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laken256
12-17-2008, 10:35 AM
I wanted to introduce my whole 'flock' to everyone! Working at a vet clinic and living on a farm, I've had more animals than should ever be had, but at the moment, we're thinned down a little. My family includes my budgie, my 2 dogs, 2 cats, a horse and of course the hubby :) My extended flock (lol) includes my parents and grandparents animals- a yorkie, 2 poodles, a mini pin mix, 4 elkhounds, another rottweiler, several beagles and foxhounds, 6 miniature donkeys (moms) and 18 other horses. We show horses, so the horses are all assorted- i.e. studs, foals, brood mares, and show horses, and my mom has recently taken into breeding the mini donkeys- hence the number! We also have 2 barn cats and feed every stray that decides to come along! Over the years, I've adopted TONS of animals from the clinic (most of which I've had good luck placing in homes) and of course, taken in every injured species- i.e. deer, skunks, squirrels, rabbits, groundhogs, birds, opossums, etc. In addition, we've had hamsters, sugar gliders, a ferret, and who knows what else! But, like I said, MY flock is thinning down, since we just bought a new house and space here is limited... So here's the crew as of now (don't be surprised if we expand soon!) :)
The pictures follow in the posts below- kinda screwed it up- but here's the captions for them :)

My husband and Layla- our Rottweiler! Such a baby!

Again- such a silly girl! I've always had rottweilers and probably always will... In my opinion, the best dog! Doesn't deserve the bad reputation!


Bentley- our yorkie/bichon mix that was adopted from a breeder that couldn't sell him- Someone sure missed out- he's an angel!!! Here, he's chewing on his candy cane rawhide on mommy's pillows- a no-no since he's already chewed the buttons off one, but he was so cute, I had to get a picture!

Our two adoptee cats- Johnny Cash and June Carter :) hehe They're so rotten! They came into the clinic together with another sibling (grey). The grey got adopted quickly, but no one wanted these two, so I took them- Come to find out- June only has 3 toes on her back feet so she walks on her tip-toes and the grey (found this out when the new owner brought it back into the clinic for a check-up) has 6 toes! lol Kinda funny- Johnny is normal, but both are precious! They walk to the mailbox with me every day!;)


Of course, my budgie, Tito!

My Tennessee Walking Horse, Stormy's Ebony Threat (aka Bubba :) ) Yeah, I know, the show attire I have on is ridiculous- looks better with the jacket- but it was too hot that day! lol


And of course- my hubby and I! :) hehe this was taken the day before our wedding! :)

laken256
12-17-2008, 10:37 AM
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/laken256/DSCF8165.jpg

laken256
12-17-2008, 10:39 AM
K- so I messed up the first post - but here's the pics! :)

Layla:
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/laken256/DSCF8170.jpg

Bentley:
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/laken256/DSCF9055.jpg

Johnny and June:
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/laken256/DSCF9138.jpg

Tito:
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/laken256/DSCF9144.jpg

Bubba:
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/laken256/DSCF4152.jpg

Jamie and I:
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/laken256/DSCF8856.jpg

rachelle83
12-17-2008, 11:40 AM
Great Photos!. You and your Hubs make a great couple. Thanks for sharing.

missmadison
12-17-2008, 12:42 PM
Your whole 'flock' is lovely! I love your budgie's subtle markings. :)

tstmard
12-17-2008, 01:07 PM
Thanks for sharing the pics. You and your hubby make a nice looking couple. All your pets are adorable.:D The kittens are too cute. That's funny about the toe thing.

absolutangel
12-17-2008, 02:48 PM
Aw, great pics. I particularly love Layla! and of course Tito. You and your hubby make such a cute couple.

BUUZBEE
12-17-2008, 03:45 PM
Beautufil photos! :)

your kitties are dalrings! they remind me of my cleo when she was that age... she's now about 17 :)

laken256
12-17-2008, 03:54 PM
Yeah, about Tito's markings- The ladies at the pet store were pointing out which ones were boys and when they got to him, she said 'Well, this one is a boy, but he's ugly' so I took him! :p I think he's beautiful and I figured with the help of a WONDERFUL :rolleyes: saleslady like that on his side, he'd be there forever! So, thank you for the complement!

tstmard
12-17-2008, 04:20 PM
Yeah, about Tito's markings- The ladies at the pet store were pointing out which ones were boys and when they got to him, she said 'Well, this one is a boy, but he's ugly' so I took him! :p I think he's beautiful and I figured with the help of a WONDERFUL :rolleyes: saleslady like that on his side, he'd be there forever! So, thank you for the complement!

How could someone say he's ugly.:eek: I think that mutation is gorgeous. That's why I have one almost just like him.:D

BUUZBEE
12-17-2008, 04:25 PM
How could someone say he's ugly.:eek: I think that mutation is gorgeous. That's why I have one almost just like him.:D

I agree... ugly :eek: I honestly dont think there is an ugly mutation of budgies!

tstmard
12-17-2008, 04:31 PM
I agree... ugly :eek: I honestly dont think there is an ugly mutation of budgies!

Not even a plucked little baby budgie where you can hardly tell it's mutation is ugly to me.:D

BUUZBEE
12-17-2008, 04:33 PM
Not even just hatched little pink blobs are ugly! :D

Pippin's mom
12-17-2008, 04:42 PM
Yeah, about Tito's markings- The ladies at the pet store were pointing out which ones were boys and when they got to him, she said 'Well, this one is a boy, but he's ugly' so I took him! :p I think he's beautiful and I figured with the help of a WONDERFUL :rolleyes: saleslady like that on his side, he'd be there forever! So, thank you for the complement!

This same thing was said to a lady where I got Louie Bloo and Lyric.:( I was there just getting seed and there was a lady looking at the Budgies..they only had a couple at the time. The lady asked (the owner) if they would be getting more in soon. She said.. yes after we sell the ones we have left..then she says I know they aren't very exciting..we'll have pretty ones in soon.:( I would have taken them both right then if I had been in the market for more birds and they weren't females. Oh and both of those little girls were beautiful lutinos!

You and your hubby are a great looking couple!:) I love Laya..she reminds me of our Rotti/lab Petie that we rescued. He was already 8 when he became part of our family and unfortunetly he got cancer and we had to say good-bye way too soon...he was with us only a year. I was so attatched to him though..he was my buddy and I miss him so much. Cute kitties too!

laken256
12-17-2008, 04:44 PM
Haha thanks guys! I think he's gorgeous, but I figured I'd rescue him from those close-minded people! :) Do either of you know- I've heard mutations are more sickly and have more health issues? Any truth to that?

BUUZBEE
12-17-2008, 04:47 PM
I personally dont find a truth to it. I havent seen any of mine live shorter than normals, or have any health issues.

Sweety&Tweety
12-17-2008, 10:56 PM
If I promise to be good next year can Santa leave your husband under my tree this year? Just teasing. You and your husband make a very lovely couple. I love all of your beautiful animals as well.

laken256
12-17-2008, 11:26 PM
Haha! I like to think I did rather well for myself :) hehe! Not only is he great looking- he's in the military - been to Iraq and Korea- so he's clean and he has the best personality! I'm very lucky!

louara
12-18-2008, 12:53 AM
Welcome:) You have a lovely looking family

clifff123
12-18-2008, 03:27 PM
Awesome looking flock and Family!!