Ace of Spades Pet Thread, July 30

Courtesy Misanthropic Humanitarian.

Welcome to this weekly respite from most of the outside "civilized" world -- the Ace of Spades Pet Thread.

Thanks for stopping by. Sniff out your best treats, kick back and enjoy the world of animals.

Reminder: For current events and politics, the Thread before the Gardening Thread (a couple of threads below) is almost always an Open Thread.

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Hi K.T. it's buzzion. I thought this video from Shadiversity might be good for the pet thread. It's about Medieval Dogs, their looks, breeds and who owned them.

Fascinating. Thanks, buzzion!

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Meet The PetMorons

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Penny (my black cat) likes to troll the Moron Horde on the evening threads, as you can see in her picture.
Jasmine loves taking naps in her warm spot in the sun.
Kaylee the Calico Kitty Cat (the cutest little cat of them all) just likes to roll around on the floor, exposing her belly. It's the ultimate sign of trust among cats, though she's not too keen on me rubbing it. Penny LOVES belly rubs, though.
Enjoy!
"Perfessor" Squirrel

Well, now we understand the opening to the Book Thread a little better. Kitties with personality!

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Hey K.T.
Great Pet Thread today! Here is a picture of Charlie to add to next week's pet thread! Actually, Charlie has been on the famous AOS Pet Thread before - as a one year old. Now he's older and on his first date!
Keep up the good work!
Boswell

Charlie is a charmer. Had to include that first photo so we could distinguish Charlie from his date! Heh.

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This is Anisette. I don't remember if I sent her photo in before. She's not doing too well right now -- lost a lot of weight and is losing fur. We're seeing the vet on Wednesday.
I've had her twelve years. I am not sure how old she is. She was a stray when she came into my life. She had had kittens and my neighbors and I tried to catch her and the kittens but by the time we were successful, only one kitten remained. We got her (the cat who came to be named Anisette) rabies shots and then we got her spayed. She stayed with me while she recovered. (My landlord adopted the kitten.) Anyhow, Anisette was not happy and kind of mean -- actually really mean -- but she grew on me. I hadn't intended on keeping her, but I did. Now she's royalty around here, keeping the dogs in check. She takes their beds, hangs out in their crates, drinks from their water bowls... And she's so sweet to me. She guards me at night, perched on top of me... Demands rub downs in the mornings. And remind me to feed her.
I hope she'll be okay.
Faithful Moron,
Lee Also

We have already been praying for her, and hope she will be okay, too.

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This is Lacey. She's our precious English Mastiff. The gentlest of gentle giants and the sweetest boss either of us ever had.
We love her to the moon and back!
Tracy and Tom

Looks sweet. Little photo, big dog!

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Hi all, this is Honey who left us all to quickly this past Wednesday, July 20th so the pain is still fresh. She was a good friend and protector to my wife, daughter and I for over 12 years. Honey was definitely an ette as she knew right from wrong, good vs evil, while loving the good things in life such as sleeping, eating and long walks. I love the pet thread and wished I had sent in Honey's profile before she left us as she would have loved seeing herself on the world famous AoSHQ Pet Thread. Honey was about 8 months old when we received her on Valentines Day 2010 from our local shelter. While 13 years might be long in a dog's life it's much too short for us humans.
P.S. I'm mainly a lurker but sometimes post as Worc1.

Oh, what a fine looking dog. Her personality shines through in those photos. So sorry for your loss.

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Hello,
I once in a blue moon post as ptleahy. All three of these pets have been featured on Ace of Spades Pet Thread individually. Big Poodle (black Standard Poodle, Lobi (Chi-weenie) and Pizza (daughter's Malti-poo). We were watching the daughter's dog this week, so it was a big dog party. They were interested in what my lovely wife was snacking on.
Keep up the good work.

A big dog party, or a gang of dogs giving the eye to hooman snacks? Which is it?

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Love those PetMorons! Thank you for sharing your pets with us. We have some left for next week.

If you would like to send pet and/or animal stories, links, etc. for the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, the address is:
petmorons at protonmail dot com
Remember to include the nic or name by which you wish to be known at AoSHQ, or let us know if you want to remain a lurker.

