Ace of Spades Pet Thread

I don't know about you, but this photo above the fold, been there, done that. How about you?

Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Why don't you take a break from your Saturday toils and chores and enjoy the world of pets!?!

An interesting tidbit from our friend Hrothgar. Play Bow. Or in doggy language, "Let's Go!!!

A cute video from our friend Creeper. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I think.

Once again, regular contributor Hank Curmudgeon submits a hilarious video.

A touching story about rescue cats. Blind rescue cats look exactly alike.

High Five contest winners. Both stories H/T from Shibumi.

Mis Hum,
Nine years ago, Gizmo joined our household at the tender age of 12 weeks when he slipped between the skid plate and oil pan in my 4Runner and “followed” me home. Once discovered, he promptly ran off to the nearest wood pile to hide until I was able to coax him out with food and water. Over several days he was enticed to venture ever closer to the house, and then I was permitted to touch him, then to pet and, finally, to hold him on my lap. The feral never totally left the cat, but he was happy in his new country home, with “big brother” Dirt to show him the ropes and to teach him manners and hunting. An outdoor cat officially, Gizmo decided somewhere along the way that he much preferred to be indoors. He would retreat to his little kitty bed underneath our bed after breakfast to sleep all day, emerging at dinner time for food, a trip outside, and limited companionship. He preferred to sleep on the big bed at night and would curl into my husband’s belly for warmth. It was this strict health and exercise regimen that saw him grow to over 15 pounds. Dirt crossed the Rainbow Bridge in February, and while Gizmo seemed to notice the absence, he did not appear to be disturbed by the loss.

We completed a cross-country move at the end of June and Gizmo was a real champ during the entire process. He adapted well to staying in a hotel and rode in his kitty carrier in the back seat of the pickup for three long days without complaint as we traveled over 1,300 miles. Once in the new home, Gizmo found comfort in hiding behind the dryer all day until he emerged in the evening for food and a little companionship. Eventually he wanted to go outdoors, and for a few days he explored the yard (and slept) until it was time to go inside for the night. But when Gizmo failed to show for dinner last Tuesday we began to worry. By Friday we struggled to accept the fact that we might never see Gizmo again or know for certain what happened to him. But God smiled on us, as God so often does, and gifted us with the very knowledge that we had prayed for, but did not deserve. We now know that Gizmo decided to run away from home, and that he traveled safely almost three miles over four days before going down a little country road. It was there that he crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and it was there that God led us to find him. We thank God for letting us have Gizmo for nine years, and for showing us what happened to our boy. RIP, Gizmo. - Legally Sufficient

What a handsome cat. We know how much he meant to you and we are sorry for your loss.

I’m a rare commenter, mostly lurker who goes by the name Redinabluestate. Meet Luca our newest moron family addition. He’s named after Luca Brazzi from The Godfather. He is sharing Bella’s home with her. As you can see, she has given him grudging acceptance after 10 days of growling and bared teeth (no nips or bites thank God). We were a family of three dogs but our son got married a year ago April and took his shepherd, and our daughter had to put her Maltese, Molly, down a year ago June so it’s been a bit lonely for us and Bella. She’s 9 and now she’s having to cope with a 3 month old shepherd in her pack. He loves anything he can chew on, and driving Bella crazy. After raising three shepherds and going through two vacuum cleaners I swore I would never get another shepherd. But they are such smart, loyal and protective dogs. And that face! Thanks for doing the AOS Pet Thread. It’s got to be my favorite.

Ahhhh, the new puppy entering the home of an older dog. It can be a challenge at times. But, worth it in the long run. What a nice story. Thank you for sharing.

Conor, again.
There is a great farm market (Messicks) outside of Warrenton VA, that I pass fairly frequently in my travels. In addition to great fresh farm produce, they serve homemade frozen custard. The important thing is that if you buy a custard for yourself, AND you have a dog with you, they throw in a free vanilla "Pup Cup". Conor has been there often enough that he virtually drags me from the parking lot to the custard window, Needless to say, it is a great break for both man and/or beast to get some custard whilst traveling! - Regards Hrothgar

I don't believe in reincarnation. But, if I did, I would pray to come back as a dog of yours. Custard? Your rock! Thanks.

This is Clover. We haven’t had a dog for twenty five years so we figured it was time. She is rescue of some indeterminate terrier breed. She is every bit as cute and quirky as her picture. - Michelle

She is cute. And what an unusual name. I think it is a great name. We are happy that you added a pet to your world. Congrats!

It’s always good to read the AoS pet thread. You have featured my 2 Bloodhounds, Scarlett O’Hara and Duchess of Marlborough, under my nom de plume, Swim Mom, before on your thread. I also have 2 other dogs, Sophie and Latté.

Attached is a picture of my dog Latté, a pure-bred yellow Labrador with the daintiest paws in the world. Her 2 quirks were that she hated water and getting her photo taken.

She was given to my family by a student when he overheard me telling a colleague that our vet recommended that we get a “friend” for our first Bloodhound, Belle Watling, (I’m a fan of Gone with the Wind, ) because she was eating $75 brass sprinklers, accidentally knocking our first Dachshund, Maggie, into the pool, and stripping the husk off our palm trees.

Latté’s original owner was moving into a small apartment after a divorce and needed some place for her and another littermate named Mocha. My husband was open to owning 4 dogs, but 5 made him whimper, so we took Latté and another colleague took Mocha.

