How many of you have pets?

[Hitman]

I have a Labrador Retriever who is 8 years old. He's the darling of our family.

Lately I've been thinking of getting a pair of male and female rabbits. A few of my friends do. I did bring a rabbit to our place back in 2002, but unfortunately a cat killed him. I think it was our own mistake, letting him roam around in our terrace. But this time there will be no such mistake.

How many of you have pets?

 

[Abdullah719]

Good luck with the rabbit... watch out for Thugs Bunny.

 

[Suleiman]

Not a fan of dogs generally, but in the future, I am looking to get this magnificent beast:

That's a Tibetan Mastiff, looks like something you can ride into battle. Planning to get a baby Mastiff in about 6-7 years who I will name Jahangir and raise with my future gori wife.

Will crush my enemies and rivals in half with this creature. They will call him beast from the far east.

 

[ExplicitAI]

Never had a pet since due to the responsibility of having to clean up after them. It's a big hassle but I do like them.

 

[dashing_man]

I used to have these

now thinking about getting a pigeon

 

[Legbreak]

I have a 6 year old male shih tzu. Love him to death

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Have an 8 yo shih tzu and a 4 or so year old Samoyed Husky. Both female. Love em to bits.

 

[endymion248]

Waste of time and money, I don't have any.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Had a German Shepard, but I left him to my granpa's place because my new apartment in Delhi isn't big enough for a huge dog. Now I have cats.

 

[GenericBrand]

Only had goldfishes, mom thought it was haram to have pets like dogs and cats lol

 

[Thivagar]

Not a fan of dogs generally, but in the future, I am looking to get this magnificent beast:

That's a Tibetan Mastiff, looks like something you can ride into battle. Planning to get a baby Mastiff in about 6-7 years who I will name Jahangir and raise with my future gori wife.

Will crush my enemies and rivals in half with this creature. They will call him beast from the far east.

Looks like a boss

 

[Thivagar]

I have African Cichlids lol.

The way how some people behave in this forum, i wonder whether some posters here should be trained.

 

[Suleiman]

Looks like a boss

It could've snapped that weakass leash in half let alone the owner's back.

Thing's expensive af though, and rightfully so.

 

[CricketCartoons]

I have two calf bulls ( 3yr old and a 2 yr old). They are shaping up nicely and the elder one blows air through his nostrils when he sees me. Treats me like the alpha and does not protest when I hold it by its horns. Once I found him sniffing at my palm, and then realized that I had petted a cow a while ago, and this young bull of mine was enjoying the scent.

 

[Robbie]

I have one German shepherd 6 yrs old and one Lhasa apso..

I used to have Rampuri hound at my farm house but he died couple of months ago.. I need another hound

 

[Zak_Fan]

Not a fan of dogs generally, but in the future, I am looking to get this magnificent beast:

That's a Tibetan Mastiff, looks like something you can ride into battle. Planning to get a baby Mastiff in about 6-7 years who I will name Jahangir and raise with my future gori wife.

Will crush my enemies and rivals in half with this creature. They will call him beast from the far east.

A pure breed Tibetan Mastif is too expensive, so I am actually thinking about getting Bhutias or other Mastif varieties which are easily available in my near my hometown. Look quite similar and are big and loyal. -

 

[JaDed]

Got a dog, Kumbai Mongrel.

 

[Nostalgic]

I have African Cichlids

Fear not, they have a cure for that now.

 

[TSA321]

22 year old Cat.

 

[dauntless]

Hate dogs with core of my heartheart.

 

[Firebreaker]

I used to have cranes but both of them died this year.I have a turtle now

 

[zabalestmsm]

Dont have one! I want a puppy/dog! I had created a thread asking for suggestions but no one had replied to it sadly lol!

 

[Robbie]

Dont have one! I want a puppy/dog! I had created a thread asking for suggestions but no one had replied to it sadly lol!

Where is that thread ??
What kind of dog you need?

 

[zabalestmsm]

Where is that thread ??
What kind of dog you need?

Will have to search for it... Well cute yet having a bit of swagger type breed...

Any suggestions?

 

[Robbie]

Will have to search for it... Well cute yet having a bit of swagger type breed...

Any suggestions?

If you want small breed perfect for family having small children then go for Lhasa apsos.. I have one and she is my darling They are proud as well and despite the small size wouldn't let strangers in your property.

