Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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Welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Sit and back and relax and enjoy the world of pets and animals.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

The Birds, The Bees and an Amorous bull.

A vet tech takes home a new pet. The problem with this new pet? It was taken to the vet to be euthanized.

Not quite the horse scene from 'Animal House'.

Lucky dog.

Not all dogs hate UPS drivers. Here's proof.

Not every dog wants to work for 'The Man'.

Oops these cuties took a wrong turn.

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— Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) October 19, 2017

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Meet The PetMorons

Nothin' quite like azalea fed venison!
This young buck basically lived in my front yard last year for a few months, but I haven't seen him this year. Actually, venison joke aside, I kind of hope he's ok! -
Hrothgar

A unique PetMoron. Thanks Hrothgar.

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All of our pets are either walkons or "gifts". Mittens appeared on our doorstep a few years ago. She is quite the social cat and follows her friend Pugs on all our walks. Fortunately, we live on a quiet dead end street, in the country.
Our gray tabby, Big Boy aka Ciccino. "Sweet Little Thing" in Italian, came from Arezzo, Italy in 2009. Yes, Mom, I'll be back to get him as soon as I get settled. Sure, famous last words! I used to call Ciccino "cicci" until I finally got our vet to tell me why everyone laughed when I called him Cicci.
Pugs loves everyone and especially his cat friends. We've had him since 2015, when our vet called telling us he needed a home. We're his fourth family and his last.
We're off to bed, hubby gets the least room. Big Boy and Pugs the most, Mittens and I share the rest of the space.
-Lurker, annieb
Ps that's a coonskin cap on the wine glass.

Thank you annieb. What a nice group of "kids" you have there.

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Leo made a previous appearance at 10 weeks of age, weighing in at 12 pounds.
Here he is at 6 months and 40 pounds.
Note the primary dog is bored of photos. -blaster

No mischief in those eyes of Leo. Yeah right. Cute dog.

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So - Good Old Publius does not, himself, have dogs - what with being a denizen of that most horrific of places known as the City of New York. However, Publius grew up with dogs and his famiglia has always kept them close. So, having recently visited the Pater and Mater Familia of the Redux clan, in the wilds of Nova Scotia, I give to you pictures of the Redux Clan's two remaining pooches. The first is Molly - she is a golden/lab mix and an absolute doll. My parents got her from a nearby family which could no longer keep her (and after having bred her etc.). She is a good hunting dog and loves the cool waters of our lake and the beach. Give her a stuffed toy and she will, lovingly, disembowel it. She is also addicted to petting - and if you pet her and stop she will put a paw right on your crotch, or other nearest body part, but usually your crotch, and then look at you with those mournful eyes until you pet her again. The other dog is a greyhound/saluki/German shepherd mix (!) and her name is "Turnpike Sally" because she was found wandering around the NJ Turnpike, emaciated and very scared. It apparently snarled traffic for a while until animal control got hold of her. Poor thing. Anyway - the Redux Clan fell in love, adopted her and shipped her to the compound in Canada. She used to be absolutely scared of everyone and over protective of the Redux parents. Yet time heals all wounds and she is the sweetest thing you will ever meet now - but is fast as the dickens and wily. She has a wonderful pampered life chasing ground squirrels at my parents' place. Here she is lounging on the Persian - no . . . the carpet, not the cat!. Aaah - `tis the life! "Good dog. Good dog."
Pax Ex.
Publius Redux

Thank you for thinking of us and submitting those photos. It is nice to know those dogs have a tough life. Real tough!

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Hi it's Keena.
Never thought I was a cat person til a part Maine coon stray adopted us many years ago.
He's 27 lbs and very loving w us but a big hunter. He even outsmarted a coyote. He kills everything: rats, mice, voles, birds, lizards and yes, baby bunnies. This is him at what we estimate is age 14!
I just call him Kitty.

Thanks Keena. Quite the hunter you have on your hands there.

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Quite the group of pets this week. Thank you for the submissions.

If you have a funny pet video, a neat animal story or a pet photo or two you wish to share with us, we can be reached at petmorons at gmail dot com.

If you send in a pic, please include your pet's name and your nic.

Have a great week!!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:02 PM

Comments

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1 Mis Hum,

Thanks for posting the photo of my parents 3 cats on last Saturday's Pet Thread. I would have thanked you then, but I didn't see the thread until Sunday morning.

Posted by: Jake Holenhead at October 21, 2017 03:05 PM (T33X5)

2 Looks like we are missing the pic of Mittens. Got a 2nd shot of that Maine coon and his bunny snack twice.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 21, 2017 03:08 PM (FUu/Z)

3 Posted by: Jake Holenhead at October 21, 2017 03:05 PM (T33X5)

You're so welcome!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at October 21, 2017 03:08 PM (ZTRlp)

4 Mis Hum - Leo is my dog there. Sent you an email.

Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 03:10 PM (jHrzU)

5 Darn it. Love those pets. All of ours are walk-ons or rescues, too.

Love Pugs and the oldsters best today.

Posted by: KT at October 21, 2017 03:11 PM (BVQ+1)

6 It's nice that the Black kitteh has a pet bunny.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 21, 2017 03:13 PM (gC2IV)

7
I kind of hope he's ok! -
Hrothgar

And I hope Hrothgar is doing okay.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at October 21, 2017 03:15 PM (gE0FU)

8 prayers for Hrothgar & his family

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at October 21, 2017 03:16 PM (hMwEB)

9 Poor little bun bun.

I'd tell him he was a good Kitty and let him enjoy the snack.

