Ace of Spades Pet Thread, September 28

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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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A Remarkable Cat Story

Last week, gourmand du jour left us a message in the comments to the Thread before the Gardening Thread, which I missed until too late for last week.

28: I may miss all the other threads today due to various necessary activities, but I do hope the pet thread will include this story of the cat who disappeared at Yellowstone and somehow made its way to Roseville, CA (~800 miles) and was reunited with its people in Salinas.

Cat left at Yellowstone makes way back to Northern California

A California family is surprised after their beloved cat Rayne Beau vanished on a trip to Yellowstone National Park and likely trekked around 800 miles back toward home before being found.
The couple, Susanne and Benny Anguiano, told KSBW in Salinas that they had taken their cats on previous trips, but that this time, something scared Rayne Beau and he ran off into the forest in early June.
The Anguianos spent their days searching for Rayne Beau but ultimately had to make the decision to return home without him. . .

Rayne Beau was likely already heading home on his own. Two months after that June trip, a woman in Roseville found Rayne Beau and took him to the local SPCA, where they were able to get information from his microchip and contact the owners.
“This lady who found him and rescued him, she’s just an angel. She even said he looked like he was not going to make it much longer,” Susanne said.
From Yellowstone to Roseville is about 835 miles, and just another 200 miles separates Roseville from Salinas. . .

He lost 40% of his body weight on the trip. There may be before and after photos if you dare follow a link to Facebook.

Tough cat ! Dedicated Cat! Dedicated humans, too!

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This is the best thing i've seen today! pic.twitter.com/zskavxWuoc
— Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) September 22, 2024

Courtesy Sharon(Willow's apprentice)

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Speaking of poultry, here's a chance to recognize these noble birds:

Have chickens? Know someone who has chickens?

Here's a chicken-themed quilt.

Courtesy Larissa Pimenta (craftideas)

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Snacking birds

A male Downy Woodpecker grabs a peanut, followed by a Black-capped Chickadee who manages to grab two sunflower seeds (a lot for a little beak) pic.twitter.com/V7Ot9gynYm
— Jocelyn Anderson Photography (@JocAPhotography) September 24, 2024

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Biden's Dog in Jerusalem and Hrothgar (not currently in Corsicana) both sent in this little video. Thanks.

They should do this program in every prison. pic.twitter.com/2TG0LTTR4O
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) September 21, 2024

Meet The PetMorons

Murphy and Max having to share the back seat and giving me the stink eye about how unhappy they are.

Not sure who sent this in, but Murphy and Max look like great dogs!

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Video:

Sifty's Warrior Dog
Tex bravely saved the family from this sprinkler.

Tex is a dog with heart!

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Video:

long-haired blonde bitch
She was christened Marilyn Monroe eight months ago, but we call her MOMO, and she wiggles her ass and walks with a swagger that is irresistible!
That's my bed she's appropriated . . . every night!
EliBro

And MOMO talks, too! Charming!

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Meet Bonzo, a feral cat who likes to nap on my couch. We’re about three months into feeling each other out. He’s a good little fellow, but I’ve only let him sleep inside overnight one time. I think I’ll start with an outdoor home for him, and then see what a Chicago winter brings.
Thanks for the Pet Morons weekly thread. I am a regular lurker.

Bonzo looks like a "Bonzo". Lucky cat to have found you.

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This is our most recent arrival. Fitz (Soyara's Justart Son of Fortune) is a four-month-old puppy from an "oops" litter in California out of Delilah's sister Dot (Ch. Soyara's Crowning Glory).
Fitz is cute as a button, very friendly and is learning quickly about the perquisites and privileges of being a house dog.
Hadrian the Seventh

Looks like a great pup! I noticed the toys . . .

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What a nice collection of pet stories today. Thank you for sharing your pets with us. We have a couple more for next week.

If you would like to send pet and/or animal stories, links, etc. for the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, the address is:

petmorons at protonmail dot com
Remember to include the nic or name by which you wish to be known 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 21 Some special PetMoron stories and photos there.

