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When I got my RB first cat, my friend and I had to chase two kittens
around her ex-boyfriends house. When we caught one, we were exhausted and went home. I had everything prepared for the kitten and I was also prepared, after the ordeal of capture, for the kitten to run and hide. I had intended to get the female, the ex-bf had one of each, and named her "Princess." When the kitten came out of the woodwork the next day and introduced himself properly, it was clear that we had erred. However, he introduced himself so nicely, he was such a lively and affectionate feller, that I called up his former and found out that he didn't mind my taking the boy, although he had a slight preference for keeping him. So, Princess became "The kitten formerly known as Princess" and then "Feather" because he could walk on me without my feeling it. He still could went he went RB six short years later. I miss him. Anyway, Micki has found someone who will do a DNA test on Buddy, our Severe Macaw, almost for free. it is the only way that you can find their gender, unless they go ahead and breed and then you would know. She says that she will change Buddy's name to "Cookie" if Buddy is a girl. I think that is wrong. She is using my Princess/Feather story against me but my cat only had that first name for a few hours. Buddy doesn't say his name. However, he says hello, brat, come-here, Bear, come-hereBear and pretty. I think anyone who know so many words knows his name. How can I get Micki not to change Buddy's name. Will in New Haven |
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On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:25:44 +0000, Will in New Haven wrote:
When I got my RB first cat, my friend and I had to chase two kittens around her ex-boyfriends house. When we caught one, we were exhausted and went home. I had everything prepared for the kitten and I was also prepared, after the ordeal of capture, for the kitten to run and hide. I had intended to get the female, the ex-bf had one of each, and named her "Princess." When the kitten came out of the woodwork the next day and introduced himself properly, it was clear that we had erred. However, he introduced himself so nicely, he was such a lively and affectionate feller, that I called up his former and found out that he didn't mind my taking the boy, although he had a slight preference for keeping him. So, Princess became "The kitten formerly known as Princess" and then "Feather" because he could walk on me without my feeling it. He still could went he went RB six short years later. I miss him. Anyway, Micki has found someone who will do a DNA test on Buddy, our Severe Macaw, almost for free. it is the only way that you can find their gender, unless they go ahead and breed and then you would know. She says that she will change Buddy's name to "Cookie" if Buddy is a girl. I think that is wrong. She is using my Princess/Feather story against me but my cat only had that first name for a few hours. Buddy doesn't say his name. However, he says hello, brat, come-here, Bear, come-hereBear and pretty. I think anyone who know so many words knows his name. How can I get Micki not to change Buddy's name. Will in New Haven Just keep calling him "Buddy". MLB |
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"Will in New Haven" wrote in message oups.com... When I got my RB first cat, my friend and I had to chase two kittens around her ex-boyfriends house. When we caught one, we were exhausted and went home. I had everything prepared for the kitten and I was also prepared, after the ordeal of capture, for the kitten to run and hide. I had intended to get the female, the ex-bf had one of each, and named her "Princess." When the kitten came out of the woodwork the next day and introduced himself properly, it was clear that we had erred. However, he introduced himself so nicely, he was such a lively and affectionate feller, that I called up his former and found out that he didn't mind my taking the boy, although he had a slight preference for keeping him. So, Princess became "The kitten formerly known as Princess" and then "Feather" because he could walk on me without my feeling it. He still could went he went RB six short years later. I miss him. Anyway, Micki has found someone who will do a DNA test on Buddy, our Severe Macaw, almost for free. it is the only way that you can find their gender, unless they go ahead and breed and then you would know. She says that she will change Buddy's name to "Cookie" if Buddy is a girl. I think that is wrong. She is using my Princess/Feather story against me but my cat only had that first name for a few hours. Buddy doesn't say his name. However, he says hello, brat, come-here, Bear, come-hereBear and pretty. I think anyone who know so many words knows his name. How can I get Micki not to change Buddy's name. Will in New Haven Buddy isn't just a guy name. When I was growing up, my dad's partner and cousin and best friend was named Stanley. His wife's name was Buddy. Mom and Dad and Stanley are gone now, but Buddy is still living in Florida with her son. To the best of my knowledge it is her given name. I've never heard of any other name for her. Still get a card from her every year at Christmas. Jo (And for that matter on the old gangster shows, Cookie is often a nickname for a guy. Usually either a cook or former cook or a bootlegger with a really good recipe.) |
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On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:01:49 +0000, mlbriggs wrote:
On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:25:44 +0000, Will in New Haven wrote: When I got my RB first cat, my friend and I had to chase two kittens around her ex-boyfriends house. When we caught one, we were exhausted and went home. I had everything prepared for the kitten and I was also prepared, after the ordeal of capture, for the kitten to run and hide. I had intended to get the female, the ex-bf had one of each, and named her "Princess." When the kitten came out of the woodwork the next day and introduced himself properly, it was clear that we had erred. However, he introduced himself so nicely, he was such a lively and affectionate feller, that I called up his former and found out that he didn't mind my taking the boy, although he had a slight preference for keeping him. So, Princess became "The kitten formerly known as Princess" and then "Feather" because he could walk on me without my feeling it. He still could went he went RB six short years later. I miss him. Anyway, Micki has found someone who will do a DNA test on Buddy, our Severe Macaw, almost for free. it is the only way that you can find their gender, unless they go ahead and breed and then you would know. She says that she will change Buddy's name to "Cookie" if Buddy is a girl. I think that is wrong. She is using my Princess/Feather story against me but my cat only had that first name for a few hours. Buddy doesn't say his name. However, he says hello, brat, come-here, Bear, come-hereBear and pretty. I think anyone who know so many words knows his name. How can I get Micki not to change Buddy's name. Will in New Haven Just keep calling him "Buddy". MLB Another thought: Buddy is synonymous for "friend". I am reminded of a very old song entitled "My Buddy". mlb |
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Will in New Haven wrote:
I'm afraid I don't have an answer to your problem, but I just had to LOL at this: So, Princess became "The kitten formerly known as Princess" -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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Will in New Haven wrote:
Anyway, Micki has found someone who will do a DNA test on Buddy, our Severe Macaw, almost for free. it is the only way that you can find their gender, unless they go ahead and breed and then you would know. She says that she will change Buddy's name to "Cookie" if Buddy is a girl. I think that is wrong. Will in New Haven You're absolutely right; the sex of hookbills cannot be determined without a DNA test. Frankly, I don't think Buddy cares what his/her name is. My Fischer Lovebird is named Peaches. I have no idea if the bird is male or female, although some instinct tells me female so I refer to Peaches as a "she". She knows when I say "Peaches!" I'm talking to her. It would confuse the heck out of her if I suddenly started calling her "Frank" just because I found out she's a he. That, in and of itself, is a strong reason *not* to rename Buddy. Jill |
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