Posted by: fluffy at October 21, 2017 03:16 PM (cHbmY)

10 Good Kitty.

Posted by: m at October 21, 2017 03:17 PM (1Xpas)

11 So vpup and me have been to the local dog park 3 times now. He thinks it's the best place ever.

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at October 21, 2017 03:18 PM (hMwEB)

12 Omgawd. That video! lol Dogs really are better people.

Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 03:19 PM (phyXb)

13 Good video. If only people were as socialized as good dogs.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 21, 2017 03:21 PM (hyuyC)

14 If only people were as socialized as good dogs.

OK Moron authors. Here is your SF premise. Let the typing begin.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 21, 2017 03:22 PM (hyuyC)

15 The look on Pugs face is hilarious.

It's as if he was able to see thru the looking glass at all the horde members who are on-line without pants.

Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 03:23 PM (phyXb)

16 You can tell how big that cat is by the size of the rabbit in his mouth. What a beast!

Posted by: t-bird at October 21, 2017 03:24 PM (hSxPE)

17 Looks like Texas is taking OSU to OT.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 21, 2017 03:24 PM (gC2IV)

18 I can finally participate in Pet Thread.
Our adopted cat, Lexi, climbs up on top of my chair & sits on top (I sleep on it & have for years) & she hits me on top of my head until I wake up to feed her! One night it was 3 am, past three days itis %;30.
Last night she wouldn't leave me alone, hitting me on head until I gave her can of soft food around 10 pm.

She was abandoned & no one knows how long & Ithink she's afraid she won't eat again soon.
I'm feeding her as much as she wants, within reason, for 3 more weeks. By then I think she should know this is where she is staying.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:24 PM (NKOy9)

19 Putting a pet to sleep is an awful thing to have to do and choice to make. I do make the choice to stay during the process so my beloved friend is being held by me at the end for whatever comfort that can provide (probably to both of us).

Never heard of a vet making a unilateral, secret decision like that before. Just wow.

Posted by: RM at October 21, 2017 03:24 PM (eP+dt)

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A vet tech takes home a new pet. The problem with this new pet? It was taken to the vet to be euthanized.

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it's a strange story
why wouldn't a family member stay with the dfog as it was put to sleep?

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at October 21, 2017 03:26 PM (hMwEB)

21 Excellent pet thread, Mis. The video is hilarious! And, Hrothgar, jeez, I hope he's okay. Prayers continue. Ugh, now I got something in my eye again.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 03:26 PM (14URa)

22 I do not see the coonskin cap on the wine glass. Either,
1) annie is messin' with us. Kudos.
2) Mis Hum cropped the pic
3) Mis Hum is messing with us
4) I need glasses.

Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 03:27 PM (phyXb)

23 it's a strange story

why wouldn't a family member stay with the dfog as it was put to sleep?

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at October 21, 2017 03:26 PM (hMwEB)
Going out on a limb here but some people are just shitbags. That is grotesque.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 03:27 PM (14URa)

24 Lexi wakes me up at 5:30!

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:28 PM (NKOy9)

25 Kitty is quite the linebacker. But he must be able to move fast to be such a hunter. Coyote sly that one.

Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 03:30 PM (phyXb)

26 I tied vpup outside to the deck

he promptly decided that the laurek tree needed pruning

Posted by: @votermom @vm pimping great books usually free or sale at October 21, 2017 03:33 PM (hMwEB)

27 Great photos and stories about the pet morons. A local nursery has a pet Halloween contest the Saturday before. We are talking about a ton of cute. Just got back from the pet store. Mrs. JTB decided to indulge and got a bumble bee costume for Prince the poodle. He loves being dressed up in it, wiggling even more than usual. (Or he just loves the extra attention. He is cheap that way.) If we can get to the contest next week we will try to get some photos.

Posted by: JTB at October 21, 2017 03:33 PM (V+03K)

28 I have two cats. Both rescues. We got the older one to replace the best of all kitties. She didn't love us very much, so we got another because why not? He is more dog than cat. Plays fetch, follows us around, and continually gets in the way. They have bonded which is nice. They kill every bug that enters my house. Once a flying squirrel got in my house and they rounded him up quite nicely too. So, all in all they are keepers.

Posted by: Quirky bookworm at October 21, 2017 03:35 PM (gppsv)

29 JTP, hope to see a pic!!!

Posted by: @votermom @vm pimping great books usually free or sale at October 21, 2017 03:35 PM (hMwEB)

30 Ha! The great ebon hunter doesn't look full Maine Coon from the fur, but the size tells me there's definitely some in there!

A week from now I will move and no longer be sharing space. I'll kinda miss the mini-panther here, but I'm not ready for a furry housemate of my own yet--gotta finish getting my life no track again! But the time will come, God willing...

Posted by: Brother Cavil, this space for rent! Call 1-800-MORON-AD for details! at October 21, 2017 03:36 PM (66CWr)

31 Lucky, my mini dachshund, has a hot dog costume. He wears it ironically.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 21, 2017 03:37 PM (gC2IV)

32 Oh, geez, I'm on an iPhone and couldn't see. That really is a rabbit! Mike Tyson would love Keena!

Posted by: t-bird at October 21, 2017 03:37 PM (hSxPE)

33
Be careful with leashing a dog to any place where he can make a run for it and up hanging himself.

My friend lost his small dog after tying her up on the back porch so she could enjoy the outside without the worry of her running away into the street.

She decided to jump off the deck and chase something, but the leash wasn't long enough for her to make it to the ground. She was found hanging.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at October 21, 2017 03:39 PM (gE0FU)

34 I am looking for Lexi, she was in the kitchen & usually comes w/me. She may be in bed with my roommate. He usually brings her down to me.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:40 PM (NKOy9)

35 33 yeah, I keep an eye on him from the kitchen and use a breakaway leash

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at October 21, 2017 03:40 PM (hMwEB)

36 KTY wants to have matching costumes with the pup
dunno what

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at October 21, 2017 03:41 PM (hMwEB)

37 24
Lexi wakes me up at 5:30!

