My Animals (caution:load warning)

Doodles · 10-07-2005, 11:02 AM

Here are some pictures of my animals. My dogs are Jack Russell terriers, named Rocky & jack. They are sisters even though they don't look the same, LOL. I also have 8 chinchillas. I can post pics of all of them if you want.
Peeps (my chinchilla) is in my apartment with me though. Peep's mom passed away when she was 1 week old and I had to raise her myself. Every 2 hours she had to be fed, day and night for 2 months. I had to carry her everywhere, literally because she needed the warmth and even to just hear my heart beat because chins can die if they don't have constant warmth. She weighed 38 grams. I love her to death, she is spoiled rotten and knows it. So that's why she is in my apartment with me.

My dad helped me build a chin room. There very own chinchilla safe room so they can run around and I don't have to worry. When we started the chin room it was just a cold dark basement and we build the walls, everything. I didn't even know how to use the hammer, LOL. Now I do!

Rocky

Rocky & Jack

Peeps

Building Chin Room

Finished Chin Room

Jack

Fish Friend · 10-07-2005, 02:49 PM

Awwwwww! cute animals..love the dogs

thanks for sharing

Scuba Kid · 10-07-2005, 03:07 PM

aww...they're all so adorable!

mlefev · 10-07-2005, 03:18 PM

Great photos. They're adorable. I've heard that Jack Russels make great pets indoor and outdoor.

I knew someone that had a chinchilla, it was a sweet little critter. Thanks for sharing

AshleytheGreat · 10-07-2005, 03:43 PM

That chin is one of the most cuttest things i have ever seen. Its like a perfect little ball!! I heard they smell like ferrets...do they?

maxpayne_lhp · 10-07-2005, 07:37 PM

Cool pets ')

**fish_doc** · 10-07-2005, 10:17 PM

We almost got a jack Russell a few years back.There was a ad in the paper and when we called they said we could stop by the next day at noon and we were the only one who had called on him so far. We got there at 11:50 and they were giving him away to someone else who had called them that morning. The wife of the family picking up the dog didn't even get out of their van to look at the dog. It mad me sick to think that someone could give a dog away to someone who wasnt even willing to take the energy to get out of a van to check out the dog before picking it up. Esp a dog like a jack russell that has high energy.

Lara · 10-08-2005, 01:43 AM

Lovely, so nice to see you loving your pets so. What exactly is a chinchilla? I have never seen one, looks kinda like a cross between a rabbit and an Australian possum?? Please don't be mad at my ignorance! Great pics

Doodles · 10-08-2005, 10:52 AM

Thanks everyone!

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That chin is one of the most cuttest things i have ever seen. Its like a perfect little ball!! I heard they smell like ferrets...do they?

Peeps really is over weight. I have so stop feeing her so many treats, LOL I missed so much sleep raising her. I think I did a good job raising her, a ton of work but wound't change it for the world. I posted of pic of Peeps at the bottom, she was about 2 to 3 weeks old here and you can see how tiny my baby was.
The chins have absolutely no bad smell. Actually they don't smell at all. I've had rabbits and guinea pigs, ferrets, they all smelt bad. That is the best part of having chins. I have a room full of them and still there is no smell. But I do a lot of cleaning and taking care of them. I think they could probably go a week to 1 weeks without cleaning and not have a smell.

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I've heard that Jack Russell’s make great pets indoor and outdoor.

Yes, they love the outdoors very much. They run around like wild maniacs, stomping threw the garden, getting muddy, barking ect. Jack Russell’s are animals you MUST play with, no exceptions. They are not like other dogs, they need some kind of exercising and activity, playing kong, ect. They can not be a snap decision purchase. Jack Russell’s are beyond hyper. They are constantly in trouble! They are like tornados running through the house all the time, never walking always jumping up and down. There is not a moment’s peace around here. But buying Rocky and Jack are the best thing that I every did. I love them with all my heart. We got them when they were three weeks old. They were malnutrition and would have died if we didn't get them when we did. Something happened to their mom and the people could not afford to buy them food. Jack almost died because she was SEVRLY malnutrition.