Otherwise go for Labradors ,easily trainable but too much cuteness to expect any macho

Female German shepherd is another option but require maintainance

 

[Robbie]

Will have to search for it... Well cute yet having a bit of swagger type breed...

Any suggestions?

If you want small breed perfect for family having small children then go for Lhasa apsos.. I have one and she is my darling They are proud as well and despite the small size wouldn't let strangers in your property.

Otherwise go for Labradors ,easily trainable but too much cuteness to expect any macho

Female German shepherd is another option but require maintainance

 

[marlonbrowndo]

A german shepherd and 3 persian cats

 

[dauntless]

A Buffalo,cow and a calf

 

[PCP_1]

Was never a pet person. Can't really be bothered to clean up after them. I had bought two, 2 month old rottweiler puppies first thing when I got my own place during Uni only to find the place totally destroyed after leaving them unattended for a couple of hours. Although now that I have to caring females in the house I am seriously thinking about realizing my dream of owning a Husky, especially after I saw dog walker with one yesterday. Truly majestic animals.

 

[PCP_1]

Great. All the fun part of this thread has been deleted. Btw [MENTION=139202]11ShadyBrothers[/MENTION], what was the last deleted comment you made. Didn't quite catch it.

 

[11ShadyBrothers]

Great. All the fun part of this thread has been deleted. Btw [MENTION=139202]11ShadyBrothers[/MENTION], what was the last deleted comment you made. Didn't quite catch it.

Sad stuff. I expected better from [MENTION=136588]CricketCartoons[/MENTION]. Remind me the next time i take you as a fun poster. Disappointed.

The one i wrote in khalis urdu?

 

[PCP_1]

Sad stuff. I expected better from [MENTION=136588]CricketCartoons[/MENTION]. Remind me the next time i take you as a fun poster. Disappointed.

The one i wrote in khalis urdu?

Was that the last one? Allama Iqbal himself would have been envious of that submit.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Sad stuff. I expected better from [MENTION=136588]CricketCartoons[/MENTION]. Remind me the next time i take you as a fun poster. Disappointed.

The one i wrote in khalis urdu?

I reported Syed1's post. Don't know how yours got reported. I swear I was only offended and upset by his post, not yours bro.

 

[11ShadyBrothers]

Was that the last one? Allama Iqbal himself would have been envious of that submit.

HAHAHA i made two. The first one was written while under a headache due to studying for my corp. finance final tomorrow. The second was written using my high quality urdu skills.

I reported Syed1's post. Don't know how yours got reported. I swear I was only offended and upset by his post, not yours bro.

When you report a single post; the whole thread gets burned. Try to be less sensitive next time. So disappointing.

 

[PCP_1]

I reported Syed1's post. Don't know how yours got reported. I swear I was only offended and upset by his post, not yours bro.

Snitching is snitching man, not cool. Why would you get so "offended" on an online forum anyway. Just call your omnivorous girlfriend and get some loving next time you get the urge instead.

 

[gani999]

I reported Syed1's post. Don't know how yours got reported. I swear I was only offended and upset by his post, not yours bro.

You have reported mine too. I don't see it anymore.

 

[WC-Passion]

I would love to have a cat but I'm not good enough at keeping care of pets.

 

[zabalestmsm]

If you want small breed perfect for family having small children then go for Lhasa apsos.. I have one and she is my darling They are proud as well and despite the small size wouldn't let strangers in your property.

Otherwise go for Labradors ,easily trainable but too much cuteness to expect any macho

Female German shepherd is another option but require maintainance

Hmmm... This Lhasa Apso breed is cute ha ha... Thanks... will look into it... I will prefer males and easily trainable...

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

I am scared of dogs.

I am a complete coward in this area.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

A geniune sequestion to dog owners:

If a dog chases me, is it better to run or to stand still?

In case of stray dogs on the road, what's the best thing to do (stray dogs have never chased me).
In case of dogs raised in homes, what's the best thing to do (when i was a kid, I got chased by a small white dog and a bull dog - nothing happened - the bull dog was playing around but I thought it would kill me )?

 

[dildilpak]

Love dogs...planning to get a Golden Retriever puppy in 2016

 

[Syed1]

I reported Syed1's post. Don't know how yours got reported. I swear I was only offended and upset by his post, not yours bro.

Jokes on you, you didn't report any of mine, since I didn't get any notification.


If you give some, learn to take some back too

 

[dildilpak]

A geniune sequestion to dog owners:

If a dog chases me, is it better to run or to stand still?

