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Ace of Spades Pet Thread
Good afternoon folks. Welcome to the AoS Pet Thread. Put down the pooper-scoopers and take a break. Wash your paws, grab a T-R-E-A-T and a drink. Photo above the fold is a h/t from our resident Food Guy.
Every time you are about to throw the towel in on the human race, a nice story comes along. h/t Hank Curmudgeon. Thanks Hank.
Jane D'oh sent in the following photo and letter from her minister.
Monday, September 11, 2017 4:15 PMThanks Jane. Glad you GA Morons are safe and sound.
It appears the worst of the storm is over. However, our island is continuing to receive gusts of wind and is under a tornado watch. From all reports our island came through a lot better than we did last year during Matthew. There are reports of some flooding and trees are down across the island, but from what I heard, there is no catastrophic damage. Power is out and, according to Georgia Power, electricity will probably not be restored this week. The church and offices remain closed.
I have been in contact with most staff members and all are safe. I am planning on heading back tomorrow, depending on road conditions.
Please keep your eye on Hurricane Jose and pray for those who were slammed with this storm. We were spared from the worst when the storm moved up the west coast of Florida, but others were not as fortunate.
As evident by the photo above, we did have a visitor at church. A lot of Florida Gators have sought safety in Georgia and this one appears to be seeking some solace too. Thanks to *************** for the photo.
I will praise the name of God with a song;
I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
-Psalm 69:30
Stay safe and may God's blessings be with you.
In Christian Service,
Pastor ---------------------
-------------Presbyterian Church
Her husband has his hands full. Puppies instead of bouquets at wedding.
When you're a criminal, nothing is too good for your pet.
This is Stubby, Found on the double yellow lines of the hwy I live off of.... Cars off the road everywhere. They were all honking. He is mostly deaf so they had little effect on his behavior. I have 3 other found me dogs and will send you pics of them when I figure out how to. Love Ace and all of his merry morons and love to see the moron's pets
Jack is the Brindle whatever dog on the left. I call HER Jack because I cannot hear myself calling "here Anubis". White Dog (I didn't name her) on the right looking Japanese. She does this squint thing that cracks me up. No insult to Asians of any variety. I am pamazon. (before Beso's made me wary of the name).Some very lucky dogs. They sure seem to be happy and content.
I'm a long time lurker and the Pet Thread is one of my favorite features - thanks so much for doing it!
Here are my two baby's: the Orange Tabby is BC which is short for Baby Cakes - long story how he, yes he, ended up with that name and not entirely my fault. To help ease the pain and masculinity crisis due to the name I call him BC. He was abandoned in the woods around my job 5 1/2 years ago. I saw him one day and we brought him in, took care of him and he chose me to be his human. I'd never had a pet of my own before but literally got the most loving cat ever in him. Here he is laying on a just-delivered-gift waiting on me to unload it so he can get in the box, natch.
The Calico is Dimples - named after one of my student's with autism who loved BC and knew him from his time at my work place. She was my neighbor's cat as she had adopted him. She was left all alone after he passed away a couple of years ago and I coaxed her in to my house to take care of her. She has been my sweet, funny girl ever since and I couldn't imagine not having her. She is very gifted at chasing and catching her own tail, she wants you to know.
Thanks for letting me share and again for the Pet Thread! - Cindi T.
Hope those cats know they have it made with you Cindi T.
Mostly lurker sometimes commentator WeeKreekFarmGirl especially in the gardening thread. This is our gang of four. First up is our newest member, Gigi, who just turned one. Rescued from a box in downtown Phoenix. We've had her for 6.5 months. She was so shy and withdrawn when we got her, she didn't even know how to run. Now she likes to run all the time, much to my dismay at 6am before coffee. Then there is Stinky, don't judge, when we got her she was very small for her age and was being pushed around by the other rescue cats, she only felt safe in the litter box and hung out there to be by herself so when we got her all she did was eat for the first four months, any time you touched her she would pass gas so we got to calling her Stinky and the name stuck. Katie is the one "in jail" we have had her for 17 years, my husband says she is our only true "rescue" as we found her on the streets of Hollywood, 4 months old full of fleas, ticks and mites. Still going strong, we keep telling her "four more years" and she keeps doing it. Then we have Binny, he was named Clooney at the animal rescue, we assume because he is salt and pepper handsome but my husband only calls him Clooney when he is bad, otherwise he is Binny which was short for Looney Bin when he was a puppy. He is my rockstar, guards me where ever I go and has saved the lives of small dogs by warding off rampant coyotes. He is with us 7 years tomorrow. Lastly, a shout out to our dearly departed and greatly missed Trooper. Two years before he died he was diagnosed with a thyroid issue consequently his fur never grew back. He was destined to spend his final years looking like the first day back at school wearing doggie Ugg boots. Still a handsome boy though and made it to almost 17 years which is pretty darn good for an Akita/Border Collie mix. Loyal beyond belief.
WeeKreekFarmGirl
Quite the household you have there. They appear to be terribly abused.
Quite the group this week!!! Thank you for all of the submissions that keep coming. We appreciate your patience as we get to your pets. If you have tip, story, photo or something interesting, you can submit them to petmorons at g mail dot com. Here's hoping you have a wonderful weekend!!! [Addendum] [CBD] Here is Jay Guevara's Max, as an absolutely adorable puppy! (Max passed away this morning)
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Ahh. Miss our pets everyday, but some day.....
Posted by: Bruce at September 16, 2017 03:06 PM (8ikIW)
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Idid not make it gray, it was like that officer, honest!
Posted by: Bruce at September 16, 2017 03:07 PM (8ikIW)
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Ours is a Newfoundland family. Our matching sweatshirts depict a silhouette of a Newf and the caption:
"It's All Fun And Games Until Someone Gets Drooled On"
No, we don't get many visitors.
"It's All Fun And Games Until Someone Gets Drooled On"
No, we don't get many visitors.
Posted by: Francis W. Porretto at September 16, 2017 03:07 PM (mj4NC)
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Somebody crated the pet thread.
Posted by: Buzzion at September 16, 2017 03:08 PM (o9isE)
Posted by: Bruce at September 16, 2017 03:09 PM (8ikIW)
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I kinda like the gray....
Posted by: JEM at September 16, 2017 03:11 PM (TppKb)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 16, 2017 03:12 PM (ycWCI)
Posted by: JEM at September 16, 2017 03:12 PM (TppKb)
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Kittens like boxes, so this is the thread for them.
Posted by: fluffy at September 16, 2017 03:13 PM (U0v/A)
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Kittehs, stupid autocucumber
Posted by: fluffy at September 16, 2017 03:13 PM (U0v/A)
Posted by: JEM at September 16, 2017 03:14 PM (TppKb)
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After my cat died I couldn't bear to have another kitty in my house. I opted for parakeets. I found a beautiful key lime bird with yellow head. He didn't have any splotches or random markings, just green that shaded into a yellow head. I called him "Limey". I was so happy when I brought him home but then terribly regretted it. He looked so sad in the cage, all alone. He had none of the spark and activity I'd seen when he was with his flock. All of a sudden it dawned on me that these creatures were built to fly free.
I did get a companion for him and that perked him up. Then the craziest thing happened: one day I came home from work and there was another bird in the cage, for a total of three. My brother was living with me, I asked if he'd gotten the bird. He said he heard a chirping racket outdoors, so he went to investigate. This parakeet landed on his shoulder and wouldn't leave. So brother walked into the apartment with him, and placed him in the cage.
So Limey ended up with two buddies, the third one however was trying to steal his girl, which was the second bird I'd gotten from my friend who was breeding them.
All three have gone on to their heavenly reward, and I have to say I'll never get another companion bird because I can't stand seeing them caged. I'll stick to my wild bird feeders and enjoy the avian kingdom that way.
(no disrespect intended to pet bird lovers and owners, they are wonderful little animals to have near)
I did get a companion for him and that perked him up. Then the craziest thing happened: one day I came home from work and there was another bird in the cage, for a total of three. My brother was living with me, I asked if he'd gotten the bird. He said he heard a chirping racket outdoors, so he went to investigate. This parakeet landed on his shoulder and wouldn't leave. So brother walked into the apartment with him, and placed him in the cage.
So Limey ended up with two buddies, the third one however was trying to steal his girl, which was the second bird I'd gotten from my friend who was breeding them.
All three have gone on to their heavenly reward, and I have to say I'll never get another companion bird because I can't stand seeing them caged. I'll stick to my wild bird feeders and enjoy the avian kingdom that way.
(no disrespect intended to pet bird lovers and owners, they are wonderful little animals to have near)
Posted by: kallisto at September 16, 2017 03:17 PM (kD8Fh)
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Caged in.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at September 16, 2017 03:17 PM (GBUV9)
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The ingreyingen has begun.
