lot of areas around here.

potato thoughts:

We make potato skins fairly regularly.

Bake whole potatoes.
When done, cut in half, and scoop most of the innards out of each half.

Place halves on cookie sheet, and fill with cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, and green onions. Oh, and lots of cheese.

Did I mention the cheese?

While those are baking in the oven, take all the innards, and mash them with a fork. Add all the leftover bacon and green onions from the skins, and mix well. Oh, and put in some cheese.
Maybe a lot of cheese.
And a little butter.
And maybe some sour cream. Could use some salt and pepper too.

Bake the skins till nice and crispy.

Serve the innards like mashed taters.

HOLY YUM.

Permagrin wrote in post #8945214
me too...I thought it was some weird thing. I had no idea others thought that way. One night Kona was laying on the bed and Dan and I were smelling his feet, discussing what they reminded us of...K kept looking at us like "this is just SO wrong".

Awwww, see how they become part of you, even the naughty ones.

MMMM, now that's a tater Kit.

Permagrin wrote in post #8945214
me too...I thought it was some weird thing. I had no idea others thought that way. One night Kona was laying on the bed and Dan and I were smelling his feet, discussing what they reminded us of...K kept looking at us like "this is just SO wrong".

SO been there.

short5 wrote in post #8945222
Awwww, see how they become part of you, even the naughty ones.

True that.

short5 wrote in post #8945226
MMMM, now that's a tater Kit.

Don't you know it.

It's one of our favorites.

Serve the skins with sour cream and hot sauce or salsa.

Permagrin wrote in post #8945214
me too...I thought it was some weird thing. I had no idea others thought that way. One night Kona was laying on the bed and Dan and I were smelling his feet, discussing what they reminded us of...K kept looking at us like "this is just SO wrong".

Yep love the smell of dog feet. If it's weird than I guess most of us are weird.

I can't imagine being without him. I love how he looks when he's trying to understand what I want. (My MIL is bringing someone here I don't like, at all. Not at all.) I figured it was time Kona learned how to eliminate on command. He didn't get it.

Anyway, Hale really isn't smart. She's functional though but on a minor intelligence scale. She does try to please & she's as sweet as can be. Kona on the other hand is like having a fun, cuddly, playful, sentient being...who adores you. I can't imagine not having him. I'm so glad we persevered.

CrazieCricket wrote in post #8945231
Yep love the smell of dog feet. If it's weird than I guess most of us are weird.

well we knew that already

g'night you guys. I'm off for round 2.

I think I have plantar fas...whatever that is called. My heals have been killing me, mostly in the morning and night. I just thought I would randomly complain.