Today, Latté died “from having lived...” (one of my favorite lines in “Death Comes For the Archbishop,” by Willa Cather.) She was 18 years and 7 months old. We knew it was only time once her eyes and ears went, and walking became harder and harder, but we’re hoping to keep her quiet beauty with us for at least another 5 or 6 years.

The other 3 dogs can’t understand why she isn’t laying on her bed. They are actively avoiding it. I try not to project anthropomorphism onto dogs, but old habits die hard. The other three, in my opinion, are in mourning.

It will comfort my daughter to see that others will mourn Latté’s death. Stay cool.

So sorry to hear of your loss. What a long and happy life Latte had. From my experience pets do mourn the loss of other pets.

Longtime lurker here with a picture of my two rescued girls, Chloe and Bella, trying out our new camper. Not a bad life for a couple of retirees (the dogs, not their human servants).

It appears that the 2 pooches have quite the gig going for them. We see water in the background. So do Bassets swim? Enjoy your camping time and thanks for sharing.

I'm JC. Just JC. Long time lurker. 1st time poster.

This is a picture of our lovely Lola. Beautiful North Carolina Plott Hound rescued by our Marine son-in-law while stationed at Kaneohe, and she ended up ours. Sweeter soul you will never find and great with our grands. A year ago her love of chasing the bunny's onto to the only road facing our property finally got the best of her, so she is sittin' on the Rainbow Bridge waiting for us. We miss her ALOT.

JC thanks for the submission. Our condolences on Lola's passing. She sounds and looks like she was a sweet dog. Dang rabbits.

Thank you guys and gals for your pet photos and stories. PetMorons are the best and they have the best humans.

If you have something you wish to share, photos, links, videos heck even a treat or a biscuit. You can send them to petmorons at gmail dot com.

Have a great week!!!

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1 Happy Caturday!

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 20, 2019 03:04 PM (pPNCa)

2 st?

Posted by: TheHoser at July 20, 2019 03:07 PM (IDjUx)

3 LOL, close as I have ever been to first, and yes, happy Caturday to you, BC, and my own feline housemates, Basil and Sybil, the latter of which hates my guts and almost cost me a finger once.

Posted by: TheHoser at July 20, 2019 03:09 PM (IDjUx)

4 At long last!!

Posted by: logprof at July 20, 2019 03:09 PM (S7WbR)

5 Yup
Happy Caturday

Posted by: Mis. Hum. Phone at July 20, 2019 03:10 PM (aA3+G)

6 R.I.P., Gizmo and Latte.

Posted by: logprof at July 20, 2019 03:11 PM (S7WbR)

7 At long last!!

Yeah, I was thinking MisHum was put out by the various suggestions of ways to deal with hen-killing raccoons on the wakeup thread, and delayed the Pet Thread as a warning.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 20, 2019 03:13 PM (pPNCa)

8 Thanks for a wonderful Pet Thread, Mis Hum! And thanks for the posting on Mr. Gizmo.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 20, 2019 03:13 PM (kt4Ls)

9 On the way to pick up the Uhaul this morning we saw a beautiful huskey mix just wandering around close to the rental place (and very close to the highway). I thought it might have escaped from a nearby vet but they were closed. Seems the owner of a building nearby let him out to wander around. Dumb ass. My daughter was beside herself. Why would anyone do something so stupid?

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 03:15 PM (dUJdY)

10 What a sweet lineup this week. My condolences to those who have lost pets. My sister's sweet Lab Kona had to be put to sleep a few weeks ago and it has hit us all very hard, but the love they give is so worth it.

Posted by: Dr Alice at July 20, 2019 03:15 PM (62ivm)

11 Wonderful, beautiful dogs! Looks like Conor hasn't demurred from very many custard cups.

Posted by: washrivergal at July 20, 2019 03:15 PM (9+jnX)

12 Sorry for the losses of Latte and Lola. It is never easy to lose one of our little fur babies. But we know that life is so much sweeter for having them!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 20, 2019 03:16 PM (kt4Ls)

13 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at July 20, 2019 03:16 PM (BbGew)

14 Oh, and Gizmo, she was a very beautiful cat.

Posted by: washrivergal at July 20, 2019 03:16 PM (9+jnX)

15 My first dog was a collie/shepherd mix named Duke. He was a good dog, but not particularly enamored with being in the house, so my father built a long run for him between a couple of trees.

Duke seemed to take this as a challenge, and within a day or two I walked outside to see him dashing full speed to the end of the run, where the lead ran out and the collar yanked him off his feet. He then got up and repeated it to the other end. I went in to tell my mom and as we went out to take him off the lead, there was a loud SNAP and then Duke went streaking by and off into the woods. He reappeared a few days later at our front door, fur matted and missing in a spot on his hind end. Mom let him in and he curled up in front of the fireplace and fell asleep.

My dad strengthened the collar and lead, but it just led Duke to try harder to free himself, and we eventually gave up and just let him out. The disappearances became longer and longer until Duke was gone so long we all assumed he was dead. He returned after nearly two months, spent a day or two with us and then bailed for good.

I still wonder whether Duke had another family somewhere nearby. Maybe he just lived in the woods? He was excellent at catching moles in our yard, so maybe he fed himself that way. He certainly wasn't above raiding the garbage.