Posted by: MAGA at September 16, 2017 03:19 PM (LnOh3)
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Pet Thread!! Great looking bunch this week!
Anyone have experience with keeping frogs? I have been thinking of getting a poison dart frog - and understand they can live 10 years.
Anyone have experience with keeping frogs? I have been thinking of getting a poison dart frog - and understand they can live 10 years.
Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2017 03:20 PM (Sfs6o)
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We fits, we sits 
Posted by: Brother Cavil, SERENITY NOW! at September 16, 2017 03:20 PM (66CWr)
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Boxing, like centering is not an offense that could have been committed by a regular commenter. Perp must have been a cob.
Posted by: Detective Barrel at September 16, 2017 03:21 PM (/qEW2)
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The cats are especially fetching today. But I love the dogs, too.
Weasel, there may be a toad in our bedroom. Hope he found his way out because he's been very quiet if he's still in there.
Why do you want a poison dart frog? What's wrong with tree frogs?
Weasel, there may be a toad in our bedroom. Hope he found his way out because he's been very quiet if he's still in there.
Why do you want a poison dart frog? What's wrong with tree frogs?
Posted by: KT at September 16, 2017 03:22 PM (BVQ+1)
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Every time you are about to throw the towel in on the human race, a nice story comes along. h/t Hank Curmudgeon. Thanks Hank.
What bothers me about this story... how did the cat break in there in the first place? Cat burglar?
What bothers me about this story... how did the cat break in there in the first place? Cat burglar?
Posted by: Detective Barrel at September 16, 2017 03:22 PM (/qEW2)
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Why do you want a poison dart frog? What's wrong with tree frogs?
Posted by: KT at September 16, 2017 03:22 PM (BVQ+1)
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I think the colors are cool although tree frogs are an option too. WeaselWoman has a plain ol' frog she raised from a tadpole in her classroom.
Posted by: KT at September 16, 2017 03:22 PM (BVQ+1)
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I think the colors are cool although tree frogs are an option too. WeaselWoman has a plain ol' frog she raised from a tadpole in her classroom.
Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2017 03:24 PM (Sfs6o)
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I just remembered...I have an Eye appointment next week.
Maybe that will clear up this grey vision thing.
Maybe that will clear up this grey vision thing.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at September 16, 2017 03:25 PM (EyPfd)
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*resolves to stay on Weasel's good side*
Posted by: rickl at September 16, 2017 03:25 PM (sdi6R)
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>>>Her husband has his hands full. Puppies instead of bouquets at wedding.
Clark and her bridesmaids carried the puppies down the aisle to raise awareness that people should "adopt not shop" when looking for a new pet
PUPPIES NOT POPPIES!
Clark and her bridesmaids carried the puppies down the aisle to raise awareness that people should "adopt not shop" when looking for a new pet
PUPPIES NOT POPPIES!
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2017 03:28 PM (/qEW2)
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Yes! Free from the dreaded box!
Love all the beautiful (terribly abused!) petmorons this week, but I think my absolute favorite is Church Gator. "Whaaat? Is there a problem?"
Love all the beautiful (terribly abused!) petmorons this week, but I think my absolute favorite is Church Gator. "Whaaat? Is there a problem?"
Posted by: Rosa Erik at September 16, 2017 03:28 PM (h7XhS)
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I had a cool male kitty, an orange and white tabby named Sherwood.
He learned how to open the screen door so he came and went as he pleased. One day we sent a visiting friend to the store for more beer. I guess he wanted company and no one wanted to go with him so he decided to take Sherwood with him. Sherwood stayed in the car while my friend went inside the store but when he came out he forgot about Sherwood being in the car and Sherwood got away. He put up lost posters but Sherwood was never seen again.
the end
He learned how to open the screen door so he came and went as he pleased. One day we sent a visiting friend to the store for more beer. I guess he wanted company and no one wanted to go with him so he decided to take Sherwood with him. Sherwood stayed in the car while my friend went inside the store but when he came out he forgot about Sherwood being in the car and Sherwood got away. He put up lost posters but Sherwood was never seen again.
the end
Posted by: Life of Brian at September 16, 2017 03:29 PM (WMfb0)
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Weasel at September 16, 2017 03:24 PM
Good thing your wife isn't in California. Wouldn't want her getting in trouble for raising an unauthorized frog species.
Good thing your wife isn't in California. Wouldn't want her getting in trouble for raising an unauthorized frog species.
Posted by: KT at September 16, 2017 03:30 PM (BVQ+1)
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Somebody rescue me from this cage.
Posted by: Fritz at September 16, 2017 03:30 PM (8flQp)
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>>>The Calico is Dimples
Calico I used to have also had a black nose and ginger chin. If I ever own another cat again - it will be calico.
Calico I used to have also had a black nose and ginger chin. If I ever own another cat again - it will be calico.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2017 03:33 PM (/qEW2)
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Sensational pets! Love the rescue stories. What great people you are.
Posted by: washrivergal at September 16, 2017 03:33 PM (7m3t8)
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It's amazing what wonderful additions to people's lives you just find abandoned, tossed aside along the road. So many great stories today.
Posted by: t-bird at September 16, 2017 03:34 PM (tIhIY)
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Ahoy, animal lubbers!
Posted by: Miley, bewb ambassador ( . )( . ) at September 16, 2017 03:34 PM (Id9+8)
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Let me ditch those bewbs, back in a minute. Nothing worse than leftover beewbs from Friday afternoon.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 03:36 PM (Id9+8)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 16, 2017 03:36 PM (IqV8l)
Posted by: t-bird at September 16, 2017 03:37 PM (tIhIY)
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32 Let me ditch those bewbs, back in a minute. Nothing worse than leftover beewbs from Friday afternoon.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 03:36 PM (Id9+
So, fresh boobs?
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 03:36 PM (Id9+
So, fresh boobs?
Posted by: Insomniac at September 16, 2017 03:37 PM (NWiLs)
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We have an uninvited house guest here, showed up last night after dark and barged right into the garage. He's a yellow lab, name of Floyd--according to the name tag on his collar.
He chewed his tie out rope in two, he was dragging 3 or 4 feet of it. Nice friendly dog, he and Liz are bestest buddies after just a few hours. Found the phone # plus address on his license but got an answering machine.
If they don't call back before dark, I'll see how he likes car rides, he came quite a distance.
We have an uninvited house guest here, showed up last night after dark and barged right into the garage. He's a yellow lab, name of Floyd--according to the name tag on his collar.
He chewed his tie out rope in two, he was dragging 3 or 4 feet of it. Nice friendly dog, he and Liz are bestest buddies after just a few hours. Found the phone # plus address on his license but got an answering machine.
If they don't call back before dark, I'll see how he likes car rides, he came quite a distance.
Posted by: irongrampa at September 16, 2017 03:39 PM (S/hVx)
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Puppies instead of bouquets at wedding.
You can toss them farther.
Posted by: t-bird
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Ooooh! I caught it!
You can toss them farther.
Posted by: t-bird
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Ooooh! I caught it!
Posted by: Dana Perino at September 16, 2017 03:40 PM (/qEW2)
Posted by: Kim Jong Un at September 16, 2017 03:40 PM (XkSQF)
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Happy Caturday everyone
Posted by: Skip at September 16, 2017 03:41 PM (ghofu)
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Question to cat people - Harli's been drinking more water (and thus peeing more) but otherwise seems normal. Should I worry? She's 9 1/2.
Note that finances are very tight (and I don't want to spend money at the vet instead of the dentist, for myself). She's here in the apartment and out on the 4th floor balcony, no exposure to other animals. But I also want to be a good cat mommy.
Note that finances are very tight (and I don't want to spend money at the vet instead of the dentist, for myself). She's here in the apartment and out on the 4th floor balcony, no exposure to other animals. But I also want to be a good cat mommy.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 03:43 PM (Id9+8)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 03:43 PM (Id9+8)
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Wait, that's Jane D'Oh in the reflection? Va Va Voom!
Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 16, 2017 03:45 PM (gC2IV)
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>>> Question to cat people - Harli's been drinking more water (and thus peeing more) but otherwise seems normal. Should I worry? She's 9 1/2.
Could be early stages of diabetes,
Does Harli eat kibble or canned?
Could be early stages of diabetes,
Does Harli eat kibble or canned?
Posted by: fluffy at September 16, 2017 03:46 PM (U0v/A)
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We finally got some comfortable temperatures and could drive with the windows down. Prince the rescue poodle LOVES that. He sticks his head out the window, squints his eyes and lets the breeze blow his ears and fur back. The faster we go the more he likes it. I'm sure he regrets the car won't do Mach one. We have his harness connected to the seat belt so he can't go out too far. This is good since his enthusiasm often outweighs his brains.
Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2017 03:47 PM (V+03K)
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Miley the Duchess -- when my Pippin started drinking a ton of water and peeing a lot, it was an early warning sign of diabetes. He's a pretty old bugger, though (15 this November) so I'm not sure how that would apply to a nine-year-old.
Have you noticed that Harli's litter box leavings are more, uh, gluey than before? Excess glucose in the urine can make cleaning the litterbox a daunting task, and it could be another sign of diabetes.
Have you noticed that Harli's litter box leavings are more, uh, gluey than before? Excess glucose in the urine can make cleaning the litterbox a daunting task, and it could be another sign of diabetes.
Posted by: Rosa Erik at September 16, 2017 03:47 PM (h7XhS)
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Every time you are about to throw the towel in on the human race,...
Seems clear that this cat is not feral. Therefore it was probably abandoned by somebody. So as far as human decency goes, this incident is a wash.
Seems clear that this cat is not feral. Therefore it was probably abandoned by somebody. So as far as human decency goes, this incident is a wash.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2017 03:47 PM (/qEW2)
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MisHum, may I send you a photo of the late beloved Max as a puppy for inclusion above?
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:48 PM (SRKgf)
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25---the end
Posted by: Life of Brian at September 16, 2017 03:29 PM (WMfb0)
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Oh dear.
Posted by: Life of Brian at September 16, 2017 03:29 PM (WMfb0)
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Oh dear.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 03:48 PM (0jtPF)
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They are all so wonderful, and so lucky. I'm thinking that Stubby is the luckiest; what a story.
Posted by: m at September 16, 2017 03:48 PM (9egmK)
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Does Harli eat kibble or canned?
Posted by: fluffy at September 16, 2017 03:46 PM (U0v/A)
Dry food, Royal Canin Satiety Support (I get it at the vet). She's been on that for 3 years, maybe longer. She's about 2 pounds overweight, at 15 instead of the recommended 13. She's a long kitty.
Posted by: fluffy at September 16, 2017 03:46 PM (U0v/A)
Dry food, Royal Canin Satiety Support (I get it at the vet). She's been on that for 3 years, maybe longer. She's about 2 pounds overweight, at 15 instead of the recommended 13. She's a long kitty.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 03:51 PM (Id9+8)
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Sorry for your loss Jay. It sounds like you know you did the right thing tho.
Posted by: Farmer at September 16, 2017 03:51 PM (lfXAE)
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As I was l was leaving to go to a meeting, some one had dumped 12 dogs on the side of my road. 7 blue heelers of various ages, 3 red heelers, a GP and a really keen looking black/tan dog.
I stopped by the animal shelter to notify them and was told that it was the sheriff offices problem.
Now I'm triple pissed at the asswipe that dumped them, the local animal shelter and myself for not picking up the GP and the black dog.
I stopped by the animal shelter to notify them and was told that it was the sheriff offices problem.
Now I'm triple pissed at the asswipe that dumped them, the local animal shelter and myself for not picking up the GP and the black dog.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2017 03:51 PM (p2vMC)
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Just how did the bride handle the custom of throwing the bouquet?
Posted by: George LeS at September 16, 2017 03:52 PM (+TcCF)
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17 Boxing, like centering is not an offense that could have been committed by a regular commenter. Perp must have been a cob.
Posted by: Detective Barrel at September 16, 2017 03:21 PM (/qEW2)
I have a "Get out of barrel free card" that hasn't expired yet. Plus my dog forgot to close the damn tags.
So there.
Posted by: Detective Barrel at September 16, 2017 03:21 PM (/qEW2)
I have a "Get out of barrel free card" that hasn't expired yet. Plus my dog forgot to close the damn tags.
So there.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at September 16, 2017 03:52 PM (ZTRlp)
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I just remembered...I have an Eye appointment next week.
Maybe that will clear up this grey vision thing.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
A common symptom of eyesight degeneration is the appearance of "Sonobi boxes" within the field of vision. If you ever experience this, be sure to bring that up at the appointment as well.
Maybe that will clear up this grey vision thing.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
A common symptom of eyesight degeneration is the appearance of "Sonobi boxes" within the field of vision. If you ever experience this, be sure to bring that up at the appointment as well.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2017 03:53 PM (/qEW2)
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47 MisHum, may I send you a photo of the late beloved Max as a puppy for inclusion above?
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:48 PM (SRKgf)
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Please!
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:48 PM (SRKgf)
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Please!
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 03:53 PM (0jtPF)
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51 Sorry for your loss Jay. It sounds like you know you did the right thing tho.
Posted by: Farmer at September 16, 2017 03:51 PM (lfXAE)
Thanks, Farmer. Yeah, it was a tough decision, but now that we're calming down a little bit, we all think it was for the best.
I'm trying to get a photo of Max as a puppy to MisHum to include here, if that's possible.
Posted by: Farmer at September 16, 2017 03:51 PM (lfXAE)
Thanks, Farmer. Yeah, it was a tough decision, but now that we're calming down a little bit, we all think it was for the best.
I'm trying to get a photo of Max as a puppy to MisHum to include here, if that's possible.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:54 PM (SRKgf)
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White Dog looks like my parents' dog. He's some kind of herding dog mutt - no one is really sure exactly what he is.
Posted by: Aunt Luna at September 16, 2017 03:55 PM (Zd2ZF)
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As much as I love puppies, I wouldn't want one piddling on my hands and bridesmaid dress while I'm walking up the aisle.
Posted by: Donna&&&&V sez: beat the Marlins, Crew! at September 16, 2017 03:55 PM (P8951)
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Mmmm. Alligator. That's good eatin'.
Posted by: Insomniac at September 16, 2017 03:56 PM (NWiLs)
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56 47 MisHum, may I send you a photo of the late beloved Max as a puppy for inclusion above?
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:48 PM (SRKgf)
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Please!
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 03:53 PM (0jtPF)
I've got a wonderful photo of him on his first day in our pack, but don't know how to get it to MisHum. It just seems appropriate to mark his first day with us on his last day with us.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:48 PM (SRKgf)
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Please!
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 03:53 PM (0jtPF)
I've got a wonderful photo of him on his first day in our pack, but don't know how to get it to MisHum. It just seems appropriate to mark his first day with us on his last day with us.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:56 PM (SRKgf)
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MH, Thanks for another pet thread. The photos and stories just make my day. And now that have gone the rescue route, that makes the rescue stories even more poignant.
Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2017 03:57 PM (V+03K)
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Have you noticed that Harli's litter box leavings
are more, uh, gluey than before? Excess glucose in the urine can make
cleaning the litterbox a daunting task, and it could be another sign of
diabetes.
Posted by: Rosa Erik at September 16, 2017 03:47 PM (h7XhS)
If you mean her poop, it's pretty much chunky and manageable. She's had a few darker and wetter ones on occasion.
But then, so have we all.
are more, uh, gluey than before? Excess glucose in the urine can make
cleaning the litterbox a daunting task, and it could be another sign of
diabetes.
Posted by: Rosa Erik at September 16, 2017 03:47 PM (h7XhS)
If you mean her poop, it's pretty much chunky and manageable. She's had a few darker and wetter ones on occasion.
But then, so have we all.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 03:58 PM (Id9+8)
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Great set of moronimals this week, as usual.
This thread is a highlight of my week. The pics and the owner comments always delight me.
Thank you, morons, for contributing and thank you, MisHum, for putting it all together.
This thread is a highlight of my week. The pics and the owner comments always delight me.
Thank you, morons, for contributing and thank you, MisHum, for putting it all together.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 03:59 PM (0jtPF)
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3 quick pet short takes this week-
1. All fun and games until someone ends up in a cone. Ain't that the truth. I am in week 4 of puppy with fractured paw/cone of shame/splint. She is still jumping and flying off the stairs. Puppies gotta puppy.
2. I have been listening to Travels with Charley on Audibles read by Lt. Dan AosHQ fav Gary Sinese. Fantastic. I am pretty sure Steinbeck would be on our side if he were alive today. America was very different but in a lot of ways the same then. HIghly recommended.
3. Friend's anxious 30 pound rescue chewed a hole through her hard plastic crate and wangled her whole body through it because she hates it, I suppose. I told my friend I guess she won that round, it is a battle of wills.
1. All fun and games until someone ends up in a cone. Ain't that the truth. I am in week 4 of puppy with fractured paw/cone of shame/splint. She is still jumping and flying off the stairs. Puppies gotta puppy.
2. I have been listening to Travels with Charley on Audibles read by Lt. Dan AosHQ fav Gary Sinese. Fantastic. I am pretty sure Steinbeck would be on our side if he were alive today. America was very different but in a lot of ways the same then. HIghly recommended.
