Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

I received the following this past week, too good not to share with you Morons and PetMorons.

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Ouch!!!

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Meet The PetMorons

Pictured below are Riley the Border Collie and Haggis the West Highland Terrier. Riley has been lonely since Allstar (once featured in PetMorons as the one-eyed pirate terrier) passed away last year just shy of 13 years. Haggis who is 8 months old, spends his days bedeviling Riley and generally committing all manner of mischief and mayhem. Its true that dogs are man's best friend, but it's a joy to behold dogs who are best friends. - The Butcher

Sorry to hear about Allstar, but happy to hear you have found a substitute for him. Good looking crew you have there Butcher. Thank you for the story.

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My Yorkie, Bug (11 yrs-old and going strong), loves the beach on the Outer Banks. She likes to walk on the hard sand and let the incoming waves cool her belly -- have to keep her on a leash because sometimes she get washed away. She's so short that blowing sand gets in her eyes. I found these goggles at a local store so I guess it's a pretty common problem. Also good for fishing trips on blazingly bright days.
I always look forward to Sunday morning and the Pet thread. Keep up the good work!
liz953, lurker and cookbook contributor

liz953 thank you for taking the time out to deal with your bumbling Cob. I finally got Bug's photo up. We appreciate the insight into goggles.

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This is Big Boy(aka ciccano). Originally from Arezzo Italy in 2009. His first mom left him and went to Austin. He had bad teeth when he moved in. But the three that are left are perfect. The next picture is Pugs, or Pugsy, adopted in 2015 and the best dog ever. The last picture is Mittens, Jr. a walk on and twin to our first Mittens. All have been in the pet hoard before.
Big is doing what he does best, Pugs resting from the Texas heat, and Mitten waiting for 5:00 so she can try to get my wine. Lurker, annieb

Annieb it appears that most of them have been sipping on the wine. It's always 5:00 somewhere, amirite? Great looking crew!!! Thanks for the submission. Best of luck with them.

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CFO Moms cats being herded. Video.

This you tube video is of my "boys", 3 littermates I adopted in 1998. The last one passed away this past January. In their prime the spent all day having their staff man the door so they could come and go at will. But in the evening, I would ring the bell to let them know it was time to come in for dinner. The video shows how well they knew what the signal meant.
My current cats are Spike (the black one) a rescue who acquired us 3 years ago (The Humane Society estimated his age at about 3 years when we got him. He is seen here in favorite spot - my desk.) and Gigi (the gray tuxedo). Gigi showed up on our porch last summer and took up residence. She was kind of thin and a bit fearful at first. We captured her and took her to be fixed but it turned out she already had been. As winter neared we decided to just bring her inside and she resides under my bed most of the time but she is happy, vocal and not "tiny" anymore. In fact Gigi stands for" Greedy Gut".
Thank you for the weekly thread. I enjoy it very much even tho I sometimes have to read it too late to be able to comment.
cfo mom

Thank you for taking the time to submit the photos and to make the You Tube video. A fine herd of cats you have there cfo mom. I appreciate your kind words.

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I've read content at AOS for years and have lurked in comments for a while. Last Saturday (8/4) I de-lurked as Evasiveboat42. Here are pics of my current dogs.
This is Moose, he's an Icelandic Sheepdog, he's a good herding dog and all around great farm dog, and of course my best friend. He's the only one here that knows exactly how much livestock and poultry we have and where they'll belong. He'll certainly alert us if anything is out of place.
This is Sunna, also an Icelandic Sheepdog. She's an AKC Grand Champion and Canine Good Citizen. She enjoys chasing wild birds out of the yard, playing frisbee, playing ball, and laying on my lap.
This is Clover, she is Sunna's daughter, thus another Icelandic Sheepdog. She's a good herding dog/farm dog and wonderful pet. She also earned her Canine Good Citizen. She is also a bit of a goof.
This is Osita, a Schipperke. She has a collection of tricks she does, the first one is free then Osita has to get paid. Smart little dog, if not a bit hard headed or bossy. She was a gift to my wife one Christmas, it was almost Christmas and I hadn't found a gift yet, how much trouble could a little tiny puppy be? She's very much loved here.

Thanks for letting me share my pets!

You are most welcome Evasiveboat42. I've never "met" an Icelandic Sheepdog. Very cute. And I suspect with most herding type dogs they always need something to do to keep them busy and fulfilled. They look ~~happy and healthy~~ abused and mistreated

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Well that wraps up the PetMorons for another week. Do you have something you wish to share with us? PetMoron story? Funny video or cartoon? We can reached at petmorons at gmail dot com.

Have a great week!!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM

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1 first?

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 13, 2018 03:00 PM (JUOKG)

2 Ben Had,

Hope you have a storm shelter and that you're in it.

How do you handle the horses in these situations?

Posted by: Sixkiller at October 13, 2018 03:01 PM (20ZWP)

3 For those of you not in Texas, Corsicana is getting smoked. Bad storms and tornadoes on the ground. Ben's ranch looks to be ground zero. Prayers up.

