Ace of Spades Pet Thread, October 15

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

Would you like a treat?

Let's enjoy the world of animals and leave the world of politics outside today.

Cats and dogs may have different reactions to Halloween costumes. Have you ever seen a cat who had a reaction to a costume different from the ones below?

No. Just no. #SNELovesPets pic.twitter.com/2MYyoupjP3

— Cat Food Breath (@CatFoodBreath) October 15, 2022

On the other hand, check out these dogs:

TWO Halloween costumes each?

When dogs get Halloween costumes to dress up as another species. pic.twitter.com/7AxG8Ulms2

— B&S (@____B_S____) October 15, 2022

Have you ever had a good pet costume experience?

PET NEWS

Pebbles, the world's oldest dog, has died

The 4-pound terrier loved listening to country music and trying new foods, said Gregory in the statement. Her wardrobe was studded with dozens of adorable outfits, including a festive pumpkin hat and a pink dress that were documented on the Instagram account.

"It was our honor to have had the blessing to have had her as a pet, and family member," Gregory wrote. "There was never anyone who met Pebbles that didn't love her."

"She will be deeply missed."

A sweet, Southern dog.

Tomorrow is Global Cat Day.

Celebrated on October 16, Global Cat Day was created in 2001 by Alley Cat Allies to help keep cats everywhere safe from harm.

That's GLOBAL cat day!

Story Time

A story from an unexpected source:

A dachshund looks cute and cuddly until you see one yawn, and then you realize they're little furry alligators.

My Mom used to keep rabbits; one day several dozen of them got loose. The family dachshund tore off after them, picking them up by the scruff of the neck and dropping them back in the main herd. The bunnies didn't make any efforts to avoid the dog and didn't seem fazed by being relocated.

Having watched the same dog hunt mice, rats, squirrels, and other vermin, we were expecting rabbit confetti. Watching her gently herding the rabbits was a complete surprise.

I have wished over the years of reading the pet thread that I had a pet
I could send a picture of. So the other Lady Y announces, we have a
cat. A Russian Blue, whose name, of course, is Blue. A very mellow
cat except when it's time to eat.

The dog is a friend's. Outlaw. an amazing dog, but deathly afraid of
men, until he's known you for a long time. I love the picture, so I
had to include it. He deserves it.

mostly a lurker. occasional commenter on the book thread

-- yara

Congratulations on getting such a great cat. And your neighbor's dog looks fine, too! Looks like he's getting comfortable around you.

Am I allowed to pour my heart out here? I rescued Lexi when she was 6 years old - Parsons Terrier mix. I have owned, adopted/rescued 12 dogs in my life, and never shied away from a dog in need. However, Lexi was the first dog I took in having zero knowledge of her history. She was loving, affectionate, attentive, and appreciative of my attention. But the poor thing didn't even know how to play with a toy, or climb steps. OK. No Problem. Unfortunately, after a lot of tests,I learned she had many environmental allergies -- maples, oaks, common grasses, mosquitoes --but also to many foods like brewer's yeast, fish, bison and turkey. Once I got her diet under control then I had to control her environment. I contracted with a company for mosquito control. After walking on grass she would lick her feet raw, so washing was critical, and she hated it.

So, after 3 years and many allergic flare-ups , my vet gave me permission to double the recommended daily dose of Apoquel, and we started with a monthly shot of Cytopoint for 2 more years She was doing very well. Then this summer, she refused taking the Apqoqel (biting me), and stopped eating, even though I had cooked her favorite meals. She had diarrhea for 4 months. She was losing weight and fussed with very tender skin and sores. She was in a great amount of discomfort with her skin and coat. Then I got "the look." I had seen it many times before. She was done with the painful struggle. And I decided, it was time.

I love reading all the great outcomes of rescues on the Pet Thread. And I am among them with some of my past 12 dogs. Lexi and I had many great times and I have lovely memories. But, despite my love and devotion and many (!) thousands of dollars, I could not make her "well." Sometimes we have to admit that our best efforts just aren't in the DNA cards they are dealt.

RIP, my beautiful Lexi, who fought bravely against a hard life.

Liz

Brave Lexi, sweet Liz - I have tears in my eyes. How hard you both struggled. So glad Lexi is now at peace. Feel free to check back in to let us know how you are doing.

