Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread where this past week we celebrated our 6th anniversary. Thank you all for making this thread possible. Kick back and enjoy the world of animals.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

Friendly Pet Mode for new Ford vehicles. Nice.

These days cars are built with all sorts of comforts, and auto manufacturers are looking for ways to extend those to our furry family members. In 2019, Tesla released “Dog Mode,” making it safe for owners to leave pets in their vehicles for a short period. Now, Ford’s patented “Pet Mode” looks to offer something similar, if not even better.
Tesla owners can activate Dog Mode for those unaware, which keeps the car’s HVAC running while the vehicle is parked. The main idea is to keep pets warm in the winter or cool in the summer. Along with maintaining a set cabin temperature, Tesla’s Dog Mode displays a message on the center infotainment screen with the internal temp and a message, so anyone passing by knows the animal is comfortable and safe. Owners can engage Dog Mode on the touchscreen.

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Not many animal stories available this week. Originally this was going into tonight's ONT. Bicycling and cattle do not mix.

During a bike race in rural California this weekend, several cyclists were trampled after attempting to ride past an aggressive bull that was blocking their path.
The bull reportedly attacked four cyclists during the Rock Cobbler gravel race, an extremely challenging off-road bike race. The daunting 80-mile race includes several major surface changes along the route, as well as an elevation gain of about 6,500 feet.
In the description of the event, it’s described as ‘a stupidly hard thrill ride bordering on a race. It was conceived by madmen.’
There is also an abundance of wild animals along the daunting 80-mile trek.

This Man Designed A Purrfect House For His 20-Plus Rescue Cats

Probably most cat owners have dreamed of building their cat a little home at some point, but not like this! Peter, the founder of the ZenByCat organization, and the builder of this wonderful cat paradise that we’re about to show you, slowly but surely executed his life’s dream: living in harmony surrounded by the cuddly and perfectly happy rescued fluffballs.

Just how many cats, you might ask? Over twenty. But it’s alright, Peter’s house is built for it. Literally. So scroll right down and check out the catopia, the Shangri-La of cat homes, except this one exists for real.

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In his free time I wonder what he does? Cat house Utopia!

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Meet The PetMorons

Hi MisHum--
I know this is too late for this week's Pet Thread, but I wanted to send a picture of Robert anyway.
I adopted him Friday evening, on the 4th, and he's settling in nicely. He's the strangest cat I've ever lived with (one does not "own" cats). He rarely says anything other than some purring, and I've never seen him yawn.
He spends most of the daylight hours sleeping under the bed, coming out around 6 or so to wander around and rub against everything. At bedtime, he jumps up next to me and is rather insistent about petting.
He's two years old, pretty large (long and heavy--13 pounds--but not fat) and despite his handsomeness, he's not at all conceited.
BeckoningChasm
PS: I always enjoy the Pet Thread, and I am honored both that my cat Leela was the very first entry, and that I am at last able to contribute again.

BeckoningChasm thanks for sharing a photo of Robert with us. We have heard quite a bit about him. It sounds like he is rounding you up instead of the other way around. Congrats on your new addition.

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Longtime lurker here. Always wanted to send a pic of my sweet Cheney (named after Dick and not that venomous daughter of his) but never got around to it. She’s a lab mix, possibly with greyhound. To say she was the sweetest and smartest would not do her justice. In a couple of hours she will be heading to that farm in upstate New York. She made it 2 days passed her 17th birthday but her hips finally had the last word. The trade-off of receiving her unrelenting love and joy for all those years versus the indescribable pain of what is about to come is/was worth it. Still sucks though…… - Sam

Hi Sam, I'm so sorry to hear about Cheney's passing. It's so tough to do that final act of love. Been there and done that. Sounds like he had a wonderful life with you.

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Some pics from the horse freedom convoy, which stopped at my local pub. I'm crying. - Northernlurker

I try to keep the Pet Thread politics free. But, I just had to share this photo from our friend Paisley's dad. Thanks for submitting this to us NL.

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Our cats Bert, Judy and Daisy have been blessed with being selected for the honor of being in the Ace of Spades pet thread a few times. We have a new addition, well sort of…Juliette. Juliette is my daughter’s cat, given to her as a Christmas present by her boyfriend who owns Romeo, too. Our daughter works long and busy hours and we have taken the kitten under our wings. At first mostly because she was a kitten and we didn’t want her spending long hours alone, but now mostly because kittens are so darn cute and fun to watch. Our two cats, Judy and Daisy also needed to be reminded of their own youth, so we often bring Juliette to our house. When their two humans (not their “grandhumans”can find time to be together, Romeo and Juliette have a great time with each other. My daughter sent us a picture of the two of them curled up in the sink as only Romeo and Juliette should, and we thought we would share this with you and our other pet thread friends at the Ace of Spades.
Mostly a lurker, the Shakarone and Bionicback

My first two thoughts, what an awesome photo and how dang cute!! Thanks for sharing this fun story with us today. Sounds like everyone is in good hands.

