Ace of Spades Pet Thread

Thank you for stopping by. Take a break from the household chores. It's time for the almost World Famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. A place where we talk about animals, small and large.

A Little Of This. A Little Of That.

Not a great voice. But, it beats Yoko.

Sneaky cats.

There still are caring people in the world. Good Samaritan Award.

Can the Platypus help mankind? Possible diabetes break through with it's venom?

~~Ho-Ho-Ho~~ Chew-Chew-Chew.Pup meets Santa Claus.

Down, Stay for a long time. h/t Miley

The Feel Good Story of The Weekh/t L, Elle.

It's time.

Meet the PetMorons.

This week's first PetMoron is Sleepy John. Here is a little information about him from his "owner". "Meet SleepyJohn! Not happy unless he his covered in dirt from nose to tail. Lurker Tass"

Sabrina submitted this photo of her new kittehs. There story is as follows: Attached is an action shot (hence slight blur) of my new supervisors, Diesel and Baxter. They are saving me from a very thin snake that looks deceptively like a shoestring, but is apparently very dangerous.

We don't see these often here at the Pet Thread. Glad you made the submission.
"Two of our Borzoi puppies. In the foreground is Dan ("The Brick") and in the background is his winsome sister Dutchess. Hope you can use it.

Kodos the Executioner"

Check out this little cutie and her story.
"Baarrrkkk like a pirate! This my 14 year old terrier mix, Allstar. She had recently had her eye removed due to glaucoma. She lost the sight in her remaining eye about a year later but she is still hanging in there! - the Butcher"

Last but not least. Here is Rebel and a little bit about him.
"This is Rebel the Dog. He's a two year old American Staffordshire Terrier. He was supposed to be a Truck Dog and go on the road with me. Instead, he'd rather stay with his buds at TailsRWaggin and get taken care of by the cute girls...so he does:-). On our days off, we eat sleep and go for walks. He's a Good Boy and I'm very proud of him. I've been a "lurker" for years and AOS is almost always the first Place I go. Thanks to all. Keep up the good work. Rick554!"

Thank you Rick and all the others who have submitted their pet photos. We appreciate you sending them in. We are always looking for photos and other interesting pet and animal stories. You can reach us at petmorons at gmail. Hoping you and your pets have a good week.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:11 PM

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1 *Trumpet Fanfare!*

The Pet Thread!

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at December 03, 2016 03:11 PM (J8/9G)

2 Doctor pulls out a platypus: You're going to feel a little pinch...

Posted by: Ostral B Heretic at December 03, 2016 03:12 PM (5Ha/8)

3 I always look forward to the Pet thread.

Posted by: Biergood at December 03, 2016 03:14 PM (v8Lx/)

4 I spent the better part of the morning grooming the dogs. Maybe the next one will be a schnauzer or a stuffed animal,

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 03, 2016 03:14 PM (voOPb)

5 Yay, the food thread!

Posted by: Barack O at December 03, 2016 03:15 PM (kTF2Z)

6 What a beautiful pair of Borzois.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 03, 2016 03:15 PM (bpfzP)

7 Sweet, sweet pictures, Horde. Thank you for submitting them. Brightest spot on the web.

I'd be interesting to get a little information about the Borzoi dogs. I am unfamiliar with the breed.

Posted by: washrivergal at December 03, 2016 03:16 PM (CFc5L)

8 HRC will never be POTUS!!

Nice pets !

Posted by: fu52 at December 03, 2016 03:16 PM (HpUpB)

9 I am in love with Sleepy John. Like the other pets, too. Nice selection, nice stories.

Posted by: KT at December 03, 2016 03:17 PM (qahv/)

10 Laughing with (not at) Rebel's human. Isn't that the way it is supposed to be? You get a dog for a quiet companion for walks and couch potato snuggles; he turns into a (meth)Lab. You want an active hunting dog, you get a gun-shy lapdog. My experience with cats has always been that they are aloof but companionable; my current cat is a cuddle beast.

Borzois are beautiful beasties, but I like working dogs. Heh (see above).

Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 03:22 PM (MIKMs)

11 Love the pirate dog and her story, too. Tough enough for AoSHQ!

Posted by: KT at December 03, 2016 03:24 PM (qahv/)

12 http://tinyurl.com/gtzfjsa

Lydia, left, Vanya right. Shame they don't get along... /sarc

Posted by: hogmartin at December 03, 2016 03:24 PM (8nWyX)

13 Borzois are beautiful beasties, but I like working dogs.

Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 03:22 PM (MIKMs)
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You don't have to work if you're pretty.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 03, 2016 03:25 PM (bpfzP)

14 Cats are very vigilant about shoelace snakes. I often have to try to put on my shoes while one of the kittehs is attacking the laces.