Until next Saturday, have a great week!

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If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, July 23. Some special PetMoron stories and photos there.

I closed the comments on this post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.

Posted by: K.T. at 03:26 PM

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at July 30, 2022 03:28 PM (k8B25)

2 rowr

Posted by: Dr. Varno at July 30, 2022 03:30 PM (vuisn)

3 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 30, 2022 03:31 PM (jikVZ)

4 Pet Morons are the best.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 30, 2022 03:31 PM (VdGjU)

5 One belly rub, fine, two belly rubs, maybe, three belly rubs, get out the band aids...
Chin rubs, ear rubs, all you want.
That's the way my cat rolls.

Posted by: gourmand du jour, staying hungry at July 30, 2022 03:33 PM (jTmQV)

6 Retired psciticene phelbotomist's Poicephalis Senegalis genetic memories approve of this warm humid weather. Enjoyed hard to find fresh red Fresno chilis. Note: do not rub eyes after cozy time skritches.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at July 30, 2022 03:34 PM (MDJ/M)

7 Awww such cute pet morons!!!!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 30, 2022 03:40 PM (y8Kvt)

8 Well, in animal-related news, my cat trapping venture was a success. Except the cat I trapped was not the circa 3-month kitten I saw, but an older Tortie. Default assumption: it's the momma cat. She bloodied her nose a bit trying to escape the trap, but seems otherwise OK. I transferred her to a pet crate, with bedding, and dishes of food and water.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 30, 2022 03:41 PM (pDMPe)

9 Lee Also, prayers for Anisette

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 30, 2022 03:42 PM (y8Kvt)

10 In the video, paws designed for sand or snow . . .

Posted by: KT at July 30, 2022 03:42 PM (rrtZS)

11 ptleahy, when doggeh puts his muzzle on my lap like that I always interpret it as "please"

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 30, 2022 03:44 PM (y8Kvt)

12 Great looking group of moronimals.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at July 30, 2022 03:45 PM (nb5Ym)

13 If that doghouse is in Denver, those dogs must be pretty well off. That kind of square footage runs around $850k here.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 30, 2022 03:46 PM (IXpV7)

14 I love dogs. Just saying.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 30, 2022 03:50 PM (VdGjU)

15 Duke, I replied to your last post in the garden thread.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at July 30, 2022 03:53 PM (nb5Ym)

16 Asking some prayers from the AoSHQ Pet Horde.

We had a small attic fire Monday. During the chaos our cat, Boots, bolted. (Long story).

He was an outside cat until a couple of dogs got after him and he lost his tail. He's 19 pounds (even minus his tail) and doesn't take any stuff.

Current problem is the city has pulled our electric meter and we're staying 40 minutes away. We go by everyday but if he comes home looking for us, we're probably not there. Leaving food out and all but...

Belongings are fine. We're fine. The house will be demolished in a couple months.

Posted by: golfman at July 30, 2022 03:56 PM (rhXTS)

17 Dogs are a gift from heaven !! My little Chihuahua is a God send to calm me down during these bad years under Blo Jiden, Pelosi, and Hooker Harris. My little 5 pound ball of energy can make me melt with those eyes....

Posted by: Ferd Berfall at July 30, 2022 04:00 PM (FBf3u)

18 Golfman, So very sorry to hear your story. Prayers for you and your missing cat.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at July 30, 2022 04:04 PM (7EjX1)

19 Agolfman, omygosh
Prayers!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 30, 2022 04:04 PM (y8Kvt)

20 My old timer, Marcus Barkus Rufus Dufus O'Malley, showed up on our porch 17 years ago in June. Hungry, frightened and with a bad hip. He was probably between 6 to 9 months old . In his prime he weighed about 60 lbs. I am guessing he weighs about 35 lbs now. He walks like a drunken sailor and occasionally falls over. He spends most of his time sleeping under the porch. My daughter wants to know when I am going to put him down. I have had to do that to many of my animals but I have always struggled with that. He doesn't seem to be in pain and 3 to 4 times a week he will accompany my wife on her morning walk. He generally wanders home after a mile or so on his own. He still occasionally follows me around anticipating that I might be doing something fun. I am not necessarily looking for advice just curious .