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

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

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1 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 28, 2024 03:27 PM (2UnvF)

2 ducks wearing crocs.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 28, 2024 03:31 PM (D7oie)

3 Rayne Beau? Really? I'm surprised the cat didn't try to get further away.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 28, 2024 03:33 PM (2UnvF)

4 Great Pet Thread today, as always!

I made the mistake of leaving a kitchen cabinet open while I was washing dishes this morning. Naturally, Hexie saw it as an opportunity to explore. Had to fish her out of the cabinet...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 28, 2024 03:34 PM (BpYfr)

5 I want to hug Murphy and Nax!!!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 28, 2024 03:35 PM (Tw+JN)

6 Thank you K.T.
I read the entire post!

I have a situation similar to Bonzo except it's our friend's cat across the street. Trumpy was the dude who was injured a few weeks back but he's much better now.

He comes to visit when the sun goes down. He comes inside for awhile. I have a towel on the porch for him to sleep. A little bit of food and water. He stays there a chunk of the night and disapppears during the day.

Anyways, small cats under 10 pounds. What shoukd I get for flea protection? We're moving into October in Canada but I'd still feel better if he had something. I'll pay. Neighbor's are fine with this.

Thanks. He's such a beautiful, sweet, friendly cat. His Mom and aunt chose to become outdoor cats. He was born into that but is such a social cat.....

Posted by: Stateless at September 28, 2024 03:36 PM (jvJvP)

7 That chicken quilt is gorgeous

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 28, 2024 03:36 PM (Tw+JN)

8 So, Hadrian, is he called "Fitz" because he's from the "wrong side of the blanket" in the bloodline?

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at September 28, 2024 03:37 PM (FEVMW)

9 I made the mistake of leaving a kitchen cabinet open while I was washing dishes this morning. Naturally, Hexie saw it as an opportunity to explore. Had to fish her out of the cabinet...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 28, 2024 03:34 PM (BpYfr)

Brings new meaning to the term "catfishing."

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 28, 2024 03:38 PM (2UnvF)

10 I never knew how much I could love a cat. Inherited from another. Now it's mine. For better or worse. Lol.

Posted by: Mr Ray at September 28, 2024 03:39 PM (nv4jJ)

11 Afternoon, Pet Folken!

Yes, I saw the story of the Yellowstone cat earlier this week. Incredible Journey stuff for sure. Things like that are why I don't bring my cats on vacation; there are just too many chances of our being separated. (I don't think my cats want to leave me; but they do love exploring, and going just a little farther, and then a bit farther, and . . . What was that noise???!!! and a dash into the bush, and there you go.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 03:39 PM (omVj0)

12 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at September 28, 2024 03:39 PM (fwDg9)

13 Hadrian, Fitz is so cute!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 28, 2024 03:39 PM (Tw+JN)

14 How to pick up a duck?
Buy it a few drinks.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 28, 2024 03:40 PM (hCjtc)

15 Fitz looks rather pleased.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 28, 2024 03:42 PM (zG664)

16 Oh, thanks for posting the story about the poor cat's journey from Yellowstone to Roseville.
It boggles the imagination.
Also, get's ya right here (puddles up, pats chest...)

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 28, 2024 03:43 PM (MeG8a)

17 Lily the redhead tricolor corgi (she'll be 5 in December) and I had a nice little walkabout on the woods trail we have here in the northern Adirondacks. It runs in a 3 mile loop through the five contiguous properties I and family have here. The hardwood forest parts were nice today, but the color change just ain't happening yet.

We did the section with two brook crossings. Lily loves the brooks. The woodlands we traverse were all open grazing and hay meadows a hundred years ago, and I am amazed at the size of the maple, ash, and white pine trees. Some of the pines look to be about 30 inches diameter at chest high, and run up 25 to 30 feet before there is a branch.

Lily either stays immediately behind me, like really close, or she gets out ahead just far enough to be clear of my hiking pole tips when I do the front reach.

The brook we crossed is called Styles brook, and when that Betsy hurricane occurred a month ago, the Styles flooded and wrecked two bridges downstream of here, which ruined the 4 mile bike loop I ride slowly with the dog chasing me.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at September 28, 2024 03:45 PM (N7QIs)

18 The "cats in prison" story is clearly from the UK, Australia, or NZ. There's the narrator's accent, the use of "labouring" and "organised" in the captions, and the word "jumper," which Americans call a sweater. It's great to see . . . but somehow I doubt the same outcome would obtain in American prisons like Angola.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 03:45 PM (omVj0)

19 On comment on Rayne Beau story was my thought
Don't take cats on road trips
But love reading the story

Posted by: Skip at September 28, 2024 03:45 PM (fwDg9)

20 Report on little blind kitten: He has learned how to climb a 4 foot ladder to access cabinets, and how to climb an appliance dolly to get on top of the refrigerator to play with the window blinds.

