Ace of Spades Pet Thread, January 27

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

Would you like a treat?

Let's relax a little with the animals and leave the world of politics and current events outside today.

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Maybe you should not have a great ape as a pet

Children anticipate what others want, but great apes do not
New cross-species research suggests a theory of mind is one thing that sets humans apart from apes

This study suggests that children will modify their food choices depending upon what they believe adult humans would prefer to eat, but that great apes consider only their own food preferences.

I can't say that I am overly impressed with the study design. I don't argue with the conclusion, but the study still seems to me to be a little bit odd.

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When you lie on your resume but still get the job.. 😂 pic.twitter.com/DpYCS7zlGm
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) January 23, 2024

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Two types of dogs! 😂pic.twitter.com/KjmHHfrWPK
— Figen (@TheFigen_) January 23, 2024

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This is Max. He had a favorite step that he loved napping on so much it wore away the paint. Max has since passed away, but his favorite step has been preserved, just like his memory. 14/10 pic.twitter.com/6rmXPWkTQj
— WeRateDogs (@dog_rates) January 25, 2024

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Chicken Shaming from Avellino Farms

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Meet The PetMorons

Hi,
I've been following AOS for several years. I enjoy reading the morning report every week day at 8AM and enjoy the sense of humor your contributors bring. Your humor is appreciated in a world of politically correct norms.
On to something important to me and my family. We lost our 12-year-old Golden Retriever, Payton, a week ago from yesterday. I was at a hockey tournament with my 12 year-old son when we heard the awful news of a cancer diagnosis and had to make the difficult decision to put her down that day.
Attached is a picture of her from last Halloween (10/23). If you have the space we would appreciate so much seeing a picture of her on your blog. She, like the pets you feature every Saturday, brought us a lot of joy.
Thank you for your consideration and please keep doing what you do everyday.
My best,
Eric

Oh, Eric! We are so sorry that you and your family have lost wonderful Payton. What a face! Thanks for letting us know. Keep in touch.

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From Jewells:

This is Dixie a mini Australian Shepherd whose human had to move to assisted living. Dixie will be fostered by one of our amazing volunteers until we have room for her at the main house. We are full up and need to get some of our senior dogs a furever home!

Dixie looks like a great dog! It's great to hear from you, too, Jewells.

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Geddy, who's been here before with her two dobie girlfriends, diagnosed with lymphoma. At age 12 we couldn't bear to put her through chemo so we're making her comfortable with short walks in the snow, laying in the sun, a few drugs and lots of protein. Lots of pets and spoiling. She's pretty mobile but getting lumpy lymphnodes. We have a vet on call if she needs to cross the rainbow in the next couple months. She's had a great spoiled life.
S.Lynn in Idaho

We have loved seeing photos if Geddy with her girlfriends, and are so sad to hear about her diagnosis. Glad she's getting special treatment at home. Let us know how she and her girlfriends are doing.

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From By-Tor:

Buddy in for his annual checkpoint. Not particularly enthusiastic.

Buddy is a Good Boy.

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This is Harley. We got him when my 93 year old mother in law could no longer care for him.
He is a hoot, and a lap monster. He loves getting pets and naps.
Sometimes I call him goofball.

Kevin

Harley looks kinda serious, for a goofball. Beautiful cat.

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Greetings! This is Rebel the Dog! He is an American Staffordshire Terrier, who just turned 9 years old. He is a Very Good Boy and I'm very proud of him. He was on "pet friends" a couple years ago and I'm hoping you can find space for him once more. He loves going for walks, truck rides, chasing balls and squirrels, cuddling on the couch, barking at the neighbor dogs and playing with his friends at Little River Pet Resort! Like all "Staffies", he is a Mover.
I think I've worn out 9 pairs of boots since he was a pup! Three miles a day is an easy day, 4 miles is a good day and he's kept me on the move! Actually, I thank the Good Lord for trusting me with one of HIS creatures and we work hard keeping him safe! He WILL chase a deer at least a mile! So a GPS tracker is a good plan! I've been a long time lurker and sometime commenter for years.....going by Rick 554. Thanks for the "pet friends", makes every Saturday a Good one!
Rick554!

It's clear that Rebel really keeps you going!

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Thank you 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 or name 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!

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If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, January 20 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 03:31 PM

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at January 27, 2024 03:33 PM (fwDg9)

2 Second type of dog, yay!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle to maintain Moron standards at January 27, 2024 03:34 PM (viKyA)

3 Gardiners have been called

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 27, 2024 03:34 PM (qPw5n)

4 Great looking group of Moronimals. Thanks for the Pet Thread, KT.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 27, 2024 03:36 PM (ju2Fy)

5 read the content... rookie mistake!

