DU HOLIDAY PET PICS, it's submission time again!

[Eurobabe]

Everyone seems to love this now annual DU tradition, so attach your Pet's photo to this thread, I will be collecting them from now until DECEMBER 20th.

Look for a Happy Holidays from DU Pets before December 23rd (has to be done by then because I am away for Xmas!!)

If your pet has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, please let me know his/her name, I haven't decided whether I will do a separate video for The Departed, or just include them in the final video.

Please keep this kicked and rec'd so everyone has a chance to submit their kids. Thanks!

48percenter

[laststeamtrain]

1. I thought sex threads were off limits...oh...nevermind. n/t

[Divine Discontent]

2. can't wait to see them all!

merry Christmas!


These designs on dozens of different shirts, button, stickers, mugs & more! http://www.cafepress.com/warisprofitable/1434671

[4 t 4]

42. Just Stunning! n/t

[Fumesucker]

3. Trixie is the redhead, afraid of nothing as far as I can tell..

Tilde is the one with the demonic eyes, deceptive because she is quite timid.

[4 t 4]

45. Oh, so cute together , I love dogs when they are together! n/t

[Behind the Aegis]

4. Fun

Tony lighting the Menorah



Voodoo, the littlest reindeer

[Fumesucker]

14. ROFL at Voodoo..

Just ate up with cuteness.. and attitude too I wouldn't be surprised.

[Behind the Aegis]

30. I shouldn't do this but....this is our baby bumblebee

He is very spoiled, but a very good dog. Not 'yippie' or afraid of people (except small children, which is probably from seeing my reaction to them). I am always afraid little kids won't be gentle enough with him, he is only 3 lbs.

[Eurobabe]

32. Oh I am SO going to post that one!

:rofl: that is priceless. :hi:

[Fumesucker]

36. Killer Bee, Killer Bee..

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I slay me..

[4 t 4]

37. OMG! That is the cutest little face in the world! n/t

[Ohio Joe]

76. That is too freakin sweet

I have a bunch of friends that are going to enjoy seeing this picture. Thanks!

[4 t 4]

46. What a cute little face and body! n/t

[Joe the Liberal]

5. I don't have any pets......

but I look forward to seeing fellow Duers pets. :)

[snowbear]

