Ace of Spades Pet Thread, February 24

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.

Hiya K.T.

My daughter sent this to me and I thought it was cool and you could use it on the pet thread. I'm mostly a lurker but when I do post in the comments I've been using "GoofusMaximus"

Thanks for taking over the Saturday thread activities. I enjoy them.

Thanks to your daughter for the unusual photo. Almost worthy of Google Gemini, but more creative!

There was no actual cat armor that we know of in the day of Henry VIII. But there actually was a Dagobert I. (More on the armor below.)

Dagobert I, King of the Franks (c. 603-639 AD), was the last influential monarch of the Merovingian dynasty. Initially ruling Austrasia, he later inherited Neustria and Burgundy. Dagobert, the eldest son of Chlothar II, became king of Austrasia at a young age, strategically appointed by his father to secure alliances. Chlothar's attempts to manage alliances were challenging, and eventually, Alsace and other regions were conceded to Dagobert by Austrasian nobility.

Dagobert established the Duchy of Alsace to defend against Burgundian and Alemannic threats, appointing Gundoin as its first duke. After his father's death in 629, Dagobert inherited Neustria and Burgundy, facing opposition from his half-brother Charibert. In a bid to consolidate power, Dagobert assassinated rivals and made strategic alliances, including a treaty with the Byzantine emperor Heraclius, enforcing the compulsory baptism of Jews.

Under Dagobert's rule, Frankish society experienced integration, economic improvement, and religious dominance of the Catholic faith. Despite cooperative policies, Dagobert engaged in plunder-raids, accumulating wealth, such as a 200,000 gold solidi raid in Spain. After the assassination of Charibert and Chilperic in 632, Dagobert became a powerful and respected Merovingian king. He led campaigns against the Slavic Wends, facing defeat at Wogastisburg but succeeding through Alemannic and Lombard allies. Despite accepting a Saxon agreement to rescind tribute, the Wends continued attacks, reflecting the complex geopolitical challenges of Dagobert's reign.

There is also a Throne of Dagobert.

All parts of the throne are made of bronze. The lower part is shaped as a curule seat decorated with four leopard heads, three of which are believed to be original. This was initially a faldstool or folding chair intended for an itinerant monarch, with leather bands probably used for seating. Its date has long been debated. In the 1850s it was believed to be as recent as the 11th century.[1] A later scholarly consensus attributed it to the Carolingian renaissance, and the French National Library correspondingly estimates it between the late 8th and early 9th centuries.[2] Recent examination, however, supports a 7th-century dating, consistent with the traditional attribution to Dagobert I, who died in 639, and legendary goldsmith Saint Eligius.[3] The upper part, made of rinceaux-decorated armrests and a pedimented back, is generally thought to be Carolingian of the 9th century. The throne was repaired in the mid-12th century (the rear right-side leopard head may date from that era) and again in the late 13th century.[2]

Leopards!

You can't have a leopard as a pet, but maybe you could have a Bengal Cat. Not a good choice if you want a "chill cat":

That cat armor you saw above is not just AI fiction, it is art!

Artist Creates Cat And Mice Armor Based On Different Historical Eras

Canadian sculptor and blacksmith Jeff de Boer creates impressive metal armor for cats and mice based on different historical eras. He started making these sculptures . . . as a little side project on his sculpting class. The side project eventually turned out to be the work of a lifetime. From ancient samurai armor to Renessaince knight armor suits - over these years Jeff has created too many of them to count himself.

Jeff uses various metals for his creations, but mostly bronze and copper. One tiny Medieval armor for a mouse takes from 10 to 40 hours to make, and a cat armor takes from 50 to 200 hours. He has tried putting the shields on his cat only once and still has the scars.

He has published a book featuring some of these sculptures. There are many impressive photos at the link which may allow you to imagine cats, rats and mice at war. Here are a few thumbnail examples:

Edo Period Samurat General

Persian Cat and Crusader Mouse

Bat Cat

15th Century Maximilian Rat

Would your Siamese cat wear this?

Tournament Mouse Armor

Dragon Cat

READY FOR WORK?