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:28 PM (NKOy9)
If that's 5:30 am, you need to re-train that pussy. Unless you enjoy that ungodly hour. I hope you don't feed her right away. I'd make her wait until 7:30 or 8 and start the re-education there. But, otherwise, she's all good? She's a very pretty cat and I know you were so excited waiting for her to arrive last week.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 03:41 PM (14URa)

38 breakaway leash - I meant breakaway collar

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at October 21, 2017 03:42 PM (hMwEB)

39 Doggehs! The one thing that makes me think God may have some small spark of benevolence.

Posted by: Insomniac - Getting Microaggressed on the Daily, Yo! at October 21, 2017 03:43 PM (QHSwQ)

40 34
I am looking for Lexi, she was in the kitchen usually comes w/me.
She may be in bed with my roommate. He usually brings her down to me.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:40 PM (NKOy9)
Check under the refrigerator. Years ago I had a cat who pulled that crap. Bad kitty!

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 03:44 PM (14URa)

41 Peaches,
We love her. Read what I wrote about her being homeless. I am going to feed her as much as she wants for three more weeks, we don't know how long she was out on the streets. I think four weeks is reasonable time for her to know she's staying here.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:48 PM (NKOy9)

42 I am going to feed her as much as she wants for
three more weeks, we don't know how long she was out on the streets. I
think four weeks is reasonable time for her to know she's staying here.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:48 PM (NKOy9)
Carol. Oh, Carol. It's VERY hard to cut back their rations once they get used to pigging out. I say that as the mommy of Baby Zoey, the pudgy princess. We all lost a bunch of weight with the move and the drive. She's down from 18 lbs to a bit over 16 and I plan to keep her that way. But it will always be a struggle.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 03:50 PM (14URa)

43 My poochie does not have such a friendly relationship with the UPS guy, or the postal lady or the FedEx driver. They are evil doers who must GET OFF MY LAWN AND WALKWAY AND PORCH immediately. It works every time. She barks at them and they leave. (Little does she know they'll be delivering most of her Christmas presents.)

Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at October 21, 2017 03:50 PM (2NqXo)

44 37 24
Lexi wakes me up at 5:30!

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:28 PM (NKOy9)
If that's 5:30 am, you need to re-train that pussy. Unless you enjoy that ungodly hour. I hope you don't feed her right away. I'd make her wait until 7:30 or 8 and start the re-education there. But, otherwise, she's all good? She's a very pretty cat and I know you were so excited waiting for her to arrive last week.

Yeah made the morning feeding mistake. Now its when we get home from work. What a welcome!
Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 03:41 PM (14URa)

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 03:51 PM (9T8tz)

45 Here's my only advice to a new pet parent, cat, dog, kitten, puppy. Do NOT feed them the minute you get up in the morning. Because they aren't stupid and they will start waking you up for food. Get up, pay them attention, give them love, play with them, go about your business. But if you allow them to associate your getting out of bed with food in their faces, you will regret it. Sooner than later.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 03:53 PM (14URa)

46 My wife's assistant added an account on their company email for our dog. So now company emails to clients include listing our pet as an 'assistant.'

Posted by: goatexchange at October 21, 2017 03:53 PM (YFnq5)

47 Nice pets ya'll.

Loved the end of that video.

Savages.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 21, 2017 03:54 PM (nUkMr)

48
Yeah made the morning feeding mistake. Now its when we get home from work. What a welcome!

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 03:51 PM (9T8tz)

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 03:54 PM (9T8tz)

49 What about one more week, Horde? My last cat died in 1995 & none of the four we had weight problems. They all stopped when they had enough.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:55 PM (NKOy9)

50 I have been very deferential to my elderly dog who has arthritis as to when to turn back on walks for fear that I might overtax him. He has now generalized that into he decides if we go left or right, up or down, on gravel, grass, or sidewalk.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at October 21, 2017 03:55 PM (Nwg0u)

51 50 I have been very deferential to my elderly dog who has arthritis as to when to turn back on walks for fear that I might overtax him. He has now generalized that into he decides if we go left or right, up or down, on gravel, grass, or sidewalk.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at October 21, 2017 03:55 PM (Nwg0u)

Good for you, us old dogs need a break.

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 03:56 PM (9T8tz)

52 I also like to be rubbed under my chin.

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 03:58 PM (9T8tz)

53 And scratched behind the ears.

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 03:59 PM (9T8tz)

54 Wtf. Did animal control drag everyone off?

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 04:00 PM (9T8tz)

55 I need a Bath is that it?

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 04:01 PM (9T8tz)

56 I called Hrothgar & sent him an iMessage. He responded that rescue pets were the way to go & he received my messages, but he wants to be left alone for now. I did not speak with him & he told me not to give anyone his email, etc.

We should pray for him & his family & respect his need for privacy. I'm doing that.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 04:02 PM (NKOy9)

57 Did I break the Interwebs?

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 04:02 PM (9T8tz)

58 Lab in first pic has that eye-roll look as if to say, "Don't you dare try to take my cheeseburger."

Posted by: Aunt Luna at October 21, 2017 04:02 PM (Zd2ZF)

59 49
What about one more week, Horde? My last cat died in 1995 none of
the four we had weight problems. They all stopped when they had enough.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:55 PM (NKOy9)
Carol, the problem is, if she's been on the street she will have "food insecurity" all her life. I've always done the free feed with my cats. Baby Zoey was a bottle baby and, well, if Hoover made a cat, she'd be it. She just can't stop. It's hard because Cecil could (and, at this stage of his life, should) have access to food 24/7. I'd be real careful. Kitties with food issues get fat, they get diabetes, all kinds of bad stuff. She doesn't need to gain the weight right this minute. Gradual is better. It's food. It's not love.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 04:05 PM (14URa)