Posted by: kbdabear at December 03, 2016 03:25 PM (Ya7zs)

15 So God says to Gabriel. So, imma take this beaver, give it a duckbill, and ya know the weird part? Imma make it venomous. I crack myself up!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 03, 2016 03:25 PM (kTF2Z)

16 Corgis called.

(I've always wanted to say that on the Pet Thread

)

Posted by: tbodie at December 03, 2016 03:27 PM (44Kmm)

17 I fear my 16 year old Blue Heeler has seen his last summer.

Posted by: fixerupper at December 03, 2016 03:28 PM (JmjOe)

18 I'm a sucker for cute and heartwarming animal stories. If you like the cat variety, some great stories can be found here:

http://www.lovemeow.com/

Posted by: shibumi, a deplorable who now just wants to yell at stupid people at December 03, 2016 03:28 PM (nFg65)

19 Its Caturday!
My two are still not on speaking terms, ok not even hardly on the same room terms.

Posted by: Skip at December 03, 2016 03:30 PM (5sOEp)

20 My lips touched dog lips!

Posted by: Lucy van Pelt at December 03, 2016 03:31 PM (rH4JY)

21 I think it was Votermom looking for doggie types the other day. But any way what kinds do you like?
For kids
For cleanliness (shedding, trainable to go out ect)
Companionship

Posted by: Skip at December 03, 2016 03:34 PM (5sOEp)

22 17 I fear my 16 year old Blue Heeler has seen his last summer.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 03, 2016 03:28 PM (JmjOe)

+++

So sorry hear to that, fixerupper. 16 years is quite an accomplishment. However, I'm sure the loss will be tremendous for you.

Posted by: washrivergal at December 03, 2016 03:34 PM (CFc5L)

23 My two as kittens always attacked shoe laces, stopped as a few years old thankfully.

Posted by: Skip at December 03, 2016 03:35 PM (5sOEp)

24 If any of y'all are in need of a dog sitter, I'm about to have some free time. Always happy to help.

Posted by: Barack O at December 03, 2016 03:36 PM (kTF2Z)

25 Beautiful pets and stories!

Our two kitties are going to drive me nuts.

They are both hyperthyroid, and one is extremely allergic to the meds, so is on Hills Y/D Thyroid formula. The other is on meds and can eat whatever she wants.

Had them both on the Y/D formula and off the meds, and then the older one became extremely picky and quit eating the canned food. To the point that after one day, her legs collapsed under her. So she's back on the meds twice a day.

The other one I switched to the Y/D dry food, and she loves it. Now the one on meds wants to eat the dry Y/D food, and the one who can only eat the Y/D food keeps sneaking the food she can't eat.

So I'm thinking of calling the vet and asking if I should take the 15 y.o. kitteh off the meds and just give them both the damned dry food. I'm literally pulling my hair out over the two of them.

Gah. Anyone had older cats with thyroid issues? Thoughts?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 03, 2016 03:38 PM (PY9jH)

26 Nice pets!

Rock on Sleepy John.....dogs love dirt.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 03, 2016 03:38 PM (ej1L0)

27 Diesel and Baxter say mrrrup! to all the other pet Morons. Not only do they save me from shoelace snakes, they have also learned how to slay the heffalumps that appear when changing the bedsheets, and no spider survives for long. I feel very safe in my house.

They are still working on tolerating my sister's dog, who adores cats but gets so wound up when she sees one it can be...offputting to the admired feline. So far Diesel seems interested in being friends, maybe. Dog and kitteh buddies are quite cute.

Posted by: Sabrina Chase at December 03, 2016 03:40 PM (SuJIo)

28 Too bad, fixerupper. I lost my Blue Heeler years ago. She was a sweet dog. Athletic as hell.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at December 03, 2016 03:41 PM (89T5c)

29 People have commented about how difficult, and infuriating, adopting a pet from a rescue program can be. At least locally, our county animal shelter (not a rescue league) doesn't operate that way. They check for a record of cruelty to animals (and presumably other police reports), require a contract that you will properly feed, shelter and care for (vet care) the animal, and agree that animal control can visit at reasonable hours if a complaint is registered. I don't consider this onerous.

We learned this yesterday. Saw a notice the shelter had a toy poodle/Maltese mix (both breeds are hypoallergenic). With a good disposition, that would have been ideal. Unfortunately, we were 12 hours too late, it had already been adopted. Damn!

At least now we know the procedure.

Posted by: JTB at December 03, 2016 03:43 PM (V+03K)

30 Great links this week, too.

You can get a chicken to stay still by drawing a line on the ground and putting one foot on each side of the line.

Posted by: KT at December 03, 2016 03:43 PM (qahv/)

31 If your poison is actually a freaking medcine, I'm sorry, but you're doing it wrong. I mean, what if the predator was having a diabetic episode in the middle of attacking you, and then you bite him, and voilá, he's all better. Not very bright, IMHO.

Posted by: Dart frog at December 03, 2016 03:43 PM (rH4JY)

32 Sweet Pet Morons! Another fine job, Mis. Hum. You are the Patron Moron of Pets.

I loved the parrot covering "Chandelier" - so far beyond anything Yoko could dream of.

Found this Christmas story (as related by kids) video on FB this morning and have to share, because it's terminally cute. Also, there are a few sheep in it, so technically...

http://tinyurl.com/j94v6hh

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the DSR at December 03, 2016 03:43 PM (tHwdc)

33 Barack O,
I was watching Fox & Friends this morning & alternate with Fox Boston. F&F said you wanted a television show. Do it, I'll ban any sponsors of it. After 9 years people are sick of you.

Posted by: Carol at December 03, 2016 03:44 PM (sj3Ax)

34 15---and just for giggles snorts have it lay eggs

Posted by: Semiitterate at December 03, 2016 03:46 PM (0iSRI)

35 Posted by: fixerupper at December 03, 2016 03:28 PM (JmjOe)
You are doing something right. 16 years is excellent for a queensland. I have a soft spot for heelers.

