Ace of Spades Pet Thread, September 21

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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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LOL! https://t.co/ve6GdczZV7
— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) September 17, 2024

Courtesy Sharon(Willow's apprentice)

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Meet The PetMorons

Lulu is my latest adoptee from my local county humane society. I have had her now for just over 2 years, and when I got her I was told she was 13 years old, which was information they had from the family that surrendered her. Her name is Lulu, but she really is a Pomzilla, because at 13 lbs, she's twice the size of a standard Pomeranian. She's not fat, she's just big. And has a crazy thick coat that I have to have groomed each month. I know little about her former life, which is a challenge when you get an older dog. After all, they have their old habits and routines. I find myself adjusting to her rather than the other way around. But that's the way with the elderly, right? I'm thankful she's in great health, other than being deaf. Can you tell she owns me? I don't know how long she will be with me, but I believe every pet deserves a loving and as comfortable life as possible, and I take that task to heart, no matter how hard it is. It's always hard.
And I thank the Pet Thread to give a voice to the horde who have a place to celebrate/love/mourn their beloved pets.
Liz in Maryland

Lulu looks extra-sweet. Thanks for taking such good care of her.

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Our little cat Spooky is blind and physically challenged but she still knows how to find a sunbeam.
- fd

What a wonderful photo and observation. It is obvious that you really care for her. Spooky doesn't look totally black in the photo.

We once had a very skittish feral cat, "Spooky Mama" who had black guard hair over a gray undercoat. She looked way spookier than most black cats.

We're learning more about our little blind kitten.

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Lilah Sending Love

Lurker here...
Lilah, a happy hound with a face and all the extra "fixings" that go
along with it. We love her so very much even the extra flingers she
likes to share.
Thank-you for allowing us to share.

Thanks, Lilah! Love your face!

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This is Stella, our 2 year old Good Girl Bernedoodle. Mrs Refugee and I are her guardians. Hard to tell from the picture, but she is near her due date. She went back to the breeder, and is about to have her first litter. The house is too quiet already!
2009Refugee

We will be waiting for more news! Stella looks like a great dog. We will be thinking about you, Stella!

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I always enjoy the Pet Thread.
These are the newest members of our family, Massimo and Binx. After having 2 pairs of Burmese cats in the past, my daughter knew I always wanted a couple more. There don't seem to be any breeders in and around our Montana home. Daughter lives in Los Angeles, and acquired 2 kittens over the summer as a surprise. They are delightful; still in the velociraptor phase but very intelligent, sweet, and loving.
My screen handle is jix on Ace of Spades HQ.

They are charming and look a little exotic. "Velociraptor stage" . . . Heh.

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What a wonderful collection of pet photos and stories today. Thank you for sharing your pets with us. Waiting for an I.D. for a couple of charming dogs whose photo is waiting to be posted.

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, September 14 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 03:23 PM

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1 Read the post...

Posted by: lin-duh at September 21, 2024 03:28 PM (VCgbV)

2 Still first...

Posted by: lin-duh at September 21, 2024 03:28 PM (VCgbV)

3 Thank you!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at September 21, 2024 03:30 PM (a1415)

4 Did the same thing.

Read the post...got to the bottom, and *CRAP*

Coulda been a contender

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at September 21, 2024 03:31 PM (a1415)

5 As soon as I start talking on the phone Buckley comes over with something squeaky and will squeak it until I'm ready to kill him. See also sitting down.

Posted by: lin-duh at September 21, 2024 03:31 PM (VCgbV)

6 Yay pet thread!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 21, 2024 03:31 PM (ReaN0)

7 The feral cats, trapped and neutered, got released back in the yard this morning. Saw one surveying his domain, but think they are a bit edgy.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 21, 2024 03:35 PM (ReaN0)

8 Happy Caturday everyone

Been getting into watching this woman on 17th& 18th century horsemanship
https://youtu.be/EykcvvOfLVU?feature=shared

Posted by: Skip at September 21, 2024 03:35 PM (fwDg9)

9 I couldn't get the last kitty photos at the end to load at first. Then In noticed: Ampersands . . .

Posted by: KT at September 21, 2024 03:36 PM (xekrU)

10 So the two 14 week old kittens are here with us for a few hours. We have been bringing them over every day for a week to get acclimated to the house.

Margo is still spending most of her time under the couch.
But her brother, Frog is exploring everything from top to bottom.