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at July 30, 2022 04:04 PM (2L6l3)

21 Good afternoon, horde! Worc1, so sorry for your loss. What a great dog.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at July 30, 2022 04:04 PM (OX9vb)

22 Oops golfman
Dang typos

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 30, 2022 04:05 PM (y8Kvt)

23 Golfman,

My husband had that happen in the 2006 house fire here. One of the Scottish Folds disappeared. They were in another house in the neighborhood but didn't find him.

Four years later, we got a call from a vet's office. Someone brought in a cat and he was chipped. Yes, it was Oblio, the missing cat. He had been living one street and a couple of blocks down that entire time. We brought him home and he lived here till he died from cancer.

Your cat will be in the neighborhood close. I'd recommend flyers in the neighborhood. Someone may see him. Hope you find him soon.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 30, 2022 04:06 PM (9WSy4)

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If that doghouse is in Denver, those dogs must be pretty well off. That kind of square footage runs around $850k here.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

They struck oil while diggin' for a bone
Then they moved up to Denver to buy a new home

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 30, 2022 04:07 PM (63Dwl)

25 according to https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/ cats tend to go to ground and stay quiet as a survival response and may not respond even in they hear you.

You might try putting a camera on the food you leave to see if he is hanging about there, or search in places nearby he might have run to.

Posted by: Oldcat at July 30, 2022 04:08 PM (eoQWY)

26 Goldman, such terrible news! Hope no one was hurt in the fire, and I do hope you find the kitty.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at July 30, 2022 04:09 PM (OX9vb)

27 Perfessor gorgeous kitties!!

Golfman praying you get reunited with your kitty. So sorry for all that's happened.

Posted by: jewells45 at July 30, 2022 04:10 PM (nxdel)

28 Golf. Golfman. Stupid autocorrect.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at July 30, 2022 04:10 PM (OX9vb)

29 He doesn't seem to be in pain and 3 to 4 times a week he will accompany my wife on her morning walk. He generally wanders home after a mile or so on his own. He still occasionally follows me around anticipating that I might be doing something fun. I am not necessarily looking for advice just curious .
Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at July 30, 2022 04:04 PM (2L6l3)

I have had many pets and some had serious medical issues that they survived and others that they did not. I never had a problem knowing when it was time. If they are fighting it, and living contently then keep with it, and when they surrender to it you can let them go then.

Posted by: Oldcat at July 30, 2022 04:11 PM (eoQWY)

30 Sometimes my Paisley achieves pain in the ass status. But it doesn't reduce my love for her.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 30, 2022 04:12 PM (VdGjU)

31 Your cat will be in the neighborhood close. I'd recommend flyers in the neighborhood. Someone may see him. Hope you find him soon.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 30, 2022 04:06 PM (9WSy4)

Same happened with Boots several years ago. He came back after a week. Golflady swears he' smelled like he had been inside.

Posted by: Golfman at July 30, 2022 04:12 PM (n6t7H)

32 Worc1 so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful dog.

Posted by: jewells45 at July 30, 2022 04:12 PM (nxdel)

33 From the morning coffee thread:
http://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=400241#c36999524
Bras are of the devil.
Posted by: grammie winger

Yesterday, I found a mysterious new package in the house. Of course, I ripped open the plastic bag, and pulled out the contents and began thoroughly chewing. My mistress seemed distressed. Something about a brand-new bra she never even got to try on. I was just doing my job of protecting her!

I deserve a treat for this.

Posted by: Daisy the Malinois, Destroyer of Undergarments, chief guardian of rancho mindful webworker at July 30, 2022 04:13 PM (dUzM+)

34 There's a new kid working at the pub. He's so enthusiastic it sets my teeth on edge. But there's dogs and that's good.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 30, 2022 04:16 PM (VdGjU)

35 I deserve a treat for this.
Posted by: Daisy the Malinois

LOL
Doggeh loooves bubble wrap

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 30, 2022 04:16 PM (y8Kvt)

36 So we have this silly dog at Shep's, Roscoe. Him and his sister Lily have been with us for awhile but lately Roscoe has started chewing everything in sight. Rugs, blankets etc. He destroyed a recliner and one arm of the sofa. Telling him no does nothing. It's not only a problem for us but him and Lily will never get adopted because he's so damn destructive.