Posted by: CaliGirl at December 03, 2016 03:47 PM (Q5Ymk)

36 Maybe the next one will be a schnauzer or a stuffed animal,

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 03, 2016 03:14 PM (voOPb)

Schnauzers - I highly recommend them. Smart, unscented, sweet dogs. Well, maybe not the sweetest (I think a dog should be a little on the dumb side to get the maximum sweetness factor, but maybe that's just me).
My first dog was a schnoodle - Heidi. Then we had Max, a black miniature Schnauzer, followed by Klaus, a brindle miniature Schnauzer.

Klaus was a real character. He had a whole laundry basket full of stuffed animals, all with names. You could tell him to fetch one by name - for example, "Molester Bunny" (long story) - and he'd root through the basket and find it, and bring it to you. He was also a great travel dog who was welcome in any house, since he was so well-behaved.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the DSR at December 03, 2016 03:49 PM (tHwdc)

37 Yay! pet thread. Sleepy John is cute. Is he Corgi? I've only seen brown and white Corgis but he sure looks like one. Love Allstar, what a cute little pirate. A little misty eyed over Rebel, Ole was a brindle about that color and before him we had a fawn brindle rescue that looked like a Neapolitan Mastiff from the breed book so I have a soft spot for the brindle coats.

Posted by: PaleRider, link to funeral expense fund for SMFH's Carl at December 03, 2016 03:50 PM (Jen0I)

38

Yummmmm- a limerick

That Great Dane's eyeballin' the kitten
Getting ready to do him some lickin'
I know it's a kitty
But dang, it looks pretty
And it tastes almost 'zactly like chicken!

Posted by: Muldoon, private citizen at December 03, 2016 03:51 PM (wPiJc)

39 Kodos,
Didn't know you were a borzoi guy.
My neighbor lives, eats, breathes borzoi. Every square inch of every wall is a borzoi print. Every flat suface has a borzoi statue or trinket. Her license plate, her mailbox, her email addy - all borzoi related.

I helped her put the last one in the car car for his final ride a few months back. She's due to get a rescue in a few months.

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at December 03, 2016 03:52 PM (+wNVP)

40 Love all the pet pictures but Allstar the terrier pirate captures my heart. I've mentioned in the past that we had a poodle that went blind at 4 years old. Everyone assumed we would put him down. The thought never occurred. Even the vet was surprised but pleased about our decision. Argyle lived another eight years. As long as we didn't drastically rearrange the furniture, he did just fine.

We've had blind dogs, a deaf one, and I've seen my share of three legged pets. They remain the same happy and goofy bundles of love they always were.

Posted by: JTB at December 03, 2016 03:52 PM (V+03K)

41 So God says to Gabriel. So, imma take this beaver, give it a duckbill, and ya know the weird part? Imma make it venomous. I crack myself up!

Posted by: Duke Lowell

More like, he wanted to make one more animal, but all he had were leftover random parts scattered around the lab.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 03, 2016 03:54 PM (rH4JY)

42 Our German Shepherd used to carry around our kitten in her mouth. Freaked everyone out, but the dog and cat loved it. You can never tell how they will interact -- usually with mutual tolerance, but sometimes with true love.

Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 03:54 PM (MIKMs)

43 Re
Down. Stay for a Long Time.

It's a great article for pointing out the limits of training that are too much based on quick positive (or negative) reinforcement, as opposed to longer term trust.

BUT, I can't help but notice that the dogs being trained were "six border collies, five golden retrievers, a German shepherd and a Chinese crested."

Now, I know nothing about the Chinese Crested breed, but I can tell you that there is a very good reason that the 3 other breeds (and a scant handful of others) absolutely dominate obedience competitions.

Train six Afghans, five Airedales, and a Westie to do that and I'll be more impressed!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 03, 2016 03:55 PM (Nox3c)

44 Excellent pic of the black kitties Sabrina. Spider destroyers are great to have.

Posted by: PaleRider, link to funeral expense fund for SMFH's Carl at December 03, 2016 03:55 PM (Jen0I)

45 I decided to rescue pet in spring. It's hard & i am on 2nd floor & do not want to try to train pup in winter.

I've got to do things around the house.

Enjoy Pet Thread.

Posted by: Carol at December 03, 2016 03:55 PM (sj3Ax)

46 Pet Thread!!! Best thread of the week. And another great looking group this time!

Posted by: Weasel at December 03, 2016 03:57 PM (Sfs6o)

47 "My first dog was a schnoodle "
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You could sell me that critter on the name alone!
I'll bet she was super-cute.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 03, 2016 04:00 PM (Nox3c)

48 Bye Carol. I have to get back to cleaning out the deep freezer to defrost it soon but I'm doing it in little dabs and coming back to the HQ. To make it thread related Mia dog is going to be feasting for Christmas month with all the ancient freezer burned meat that has been hiding in there.

Posted by: PaleRider, link to funeral expense fund for SMFH's Carl at December 03, 2016 04:01 PM (Jen0I)

49 Some super cute moronicals, as usual!

Posted by: navybrat at December 03, 2016 04:01 PM (w7KSn)

50 Every time I look at Airedales because I like the square low-shedding, they are terriers, and I realize that I couldn't cope. Maybe a giant schnauzer instead? What am I saying -- I can barely afford the two I have now.

Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 04:02 PM (MIKMs)

51 Cute pets!

Love the pirate!

Kodos, your dogs are fancy! How cool!