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What exactly is a chinchilla? I have never seen one, looks kinda like a cross between a rabbit and an Australian possum?? Please don't be mad at my ignorance! Great pics

Of course Im won't be mad, don't be silly, LOL. Well chinchillas are part rodent actually they think. Some people are going to try to categorize chinchillas in their own class. But the one thing that make them unique is their fur. They are EXTREMELY soft. Almost too soft because you don't want to stop petting them. I have not felt any animals softer then them.

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We almost got a jack Russell a few years back. There was a ad in the paper and when we called they said we could stop by the next day at noon and we were the only one who had called on him so far. We got there at 11:50 and they were giving him away to someone else who had called them that morning. The wife of the family picking up the dog didn't even get out of their van to look at the dog. It mad me sick to think that someone could give a dog away to someone who wasn’t even willing to take the energyto get out of a van to check out the dog before picking it up. Esp a dog like a jack Russell that has high energy.

Wow, they are in for a rude awakening. A lot of jacks are unfortunatelt returned because of there hyper behaviour and it's sad. When I new I as getting them I was running to there door. LOL It's too bad you didn't get that dog. Did you end up getting a dog or jack russell later?

**fish_doc** · 10-09-2005, 07:27 PM

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Did you end up getting a dog or jack russell later?

We ended up getting a pekingese from the local shelter a week later. We also had a male Afghan at the time. Both since have died from old age or typical problems related to older dogs. We now have a Sheltie and another Afghan. We were at lots of dog shows and studied up on lots of types of dogs so we knew what to expect. Both Afghans and Pekes are real self centerd dogs and only want you when they want attention. Very strong willed and the afghans are very sneaky.

Doodles · 10-10-2005, 11:13 AM

Aww!!! Sorry you lost them. I've had so many dogs pass away from old age too. I've had dogs around me my whole life. I hate saying this but out of all the dogs I have owned I have never loved a dog as much as these two nut balls. They are just soooo sooo bad, full of energy but they crave attention. They are so jealous of each other if we are petty one and not the other. The jealous one sort of slides there way in front of the other, LOL.

I’m not sure what a Sheltieis, I've never herd of that. I’m going to have to look that up on the net. What color is the Afghan you have now? Do you have any pics of your dogs? I would LOVE to see them. That pekingese sounds like it was cute and spoiled.

I had an Afghan too named Foxy, she was which, beautiful dog. No exactly the brightest can of peas, actually far from it but that was the best part of her, it's what made her unique and I loved her very much.

**fish_doc** · 10-11-2005, 09:05 PM

Sheltie is short for sheltland sheepdog. They look like a small lassie (collie)

The Afghan is blond or light tan.

A picture of tally (our peke that is now gone)

I dont have any digital pictures of our affie that has passed away or the other peke/pug mix that I havent mentioned. They died before digital photos were common.

Its fun seeing how much personality each dog has and how they can be as different as people.

fishfreaks · 10-11-2005, 09:26 PM

Nice pets doodles

My bro has a dog that looks almost exactly like Rocky. Love his hat

mlefev · 10-11-2005, 09:31 PM

what sweet puppies! I love dogs so very much. I know I've posted this before, but this is my parent's male miniature schnauzer Rocket. His mom (my dog) looks similar, but much slimmer and an inch or 2 shorter. Amazing what a difference a pound or 2 makes in miniature dogs...she looks like a dainty little thing next to him. When I go home for x-mas I'll try to get pics of both dogs and the 2 tortoises they have.

This is Rocket!

Doodles · 10-12-2005, 07:12 AM

Oh wow, they are adorable. I love the Afghan, we used to cut my Afghan's hair like that too. That pic sure reminds me of her. I love the Tally's tongue. That is such a cute picture.
Rocket is so cute, I love her toy. Where did you come up with the name Rocket?

