tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post11906531970685882..comments2023-07-24T04:50:52.803-07:00Comments on 3 Woofs & A Woo on Wootube!: Me. And My Shaaa-a-dowUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-6673191027000979842008-09-23T16:52:00.000-07:002008-09-23T16:52:00.000-07:00First post here - I LOVE that little Sportman. Lo...First post here - I LOVE that little Sportman. Lots of love to him and each of his old bones. Glad he survived the fall.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps you could spray all the birds in your area with BitterApple.... :) Or put a kitty e-collar on her to handicap her mad hunting skillz.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747190082314061193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-84688028525001364772008-09-20T00:44:00.000-07:002008-09-20T00:44:00.000-07:00I had a bird-eating cat who would systematically c...I had a bird-eating cat who would systematically crush the bells on his collar against a rock and carry on with his reign of tyranny. I eventually found a tiny but very sturdy brass bell in one of those Tibetan shops that he was unable to crush.SFKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848450037237850417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-21348879513609052192008-09-17T07:16:00.000-07:002008-09-17T07:16:00.000-07:00Yes, my dogs LOVE blackberries. We have them growi...Yes, my dogs LOVE blackberries. We have them growing wild along the old stone fence on our farm, and they help themselves whenever we walk past!<BR/><BR/>Your photos are beautiful! :)Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-59179208672977866452008-09-16T15:08:00.000-07:002008-09-16T15:08:00.000-07:00Speaking of the beautiful blackbetter, my Slimey-D...Speaking of the beautiful blackbetter, my Slimey-Dog (AussieThing) just finished instructing young Molly (Aussie) in the fine art of eating blackberries off the brier.<BR/><BR/>So now, when in the yard they are now invisible as it is very hard to find black-dog bums against a blackberry background!<BR/><BR/>Lovely pics as always. I just adore Tweed. Bastardog or not. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-14287619429589478582008-09-16T10:11:00.000-07:002008-09-16T10:11:00.000-07:00The dog I had growing up .... would eat any berry ...The dog I had growing up .... would eat any berry off the vine. Twice a day during strawberry season - he'd be nose down into the patch looking for the ripe ones and ONLY the ripe ones. Hikes... where's the dog? Oh, eating salmon berries and black berries off the vine over there... Raspberry and blue berry patches... yum. Apple trees where he'd guard the fallen apples until he could eat his fill. <BR/><BR/>If he couldn't reach a particularly good patch or apple... he'd bark at it until someone picked it for him. Who had whom trained?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-39695971592677230782008-09-16T07:35:00.000-07:002008-09-16T07:35:00.000-07:00Down south our problem is grackles - the mockingbi...Down south our problem is grackles - the mockingbird, annoying and kamaze may it be is our state bird and a no no on the maim and murder list. One thing that helps with the grackles and the seagulls is clear plastic string, like fishing line, strung up high above the deck surface. Try to get a few that go perpendicular as well as parallel. Something about it totally weirds the birds out and they "can't" land. It's a cheap enough solution that if it gets knocked down by wind, you can string it back up pretty quick and easy, and in it's harmless non-grid form, birds CAN use it for nesting material, bonus :) <BR/><BR/>Only other suggestion is battery operated bugs for Donut to play with when she's inside, to help tire out her hunting instinct? Best of luck on that front!<BR/><BR/>And I suggest another dog for photogenic qualities...Great Danes. I have two Danes and wish I had half your talent cuz I know there are some killer photos just there waiting to be snapped.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-36869003837671199802008-09-15T23:56:00.000-07:002008-09-15T23:56:00.000-07:00I think Donut-belle is just being herself. Like bo...I think Donut-belle is just being herself. Like border collies being intense. I have cats, but they've always been indoors only, and if they find a bug or a fly indoors I very much appreciate their hunting skills. But I think with Ms. D-belle and birds, it is kind of like saying, "WTF, my border collie wants to be doing something ALL THE TIME. What's with that? How can I get them to lay around like a basset hound?"<BR/><BR/>Not helpful when the bloody bird is repainting your apartment, I know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-81806995247120226772008-09-15T13:33:00.000-07:002008-09-15T13:33:00.000-07:00One morning when I went to call in my male BC and ...One morning when I went to call in my male BC and the female BC foster I had this summer out in the back yard, I found them side by side, eating rasberries off my bushes! So cute! And every time I would go out to pick berries the dogs would "help" either by eating them (most of the time I managed to keep them out of the bucket) or in the case of the male, occasionally peeing on them. I just cautioned people to wash them well . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-53362808963106566902008-09-15T08:14:00.000-07:002008-09-15T08:14:00.000-07:00The look on Sports face to Tweed when Tweed realiz...The look on Sports face to Tweed when Tweed realizes his shadow is behind him is classic. Sport looks like "you are seriously twisted, I knew it all along, just shy a few treats from the bag upstairs, should have been born a blonde..." it makes me laugh every time. I have never owned a cat, however I've always had the big plastic owls on my deck to keep birds away and it has been very effective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-997231459745860542008-09-15T06:02:00.000-07:002008-09-15T06:02:00.000-07:00Sorry, I've got no advice for you. My cat has abs...Sorry, I've got no advice for you. My cat has absolutely no desire to catch birds, not even the sonofabitch mockingbirds that dive bomb her and yell obscenities at me.<BR/><BR/>I really enjoy reading your blog; your dogs are gorgeous!saratogajeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402142186036541065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-21173994625467435902008-09-14T20:23:00.000-07:002008-09-14T20:23:00.000-07:00Why not institutionalize the bird hunting/eating?h...Why not institutionalize the bird hunting/eating?<BR/><BR/>http://rodentpro.com/catalog.asp?prod=6#23<BR/><BR/>There are many people feeding raw to their cats and dogs. Its natural, they're carnivores.<BR/><BR/>http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/<BR/>http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawcat/<BR/><BR/>If you satisfy her carnivorous urges by providing her with purpose bred quail, she may leave the indigenous songbird population alone.megangisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525798250882137874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-34115110953548124012008-09-14T18:01:00.000-07:002008-09-14T18:01:00.000-07:00Too bad my old wolf dogs weren't with you when...Too bad my old wolf dogs weren't with you when you ran into porn dude. Seriously - imagine two wolfs, CIRCLING (in full prey mode) the guy who was wanking off (which he promptly stopped doing; apparently being hunted didn't put him in the mood)....I laughed and laughed and never saw him out there again.<BR/><BR/>As for Tinker-Nut The Butcher...once again, I snorted liquid (red wine this time, not pleasant) reading about your mad & bloody dash around the apartment. No helpful hints about the killer though. I could never stop my cats from doing it either...hence, no more kitties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-37984429769429888032008-09-14T17:55:00.000-07:002008-09-14T17:55:00.000-07:00How about hanging used CD's, like modern day scrar...How about hanging used CD's, like modern day scrarecrows, to frighten off the ferious little finches? Twisting and glitterin in the wind, they keep the birds away from my fruit trees...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-42968170147298015752008-09-14T13:12:00.000-07:002008-09-14T13:12:00.000-07:00I have the same problem with my indoor/outdoor cat...I have the same problem with my indoor/outdoor cat who gets cystitis if I try to keep him in. He doesn't get birds so much as small squeaky creatures. I wouldn't mind so much if he actually *killed* them straight out, but a number of them he's just mauled and then I'm left trying to figure out how to humanely put them out of their misery. It's horrible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-36327355791479970962008-09-14T11:37:00.000-07:002008-09-14T11:37:00.000-07:00Cats and hunting... I certainly understand the eee...Cats and hunting... I certainly understand the eeeww factor when they bring them to you.<BR/><BR/>You can either - deter birds from coming close, or deter cat from going outside. A mix of ideas here.<BR/><BR/>first - what on the deck is attracting the birds? Low planter with flowers? bird food? water? Is there a way to isolate/remove those items that attract the birds?<BR/><BR/>next - the fake owls... posting them on porch might deter the birds from approaching.<BR/><BR/>What if you put a kiddie pool of water (or shallow baking pans filled with water) through which sport would walk, but the cat wouldn't, just outside the open door to the deck? Think a moat wide enough to deter kitty, but let sport out. Or... some sort of sprinkler/mister that would again not deter sport, but keep kitty in.<BR/><BR/>There are noise makers that you can plug in that are supposed to deter birds and not annoy your pets. No idea if they work as promised.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-8958125468610163232008-09-14T10:21:00.000-07:002008-09-14T10:21:00.000-07:00Well, on a positive note, the bell HAS cut down on...Well, on a positive note, the bell HAS cut down on the number of birdies Tink has murdered and the last one was basically unharmed, so that counts for something, don't you think? <BR/><BR/>Think of it as "survival-of-the-fittest" -- Tink's improving the neighborhood bird gene pool for better hearing and faster flight.<BR/><BR/>(Spike still brings me birds sometimes, too, but I figure the bell slowed the massacre down by about 80%.)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782385326331946572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-79471177957261610692008-09-14T10:12:00.000-07:002008-09-14T10:12:00.000-07:00I wonder if the novelty of hunting will wear off i...<I>I wonder if the novelty of hunting will wear off in a few weeks?