Meet the irrigation dog 🌾🐕 pic.twitter.com/VQhzwauKHv

— Animals Being Bros (@animalbeingbro) August 17, 2023

From Jewells:

This is Precious the pug. Oh my goodness it took every ounce of self control to not go over there and grab her! She will be with a foster for now. They have been really bad about giving us background for the new dogs so I don't know anything about her. Looking at her I'd say owner surrender due to owners health.

I can fully understand your desire to grab Precious, Jewells!

Say "hi" To George and Gracie! They were rescues. We saved them six years ago. They didn't know what grass or stairs were and we were able to give them all the love they missed in their first six years. Gracie left us Last Thanksgiving. George is doing better after mourning her. I made/make their food from scratch. George is a man's man and Gracie was just a Marilyn Monroe type of beauty.

dcw

So sorry you lost beautiful Gracie. So glad that you still have wonderful George.

What great pets today. Thank you for sharing them 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!

If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, February 17 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 Meow!

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 24, 2024 03:29 PM (VQQA3)

2 Did mouse armor rust and squeak?

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle to maintain Moron standards at February 24, 2024 03:31 PM (UHmIH)

3 "Did mouse armor rust and squeak?"

Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle to maintain Moron standards at February 24, 2024 03:31 PM

Mostly in the Nutcracker Suite.

Posted by: KT at February 24, 2024 03:32 PM (rrtZS)

4 Thanks for the pet thread. I love it.

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 03:34 PM (xcrUy)

5 I bought a litter box enclosure. We'll see what kind of Hell I've opened up.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 24, 2024 03:34 PM (CHHv1)

6 Cat armor, that is too funny. Cats have arms so why not armor and take them into battle?
Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at February 24, 2024 03:34 PM (lPJ3i)

7 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 24, 2024 03:35 PM (R/m4+)

8 I think it is great that there was a king named Dagobert. Think it's sad that kings of old across the world used to think they had to murder their brothers.

Posted by: KT at February 24, 2024 03:35 PM (rrtZS)

9 Bat Cat!
Omg, that cat armor is awesome. But, Lucy would shred me if I even tried.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 24, 2024 03:35 PM (rXypg)

10 Yay pet thread! George and Gracie are adorable. So sorry you lost Gracie dcw. She was beautiful.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 24, 2024 03:36 PM (iF0sF)

11 Hi

I don't often have anything to add to t he garden or pet threads but I always read them. Don't currently have any pets and my garden is really really small but I love that you share your trials, tribulations and triumphs here.
Have a great rest of the day. I'm off to the park to spend some time with my grandaughters.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 24, 2024 03:38 PM (t/2Uw)

12 One of the dogs KT featured just a few weeks ago got adopted already! Nala went to her new home today. I was able to do a shift yesterday and met Nala and another new one, Tippy. I will be sending a photo of him. So we now have Tiny Tim, Charlotte, Hope, Roscoe, JJ, and Lily and Tippy. I will mention to the board members that we would like background on the pups we bring in.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 24, 2024 03:41 PM (iF0sF)

13 Yeah, AI is lying bullshit. Just like social media. Step right up!

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at February 24, 2024 03:48 PM (as3uC)

14 Oops, no politics. my bad

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at February 24, 2024 03:49 PM (as3uC)

15 I can't get my cats to wear a collar (not that I've really tried)--I can't imagine trying to wrestle them into a suit of armor...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 24, 2024 03:49 PM (BpYfr)

16 Dogs, good. Cats, good.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at February 24, 2024 03:50 PM (as3uC)

17 Gracie is the bees' knees!

Posted by: m at February 24, 2024 03:50 PM (o3SCB)

18 Thanks for the deep dive on the cat armor KT. I wasn't trying to present it as real. I just thought the concept was cool and the armor looked neat and cat like.

Posted by: GoofusMaximus at February 24, 2024 03:51 PM (Xqlct)

19 What a cute pug. Almost as adorable as I.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Not Ready for the Cart at February 24, 2024 03:52 PM (T/Lqj)

20 Love the bit in the armor sculptor bit "Jeff has tried to put the armor on his cat only once and still has the scars"

Sounds about right. Even the very placid cats that let their owners put clothes on them would probably protest stiff armor.

Posted by: PaleRider at February 24, 2024 03:52 PM (3cGpq)

21 Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the mice of war!!!

