Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thanks for stopping by. Kick back and relax. Enjoy the world of animals.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

Everything you wanted to know about cat insurance but were afraid to ask. No not everything, but it's a good link.

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From our resident cat fan Shibumi. Cats are the biggest jerks and photos to prove it.

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Meet The PetMorons

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Well, last night was a sad sad one here at the Satrose household. My daughter works at a small pet rescue shelter. (It ’s called Charming Pet Rescue and was started by one woman). An old feral dog had a litter of puppies a week ago and one of the pups wasn’t going to make it. My daughter brought it home because she didn’t want it to die alone. It was hard on her (and me!) to have to sit there and do all she could but know that it was going to die. And it did.
BUT the real story is that these small shelters DO make a difference, one dog at a time. Meet Kingston. He was a poor woe begotten mess of a dog that was dumped at the Shelter’s gate. He had a severe skin disease (I think it was a type of mange) and was in bad shape. Plus he did not want to be touched by anyone, having probably been mistreated.
But The staff at Charming got him medical care, worked with him, fostered him and found a forever home in the Northwest. Here is an amazing picture - you won’t believe it is the same dog!
There are happy endings. We just have to believe and work hard, and never give up.
Keep the faith! Love your pets, you are making a difference.
God Bless,
Satrose

So sorry you had to experience the heartbreak of that puppy's passing. Although a hard thing to do it was such the right thing to do. Thanks for sharing the positive news of shelter rescues.

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This Big Poodle. He had to get paw surgery and had to wear the cone of shame. He was not happy. (No name given)

Hopefully Big Poodle is on the mend and is scarfing down snacks left and right. Thanks for your submission today.

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Cousin of Ed and Fred; my grandpup, Oliver. So smart,funny, and very loving! Look at those paws!! -LASue

Paws? Look at those eyes asking, "Can I have a doggeh cookie please?!" Lovely pup, thank you for sharing.

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Hello MisHum!
As previously mentioned, people sometimes move away and leave their furries in the street.
I found this one, or rather, she found me. Obviously an outdoor cat, older, female, long hair. No chip, but wearing a collar with the name “Audio”. Which seems appropriate because she has a very loud purr.
So, looks like I have a new foster charge, maybe a forever home for Audio.
She is keeping the mouse population down pretty good.
Kindest regards, navybrat

I saw the Subject line of Audio and I thought no way I can just post an audio clip. Big surprise when I opened the email and came across this pretty cat and a pretty neat story. Thanks for the contribution today.

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Greetings, fellow moron!
I loved the pet thread today. I just realized that I should contribute to the community more. Long time reader, rare poster, etc. But some things will shake me out of my comfort zone.
I lost Auzzie yesterday. Brings a new meaning to Black Friday for me. He was 16+ (we don't really know) and he had what I hope was a wonderful life with us. He certainly seemed to enjoy it. He brought me so much happiness that I wanted to give you a picture of him in the hope that he could give a little happiness to the Moron community, even if it is just a brief smile and a "awwww".
Requiescat in pace, Auzzie.

Oh I 'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Auzzie lived a long life and from the looks of it a happy one in a beautiful location. My condolences.

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This is Drago, been meaning to send something into the pet thread, but always forget until I read the Pet Thread. So, I send this now, for maybe next week. Not sure how long the waiting list may be.
Australian Shepherds are not from Australia, but a cattle dog bread from the American west…go figure. The wife ask what to name the pup as she was heading out the door to take him for his 1st Vet visit. I was kicking back watching McLintock. Chill Willis had just uttered the line "I'm still the ramrod of this outfit. That better be followed by a "yes sir"”. Well, Drago it is. He is wicked smart. He will look at you, cock his head to one side, and you can hear the wheels spinning. Barbara is retired now, and he is never more than 10 feet from her. Unless the UPS guy drives up, and he is at a dead run to give him what fore. The driver one time started to reach the back of his hand to let him get a whiff. Barbara yelled “don’t do that!”. At the UPS guy. Drago was crouched back on his haunches ready to leap. To his credit the driver could see that just because he was not barking, did not mean he was ready to become friends. Drago understands his job. Protect the homestead. I have 2 acres fenced in, and even though he can leap to get his 2 front paws and go over the rail fence. He doesn’t. He knows it his yard, and he defends it vigorously. He has only has 2 speeds a run, and flat out. I do not know how much of this little diatribe’s you want to use, but I could go on for hours about Drago. Definitely the “Ramrod of this outfit”.

“Paladin” Rios,

I love the movie McClintock. And the name Drago seems to fit your dog like a glove. What a wonderful companion you have there. Thanks for your contribution.

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The tuxedo cat is Tiger, formerly a bookstore cat, now a cranky senior citizen.
The brown fuzzy cat is Hershey, a chocolate tabby Persian with defective ears. I got him two weeks ago. He’s about nine months old and thinks his name is “Ohmygod! No-o-o!!!” It’s been so long since I’ve had one, I’ve forgotten how rambunctious a young, healthy cat can be.
Captain Josepha Sabin

Thanks for the photo of 2 cats together. So you can herd them? Your name for the kitteh isn't bad. I once had a puppy named Dammit!!!! We appreciate your contribution today.

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Long Time Lurker here. Love this thread and all the morons who take part. This is Gabriele or Gabby for short. She’s a “shorkipoo” for all you purists. She’s also fearless and protective and doesn’t realize that she’s 12pounds. I’d take a bullet for this dog! Love this site and this pet thread. God bless you and the USA!

Looks like Gabby is one little fluff bucket. Fearless, protective and fluffy. What a combination!!! Thank you for sharing this afternoon.

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Been quiet on the Pet Thread sonce Splotchy passed. MegaRoy doesn't really snuggle, he's more of an ambush predator. 17lbs of Maine Coon cat, ambushing me in the dark. Eventually, I'll get his ass on camera and post that. Probably get a girly squee when he 'gets' me in the bargan.

Put my game camera in the side yard to see what I could see. Got 120 videos over the next week. Mostly squirrels and chipmonks. One monster of a groundhog, neighbor kitty, several racoons. And these cat killers here.

Three coyotes moving through. Now I need to figure out how to trap the bastards.

Link goes to Rumble, because eff Google and EweToob.
https://rumble.com/vbgw0l-coyotes-in-the-side-yard.html

Here's a Tiny URL if you prefer that.
https://tinyurl.com/y3x6hhuf

BifBewalski

Looks like you need some hounds and a .223. Good luck getting rid of those predators.

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Elvis is my 10-month old Blue-Eyed Bernese Mtn Dog - In my town of Parker Co he was just voted "top dog" so we're kinda nuts about him..
https://www.instagram.com/theelvisshow/
Been a daily reader since this site started. Loooonnnnng time.. - John

Well, it was hard to select a photo, there were so many John. Quite the pooch you have there. Thanks for being a long time supporter of the site. And thank you for sharing Elvis with us.

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Great pets. Great stories. Great Morons. You folks certainly do have big hearts and wonderful companions. Thanks so much for sharing today.

If you have something you would like to submit please reach out to us at petmorons at gmail dot com.

Until next Saturday have a great week!!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM

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1 Woof!

Posted by: Conor at December 05, 2020 03:09 PM (87oRe)

2 Yay, Pet Thread. Thanks, MisHum.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 05, 2020 03:11 PM (iEx0u)

3 Satrose

Thanks for the before and after picture of that pup. What a world pf difference good care and lots of love made in that dog's life!

Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020 03:15 PM (87oRe)

4 The staff at Charming got him medical care, worked with him, fostered him and found a forever home in the Northwest. Here is an amazing picture - you won't believe it is the same dog!
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Wonderful story and that poor animal. What a difference !

Posted by: runner at December 05, 2020 03:15 PM (zr5Kq)

5 So glad animal shelters exist.

Posted by: runner at December 05, 2020 03:16 PM (zr5Kq)

6 I want to hug and pet all the pets in the thread, as always.

Posted by: exdem13 at December 05, 2020 03:17 PM (W+kMI)

7 Big Poodle looks a lot like doggeh!

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 03:17 PM (nUhF0)

8 Yay Pet Thread !

Being a stranger to much of Popular Culture, I have no idea what movie ? the common meme of the woman shouting at the cat is from ... can someone help a Moron out ?

Beautiful pets every one ! Thanks for sharing those pictures !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, we are being gaslighted 24/365 TRUMP WON! at December 05, 2020 03:18 PM (/On2j)

9 You're making want to the pound or rescue web site.
I had to put down my Jack in January and I am sooo lonely.
I have a ton of pictures on my phone. Breaks my heart a little more each time I flip thru the pic's. Just the thought of having to do that again is stopping me from going forward with an adoption. I'll give some more time.

Posted by: JD at December 05, 2020 03:18 PM (7/kmB)

10 Happy Caturday everyone
We have been saying we miss the pitter patter of furry feet here, maybe another pet someday soon.