81. Are you going to get a pet at any time?

~~~~ they're so full of love!

[Joe the Liberal]

83. I would love to get a pet sometime.....

A cat or a dog though, I don't do well with smaller pets like birds and rodents and such. Right now I cant though :cry: because the people I live with just wouldn't be for it :(

[PJPhreak]

6. Deadhead Doggie

This is Timber...

[4 t 4]

39. Timber is gorgeous what Beautiful eyes! n/t

[alphafemale]

7. Isis. Rainbow Bridge last January

[tabbycat31]

24. Isis looks like my Tabby

a pic coming once I get it scanned.

[barbtries]

8. here's the cutest one you'll see:

chase

[4 t 4]

43. Really Cute!! Like the Taco bell doggie. n/t

[Eurobabe]

9. please kick and rec this thread if you can, keep the photos coming!

it's really easy for this to fall off the first couple of pages.

thanks!!

[1awake]

10. Here is my new family member...

[4 t 4]

47. That puppy looks angelic! n/t

[bdamomma]

97. oh so cute!!

[diamidue]

125. That pic makes me want to cry

It looks like the only pup I ever owned - (later allergies became a problem). She was a little stray dog I adopted from the streets of Mexico when I lived there, and who I smuggled into the USA in a shopping bag - on an airline no less. Yes, she had her shots before she left Mexico. And obviously airline security was less rigid. I miss her still. Lucky you! She looks like the sweetest thing.

[mondo joe]

11. Snow dog, Snow dog, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you.,,

Sirius's snow day, 2007.

[4 t 4]

44. I use to have a Pink plastic piggy bank that looked

just like your dog if he was sitting down. It was that large.You really hardly ever see standard's. That is his breed right? Just beautiful!

[mondo joe]

65. Thank you! Yup - he's a standard.

[3.141592653]

116. ...

Beautiful house, dog, landscape.

Great picture.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

134. I think standard poodles are just too darn beautiful! Gorgeous!

[canadianbeaver]

12. I love to see these as well........

they really make my day....I love these.

[SallyMander]

13. Elmo looking stoned in his Santa hat

:rofl:

[Fumesucker]

15. Elmo liiiikes reefer...

:rofl:

[4 t 4]

48. That doggie is in heaven-keep scratching!!! n/t

[eowyn_of_rohan]

66. Can't stop LOL

Tooo funny and CUTE!!

[tandot]

16. K & R for later submission

I am at work and have all the pics at home.

[bullwinkle428]

17. Willow the cat sends out holiday greetings to all at DU, despite

the look of trepidation in her eyes!

[RedCappedBandit]

18. cute!

[QueenOfCalifornia]

19. How do I

you get her to sit still while you apply the eye liner? :rofl:

[bdamomma]

99. it looks like that too.

:rofl:

[chatnoir]

20. Wow, winter wonderland kitty doing her best snowball imitation

What a beauty :)

[Behind the Aegis]

23. Willow, the parrot, says "HI!"

[Arugula Latte]

142. OMG! Beautiful!

I heart Willow so much! :loveya:

[Pharaoh]

21. The late Great Pharaoh

I miss you old buddy................

[4 t 4]

49. OMG ,that doggie looks like an Old Soulful Man! n/t

[alphafemale]

52. That pic reminds me of this pic for some reason

[TahitiNut]

78. Here's to Pharoah ... somewhere playing with my Bo. What a BEAUTIFUL fella!

:toast:

[lukasahero]

95. He's beautiful

And probably playing with my old Beau too - he loved the snow!

[mnhtnbb]

112. Pharaoh looks so much like our Tanya! See #110. We miss her, too.

[lazyriver]

22. K&R to submit later

[Mari333]

25. Happy Hannukah

[Contrary1]

26. Here's our newest:

Two-dy, short for 2 days, which is how long the husband gave me to find another home for her (6 weeks ago),
next to her new buddy, B.T.

[Arugula Latte]

143. Too damn cute!!

Give that adorable fuzzball away?!?! I Don't Think So! :loveya:

[kskiska]

27. Bailey

[alphafemale]

38. "Iz only gotta wears it when Gramma visits...Rite?"

Baily has a very smoochable face. :loveya:

[kskiska]

55. She's smoochy!

And I'm the grandma. She lives with my daughter.

[scorpiogirl]

28. Kick for later n/t

[Ichingcarpenter]

29. You Gotta see this one......reason #2 avoid facebook- (not me - I swear)

I may put my dog up latter, but thought you might enjoy this

[Eurobabe]

33. Isn't that one of Palin's kids?

:rofl: OMFG.

[alphafemale]

40. Just imagine if they actually HAD kids. Poor pup looks like it is already becoming neurotic.

:rofl:

[Ichingcarpenter]

50. The idiots posted it on an open facebook and now its an internet joke

The poor couple are famous.


The dog looks embarrassed of Reindeer Mom and Dad.

[awoke_in_2003]

62. Pics like that

can get your ass beat :)

[Mojorabbit]

108. Here is my dear departed Roxanne

wearing those same ears.

[a la izquierda]

31. My baby Knuckles, in the snow

A photo from two years ago, as I'm not home to take any holiday pictures of him and his brother dog, Draper. But, as soon as I get back to the states, I'll update.

[tandot]

34. This is so fantastic! Thanks! Here is Leo:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

35. My wee Daisy, on her first Christmas morning with us:

:)

[DainBramaged]

41. My NEW KITTEH Lilly

[Arugula Latte]

144. Lilly is adorable!!!

