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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ] #863136
11/07/09 11:19 AM
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Hmmm:

-Cleaning!! (food off the floor and walls, scrubbing poop off the plastic toys...)
-Pet odor
-Finding "presents" when they run around outside of the cage
-[censored] out when they grab something they're not supposed to and try to eat it
-Expensive vet visits
-Nail clipping!!!!!!
-Making evening and weekend/vacation plans around them (finding a reliable babysitter or packing them up and taking them with me....)

But that's ok...definitely worth it for the playtime, cuddling, bragging about them to others like they're children, getting creative with their rept.... <3

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ] #863141
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The peeing and pooping on me.Everything else is fine.


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: kelii] #863143
11/07/09 11:58 AM
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The only thing I do not like is the barking in the middle of the night. I have BIG TIME BARKERS! I get one cage to stop then the other two will start. It is never ending they have me trained to get up when they bark. And when they see me and I talk to them they stop. Brats. shakehead

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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ValkyrieMome] #863144
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Originally Posted By: ValkyrieMome
Originally Posted By: Their_mommy
I forget to take out the previous days food dish before I go someplace and am afraid they will eat that before I get home.

That's a MAJOR paranoia of mine! I've even called my ex to go over to my house and remove food bowls when I couldn't get home before they woke up!


I have done this too, lately I have been able to stop on my way to Iowa and take their dishes out, but if I am running late I call Jeff and he will take them out, but he won't clean them like I do.

I don't like cleaning cages, mainly because I need help getting the cages outside.


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Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the :rbridge:

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: Feather] #863145
11/07/09 12:01 PM
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I hate the bi-monthly cleaning. I do a lot of spot cleaning, but when I have to go hose down the ENTIRE cage... I have to move my dresser, then drag the thing downstairs and take it outside without letting any of the dogs out.... EEESH. I would do it every month, but it's SUCH a hassle, and I do a lot of spot cleaning in between. shakehead

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: konotashi] #863146
11/07/09 12:08 PM
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And I would also say cleaning the cages. I am a freak about their cages being clean. Every week I take apart their whole cage and clean it toys and all. And every day I wipe it down, the wheel, inside of the cage and most of all the bottom grate. I hate for them to step on old food or poop that got stuck to the wheel or cage.

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ] #863161
11/07/09 12:39 PM
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The worst part for me is having one pass away. Part of your heart goes with them. the pain is unbearable, unreal, unimaginable! other than that finding a vet that will listen can be a pain in the rear.


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: LabNGliderMom] #863162
11/07/09 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted By: LabNGliderMom
The only thing I dislike about being a glider owner is the occasional person in the glider community who begins to believe that they are "God's gift to gliders" and then starts criticizing, nit-picking, and/or trying to control the people around them because they have become delusional enough to believe that THEIR way of doing things is the ONLY way of doing things... if they can't control you, make you do what they want, and make you do things their way... they try to make you look bad or feel bad or to discredit you. That kind of person is really the only thing I dislike... and I absolutely LOVE my gliders!!! heart


You know some of these too lol!!!! gotta love it.


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: cyndiekb] #863163
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I can't even imagine losing one of my babies. It's a thought that I try not to let cross my mind. cry

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ] #863171
11/07/09 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted By: MehganK
Hmmm:

-Cleaning!! (food off the floor and walls, scrubbing poop off the plastic toys...)
-Pet odor
-Finding "presents" when they run around outside of the cage
-[censored] out when they grab something they're not supposed to and try to eat it
-Expensive vet visits
-Nail clipping!!!!!!
-Making evening and weekend/vacation plans around them (finding a reliable babysitter or packing them up and taking them with me....)


DITTO - this is my exact list too!


Molly, son & husband:

Chairman Meow
Oscar & Thomas
Sam, Diego, Delilah, Delia :wfb:
Nevada, Noel
Marcel, Dakota, Latte
Dexter, Didi, Almond, Joy and Fitz
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Karl,Lenny,Jynxie,Chamille, Kee & Mr. Beans in my heart forever.
Teaching teenagers-part joy, part guerilla warfare! :rbridge:
Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: konotashi] #863173
11/07/09 01:14 PM
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1. I haven't lost a suggie, but what I don't like about owning a sugar glider is the fear of losing one of my boys. It drives me insane to even think about it.

2. People who don't own suggies and they just cannot seem to understand our love for our babies.

3. People neglecting these beautiful fuzzbuts.

The rest I love, I love everything about them.


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: Gizmogirl] #863183
11/07/09 01:38 PM
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Saying goodbye. I have lost one glider who was 10 and saying goodbye and letting him go was the WORST thing about owning a glider frown

I also am NOT a big fan of scrubbing cages either.


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Jae, Ashton, Briannah, Nevaeh & Addy

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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: GliderLove] #863256
11/07/09 06:03 PM
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LOL I asked my hubby this question...

waiting for an answer....

ummm.....

I finally yell out "well?"

He says "I cant think of anything"

Ha but that's because I do all the cleaning, the poop and pee we dont care. And I enjoy cleaning their cages, I just HATE cleaning my house! If a sugar glider "owner" lived near me that didnt like to clean cages...I would clean their cages for them but they would have to clean my house!haha I should live in a barn...