He got down by himself, too!

Posted by: KT at September 28, 2024 03:46 PM (xekrU)

21 As for my two feline thugs, Stirling is settled on the carpet grooming . . . and wonder upon wonders, Dagny the Aloof is curled next to me on the couch. I mean, actually touching me. Come to think of it, she joined me this morning while I was brushing my teeth and settled down on the bathroom counter for a while for petting.

This is odd. I hope she's not sick!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 03:48 PM (omVj0)

22 Posted by: KT at September 28, 2024 03:46 PM

Blind kitten....ooohhhh. Bless you.

Okay, I'm going to the pet store. Someone there should be able to recommend something to me for the cats and fleas.

Everyone have a great weekend.

Posted by: Stateless at September 28, 2024 03:49 PM (jvJvP)

23 My cat Dexter used to climb trees and fences.
Now he's too darned old and well fed.
He just stares up at them with a wan look in his eyes.
BTW he loves to ride in a car. How did I find out? He jumped in an open window while the car was parked. Had a cat nap in the back seat.
Then I got in for an errand. After I got about a dozen miles away, I looked in the rear view mirror and there was his little cat head staring back at me... No panic at all.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 28, 2024 03:50 PM (MeG8a)

24
Hadrian, is he called "Fitz" because he's from the "wrong side of the blanket" in the bloodline?
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey

_________

I don't know, as we had nothing to do with it. But we had to give him a registered name. I wanted "Favorite Son" or "Fortunate Son" but we settled on "Son of Fortune". His daddy's name is Felix.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 28, 2024 03:51 PM (BkEzK)

25 I use Wondercide. I typically just spray but they do have a topical. It's not a poison but seems to works well.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 28, 2024 03:51 PM (MpVUb)

26 Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 03:45 PM

I am aware of a prison here in CA in which some cats are nurtured, kind of informally, by inmates. The cats are part of a "colony", allowed on grounds to control rodents, but not part of a formal program.

Inmates are tough on anyone who abuses a cat. I think programs like the one above are considered from time to time.

Posted by: KT at September 28, 2024 03:52 PM (xekrU)

27 a woman in Roseville found Rayne Beau

Which means that little cat crossed the Nevada desert and the Sierra Nevadas and was going in the right direction along I-80.

Posted by: t-bird at September 28, 2024 03:53 PM (1ilEC)

28 Actually, the KY state pen, maximum security has a lot of cats around. The prisoners care for the cats and adopt them. The cats are not only well treated by the cons, messing with someone else's cat in an unkind manner is asking for at the very least a severe beating by the other inmates.
The place is called, The Castle on the Cumberland.
It has that look and is very tough. The cats keep those men much calmer.

Posted by: Winston, GOPe, McFailure wing of the Uniparty at September 28, 2024 03:54 PM (YvvFZ)

29 I keep thinking the cat hitched a ride somehow or another.
Cats will do that, stories abound.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 28, 2024 03:55 PM (MeG8a)

30 I've seen dogs from a distance.

Never had one as a pet but I do know that they "feel."

There was some "study" that said pet ownership didn't make the owners any happier.

I'm calling BS on that.

Don't tell me dog owners would just as happy without their dogs.

Posted by: Mr Ray at September 28, 2024 03:55 PM (nv4jJ)

31 The "cats in prison" story

Don't give us to Haitians!
-the cats

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 28, 2024 03:57 PM (hCjtc)

32 It's not that cool yet, but Mr Trouble is starting to remember the joys of sleeping inside. He's just coming in for a few hours in the morning.

And I have another visitor! This is a pale orange cat, I've been calling Creamsickle. Not sure if it's male or female. It likes to sleep on the camp chair I use out back. It's not as scared of me now, but wary of Jake. I will likely set up an outside bed for this one.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 28, 2024 03:58 PM (MpVUb)

33 Okay, I'm going to the pet store. Someone there should be able to recommend something to me for the cats and fleas.

Everyone have a great weekend.
Posted by: Stateless at September 28, 2024

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Stateless, I don't know if Hartz Mountain still makes a topical flea treatment. But the last time I used it, on Linda's rescue cat Angelique in '03, it gave the cat the shivers and she looked as if she were going into seizures. We rinsed her off right away and she was all right. But clearly it did not agree with her. There are other things like Revolution (which I think is Rx) and Frontline; they work fine.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 03:58 PM (omVj0)

34 As for my two feline thugs, Stirling is settled on the carpet grooming . . . and wonder upon wonders, Dagny the Aloof is curled next to me on the couch. I mean, actually touching me. Come to think of it, she joined me this morning while I was brushing my teeth and settled down on the bathroom counter for a while for petting.