Posted by: Sixkiller at October 13, 2018 03:04 PM (20ZWP)

4 Fowl ball???!!!

Posted by: saf at October 13, 2018 03:05 PM (5IHGB)

5 Me fourthy U thirsty hell yeah fill my bowl with tequilla Sheila and TREATS....lotsa treats doggone it ....keep tha cats inna basement.

Posted by: saf at October 13, 2018 03:07 PM (5IHGB)

6 I parted with my fingernails last night during the 8th and 9th innings of the Brewers-Dodgers game. Brewers fans are not used to October tension.

In case I die during this series, I want the Horde to know I think highly of y'all.

Posted by: Donna&&&&&&Vsuburbanite at October 13, 2018 03:10 PM (d6Ksn)

7 It's open season here...cats got their tongue dogs lick their balls whats the hordes excuse????

Posted by: saf at October 13, 2018 03:11 PM (5IHGB)

8 At about 3:10, the cat tries to bite the woman in the groin. Did the cat not realize that women have no junk?

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 13, 2018 03:11 PM (/qEW2)

9 Damn! That top photo is cute. As I told Fenelon this morning on the EMT, I can always use cute. The cartoon is great and the pet morons are adorable. I love the name Haggis for the Westie.

Posted by: JTB at October 13, 2018 03:11 PM (V+03K)

10 "We appreciate the insight into goggles."

Doggles, surely?

Posted by: hogmartin at October 13, 2018 03:11 PM (y87Qq)

11 Next poster wins a belly scratch from Grammie.....:0

Posted by: saf at October 13, 2018 03:12 PM (5IHGB)

12 I think Moose is one of finest looking dogs I've ever seen.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 13, 2018 03:12 PM (lwiT4)

13 Next poster wins a belly scratch from Grammie.....:0

Posted by: saf at October 13, 2018 03:12 PM (5IHGB)

Wait. wut? wut?

Posted by: grammie winger at October 13, 2018 03:13 PM (lwiT4)

14 Posted by: DonnaVsuburbanite at October 13, 2018 03:10 PM (d6Ksn)

Donna - I thought they were going to blow it. You have an hour before you have to die all over again.

Cute pup with baseball, BTW. See how I tied that in?

Posted by: grammie winger at October 13, 2018 03:14 PM (lwiT4)

15 3 ... Sixkiller, Thanks for letting us know about Ben's area. The prayers are starting right now. If you hear anything else, please let us know.

Posted by: JTB at October 13, 2018 03:14 PM (V+03K)

16 For those of you not in Texas, Corsicana is getting smoked. Bad storms and tornadoes on the ground. Ben's ranch looks to be ground zero. Prayers up.
Posted by: Sixkiller at October 13, 2018 03:04 PM (20ZWP)

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Yikes! Prayer for Ben and the safety of his ranch.

Posted by: Calm Mentor at October 13, 2018 03:15 PM (I16G8)

17 Ben's ranch looks to be ground zero. Prayers up.

Posted by: Sixkiller at October 13, 2018 03:04 PM (20ZWP)

Oh geez. Ditto.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 13, 2018 03:15 PM (lwiT4)

18 I parted with my fingernails last night during the 8th and 9th innings of the Brewers-Dodgers game. Brewers fans are not used to October tension.

In case I die during this series, I want the Horde to know I think highly of y'all.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&Vsuburbanite at October 13, 2018 03:10 PM (d6Ksn)
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I'll be doing the same starting tonight, Donna. Let us pray we both have fingernails and hair when this is allover.

Beautiful bunch of pets this week. Bug looks like a celebrity in those goggles!

Posted by: bluebell at October 13, 2018 03:17 PM (U5tDi)

19 Brewers fans are not used to October tension.

Donna-- you need a beer-drinking kitteh. I assume the cat in this video is a Brewers fan because of the Miller label on the can:

https://tinyurl.com/yd52mbkz

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 03:18 PM (3C9q2)

20 Oh no - poor Ben Had! I hope and pray for the best there. The horses must get awfully spooked. I hope everything holds.

Posted by: bluebell at October 13, 2018 03:18 PM (U5tDi)

21 Looks like Sunna is carrying a Bucky ball.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 13, 2018 03:18 PM (/qEW2)

22 Got good news from the vet on Thursday. Prince the Poodle has Cushings disease which has caused him to gain a lot of weight and can effect his breathing. But the medicine he's on is working, keeping the symptoms down and keeping the condition from getting worse. We were steeling ourselves for the worst and instead got the best news possible.

Posted by: JTB at October 13, 2018 03:21 PM (V+03K)

23 Good luck to the Brewers! Since the Indians were so summarily dismissed I am now rooting for the Crew, especially Aguillar.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Vote Red! at October 13, 2018 03:22 PM (Z216Q)

24 Oh- and what a nice looking Golden pup!

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Vote Red! at October 13, 2018 03:23 PM (Z216Q)

25 20. Oh no - poor Ben Had! I hope and pray for the best there. The horses must get awfully spooked. I hope everything holds.

Horses are terrified in this type of weather. I turn mine out to the back pasture. No barns, etc., to turn into death traps. So much can happen in this kind of weather, most of it bad.