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 03, 2016 04:02 PM (Om16U)

52 Although possessing mammary glands, the platypus lacks teats. Instead, milk is released through pores in the skin.

They sweat milk? Ewww.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 03, 2016 04:02 PM (rH4JY)

53 I'm going to repeat my question from the other day.

So we are looking into getting a small to medium sized dog that my older kid, who has allergies, can be ok with.

Grammie has pointed out that a breeder might be a better bet than a shelter.

Any tips on how to find a good breeder locally?

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 03, 2016 04:04 PM (Om16U)

54 If anyone sees my post up-thread about advice for my two sweet old hyperthyroid kitties, I'd appreciate it.

They've been extremely "helpful" this afternoon as I've been testing Christmas tree lights.

They get very excited about Christmas, and love sleeping under the tree.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 03, 2016 04:04 PM (PY9jH)

55 52 Although possessing mammary glands, the platypus lacks teats. Instead, milk is released through pores in the skin.

They sweat milk? Ewww.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear
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It's not altogether unpleasant!

Posted by: Rose O'Donnell - #FreeCthulhu at December 03, 2016 04:05 PM (+wNVP)

56 Oh my, those are beautiful Borzois. Do they shed at all? I should do some research on this breed, they are magnificent.

Posted by: IC at December 03, 2016 04:06 PM (gcme+)

57 Since I was stuck in bed the last couple days (flu), the lions have laid down with the lambs, okay, a 5yo maxi-mini doxie and a 1yo former feral kitten slept on the bed without incident.

I love the pirate outfit, cute little one, he looks happy.

Posted by: Zombie Lee Van Cleef at December 03, 2016 04:06 PM (pzA2L)

58 Such great moron pets. Love the photos!

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that my 84 year old mom was about to acquire a 2-year old Malti-poo, sight unseen.

Well as it turns out he's a really nice little dog, and very cute as well. Not good timing for a new pet, but he got to meet everyone and our big dogs at our Thanksgiving get together in the country. He handled that hot mess just fine.

In the face he looks just like an Ewok. The only downside to him so far is he likes to hump the side of his new little dog bed. He is un-fixed, and Mom plans to fix that issue ASAP. Sorry little buddy.

That's his new name, BTW: Buddy.

Posted by: stace, deplorable at last at December 03, 2016 04:06 PM (ozZau)

59 supercute!

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at December 03, 2016 04:09 PM (WTSFk)

60 "My first dog was a schnoodle "

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You could sell me that critter on the name alone!

I'll bet she was super-cute.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 03, 2016 04:00 PM (Nox3c)

Oh, Heidi was such a sweetie! Her mommy was a black poodle, and we were visiting cousins in Ohio, whose neighbors had all these puppies to give away. So we got this fuzzy black pup.
One day Mom took her to get her groomed, and they gave her a schnauzer cut (her tail had been cropped but her ears were longer and left natural). When my mom went to pick her up, she didn't recognize her. She was silver! All the neighbors thought we'd gotten a new dog.
From that day on, she loved going to the groomers, because everyone would make such a fuss over her when she got home.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the DSR at December 03, 2016 04:09 PM (tHwdc)

61 Yay, the food thread!
Posted by: Barack O

Two months and you'll have to cook em yourself.

Posted by: DaveA at December 03, 2016 04:10 PM (8J/Te)

62 Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 04:02 PM (MIKMs)

Why don't you care for terriers?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 03, 2016 04:10 PM (voOPb)

63 I do look forward to the pet thread. And this week's pets are adorable. I said on the gardening thread about the baby owls, you can't have too much cute. And yes, I am a sap. Why do you ask? :-)

Okay, the borzois aren't cute as much as they are regal. But I bet they were adorable as leggy pups.

Posted by: JTB at December 03, 2016 04:10 PM (V+03K)

64 Any tips on how to find a good breeder locally?
Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 03, 2016 04:04 PM (Om16U)

Dog shows
Talk to local vets

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 03, 2016 04:12 PM (voOPb)

65 So this is the list I found of dogs that might be good for allergic people

Schnauzer
Bichon Frise
Coton de Tulear
Havanese
Poodle
Maltese
Besenji
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Chinese Crested

and of course hybrids of the above (schnoodle, whoodle, etc)

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 03, 2016 04:13 PM (Om16U)

66 Pretty sure they could get a Pug to lay still for that long. Unless the doorbell rings, then you're pretty much done for the day.

Posted by: The Bloob at December 03, 2016 04:14 PM (v8aCN)

67 Today seems to be a little slow in here - maybe a good time to say hello. AOS is the premier site/blog on the web, I truly enjoy it. I wait all week for the pet thread and the book thread. Pure gold.

We ( my better half I ) live just outside Savannah, GA. We are both from CT, but discovered that you never have to shovel 4 inches of rain from the driveway, and other signs that there is only rumors of Winter down here. It was a no brainer when retirement raised it's lovely head.

We have two canine house mates. a 12 y o black tan dachshund and a one year old Mini Pin, Peaches and Kea We had 2 doxies till about 2 years ago, but we lost the red Dapple to heart disease. It seemed as if peaches was wasting away from loneliness ( that just may be a specious justification to get another dog) but she was not doing very well.We have never had or known anyone with a Mini Pin, so we were not exactly prepared for this little live wire, but she seems to have revitalized the Doxie. They are constantly chasing each other around and discussing whom has primacy over the toys. They sleep stacked one on top of the other. Mini Pins are are three ring circus all by themselves----with a split personality.