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After seeing Jack and Ugly Joe pictured in last week's awesome pet thread I thought I'd send along our feline version. Here's Puck completely balanced atop her favorite warm pillow--a very compliant Robinson. Thanks so much for keeping the pet thread going strong. - Lila

That is quite the pose, "You caught me!" Great photo and cute to boot. Guess we know who has who wrapped around certain paws. Thanks for sharing today.

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Finnegan is a two-year old Silken Windhound. The breed is relatively new (about 30 years old) and dogs are registered through the UKC. Finnegan was born to run. As a sighthound, there’s nothing he enjoys more than chasing that white garbage bag pulled by a cord (substituting for a bunny). Finn has been clocked at 35 mph and competes in three racing sports, including straight sprint, oval track and field lure coursing. Being a hound, he’s abit aloof, but you’ll never find a sweeter disposition. He’s a great traveler and has logged 20,000 miles with us over the past year in our RV. - Thomas

Screw you Limu Emu. Finnegan is faster and much cuter. It sounds like quite the hobby you have going there Thomas. My guess is Finnegan is quite happy to go on road trips. We appreciate your story today.

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This Cob appreciates your kind words. All of you folks make it possible for us to keep pushing and come up with the Pet Thread. Thanks for the past 6 years. Hopefully we have many more to come.

If you have something you wish to share you can reach us at petmorons at gmail dot com.

God willing and the creeks don't rise, we'll see you next Saturday. Have a nice week!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 03:00 PM

Comments

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1 Pet thread, yay!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar, but that's not important right now! at February 19, 2022 03:01 PM (hOUT3)

2 Happy Caturday everyone
Doggies too

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2022 03:02 PM (2JoB8)

3 Is Robert a Bombay? Good looking cat regardless.

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. Honker. at February 19, 2022 03:02 PM (II3Gr)

4 Playing ball with Molly right now, she keeps changing the rules.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at February 19, 2022 03:03 PM (bVYXr)

5 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 19, 2022 03:04 PM (eA1RV)

6 Hmm. Arthropods appear to be underrepresented again this week.

Posted by: The Guy Who Keeps Asking About Arthropods at February 19, 2022 03:05 PM (VxC1e)

7 Finnegan proves, yet again, that dogs can fly albeit only for short distances. Beautiful to see them run with intent!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar, but that's not important right now! at February 19, 2022 03:08 PM (hOUT3)

8 Beautiful animals!

Posted by: JuJuBee at February 19, 2022 03:10 PM (mNhhD)

9 Robert, I think you did well by selecting BeckChas as your servant. May your reign be long and fun!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar, but that's not important right now! at February 19, 2022 03:10 PM (hOUT3)

10 Nice to see BeckoningChasm's newest pet!

He looks very handsome.

It also sounds like he is adjusting very nicely to his new home...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 03:11 PM (K5n5d)

11 Hmm. Arthropods appear to be underrepresented again this week.
Posted by: The Guy Who Keeps Asking About Arthropods at February 19, 2022 03:05 PM (VxC1e)
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I do have a pretty nice pic of an orb weaver spider I could send in...She's a real beaut!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 03:12 PM (K5n5d)

12 That's a heck of a hair clog.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 19, 2022 03:12 PM (SsMRU)

13 Great pet photos this week.
Thank all.

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2022 03:12 PM (2JoB8)

14 Yay, BeckChas! Robert (TM) is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
I hope this guy gives you the love and pleasure you absolutely deserve, as we all know you will give him!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 19, 2022 03:12 PM (9uqbB)

15 Lovely pets today. Thanks to all who submitted pics.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at February 19, 2022 03:12 PM (3cGpq)

16 My 1 year old Himalayen Sophie is slowly but surely warming up to my 4 week old grandson. Still not sure what he is, but curious

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 19, 2022 03:13 PM (Irn0L)

17 Glad that bull got to stomp on some cyclist ass.

Dumb asses should know better than to fuck with a bull.

Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 19, 2022 03:13 PM (R/m4+)

18 Tuned in to see BC's Robert the Cat.

He's beautiful!
Our Empress Wicker Longtail the First looks very much like Robert.

We love black cats.

Thanks for sharing, BC!

Posted by: Flyover at February 19, 2022 03:13 PM (Rbu5d)

19 The added benefit is, that pet mode could be good if someone in an insane hurry left their baby in a car seat as well.