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 03:53 PM (2yu8s)

22 Meow

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at February 24, 2024 03:54 PM (sAmhv)

23 Roman was dogs wore some type of armor I believe.

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 03:54 PM (xcrUy)

24 An irrigation bitch.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 03:55 PM (2yu8s)

25 Samurai Cat armor is awesome, but needs that flag sticking up from its back

Posted by: Skip at February 24, 2024 03:56 PM (fwDg9)

26 hiya

Posted by: JT at February 24, 2024 03:56 PM (T4tVD)

27 Cat armor is dope. 👍

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 24, 2024 03:56 PM (Q4IgG)

28 Scientists working in the Amazon rainforest discover a new species of snake, measuring-in at 20.7-feet long.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 04:00 PM (2yu8s)

29 The Dragon Armor is awesome!

Lucy would shred me.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 24, 2024 04:01 PM (Kog3w)

30 Cat armour would be made of cardboard boxes.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 04:04 PM (2yu8s)

31 14-12 Phillies versus Blue Jays, bottom of the 9th -- a real pitchers' duel.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 04:05 PM (2yu8s)

32 GoofusMaximus at February 24, 2024 03:51 PM

I didn't think you thought it was real. Struck me funny with the Google Gemini depictions of impossible medieval knights (people!) after AI queries. Next, will they do hybrids of humans and animals?

Posted by: KT at February 24, 2024 04:08 PM (rrtZS)

33 andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 03:53 PM

The mice of war! Heh.

Posted by: KT at February 24, 2024 04:10 PM (rrtZS)

34 andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 04:04 PM

Cats actually do armor themselves with cardboard boxes. They usually don't use them for tournament jousting, though.

Posted by: KT at February 24, 2024 04:12 PM (rrtZS)

35 Bruno caught a little baby field mouse and ate it. That's all I got.

Posted by: fd at February 24, 2024 04:14 PM (vFG9F)

36 I can't get my cats to wear a collar (not that I've really tried)--I can't imagine trying to wrestle them into a suit of armor...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 24, 2024 03:49 PM (BpYfr)

There is a youtub channel by a professional pet groomer, who grooms cats, called Girl with the Dogs who does blow by blow narration of grooming cats. She clips their nails to start with, if that gives you an idea

Posted by: Kindltot at February 24, 2024 04:15 PM (D7oie)

37 Afternoon, all,

The Dragon Armor is awesome!

Lucy would shred me.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 24, 2024

Yes, but it would be glorious! (No, not really.)

To mix the Pet and Book Threads, the Dragon Armor looks like something one of Larry Niven's Known Space kzinti warriors would wear.

My two furry thugs are sitting on the hassock in the living room window, watching whatever it moving out there. Dagny is grooming Stirling's head. I noticed that Wolf and Chekov concentrated their grooming on each other's heads and the back of their necks, too. Maybe because those are the areas the cat himself has trouble washing?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 24, 2024 04:16 PM (omVj0)

38 Does Google Gemini draw only black cats?

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 04:16 PM (xcrUy)

39 Dog playing goalie...

http://tinyurl.com/yr4n9awm
7 seconds

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 04:18 PM (2yu8s)

40 JYOTI सिंह DHILLON @NayaBharatHoon 8h Replying to @Yoda4ever
Dolphins join surfer for amazing ride 🌊🐬

http://tinyurl.com/48vesvuh
32 seconds; No rapes at least not on camera

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 04:20 PM (2yu8s)

41 My Paisley freaked out when I tried to put her in a harness.

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 04:20 PM (xcrUy)

42 "There is a youtub channel by a professional pet groomer, who grooms cats, called Girl with the Dogs who does blow by blow narration of grooming cats. She clips their nails to start with, if that gives you an idea"

Well, that's only good sense. If you blunt their claws first, they can't do as much damage when they use your torso and head as a ladder to escape the rest of the bath.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 24, 2024 04:22 PM (oyvJ/)

43 If you told Gemini to draw a black panther what be the result?

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 04:22 PM (xcrUy)

44 Lucy the Fink is currently snoring away in her cat tower.

She's so much happier Since we moved upstairs. Didn't know cats could get depressed.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 24, 2024 04:22 PM (LMOzE)