:loveya: She looks so serene in that photo.

[Le Taz Hot]

147. Look at those eyes!

As one who is owned by 6 cats (not counting our guest kitty and 2 fence kitties), all I can say is, boy, are YOU in for trouble! :hi:

[JeffR]

51. Doggone good idea!

Zen:



Chlöe:



The cat doesn't like having his picture taken. And a new kitten arriving tomorrow, so we'll see how she handles posing.

[erinlough]

53. These presents are mine......all mine!

[awoke_in_2003]

63. Why is it impossible...

to keep cats out of empty boxes?

[erinlough]

54. My dress-ups

ZOEY as the good and bad angels of our nature:





And the princess of Christmas, MITZY

[3.141592653]

56. Here is my bestfriend

I love this little guy, he's always there for me.

[pacalo]

60. Welcome to DU, 3.14!

Cute little doggy, too!

:hi:

[3.141592653]

68. Thank you, eight year.

Thank you for that.

Isn't it interesting how a pet can be the most comforting thing in times of need?

Sometimes it's hard for me to distinguish the difference, rather the importance of animals over humans.

Take care

[eowyn_of_rohan]

67. What a sweet and earnest face

Just adorable. I can tell he loves you too - glad you found each other!

[3.141592653]

115. Thank you for your comment

I found The Murph wandering around a WalMart parking lot 4 years ago. The vet thinks he was about 9 months old. He had ear infections and his hair was so matted he was walking on three legs.

I didn't even bother to try to find the owner.

He's mine now and dammit, he is my best friend. Indeed.

Thanks again.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

120. Wow

Thank goodness you found him, and now you are both blessed. (made me tear up!)

[3.141592653]

128. Now you made me tear up!

The Murph is a best friend. I know, he would give his life for me and would for him.

Thank you for saying hello.

[Nikki Stone1]

141. I always wanted to meet a talking pi !

:hi:

[michreject]

90. bowser boogers

:-)

[Bobbie Jo]

57. Here's my baby kitteh Sox

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[3.141592653]

114. Good lord...

thats about as cute as it can get.

Beautiful cat, bobbiejo.

[Fumesucker]

58. I've enjoyed looking at all the pet pics, I like animals.. n/t

[Political Tiger]

59. Mr Tookers and Hobo

[Political Tiger]

61. Memphis and Hobo

A friend made this for me a few years ago. Unfortunately, Memphis has passed away since....she's the one be bopped by the mouse, but this picture still brings a smile to my face.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

64. My furry pals:

Pixie


Milo



Jeoffry

[Bobbie Jo]

69. Pixie is adorable...I love her eyes.

Not dissing Milo and Jeoffry...they're cuties too. :-)

[barbtries]

106. pixie looks like

she's about to bust out talking. "what you doing?"

[boomerbust]

70. PEARL

[Oilwellian]

71. I caught this one of Cartman earlier today

He was rescued a few months ago from under the seat of a golf cart. He couldn't have been more than 6 weeks old at the time.
As you can see, he's nestled right into our hearts. :D

[carlyhippy]

122. He looks like a full-blood Norwegien Forest Cat

beautiful!

[Poiuyt]

72. Carl

[bdamomma]

100. I love that B/W picture of Carl his eyes are so beautiful

looks right through you.

[Poiuyt]

113. He does have great eye contact

It's not so much fun when he's begging for lasagna.

[footinmouth]

73. Here's Molly

She's pretty embarrassed in her holiday finery.

[TahitiNut]

79. Aww.... what a sweetheart!! (I love Goldens!) She's gorgeous.

:applause:

[eowyn_of_rohan]

121. yikes!

you have the same floor tile and countertops as I do! LOL

LOVELY DOGGIE!

[L0oniX]

74. ...

[Shardik]

138. Awwww! I love B&G Macaws!

Hell, I love all macaws. I used to train them and have the scars to prove it.

That one's a beauty.

[Jack Rabbit]

75. Spitfire

and litter.

[snowbear]

80. AwWwwwwwWWWww... newborn baby kitties !!

.
.

Too cute!!

I want one..

[Jack Rabbit]

91. They're six months old now

It was a litter of six; three survived.

Moro, a black cat, was given away last month.

Swashbuckler (black and white, like his mother) and Pancho (black with white paws and underbelly, like Sylvester) remain here. I'm trying to give them away.

In September, Spitfire delivered a litter nine (ouch). Only three of those survived. I am starting to let people know about them. They will be three months old Christmas Day.

They are all males. Bandit and Robin Hood are black and white. Zorro is black.

[Arugula Latte]

145. They are adorable. I hope you find them all homes. Not trying to be a jerk, but ...

spaying? :shrug:

[JimGinPA]

77. Max & Mitzee

K&R

[Hepburn]

82. My Scottie Maggie and her best pal Lulu the Shih Tzu with Santa Paws

[progressoid]

84. Izzy wants to be an honorary DU Moderator.

She's going to be mad if we have to get rid of that CRT and replace it with a flat screen.

[Tracer]

85. Smartest cat I ever owned:

Cinnamon -- a.k.a. "Tubby" 'cause she's just a tad (hah) overweight.

[davidpdx]

86. Yangyang

[a la izquierda]

87. Okay, let's try this again, my first attempt...

was too small.

Draper, my Viszla mix, at one year old.