A positive good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 19, 2022 03:14 PM (dNqv+)

20 Congrats again Beckoning Chasm. Robert is a beauty!

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 19, 2022 03:14 PM (nxdel)

21 How does a lurker like me send pics? My wife and I love the Pet Thread!

Posted by: Eskimo at February 19, 2022 03:15 PM (zIRb+)

22 21 How does a lurker like me send pics? My wife and I love the Pet Thread!
Posted by: Eskimo at February 19, 2022 03:15 PM (zIRb+)

petmorons at gmail dot com

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 19, 2022 03:17 PM (dNqv+)

23 Thanks, for the Pet Thread, MisHum. Great looking group of moronimals today.

Robert looks just like our Betty.

Condolences Sam on Cheney's passing.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 19, 2022 03:18 PM (ju2Fy)

24 I dunno. A little cat heavy today. Kidding. Love the pet thread.

Posted by: leber at February 19, 2022 03:18 PM (/BMIk)

25 Lovely pet morons, condolences on Cheney.

I looked at a website to leave a comment for a friend's father's obituary, and noticed that the families of a few older people used photos of their father or mother with a well-beloved pet. Usually this person was a widow or widower and the doggo sat on the lap or next to the person, almost like a life companion.

It made me very sad. My husband is quite a bit older than me, and I could see myself pictured as an old lady with her terrier companion.

One of the pics was of a 91 year old man and a heavily groomed, rabbit eared schnauzer. He held it so lovingly.

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 03:19 PM (ONvIw)

26 That's a heck of a hair clog.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 19, 2022 03:12 PM (SsMRU)
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One of my cats (Kaylee) used to do that when she was little. She doesn't do it anymore. Perhaps because another cat (Jasmine) likes to pee in that sink.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 03:19 PM (K5n5d)

27 That Finnegan looks fast!
Begin again!

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 03:22 PM (jTmQV)

28 Happy Pet Thread Anniversary, Mis Hum!

Thanks for another dandy Pet Thread. Just love seeing all the Pet Morons and Moron-loved Pets Belonging to Others.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 19, 2022 03:23 PM (973h7)

29 BeckoningChasm,

Robert is gorgeous! So happy you have him in your life, and you in his. It was worth the wait!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 19, 2022 03:24 PM (973h7)

30 Hi folks, Robert thanks you for your compliments!

@3 - I think Bombays are a very deep brown color, and Robert is definitely black.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 19, 2022 03:25 PM (m0zqP)

31 Beckoning Chasm, Robert looks like kin to Duncanthrax Ace, our Madison. Black Cats Matter.

Posted by: Eromero at February 19, 2022 03:28 PM (I1AtF)

32 I've never heard of a Silken Windhound, looks very sleek and beautiful running.

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 03:30 PM (ONvIw)

33 BeckoningChasm, congratulations! You've entered into the growing group of American Bombay owners! Warning: Robert is going to get EVEN BIGGER. (Hexadecimal is at 20 lbs.) We converted a large dog kennel into a litterbox for Hex this past year to deal with his arthritis, and he seems pretty happy with it.

Bombays are often described as "a dog in a cat's body," so be prepared for one to greet guests, follow you around constantly, guard children, and drink out of the toilet.

Posted by: pookysgirl, with "the other cat" in her lap at February 19, 2022 03:30 PM (XKZwp)

34 35mph. Windhound. I'd say. Very cool especially using the dog for that which it was bred

Posted by: 7man at February 19, 2022 03:31 PM (qwO6y)

35 When men become men (3 full morning bones in a row) and women become women (after the 3rd full moon of blood letting), and are also mentally and emotionally mature enough to go goblin mode, are we considered pets while in goblin mode. Perchance.

Posted by: goblin mode gary at February 19, 2022 03:32 PM (352a1)

36 Robert the Kitteh is a most splendid void indeed. Some cats are the strong and silent type (Maru in Japan has only been recorded a handful of times saying something. Usually he is completely Zen and inscrutable. In a box.) I am glad he is there to keep you supervised and out of trouble.

Posted by: Sabrina Chase at February 19, 2022 03:32 PM (NgPv+)

37 Posted by: goblin mode gary at February 19, 2022 03:32 PM (352a1)

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You have your shrink on speed dial, don't you?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 19, 2022 03:33 PM (eA1RV)

38 As always, a totally lovely pet thread.
Many, many thanks, Mis Hum. I really do appreciate the time, effort and kind humor you put into this every week.

And it's great to get to see the pet morons, and come to know their stories.

Posted by: Appycay at February 19, 2022 03:34 PM (zGcp1)

39 I apologize for violating the non-politics rule.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, Honk Justin Trudeau at February 19, 2022 03:34 PM (xj+jQ)

40 We had a scare with kid2's dog this week. Out of nowhere he became weak and sluggish. The neutrophils were startlingly low. Seems he was rapidly overcome by an infection, possibly tickborne and he was started on doxycycline, pending serology results. It seems to have worked, but it was shocking to have a 2yo dog decline overnight. Stupid damn deer, hate them.

