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Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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Welcome to the almost world famous AoSHQ Pet Thread. Before we get into the meat and potatoes of the thread, A BIG THANK YOU TO KT for filling in. Here's hoping Ace lowers her dental deductible to under 4 figures.


Here's hoping our fine feathered and furry PetMorons and their humans are safe and sound along the eastern seaboard.

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A Little Of This. A Little Of That.


As I mentioned earlier, KT did a wonderful job while your humble Cob was away. The wonderful Mrs. Mis. Hum. and the K-9s pulled off a big move, three hours from our old home. Two of the three doggehs are 12 years old. They both had some health issues before moving. But, man oh man have the issues worsened.

Do any of you have experience in this area? We also need to find a new vet. Do any of you have experience with this? Fortunately for us we have some friends in the area who have pets and have recommended their vets to us.

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From our friend Hank Curmudgeon, h/t about New Lethal Feline Virus

Source for article.


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Here is what a secure house looks like. h/t Hrothgar

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So. It just isn't our dogs. h/t Hank Curmudgeon


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Usually, the AoS Pet Thread doesn't mourn politicians. Until now.

Meet The PetMorons

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Long time lurker, never a poster, until now. My brother's dogs, Gus (left) and Wrigley. VERY good boys. Gus is a mix who's just over 7, but no one is quite sure what mix he is. For sure he is a very, very good pup who loves people and tearing stuff up; he generally can't be bothered about other dogs. Wrigley, the exception to this selectively-antisocial streak in Gus, is a coon hound who is somewhere between 6 and 7. These two guys go into delirium around the family, whom they adore. Gus is a particular favorite: sweet as sugar and dumber than a bag of hammers. - chicagopablo2


Sorry that it has taken so long to get these pups their 15 minutes of fame. Thanks for the submission.


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This is Pinkle Purr and daughter #1. They were best buddies.
He was probably one of the meanest cats I ever saw. In his prime Pinkle weighted 26 lbs and he would regularly take hunks of flesh out people he didn’t like. But I can remember daughter #1 sitting on and bouncing on Pinkle while pulling his tail. He would just loudly squall and put up with it until someone came and rescued him. Anyone else he would have taken their hand off, literally.
Pinkle is long gone, he was one of a kind. Daughter #1 is now 48 years old and is also one of a kind. - Christopher

That cat must have been a big part of your life to share a photo some "29" years later with the Horde. Thanks.


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Antisocial justice beatnik, here.

Given the recent birthday of the great Paul Anka, I figured that It'd be appropriate to submit this photo I had posted a few years back to The Yahoo Group of Talia expressing her apparent displeasure of Anka's "best of" collection. As the saying goes, "There's no accounting for taste."


Talk about a black cat. Hope Talia has brought you nothing but luck there AJB.


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I’m a longtime lurker of AoSHQ, and am answering the call for pet pictures this week.

Belle and Bilbo are Australian Shepherds. Belle is 9 years old and is enjoying training her new friend Bilbo (4 months old). - S&S


How many treats did you use to get the Good Doggehs to sit still for this photo? Wonderful expressions. Thanks for sharing.


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Taco and Lola looking back as they hunt bears or anything smelling interesting. Both are rescue adoptions with Taco (the blond) overcoming neglect. Love the pet moron blog and the other AceHQ contributors. Keep up the great effort. - Mike

Lions, and tigers and bears, oh my!!!! Be safe out there Taco & Lola. Nice photo. We appreciate your submission.


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Hi from gp!

Here's my Mitten. As usual, she snorted up the ENTIRE 8-ball, and didn't leave ANY for me. Then she sits and gives me the hairy eyeball.


Nothing says Party Animal like a cute kitteh.


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Over the past month you folks have been submitting lots and lots of photos. Don't worry, we will get to them. We appreciate your patience.

Have a great week!!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM




Comments

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1
The Pet Thread! A swell lot o' thieves!

God bless the PetMorons and their bipedal servants.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 15, 2018 03:05 PM (LsBY9)

2 Would have been first, but read the content.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 15, 2018 03:06 PM (iwUO9)

3 Here's a picture of how to keep the cat downstairs.

http://kaching.tumblr.com/image/177663901584

Fight or flight?