Posted by: Sixkiller at October 13, 2018 03:25 PM (20ZWP)

26 JTB, I'm so glad you got good news about Prince.

Posted by: bluebell at October 13, 2018 03:25 PM (U5tDi)

27 Cats are funny when they think they attack you. Don't let this video perpetuate stereotypes and prejudices in your mind. You may lose a few drops of blood. You'll live. It's entertaining. Besides, if you train them early enough they won't bite (so I've been told by someone who devotes a lot of her time to it).

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 13, 2018 03:25 PM (/qEW2)

28 That's good to hear JTB. Cushings is manageable, although of course it's also a pain in the butt that you'd rather not have. But your friend should be able to do well and have a happy life.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 13, 2018 03:25 PM (lwiT4)

29 Speaking of dogs, GO HUSKIES! Fuck the Ducks!

Posted by: Nurse ratched at October 13, 2018 03:28 PM (PkVlr)

30 Ohh I just want to hug and kiss that puppy with the baseball.

Posted by: IC at October 13, 2018 03:30 PM (4lu7W)

31 Praying that Ben and animals are safe.

We have a Schipperki, 16 and still the boss of the other dogs and cats... except the barn cats. Those cats ain't got no boss.

Thanks for the pet parade!

Posted by: colfax mingo at October 13, 2018 03:30 PM (tCvhJ)

32 Yeah, it's from 2016, just before one of PDT's debates with Bubba's Wife, but it's still enjoyable: a video of cats, dogs, and one bunny rabbit styled to look like the God-Emperor:

https://tinyurl.com/y8cx6e2h

Pets don't get tired of winning either!

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 03:32 PM (3C9q2)

33 29, nurse ratchet: should be a good one. I get to enjoy the Games and not stress since COUGS have a bye week.

Posted by: IC at October 13, 2018 03:33 PM (4lu7W)

34 Thank you all for the concern. It has been an interesting couple of hours. As Sixkiller said, we were right in the bulls eye.

All is well. Lots of rain but no straight line winds or Tornado.

The horse weren't worried so I knew we were OK.

Again, my heartfelt Thanks.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 13, 2018 03:34 PM (kszLT)

35 Friend of mine has a new dog, a female mutt, looks like a mix of border collie and aussie shep. He got her as a rescue, she's about a year old, and has the sweetest temperament imaginable.

She is absolutely constant with him. Stays right next to his leg wherever he goes, no leash required. In the first few week he had her he trained her to not jump out of the truck unless commanded, to shake vigorously an extra time after climbing out of the water, to lay right next to his chair when he sits, and more.

She does not bark at people or other dogs.

She's the perfect pet.

So, how do you find rescues like her?

Posted by: Les Kinetic at October 13, 2018 03:34 PM (4ZE6o)

36 I wrote a long post last week about how we had to put our darling wee Puska to sleep. The post was fubar somehow and did not post.
She was the most.sweet and loving dog I had ever seen. She was so brave and fought cancer for 4 years and I had posted here some time ago that she was all clear. In the last.few weeks she was not herself and we thought it was the medication causing her problems. Took her to the vet on Friday , the ultrasound showed he liver had many spots and she was bleeding into her abdomen. We are heartbroken. We spent the night crying and telling her how much she meant to us and that we loved her. Puska was with me 24 hours a day but I still did not have enough time with her. The vet came around on Saturday and made it all right for her. She slumped into my arms and was at peace. See you on the other side sweet puppy, our Poggle Woggle dog.

Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at October 13, 2018 03:36 PM (5nEze)

37 Again, my heartfelt Thanks.

Good to know you're okay. After seeing what Hurricane Michael did to Tyndall AFB, I worry about anyone in the path of a major storm.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 03:36 PM (3C9q2)

38 O/T, but imagine fifteen assassins going into the consulate after that journalist, let's say he weighs 150 pounds just to have a round number, then they cut him up, each guy has a bag, each gets a ten pound chunk, and out they go.

Would the head be a ten pound item?

Posted by: Les Kinetic at October 13, 2018 03:37 PM (4ZE6o)

39 Ben!!!

Glad you're safe!

Have been on pins and needles for the past hour.

Gonna grab some lunch now.

Six

Posted by: Sixkiller at October 13, 2018 03:37 PM (20ZWP)

40 I'm not a critter person, but my girl spawn loves animals of every sort. Two years ago the big red hound that belonged to the boy spawn expired and the girl wants a new critter. No!
Last weekend My sil called, stray kitten on her porch was not inclined to leave. Very friendly and sweet, looking for love and a home. Her dogs have mangled and murdered 3 cats so far, so she can't keep the kitty. Can we take it? My first thought was NO! But girly wants critter and hubbymayhem and I figure kitty can live on porch, hunt field mice, and give the girl something more interesting than the computer. We take the cat.
We now have a porch kitty that automatically turns into a lap kitty if any laps are present. This character purrs constantly! Going to vet on Monday. She named it Pax but we don't know it's gender. I ju

Posted by: madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 13, 2018 03:38 PM (myjNJ)

41 That was weird. ..

To finish ...
I just call it an it.

Posted by: madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 13, 2018 03:39 PM (myjNJ)

42 Ben, Thank God you and the animals are safe and thanks for letting us know so quickly. I've been involved with a few tornados, so the prayer machine was in overdrive.