This is odd. I hope she's not sick!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 03:48 PM (omVj0)
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It took TWO YEARS before my cat Allie felt comfortable to emerge from her library. Now she's my constant companion and often plops herself down in front of me on my desk. Right now she's curled up on my futon. I'm grading papers and don't need her support there.

Meanwhile, Jasmine horked up the food she just ate. Gotta to clean that up...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 28, 2024 03:59 PM (BpYfr)

35 Yeah, no. Cats may have 9 lives, but 835 miles across countless highways, mountain ranges, deserts, fences, predators of every kind ....

Kitty had a little help along the way.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 28, 2024 04:02 PM (16bie)

36 Meow

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at September 28, 2024 04:03 PM (/Djer)

37
It took TWO YEARS before my cat Allie felt comfortable to emerge from her library. Now she's my constant companion and often plops herself down in front of me on my desk. Right now she's curled up on my futon. I'm grading papers and don't need her support there.

Meanwhile, Jasmine horked up the food she just ate. Gotta to clean that up...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 28, 2024

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Oh, little Dagny is well socialized. She likes petting and having her belly rubbed and even scratched. But she only rarely displays affection, at least to me. She sits next to Linda on the couch when I'm not there, I'm told. I have this notion that she doesn't really approve of me somehow -- that I'm not up to her standard of manservant or something.

In my experience, Siberians are odd.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 04:03 PM (omVj0)

38 I will likely set up an outside bed for this one.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 28, 2024 03:58 PM (MpVUb)

Well done. "The least of these" should always be in our thoughts and behavior.

Posted by: Mr Ray at September 28, 2024 04:06 PM (nv4jJ)

39 The prisoners adopting otherwise euthanized kitties made me cry. They know they are saving each other.

This is why God placed creatures on our planet. To nourish us. Physically and spiritually.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 04:09 PM (R+jVn)

40 Oscar, a 13 yearold that I mentioned Wednesday as having peed over himself, went to the vet Thursday and $400 later was told he had no kidney problems! Relief as he also appeared to get a clean bill of health but vet costs have skyrocketed. He did get antibiotics though and does seem better. Thank you immensely to those who have been helping with vet bills, it is deeply appreciated.

The 'kittens' are all doing well and have integrated themselves with all the others. Lots of playing. I'll post a link to pictures.

Posted by: Ciampino - cats and boxes at September 28, 2024 04:09 PM (qfLjt)

41 Thanks for the recommendations everyone. I'll go see what the store has.

Posted by: Stateless at September 28, 2024 04:10 PM (jvJvP)

42
Ciampino's Rescue Kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another more extensive photo update #272 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 - cats and boxes, even big cats at September 28, 2024 04:11 PM (qfLjt)

43 Vet bills have skyrocketed due to insurance. It wasn't like this in the past.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 28, 2024 04:11 PM (MpVUb)

44 Prison kitty story is awesome. I hope to see more of this kind of thing.

Posted by: Pugsley Hudson Mahon, Telling War Stories at September 28, 2024 04:11 PM (Ad8y9)

45 This past summer I was stuck in traffic around Indianapolis on I 465, and one of the cars I sat next for a while had a nasty minature collie that was teeth bared barking, biting and slobbering all over the window. Dog was flipping out, and owner made no move to deal with it.

Posted by: Drivin' 465 at September 28, 2024 04:12 PM (ml2cl)

46 Just a note on animals affected by the hurricane Helene in Florida- the prognosis is dire for many of them on the beaches between St Pete and Clearwater. The famous Seaside Seabird Bird Sanctuary on Gulf Blvd cannot yet get to the animals to check on their status- they do know most of those in cages outside should be ok, but they are very worried for those in the hospital section. No electricity there, and they are working hard to get to them. Might recommend a donation to help. seasideseabirdsanctuary dot org for more.