Posted by: jewells45 at July 30, 2022 04:17 PM (nxdel)

37 If they are fighting it, and living contently then keep with it, and when they surrender to it you can let them go then.
Posted by: Oldcat

He and I have that in common .

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at July 30, 2022 04:20 PM (2L6l3)

38 Black Katz rule.

Posted by: Eromero at July 30, 2022 04:21 PM (0OP+5)

39 So sorry about Honey. It’s so hard to lose these little guys- -that’s why we memorialize them here.

Posted by: Best Thief in Lankhmar at July 30, 2022 04:21 PM (64rer)

40 Mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal and mammal.

So much for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in this post.

Posted by: The Guy Who Keeps Asking About Arthropods at July 30, 2022 04:22 PM (TnPno)

41 Ok, who zoomed in on perfesser's screen to see if their comment was there?

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 30, 2022 04:25 PM (SEd9y)

42 We have a little calico who likes her belly rubbed more than her topside.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 30, 2022 04:25 PM (SEd9y)

43 Sock Monkey

I watch to see if they are losing strength in the back legs. I'd recommend taking a short video or even just a picture regularly. You'll see the decline and it makes it easier to make that decision.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 30, 2022 04:27 PM (9WSy4)

44 Our fur friends are proof that God LOVES us and wants us to be reminded of that.
We are so very blessed.

Posted by: Derrick Zoolander at July 30, 2022 04:28 PM (U2p+3)

45 Good looking furry crew, as usual.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at July 30, 2022 04:28 PM (5pTK/)

46 Nice lunch break morons. Thanks. Time to head back down to the chicken coop and finish the run/ enclosure for some new chickens . Not a lot of fun working in the dusty sweat box but my daughter said I had to pick the chickens up next week or she was going to sell them to someone else. I am down to 3 layers right now so I have to stop procrastinating .

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at July 30, 2022 04:32 PM (2L6l3)

47 Oops off zoolander sock

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 30, 2022 04:32 PM (U2p+3)

48
Great looking crew assembled this weekend. To be a Moron pet is to achieve the highest state of pet existence.

The babies are almost weaned now and are getting their little toofs in. We removed the whelping box from their pen so that they have more room to toddle around and wrassle. Fat chunky puppies.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 30, 2022 04:32 PM (1Nxff)

49 Afternoon, Horde... I'm always thrilled so see my beloved pets on the Pet Thread!

Kaylee the Calico Kitty Cat (the cutest little cat of them all) has decided to join us. She says, "Hello!"

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 30, 2022 04:34 PM (K5n5d)

50 Mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal, mammal and mammal.
So much for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in this post.
Posted by: The Guy Who Keeps Asking About Arthropods at July 30, 2022 04:22 PM (TnPno)

"fungi, fungi!"

Posted by: Kindltot at July 30, 2022 04:34 PM (xhaym)

51 44 Our fur friends are proof that God LOVES us and wants us to be reminded of that.

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And BEER too.

Mostly beer.

Posted by: Benjamin Franklin at July 30, 2022 04:34 PM (TnPno)

52 Afternoon, folk! Up from my luxurious Sat. nap to join in. For once I was able to leave the bedroom door open. Stirling did not come in to bother me or try to nurse until the alarm went off. If only he'd do that at night, or at least just curl up next to me on the bed and not try for attention.

He was really excitable and even a little aggressive in his play last night. We wonder if he might be teething. How early does that happen with kittens?

Oh, and Penny, Anisette, Kaylee, and Jasmine are all beauties. Handsome dogs, too, though I am not a dog aficionado.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 30, 2022 04:34 PM (c6xtn)

53 44 Our fur friends are proof that God LOVES us and wants us to be reminded of that.

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And BEER too.