Posted by: DR.WTF? at September 15, 2018 03:06 PM (T71PA)

4 Bueller? Bueller?

Posted by: klaftern at September 15, 2018 03:08 PM (RuIsu)

5 Um, Corgis!!

Posted by: socalcon at September 15, 2018 03:09 PM (W1PGW)

6 AWESOME thread!!!

My Leroy obviously called the separation anxiety hotline. A Lot. We lost two antique sofas and chairs, a wall, a window, and part of the stairway. He was a good boy too.

Now, we are hand feeding our newf and german shepherd, because of old age and difficulty standing to eat. The newf waits until you put a towel across his legs before he starts eating. He doesn't like a mess.

Posted by: moki at September 15, 2018 03:09 PM (mFoNl)

7 moving is stressful

hope the doggehs get settled in soon

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 03:09 PM (CE6iV)

8 Great pet pics, as usual!

Posted by: Blake - used scripting salesman at September 15, 2018 03:11 PM (WEBkv)

9 Doggehs let me believe that somewhere God has some tiny shred of benevolence.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 15, 2018 03:13 PM (NWiLs)

10 My mother had that Paul Anka album.

Posted by: tu3031 at September 15, 2018 03:14 PM (jDF8P)

11
Why you look so mad Gus?

Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at September 15, 2018 03:16 PM (TAmPV)

12 Cats, on the other hand, believe they ARE God.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 15, 2018 03:16 PM (NWiLs)

13 Pet Thread! Nice looking group this week!

Posted by: Weasel at September 15, 2018 03:16 PM (MVjcR)

14 We made a discovery this week. Mrs. JTB uses those wool dryer balls in place of softener sheets. (She learned decades ago not to let me near the washer and dryer.)

Well, one of them stuck to a shirt and dropped in front of Prince the Poodle. He usually has no interest in chasing tennis balls but this must have had an interesting scent or something. He grabbed it and ran around like a puppy. The concept of fetch is beyond his experience so he was less than pleased to relinquish this new and interesting treasure. We finally got it away from him and he just stared at us as if to say "WTF. I was having fun!!"

At 14 years old he has discovered the best. toy. EVAH!

Posted by: JTB at September 15, 2018 03:18 PM (V+03K)

15 I take it Wrigley the coon hound is a Cubs fan awaiting playoff season.

*paging grammie winger*

Meanwhile my Casey der Stengelkatz buried the Phillies in the litter box sometime last week.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 03:19 PM (3C9q2)

16 So... have you ever had a romantic moment ruined by a cat literally walking on you?

I have.

Also... closing the door means that the cat/ cats actually knocks on the door.

I did not know that cats could knock. My cat doesn't. But then again, she's pretty polite and knows the value of private time.

Posted by: shibumi at September 15, 2018 03:20 PM (QKV7o)

17 Mrs. JTB uses those wool dryer balls in place of softener sheets.
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You know, just this morning I was putting things in the dryer and wondering what how Mrs. JTB liked those dryer balls. I use them in every load and I think they help things dry evenly, especially when I'm washing comforters or the kids' down jackets.

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:21 PM (C1PQi)

18 JTB LOL

I've never tried wool dryer balls, either in dryer or for doggie games

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 03:22 PM (CE6iV)

19 MisHum, so good to see you back! And I'm sorry to hear about your dogs. I knew one was ailing, but BOTH of the two older dogs? Oh no. I hope your new vet can help.

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:22 PM (C1PQi)

20 16 So... have you ever had a romantic moment ruined by a cat literally walking on you?

That first presumes a romantic moment, so no. Plus I don't own a cat.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 15, 2018 03:22 PM (NWiLs)

21 I'm not afraid of dogs. I bite them back.

Posted by: Little Lupe at September 15, 2018 03:23 PM (Tyii7)

22 Cats, on the other hand, believe they ARE God.

Nah-- just God's gifts to humans. My two kittehs know better than to act like Dem politicians.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 03:23 PM (3C9q2)

23 Look at those paws!

tinyurl.com/y7uetcrk

Posted by: Leon Panthera at September 15, 2018 03:23 PM (hSkdO)

24 so I've been using the halti on mr poodle on walks

it does make him easier to handle

he is still car obsessed but he can't pull after it anymore
instead he twists and twirls like a crazy 2 year old and has somehow managed to kick me ib th same ankle 3 days in a row

still, I shall persist

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 03:25 PM (CE6iV)