Posted by: Skip at December 05, 2020 03:18 PM (9sWOw)

11 That pet insurance article was misleading. I was hoping it would be insurance for what pets do in/to your home. Anko-chan owes CAPT Charles some new carpets, and a new bathroom rug, among other things.

Posted by: exdem13 at December 05, 2020 03:19 PM (W+kMI)

12 Greetings:

Good: Requiescat in pace.

Better: Requiescat in pacem.

Posted by: 11B40 at December 05, 2020 03:19 PM (evgyj)

13 Neighbors down the street moved. They had two well trained dogs, a yellow lab and a doberman guard dog. On very few occasions in the past they would briefly leave their perimiter to sniff me and get quick scritches before owners command to return. Last week they appeared as i bicycled by, gave me quick dog kisses and got prolonged scritches, the doberman girl nosing my hand away from petting the lab in order to pet her! They were *absolutely saying goodbye!*!

Posted by: Rage Stroked but getting the banned back together at December 05, 2020 03:21 PM (Q+M7t)

14 Nice Pets Y'all!.....

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 05, 2020 03:23 PM (R/m4+)

15 Amazing before and after of Kingston

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 03:23 PM (nUhF0)

16 Posted by: Rage Stroked but getting the banned back together at December 05, 2020 03:21 PM (Q+M7t)

A small blessing perhaps, but it will be credited to your final accounting I am sure!

Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020 03:23 PM (87oRe)

17 Kudos for the successful transformation of Kingston.

Posted by: Captain Hate at December 05, 2020 03:25 PM (y7DUB)

18 Wound up with a new puppy because a dog was knocking over our trash cans at the VFW. Watched the security cameras and one member said that dog belonged to her neighbor and just had puppies last month. Went to talk to the owner about her keeping the dog out of our trash cans and we wound up leaving with a new puppy.

gonna have to send in some pics of Molly the trash can dog.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at December 05, 2020 03:26 PM (JUOKG)

19 Nice looking bunch this week!

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at December 05, 2020 03:27 PM (zI9dG)

20 Big Poodle is mine. Sorry I forgot to give a name. I am a longtime lurker and infrequent poster. Big Poodle is a 3.5 year old black Standard Poodle and he gets into anything and everything. Thanks for posting, this is his second appearance on the Ace of Spades Pet Thread.

Posted by: Ptleahy at December 05, 2020 03:27 PM (6wB8G)

21 Went to talk to the owner about her keeping the dog out of our trash cans and we wound up leaving with a new puppy.

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Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 03:28 PM (nUhF0)

22 The pic of the shorkipoo is outstanding.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at December 05, 2020 03:28 PM (zI9dG)

23 Wow..this is a group of great pets and stories.

Oliver is an especial cutie! Those paws indeed.

My condolences to those who've lost an animal friend. It's a special grief that morphs, over time, into truly wonderful memories and stories.

Posted by: lizabth at December 05, 2020 03:29 PM (L3Rsz)

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A Dachsund who looked very much like that one, a dog near and dear to my black little heart, once broke my thumb in two places. Seriously, it was shaped like a "Z" before I set it. She tripped me on a staircase in the dark, after she got too excited and charged my feet from behind... that g-ddamned thumb still twitches uncontrollably sometimes, and I have to grip something like Bob Dole to stop it.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 05, 2020 03:29 PM (BvLWD)

25 Oliver the daschund looks way too innocent.
He's up to something.

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 03:30 PM (nUhF0)

26 Hrothgar

Thanks. There's a lorikeet that I long to see again that day.

Which may be sooner than expected, told three different "security" at walmart and kroger to f*ck off and enjoy your petty little dick dictator powers while you have them when told how to wear the mask of control. Doc has me on new pain med which "may make you more aggressive". Gabapentin, and that monkey jissom aint doing squat for the sciatica pain so far.

Posted by: Rage Stroked but getting the banned back together at December 05, 2020 03:30 PM (Q+M7t)

27 From my experience, pet insurance is not worth it unless you live in a very high fee for Vet services area. If you live in the Deplorable land it generally is not a good deal... Feel free to email..

Posted by: catman at December 05, 2020 03:32 PM (4HMlb)

28 There are happy endings. We just have to believe and work hard, and never give up.

Keep the faith! Love your pets, you are making a difference.

God Bless,
Satrose

And bless you for giving that little puppy warmth and love in its last minutes on earth. Far too short.

And that dog! I thought the second one was a puppy picture of the decade older dog on top! What a difference!

Posted by: clutch cargo Now 100% Lubricant Free at December 05, 2020 03:32 PM (L8ADy)

29 Omg, Oliver is so cute!

Posted by: chique l'African Viking Math ~~Queen~~ King of Greenland (Your/Majesty/yes) at December 05, 2020 03:33 PM (9hauA)

30 Oh, love them all. Elvis would have my lifelong devotion. Audio will be the best cat ever. I took in a cat, back in the eighties in Texas, a young white Tom that neighbors moved off and left. Took him to the vet because his paw was injured; they only charged for the antibiotics because I was being a "good Samaritan." I didn't know his name but said he was my cat's buddy, so they put Buddy on the medicine bottle and it stuck. Sweet, serene cat. So much so, that I blew up a photo of him and used it as a focal point when giving birth to my son. Well, sorry to be long winded. Audio brought back the memories.

Posted by: skywch at December 05, 2020 03:34 PM (Y/Ps0)

31 Between communists and dog abusers I would have a really hard time deciding which one gets tossed out of the helicopter first.

Posted by: KarlHungus at December 05, 2020 03:35 PM (paFKI)

32 He's about nine months old and thinks his name is "Ohmygod! No-o-o!!!"

LOL.

Posted by: chique l'African Viking Math ~~Queen~~ King of Greenland (Your/Majesty/yes) at December 05, 2020 03:35 PM (9hauA)

33 22 The pic of the shorkipoo is outstanding.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at December 05, 2020 03:28 PM (zI9dG)

Agreed.

Posted by: chique l'African Viking Math ~~Queen~~ King of Greenland (Your/Majesty/yes) at December 05, 2020 03:36 PM (9hauA)

34 Oliver looks alot like my Moose.

Posted by: Jewells45TRUMPWON! at December 05, 2020 03:36 PM (nxdel)

35 Lovely pets again this week. So sorry to Auzzie's human. Its extra hard when the great ones pass away.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at December 05, 2020 03:36 PM (Aashi)

36 From my experience, pet insurance is not worth it
unless you live in a very high fee for Vet services area. If you live
in the Deplorable land it generally is not a good deal... Feel free to
email..

Posted by: catman at December 05, 2020 03:32 PM

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We explored pet insurance once but the restrictions on breed specific "preexisting" conditions was a deal breaker. We were better off just paying cash because they had a list of 20+ things they would not cover for either dog we had at the time.

From diabetes to hip displaysia, they pretty much would not cover any of the big stuff that dogs come down with.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at December 05, 2020 03:37 PM (JUOKG)

37 doggeh is playing reverse fetch
he goes on the coych with a toy, then drops the toy and waits for me to give it back
I don't like this

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 03:38 PM (nUhF0)

38 I also broke my tailbone in that fall, and it hurt really bad, but that healed. The left thumb is pretty much damaged for good. Freakin' Chiquita. Hurt me worse than any other dog has, by a longshot. Still loved her, though.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 05, 2020 03:38 PM (BvLWD)

39 The "cats are jerks" image compilation was one of the funniest damn things I've seen all day. Very true too...
"There is no good, no bad, there is only kitteh."
- Anko-chan the cat.

Posted by: exdem13 at December 05, 2020 03:38 PM (W+kMI)

40 Love all the aminals. BFF has a new rescue cat. He's a card.

What I have never understood it the allowance of animals on kitchen counters and kitchen tables. Can someone explain?

Posted by: Infidel at December 05, 2020 03:43 PM (QoPXA)

41 Happy caturday everyone!

We would be so much happier if we took a cue from our pets and learned to be present.

They don't worry about the future.

They live for the now.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 05, 2020 03:43 PM (U2p+3)

42 The "cats are jerks" image compilation was one of the funniest damn things I've seen all day. Very true too...

I was laughing way too loud.

Posted by: Jewells45TRUMPWON! at December 05, 2020 03:44 PM (nxdel)

43 Oliver looks like my Lucky did ten years ago. Most of Lucky's tan is now grey or white, but he's still a young pup at heart.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 05, 2020 03:44 PM (kTF2Z)

44 Hi Nurse, sending an ear scratch for Lucy.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 03:45 PM (D0eKi)

45 They don't worry about the future.

They live for the now.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Hi nurse. Yes we would be better off with living in the now. Wish the pets would pay the bills.

Posted by: Infidel at December 05, 2020 03:46 PM (QoPXA)

46 A Dachsund who looked very much like that one, a dog near and dear to my black little heart, once broke my thumb in two places. Seriously, it was shaped like a "Z" before I set it. She tripped me on a staircase in the dark, after she got too excited and charged my feet from behind... that g-ddamned thumb still twitches uncontrollably sometimes, and I have to grip something like Bob Dole to stop it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 05, 2020 03:29 PM (BvLWD)

And a tailbone. Ouch.