Mostly beer.
Posted by: Benjamin Franklin at July 30, 2022 04:34 PM (TnPno)

You make a good point

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 30, 2022 04:36 PM (VdGjU)

54 Ok, who zoomed in on perfesser's screen to see if their comment was there?
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 30, 2022 04:25 PM (SEd9y)
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I confess. Penny is really the mysterious "Sarah" who likes to advertise that she can make $92/hour working from home...It's how we can afford the fanciest of Fancy Feasts...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 30, 2022 04:38 PM (K5n5d)

55 I have frequently bought products, shaving soap and aftershave, etc., from a company called Stirling Soap. No, I didn't name my kitten for that, though it must have been in my mind. If I can get a really handsome pic of him, I may send them an email. Who knows; they may want to feature him on the website as an unofficial mascot!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 30, 2022 04:38 PM (c6xtn)

56 We are better humans for having them

Posted by: Skip at July 30, 2022 04:38 PM (k8B25)

57 Lots of awesome pets today. Funny I know what moron pets look like but not the morons.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at July 30, 2022 04:39 PM (HlgoT)

58 We are better humans for having them
Posted by: Skip at July 30, 2022 04:38 PM (k8B25)

I certainly am

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 30, 2022 04:39 PM (VdGjU)

59 Who knows; they may want to feature him on the website as an unofficial mascot!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 30, 2022 04:38 PM (c6xtn)
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All of the Pet Morons are unofficial mascots of the Moron Horde!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 30, 2022 04:40 PM (K5n5d)

60 Lots of awesome pets today. Funny I know what moron pets look like but not the morons.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at July 30, 2022 04:39 PM (HlgoT)
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One way to rectify that is to attend a MOME! (See sidebar for the TXMOME info in October!)

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 30, 2022 04:41 PM (K5n5d)

61 Good looking pet morons today!
Prayers for Anisette.

Posted by: redridinghood at July 30, 2022 04:42 PM (NpAcC)

62 All of the Pet Morons are unofficial mascots of the Moron Horde!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 30, 2022 04:40 PM (K5n5d)

Not unless some has a Simian as a pet😀

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at July 30, 2022 04:42 PM (HlgoT)

63 Sock Monkey

I watch to see if they are losing strength in the back legs. I'd recommend taking a short video or even just a picture regularly. You'll see the decline and it makes it easier to make that decision.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 30, 2022 04:27 PM (9WSy4)

I had a cat that lost a lot of her back leg function suddenly right around christmas. She kept on and learned to walk again and when we moved to a house with stairs leaned to patiently climb them and jump in bed and do anything she wanted to do. She lived several more years until she turned 20 and then gave me the signs - refusing food in 'that way'. When the vets were open I went in to have her tested but she let go and died hours after I dropped her off. She was never any trouble, such a good lady.

Posted by: Oldcat at July 30, 2022 04:43 PM (eoQWY)

64 Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 30, 2022 04:41 PM (K5n5d)

This is true.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at July 30, 2022 04:44 PM (HlgoT)

65 Pet Thread always adds a bright note to the day-except for when the pets are sick or have crossed over the rainbow bridge. May Anisette recover. It was a nice story about how you came to love her. Sorry about Honey; You wrote very nice things about her.

Charlie on his first date; So cute! and I think Lacey is very regal looking. The black cat Penny is beautiful, So she's troll here?.

That was a clever picture, Perfesser. I had a calico cat at the same time I had a black one.

It's nice that the three dogs get along. Good picture!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 30, 2022 04:44 PM (fL5aK)

66 We should have a petmoron photo montages.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 30, 2022 04:44 PM (VdGjU)

67 57 Lots of awesome pets today. Funny I know what moron pets look like but not the morons.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at July 30, 2022 04:39 PM (HlgoT)
They say Corsicana is the place you oughta be,
so you load up your truck for the TxMoMe.

Posted by: Eromero at July 30, 2022 04:45 PM (0OP+5)

68 One way to rectify that is to attend a MOME! (See sidebar for the TXMOME info in October!)

Truth! Always delighted to put a face to the nic.