25 Wonderful moronimals! All of them.

Pinkle Puff and daughter make me wistful, thinking of my own daughter at that age and the pets that have passed.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 03:26 PM (0jtPF)

26 I did not know that cats could knock.

My cats have been known to knock on the bathroom door, usually when the shower is running. Maybe they think the strange human ritual of cleaning oneself with soap and water rather than a nice rough tongue requires an intervention.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 03:27 PM (3C9q2)

27 That first presumes a romantic moment, so no. Plus I don't own a cat.
Posted by: Insomniac

Well, THAT's the problem then! Get a cat, so it can run your life!

Posted by: Leon Panthera at September 15, 2018 03:27 PM (hSkdO)

28 I've never tried wool dryer balls, either in dryer or for doggie games

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 03:22 PM (CE6iV)

Winces, and crosses legs.

Posted by: Wool Dryer at September 15, 2018 03:28 PM (iwUO9)

29 you should get a pet, Insomniac
unconditional love is wonderful

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 03:29 PM (CE6iV)

30 Trying to introduce the Petcomfort feeders to the two dogs. They are not amused.

Posted by: Blutarski at September 15, 2018 03:29 PM (+Tibp)

31 tinyurl.com/y7uetcrk
Posted by: Leon Panthera at September 15, 2018 03:23 PM (hSkdO)

what is that? Doesn't look like a house kitty

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 03:30 PM (CE6iV)

32 10 My mother had that Paul Anka album.

Posted by: tu3031 at September 15, 2018 03:14 PM (jDF8P)


I took possession of that gem during the last NoVaMoMe. Since then, I've acquired a turntable; I need to hook it up and crank up the Anka tunes.

Posted by: displaced antisocial justice beatnik at September 15, 2018 03:30 PM (a3mAP)

33 Doesn't look like a house kitty
Posted by: votermom

Mountain Lion kitty.

Posted by: Leon Panthera at September 15, 2018 03:32 PM (hSkdO)

34 ok gotta go
bbl

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 03:32 PM (CE6iV)

35 17 ... "You know, just this morning I was putting things in the dryer and wondering what how Mrs. JTB liked those dryer balls."

bluebell, she says thanks for suggesting them. They work great and don't have that dryer sheet smell. That they can double as a dog toy is just luck.

Posted by: JTB at September 15, 2018 03:32 PM (V+03K)

36 Glad to see an earlier pic of that beautiful ambered eyed Talia.

You go girl!

Thanks Mis.Hum.

Posted by: Lone Ranger at September 15, 2018 03:33 PM (iYt4/)

37 Happy Caturday

Posted by: Skip at September 15, 2018 03:35 PM (T4oHT)

38 Great pets this week. And a story about a doggeh mayor, too!

Posted by: KT at September 15, 2018 03:35 PM (BVQ+1)

39 Apropos of the doggeh on the line to 911: Florida Cat (must have been related to Florida Man) dialed 911 from a Sarasota pet rescue center: https://tinyurl.com/oh8hwtb

The article says that Zeke "stomped on the [phone] buttons while workers were on lunch" but if you ask me, he butt-dialed 911.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 03:35 PM (3C9q2)

40 The Littlest Chicken Hawk Ben Shapiro worked as a mouth piece for Manafort for a Ukraine OP.

LMFAO. Bye Bye Benny. I hope you wind up in Leavenworth. (Remove Spaces)

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/05/ ex-trump-aide-paul-manafort-approved-black- ops-to-help-ukraine-president

Posted by: Niki Haley at September 15, 2018 03:37 PM (CvDgu)

41 JTB, I'm glad she likes them! Dryer sheets are bad for your dryer anyway. The few times over the years that I've had to call for dryer repair, the first question they always ask is "do you use dryer sheets?" I've learned to launch a pre-emptive strike. "Hi, my dryer isn't heating and I've never used dryer sheets; in fact, I've never used any fabric softener at all."

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:38 PM (C1PQi)

42 MH, Thanks for that top phone call routine. I'll be laughing at that for the rest of the day. And it is so familiar. Prince the Poodle seems to regard each nanosecond as an eternity, at least when food and/or petting is in the offing.

