Ace of Spades Pet Thread

What?

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost famous AoSHQ Pet Thread. Kick back and take a break from all the world and enjoy some quality animal time.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

FDA opens up dog food investigation.

Does this woman have a big heart? Or is she just nuts?

Love is for the birds.

Not quite Dean Wormer's office.

Now we know that Kansas isn't going to the dogs.

No sharing. Moron h/t

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Meet The PetMorons

Tonka is a 4 year-old Corgi mix with the best ears. A rescue that warms my heart. She swears that I keep hiding Daddy from her. It's pure happiness every time she sees him.
Zeke is a formerly of our backyard feral colony who adopted us as a baby. A Maine Coon who got stuck in the tree, and I rescued from said tree. Hubby says that you never see cat skeletons in trees. The rest of the argument gets sillier whenever MY son misbehaves. He is harness-trained for walkies in the yard where he still visits his momma cat and niece. He will also walk into the vet on lead, but he much prefers walking out.
Avi is our newest addition and another rescue. A champion cuddler who will nip a chin or cheek without warning. He practices Kung Fu with sister dog but big brother really isn't that into him.
Jillybeans68

Nope. Never seen a kitteh skelton in a tree. They look like charming pets! Thanks for sharing Jillybeans.

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Hello Fellow PetMoron
I've been faithfully following your pet thread the past few years; lurking, viewing and otherwise enjoying the many posts and the stories behind the pics. I love it!
I would like to make a submission, though it's not of my pets and I do hope you would consider this a worthy posting when the time comes. I'm hoping it meets the criteria and if not, I ask for your kind consideration to make an exception as it's a very heartwarming request.
The following pic is of three kitties, Birchie, Pele and Elliot. They are three remaining kitties up for adoption at TinyKittens.com located in Langley BC, Canada. They were rescued from the BC Wildfires that ravaged western Canada last year during the early summer months.
These three kitties are from separate feral colonies so they are not siblings or litter mates. But, if you were to watch their livestream and/or Facebook and Youtube videos of them, you would think they true soulmates.
They have been wonderfully socialized and would easily accept a human companion. They are bonded so tightly that Tinkykittens is adopting these three as a trio. A mighty big undertaking for anyone interested, but they would be a truly rewarding addition to anyone looking for feline companionship.
You can view their livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLAlml6CUFY
If the link doesn't work, just type in BC Wildfire Kittens and they should show up.
Here is a video link to a facebook video that showcases them and their adoption profile:
https://www.facebook.com/tinykittens/videos/1784859658255557/
Maybe there is a Moron or Moronette or family in the Pacific NW nearby that may be interested? I hope so Thank you for considering this, they would love to go to a home
Thank you very much
Cheers from Decrepit Maryland
Frank T.

You are a fine Moron Frank T.

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Hi,
Longtime lurker here. Attached is a picture of our Sidney. She’s half Llasa and half Schnauzer and the smartest dog I’ve ever met. Fifteen pounds, 14 years old. Never behaves badly or runs from me. December 23rd 2017, she escaped the fence at a relative’s house in NC(we live in Summerville SC). Long story short she was missing for 5 days in temps that went as low as 14 at night. We searched and searched! The FB(spit!) post/ad about her being missing was viewed 16k which was huge considering the tiny town. People we didn’t even know helped us search. Finally had to give up and head back home. 5 hours after getting home the phone rings and a man says he has my dog. He is an MP in the Army based in another state and was coming home for a visit during the holidays. He had caught her and wrapped her in his dress uniform jacket. He had no clue about the FB or her being missing. He just stopped and picked her up about 11pm when he saw her standing in the middle of the road. Thanks to the ID tag on her collar (still on luckily), he could contact us. It was truly a Christmas miracle for us! He refused a reward. I AM making sure his CO is informed of his kindness! ‘God bless our military’ has even more meaning for me now!
G.S.
PS. Other than a pretty good bruise and some weight loss, she was unscathed by her adventure!

Talk about miracles. What a great story. I think I can say we are all glad for this happy ending.