RIP Duke, wherever you were and are.

Posted by: TheHoser at July 20, 2019 03:23 PM (IDjUx)

16 Thanks, washrivergal. Gizmo had wonderfully soft kitty titties and kitty belly, and would allow us to approach and rub on occasion. Sure do miss that.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 20, 2019 03:24 PM (kt4Ls)

17 I still wonder whether Duke had another family somewhere nearby. Maybe he just lived in the woods? He was excellent at catching moles in our yard, so maybe he fed himself that way. He certainly wasn't above raiding the garbage.

Probably several families!

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 03:24 PM (dUJdY)

18 Condolences on the losses of Latte and Gizmo. 18 years is a beautifully long life for a puppeh. My granddog, still boarding here, is 16y and 4 months and we are definitely hoping for more, but we'll happily accept all the time we can get with him and his bossy woofy ways.

Clover is a pretty girl and the camper Bassets do indeed look like you wait on them. Wonderful pet morons, all!

I can't imagine my life without a dog. After the dog I acquired at age 20 passed away, I said it would be a long time before I got another. Seven days was a long time. I not only missed him but I woke up every morning and went through the days stopping myself from performing the rituals of pet care (opening doors, expecting the friendly bark when I got home, missing that pounce on the sofa, walking alone in the evening). So we have been a rapid replacement family. All of them were different, but they all structured the day, to some extent, in the same way.

A friend suggested maybe I was "disloyal" which I firmly shot down. It's a great tribute to them that I can't do without a doggeh or two in the house.

Posted by: CN at July 20, 2019 03:26 PM (U7k5w)

19 So long to Gizmo, Lola and Latté.

Clover's stance just cracks me up. That's the dog everyone at the park is gonna want to meet.

Posted by: TheHoser at July 20, 2019 03:28 PM (IDjUx)

20 Nice Pets Ya'll!......

The cats vs. vac was hilarious!

I think the vac won.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 20, 2019 03:30 PM (Z+IKu)

21 On vacation right now, but I'll be home with the sweet but not-too-bright dog tomorrow. We're boarding her at a kennel which has webcams so you can check on your pet from the other side of the world.

Posted by: Trimegistus at July 20, 2019 03:32 PM (oZmHx)

22 Great links and pix and stories glad and sad.

Going to re-run the shepherds and the flag pic on an ONT?

🐼

Speaking of Silence of the Hens...

Had a bag of trash which Daughter was going to take away for us, sitting on the front porch right by the door.

The door is open, with a fan blowing in it. Three of us sitting near the door. Cats going in and out.

Suddenly li'l black kitteh Ony was 'alerting' on something outside. Daughter gets up to check, looks out, and shouts, "NO! BAD RACCOON!"

It was a big one, she said. Pretty brazen. Only tore a couple of holes in the bags, no scattering, so easy to rebag the bag. And wash up thoroughly. Because, raccoon.

Another reason to miss our good ol' dog.

But, good kitty alerting us. Usually it's a frog or a skink.

Posted by: mindful webworker - click for a story at July 20, 2019 03:33 PM (+npba)

23 One of our Garden Kitties, born in our neighbor's yard and never very cuddly, has appeared again the in neighborhood. Across the street.

Wonder if she'll come to visit? She has always been adventurous. Got a leg caught in a fence once. Lost an eye, too. Still a pretty cat.

Posted by: KTbarthedoor at July 20, 2019 03:34 PM (BVQ+1)

24 9: We were Uhauling too! His majesty the granddog was supposed to be returning to DC today, but not one more thing could fit in that truck, much less puppeh and all his accoutrement. DC is hovering around 100 degrees today, so he's better off here where he can lay in front of a nice cool A/C vent!

Posted by: CN at July 20, 2019 03:35 PM (U7k5w)

25 We're in the middle of a heat wave here, and I keep thinking of the Noel Coward song: "Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noonday sun." I'm thinking cats must be bonkers too-- I can coax my dude cat into the one area of the place with A/C (which struggles to keep up when the outside temp is above 90F), but his lady cat won't leave the hot kitchen, no way, nohow. I know cats evolved in Africa and presumably learned to take hot weather in stride, but just seeing Coco napping on the kitchen floor when I can't stay in the kitchen for longer than 5 minutes tops makes me wonder which species, human or feline, is crazier.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 20, 2019 03:37 PM (pPNCa)

26 My 8 yr old Golden has wondered off. He is totally blind.

he's been gone for 4 days. Kinda given up hope.

Been walking the land but i have 40 acres and there are hundreds of acres around me, wooded forest.

There is a river that runs through it all and he was kinda fat.

Its just killing me to think hes out there alone, maybe just a few hundred yard away.

walked about 2 miles in the river yesterday, just about killed this old man

Posted by: REDACTED at July 20, 2019 03:37 PM (DPjeO)

27 I like the doggeh side-eye in the top pic.

Posted by: New York Knickerbockers at July 20, 2019 03:38 PM (EZebt)

28 25: Mine must be sane dogs, hate the heat. I tried to walk mine this morning, but he plopped down on the grass and would not budge.

Posted by: CN at July 20, 2019 03:38 PM (U7k5w)

29 /sock

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 20, 2019 03:38 PM (EZebt)

30 26, Posted by: REDACTED at July 20, 2019 03:37 PM (DPjeO)

Oh no. I am so so sorry..I am guessing you don't have any nearby neighbors to help look for him?