In case of stray dogs on the road, what's the best thing to do (stray dogs have never chased me).
In case of dogs raised in homes, what's the best thing to do (when i was a kid, I got chased by a small white dog and a bull dog - nothing happened - the bull dog was playing around but I thought it would kill me )?

Dude, if a dog is chasing you just stand still, in most cases nothing will happen to you. If you make sudden jerky movements you will scare the dog more and it will end up attacking you more viciously. In any case, there are tons of differences between a stray and a home-trained dog.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Dude, if a dog is chasing you just stand still, in most cases nothing will happen to you. If you make sudden jerky movements you will scare the dog more and it will end up attacking you more viciously.

Ok thanks bud.

And I don't like the term "most cases"? What happens in the rest of the cases? I get bitten?

What if I am inside someone's compound and their dog chases me?

 

[Zak_Fan]

A geniune sequestion to dog owners:

If a dog chases me, is it better to run or to stand still?

In case of stray dogs on the road, what's the best thing to do (stray dogs have never chased me).
In case of dogs raised in homes, what's the best thing to do (when i was a kid, I got chased by a small white dog and a bull dog - nothing happened - the bull dog was playing around but I thought it would kill me )?

Stand your ground authoritatively. Dogs have a social structure where alphas are given respect.

Running away showcases weakness and it will only invite more trouble.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Stand your ground authoritatively. Dogs have a social structure where alphas are given respect.

Running away showcases weakness and it will only invite more trouble.

I see. I should do that. My natural reaction is to run but generally I stand still or keep walking but kinda gingerly. Dunno why but even my sis and mom are more braver around dogs than me.

Need to get the mental block out.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Stand your ground authoritatively. Dogs have a social structure where alphas are given respect.

Running away showcases weakness and it will only invite more trouble.

I don't make eye contact when a dog is barking at me. I just pretend to ignore and continue walking. I do that with humans too..just don't have it in me to make eye contact for more than a second.

 

[dildilpak]

Ok thanks bud.

And I don't like the term "most cases"? What happens in the rest of the cases? I get bitten?

What if I am inside someone's compound and their dog chases me?

Well, there are exceptions and depending on the dog's temperament and breed, you can't rule out being bitten by a particularly aggressive dog, but then why focus only on worst case scenarios? As I said, a well trained dog will never be that aggressive unless the owner is an idiot who can't control his dog.

On a side note, why are so many Indians so afraid of dogs- almost every Indian friend of mine is afraid of dogs. I know a couple whose toddler son adores dogs, but his parents are scared to death to even play with a puppy!

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Well, there are exceptions and depending on the dog's temperament and breed, you can't rule out being bitten by a particularly aggressive dog, but then why focus only on worst case scenarios? As I said, a well trained dog will never be that aggressive unless the owner is an idiot who can't control his dog.

On a side note, why are so many Indians so afraid of dogs- almost every Indian friend of mine is afraid of dogs. I know a couple whose toddler son adores dogs, but his parents are scared to death to even play with a puppy!

None of my friends are afraid of dogs though. They may or may not like them but don't have the fear.

If I was the ruler of the world, I would ban having dogs as pets. Even cats. No offense to dog & cat lovers.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Ok thanks bud.

And I don't like the term "most cases"? What happens in the rest of the cases? I get bitten?

What if I am inside someone's compound and their dog chases me?

It is always a good idea to judge a dog's intention behind an attack.

A street dog's attack in cities won't be because you are invading his territory. He is used to seeing other dogs and hundreds of humans doing that.

But a house dog sees your presence as a challenge to his territory and dominance. His protective nature towards it's owners could likely lead to a ferocious attack. In such a scenario, first step should be to find an exit...calculate if you can make it. If yes, then run. This is something I follow.

 

[James]

I would love to have a cat but I'm not good enough at keeping care of pets.

Keeping a cat is extremely easy though. Feed it twice a day and clean out the litter box occasionally. Neuter it if it's going to venture outside. You literally have to do nothing else. It will potter about on its own, sleep a lot, and come to sit on your knee sometimes. They make for quiet, strange but wonderful company. Probably the easiest of all pets to keep.

Personally I have 4 cats, and a dog as well.

 

[Zak_Fan]

I don't make eye contact when a dog is barking at me. I just pretend to ignore and continue walking. I do that with humans too..just don't have it in me to make eye contact for more than a second.