Posted by: lin-duh at January 27, 2024 03:37 PM (9Q7Y5)

6 Aaron. That sweet time of pet love.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 27, 2024 03:37 PM (2MigE)

7 When a kid we had a traveling butcher delivery to house every week. Mom left a note of list and he filled it and left it in vestibule. At least 1 time, maybe more the inner door was open and out German Shepherd Brutus got some choice meats out of the bag.

Posted by: Skip at January 27, 2024 03:38 PM (fwDg9)

8 Aah! Not Aaron Aaron has no business here.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 27, 2024 03:38 PM (2MigE)

9 Pets!!!

bluebell the hen would be delighted to eat a kid's pet frog and would feel no remorse.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 27, 2024 03:39 PM (llON8)

10 or really, any frog, or mouse, or anything she can get her beak on...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 27, 2024 03:40 PM (llON8)

11 Ok, that clip with Max and his favorite step made it kind of dusty in here. What a sweet gesture.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 27, 2024 03:41 PM (ju2Fy)

12 Yay pet thread! Thank you KT.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 27, 2024 03:41 PM (iF0sF)

13 Free to good home:
13 week old border collie/heeler mix.
Barely used, like new.

Joking... Buckley is doing well, doubled his body weight. Eager to learn and very food motivated. Main issue is the nipping/biting of my kids. He's ripped a few clothing items.
I have actually rearranged my work schedule to work from home every afternoon so I can get him through puppyhood.

Posted by: lin-duh at January 27, 2024 03:42 PM (YSTo5)

14 Lucy the Fink has warm greetings for you all. She is currently snoring in her cat tree on her little heating pad.

She's my therapist. Knows all my troubles and my faults and secrets. And she still chooses to be near me almost all the time I'm home.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 27, 2024 03:42 PM (QLrID)

15 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at January 27, 2024 03:43 PM (R/m4+)

16 Beautiful Moronimals today, as always. So nice to see them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 27, 2024 03:44 PM (tkR6S)

17 Meow...

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at January 27, 2024 03:49 PM (sAmhv)

18 got some choice meats out of the bag.

Used to date her.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle to maintain Moron standards at January 27, 2024 03:54 PM (viKyA)

19 I've written the beginning of the ending of my planned children's book Paisley Poirot Doggie Detective.
It ends in Heaven which is a land of bright blue skies and green grass and trees and rabbits to change, minus bloody fangs.
She is welcomed home by a slim, energetic blonde woman with a glorious laugh.
Paisley doesn't know her but knows they belong together.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 27, 2024 03:54 PM (2MigE)

20 Northernlurker at January 27, 2024 03:54 PM

That's intriguing - Paisley Poirot, Doggie Detective!

Posted by: KT at January 27, 2024 04:00 PM (rrtZS)

21 MadisonTheCat was not eating, she went to the vet this am. Tested normal, got vitamins, came home and started eating. She was protesting Mineola the MiniKat, I think.

Posted by: Eromero at January 27, 2024 04:01 PM (TMJ5l)

22 Cat Daddy 🐈

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 27, 2024 04:02 PM (lLMVQ)

23 Some very cute pets, very touching story about the favorite stair. Also some choice humorous content.
Anyone ever watch that tv show Lucky Dog? They had a Great Dane on this morning and said that they routinely have to have their stomach operated on to secure them in the abdominal cavity otherwise the stomach can get twisted. Yeesh...

Posted by: gourmand du jour at January 27, 2024 04:06 PM (MeG8a)

24 Beautiful Moronimals today, as always. So nice to see them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 27, 2024 03:44 PM (tkR6S)

Seconded !

Posted by: JT at January 27, 2024 04:06 PM (T4tVD)

25 Maybe since I'm reading Beowulf I'll Rena the book Beo Not Much of a Wolf.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 27, 2024 04:08 PM (2MigE)

26 And I agree with everyone else. The pets are beautiful.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 27, 2024 04:09 PM (2MigE)

27 Pets are a point of light and warmth

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 27, 2024 04:10 PM (2MigE)

28 When I manage to not get caught napping, I look forward to the Pet Thread but .... Sometimes I dread reading the pet stories because of the dust they rise up.

Posted by: Ciampino - don't garden any longer. I don't kitchen either at January 27, 2024 04:12 PM (qfLjt)

29 We haven't done an update for 5 days but we've had other problems unrelated to pets so that's my excuse. Still lots of cat pictures here ...