Posted by: JTB at October 13, 2018 03:39 PM (V+03K)

43 Loved the cat attack vids.
Surprised Pinky the Cat didn't make the cut.
That one is a classic.
Cats can sometimes be assholes. Dogs too.
My cat will sit in the hall and wait for me to walk by and give me a gentle wap with the paw.
Loved all the pics of all the moron Petz!

Pink

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okZW3_5Gr4s

Posted by: navybrat loves Columbus at October 13, 2018 03:40 PM (w7KSn)

44 So, how do you find rescues like her?

Two places to start are 1) local vets-- they often know of people who can't/won't keep a pet, and if the vet has cared for the pet, he/she knows the pet's personality; 2) no-kill shelters-- they keep dogs long enough to get to know them well, and are happy to help match potential adopters with the right dog for them.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 03:41 PM (3C9q2)

45 NZFrank
Sorry for your loss.
Next thing to losing a human. And in many cases harder, cause humans suck, and pets rarely do.

Posted by: MarkY at October 13, 2018 03:45 PM (C/TI8)

46 She does not bark at people or other dogs.

She's the perfect pet.

So, how do you find rescues like her?
Posted by: Les Kinetic at October 13, 2018 03:34 PM (4ZE6o)

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I once had a border collie mix adopt me. It showed up on my doorstep and barked a few times. I opened the door, and it walked right in like it was already her home. No collar/tags and no chip.

That dog was scary smart. I could tell her to go find my daughter, by name, and off she would go. Great and sweet disposition too.

Posted by: Calm Mentor at October 13, 2018 03:46 PM (I16G8)

47 So, how do you find rescues like her?

Two places to start are 1) local vets-- they often know of people
who can't/won't keep a pet, and if the vet has cared for the pet, he/she
knows the pet's personality; 2) no-kill shelters-- they keep dogs long
enough to get to know them well, and are happy to help match potential
adopters with the right dog for them.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 03:41 PM

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Agree with checking the local vet first. Someone tossed a tiny kitten in our front yard one night and the first thing we did after we fed her was to let the vet know she was up for adoption because our dogs would kill her if she got in the house or the backyard. They got her a home in less than 3 weeks.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 13, 2018 03:48 PM (JUOKG)

48 36 ... NZFrank, Our sincere condolences. We have had to make that decision for our babies over the years and necessity doesn't make it easier. I truly believe they will be waiting for us.

Try to concentrate on the love and fun she brought to your life. And smile at the memories when you can. It helps.

Posted by: JTB at October 13, 2018 03:48 PM (V+03K)

49 Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at October 13, 2018 03:36 PM (5nEze)

Much sympathy across the interwebz about your loss of Puska. It is so hard to part with a beloved pet. Of my four cats who are presently chasing St. Francis around heaven, one died in my arms (vet thought her spleen had ruptured) but the other three had to take that last sad trip to the vet. One of the three had rapidly progressing cancer-- it is a nasty disease and I do understand your grief.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 03:49 PM (3C9q2)

50 Would the head be a ten pound item?
Posted by: Les Kinetic

I'm sure you could Google that...

Posted by: I'm Brother Cavil, and I recommend The Courage To Be Disliked at October 13, 2018 03:50 PM (lLeln)

51 Cats are assholes never antagonize a cat.

Posted by: Usntakim profoundly deplorable at October 13, 2018 03:50 PM (0OmEj)

52 >>>Posted by: Les Kinetic at October 13, 2018 03:37 PM (4ZE6o)

Huh, just looked it up. Yes, the head could get its own bag.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 13, 2018 03:51 PM (/qEW2)

53 Cats are assholes

Only if they're Yankees fans.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 03:52 PM (3C9q2)

54 I beg to differ, our Schipperki Crackerjack is the smartest dog ever. Plus I am her favorite human on the planet.

Posted by: colfax mingo at October 13, 2018 03:52 PM (tCvhJ)

55 So, how do you find rescues like her?

Posted by: Les Kinetic at October 13, 2018 03:34 PM (4ZE6o)

They find you.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 13, 2018 03:53 PM (lwiT4)

56 My kitty, Lucy was my constant companion during chemo. She is still a sweetheart, and more loyal than any human.

Posted by: Nurse ratched at October 13, 2018 03:55 PM (PkVlr)

57 Would the head be a ten pound item?

According to the local ME, the average adult human head weighs 10 to 11 pounds. Not sure how many hobo heads the Ewok can lift at one time.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 03:57 PM (3C9q2)

58 This is going to make me super unpopular here, but I stay away from no kill shelters. Many times their dogs are sick, unhealthy, unsocialized, and on their last legs. I've dealt with no-kill shelters where local authorities had to intervene because of disease. They simply do not take proper care of their dogs. I'm not saying all - but definitely some - no-kill shelters are run by nutballs. There, I said it.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 13, 2018 03:57 PM (lwiT4)

59 One of my doggehs had a seizure this morning. Upsetting to me and Kidsharn, but doggeh seems fine.

Nice crew - scary kittehs.

Posted by: Rosasharn at October 13, 2018 03:58 PM (PzBTm)

60 Love seeing the PetMorons this week. Plus a video!

Posted by: KT at October 13, 2018 04:03 PM (BVQ+1)

61 NZFrank with a M2

Sorry for your loss.