Posted by: Mr Wolf at September 28, 2024 04:13 PM (gGf80)

47 Fitz is a cutie.

Posted by: Tuna at September 28, 2024 04:13 PM (oaGWv)

48 Some of you may know Mrs. E and I have had Mineola the gray woolycat we got to keep MadisonTheCat company after Pepperdog died, for about a year and a half. Mineola, who has passed to Minnie and now goes as Minnifer has bullied Madison for about 8 months. Well that crap is done and over. I have watched Madison beat Minnifer's ass about 4 times this week. Doesn't hurt her, just shows her who da boss.

Posted by: Eromero at September 28, 2024 04:16 PM (LHPAg)

49 This is why God placed creatures on our planet. To nourish us. Physically and spiritually.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 04:09 PM (R+jVn)

This. Amazing how much man can love an animal. Not in a sick or bad way. Sad that the disclaimer is required, but you know.

Posted by: Mr Ray at September 28, 2024 04:18 PM (nv4jJ)

50 Probably nothing the owner could do. My Gary dog would bark at cars next to us and get hysterical at drive throughs. You have to try and desensitize them but you can't make them stop.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 28, 2024 04:19 PM (MpVUb)

51 The only thing better than passing a friendly dog sticking its head out of someone's car, is passing that same dog when you have a friendly dog sticking out of your own car.

Posted by: Tom Perry at September 28, 2024 04:20 PM (MX0bI)

52
The story of Rayne Beau proves the innate superiority of dogs.

A dog would've not only found its way all the way back home, but would've-

also brought back a bucket of fried chicken for everyone to celebrate his return.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 28, 2024 04:21 PM (eDfFs)

53 That Yellowstone cat probably hitched a ride on a truck. A day later and 400 miles ......

Posted by: Ciampino - cats are ingenious sometimes at September 28, 2024 04:22 PM (qfLjt)

54 44 Prison kitty story is awesome. I hope to see more of this kind of thing.
Posted by: Pugsley Hudson Mahon, Telling War Stories at September 28, 2024 04:11 PM (Ad8y9)
Here, kitty! That's right, bring me the keys! That's a good kitty.

Posted by: Eromero at September 28, 2024 04:23 PM (LHPAg)

55
Props though to Rayne Beau's owners for giving him an appropriate cat's name and not something stupid like Eli Whitney or Nostradamus.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 28, 2024 04:24 PM (eDfFs)

56 Some dogs are indulged in their untrainability by their overly lax owners. Alas. Better than neglect or abuse.

Posted by: Mr Ray at September 28, 2024 04:26 PM (nv4jJ)

57 Hopefully pictures next week, but Stella had 10 pups last Sunday. Breeder says all is well.

Meanwhile at Casa Refugee, things are back to how they should be . . . according to The Cat.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at September 28, 2024 04:28 PM (8AONa)

58 It's easier to pick up a duck that's wearing Red Goose shoes.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 28, 2024 04:30 PM (63Dwl)

59 If you've had a dog for three years and it's still shitting on the floor you probably haven't done a good job of training it.

Or maybe I just have some unrealistic expectations.

Posted by: Mr Ray at September 28, 2024 04:31 PM (nv4jJ)

60 That top pic is great. Our Daisy's snout doesn't allow for such smiles. But she shows happiness in yips and wiggles and chasing her tail. The pup on the ONT that "neutered" a child rapist sure had a big grin.

Daisy the frantic young Malinois just had her after-lunch (our lunch) ball-fetching session. She sure does like to run, and I mean, races like crazy. When she's ready to go, she does not like delays. When she finally brings the ball back but doesn't put it down, that means she's done, and glad to come inside, lie down, and pant for a while.

Glad to report that Daisy and Ony the old black cat seem to be getting along better every week. Haven't seen Ony hiss'n'spit at Daisy for a while now. Daisy doesn't get bug-eyed and turn away when their heads are near each other. They may never be snuggle-buddies, but I'm glad for increased mutual tolerance.

I have *got* to get some pictures off my phone and sent to the Pet Thread of our kids' dogs and cats.

A reminder that BluebirdOfBitterness.com has a couple of Caturday posts. One today is video collection of cats getting caught in the act.

Posted by: mindful webworker - throw the ball! yap! yap! throw the ball! yap! yap! at September 28, 2024 04:33 PM (bqxS+)

61 Rayne Beau sounds like a Disney movie from 1958.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 28, 2024 04:35 PM (63Dwl)

62 I've been having some worries about Lucy the Fink.

Her vet doubled her thyroid medication based on her bloodwork a month ago. She was overly energetic (in a very fun, silly way) and lost a little
Weight. So, I doubled her medication. Now she sleeps all the time and rarely greets me at the door when I come home from work. I feel it's too much too soon.