Miniature dachshunds have quite the bark for a little dog. Not to mention a lot of attitude. My ex's grandparents used to have a standard, I'm not even sure if they're a thing any more.

Smaller dogs with low centers of gravity are more dangerous than a lot of 100lb+ dogs I've met. Had a friend with a classic English bulldog, and that sucker could knock the 18 year old me right over just coming up for skritches. I used to call him the asthmatic anvil. Sadly only lived about 5 years.

Posted by: clutch cargo Now 100% Lubricant Free at December 05, 2020 03:46 PM (L8ADy)

47 >>the allowance of animals on kitchen counters and kitchen tables

Eventually you just get tired of screaming "NO!!" And they do it when you're gone anyway. I'm speaking of cats here.

Posted by: skywch at December 05, 2020 03:46 PM (Y/Ps0)

48
Also, Dachshunds are the funniest dogs. It's like having a standup comic for a dog. Even funnier than Bassett Hounds.

Also, if you have a problem with ground-dwelling rodents, they're good for that, too.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 05, 2020 03:47 PM (BvLWD)

49 They live for the now.

Now it's time to feed me!

Posted by: Rage Stroked but getting the banned back together at December 05, 2020 03:47 PM (SZn+k)

50 Good looking critters. And good on all of you who have undertaken special care for animals who just needed a chance, or provided comfort when there was no chance to be had at all.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 05, 2020 03:50 PM (nakwk)

51 Dachshunds are the funniest dogs

they really are. Grew up with one the god parents had. Typical wiener dog. His name was Fritz. The siamese cat was Summi. Good times.

Posted by: Infidel at December 05, 2020 03:50 PM (QoPXA)

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Had a friend with a classic English bulldog, and that sucker could knock the 18 year old me right over just coming up for skritches. I used to call him the asthmatic anvil. Sadly only lived about 5 years.
Posted by: clutch cargo Now 100% Lubricant Free at December 05, 2020 03:46 PM (L8ADy)

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My buddy's lived til eight, but yeah, they're not really a viably constructed dog. Wonderful personalities, though.

And with Duke, he lived up to the bulldog's reputation. Another one of our friends was fiddling with a Taser and (accidentally) tagged him with it. Just barely, but enough to piss him off for life.

He never really had a problem with the guy who actually did it, but if you pulled out any black plastic square, a remote, a cell phone, whatever, you would have to hide it somewhere he couldn't get to, and he would still sit there and bark at it for a good fifteen minutes before he calmed down.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 05, 2020 03:52 PM (BvLWD)

53 Once upon a time I lived in a household with about a dozen parrots. When the spoiled brat umbrella cockatoo would perseveritive scream (not a loud but beautiful honest vocalization like the old wild caught one had), the Senegal would loudly say "SHHHH!"

Posted by: Rage Stroked but getting the banned back together at December 05, 2020 03:52 PM (SZn+k)

54 When all of the Wolfhounds had gone on to the great rabbit hunt I ended up with 4 miniature, wirehaired Dachshunds. Puddleduck, the smallest of the lot loved herding the cows in and out of the arena. They were the very best alarm system one could have.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 03:53 PM (D0eKi)

55
Another Hound Group 1st place for Delilah.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 05, 2020 03:55 PM (mht8P)

56 >>She tripped me on a staircase in the dark, after she got too excited and charged my feet from behind... that g-ddamned thumb still twitches uncontrollably sometimes, and I have to grip something like Bob Dole to stop it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

And Bob Dole enjoys it!

Posted by: Bob Dole at December 05, 2020 03:55 PM (0FTCx)

57
I had standard-sized Dachsunds. But they're still not real large dogs. Maybe twenty-five pounds, thirty if they're fatty little ding-dongs.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 05, 2020 03:56 PM (BvLWD)

58 No pets on the counters. Spray bottle worked well to reinforce that to the cats. But the terrier dog we had would jump on the dining table just to look out the kitchen window. She knew it was verboten but did it anyway. Perhaps not being able to hear the NO hurt the training process. I never tried the spray bottle on her, but not sure it would have worked, she really loved playing in water, biting at the stream from the hose etc. But I'm no dog trainer. She was smart and wanted to please so with a lot of supervision and diversion training - or with scat mats she probably would have gotten the message. I kind of figured scat mats would shock me more than the dog so I never bought any to try.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at December 05, 2020 03:56 PM (Aashi)

59 What a bunch of wonderful pets!
That Bernese Mountain Dog is so big!

Posted by: KT at December 05, 2020 03:56 PM (BVQ+1)

60
Dachshunds have more guts than sense. You just don't bully a Dachsie.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 05, 2020 03:56 PM (mht8P)

61 Love the jerk cat pics. Our jerk kitty is now gone, and we have a precious, not very smart kitty who doesn't have a mean bone in his body. Jerk kitty would pee on anything we prepped the night before an event, just for kicks. Like chafing dishes for a big dinner, or sleeping bags before the kids had school camping trips. We loved him, but dang.

Posted by: Moki at December 05, 2020 03:56 PM (+X9Vs)

62 My mini dachshund is small, but he thinks he's a German Shepherd.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 05, 2020 03:57 PM (kTF2Z)

63 Ok, had to look up Shorkipoo (Shorkie-Poo), not quite what I had guessed until I saw the spelling. Shih-tzu, miniature poodle and Yorkie.

Then there's a "straight" Shorkie which is slightly less curly. Or the same. Seems to be a LOT of variety in the Shorkie-Poo's, at least the ones I've looked at so far.

I'd imagine that these designer dogs might have a huge advantage over purebreds having a larger if not limitless gene pool. I haven't been paying attention to what they've been doing, but dang, these things are cute!

Posted by: clutch cargo Now 100% Lubricant Free at December 05, 2020 03:57 PM (L8ADy)

64
Another Hound Group 1st place for Delilah.

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Weird. One of my two favorite Bassets was named Delilah.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 05, 2020 03:57 PM (BvLWD)

65 We are all maintaining here. I got my order of Duralactin this week so will report on it next week. The young dog won't eat the vanilla flavor. Loretta, the dog that had the seizure is doing much better. I have given her a pain pill pretty much every day. She really hasn't done a lot except sleep. Today she is running around and hopping a bit so must be feeling better. Gary, with cancer, is still eating okay but really doesn't run any more. He seems to get winded easily. I just take it a day at a time with him.

Sorry for those that have recently lost pets. It's hard but it shouldn't stop you from getting another one some day.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 05, 2020 03:57 PM (YynYJ)

66 When I lived in Boston I used to take Jack to Boston Common on Saturdays as part of our walk. There was a dachshund club that used to gather there on some Saturdays too.

Hilarious watching 50 of the little guys charging around and falling all over each other.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 05, 2020 03:58 PM (ZLI7S)

67 55
Another Hound Group 1st place for Delilah.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 05, 2020 03:55 PM (mht8P)

Awesome news Hadrian!!!!

Posted by: Moki at December 05, 2020 03:58 PM (+X9Vs)

68
I took a loaf of unlikable bread out for the guys this morning. The foster boys weren't sure about it at first but after having a slice came asking for more.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 05, 2020 03:59 PM (mht8P)

69 one of my SILs doggie's passed away this week. 14 yo lab, very sweet.

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 03:59 PM (nUhF0)

70 Hi Ben Had!

Congratulations, Hadrian!

Lucy is napping in her cat tower right now. Perfect time to run to the store.

Adios!

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 05, 2020 04:00 PM (U2p+3)

71 Thanks for the Pet Thread, Mis Hum!

I may arrive late, but never do I miss it. The Pet Morons never fail to bring a smile to any day!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient - Trump Won! at December 05, 2020 04:00 PM (WFcrO)

72 60
Dachshunds have more guts than sense. You just don't bully a Dachsie.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 05, 2020 03:56 PM (mht8P)

True kampfdackels!!!!

Posted by: Moki at December 05, 2020 04:00 PM (+X9Vs)

73 Spray bottles are awesome for training. My little gray female cat used to tease my older blind cat to distraction, and the spray bottle worked wonders. Pretty soon all you have to do is show it to them and they squinch up their eyes and desist.

Then I was misting an indoor tree with a spray bottle, and caught little gray one watching me in horror, wondering what that tree had done that was so bad.

Posted by: skywch at December 05, 2020 04:00 PM (Y/Ps0)

74 Beautiful pets, as always!

Sincere condolences to Auzzie's people. What a blessing that you were able to love each other for so many years.

Posted by: Gaelic Girl's Irish Democracy at December 05, 2020 04:01 PM (5FCda)

75 Notsothoreau, were you the one who posted that pine oil, like the scent in pinesol, can cause seizures in dogs?

didn't know that, so thanks
and prayers for your fuzzy pets

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:02 PM (nUhF0)

76
Condolences to those reporting losses. Never fear, they're waiting for yoy.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 05, 2020 04:02 PM (mht8P)

77 Hi Moki, How's the knee healing? Big hug for Abner.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 04:02 PM (D0eKi)

78 Then I was misting an indoor tree with a spray bottle, and caught little gray one watching me in horror, wondering what that tree had done that was so bad.
Posted by: skywch

lol. poor kitty.