Take care.

Posted by: Adriane the Critic ... at October 13, 2018 04:05 PM (AoK0a)

62 Thanks very much for your kind thoughts and comments. At least we had some time to say goodbye. I refuse to take our friends to the vets and get the vet to come to our little mates home so there are is less stress and confusion for them in their last hours.
Our vet is awesome and she has done the last visit for us twice. It helps so much when can be at home and as we have some property we can take our animals for last easy walks and say goodbye with some dignity and in our own time. It is a way to show respect to our beautiful girls and they deserve it.

Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at October 13, 2018 04:05 PM (5nEze)

63 no-kill shelters are run by nutballs. There, I said it.
Posted by: grammie winger

Glad you did, grammie.
Not every nice-sounding proposition is a sound proposition.
I believe I've read that PETA is the most prolific animal killing machine ever devised.
Even if it ain't true, what have I got to lose claiming it, eh?

Posted by: MarkY at October 13, 2018 04:05 PM (C/TI8)

64 There, I said it.

I adopted my first cat from a local no-kill shelter with a very good local reputation. It's been around since 1947 and takes excellent care of its cats and dogs. I insisted on a tour of the entire shelter before adopting Princess. I'm sure there are bad no-kill shelters but this one is first-rate. I know that when I took Princess to the vet for her first annual checkup after I adopted her, I gave her shelter records to the vet, and he commented that he thought very highly of this shelter. Maybe one way to sort out the good from the no-good no-kill shelters is to ask around the local vets.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:06 PM (3C9q2)

65 Adorable picture. "I'm dreaming of the Brewers win.....zzzzzz"
Adorable kittehs and doggehs! Congrats to all.

Posted by: PJ at October 13, 2018 04:06 PM (qlTN9)

66 According to the local ME, the average adult human head weighs 10 to 11 pounds. Not sure how many hobo heads the Ewok can lift at one time.
Posted by: Basement Cat

If a human head weighs 10 pounds, an adult Ewok weighs 80 pounds and can lift his weight two and a half times, how many heads can he lift? Show your work...

Posted by: I'm Brother Cavil, and I recommend The Courage To Be Disliked at October 13, 2018 04:07 PM (lLeln)

67 an adult Ewok weighs 80 pounds

I knew Ace was concerned about his weight but that sounds like anorexia!

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:09 PM (3C9q2)

68 Maybe one way to sort out the good from the no-good no-kill shelters is to ask around the local vets.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:06 PM (3C9q2)

Working for the vet is how I got to know the various shelters. LOL. This one no-kill we had to endure, was run by a witch. No, a real witch. Another one had annual parvo contests. The problem with no-kill shelters is that often, the owners take no-kill to an extreme, and refuse to put down a severely ill and contagious dog, and let them run in the general population, because, No Cages!

I'm sure there are very fine no-kills. It's just my preference to start looking for a pet in other avenues. For those who have found a good pet thru no-kills, I think that's awesome, and makes me glad to know there are some good ones out there.

Also, some people who run no-kills do so because they are hoarders. It's a real thing.

I'll shut up now.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 13, 2018 04:11 PM (lwiT4)

69 Great week! So many adorable moronimals!
Love cfo-mom's video, especially the big ol' black cat coolly sauntering in at last.

That Golden puppy reminds me of our Cooley, who had his own favorite baseball as a pup and still prefers them to tennis balls.
We got Cooley just at the time our youngest was obsessed with baseball...and the new puppeh. So I guess it makes sense.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 13, 2018 04:12 PM (Rxduq)

70 my doggeh sometimes sleeps like the pup in the top pic - with something against hus neck
usually it's a post in the room

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at October 13, 2018 04:14 PM (dMvl+)

71 Huh, just looked it up. Yes, the head could get its own bag.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 13, 2018 03:51 PM (/qEW2)

A hat box?

Condolences to NZ Frank, BTW.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2018 04:14 PM (iwUO9)

72 Byuutifoool pet morons!

Osita the Schipperke looks like a mini wolf

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at October 13, 2018 04:19 PM (dMvl+)

73 What a great bunch of photos. Much needed after this past week.

Posted by: Concerned People's Front at October 13, 2018 04:19 PM (+KUWZ)

74 JTB - glad to hear Prince is doing better.

NZFrank - I am sorry for your loss. Sounds like Puska was very lucky to have you to be with her to the end. You will meet again.

Posted by: cfo mom at October 13, 2018 04:22 PM (RfzVr)

75 Pet Thread!!! Great looking group this week!

Posted by: Weasel at October 13, 2018 04:26 PM (bN+4Y)

76 Much needed after this past week.

Lefty craziness is one reason I always look forward to the Caturday pet thread. It's like a sanity break.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:28 PM (3C9q2)

77 Taking a well-earned rum-and-cola break here. Just finished mopping the asphalt tile floor with a sloppy-wet string mop, and then wet-vacuuming the areas mopped down. Floor is basically clean, but still shows a few streaks, but a huge improvement overall.

