tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post1308087411142688994..comments2024-02-17T01:11:34.207+08:00Comments on Of Kids and Education: Pets for children? Start smallmonlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-27741681163615611202008-11-13T12:15:00.000+08:002008-11-13T12:15:00.000+08:00Eunice; I think that must be the subconscious reas...Eunice; I think that must be the subconscious reason why I'm resisting getting a dog! Don't talk about traumatic for my kids, I think a pet death would be equally traumatic for me.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-59935829191719293702008-11-13T08:51:00.000+08:002008-11-13T08:51:00.000+08:00Monica, it's awful when they die. I cried for days...Monica, it's awful when they die. I cried for days when all my pets died esp my dog (she was 14 yrs). <BR/><BR/>Er... sweet yes, but then we have long discussions as to why we can't have all the dogs on the streets of BKK (and there are many) living with us!eunicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947588319632443357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-66287548300311295052008-11-12T10:33:00.000+08:002008-11-12T10:33:00.000+08:00Eunice: yay, a fellow animal lover! But I must say...Eunice: yay, a fellow animal lover! But I must say I have this phobia of pets dying, I think it must be very traumatic to have a beloved dog die... I think it's so sweet that Sean wants to bring every stray dog home!monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-59853720918077708212008-11-11T23:42:00.000+08:002008-11-11T23:42:00.000+08:00I totally agree that hamsters are great starter pe...I totally agree that hamsters are great starter pets for children. Sean had 2 and he was good about washing the cage (weekly), feeding and playing with them. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, 1 died (I suspect of a heart attack as she was fat, but a bit psycho and would run morning, noon and night on the wheel. The other, (she had 9 lives, not kidding) after her cage was not closed properly and she broke out. I have 3 dogs.... so... no she wasn't eaten or anything ( my dogs too old and teeth not too good) but so traumatised she died in my palm.<BR/><BR/>I ALWAYS tell parents who think dogs are cute or cos child asks for one not to buy a dog. It is at least 15 years of your life. Unlike children who grow independent, a dog ALWAYS has to depend on you not only for food but to know when they are ill etc.<BR/><BR/>My 3 dogs (Yorkies) came with me from Sin. I hand carried 2 when I came to BKK and paid someone else to bring the last one. 1 just died a few months ago and I now have 2. The last 2 are pretty old (16 and 13 yrs old). <BR/><BR/>The 16 year old lost 1 eye in a horrific accident a year ago and is blind in the other. He also has major skin problems meaning he smells. Plus, he steps on pee and poo cos he's blind. Plus he has no teeth at all but luckily still eats well.<BR/><BR/>Sean loves them to bits and I think he has gained from having them around. Like L-A he wants to be a vet. He also wants to take every single stray dog home!<BR/><BR/>Aiyo, Monica, you have touched on 1 of my fave topics - pets! I could go on and on...but will spare you.eunicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947588319632443357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-58021072466822429822008-11-11T12:12:00.000+08:002008-11-11T12:12:00.000+08:00My fave is the yellow labrador. also the golden re...My fave is the yellow labrador. also the golden retriever. aiyoh, those eyes, esp on puppies, can melt your heart!monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-33312890200589324062008-11-11T12:00:00.000+08:002008-11-11T12:00:00.000+08:00I hate those yappy types too; I love big dogs, the...I hate those yappy types too; I love big dogs, the St Bernard type...too impractical though in apartments. There was a tv show back in the 1970s called Boomer, I wanted so much to have a dog like that. <BR/><BR/>Geli = ticklish + ickyLilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10157427086383621265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-31127777321138921552008-11-11T11:50:00.000+08:002008-11-11T11:50:00.000+08:00I love dogs too, pity having a dog is just so impr...I love dogs too, pity having a dog is just so impractical when you live in an apartment (and I hate those small yappy types!)<BR/><BR/>err... what is geli??monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-55733752154169300532008-11-11T01:58:00.000+08:002008-11-11T01:58:00.000+08:00I'm not surprised Lesley-Anne wants to be a vet. ...I'm not surprised Lesley-Anne wants to be a vet. She has a sweet countenance and a good, caring heart, which was evident even when she was very young. <BR/><BR/>Brian has been asking for a dog for a long time, but I told him it's impossible given our frequent moves. I grew up with dogs as pets, too bad the boys won't have that experience.<BR/><BR/>Cute hamster names...but er hamsters...not for us...geli-lah...Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10157427086383621265noreply@blogger.com