I LOVE to make their dinners....but my son has learned to cook for himself, ummm I wouldnt get mom of the year I guess.

I will NOT say goodbye, I will say, "see ya later" because in my heart of hearts I beleive all animals have a place in paradise where they wait for us and entertain God with their funny antics. (bet Jesus keeps a glider in his robe pocket)

people who neglect ANY animal should be....(forgive me Lord for my nasty thoughts)
ha
boy am I playful tonight!


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ] #863356
11/07/09 11:38 PM
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My boy Jack really smells. Cleaning the cages.


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: chattrbabe] #863367
11/07/09 11:57 PM
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The biggest thing is cleaning the cages .The bigger breeders I don't see how they do it .Cause cleaning five is enough for me.


Having Faith and Hope that some day soon.That all the world will come to see that all of gods babies deserve love and affection.

gangel My little three precious angels :rbridge:


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Mom to some really spoiled little ones.

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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: pbear3s] #863443
11/08/09 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted By: pbear3s
My boy Jack really smells. Cleaning the cages.


trade ya! I clean your cages...you clean my house HAHAHA


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: JillMarie] #863607
11/08/09 04:12 PM
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Looking at all the little faces that want to come out at the same time and telling them that they need to wait their turn. mlove

Not having enough time for everyone!

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ] #863999
11/09/09 11:29 AM
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I hate the constant worry!
I feel like all I do is check eyes and tails and noses and toes. Are they sick?? Are they eating right?? Why are they barking at 4:30 in the morning, is something wrong?? I locked the cage right...and put the toilet seat down?? ETC ETC!!
I feel like I could worry myself right into a huge ulcer!!

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ] #864002
11/09/09 11:35 AM
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I hate having to be away from them when I cannot bring them with me frown

I also don't like watching my wonderful man Basil go through loosing his mate Pepper due to old age. They are between 9 and 13 years old now and it is really hard to hear an adult glider cry and cling to you because he is so lonely.


Meghan

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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: oakley] #864013
11/09/09 12:08 PM
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I hate the fact that I am poor and cannot afford: a great big house so they can have their own room, bigger cages, and all of the wonderful goodies from all the WONDERFUL vendors!

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ] #864021
11/09/09 12:26 PM
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I would have to say nail clipping and not being able to really sleep in on my days off. lol. My barker, Aiko, will bark at about 5:30 am if I'm not already up and she will continue barking until I finally get up and come to the cage to look at her cute little face. lol.

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: ] #864055
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Today is the first day I went to work without Tuck, and I'll tell you guys other then the nail clippings I just can't stand being away from him, I worry and had to call hubby 3 time to ask if the cage was locked, did I remember to remove last nights dish, is he sleeping still... Until he gave up put him in a pouch and brought him to me... lol

So I would say, the nails and the worry.

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: LabNGliderMom] #864205
11/09/09 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted By: LabNGliderMom
The only thing I dislike about being a glider owner is the occasional person in the glider community who begins to believe that they are "God's gift to gliders" and then starts criticizing, nit-picking, and/or trying to control the people around them because they have become delusional enough to believe that THEIR way of doing things is the ONLY way of doing things... if they can't control you, make you do what they want, and make you do things their way... they try to make you look bad or feel bad or to discredit you. That kind of person is really the only thing I dislike... and I absolutely LOVE my gliders!!! heart


Couldn't have said it better myself... wink


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: Meg_n_Von] #864240
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Originally Posted By: Meg_n_Von
Originally Posted By: LabNGliderMom
The only thing I dislike about being a glider owner is the occasional person in the glider community who begins to believe that they are "God's gift to gliders" and then starts criticizing, nit-picking, and/or trying to control the people around them because they have become delusional enough to believe that THEIR way of doing things is the ONLY way of doing things... if they can't control you, make you do what they want, and make you do things their way... they try to make you look bad or feel bad or to discredit you. That kind of person is really the only thing I dislike... and I absolutely LOVE my gliders!!! heart


Couldn't have said it better myself... wink


I agree too, but I also don't like the biting of new gliders. If you get bit by a glider you are bonded with like during nail clipping, it doesn't hurt. IMO

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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: Tish84] #864251
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biting, the bowel movements on me, and how my baby wont eat the whole mealie, leaves the head out.

Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: Kara] #864256
11/09/09 07:54 PM
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I'm not a fan of being "pottied" on.... lol


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: Glide_Bye_Lily] #864262
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I love mostly everything about them, but do wish there was aneasier way to clean cages, more affordable vets and people who understand about their care better! I do worry about leaving them behind when I go to a gathering or even out for the evening! I can't possibly take them all with me and no one loves them like I do!


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Re: What do you NOT like about owning Gliders? [Re: gliderma] #864282
11/09/09 08:42 PM
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This is a great topic. I haven't seen where anyone who takes care of their animals says anything but that they love owning them. I've only had Lilo for a little over a month, but she is a joy. My biggest complaint is that I wish I could take her with me to work. I miss her during the day. I do agree with the other person who said that it would be nice to be able to spoil her more! Her new cage came today though, so I'm super excited about that.

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