There's a working animal that I'm ashamed to say, as a Yorkshireman, have totally forgotten about...

T'ferret!

Rather than waste ammo and time setting up a hide to pot a few bunnies, put nets/bags over every hole of a rabbit warren, send down t'rascal, and ee'll flush t'buggers out and into the waiting net for you

T'lass did say I was 'lacking summat in t'trouser-department' and now I realise what she meant

I would for no money in the world leave my border alone.

They rely on and trust us I'd sooner leave myself behind than any of my pets

Originally posted by Belgiannewbie
I would for no money in the world leave my border alone.

i too have a border collie that means more to me than most humans

and i border/lab mix, he is my fav, but they both are with me

i have found that dogs that are not purebread are best for outdoor companions.
my family has 3 dogs.
one purebread chuhuahua a purebread German short hair and a german wire hair/blue healer
the cross is so loyal
the purebreads just run off and have to check everything possible and then some
the pure bread is a "hunting dog" but cant kill its own food only find it and not no what the hell to do with it.
the cross is superior when it comes to hunting.
it can sniff out anything and then eat it.
i used to have a kerlin bear dog with 1/4 pitbull but it got stolen by mexicans in a near buy orchard.
ive seen it kill coyotes and just walk away like is was nothing.
but it was the sweetest dog ever

My chihuahuas are definitly coming with me. Its my responsibility to take care of them and leaving them here to die would be inhumane. And there's no way I could live with myself if I did that. They are a part of my family and I love them.

All i have is a toy mix But great thread really got me thinkin

I would most definitely be taking my horses. Fantastic pack animals, and their personalities are just something I couldn't leave to fend for themselves. Not knowing of their fate should I leave them would be worse than having to kill them myself.

The cats could come if they so chose. All four live outdoors at our mountain home - so they have the experience and necessities to survive. Fresh kill everywhere, with several creeks to stay well fed and hydrated.

Originally posted by Seany


With all the methods and ways to Bug Out , no mention yet as to pets.

If I go anywhere , Im taking my dog with me, this guy a Border Collie/Lab

mix is loyal like no other. He would offer a form of protection as well as a

campanion at times of lonelyness . Theres no way I could leave him behind

fend for himself.

What are thoughts on bringing your pets ?

Just what the hell does bug out mean?

I would only take the pets which could be useful, like a large dog. Otherwise, sadly, they would have to die anyway, I could not care for them during the apocalypse.

I assume bug out has a specific meaning?