navychief 1 Posted March 11, 2004 I just took this picture of "Chief". He turned 2 this past December. At a visit to the vet yesterday, he weighed in at 130. I have to say it is getting to be a challenge, lifting him into my pickup truck. He can''t jump into it, as the tailgate is too high. Chief, although appearing somewhat menacing, is a big baby. We got him when he was only five weeks old, and he was raised with over 15 cats all around him. Now that I think about it, when we first got him, he was about the size of his head! While growing up in Indianapolis, our family had a poodle. "Molly" was her name. Good dog and all, but since I have had a Rottweiler, I am hooked. "Chief" is a great companion, and I just wanted to share this with you. Have a great day. Navy Chief P.S. For all of you who remember my loss of "Armand" (my Siamese)? Well, I am thinking of beginning to look for another one. I know I can't replace Armand, but I love the breed. Siamese are not like any other cat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zagnut 0 Posted March 11, 2004 Good for you Chief...and Chief! That's a good looking dog, and you were right about him looking P.O. but being nice about it! lol We're looking into getting a dog, but it's like taking baby steps w/ her man. She has never had a pet in her life growing up, so we got the cat first a few years ago; now it's doggy time. She had some premonition about 'small house = small dog theory' which I'm trying to disprove, and I don;t really think it's working all too well. So, I'll have to cave and get a wussy dog, but I guess that's ok. I haven't had a K-9 buddy in some time now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navychief 1 Posted March 11, 2004 Thanks Zagnut. Listen, as for the notion about a small house/small dog idea? Well, my log home has a grand total of 650 sq. ft. Besides "Chief" living here, we also have 12 cats. Needless to say, things get interesting 'round here, but never boring! At night, I have to wear earplugs a lot, because some of the younger cats go on a rampage, and I can't sleep. Even with our bedroom door closed, I can hear them tearing through the house. Sometimes I wonder how I ever slept aboard ship! Chief is the best behaved dog I have ever had. Except for his constant licking (better than biting, eh?), I have nothing but great things to say about him. One thing though. I try not to give him extra dog treats. Talk about gas! WHEW! Sorry. Just had to mention it. Heh, heh. Navy Chief Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firehawkordy 34 Posted March 12, 2004 (edited) Why does a three pound cat sound like a fifteen pound bowling ball at about midnight? And you have more than one? Actually Chief I have my one old Tomcat Marty. He's going to be fourteen in May. He's an insde cat who sleeps twenty hours a day. I once had a cat that had a strong bond to me. She drove the family up the wall when I left for boot camp. My siter took this photo of her and it went with me to all my duty stations. Had her for nineteen years and was crushed when I lost her. Oh yeah, all the Sailors and Marines will love her name... Four Oh. B) Edited March 12, 2004 by firehawkordy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
