Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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Good afternoon boys & girls and animals. Welcome to the almost world famous AoS Pet Thread. Kick off the shoes and converse with your fellow animal enthusiasts.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

Wow. A cat who has a human like face.

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My kind of dog!! Belgian Malinoi rips out the throats of ISIS scumbags. h/t tankdemon

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~~Every man~~ Everybody should have a dog.

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Good news. Missing pony is found. Found in a weird place.

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Meet The PetMorons

This is Motley. He's our first puppy. We just got him. He's a potcake rescue from St. Lucia.-Chris

Cute pup and congrats!!! Good luck with training. And thanks for thinking of the Horde to share Motley's photo with us.

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Hello there,
Devoted Pet Thread fan Peter here.
The in-your-face gray tabby is Doc, a streetwise stray given to us by a friend back in 2000. Photo taken in his prime, about a decade ago. Diagnosed with a jaw tumor in 2013, he was given a year at most but thankfully survived in good trim for over four, departing from us a year ago just after his 18th birthday. A show-off and a bit of a boor at times (he once rudely chased a Dalmatian out of our yard), he was nevertheless charmingly, brilliantly, 100 percent cat.
Not so our slightly cross-eyed flame-point, PG, who is 50 percent human. Photo a decade ago but still hale and hearty now at 16. We adopted him as a companion kitten for Doc. PG was for P.G. Wodehouse and “Perfect Gentleman” (compared to Doc). Being part Siamese, he will reply to any question you ask him, in one of 5 different languages, none of them English. He and Doc had many epic, fur-flying wrestling matches but also many snuggly naps, often including Doc’s daily head-wash of PG pictured here. Both guys utterly unique and irreplaceable.
Many thanks,
P & J.

What beautiful cats!! And they appeared to have been best buddies on top of it. You can never replace a pet. You can get a substitute but never a replacement. Thanks for the submission!!

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**First name identification only please - feel free to pare this down for length**
My wife and I recently adopted a puppy from a local rescue organization. Her name is Poppy and she came from the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in North Dakota with a brother and a sister. The mother died of unknown causes when they were around 5 weeks old, and the puppies were surrendered to Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue, and then transported to Coco's Heart Dog Rescue near the Twin Cities. They believe that she is a Lab/German Shepherd mix (and I believe it too based on her ears), eventually we will be doing some DNA testing to find out for sure.
The rescue organization and her foster mom noticed an occasional limp from her front left leg. They took x-rays of the leg which were inconclusive, and they suspected a growth plate injury that would likely get better with time, but that it needed to be monitored. We ended up adopting her at approximately 12 weeks of age, and she is now almost 18 weeks. She has been an absolute joy to have around, and has integrated well with our two older dogs, but most of all with her sister Stella (black lab/border collie). They love to wrestle, chase and play tug.
Most of the time, most people probably wouldn't even notice her limp. Though you could definitely tell that something was wrong when she was tired, or after a particularly active day. Upon further examination by our veterinarian, they noted that the pain was up closer to her shoulder area. X-rays revealed a serious injury to the shoulder joint that even my untrained eyes could clearly see before they even pointed it out.
We were presented with 2 surgical options for treatment. Amputation or Arthrodesis (pins, plates and fusion of the joint to stabilize it). Arthrodesis would have required 6-8 weeks of recovery time with severely limited activity and a lot of pain...with no guarantee of success and the possibility of further surgeries and/or possible amputation. Even if everything had gone right, she would have very limited range of motion.
Amputation on the other hand has a much faster recovery time, and most dogs thrive on 3 legs, especially when done at a young age. To us, the choice was pretty clear that amputation would be the best thing for her. She had surgery on July 5th. During the surgery, the vet discovered canine bite marks near the shoulder, so they suspect that the mother or another dog must have severely bitten her at a very young age. If it had gone untreated, it would have continued to cause her significant pain that would have only worsened with time.
The first night after surgery was a nightmare with a screaming/crying/biting/thrashing dog suffering from dysphoria (due to narcotic pain meds and anesthesia drugs). Neither my wife or I could get any sleep, she needed constant attention to calm her down and to keep her from hurting herself. The only positive thing in this time was that her appetite (normally very healthy) was completely unaffected, and she was a completely different dog when she could eat.
About 24 hours after surgery, a switch flipped and she was feeling much better and getting around very well. 48 hours out and she is still doing great and has her tripod stance down perfectly. She is still sleeping a lot, which is a good thing...though she sometimes has trouble finding a comfortable spot to lay down because she doesn't want to lay on one side all the time.
If anyone out there ever has to face a decision about amputation for their pet, please know that there are plenty of 3 legged dogs out there that thrive. It can be a hard decision and process, but I can confidently say that she is going to do great.
I have attached some photos of her, and my wife also created an Instagram account for her. https://www.instagram.com/poppyhopsalot/ - Jeff

First of all, I'm not much of an editor. I appreciate you taking the time and sharing Poppy's photos and story. Cute pup. Good luck with her recovery and all of the training that comes along with a puppy.