Posted by: IC at July 20, 2019 03:39 PM (fiC74)

31 My standard poodle, Charlie, nipped one of Mrs. Wrecks' friends as an invitation to play but she didn't like it so now he and I have to go to dog training classes. I imagine they'll make him a better dog and me a better master.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at July 20, 2019 03:39 PM (+y/Ru)

32 Aww, crap, Redacted. Here's hoping there's a miracle in the near future.

Posted by: TheHoser at July 20, 2019 03:39 PM (IDjUx)

33 That's gotta hurt Redacted, hang in there

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 20, 2019 03:39 PM (EZebt)

34 I'm extremly confused by the sidebar. From my understanding, the fat dude wants to diddle teenage girls, but now has decided hes not a dude that wants to diddle teenage girls, but a chick who wants to diddle teenage girls, and because he's a male lesbian, is being oppressed because xzhe wants to diddle teenaged girls?

Posted by: Mirror Universe Phil Collins at July 20, 2019 03:39 PM (al2Cf)

35 Posted by: REDACTED at July 20, 2019 03:37 PM (DPjeO)


+++
Really a sad situation. Here's hoping he finds his way back home - through scent, hearing.

Posted by: washrivergal at July 20, 2019 03:41 PM (9+jnX)

36 prayers, Redacted

Posted by: vmom happy to have read a good book! at July 20, 2019 03:42 PM (dm05u)

37 What a lovely pack of dogs this week. Esp love Clover, who looks like such a sweetheart!

Posted by: lizabth at July 20, 2019 03:43 PM (RFh5Y)

38 For all of you impacted by the heat wave: please remember to keep your furry friends hydrated and, if possible, in the house in air conditioning.


Right now, it feels 108 where I am and I can't imagine how awful it must be for any creature covered in fur.

Posted by: shibumi, future dental floss tycoon at July 20, 2019 03:44 PM (AkkRZ)

39 doggeh has been sulking coz I told him it's too hot yo.walk

Posted by: vmom happy to have read a good book! at July 20, 2019 03:44 PM (dm05u)

40 Oh Redacted...I can hardly imagine what you are going through. Prayers, prayers, and more prayers for you and your dog.

Posted by: lizabth at July 20, 2019 03:45 PM (RFh5Y)

41 I could stare at, and lurve, Latte's left ear forevermore. It's our first dog Kaz's 12th Bday today and posts like yours help me avoid taking any day for granted.

Life is So Grand!

Posted by: The Invisible Hand at July 20, 2019 03:46 PM (YpRda)

42 @38 Yeah...our Lena(German shep) only spends a few minutes on essential and two stick chases. That's enough at 112 heat index. She comes in and plops herself down on the 'dog' sofa which has a heavy duty air-conditioner pointed right at it. Winter is easier on her than this heat.

Posted by: lizabth at July 20, 2019 03:47 PM (RFh5Y)

43 Anonosaurus Wrecks, how old is Charlie?

My standard poodle can still be nippy when he's excited, specially around strangers, though it's gotten better. He's two.

When I say nippy he doesn't actually nip though - it's just that he has his mouth open and his teeth are real pointy.

Posted by: vmom happy to have read a good book! at July 20, 2019 03:48 PM (dm05u)

44 Thanks to you all

Mrs. REDACTED says she thinks he went off to die.

She can cheer just about anyone right up.

Posted by: REDACTED at July 20, 2019 03:49 PM (DPjeO)

45 I can't imagine how awful it must be for any creature covered in fur.

Feels like 105 here. I spent some time last night brushing and combing the cats to get as much loose fur off as possible. They're domestic shorthairs, but I still collected almost enough fur to stuff a baseball. The other thing that helps is to wipe them down with a damp paper towel. Cats don't like to be bathed, but a small amount of water on their fur does seem to make them feel better. As for keeping them hydrated, they have a pet fountain that runs constantly as well as several water bowls scattered around.

And prayers for Redacted.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 20, 2019 03:55 PM (pPNCa)

46 Thanks for another great Pet Thread, MisHum!

We Morons sure are a loving bunch (for a pack o'Deplorables).

Posted by: ibguy at July 20, 2019 03:59 PM (EHVbt)

47 Thanks for the pet thread. Lola looks like she was a good dog.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 20, 2019 03:59 PM (ycWCI)

48 34
I'm extremely confused by the sidebar. From my understanding, the fat
dude wants to diddle teenage girls, but now has decided hes not a dude
that wants to diddle teenage girls, but a chick who wants to diddle
teenage girls, and because he's a male lesbian, is being oppressed
because xzhe wants to diddle teenaged girls?


Posted by: Mirror Universe Phil Collins at July 20, 2019 03:39 PM (al2Cf)
This idiot is trying to make a fast buck by calling female aestethicians and asking if they will wax his balls. He's trying especially hard with women whose religions do not allow them to be alone with men, and especially not to handle their meat and two veg.

