Pets and Recovery
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between Serenity and Despair
Posts: 522
Very cute kittens. When they're so little, everything they do is cute!
And, blackstrat, I love the dogs playing in the snow. I have never in my life experienced snow like that. Beautiful!
And, blackstrat, I love the dogs playing in the snow. I have never in my life experienced snow like that. Beautiful!
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 60
I'm actually more of a dog man myself. They are more affectionate and loyal than most cats (mine included) are. I had a full blood Boxer for about 5 years until someone decided they wanted it more than me 
. Next time I'm thinking about an American Bulldog.
Brian
. Next time I'm thinking about an American Bulldog.Brian
Behind the Red Door
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 181
Originally Posted by TexasNative 
Yep, for sure. I love animals, such unconditional companions they are. I have a cat that's borderline human. He's so clever and seriously silly. He seems to like me better when I don't reek like brew 24/7. In the mornings hes all happy when I wake up and he gets some attention, and it's nice to wake up rested like he is instead of hungover and pissed off. I posted a few pics of him on pg 6 and 7 of the 'cat fanciers group' thread a few weeks ago.
When AD moved back home, she brought her boiz back with her. I don't think we realized how much we missed having them until she came back with them. One of them is such a chill, cuddly kitty that you can't help but reach out and pick him up.
I do believe that pets are therapeutic. For the most part, they love us unconditionally. They make us laugh, and give us a shoulder to cry on. They never judge us. If we love and take care of them, they will love and take care of us.
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,006
I have 2 cats - they are awesome! I miss them. I'm on the road now.
When I drink I either lie around a lot or disappear for days at a time. They like it when I lie around, although I don't feed them regularly or clean their litter. They get panicked when I take off for a few days.
I got a puppy a few years ago, and gave it away after 3 weeks because I couldn't handle the work.
I think that when I stay sober for a while, I'll treat my pets better. I feel like a jerk.
When I drink I either lie around a lot or disappear for days at a time. They like it when I lie around, although I don't feed them regularly or clean their litter. They get panicked when I take off for a few days.
I got a puppy a few years ago, and gave it away after 3 weeks because I couldn't handle the work.
I think that when I stay sober for a while, I'll treat my pets better. I feel like a jerk.
Behind the Red Door
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 181
Originally Posted by justbrian
Actually, 1 of my cats is pregnant right now. It's the second litter of kittens since we've had her. I know, I'm not being a responsible pet owner, but I sooo love the cute little kitties.
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Ethanol Intolerant
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Cascadia
Posts: 665
My youngest son worked and worked his mom to get another dog. (It has been about five years.) Finally she said yes but with conditions: She did not want a puppy, and she did not want a big dog.
A few days later I came home from the office to find an 8 week old Great Dane/rotweiler sitting on my couch. A year and a half later, he is a wonderful companion, but now we definitely need a bigger couch.
A few days later I came home from the office to find an 8 week old Great Dane/rotweiler sitting on my couch. A year and a half later, he is a wonderful companion, but now we definitely need a bigger couch.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 185
I have two beautiful dogs, one very old boy and one pretty young lady..... They feel when I feel, and sometimes it amazes me how little credit people give to dogs intelligence.. Also a huge cat fan, and I'm just so into Simon's Cat, and his brand new 'In the box'
YouTube - Simon's Cat in 'The Box'
YouTube - Simon's Cat in 'The Box'
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: New England
Posts: 5,285
I spent 2 hours at the dog park tonight because I didn't have to.run home to get.drunk...my dogs actually wanted to leave before me but I was having a nice conversation and the light was gorgeous and there was a spectacular rainbow:-)
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: chico, ca
Posts: 321
I said this in a meeting the other night without thinking," if you want to know how the steps are working in my life, just ask my dogs". I had so many regrets about the dogs I had prior to sobriety, they were very prominant in my 4th and 5th steps. Without the steps I would have had no way to deal with such deep bad feelings. I wasn't physically mean to my dogs, I just wasn't there and I'm sure they suffered. Today I love my two dogs to death and more than once they were responsible for me not picking up and drinking. Tough subject, but if anyone is hurting the way I did about my dogs, I found peace in working the steps and doing a living ammends with them every day. Just ask them. God Bless
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