Lydia · 10-12-2005, 09:03 AM

That sheltie is beautiful, Fish_doc!! I like the others too!

Martina · 10-12-2005, 09:18 AM

Hi I love your chinchilla - I literally grow up with mine - it was 20 years old when it died last year. I am trying to find if I have a picture of her - Mary Lou - somewhere to post it...wow a own room for your chinchillas

thats something! Mine used to live in my app with me and was running around whenever I was at home - tell me about chinchillasafe, I had to remove every cabel, palnts etc to a safe place...so when I think of it my living room was more her room than mine. And I kind of potty trained her

like a cat!...your post just brought back some nice memories and I can fully understan why you love you chinchis!

**fish_doc** · 10-12-2005, 07:34 PM

So chinchillas are actually cuddly then? Usually in the store they seem a bit nippy. But its the same with birds until you get them home and get them use to being near people.
And your talking with someone who has rats, and a gunnie pig so you can be honest. LOL

**Baby_Baby** · 10-13-2005, 06:04 PM

can i have one of ur dogs, doodles? please please

fishboy · 10-13-2005, 06:42 PM

i want a chincilla! they're so cool!!! My mom hates rodents but chins are very clean, or so i've heard. Friend of my brother used to have a ferret, it would climb up your shirt and lick your face but they smell terrible

10-07-2005, 11:02 AM	#1
Doodles Zoo Keeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Age: 31 Posts: 222	My Animals (caution:load warning) Here are some pictures of my animals. My dogs are Jack Russell terriers, named Rocky & jack. They are sisters even though they don't look the same, LOL. I also have 8 chinchillas. I can post pics of all of them if you want. Peeps (my chinchilla) is in my apartment with me though. Peep's mom passed away when she was 1 week old and I had to raise her myself. Every 2 hours she had to be fed, day and night for 2 months. I had to carry her everywhere, literally because she needed the warmth and even to just hear my heart beat because chins can die if they don't have constant warmth. She weighed 38 grams. I love her to death, she is spoiled rotten and knows it. So that's why she is in my apartment with me. My dad helped me build a chin room. There very own chinchilla safe room so they can run around and I don't have to worry. When we started the chin room it was just a cold dark basement and we build the walls, everything. I didn't even know how to use the hammer, LOL. Now I do! Rocky Rocky & Jack Peeps Building Chin Room Finished Chin Room Jack __________________ Tropical Community Tank, Bala Sharks, Two Plecos, 2 Dwarf Puffers, 3 Green Spotted Puffers, 2 Bettas, 2 Clawed Frogs, 3 Dwarf Frogs, 2 Jack Russells & 8 Chinchillas

10-07-2005, 02:49 PM	#2
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10-07-2005, 03:18 PM	#4
mlefev Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Age: 26 Posts: 817	Great photos. They're adorable. I've heard that Jack Russels make great pets indoor and outdoor. I knew someone that had a chinchilla, it was a sweet little critter. Thanks for sharing __________________ Well rounded fun and discussions available at Lots of Fun 10 gal 3 zebra danios 2 solid orange platies 1 clown pleco Too many stinking pond snails to count...miserable things.

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10-07-2005, 10:17 PM	#7
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,881 Blog Entries: 14	We almost got a jack Russell a few years back.There was a ad in the paper and when we called they said we could stop by the next day at noon and we were the only one who had called on him so far. We got there at 11:50 and they were giving him away to someone else who had called them that morning. The wife of the family picking up the dog didn't even get out of their van to look at the dog. It mad me sick to think that someone could give a dog away to someone who wasnt even willing to take the energy to get out of a van to check out the dog before picking it up. Esp a dog like a jack russell that has high energy. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