Posted by: JTB at September 15, 2018 03:39 PM (V+03K)

43 I bet the dog was smarter than the average mayor.

Posted by: Anonymous White Male at September 15, 2018 03:40 PM (9BLnV)

44 Love that pic of the daughter sitting next to the meanest cat in the world. We had a cat named that called Penelope that looked just like that. I loved her. She would let me pet her. Sort of.

Posted by: The One Who Ends Comment Threads at September 15, 2018 03:40 PM (MceDl)

45 41 JTB, I'm glad she likes them! Dryer sheets are bad for your dryer anyway. The few times over the years that I've had to call for dryer repair, the first question they always ask is "do you use dryer sheets?" I've learned to launch a pre-emptive strike. "Hi, my dryer isn't heating and I've never used dryer sheets; in fact, I've never used any fabric softener at all."

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:38 PM (C1PQi)

Really? If I don't use dryer sheets my clothes become an object lesson in static electricity. What's the alternative?

Posted by: Insomniac at September 15, 2018 03:40 PM (NWiLs)

46 Insomniac, I use wool dryer balls to help combat static cling.


https://tinyurl.com/y9b67zm2

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:45 PM (C1PQi)

47 (Sort of pet-related because wool comes from sheep, and I'm sure that some lucky people have fluffy sheep for pets.)

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:46 PM (C1PQi)

48 Another fine pet thread, Mis Hum. Thank you.

Any specifics on your dog's condition?

Posted by: Ben Had at September 15, 2018 03:48 PM (OQqKV)

49 I bet the dog was smarter than the average mayor.

Smarter than the average Puerto Rican mayor, at any rate. Whaddya know, the mayor who blasted Trump about his handling of Hurricane Maria is under investigation by the FBI for corruption:
https://tinyurl.com/y8f9jr5x

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 03:48 PM (3C9q2)

50 43 I bet the dog was smarter than the average mayor.
Posted by: Anonymous White Male at September 15, 2018 03:40 PM (9BLnV)

Talkeetna had a cat mayor for years. Stubbs was a cutie, mostly hung out at the general store, and was a pretty good ambassador for the tourists.

His salary did not drain the public coffers, nor did he take junkets all around the planet, although he did go to Anchorage to see the vet once.

He did double duty as chief mouser at the store, so, a real bargain.

Stubbs just wandered in and took over the job. My kind of cat.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 15, 2018 03:50 PM (NXsWM)

51 >>> some lucky people have fluffy sheep for pets

I'm not a pet, nor a sheep, but sometimes I'm a baa-aaa-aad boy.

Posted by: fluffy at September 15, 2018 03:52 PM (obpfe)

52 47 (Sort of pet-related because wool comes from sheep, and I'm sure that some lucky people have fluffy sheep for pets.)
Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:46 PM (C1PQi)
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You can, in fact, use a woolen ball as a pet.
Make it a little bed out of a cardboard box.
Feed it air in a little bowl.
Let it exercise in the dryer when its litter-mates are playing there.

And, unlike a pet rock, it won't hurt when you drop it on your toe.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 03:53 PM (0jtPF)

53 That mountain lion kitten photo is from the NPS:
https://tinyurl.com/y8n3qupo
...which features wild felines native to the USA. (International Cat Day was a month ago).

Posted by: Leon Panthera at September 15, 2018 03:54 PM (hSkdO)

54 46 Insomniac, I use wool dryer balls to help combat static cling.


https://tinyurl.com/y9b67zm2

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:45 PM (C1PQi)

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 15, 2018 03:55 PM (NWiLs)

55 And, unlike a pet rock, it won't hurt when you drop it on your toe.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 03:53 PM (0jtPF)
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Also, unlike a real pet, it doesn't mind living in my dryer and never seeing the light of day except if it gets caught in the clothes by accident. It's amazing how many times one will work itself into a pocket or the corner of a pillowcase.