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 03:34 PM (ONvIw)

41 35 When men become men (3 full morning bones in a row) and women become women (after the 3rd full moon of blood letting), and are also mentally and emotionally mature enough to go goblin mode, are we considered pets while in goblin mode. Perchance.

Posted by: goblin mode gary at February 19, 2022 03:32 PM (352a1)

Or just a bit weird

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 03:35 PM (ONvIw)

42 That Robert is a beautiful cat!

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 03:37 PM (ONvIw)

43 Thanks, MisHum!

Posted by: m at February 19, 2022 03:37 PM (ZpkZT)

44 I think there must be a Giant Black Cat breed. My two guys are tuxedos, 20 lbs each. I had to get medium dog carriers to take them to the vet. Calm and easy-going, very well behaved. Not doglike that I noticed

But man, their tails can knock over chairs!

Posted by: Sabrina Chase at February 19, 2022 03:38 PM (NgPv+)

45 Thanks for the condolences. For years I wanted to send in a pic. Sad to do it at the last minute. Thanks Mis. Hum. for posting.

Posted by: Sam at February 19, 2022 03:38 PM (Q1uNd)

46 BeckoningChasm: Robert looks awesome. I can tell from his eyes he's got a lot of personality. You're going to have so much fun with him (frustration too, but hey, that's cats!) If you're feeling really brave, show Robert videos on YouTube from "OwlKitty".

Lila: Puck is named very well.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 19, 2022 03:40 PM (nRMeC)

47 Great thread, thanks.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (5pTK/)) at February 19, 2022 03:41 PM (5pTK/)

48 What adorable moron pets. Always such a nice break. Thank you MisHum.

Posted by: Infidel at February 19, 2022 03:44 PM (JAkXN)

49 Was hoping you'd have a picture, NorthernLurker. Hopefully Trudescu won't drop by.

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 03:44 PM (ONvIw)

50 Yay PETZZZ

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 19, 2022 03:45 PM (lCui1)

51 BeckChas, Robert the Cat is a HANDSOME cat!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 19, 2022 03:46 PM (lCui1)

52 12 That's a heck of a hair clog.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 19, 2022 03:12 PM (SsMRU)

heh

Posted by: m at February 19, 2022 03:48 PM (ZpkZT)

53 Man who works for animal shelter in TX saves 45 cats from a fire:

https://tinyurl.com/yvjtedwy

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 19, 2022 03:48 PM (GezNK)

54 BC Thanks for sharing Robert with us, he is a most handsome boy!

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 19, 2022 03:49 PM (a4EWo)

55 Lol at Juliette in da sink

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 19, 2022 03:49 PM (lCui1)

56 26 One of my cats (Kaylee) used to do that when she was little. She doesn't do it anymore. Perhaps because another cat (Jasmine) likes to pee in that sink.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 03:19 PM (K5n5d)

Perhaps!

Posted by: m at February 19, 2022 03:50 PM (ZpkZT)

57 What an interesting assortment of pets this week!

Cheney reminds me of a couple of mine . . .

Posted by: KT at February 19, 2022 03:50 PM (0ghg2)

58 Beautiful cat, BC. Congratulations on Robert!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 19, 2022 03:50 PM (GezNK)

59 53 Man who works for animal shelter in TX saves 45 cats from a fire:

https://tinyurl.com/yvjtedwy

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 19, 2022 03:48 PM (GezNK)

That's thinkin' with your heart. God bless that man.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 19, 2022 03:50 PM (nRMeC)

60 Sam, Cheney looked very handsome. I am so sorry for your loss.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 19, 2022 03:51 PM (lCui1)

61 Cheney looks like worlds of love.

Posted by: m at February 19, 2022 03:53 PM (ZpkZT)

62 Here's Puck completely balanced atop her favorite warm pillow--a very compliant Robinson.

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I guess we know who's top cat!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 19, 2022 03:54 PM (lCui1)

63 Beautiful pets

Posted by: N.L. Urker, Honk Justin Trudeau at February 19, 2022 03:57 PM (xj+jQ)

64 My 12 year old cat, Dexter is a fussy eater, only eats one type of canned food.
And everyone is out of it

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 03:57 PM (jTmQV)

65 62: I remember that cartoon show!

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 03:57 PM (ONvIw)

66

Pretty sure catman knows what penis tastes like...