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Thank you to those who submitted stories and photos this week. Greatly appreciated in the middle of summer.

Do you have a photo of a pet you would like to share? Is there a newsworthy story about an animal you would like to submit? Well, if the answer is "YES" you can reach us here at petmorons at gmail dot com.

Nigerian princes and financial advisers need not apply.

And "Have a great week!!!"

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 02:54 PM

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1 all hail the hero dog who killed those ISIS scum. I know he is a working dog but I hope he is never short of hugs and yummy bones for the rest of his life.

Posted by: IC at July 14, 2018 02:57 PM (MtD7+)

2 That cat WILL exact its revenge.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 14, 2018 02:57 PM (gUCYC)

3 those kitties look so cuddly..

Posted by: IC at July 14, 2018 02:58 PM (MtD7+)

4 Nice pets Ya'll!

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 14, 2018 02:58 PM (EoRCO)

5 Yay. Parasite thread.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 14, 2018 03:02 PM (/qEW2)

6 I'm spending a glorious few days out of town. Two of my companions include a border collie and a cattle dog. Both are ridiculously affectionate. Life is very full right now.

Posted by: Ladyl at July 14, 2018 03:04 PM (AOQ4d)

7 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at July 14, 2018 03:04 PM (pHfeF)

8 >>>A cat who has a human like face.

Wolfman Cat. That is hilarious, but not surprising. Cats always had a more intelligent face than other animals. Higher forehead and shorter muzzle.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 14, 2018 03:05 PM (/qEW2)

9 I'm spending a glorious few days out of town. Two of my companions include a border collie and a cattle dog. Both are ridiculously affectionate. Life is very full right now.

Posted by: Ladyl

Are you on a cattle drive ?

Posted by: JT at July 14, 2018 03:07 PM (mEBHl)

10 Great story about the Malinois that saved the SAS troop. Only the picture in the article is not of a Malinois but a German shepherd.

Posted by: Dan Smoot's Apprentice at July 14, 2018 03:08 PM (H8QX8)

11 That Malinois is one badass good boy.

He needs bacon, and deserves it.

Posted by: George LeS at July 14, 2018 03:10 PM (59GGI)

12 Wait. I read everything twice? And yet.....

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at July 14, 2018 03:13 PM (1FmJo)

13 No cattle drive. Wedding weekend.

Posted by: Ladyl at July 14, 2018 03:17 PM (PPyfV)

14 Are the wedding preps proceeding apace, LadyL? Is it today?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 14, 2018 03:19 PM (gUCYC)

15 THIS ACTUALLY THE SLAVE THREAD, BECAUSE ANIMALS ARE PEOPLE TOO!!!!!

Posted by: PETA at July 14, 2018 03:21 PM (j6XEO)

16
Best of Breed for little Delilah at today's KC of Greater Victoria show in San Antonio. It was her first show as a special. Group and NOHS later this afternoon.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 14, 2018 03:21 PM (OjkdT)

17 Who is the slave here, I ask you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzh0EuLhRhE

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 14, 2018 03:22 PM (gUCYC)

18 Mmmm mmmm mmmm! I love the Food Thread!

Posted by: Barky Obama at July 14, 2018 03:23 PM (j6XEO)

19 The price of Malinois pups just went up 100%.

Our Malinois has been pretty active lately. I wonder if she heard about the good doggie in Ashitstan? Kinda like in the 101 Dalmatians movie.

Posted by: Beartooth at July 14, 2018 03:24 PM (PXvvQ)

20 I recall the cat in the 1st pic also sported a crazy nice 'bunny' bonnet in front of a sign that read...

Beware of the dog (but also the cat too. He's kinda weird)

Same cat...