He's a creep and a pervert, but maybe even worse, he's a huckster.

https://bit.ly/30Mk9gN

Posted by: TheHoser at July 20, 2019 04:00 PM (IDjUx)

49 And to get back on topic, I would gladly let my cat Sybil claw him in the sack.

Posted by: TheHoser at July 20, 2019 04:01 PM (IDjUx)

50 Its just killing me to think hes out there alone, maybe just a few hundred yard away.

walked about 2 miles in the river yesterday, just about killed this old man
Posted by: REDACTED at July 20, 2019 03:37 PM (DPjeO)

Could you not find someone with a tracking dog to search for him?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 20, 2019 04:02 PM (abNpZ)

51 I'm extremly confused by the sidebar. From my understanding, the fat dude wants to diddle teenage girls, but now has decided hes not a dude that wants to diddle teenage girls, but a chick who wants to diddle teenage girls, and because he's a male lesbian, is being oppressed because xzhe wants to diddle teenaged girls?
Posted by: Mirror Universe Phil Collins at July 20, 2019 03:39 PM (al2Cf)

That landwhale needs to be harpooned and flensed.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 20, 2019 04:03 PM (abNpZ)

52 That landwhale needs to be harpooned and flensed.

Or put in a cage with some very hungry raccoons.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 20, 2019 04:05 PM (pPNCa)

53 O/T: A Buzzfeed reporter has doxxed Carpe Donktum, and explicitly distributed his information to nearby Antifa groups. Carpe has 4 young children, so this could get *very* nasty.

Posted by: Ian S. at July 20, 2019 04:05 PM (6XLoz)

54

The summer days of dog.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 20, 2019 04:09 PM (aKsyK)

55 Gizmo vs. all them puppies!

Posted by: m at July 20, 2019 04:10 PM (u5MYq)

56 O/T: A Buzzfeed reporter has doxxed Carpe Donktum, and explicitly distributed his information to nearby Antifa groups. Carpe has 4 young children, so this could get *very* nasty.
Posted by: Ian S. at July 20, 2019 04:05 PM (6XLoz)

Y'all know what needs to happen to the Buzzfeed scum.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 20, 2019 04:10 PM (abNpZ)

57 Posted by: REDACTED at July 20, 2019 03:37 PM (DPjeO)

If there are any Search & Rescue groups in your area, you can explain the situation. I am not an S&R, but I read a book written by a women who trains search dogs & she mentioned that they do lots of drill with the pups including 'created situations'.

I think they'd treat a real situation with professionalism ...

Posted by: Adriane the Movie Critic ... at July 20, 2019 04:12 PM (LPnfS)

58 Conor functioned well enough in today's heat to eat a pup cup, but the 110 heat index has rendered him inert ever since we got home!
Condolences to all who have lost their animal companions, it is never easy!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgarao at July 20, 2019 04:13 PM (BiNEL)

59 Which reporter?

Posted by: BourbonChicken at July 20, 2019 04:15 PM (LxTcq)

60 Redacted prayers sent for you to be reunited with your Golden.

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 04:15 PM (dUJdY)

61 Begone, inadvertent remnant of an iPad induced sock!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at July 20, 2019 04:16 PM (BiNEL)

62 Y'all know what needs to happen to the Buzzfeed scum.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 20, 2019 04:10 PM (abNpZ)

And won't!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at July 20, 2019 04:17 PM (BiNEL)

63 Could you not find someone with a tracking dog to search for him?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 20, 2019 04:02 PM (abNpZ)

I guy that works for me has a hound but hes a bounder and im afraid he'll get away from me. Most of the people around her are old and not i good shape. Im in shape ad walking through a brushy forest is tough on me, esp in the heat

Posted by: REDACTED at July 20, 2019 04:19 PM (DPjeO)

64 Heat index is 104. They are saying 52% humidity to which I say bullshit.

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 04:19 PM (dUJdY)

65 It's fun how the pet thread brings out the lurkers.

Lurkers: Welcome! Don't be a stranger!

Posted by: Emmie at July 20, 2019 04:21 PM (4HMW8)

66 I guy that works for me has a hound but hes a bounder and im afraid he'll get away from me. Most of the people around her are old and not i good shape. Im in shape ad walking through a brushy forest is tough on me, esp in the heat
Posted by: REDACTED at July 20, 2019 04:19 PM (DPjeO)

Like Adriane said above, a search and rescue team would probably welcome the opportunity to sharpen the skills of their dogs. You don't have to traipse through the woods with a borrowed dog.

Your local Sheriff's office should have numbers for some search dog folks.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 20, 2019 04:22 PM (abNpZ)

67 Heat Index here says 103. Also suspiciously says humidity is 51%.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 20, 2019 04:22 PM (ycWCI)

68 Anonosaurus Wrecks, how old is Charlie?

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18 months. Yes, they say nipping is a common behavior with poodles. He and I will have to work through it. I do think it's all for the best.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at July 20, 2019 04:25 PM (+y/Ru)

69 64 Heat index is 104. They are saying 52% humidity to which I say bullshit.
Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 04:19 PM (dUJdY)

The Warmists want the public to compare plain temperatures of the past to current heat-indexed temperatures.

Posted by: Emmie at July 20, 2019 04:25 PM (4HMW8)

70 I come in peace.

Posted by: Roomba 9000 at July 20, 2019 04:25 PM (tH5fk)

71 Ajax has no problem with the Roomba. He completely ignores it. Considering his reaction to a standard vacuum, it is either the difference of the sound or the fact that I am not holding on to it.