That's a fine way. Mostly, street dogs bark at you not because they want to harm you..but because your presence bothers them for some reason.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

It is always a good idea to judge a dog's intention behind an attack.

A street dog's attack in cities won't be because you are invading his territory. He is used to seeing other dogs and hundreds of humans doing that.

But a house dog sees your presence as a challenge to his territory and dominance. His protective nature towards it's owners could likely lead to a ferocious attack. In such a scenario, first step should be to find an exit...calculate if you can make it. If yes, then run. This is something I follow.

Great advice. Something I was thinking about too.

So you say...plan it out beforehand when you are in someone else's compound. If you find an exit, RUNNNNNN. If not, then stand your ground, look normal and just pee in your pants (if needed) hoping nothing happens.

What's the best mode of action when owners take their dogs out for walk and things go crazy? I hate owners who don't leash their dogs or just let it go after a while (doesn't happen much but it happens rarely). If in such case, a dog comes running at you (in the road), is it better to stay put or run or take some stone and threaten to throw at it?

 

[Zak_Fan]

Great advice. Something I was thinking about too.

So you say...plan it out beforehand when you are in someone else's compound. If you find an exit, RUNNNNNN. If not, then stand your ground, look normal and just pee in your pants (if needed) hoping nothing happens.

What's the best mode of action when owners take their dogs out for walk and things go crazy? I hate owners who don't leash their dogs or just let it go after a while (doesn't happen much but it happens rarely). If in such case, a dog comes running at you (in the road), is it better to stay put or run or take some stone and threaten to throw at it?

I bet you didn't have a good childhood experience with dogs

This scenario can happen in two different ways. First is you minding your own business and dog just wants to attack you for no apparent reason. This is one crazy dog... and if the dog is loose, stick close to the owner. He is your best defence.

The second scenario can be one where a perfectly fine dog doesn't like you approaching closer to his owner. Overprotective dogs will attack, and here all you need to do is say hello to the owner from a distance, and you will be fine.

 

[WC-Passion]

Keeping a cat is extremely easy though. Feed it twice a day and clean out the litter box occasionally. Neuter it if it's going to venture outside. You literally have to do nothing else. It will potter about on its own, sleep a lot, and come to sit on your knee sometimes. They make for quiet, strange but wonderful company. Probably the easiest of all pets to keep.

Personally I have 4 cats, and a dog as well.

Since it would be my cat I'd have to pay for everything, so that would be another problem.

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[sensible-indian-fan]

I bet you didn't have a good childhood experience with dogs

This scenario can happen in two different ways. First is you minding your own business and dog just wants to attack you for no apparent reason. This is one crazy dog... and if the dog is loose, stick close to the owner. He is your best defence.

The second scenario can be one where a perfectly fine dog doesn't like you approaching closer to his owner. Overprotective dogs will attack, and here all you need to do is say hello to the owner from a distance, and you will be fine.

Ok thanks bud.

As a kid, I was never bitten but always had the fear and used to dread getting bitten. In fact, I used to even fear puppies. My Dad used to laugh and say "its just puppies".

 

[WC-Passion]

Great advice. Something I was thinking about too.

So you say...plan it out beforehand when you are in someone else's compound. If you find an exit, RUNNNNNN. If not, then stand your ground, look normal and just pee in your pants (if needed) hoping nothing happens.

What's the best mode of action when owners take their dogs out for walk and things go crazy? I hate owners who don't leash their dogs or just let it go after a while (doesn't happen much but it happens rarely). If in such case, a dog comes running at you (in the road), is it better to stay put or run or take some stone and threaten to throw at it?

I hate dogs, they keep running after my cricket ball and the owners don't put them on a leash. Once a dog ate my favourite practice ball, I didn't even try to use the ball after that.

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[James]

Since it would be my cat I'd have to pay for everything, so that would be another problem.

There's really not a lot to pay for with a cat.

The cat itself is usually cheap/free, and a litter box is £2 from Asda, then food/litter will cost you £10-£20 per month in total depending on your choice of brand. So not too bad.

Dogs, now they are expensive lol. Our 1 dog has cost us way more than our 4 cats put together.

 

[WC-Passion]

There's really not a lot to pay for with a cat.

The cat itself is usually cheap/free, and a litter box is £2 from Asda, then food/litter will cost you £10-£20 per month in total depending on your choice of brand. So not too bad.

Dogs, now they are expensive lol. Our 1 dog has cost us way more than our 4 cats put together.