Good morning -

Things at House OCiS haven't slowed down any with the new kitten. While I named her Smudge, perhaps Chaos would have been more appropriate. Smudge is now 6 months old and is pictured here (left) with our other cat Houdini ( Dini for short) on the right. This was taken just after the kitty shelf was put up for them so they can watch the birds, deer, bear and other wildlife saunter by. When she was adopted they said she was a climber and they didn't lie. The dining room light fixture was swinging the other morning with Smudge looking intent on getting up into it. These two are constant entertainment and I'm sure they realize they won life's lottery taking up residence in House OCiS.

Some kittie personalities are showing there.

From Jewells:

This is Sonar a 9 year old chihuahua. She is so darn sweet. Owner passed away. She spent about 4 weeks at a shelter and now she's at Shep's. This is another I could easily adopt! She was well taken care of so I doubt we will have her long. She loves to give doggy kisses.

What a sweetie!

Kroger came to us back in January as a return. The owners said that he was showing aggression despite being on Prozac. We worked to rehabilitate him for three months, weaned him off the Prozac (That he didn't need) and made him a happy dog. He was adopted out back in April. It was tough for us because we had bonded to him and he to us but we already had three dogs.

Two months afterward, he was returned for showing aggression to a neighbor. He was sent to one of the best volunteers in our group. A quick investigation revealed that his new vet foolishly took him off his thyroid meds cold turkey. The volunteer worked on making him a happy dog again and while my wife and I were on vacation, she asked if we wanted him back. We'd lost our older dog back in July and we knew we could handle him. He's still a bit confused about things but he is happy to be back with us even if he's a bit suspicious about the camera.

NR Pax

What a beautiful animal!

What a wonderful collection of pet stories and great pets today. Sorry for those who have lost a friend. Thank you each and everyone for sharing your pets with us.

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 by which you wish to be known when you comment at AoSHQ, or let us know if you want to remain a lurker.

Until next Saturday, have a great week!

If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, October 8. 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.

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1 I have been published. I feel accomplished.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 15, 2022 03:34 PM (6gIpI)

2 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 15, 2022 03:36 PM (R/m4+)

3 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at October 15, 2022 03:36 PM (xhxe8)

4 never, read the thread until you check the comments first...

Posted by: lin-duh at October 15, 2022 03:39 PM (UUBmN)

5 NR Pax at October 15, 2022 03:34 PM

You are taking great care of Kroger. We seems to have several pet rescuers in The Horde.

Posted by: KT at October 15, 2022 03:39 PM (rrtZS)

6 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 15, 2022 03:40 PM (u73oe)

7 Sweet, touching story about Lexi, Liz.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at October 15, 2022 03:41 PM (VdGjU)

8 Handsome GSD.

Posted by: Comrade flounder, Wrecker, Hoarder, Saboteur at October 15, 2022 03:41 PM (yHsuS)

9 Those panda bear costumes are both cute and disturbing at the same time.

Posted by: Muldoon at October 15, 2022 03:42 PM (kXYt5)

10 I watched it a second time. Cute has left the building and I am left with merely disturbing.

Posted by: Muldoon at October 15, 2022 03:43 PM (kXYt5)

11 That first pic is animal cruelty. To me. My eyes.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at October 15, 2022 03:49 PM (KFhLj)

12 5 You are taking great care of Kroger. We seems to have several pet rescuers in The Horde.
Posted by: KT at October 15, 2022 03:39 PM (rrtZS)

Thanks, KT. I'm happy to say that our other two dogs are doing a very good job at helping him settle in as well.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 15, 2022 03:54 PM (6gIpI)

13 Those dogs in costume are disturbing.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 15, 2022 03:55 PM (bVYXr)

14 Many pets have no issue getting dressed up

Posted by: Skip at October 15, 2022 03:58 PM (xhxe8)

15 Yay pet thread! Oh Liz I am so sorry but bless you for giving her your all. I know she appreciated it and loved you for it.

Posted by: jewells45 at October 15, 2022 03:58 PM (nxdel)

16 Yay! Pet thread. Thank you, KT.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 15, 2022 03:59 PM (ju2Fy)

17 bear with asymmetrical balls at October 15, 2022 03:49 PM

Seems kinda creepy to me, too. No wonder the cat isn't moving.