Posted by: Lone ranger at July 14, 2018 03:26 PM (iAeBl)

21
Now I'm sitting at our setup eating fresh, hot cinnamon roasted pecans.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 14, 2018 03:27 PM (OjkdT)

22 It, the cat tats weird was on some weekend emt bout three or four months ago, iirc

Posted by: Lone ranger at July 14, 2018 03:28 PM (iAeBl)

23 Who is the slave here, I ask you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzh0EuLhRhE
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 14, 2018 03:22 PM (gUCYC)

POOR CATS, BEING FORCED BY THEIR CRUEL MASTER TO RING BELLS OR STARVE TO DEATH!!!!! THIS IS UNSPEAKABLY CRUEL BECAUSE ANIMALS ARE PEOPLE TOO!!!!!

Posted by: PETA at July 14, 2018 03:28 PM (j6XEO)

24 Critters with personality! Love 'em all!

Posted by: Brother Cavil says at July 14, 2018 03:31 PM (lLeln)

25 it's not the $8 for the hat that's a question...

it's whether or not you can afford the $$$ for the trauma center bill when they have to save you from exsanguination, after you try to put it on your cat.

Posted by: redc1c4 at July 14, 2018 03:34 PM (KEX6Y)

26 Re: Peter's kittehs

"The camera. It is omnipresent."

For AoS ultimate benefit, of course!

Posted by: Vendette at July 14, 2018 03:35 PM (SLCtI)

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Good news. Missing pony is found. Found in a weird place.

Let me guess. In a flooded cave in Thailand?

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Follow and Lick Me On Fakebook at July 14, 2018 03:35 PM (LA+7V)

28 3 legged dogs. I have a cousin that is a retired vet. He had a 3 legged dog that a customer wanted him to put down rather than amputate a leg. He said it was the best thing he could have done by adopting that dog because customers would see the dog getting around just fine and they would feel better about amputation.

Posted by: Cicero Skip at July 14, 2018 03:35 PM (FIrEF)

29 POOR CATS, BEING FORCED BY THEIR CRUEL MASTER...

Posted by: PETA at July 14, 2018 03:28 PM (j6XEO)
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someone is *obviously* unclear on the concept.

dogs have masters...

cats have staff.

Posted by: redc1c4 at July 14, 2018 03:37 PM (KEX6Y)

30 The owner of the panda hat cat was found some weeks later with his face chewed off. Motley looks like Frank Gorshin in Star Trek.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 14, 2018 03:38 PM (gC2IV)

31 I have attached some photos of her, and my wife also created an Instagram account for her. https://www.instagram.com/poppyhopsalot/ - Jeff
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Hurray for Poppy!
She's mighty lucky that you rescued her.

Lab + German Shepherd. Good looking and smart!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 14, 2018 03:39 PM (0jtPF)

32 i give: what on earth is a "potcake" rescue?

Posted by: redc1c4 at July 14, 2018 03:39 PM (KEX6Y)

33 Motley is adorable. Never heard of a potcake dog. Learned something new. Congrats on the puppy.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at July 14, 2018 03:40 PM (V+03K)

34 someone is *obviously* unclear on the concept.

dogs have masters...

cats have staff.
Posted by: redc1c4 at July 14, 2018 03:37 PM (KEX6Y)

shhhhhh!

That goes against the narrative we're trying to push.

Posted by: PETA at July 14, 2018 03:40 PM (j6XEO)

35 30. Duke Lowell...

I'm telling you, that cat is weird...biggly!

Posted by: Lone ranger at July 14, 2018 03:42 PM (iAeBl)

36 Take pill bottle, cut slightly larger than cat treat hole in lid, fill with treats. Set upside down on it's now the cats table next to recliner. Teach kitteh to tip it over for treats. Spend several minutes every evening playing tip the treat jar over. A smarter kitteh would bat them all out at once.

Posted by: DaveA at July 14, 2018 03:43 PM (FhXTo)

37 My lab Lizzie has the endearing habit of laying behind my legs, wherever I sit.

9 years ago come this August we got her. Got a call from a friend that a breeder had some pups ready to show so wife and I went to look.

I had no intention to select one, simply wanted a puppy fix. So there we were, in the living me on a sofa and the lady turned out 4 pups. 3 wandered around like puppies will, and Liz came right over and crawled behind my legs, laid down and went to sleep.
And 9 years later she does the same thing, just as she's doing as I type this.

Posted by: irongrampa at July 14, 2018 03:50 PM (S/hVx)

38 Conor approves of Walter's singing skills, but he's jealous that Walter has an online video!

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at July 14, 2018 03:56 PM (n9EOP)

39 16 ... Hadrian, Congrats on Delilah's win and good luck with the afternoon's competitions.