60 I used to have a bunny family in my back yard every year until the neighbor got a couple of cats.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 21, 2017 04:06 PM (IqV8l)

61 He has now generalized that into he decides if we go left or right, up or down, on gravel, grass, or sidewalk.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I'm Dreaming of a White Privilege at October 21, 2017 03:55 PM (Nwg0u)
I love that! When they get old, just like anyone we love, they deserved to call the shots. Spoiling an old critter is a whole different ball of wax than spoiling a young 'un. They've earned it.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 04:07 PM (14URa)

62 That hanging dog thing happens more than it should. I have two friends that tell that story.

Posted by: nip at October 21, 2017 04:08 PM (NUH4Q)

63 Doggeh in the burger pic is a dead ringer for one of my dogs. She also HATES UPS, Fedex, USPS or any diesel truck...except my husband's. She tried to catch a UPS truck as it was pulling it of our driveway once...ended up with a scraped up leg. Driver felt horrible but I told him it wasn't his fault. She's listed in their system as 'bad dog'. But she's really all bark...has never bit anyone in her life.

She has also done what Keena is doing in that pic....mostly to moles but baby rabbits too. I don't care about the moles but the baby rabbits make me sooo mad.

Posted by: Tami at October 21, 2017 04:08 PM (Enq6K)

64 Yeah, our UPS guy has 'befriended' our dog, and he hasn't made a delivery here in over a year. She recognizes the truck, and will follow it until it stops. Dogs never forget.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 21, 2017 04:09 PM (5OO3x)

65 I love that! When they get old, just like anyone we love, they deserved to call the shots. Spoiling an old critter is a whole different ball of wax than spoiling a young 'un. They've earned it.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 04:07 PM (14URa)

I'll be showing your comment to the Mrs. thank you. Although 'critter' was harsh.

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 04:10 PM (9T8tz)

66 Turned on TV & it looks like the last half hour of 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes'. I've never seen it, but right now the humans are worshipping a nuclear bomb using biblical words & sing song.

I'm conflicted about who I want to win, for obvious reasons.

Muahahahahahaha

(And of course, they are stereotyping the Gorillas as war mongers, when we are gentle beasts.)

Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla at October 21, 2017 04:14 PM (phyXb)

67 Peaches,
I will listen to you about the feeding,

She gets plenty of love. She likes being in same room with me. This morning I got up for two minutes fron my kitchen chair & she jumped on it. She wouldn't move to leave me any room to sit on, I had one cheek on chair, other off. She doesn't like to sit on my lap, but near me. She liked it under one coffee table in the living room, but I have home & cell phones within easy reach. They woke her up a few times and she's found quiet spot in here,
My ipad, Mac also ring and announce and they're all within 3 feet of each other, plus all announce including home phone.
She will be looking for another spot the next time all the idiots call about electric, credit card rates, etc even though I have had both on Do not Call since 2003.
Repeat callers are reported to FTC! I have had enough.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 04:15 PM (NKOy9)

68
Is Oregon Muse still on the AoS DL?

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at October 21, 2017 04:17 PM (gE0FU)

69 Not a pet but animal related. Svengoolie is showing Tarantula the movie tonight. If anyone sees Alex the Chick posting, you might warn her.

Posted by: JTB at October 21, 2017 04:17 PM (V+03K)

70 Carol, I know that cats and dogs are different and even all cats are different from each other as all dogs are. We rescued a greyhound back in the day and it took him about a month to realize the food was not going anywhere and that he didn't need to worry when his next meal was coming and how much it would be. He stopped wolfing everything down in a hot second eventually.

That said, I just don't want to withhold food from my pets "for their own good" unless there's a drastic problem. They're animals for goodness sake. They don't care if they live an extra year by staying healthy. They have no conception of their future or mortality. They care about food, soft places to sleep, and most importantly, the love of their humans. They don't care about living to see their great-great grand kitties/puppies.

I know some of you may give me flak for this and that's OK. Divergent opinions are fine with me. I just want to make them as happy as I can while they're here.

Posted by: cfo mom at October 21, 2017 04:20 PM (RfzVr)

71 I'll be showing your comment to the Mrs. thank you. Although 'critter' was harsh.

Posted by: Cannibal B0b at October 21, 2017 04:10 PM (9T8tz)
I call all my critters critters. No offense intended. When I address them directly (often), they have embarrassingly sweet nicknames.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 04:29 PM (14URa)

72 Speaking of bunnies, I will post this because it's one of my favorite videos ever and I laugh my ass off every time I watch it. I got it here, maybe even from Mis. Hum.

https://twitter.com/dickkingsmith/status/884314568868208640

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at October 21, 2017 04:30 PM (bjlHK)

73 Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 04:15 PM (NKOy9)

That's the ticket, Carol. Get her addicted to the love and don't let her confuse that with sustenance! Sounds like it's working out just grand, I'm very happy for you both!!

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 04:31 PM (14URa)

74 And also Carol, thanks for the info on Hrothgar. That has been a burden on my mind. I have been praying for him and the rest of the family (especially the children). It's all we can do. I lost a son 13 years ago and know that had it not been for the prayers of many wonderful folks - some of whom I didn't even know personally - I would have lost my mind.