Posted by: KT at October 15, 2022 03:59 PM (rrtZS)

18 My little dachshund has a hot dog costume. He doesn’t like it even though I told him he’s wearing it ironically.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 15, 2022 04:00 PM (u73oe)

19 I wonder how our wacky Malinois Daisy would take to a costume. Weeks ago, SonM brought her a harness; she chewed through it in less than a half-hour.

Took Daisy to the groomers yesterday. Clean and sweet (for five minutes), and, most importantly, Puppy Scissortoes got de-weaponized. For now.

Just now: Ony cat-Daisy dog standoff in the kitchen. Daisy lunging and doing play-bows, Ony just sitting there hissing. Just a few feet apart. This is progress.

😼 … 🐕

Posted by: mindful webworker - YouTube cancelled my YT channel at October 15, 2022 04:01 PM (dPyc1)

20 There's no way Paisley would let me put a costume on her. She loves and trusts me but nope, nosiree no way.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at October 15, 2022 04:01 PM (VdGjU)

21 Great pet thread, many laughs were had!
Starting with the top photo
Thanks

Posted by: gourmand du jour, wrapped in fog at October 15, 2022 04:02 PM (jTmQV)

22 The panda dogs are almost as creepy as spider dogs.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at October 15, 2022 04:03 PM (VdGjU)

23 Moose will tolerate a costume but we can tell he really doesn't like them much.

Posted by: jewells45 at October 15, 2022 04:04 PM (nxdel)

24 Liz, I am sorry to hear about Lexi. You worked hard to give her a happy home despite her multiple issues.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 15, 2022 04:05 PM (6gIpI)

25 Panda dogs looked like black and white ewoks. I have never had a dog that ok with dress up. Perhaps one has to start them as a puppy and also a breed thing. Pugs seem to take costumes in stride judging my the # of pugs in costume pics back when I was on social media.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at October 15, 2022 04:07 PM (3cGpq)

26 The once and future Stormy, who was a Kerry Blue Terrier and literally up for anything, -

hated the elf costume the lovely and occasionally wrong Mrs naturalfake got her for Christmas.

She thought Stormy who always wanted to join in the fun at Christmas might like dressing up as an elf.

Nope. The whole time she just stood there with her head down occasionally flashing me pitiful "Why am I being punished? What did I do?" looks.

We got some pictures and then set her free.

She was happier. Much happier.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 15, 2022 04:09 PM (KLPy8)

27 Sorry for your loss, Liz. We have a pup with all sorts of problems right now. We know the day is coming, but as long as he is happy we'll keep going...

Posted by: Hawkpilot at October 15, 2022 04:09 PM (zCJJe)

28 What kind of dog is Kroger?

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at October 15, 2022 04:10 PM (KFhLj)

29 Hawkspouse is off at a dog show outside Nashville. Took Owner Handler for Border Collies this morning, so she goes back in at the end of the day.

Posted by: Hawkpilot at October 15, 2022 04:12 PM (zCJJe)

30 The costumes are wrong. But it's the wrongness that is so right. All they are missing is laser pistols or spiked clubs. Maybe a helmet. Make them metal.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at October 15, 2022 04:14 PM (KFhLj)

31 Afternoon, all,

Liz, your story about Lexi reminds me of mine with Chekov D. Siberian, aka the Ailing Codger Cat, last year and early this year. You do know when it's time, and I guess they do too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, dreaming of Elsewhere at October 15, 2022 04:14 PM (c6xtn)

32 Lucy the Fink HATES costumes. She hates collars. She hates a harness.

But. I bought her a Santa elf costume last year. She wore it for about 10 seconds.

I think she is still plotting her revenge. Cats don't forget.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 15, 2022 04:16 PM (U2p+3)

33 28 What kind of dog is Kroger?

Greyhound. 88 races to his name before he decided "Yeah, I'm done."

Posted by: NR Pax at October 15, 2022 04:16 PM (6gIpI)

34 I added my dog Charlie's portrait to the gallery of regrettable Horde portraits - he appears unhappy about that, but he'll get over it...

https://tinyurl.com/5xpvhu5w

Now, if I can just figure out how to ship him off to the next MoMe...