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Longtime lurker and never commenter. This is Cricket, my second Airedale. He is one of a kind, the ultimate party dog. When we go to the dog park, he is never aggressive and has only raised the ire of one grumpy dog. All in all, Cricket is a fantastic pet!-Amy

Well Amy, it's about time you started commenting. And by the way, Cricket appears to be an awesome doggeh. We appreciate the submission.

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Sweet Pea is a Trump Supporter. Here is Sweet Pea in her favorite Doggle Trump style.-Craig in the Keys

Love the hair style Craig. Thanks for sharing with us.

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Another Saturday, another great group of animals!!! Thank you folks.

Do you have a pet story you want to share? Does your pet want to be in the Pet Thread? It's simple to reach us, petmorons at gmail dot com.

Have a great week!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 03:00 PM

Comments

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1 First. And rodents are vermin.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at February 17, 2018 02:40 PM (/qEW2)

2 Pet Thread! Great looking group this week!!

Posted by: Weasel at February 17, 2018 02:45 PM (Sfs6o)

3 Avi the cat looks like the kitten version of my all time favorite kitty Ash. The worst part about loving cats is that they just don't live very long

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 17, 2018 02:45 PM (39g3+)

4 >>>Not quite Dean Wormer's office.

I think that's my favorite sequence. Niedermeyer shoving Flounder's face in horseshit and then feeding the horse a carrot by holding a carrot in his mouth. It's so over the top it parodies itself.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at February 17, 2018 02:46 PM (/qEW2)

5 What cute kitties!

Know what they'd love?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_beJnlTeTk

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at February 17, 2018 02:46 PM (qJtVm)

6 Happy Caturday everyone!

Amy, like the doll house, hand made? ( you can comment, we don't bite)

Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2018 02:47 PM (aC6Sd)

7 Sweet Pea is a Trump Supporter. Here is Sweet Pea in her favorite Doggle Trump style.-Craig in the Keys

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Sweet Pea has a high forehead denoting intelligence. So that's no surprise.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at February 17, 2018 02:48 PM (/qEW2)

8 What a bunch of sweeties! Thanks for the pics!

Posted by: washrivergal at February 17, 2018 02:48 PM (tcwn1)

9 What cute kitties!

Know what they'd love?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_beJnlTeTk
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage

Your browsing habits exceed my imagination.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at February 17, 2018 02:49 PM (fuK7c)

10 Your browsing habits exceed my imagination.
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Do they? Do they really?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at February 17, 2018 02:50 PM (qJtVm)

11 Last night I watched some videos on Youtube. Apparently one of the favorite outdoor pastimes in rural Britain is rounding up friends and their dogs and then go rat hunting. Sometimes the people dig up nests with pitchforks, sometimes they hire a guy with a backhoe to dig out a colony. The dogs seem to have a good time and, boy howdy, England must have the biggest, fattest rattus ratti in the world.

Posted by: mrp at February 17, 2018 02:53 PM (Pqytn)

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Sweet Pea the little Golden Scalp Weasel!!!

Also laughing at the pic of Tonka --- all freckles and feet.
Love the story of lost-and-found Sidney.
And wondering how anyone got such a serene pic of Cricket, the party-animal Airehead.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 17, 2018 02:53 PM (0jtPF)

13 Okay, I stayed awake for Pet Thread (do I win something for no sleep?) and just ordered granddog to time out. Bless her heart, she just quietly goes into the crate when I say 'time out'. Resident Dog and Cat are not too pleased with her right now, but she is always willing and cooperative.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 02:54 PM (MIKMs)

14 Food thread! Mmm mmm mmm!

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at February 17, 2018 02:55 PM (NWiLs)

15 I suggest cat owners not using salmon mousse in their hair!

Posted by: amdycanuck at February 17, 2018 03:02 PM (ewxPW)

16 Grandson (10 mo) is a charming and happy kid who looks just like Charlie Brown. He was fascinated by resident Dog and ignored his own dog. Maybe babies just think their own animals are extensions of themselves? It was nice to see the kid, and I'm so glad he is such a charmer. Since I see the other three every day, I am just so happy to see the other one. Grandpuppy, on the other hand . . . is on my naughty list.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 03:03 PM (MIKMs)

17 I suggest cat owners not using salmon mousse in their hair!
Posted by: amdycanuck at February 17, 2018 03:02 PM (ewxPW)

Ваня disagrees.