Knucles, my Bulldog/Boxer mix...he's old.

[Nevilledog]

88. My doggy family.

Gibson....got him from the people who lived in the apartment below me when I was in my second year of law school...they were set to take him to the pound. He was my faithful companion until he passed in 2004.



Neville....the last of our brood...he's going on 16 although acts the same goofy way he did when I got him from the humane society. Originally I was planning on getting a little female puppy to be friends with Gibby and instead picked an 8 month old male Old English Sheepdog. When it's love, it's love. He just had surgery a week ago to remove a fatty tumor from his hiney (affectionately known as "Dave the Dangler"). Sweet, but not much smarter than a rock, this dog has lit his rear on fire not once, but twice, standing in front of the fireplace staring at his tennis ball.



Millie....the only female of the bunch, the Grand Dame and ruler of all. Always pretended to be afraid of thunder until I came home one day during a thunderstorm and found her outside rolling around in the mud completely soaked. She looked a bit peeved that I discovered her treachery. She passed suddenly in 2005.



Bristol....My little brown dog, my shadow...died within a matter of minutes from what the vet believes was a stroke or brain aneurysm on Nov. 5, 2008. I was so comforted by all the wonderful messages of support from the amazing DU community. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=8217802&mesg_id=8217802

[TahitiNut]

94. "I want to be that good person my dog sees when he looks at me."

[Nevilledog]

98. Wow....that made me tear up big time.

He really was the best little dog. I know my other dogs loved and do love me as much as I love them, but Bristol was different somehow, it's like he loved me so unconditionally. He was always with me, if I even readjusted in my chair he was up as fast as lightning just in case I was getting up. It's been a little over a month since I lost him and I still can't accept it. I still pause after opening the garage door because he always dove out of the doggy door like a bat out of hell to greet me and I'd tell him to get back on the steps before I'd drive in. Wonder how long it will take me to stop pausing.

[TahitiNut]

104. I understand. That's exactly why I posted it.

I lost my Bo (LaMist Bojangles) nearly 20 years ago. I knew it would be bad but I had no idea I'd go for 2-3 months before I'd pass an entire day without crying. It hit me hard. He was as true and companionable and loyal and trusting as anyone could ask. Bright, playful, supportive ... my very best 'friend' ever.

It was a few years later that I heard someone say that about being the person their dog sees. It was like a ton of bricks. I'd never heard ANYTHING so apt ... so hopeful, such a perfect aspiration. Anyone who's had that special dog knows it.

Bristol's expression reflects exactly that. You understand. It's funny how we're alerted to our capacity for unconditional love ... and we owe a deep debt of gratitude to those furry friends who serve us that way.

:pals:

[Nevilledog]

105. Thank you for sharing that with me.

Your words give me great comfort. I guess I had never really looked at the picture in the way you did. I pulled up my other Bristol pictures and only in the ones I took does he have that exact same look on his face, looking up at me. I don't know how to explain how that makes me feel....I don't have the words....but it makes me feel more peaceful. Thank you for that and I'm glad you had your Bo.

[TahitiNut]

109. You're VERY welcome. Just always remember ....

... that Bristol was RIGHT! You ARE that person. :hug:

[Eurobabe]

117. Wow Tahiti

You brought tears to my ears with that post. :hug:

[bklyncowgirl]

89. Merrrrrrry Chrrrrrrristmas Everrrrrrrryone! from Shadow

?v=0

Shadow spreads the holiday cheer!

[Joanne98]

92. Here's a video. Pancho giving Freckles a bath!

http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa62/Cindyville_photo/?action=view¤t=DSCF0208.flv

[lukasahero]

93. Here's my Bella

My Beau was in the video you made for pets who crossed the Bridge earlier this year. Here is a picture of Bella playing with one of his old Christmas toys on her first night home. Thank you for doing these. :)

[bdamomma]

96. let's see if I could do this attach a picture of my Chloe

catch her leg hanging!!!

[DrZeeLit]

101. Happy Holidays from Casou, my darling Coton de Tulear....

[globalvillage]

119. Gorgeous.

What a beautiful pup. I wish I could get my dog to sit for photos, she hates the camera.

[DrZeeLit]

126. Thank you. Cotons seem to challenge that "yappy little white dog" stereotype. They are mellow,

quiet, and companionable.

He's the best -- the only time he barks is at the UPS guy or the postperson. And the trainer said to me, "Well, he think it works. He barks. And they don't stay. They go away every time."

I thought.... wow. So right.

Anyway, mostly he's hangin' with me. Right now, curled at my feet under the desk.

Oh, and he's got hair, not fur, so he doesn't shed and most people aren't allergic to him.