3. Friend's anxious 30 pound rescue chewed a hole through her hard plastic crate and wangled her whole body through it because she hates it, I suppose. I told my friend I guess she won that round, it is a battle of wills.
Posted by: Goldilocks at September 16, 2017 04:00 PM (zz1sH)
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Yes, the Pet Thread is always great. I always look at it even if I don't have anything to say in the comments section.
Posted by: Donna&&&&V sez: beat the Marlins, Crew! at September 16, 2017 04:00 PM (P8951)
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The guy who kept the kitten that had wandered into his house, and sent out photos of it, looks like he got himself some chick-bait. NTTAWWT.
Posted by: m at September 16, 2017 04:01 PM (9egmK)
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63 Have you noticed that Harli's litter box leavings
are more, uh, gluey than before? Excess glucose in the urine can make
cleaning the litterbox a daunting task, and it could be another sign of
diabetes.
Posted by: Rosa Erik at September 16, 2017 03:47 PM (h7XhS)
If you mean her poop, it's pretty much chunky and manageable. She's had a few darker and wetter ones on occasion.
But then, so have we all.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 03:58 PM (Id9+
*****
Yeah. I don't feed my pet left over Thai food anymore either.
are more, uh, gluey than before? Excess glucose in the urine can make
cleaning the litterbox a daunting task, and it could be another sign of
diabetes.
Posted by: Rosa Erik at September 16, 2017 03:47 PM (h7XhS)
If you mean her poop, it's pretty much chunky and manageable. She's had a few darker and wetter ones on occasion.
But then, so have we all.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 03:58 PM (Id9+
*****
Yeah. I don't feed my pet left over Thai food anymore either.
Posted by: Diogenes at September 16, 2017 04:01 PM (0tfLf)
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Miley, you may want to whiff the cat's breath--if it's foul then that and the increased water consumption may be EARLY signs of diabetes.
I'd recommend at least a phone call to your vet.
Miley, you may want to whiff the cat's breath--if it's foul then that and the increased water consumption may be EARLY signs of diabetes.
I'd recommend at least a phone call to your vet.
Posted by: irongrampa at September 16, 2017 04:03 PM (S/hVx)
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I don't comment in here much ... but I enjoy looking at the pics. It is a hell of a thread.
No politics ... no bullshit. Just peeps and their pets.
I dig it.
No politics ... no bullshit. Just peeps and their pets.
I dig it.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 16, 2017 04:03 PM (fiGNd)
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not exactly pet related, but close enough for government w*rk and blog commenting...
went to the urologist for a prostate infection, and the lab results listed enterococcus and Staph spp. as the isolates.
vetbook.org/wiki/dog/index.php/Staphylococcus_spp
you may all now have a good laugh @ my expense.
the wife and i certainly did.
went to the urologist for a prostate infection, and the lab results listed enterococcus and Staph spp. as the isolates.
vetbook.org/wiki/dog/index.php/Staphylococcus_spp
you may all now have a good laugh @ my expense.
the wife and i certainly did.
Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2017 04:03 PM (2ZDHg)
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Donna @ 59- piddling on my hand-----
Little boy hands teacher a brown paper bag and says 'Guess what it is'. She guesses wrong two times and he says 'one more guess'. She looks at the bag, sees a damp spot on the bottom, and gives it a lick. Then she says 'Is it boiled peanuts?'. Little boy giggles and says 'no it's a puppy'.
Little boy hands teacher a brown paper bag and says 'Guess what it is'. She guesses wrong two times and he says 'one more guess'. She looks at the bag, sees a damp spot on the bottom, and gives it a lick. Then she says 'Is it boiled peanuts?'. Little boy giggles and says 'no it's a puppy'.
Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2017 04:03 PM (zLDYs)
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61---I've got a wonderful photo of him on his first day in our pack, but don't know how to get it to MisHum. It just seems appropriate to mark his first day with us on his last day with us.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:56 PM (SRKgf)
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Awwww. Yes. I hope it can be done.
We're Golden people too, BTW.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:56 PM (SRKgf)
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Awwww. Yes. I hope it can be done.
We're Golden people too, BTW.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 04:04 PM (0jtPF)
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Therefore it was probably abandoned by somebody. So as far as human decency goes, this incident is a wash.
I always toss out the lowest scores.
I always toss out the lowest scores.
Posted by: t-bird at September 16, 2017 04:05 PM (H0quv)
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It just seems appropriate to mark his first day with us on his last day with us.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:56 PM (SRKgf)
I adore this thread,but it breaks my heart.
I'm so sorry about your sweet boy.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 03:56 PM (SRKgf)
I adore this thread,but it breaks my heart.
I'm so sorry about your sweet boy.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at September 16, 2017 04:07 PM (yE+j4)
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Miley, you may want to whiff the cat's breath--if it's foul then that and the increased water consumption may be EARLY signs of diabetes.
To me that says get him off the carb fillers. Let him carnivorate!
To me that says get him off the carb fillers. Let him carnivorate!
Posted by: t-bird at September 16, 2017 04:09 PM (YXJ+5)
77
we went to a pet walk this morning (for the local spca)
I was pretty nervous as puppy will bark at people, dogs, and try to chase cars
but after around half an hour he settled down a bit
He had fun
I was pretty nervous as puppy will bark at people, dogs, and try to chase cars
but after around half an hour he settled down a bit
He had fun
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at September 16, 2017 04:10 PM (hMwEB)
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Anyone have experience with keeping frogs? I have been thinking of getting a poison dart frog - and understand they can live 10 years.
Posted by: Weasel
Trouble with your neighbors?
Posted by: Weasel
Trouble with your neighbors?
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at September 16, 2017 04:11 PM (FTlwv)
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Anyone have experience with keeping frogs? I have been thinking of getting a poison dart frog - and understand they can live 10 years.
Posted by: Weasel
Doesn't sound like a lap pet ... and I think you'll be disappointed with it's range.
Posted by: Weasel
Doesn't sound like a lap pet ... and I think you'll be disappointed with it's range.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 16, 2017 04:12 PM (fiGNd)
80
Miley, you may want to whiff the cat's breath--if
it's foul then that and the increased water consumption may be EARLY
signs of diabetes.
To me that says get him off the carb fillers. Let him carnivorate!
Posted by: t-bird at September 16, 2017 04:09 PM (YXJ+5)
Harli's a girl, but yeah, carbs aren't avoidable with the dry. Aren't we all better off with paleo? She'd eat wet food, I'm sure. Just not sure where to go, brand-wise.
it's foul then that and the increased water consumption may be EARLY
signs of diabetes.
To me that says get him off the carb fillers. Let him carnivorate!
Posted by: t-bird at September 16, 2017 04:09 PM (YXJ+5)
Harli's a girl, but yeah, carbs aren't avoidable with the dry. Aren't we all better off with paleo? She'd eat wet food, I'm sure. Just not sure where to go, brand-wise.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 04:12 PM (Id9+8)
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At the risk of stepping on Mis Hum's toes, I just posted a photo of Jay Guevara's Max, who was pretty damned cute as a puppy!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 16, 2017 04:13 PM (wYseH)
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@ 76
Agree, but the phone call NEEDS to take place. A good vet can usually sort things out quickly one way or another. Mine's been doing it for years with both cats and dogs.
Agree, but the phone call NEEDS to take place. A good vet can usually sort things out quickly one way or another. Mine's been doing it for years with both cats and dogs.
Posted by: irongrampa at September 16, 2017 04:15 PM (S/hVx)
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Miley, I've heard that dry food is very hard on cat's kidneys. Can you switch to canned?
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at September 16, 2017 04:16 PM (hMwEB)
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Aww, look at Max. Thanks, CBD.
Posted by: m at September 16, 2017 04:17 PM (9egmK)
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As much as I love puppies, I wouldn't want one piddling on my hands and bridesmaid dress while I'm walking up the aisle.
Posted by: Donna&&&&V sez: beat the Marlins, Crew!
I knew a couple who, as one of their hobbies ran a cat rescue. While they were waiting to get a building, they ran it from inside their house, so I got to see lots of newborn kitty litters when I visited.
They look adorable, but they can be some of the messiest, smelliest critters out there.
Posted by: Donna&&&&V sez: beat the Marlins, Crew!
I knew a couple who, as one of their hobbies ran a cat rescue. While they were waiting to get a building, they ran it from inside their house, so I got to see lots of newborn kitty litters when I visited.
They look adorable, but they can be some of the messiest, smelliest critters out there.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2017 04:17 PM (/qEW2)
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72 Donna @ 59- piddling on my hand-----
Little boy hands teacher a brown paper bag and says 'Guess what it is'. She guesses wrong two times and he says 'one more guess'. She looks at the bag, sees a damp spot on the bottom, and gives it a lick. Then she says 'Is it boiled peanuts?'. Little boy giggles and says 'no it's a puppy'.
Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2017 04:03 PM (zLDYs)
Here's an appropriate clip (start at 1:40):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMot4Rz7EmY
Little boy hands teacher a brown paper bag and says 'Guess what it is'. She guesses wrong two times and he says 'one more guess'. She looks at the bag, sees a damp spot on the bottom, and gives it a lick. Then she says 'Is it boiled peanuts?'. Little boy giggles and says 'no it's a puppy'.
Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2017 04:03 PM (zLDYs)
Here's an appropriate clip (start at 1:40):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMot4Rz7EmY
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:18 PM (SRKgf)
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At the risk of stepping on Mis Hum's toes, I just posted a photo of Jay Guevara's Max, who was pretty damned cute as a puppy!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 16, 2017 04:13 PM (wYseH)
Don't know whether to thank you or beat you about the ears for making me full-on cry. I was merely teary-eyed before seeing this precious picture.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 16, 2017 04:13 PM (wYseH)
Don't know whether to thank you or beat you about the ears for making me full-on cry. I was merely teary-eyed before seeing this precious picture.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at September 16, 2017 04:18 PM (yE+j4)
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Thanks so much, CBD! We really appreciate it!
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:19 PM (SRKgf)
Posted by: Kim Jong Un at September 16, 2017 04:19 PM (XkSQF)
90
Food Thread!
Posted by: Barack Obama at September 16, 2017 04:21 PM (2ZDHg)
91
Thanks, everyone, for your input. I have to do some research on this.
I was the midwife during the birth of that litter. Tim and I watched Harli being born, so that's an extra layer of significance to me, and I want her to be as healthy as possible.
I was the midwife during the birth of that litter. Tim and I watched Harli being born, so that's an extra layer of significance to me, and I want her to be as healthy as possible.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 04:21 PM (Id9+8)
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I got to see lots of newborn kitty litters when I visited.
They look adorable, but they can be some of the messiest, smelliest critters out there.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2017 04:17 PM (/qEW2)
Yep. You may as well figure at least 6 months of diarrhea, I swear.
They look adorable, but they can be some of the messiest, smelliest critters out there.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2017 04:17 PM (/qEW2)
Yep. You may as well figure at least 6 months of diarrhea, I swear.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at September 16, 2017 04:21 PM (yE+j4)
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at September 16, 2017 04:21 PM (hMwEB)
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65 ... Goldilocks, So glad you're enjoying "Travels With Charley" on audio. Gary Sinise does a fantastic job. I've loved that book since I first read it in the 1960s and can almost quote the words with Sinise as I listen.
Charley was my first exposure to poodles. Didn't know at the time that I would spend over thirty years with the breed.
BTW, do a search. There is a restored version of Steinbeck's truck and camper rig that I would kill for.
Charley was my first exposure to poodles. Didn't know at the time that I would spend over thirty years with the breed.
BTW, do a search. There is a restored version of Steinbeck's truck and camper rig that I would kill for.
Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2017 04:22 PM (V+03K)
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Jay Guevara,
Sorry man. Really. I love my Goldens and GoldenDoods.
All Hail Eris nailed it. "Sunshine with four legs."
Sorry man. Really. I love my Goldens and GoldenDoods.
All Hail Eris nailed it. "Sunshine with four legs."
Posted by: Mortimer - disappointed at September 16, 2017 04:23 PM (XkSQF)
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Another wonderful, endearing Pet Thread - Thanks, MisHum!
And condolences on Jay's loss. May Max's memory be for a blessing.
And condolences on Jay's loss. May Max's memory be for a blessing.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2017 04:24 PM (vUcdz)
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Raw food is great for dogs too
it's not complicated and you never have to worry about food recalls
And they poop less, in tiny amounts
it's not complicated and you never have to worry about food recalls
And they poop less, in tiny amounts
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at September 16, 2017 04:24 PM (hMwEB)
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95 Jay Guevara,
Sorry man. Really. I love my Goldens and GoldenDoods.
All Hail Eris nailed it. "Sunshine with four legs."
Posted by: Mortimer - disappointed at September 16, 2017 04:23 PM (XkSQF)
Thanks, Mortimer. They shed fur ... and love. Mostly love.
Sorry man. Really. I love my Goldens and GoldenDoods.
All Hail Eris nailed it. "Sunshine with four legs."
Posted by: Mortimer - disappointed at September 16, 2017 04:23 PM (XkSQF)
Thanks, Mortimer. They shed fur ... and love. Mostly love.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:24 PM (SRKgf)
99
I need to send the picture I took of Ajax during the eclipse. He is just sitting there with the most hilarious expression on his muzzle.
Posted by: Aetius451AD's work phone at September 16, 2017 04:24 PM (1m+bh)
100
RIP Max
hugs, Jay
hugs, Jay
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at September 16, 2017 04:25 PM (hMwEB)
101
Dimples is lovely. but I,m sure you know that calicos are as crazy as they come. We had a calico we adored, who we called pickles. Trouble was, we couldn't decide if she was a sweet pickle or a sour pickle. Complete split personality. We ever get another cat it will be a calico. Right now we a dealing with a young Mini pin, who my vet insists are "All insane"
Posted by: Semilitterate at September 16, 2017 04:25 PM (5TAls)
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Don't know whether to thank you or beat you about the ears for making me full-on cry. I was merely teary-eyed before seeing this precious picture.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at September 16, 2017 04:18 PM (yE+j4)
Thanks, Tammy. There aren't too many dry eyes around her right now.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at September 16, 2017 04:18 PM (yE+j4)
Thanks, Tammy. There aren't too many dry eyes around her right now.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:25 PM (SRKgf)
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Awwww! Look at baby Max!!!
Thanks, CBD.
What a sweet tribute.
My heart goes out to you and your family, Jay.
This is the price we pay for the joy they give us.
Not the food, vet bills, etc. That's nothing much.
The pain of having to lose them one day.
And they are worth every tear.
Thanks, CBD.
What a sweet tribute.
My heart goes out to you and your family, Jay.
This is the price we pay for the joy they give us.
Not the food, vet bills, etc. That's nothing much.
The pain of having to lose them one day.
And they are worth every tear.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 04:25 PM (0jtPF)
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100 RIP Max
hugs, Jay
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at September 16, 2017 04:25 PM (hMwEB)
Thanks so much, votermom.
hugs, Jay
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at September 16, 2017 04:25 PM (hMwEB)
Thanks so much, votermom.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:26 PM (SRKgf)
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Speaking of Florida Gators, the Florida Gaytors are only leading UT 3-0 at home.
These Petmorons are a constant source of joy. I can't wait until I'm settled enough to get a kitteh or a doggeh.
Or even a parakeet.
These Petmorons are a constant source of joy. I can't wait until I'm settled enough to get a kitteh or a doggeh.
Or even a parakeet.
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 04:27 PM (GsAUU)
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103 Awwww! Look at baby Max!!!
Thanks, CBD.
What a sweet tribute.
My heart goes out to you and your family, Jay.
This is the price we pay for the joy they give us.
Not the food, vet bills, etc. That's nothing much.
The pain of having to lose them one day.
And they are worth every tear.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 04:25 PM (0jtPF)
Thanks, Margarita. Our younger son is taking it especially hard (we Skyped Max yesterday to our older son, who's off at college, and he took it hard too, but the younger one has been having a tough time of it). I told him that without the sad times, you don't have the happy times.
Thanks, CBD.
What a sweet tribute.
My heart goes out to you and your family, Jay.
This is the price we pay for the joy they give us.
Not the food, vet bills, etc. That's nothing much.
The pain of having to lose them one day.
And they are worth every tear.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 04:25 PM (0jtPF)
Thanks, Margarita. Our younger son is taking it especially hard (we Skyped Max yesterday to our older son, who's off at college, and he took it hard too, but the younger one has been having a tough time of it). I told him that without the sad times, you don't have the happy times.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:28 PM (SRKgf)
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96 Another wonderful, endearing Pet Thread - Thanks, MisHum!
And condolences on Jay's loss. May Max's memory be for a blessing.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2017 04:24 PM (vUcdz)
Thanks, ibguy. We really appreciate it.
And condolences on Jay's loss. May Max's memory be for a blessing.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2017 04:24 PM (vUcdz)
Thanks, ibguy. We really appreciate it.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:29 PM (SRKgf)
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--and R.I.P. Max.
The earliest pet I recall from my childhood was a collie named Max.
Beautiful, beautiful dog.
The earliest pet I recall from my childhood was a collie named Max.
Beautiful, beautiful dog.
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 04:29 PM (GsAUU)
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Losing a pet is never easy. I still remember when my first dog, Trudy passed away when I was in middle school. She was an absolutely gigantic Chihuahua mix. One of the smartest dogs I have known.
Deepest sympathies, Jay.