We will take them back to where they were born in a bit, spend some time with them tomorrow, and when we return from the wedding on the following Monday, we will make the permanent move here.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at September 21, 2024 03:42 PM (a1415)

11 Awesome pets! The burmese kittens are gorgeous! But I have a special place in my heart for dogs who drool, and Lilah is definitely a champion!!

My pup is in a funk because Dad is sick and the normal routine is messed up. Abner does not care for change.

Posted by: Moki at September 21, 2024 03:44 PM (wLjpr)

12 Beautiful moronimals. Thanks for the Pet Thread, KT.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 21, 2024 03:48 PM (hoCmQ)

13 Coulda been a contender
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

I feel your pain!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at September 21, 2024 03:48 PM (hOUT3)

14 Yes, the Burmese cats are breathtaking! I grew up with cats--particularly the Siamese that raised me--but developed an allergy to cats in later life so no more cats. Sigh.

No problem because I am now firmly a dog person. Lulu has that same intelligent look that our rescue, Luna, has. Thanks, Liz in Maryland, for taking her on when you know of the parting that's coming.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at September 21, 2024 03:51 PM (FEVMW)

15 horde who have a place to celebrate/love/mourn their beloved pets.

Please Lord, no mourning Psciticene Phlebotomist for many more years! His Senegal parrot purring is beloved!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 21, 2024 03:55 PM (ReaN0)

16 I love the name Stella for a dog. Those kittens are adorable.

Posted by: CaliGirl at September 21, 2024 03:55 PM (uHd5d)

17 Meow!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at September 21, 2024 03:56 PM (sAmhv)

18 psittacine

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 21, 2024 03:57 PM (ReaN0)

19 I have put myself in political news quarantine for the rest of the year, so I haven't been even lurking much. But, hello, Pet Morons.

Those kittens we rescued from the abandoned car wash? In homes and looking good.

https://is.gd/UVJwpl

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at September 21, 2024 04:00 PM (9yUzE)

20 To Spooky’s parents.

May you and your little friend enjoy all the happiness you deserve.

Posted by: John at September 21, 2024 04:01 PM (Lvhl0)

21 The picture of Lilah made me laugh. Thanks for posting it and, as always, thanks for the pet thread K.T.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at September 21, 2024 04:02 PM (Oq7wp)

22 The Burmese kittuhs are lovely.

(Those who spend their days fussing over nothing haven't tried to rename Burmese Kittuhs to Myanmar Kittuhs yet?)

"Velociraptor stage" LoL!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at September 21, 2024 04:04 PM (sAmhv)

23
Little Fitz is doing great adjusting to our home. Having him mama Dot next to him is a big reassurance. Come to think of it, after three years of being away, Dot has settled back in as though she was never gone.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 21, 2024 04:04 PM (BkEzK)

24 Hiya, Pet People!

Repeat from last night's ONT, which had that impressive video of a dog herding sheep--

Our Daisy the Belgian Malinois has run off into the pasture twice in two days and "herded" cattle. She has pretty good instincts, but it's dangerous right now because we've got newborn calves and protective mamas, as well as some very pregnant cows.

Thought we'd got her to not do that, but, well, instinct is strong.
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And a song I thought dog-folks here might appreciate (gender-swapped lyric for Daisy's sake):

She don't work no cows
She never did learn how
But I take her along anyhow
'Cause she's a good dog
--Good Dog by Dave Stamey
https://youtu.be/3PfYGglsYiI

Posted by: mindful webworker - bark bark bark bark bark at September 21, 2024 04:04 PM (k1iZ6)

25
Bloodhound = Drool

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 21, 2024 04:08 PM (BkEzK)

26 So I said that my dog, Luna, has an intelligent look and she IS normally pretty smart. BUT today the idiot disappeared into the back yard for several hours in the Texas heat--and then showed up covered with tiny burrs. (I've since learned that they are from hedge parsley AKA "tall sock destroyer.")