45 Puppeh and kitteh.

http://tinyurl.com/m9cp6wb2
18 seconds

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 04:22 PM (2yu8s)

46 No, the idea of armor for cats was a step too far. Plus I had never heard of Henry VIII having a cat. I have trouble imagining that lusty old dictator putting up with the independent attitude of a feline. "Attend, thou prickly ball of fur! Thy obedient servant sent more than one of thy mistresses to the Tower when they failed of response at my word. What thinkst thou I shall do with thee?"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 24, 2024 04:22 PM (omVj0)

47 Sometimes Paisley is a pita but gosh darn I love that dog.

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 04:23 PM (xcrUy)

48 If you blunt their claws first, they can't do as much damage when they use your torso and head as a ladder to escape the rest of the bath.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 24, 2024

***
The late Marie-Antoinette was pretty patient about the occasional bath. But then, she was highly intelligent and loved to walk on a lead.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 24, 2024 04:24 PM (omVj0)

49 The armor certainly makes for a different pet thread!

George Burns may have ended up being the better known, by virtue of his dry delivery, trademark cigar, and longevity, but he always claimed Gracie was the comic and he was the straight man-- how he must have missed her. I'm sure George the cat knows.

Posted by: mindful webworker - walk? at February 24, 2024 04:26 PM (Cc6lU)

50 Cat armor is dope. 👍
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 24, 2024 03:56 PM (Q4IgG)
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Miaowara Tomokato approves.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at February 24, 2024 04:30 PM (0gvpA)

51 I noticed that Wolf and Chekov concentrated their grooming on each other's heads and the back of their necks, too. Maybe because those are the areas the cat himself has trouble washing?


Probably feels good too. Seems every cat I've been around just LOVES their head and neck scratched (under the chin too). Persians for sure.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at February 24, 2024 04:31 PM (sAmhv)

52 VIDEOS of Calico Girl

Ciampino's Rescue Kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another more extensive photo update #233 at the link.
Take a look if interested. Make sure to click on
"See Older Updates" as well if it's your first time.
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ALSO LIVE STREAMING!! - Now most nights as well

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Posted by: Ciampino - Space is filled witth cats at February 24, 2024 04:32 PM (qfLjt)

53 Scientists working in the Amazon rainforest discover a new species of snake, measuring-in at 20.7-feet long.
Posted by: andycanuck

And no doubt extremely deadly

Posted by: mindful webworker - slither? at February 24, 2024 04:33 PM (Cc6lU)

54 The late Marie-Antoinette was pretty patient about the occasional bath. But then, she was highly intelligent and loved to walk on a lead.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere

Lucy does not like even small pools of water.
I can wet my hands and pet her multiple times and then brush her, but that's as close to a bath as I can get.

Nope. Nope. Nope.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 24, 2024 04:34 PM (C3fG/)

55 Thanks for the Pet Thread, KT.

Really enjoyed the Bengal Cat video. While watching wife had to come over to view it also. Quite impressive. Maybe too active for us now, but it is to dream. Beautiful cat.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 24, 2024 04:34 PM (ju2Fy)

56 I mentioned before, but my new cat, the enormous Magic, brought in a garter snake he caught in the back yard. I am pretty sure we will see more snakes as it gets sunny and warm since he spent the rainy spring catching and bringing in worms.

My wife was upset, the snake was distressed, and Magic was pleased as Punch

Posted by: Kindltot at February 24, 2024 04:36 PM (D7oie)

57 Probably feels good too. Seems every cat I've been around just LOVES their head and neck scratched (under the chin too). Persians for sure.
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See the puppy in #45.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 24, 2024 04:38 PM (2yu8s)

58 Magic may lose pet door privileges? Sometimes Toby has found a stinky trophy bone and thinks he will enjoy it in the house. NOPE, he gets to choose between stay outside and work on his prize or come in the house.