Deepest sympathies, Jay.
Posted by: Aetius451AD's work phone at September 16, 2017 04:32 PM (1m+bh)
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Got Dot, Delilah, Ulla and Aida bathed this afternoon before Her Majesty got overheated and we had to stop. Dot and Aida just came out of season, so we had to take particular care to get their mimsies clean.
Truly remarkable it is that sighthounds stand stock still while getting a bath but doing their nails leads to overt or passive-aggressive hysterics.
Got Dot, Delilah, Ulla and Aida bathed this afternoon before Her Majesty got overheated and we had to stop. Dot and Aida just came out of season, so we had to take particular care to get their mimsies clean.
Truly remarkable it is that sighthounds stand stock still while getting a bath but doing their nails leads to overt or passive-aggressive hysterics.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2017 04:32 PM (ZNCi6)
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great pets everyone. jay we lost our doggeh about six years ago. still miss her. it's tough. max looked like a cool dude. sorry, man.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at September 16, 2017 04:32 PM (KP5rU)
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108 --and R.I.P. Max.
The earliest pet I recall from my childhood was a collie named Max.
Beautiful, beautiful dog.
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 04:29 PM (GsAUU)
Thanks, logprof. Max had a good life. He was loved every day of his life, and passed surrounded by his loved ones, and there are so many pup for whom that's not true.
The earliest pet I recall from my childhood was a collie named Max.
Beautiful, beautiful dog.
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 04:29 PM (GsAUU)
Thanks, logprof. Max had a good life. He was loved every day of his life, and passed surrounded by his loved ones, and there are so many pup for whom that's not true.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:33 PM (SRKgf)
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Hi, Pet Loving Morons. I was away for last week's Pet Thread due to Irma but I got back Thursday morning. One of my kittehs named Penny finally succumbed to the cancer she was diagnosed with last November and I she died on Sept 7 peacefully under euthanasia at the vet's office. She lived 8 months longer than expected and she'll be missed. Penny was one of my kittehs on a pet thread last December.
http://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=367413
http://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=367413
Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 04:34 PM (eh0Va)
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111 great pets everyone. jay we lost our doggeh about six years ago. still miss her. it's tough. max looked like a cool dude. sorry, man.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at September 16, 2017 04:32 PM (KP5rU)
Thanks, chavez the hugo. Everybody was his pal, and he charmed everyone he met.
I'd also like to thank the Horde (and especially CBD), because somehow this makes me feel a bit better.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at September 16, 2017 04:32 PM (KP5rU)
Thanks, chavez the hugo. Everybody was his pal, and he charmed everyone he met.
I'd also like to thank the Horde (and especially CBD), because somehow this makes me feel a bit better.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:34 PM (SRKgf)
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113 Hi, Pet Loving Morons. I was away for last week's Pet Thread due to Irma but I got back Thursday morning. One of my kittehs named Penny finally succumbed to the cancer she was diagnosed with last November and I she died on Sept 7 peacefully under euthanasia at the vet's office. She lived 8 months longer than expected and she'll be missed. Penny was one of my kittehs on a pet thread last December.
http://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=367413
Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 04:34 PM (eh0Va)
Now it's my turn to offer condolences. I'm so sorry kbdabear. It's hard to lose a beloved pet. They really are family members.
http://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=367413
Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 04:34 PM (eh0Va)
Now it's my turn to offer condolences. I'm so sorry kbdabear. It's hard to lose a beloved pet. They really are family members.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:36 PM (SRKgf)
Posted by: Dana Perino at September 16, 2017 04:36 PM (XkSQF)
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Deepest sympathies, Jay.
Posted by: Aetius451AD's work phone at September 16, 2017 04:32 PM (1m+bh)
Thanks, Aetius. I appreciate it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD's work phone at September 16, 2017 04:32 PM (1m+bh)
Thanks, Aetius. I appreciate it.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:37 PM (SRKgf)
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94 65 ... Goldilocks, So glad you're enjoying "Travels With Charley" on audio. Gary Sinise does a fantastic job. I've loved that book since I first read it in the 1960s and can almost quote the words with Sinise as I listen.
Charley was my first exposure to poodles. Didn't know at the time that I would spend over thirty years with the breed.
BTW, do a search. There is a restored version of Steinbeck's truck and camper rig that I would kill for.
Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2017 04:22 PM (V+03K)
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Nothing wrong with enjoying the book, but you should know that it is a work of fiction.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travels_With_Charley#Veracity
Some have carefully laid out the evidence that Steinbeck made much of it up, but I think his son put it best.
He just sat in his camper and wrote all that [expletive].
Charley was my first exposure to poodles. Didn't know at the time that I would spend over thirty years with the breed.
BTW, do a search. There is a restored version of Steinbeck's truck and camper rig that I would kill for.
Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2017 04:22 PM (V+03K)
++++
Nothing wrong with enjoying the book, but you should know that it is a work of fiction.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travels_With_Charley#Veracity
Some have carefully laid out the evidence that Steinbeck made much of it up, but I think his son put it best.
He just sat in his camper and wrote all that [expletive].
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at September 16, 2017 04:38 PM (FUu/Z)
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Anyone have experience with keeping frogs? I have been thinking of getting a poison dart frog - and understand they can live 10 years.
Posted by: Weasel
+×+×+
Lifespan is more like 2 to 4 years.
What kind?
www.joshsfrogs.com/frogs-for-sale/
all-poison-dart-frogs.html
Posted by: Weasel
+×+×+
Lifespan is more like 2 to 4 years.
What kind?
www.joshsfrogs.com/frogs-for-sale/
all-poison-dart-frogs.html
Posted by: Dendrobatidae at September 16, 2017 04:39 PM (v9gSJ)
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107 Jay
You're quite welcome.
I'm still mourning Kashah, even though she's been gone 2.5 years.
Of course, Doofus, er, Maddie is keeping us on our toes.
You're quite welcome.
I'm still mourning Kashah, even though she's been gone 2.5 years.
Of course, Doofus, er, Maddie is keeping us on our toes.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2017 04:41 PM (vUcdz)
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I noticed on walk today that my formerly black dog is graying. Her head turned gray some time ago but now both front legs are clearly gray.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Doppelganger To the Stars! at September 16, 2017 04:41 PM (Nwg0u)
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My other kitteh April made the trip up to Atlanta and back with me, she was pretty good with the trip although she did tend to meow "are we there yet". She's off her feed a little since getting back, petted her and she ate a little but she's not back to making a hog of herself yet.
Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 04:42 PM (eh0Va)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at September 16, 2017 04:42 PM (yE+j4)
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Thanks, logprof. Max had a good life. He was loved every day of his life, and passed surrounded by his loved ones, and there are so many pup for whom that's not true.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:33 PM (SRKgf)
--So good to hear.
I have heard unanimously that when doggies die (whether natural or euthanized), they need to be surrounded by their human (and maybe non-human) pack so the final exit is not painful, or at least less so.
At least both Maxes lived long, good lives.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:33 PM (SRKgf)
--So good to hear.
I have heard unanimously that when doggies die (whether natural or euthanized), they need to be surrounded by their human (and maybe non-human) pack so the final exit is not painful, or at least less so.
At least both Maxes lived long, good lives.
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 04:43 PM (GsAUU)
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For Jay's Max:
"Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our lives. Yet, if they find warmth therein, who would begrudge them those years that they have so guarded? And whatever they take, be sure they have deserved." - John Galsworthy
For Jay's Max:
"Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our lives. Yet, if they find warmth therein, who would begrudge them those years that they have so guarded? And whatever they take, be sure they have deserved." - John Galsworthy
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2017 04:43 PM (ZNCi6)
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 04:44 PM (GsAUU)
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126 logprof
Thanks for asking!
Actually, doing okay. Had her Avastin treatment yesterday (postponed from Monday for obvious reasons). They're stil, without power, but:
They also have a place at The Villages (abt 1/2 hour away), so have been spending time there for power and A/C.
Thanks for asking!
Actually, doing okay. Had her Avastin treatment yesterday (postponed from Monday for obvious reasons). They're stil, without power, but:
They also have a place at The Villages (abt 1/2 hour away), so have been spending time there for power and A/C.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2017 04:47 PM (vUcdz)
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Hard as it is, we always sit with ours so that their last conscious sensations are a soft touch and gentle words.
Hard as it is, we always sit with ours so that their last conscious sensations are a soft touch and gentle words.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2017 04:47 PM (ZNCi6)
129
I want to learn how to have the temperament of a Golden.
I lose my temper so easily. Gibson is never angry with anyone.
He puts me to shame.
I lose my temper so easily. Gibson is never angry with anyone.
He puts me to shame.