Posted by: Tainter Salad at February 19, 2022 03:58 PM (iKOD3)

67 64: That's terrible. I hear some canned food is hard to get. Bogie eats dry, but these days I mix two brands to increase likelihood of not running out

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 03:59 PM (ONvIw)

68 Congrats on Robert, BC! So glad you sent his pic to the pet thread. Lovely, hypnotic, golden eyes!

Posted by: Russkilitlover at February 19, 2022 04:00 PM (iyVGU)

69 Yes, we have a small supply of his preferred food, wife says we'll mix it up with whatever, and see what happens.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 04:00 PM (jTmQV)

70 She was beautiful, even when the grey started showing ten years ago.

"61 Cheney looks like worlds of love." - Unending!

Posted by: Sam at February 19, 2022 04:00 PM (Q1uNd)

71 BeckoningChasm: Robert is gorgeous! You are both so lucky to have found each other!

Thank you, MisHum, for a wonderful six years of celebrating the pets of the Horde. It's always a welcome and joyful respite from the negativity that seems so pervasive these days.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at February 19, 2022 04:01 PM (mNMgp)

72 BeckChasm: Congratulations on acquiring Robert. Life is always better with at least one four foot under foot. Your Robert looks exactly like my Wicked Little Witch. I now understand why black cats were persecuted in the Middle Ages and are still mistrusted. There's something startling about a dark corner or other shadowy spot suddenly developing headlights.

My two cats would have a total blast in that cat house, chasing each other from one end of the house to the other. I have never heard of FIP. It sounds nasty. I'm glad the vet school is making progress against it.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- bitterly clinging to the deplorable life '70s style! at February 19, 2022 04:02 PM (vMM2s)

73 Picky eater = not hungry enough yet. Same with kids.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 19, 2022 04:04 PM (eA1RV)

74 BC, congrats! Robert is gorgeous, and sounds like a wonderful kitteh!

Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at February 19, 2022 04:08 PM (OssQ4)

75 Thanks for the condolences. For years I wanted to send in a pic. Sad to do it at the last minute. Thanks Mis. Hum. for posting.
Posted by: Sam at February 19, 2022 03:38 PM (Q1uNd)
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So glad you sent the photo, Sam. What a precious friend Cheney was. Prayers up on your last journey together, and may memories of good times sustain you.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 19, 2022 04:12 PM (973h7)

76 I apologize for violating the non-politics rule.
Posted by: N.L. Urker, Honk Justin Trudeau at February 19, 2022 03:34 PM (xj+jQ)
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You didn't, or Mis Hum would not have posted it!

I'm glad you sent in that photo since I remember your posting when it happened. You weren't the only one crying that day...

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 19, 2022 04:13 PM (973h7)

77 MegaRoy took one look at Catopia, turned his back on me and stated quite clearly that i just don't love him.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at February 19, 2022 04:13 PM (IJES/)

78 I can't remember a black cat that wasn't conceited

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2022 04:13 PM (EZebt)

79 BC's Robert looks sturdy and handsome. Black cats, in my (admittedly limited) experience, are the most easygoing and adaptable of all the coat colors, and may well be the smartest.

Romeo and Juliette: Are they Persians, Siberians, or what? The one on the right in the sink pic looks much like Miss Linda's late Angelique, she of the ironic name, who found me in an empty parking lot one morning after who knows what adventures.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 19, 2022 04:14 PM (c6xtn)

80 Tomorrow my dog goes to see an internal medicine vet for a consultation at 10 am. She had two abnormal lung xrays. Regular vet and radiologist can't tell what it is. Antibiotics reduced it 10-20%. Not a mass, not a spiderweb, but thickened tissues in several areas of the lungs. Hoping it's not cancer. The next step is most likely a CT scan.

Posted by: JuJuBee at February 19, 2022 04:15 PM (mNhhD)

81 Just don't call him "Bob"

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2022 04:16 PM (EZebt)

82 Nyah!

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2022 04:16 PM (3ST6N)

83 I can't remember a black cat that wasn't conceited
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2022

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Marie-Antoinette the black queen certainly was, though she was quite pleased to share her world with her humans. Wolf the recently-passed big black, I don't know if he was. All cats think highly of their own looks, or at least take their beauty for granted, so his self-confidence was nothing out of the ordinary. He was also bigger than the usual cat, so he had the confidence of a cat who had won some fights or clashes during his outdoor days.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 19, 2022 04:18 PM (c6xtn)

84 Thank you mh for 6 years of Caturdays

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2022 04:18 PM (EZebt)

85 BeckoningChasm!!!
Robert is such a handsome fellow!

You've come a long way, mister. I'm so very proud of you. There were evenings there on the ONT when I was afraid for you. Now look.

Good for you. Peace and love.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 19, 2022 04:19 PM (U2p+3)

86 6 years! Congratulations and thank you!