Posted by: Infidel at December 05, 2020 04:02 PM (QoPXA)

79 LMAO Skywch.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at December 05, 2020 04:04 PM (Aashi)

80 Hadrian, Congratulations!!!

Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 04:04 PM (D0eKi)

81 No, it wasn't me. I think someone posted it when we were talking about seizures.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 05, 2020 04:07 PM (YynYJ)

82

Cat gets on the counter,,, straight to a crate.
And I don't mean for 5 minutes.

OT -
They played Mary Did You Know as we were gathering at the too small rally. My favorite Christmas song.
Always loved a live version of Kathy Mattea doing it so pulled it up on utube when I got home.
When it finished I scrolled down and hmm, Dolly Parton doing it live. Oh my.
Can't copy/paste but trust me, it's worth a little typing in the search box.

Posted by: TeeJ at December 05, 2020 04:08 PM (H8mJH)

83 The cats are jerks link cracked me up. Bigly.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at December 05, 2020 04:08 PM (x8Wzq)

84 Wouldn't that be. .. collar ID?

Posted by: mindful webworker's cell sux
Trump won in a landslide
at December 05, 2020 04:09 PM (fZlu3)

85 Awesome pets this week.

Oliver is cute as a button.

I would love to have a mouser around. They picked corn recently and I have found a couple of dead mice in the garage. Gotta find me an Audio, too.

Big Poodle cone of shame made me laugh.

Tiger and Hershey look like a pair. Love the tuxedo cats. The persians always looked like pugs in a cats skin to me.

Gabby is adorable.

Elvis is, well, not just in the building but taking up the entire building. Beautiful dog, and those eyes are seriously cool.

Auzzie looked fun. 16 is a good run and he'll be waiting.

Drago has a beautiful coat and these days you need a tremendous watchdog. Sounds like you scored.

Kingston is my make my heart hurt story. The first picture looks like he has just no will or life left in him. Same as that dog in the Quarantine Cafe the other night. Until someone loved him enough and gave him a new lease. He looks so happy in that 2nd pic it makes it a little dusty in here. Bless you for taking him in. My next dog will be one of those forgotten ones. We're starting soon.

Posted by: jsg at December 05, 2020 04:09 PM (gtJ22)

86 Bif-

Search and read up on trapping coyotes.

Its involved but doable.

Good luck !

Posted by: JT at December 05, 2020 04:09 PM (arJlL)

87 My13 year-old rat terrier has dementia. She is driving me nuts at night.

Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 04:12 PM (TqblR)

88 OT what time is the GA rally today?
is it already done?

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:14 PM (nUhF0)

89 88 OT what time is the GA rally today?
is it already done?
Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:14 PM (nUhF0)

6:30 popped into my head.

Don't take that as gospel.

Posted by: jsg at December 05, 2020 04:14 PM (gtJ22)

90 Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 04:12 PM (TqblR)

Sorry.

How do you tell that (?) because I have an older cat that if you feed her, 15 minutes later she wants something else. I think she doesn't remember she just ate.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 05, 2020 04:16 PM (WkPC9)

91 >>6:30 popped into my head.

>>Don't take that as gospel.

7 I believe.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 05, 2020 04:17 PM (ZLI7S)

92 Here's a link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_72rtHyIehM

Posted by: jsg at December 05, 2020 04:17 PM (gtJ22)

93 83 The cats are jerks link cracked me up. Bigly.
Posted by: Pug Mahon

me too

KTY demanded to know why I was laughing so much

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:17 PM (nUhF0)

94 Hi JackStraw. Belly rubs sent for Elvis.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 04:19 PM (D0eKi)

95 Wonderful group of pets today.

Jerk cats had me laughing so hard tears were running down my face. The constipated one is very familiar. Tuxedo cat has been experiencing constipation the last couple of months. Not bad enough to go to kitteh ICU, but bad enough to exhaust him for a day once he'd expelled the offending lump. He's now taking a bit of a cat laxative every evening and gets rewarded for cooperating with a bit of butter.

Sorry about the losses. It's so hard. We lost our Himalayan about six weeks ago. It took a little more than two weeks before we decided we had to get another one like her. I know a Persian breeder, so I called her to ask for a reject. I'd give just about anything to get Katy (or any other pet for that matter) back, but Hershey has sure helped plug the hole she left.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- current occupation: cat furniture at December 05, 2020 04:19 PM (hfuUh)

96 Trump rally at 7pm est according to rsbn.

Posted by: dartist at December 05, 2020 04:19 PM (+ya+t)

97 31 Between communists and dog abusers I would have a really hard time deciding which one gets tossed out of the helicopter first.
Posted by: KarlHungus at December 05, 2020 03:35 PM (paFKI)

That's one advantage of a Jolly Green Giant or larger aircraft. You can lower the ramp and make them jump off together.

Posted by: Fox2! at December 05, 2020 04:21 PM (qyH+l)

98 I am in love with Elvis.

Posted by: Jen the original at December 05, 2020 04:21 PM (v9sNq)

99 Hi Ben. He's a wet puppy lying by the fire right now. We just got back from a little walk and we've been having a Nor'easter here since last night and it's supposed to continue through tomorrow.

We might just float away.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 05, 2020 04:21 PM (ZLI7S)

100 I have so many pet stories that I've wanted to submit over the last several years. We've lost 3 of our a babies in the span of the last 5 or 6 years. We have two new fur kids now. But every time I try to post the pictures and stories, I just get too emotional. One of these days I'll figure out a way

Posted by: spypeach at December 05, 2020 04:21 PM (Up/Jb)

101 Beautiful pet morons. Always love the heartwarming stories

Posted by: redridinghood at December 05, 2020 04:22 PM (NpAcC)

102 Posted by: Rage Stroked but getting the banned back together at December 05, 2020 03:30 PM (Q+M7t)

RS: For you and all the others that have lost pets in the past or recently.
The running family saying in Clan Hrothgar was that Saint Peter was going to have to order a load rating inspection of the Rainbow Bridge before Mrs H could pass on, because there would be far too many horses, cats, and dogs, all running across to see her when she arrived.

Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020 04:23 PM (87oRe)

103 *sends Elvis a doggie flotation device*

Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 04:23 PM (D0eKi)

104 crap

Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020 04:23 PM (87oRe)

105 Whew

Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020 04:23 PM (87oRe)

106 If I may go OT, arrived in Valdosta about a half hour ago. Cruised by to check it out before getting in line to get in. The traffic stretches about a half mile each direction from the airport. There were already a lot of cars there. The line is moving slowly, maybe I'll get in to park at least

Rally starts at 7.

Posted by: f'dif at December 05, 2020 04:24 PM (Husz/)

107 Posted by: f'dif at December 05, 2020 04:24 PM (Husz/)

yeah! keep us posted!

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:25 PM (nUhF0)

108 67 55
Another Hound Group 1st place for Delilah.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 05, 2020 03:55 PM (mht8P)

Awesome news Hadrian!!!!

Posted by: Moki at December 05, 2020 03:58 PM (+X9Vs)

Sounds like Delilah is getting the hang of this!

Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020 04:26 PM (87oRe)

109 f'd, live blog in the Chess Thread, please.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 04:26 PM (D0eKi)

110 Captain Josepha, re: your tuxedo cat--on down the road, there are Miralax and Cisipride waiting to help if it gets worse. Cisipride has been a miracle drug for my tuxedo cat, keeps him from going in for enemas. Just for future reference if needed.

Posted by: skywch at December 05, 2020 04:27 PM (Y/Ps0)

111 I think Gabby wins the fluffy-d'awww prize today.

So, how did they get the name Australian shepherds?

Posted by: mindful webworker
Are we Christmasy yet?
at December 05, 2020 04:27 PM (xdNUT)

112 Trying to figure out what the breed mix of the cute Shorkipoo is.

My guess, based on the name would be: Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 05, 2020 04:28 PM (NpAcC)

113 If you care to share-and it isn't too difficult, what are some posters experience with their pets showing them affection at a difficult time for the owners/foster parents? I think this absolutely happens. Yesterday, FenSpouse received some unexpected and very sad news about the death of younger sister. Right after spouse got the news and was sitting shocked in the living room, the one cat-the big black cat came and sat down on FenSpouse's lap. He hasn't been on FenSpouses lap for a couple of months, but he wouldn't leave him for much of the evening. I told spouse "Pynchon knows you're upset and wants to be close to you."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 05, 2020 04:30 PM (WkPC9)

114 Congratulations, Hadrian!

Posted by: redridinghood at December 05, 2020 04:31 PM (NpAcC)

115 Another Hound Group 1st place for Delilah.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 05, 2020 03:55 PM (mht8P)
* * * *
Congratulations! A big win for Delilah in Dallas!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient - Trump Won! at December 05, 2020 04:31 PM (WFcrO)

116 Auzzie was a beautiful dog; Sorry for your loss.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 05, 2020 04:31 PM (WkPC9)

117 Here's a guy selling boiled peanuts. Who wants some?

Posted by: f'd at December 05, 2020 04:31 PM (Husz/)

118 Poodles seem to be the prevalent cross for most mixed breeds. That's mixed on purpose.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 04:32 PM (D0eKi)

119 FenelonSpoke, you are absolutely right. They know.

Posted by: skywch at December 05, 2020 04:33 PM (Y/Ps0)

120 I told spouse "Pynchon knows you're upset and wants to be close to you."
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Wow.