Posted by: Mortimer - disappointed at September 16, 2017 04:47 PM (XkSQF)
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"Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our lives. Yet, if they find warmth therein, who would begrudge them those years that they have so guarded? And whatever they take, be sure they have deserved." - John Galsworthy
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2017 04:43 PM (ZNCi6)
That's beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2017 04:43 PM (ZNCi6)
That's beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:48 PM (SRKgf)
131
The picture of Max has me remembering all of the first days and the lasts. Damn allergies are acting up.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 16, 2017 04:48 PM (gC2IV)
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yeah, carbs aren't avoidable with the dry.
Yeah, I'd also switched to a better dry with my guys, but it wasn't enough to reverse the damage. (If you can call lovable fat cats 'damaged'!)
44% protein, 20% fat. So, I guess 36% carbs was still too much.
Yeah, I'd also switched to a better dry with my guys, but it wasn't enough to reverse the damage. (If you can call lovable fat cats 'damaged'!)
44% protein, 20% fat. So, I guess 36% carbs was still too much.
Posted by: t-bird at September 16, 2017 04:48 PM (YXJ+5)
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Max looks very handsome, as do all goldens. It's lousy consolation now, but it's better to have known him all these years than never at all. My condolences.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2017 04:50 PM (/qEW2)
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Lovely pets today.
Sorry for your loss, Jay.
It's always hard to say goodbye to our furry friends, but it sounds like your Max had a wonderful life, and that's what matters.
Sorry for your loss, Jay.
It's always hard to say goodbye to our furry friends, but it sounds like your Max had a wonderful life, and that's what matters.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at September 16, 2017 04:50 PM (BXf9o)
Posted by: CaliGirl at September 16, 2017 04:52 PM (Ri/rl)
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So sorry, Jay and kdabear. When the pain is a little less raw, the memories are worth every bit of it.
Allergies are really bad today.
Allergies are really bad today.
Posted by: mustbequantum at September 16, 2017 04:54 PM (MIKMs)
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Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 04:34 PM (eh0Va)
I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty.
Posted by: CaliGirl at September 16, 2017 04:55 PM (Ri/rl)
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kbdabear, I'm so sorry. RIP, Penny.
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at September 16, 2017 04:55 PM (hMwEB)
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Deplorable Jay Guevara
I'm so sorry Jay... We lost Our beloved English Setter 2 years ago... When we learned it was terminal we brought him home... I laid next to him as he took his last breaths... I know it helped both him and me...
I'm so sorry Jay... We lost Our beloved English Setter 2 years ago... When we learned it was terminal we brought him home... I laid next to him as he took his last breaths... I know it helped both him and me...
Posted by: It's me donna at September 16, 2017 04:55 PM (O2RFr)
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Thanks again to all. It is better to have known and loved him all these years, and to grieve now, than to have lived a sterile life with no pain, but also no joy.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 04:56 PM (SRKgf)
141
Condolences Jay. Cute puppeh.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 16, 2017 04:56 PM (EZebt)
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Once we had two dogs who needed cones. Alan's head was so big he needed an extended one. He was hopelessly confused and bedeviled by it. Little Miss Silver, on the other hand, used hers as a weapon. Not paying enough attention to me? WHOP!!
Once we had two dogs who needed cones. Alan's head was so big he needed an extended one. He was hopelessly confused and bedeviled by it. Little Miss Silver, on the other hand, used hers as a weapon. Not paying enough attention to me? WHOP!!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2017 04:58 PM (0hfEM)
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Ah, such epic cuteness this week. Love the Pet Thread. And you lurkers, well, come on in, the water's fine. :-) Thanks, Mis!
Posted by: Peaches at September 16, 2017 04:59 PM (EgOr3)
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91
I was the midwife during the birth of that litter. Tim and I watched Harli being born, so that's an extra layer of significance to me, and I want her to be as healthy as possible.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 04:21 PM (Id9+
As I've mentioned before, Leo and Kira were born in my bedroom closet, although I didn't actually watch the birth. I just cleared out a space and put down towels, and left the closet door open. I figured Chloe could handle it by herself and would prefer privacy. I went into the closet about an hour later and saw her kittens.
I was the midwife during the birth of that litter. Tim and I watched Harli being born, so that's an extra layer of significance to me, and I want her to be as healthy as possible.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 04:21 PM (Id9+
As I've mentioned before, Leo and Kira were born in my bedroom closet, although I didn't actually watch the birth. I just cleared out a space and put down towels, and left the closet door open. I figured Chloe could handle it by herself and would prefer privacy. I went into the closet about an hour later and saw her kittens.
Posted by: rickl at September 16, 2017 04:59 PM (sdi6R)
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113---Penny was one of my kittehs on a pet thread last December.
http://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=367413
Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 04:34 PM (eh0Va)
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Oh, I remember her because she looks so much like my daughter's kitteh!
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Bittersweet in here today.
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Oh, I remember her because she looks so much like my daughter's kitteh!
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Bittersweet in here today.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 05:00 PM (0jtPF)
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Condolences to you DJG, it's hard to say goodbye even though we know we'll outlive several of our pets.
Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 05:01 PM (eh0Va)
147
Bittersweet in here today.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 05:00 PM (0jtPF)
Bittersweet indeed. Love is about taking that risk, that inevitable loss. But it's so worth it, with pets as with humans.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2017 05:00 PM (0jtPF)
Bittersweet indeed. Love is about taking that risk, that inevitable loss. But it's so worth it, with pets as with humans.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 05:02 PM (Id9+8)
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They also have a place at The Villages (abt 1/2 hour away), so have been spending time there for power and A/C.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2017 04:47 PM (vUcdz)
--
I have heard so much about The Villages. Sounds like a nice Happy Hunting Ground, but I would not enjoy evacuating for a hurricane in my 60s and beyond.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2017 04:47 PM (vUcdz)
--
I have heard so much about The Villages. Sounds like a nice Happy Hunting Ground, but I would not enjoy evacuating for a hurricane in my 60s and beyond.
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 05:03 PM (GsAUU)
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Jay,
So sorry to hear about Max.
The worst things about pets is that they aren't with us long enough.
So sorry to hear about Max.
The worst things about pets is that they aren't with us long enough.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at September 16, 2017 05:04 PM (ZTRlp)
150
I'm so sorry, Jay. That looks like a pretty good pup you had there.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (xJa6I)
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146 Condolences to you DJG, it's hard to say goodbye even though we know we'll outlive several of our pets.
Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 05:01 PM (eh0Va)
And to you kbdabear. That knowledge IS hard. People say get another pup soon, but I need to wait a while until I can look at a puppy and not think of the end.
Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 05:01 PM (eh0Va)
And to you kbdabear. That knowledge IS hard. People say get another pup soon, but I need to wait a while until I can look at a puppy and not think of the end.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (SRKgf)
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (GsAUU)
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Nood.
Posted by: HH at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (mIJBI)
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Youngest grandson came to visit last week. I was concerned because my old dog didn't adopt the baby immediately. He's an old nanny and he loves 'his' babies. He finally did his snuffle, lick, snuffle, lick routine and laid down in front of the carseat. Youngest kid said that maybe he was holding back because the baby belonged to the granddog, not him. Good an explanation as any, I suppose. I am just relieved because I was worried that there was something wrong with the baby that the old dog intuited. For all the time I spend with infants and kids, I am uncomfortable with babies, so the dog and cat are my backups for something being wrong.
Posted by: mustbequantum at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (MIKMs)
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Bittersweet indeed. Love is about taking that risk, that inevitable loss. But it's so worth it, with pets as with humans.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 05:02 PM (Id9+
So true.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 05:02 PM (Id9+
So true.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (SRKgf)
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149 Jay,
So sorry to hear about Max.
The worst things about pets is that they aren't with us long enough.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at September 16, 2017 05:04 PM (ZTRlp)
150 I'm so sorry, Jay. That looks like a pretty good pup you had there.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (xJa6I)
Yep, he was a sweetheart. And you're right, MisHum, they're not with us nearly long enough.
So sorry to hear about Max.
The worst things about pets is that they aren't with us long enough.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at September 16, 2017 05:04 PM (ZTRlp)
150 I'm so sorry, Jay. That looks like a pretty good pup you had there.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (xJa6I)
Yep, he was a sweetheart. And you're right, MisHum, they're not with us nearly long enough.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 16, 2017 05:06 PM (SRKgf)
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Hard as it is, we always sit with ours so that their last conscious sensations are a soft touch and gentle words.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2017 04:47
Ive told this before but it's very pertinent here. We came home and the wife runs out and says...I think Sally (the cat) is dead.
I go see and she's not breathing, no sign of a heartbeat. Dig a hole in the backyard and as I'm going out thee dorr holding her we hear a noise. I chalk it up to air escaping her lungs since I picked her up.
