jm1fd Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 He looks like he's plotting the overthrow of you and Valentina..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 He looks like he's plotting the overthrow of you and Valentina.....Are you suggesting that 'Vladimir would have been more appropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chenevert Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 awesome dogs... i have one that looks very similar to valentina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Are you suggesting that 'Vladimir would have been more appropriate?Eh...as Russian despots go, I think I like Stalin better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 well, according to the header, we have a mascot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Well, we had an insurrection of sorts in the RedScare yard. My neighbor, who actually found the dog, was not nearly as impressed with the name, Alexei. When I told him the early leader was Wilson, shortened to Willie, he insisted that Willie would be a better name. Now granted, this is a guy who named his dog Fudge. However, in deference to his finder, and in order to keep peace on Columbia Street, Alex has been deposed, and Wilson is the new winner. And, like I said, this morning I was really fond of Wilson. Who knows, maybe now I can found a canine League of Nations.With all apologies to tmariar, who suggested Alexsei, Willie is now official. He even now has a collar and a tag.BTW, Mr. Chen, your dog looks like it could be Valentina's brother/sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Willie is an excellent name! And I love that he's in the HAIF header. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty1965 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I know this does not have anything to do with architecture....but you all are the most informed group about what is happening around the Heights. Has anyone else noticed parakeets in the Houston Heights? We live near 14th and Nicholson and have spotted 3 in our back yard and while walking the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I saw one fly by me while I worked in the yard two weeks ago near Monte Beach Park. I just thought it was one that had escaped. That would be cool to support a wild population of parakeets in the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 parakeet population is purportedly plentiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 parakeet population is purportedly plentiful. Indeed, my alliterative friend. In fact, they are becoming quite common in urban areas across the U.S. Wecome to HAIF, Twisty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiko Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Haven't done this for a while, but if you ride the Bray's Bayou bikepath all the way to the end, and then go to the powerlines just to the SW, there is a large wild parrot colony nesting in the transmission towers (29.670375,-95.536289 in Google Maps). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 One of the TV stations did a story about flocks of parakeets in the Houston area about six or seven years ago. I don't think there's been a follow-up, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverartfox Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 There are several large flocks of medium sized green parakeets that nest in Eastwood/Broadmoor and vicinity. When I lived in Bellaire, there were a few small flocks in that area, too. Apparently our climate agrees with them. The Carolina Parakeet used to be native to the southern U.S. but it became extinct in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty1965 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thank you all for such quick responses and helpful info. We'll keep an eye out for more of them in the hood. They are very cute. And I imagine not too dangerously invasive to other local species. A good reason to get out on the Braes bike trail again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty1965 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 One more thing...more things than you'd ever want to know about parakeets. The topic of parakeets in Houston was presented during the University of Houston Blaffer Gallery and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts conference, Systems of Sustainability: Art Innovation Action, last March. An artist, BD Collier, created a project and website documenting and comparing the now extinct native American Carolina Parakeet and the introduced surviving Monk Parakeet. http://newparrots.societyrne.net/index.htmAlso, there is an active nest of monk parakeets on Elgin near Scott behind the McDonald's near the UH central campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 parakeet population is purportedly plentiful.'posh pigeons' are practically pervasive!(I've seen them in the east end too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Don't you love it? I was riding on Michaux one day just north of N. Main and there was a whole flock of them in the tree behind the fire station. Made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outback Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Our kiddo lost his tortoise last night. A wood tortoise, about 6" diameter, generally tortoise shaped. Should be soemwhere near 7th and Harvard. Any sightings, please PM me. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Our kiddo lost his tortoise last night. A wood tortoise, about 6" diameter, generally tortoise shaped. Should be soemwhere near 7th and Harvard. Any sightings, please PM me. Thanks.At least you know he won't get anywhere far to fast.I remember losing a pet once when I was young. I hope y'all find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 At least you know he won't get anywhere far to fast.I remember losing a pet once when I was young. I hope y'all find it.i hope he doesn't poop in anyone's yard. people round these parts frown on that.but in all seriousness, i do hope you find him. i'm sure he's scared too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiko Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 (just trying to keep it HAIF related)Found a lab/? mix with spotted muzzle and paws at Harvard and 18th today. Really sweet, misses home. PM me if you know her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaningLadyinCleveland Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Has anyone seen a stray Blue Merle Border Collie lately...? Last Sunday 4/11 it ran down E 19th and I tried to catch it for over an hour and a half around the Heights & Norhill area- by car and another person also tried to help by bike. I am pretty sure she is female, with brown eyes and full blue merle on her face - no white on her face -but had some white around her shoulders and chest. Beautiful dog - but too scared to be caught and cared for. Posting to see if she found a safe place to hide or stay. I would take her in if I could find her. I'm also posting here since the link on the Heights Association http://garynuke.homestead.com/lostpets.html hasn't had any new listings nor updates since July of 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishgal Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hello I need help. My cat has been missing since Sunday night and none of my neighbors seem to have seen her. Although she is an outside animal, she is a fixture in my backyard and in four years has rarely missed a breakfast or dinner. She is a white longhair and is extremely shy. I live in the 800 block of Arlington. If anyone has spotted her would you please let me know. Also, if there are some seasoned pet people out there I would appreciate any tips for where else to call or look.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat_zor Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Also, if there are some seasoned pet people out there I would appreciate any tips for where else to call or look.Thanks!I would suggest you try the neighborhood message boards for Woodland Heights and Proctor Plaza. Both of them have a section for lost pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaningLadyinCleveland Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hello I need help. My cat has been missing since Sunday night and none of my neighbors seem to have seen her. Although she is an outside animal, she is a fixture in my backyard and in four years has rarely missed a breakfast or dinner. She is a white longhair and is extremely shy. I live in the 800 block of Arlington. If anyone has spotted her would you please let me know. Also, if there are some seasoned pet people out there I would appreciate any tips for where else to call or look.Thanks!Post an ad with a picture on Craig's List, Houston Chronicle, SPCA and PetFinder (all free) From what I have heard and my experience - cats don't wander too far so post flyers in the neighborhood (3 block radius) and vet's offices as well. Is your cat microchipped...? If so then if she was picked up -they will contact you. Also check out the following web sites: PetHarbor.com, SPCA, HPCHES, BARCI have a friend that lives in that block - I'll let them know to keep a lookout. How big is the cat and how old - was she wearing a collar? ...with a bell or no collar? Any distinguishing characteristics?Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hello I need help. My cat has been missing since Sunday night and none of my neighbors seem to have seen her. Although she is an outside animal, she is a fixture in my backyard and in four years has rarely missed a breakfast or dinner. She is a white longhair and is extremely shy. I live in the 800 block of Arlington. If anyone has spotted her would you please let me know. Also, if there are some seasoned pet people out there I would appreciate any tips for where else to call or look.Thanks!A Peaceful Pet on White Oak has a lost pets page on her website and google search Gary Nuke Pets. His is very well known in the Heights.If you want to PM me your contact information, I can post this for you on Heights Kids Group as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsets Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Just FYI, the Woodland Heights message board is no more. It went back to subscription-only listserve. (I think)Oh, and wanted to tell you, Irishgal - don't give up hope! Our indoor-outdoor cat went missing last year right before we went on vacation. I plastered the neighborhood with signs, checked the SPCA, posted to Gary's site - the works. We were frantic when we had to leave on our trip. Got back a week later, dropped the luggage in the driveway and called the cat's name, and look who showed up! He was limping pretty badly, so we think he either fell off something or got grazed by a car, and went to ground for a while (very easy to do in a neighborhood with post-and-beam houses). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat_zor Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Just FYI, the Woodland Heights message board is no more. It went back to subscription-only listserve. (I think)No, the WH board was gone for about a week but it's back. You can find a link to the new location on the Woodland Heights main page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsets Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Oh, thanks! I thought I read something on the website that said it was gone for good. Clearly my comprehension skills are lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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