</I><BR/><BR/>Hmmm ... come to think of it, I wonder if the novelty of going outside will wear off when the rains come! TinkerNutz does NOT like getting wet. I probably will see a lot more of her around the house this winter!The Border Collieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618052903458096984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-45895247763472867942008-09-14T10:10:00.000-07:002008-09-14T10:10:00.000-07:00Cats...ya gotta love 'em. I wonder if the novelty...Cats...ya gotta love 'em. I wonder if the novelty of hunting will wear off in a few weeks? <BR/><BR/>I haven't got any good ideas about an effective early warning system for the birds...maybe a harness with many bells? I believe the birds will quickly learn to avoid her. My old cat used to catch ground squirrels (who never learned to avoid the cat) and line them up on the front step. I think she thought she was providing meals for us.<BR/><BR/>Good to see Sport is doing so well!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301635466561126804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-63883388912297265492008-09-14T09:43:00.000-07:002008-09-14T09:43:00.000-07:00Perhaps you could start a small business on the si...<I>Perhaps you could start a small business on the side. Possibly WooNutz pest removal? </I><BR/><BR/>HA HA HA! WINNER! Sweet!<BR/><BR/>LOL!The Border Collieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618052903458096984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-42393823462930000482008-09-14T09:39:00.000-07:002008-09-14T09:39:00.000-07:00I have only had one cat that did not maim the loca...I have only had one cat that did not maim the local wildlife, and he weighed 25lbs. (Food= Love to my parents) So, unless you plan on making Nutz into a Canadian Garfield I can't fathom a way to curb her socio-path skills.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps you could start a small business on the side. Possibly WooNutz pest removal? At least then it would pay for Tweed's vet bill.Sweet~Ceanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417074443167661932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-14149277751165019622008-09-14T08:45:00.000-07:002008-09-14T08:45:00.000-07:00I am of no help. If I got paid for that, I could ...I am of no help. If I got paid for that, I could retire. But I just wanted to let you know that I feel your pain about the "gifts" cats leave for us. Blue, when she managed to get out, would always bring me back a gift and dump it on my pillow. Never anywhere else...just my pillow.<BR/><BR/>Could you perhaps rig something on the banisters of your deck? Maybe get some of those plastic runners they use in offices for using chairs on carpet? Put them upside down so that the spikey sides face up and perhaps this will deter Donut from jumping up there.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288372737812327383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-57135612316317297412008-09-14T08:42:00.000-07:002008-09-14T08:42:00.000-07:00Think the bell ticked of Donut?How about this?http...Think the bell ticked of Donut?<BR/>How about this?<BR/>http://www.catgoods.com/index.htmlKatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854195257398725172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-81181061128117423172008-09-14T08:35:00.000-07:002008-09-14T08:35:00.000-07:00Do they make muzzles for cats? Barring that, try t...Do they make muzzles for cats? Barring that, try two - or more - bells. Is access to the deck by a doggie door? You could get an electronic one and the accompanying collar for Sport - who gets more adorable by the day. <BR/><BR/>The picture of Woo is amazing. Glad you and Tweed are both better.vnllsgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-49231707920705727462008-09-14T08:09:00.000-07:002008-09-14T08:09:00.000-07:00Oh, hey, it's a porch right? Can you screen in the...<I>Oh, hey, it's a porch right? Can you screen in the porch so the birds can't get *in*?</I><BR/><BR/>One other thing about my deck is that it houses the water main on our building for firefighters, so legally they require unrestricted access to that water main. To screen in my deck, even if I were allowed to, would require the construction of an elaborate, wind resistant free standing structure to hold up the netting around that water main. It's difficult to explain if you can't see it, but trust me when I say it's impossible. <BR/><BR/>My apartment is also the victim of high winds because there are no buildings as tall as it around me, and in the winter it gets windy enough to make it difficult to even open the door against the pressure. Anything I put up would be ripped down in the wind for sure (been there, done that!)The Border Collieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618052903458096984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27165799.post-88726026891974416412008-09-14T08:04:00.000-07:002008-09-14T08:04:00.000-07:00Can you put netting around your deck?Unfortunately...<I>Can you put netting around your deck?</I><BR/><BR/>Unfortunately no ... that would be considered an 'eyesore' to management. And to be fair it kind of would be an eyesore, since the deck is over 600sf. It'd look like a batting cage!<BR/><BR/>The nice thing about her is she keeps the seagulls off the deck, but I used to enjoy hearing the little songbirds cheeping away in the morning. Alas.<BR/><BR/>I am off to MEC today to buy some bigger, better bells!The Border Collieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618052903458096984noreply@blogger.com