Nice !

Posted by: JT at December 05, 2020 04:34 PM (arJlL)

121 Caoatin Sabin,
dunno about kitty constpation but because doggeh's food is DIY, I slways pay attention to his.

If it gets dry and crumbly it usually means I gave him too much bone and not enough fat and/or organ meat

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:34 PM (nUhF0)

122 Mrs f'd's cat of 21 years was named Peanut because it liked boiled peanuts.

Posted by: f'd at December 05, 2020 04:34 PM (Husz/)

123 Poodles seem to be the prevalent cross for most mixed breeds. That's mixed on purpose.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 04:32 PM (D0eKi)

Yes, they really are, it's because they have so many positive qualities. I have two Maltipoos now, it's an amazing mix.

Posted by: spypeach at December 05, 2020 04:35 PM (Up/Jb)

124 Fen, all pets sense their hooman's moods
hugs and prayers to FS

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:36 PM (nUhF0)

125 Poodles seem to be the prevalent cross for most mixed breeds. That's mixed on purpose.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 04:32 PM (D0eKi)
Yes, they really are, it's because they have so many positive qualities. I have two Maltipoos now, it's an amazing mix.
Posted by: spypeach at December 05, 2020 04:35 PM (Up/Jb)

Based on DaughterH's poodle, I'd say that this a perfect breed to try in a cross, although to be honest, I thought the poodle breed itself was pretty fantastic without any "help"!

Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020 04:38 PM (87oRe)

126 if I don't feel well (like with a migraine) doggeh will come over and nose me several times.
Then he usually sighs deeply and settles down next to me until I get up.

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:39 PM (nUhF0)

127 I've always wondered why cats have a longer lifespan than dogs and why African grey parrots can live for 40-60 years.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 05, 2020 04:39 PM (NpAcC)

128 the poodle breed itself was pretty fantastic without any "help"!
Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar

the best!

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:39 PM (nUhF0)

129 I thought the poodle breed itself was pretty fantastic without any "help"!
Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020 04:38 PM (87oRe

I agree, they are just there to help along the other breeds

Posted by: spypeach at December 05, 2020 04:40 PM (Up/Jb)

130 Cisipride has been a miracle drug for my tuxedo cat, keeps him from going in for enemas.

Giving a cat an enema would rank next to shitting a two headed duck .

Posted by: JT at December 05, 2020 04:41 PM (arJlL)

131 If I didn't have Labs these past 30 years, I would have had Berners in my home.

They're so beautiful!

Posted by: browndog at December 05, 2020 04:42 PM (BgMrQ)

132 Lol JT, yeah, I had to leave my cat and they sedated him. Traumatic for them and me too.

Posted by: skywch at December 05, 2020 04:42 PM (Y/Ps0)

133 Fenlon, I did in home care for 8 years, worked in a nursing home several times and cared for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, in my home for 3 years. It's the craziest thing, but my dog started acting odd and one day I realized that she was acting just like mom and my dementia residents. I did some research and found out that doggie dementia is, indeed, a thing.

For example, she paces the house and stalks me in the evening (sundowning), and she often stares into an empty room, as though she is trying to see and figure out if someone is there.

It's her behavior in the evening and sometime at night that's driving me nuts. Most nights she sleeps through the night but sometimes she wakes me up, wanting out and then she just wanders and sniffs forever and it's freezing out, and with my cancer and chemo I really need my rest. Yeesh.

Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 04:43 PM (TqblR)

134 HEY, look, Audio you are a big international star!
She is here purring away beside me. She has a face only a mother cat could love, but, so be it.
Nice bunch of pets today. I love the dachshund.
Thanks for the thread, MisHum.

Posted by: navybrat, at large at December 05, 2020 04:43 PM (w7KSn)

135 Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:39 PM (nUhF0)

That's very sweet.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 05, 2020 04:43 PM (WkPC9)

136 FenelonSpoke, you are absolutely right. They know.
Posted by: skywch at December 05, 2020 04:33 PM (Y/Ps0)
* * * *
So true! The day after I had returned home from having abdominal surgery, I was lying on the couch and our older cat (Siamese mix) jumped up to lie down on my belly (not near the incision). I never would lie down on the couch, so it was a surprise when he decided to keep me company for the afternoon. I believe he just wanted to comfort me.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient - Trump Won! at December 05, 2020 04:45 PM (WFcrO)

137 My Rottweiler pup, Logan, had a bad fall on some frost-covered bark in our local park. It looks like broke one toenail down to the nub and may have other injuries. It took an hour to help him to walk home the 3 blocks.

Now he can't bear to put any weight on either of his back legs. He's just able to move enough to get outside to pee and poo, but that's it. I'm grateful for that.

He's 8 years old and 130ish pounds. I can't get him to the vet's, due to his size. I have a stretcher on order from Amazon, and a portable ramp to try to help him get in and out of the house...and maybe my car.

And I'm wondering if I'll never be able to take him for a walk again.

Right now, trying rest and painkillers. NSAIDS.

It's hard, having a dog hurt. He's my boy. Nothing and no one has ever loved me like this dog has.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at December 05, 2020 04:46 PM (d1uFV)

138 Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 04:43 PM (TqblR)

Wow; Having cancer and chemo too and a sick doggie on top of that; I'm sorry. I will pray for you.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 05, 2020 04:46 PM (WkPC9)

139

.223 not necessary.
Inside 40 yds, maybe more, a brain shot from a 22LR, at least Stingers, will take a coyote down right now. Boiler room shot takes a bit longer but not much.
Learned the other day that at close range, quartering away and just behind and at the base of the ear a 22 takes down big wild hogs too.

Posted by: TeeJ at December 05, 2020 04:47 PM (H8mJH)

140 Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at December 05, 2020 04:46 PM (d1uFV)

Sorry, Mark.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 05, 2020 04:47 PM (WkPC9)

141 >>If I didn't have Labs these past 30 years, I would have had Berners in my home.

>>They're so beautiful!

My friends have one and he's adorable. For some reason he took to me from the time he was a baby and runs to try and jump in my arms whenever he sees me.

He's a tad large for a lap dog but what a sweetheart.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 05, 2020 04:47 PM (ZLI7S)

142 1 If I didn't have Labs these past 30 years, I would have had Berners in my home.

They're so beautiful!
Posted by: browndog at December 05, 2020 04:42 PM (BgMrQ)
***********
They are beautiful. If I lived in a colder climate I would love to have a Newfoundland, although scooping the poop could be a problem and they wouldn't fit through my pet door which is cocker spaniel size.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 05, 2020 04:49 PM (NpAcC)

143 Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at December 05, 2020 04:46 PM (d1uFV)

prayers for Logan

can you get a mobile vet to come to your house?

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:49 PM (nUhF0)

144 Prayers for you and Logan, Mark.

Posted by: skywch at December 05, 2020 04:49 PM (Y/Ps0)

145 I love the Pet Thread!

Posted by: Jmel at December 05, 2020 04:49 PM (bVhJi)

146 Posted by: spypeach at December 05, 2020 04:40 PM (Up/Jb)

SP, I really like your point of view, I'll tell daughter that!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at December 05, 2020 04:49 PM (87oRe)

147 home come Pixy's hamsters are never featured on the pet thread?

Posted by: Central Scrutinizer at December 05, 2020 04:50 PM (+U5Yr)

148 Thanks, Fenlon. I truly appreciate it.

Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 04:50 PM (FzYC+)

149 katya, hugs & prayers for you and your doggeh

didn't know you have cancer

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:50 PM (nUhF0)

150 HEY, look, Audio you are a big international star!
She is here purring away beside me. She has a face only a mother cat could love, but, so be it.
Nice bunch of pets today. I love the dachshund.
Thanks for the thread, MisHum.
Posted by: navybrat, at large at December 05, 2020 04:43 PM (w7KSn)
*************
Audio is precious!

Posted by: redridinghood at December 05, 2020 04:51 PM (NpAcC)

151 Also, if you have a problem with ground-dwelling rodents, they're good for that, too.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 05, 2020 03:47 PM (BvLWD)

Sometime I'll have to get Inspector to write up the story of the day he realized his two mini dachshunds had teamed up with his cat to upgrade their diet from high protein kibble (by using the kibble to bait pigeons into a prepared kill zone). "Scary smart" describes whichever critter came up with the technique.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 05, 2020 04:52 PM (uquGJ)

152 Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at December 05, 2020 04:46 PM (d1uFV)

Prayers up for you and the pup! An animal in pain is a tough situation.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at December 05, 2020 04:53 PM (87oRe)

153 "Audio is precious!"