10-08-2005, 01:43 AM	#8
Lara not the tomb raiding type Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30 Posts: 263	Lovely, so nice to see you loving your pets so. What exactly is a chinchilla? I have never seen one, looks kinda like a cross between a rabbit and an Australian possum?? Please don't be mad at my ignorance! Great pics

10-10-2005, 11:13 AM	#11
Doodles Zoo Keeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Age: 31 Posts: 222	Aww!!! Sorry you lost them. I've had so many dogs pass away from old age too. I've had dogs around me my whole life. I hate saying this but out of all the dogs I have owned I have never loved a dog as much as these two nut balls. They are just soooo sooo bad, full of energy but they crave attention. They are so jealous of each other if we are petty one and not the other. The jealous one sort of slides there way in front of the other, LOL. I’m not sure what a Sheltieis, I've never herd of that. I’m going to have to look that up on the net. What color is the Afghan you have now? Do you have any pics of your dogs? I would LOVE to see them. That pekingese sounds like it was cute and spoiled. I had an Afghan too named Foxy, she was which, beautiful dog. No exactly the brightest can of peas, actually far from it but that was the best part of her, it's what made her unique and I loved her very much. __________________ Tropical Community Tank, Bala Sharks, Two Plecos, 2 Dwarf Puffers, 3 Green Spotted Puffers, 2 Bettas, 2 Clawed Frogs, 3 Dwarf Frogs, 2 Jack Russells & 8 Chinchillas

10-11-2005, 09:05 PM	#12
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,881 Blog Entries: 14	Sheltie is short for sheltland sheepdog. They look like a small lassie (collie) The Afghan is blond or light tan. A picture of tally (our peke that is now gone) I dont have any digital pictures of our affie that has passed away or the other peke/pug mix that I havent mentioned. They died before digital photos were common. Its fun seeing how much personality each dog has and how they can be as different as people. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

10-11-2005, 09:26 PM	#13
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,276	Nice pets doodles My bro has a dog that looks almost exactly like Rocky. Love his hat __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

10-12-2005, 07:12 AM	#15
Doodles Zoo Keeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Age: 31 Posts: 222	Oh wow, they are adorable. I love the Afghan, we used to cut my Afghan's hair like that too. That pic sure reminds me of her. I love the Tally's tongue. That is such a cute picture. Rocket is so cute, I love her toy. Where did you come up with the name Rocket? __________________ Tropical Community Tank, Bala Sharks, Two Plecos, 2 Dwarf Puffers, 3 Green Spotted Puffers, 2 Bettas, 2 Clawed Frogs, 3 Dwarf Frogs, 2 Jack Russells & 8 Chinchillas

10-12-2005, 09:03 AM	#16
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,905	That sheltie is beautiful, Fish_doc!! I like the others too!

10-12-2005, 09:18 AM	#17
Martina Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Western PA Age: 32 Posts: 32	Chinchillas Hi I love your chinchilla - I literally grow up with mine - it was 20 years old when it died last year. I am trying to find if I have a picture of her - Mary Lou - somewhere to post it...wow a own room for your chinchillas thats something! Mine used to live in my app with me and was running around whenever I was at home - tell me about chinchillasafe, I had to remove every cabel, palnts etc to a safe place...so when I think of it my living room was more her room than mine. And I kind of potty trained her like a cat!...your post just brought back some nice memories and I can fully understan why you love you chinchis! __________________ heavy planted 10 gallon tank (since mid August 05) 8 red serpea tetras

10-12-2005, 07:34 PM	#18
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,881 Blog Entries: 14	So chinchillas are actually cuddly then? Usually in the store they seem a bit nippy. But its the same with birds until you get them home and get them use to being near people. And your talking with someone who has rats, and a gunnie pig so you can be honest. LOL __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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10-13-2005, 06:42 PM	#20
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,647	i want a chincilla! they're so cool!!! My mom hates rodents but chins are very clean, or so i've heard. Friend of my brother used to have a ferret, it would climb up your shirt and lick your face but they smell terrible __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

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