I don't know how we'll ever get all of them out of her long fur, but she seems content to stay in the house now so I think it wasn't a very pleasant experience for her. I hope so any wayl

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at September 21, 2024 04:10 PM (FEVMW)

27 Gave doggeh a bath today
Tired

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 21, 2024 04:11 PM (WL2lA)

28
Gave doggeh a bath today
Tired
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion

__________

Try bathing five in a day. But ours are trained to stand still for the bathing and blow drying process.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 21, 2024 04:13 PM (BkEzK)

29 Just got back from a visit with DaughterH as we slowly introduce my Conor to her two (mother and daughter) rescue pups. Eventually, we plan to let them all meet in a common fenced area, but for now just multiple sessions of sighting and sniffing through a pretty sturdy fence.
The rescue pups each outweigh Conor by at least 2 to 1 and are ten years younger than he is, so caution is in order. But it is fun to watch the initial somewhat crazy excitement as they first see each other again, which then winds down as they realize there's just another dog on the other side of the fence.
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KT, please accept my thanks for hosting the pet thread, it is always on my list of blog threads I try not to miss!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at September 21, 2024 04:15 PM (hOUT3)

30 With Daisy sometimes trying to herd the cattle, or chasing off after a deer (been a while), I realized that when she's outside, especially this season, she always ought to have on her orange vest, less some hunter mistake her for a coyote.

Breakthrough this morning. Opened the door to let young Daisy out into the fenced area, and elder Ony Cat went outside with her and they left each other alone. First time they've shard the yard. Glad to see it. Need to have our furry friends get along, despite severe age and species differences.

Posted by: mindful webworker - arf arf arf meow me now at September 21, 2024 04:20 PM (LSug7)

31 I love everybody! So cute! And Burmese kitties are smart, athletic and talkers. 2 must be a lot of fun!

Posted by: Piper at September 21, 2024 04:22 PM (pZEOD)

32 Afternoon, Pet Folken!

Yes, the Burmese kittens are lovely. I thought at first glance they were non-purebred Siamese. They can often be darker than the classic cream color, especially when they are mixed. But now I see they are much much darker, and much more attractive than today's "new" (read: whip-thin and with long heads) Siamese.

My two Killer Kittenz From Outer Space are doing well. Stirling leaped up to bump heads when he heard me wake from my nap just now. Dagny, who is currently curled in my desk chair atop my car-washing jeans, was actually sociable and affectionate this morning, joining me on the bathroom counter as I brushed my teeth and accepting her beloved belly rubs. She loves to have you scratch lightly against the grain of her fur there.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 21, 2024 04:24 PM (omVj0)

33 My Dog Rusty was a tennis ball freak. He had at least half a dozen in the back yard at any given time, until one day they were all gone. A new next door neighbor had moved in and she had retriever as well. We took a fence board out so they could interact. Turns out Rusty had nosed all his tennis balls into the neighbors yard and was expecting a throw back. He was a great dog, just not that bright.

Posted by: javems at September 21, 2024 04:25 PM (8I4hW)

34 I also have a feral tortoiseshell shorthair who ranges around my apartment block. At night, especially, she parks herself well out of petting range but within sight of my door. Miss Linda spots her and insists I pour some of my cats' dry chow ($$ stuff) into a little bowl for her.

This morning on my way to an errand I spotted a shorthair black feral who was limping as if one leg was hurt. He or she took one look at me, though I was not trying to get close, and dived into a hole in the concrete pad under the front step of the nearest apartment -- like a groundhog into his hole.

Can't save, or even help, 'em all.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 21, 2024 04:28 PM (omVj0)

35 29

Conor is a gentleman and a scholar. He deserves respect from the young pups!!!!

Posted by: Moki at September 21, 2024 04:31 PM (wLjpr)

36 Come to think of it, the faces of the Burmese kittens in the second pic are *very* expressive. ("You're going to do *what* to me?")

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 21, 2024 04:31 PM (omVj0)

37 Conor is a gentleman and a scholar. He deserves respect from the young pups!!!!
Posted by: Moki

I have this feeling that you and Conor would get along just fine! ;-)

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at September 21, 2024 04:33 PM (hOUT3)

38 This story is all over news, maybe most have heard it already, but just in case you didn't. A family from Salinas CA takes their pet cat to Yellowstone. Cat got away. Family gives up, goes home. Cat travels 800 miles to Roseville, CA. Vet checks the chip. Calls the owners and reunites with the cat.

https://tinyurl.com/3trjckr6

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 21, 2024 04:38 PM (MeG8a)

39 Love the Lilah pic, Lurker.

Posted by: scampydog at September 21, 2024 04:43 PM (gWfZo)

40 A family from Salinas CA takes their pet cat to Yellowstone. Cat got away. Family gives up, goes home. Cat travels 800 miles to Roseville, CA. Vet checks the chip. Calls the owners and reunites with the cat.

https://tinyurl.com/3trjckr6
Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 21, 2024

***
The Incredible Journey, 2024 edition!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 21, 2024 04:45 PM (omVj0)

41 Ciampino's Rescue Kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another more extensive photo update #271 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 OR http://tinyurl.com/4pak97f6

Posted by: Ciampino - daily nothing surprises me any longer! at September 21, 2024 05:01 PM (qfLjt)

42 I bought my cat Allie a new water fountain for her.

Though she rarely drinks directly from the fountain itself.