Posted by: Semiitterate at December 03, 2016 04:15 PM (0iSRI)

68 Posted by: Semiitterate at December 03, 2016 04:15 PM (0iSRI)

Thanks for stopping by and saying hello

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 03, 2016 04:16 PM (voOPb)

69 My own recommendation is to talk to local vets (and their office staff) for leads on good dogs. They know the dogs health and family and a lot of families have to give up their pets due to divorce, jobs, etc., so that is where I would start.

Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 04:17 PM (MIKMs)

70 Is Shiba Inu Japanese for Hors d'oeuvres? It must be.

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at December 03, 2016 04:19 PM (7COaW)

71 60---When my mom went to pick her up, she didn't recognize her. She was silver! All the neighbors thought we'd gotten a new dog.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the DSR at December 03, 2016 04:09 PM (tHwdc)
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Ha! Schizo-pup!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 03, 2016 04:19 PM (Nox3c)

72 Posted by: Semiitterate at December 03, 2016 04:15 PM (0iSRI)

Nice nic.

Posted by: m at December 03, 2016 04:20 PM (3jGss)

73 Semiitterate, don't be a stranger. Your dogs sound like a real and adorable hoot. Hope to see you on the book thread tomorrow morning.

Posted by: JTB at December 03, 2016 04:21 PM (V+03K)

74 Hi, Semiiterate. I'm just outside Savannah, myself.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 03, 2016 04:21 PM (PY9jH)

75 MisHum: Lotsa little kids in my ambit, so hyper dogs are just not what I want. I was raised with German Sherpherds, have had two border collie mixes (who could get riled by quick-moving kids until older) and the methLab and Rottie. GS and Rottie were the best -- could herd the kids without nipping -- and would not get into the chaos.

Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 04:22 PM (MIKMs)

76 A month or so ago, I asked the Horde what to do with the stray young cat I was setting food out for at night. I never actually saw the cat eating, and I saw a collared cat that belonged to our neighbor lurking around the house, so when I went overseas, I didn't set food out. Well, someone from my husband's unit drove us home from the airport and I saw a skunk dart from our porch! No more kitty food set out-skunks aren't supposed to eat it!

Posted by: pookysgirl at December 03, 2016 04:24 PM (ar2KI)

77 Dandy looking pets Horde! Thank you for sharing their pics. Everybody looks spoiled rotten.

Love the sneaky, thieving cats video. I think their might have been a bit of catnip involved in a few of those clips. Funny.

Posted by: cfomahm at December 03, 2016 04:24 PM (RfzVr)

78 52 Although possessing mammary glands, the platypus lacks teats. Instead, milk is released through pores in the skin.

They sweat milk? Ewww.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear
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Thanks for de-lurking!
I wish more of you fine folks in the shadows would follow suit.

A min pin & a doxie? My pup is a minpin, and his latest BFF is a dox. I would post a pic of them playing, but they won't stay still long enough to get a shot.

Posted by: Rose O'Donnell - #FreeCthulhu at December 03, 2016 04:24 PM (+wNVP)

79 Afternoon all. I finally get to make a pet thread in real time. Rain has waylaid my afternoon chores. Once again the pictures prove that you all have the AoS bestest pets. Semiiterate, you will meet Tucker the master min pin and his human Chi here soon, I'm sure.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 03, 2016 04:24 PM (5qVkb)

80 Damn sock.

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at December 03, 2016 04:25 PM (+wNVP)

81 Posted by: Semiitterate at December 03, 2016 04:15 PM (0iSRI)
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Hi Semiitterate - WeaselDog is a Chihuahua/Min-Pin mix. We've adjusted to her many and varied neurotic behaviors.

Posted by: Weasel at December 03, 2016 04:26 PM (Sfs6o)

82 >>Although possessing mammary glands, the platypus lacks teats.

They can never be a '10'.

Posted by: Donald Trump at December 03, 2016 04:26 PM (PeNEi)

83 67---Posted by: Semiitterate at December 03, 2016 04:15 PM (0iSRI)
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That is a good-news story for sure.
Some dogs are devastated by the loss of a long-term pal.
I think it's hilarious that a frisky pup was just what the doctor ordered!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 03, 2016 04:27 PM (Nox3c)

84 Borzhoi look like Afghan hounds to me, just a bit fluffier

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 03, 2016 04:28 PM (39g3+)

85 >>>They can never be a '10'.
Posted by: Donald Trump at December 03, 2016 04:26 PM (PeNEi)

heh

Posted by: m at December 03, 2016 04:31 PM (3jGss)

86 Commie dogs!

Posted by: Insomniac at December 03, 2016 04:31 PM (0mRoj)

87 Say, Mr. President Elect, how do you grab a platypus?

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at December 03, 2016 04:32 PM (7COaW)

88 13 Borzois are beautiful beasties, but I like working dogs.

Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 03:22 PM (MIKMs)
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You don't have to work if you're pretty.
Posted by: grammie winger at December 03, 2016 03:25 PM (bpfzP)

Right?

Posted by: Lena Dunham at December 03, 2016 04:33 PM (0mRoj)

89 Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 04:17 PM (MIKMs)

Thanks for that suggestion - I will look up local vet offices.

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 03, 2016 04:34 PM (Om16U)

90 I've been a "lurker" for years and AOS is almost always the first Place I go. Thanks to all. Keep up the good work. Rick554!"

I recognized your nic; semi-lurker, maybe.

Posted by: m at December 03, 2016 04:34 PM (3jGss)

91 Hey! Where's Perry?

Posted by: Phineas at December 03, 2016 04:35 PM (0mRoj)

92 Did you see the story of the Shepard who got picked up on thanksgiving by the dog catcher, and was in the pound when the owners showed up. The dog was so excited and tail wagging happy that they had come to get him, only to find out that the owners no longer wanted him and we're looking for a new dog. When the story got out a no kill shelter took him in, and they have tons of people now who want to give him a forever home.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at December 03, 2016 04:36 PM (6Ll1u)

93 The dog in the first pic looks like he got into the Mary Jane.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 03, 2016 04:37 PM (0mRoj)

94 92 Did you see the story of the Shepard who got picked up on thanksgiving by the dog catcher, and was in the pound when the owners showed up. The dog was so excited and tail wagging happy that they had come to get him, only to find out that the owners no longer wanted him and we're looking for a new dog.

That's shitty.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 03, 2016 04:38 PM (0mRoj)

95 91---
I'm right here!
Working on the Revolution!!!
I'm a really, really serious person!
I'm joining the Resistance!!!

Posted by: Katy Perry at December 03, 2016 04:38 PM (Nox3c)

96 A min pin & a doxie? My pup is a minpin, and his latest BFF is a dox. I would post a pic of them playing, but they won't stay still long enough to get a shot.
Posted by: Rose O'Donnell - #FreeCthulhu at December 03, 2016 04:24 PM (+wNVP)

They have pharmaceuticals for that

J/K

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 03, 2016 04:39 PM (voOPb)

97 95 91---
I'm right here!
Working on the Revolution!!!
I'm a really, really serious person!
I'm joining the Resistance!!!
Posted by: Katy Perry at December 03, 2016 04:38 PM (Nox3c)

I dunno. We should probably give you a brain first. Luckily my brother Ferb is naturally handy with tools, as well as surgical instruments!

Posted by: Phineas at December 03, 2016 04:39 PM (0mRoj)

98 92: Boo. I hope the shelter refused to give a dog to people who would A) think of dogs like cars that get traded in when you tire of that model in the first place and B) grrrrr! boo hiss not even find a new place for the old dog but just dumped it.

I AM glad the dog looks likely to get a much better new home now.

Posted by: PaleRider, link to funeral expense fund for SMFH's Carl at December 03, 2016 04:40 PM (Jen0I)

99 I can't help it - i want to kidnap Allstar.
I am officially taking Tucker's name out of the hat & nominating Allstar as the AoS Pet Thread mascot.

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at December 03, 2016 04:41 PM (+wNVP)

100 So what's a good way to ask a vet office about leads on breeders or dogs to adopt?
Do I just call?

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 03, 2016 04:42 PM (Om16U)

101 >>Although possessing mammary glands, the platypus lacks teats.

They can never be a '10'.

Posted by: Donald Trump

Yeah, but the upside is, I don't have to get a boob job to 'pass' as a female platypus.

Posted by: Caitlyn Platypus at December 03, 2016 04:45 PM (rH4JY)

102 Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at December 03, 2016 04:36 PM (6Ll1u)

That's awful.

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 03, 2016 04:46 PM (Om16U)

103 They actually have put out a call to ID those lousy owners to make sure they can never again adopt a pet from any shelter, everyone thinks these people are monsters.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at December 03, 2016 04:47 PM (6Ll1u)

104 Posted by: Caitlyn Platypus at December 03, 2016 04:45 PM (rH4JY)

***Snort***
The sock is awesome.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 03, 2016 04:47 PM (voOPb)

105 votermom, yes just call and they may have a referral or somebody knows somebody. Most Vet offices have a billboard section with dogs and cats on it as well.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 03, 2016 04:48 PM (5qVkb)

106 So what's a good way to ask a vet office about leads on breeders or dogs to adopt?
Do I just call? Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 03, 2016 04:42 PM (Om16U)
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Go in person first, and then set up a time with your kids. That way you will also get a feel for the vet and their office and your kids will have the learning experience as well. Of course, you could just let fate take over and whatever animal shows up at your door is yours. Don't laugh, it happens.

Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 04:50 PM (MIKMs)

107 nood chess/open

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at December 03, 2016 04:50 PM (PRtT5)

108 I'm thinking that this was the best thing that could have happened to that dog. The dog has a real chance for someone that really wants it.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 03, 2016 04:53 PM (5qVkb)

109 We're 2 weeks out from getting our white German Shepherd puppy from the breeder. The wife and kiddo went to meet the puppy after we reserved him, and they fell in love instantly. He is really adorable. It's been years since I had a dog, and I'm looking forward to it (except maybe the peeing on the floor part). I'm not so sure about the cat's attitude, however.

Posted by: PabloD at December 03, 2016 04:53 PM (qX4Ii)

110 94 92 Did you see the story of the Shepard who got picked up on thanksgiving by the dog catcher, and was in the pound when the owners showed up. The dog was so excited and tail wagging happy that they had come to get him, only to find out that the owners no longer wanted him and we're looking for a new dog.

That's shitty.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 03, 2016 04:38 PM (0mRoj)

Disposable dogs. How lovely. Wish there was a way to prevent those assholes from adopting another one.