https://stoatnet.org/vanya.jpg

Posted by: hogmartin at February 17, 2018 03:05 PM (y87Qq)

18 https://stoatnet.org/vanya.jpg
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D'aawwwwwww!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at February 17, 2018 03:07 PM (qJtVm)

19 Snow!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at February 17, 2018 03:10 PM (qJtVm)

20 Oh, about the pet food problems: I always used to buy generic but Dog really got sick. Went to regular old Purina and he is now fine. Don't know what is going on with pet food, but make sure it is from a trusted source and/or brand.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 03:11 PM (MIKMs)

21 Yes, a cutie.

Posted by: amdycanuck at February 17, 2018 03:12 PM (ewxPW)

22 Hey, kids! Been mostly lurking but G.S.'s doggy tale made me tear up a little. Fine, fine looking critters, all of 'em. Great pet thread, Mis, as always. Thank you.

Posted by: Peaches at February 17, 2018 03:13 PM (14URa)

23 11 Last night I watched some videos on Youtube. Apparently one of the favorite outdoor pastimes in rural Britain is rounding up friends and their dogs and then go rat hunting. Sometimes the people dig up nests with pitchforks, sometimes they hire a guy with a backhoe to dig out a colony. The dogs seem to have a good time and, boy howdy, England must have the biggest, fattest rattus ratti in the world.
Posted by: mrp at February 17, 2018 02:53 PM (Pqytn)

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That's become a popular pastime with people & their dogs in NYC over the last few years, as well.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at February 17, 2018 03:14 PM (akSgU)

24 All wonderful pets. Sweet Pea is terrific. Maga

Posted by: LASue at February 17, 2018 03:15 PM (hZ+us)

25 I used to give my cats Meow Mix years ago. I'll never buy it again.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 17, 2018 03:15 PM (mpXpK)

26 I usually feed Bil-Jack for the dogs and IAMS for the cats. I just bought some small bags of Nature's Recipe for both dogs and cats. Guess I am going to have to go out and buy the usual stuff for them. I haven't heard of any animals being hurt by this though

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 17, 2018 03:16 PM (Lqy/e)

27 I used to go to boredpanda a lot, but after the election every other story was a variant on "here's how awful Trump is" so they got on my #NeverVisit list.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 17, 2018 03:19 PM (l9m7l)

28 20 ... but make sure it is from a trusted source and/or brand.
Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 03:11 PM (MIKMs)

What does this mean?

Did you see the brand involved and the list of brands the company makes? Not generic. Not generic at all.

What is missing from this panic-instilling article and investigation is exactly what level (in parts per million or parts per billion) of contamination there is.

In other words: "You have pets? Here's your match. Strike it and apply to you hair."

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at February 17, 2018 03:19 PM (di1hb)

29 A rant about my local dog pound. They have made the hours nearly impossible for a working person to stop by and when you do they act insulted about having to show you the animals.

A good friend stopped by to volunteer to clean cages and wash water bowls. No they replied but you could walk a dog if you wanted.

What they didn't realize is that she ran that shelter for 14 years.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 17, 2018 03:21 PM (DgniC)

30 13 ... Love the "time out" image. Our last 3 toy poodles were litter mates, never apart from birth. When I said 'bed' they trained themselves to walk into their pen, nose to tail, biggest first. They would each curl up in 'their' spot and fall asleep. We really miss them. Oddly, Prince the Poodle, our 12 year old rescue, is just as cooperative when we hold the pen door open for him.

Posted by: JTB at February 17, 2018 03:24 PM (V+03K)

31 Vic -

We all were just mad with worry over you the other day.
Glad you are doing well right now.

Mrs. Vic is just the best!

Posted by: washrivergal at February 17, 2018 03:28 PM (tcwn1)

32 Beautiful bunch of pets.
Even the top picture, but I don't think the mouse would last long around my place.
Cats live a long life if kept inside.
I just lost one, she was 20.

Posted by: navybrat at February 17, 2018 03:31 PM (w7KSn)

33 Aaaag that picture of Avi. Torn between "CAT CAT ON THE COUNTER NO CATS ON THE COUNTER" and "wanna rub dat cat".

Posted by: hogmartin at February 17, 2018 03:31 PM (y87Qq)

34 https://stoatnet.org/vanya.jpg

She's so cute!