Does anyone else have experience with thyroid meds and kitties? Lulu is 11.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 04:35 PM (991LO)

63 I got up to vacuum the carpet. From her perch atop the couch or table, Dagny simply studies the machine as it goes by, and is not upset by its noise. (I know she is not deaf.) Stirling takes one look at the machine, even before turn it on, and flees. He's learned the trick big Wolf knew: Hole up in the bathroom; it's the last room I vacuum and he'll be safe there the longest.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 04:37 PM (omVj0)

64 nurse, I would have that double checked. That is a very big shift in demeanor.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 28, 2024 04:38 PM (I1GXe)

65 Shadow has the Buckwheat 'do along her back again this year.
She retires under the shed to beat the heat and brushes up against the sap oozing out of the pine boards. Then she lies out in the sandy loam.
We sneak up on her when she is sleeping and trim the dreads hair by hair.

Posted by: sal at September 28, 2024 04:42 PM (f+FmA)

66 Fitz is gorgeous. Striking coat.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 28, 2024 04:44 PM (t/2Uw)

67 I'm surprised Helena Handbasket isn't here with chicken stories.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 28, 2024 04:46 PM (t/2Uw)

68 Precious the bichon is 16 now and I swear she is rejuvenated since we adopted her over a year ago. (The medical attention she's had probably helped.) And she loves to go for her walks. As soon as she sees the leash come out her tail starts wagging furiously which, with her being so short, is a threat to my ankles. She rushes down the porch steps ready to do her business and see what adventures might unfold. UNLESS it's raining. She puts on the breaks as soon as she feels the first drop and looks back as if to accuse us of some horrible prank. As soon as she does what is needed she heads right back to the porch, shakes as much water on us as possible then stares at the door to come inside. She is not subtle about this. Once inside, she does a happy dance, checks out the food bowl then settles into the cuddler with a contented sigh.

Dumb animals my ass. She has us perfectly trained.

Posted by: JTB at September 28, 2024 04:47 PM (yTvNw)

69 Fitz looks like the super cute Goth boy in high school, with the eyeliner.
Handsome boy.

Posted by: sal at September 28, 2024 04:47 PM (f+FmA)

70 That's a topic: How do your cats or dogs react to the vacuum?

Arizona the big part-Coon tabby evacuated whatever room I was doing. Marie-Antoinette learned to sit atop the couch and watch; I think she realized I would never allow the Big Roaring Thing to harm her. Chekov fled ahead of the machine, hiding in spot A until I approached it, then fleeing to spot B. Wolf learned early to retreat to the bathroom, as I did that room last, and now Stirling does that, while Dagny just watches from a high perch.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 04:47 PM (omVj0)

71 Sharon, me too. Tales of bluebell !

Posted by: Ben Had at September 28, 2024 04:48 PM (I1GXe)

72 Does anyone else have experience with thyroid meds and kitties? Lulu is 11.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 04:35 PM (991LO)

For me pets shouldn't get any expensive medical care. Let their lives be the as natural as possible.

Posted by: Mr Ray at September 28, 2024 04:49 PM (nv4jJ)

73 Gary was a rescue at 8. Previous owner raised a neurotic dog.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 28, 2024 04:50 PM (MpVUb)

74 Hey KT...folks need to read that piece about Springfield posted at the end of the Commie thread.

Posted by: pawn at September 28, 2024 04:52 PM (QB+5g)

75 I'd talk to the vet and see if you can reduce those thyroid meds.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 28, 2024 04:52 PM (MpVUb)

76 I took Kaylee to the vet this past week to get some bloodwork done. She's lost a fair amount of weight over the past year and I was concerned it might be something serious. The bloodwork came back normal, though, so maybe she's just starting to show her age (she's 10). She's still about 9-10 pounds (down from a decidedly chubby 13), so I'm not too worried yet...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 28, 2024 04:52 PM (BpYfr)

77 Stateless, Seresto collars are the best; my vet said Frontline was already losing effectiveness.

Posted by: skywch at September 28, 2024 04:52 PM (uqhmb)

78 Thanks for the help everyone regarding the flea medication.

The dog is on 'Revolution' and the lady at the pet store recommended 'Advantage 2' for the kittens. So we should be good until the snow arrives.