Posted by: JTB at July 14, 2018 03:57 PM (V+03K)

40 Rambling talking bird...

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

Posted by: eleven at July 14, 2018 03:58 PM (+lOpA)

41 My lab Lizzie has the endearing habit of laying behind my legs, wherever I sit.

9
years ago come this August we got her. Got a call from a friend that a
breeder had some pups ready to show so wife and I went to look.

I
had no intention to select one, simply wanted a puppy fix. So there we
were, in the living me on a sofa and the lady turned out 4 pups. 3
wandered around like puppies will, and Liz came right over and crawled
behind my legs, laid down and went to sleep.
And 9 years later she does the same thing, just as she's doing as I type this.

Posted by: irongrampa at July 14, 2018 03:50 PM (S/hVx)

She threw out the hook and brought in the line.

I would think now you have to either position your chair right or have your lower legs out farther to make room.

Posted by: Vendette at July 14, 2018 03:58 PM (SLCtI)

42
Thanks, JTB. Did you get what I mailed you?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 14, 2018 04:00 PM (OjkdT)

43 Yay!
Pet thread!
I am on vacay and I miss my Dexter so much.
Every night he sleeps nestled on my right side, his purrs thrumming me to sleep.
And at 4am every morning, stands on my chest to remind me that it's time for his kibbles.
On vacay I sleep in until 7am!
Kindest regards to the Horde and the horde pets!

Posted by: navybrat, sometime commentator at July 14, 2018 04:01 PM (w7KSn)

44 Something a little different: in honor of Bastille Day, here's a quick guide to French cat breeds:

https://tinyurl.com/y87tuk2j

Any of you morons ever been owned by a Chartreux cat, aka "a potato on toothpicks"?

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:01 PM (3C9q2)

45

AZ Diamondbacks honor puppy who battled real diamondback

https://tinyurl.com/yafs44wm

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 14, 2018 04:02 PM (IqV8l)

46 @41
Yep I extend them--she's very insistent about having room and will NOT let up.

She heels to me properly either side, with no leash now. Hasn't broken in years but I still watch. It IS neat to walk her free but she still gets reinforced constantly.

Posted by: irongrampa at July 14, 2018 04:05 PM (S/hVx)

47
People laps are comfort for little Borzoi puppies and protection from attacks by siblings. When they're older it's different. I was once sitting cross-legged in the driveway putting a new license plate on Her Majesty's car. Big Stanley, all 100 pounds of him, landed concussively in my lap.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 14, 2018 04:05 PM (OjkdT)

48 Eh, PETA, I disagree with your technique. I'd go with comparing the top image to Al Jolson in blackface or tiki bars that desecrate "sacred" images by using them in their decor. We sit in a place of smug human privilege and think we can use these animals as the butt of a joke by imposing our human-centric culture on them while effacing and eradicating their natural cultural expressions (such as spraying and scratching furniture). We arrogantly assume that they cannot take care of themselves and that our human medicine and human manufactured food is necessary to them, thus preventing them from achieving their full potential of being our equals. We need more positive role models, like Rocket Raccoon.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 14, 2018 04:06 PM (/qEW2)

49 Where can one acquire a bengal cat without mortgaging one's house??? My daughter really wants one.

Posted by: lin-duh at July 14, 2018 04:06 PM (kufk0)

50 I had no intention to select one, simply wanted a puppy fix. So there we were, in the living me on a sofa and the lady turned out 4 pups. 3 wandered around like puppies will, and Liz came right over and crawled behind my legs, laid down and went to sleep. And 9 years later she does the same thing, just as she's doing as I type this.
Posted by: irongrampa at July 14, 2018 03:50 PM

Our berner picked us, too. It's like they know, when you walk in, these are my people right here. (The other pups ignored us while running around like Tasmanian Devils. She came right up and plopped in my lap.) Originally we were going to go with another pup, but our pooch knew better.

Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at July 14, 2018 04:08 PM (2NqXo)

51 AZ Diamondbacks honor puppy who battled real diamondback

Grumpy Cat, a D-backs fan, on the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch (okay, with a little hoomin assistance):

https://tinyurl.com/y9bmqjza

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:09 PM (3C9q2)

52 Re Poppy, daughter H had a Grand Pyrenees she rescued (another story for some other day) that eventually developed cancer (osteosarcoma) and had a hind leg break. Choice was to amputate or put down, but the Hrothgar genes prevailed, daughter opted for amputation, and Zoey lived several years beyond the expected post-cancer life span, even with only three legs. She got around amazingly well, participated in most activities, enjoyed life, and was loved by all.
Amputation is an viable option, and my guess is that Poppy will live a long, active, and happy life.