Posted by: Boswell at October 15, 2022 04:17 PM (+Cgut)

35 There's a couple at the pub with a pair of greyhounds. First time I'm ever seen greyhounds in the real world.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at October 15, 2022 04:18 PM (VdGjU)

36 Bless you Liz and the other rescuers. I admire your patience and sacrifices for these rescue animals. As a flawed human, I greatly appreciate one can be loved in spite of one's flaws.

On a lighter note, we had a breakthrough day for our rescue dog, Luna, this week. In the weeks immediately after we adopted her last September, she had three aggressive reactions that made us hesitant to let her interact with other dogs. A brief visit with a trainer was not encouraging.

Well, a year of love and security goes by and we found another trainer. The trainer brought one of her dogs and guess what? Luna was cordial, friendly, and perfectly normal. We have taken her to a dog-friendly brewery and, with other training sessions, are very optimistic that all of us can rejoin the world of people and dogs.

This is a load off of both of our minds and truly an answer to prayer.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at October 15, 2022 04:18 PM (fTtFy)

37 I like the portraits, Boswell.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 15, 2022 04:18 PM (6gIpI)

38 First time I'm ever seen greyhounds in the real world.
Posted by: That NLurker guy at October 15, 2022 04:18 PM (VdGjU)

We're a fun little cult.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 15, 2022 04:19 PM (6gIpI)

39 Costumes: The only cat I ever knew who not only held still for a costume but actively paraded around the living room in it was the late black cat Marie-Antoinette. Marie was super sweet and super smart as well, walking eagerly on a lead and recognizing her name even if it was spoken on TV. Miss Linda insisted on putting a princess costume on her, a short pink cape and a pink conical cap, and there is a pic extant of her walking around my living room wearing both.

In contrast, we tried the cape on big black Wolf, and he rolled on the floor and tried to get it off. I have a pic of Chekov D. Siberian stretched on the floor in a red-and-white "North Pole Elf" vest. It was snug, and I don't know how Linda got it on him, but he didn't tear it instantly off. I suppose that's a win.

I haven't tried yet with Stirling the big black kitten, or with little Dagny the girl Siberian. He might be okay with it, and she might be young enough for it.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, dreaming of Elsewhere at October 15, 2022 04:20 PM (c6xtn)

40 As for Stirling the big black kitten, he is back from a quick vet visit today after his trip to the emergency clinic. Last week I had reported that he was sluggish. On Sunday he began straining and making frequent trips to the litter box. I'd seen the male blockage before, so I got him in quick. Turned out it was a UTI, not a real blockage, and 3 degrees of fever was knocking him out.

He came back home recovered except for a scrape showing pink on his nose and upper lip. The clinic was not open on weekends, so he went to his regular shop today. The tiny wound is already crusting over, and he is not pawing or rubbing at it, so he got a quick steroid shot. Now he's eating well (9.3 lbs at 7 months!) and playing. As Miss Linda said, "He's had a hard life." Yeah, right.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, dreaming of Elsewhere at October 15, 2022 04:25 PM (c6xtn)

41 Wife's former boss had a rescue greyhound. One of the coolest, sweetest doggies I ever met.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at October 15, 2022 04:26 PM (x8Wzq)

42 Liz,

Talk about an endearing story. The picture of Lexi says it all. Sorry that her life couldn't have been easier, but you did your best to know that she was loved.

Posted by: Levin at October 15, 2022 04:31 PM (kk8TL)

43 RIP, my beautiful Lexi, who fought bravely against a hard life.

Liz
You gave Lexi a wonderful home, and showed that she had won life's lottery. Truly great to see people bringing rescue dogs home - even if their background is unknown.

Remember - it is never goodbye. It is "Until we see each other again".

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 15, 2022 04:34 PM (UcAQV)

44 I think the panda dogs are really cute.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at October 15, 2022 04:37 PM (C1rbv)

45 My cats are currently mad because we are reading and they can't go in the kitchen. They hate a closed door ! What is in there ! We must know !

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at October 15, 2022 04:38 PM (WF/xn)

46 I never get to use the toilet by myself. Lucy will wake up from being dead asleep and join me in the bathroom. What's up with that?