I think I will purchase a squeeze mop with a double bucket, and give it a touchup later.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2018 04:29 PM (iwUO9)

78 Grammie--

Re: no-kill shelters. My late mother had a rather "persuasive" friend who took her to a no-kill shelter when she was grieving after the loss of her two Siamese.

Mom adopted three cats. The little female died within weeks after adoption. Don't know exactly what was wrong with her, but she was clearly ill when adopted.

Her brother lived for several years, but had severe allergies. My mom tried to care for him, but ultimately the allergies killed him.

The third cat was always "odd."

FWIW, I think caution with respect to no-kill shelters is warranted.

Posted by: Art Rondolet of Malmsey at October 13, 2018 04:29 PM (S+f+m)

79 And to make the above pet-related, the vacuum slurped up several soggy blobs of dog hair that were lurking under the bed.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2018 04:30 PM (iwUO9)

80 OMG, that first picture! I always love the pet thread.

Posted by: Guy at Dragstrip at October 13, 2018 04:30 PM (6XZdO)

81 Great load of pics for the pet thread. Always brings a smile to my face.

Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at October 13, 2018 04:31 PM (WEBkv)

82 Thanks for the head-weight info. Just wanted to make sure, if I am called to assassin duty, that I'm carrying my weight if I draw the straw for the head.

Posted by: Les Kinetic at October 13, 2018 04:33 PM (4ZE6o)

83 Just wanted to make sure, if I am called to assassin duty, that I'm carrying my weight if I draw the straw for the head.

You might get lucky, as Antifa and SJW heads are lighter than average due to brain atrophy.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:35 PM (3C9q2)

84 Is that our own Empress sticking it to soledum o'brien on twitchy?

Posted by: irright at October 13, 2018 04:35 PM (RVcmP)

85 liz953, lurker and cookbook contributor
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And thanks for the cookbook contribution!!

Posted by: Weasel at October 13, 2018 04:35 PM (bN+4Y)

86 Home from work today. Last night as I was putting out Kahlua she tripped me. Woke up w/ right hand swollen, went to ER and no break but possible hairline fracture. Splint makes a lot of things difficult. Thanks "man's best friend"!

Posted by: Farmer at October 13, 2018 04:36 PM (yJ1e6)

87 18 I parted with my fingernails last night during the 8th and 9th innings of the Brewers-Dodgers game. Brewers fans are not used to October tension.

In case I die during this series, I want the Horde to know I think highly of y'all.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&Vsuburbanite at October 13, 2018 03:10 PM (d6Ksn)

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i'm rooting for the Dodgers myself, because I want to see them lose to the Astros, again.

Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at October 13, 2018 04:37 PM (WEBkv)

88 NL nail biters: still 0-0, bottom of 2nd

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:37 PM (3C9q2)

89 62---- we can take our animals for last easy walks and say goodbye with some dignity and in our own time.....
Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at October 13, 2018 04:05 PM (5nEze)
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Sweet. Bittersweet --- but still sweet.

Our current vet, whom we otherwise like very much, doesn't do house-calls for any reason.

But some years ago we had a large-animals vet who lived right across the road from us and he came over when it was time for one of our Goldens to go. It was soooo much better that way.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 13, 2018 04:39 PM (Rxduq)

90 Weasel, glad to see you have recovered. That was quite the 24 hour adventure you had.

Posted by: platypus, gg channel at October 13, 2018 04:39 PM (mzTVj)

91 Farmer, hope you heal ok. Our bottle fed lambs almost do the same trip trick at feeding time too.

Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at October 13, 2018 04:40 PM (5nEze)

92 Thanks "man's best friend"!

Hope you'll feel better soon. Odd that a dog tripped you-- it's usually cats that are accused of plotting humans' downfall by tripping them.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:41 PM (3C9q2)

93 Yorkie Bug looks like a pilot, checking out the weather conditions. Adorable. Makes me think of Snoopy and the Red Baron.

Great candid shot.

Posted by: platypus, gg channel at October 13, 2018 04:42 PM (mzTVj)

94 And thanks for the cookbook contribution!!

Posted by: Weasel at October 13, 2018 04:35 PM (bN+4Y)

Any word from the cops, if they are making any headway into investigating the event?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2018 04:42 PM (iwUO9)

95
Condolences to NZFrank.

Thanksgiving for Ben Had escaping the worst.

Started scrubbing the pens but Ben Had's storms are headed here so Her Majesty had me mow the yard instead. Like a choice between hanging and electrocution.

Delilah is out of season but Dot is now in. Lila got a bath and demotion to the kennel. Dot gets to be a house dog for a month.

Thanks again, MisHum, for the great content. Good luck for a pet is to have a Moron owner.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 13, 2018 04:42 PM (LsBY9)

96 what happened to Weasel?

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at October 13, 2018 04:44 PM (dMvl+)

97 Good luck for a pet is to have a Moron owner.

Truth!

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:45 PM (3C9q2)

98 86 Home from work today. Last night as I was putting out Kahlua she tripped me. Woke up w/ right hand swollen, went to ER and no break but possible hairline fracture. Splint makes a lot of things difficult. Thanks "man's best friend"!
Posted by: Farmer at October 13, 2018 04:36 PM (yJ1e6)
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Yikes!
Did you ask the ER folks about bonking your head?