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at July 14, 2018 04:09 PM (n9EOP)

53 I am surprised that the malinios has no name, and that the story did not specify whether it was a male or female. Well trained either way.

Posted by: tankdemon at July 14, 2018 04:09 PM (f7IeP)

54 Joss "Mr. Potato Head" Whedon just got a new series on HBO. I guess he ingratiated himself back into the good graces of showbiz. Or enough time has past since his #MeToo moment for him to be brought back into the fold.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 14, 2018 04:10 PM (/qEW2)

55 42 ... "Thanks, JTB. Did you get what I mailed you?"

Hi Hadrian, It arrived yesterday. I'm sending an email to you later about it. (I know this is a busy weekend, so no need to reply to it.) For now I'll just say it is fantastic.

Posted by: JTB at July 14, 2018 04:11 PM (V+03K)

56 Motley gives the impression of being a miscreant.

Cute but troublesome.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 14, 2018 04:11 PM (EZebt)

57 6 I'm spending a glorious few days out of town. Two of my companions include a border collie and a cattle dog. Both are ridiculously affectionate. Life is very full right now.
Posted by: Ladyl at July 14, 2018 03:04 PM (AOQ4d)

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Maybe it's affection, maybe they are herding you.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 14, 2018 04:13 PM (EZebt)

58 I'm spending a glorious few days out of town. Two
of my companions include a border collie and a cattle dog. Both are
ridiculously affectionate. Life is very full right now.

Posted by: Ladyl at July 14, 2018 03:04 PM (AOQ4d)

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Maybe it's affection, maybe they are herding you.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 14, 2018 04:13 PM (EZebt)

Competitive herding.

Posted by: Vendette at July 14, 2018 04:14 PM (SLCtI)

59 woof

Posted by: That deplorable doggeh who always says... at July 14, 2018 04:15 PM (Tyii7)

60 Jeff, Thanks for sharing the story about Poppy the puppy. And bless you for making the hard, and better, choice. We've dealt with handicapped pets before. They generally do great. Poppy will be outrunning you on his three legs and smiling at the fun.

Posted by: JTB at July 14, 2018 04:15 PM (V+03K)

61 After a bit of gumshoe work, i have found the owner of the little black kitteh with the amber eyes.....

Nice kitteh you have there Misanthropic Humanitarian.

I have a siamese mix and he would shred me if i dolled him up like that. His name is 'shredder' btw.

May 19 of this year in the saturday nite ont of this year in the archives

Posted by: Lone ranger at July 14, 2018 04:16 PM (iAeBl)

62 >>2 That cat WILL exact its revenge.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 14, 2018 02:57 PM (gUCYC)

And should.

Posted by: m at July 14, 2018 04:18 PM (CwOPz)

63

We have a cat that my wife fell in love with 5 years or so ago, I guess. He's a rescue my younger daughter did, and Kath fell right in love with the idiot so Lizzie got a playmate.

Not a people cat until he gets to know you then he's insufferable, climb all over and generally pester hell out of you for affection. Took a bit, now he and Liz are BFFs to the point they sleep together.

Posted by: irongrampa at July 14, 2018 04:19 PM (S/hVx)

64 54 Joss "Mr. Potato Head" Whedon just got a new series on HBO. I guess he ingratiated himself back into the good graces of showbiz. Or enough time has past since his #MeToo moment for him to be brought back into the fold.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 14, 2018 04:10 PM (/qEW2)

Eh, he never really suffered at all from that. Since it was just his wife saying he cheated on him. None of the acresses he worked with or his fan girls he was screwing accused him of sexual harrassment. Hollywood doesn't care if you're cheating on your wife.

Posted by: buzzion at July 14, 2018 04:20 PM (lKs2v)

65 I have watched this pet thread for years. So cute. We broke down and got a puppy on Thursday. He is a Lab/newfoundland mix. Got him out of a rescue in Chicago. We love dogs but forgot how hard puppy training is! He's pretty sweet. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlOC_daguKR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Named him Archie because he came from Oxford, MS. Of course we were thinking about Rebel, but some folks here in Chicago said don't push it.

Posted by: jeff at July 14, 2018 04:25 PM (xqr+s)

66 about Rebel, but some folks here in Chicago said don't push it.

Posted by: jeff at July 14, 2018 04:25 PM (xqr+s)

Awwww......