Instead, she'll dip a paw into the water stream and then lick the water off her paw.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 21, 2024 05:02 PM (BpYfr)

43
"I'm lookin for the man who shot my paw!"

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 21, 2024 05:05 PM (ReaN0)

44 Is Allie the polydactyl? Because that's what Pete, my polydactyl used to do.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 21, 2024 05:11 PM (MpVUb)

45 It was just about this time 10 years ago (Facebook Memory photos always remind me) that I brought home a kitten from the Vet the same day I brought my sweet Bella for the last time. Wife was at work, I brought the tiny Siamese (4-weeks old, way too young) home and got a call from the Vet. My little Siamese kitty had a brother whose adoption had fallen through, would I like the other kitten? Wife comes home, I show her the kitten, and her face melts, so I know I'm good there. I wait a beat and tell her about the little bro left behind, and she gives me the thumbs up. The rest is history. These little guys are the best. (Credit where credit is due, they came into the house where we had a one-year old male cat, who was at first skeptical, but has basically parented them ever since)

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 21, 2024 05:13 PM (2cS/G)

46 Is Allie the polydactyl? Because that's what Pete, my polydactyl used to do.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 21, 2024 05:11 PM (MpVUb)
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No, that's Hexie. Allie is one of my calicos (featured on last week's Sunday Morning Book Thread). She has normal paws, but has her own way of doing things.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 21, 2024 05:17 PM (BpYfr)

47 I have the water for Mr Trouble in a small white pail. Every time he goes for a drink, he taps the rim with his left paw three times. I have no idea what he's testing for.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 21, 2024 05:22 PM (MpVUb)

48 Gorgeous pets today. Thanks everyone.

Posted by: Ciampino - with cats nothing surprises me any longer! at September 21, 2024 05:25 PM (qfLjt)

49 Scout the debbil kitteh only drinks from a red solo cup in the bathroom sink, or a steel dish in our big kitchen sink. We used to have a bubbler, but she would not use it. Our two departed cats loved it, though.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Telling War Stories at September 21, 2024 05:26 PM (Ad8y9)

50 Wonderful pictures this week. I have a soft spot for hounds and Lilah is a beauty!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 21, 2024 05:27 PM (81/YL)

51 Wife and daughter are leaving Monday for 2 week vacation. Will be interesting how the 2 cats handle their absence. I see a lot of laser light tag in my future.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 21, 2024 05:28 PM (hoCmQ)

52 My little grey tabby is still a terrorist but occasionally hops in my lap. He's getting old enough to get fixed. Hate doing it but there's no other way than trapping him in the house his entire life.

Posted by: torabora at September 21, 2024 05:30 PM (0Gnoc)

53 Hobby thread is NOOD

Posted by: Skip at September 21, 2024 05:31 PM (fwDg9)

54 22 The Burmese kittuhs are lovely.

(Those who spend their days fussing over nothing haven't tried to rename Burmese Kittuhs to Myanmar Kittuhs yet?)

"Velociraptor stage" LoL!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at September 21, 2024 04:04 PM (sAmhv)
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They would have to do Siamese to 'Thailandese' too!
Thai cat doesn't sound good.

Posted by: Ciampino - don't give those pessimists ideas at September 21, 2024 05:32 PM (qfLjt)

55 45 It was just about this time 10 years ago (Facebook Memory photos always remind me) that I brought home a kitten from the Vet the same day I brought my sweet Bella for the last time. Wife was at work, I brought the tiny Siamese (4-weeks old, way too young) home and got a call from the Vet. My little Siamese kitty had a brother whose adoption had fallen through, would I like the other kitten? Wife comes home, I show her the kitten, and her face melts, so I know I'm good there. I wait a beat and tell her about the little bro left behind, and she gives me the thumbs up. The rest is history. These little guys are the best. (Credit where credit is due, they came into the house where we had a one-year old male cat, who was at first skeptical, but has basically parented them ever since)
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 21, 2024 05:13 PM (2cS/G)

Great story!

Posted by: m at September 21, 2024 05:33 PM (64Zez)

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