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 04:20 PM (jTmQV)

87 I can't remember a black cat that wasn't conceited
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2022
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I don't know if Penny (my black cat) is conceited, but there's no question who is in charge around here. She is the Queen of the Castle, lording her status over the other cats and myself.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 04:21 PM (K5n5d)

88 And Chekov the Ailing Codger Cat is still with us. I was certain at this time last week that he was on a greased slide to the Bridge. He pointedly withdrew from whatever room I was in, seemed to be eating less, etc. This morning, though, he twice crept over near the couch so I could pet him instead of fleeing to the bedroom. And he gave us a little struggle (bothersome but a good sign) when we administered his appetite stimulant by mouth at noon. He's not a 5-year-old again, not even a 10-year-old. But he clings to life.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 19, 2022 04:22 PM (c6xtn)

89 Pets compel us to care for something besides ourselves. Trying to think of a time when I didn't have a pet, not many times.
A wife yes, a pet, not many.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 04:23 PM (jTmQV)

90 That's a heck of a hair clog.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 19, 2022
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One of my cats (Kaylee) used to do that when she was little. She doesn't do it anymore. Perhaps because another cat (Jasmine) likes to pee in that sink.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022

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Wolf was already too big when I adopted him at 1.5 years to curl up in a bathroom sink. But he would leap up and stand with front paws in the sink in the morning and look at me, and I'd run the water so he could drink.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 19, 2022 04:28 PM (c6xtn)

91 But he would leap up and stand with front paws in the sink in the morning and look at me, and I'd run the water so he could drink.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 19, 2022 04:28 PM (c6xtn)
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Penny does that sometimes when I brush my teeth. She seems to like the fresh minty smell of my breath.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 04:31 PM (K5n5d)

92 All beautiful pets! BeckoningChasm, Robert is very handsome

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at February 19, 2022 04:33 PM (Z/jzm)

93 But he would leap up and stand with front paws in the sink in the morning and look at me, and I'd run the water so he could drink.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 19, 2022
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Penny does that sometimes when I brush my teeth. She seems to like the fresh minty smell of my breath.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022

Wolf's other routine was when I was brushing my teeth, to sit on the bathroom counter so I could pet him. If I didn't do it long enough, he would reach out a big gentle paw and pat at my arm ("Don't stop petting!").

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 19, 2022 04:33 PM (c6xtn)

94 Robert, I think you did well by selecting BeckChas as your servant. May your reign be long and fun!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar, but that's not important right now! at February 19, 2022 03:10 PM (hOUT3)

I will be a kind slave driver.

Oh...you meant the cat.

Never mind.

Posted by: Robert at February 19, 2022 04:37 PM (1Yy3c)

95 88 Good news!

Posted by: CN at February 19, 2022 04:39 PM (E3EdC)

96 Robert is such a handsome fellow!

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 19, 2022 04:19 PM (U2p+3)

You're very kind.

Posted by: Robert is going to milk this joke for all it's worth. at February 19, 2022 04:40 PM (1Yy3c)

97 80 prayers up for a good outcome

Posted by: CN at February 19, 2022 04:40 PM (E3EdC)

98 Posted by: Robert is going to milk this joke for all it's worth. at February 19, 2022 04:40 PM (1Yy3c)

Then comment 94 would have been your first and last attempt

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. Honker. at February 19, 2022 04:45 PM (II3Gr)

99 I need to get up and tend the wood stove, but I have pinned down by a very comfortable sleeping dog, so I guess my priorities have been revised accordingly.
I find it hard to believe the Pet Thread is only six years old, it seems like It has been a nice part of my life for far longer!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar, but that's not important right now! at February 19, 2022 04:45 PM (hOUT3)

100 A few days I was using the massage chair, which provoked some groaning.
Paisley sat as possible, stared at me, touched me with her nose and even offered me her paw.
Sweet girl.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, Honk Justin Trudeau at February 19, 2022 04:49 PM (xj+jQ)

101 I had to stop by to see Robert The Cat. What a handsome fella! I know this is just the beginning of a beautiful friendship. And so many other adorable furry friends!

My kitteh with cancer has been mostly doing well, although he is starting to barf occasionally again. He still takes his pill very well in a pill pocket rolled in Fortiflora (kitty crack). A small silver lining of not being able to visit Jesse is I've had extra time with the cats. They are helping me so much.

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 19, 2022 04:49 PM (kTRt4)

102 JuJuBee

Prayers up for the both of you!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar, but that's not important right now! at February 19, 2022 04:49 PM (hOUT3)

103 A small silver lining of not being able to visit Jesse is I've had extra time with the cats. They are helping me so much.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 19, 2022 04:49 PM (kTRt4)
* * * *
Prayers continue for Jesse, you and the family and friends.