Posted by: jewells45 at July 30, 2022 04:46 PM (nxdel)

69 So sorry about your house fire, Golfman. I certainly hope you are reunited with Boots.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 30, 2022 04:46 PM (fL5aK)

70 The video on Medieval dogs has a slip toward the end. She says that Russian wolfhounds weren't "borzois" until 1936. Well, Saki's story refers to "the big borzoi", and he died at the Somme. She must be referring to when the kennel clubs made it official.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 30, 2022 04:50 PM (TgBWG)

71 Truck driver spies tiny kitten on busy road. Stops to save it. Short video from "Sunny Skyz":

tinyurl.com/bdezavc5

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 30, 2022 04:52 PM (fL5aK)

72 Ha! Forgot to mention in my over two years at Shep's now witnessed my first big fight on Wednesday. Someone (not me) left the treat jar on the table and one of the dogs got it and spilled it all over the kitchen floor. Poor Blue was laying in front of the stove on his belly, howling. Joe was grabbing for whatever he could find and Churro the same. Roscoe and Lily were in the mix. Blood everywhere..stove, floor. We thought Joe had attacked Blue but Joe was the one bleeding. I think poor Blue was just in distress. Had to grab the noise maker to stop the mayhem.

Posted by: jewells45 at July 30, 2022 04:52 PM (nxdel)

73 A woman who's great with child just came into the pub. Oops. I made an assumption.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 30, 2022 04:54 PM (VdGjU)

74 Worc1, so sorry for your loss.

Prayers for Anisette.

Perfessor, I tried to scratch Kaylee's tummy through the screen. (Bingley LOVES tummy rubs - instant sleepy kitteh)

Skritches and treats to all the fuzzy friends!

Posted by: screaming in digital at July 30, 2022 04:54 PM (pkAcY)

75 We thought Joe had attacked Blue but Joe was the one bleeding. I think poor Blue was just in distress. Had to grab the noise maker to stop the mayhem.
Posted by: jewells45 at July 30, 2022 04:52 PM (nxdel)

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In the movies, this is usually when somebody shoots out the lights.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 30, 2022 04:55 PM (TnPno)

76 Keeping an eye on two troublemakers out here. One of them, Spice, I am sure is wondering why I keep saying “THE SPICE MUST FLOW!” to her.

Posted by: Cow Demon at July 30, 2022 04:57 PM (CdZ4i)

77 jewells45 at July 30, 2022 04:17 PM

We had a dog who chewed everything. We figured that's why he was abandoned. A sweetie, though.

Any chance that they can be outdoor doggies? Our little guy spent a lot of time indoors, but he did better when watched.

Posted by: KT at July 30, 2022 04:57 PM (rrtZS)

78 In the movies, this is usually when somebody shoots out the lights.

lol!! It was actually sort of funny watching these goofballs go after the treats on the floor but obviously one of them was hurt. The other two ladies were panicking. I remembered my training and grabbed the noise maker. It actually works!

Posted by: jewells45 at July 30, 2022 04:57 PM (nxdel)

79 It's not only a problem for us but him and Lily will never get adopted because he's so damn destructive.
Posted by: jewells45 at July 30, 2022 04:17 PM (nxdel)

Anxiety. Piper has it, in spades. When we were stuck in Las Vegas over Christmas, she ate the couch. I mean, down to the frame. Looked like 2 feet of snow in the house. She doesn't deal well with being alone for long. I guess we didn't need a couch after all.

She was passed through two houses before she came to us. Luckily she has Ruby, her littermate, to bounce herself off of. Most of the time that does the trick.

You never know what house will be able to cope with what others have not.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at July 30, 2022 04:58 PM (LOVUx)

80 Anxiety. Piper has it, in spades.

That's what my shiftmate and I think and we've tried to talk to various board members about it but so far they refuse to do anything. Roscoe was NEVER like that before. After him and Lily came back from the memory care center (didn't work out for them) it started about a week after. They need to do something.

Posted by: jewells45 at July 30, 2022 05:02 PM (nxdel)

81 Keeping an eye on two troublemakers out here. One of them, Spice, I am sure is wondering why I keep saying “THE SPICE MUST FLOW!” to her.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 30, 2022

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For his whole life I kept saying Chekov D. Siberian was "on probation." I tell Stirling that if he doesn't grow into his ears and develop a bushy tail, and most especially stop the cat-on-meth impression, he's "going back." Chekov never seemed at all disturbed, and neither does Stirling.