Ciampino's Rescue Kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another more extensive photo update #225 at the link.
Take a look if interested. Make sure to click on
"See Older Updates" as well if it's your first time.
https://is.gd/WQ5JcT

ALSO LIVE STREAMING!! - Now most nights as well

https://is.gd/qyDILz

Posted by: Ciampino - don't garden any longer. I don't kitchen either.. at January 27, 2024 04:17 PM (qfLjt)

30 I don't currently have a pet but love that I get to share this with all of you on Saturday.
The two types of dogs made me lol.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 27, 2024 04:20 PM (t/2Uw)

31 Afternoon, pet folken,

Harley the blue cat looks quite noble in that profile pic.

As for keeping or maintaining something that belonged to an animal buddy: I still have the stoneware bowl labeled "Kitty" that was Arizona the late part-Maine Coon's food or water bowl, depending on which one I put in it first. It is copyrighted 1985 by Lillian Vernon; probably Mrs. Wolfus No. 2 ordered it from the catalog then. It's been serving other cats since AZ passed on in '99.

Beyond that, I have still his little stuffed Pegasus toy. Originally it was Mrs. W.'s as a girl. Then AZ seized on it, would carry it in his mouth like a rat, and play with it on the sly for years when he thought I wasn't looking. the other cats don't care about it; I have no idea how to clean it; and it's still on my bookcase.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 27, 2024 04:23 PM (omVj0)

32 Funniest memes ever. Thanks!

Posted by: WOOF! at January 27, 2024 04:30 PM (OIFPS)

33 PETZZZZ!

Doggeh is happy- nice weather means he got a longer walk.
Then he got to watch his favorite tv shows with mom throwing his toy at him to catch.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at January 27, 2024 04:30 PM (V1Jl+)

34 Wolfus, we still have Pepper’s teddy bear.

Posted by: Eromero at January 27, 2024 04:30 PM (TMJ5l)

35 I think the Park Kitteh I've been feeding has a payload in her bomb bay.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at January 27, 2024 04:31 PM (9yUzE)

36 As for my incumbents, the Killer Kittens From Outer Space: Stirling the big black medium-hair slept with me during my nap. Little Dagny La Siberienne is filling out, her coat much bushier than when she arrived here, her frame larger -- and she is displaying more "amber," i.e., tan, in her brownish-gray coat.

Both are calming down into adulthood; they'll be two years old in March.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 27, 2024 04:33 PM (omVj0)

37 "Attached is a picture of her from last Halloween (10/23). If you have the space we would appreciate so much seeing a picture of her on your blog. She, like the pets you feature every Saturday, brought us a lot of joy."

Eric, I don't know what she was dressed as but she was precious, and I share your sentiments. The pet thread always brings a lot of joy and often a few tears.

Posted by: javems at January 27, 2024 04:39 PM (BJC33)

38 lin-duh, what's happening that he's biting the kids?

Posted by: Ben Had at January 27, 2024 04:45 PM (bn3/b)

39 A buddy of mine, we were all over for a big meal. Gonna be a beef brisket among other things. Well his britney spaniel decided the whole damn thing was more his style and somehow broad jumped the kitchen onto the counter where it was “resting” when no one was looking.

Dog didn’t GAF. “Yeah, I ate it. F U, and it was GOOD!”

Posted by: Still Kind of Hungry at January 27, 2024 04:49 PM (R1PsC)

40 In our back garden we have a concrete cat statue for every cat we have ever had. The cat statues wear the cat ID tags of the now departed kitties.
We have 7 so far.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at January 27, 2024 04:53 PM (MeG8a)

41 39 The brisket story is funny. I'm pretty sure that most who have had even slightly agile pets, would be able to relate stories of food unceremoniously savaged, maybe not whole-brisket portions though .....

Posted by: Ciampino - don't garden any longer. I don't kitchen either... at January 27, 2024 04:54 PM (qfLjt)

42 lin-duh, what's happening that he's biting the kids?
Posted by: Ben Had at January 27, 2024 04:45 PM (bn3/b)

Mebbe they taste good !

Hiya BenHad !

Posted by: JT at January 27, 2024 04:58 PM (T4tVD)

43 Hi Jt.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 27, 2024 04:59 PM (bn3/b)

44 Oh, and the red tabby with bushy tail on the stoop looks much as Arizona did when he was young. This one doesn't have as much white, from what I can see.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 27, 2024 05:05 PM (omVj0)

45 My pure white kitteh decided she wanted to put some color into her life and rubbed against one of my in progress oil paintings. Got most of it off but only time I’m glad she sheds .

Posted by: Cobalt Blue at January 27, 2024 05:05 PM (MNhXM)

46 lin-duh, what's happening that he's biting the kids?
Posted by: Ben Had
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He kind of always has. He's playing but using his razor sharp teeth so they stay upstairs in their rooms and he doesn't see them often. When he does see them he gets excited and the cycle starts again. He'll grab their pants/sleeves and sometimes rip holes. He's wearing a house lead now so I can control him more. He's good with me 😁
The hardest part is training everyone else in the house.