Place her in the cold ground and her leg moves! (crap, I almost buried my cat alive.) I take back in and sit stroking her. By now you could see her breathing. After a while I realize I am just prolonging the inevitable, it was as if my touch was keeping her barely alive.
So I regretfully decided to stop and within a few minutes she was gone. That is the power touch with loved pets.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2017 04:47
Ive told this before but it's very pertinent here. We came home and the wife runs out and says...I think Sally (the cat) is dead.
I go see and she's not breathing, no sign of a heartbeat. Dig a hole in the backyard and as I'm going out thee dorr holding her we hear a noise. I chalk it up to air escaping her lungs since I picked her up.
Place her in the cold ground and her leg moves! (crap, I almost buried my cat alive.) I take back in and sit stroking her. By now you could see her breathing. After a while I realize I am just prolonging the inevitable, it was as if my touch was keeping her barely alive.
So I regretfully decided to stop and within a few minutes she was gone. That is the power touch with loved pets.
Posted by: Farmer at September 16, 2017 05:09 PM (lfXAE)
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Ah, Jay, I missed that part on the first look through. I'm so sorry for your loss. There's a special love with our critters and it leaves a big hole in the heart. {{{{{}}}}}
Posted by: Peaches at September 16, 2017 05:10 PM (EgOr3)
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Was Penny your beautiful tortoiseshell?
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (GsAUU)
Penny was the brown tabby. April the tortie is still with me, purring at my side.
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 05:05 PM (GsAUU)
Penny was the brown tabby. April the tortie is still with me, purring at my side.
Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 05:11 PM (eh0Va)
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129 I want to learn how to have the temperament of a Golden.
I lose my temper so easily. Gibson is never angry with anyone.
He puts me to shame.
Posted by: Mortimer - disappointed at September 16, 2017 04:47 PM (XkSQF)
--There are countless personality classifications (Meyers-Briggs, the four humors, and so forth) out there, but one of them I learned of (in a workshop at my job, of course) classifies colleagues as lions (proud of accomplishments, get shit done types), beavers (not personable, just wants to find a better way to do everything), otters (fun-loving and all about levity --no, not the Urban Dictionary otters), and . . . Golden Retrievers, who are compassionate, but also can be very sensitive and take things more personally because they feel more.
I lose my temper so easily. Gibson is never angry with anyone.
He puts me to shame.
Posted by: Mortimer - disappointed at September 16, 2017 04:47 PM (XkSQF)
--There are countless personality classifications (Meyers-Briggs, the four humors, and so forth) out there, but one of them I learned of (in a workshop at my job, of course) classifies colleagues as lions (proud of accomplishments, get shit done types), beavers (not personable, just wants to find a better way to do everything), otters (fun-loving and all about levity --no, not the Urban Dictionary otters), and . . . Golden Retrievers, who are compassionate, but also can be very sensitive and take things more personally because they feel more.
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 05:14 PM (GsAUU)
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Hadrian the 7th @ 128-- last concious sensations-----
My wooly cat Mickel died on my lap while I sat in this very chair at this desk. One the hardest three goodbyes I ever said, the other two being Mama and Daddy Eromero.
My wooly cat Mickel died on my lap while I sat in this very chair at this desk. One the hardest three goodbyes I ever said, the other two being Mama and Daddy Eromero.
Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2017 05:14 PM (zLDYs)
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Posted by: kbdabear at September 16, 2017 05:11
Glad you are safe and home but sorry for your loss.
Glad you are safe and home but sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Farmer at September 16, 2017 05:14 PM (lfXAE)
163
Ah, clicking the link, April was the tortoiseshell.
Penny was a beauty as well.
Now, some topical music:
https://youtu.be/nfK4JI_s6pk?t=22m47s
Penny was a beauty as well.
Now, some topical music:
https://youtu.be/nfK4JI_s6pk?t=22m47s
Posted by: logprof at September 16, 2017 05:19 PM (GsAUU)
164
Sorry for your loss Jay. I feel for your kiddo. I watched Marley and Me (never read book) a couple years ago and the end when the oldest son is watching the home videos with him, knowing Marley isn't coming back had me bawling my eyes out. Was at a ride and someone said they didn't like that book, didn't "care about Marley" and all I could say was at least with the movie I didn't think it was about him.
Posted by: PaleRider at September 16, 2017 05:19 PM (8qFZP)
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Darn my poor phrasing. Oldest son in the movie is watching videos taken of Marley playing while dad is taking Marley to the vet and the child actor did an excellent job of portraying that he knew the dog he grew up with would not be coming home by expression and body language.
Posted by: PaleRider at September 16, 2017 05:28 PM (8qFZP)
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Ben Had,
I have and love a 15 year old blue heeler. He is perfect for this little farm.
I would be interested in rescuing a blue or red female, if they are still in your area.
I'm in NWLA. Where, again, in Texas are you?
Ben Had,
I have and love a 15 year old blue heeler. He is perfect for this little farm.
I would be interested in rescuing a blue or red female, if they are still in your area.
I'm in NWLA. Where, again, in Texas are you?
Posted by: Spun and Murky at September 16, 2017 05:30 PM (4DCSq)
167
Will not watch or read Marley because I had a wild lab, or meth lab as we called him. He started slowing down the last week, but he got his biggest kicks out of making me look like a fool. For all his being such a pain in the neck, he was loved and missed.
Posted by: mustbequantum at September 16, 2017 05:33 PM (MIKMs)
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Miley the Duchess -- Good luck with your kitteh! For what it's worth, I've found that vets are super helpful with pets who might be diabetic; they want to encourage people to keep their pets rather than dump them in a shelter when they're sick (as happens way too often), so the vets will provide tons of resources and information. Switching to a high-protein wet food is a good start. My kitteh eats two cans a day of Friskies Tuna & Egg, which is a good compromise for him since it's both high-protein and cheap. (And because he's a secret hybrid of cat and monster truck.)
Posted by: Rosa Erik at September 16, 2017 05:33 PM (h7XhS)
169
Our cat Tommy that the vet clinic re-homed when the owner died or got sick does that drink a lot and generate a lot of clumps in the litter box. They didn't ask us to put him on a special diet or anything. I figure if he had an issue they would have known it after keeping him for the weeks until we took him home. We have him on a hairball formula because he also did a lot of puking when we first got him and the hairball formula agrees with him even better than the sensitive stomachs formula did. I just figured Tommy is compensating for some kidney issue and drinking and peeing more is no big deal.
Posted by: PaleRider at September 16, 2017 05:48 PM (8qFZP)
170
Spun and Murky- I'm trying to find out what happened to them. There were some young dogs in the group and they were good looking dogs.
I'm in Corsicana. My email is all over around here but if you can't find it just leave me a message here.
I'm in Corsicana. My email is all over around here but if you can't find it just leave me a message here.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2017 05:50 PM (qIO4W)
Posted by: Spun and Murky at September 16, 2017 05:56 PM (4DCSq)
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167. I understand that. Don't know about the book, but to me the movie was pretty much about the husband and then dad maturing and manning up as he had to step up to wife wanting to be a SAHM after first kiddo, needing to move to a safer neighborhood when Marley goes nuts to get out and goes after dude threatening an apartment neighbor gal with a knife etc etc and Marley being his muse when he needed easy content for his column. But that is just my take from the movie, from what I have heard, the book includes more columns of times Marley was creating havoc or making him look foolish and I don't know that the movie director/producer was even going for what *I* got, its just how I viewed it.
Posted by: PaleRider at September 16, 2017 05:58 PM (8qFZP)
173
My kitteh eats two cans a day of Friskies Tuna
Egg, which is a good compromise for him since it's both
high-protein and cheap. (And because he's a secret hybrid of cat and
monster truck.)
Posted by: Rosa Erik at September 16, 2017 05:33 PM (h7XhS)
I'll start working that into the routine, good place to start!
Egg, which is a good compromise for him since it's both
high-protein and cheap. (And because he's a secret hybrid of cat and
monster truck.)
Posted by: Rosa Erik at September 16, 2017 05:33 PM (h7XhS)
I'll start working that into the routine, good place to start!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at September 16, 2017 06:03 PM (Id9+8)
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BH, Google maps says 195 miles. So, totally doable...
BH, Google maps says 195 miles. So, totally doable...
Posted by: Spun and Murky at September 16, 2017 06:05 PM (4DCSq)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2017 06:43 PM (qIO4W)
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Jay and kbdabear I am sorry about your losses. I know that the good memories will outweigh the sadness in time.
Thank you again for this thread Mis Hum and thank you contributors. I am not always here to make timely comments, but the thread is always enjoyed and appreciated. A highlight of the AoS week.
Thank you again for this thread Mis Hum and thank you contributors. I am not always here to make timely comments, but the thread is always enjoyed and appreciated. A highlight of the AoS week.
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Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed"
Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)
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