Posted by: rickl - THE MEDIA IS LYING TO YOU at December 03, 2016 04:55 PM (sdi6R)

111 Does anyone else's dog tell time?
Because of my work schedule I normally go up to the bedroom at 9pm on weeknights. Before I go up, Layla gets her puppy treat. Lately I've noticed on weekends and holidays when i stay up later, at precisely 9 on the clock Layla will get up, even from a sound sleep, and stare at me until I realize she's expecting her treat.
My old departed Reiver would demand supper as soon as she heard the words "Fair, balanced, and unafraid " at the close of "Special Reports ".

Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at December 03, 2016 04:56 PM (AY9O7)

112 109 We're 2 weeks out from getting our white German Shepherd puppy from the breeder.....
Posted by: PabloD at December 03, 2016 04:53 PM (qX4Ii)
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Congratulations!
What a great Christmas gift!!!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 03, 2016 04:57 PM (Nox3c)

113 I'm not so sure about the cat's attitude, however. Posted by: PabloD at December 03, 2016 04:53 PM (qX4Ii)
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Feed the cat first and make the new puppy wait until the senior member of the household has eaten. Easy and polite and makes integration almost seamless.

Your biggest problem will be the kids and you have to be ruthless in enforcing the seniority rule so the pets will cohabit -- and sometimes even become BFFs.

Posted by: mustbequantum at December 03, 2016 04:58 PM (MIKMs)

114 Pavlov Van Owen, works every time.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 03, 2016 04:59 PM (5qVkb)

115 Gah. Anyone had older cats with thyroid issues? Thoughts?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 03, 2016 03:38 PM (PY9jH)

Jane-- My Diana kitteh (who died two years ago at age 1

developed hyperthyroidism as well as diabetes. Hyper-T in cats is complicated to treat, but I found a group online that is the best place on the Web I know of for personalized advice and a place to share. The folks are extremely knowledgeable as well as caring. Their e-mail addy is

feline-hyperT@yahoogroups.com

Good luck, and please keep us posted.

Posted by: Basement Cat at December 03, 2016 05:03 PM (3C9q2)

116 There was an article this week about the ability of dogs to remember things, they did surprisingly well ,better on the short term than the long term. I don't think that they tried it on cats, because they just don't give a shit. My dog knows when it's time to go out for the last time at night when I'm not paying attention or staying up late.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at December 03, 2016 05:08 PM (6Ll1u)

117 We're 2 weeks out from getting our white German Shepherd puppy from the breeder.

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SO RAYCISSSSSSS

LOL I keed
How exciting!

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 03, 2016 05:08 PM (Om16U)

118 My old departed Reiver would demand supper as soon as she heard the words "Fair, balanced, and unafraid " at the close of "Special Reports ".
Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at December 03, 2016 04:56 PM (AY9O7)

Hah, my dogs never picked up on that, but they definitely know to read our actions, like when we're getting ready to go on a car trip. Unfortunately for them, a trip in the car usually ends at the vet or the kennel.

Last time we took them somewhere fun, they were so excited that I threatened them to behave, or else we'd take them to the kennel instead, with a side trip to the vet for some shots. Not sure they understood that but they eventually settled down.

Posted by: stace, deplorable at last at December 03, 2016 05:09 PM (ozZau)

119 103. Tinfoil Great! I am relieved to hear that the shelter is being proactive to hinder those cads from repeating the cycle. Get a plush puppy if you are not going to commit for the duration.

Posted by: PaleRider, link to funeral expense fund for SMFH's Carl at December 03, 2016 05:09 PM (Jen0I)

120 Posted by: Basement Cat at December 03, 2016 05:03 PM (3C9q2)

Thank you. The one who is allergic to the meds also *had* diabetes, and went into a seizure in the wee hours one night when she suddenly no longer had diabetes. Rushed her to 24 hr. vet hospital, and they said she was completely blind. I was beside myself.

The next day she regained her sight, which was a miracle.

She's 14 and our "puppy cat." The sweetest, friendliest thing ever. I'm going to do my best to keep her alive and happy as long as possible.

The 15 y.o. girl is a little spitfire "tiny ball of rage" (joking). If I can take her off the meds (again) and have them both on the same diet (again), life will be much less complicated. It's crazy trying to feed them and keep them from eating each others' food.

We have a great vet, who has a 16 y.o. hyperthyroid kitty who does well on just the diet.

Fingers crossed I can get these girls worked out with their diets. I can't even imagine them not being with us. Our last two kitties lived to be 18.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 03, 2016 05:11 PM (PY9jH)

121 We have a wonderful no-kill shelter here in Savannah. Every Friday they publish pictures and descriptions of various dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for adoption.

They get quite a few lovely purebred dogs whose owners for whatever reason can't keep them anymore. During the surge in Afghanistan, quite a few soldiers who couldn't find anyone to take care of their dogs while they were deployed, took their dogs to the shelter.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 03, 2016 05:14 PM (PY9jH)

122 My husband used to have Borzois. He unfortunately told me the story about one that killed a cat, so I don't want anything to do with them. They're probably fine if raised around them.

And my springer Jake is finally getting along with the cats that have been hiding in the bedoom the last year and a half. He would just get so excited around them that they would freak out. Its nice to have them getting along.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 03, 2016 05:18 PM (Lqy/e)

123 If anyone sees my post up-thread about advice for my two sweet old hyperthyroid kitties, I'd appreciate it.

They've been extremely "helpful" this afternoon as I've been testing Christmas tree lights.