Two cats visit, with our friend's blessing, and I just wanted the protection. It's getting colder and I'm fine with keeping Trumpy inside for awhile at night if he wants to stay.

Posted by: Stateless at September 28, 2024 04:55 PM (jvJvP)

79 77 Stateless, Seresto collars are the best; my vet said Frontline was already losing effectiveness.

Posted by: skywch at September 28, 2024 04:52 PM (uqhmb)

Thank you.

I'm going to bookmark this thread just in case.

Posted by: Stateless at September 28, 2024 04:56 PM (jvJvP)

80 73 Gary was a rescue at 8. Previous owner raised a neurotic dog.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 28, 2024 04:50 PM (MpVUb)

My late aunt got a dog from someone. I forget the breed. It was about 40 pounds.

I don't know what snapped in that poor things' brain, but it was fascinated and driven insane by light reflections. Light reflecting from fridge doors, mirrored doors, anything would drive it insane. Crazy.

Posted by: Stateless at September 28, 2024 04:59 PM (jvJvP)

81 "Trumpy"?

Posted by: pawn at September 28, 2024 04:59 PM (QB+5g)

82 Stateless, Seresto collars are the best; my vet said Frontline was already losing effectiveness.
Posted by: skywch at September 28, 2024 04:52 PM

I use Seresto as it seems the best out there but beware of fakes.

Buy it at a pet store. Online is open to fraud.

Posted by: Mr Ray at September 28, 2024 05:01 PM (nv4jJ)

83 This morning I gave her 1/2 tab. I will give her a whole one this evening.

The vet had doubled her to a full tab twice a day from a half tab twice a day. I think it's too much too fast. She had a follow up oct 7. I'm cutting her back to a half tab am and a full tab pm.

I hope she perks up. She's been eating more but drinking and peeing less. And she had pre existing kidney issues.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 05:01 PM (n2iAY)

84 Need to get a baby cat for our cat. He can be a room away and if the door is open the slightest he will race out. I don't mind if he's out for a little while but sometimes he's gone till late and I don't want him attacked by coyotes or foxes which we have around here.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 28, 2024 05:01 PM (92RGD)

85 Keep in mind that an outdoor cat with a collar on has the potential to get hung by said collar.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 28, 2024 05:02 PM (I1GXe)

86 And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the chicken quilt and shams.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 05:02 PM (n2iAY)

87 84 -Meant "baby gate" not "cat"

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 28, 2024 05:05 PM (3sB/D)

88 Stateless,
Please consider asking the neighbor if you can adopt Trumpy. You clearly are bonded. Offer to pay them 20 bucks. Keep Trumpy inside. Love on him.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 05:06 PM (z5h1j)

89 'bout time for me to take the kittens' current can of food out of the fridge, and to rinse out their bowls, in prep for dinner. They're used to breakfast at 4:30, except weekends when it's a touch later, and dinner at 5 or so, a little earlier on weekends.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 05:07 PM (omVj0)

90 Mr Ray and Ben Had.

Thanks to you both.

I get the feeling this is not the last time I'll be getting cat info from all of you.

Posted by: Stateless at September 28, 2024 05:08 PM (jvJvP)

91 Trumpy can do magic.

-weird kid from that one MST episode.

McCloud!

Posted by: Pug Mahon at September 28, 2024 05:09 PM (Ad8y9)

92 Keep in mind that an outdoor cat with a collar on has the potential to get hung by said collar.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 28, 2024 05:02 PM (I1GXe)

Lol, and "outdoor" cats have about a five year life expendency.

Posted by: Mr Ray at September 28, 2024 05:09 PM (nv4jJ)

93 Stateless, non prescription Capstar for cats in a pill form.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 28, 2024 05:12 PM (I1GXe)

94 Our weimaraner Lincoln is a year and a half and has been so quiet, no barking at strange noises or other creatures, until about a week ago. Someone tried to get into the rvand it really spooked him. It was just our neighbors son who had come to visit and was one site away. Now Lincoln has decided that he really has to protect us. He barks at everyone and everything. It's going to be interesting because we start traveling in 2 weeks and he'll be in lots of new places. I hope he calms down a little.

Posted by: Megthered at September 28, 2024 05:13 PM (VihIQ)

95 The white poodles, Murphy and Max, in that photo remind us so much of our first pups when we got married. Argyle was white and his brother Duncan was dark brown but that pose is so typical of them.

