Kimber tangled with Cougar!! Underdogged.

[dejavoodoo114]

@babsbag, we have kind of been looking for other dogs. Only our current financial situation has kept us from getting more right now. We have been hoping Kimber will continue to be awesome so that we could breed her and get more just like her.

Kimber is feeling better this afternoon. This weekend she has been growly with the other dogs and last night growled and lunged (sort of, she didn't end up getting up all the way) at the inside cat. Today when I got home the cat sauntered into the living room, Kimber was standing next to me and started toward the cat. I said "Agh!" and Kimber stopped. I put my hand on her shoulders and she just looked at the cat. I had my youngest DS take the cat into a different room. All of this was happening while I was on the phone.

Well, the cat came back when I wasn't paying as much attention. Kimber climbed the two stairs to the dining room before I could stop her but rather than saying/doing anything I noticed she was more relaxed and moving slowly. Then her tail started to wag. I didn't stop her as she approached the cat and started licking her head while the cat objected loudly! Kimber's tongue is as wide or more than the cat's head!

I am glad that I payed attention to her body language. Knowing I don't have to worry anymore about her hurting the cat is a relief. Don't get me wrong, she has always been good about cats before. We even used Kimber to test 3 foster kitties to see how they were around dogs because she is so good with them.

 

[dejavoodoo114]

@Latestarter, regarding the pit bull, I would have shot it rather than trying to capture it. But my DH was home and thought it belonged to our new neighbor so he caught it and tied it up. Since it is now tied up, I am just going to bring it to the pound. Talk about emphasizing my lack of LGD problem though!!

 

[Baymule]

Take it to the pound a couple of counties away.........

Big hugs (gentle ones) to Kimber. I love Kimber and hate to see her like this, she has heart for what she does and is one awesome dog. Now about those puppies....... cough cough ..........surely you won't need ALL of them!

 

[dejavoodoo114]

@Baymule, Taking it to a pound a couple counties away is actually a great idea. I could have taken it with me to Knoxville today and not had to wait until our little backwater opens tomorrow!

Kimber absolutely loves hugs. She doesn't mind pets but she doesn't love them like hugs. When you go out to the pasture or, if she is out, go outside and go up to her, she calmly approaches and pauses facing you, barely touching. This is your invitation to hug her. She loves the hug, whether its short or a minute or longer. Not the back slapping kind either. When you let go she just walks away and goes about her business.

I find it ironic that you mention the puppies right now. The guy I was on the phone with is the one who has been hoping I would breed Kimber to his male since she got here! I told him I would consider it but would not guarantee anything. I can not even guarantee she will be bred. She still has some growing to do and testing to be done. I also want to see how this injury affects her both physically and emotionally/temperamentally. But oh boy, would I love a whole bunch more just like her!!

 

[Latestarter]

So when that time comes, I can visit with Fred and Mike on my way over to get one... or on the way back so they can see it Glad she's up and around some and didn't take her pain out on your cat.

 

[Southern by choice]

Take it to the pound a couple of counties away.........

Big hugs (gentle ones) to Kimber. I love Kimber and hate to see her like this, she has heart for what she does and is one awesome dog. Now about those puppies....... cough cough ..........surely you won't need ALL of them!

LOL- She has already told me I am first on the list!

 

[Kimberly83]

I"m so sorry! ..... I noticed you were in East TN. Could you tell me which area? I ask because I am in East TN & about a month ago I saw a GINORMOUS COUGAR at the edge of the woods by my house. I was in shock and didnt have time to even grab a photo. I had my cell phone but it was about 120 yards away from me and I only saw it for maybe 5 seconds before it walked into the woods. This thing was a monster. My husband had a hard time believing me because he has never witnessed one but I know without a shadow of a doubt what I saw. He thought I mistook it for another animal, I know exactly what I saw...a huge cat. TWRA has said that there have been some sightings but in order to report I think you have to provide photos or video so I didnt bother calling them.

 

[babsbag]

Cougars have the biggest tail of any animal I have ever seen. I have only seen one in the wild and was totally unprepared for its size...and its tail.

Two of my LGDs are great with cats, that other two are an unknown. The house cats live with dogs, but not with the LGDs so I wasn't sure of the outcome. I was pleased to see that they all get along. That means that I can have a house LGD when she gets a little older and needs to retire. I just wish that she wouldn't run off when the gate is open; it is her only fault.

 

[Baymule]

My GP's love hugs too. I sit on a milk crate in the sheep lot and hug my female. At night I go out and call the male and hug him when he trots up out of the darkness. I love dog hugs!

 

[Southern by choice]

My GP's love hugs too. I sit on a milk crate in the sheep lot and hug my female. At night I go out and call the male and hug him when he trots up out of the darkness. I love dog hugs!

Me too Bay! Cannot imagine the hands off mentality.
When D hugs me (or I, him) you can "feel" that love and just breathe it in... it is as if though I'm absorbing that energy.
Then he drool ropes my head.