Posted by: lin-duh at January 27, 2024 05:09 PM (K2iv3)

47 Yay Pet Thread! Yay Moronimals, present & passed.

Nothing much to report on the critter front here at Rancho Webworker. Daisy Dog makes sure we go for a walk first thing every morning, even if my legs don't want to. Ony Cat would like to be fed first, but, lately, she always wants to be fed.

Have been using the shock collar on Daisy when we have visitors, trying to train her not to jump on folks. Haven't actually used the zap feature, just the vibrate or beep, with voice command. Seems to be working. She's pretty smart.

Posted by: mindful webworker - feeder of the pack at January 27, 2024 05:11 PM (4m2f2)

48 Buckley has gas... ewwwweeee!😳😷

Posted by: lin-duh at January 27, 2024 05:15 PM (K2iv3)

49 "The hardest part is training everyone else in the house.
Posted by: lin-duh "

A very stern NO! followed by an immediate SIT is called for. For the dog, I mean. By whoever it is trying to jump on.

Then bend over and greet the dog. They are so happy to see you they sometimes forget their manners.

Posted by: fd at January 27, 2024 05:21 PM (vFG9F)

50 A very stern NO! followed by an immediate SIT is called for. For the dog, I mean. By whoever it is trying to jump on.

Then bend over and greet the dog. They are so happy to see you they sometimes forget their manners.
Posted by: fd
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Been tried...

Posted by: lin-duh at January 27, 2024 05:22 PM (QBwwm)

51 SIT is the most useful command. Once the dog will do that consistently on command you can get their attention for other things.

Posted by: fd at January 27, 2024 05:22 PM (vFG9F)

52 "Been tried..."

You have to really keep at it. I think Buckley is a Border Collie? That dog has a huge amount of energy and enthusiasm. He will want to be the boss.

Posted by: fd at January 27, 2024 05:27 PM (vFG9F)

53 CRAFTERS AND PUDDIERS WE HAZ A NOOD

Posted by: Skip at January 27, 2024 05:30 PM (fwDg9)

54 Noodus hobbyana

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 27, 2024 05:30 PM (omVj0)

55 45 My pure white kitteh decided she wanted to put some color into her life and rubbed against one of my in progress oil paintings. Got most of it off but only time I’m glad she sheds .

Posted by: Cobalt Blue at January 27, 2024 05:05 PM (MNhXM)
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In Africa we had a pure white almost-Angora-like fur cat. He loved cars, the outside, and would sleep underneath one whenever I visitor arrived. Then he would walk in with black oil all over his spine.

Posted by: Ciampino - I don't garden any longer. I don't kitchen either... at January 27, 2024 05:31 PM (qfLjt)

56 Ruby Knew the Plan!!! Good Doggy!!!!! (2:1

c/o IOTWreport
https://youtu.be/jqcunUr7mG0

Posted by: mindful webworker - rescue success at January 27, 2024 05:32 PM (4m2f2)

57
bluebirdofbitterness.com for Caturday funnies.

Click nic for pic of our late, much-missed Charlie kitty. 😺

Posted by: mindful webworker - always fun at January 27, 2024 05:40 PM (4m2f2)

58 Well, I am headed off shortly to a Burns Night Supper. Haggis will be served. The ones eaten are usually wild, but in some countries, they are domesticated, and kept as pets.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 27, 2024 06:06 PM (tkR6S)

59 Hooray!!! Rebel the Dog is World Famous again! Thanks KT.!! Gotta say, the Pet Thread is one of my favorites! Keep up the Great work! Thank You, Rick and Rebel the Dog!

Posted by: Rick554 at January 27, 2024 06:32 PM (FmOIw)

60 Good to see a fellow Rush fan on here.

Posted by: Kevin at January 27, 2024 08:06 PM (nqOOj)

61 Magnificent pet thread today. All thats missing is a Vizsla.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at January 27, 2024 08:52 PM (5Zlv9)

62 Any humans or animals with cancer, please please research fenbendazole -- it could save the life of someone you love.
I wish I had known about fenben before my precious Sheltie suffered with an aggressive sarcoma and we had to let her go to the Rainbow Bridge. :. (

Posted by: Just Got Here at January 27, 2024 11:36 PM (5kFOH)

63 That Buddy pupster not so happy at the vet is hilarious. I hope he got a treat!

Posted by: m at January 28, 2024 02:15 AM (WHh6y)

64 S.Lynn in Idaho

Please check into Turkey Tail Mushrooms for your dog's cancer.

Google it for cancer in dogs.

Cure my friends dog's cancer.

Take best care, hugs for your dog. well you also.

Posted by: Linda Lee at January 28, 2024 01:17 PM (6Ziyr)

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