She is good addition to the family. Our other cat, Dexter, wasn't too friendly at first, but now they are OK with each other. I took Audio in during a rain shower, she was soaking wet. All that long hair was like wet wool on her. I dried her off, got her fed. I posted around next door about a lost cat. No one responded.
So, I guess she stays.

Posted by: navybrat, at large at December 05, 2020 04:55 PM (w7KSn)

154 Words I never thought I'd ever say...I love Elvis! The Burmese mountain dawg.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 05, 2020 04:57 PM (axyOa)

155 Some good news! The Savannah Humane Society announced last week that every single doggeh had been adopted! For the first time in forever, silence from the kennels, at least temporarily.

Posted by: President-Elect Jane D'oh at December 05, 2020 04:57 PM (ptqGC)

156 Elvis needs a small whiskey barrel collar. So do i.

Posted by: humphreyrobot at December 05, 2020 04:57 PM (yTRuK)

157 prayers and hugs to Auzzie's owner

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 04:58 PM (nUhF0)

158 Sorry to hear Mark. I hope the ramp works.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 05, 2020 04:58 PM (axyOa)

159 vmom, I was diagnosed in August. triple negative, metastatic breast cancer. Rather advanced. Really surprised me, as breast cancer doesn't run in my family. I mean, like, nobody else has/has had it. Shows you what I know. Ladies, get your mammograms. But the surgeon said as fast as it was growing, getting my mammogram on time may not have shown it. Many of the signs were there but I was ignorant and didn't know what I was noticing.

One frustrating thing is that I has having extreme pain in my left arm, which I thought was a work related injury. I brought it up to my regular doctor and she had me doing rehab. Then I finally got my mammogram and, lo and behold, I have breast cancer and cancer in my LEFT LYMPH NODE.

Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 04:59 PM (TqblR)

160 Mark

I second vmom's suggestion about reaching out to see if there's a mobile vet in your area. Prayers for Logan.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 05, 2020 05:00 PM (WkPC9)

161 Katya it is definitely a thing. We have 2 dogs at Sheps that have dementia.

Posted by: Jewells45TRUMPWON! at December 05, 2020 05:01 PM (nxdel)

162 Elvis needs a small whiskey barrel collar. So do i.
Posted by: humphreyrobot at December 05, 2020 04:57 PM (yTRuK)

Elvis!!!
Help!!!
I'm trapped in the avalanche!
Need whisky!

Posted by: Diogenes at December 05, 2020 05:02 PM (axyOa)

163 Then I finally got my mammogram and, lo and behold, I have breast cancer and cancer in my LEFT LYMPH NODE.

Holy shit girl! I will be praying for you.

Posted by: Jewells45TRUMPWON! at December 05, 2020 05:02 PM (nxdel)

164 Then I finally got my mammogram and, lo and behold, I have breast cancer and cancer in my LEFT LYMPH NODE.

That must have been so shocking, sending prayers and hugs your way.

Posted by: spypeach at December 05, 2020 05:03 PM (Up/Jb)

165 Mark search around and ask for referrals to a veterinary chiropractor. There is a professional organization for them that will have listings in your area. Many of them are certified in acupuncture also. I have seen vet chiros really help pets quickly. Your dog probably subluxated his spine or hip. A chiro who is a vet will understand your dogs physiology and will only adjust them if it will help and not create damage.

Posted by: Jen the original at December 05, 2020 05:03 PM (v9sNq)

166 I have GOT to send in pics of our two kittens, Biscuit and Butter. Biscuit is a classic tabby, five months old and already ten pounds and growing. He's a daddy's boy and wants my husband to hold him when he's home.

And then there's the three pound orange terror, Butter, who thinks his name is "Get the hell off that!!!!!" or "Stop it!!!" But he is a momma's boy and when he's not attacking his yuge brother, loves to snuggle.

Swore we wouldn't have more kitties since losing our two sweet elderly girls, but these little boys are filling a hole we weren't aware was there.

Posted by: President-Elect Jane D'oh at December 05, 2020 05:04 PM (ptqGC)

167 Thanks, Jewells. My oncologist is very optimistic. I hope she sees true progress and isn't just a very positive person.

Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 05:05 PM (TqblR)

168 We put out birdseed, sunflower seeds, and peanuts for the birds and other critters. This past week, a squirrel left a black walnut on the bird feeder. It was cracked open with the meat still inside. Two days later he left another on the porch railing. Next day, there was another. Is he doing what a cat does when they leave a mouse or bird at your door? Probably not, but I like to think that is what is happening. That would be so cute.

Posted by: French Jeton at December 05, 2020 05:05 PM (85zsD)

169 Prayers katya.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 05, 2020 05:05 PM (axyOa)

170 I just fell in love with all those moronimals.

Posted by: m at December 05, 2020 05:06 PM (HDhso)

171 Prayers and hugs, katya!

Posted by: President-Elect Jane D'oh at December 05, 2020 05:07 PM (ptqGC)

172 Katya yes she needs to be honest. Nothing wrong with healthy optimism but you need to know exactly where things are moving forward.

Posted by: Jewells45TRUMPWON! at December 05, 2020 05:08 PM (nxdel)

173 Some good news! The Savannah Humane Society announced last week that every single doggeh had been adopted! For the first time in forever, silence from the kennels, at least temporarily.
Posted by: President-Elect Jane D'oh at December 05, 2020 04:57 PM (ptqGC)
**********
I have never seen the shelters this empty. I think it's nationwide.

The breed rescues are also bare.

I think with everyone working from home due to the China virus and not traveling, many people adopted pets.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 05, 2020 05:08 PM (NpAcC)

174 I would walk my two Mastiffs, 195 lb male and 160 lb female, in the park off leash and two long haired doxies would came running and barking at them ready to attack. My two would stop dead in their tracks and stare in disbelief. No doxies or Mastiffs were ever harmed during these episodes

Posted by: fish...thelowercaseone at December 05, 2020 05:08 PM (29DVR)

175 Prayers for you, katya

Posted by: navybrat, at large at December 05, 2020 05:08 PM (w7KSn)

176 Beautiful Pet Morons today! They all look healthy and happy for sure.

The black cat in the meme up top looks a lot like the late Marie-Antoinette, who was a demanding monarch. Whatever you were doing, it wasn't as important as feeding her or petting her or playing with her, and did I mention feeding her? She belied the royalty image every day, though, when she sprang into your lap and kneaded you with her front paws.

One week in Denver, I came home from a business trip, having left her in the home-visit care of a neighbor who treated her well. The moment I stepped in, she opened her trap like the cat above and gave an extended meow that clearly meant, "Where've you BEEEEEN?"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 05, 2020 05:08 PM (rpbg1)

177 What is the shorkipoo's personality like? Is she catlike?

Posted by: m at December 05, 2020 05:08 PM (HDhso)

178 Jane, have your kitties met Harley?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 05, 2020 05:08 PM (D0eKi)

179 Drago the Australian Shepherd looks really engaging.

Posted by: m at December 05, 2020 05:10 PM (HDhso)

180 My13 year-old rat terrier has dementia. She is driving me nuts at night.
Posted by: katya the designated driver

My little mixed breed pooch Scarlett, who we adopted back in 2009, is lovingly referred to now as Benjamina Button. She ages in reverse, thinks she is a puppy again. Runs around the house like her ass is on fire, wanting to play, something she did not start doing til about three years ago. We're afraid she's going to pull something one of these days.

They said she was NINE years old when we got her. Even if they were wrong by five years, she's still ancient. Love her so much.

Posted by: squeakywheel at December 05, 2020 05:10 PM (hdma3)

181 Just saw your comment above, Katya. Prayers for you.

Posted by: squeakywheel at December 05, 2020 05:11 PM (hdma3)

182 katya, please do a search on " fenbendazole cancer" and consider giving it a try

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 05:11 PM (nUhF0)

183 Sending prayers, katya.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 05, 2020 05:12 PM (NpAcC)

184 As I mentioned, my rat terrier is getting old and probably only has a year or two left here. I was thinking that some day soon, hubby and I would be where we cold toss a couple bags in the car and run off on a short trip without figuring out, "what are we gonna do about the dog?". But he decided to get a puppy.

"We need a puppy.", sez he.
"No we don't." , sez me.
"Yes we do."
"No we don't."
"It'd be good for us."
"No it wouldn't."
"It would bring us new life."
"It would be a pain in the butt."

Of course we got a puppy. Correction: HE got a puppy. I said that I would help train, feed, care for and even show it love and affection, but it was HIS puppy. So anything he chewed up, etc would be 100% hubby's responsibility.

That was a year and a half ago. The puppy is mostly out of the puppy annoyances, and just in time for the old girl to get dementia.