Posted by: cfo mom at October 21, 2017 04:31 PM (RfzVr)

75 Since when did Britten become an offensive term?

Critter!
Critter!
Critter!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 21, 2017 04:35 PM (gC2IV)

76 cfo mom, I'm so sorry for your loss. Hrothgar has been weighing heavy on my mind this last week or two. It's a wound that never heals but I think you are right, prayers are a good thing to have.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 04:35 PM (14URa)

77 Carol, thank you for the update on Hrothgar. I think about him often, and I understand his desire to be left alone. Going through that kind of grief is exhausting enough without having to deal with well-meaning friends. One often feels called upon to make them feel better, and it's draining.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at October 21, 2017 04:36 PM (bjlHK)

78 Critter becomes Britten? WTF autocucumber?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 21, 2017 04:36 PM (gC2IV)

79 There's no "almost famous" about it. This is one of those things that all civilized cultures have in common, not to mention that civilized places have the expendable income to support pets in addition to families where fathers play a part, so I guess that leaves 20% of America out of it ... but I digress ... all I really wanted to say was how much stress is dissipated, every Saturday, by the wonderful pet thread. Thanks.

Posted by: goon at October 21, 2017 04:40 PM (EaQ6/)

80
Lab in the pic with the burger could be Spastic Lab. Don't know about that one, but I could make her drop the burger with the command "leave it".

She also sits when being fed and waits until the release word. You need to start this from puppyhood to ensure they always obey.

Did the same for when she's being petted, or greeting someone I only let her up on me.

All this is part of good canine citizenry.

Posted by: irongrampa at October 21, 2017 04:40 PM (S/hVx)

81 When I first went to Africa, our group (it was a charity trip) visited a schoolhouse, where the students were probably about first graders.

It was utterly bare bones: The teacher had a humble desk and chair, and the students sat on mats. We handed out snacks (wrapped cookies) to the students, and while each of them fiddled a bit with his treat, none of them at all tore into it.

Africa is rife with contradictions: sometimes it's almost a Hobbesian state of nature, and I've also seen where in my experience there is a virtuous respect for moral authority: no doubt those students obeyed their teachers day in and day out.

Posted by: The bibulant logprof at October 21, 2017 04:43 PM (GsAUU)

82 Some real adorable animal friends, as always. Out in the Iowa countryside, dogs and cats that kill varmints are our proud companions. They catch mice, bunnies, frighten away thieving deer, and scare the caca out of coyotes. They are the early warning when something comes down our long gravel lane. The dogs give me a chance to fetch the 12 guage and 357, and time to put on ear plugs.

Posted by: colfax mingo at October 21, 2017 04:44 PM (0n18S)

83 CFO Mom,
iPad spelling. We have had her a week today. If Lexi develops diabetes it will cost $, but I completely disagree with theory of 100% dry food. I like Goldfish once in a while, but wouldn't want to eat only them, plus they have too much salt & my lips burn for hours.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 04:45 PM (NKOy9)

84 My Gennifer is better trained than I am. If I tell her when opening the front door "no squirrel chasing" she gets directly into the car or heels. If I don't she goes after the yard squirrel dedicated to torturing her. If she takes off after it, it's my fault for forgetting the words. Can't call them back mid-squirrel chase, so I have to wait till the damn thing is treed and then say her name. She always gives me that, "Whoa, did I just do that?" look. The some long argument about "instinct." Blah blah, I tell her.

Posted by: dagny at October 21, 2017 04:45 PM (wqVha)

85 I don't suppose that flogging lab techs would be a good idea, in general, but for some specific cases maybe it would be a good idea to tie the vet and the tech to the whippin' post.

Posted by: goon at October 21, 2017 04:49 PM (EaQ6/)

86 I like Goldfish once in a while, but wouldn't want
to eat only them, plus they have too much salt my lips burn for
hours.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 04:45 PM (NKOy9)

It's hard to fill up on them too.

Posted by: Tami at October 21, 2017 04:52 PM (Enq6K)

87 She always gives me that, "Whoa, did I just do that?" look. The some long argument about "instinct." Blah blah, I tell her.

----

Posted by: @votermom @vm pimping great books usually free or sale at October 21, 2017 04:52 PM (hMwEB)

88 I went to an all-girls prep school run by ancient (and I mean ancient) old school marms. We stood in unison when a teacher or senior entered the room. Sat without "fidgeting," ma'amed and sired, pushed in our chairs, cleaned the cafeteria, etc. Weirdly, I remember no discipline. It was expected and everyone did it.

My kids go to catholic school and when they're in kindergarten sit on the floor for assemblies or in mass without any issues. I got a note from my son's 8th-grade teacher on Thursday that he had "chatted" during class. I had the 'disruption" talk with him and that was it.

We've done a grave disservice to kids by allowing horrific behavior. My older boys in the work force see instances all the time of people not having a clue how to behave in public.

This with no real punishments or anything, just expectations.

Same with dogs. It's about confidence and expectations and time.

Posted by: dagny at October 21, 2017 04:52 PM (wqVha)

89 Some thoughts for Carol about food-insecure kittehs-- I've had two who were food-insecure and fostered several other kittehs who were also food-seeking furry missiles. There are some things you can offer Lexi that might reassure her she is loved (and living in a forever home) without giving her more food than is good for her. 1) Does she like catnip? Dried catnip or a catnip-stuffed toy is a (literally) mouth-watering treat for many kittehs. 2) Cat grass. You can buy kits with potting soil and a mixture of wheat and barley seeds that will sprout in about a week after watering. I've also bought small pots of fresh wheat grass at the local Petco from time to time. Most of my kittehs have enjoyed chewing on the grass. It's not the same as food, but it seems to satisfy their need for a snack. 3) You could try giving Lexi small portions of cat food more often rather than two larger meals. My Coco likes kibble so much she will wolf down her daily allowance, then drink a lot of water, then throw up the food because her belly feels too full. I learned that dividing her daily kibble quota into three or even four small mini-meals works just fine-- she's happy, she's not eating more than she should (she used to eat my dude cat's kibble when he wasn't watching), and I'm not stepping on piles of barfed-up kibble on the kitchen floor.