Posted by: Vendette at July 14, 2018 04:26 PM (SLCtI)

67 We've dealt with handicapped pets before. They generally do great.

My cats' vet (aka Kitty Doc) took in a cat who was (literally) left on his doorstep with a leg so badly mangled (probably from a run-in with a car or lawn mower) that she would have died if he hadn't amputated. Pia is now the office cat and an absolute charmer. She's as active as a normal four-legged cat and doesn't seem to know she's missing a leg. I bring along a catnip toy for her when my kittehs have their annual checkup.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:26 PM (3C9q2)

68 Hollywood doesn't care if you're cheating on your wife.

Neither does the FBI.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:29 PM (3C9q2)

69 Loved the mini pony surviving the flood. Probably a tree or other debris was against the wall for a bit and pony climbed the ramp. My experience with minis is they are smart and do not panic as the big horses often do. Or possibly there was an open door or window and pony got in house and then out window onto roof.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at July 14, 2018 04:30 PM (r4KP2)

70 My parents had a small mutt named Mishka that got around quite without one back leg. He got around so well in fact that people didn't realize he had only three. Mom and Dad called him their tripod! Only bothered the pup when he tried to itch with the missing leg. Puzzled looks.

Posted by: BJ54 at July 14, 2018 04:30 PM (+mfcd)

71 Just lost Midnight, the cat that chose me as her servant 18 years ago. Sweet girl to the last. Luckily, we have three dogs to keep us from missing her too badly...{-(

JustDave in GR

Posted by: JustDave in GR at July 14, 2018 04:31 PM (KBiU/)

72 Beautiful pets Chris, Peter and Jeff and all clearly have landed in stellar homes.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at July 14, 2018 04:32 PM (r4KP2)

73 Just lost Midnight, the cat that chose me as her
servant 18 years ago. Sweet girl to the last. Luckily, we have three
dogs to keep us from missing her too badly...{-(

JustDave in GR

Posted by: JustDave in GR at July 14, 2018 04:31 PM (KBiU/)

So sorry.

Posted by: Vendette at July 14, 2018 04:32 PM (SLCtI)

74 Sweet girl to the last.

It's getting misty in here too. Sympathy for your loss-- I've buried four kittehs over the years and it never gets easier.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:35 PM (3C9q2)

75 Hollywood doesn't care if you're cheating on your wife.

Neither does the FBI.
Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:29 PM (3C9q2)

If only someone had told me that was going to be a problem...

Posted by: G Costanza at July 14, 2018 04:36 PM (n9EOP)

76 (((HUGS))) JustDave.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at July 14, 2018 04:37 PM (r4KP2)

77 Sparky (aka Mr. Spark Man) had his checkup and shots this week. He likes it when I call him Mr. Spark Man. He doesn't much like the trip, but once he gets there he handles it OK.

Posted by: Ronster at July 14, 2018 04:37 PM (NZ1jb)

78 A pleasant Pet'em and Pet'em again day to you all.

Thank you for the pictures and stories.

I just found out I have 5 if not 7 feral kittens that have taken up residence in my other barn. They look to be about 10 weeks. I have put out food and water for them.

I'd bet they are related to the two I rescued a while back.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 14, 2018 04:37 PM (ICxvF)

79 Pet Thread!!!

Posted by: Weasel at July 14, 2018 04:38 PM (+UFc0)

80 Tatiana the cat has an Ewok face IMO. Very cute.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at July 14, 2018 04:39 PM (r4KP2)

81 My condolences. JustDave. I still miss Kira, who has been gone almost a year now. She was 17.

Posted by: rickl at July 14, 2018 04:39 PM (sdi6R)

82 Hugs JustDave.

Posted by: IC at July 14, 2018 04:39 PM (PEJUg)

83 Great looking group this week. Sort of pet related, I'm at WeaselAcres and today have seen a skunk(!) and a fox. Since they're here, I guess they're mine.

Posted by: Weasel at July 14, 2018 04:41 PM (+UFc0)

84 I still miss Kira, who has been gone almost a year now. She was 17.

I remember your much-loved Kira, rickl. She was truly one of a kind.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:41 PM (3C9q2)

85 Happy Caturday y'all!

Posted by: logprof at July 14, 2018 04:42 PM (e7oj4)

86 I am thinking of planting yellow clover in some empty horse pens as a ground cover. It sounds like clover is more drought resistant than grass. Its considered invasive in WI and MN. I don't think any non sticker plant is invasive where I am but an invasive forage plant would be fine anyway.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at July 14, 2018 04:43 PM (r4KP2)

87 What is a potcake dog?

Posted by: Puddin Head - This Is CNN at July 14, 2018 04:43 PM (vV/gB)

88 What is a potcake dog?

Assuming Wikipedia isn't pulling our legs, "The potcake dog is a mixed-breed dog type found on several Caribbean islands.Its name comes from the congealed rice and pea mixture that local residents traditionally fed dogs."

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:45 PM (3C9q2)

89 Pale Rider, will a giant Bermuda variety not do well for you?

Posted by: Ben Had at July 14, 2018 04:45 PM (ICxvF)

90 >>>61 After a bit of gumshoe work, i have found the owner of the little black kitteh with the amber eyes.....

Nice kitteh you have there Misanthropic Humanitarian.

I have a siamese mix and he would shred me if i dolled him up like that. His name is 'shredder' btw.

May 19 of this year in the saturday nite ont of this year in the archives
Posted by: Lone ranger at July 14, 2018 04:16 PM (iAeBl)

Good sleuthing and thanks for the find. But how can you tell it's MisHum's?

Posted by: m at July 14, 2018 04:48 PM (CwOPz)

91 >>>20 I recall the cat in the 1st pic also sported a crazy nice 'bunny' bonnet in front of a sign that read...

Beware of the dog (but also the cat too. He's kinda weird)

Same cat...
Posted by: Lone ranger at July 14, 2018 03:26 PM (iAeBl)

The link is here:
http://minx.cc:1080/?post=375255

Posted by: m at July 14, 2018 04:50 PM (CwOPz)

92 Ben, I think we are too cold in the winter for the warm season grasses. All the extension websites tend to recommend mostly cool season grasses.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at July 14, 2018 04:50 PM (r4KP2)

93 Weirdly, I just got herded out of a dive shop by an Australian Shepard.

Kept switching from one side to the other to keep me on the path to the door.

I may have hit an all time low here....getting bounced from a store by a dog.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 14, 2018 04:51 PM (ZSkht)

94 I may have hit an all time low here....getting bounced from a store by a dog.

Were you wearing a MAGA hat or smelling (per Strzok) like a Deplorable?

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:54 PM (3C9q2)

95 What is a potcake dog?

Assuming Wikipedia isn't pulling our legs, "The potcake dog is a mixed-breed dog type found on several Caribbean islands.Its name comes from the congealed rice and pea mixture that local residents traditionally fed dogs."
Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:45 PM (3C9q2)

I believe it.

When, long ago and far away, I lived in Japan, the average house dog got leftover miso soup mixed with rice for its food.

American Dogs livin' large on Kennel Ration!

*salutes Stars and Stripes*

Posted by: naturalfake at July 14, 2018 04:54 PM (ZSkht)

96 69 Loved the mini pony surviving the flood. Probably a tree or other debris was against the wall for a bit and pony climbed the ramp. My experience with minis is they are smart and do not panic as the big horses often do. Or possibly there was an open door or window and pony got in house and then out window onto roof.
Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at July 14, 2018 04:30 PM (r4KP2)

Yeah i figured there was something it was able to climb on to get to the roof. Where they mention not knowing how he got up there because the water didn't get that high, well of course not. That's why the pony went there. Probably how the leg got hurt.

Posted by: buzzion at July 14, 2018 04:55 PM (lKs2v)

97 This thread and the ont from may 19 of this year originates from Mis. Hum..

Same kitty...same thread author

Posted by: Lone ranger at July 14, 2018 04:56 PM (iAeBl)

98 I have my cat, Oblio, trained to wake me at 5AM to feed her. A relentless, adorable, furry alarm clock.

Posted by: Butch at July 14, 2018 04:57 PM (hXu8T)

99 Speaking of parasites ... McDonald's pulls its salads from restaurants, as they have been linked to cyclospora infections. This is yet another disease spread through contamination via human feces. Does McD's have these salads assembled in SF? Or Denver?

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 14, 2018 04:57 PM (/qEW2)

100 American Dogs livin' large on Kennel Ration!

*salutes Stars and Stripes*

Feline Americans livin' large on Fancy Feast and canned tuna!

*also salutes Old Glory!*

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 04:58 PM (3C9q2)

101 Does McD's have these salads assembled in SF? Or Denver?

I'm thinking Portland.

Posted by: Basement Cat at July 14, 2018 05:01 PM (3C9q2)

102 Ben Had...noticed you posted a short time ago.
I emailed this morning re: tx mome and several hours later my gmail account was wiped clear, gone.

Dont know what happened. Soon i get back to you. Google is beyond annoying.

Corsicana i read someone say...?

Posted by: Lone ranger at July 14, 2018 05:05 PM (iAeBl)

103 Wash your salad, it might have some George Lopez in it.

Posted by: Burger Chef at July 14, 2018 05:07 PM (RuIsu)

104 Are AMC and History sister networks?

Both are on a Clint Eastwood Western kick today.