Posted by: PaleRider at February 24, 2024 04:39 PM (3cGpq)

59 57: Watched it. Cat looked chill, until it nipped the puppeh. Puppeh probably chomped down a bit too hard.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at February 24, 2024 04:42 PM (sAmhv)

60 Beloved NYC owl Flaco dies after colliding with Upper West side building one year after vandals helped him stage great escape from Central Park Zoo

https://mol.im/a/13121033

Posted by: Ciampino - Space is filled witth cats ... at February 24, 2024 04:42 PM (qfLjt)

61 Oops, gettin' late, have to go to work.

Meow! (scampers off)

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at February 24, 2024 04:43 PM (sAmhv)

62 damned cats will bring in mice to play to death inside. My old toothless calico does that, she can't do much with them besides gum them to death.

Magic was an apartment cat who I doubt ever got to walk on grass before we got him. He is shaping up.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 24, 2024 04:50 PM (D7oie)

63 Not a pet, but a 10 point buck left 5 of his points out by our cherry trees. Don't think he was happy about it. Knocked over several landscaping lights.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 24, 2024 04:50 PM (ju2Fy)

64 The finches that feed off my thistle feeder are getting bold.

They don't fly very far away anymore when I go out to fill it. Two were on the branch I hang the feeder off of. Like 2 feet away. Chirping and observing.

It's a bit disturbing.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 24, 2024 04:55 PM (Q4IgG)

65 Hummingbirds used to dive bomb me when I would take in their feeder to clean and fill it.

Aggressive little bastards.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 24, 2024 04:58 PM (Ut+zl)

66 I'm off to the park to spend some time with my grandaughters.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 24, 2024 03:38 PM

Howdy sharon!

That sounds like a great Saturday afternoon. Have fun!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 24, 2024 05:03 PM (HlyYF)

67 > Hummingbirds used to dive bomb me when I would take in their feeder to clean and fill it.
__________

I read, and my memory may be crippled, but I thought some species of hummingbirds will migrate from the continental US across the Gulf of Mexico to their winter homes.

There's no place to land (other than oil wells, ships and drug/illegal smuggler vessels) on their route. Which is amazeballs for such a little creature.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 24, 2024 05:10 PM (Q4IgG)

68 64 The finches that feed off my thistle feeder are getting bold.

They don't fly very far away anymore when I go out to fill it. Two were on the branch I hang the feeder off of. Like 2 feet away. Chirping and observing.

It's a bit disturbing.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 24, 2024 04:55 PM (Q4IgG)
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I would feel accepted and flattered. They know you are no threat and you feed them so they may even love you.

Posted by: Ciampino - No birds in Space at February 24, 2024 05:15 PM (qfLjt)

69 Almost the best Roman Emperor ever. What could possibly go wrong?

Posted by: Heraclius at February 24, 2024 05:24 PM (+5oyh)

70 Seems like the Pet Thread got kinda enstompenated today, less than an hour.

Which wouldn't matter, except for how Morons all gravitate to the top thread, and the Rulers keep us in a constant state of abject fear about not commenting on old threads.
😺

Posted by: mindful webworker - garden pet and hobby thread at February 24, 2024 06:48 PM (eMePw)

71 I think it is great that there was a king named Dagobert. Think it's sad that kings of old across the world used to think they had to murder their brothers.
Posted by: KT at February 24, 2024 03:35 PM (rrtZS)

When I last had an elderly cat and he needed a bath I developed a technique that he found less scary although he would try and flee more often. You get the tub running but have the drain open. Put a towel down for footing, and a small container for water. Fill the container and pour it over the cat to wet, and rinse the cat. Most cats don't trust being handled over 'deep water' I have found.

Posted by: Oldcat at February 24, 2024 07:38 PM (eoQWY)

72 71 When I last had an elderly cat and he needed a bath I developed a technique that he found less scary although he would try and flee more often. You get the tub running but have the drain open. Put a towel down for footing, and a small container for water. Fill the container and pour it over the cat to wet, and rinse the cat. Most cats don't trust being handled over 'deep water' I have found.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 24, 2024 07:38 PM (eoQWY)

What a great idea!

Posted by: m at February 25, 2024 04:27 AM (o3SCB)

73 44 Lucy the Fink is currently snoring away in her cat tower.

She's so much happier Since we moved upstairs. Didn't know cats could get depressed.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 24, 2024 04:22 PM (LMOzE)

I wonder if she was picking up on a similar change in you?

Posted by: m at February 25, 2024 04:28 AM (o3SCB)

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