Posted by: Surfperch at February 17, 2018 03:32 PM (rHGeg)

35 33
Aaaag that picture of Avi. Torn between "CAT CAT ON THE COUNTER NO CATS ON THE COUNTER" and "wanna rub dat cat".

Posted by: hogmartin at February 17, 2018 03:31 PM (y87Qq)
Yeah, I have that rule, too. They're really good about a finger snap and a "get down right now," but I'm fully aware that they do whatever-the-fuck they want when I'm either asleep or out. My desktop was all awry this morning, which is weird. Then I saw Zoey, who is far more active and playful since our cross-country trip when she lost about 4 pounds (and I'm keeping her there), brazenly get up on my desk/farm table this morning. Unlike her brother Cecil, she does not respond to the "get down right now." I was forced to pick her large ass up and snuggle her out of it.

Posted by: Peaches at February 17, 2018 03:35 PM (14URa)

36 Posted by: navybrat at February 17, 2018 03:31 PM (w7KSn)

+++

Fewer things in life are worse than losing a beloved pet.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Posted by: washrivergal at February 17, 2018 03:35 PM (tcwn1)

37 Cats live a long life if kept inside.

I just lost one, she was 20.

Posted by: navybrat at February 17, 2018 03:31 PM (w7KSn)
Awwwww, navybrat, I'm so sorry. It hurts to lose them, even when we know it will, eventually, happen. I've never had one go past 14 and mine are strictly indoors but mostly vet-averse.

Posted by: Peaches at February 17, 2018 03:38 PM (14URa)

38 Yay! the food thread!

Posted by: Barky Obama at February 17, 2018 03:43 PM (5HYYq)

39 "A Maine Coon who got stuck in the tree, and I rescued from said tree. Hubby says that you never see cat skeletons in trees."

I really LOLd at that. It's true. But we rescue them from their temporary inconvenience anyway.

Love that photo at the top!

A handsome collection of Petmorons, as always.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at February 17, 2018 03:44 PM (cu8/f)

40 The pets this week seem to be especially good in front of cameras.

Posted by: KT at February 17, 2018 03:44 PM (BVQ+1)

41 Thank you for the pet thread. Yes, the doll house is hand made (well, from a kit). It's so big that no one wants it, but all the granddaughters love to come and play.

Posted by: Amy at February 17, 2018 03:45 PM (kS+z4)

42 32
Cats live a long life if kept inside.
I just lost one, she was 20.
Posted by: navybrat at February 17, 2018 03:31 PM (w7KSn)
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So sorry. The insiders do often live a long life --- but it's never long enough for those who love them.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 17, 2018 03:47 PM (0jtPF)

43 So, any good recipes for Portuguese Water Dog?

Posted by: Barack Obama at February 17, 2018 03:47 PM (rHGeg)

44 Darned if I can get any pictures of mine. Even tried to get my kids to take their pictures and they just won't stay still for even a second or two. Top pic looks like my two -- two bodies with one brain.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 03:47 PM (MIKMs)

45 Thank you so much for the post of my submission for Birchie, Elliot and Pele. I'm glad to report they've finally found their forever home and are adjusting to their new lives on Vancouver Isle, BC Canada. Their live feed was interrupted with this video announcement, it was an awesome moment :

https://www.facebook.com/tinykittens/videos/1835876526487203/

Posted by: Frank T. at February 17, 2018 03:49 PM (Izkhl)

46 31
Vic -

We all were just mad with worry over you the other day.

Glad you are doing well right now.

Mrs. Vic is just the best!

Posted by: washrivergal at February 17, 2018 03:28 PM (tcwn1)

I do have to go back for surgery in a few more days and I am back on the catheter now. but everything should work out.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 17, 2018 03:50 PM (mpXpK)

47 45 Thank you so much for the post of my submission for Birchie, Elliot and Pele. I'm glad to report they've finally found their forever home and are adjusting to their new lives on Vancouver Isle, BC Canada. Their live feed was interrupted with this video announcement, it was an awesome moment :

https://www.facebook.com/tinykittens/videos/1835876526487203/
Posted by: Frank T. at February 17, 2018 03:49 PM (Izkhl)
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Awesome indeed!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 17, 2018 03:52 PM (0jtPF)

48 thanks so much for the parrotlet story! A few weeks ago Aetius (I think) and I were chatting about parrotlets, they are just darling little creatures.

