The Story...
Make an attempt to take time out alone away from pets for
just one quiet day.

Mike Dippel

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The Story...
Make an attempt to take time out alone away from pets for just one
quiet day.

Hah! And why exactly would I do that?

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On 24 Apr 2026, Shurato said the following...

The Story...
Make an attempt to take time out alone away from pets for just one quiet day.

Hah! And why exactly would I do that?

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Great question! We own 2 birds: a cockatiel and a parakeet. The parakeet is generally very quiet and never a pest.

The cockatiel definitely has his moments. Generally he will quiet when covered. On the rare occasion that he continues the incessant squawking, we actually move his cage outdoors. The neighbors don't mind; I live in a 55+ community and the ones on either side of me are deaf <g>.

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The Story...
Make an attempt to take time out alone away from pets for just one
quiet day.

Hah! And why exactly would I do that?

I suspect it is akin to parents needing time away from the children. If your pets are not particularly needy, it might not be as much of an issue.


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* In a message originally to SHURATO, Mike Powell said:

The Story... Make an attempt to take time out alone away from pets for just one quiet day.

Hah! And why exactly would I do that?

I suspect it is akin to parents needing time away from the children. If your pets are not particularly needy, it might not be as much of an
issue.

And my calico Lulu has no demands at all. She won't even ask for food.

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Re: Pet Owners Independence D
By: Mike Powell to SHURATO on Sat Apr 25 2026 10:24 am

I suspect it is akin to parents needing time away from the children. If your pets are not particularly needy, it might not be as much of an issue.

I dunno. Pets are usually not bothersome. Children tend to be awful to deal with until they are 9 year old or so unless properly managed (and most these days aren't).

Horses are more or less self-sustainable. They love it when you pay attention to them but they are not going to break down if you are not around. If you are doing barn chores around your horse she might ask you for pats and play but my experience is she is not going to be bothersome about it.

Dogs are more of a mixed bag. Puppies want to play all day long. When they grow up a bit they tone down but they will always require some interaction from you because if they don't get their daily reminder that you love them they lose their minds. That said, 75% of the time you can just have your adult dogs lay at your feet with a toy while you work at the computer and that does it for them.

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I suspect it is akin to parents needing time away from the children. If your pets are not particularly needy, it might not be as much of an issue.

I dunno. Pets are usually not bothersome. Children tend to be awful to deal with until they are 9 year old or so unless properly managed (and most these days aren't).

I suspect that it is pets that people overspoil... especially dogs... that
can become bothersome. Cats less so, and things like turtles, fish, etc.,
not really at all.

Horses are more or less self-sustainable. They love it when you pay attention to them but they are not going to break down if you are not around. If you are
doing barn chores around your horse she might ask you for pats and play but my
experience is she is not going to be bothersome about it.

Most outdoors animals are not going to be too bothersome, either. They are more independent.


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I suspect that it is pets that people overspoil... especially dogs... that

>can become bothersome. Cats less so, and things like turtles, fish, etc.,
>not really at all.

Little dogs mainly get spoiled. Bigger dogs usually less so. They want
to keep you company but they usually stay out of the way.

People who have never owned cats usually don't know cats. I've had a
few and some were the expected elite self absorbed tyoe tht do what
they want but others have been very affectionate and do what you
tell them to like a dog so you never know, but I don't think that
is something that can be taught. It's the cat's basic personality.

Just as a fun fact Re: fish and such, I used to have an aquarium
on a table beside my bed and if I slept in, they would splash
water on me until I woke up and fed them. These were fancy double
tailed show goldfish and maybe a little smarter than the average
but it was a bit of a surprise.. and others in the house saw them
purposely do this so it wasn't just my imagination.. B)

A >> Horses are more or less self-sustainable. They love it when you pay attenti
>> to them but they are not going to break down if you are not around. If you
>> doing barn chores around your horse she might ask you for pats and play but
>> experience is she is not going to be bothersome about it.

My sister owned and bred horses for years and I spent some time
around them but not that much. My experience was not that they
are affectionate and want attention.. more like if you get too
close to them they bite you.. B)
I figured the only reason they paid attention and whickered at
my sister when she entered the barn was because they wanted to
get fed..

But, not they weren't my horses, and I didn't ride them so I
probably didn't know much about what they were really like.

Most outdoors animals are not going to be too bothersome, either.

>They are more independent.

That may also depend on whether they have others around them
or have only contact with their main human so would maybe be
more likely to look for attention.

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Just as a fun fact Re: fish and such, I used to have an aquarium
on a table beside my bed and if I slept in, they would splash
water on me until I woke up and fed them. These were fancy double
tailed show goldfish and maybe a little smarter than the average
but it was a bit of a surprise.. and others in the house saw them
purposely do this so it wasn't just my imagination.. B)

I have never owned fish but over the years I have known many that did and I have spent time around them. Some of the seem oblivious to anything going
on outside the tank, but there are others who watch (and seem to follow)
the people who are outside the tank.

I am not surprised that some of them learn your habits and how to interact somewhat. ;)

Mike


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