Wow. I guess it wouldn't be too bad but I'm not sure if my family would want a cat I'm the house. Didn't know that about dogs though, why is that they are more expensive?

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[Lurker_Ind]

No pets for me. Waste of money.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Since it would be my cat I'd have to pay for everything, so that would be another problem.

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The only real expenses with cats are frequent vet visits which can be avoided if you get your cat neutered. I didn't do it with my first cat, it started spending hours outside and came back with cuts and bruises. Bigger cats show no mercy, so sometimes these injuries can prove fatal.

So if you do end up getting a cat, please do not forget to get it neutered, it will avoid a lot of future pain.

 

[WC-Passion]

The only real expenses with cats are frequent vet visits which can be avoided if you get your cat neutered. I didn't do it with my first cat, it started spending hours outside and came back with cuts and bruises. Bigger cats show no mercy, so sometimes these injuries can prove fatal.

So if you do end up getting a cat, please do not forget to get it neutered, it will avoid a lot of future pain.

Yeah my friend had two cats, and got them neutered/sprayed straight away. Thanks for the heads up though.

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[James]

Wow. I guess it wouldn't be too bad but I'm not sure if my family would want a cat I'm the house. Didn't know that about dogs though, why is that they are more expensive?

Dogs are just more fragile, and they get sick a lot. The man's best friend maxim is true. Dogs are often 'pedigree' (effectively, erm, inbred) therefore full of genetic defects that plague them from year 1, and they can be somewhat anthropomorphic in their physical and emotional vulnerabilities - like humans they are extremely 'needy' on every level - so they cost a lot more in vet bills and/or insurance. Dogs also need lots of food, you need to buy poop bags, you need to buy them lots of toys so they stay entertained, they also destroy things around the house that need to be replaced, and when they are young they excrete all over the carpets which means you have to buy various pricey cleaning products.

Cats in contrast are extremely low maintenance, and it is not an old wive's tale that they have 9 lives: they are very resilient, shake off most illnesses, are extremely agile so rarely pick up injuries, and generally look after themselves. 'Moggy' or non-inbred cats are the most common type, these cats usually have zero inherent/underlying health issues and live for a long time, often 15-23 years; even the pedigree cats are far less intrinsically deformed then their canine contemporaries and you will get many years out of them too. Cats who have stayed with their mother until 8 weeks will be fully reared, exceptionally clean, and will respect the rules of your household more than dogs; cats are also much more intellectual than dogs so can happily pass the time with their own thoughts, and do not need toys constantly buying (and replacing for them when the toys get broken).

Taking in a cat is a very good deed. Wild/feral cats have much shorter lives than domestic cats on average due to constant fights with other cats over scraps of foods in bins, getting killed by foxes, getting run over by cars, picking up various diseases outside, starving to death, getting stuck in sheds and dying of dehydration etc. A cat will generally live a much happier, longer and more fulfilling life when it is taken in by a human.

 

[WC-Passion]

Dogs are just more fragile, and they get sick a lot. The man's best friend maxim is true. Dogs are often 'pedigree' (effectively, erm, inbred) therefore full of genetic defects that plague them from year 1, and they can be somewhat anthropomorphic in their physical and emotional vulnerabilities - like humans they are extremely 'needy' on every level - so they cost a lot more in vet bills and/or insurance. Dogs also need lots of food, you need to buy poop bags, you need to buy them lots of toys so they stay entertained, they also destroy things around the house that need to be replaced, and when they are young they excrete all over the carpets which means you have to buy various pricey cleaning products.

Cats in contrast are extremely low maintenance, and it is not an old wive's tale that they have 9 lives: they are very resilient, shake off most illnesses, are extremely agile so rarely pick up injuries, and generally look after themselves. 'Moggy' or non-inbred cats are the most common type, these cats usually have zero inherent/underlying health issues and live for a long time, often 15-23 years; even the pedigree cats are far less intrinsically deformed then their canine contemporaries and you will get many years out of them too. Cats who have stayed with their mother until 8 weeks will be fully reared, exceptionally clean, and will respect the rules of your household more than dogs; cats are also much more intellectual than dogs so can happily pass the time with their own thoughts, and do not need toys constantly buying (and replacing for them when the toys get broken).

Taking in a cat is a very good deed. Wild/feral cats have much shorter lives than domestic cats on average due to constant fights with other cats over scraps of foods in bins, getting killed by foxes, getting run over by cars, picking up various diseases outside, starving to death, getting stuck in sheds and dying of dehydration etc. A cat will generally live a much happier, longer and more fulfilling life when it is taken in by a human.