Posted by: kallisto at February 17, 2018 03:53 PM (kD8Fh)

49 I luurves the pet thread! Every week I want to get a kitty to annoy our doggehs. Then I remember our last cat, which was hubbys prior to our marriage, That cat would routinely piss and shit in my shoes! Yea, ixnay on the kittay!

Posted by: Cheriebebe at February 17, 2018 03:53 PM (DAdSz)

50 That's the first time I've seen a rat in the pet thread, maybe I should send in a photo of the infestation in my attic.

Posted by: Surfperch at February 17, 2018 03:54 PM (rHGeg)

51 Howdy, Horde! I've a setter at my feet and a lab snoring on the couch, a beer at my side and the bestest wife in the world is upstairs not complaining about the new gun. And she scored us tickets to some sort of private kick off to the Food, Beer and Wine festival tonight. It's snowing outside and I'm inside. Is this a GREAT COUNTRY or WHAT!

McGyver, out

Posted by: Mcgyver at February 17, 2018 03:54 PM (5HYYq)

52 Lurkers: please stick around!

Surfperch: Ваня says thank you and reminds you that he is notionally a dude cat (though he identifies as a throw pillow).

Posted by: hogmartin at February 17, 2018 03:56 PM (y87Qq)

53 Frank T, that is, indeed, very awesome! They all got to stay together? I love a happy ending and bless you for your efforts to make it happen. :-)

Posted by: Peaches at February 17, 2018 03:57 PM (14URa)

54 I do wonder what happened to Dear Leader's dogs.
No way he's going to pay someone a six-figure salary to look after them without the taxpayer footing the bill.
Eh. I guess one of the servants can do the basics.

I just hope they don't end up like Buddy.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 17, 2018 03:58 PM (0jtPF)

55 That cat would routinely piss and shit in my shoes! Yea, ixnay on the kittay!

Posted by: Cheriebebe at February 17, 2018 03:53 PM (DAdSz)
That's because you stole the man and harshed its mellow by inserting yourself into what was, in the cat's mind, a perfect relationship. If you get a kitten or a cat now, it would not do that, it would be your baby. Please reconsider . . .

Posted by: Peaches at February 17, 2018 03:59 PM (14URa)

56 Thank goodness they didn't call the FBI to catch the North Dakota cow.

Posted by: Hands at February 17, 2018 03:59 PM (EzdLW)

57 Posted by: hogmartin at February 17, 2018 03:56 PM (y87Qq)

Sorry Mr. Vanya.

Posted by: Surfperch at February 17, 2018 04:00 PM (rHGeg)

58 49 I luurves the pet thread! Every week I want to get a kitty to annoy our doggehs. Then I remember our last cat, which was hubbys prior to our marriage, That cat would routinely piss and shit in my shoes! Yea, ixnay on the kittay!
Posted by: Cheriebebe at February 17, 2018 03:53 PM (DAdSz)

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I was in a similar situation when I married my husband (though my shoes were mercifully left alone). He kept telling me the cat was pretty old & probably wouldn't be around much longer. The thing lived to be 21 - no doubt just to spite me. And, boy, was it thrilled when the kids started coming along.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at February 17, 2018 04:01 PM (akSgU)

59 Lab rats make very good pets. Easily trainable for simple commands and ridiculously affectionate. Stupid softie me had one living in my dorm room in a bird cage and then had to scramble to find a family who would take him (mom darned near stroked out). Anyway, he liked people and kids and was always a hit at elementary schools and never bit anyone. Lived 6 years after me, which is a very very long time for a lab rat.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:01 PM (MIKMs)

60 Quick question before I head out to my gig this evening: The top pic shows a dog covering a cat covering a mouse.

What's the mouse covering?

Posted by: BackwardsBoy likes lobster at February 17, 2018 04:03 PM (tRaq7)

61 Lived 6 years after me, which is a very very long time for a lab rat.
Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:01 PM (MIKMs)

That's legendary long for a rat. What kind of experiments was it involved with anyway?