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 15, 2022 04:40 PM (U2p+3)

47 Jebus! Who put the fat suit on the cat?

Posted by: Dr. Bone at October 15, 2022 04:40 PM (z+OQR)

48 My cats are currently mad because we are reading and they can't go in the kitchen. They hate a closed door ! What is in there ! We must know !
Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at October 15, 2022 04:38 PM (WF/xn)

Our cats all did that. Once the door was opened, they would enter, look around a bit, then leave, as if to say "all is well, carry on."

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at October 15, 2022 04:41 PM (x8Wzq)

49 My cat loves to hang out in the shower.
If ever I can't find him, that's where he is.

Posted by: gourmand du jour, wrapped in fog at October 15, 2022 04:43 PM (jTmQV)

50 Went to picnic once long ago, number of dogs were there including a rescue greyhound, I had lots of fun playing fetch with dogs but damn that greyhound was so much faster than the other dogs I had to toss a ball as hard as I could then few seconds later another softer so other dogs had a chance.

Posted by: Skip at October 15, 2022 04:45 PM (xhxe8)

51 Since we got Daisy last May, it's like we have a toddler - toys everywhere. She really gets into squeaking squeaking squeaking.

But the best toy is a ball, any ball, but the squeaky ball is a favorite to grab & run.

"They'll do anything for [the ball]"
Before You Get A Belgian Malinois- WATCH THIS!!
https://youtu.be/8HLcFZNje_w

Daughter found a toy at the pet store, a plastic ball-flinging thingy. We can throw a ball much further and faster, and Daisy can run flat-out after it. A time-barrier breaking 88MPH, as I always say; so amazing to watch. With this, we can actually, finally, wear her out. This is important!

Posted by: mindful webworker - YouTube cancelled my YT channel at October 15, 2022 04:46 PM (dPyc1)

52 Great pictures!. I think it's wonderful that our morons and ettes give such loving care to pets that are either ailing or have some emotional challenges (sorry for the loss of adorable Lexi, Liz) and I'm glad Stirling is doing better, Wolfus and that Luna has had a breakthrough, Art. Kroger is very handsome and it's great that he is happy to be back with you, NR Pax. I'm glad Smudge and Dini are entertaining (NIce picture) and Sonar does sound like a sweetie, Jewell.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 15, 2022 04:49 PM (vH/6k)

53 Posted by: mindful webworker - YouTube cancelled my YT channel at October 15, 2022 04:46 PM (dPyc1)

Pretty cool gadgets. Kind of like the atl-atl that hunters used to hurl spears farther and faster.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at October 15, 2022 04:51 PM (x8Wzq)

54 Yub nub.

Posted by: Napoleon XIV at October 15, 2022 04:52 PM (AiZBA)

55 Posted by: Boswell at October 15, 2022 04:17 PM (+Cgut)

Nice picture of Charlie, Boswell.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 15, 2022 04:53 PM (vH/6k)

56 Daughter found a toy at the pet store, a plastic ball-flinging thingy. We can throw a ball much further and faster, and Daisy can run flat-out after it. A time-barrier breaking 88MPH, as I always say; so amazing to watch. With this, we can actually, finally, wear her out. This is important!

Posted by: mindful webworker - YouTube cancelled my YT channel at October 15, 2022 04:46 PM


We bought a K 9 Cannon... load up a tennis ball pull the handle back and launch it. It can pitch a tennis ball further than I can throw one with my busted broken old body. I can get two tennis balls in the air at the same time with it also. Black Dog Three loves it.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 15, 2022 04:53 PM (bVYXr)

57 My daughter has a black cat called Bruce Wayne, she's a female but they had the name before they knew. My daughter loves to put clothes on the cat, I don't know why. As soon as the cat is dressed, she immediately melts and becomes limp like a noodle. If you lift her up she kind of flows, like water.

Posted by: Megthered at October 15, 2022 04:55 PM (VxgVW)

58 Having what some call 'pets' is good therapy for people. Was it Teddy Roosevelt said 'there's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.'?

Posted by: Eromero at October 15, 2022 04:56 PM (/RDPd)

59 That fat cat pictured at the top of the blog has to be named Karen - and she wants everyone to know that.

Posted by: Boswell at October 15, 2022 04:58 PM (+Cgut)

60 Adorable pet morons.
Condolences to all that have lost their best friend.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 15, 2022 04:59 PM (NpAcC)

61 45 My cats are currently mad because we are reading and they can't go in the kitchen. They hate a closed door ! What is in there ! We must know !

