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Anything mixed with husky tends to look awesome, really.

>>2006922
get two

Solves most of your problems

>>2006922
You really need to get two or more. Rats are so social, keeping them on their own is cruel. Two rats will be much much happier and owning two rats really isn't much more expensive.

>>2006922
Not OP but kinda interested as well. Is there a certain breed that is better for handled and loved on?

>>2032411
My cat's afraid of them because they're too loud. Checkmate anus

Yeah, I definitely want my monitor shitting in that, or one of the snakes going into it and burning out the motor.

that dog looks weird

Absolutely. There are the Idris Elbas of the pitbull world indeed, but this will not change the fact, most deadly attacks are done by pitbulls.

that's not even a pitbull

>>2035357
show a statistic that isn't based on news headlines saying that

>>2035384
If I post statistics, you will just go into denial mode, stating, but those were probably wide/headed, mixed breed dogs.
Don!t believe source XaY!!!

>>2035146
For #1:
Avoid; Beagles, basset hounds, Jack r. terrier, keeshond, maltese, basically most terriers and hounds and toy breeds.
Research on google, top quiet breeds. That's the reason I got a Shiba Inu.

For #2:
You really just need to socialize the dog very well by taking it to those kinds of places OFTEN. Socialize that little shitter from day one as much as possible, then it'll be smooth sailing.
I'd recommend getting a lab as they are very friendly, or a goldie.
I wouldn't recommend any bully breed, as I believe they are meant for more expert owners at this time because it's easy to slip up with them. All bullys require a very excessive amount of attention, training, exercise, and socialization (especially that last one) in order to become well behaved close to perfect dogs.
Also google high energy dogs, because if you can't exercise them enough, then it's very possible for them to lash out and instead become aggressive.

>>2035146
Once you've decided on a breed, you can use this:
(For US) http://marketplace.akc.org/puppies
or
(For CAD) http://www.ckc.ca/Choosing-a-Dog/PuppyList/Default.aspx
To search for reputable breeders.
These kennel club sites can also help you learn more about breeds you are interested in and you can pick your ideal.
for example;
An apartment dog would ideally be a smaller breed so it doesn't feel enclosed in a tighter space than a large breed would.
Having a small dog also means less food to feed, so you'd save money.
And also means you don't have to go on hour long runs just to get their appropriate amount of energy.
So let's say, by using this reliable link:
http://www.ckc.ca/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/All-Dogs
and we choose an American Eskimo (miniature)
Very trainable, though they need exercise, not sure if that'll be another problem.
Requires a lot of grooming
But they are very lovable and loving dogs. So they'd be easy to socialize.

any other questions, bb?

>>2035146
>1. that I will get a very noisy dog that upsets the other tenants in my building
I was lucky enough to end up with a dog that just plain doesn't bark much, but he was just a babby when I got him, so I just left a note on my door saying, "I got a new puppy and we are working on crate-training. I work from x-to-x but my hours are flexible; if he's making any noise and it's totally unbearable, please call [my number] and I will be home ASAP. Thanks!" I never got any complaints, and when I asked my neighbors about him (and maintenance men in the building, recently), they said he hadn't been a problem and they were glad I put the note on the door in case.
>2. that I will get a dog that is upset by living in a major city with lots of people.
Socialize, socialize, socialize. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Both of these things are things that must be constantly done. A lot of idiots think they can socialize a puppy really well during puppyhood and expect his good manners to carry over into adulthood. As he gets bigger, so does the world. There will never be a point where he will just stop having new experiences, so it's your job to make sure he's at least tolerant of new things.

Ask your local shelter what they need. Some even accept old clothes or handmade dog beds, but shelters typically have some sort of 'wish list' of things they need the most. Also ask about what they won't accept.

>>2035269
That works.
Also, donating the money itself tends to work well, considering they know exactly where to spend it, and tend to get stuff at a discounted price.

In our shelter most usefull donations are by order:

1-Dry Food
2-Food Cans
3-Lesmania Medication
4-Actual money to buy more expensive things that are not obtainable with donations (f.e a clothes washing machine), medicines, vets, mandatory shots, chip and sterilisation of our cats and dogs.
5-Old Clothes and towels and cat beds (dogs love to destroy that stuf whrn playing together, and most cats hate to share)
6-Toys for cats and dogs.
7-Anything is welcome.

Also some vets donate their time and do shots, visits and sterilisations for free. We just pay the material, the oficial paperwork, and the lab tests.

I hope you get some ideas from this list.

>>2035201
This is playing and it's normal and will decrease in intensity as she matures.

So I'm not an expert, BUT, this is what I used to do with kittens over three months old (cause I feel like anything younger is a little silly to try and teach yet).

When my kitten would bite too hard, I would try to startle him with a sharp 'hey!'. If that didn't work, I would then scruff him-not hard! Just enough to get him to stop what he was doing, then let go. If THAT didn't work, then I would use a squirt bottle (that you always have with you at this stage because kittens are crazy and like to jump on dangerous stoves and woodstoves) and I would either squirt his butt, or around his teeth.

Also, don't squirt inside the mouth or around the nose ever, you could mess him up. Just squirt where his teeth is making contact with you skin.

>>2030405
Get a second opinion from another vet if you have suspicions about your current vet. You'd do it for your personal doctor wouldn't you?

>>2030407
literally spent all my month's payment with meds for the cat and bills, a second opinion isn't free here

Which leg was it? Has there been any improvement since you got him back?

LBM

Post close up pic of stem. Chance it could be a faded panny (psychoactive). Highly likely it's just a standard horse-shit mushroom.

On second thought, that really doesn't look like an edible or psychoactive mushroom. Don't eat it.

>>2035048
Thanks. We have just had some rain and there are clumps growing in the grass

>>2035005
> think Dutchman is a kind of bird
> never heard of it
> go to bird thread to check it out
> it's bugguy arguing about consciousness in birds

>>2035005
is it possible? yea anythings possible
different temperaments based on color? it has more to do with bloodline, but individuals of a species always vary

if you want to do it, then do it and tell us how it works out. worse case is conure will kill the finch. finches are shit tier anyway- nothing of value will be lost.

anyone telling you anything else is full of shit

>>2035005
Ech.

>>2034861
fuark, nice catch

iz not real i can tell

fake i can see the pixels

Did it eat anything on the walk? Some "people" will leave poisoned food for animals to eat along sidewalks and such. Could have also been accidental like it ate a poisonous plant

>>2034990
Or antifreeze from someone's car leaking. Had to rinse some off the parking lot today, and I know that shit hits pretty fast. It was only a tiny puddle, barely even noticeable, but that's all it takes. Shit is fucking deadly.

It fucking sucks, but it's no more the person fault who has a leaking car and they don't notice, then the person walking there dog that stops to sniff and take a quick lick before the owner even knows what's going on.

So sorry that happened to you OP. In the future..maybe train the dog that walking on the sidewalk is like a job, and it will have time to sniff and explore when you get to a park. I did this with my pup in town because I don't trust streets for that same reason. All it would take is my dog getting off the sidewalk for a second and licking it up.

it isn't as great as you think it is.

Pretty much this >>2033855

In the US, at least, it pretty much only works out if you are wealthy and retired or you are a kid with a wealthy grandpa who is willing to apprentice you.

>>2033852
GET OUT

use a leash

Play with him more. Distract him with treats until he settles down. Maybe get a cat harness and take him for walks. As annoying as it his is now, wouldn't you feel terrible if he got run over or eaten by coyotes or never came back?

>>2033528
Cats always come back, unless you treat them bad.