Posted by: hogmartin at February 17, 2018 04:03 PM (y87Qq)

62 A dog, a cat, and a mouse walk into a bar....Cute pics as always. What would we do without our fur babies?

Posted by: auscolpyr at February 17, 2018 04:04 PM (pzA2L)

63 What's the mouse covering?
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The cheese.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:05 PM (MIKMs)

64 Lived 6 years after me, which is a very very long time for a lab rat.

MBQ, so you've joined buzzion in the Choir Invisible?

Whee! Twin wakes next time! But don't be like buzzie was at the last one, what with all that yelling and beating from inside the coffin, we could barely hear the pastor deliver the eulogy.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy likes lobster at February 17, 2018 04:06 PM (tRaq7)

65 Kansas dog is a Democrat. I bet Sweet Pea would blow him out in the governor's race.

Posted by: Hands at February 17, 2018 04:06 PM (EzdLW)

66 Lived 6 years after me, which is a very very long time for a lab rat.
Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:01 PM (MIKMs)

That's legendary long for a rat. What kind of experiments was it involved with anyway?

Did it come from a place called NIMH?

Posted by: Grey Fox at February 17, 2018 04:07 PM (bZ7mE)

67 The cheese.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:05 PM (MIKMs)
The cheese stands alone.

Posted by: Peaches at February 17, 2018 04:07 PM (14URa)

68

The cheese.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:05 PM

So glad I didn't BEN that one!

Posted by: Spun and Murky at February 17, 2018 04:08 PM (4DCSq)

69 Posted by: JTB at February 17, 2018 03:24 PM (V+03K)

If I get too involved with the ONT in the late evening and don't pay him enough attention, Conor goes over and gets in his crate all by himself!

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at February 17, 2018 04:09 PM (gwPgz)

70 That's legendary long for a rat. What kind of experiments was it involved with anyway?
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Psychology was supposed to be 'science' and so we had Skinner boxes. Rat would press the food bar for petting rather than just food. Almost failed the darned class because he was faster through the maze, but wanted the pets more than the food. He was a good animal.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:09 PM (MIKMs)

71 Moranimals of the Horde unite!
Throw off the chains...

Wait! Is that a can-opener I hear?
BRB!

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2018 04:09 PM (+szSl)

72 A dog, a cat and a mouse...talk about forbidden love!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at February 17, 2018 04:10 PM (0tfLf)

73 65 Kansas dog is a Democrat.
Posted by: Hands at February 17, 2018 04:06 PM (EzdLW)

A Blue Dog?

Posted by: Surfperch at February 17, 2018 04:11 PM (rHGeg)

74 Nice pets Everybody!.....

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 17, 2018 04:12 PM (EoRCO)

75 MBQ, so you've joined buzzion in the Choir Invisible?
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Yeah, yeah, phrasing, I know. But you all can just read my intentions. Right?

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:12 PM (MIKMs)

76 OK Morons and their pets, I'm off. Y'all try to behave.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy likes lobster at February 17, 2018 04:12 PM (tRaq7)

77 Like a little lost puppy, looking in the window.

http://bit.ly/2EzGpzL

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Broke, Woke, Toke, Joke at February 17, 2018 04:14 PM (+y/Ru)

78
*Consults the AOSHQ official by-laws*

Ah, here it is. Article 4 subsection D paragraph 4:

Any lurker who gets a pic posted in the pet thread must delurk and post a comment to say hello. Furthermore, said comment must first be typed out in MS Word and then copy pasted into the comments section.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 17, 2018 04:15 PM (gC2IV)

79 Amy's Airedale Cricket sure is a handsome pooch.

Posted by: Hands at February 17, 2018 04:15 PM (EzdLW)

80 Any lurker who gets a pic posted in the pet thread must delurk and post a comment to say hello. Furthermore, said comment must first be typed out in MS Word and then copy pasted into the comments section.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 17, 2018 04:15 PM (gC2IV)

My favorite rule!

Posted by: The Barrel at February 17, 2018 04:16 PM (rHGeg)

81 73
65 Kansas dog is a Democrat.

Posted by: Hands at February 17, 2018 04:06 PM (EzdLW)

A Blue Dog?