Most Cotons (that's Coton de Tulear) have very long hair which is rather a pain (though it does look awesome). I went for a puppy cut after doing that long hair thing for 3 years. He's now 7 years old. He's my buddy!

Can you tell that I love him?
I'm irrational when it comes to this dog. Love him. Love him. Love him.

[bdamomma]

102. kick

[tjwash]

103. frick and frack...

[barbtries]

107. that bottom picture is priceless

took me a sec to realize there were two aminals there!

[tjwash]

111. The dog is sort of codependent

nt

[mnhtnbb]

110. Here's Simba under the Christmas tree a couple of years ago

And here's our beloved Tanya (when she was much younger) who crossed the rainbow bridge in June



And Tanya with Mouse about 2 years ago. They were buddies.

[globalvillage]

118. Precious

Defending against birds, bunnies and other threats, Precious stands guard over the 'homeland'.



Fish are sneaky, but I can wait 'em out if it takes all winter.



I may look silly with this bow, but don't be fooled!



No squirrel is safe within our borders!

[bluedawg12]

123. Here's part of team bluedawg

Our two beloved poochies.



Mike our interpid mouser, trying out the pool.


In addition to our own four rescue cats, we inherited four from my elderly mom, here's two of that pride of cats, Bandit in front and her son Tommy.


And we hang with the "peeps" down at the Lake and have a little flock of lake gulls that we feed, this is one of them.

[sagetea]

124. here is my fur babies, last xmas

Fredrick Von Featherduster is the only one that was not a rescue he just showed up!!!




Banjo lives in the cupboard above the 'fridge, Banjo was an abandoned kitty, I got her when she was very young, she thinks she is a male dog!!!



Chance we found him in the mouths of 2 dogs who were playing tug-a-war with him when he was just a baby!! he is fat Chance in the winter and slim chance in the summer!!!



Sonny Jim he is very shy, we found him at a garbage dump he is the bestest boy!!!

[pipoman]

127. Phoebe, tired of posing

[globalvillage]

129. She's adorable.

All eyes and hair! I love my Doberman, but I do miss my little Lhasa, although even she would look big next to Phoebe. She was 9 pounds and I think half of that was hair.

[Rhiannon12866]

130. Here's my little Jack! (In much better weather. *sigh*)

:loveya:

[Rhiannon12866]

131. And here's Charlie.

Cooley Hurd's sweet Airedale...

:loveya:

BTW, are these pix big enough? I have larger versions. :shrug:

And here they are together, best buddies from the beginning...:loveya:


Thanks so much for doing this!:D

Rhiannon:hi:

[eowyn_of_rohan]

135. They are both so cute!

Look at them smiling at each other!

[Rhiannon12866]

136. Thanks! They are definitely BFF, inseparable since I brought Jackie home at five months...

They are also very amusing, a 100 lb. Airedale and a 16 lb. Brussels Griffon, the two extremes of the terrier world... :D

They also play and, IMHO, the little guy usually wins... ;)

[eowyn_of_rohan]

137. How fun they must be. I love terriers

I grew up with a Wire Fox Terrier and now have a Wheaten. So smart and entertaining!

[Rhiannon12866]

139. Oh, I love those! I've had different kinds, also cocker spaniels.

I need a dog that I can carry if I have to, because I've had to... :-( I adopt senior dogs from rescue. Jackie is the exception; he found me at five months. :-) I've had a Cairn, a Fox Terrier mix, and two Brussels Griffons (both pictured in my sig...). :loveya:

Here are Jack and Charlie in action. The barking in the background is my other Brussels Griffon. Note, this is Jack at five months, at eight pounds. The vet tech that placed him with me said that he's a big dog in a little dog's body, LOL. Charlie is just the opposite, thinks he's a lap dog...:rofl:

Jack vs. Charlie
http://www.dogster.com/video/373080/Jack_vs_charlie

p.s. I just watched it again and I think that's Bill Maher on Larry King on the TV... :D

[wartrace]

132. Family portrait.

Buddy & Angel with their pups Larry & Curly. Angel passed last year, we all miss her. Three of the other dogs aren't in the picture.

[Rhiannon12866]

133. And here's a beautiful cat...

This is Cali, belongs to my friend LoveMyCali on this board... :-)

[A HERETIC I AM]

140. The late Mr. BB as Santa

Later in the month, dressed for a New Years party

[bdamomma]

146. Hey 48 percenter

bigger picture of chloe coming up

[Eurobabe]

152. thanks, got it!

[bdamomma]

148. kick

[bdamomma]

149. keep this thread kicked

for those who did not submit their pictures yet.

[QueenOfCalifornia]

150. Happy Mew Year!

[Eurobabe]

151. kick, 3 more days to submit photos!

[Longhorn]

153. My Christmas card dog photo:

That's Corky, Buddy, Chase, Paco, and Sparky. Props to DUers DS1 and GoPsUx who each created versions for me that inserted the snowman into the gap (I could not get the dogs to sit closer together!) I went with DS1's version because he also fixed their neon eyes. :)

[Rhiannon12866]

154. Another kick from me!

:kick: :hi:

[Eurobabe]

155. Submissions are closed now! I have 100+ photos

to organize for the video clip! Want to get that done and posted this weekend if possible.

Thanks everyone, great pictures. :applause: