Ace of Spades Pet Thread

Welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread, where pets are MoronPets. Time to kick back, relax and enjoy the world of animals.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

Cute puppeh fails. From police dog to greeter.

Need a smile? These photos should make you smile.

Leave it to "Man" to screw up a dog's last days. Why buy the cow when you're getting the milk for free?
Lighten up, it's a joke.

Watch dog? Well sort of.

This little kitteh probably made some people upset. Until you see the little cutie.

Headed to Tennessee? You might want to check this out.

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Meet The PetMorons

This Moron was so happy to share his dog's photo with us he forgot to give us his name.

This is Jasper, a Turkish Akbash dog. Usually mistaken for a Great Pyrenees, these are taller, heavier, smarter, and - I almost forgot - they shed CONSTANTLY and eat EVERYTHING (notice the spoon). Terrible choice for apartments, houses with small yards, owners with low energy, or people who own coyotes. If you love to be stalked by your "pet" this is the dog for you. Best breed ever.

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Lurker "Oxrock." This is Paul Bear Bryant (aka Buddy Dog) who lived a relatively long life for a large dark golden retriever.
RIP Buddy, April 20, 2005 to May 20, 2017.

Sorry for your loss Oxrock.

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LASue and her dog have quite a sense of humor.

Also known as Eddie Spaghetti, Eduardo, and Crazy Eyes Ed!
We adore him and hope Coach Herman will add him to the roster this year.

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Farmer submitted these 2 photos of his Labs. Here is their story.

Hi,

We made the front page of the local rag when they did an article on the local dog park. First pic is of Bailey, our 7 yo lab. You can cut off our heads if you do photoshop. LOL. Or not.

Below is Kahlua, our 2 yo chocolate lab. She is a retriever pyscho. Insanely loves her ball.

Love the pet thread,

TY
Farmer

YW Farmer.

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Howdy! I've been promising to send my Rosie pic since my Romeo passed (you showcased Romeo in August, right before he passed. He was my constant couch companion and guardian during my chemo. I miss him very much, and sometimes feel quite vulnerable).
Rosie is ten years old and has cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological disorder she was born with. Her cerebellum never developed in the womb, so she has very little balance. They're called, "CH Kitties" or "Wobble Kitties". She can only jump about 8inches (we have several doggie steps all around so she can get onto couches, into bed, etc.)
Rosie has tried to take up Romeo's guardian mantle and lays with me on the couch before and after my chemo treatment. She's learning. I am grateful and blessed.
Here she is in early May, guarding my foot, which is encased in a threatening, brightly colored slipper: Ritabootoo

Thanks for sharing, she's an impressive guard cat.

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Quite the pair, better than oil & water.

Longtime lurker here, posted a few times as Rudytbone.

Pictured are Dennis, a Red Tiger domestic American shorthair (yes, a barn cat rescue) and Hopper, an Anatolian Shepherd (also a rescue). They are the best of friends.

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Longtime lurker here. These are my two lazy girls. I adopted them both from a rescue group. The gray and white shi-Tzu is Roxy. She is 9 years old and I've had her about 4 years. The black terrier mix is Paisley. She is around 2 years old and I have had her for 3 months. When I got Paisley, I was worried they might not get along. As you can see my fear has been realized. Love the site, keep up the good work.
Lynn, a NC deplorable

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What a wonderful group of animals!!! Thank you folks for taking the time and submitting the photos. Thank your pets for us as well for posing.

Do you have something you wish to share? Photos, stories, tips? You can send them to us here at petmorons at gmail dot com.

Here's hoping you and your pets have a wonderful weekend!!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM

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1 /time machine materializes

FIRST

/time machine dematerializes

Posted by: Brother Cavil at June 13, 2017 10:23 PM (66CWr)

2 Grey Caturday

Posted by: Skip at June 17, 2017 02:51 PM (Ot7+c)

3 Brother Cavil, any chance you brought back a few lottery numbers from the future?

Posted by: Skip at June 17, 2017 02:52 PM (Ot7+c)

4 YAY!!!

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 02:53 PM (GsAUU)

5 50 shades of grey . . .

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 02:53 PM (GsAUU)

6 Thought you were on vacation. Also, boxy!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 17, 2017 02:54 PM (kTF2Z)

7 Need a smile? These photos should make you smile.

--Yes, indeed.

Dog lovers, do click that!

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 02:54 PM (GsAUU)

8 Wow, Rosie is a beautiful cat!

Those eyes!

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 02:56 PM (GsAUU)

9 6 Thought you were on vacation. Also, boxy!
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 17, 2017 02:54 PM (kTF2Z)

--Maybe he has this ready to go before he left?

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 02:57 PM (GsAUU)

10 It's that willow magic. We got a pet thread.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 17, 2017 03:00 PM (xAvrH)

11 Pet Thread! Great looking group this week!!

Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 03:03 PM (Sfs6o)

12 Pet thread
Pet thread
Pet thread

Woo Hoo!

MisHum is the bestest

Posted by: L, Elle at June 17, 2017 03:04 PM (Rsi2C)

13 Doggies win this weekend. It's obvious

Posted by: L, Elle at June 17, 2017 03:05 PM (Rsi2C)

14 Farmer submitted these 2 photos of his Labs

WHY DID YOU PUT THE BLACK LAB LAST???

Posted by: #BlackLabsMatter at June 17, 2017 03:05 PM (xAvrH)

15 14 Farmer submitted these 2 photos of his Labs

WHY DID YOU PUT THE BLACK LAB LAST???
Posted by: #BlackLabsMatter at June 17, 2017 03:05 PM (xAvrH)

--White goes first

/Chess

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 03:06 PM (GsAUU)

16 Well damn, it WAS still out there.

Note to self: post ID numbers are not strictly sequential.

...also, apparently mucking about in the time-space continuum makes everything grey.

Posted by: Brother Cavil at June 17, 2017 03:06 PM (66CWr)

17 (I promise I won't do that anymore. Really, it's kinda pointless.)

Posted by: Brother Cavil at June 17, 2017 03:07 PM (66CWr)

18 Hey. Like the grey boxes. They'll be with us for a while probably

Posted by: L, Elle at June 17, 2017 03:07 PM (Rsi2C)

19 Oh, and another awesome set of pets! (I seem to have finally been accepted by my Gracious Hosts' mini-panther. No pics, I wouldn't feel right about it.)

Posted by: Brother Cavil at June 17, 2017 03:10 PM (66CWr)

20 That cat would have come down from the pole eventually. It's not like you see a lot of cat skeletons stuck in high places.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 17, 2017 03:12 PM (LTHVh)

21 20 That cat would have come down from the pole eventually. It's not like you see a lot of cat skeletons stuck in high places.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 17, 2017 03:12 PM (LTHVh)

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We don't leave skeletons.

Posted by: The Owls at June 17, 2017 03:16 PM (kTF2Z)

22 Nice pets. I just dropped my little guy off at his babysitter where he's going to be for the next week. I miss the little monster already, too quiet around here.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 17, 2017 03:18 PM (/tuJf)

23 g'afternoon, 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at June 17, 2017 03:21 PM (KCxzN)

24 Oldest kid came home for a visit between the end of college semester and leaving again for summer job. When Kid walked in the door our dog went absolutely bananas.

"You're back! I thought you were dead!"

Posted by: Trimegistus at June 17, 2017 03:23 PM (RQ09l)

25 Our breeder is texting us pics of the pups, daily. The litter of six girls, one boy, were born early yesterday. We're first in line for a girl.

Belgian sheepdogs. The Groenendahl. Long rough coat, like a collie, but all black. The Malenoix bomb- and drug-sniffers are close cousins.

Posted by: Les Kinetic at June 17, 2017 03:23 PM (gDHn1)

26 Saw what I think was a coyote last night, while returning from spending the evening with my parents.

That's all I got pet-wise. Nothing in my house, apart from me, with fewer than six legs. Could do without those critters...

Posted by: Grey Fox at June 17, 2017 03:24 PM (bZ7mE)

27 A pet owner shared video of a cinephile bulldog showing her protective nature by trying to warn characters in a horror movie of impending danger.

That bulldog is like a typical liberal. It's just virtue signaling.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 17, 2017 03:24 PM (xAvrH)

28 Beautiful MoronPets.

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at June 17, 2017 03:25 PM (v4pQ0)

29 Love all the pets.
Sorry for your loss oxrock.

LA Sue, your dog is precious and made me smile.

Farmer, your labs are beautiful. They are such good dogs.

Jasper, what a dog. I can't imagine how big he must be if he's larger than a great pyronees (sp?).

Rosie looks like a queen.

What a nice pair Dennis and Hopper are.

Roxy and Paisley look so abused, you need to treat them better.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 03:25 PM (Ri/rl)

30 Another fine group of moron pets!
I am noticing more and more that pet photos are of those who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Please do consider adopting or rescuing a pet from the shelter.
If you do that, you do 2 kindnesses, one for yourself and one for the pet.
Your deceased pet would certainly not object.

Posted by: navybrat at June 17, 2017 03:29 PM (w7KSn)

31 the white cat reminds me of perfume, a cat i had when i was little. i can't believe i named her that.

*for all the pet morons...please think of contributing to the cookbook. deadline is june 30th.

see the main page/sidebar in BLUE

thanks MH

Posted by: concrete girl at June 17, 2017 03:29 PM (eQi+Y)

32
Thanks for the pet thread.

Great looking critters.

Posted by: Love Gun at June 17, 2017 03:29 PM (no0Da)

33 Another fine-looking bunch of moranimals! And RIP Buddy . . .

Also, if you have not read that story about "police dog to greeter," well worth a click. I read it a week or so ago and it's fabulous.