I mean, did you ask them if there was any reason to worry about bonking your head ---not did you ask them to bonk your head.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 13, 2018 04:46 PM (Rxduq)

99 Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at October 13, 2018 04:40
Sorry for your loss. We did the same w/ our old dog Bozo. He hated going to the vet so we had him come to us.
Glad for Prince JTB.

Posted by: Farmer at October 13, 2018 04:46 PM (yJ1e6)

100
100th!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 13, 2018 04:48 PM (LsBY9)

101 what happened to Weasel?

I'm wondering about that too.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:50 PM (3C9q2)

102 Wild Turkey!

Posted by: Pug Mahon at October 13, 2018 04:50 PM (iafLg)

103 D'oh!

Posted by: Pug Mahon at October 13, 2018 04:51 PM (iafLg)

104 Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 13, 2018 04:46
LOL They asked the appropriate questions and I was deemed OK. All in all took only 45 minutes, they were great.

Posted by: Farmer at October 13, 2018 04:51 PM (yJ1e6)

105 Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at October 13, 2018 03:36 PM (5nEze)

God bless you real good.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at October 13, 2018 04:53 PM (PoSHe)

106 Put my Hanna down 10 years ago. Our vet was very respectful. Even gave us this bag with dog angels on it to carry her home.

I buried her in that bag. Later I thought "Was I supposed to carry the bag back?"

Asked the vet years later. He said "Oh, no."

Lord knows he's made enough off of the casa de golf pets.

Seriously, he's a very kind man.

Posted by: golfman at October 13, 2018 04:53 PM (rhXTS)

107 I'm wondering about that too.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:50 PM (3C9q2)

Apparently a drunk driver, or perhaps a fleeing felon in a car, drove into Weasel's yard, smashed into the rear of his car, took out a couple of bushes, bounced off the house, and then fled the scene, leaving behind some car parts.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2018 04:58 PM (iwUO9)

108 LOL They asked the appropriate questions and I was deemed OK. All in all took only 45 minutes, they were great.

Posted by: Farmer at October 13, 2018 04:51 PM (yJ1e6)

Glad to hear you were not concussed, Farmer.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2018 04:59 PM (iwUO9)

109 Seriously, he's a very kind man.

My vet makes a donation to his vet school (for research into pet health) every time he has to put a pet to sleep-- I know because the school sent me cards about his donation after he euthanized two of my cats.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:59 PM (3C9q2)

110 NLCS game still scoreless, top of the 4th

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 05:00 PM (3C9q2)

111 what happened to Weasel?

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at October 13, 2018 04:44 PM (dMvl+)

They found the secret entrance to his man-cave at work and they are very unhappy. Apparently it is not appropriate to watch movies, play video games, eat popcorn and cruise the internet while being paid to do work.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 13, 2018 05:02 PM (wYseH)

112 I'm wondering about that too.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:50 PM (3C9q2)

Apparently a drunk driver, or perhaps a fleeing felon in a car, drove into Weasel's yard, smashed into the rear of his car, took out a couple of bushes, bounced off the house, and then fled the scene, leaving behind some car parts.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2018 04:58 PM (iwUO9

there's more to the story. Weasel told it best so I'll leave it to him. but he did say at one point, "and then the hotel caught fire."

Bottom line, though, is he's okay.

Maybe.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at October 13, 2018 05:03 PM (iafLg)

113 Appreciate that Tammy. You and everyone else, thank you for listening. It does help. Hurrump.... it's getting dusty in here and I have to get ready to run our Service Rifle match in a few hours. See ya and thanks.

Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at October 13, 2018 05:05 PM (5nEze)

114 They found the secret entrance to his man-cave at work and they are very unhappy. Apparently it is not appropriate to watch movies, play video games, eat popcorn and cruise the internet while being paid to do work.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 13, 2018 05:02 PM (wYseH)
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I thought the ire was due to the fact weasel didn't share.

Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at October 13, 2018 05:06 PM (WEBkv)

115 Apparently a drunk driver, or perhaps a fleeing felon in a car, drove into Weasel's yard, smashed into the rear of his car, took out a couple of bushes, bounced off the house, and then fled the scene, leaving behind some car parts.

Yikes! I hope the local Polizei are doing their job. The first year I lived in my present apartment, some drug dealer fleeing from downtown crashed his SUV into a telephone pole and a parked car two doors down from my house, totaled the car, and took off on foot toward the local park. There were four squad cars blocking off the street within seconds. My cats sat in the living room window enjoying the blue and red flashing lights as well as all the humans in uniform running around. And yes, there were car parts all over the street too.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 05:08 PM (3C9q2)

116
Apparently it is not appropriate to watch movies, play video games, eat popcorn and cruise the internet while being paid to do work.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 13, 2018 05:02 PM (wYseH)

Wait, really?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 13, 2018 05:10 PM (LsBY9)

117 92 Hope you'll feel better soon. Odd that a dog tripped you-- it's usually cats that are accused of plotting humans' downfall by tripping them.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 04:41 PM (3C9q2)

Perhaps, but they generally take a passive approach as to make it appear an accident. Rather than jump in front of you, they'll usually be sprawled out and only become a tripping hazard to those who don't look where they walk. This is completely in line with my giant tuxedo cat who is sprawled at the top of the stairs just outside my bedroom every morning.

Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik: Air Pinochet trainee at October 13, 2018 05:11 PM (DTX3h)

118 Been a little over a month since we had to say goodbye to our li'l calico, Bug. The vet was wonderful. She fed Bug some really good smushy food that Buggy scarfed down. So, in the end, she passed with a full tummy, cradled in Mrs. Mahon's arms.

Our other two kittehs are adjusting. our old lady (20 years old next April), Dame Mischa, was the one I was worried about. but aside from sometimes wandering around looking for her best good friend, she is doing well. She hangs out with me a lot, and will play-fight with my hand as we sit on the couch watching TV.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at October 13, 2018 05:11 PM (iafLg)

119 110 NLCS game still scoreless, top of the 4th
Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 05:00 PM (3C9q2)
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No. There is a score.
The score is 0 to 0.

Posted by: Margarita's husband what pettifogs about this at October 13, 2018 05:12 PM (Rxduq)

120 Apparently it is not appropriate to watch movies, play video games, eat popcorn and cruise the internet while being paid to do work.
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Hmmmm....I never knew this...

Posted by: lin-duh at October 13, 2018 05:12 PM (kufk0)

121 Weasel is just fine! They think it was an Amazon delivery driver, in one of those white vans they contract out to.

Posted by: bluebell at October 13, 2018 05:16 PM (U5tDi)

122 Rather than jump in front of you, they'll usually be sprawled out and only become a tripping hazard to those who don't look where they walk.

My Casey is more actively sneaky-- he'll walk in front of me and then stop suddenly with his front paws stretched out and his rear in the "elevator butt" position. I'm used to this tactic by now but the first few times he did it I almost did trip over him. I've warned him that I'd be hard to replace if he ever does succeed in tripping me.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 05:16 PM (3C9q2)

123 They think it was an Amazon delivery driver, in one of those white vans they contract out to.

I thought Bezos was buying up drones to deliver Amazon packages.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 05:17 PM (3C9q2)

124 chess nood.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 13, 2018 05:19 PM (I6YJ7)

125 I thought Bezos was buying up drones to deliver Amazon packages.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 13, 2018 05:17 PM (3C9q2)

sounds like he got at least one.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2018 05:19 PM (iwUO9)

126 Game thread up.

Posted by: HH at October 13, 2018 05:20 PM (mIJBI)

127 Miley is pitching a helluva game so far.

Speaking of Miley, whatever happened to Miley Cyrus?
Is her 15 minutes up?
Or.....did she transition and become a baseball player like Eva Longoria did?

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 13, 2018 05:24 PM (Rxduq)

128 The PetMorons are especially kewt this week.

That yorkie with the goggles is thinking, "Here comes the World War I Flying Ace."

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 13, 2018 05:31 PM (EZebt)

129 I was talking about Weasel getting stuck in the hotel, the electricity going out, snack food for dinner, then a fire alarm where he had to empty out of the hotel while firemen checked things out.

All this happening on the same day someone hit his house. (Sounds better than car & bushes).

Plus, Weasel Cat led people to the secret entrance to his man-cave.

Posted by: platypus, gg channel at October 13, 2018 06:02 PM (mzTVj)

130 I have not read the comments yet. Only got as far as the video of cats attacking people.

I stayed to the end and am now making book with myself as to how many comments there are on the buxom lady with the free cat.

Settled on 22. Now to finish the content and start counting.

Posted by: creeper at October 13, 2018 06:13 PM (7xXFn)

131 ???? NO comments on the buxom lady in the video?

What on earth is the matter with you people? It's like I don't even know you any more.

Posted by: creeper at October 13, 2018 06:32 PM (7xXFn)

132 Random stuff---That photo of Bug the Yorkie was taken over a year ago...
Update on the Bug: Vet suspects Cushings b/c she's hungry all the time and eats 3 big squares a day....have done lots of blood tests without conclusive diagnosis. But she's lost weight in 4 months (9.1 to 7.6 lbs). Otherwise, she's happy and up to her usual Yorkie hijinks. Well-wishes all accepted with gratitude.
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So, how do you find rescues like her?
I once picked up a really ugly mutt from the side of the road. One of the best canines created by God. She'd run into a burning house if I asked. A true pet-friend for 8 years. If you're looking for a new best friend, you need to look into their eyes to see if they are paying attention, mess about with their feet, and see if they love a good scratch behind the ears. If it's a puppy, do the "submissive" test, where you lay it upside-down in your lap, and see if it struggles to get away. (check for fleas, too). When I got the Bug (at 7months old), she laid there as if in a hammock, totally relaxed. This little test has always worked for me.

Posted by: liz953 at October 13, 2018 07:23 PM (frv51)

133 Noodle has never attacked or bitten me...maybe playing with my foot she's gotten a little rough, but those days are long gone. She's a champion cuddler now.

So many lovely pet morons today.

Posted by: Gem at October 13, 2018 09:15 PM (XoAz8)

134 Prayers and best wishes for Bug.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at October 13, 2018 11:18 PM (V+03K)

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