Roxy
When dogs have a disagreement another dog will often intervene, placing itself between the two opponents. This seems to calm them and everyone can relax.
Our cats argue, squabble, bat each other and sometimes one of the dogs will step between them to take the heat out of the moment.
In the photo(s) above Roxy is acting as a buffer between the brothers.
Herschel had first claim on Roxy. She’s big and warm and he likes to snuggle up to her. Jellicoe also likes to sleep close to Roxy, so they each claimed one side of her and so long as there was no eye contact peace held sway.
How about this one?
The cats also like to groom the dogs, with mutual satisfaction. Roxy needs to look her best as she will be visiting the vets on Thursday for a check-up. She will have a pedicure (!) while she’s there. I used to clip the dogs’ claws but caught the quick on Dominie once. Roxy has dark claws so it’s very difficult to see where the quick is and I don’t want to risk hurting her.
The wart on her face has grown very quickly since we first noticed it a year ago. It will be assessed and I suspect the vets may recommend removing it. It doesn’t bother her – she doesn’t scratch it or seem to be otherwise aware of it. How could she be? She’s not a vain dog and doesn’t look in the mirror every five minutes.😉
Before that, Gilbert has to go and see the vets again on Monday, just to check that all is well. I’m sure he’d like to tell you all about that himself.
That is so heartwarming. We really miss having furfriends about the house but anticipating a move to the other side of the planet in a year or two we didn't want to subject any family member to the kind of air transport they reserve for pets. Driving Mr T across Europe was one thing but 24 hours sedated in a cage in flight is another thing completely - and just not something we would do to a loved one. So I will just have to enjoy vicariously.
ReplyDeleteI understand your concern. I would not wish to transport a pet by air. It must be traumatising for them.
DeleteI like Roxy keeping both cats warm and peaceful there. I hope the vet visit goes well.
ReplyDeleteOur dogs and cats have always got along well with each other. Vet visits are always tinged with anxiety on the human side but I'm sure (I hope) all will be well. Thank you.
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DeleteThe cats argue and squabble with each other, which is to be expected to some extent. What is surprising is that one of the dogs will step between them ! Brave dog!
ReplyDeleteIt's instinctive and interesting to see.
DeleteThose photos of Roxy acting as a buffer between the two cats are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well at the vets this week.
Cheers, Gail.
Mutual benefit.:-) No doubt there will be an update on vet visitations . . .
DeleteThat's very interesting about a third dog intervening when two dogs are fighting. It isn't something I've heard about and we only ever had two dogs, who never fought. That they do so with cats is extra interesting. Perhaps they could between people? One of our dogs would slink off if voices were raised.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen or heard of it happening with people. Our dogs don't fight - too much effort! No, they're temperamentally disinclined to fight, having been bred as gundogs to cooperate with each other and people.
DeleteUp until a year ago, my daughter had two rescued
ReplyDeleteStaffy's, sadly they both went over the bridge, within
a couple of months of each other, Zeeva the eldest,
would always be by my side on her visits, we had
this bond...but..that's another story...my daughter also
at that time had four pussy~cats..who took the first
four pecking order places, then the dogs..!
It was always the cats who..if they wanted to settle or
play with the dogs, the dogs had to conform, if one of the
dogs wanted to return the favor, and the cat did'nt want
to know, the dog got a smack around it's nose...HeHe!
And so it went on...When they finally did settle down for
a snooze, all was peaceful and quiet...! :O).
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Staffies have had a bad press, not helped by idiots who breed them irresponsibly without regard to temperament, the first and most important characteristic of a dog.
DeleteYes! As were being told repeatedly...
DeleteIt's 'not' the dogs..it's the owners...!
Though l had to laugh yesterday, as l
walked into town, l saw a very 'BIG' guy,
he must have been 20 stone at least,
holding a lead in his right hand, and on the
end of that lead was..was..was..a Pug...! :).
It is really something how Hershel and Jellicoe are so vividly marked but Hershel is so pale. Precious feels for Gilbert going to the vet and hopes he enjoys the trip more than herself. Roxy is certainly the peace keeper in this one.
ReplyDeleteRoxy is a sweet dog, very affectionate and willing to please.
ReplyDeleteAww how sweet! I love it that Roxy acts both as a source of warmth and as a peacekeeper! xxx
ReplyDeleteThere's no nastiness in her at all. x x x
DeletePhotos are lovely of all three of your furry friends.
ReplyDeleteThank you:-)
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