I'm glad to know, BTW, that Lexi is lapping up all the love you can give her.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 21, 2017 04:53 PM (3C9q2)

90 HODOR!

Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 04:54 PM (60v4h)

91 Miley,
I missed it & saw here Tuesday? I think. I asked Tim what ha Happened & he filled me in on what he could. I searched every thread until I found Hrothgar's original post.

If he wants me to tell AoSHQ anything, I'm sure he will let me know.
You're welcome.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 04:54 PM (NKOy9)

92 there is a right way and a wrong way to adopt a pet that was given up for euthanasia. my Wife worked as a vet tech for a number of years - and one of the practices regular patients was a ~7yr old long hair ginger cat that was brought in with a major urinary blockage and in really bad shape. the people who had the cat were heartbroken and wanted to end his suffering, and couldn't afford anything more than that. So they paid and left. My Wife had a feeling about this cat so she called them up and offered to refund them their money and have them sign over the animal and she would be responsible for him. it was a gamble because he was in a real bad way.

That cat lived another 10yrs.

Posted by: Bored383 at October 21, 2017 04:56 PM (i7lY3)

93 We've done a grave disservice to kids by allowing horrific behavior. My older boys in the work force see instances all the time of people not having a clue how to behave in public.

This with no real punishments or anything, just expectations.

Same with dogs. It's about confidence and expectations and time.

Posted by: dagny at October 21, 2017 04:52 PM (wqVha)

--Amen.

And hi, dagny!

I forgot: when were you un-banned?

Posted by: The bibulant logprof at October 21, 2017 04:56 PM (GsAUU)

94

dagny was never banned

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at October 21, 2017 04:58 PM (gE0FU)

95 Dagny was never banned. She just had a spat with ace.

Posted by: buzzion at October 21, 2017 04:58 PM (cAnNx)

96 Gennifer barely eats, grazing at best but her weight remains stable. She reminds me of my atypical anorexic mother. She'd like people food but vomits it so I give her pans and dirty dishes to lick. The only dog I've ever seen who doesn't care about dog food. Checks her bowl regularly, which is full of the most expensive food, to see if someone dropped a filet mignon in there, I guess.

Posted by: dagny at October 21, 2017 04:59 PM (wqVha)

97 MisHum,
I accidentally sent you a pic or two of Lexi w/o a word today. I sent explanation right away.

I cannot get good pic with her beautiful green eyes open. I got halfway decent one but blue carpet showed up as an ugly gray.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 04:59 PM (NKOy9)

98 95

dagny was never banned
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at October 21, 2017 04:58 PM (gE0FU)

96 Dagny was never banned. She just had a spat with ace.
Posted by: buzzion at October 21, 2017 04:58 PM (cAnNx)

--Good to know. Self time-out?

Posted by: The bibulant logprof at October 21, 2017 05:00 PM (GsAUU)

99 I was never banned. I got pissed at ace. It wasn't a banning, it was a "snit." We worked it out, but since he's a male, he didn't remember anything. But I'm a girl, so....

Posted by: dagny at October 21, 2017 05:02 PM (wqVha)

100 Dagny, would you consider feeding Gennifer raw? Most dogs go gaga over it.

Posted by: @votermom @vm pimping great books usually free or sale at October 21, 2017 05:02 PM (hMwEB)

101 Wow, that vet story is weird. I had to put down my first kitty and nothing could have torn me away from her. I wanted her to know she was loved to the very last second. My husband slept on the kitchen floor with his 14-yr-old Dalmatian after she had a paralyzing stroke and she died in his arms.

The only thing I feel that was truly wrong here is the vet taking the money for the euthanasia.

Cute pets this week. The grey tabby looks a lot like Noodle. I think I found a nice picture to send.

Posted by: Gem at October 21, 2017 05:02 PM (XoAz8)

102 100
I was never banned. I got pissed at ace. It wasn't a banning, it was a
"snit." We worked it out, but since he's a male, he didn't remember
anything. But I'm a girl, so....

Posted by: dagny at October 21, 2017 05:02 PM (wqVha)
Hahahahaha!

Posted by: Tami at October 21, 2017 05:04 PM (Enq6K)

103 I would consider it, but if she eats too much or too quickly she barfs. She'll even barf water if she drinks it too fast. So, since her weight is stable and the vet says she's in awesome shape, I figure she's ok?

Posted by: dagny at October 21, 2017 05:07 PM (wqVha)

104
Something else that was done with Liz from the start was to teach her that coming to me was ALWAYS a good thing, no matter the circumstance. That was and is a form of protection that she instantly break away and come when called.

Have no problem rewarding desired behavior with food, I carry a handful of her dry food for that.

Currently, we're working on leash free walking, with her at the heel position, both left and right side. So far, VERY good.

Posted by: irongrampa at October 21, 2017 05:08 PM (S/hVx)

105 103 100
I was never banned. I got pissed at ace. It wasn't a banning, it was a
"snit." We worked it out, but since he's a male, he didn't remember
anything. But I'm a girl, so....

Posted by: dagny at October 21, 2017 05:02 PM (wqVha)
Hahahahaha!
Posted by: Tami at October 21, 2017 05:04 PM (Enq6K)

--

Posted by: The bibulant logprof at October 21, 2017 05:09 PM (GsAUU)

106 93 there is a right way and a wrong way to adopt a pet that was given up for euthanasia.....
Posted by: Bored383 at October 21, 2017 04:56 PM (i7lY3)
------------------
Yes, the vet and vet tech in that linked story were wrong in what they did.
OTOH, your wife did the right thing, even if she couldn't be sure at the time it would work out.
And what a lucky cat!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 21, 2017 05:11 PM (0jtPF)

107 That video of the mob scene, compared to the dog scene, reminded me of why those fools consider dogs as food, or as dirty. The dogs make them feel inferior, much as we do.