Btw, it's hilarious when the puppy decides to play with the old girl and she snaps and snarls at him and he just sits there wagging his tail like she reacted exactly the way he wanted her to. It reminds me of little boys when they tease their mom until she yells at them.

Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 05:13 PM (TqblR)

185 Made it in to park. Standing in line to get on a bus to the venue.

Posted by: f'd at December 05, 2020 05:13 PM (Husz/)

186 Katya! Ouches!

Posted by: Rage Stroked but getting the banned back together at December 05, 2020 05:14 PM (9IeEo)

187 home come Pixy's hamsters are never featured on the pet thread?
Posted by: Central Scrutinizer at December 05, 2020 04:50 PM (+U5Yr)
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Good question...

Posted by: Legally Sufficient - Trump Won! at December 05, 2020 05:14 PM (WFcrO)

188 squeakywheel, we have a terrier mix at Shep's, Little Lady who has dementia pretty bad. She also has major problems staying upright while trying to walk. I have to hold on to her when she eats now. She just keeps falling over. I feel so bad for her. But she's a sweetheart and still eats good so we just help her as best we can.

Posted by: Jewells45TRUMPWON! at December 05, 2020 05:15 PM (nxdel)

189 Molly sends her love, thanks again for the bestest thread of the week!

Posted by: acethepug at December 05, 2020 05:15 PM (qPKAe)

190 HEY, look, Audio you are a big international star!
She is here purring away beside me. She has a face only a mother cat could love, but, so be it.
Nice bunch of pets today. I love the dachshund.
Thanks for the thread, MisHum.
Posted by: navybrat, at large at December 05, 2020

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"Audio" is a cool name, and in the pic MisHum posted, she looks very handsome.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 05, 2020 05:15 PM (rpbg1)

191 30 Oh, love them all. Elvis would have my lifelong devotion. Audio will be the best cat ever. I took in a cat, back in the eighties in Texas, a young white Tom that neighbors moved off and left. Took him to the vet because his paw was injured; they only charged for the antibiotics because I was being a "good Samaritan." I didn't know his name but said he was my cat's buddy, so they put Buddy on the medicine bottle and it stuck. Sweet, serene cat. So much so, that I blew up a photo of him and used it as a focal point when giving birth to my son. Well, sorry to be long winded. Audio brought back the memories.
Posted by: skywch at December 05, 2020 03:34 PM (Y/Ps0)

Great bunch of stories, there.

Posted by: m at December 05, 2020 05:16 PM (HDhso)

192 Thanks for all the prayers. Vmom, I'll check into it. Thanks.

Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 05:16 PM (TqblR)

193 Mark Andrew Edwards ,

Is there a mobile vet that can come see him? He may have torn his acl(s)... I had a rottie years ago that happened to. Maybe call your regular vet and see if they have an "ambulance " type service to get him in??

Posted by: lin-duh at December 05, 2020 05:20 PM (UUBmN)

194 RS: For you and all the others that have lost pets in the past or recently.
The running family saying in Clan Hrothgar was that Saint Peter was going to have to order a load rating inspection of the Rainbow Bridge before Mrs H could pass on, because there would be far too many horses, cats, and dogs, all running across to see her when she arrived.
Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020

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Never heard that one before! LOL!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 05, 2020 05:21 PM (rpbg1)

195 Blessings for the work you do Satrose.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at December 05, 2020 05:21 PM (lgiXo)

196 66 When I lived in Boston I used to take Jack to Boston Common on Saturdays as part of our walk. There was a dachshund club that used to gather there on some Saturdays too.

Hilarious watching 50 of the little guys charging around and falling all over each other.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 05, 2020 03:58 PM (ZLI7S)

Very cool.

Posted by: m at December 05, 2020 05:22 PM (HDhso)

197 My wife insists on feeding the birds, so we get mice and Audio (unlike my other cat) dispatches them with merciless swiftness (other cat will torment them for days) and then, down the hatch they go.
Dexter never eats his "toys".

Posted by: navybrat, at large at December 05, 2020 05:24 PM (w7KSn)

198 If you care to share-and it isn't too difficult, what are some posters experience with their pets showing them affection at a difficult time for the owners/foster parents? I think this absolutely happens. . . .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 05, 2020

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When Linda brought me home from my first tooth extraction in 2007, I was still in-and-out of it thanks to the anesthetic. Little Oreo the tuxedo longhair followed as Linda put me to bed. Then the cat, who sat on my lap every evening but rarely slept with me, hopped up and curled next to me, as if she realized I was *really* sick.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 05, 2020 05:24 PM (rpbg1)

199 The Story of Bonnie and Clyde:
I've told this once before, but here goes:
We have an older male cat, Thor. He's a cool cat, beautiful, a bit crazy. Fair lady Robin and our princesses convinced me Thor needed companionship. I saw a no kill shelter with a sign up that said: Kittens!
Went home and told the crew. We saddled up and went kitten shopping. The princesses fell in love w/an all black kitteh, who later became Clyde. They were housed in tiered cages, about 3 high, 8 ft. off the ground. They were crating up Clyde, and explaining where they came from. Clyde, and his sister, (Bonnie) were rescued from a wood pile.
As they said this, I felt a tap-tap on my shoulder, and turned to look straight into Bonnie's eyes. She seemed to be saying: "We have been through SO much. You are NOT taking my brother."
It wrecked me.
We now have 3 cats.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at December 05, 2020 05:24 PM (7Fj9P)

200 What is the email address again? Want to send a picture of my son and daughter in laws new rescue pup. She is so sweet.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 05, 2020 05:25 PM (sd8p8)

201 [ui]home come Pixy's hamsters are never featured on the pet thread?
Posted by: Central Scrutinizer at December 05, 2020 04:50 PM (+U5Yr)
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Good question...
Posted by: Legally Sufficient - Trump Won! at December 05, 2020

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They've made themselves too unpopular for that.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 05, 2020 05:25 PM (rpbg1)

202 I may be one of the few people who believes maybe Biden actually broke his foot playing with his dog.

The reason? Mr. Empire and I were playing frisbee with one of ours 10-15 years ago. I was running to catch the frisbee and toss it back when Sable blindsided me and I went down with a cracking noise.

Turned out that according to the x-ray tech at the hospital, I had a "very interesting" badly broken ankle. A rod, a couple of pins, and a bunch of physical therapy later, it was okay -- but I haven't played frisbee with a dog since!

Posted by: empire 1 at December 05, 2020 05:26 PM (vluYu)

203 Hilarious watching 50 of the little guys charging around and falling all over each other.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 05, 2020 03:58 PM (ZLI7S)

Very cool.
Posted by: m at December 05, 2020 05:22 PM (HDhso)

Kinda like when I take Joe around the neighborhood. Two new families moved in and 7 kids between them, all under 10. We go walking by and out they come flying to see joe.
Joe loves it of course. Except he looks at me as if to say, See!!?? This is how I should be treated!"

Posted by: Diogenes at December 05, 2020 05:28 PM (axyOa)

204 Then the cat, who sat on my lap every evening but rarely slept with me, hopped up and curled next to me, as if she realized I was *really* sick.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 05, 2020 05:24 PM (rpbg1)

you realize she was just calling dibs on eating your fingers in case you didn't make it, right?

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020 05:29 PM (nUhF0)

205 Posted by: TeeJ at December 05, 2020 04:47 PM (H8mJH)
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Good to hear your "voice". Seems like you've been absent for a while..

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at December 05, 2020 05:30 PM (7Fj9P)

206 Then the cat, who sat on my lap every evening but rarely slept with me, hopped up and curled next to me, as if she realized I was *really* sick.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 05, 2020 05:24 PM (rpbg1)

you realize she was just calling dibs on eating your fingers in case you didn't make it, right?

Posted by: vmom Mobile Autonomous Zone at December 05, 2020

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Very possible. Except Oreo was nobody's genius, and lived very much in the moment. Foreseeing anything further ahead than dinner or the evening's petting was not really her thing.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 05, 2020 05:31 PM (rpbg1)

207 Noodus chess-n-dress

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 05, 2020 05:33 PM (rpbg1)

208 hey

can politics stuff go here?

or a diff thread?

Posted by: will choose a nic later at December 05, 2020 05:34 PM (GIeIM)

209 "What is the email address again?"

Look just before the comments begin.

Posted by: navybrat, at large at December 05, 2020 05:34 PM (w7KSn)

210 My friends have one and he's adorable. For some reason he took to me from the time he was a baby and runs to try and jump in my arms whenever he sees me.

He's a tad large for a lap dog but what a sweetheart.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 05, 2020 04:47 PM (ZLI7S)

I'm willing to be crushed by a big lap dog...especially if it's a Berner (Newfies need not apply).

Posted by: browndog at December 05, 2020 05:36 PM (BgMrQ)

211 Went to check out a park near me that I hadn't been to before. Lots of people and dogs and almost everyone wearing a mask except for me. As I was coming off a trail, there was an older man with a dog looked a lot like a golden mix. As soon as the dog saw me, he made a beeline right up to me pulling on the leash. The guy was nice enough to let me give the dog some love. Dogs really can tell dog people. I really miss having a dog but want to wait til I get into a more permanent place.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 05, 2020 05:37 PM (sd8p8)

212 hey

can politics stuff go here?

or a diff thread?
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Nobody knows. I think the weekend threads are strictly escapist. Which is fine. I think the idea is to keep the topical threads, topical.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at December 05, 2020 05:37 PM (7Fj9P)

213 hey

can politics stuff go here?

or a diff thread?
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Nobody knows. I think the weekend threads are strictly escapist. Which is fine. I think the idea is to keep the topical threads, topical.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at December 05, 2020 05:37 PM (7Fj9P)

IIRC, I think a 1,000 post rule is supposed to apply on the Pet Thread!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at December 05, 2020 05:40 PM (87oRe)

214 159 vmom, I was diagnosed in August. triple negative, metastatic breast cancer. Rather advanced. Really surprised me, as breast cancer doesn't run in my family. I mean, like, nobody else has/has had it. Shows you what I know. Ladies, get your mammograms. But the surgeon said as fast as it was growing, getting my mammogram on time may not have shown it. Many of the signs were there but I was ignorant and didn't know what I was noticing.

One frustrating thing is that I has having extreme pain in my left arm, which I thought was a work related injury. I brought it up to my regular doctor and she had me doing rehab. Then I finally got my mammogram and, lo and behold, I have breast cancer and cancer in my LEFT LYMPH NODE.
Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 04:59 PM (TqblR)

Prayers up katya...

I engage in a sport that leaves me with aches and pains more often than not. So when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, they asked if I experienced pain in some specific locations. My answer was that I'm always achy in those spots due to my training. How would I know differently?

I must admit that it freaks me out when I develop new aches and pains these days.

Best wishes to you and for a speedy and lasting recovery!

Posted by: browndog at December 05, 2020 05:44 PM (BgMrQ)

215 No politics on the pet thread.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 05, 2020 05:46 PM (sd8p8)

216 hey

can politics stuff go here?

or a diff thread?
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Whatever you do, don't post any politics on the Sunday night pew pew thread. Yikes.

Posted by: squeakywheel at December 05, 2020 05:46 PM (hdma3)

217 Chess thread is an open thread.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 05, 2020 05:47 PM (sd8p8)

218 159 Then I finally got my mammogram and, lo and behold, I have breast cancer and cancer in my LEFT LYMPH NODE.
Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 05, 2020 04:59 PM (TqblR)

I'm very sorry.

Posted by: m at December 05, 2020 05:47 PM (HDhso)

219 168 We put out birdseed, sunflower seeds, and peanuts for the birds and other critters. This past week, a squirrel left a black walnut on the bird feeder. It was cracked open with the meat still inside. Two days later he left another on the porch railing. Next day, there was another. Is he doing what a cat does when they leave a mouse or bird at your door? Probably not, but I like to think that is what is happening. That would be so cute.
Posted by: French Jeton at December 05, 2020 05:05 PM (85zsD)

I think he's storing them. Maybe not picking the greatest spots!

Posted by: m at December 05, 2020 05:50 PM (HDhso)

220 Mark,

Ask the vet techs if you could hire one for help. I had a vet tech come out to my house and trim Gary's overgrown nails. I mentioned it and she offered to do it on her own time. We had a dog with a broken pelvis that we managed to get healed up. There's hope for your pup too.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 05, 2020 05:55 PM (YynYJ)

221
Still feeling the loss of my Lab Lady Elizabeth Rose, to use her AKC formal name. Liz was her everyday name, she was my shadow for 12 years.

What a gigantic hole she left in our lives. The neighbors actually brought flowers when they learned of her passing, she was truly a neighborhood fixture especially with the kids.

For years the trick or treaters would "borrow" her to accompany them up and down the road. I almost thought her life was children, and we were there just to provide food and shelter.

Not sure what to do about a pup yet the wife refuses to say either way so I soft pedal that,I'd have one in an eyeblink.

Meanwhile I get my dog fix through the Pet Thread, so thank you so very much.

Posted by: irongrampa at December 05, 2020 05:56 PM (KATBx)

222 Politics can go on the chess thread, where it says, "As always, the chess/dress pr0n thread is an open thread, so there is no such thing as an off-topic comment."

Posted by: m at December 05, 2020 05:57 PM (HDhso)

223 They are beautiful. If I lived in a colder climate I would love to have a Newfoundland, although scooping the poop could be a problem and they wouldn't fit through my pet door which is cocker spaniel size.
Posted by: redridinghood at December 05, 2020 04:49 PM (NpAcC)

Sounds like you'd need a grain scoop for that job.

Posted by: Fox2! at December 05, 2020 06:03 PM (qyH+l)

224 irongrampa, if you are concerned about your pet outliving yourself (it could happen) you can still adopt, just designate care for you pet in your will, allot some $, that always helps.

Posted by: attila the irritable at December 05, 2020 06:18 PM (w7KSn)

225 You're making want to the pound or rescue web site.
I had to put down my Jack in January and I am sooo lonely.
I have a ton of pictures on my phone. Breaks my heart a little more each time I flip thru the pic's. Just the thought of having to do that again is stopping me from going forward with an adoption. I'll give some more time.
Posted by: JD at December 05, 2020 03:18

Take the time you need. But focus on the good memories instead of the loss.
You and the new pet will both benefit when you get one. Best wishes.

Posted by: Farmer at December 05, 2020 07:26 PM (uEauf)

226 irongrampa, if you are concerned about your pet outliving yourself (it could happen) you can still adopt, just designate care for you pet in your will, allot some $, that always helps.

Posted by: attila the irritable at December 05, 2020 06:18 PM (w7KSn)

IF you have a trusted next of kin, you can set up a Transfer On Death (TOD) or Payable On Death (POD) CD for them in a reasonable amount to cover the care and feeding of your animal.

Posted by: Commissar-Elect Hrothgar - I Have Earned, And Deserve, Different Rules! at December 05, 2020 07:49 PM (87oRe)

227 110 -- Thanks. If the Catlax and butter don't work, ill move on to one of those.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- current occupation: cat furniture at December 05, 2020 08:09 PM (hfuUh)

228 TRUMP IS SPUNKING ON OUR FACES AND PEOPLE ARE CHEERING. TOTAL SELLOUT.

Posted by: MIRROR UNIVERSE NEIL GORSUCH at December 05, 2020 09:04 PM (Pzzpr)

229 Auzzie was the best. My wife convinced me that I should try a dog after a lifetime of cats. I was halfway to agreeing with her when someone at my customer site posted that they had to get rid of their dog and I answered the post.

She and her husband had just had a child and were living at one of her father's investment homes. Dad was a shit and told her that she could live in the house with the dog or the child but not both. So she had to put the dog up for adoption.

When he joined our house, he wouldn't get up on the couch to join us despite us reassuring him that it was okay. He tried to sneak up onto the couch by oozing up onto it, despite us telling him he was welcome. He wore a bald patch on his chest trying to sneak into our good graces. When he finally figured out that we weren't going to punish him for being on the couch, he would jump from the 3rd step to the couch and land on my crotch at full gallop because he wanted to be with me while we watched movies.

Fifteen years of a fuzzy creature who gave me unconditional love. Who greeted me when I got home after work every day with excitement and love. A handsome dude who knew it and worked it hard to meet strangers and give them just a hint of the joy he gave me day in and day out.

I didn't deserve him. I just hope he puts in a good word for me when I finally kick the bucket. I can't think of a better reference for my eternal resume.

Posted by: Semper Why at December 05, 2020 10:10 PM (n2HiV)

230 Vmom - My condolences on your loss.

Captain Sabin - Likewise. My condolences.

irongrampa - My condolences. I wish you the best.

NotsoThoreau - Good luck, dude. I know how painful this part of the journey is and I wish you luck with it.

Mark - Likewise. I don't have any advice for you. I just hope you and your pet are at peace.

Fenelonspoke - You're absolutely correct. The other dogs absolutely know when I'm upset. When SWMBO and I fight, the medium dog will inject herself and jump on us to comfort us. The tiny one has been on my lap almost constantly when I'm reminiscing about Auzzie. They've been very helpful this past week.

Katya - Fuck cancer. Having been through a bout myself, I look forward to welcoming you into the survivor's club. Kick its ass and take its spine as a trophy. You got this.

All - Auzzie was part German shepherd and part fox terrier. It gave him the face of a fox and the coloration of a German shepherd. He was about the size of a juvenile GS for all of his life and it gave him a youthful appearance. He was handsome as hell and he knew it. Like a lot of dogs, he would bark at & chase squirrels and holy shit one day he actually caught one. I don't think I've ever seen him so proud as he was that day. He was a great dog.

Posted by: Semper Why at December 05, 2020 10:54 PM (n2HiV)

231 God Bless You for the Pet Thread.
I love dogs. This Pet Thread is a pure delight.

Posted by: Michael Devereaux at December 06, 2020 12:53 AM (4Pleu)

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