Posted by: logprof at July 14, 2018 05:09 PM (e7oj4)

105 Whatever a potcake dog is, Motley is one cute pooch.

Posted by: logprof at July 14, 2018 05:09 PM (e7oj4)

106 Chess/dress thread up.

Posted by: HH at July 14, 2018 05:14 PM (mIJBI)

107 My cat Boots had been not eating well. I was thinking he might be getting some kind of liver issue or older cat poor digestion. Vet found he was missing teeth and suggested wet food, plus pulling his fangs.

The things I do for this cat. Wet food stinks, I had to move his feeding dish farther from my bedroom. Then at first Boots thought the Friskies chunks in gravy was great, but after a few days he would only lick up the gravy, so now I am trying the pate kinds and mixing them with water. The dog is thrilled with all the leftover cat food to clean up but I don't want him to get too much rich stuff. I keep editing my Chewy autoship.

Hopefully when the fangs are pulled, Boot's mouth will feel better and he will just eat whatever he is given.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at July 14, 2018 05:16 PM (r4KP2)

108 Springers like to sit in front of you and scoot back, so they feel protected.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 14, 2018 05:20 PM (Lqy/e)

109 98 I have my cat, Oblio, trained to wake me at 5AM to feed her. A relentless, adorable, furry alarm clock.
Posted by: Butch at July 14, 2018 04:57 PM (hXu8T)
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This name made me smile, and here is the obligatory link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43ey8s8EALU

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 14, 2018 05:21 PM (gUCYC)

110 Oblio was my daughter's cat. And that was where she got the name.

Due to a job change with a lot of travel, Oblio was entrusted to me five years ago.

Posted by: Butch at July 14, 2018 05:30 PM (hXu8T)

111 I'm happily retired and I don't worry about much but my bichon got a second half of the lepto vaccine yesterday afternoon and he had a terrible reaction to it. He kinda went into a trance ad wouldn't move. He would just stand where ever you placed him. Wouldn't respond to his name or anything. Scared the crap out of me. He slowly came out of it after about 12 hrs. It was like his brain was fried, which I have a lot of personal experience with

Posted by: REDACTED at July 14, 2018 05:31 PM (TdS5t)

112 We just put our wee Billy cat down. Woke up and she was not doing her normal yoww feed me. She was very distressed and fell over on her side. I thought that she had had a stroke. We tried to get her up but she could barely move.. Called the vet and she had her wee heart go had and there's blood clots moving thru Billy's body. At least we had some time to say goodbye to her and thank her for being the most beautiful spirited and pretty wee grey monster. It's a beautiful sunny day and she went in the sun on her faverite spot with us cuddling her and her mate Puska the dog kissing her goodbye as well. She was 18 years and tiny. She ran the household like a boss. We were blessed to have her but fuck it's heartbreaking. See you on the other side Billy Cat.

Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at July 14, 2018 05:33 PM (v1rd+)

113 112 NZFrank

Awww! So sorry for your loss, but sounds like the end was filled with loving.

Posted by: ibguy at July 14, 2018 05:35 PM (vUcdz)

114 Thank ibguy.. It's a bad day here. And I keep looking for her to walk around the corner. Poor doggie is so confused. Billy and Puska were best mates.. Loved that wee cat.

Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at July 14, 2018 05:41 PM (v1rd+)

115 Posted by: NZFrank with a M2 at July 14, 2018 05:33 PM (v1rd+)

Thank you for the story.

Posted by: m at July 14, 2018 05:42 PM (CwOPz)

116 NZFrank, Mr JTB and I send prayers and internet hugs.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at July 14, 2018 05:45 PM (V+03K)

117
Totally worth repeating from the ONT last night...

"Gentlemen of the jury: The best friend a man has in this world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, may become traitors to their faith. The money that a man has, he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it the most. A man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads. The one absolutely unselfish friend that a man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him and the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog.

"Gentlemen of the jury: A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens.

"If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to fight against his enemies, and when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even to death."

- Sen.George Vest

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 13, 2018 11:16 PM

Posted by: Spun & Murky at July 14, 2018 05:58 PM (4DCSq)

118 We had a small Terrier/Poodle cross that liked to sit on the cat like cat would get the dog on her back and lick her belly which had no fur

Posted by: Spurwing Plover at July 15, 2018 02:05 AM (FLiOE)

119 https://___ur.com/gallery/0ZPe6Vk

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