Posted by: Peaches at June 17, 2017 03:32 PM (EgOr3)

34 If you truly loved your pets (not with bbq sauce, Barack!), you'd convert them to breatharianism.

They'd like that.

Posted by: PETA at June 17, 2017 03:32 PM (29QcC)

35 My smaller cat Reagan is still hurt. She knocked over the fireplace screen in the night. Lame right rear foot. She let me touch and move her leg/hip/foot right after it happened.

The next day her foot was badly swollen. Got her into the vet the next day, soft tissue injury.

They gave her anti inflammatory/pain meds.

She won't use the foot yet. She's still hopping on 3 legs. The swelling looks much better. She's using the scratching post so that's good. They want me to try to keep her off of her foot but I don't know how to do that. I keep carrying her when I see where she's trying to go.

I feel so sorry for her.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 03:36 PM (Ri/rl)

36 Nice pets.

Those who recall Leo the border collie pup from a couple of weeks ago? And noticing he was pretty sizeable? Well, he is 5 weeks older now than in that picture, and a good bit bigger. He is growing like a weed. In vet appointments 4 weeks apart, he gained 6 pounds.

Posted by: blaster at June 17, 2017 03:37 PM (jHrzU)

37 My own cat Dexter seems to have come down with a cold. He sneezes (they sound hilarious) and I can tell he is congested.
Never had a cat with a cold before, and I have had a lot of cats.
Indoor cat.

Posted by: navybrat at June 17, 2017 03:38 PM (w7KSn)

38 Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 03:36 PM (Ri/rl)

So happy to hear she's on the mend, CaliGirl!

Posted by: Peaches at June 17, 2017 03:39 PM (EgOr3)

39 Farmer submitted these 2 photos of his Labs

WHY DID YOU PUT THE BLACK LAB LAST???
Posted by: #BlackLabsMatter at June 17, 2017 03:05

Actually she's a Chocolate Lab. Tho I suppose putting her last is just as raycist.

Posted by: Farmer at June 17, 2017 03:39 PM (lfXAE)

40 34 If you truly loved your pets (not with bbq sauce, Barack!), you'd convert them to breatharianism.

They'd like that.
Posted by: PETA at June 17, 2017 03:32 PM (29QcC)

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My cats would shred me like a Slapjack if I tried that with them.

Posted by: Soona at June 17, 2017 03:40 PM (+FKcX)

41 Posted by: Farmer at June 17, 2017 03:39 PM (lfXAE)

Labs are the sweetest dogs. Yours are beautiful.

They are the cutest puppies too.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 03:41 PM (Ri/rl)

42 Rosie reminds my of my kitty Fluffy.

Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 03:42 PM (Sfs6o)

43 Thanks CaliGirl. Sorry to hear about your cat. At least she doesn't need surgery. Bailey took a sharp turn once and tore the dog equivalent of her ACL last fall. Over $3000 later she's fine now, thanks to a wonderful old vet.

Posted by: Farmer at June 17, 2017 03:46 PM (lfXAE)

44 If you truly loved your pets (not with bbq sauce, Barack!), you'd convert them to breatharianism.

They'd like that.
Posted by: PETA

vegancats.com

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 17, 2017 03:47 PM (xAvrH)

45 37 My own cat Dexter seems to have come down with a cold. He sneezes (they sound hilarious) and I can tell he is congested.
Never had a cat with a cold before, and I have had a lot of cats.
Indoor cat.
Posted by: navybrat at June 17, 2017 03:38 PM (w7KSn)
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When I get WeaselDog riled up and feisty she starts sneezing her head off.

Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 03:48 PM (Sfs6o)

46 My own cat Dexter seems to have come down with a cold. He sneezes (they sound hilarious) and I can tell he is congested.
Never had a cat with a cold before, and I have had a lot of cats.
Indoor cat.
Posted by: navybrat
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Yep. I've had it happen, even when the cat had not been in contact with any other animals.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 17, 2017 03:48 PM (ZO497)

47 When I get WeaselDog riled up and feisty she starts sneezing her head off.
Posted by: Weasel
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Our little Shi-Tzu sneezes in my face in the morning when she thinks it's time for me to get up.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 17, 2017 03:50 PM (ZO497)

48 Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 03:36 PM (Ri/rl)
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When WeaselCat v2 has had surgeries and needed to be kept quiet, we have confined her to the shower in our master bathroom. It has a glass door so she can see out and is just big enough for a littler box and food/water bowls and little cat bed. She hates it but can't get into any trouble in there.

Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 03:53 PM (Sfs6o)

49 The groenendahl is an awesome herding dog. All of the sheep farmers around me use them (no fences). The way the dogs work together to keep the sheep in one place, and to keep away any threats is incredible. They respond to low whistles and hand gestures. And the shepherds all wear the traditional hats, cloaks, and crooks.

That's the breed we'd love to get, but the ones here (next to Belgium) require a lot of training to be pets rather than working dogs.

Posted by: Euro at June 17, 2017 03:54 PM (3T/hG)

50 Muslims are like cats ... you can't have just three. It's hard to resist the temptation to hoard them.

Posted by: Angela Merkel at June 17, 2017 03:55 PM (xAvrH)

51 Never had a cat with a cold before, and I have had a lot of cats.

Indoor cat.

Posted by: navybrat

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Yep. I've had it happen, even when the cat had not been in contact with any other animals.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 17, 2017 03:48 PM (ZO497)
Cecil, one of my feline overlords, went through a lot of sneezing and weird coughing in the last few weeks. I finally started keeping a food diary, thinking he might have become allergic to one of the canned foods. But, he seems fine now. Just lasted longer than I thought it should. And he is strictly an indoor cat.

Posted by: Peaches at June 17, 2017 03:57 PM (EgOr3)

52 Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 03:53 PM (Sfs6o)

I have a kennel I could put her in but I don't want to traumatize her. She's just basically moving from the screened porch to the window seat in the living room.

When it cools off in the evening, she's gets restless. I guess that's a good sign. She also wants to be wherever I am.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 03:57 PM (Ri/rl)

53 Jasper looks like a good dog.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 17, 2017 03:59 PM (ycWCI)

54 Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 03:57 PM (Ri/rl)
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The problem with WCv2 is she would freak out with the cone and run around all berserk and risk hurting herself. Being in the shower she was quiet and had to just rest.

I hope your kitty feels better.

Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 04:00 PM (Sfs6o)

55 Dogs > People

Posted by: garrett at June 17, 2017 04:00 PM (c4YC/)

56 Great looking pets. Don't know if KT hangs around the pet thread but if so, thanks for putting up my cactus pictures.

Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at June 17, 2017 04:02 PM (CNHr1)

57 34 If you truly loved your pets (not with bbq sauce, Barack!), you'd convert them to breatharianism.

They'd like that.
_____________________

If I tried that, my dog would just eat me. She doesn't go for that hippie crap. She's a meat eater, and she's going to get her meat, one way or another.

Nice pets, everyone who sent pics.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at June 17, 2017 04:04 PM (nS5LK)

58 So sad for Buddy, he looks like he knows his time to go is drawing near.

Posted by: kbdabear at June 17, 2017 04:05 PM (AOrEZ)

59 Our boy Smokey came in with another live opossum yesterday. He never kills them, just brings to hubs. They are playing possum so maybe he thinks they're dead. Husband just puts them back out in the woods.

Posted by: Abby at June 17, 2017 04:05 PM (HBU7W)

60 Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 04:00 PM (Sfs6o)

That gives me anxiety thinking about putting a cone on a cat.

That's a good idea though the shower.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 04:06 PM (Ri/rl)

61 Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at June 17, 2017 04:02 PM (CNHr1)

The flowers are really pretty.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 04:07 PM (Ri/rl)

62 Have a great week all y'all. See you in about a week.

Don't break the place while I'm gone.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 17, 2017 04:08 PM (/tuJf)

63 I identify with the kitty with no cerebellum,(this can also happen in dogs). This same kind of thing happens to people too. In people there is a whole series of genetic traits (near 100 different types) that cause cerebellar and brainstem wasting. In humans It is called SCA (among other things) Also related MD, ALS, Huningtons disease. I have SCA type 14.

Posted by: USNtakim at June 17, 2017 04:09 PM (zZWkn)

64 Dogs > People

Posted by: garrett

I don't think dogs would vote Democrat, but I think cats would, and I say that as a cat person.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 17, 2017 04:12 PM (xAvrH)

65 >>Our boy Smokey came in with another live opossum yesterday

My Lab used to bring me the same hen duck 2-3 times a week. Always alive and un-harmed. We'd go put it back in the pond and watch it swim away.

Silly dog.

Posted by: garrett at June 17, 2017 04:12 PM (c4YC/)

66 As usual, a very handsome crew. 3yo grandson is here, so dog is on his 'alert' rug in the middle of things, cat is pretending to be disgusted, and both of them are so happy that grandkid and youngest daughter are here right now they may eat me out of house and home. They tend not to eat very much when their kids aren't around.

Posted by: mustbequantum at June 17, 2017 04:12 PM (MIKMs)

67 Posted by: USNtakim at June 17, 2017 04:09 PM (zZWkn)

The breeder that I got my bengals from kept a kitten because it was born with that. It was a sweet cat and got along just fine. I'd never seen a cat like that before.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 04:13 PM (Ri/rl)

68 I identify with the kitty with no cerebellum,(this can also happen in dogs). This same kind of thing happens to people too. In people there is a whole series of genetic traits (near 100 different types) that cause cerebellar and brainstem wasting. In humans It is called SCA (among other things) Also related MD, ALS, Huningtons disease. I have SCA type 14.

Posted by: USNtakim

I identify with animals and humans with no cerebrum.

Posted by: Joe Biden at June 17, 2017 04:14 PM (xAvrH)

69
I don't think dogs would vote Democrat, but I think cats would, and I say that as a cat person.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 17, 2017 04:12 PM (xAvrH)
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A lot of them vote Libertarian, but they're really just interested in pushing their catnip agenda.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 17, 2017 04:15 PM (QGoUX)

70 That gives me anxiety thinking about putting a cone on a cat.

That's a good idea though the shower.
Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 04:06 PM (Ri/rl)
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We've had to do that twice woth our little cat - pretty much the nightmare you imagine.

Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 04:15 PM (Sfs6o)

71 Thanks Caligirl. Sadly they barely last a week and this year it didn't bloom nearly as much as past years. It was still pretty though. I am going to divide it and plant a few sections on the side of my deck.

Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at June 17, 2017 04:17 PM (CNHr1)

72 A lot of them vote Libertarian, but they're really just interested in pushing their catnip agenda.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 17, 2017 04:15 PM (QGoUX)

--One of the best comments I've ever read on the 'Net stated that libertarianism is a philosophy for cats, not people.

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 04:17 PM (GsAUU)

73 That gives me anxiety thinking about putting a cone on a cat.
--

My cat has had the cone several times.

The last time it was really bad-- she stopped eating, lost weight and got super depressed.

Posted by: shibumi, CNNisISIS at June 17, 2017 04:18 PM (aT+Bx)

74 1
/time machine materializes

FIRST

/time machine dematerializes

Posted by: Brother Cavil at June 13, 2017 10:23 PM (66CWr)

Very tricky, BC.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at June 17, 2017 04:18 PM (Id9+8)

75 Libertarianism is a symptom of Toxoplasmosis.

Posted by: garrett at June 17, 2017 04:19 PM (c4YC/)

76 I identify with animals and humans with no cerebrum.
Posted by: Joe Biden at June 17, 2017 04:14 PM (xAvrH)

Ha-snort-giggle. Biden has no excuse.

PS. I have a have a cerebellum. It just don't work so well.

Posted by: USNtakim at June 17, 2017 04:19 PM (zZWkn)

77 A swell lot o' Pet Morons! Thanks, Mis Hum, drawing the Pet Thread together for the Horde each Saturday.

At last Sunday's show in Lake Charles, Big Black Max was Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex for a 5-point major (his second) to complete his championship. He can now be styled Ch. Soyara's I'm Their Devil.

The best thing? We never have to show him again. Sweet a boy as he is at home, he's a handful in the ring, constantly fighting Her Majesty and shooting death rays at the competition.

On to the youngsters next month at San Antonio and Houston.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 17, 2017 04:20 PM (P/4Ge)

78
That cat would have come down from the pole eventually. It's not like you see a lot of cat skeletons stuck in high places.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 17, 2017 03:12 PM (LTHVh)

The firemen would never allow that to happen. It's their mission.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at June 17, 2017 04:21 PM (Id9+8)

79 We're renting a lake house next month and taking WeaselDog. I'm wondering how much she will like cruising around on a pontoon boat. She can generally be persuaded to do most anything with enough treats.

Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 04:21 PM (Sfs6o)

80 I don't think dogs would vote Democrat, but I think cats would, and I say that as a cat person.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 17, 2017 04:12 PM (xAvrH)

Not so sure about that. Cats are individualists by nature, dogs are pack animals.

Both, in their domesticated form, are essentially dependent on their owners and give very little tangible benefit in return. The exceptions are barn cats and real working dogs, neither of which are very common these days.

Posted by: Grey Fox at June 17, 2017 04:21 PM (bZ7mE)

81 71 Thanks Caligirl. Sadly they barely last a week and this year it didn't bloom nearly as much as past years. It was still pretty though. I am going to divide it and plant a few sections on the side of my deck.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at June 17, 2017 04:17 PM (CNHr1)

What do you use to move it? I have a small flowering cactus in a pot that I started transplants from. I used a welding glove to grab them and just shoved them in another pot.

Very carefully?

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 04:22 PM (Ri/rl)

82 O/T Wondering if I should go to the boozery, or drink water this evening.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at June 17, 2017 04:22 PM (Id9+8)

83 Love the labs Farmer.
I missed out on a great one when I had to give up my black lab, Buck.
Pointing lab. 1 1/2 yrs old and just coming into his own in the fields.
Already great on the ducks and geese.
His very first winged goose went down about 40 yds out. It started running. I sent him to fetch it up. He ran right past the dead goose and after the winged one.
At about 15 yds the goose turned, spread it's wings, stretched it's neck and hissed at Buck.
Ignored. He hit that bird like Derrick Thomas hitting a qb on a blind side blitz. They rolled and he stood up with a mouth full of neck.
Only 9 mo old at that time.

Posted by: teej at June 17, 2017 04:23 PM (ezX5B)

84 82 O/T Wondering if I should go to the boozery, or drink water this evening.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at June 17, 2017 04:22 PM (Id9+

--Depends.

Do you have to work tomorrow?

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 04:23 PM (GsAUU)

85 81 I used to wrap my Madagascar palm in 2 towels and twist to grab. Those spikes are hellish.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at June 17, 2017 04:24 PM (Id9+8)

86 Do you have to work tomorrow?

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 04:23 PM (GsAUU)

Nope. 11 o'clock brunch date with my in-laws.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at June 17, 2017 04:26 PM (Id9+8)

87 PS. I have a have a cerebellum. It just don't work so well.

Posted by: USNtakim at June 17, 2017 04:19 PM (zZWkn)
Yeesh, that sounds tough. Is it a progressive thing?

Posted by: Peaches at June 17, 2017 04:29 PM (EgOr3)

88 Hard to make cats do what they don't want to - they're libertarian in that sense. They get annoyed if you hang out with them too long.

I'm just recalling a cat I had that seemed very ... entitled and demanding at times. Didn't really seem to appreciate me. In that I think they're like Democrats.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 17, 2017 04:29 PM (xAvrH)

89 "Breatharians" (sidebar)

Bull
Fucking
Shit

but I do have to give some grudging credit to a couple who have such a talent for total bullshit that they can get this idiot reporter to print it and who knows how many stupid people to believe it.

Tell the people in Venezuela they don't really need to eat, they just think they do. See what kind of an answer you get.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 17, 2017 04:32 PM (V2Yro)

90 I can't even keep a collar on the cat. He defeats every clip one, I guess I have to find a buckle one, but seems like that would be unsafe. He also says it's undignified and makes him look like a dork.

Opinions?

Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:32 PM (OdHXU)

91 btw, you wanna make me smile? Show me some Antifa Heads on Stakes, now that'll make me smile.

I guess I'm feeling kind of medieval today.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 17, 2017 04:34 PM (V2Yro)

92 86 Do you have to work tomorrow?

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 04:23 PM (GsAUU)

Nope. 11 o'clock brunch date with my in-laws.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at June 17, 2017 04:26 PM (Id9+

--Heh. Just don't be like my brother and still be sleeping it off and have the family knocking on your door at 11.

Posted by: logprof, with added covfefe and Macedonian content at June 17, 2017 04:34 PM (GsAUU)

93 Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:32 PM (OdHXU)

My cats are indoor cats. They will not tolerate a collar. I would only use a break away type collar.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 04:34 PM (Ri/rl)

94 My dog will do a 30 minute song and dance routine for a treat. Does every trick she's ever been taught, then several she doesn't know. Would probably write a term paper, shovel the driveway, and do the ironing if she had opposable thumbs.

I get the treats out after all that and the cat shows up for his. I call him Bernie when he does that. He also wants free college.

Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:35 PM (OdHXU)

95 Mine insist on collars. If you take the collars off for something, they act like they are naked and shiver and try to hide. For mine, I guess it is similar. I don't like that my kids like them to have matching collars (this year is red), it just seems goofy -- like dressing them up in costume (which they will not tolerate).

Posted by: mustbequantum at June 17, 2017 04:36 PM (MIKMs)

96 I get the treats out after all that and the cat
shows up for his. I call him Bernie when he does that. He also wants
free college.

Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:35 PM (OdHXU)
LOL!!!

Posted by: Peaches at June 17, 2017 04:37 PM (EgOr3)

97 My cats are indoor cats. They will not tolerate a collar. I would only use a break away type collar.Posted by: CaliGirl at June 17, 2017 04:34 PM (Ri/rl)
He's indoor too, mostly because traffic and he'd win any battle he got into with the declawed cat-lady cats next door. He's enormous. Sometimes he gets out. Won't leave the yard, though, but I'm afraid that he would eventually.
He can defeat a break away collar in 2 minutes. So, nothing? That's what I've been doing. He also has a neck like a linebacker. He's not fat.

Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:38 PM (OdHXU)

98 Very carefully?

lmao!! Yes!! Can't tell you how many times I have picked those tiny barbs out of my hands or arms. I finally found a good pair of gloves and yeah you just have to be super careful and patient. I will use a shovel and just lop off two big pieces and place them in a shallow groove in the soil. Prop them up with a couple of rocks so they don't fall over and they will eventually root, although cactus don't have much of a root system.

Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at June 17, 2017 04:39 PM (CNHr1)

99 Yes. Runs in my family, Grandmother,mom, my brother,myself and my son. Won't kill us (mostly). progressively worse. In my family it is a 50/50 shot of having the bad gene. I use a walker/chair/stumble around, my mom and son are mobile (but clumsy) my brother is in a power chair. Grandmother passed from complications 10 or so years ago.

Posted by: USNtakim at June 17, 2017 04:39 PM (zZWkn)

100 79 She'll love the pontoon boat! Might make her a little nervous at first, but since it doesn't have to come up on plane like a speed boat she'll get used to it.
Cheyenne wasn't crazy about Spousal Unit's bass boat at first, since the bow comes up right about the time the motor starts getting loud. She loves it now, though.

Posted by: antisocialist at June 17, 2017 04:40 PM (W2wn0)

101 He also has a neck like a linebacker. He's not fat.

Maine Coon? If he doesn't want a collar, he's right. Ever seen the cop getting bit [i[very high on the inner leg by a cat that had issues with a leash?

Posted by: t-bird at June 17, 2017 04:44 PM (sQ1li)

102 Anyone know anything about Kooikerhondje?

Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:44 PM (OdHXU)

103
He's indoor too, mostly because traffic and he'd win any battle he got into with the declawed cat-lady cats next door.

At least the declawed cat-lady can't scratch you.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 17, 2017 04:44 PM (IqV8l)

104 dagny- You might try a harness instead of a collar.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 17, 2017 04:46 PM (8pPQD)

105
Posted by: antisocialist at June 17, 2017 04:40 PM (W2wn0)
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I suspect you're right - she'll be a little freaked at first then like it if she's sitting in somebody's lap giving orders.

Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 04:46 PM (Sfs6o)

106 At least the declawed cat-lady can't scratch you.
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I threatened to bite the kid next door if I caught him teasing my dog again, and then went and told his parents what I told the kid. Some little boys just can't stop from teasing dogs, and then everybody wonders why a good dog goes bad.

Posted by: mustbequantum at June 17, 2017 04:47 PM (MIKMs)

107
Maine Coon? If he doesn't want a collar, he's right. Ever seen the cop getting bit [i[very high on the inner leg by a cat that had issues with a leash?Posted by: t-bird at June 17, 2017 04:44 PM (sQ1li)
I have no idea. West Virginia dumpster cat. 18 lbs, taller than the dog, all muscle. I wouldn't f with him. Not keen on being petted except for occassional chin scratching. Likes to lie next to me though.

Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:47 PM (OdHXU)

108 Is no one else impressed with the fact that Jasper uses a spoon to eat? That's one well-trained doggie.

Posted by: bluebell ~ send us your recipes! at June 17, 2017 04:48 PM (sBOL1)

109 Is no one else impressed with the fact that Jasper uses a spoon to eat? That's one well-trained doggie.

Posted by: bluebell

The problem with Jasper is that xhe has man hands.

Posted by: Caitlyn Schnauzer at June 17, 2017 04:53 PM (xAvrH)

110 104 dagny- You might try a harness instead of a collar.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 17, 2017 04:46 PM (8pPQD)
Oh, we got one so we could let him out back, he loves the grass. Took the entire family an hour to get it on him and he wiggled out eventually even though it wasn't loose. Haven't tried it again, it's hanging on the peg board in the basement. He's nice just not, um, going to put up with anything that offends his dignity.

Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:53 PM (OdHXU)

111 At least the declawed cat-lady can't scratch you.

She's an old fat beast, couldn't catch me. Besides, she's afraid of me, pesters my poor husband and sons though about silly shit. Literally waddles inside if I come out. Never did anything to her, but she's probably heard me let loose on the twenty-something kids when they were peak adolescent shits.

Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:56 PM (OdHXU)

112 I threatened to bite the kid next door if I caught him teasing my dog
again, and then went and told his parents what I told the kid.

Good for you. That pisses me off.

Posted by: dagny at June 17, 2017 04:58 PM (OdHXU)

113 Third time today I've been knocked off comments here and my internet connection dies. Hmmmm, did I pay it? Yup. It must be me being my usual obnoxious self.

Posted by: mustbequantum at June 17, 2017 05:02 PM (MIKMs)

114 77 ... Hadrian, Congrats on Big Black Max's championship and retirement. I assume he is part of the breeding plans. (Tough life: retired AND at stud. Sigh!)

Are the younger ones easier to handle in the ring?

Posted by: JTB at June 17, 2017 05:03 PM (V+03K)

115 Interesting conversation on the ONT about having show horses and it all started with someone mentioning stick horses for adults.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 17, 2017 05:05 PM (8pPQD)

116 nood chess/dress pr0n.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at June 17, 2017 05:06 PM (Ybs+3)

117 I have no idea. West Virginia dumpster cat. 18 lbs, taller than the dog, all muscle. I wouldn't f with him. Not keen on being petted except for occassional chin scratching. Likes to lie next to me though.

Posted by: dagny

Sounds like the mini-panther here. Melanistic half-Siamese, 10 inches at the shoulder, no neck to speak of. And I'm assured he was the runt of the litter...