Thanks for the detailed post James, it's always nice reading your posts.

I'm not sure when I might get a cat, but it seems like a fun experience. I've never liked dogs due to what they have done to my cricket and football equipment when I was younger, and also the fact that they seemed hostile and hard to take care of. Cats seem like care free animals that sleep a lot and are relaxed most of the time, while dogs seem more energetic.

After reading this, it makes me think. If cats are more intellectual, resilient and easy to care for and don't cost much to do so, why are dogs more popular? I see why you might want a puppy, but even so cats have always appealed to me much more. Since you own a dog yourself, I'd like to hear your thoughts.

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[James]

Cats are more popular from a global perspective. Dogs are mainly popular in Europe and the U.S.

 

[dhump]

Love dogs got 3 dogs back in Pakistan, but lost interest in taking care of pets and not even motivated go get a bird or a fish...I have this strange feeling that I am not giving animal enough attention even when I take care of any pets for friends or family.


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[Ashraful_Rox]

I have a golden retreiver, another dog which I don't know the breed, 10 deers and 2 rabbits.

 

[WC-Passion]

Cats are more popular from a global perspective. Dogs are mainly popular in Europe and the U.S.

Oh ok.

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[The_KING]

In Pakistan we have a parrot and we used to have chickens. No pets here in UK but I would like to have a cat one day because I love cats.

 

[Suleiman]

I am scared of dogs.

I am a complete coward in this area.

In the same boat as you bro. In Pakistan when I was a kid I saw my neighbour's driver who was riding his bicycle home get chased down by 2 or 3 dogs and knocked off his bicycle. Before they could do anything major their owners came running to restrain them and apologized to the poor guy. Was 4 or 5 back then, and that made me super cautious in front of dogs.

But when you move to the US you kind of have to get used to it because pretty much every second person here is a dog owner. So whenever I am walking in the park or jogging track and see a dog owner coming by, I switch over to a separate jogging track to avoid getting close to their dog

2 years back me and my brother were getting off the school bus and some lady who lives down the street was walking with her dog (without a leash ) and I guess it was attracted to the leftover shami kebab lunch in my bro's bag and charged at him , my brother screamed and was running in circles as the dog was chasing him. Had to face the fear that day and swung my own school bag at the dog's snout shooing him off . Lady thought it was funny so was laughing , but I told her sternly that it's very irresponsible of her to walk with her dog like that, and if next time one of us hits back if he charges at us like that next time, it won't be our fault . In Islam dogs are considered an impure animal, guess that's what partly fuels this impulse to avoid contact with dogs.

Fastforward to this year. We got 2 very cute chicks who we we've fed and raised for a good 3 months. Was looking forward to them as full grown rooster / chicken... but the same goddamn dog snuck through our backyard somehow and slashed the poor things up good. Was hard discarding them after the work put in to raise them.

Hate that damn dog...

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

In the same boat as you bro. In Pakistan when I was a kid I saw my neighbour's driver who was riding his bicycle home get chased down by 2 or 3 dogs and knocked off his bicycle. Before they could do anything major their owners came running to restrain them and apologized to the poor guy. Was 4 or 5 back then, and that made me super cautious in front of dogs.

But when you move to the US you kind of have to get used to it because pretty much every second person here is a dog owner. So whenever I am walking in the park or jogging track and see a dog owner coming by, I switch over to a separate jogging track to avoid getting close to their dog

2 years back me and my brother were getting off the school bus and some lady who lives down the street was walking with her dog (without a leash ) and I guess it was attracted to the leftover shami kebab lunch in my bro's bag and charged at him , my brother screamed and was running in circles as the dog was chasing him. Had to face the fear that day and swung my own school bag at the dog's snout shooing him off . Lady thought it was funny so was laughing , but I told her sternly that it's very irresponsible of her to walk with her dog like that, and if next time one of us hits back if he charges at us like that next time, it won't be our fault . In Islam dogs are considered an impure animal, guess that's what partly fuels this impulse to avoid contact with dogs.

Fastforward to this year. We got 2 very cute chicks who we we've fed and raised for a good 3 months. Was looking forward to them as full grown rooster / chicken... but the same goddamn dog snuck through our backyard somehow and slashed the poor things up good. Was hard discarding them after the work put in to raise them.

Hate that damn dog...