Sounds like your kittehs are angels here on earth!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 19, 2022 04:51 PM (973h7)

104 Howdy there, pet loving Hordelings!

Posted by: Doof at February 19, 2022 04:51 PM (mZUr4)

105 {{{Hrothgar}}}

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 19, 2022 04:52 PM (kTRt4)

106 I find it hard to believe the Pet Thread is only six years old, it seems like It has been a nice part of my life for far longer!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar, but that's not important right now! at February 19, 2022 04:45 PM (hOUT3)
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I find it hard to believe I've been a pet owner for longer than the Pet Thread has been around. I'll mark my 9th anniversary of adopting Penny off the streets next week.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 04:52 PM (K5n5d)

107 {{Screaming in digital}} you are both in my prayers.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 19, 2022 04:53 PM (nxdel)

108 Robert! Nice kitty, BC. Although I am partial to the Tuxedos, he is quite handsome.

Posted by: flounder, wrecker, hoarder, saboteur at February 19, 2022 04:53 PM (SH2Zi)

109 They are helping me so much.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 19, 2022 04:49 PM (kTRt4)

Amazing how that works, but thank God that it does!
Prayers remain up for both of you!
~H

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar, but that's not important right now! at February 19, 2022 04:53 PM (hOUT3)

110 Prayers for comfort Sam. Cheney definitely has a look of quit dignity on her face. My old timer is rapidly approaching his 17th anniversary of showing up on our porch as a frightened little pup.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at February 19, 2022 04:54 PM (ff2mS)

111 Tux has decided that he likes being in a side chair while I'm at the computer. My office chair does not make for a nice level lap. Works nicely for me too as I don't have to type around a cat.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at February 19, 2022 04:56 PM (3cGpq)

112 Legally Sufficient, yes they are, except when the younger one slams the bathroom cabinet doors at 3 am ... They can always find just the right noise to wake you up... But he is also the biggest snuggle bug in the world so all is forgiven.

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 19, 2022 04:57 PM (kTRt4)

113 {{{sid}}}

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar, but that's not important right now! at February 19, 2022 04:58 PM (hOUT3)

114 {{{Jewells}}} Thank you!

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 19, 2022 04:58 PM (kTRt4)

115 Ongoing prayers for you and Jesse SiD. I'm glad you're finding comfort in the kitty companionship.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at February 19, 2022 04:59 PM (3cGpq)

116 My cats have always slept at my feet. In the middle of the night I feel their little paws on me.
One years ago night I felt the paws on me, and I awoke trying to find the cat, then I remembered the cat passed the day before. I had no cat at that time.
I've had the same experience with the sensation of a dog licking my hand in the middle of the night. I awaken to realize, my dog had passed months ago.
Visitations?

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 05:00 PM (jTmQV)

117 Afternoon horde! Puddy tats galore!

Wow, Silken Windhound? Even the name is cool, looks like a gorgeous breed. Hope the AKC comes around to recognizing it. Cheney made it to 17?!? Congrats! That's awesome, especially for a larger pooch. Yeah, I had a case of the sadz earlier today thinking of past pooches. I'm already aging my puppy and she's not even housebroke yet!

Speaking of which, I'm trying to leash train my pup. You'd think I tied her with barbed wire. She's a serious handful, tiny and stubborn. The gardeners unfortunately removed a dying plant - a decorative sage part of a giant hedge next to the house. Hummers love it. And, just as the pup discovered digging, the gardeners create a big, soft, wet spot right next to the house. Covering it with bark gave her bark to eat. Covering the bark with black and then chili pepper flavored it.

Puppies. Muddy, bark eating chili loving puppies.

Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with Vanax37, M390 and CPM-S90V at February 19, 2022 05:01 PM (wAnMi)

118 Visitations?
Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 05:00 PM (jTmQV)
* * * *
Sounds like it. So hard to let go, for both us and them.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 19, 2022 05:02 PM (973h7)

119 One years ago night I felt the paws on me, and I awoke trying to find the cat, then I remembered the cat passed the day before. I had no cat at that time.
I've had the same experience with the sensation of a dog licking my hand in the middle of the night. I awaken to realize, my dog had passed months ago.
Visitations?
Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 05:00 PM (jTmQV)

If I hadn't once lived in a full-on haunted house, I'd call BS. In a non-haunted house (think I've told this here) we had a friend of ex house-sit from out of town when we were on vacay, and she was happy to have a place to stay. My little Dolly had passed some months before, and her sister Daisy was 100 miles north with sitters we'd trade off with. She'd never seen the dogs AFAIK. At one point when checking up - she said she thought she had seen a small white and brown dog in the garage and running up the stairs and was creeped out. I figured Dolly didn't like house guests if we weren't there.

Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with Vanax37, M390 and CPM-S90V at February 19, 2022 05:07 PM (wAnMi)

120 One years ago night I felt the paws on me, and I awoke trying to find the cat, then I remembered the cat passed the day before. I had no cat at that time.
I've had the same experience with the sensation of a dog licking my hand in the middle of the night. I awaken to realize, my dog had passed months ago.
Visitations?
Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 05:00 PM (jTmQV)
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I sometimes have vivid dreams of a FOURTH cat living in my house with me...creeps me out.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 05:10 PM (K5n5d)

121 Next up in Sharkman's Amazon Prime queue:

"The VelociPastor".

"After losing his parents, a priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability to turn into a dinosaur. At first horrified at his new power, a prostitute convinces him yo use it to fight crime. And ninjas."

Heh. Must see. I'm a sucker for all variations of Anonymous Rex by Eric Garcia.

Posted by: Sharkman at February 19, 2022 05:12 PM (8gxrg)

122 Quip seen on Twatter:

"We have the names of everyone who donated to the Freedom Convoy, but none of the names of Ghislaine Maxwell's customers."

Posted by: Sharkman at February 19, 2022 05:18 PM (8gxrg)

123 I sometimes have vivid dreams of a FOURTH cat living in my house with me...creeps me out.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 05:10 PM (K5n5d)

It's a cat. You could have a fourth, fifth and sixth cat living in your house. Not like the first 3 are going to rat out on their buddies.

Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with Vanax37, M390 and CPM-S90V at February 19, 2022 05:18 PM (wAnMi)

124 HOBBY THREAD IS NOOD

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2022 05:19 PM (2JoB8)

125 It's a cat. You could have a fourth, fifth and sixth cat living in your house. Not like the first 3 are going to rat out on their buddies.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with Vanax37, M390 and CPM-S90V at February 19, 2022 05:18 PM (wAnMi)
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I've had those kinds of dreams as well...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022 05:19 PM (K5n5d)

126 Then comment 94 would have been your first and last attempt
Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. Honker. at February 19, 2022 04:45 PM (II3Gr)

Dude...you just murdered me. I'm bleeding out. I'm dying. I'm dead.

Posted by: Robert x_x at February 19, 2022 05:20 PM (1Yy3c)

127 NOOD

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 19, 2022 05:21 PM (nxdel)

128 So, we just got our first egg from our chickens!!!
It's blue and about half the size of normal large egg. We're pretty excited.

Posted by: lin-duh at February 19, 2022 05:23 PM (UUBmN)

129 Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 19, 2022 04:53 PM

Jewells,

Are you still here? I left a question for you in the coffee thread but maybe you had already left. I looked at the AoSHQ key chain and was wondering if you could convert the tag into a hat pin. Would be even better if you could make it in about a 1 inch square.

Posted by: Oddbob at February 19, 2022 05:24 PM (nfrXX)

130 128 So, we just got our first egg from our chickens!!!
It's blue and about half the size of normal large egg. We're pretty excited.
Posted by: lin-duh at February 19, 2022 05:23 PM (UUBmN)

Nice. Kid2 is thinking of getting a chicken or two to keep down the insects. I don't know if that works, the local chickens seem to eat feed.

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 05:26 PM (ONvIw)

131 I love the pet thread! Thanks MisHum.

Posted by: CN The First at February 19, 2022 05:29 PM (ONvIw)

132 I find it hard to believe I've been a pet owner for longer than the Pet Thread has been around. I'll mark my 9th anniversary of adopting Penny off the streets next week.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2022

***
Except for '81-'83 (no pets allowed apartment), I've had cats since 1965.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 19, 2022 05:31 PM (c6xtn)

133 My 12 year old cat, Dexter is a fussy eater, only eats one type of canned food.
And everyone is out of it
Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2022 03:57

Yep gdj, one of the items I've noticed that is in shortsupply is cat food. Lots of empty shelves there lately. Weird.

Posted by: Farmer at February 19, 2022 05:49 PM (55Qr6)

134 Looking for something never put up
https://tinyurl.com/459fa4xr

Some of my Hanoverians
Kielmansegge Feldjaegers (6 infantry)
Bremen-Verden Hussars ( 3 cavalry)
Luneberg Estorf Hussars ( 5 cavalry)

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2022 05:57 PM (2JoB8)

135 Dexter fussy? Try the cheapest canned tuna, the packed in water variety. My oldish and sickish cat loved it. Also ate anything that had just some juice on it. A good temp solution, anyways.

Posted by: klaftern at February 19, 2022 06:43 PM (taPSh)

136 Dexter fussy? Try the cheapest canned tuna, the packed in water variety. My oldish and sickish cat loved it. Also ate anything that had just some juice on it. A good temp solution, anyways.
Posted by: klaftern at February 19, 2022 06:43 PM (taPSh)

Another temptation I used for a dying cat of mine was boiled chicken breast. When they aren't tempted by that, it is very sad.

Posted by: Oldcat at February 19, 2022 09:00 PM (eoQWY)

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