Posted by: goon at October 21, 2017 05:11 PM (EaQ6/)

108 106 103 100
I was never banned. I got pissed at ace. It wasn't a banning, it was a "snit." We worked it out, but since he's a male, he didn't remember anything. But I'm a girl, so....

Posted by: dagny at October 21, 2017 05:02

Bwhahahahahahaha. Classic example of male memory loss.

Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla at October 21, 2017 05:15 PM (phyXb)

109 Well, okay then, if you're going to rescue someone's "dead" pet, then be smart enough to keep it a secret or feel the whip come down. Get a plan!

Posted by: goon at October 21, 2017 05:16 PM (EaQ6/)

110 That hanging dog thing happens more than it should. I have two friends that tell that story.

Posted by: nip at October 21, 2017 04:08 PM (NUH4Q)

I once saw a small dog tied in the back of a pickup truck try to jump into the passenger side window, while they were stopped at a red light. I yelled over to them and the lady in the passenger side managed to grab the dog just after he launched himself, otherwise he would've been hanging. The people in the truck were talking, it took me a minute to get their attention, so I don't know that they would've noticed the dog right away. The lady signaled to me, THANK YOU!!!! That dog just wanted to be in the cab with his hoomans.

Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at October 21, 2017 05:17 PM (2NqXo)

111 So, okay then, if I take a picture of a snake living in my yard, will I get the same awww cute response that that horned demon tree eating mf got today?! Racists! Reptiles have rights! Too!

Posted by: goon at October 21, 2017 05:22 PM (EaQ6/)

112 I like cats, but I wish that they would stop killing the squirrels and the birds in my neighborhood. We're going to have to have a meeting about that.

Posted by: goon at October 21, 2017 05:24 PM (EaQ6/)

113 "Bwhahahahahahaha. Classic example of male memory loss."

-Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla at October 21, 2017 05:15 PM (phyXb)

C'Mon, Ladies... It is called compartmentalizing.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1), (T) Baseball Nut at October 21, 2017 05:26 PM (Ckg4U)

114 I like cats, but I wish that they would stop killing
the squirrels and the birds in my neighborhood. We're going to have to
have a meeting about that.

Posted by: goon at October 21, 2017 05:24 PM (EaQ6/)

ALL YOUR SQUIRRELS AND BIRDS ARE BELONG TO US

Posted by: Cats at October 21, 2017 05:26 PM (bjlHK)

115 113 I like cats, but I wish that they would stop killing the squirrels and the birds in my neighborhood. We're going to have to have a meeting about that.

Posted by: goon at October 21, 2017 05:24 PM (EaQ6/)

++++

Sure, Dude. We can talk about it.

*grin*

Posted by: The Neighborhood Cats at October 21, 2017 05:29 PM (pvjTE)

116 Nood. Gun thread is up

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at October 21, 2017 05:30 PM (ZTRlp)

117 *NOOD!* Gun Thread

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1), (T) Baseball Nut at October 21, 2017 05:30 PM (Ckg4U)

118 Jim reports shooting success at the TX MoMee. And that's with a shoulder that needs RTC surgery.

Good on ya, Jim!

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at October 21, 2017 05:31 PM (bjlHK)

119 CFO Mom,
My younger brother was at death's door in March-July & beyond of 2013. I came here to ask for prayers for him, but he's alive & was in hospital in Maine when he had 4 infections. Maine Hospital had him on vent for 10-11 days & when they woke him up he couldn't move. One idiot suggested he may have had stroke & they waited 8 days to do a full body MRI. He needed immediate neck surgery because infection was in his neck and surgeon removed infected discs & he is considered quadriplegic & was going to spend rest of his life in nursing home.

He transferred to home in MA neared & kids. In May his ex called to tell me he had to have tracheotomy & asked what I thought, I said if he needs it, it is only temporary.she & son had to have meeting at hospital & it was tracheostomy (permanent) b/c he had been on vent so many times since August 2014 & if they did not agree they would disconnect him & he would die. They agreed & now he is going to spend life in hospital. Only four hospitals in Massachusetts
Can take care of people with them. But he ultimately agreed to it.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 05:32 PM (NKOy9)

120 I like cats, but I wish that they would stop killing
the squirrels and the birds in my neighborhood.

About two years ago we had a temporary problem with phone/Internet outage in our neighborhood-- turned out it was caused by squirrels chewing the insulation on the wiring close to a signal box. The repair guy told me he'd cheerfully sic the local cats on the squirrels any day. The little gray varmints may look cute but they do a lot of damage.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 21, 2017 05:34 PM (3C9q2)

121 18 I can finally participate in Pet Thread.
I'm feeding her as much as she wants, within reason, for 3 more weeks. By then I think she should know this is where she is staying.
Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 03:24 PM (NKOy9)

Hiya Carol! So good to see your back. I think of you and your roses offer.
My like has changed, I have colon cancer, been on chemo over two years and fighting my butt off. This cancer is rough.

I will pray for your new kitty. Please pray, along with the rest of the horde, for me.
Thanks, and God Bless.

Posted by: Ritabootoo at October 21, 2017 05:34 PM (8zrSd)

122 I remember those days, Carol. Prayers still in effect.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1), (T) Baseball Nut at October 21, 2017 05:35 PM (Ckg4U)

123 Posted by: Ritabootoo at October 21, 2017 05:34 PM (8zrSd)

Prayers for you from this corner of the Northeast-- I had an uncle who developed colon cancer, and you're right, it is a tough disease to battle. God bless and keep you.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 21, 2017 05:37 PM (3C9q2)

124 Ritabootoo,
My cat is fine and needs no prayers.
I had BC in 2002 but only 4 mos. of chemo &am fine,

Listen to your body, not only the doctors.
Eff Cancer!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 05:39 PM (NKOy9)

125 Who has colon cancer, Rita? I can add them to The Horde Prayer List.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1), (T) Baseball Nut at October 21, 2017 05:40 PM (Ckg4U)

126 A fine bunch of pets today, as usual!
Love the Maine Coon cat.
One of my cats is getting very old, I think her time is coming. She is 20, had a pretty good run.