Hate those who don't leash their dogs. They don't understand the fear others have.

Sorry for your chicks.

 

[DRS]

I had bought total of 4 fishes to keep them in small, but vertically long, transparent pot. Unfortunately, all of them died in a span of a week, reding me so much pain.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Cats are more popular from a global perspective. Dogs are mainly popular in Europe and the U.S.

Don't think that's true at all. Dogs are simply more expensive and you have to devote alot of time to take care of them . We have four cats but apart from feeding them, really they take care of themselves mostly.

 

[AFM]

I am scared of dogs.

I am a complete coward in this area.

I used to be as well bro. There is only one way to overcome it. Get a puppy.

 

[11ShadyBrothers]

In the same boat as you bro. In Pakistan when I was a kid I saw my neighbour's driver who was riding his bicycle home get chased down by 2 or 3 dogs and knocked off his bicycle. Before they could do anything major their owners came running to restrain them and apologized to the poor guy. Was 4 or 5 back then, and that made me super cautious in front of dogs.

But when you move to the US you kind of have to get used to it because pretty much every second person here is a dog owner. So whenever I am walking in the park or jogging track and see a dog owner coming by, I switch over to a separate jogging track to avoid getting close to their dog

2 years back me and my brother were getting off the school bus and some lady who lives down the street was walking with her dog (without a leash ) and I guess it was attracted to the leftover shami kebab lunch in my bro's bag and charged at him , my brother screamed and was running in circles as the dog was chasing him. Had to face the fear that day and swung my own school bag at the dog's snout shooing him off . Lady thought it was funny so was laughing , but I told her sternly that it's very irresponsible of her to walk with her dog like that, and if next time one of us hits back if he charges at us like that next time, it won't be our fault . In Islam dogs are considered an impure animal, guess that's what partly fuels this impulse to avoid contact with dogs.

Fastforward to this year. We got 2 very cute chicks who we we've fed and raised for a good 3 months. Was looking forward to them as full grown rooster / chicken... but the same goddamn dog snuck through our backyard somehow and slashed the poor things up good. Was hard discarding them after the work put in to raise them.

Hate that damn dog...

Hate those who don't leash their dogs. They don't understand the fear others have.

Sorry for your chicks.

You guys are not alone. I hate dogs too. Cats are love though. <3

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

I used to be as well bro. There is only one way to overcome it. Get a puppy.

Pets are not allowed in our house religiously speaking.

But good advice regardless. Puppy is harmless and its a best way to get accustomed to dogs.

 

[The_KING]

In the same boat as you bro. In Pakistan when I was a kid I saw my neighbour's driver who was riding his bicycle home get chased down by 2 or 3 dogs and knocked off his bicycle. Before they could do anything major their owners came running to restrain them and apologized to the poor guy. Was 4 or 5 back then, and that made me super cautious in front of dogs.

But when you move to the US you kind of have to get used to it because pretty much every second person here is a dog owner. So whenever I am walking in the park or jogging track and see a dog owner coming by, I switch over to a separate jogging track to avoid getting close to their dog

2 years back me and my brother were getting off the school bus and some lady who lives down the street was walking with her dog (without a leash ) and I guess it was attracted to the leftover shami kebab lunch in my bro's bag and charged at him , my brother screamed and was running in circles as the dog was chasing him. Had to face the fear that day and swung my own school bag at the dog's snout shooing him off . Lady thought it was funny so was laughing , but I told her sternly that it's very irresponsible of her to walk with her dog like that, and if next time one of us hits back if he charges at us like that next time, it won't be our fault . In Islam dogs are considered an impure animal, guess that's what partly fuels this impulse to avoid contact with dogs.

Fastforward to this year. We got 2 very cute chicks who we we've fed and raised for a good 3 months. Was looking forward to them as full grown rooster / chicken... but the same goddamn dog snuck through our backyard somehow and slashed the poor things up good. Was hard discarding them after the work put in to raise them.

Hate that damn dog...

Same here. In UK, nearly everyone has a dog too for some stupid reason. I move to the other side of the road when I see some dog owner coming my way . I'm scared of dogs too and obviously hate them too.

 

[IgnitedMind]

Just got a bulldog and a boxer mix couple of months ago...he is now 4 months old.

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[CricketCartoons]

Just got a bulldog and a boxer mix couple of months ago...he is now 4 months old.

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What color is the dog? Is he black?

 

[IgnitedMind]

Brown and white ..

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