I coaxed Mercutio into a bathroom one day because I had to clean up the kitchen and the living room top to bottom. The outraged yowl at being deprived of an opportunity to help would have had the ASPCA visiting my door if they'd heard about it.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 15, 2022 04:59 PM (6gIpI)

62 Lexie's story really touched my heart.
RIP sweet Lexie.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 15, 2022 05:01 PM (NpAcC)

63 nurse rached @ 46-
Lucy wants to watch you, but is probably offended if you watch her.

Posted by: Eromero at October 15, 2022 05:01 PM (/RDPd)

64 Liz

Lexie's story is heart melting. Well, for those with functional hearts.
RIP Lexie.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at October 15, 2022 05:03 PM (u82oZ)

65 That black with the knitted pom pom cap is precious. My cocker spaniels have red ones.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 15, 2022 05:03 PM (NpAcC)

66 *cat*

Posted by: redridinghood at October 15, 2022 05:04 PM (NpAcC)

67 Nice picture of Charlie, Boswell.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 15, 2022 04:53 PM (vH/6k)

Thanks Fen! I don't take pictures of any my doodles all that well, so they kind of appear unlike what they look like in person, at least to me...glad to hear Charlie actually looks like the hairy doggy that he is!

Posted by: Boswell at October 15, 2022 05:04 PM (+Cgut)

68 The world needs more people like Liz.

Posted by: O-Dub at October 15, 2022 05:06 PM (6LM+T)

69 There are so many good people, spreading joy, on this blog.
We are blessed to hear the stories.

Like Jewells45 and the rescues at Shep's, bringing happiness to new people through pets with tough lives, that thrive on reciprocal love.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at October 15, 2022 05:19 PM (u82oZ)

70 My daughter has a black cat called Bruce Wayne, she's a female but they had the name before they knew. My daughter loves to put clothes on the cat, I don't know why. As soon as the cat is dressed, she immediately melts and becomes limp like a noodle. If you lift her up she kind of flows, like water.
Posted by: Megthered at October 15, 2022

***
My mother told me that when she was a girl, she would dress her cats in doll clothes. She did not go into detail about how the cats reacted, but apparently not too badly. Fortunately she never tried that with the cats we had when I was a teenager.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, dreaming of Elsewhere at October 15, 2022 05:34 PM (c6xtn)

71 NR Pax and Liz, your stories were heart-warming. I loved all the pictures of the pets. Especially the cat unhappy about the hat.

Posted by: CarolinaGirl at October 15, 2022 05:35 PM (g4xPF)

72 As soon as the cat is dressed, she immediately melts and becomes limp like a noodle...
Posted by: Megthered at October 15, 2022 04:55
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Black Betty does that. Although, it's mainly her back legs. She pulls herself on her belly like her rear legs are paralyzed.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 15, 2022 05:36 PM (ju2Fy)

73 Noodus hobbiana

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, dreaming of Elsewhere at October 15, 2022 05:36 PM (c6xtn)

74 46 I never get to use the toilet by myself. Lucy will wake up from being dead asleep and join me in the bathroom. What's up with that?

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 15, 2022 04:40 PM (U2p+3)
----
You might fall in and drown. You are the only one that can operate the magical can opener. There!

Posted by: Ciampino - When we have robot can opener cats will not need hoomans at October 15, 2022 06:08 PM (qfLjt)

75 Liz - ya did the best you could. God bless you.

Posted by: Ptlahy at October 15, 2022 06:54 PM (6wB8G)

76 Nice to see that Kroger is back in a loving home.

I call greys the Lays potato chips of dogs. You can’t have just one! At one time, there were 8 greys in our household!

I know it’s a med condition causing his aggression, but my experience in adopting/fostering upwards of 20, "aggressive grey" sounds like an oxymoron. There are just so sweet and gentle.

And I love black greys. He is so handsome.

Posted by: RobertM at October 15, 2022 09:53 PM (BlgTh)

77 (Hopefully I don't get dinged for answering on an old thread)

Kroger's aggression was a thyroid imbalance. Between that and gabapentin he's doing well.

As for us, not only have we fostered 25 including Kroger but my wife runs a babysitting service.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 15, 2022 10:00 PM (6gIpI)

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