Posted by: navybrat at October 21, 2017 05:42 PM (w7KSn)

127 Ritabootoo, prayers!

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at October 21, 2017 05:43 PM (hMwEB)

128 I sent Hrothgar iMessage & he replied that Horde
"Remain the nicest bunch of strangers you will never meet".

And to Ben Had Hrothgar almost bought tickets to Texas MoMee, but life interfered again.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 05:56 PM (NKOy9)

129 I lost a beloved dog this week.

She was old, she just didn't seem it to me. At all.

She'd passed a routine vet checkup a week before. She was energetic and happy until one day before the end. That day she just stopped during a walk, decided it was a good time to lie down and rest.

Later in the day the vet identified the problem, prognosis 100% bad, timeline short. She must have been ill for months. There was no treating the cause, but treating the symptom wouldn't hurt her. It might buy us a good month, or a few hours. We rolled the dice.

What it bought her was one more night at home for the kids, to whom we'd broken the news, to see her cheerful and on her feet; one more happy morning walk; one more barked-for breakfast - then an hour later she lay down again. To rest awhile.

She had a good life, loved, was loved. A lot.

Posted by: JPS at October 21, 2017 06:08 PM (/HGBn)

130 Hi, annieb. My Italian half is from Arezzo (pre-WW1).

Posted by: andycanuck at October 21, 2017 06:11 PM (mJ8mX)

131 Who has colon cancer, Rita? I can add them to The Horde Prayer List.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1), (T) Baseball Nut at October 21, 2017 05:40 PM (Ckg4U)
Watched that take down by big daddy. It's a bitch. I will also add them to my pitiful peaches prayer list. It don't end well, though.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 06:12 PM (14URa)

132 JPS, Deepest condolences from the JTB family. Cherish the sweet memories. Your pup was loved.

Posted by: Mrs JTB at October 21, 2017 06:14 PM (V+03K)

133 She had a good life, loved, was loved. A lot.

Posted by: JPS at October 21, 2017 06:08 PM (/HGBn)
That's all that really matters to them. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts.

Posted by: Peaches at October 21, 2017 06:21 PM (14URa)

134 Prayers for your brother Carol. That's so rough. I think I would make the same decision he did, but you never know.

Posted by: cfo mom at October 21, 2017 06:22 PM (RfzVr)

135 Love the pet thread.
Especially the UPS doggy video.

Out on a day hike in Glacier National Park with my two nieces, one of whom was resistant to walking anywhere. Sat down and said she wasn't going any further.

I said, "come on over here and sit with us. We have cookies."

Her younger sister said, "she will do anything for a cookie." and it was true.

That's my family life in a nutshell.

Posted by: Skandia Recluse at October 21, 2017 06:45 PM (m9X4Y)

136 131 Who has colon cancer, Rita? I can add them to The Horde Prayer List.
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1), (T) Baseball Nut at October 21, 2017 05:40 PM (Ckg4U)

I have the colon cancer, Slapweasel.
I welcome all prayers.

Many Blessings to all

Posted by: Ritabootoo at October 21, 2017 06:46 PM (8zrSd)

137 CFO mom,
I would've signed a DNR when I woke up in Maine & had doctor tell me I would never walk again.
Office was remodeled in October 2013 & I was supposed to work from home, but I did not work on Wednesday's & decided to drive 4+ hours to Augusta. I called my boss, who knew situation & told him I was in Maine, but since it was such long ride I was staying until early Friday afternoon & if he needed anything I had my laptop w/me.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 06:49 PM (NKOy9)

138 Thanks so much, Mrs JTB and Peaches. You're very kind.

I almost feel bad posting what I did among the very real human worries here. Prayers and best wishes to all.

Posted by: JPS at October 21, 2017 06:50 PM (/HGBn)

139 JPS,
I'm sorry about your dog, but he had a good life, I know it still hurts.

Posted by: Carol at October 21, 2017 06:52 PM (NKOy9)

140 Annieb, your dog is kewt. Our doggeh was also found on the side of the freeway in Oakland.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 21, 2017 07:05 PM (EZebt)

141 The bunny that Keena has might not be a juvenile... Where we live our cat regularly brings in Brush Rabbits that are full grown at that size.

My wife's cousin, and orthopedic surgeon, was visiting us and remarked about our cat's surgical abilities... he very often manages to eat a mouse without consuming any of the entrails, and the doc was amazed that he could do that using teeth and claws alone.

Posted by: DaveK at October 21, 2017 09:37 PM (fTbYT)

142 We have a doggie guest, of sorts tonight. Got home from watching the neighbor girl in a play, Aristocats Kids, very cute. Well the neighbor shout out there's a chocolate lab oose, but not ours bigger.
They got a lease on it and the older daughter put a pic on Snapchat.
One of her friends recognized it as belonging to her neighbor. They took it home but there was an older lady there w/ dementia, said it belonged to her son. So they didn't leave it w/ her, she's probably the reason the dog got loose. Son was at church.
So he's on our dog run lease between the deck and garage for now. Hopefully he gets home and retrieves the dog soon. It's one big lab, ours is 95 lbs and this one is much bigger, well and fatter.

And prayers up from here for Rita.

Posted by: Farmer - 2017 GNAMM Survivor at October 21, 2017 09:52 PM (yJ1e6)

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