Or he is really a robot and he has nothing to fear from his Skynet brethren.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 20, 2019 04:27 PM (ycWCI)

72 Presdent Obama is the one who did this and not Trump !!! Going back to the moon was done by are Presdent of Coler !!!

Posted by: Mary Cloginstein from Obamaboro, VT and Proud of it !!! at July 20, 2019 04:28 PM (qM84C)

73 I come in peace.
Posted by: Roomba 9000 at July 20, 2019 04:25 PM (tH5fk)

You suck.

But not very efficiently.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 20, 2019 04:28 PM (abNpZ)

74 O/T: A Buzzfeed reporter has doxxed Carpe Donktum, and explicitly distributed his information to nearby Antifa groups. Carpe has 4 young children, so this could get *very* nasty.

Posted by: Ian S. at July 20, 2019 04:05 PM (6XLoz)

Actually the scumbag reporter was from Huffblo, but they're birds of the same feather..

Posted by: kbdabear at July 20, 2019 04:30 PM (qAR6u)

75
Pic of the dog and the certificate made me laugh hard, I went through half a course of obedience training with Lizzie, my Lab of 9 years fighting her to behave until one night I just said hell with it and let her visit everyone there (there was only 8 or 9 people that night) and it was a different dog after.

Turned out all she wanted was to say hello. We did the meet and greet--just a quick sniff/lick and you never saw such a well behaved animal who ultimately got the award for most improved dog.
To this day, she will look to me for permission to "go see", if I don't allow it she walks away from me, looks back and lies down with her back to me.

Posted by: irongrampa at July 20, 2019 04:30 PM (KATBx)

76 Posted by: Mirror Universe Phil Collins at July 20, 2019 03:39 PM (al2Cf)
This idiot is trying to make a fast buck by calling female aestethicians and asking if they will wax his balls. He's trying especially hard with women whose religions do not allow them to be alone with men, and especially not to handle their meat and two veg.

Maybe they could volunteer to clean him up with a straight razor.

Posted by: Northernlurker at July 20, 2019 04:31 PM (n1yOz)

77 He's a creep and a pervert, but maybe even worse, he's a huckster.
Posted by: TheHoser at July 20, 2019 04:00 PM (IDjUx)

The only question I have is why does Joe Biden need to have his balls waxed?

No one wants to see those things.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 20, 2019 04:32 PM (Z+IKu)

78 Yep. Still no Arthropods in the Pet Thread.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at July 20, 2019 04:32 PM (v4v6L)

79 REDACTED, I'm sorry to hear about your blind friend. I get the sense that he might have wandered off and someone "rescued" him.


Eight is a bit young to be giving up the chase, even for a large purebred. Was he ill?

Posted by: creeper at July 20, 2019 04:35 PM (wB3g3)

80 For fans of the classics, The Dirty Dozen is on at 5:30 Eastern on TCM.

Posted by: logprof at July 20, 2019 04:36 PM (S7WbR)

81 Buzzfeed reporter has bad karma.

Posted by: klaftern at July 20, 2019 04:38 PM (RuIsu)

82 Actually the scumbag reporter was from Huffblo, but they're birds of the same feather..
Posted by: kbdabear at July 20, 2019 04:30 PM (qAR6u)

Birds of a shitfeather flock together, Randy.

Posted by: Jim Lahey at July 20, 2019 04:38 PM (S7WbR)

83 78

Go back to the garden thread and read about "the littlest pets," i.e., bees.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 20, 2019 04:40 PM (pPNCa)

84 Afternoon all.

Condolences for those having lost a beloved pet.

Nothing better than new dog smell for those of that have opened your hearts and homes to a new pet.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 20, 2019 04:41 PM (BZzXD)

85 Redacted, prayers for a safe return. Kids just lost a kitty that way. They still hold out hope.

Posted by: Infidel at July 20, 2019 04:42 PM (BLFnH)

86 Mis Hum, no Izzy report this week?

Posted by: Ben Had at July 20, 2019 04:44 PM (BZzXD)

87 okay, so here is an anthropod and her pet - a frog :

http://bit.ly/2EGs31t

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at July 20, 2019 04:46 PM (ykYG2)

88 urban dictionary needs a lawsuit
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=carpedonktum

Posted by: vivi at July 20, 2019 04:48 PM (11H2y)

89 I read the posts in which people lovingly describe their pets in the past tense with mixed emotions. I know what's coming. And I always get sniffly. They'll break your heart but all that love is worth it.

Posted by: creeper at July 20, 2019 04:48 PM (wB3g3)

90 I had an older Bloodhound wander up one day and find shade under the tractor. She wasn't in bad shape but looked like she could use a meal. My other dogs that normally would never let another dog on the place didn't pay any attention to her.

She stayed for three days rested and ate and then moved on to wherever she was going.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 20, 2019 04:50 PM (BZzXD)

91 They'll break your heart but all that love is worth it.

I know. I always hold my sweet boy a little tighter after the pet thread. He's only 5 so we have plenty of years left hopefully.

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 04:51 PM (dUJdY)

92 a pic of A Big Bug And Her Frog, here -
twitter.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1150721893370085376

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at July 20, 2019 04:51 PM (ykYG2)

93 She stayed for three days rested and ate and then moved on to wherever she was going.

Aww.. that's so sad.