Posted by: Surfperch at February 17, 2018 04:11 PM (rHGeg)
Well played . . . very well played.

Posted by: Peaches at February 17, 2018 04:19 PM (14URa)

82 77 Like a little lost puppy, looking in the window.

http://bit.ly/2EzGpzL
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Broke, Woke, Toke, Joke at February 17, 2018 04:14 PM (+y/Ru)
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I should have known better than to click that!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 17, 2018 04:20 PM (0jtPF)

83 Cat Logic Defies Explanation:

https://tinyurl.com/y97rlx5z

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at February 17, 2018 04:22 PM (qJtVm)

84 Eris, well nyah!

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2018 04:23 PM (+szSl)

85 Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at February 17, 2018 04:22 PM (qJtVm)

Oh yeah. That's Peak Cat right there.

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2018 04:23 PM (+szSl)

Hey you, posted this seconds before you headed out this morning:

"Oh hey Anna, I was sorting out the Crap I Copied From Forums directory on an old disk I found and this reminded me of you for whatever reason:

https://stoatnet.org/2lup0fl.jpg

You probably get that a lot."

Posted by: hogmartin at February 17, 2018 04:25 PM (y87Qq)

86 Adorable pet photos and I loved the top photo too. Thanks. MisHum.!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 17, 2018 04:26 PM (8+Ozj)

87 It's mouses all the way down.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 17, 2018 04:26 PM (9SkN+)

88 AH Eris -- still laughing. Thank you.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:27 PM (MIKMs)

89 Doggeh needs to drop about 10 pounds. No mo treats!

Posted by: Ccqesg Zxusee Tin at February 17, 2018 04:29 PM (1vgk3)

90
SlapWeasel, are you around?

I saw you un-static this morning, but hours too late.

You doin' OK?

Posted by: Spun and Murky at February 17, 2018 04:33 PM (4DCSq)

91 Just looked on the Meow Mix box (wet cat food) which has been my go to cat food for the feral kitties for years, and lo and behold it's made in Thailand* for a US distributor in San Francisco. Wonder if Nancy gets a cut?

*I would have not been at all surprised if it were made in China.

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at February 17, 2018 04:35 PM (gwPgz)

92 Flipped over to the race at Daytona and it seems very sparsely attended. It's just the xfinity series, but jeez.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 17, 2018 04:35 PM (gC2IV)

93 Well, ok. That licky tongue brush thingy is subject to 'misuse', and that's all I have to say about that.

Posted by: Eromero at February 17, 2018 04:40 PM (zLDYs)

94 So we got this second dog a few months ago and he's a husky something something, emphasis on husky. He's a real sweetheart, a little on the wild side, but we're working on it. The thing is though that he sheds more than anything I've ever seen. I brush him every day and vacuum twice a week and still, the fur comes.
So, as a good conservative, I'm thinking there has to be a way to monitize this. Anybody ever hear of dog fur pillows or something similar?

Posted by: Last at February 17, 2018 04:40 PM (8HiDF)

95

So, as a good conservative, I'm thinking there has to be a way to monitize this. Anybody ever hear of dog fur pillows or something similar?

Posted by: Last at February 17, 2018 04:40 PM

Bissel has a new 'pet hair' vacuum that works really well.

Posted by: Spun and Murky at February 17, 2018 04:45 PM (4DCSq)

96 lo and behold it's made in Thailand* for a US distributor in San Francisco.
Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at February 17, 2018 04:35 PM (gwPgz)

This kind of makes sense - Thailand is to fish what Guangzhou is to consumer products. Lots of products come from there even if the reseller doesn't exactly advertise that.

Posted by: hogmartin at February 17, 2018 04:45 PM (y87Qq)

97 An old friend from elem school says that she spins yarn out of doghair. Don't know if this is like Rumplestiltskin, but she has always done it. I think you have to separate the undercoat from the topcoat, but I just buy a new vacuum every year and call it good enough.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:46 PM (MIKMs)

98 Anybody ever hear of dog fur pillows or something similar?

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Back off, man! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!

Posted by: Mike Lindell at February 17, 2018 04:46 PM (gC2IV)

99 Our cats ( now just cat Cinnamon) always got Iams dry food and a wet pouch at night, its been Frisky for awhile. She likes me to mix warm water into it, drinks that up and later eats the meaty parts.

Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2018 04:50 PM (aC6Sd)

100 83 Cat Logic Defies Explanation:

https://tinyurl.com/y97rlx5z
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at February 17, 2018 04:22 PM (qJtVm)
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Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 17, 2018 04:51 PM (0jtPF)

101 You guys are always good for a smile
I'll look into the Bissel

Posted by: Last at February 17, 2018 04:53 PM (8HiDF)

102 A dog, a cat and a mouse...talk about forbidden love!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at February 17, 2018 04:10 PM (0tfLf)

The love that dares not squeak its name!

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at February 17, 2018 04:53 PM (gwPgz)

103 So we got this second dog a few months ago and he's a
husky something something, emphasis on husky. He's a real sweetheart, a
little on the wild side, but we're working on it. The thing is though
that he sheds more than anything I've ever seen. I brush him every day
and vacuum twice a week and still, the fur comes.
So, as a good
conservative, I'm thinking there has to be a way to monitize this.
Anybody ever hear of dog fur pillows or something similar?

Posted by: Last at February 17, 2018 04:40 PM (8HiDF)

I have three cats and last Spring I thought I would take up needle-felting. Maybe make another cat.

There was a lady who make felted dog-hair bookmarks

I don't think I am helping, am I?

Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2018 04:53 PM (2K6fY)

104 97 An old friend from elem school says that she spins yarn out of doghair. Don't know if this is like Rumplestiltskin, but she has always done it. I think you have to separate the undercoat from the topcoat, but I just buy a new vacuum every year and call it good enough.
Posted by: mustbequantum at February 17, 2018 04:46 PM (MIKMs)

The Indians used to make yarn out of dog fur.

Posted by: Surfperch at February 17, 2018 04:54 PM (rHGeg)

105 felted dog-hair bookmarks...

Ah, no
nobody reads that many books anymore

Posted by: Last at February 17, 2018 04:55 PM (8HiDF)

106 Nood.

Posted by: HH at February 17, 2018 04:55 PM (mIJBI)

107 Sorry, but am I the only one that thinks the comments by the host of the Pet Thread seem... well, contrived, weak, and insincere?

I'm really not a jerk, but I've been reading the Pet Thread for a long time, and the one feeling I have always got is that the author of these posts really doesn't give a shit about pets at all. It's actually pretty obvious, if you read through a few months of this thread.

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 17, 2018 06:08 PM (br2jI)

108 Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 17, 2018 06:08 PM

Not sure how you can assess motives like that. I guess it's up to you to show a better way with spontaneous, strong and sincere comments about pets.

Posted by: KT at February 17, 2018 07:10 PM (BVQ+1)

109 My point is, a sincere appreciation and love of pets would be clear with the host's commentary.... and that is obviously lacking.

Again, not trying to be a jerk, but try reading the comments on the pet pictures objectively.... it's like someone who doesn't give a shit is being forced to provide a couple of sentences of comments for each pic....

AGAIN! Just my opinion, but someone show me I'm wrong.

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 17, 2018 07:58 PM (br2jI)

110 I'm perfectly happy with MisHum's pet threads. I come here hoping for Monron pet pics and pet-related discussions and he delivers. That he's not putting enough effort into the photo captions just seems to be a peculiar complaint to me. I suppose he just could say, "Thanks for the pic!" over and over but wouldn't see that as an improvement.

Posted by: antisocial justice botnik (unindicted) at February 17, 2018 09:36 PM (NL6wI)

111 SSBN 656 (G) at February 17, 2018 07:58 PM

Alternate viewpoint from tips for COBs that I got: If the person assembling the post provides extensive commentary about each pic, why have a comment thread? AoSHQ is about encouraging discussion. MisHum and staff often try to get the person providing the photo to provide more information so members of The Horde can interact directly. It's not supposed to be about the person putting the post together.

Posted by: KT at February 18, 2018 08:56 AM (BVQ+1)

112 Love the thread and am happy the host takes the time to filter through the hundred or so submissions a week. No easy task, but a task done with love and care. Thank you for this!

Posted by: Frank T. at February 18, 2018 11:31 AM (Izkhl)

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