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:55 PM (C1PQi)

56 LOL, fluffy!

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:56 PM (C1PQi)

57 Welcome back Mis Hum. I hope the dogs have a speedy recovery.

Nice to see all the moron pics each week.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at September 15, 2018 03:57 PM (Rz2Nc)

58 Pluto not a real planet, Trump lawyer subpoena imminent.

Posted by: klaftern at September 15, 2018 04:00 PM (RuIsu)

59 Talkeetna had a cat mayor for years.

Omena, Michigan, elected a cat mayor this past July: "Sweet Tart McKee the cat was elected mayor of the small village with a population of about 300 people. Diablo Shapiro, a dog, was selected as its first vice mayor." The press secretary is a goat named Harley Jones, and "Penny Labriola was appointed special assistant for fowl issues, a position she certainly is qualified for, as she is a chicken." Photo of the new mayor at the link: https://tinyurl.com/y99phkfk

Given her fur color and tiara, Sweet Tart has plenty of torti-tude.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 04:00 PM (3C9q2)

60 Mis Hum, we have moved all over the world with our pets, and it's never easy. Especially going to places where vet care is iffy- (Middle East). In one instance, we called our vet back in the states, described the troubles our dog was going through, and he was able to diagnose her over the phone, and tell us the medicine we needed to get. That was helpful til we found someone we trusted.

If you can make one area of the house as much like a favorite spot of your dogs' in their old house, try that. Confine them to that area with all of their toys and lots of their favorite treats for a couple of days, and find a way to spend time with them there, until they settle in a bit. The move and disruption will exacerbate health issues, because of stress. You need to destress them, so they can heal, and the confinement with their favorite comfort items is the best way to do that.

The vet we called from Poland also advised us to look for AAHA vet clinics-American Animal Hospital Association. They have standards the clinic must adhere to in terms of hygiene, equipment, training, etc. Ask your friends who they go to, and check to see if the clinics belong to the AAHA.

Good luck with your pups. I will add their settling in to my prayer list.

Posted by: moki at September 15, 2018 04:01 PM (mFoNl)

61 I enjoy the pictures of all the pets but those doggy ones with the Chuck Jones 'melt your heart' eyes are my favorites.

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

62 55---..."except if it gets caught in the clothes by accident"....

Posted by: bluebell at September 15, 2018 03:55 PM (C1PQi)
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Sure, sure. By "accident."
Just as a kitteh gets in a knitting bag by "accident."


Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 04:03 PM (0jtPF)

63 Nice pets.

Posted by: JT at September 15, 2018 04:05 PM (XSPsI)

64 Yo people. What up?

Posted by: Patch and Fluff at September 15, 2018 04:06 PM (3SzRC)

65 Nice pets Ya'll!

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 15, 2018 04:07 PM (EoRCO)

66 That link from Hank Curmudgeon is hilarious!
Reminds me of our first Golden and his son.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 04:14 PM (0jtPF)

67 We have sheep and eat the lambs, they are cute and nice to eat. We don't eat the cats andd dogs, but we do occupationally eat the chickens.

Posted by: colfax mingo at September 15, 2018 04:18 PM (tCvhJ)

68 making dog hair sweaters
fascinating

https://youtu.be/6jHTfshTzpM

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 04:18 PM (CE6iV)

69 It would be interesting to live in that small town with all the pets in office. Those folks must have a great sense of humor and fun. Heck, I'm smiling about it and live several hundred miles away.

Posted by: JTB at September 15, 2018 04:19 PM (V+03K)

70 My neighbor and close friend showed up at my door last night with with his new friend, Clare. Clare is a fawn-colored greyhound rescue and she's very sweet. I invited them inside, and Clare immediately made herself at home on my couch. I'm going to be seeing a lot of Clare.

Posted by: Ladyl at September 15, 2018 04:22 PM (TdMsT)

71 My tabby, Lucy sat with me after chemo sessions and kept me company during my darkest days. She gives me the love and support I need. Being a single mom with dead parents and a non existent love life, I highly suggest to Insomniac, please pull your head up and get a creature to care for. It will change your life.

Posted by: Nurse ratched at September 15, 2018 04:24 PM (PkVlr)

72 I would love to have a doggeh, but I'm not in a financial position to do so.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 15, 2018 04:26 PM (NWiLs)

73 I like the dog call to 911

Cute pets.