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 04:52 PM (dUJdY)

94 I need to go home and tell my Paisley I love her.

Posted by: Northernlurker at July 20, 2019 04:53 PM (n1yOz)

95
I had an older Bloodhound wander up one day and find shade under the tractor. She wasn't in bad shape but looked like she could use a meal. My other dogs that normally would never let another dog on the place didn't pay any attention to her.

She stayed for three days rested and ate and then moved on to wherever she was going.

Posted by: Ben Had

Sounds like a Disney movie from back in the old days.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 20, 2019 04:55 PM (aKsyK)

96 Carpe Donkum ids the doxxers

As I predicted a week ago, Pro ANTIFA "Journalists" have released my name and are now spreading it around to ANTIFA. @lukeobrien from the Huffington Post dropped my name twice in tweets and The Daily Beast's @willsommer and SPLC's @MichaelEHayden applaud this action.

Posted by: vmom happy to have read a good book! at July 20, 2019 04:55 PM (dm05u)

97 God Bless you all and your pets.

Molly did okay at the vet (after screaming and pooping for the two-minute ride) getting her rabies shot and nails trimmed. Has eye issues we will have to address (something growing in them, same material as nails and hair, I think?), but otherwise fine for a year-old pug

Haggrid, our fat gray cat, is also still well.

Abigail, our black-and-white cat, crossed the rainbow bridge a week ago yesterday, where I know she waits for us, playing with other pets.

I love this thread, may not comment a lot, but I love seeing and hearing about everyone's fur children.

Posted by: acethepug at July 20, 2019 04:56 PM (zHVcO)

98 JC - Lola was a beautiful hound. So sorry you lost her.

Posted by: Grannymimi at July 20, 2019 04:57 PM (u5LFV)

99 Normally I will take stray dogs to the shelter but there was something about this one that I knew would be the wrong thing to do.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 20, 2019 04:58 PM (BZzXD)

100 Lucy, my chemo cat, just watched me unload and store a hundred pounds of ammo.

She then climbed into the box and is taking a nap.

Posted by: Nurse ratched at July 20, 2019 04:59 PM (PkVlr)

101 100 Lucy, my chemo cat, just watched me unload and store a hundred pounds of ammo.

She then climbed into the box and is taking a nap.
Posted by: Nurse ratched at July 20, 2019 04:59 PM (PkVlr)
--------
WeaselCat v2 is a Lucy too!

Posted by: Weasel at July 20, 2019 05:00 PM (MVjcR)

102 Probably trying to find his way back home Bed Had. Could be a hundred reasons he was out there but your gut was probably right. I think God takes special care of these wanderers. I sure hope he found what he was looking for.

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 05:01 PM (dUJdY)

103 Awww. It's a great name, Lucy.

She was my favorite character in the Chronicles of Narnia.

Posted by: Nurse ratched at July 20, 2019 05:02 PM (PkVlr)

104 reading here, it seems I have demonstrated that a literal tarantula is more loyal, trustworthy and honest than the average US journalist.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at July 20, 2019 05:02 PM (ykYG2)

105 18 months. Yes, they say nipping is a common
behavior with poodles. He and I will have to work through it. I do
think it's all for the best.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at July 20, 2019 04:25 PM (+y/Ru

Do you like this friend? How do we know the poodle doesn't have excellent judgement?

Posted by: TheHoser at July 20, 2019 05:02 PM (IDjUx)

106 Jewells, I'm going to go with the happy ending here.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 20, 2019 05:03 PM (BZzXD)

107 Hi Ben Had!
I hope you aren't roasting too much. It's sunny and 72 here at my house. Nice breeze blowing in off the Sound. Mountains are out. Loads of sailboats on the water.

If any of y'all morons get out the the PNW, please contact me and Mark. We'd love to show off the PNW, and buy you dinner.

Posted by: Nurse ratched at July 20, 2019 05:06 PM (PkVlr)

108 That's one of those things, I believe the bible addresses it that when we get to Heaven that God will answer all questions. Do you think it means.. hey whatever happened to that dog that wandered on my property that one time? I wonder if God will answer everyones questions because man.. I have a shit ton.

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 05:09 PM (dUJdY)

109 OT: 'severe thunderstorm watch' until 11 pm tonight, half dollar sized hail and 60 mph gusts.

well, at least it breaks the heat waves.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at July 20, 2019 05:10 PM (ykYG2)

110 well, at least it breaks the heat waves.

Yep, supposed to only be 84 tomorrow. Blessed relief!

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 05:11 PM (dUJdY)

111 Posted by: Ben Had at July 20, 2019 04:58 PM (BZzXD)

Sometimes you have trust your instincts!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at July 20, 2019 05:13 PM (BiNEL)

112 Hi Nurse. Kitties will make a bed out of any empty box won't they?

I adjust my summer schedule to starting at around 3 in the morning and I am done with the horses before it gets hot.

I added one more thing to your package so you can send one to you know who.

They aren't done yet.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 20, 2019 05:13 PM (BZzXD)

113 Earlier this week I heard Rich Zeoli on Philadelphia talk radio. He was talking about some environmentalist idiot who said we have to get rid of air conditioning.

He talked about a heat wave in 1901 that killed 10,000 people. I missed the beginning so I don't know if that was in a certain region or nationwide.

But he did say that in New York City, about 250 horses collapsed and died in the street.

Posted by: rickl at July 20, 2019 05:20 PM (sdi6R)

114 *Test*

...if I "pass", I'll see you all on Tuesday's ONT.

Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast, Blond at July 20, 2019 05:22 PM (Ckg4U)

115 But he did say that in New York City, about 250 horses collapsed and died in the street.
Posted by: rickl at July 20, 2019 05:20 PM (sdi6R)

What about hospitals? How about there? What about the proponents homes?

They would last about a day in the summer.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 20, 2019 05:22 PM (ycWCI)

116 114 *Test*

...if I "pass", I'll see you all on Tuesday's ONT.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast, Blond at July 20, 2019 05:22 PM (Ckg4U)

So far, so good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 20, 2019 05:23 PM (ycWCI)

117 114
*Test*




FAIL!!

Posted by: Off the reservation at July 20, 2019 05:23 PM (vWMNq)

118 113 It's hot in July? Who knew.

Sorta like it's cold and snowy in Jan.


The stupidity of some people astounds me sometimes.

Posted by: Infidel at July 20, 2019 05:23 PM (BLFnH)

119 Earlier this week I read that Berkeley has now outlawed natural gas appliances in new homes starting in 2020.

Idiots. It's cheaper and cleaner than electricity.

Nuclear power is the way to go. Too bad the enviro nazis won't let that happen.

Posted by: Nurse ratched at July 20, 2019 05:24 PM (PkVlr)

120 ...and the answer is "No" about talking about "The Incident".

My email is in my nic if you're just that freaking curious.

Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast, Blond at July 20, 2019 05:24 PM (Ckg4U)

121 SLAP!

*big hugs!*

Posted by: Nurse ratched at July 20, 2019 05:24 PM (PkVlr)

122 I saw that story too nurse. Just too fucking stupid for words. Except for my family and any Morons there I wish the damn state would just fall into the ocean already.

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 05:25 PM (dUJdY)

123 Nuclear power is the way to go. Too bad the enviro nazis won't let that happen.
Posted by: Nurse ratched at July 20, 2019 05:24 PM (PkVlr)

*fistbump* McCain's plan for 100 new nuclear plants was about the only thing about that campaign that made me sit up and take notice.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 20, 2019 05:25 PM (ycWCI)

124 Bezerkly

Posted by: Ben Had at July 20, 2019 05:25 PM (BZzXD)

125 Howdy, Nurse rached.

Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast, Blond at July 20, 2019 05:26 PM (Ckg4U)

126 Hey SLap!!! I need you to email me at your leisure. Just jewells45 at that yahoo place.

Posted by: Jewells45 at July 20, 2019 05:26 PM (dUJdY)

127 Nood Shahade

Posted by: Off the reservation at July 20, 2019 05:26 PM (vWMNq)

128 "119 Earlier this week I read that Berkeley has now outlawed natural gas appliances in new homes starting in 2020.

Idiots. It's cheaper and cleaner than electricity.

Nuclear power is the way to go. Too bad the enviro nazis won't let that happen.
Posted by: Nurse ratched"


Ah, but you see, there smugness and virtue will keep them fed and warm.

Posted by: Puddleglum at July 20, 2019 05:26 PM (D/0pR)

129 Okay... I've got to go make dinner. See you all on Tuesday.

Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast, Blond at July 20, 2019 05:26 PM (Ckg4U)

130 I didn't know Verizon owns the Huffington Post via Oath Inc.

Posted by: vivi at July 20, 2019 05:28 PM (11H2y)

131 Do you like this friend? How do we know the poodle doesn't have excellent judgement?

-
I think her main problem is that she's afraid of dogs.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at July 20, 2019 05:39 PM (+y/Ru)

132 Sorry about the loss of people's furry family members. Always so very hard!

Beautiful pets all

This woman in England created hospice for abandoned dogs so that they can get the end which they deserve.

https://tinyurl.com/y2jj299t

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 20, 2019 05:52 PM (+0VWg)

133 Adorable kitten picture for t6hose that like cats:

https://tinyurl.com/yydsl3rs

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 20, 2019 05:56 PM (+0VWg)

134 *pats Slapweasel on the head*

*scritches Slapweasel behind the ear*

*tosses Slapweasel a beef jerky treat*


Who's a good boy? WHO'S A GOOD BOY?!



What? This *is* the Pet Thread, ain't it?


/snrk



Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX




(welcome back, Slap!)

Posted by: Jim at July 20, 2019 06:00 PM (QzJWU)

135 I didn't know Verizon owns the Huffington Post via Oath Inc.

Posted by: vivi at July 20, 2019 05:28 PM (11H2y)

Oh I think there's a lot we don't know about the incestuous relationships between our media "betters".

I do love the misappropriation of the Oath term!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at July 20, 2019 06:08 PM (BiNEL)

136 Luca is beautiful. Where did you get that giant pet bed?

Posted by: Quilp at July 20, 2019 06:14 PM (Bf3hj)

137 In that first photo, mishum asks if we've "been there done that." Wut? Had a dog chew something, or had a dog chew his/her obedience certificate? Either way - dumb squared.

Posted by: Barney's Fife at July 20, 2019 07:11 PM (zsddc)

138 Trump hates pets
Why?

Posted by: Kurt at July 20, 2019 09:07 PM (wp1MP)

139 The loss of a pet hurts more than many humans you lose in your life. Condolences to those who have lost their 4 legged family members.

Posted by: S.Lynn at July 20, 2019 10:13 PM (A2szq)

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