Posted by: Brother Cavil at June 17, 2017 05:06 PM (66CWr)

118 All adorable animals.

Rosie is beautiful. Glad she brings you comfort.

Eddie is so cute in his costume. Great pose.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at June 17, 2017 05:07 PM (V+03K)

119 Chess thread up.

Posted by: HH at June 17, 2017 05:09 PM (DrCtv)

120 Hadrian-Congratulations and good luck in the upcoming shows.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 17, 2017 05:12 PM (8pPQD)

121 My previous cat (5 lbs) was very standoffish and a mighty hunter. The neighbors missed her when she died because she would bring a mouse to her favorite neighbors and they would give her treats. She would not cuddle, but would sit next to me and talk and purr and try to eat my books. When I am attempting to deal with my very cuddly and affectionate current cat, I am always somewhat at a loss. Cat people assure me that cats sit in laps and sleep on your chest and stuff like that. As much as I adore the current cat beast, I still like the companion type that just sits next to you and keeps you company.

Posted by: mustbequantum at June 17, 2017 05:15 PM (MIKMs)

122 I'm more of a cat person, but sure is a great looking group of doggies today. I'd take any one of 'em. Dennis and Rosie (wow is she pretty) - well it goes without saying I'll take a kitteh.

Posted by: cfo mom at June 17, 2017 05:20 PM (RfzVr)

123 Why do dogs smell so much worse than cats? Is it just that cats self groom? Or is it there some chemical difference in dog sweat/dander? I'd be more inclined to own dogs if they didn't smell as bad as they do. It's moot anyway, as my landlord does not allow pets.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 17, 2017 05:29 PM (xAvrH)

124 >>We're renting a lake house next month and taking
WeaselDog. I'm wondering how much she will like cruising around on a
pontoon boat. She can generally be persuaded to do most anything with
enough treats.

Posted by: Weasel

I've never had a dog that didn't like boat rides. Get a dog life preserver though.

Posted by: Aviator at June 17, 2017 05:37 PM (/Nite)

125 Maine Coon? If he doesn't want a collar, he's
right. Ever seen the cop getting bit [i[very high on the inner leg by a
cat that had issues with a leash?

Posted by: t-bird at June 17, 2017 04:44 PM (sQ1li)

Oh God yes. That is one funny video. I'll have to search for that again. Poor guy. He should have known there was trouble brewin'. Hope he was OK, but I laughed my butt off.

Posted by: cfo mom at June 17, 2017 05:38 PM (RfzVr)

126 I've never had a dog that didn't like boat rides. Get a dog life preserver though.

Posted by: Aviator at June 17, 2017 05:37 PM (/Nite)
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We have one for her - leftover from a trip to the beach. She was a little scairt of the ocean.

Posted by: Weasel at June 17, 2017 05:54 PM (Sfs6o)

127 123 Why do dogs smell so much worse than cats? Is it just that cats self groom? Or is it there some chemical difference in dog sweat/dander? I'd be more inclined to own dogs if they didn't smell as bad as they do. It's moot anyway, as my landlord does not allow pets.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear
___________

When you get a more pet-friendly landlord, you might want to check out a Basenji or Basenji mix. They don't have a doggeh smell, and they groom themselves like cats.

Very bright dogs, but lots of energy.

Posted by: Furious George at June 17, 2017 06:07 PM (j+dfT)

128 When I was very young we had a Scottish terrier that loved to fly. Dad had a Piper Cub and that dog loved going flying.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 17, 2017 06:23 PM (dEFp1)

129 Peaches, I wanted to thank you for your kind comment last week. I got here too late, as usual...

Hi Ben Had! And anyone I missed...

USNTakim, I'm so sorry to hear this Cerebellar issue is found in your family. I'd never heard of it before my Rosie. May you and your family have peace and healing.

Everyone who commented so positively about my Rosie, thank you from the bottom of my heart. She is beautiful. But all animals are beautiful, in their own way. Even a kinkajou.(Don't ask me how I know)

God Bless and keep my precious horde. See y'all later. ((Hugs))

Posted by: Ritabootoo at June 17, 2017 06:46 PM (yebHB)

130 Ritabootoo- This seems to be the only place I can check to see if you received your mail. Response sent.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 17, 2017 06:52 PM (8pPQD)

131 So many beautiful pets! Rosie is a beauty...she looks like a sweetheart. It must be so comforting to have her nearby when you're not feeling well, Rita.

Posted by: Gem at June 17, 2017 07:01 PM (uaHyk)

132 Thanks for the kind words about Buddy. He was sort of a rescue: We rescued him from a Soccer Mom who couldn't/wouldn't deal with his skin allergies and constant yeast infections (we discovered that generic probiotics fixed most of his problems).

Posted by: Oxrock at June 20, 2017 10:58 PM (SKeOH)

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