They get very excited about Christmas, and love sleeping under the tree.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 03, 2016 04:04 PM

Catnip.

Posted by: Woodstock Nation at December 03, 2016 05:18 PM (iLoHX)

124 Hah, my dogs never picked up on that, but they definitely know to read our actions, like when we're getting ready to go on a car trip. Unfortunately for them, a trip in the car usually ends at the vet or the kennel.

Layla knows what the sound of picking up the car keys means. She immediately starts into her "TAKE ME! TAKE ME!" dance.

Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at December 03, 2016 05:18 PM (AY9O7)

125 Hi Jane--

Glad you got the message! I hope your kittehs can get their diets worked out and continue to brighten your life. God bless.

Posted by: Basement Cat at December 03, 2016 05:23 PM (3C9q2)

126 I've never had a cat that could not help but play with the Christmas tree, it's just to tempting I think. You can slow it down when you are watching, but they just are convinced that you put out a new play toy for them.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at December 03, 2016 05:26 PM (6Ll1u)

127 Hi Jane--

Glad you got the message! I hope your kittehs can get their diets worked out and continue to brighten your life. God bless.

Posted by: Basement Cat at December 03, 2016 05:23 PM (3C9q2)

Thanks! They are like little fur children to us. When son comes to visit he brings is brindle pit/boxer mix rescue. She's so sweet and loves cats. Can't understand why our two don't love her. But the cats tolerate and seem fascinated by her. And all three fall asleep near each other and nap.

And now the guys have finished bringing all the Christmas stuff down from the attic and I've got to get to work!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 03, 2016 05:27 PM (PY9jH)

128 My little doggeh Hercules thinks he's a cat. He hasn't gotten out of my lap today.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 03, 2016 05:36 PM (LNoBv)

129 Jane,
My 'catnip' response wasn't meant to be completely frivolous. It heightens appetite, which may increase regardless of the food served. Also try mixing turmeric into the food. Mildy stoned kitties with the munchies won't mind the taste and the beneficial pain-alleviating effects may be helpful too.

Posted by: Woodstock Nation at December 03, 2016 05:46 PM (iLoHX)

130 so nice to see the other moron pets every week, Allstar says thanks for the nice comments!

Posted by: The Butcher at December 03, 2016 05:57 PM (OonSC)

131 Stein campaign WITHDRAWS PA campaign suit at of 5 pm today.

It's truly over. Barring any Electoral College shenanigans. IT IS OVER.

Yes, I can finally say it:

Hillary Clinton will never be President.

How sweet those words are.

Posted by: Concerned Citizen at December 03, 2016 06:09 PM (dGs9w)

132 I know I'm late but problems with my dad. I want to get another cat and my husband says they live too long. We have the 2 Weimaraners that are 8 and 9 but I love cats. Should I just get over it? Our Siamese died earlier this year and was 21.

Posted by: Abby at December 03, 2016 06:13 PM (HBU7W)

133 You very seldom have cats that live that long. I've had cats die as young as 8. I have a 15 year old cat now but don't know how long he'll last. I'd say to get a cat.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 03, 2016 06:23 PM (Lqy/e)

134 Kasper's winter coat is coming in. He looks just like a white wolf when he howls at the fire trucks.

Posted by: Kermit T Frog at December 03, 2016 06:29 PM (BO/km)

135 Dang it I hate green socks.

Posted by: freaked at December 03, 2016 06:30 PM (BO/km)

136 Our vet warned us that the Siamese were long lived breeds, but I would like a cat that just needed a home and didn't mind dogs. I love cat smuggling. .

Posted by: Abby at December 03, 2016 06:53 PM (HBU7W)

137 Abby ask your vets office or if your local shelter is good to call you if someone has to find a new home for a snuggly cat that is at least middle aged.

Posted by: PaleRider, link to funeral expense fund for SMFH's Carl at December 03, 2016 07:46 PM (Jen0I)

138 I have a female cat that is 19.
I haven't sent a photo of her in yet.
She is a delight, a nice snuggly cat with a really loud purr.

Posted by: navybrat at December 03, 2016 07:47 PM (w7KSn)

139 I have a real dog adopted from the county pound and a Long-Haired Chihuahua purchased 200 miles away for a fortune. The chihuahua is incredibly intelligent considering his brain's about the size of a walnut. But he is a dog's dog brought up on six acres chasing raccoons and squirrels. He has no problem going on eight mile hikes. He does more since he runs up and back if I'm not moving fast enough.

Somewhere a salient saying was posted:

Wake me when the chihuahua is house broken. Rip Van Winkle

Posted by: Anna Mac at December 04, 2016 12:03 AM (xujfC)

140 Cool group of pets this week! Borzois are like... furry greyhounds?

Posted by: Gem at December 04, 2016 11:07 AM (uaHyk)

141 121�We have a wonderful no-kill shelter here in Savannah. Every Friday they publish pictures and descriptions of various dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for adoption.They get quite a few lovely purebred dogs whose owners for whatever reason can't keep them anymore. During the surge in Afghanistan, quite a few soldiers who couldn't find anyone to take care of their dogs while they were deployed, took their dogs to the shelter.�Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 03, 2016 05:14 PM (PY9jH)

Jane, isn't there a group that arranges to find temp homes for animals of service members? I thought I read about that somewhere?

Posted by: Gem at December 04, 2016 11:10 AM (uaHyk)

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