Posted by: JTB at September 28, 2024 05:14 PM (yTvNw)

96 88 Stateless,
Please consider asking the neighbor if you can adopt Trumpy. You clearly are bonded. Offer to pay them 20 bucks. Keep Trumpy inside. Love on him.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 05:06 PM (z5h1j

Thanks nurse.

They were just over for a nice visit. They will be fixing the remaining cats, getting rid of all the kittens and will be on a long vacation in the new year. So I already told them we'll take Trumpy. And Snowflake too depending on what happens.

I need to wrap my brain around this. We'll keep moving slowly and let the cats transition here. Our dog is fine with them. I spilled cat food the other night and the dog and cat teamed up to clean the floor. No barking, hissing, growling...nothing.

Posted by: Stateless at September 28, 2024 05:15 PM (jvJvP)

97 Ben Had, I agree, but the Serestos are breakaway.

Posted by: skywch at September 28, 2024 05:16 PM (uqhmb)

98 Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 04:35 PM

Give Lucy the Fink scritches from us!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 28, 2024 05:20 PM (84gkw)

99 Harian, your Fitz is beautiful. How do you differentiate house dog from other dogs. Do the others stay somewhere else? Kennel or their own space?

Posted by: Megthered at September 28, 2024 05:20 PM (VihIQ)

100 I remember I put a flea collar on Arizona once, when he was about a year old (1984). He was okay with wearing it, though since he was longhaired it made the fur around his neck look weird. When it was time to get it off, there was no way to unbuckle it, so I had to cut it off.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 05:22 PM (omVj0)

101 84 -Meant "baby gate" not "cat"
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 28, 2024

***
It needs to be fairly tall. Cats can climb and jump!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 05:23 PM (omVj0)

102 getting rid of all the kittens

Those darn Haitians!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 28, 2024 05:24 PM (5p9UO)

103 Yes, Wolfus, I remember the 80's ones. I saw one hanging in a tree about 40 years ago, where my cat had thankfully wriggled out of it, ugh.

Posted by: skywch at September 28, 2024 05:26 PM (uqhmb)

104 RMBS,
She certainly took a liking to y'all!

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 28, 2024 05:30 PM (z5h1j)

105 It's a good article on Springfield but I didn't want to post it on the garden or pets thread.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 28, 2024 05:31 PM (MpVUb)

106 Boy did I luck out with Lily. She was a tiny shivering ball of fluff in the cage at PetSmart, and she cowered inside her litter box for two days when I brought her home. But now she strolls around like lady of the manor and is intensely interested in what her human staff is up to. I can't read or use the computer without her interposing herself. I've found that a few minutes of intense attention and rubz satisfy her demand for worship.

Now, Mister Beautiful, the cat I tried to adopt a while back, I never saw except as a ghost lurking at night. His former owners took him back and he was happy as a hairy clam to be back with them.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at September 28, 2024 05:35 PM (kpS4V)

107 HOBBY AND BEER NOOD

Posted by: Skip at September 28, 2024 05:35 PM (fwDg9)

108 Noodus hobbyana ("beer"!)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 05:36 PM (omVj0)

109 Boy did I luck out with Lily. She was a tiny shivering ball of fluff in the cage at PetSmart, and she cowered inside her litter box for two days when I brought her home. But now she strolls around like lady of the manor and is intensely interested in what her human staff is up to. I can't read or use the computer without her interposing herself. I've found that a few minutes of intense attention and rubz satisfy her demand for worship. . . .

Posted by: All Hail Eris at September 28, 2024

***
You sent in a pic of her, didn't you? She's a longhaired gray tabby, or solid gray ("blue")?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 28, 2024 05:40 PM (omVj0)

110

Love the story of the cats in the prison.

Posted by: girldog at September 28, 2024 07:23 PM (GYrUF)

111 In vino veritas

In cervesio felicitas

In wine there is truth, in beer there is happiness.

Posted by: Fritzy at September 28, 2024 07:23 PM (LM1wn)

112 woof

Posted by: andycanuck (CEzQx) at September 28, 2024 07:58 PM (CEzQx)

113 Family member is a lover of dachshunds (am, too).

Family member saw "Wiener Dog" on a streaming service and decided to watch it.

Do not watch "Wiener Dog". It's a black comedy film, the dog is mostly just a prop for an anthology of 4 different stories, and it's bleak, even at the end. Especially the end.

Posted by: Another Anon at September 28, 2024 08:46 PM (QNMaY)

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