Even if they understood, I'm sure, they'd know I'd never follow through on it.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 30, 2022 05:04 PM (c6xtn)

82 Golfman, prayers for the safe return of Boots - so sorry about the fire.

Notsothoreau, loved your Oblio story. I had a cat disappear once and kept dreaming I'd get that call...

Posted by: screaming in digital at July 30, 2022 05:05 PM (pkAcY)

83 golfman at July 30, 2022 03:56 PM

So sorry to hear about the fire and your missing cat!

I wonder if it would help if you put his litter box out, especially while you are visiting?

Prayers.

Posted by: KT at July 30, 2022 05:07 PM (rrtZS)

84 83 golfman at July 30, 2022 03:56 PM
So sorry to hear about the fire and your missing cat!
I wonder if it would help if you put his litter box out, especially while you are visiting?
Prayers.
Posted by: KT at July 30, 2022 05:07 PM (rrtZS)
This is a good idea, and put one of your unwashed shirts out too.

Posted by: Eromero at July 30, 2022 05:10 PM (0OP+5)

85
She says that Russian wolfhounds weren't "borzois" until 1936.

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The name "Borzoi" had always existed but the Russian Wolfhound Club of America adopted it in 1936.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 30, 2022 05:10 PM (1Nxff)

86
Notsothoreau, loved your Oblio story. I had a cat disappear once and kept dreaming I'd get that call...
Posted by: screaming in digital at July 30, 2022

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Our cat Rusty, a big red tabby with white, vanished one day. Quite a trick, considering we lived in a slave quarter apartment way behind another building, and he was terrified of leaving the patio. Frantic, my brother and I searched the neighboring blocks for him; nothing. Suddenly, 3 days later, there he was at the kitchen door mewing to be let in, hungry but not street dirty.

We figured later he must have accidentally run in through the back door of a shop that opened onto the patio, then huddled there, frightened of strange people, until the door was opened again and he could dash out.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 30, 2022 05:10 PM (c6xtn)

87 Wolfus,
I frequently say hi to Lucy and call her "the cat that nobody loves.... that's why you were at the pound."
Of course I give her kisses and treats right afterwards, so she doesn't believe anything I say.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 30, 2022 05:11 PM (U2p+3)

88 guys, Sefton has a new thread up already you

Posted by: mallfly the peach of Hoboken at July 30, 2022 05:11 PM (Ynyl9)

89 Wolfus,
I frequently say hi to Lucy and call her "the cat that nobody loves.... that's why you were at the pound."
Of course I give her kisses and treats right afterwards, so she doesn't believe anything I say.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 30, 2022

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"Cats are the least popular pet; Siberians are the least popular cat breed; and white-and-black is the least popular coat color. Three strikes already, cat. Don't make it worse."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 30, 2022 05:13 PM (c6xtn)

90 It must have been really odd for Oblio. My husband's second wife passed in 2008, so he came into a house with my animals plus what was left of my husband's animals. It was difficult for him because he didn't have much in the way of house manners. But he was well fed and loved pets. Folks in the neighborhood had been feeding him.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 30, 2022 05:17 PM (9WSy4)

91 I wonder if it would help if you put his litter box out, especially while you are visiting?

Prayers.
Posted by: KT at July 30, 2022 05:07 PM (rrtZS)

Good idea. Had thought about clothing. Not the litter box.

Don't tell Golflady but I'm gonna go to the house tomorrow and crack the back door open with the chain on. Enough space for Boots to slip in. A crack head would find his way in regardless. Nothing left to steal.

Posted by: golfman at July 30, 2022 05:36 PM (rhXTS)

92 Thanks for the prayers and ideas, all.

But mostly the prayers.

Posted by: golfman at July 30, 2022 05:39 PM (rhXTS)

93 Such beautiful pets!

Posted by: CN at July 30, 2022 05:59 PM (ONvIw)

94 Honey looks like a such sweetie. We also lost our Ed on July 20. They were close in age and look like they'd have been great buddies. I hope they're playing together until we see them again.

Posted by: LASue at July 30, 2022 07:00 PM (Ed8Zd)

95 My favorite pets are mosquitos.

Posted by: Sarah at July 30, 2022 09:36 PM (rHslp)

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