Aside from that, I got nothing except for an odd animal picture:

https://tinyurl.com/ycpzqzjl

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 15, 2018 04:26 PM (AllCR)

74 Mis Hum, how does one submit pictures?

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at September 15, 2018 04:27 PM (PUmDY)

75 That link from Hank Curmudgeon is hilarious!

Cats are different when it comes to "happy belly time." My two "step up to the plate" in stages: 1) inspect the plat du jour by sniffing carefully, as humans are downright stupid when it comes to choosing the flavor of Fancy Feast that the cat has in mind; 2) dip one paw in the food and sample it, as the wise cat knows that the Fancy Feast people change their recipes from time to time; 3) wait until the human walks away before faceplanting in the food dish. Smart kittehs know the importance of keeping humans guessing about their food cravings.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 04:27 PM (3C9q2)

76 Then go to the local shelter and volunteer

Posted by: Nurse ratched at September 15, 2018 04:27 PM (PkVlr)

77 A week has past since I got my kittehs spade and neutered. Finally they are back to being normal kittehs. Bogie and Bacall. They have it all.

Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at September 15, 2018 04:29 PM (p2jI/)

78 ok further research tells me that.poodle hair felts too easily to be spun by an amateur
now pondering just felting unspun hair (roving) directly
hmmm

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 04:30 PM (CE6iV)

79 68 ... votermom, Thanks for that link. A long time ago I knew a couple that bred Malamutes. Those dogs shed mountains of hair. Reminded me of Pigpen's constant dust cloud in the Peanuts cartoons. They actually sold the hair to someone who would spin it for weaving and knitting. I never saw the resuts, the spinner wasn't local, but thought those subtle shades of white, brown and grey would make interesting yarn.

Posted by: JTB at September 15, 2018 04:31 PM (V+03K)

80 Then go to the local shelter and volunteer

+1. The local no-kill shelter in my area is always looking for volunteers to walk their dogs. They have all kinds of breeds/sizes of dogs. And since the shelter is no-kill, volunteers can sign up for a specific dog if they want to and know that it will be there for awhile. Some dogs end up waiting years for a permanent adoption.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 04:32 PM (3C9q2)

81 having a dog is forcing me to take better care of myself
what a beast!

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 04:36 PM (CE6iV)

82 70 ... Ladyl, I've met a number of greyhounds over the years, many of them rescues. Without exception they have had the sweetest disposition.

Posted by: JTB at September 15, 2018 04:37 PM (V+03K)

83 76 Then go to the local shelter and volunteer
Posted by: Nurse ratched at September 15, 2018 04:27 PM (PkVlr)

Hmmm. I hadn't thought of that.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 15, 2018 04:39 PM (NWiLs)

84 66 That link from Hank Curmudgeon is hilarious!
Reminds me of our first Golden and his son.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 04:14 PM (0jtPF)

==

mr poodle will go dancing in circles if we all come home to him at the same time
so happy

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 04:41 PM (CE6iV)

85 82 70 ... Ladyl, I've met a number of greyhounds over the years, many of them rescues. Without exception they have had the sweetest disposition.
Posted by: JTB at September 15, 2018 04:37 PM (V+03K)


Yes! She's such a love. I love the way she leans against you.

Posted by: Ladyl at September 15, 2018 04:42 PM (TdMsT)

86 68 making dog hair sweaters
fascinating

https://youtu.be/6jHTfshTzpM
Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 04:18 PM (CE6iV)
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Neat video.

There was a woman in our neck of the woods who used to spin dog hair. We had 2 Goldens at the time and collected hair for her to spin. Bags and bags of it!

After a couple of years, we had enough yarn for me to knit a nice afghan.
But it wasn't exactly cheap! I could have bought some fine alpaca for the same price.

Still, it's nice to have the twins' (littermates') fuzz memorialized.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 04:45 PM (0jtPF)

87 >>> There was a woman in our neck of the woods who used to spin dog hair. We had 2 Goldens at the time and collected hair for her to spin. Bags and bags of it!

How do those sweaters smell if they get rained on?

Posted by: fluffy at September 15, 2018 04:50 PM (obpfe)

88 75
Cats are different when it comes to "happy belly time.".......

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 04:27 PM (3C9q2)
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Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 04:51 PM (0jtPF)

89 Thanks Mis Hum, welcome back! And thank you Horde for the cutie pies. I'm not much of a dog person, but I think I could make an exception for a couple I see today.

And Battle Beagle is really funny.

Posted by: cfo mom at September 15, 2018 04:55 PM (RfzVr)

90 Dr WTF? LOL. I like that, may try it.

Posted by: cfo mom at September 15, 2018 05:00 PM (RfzVr)

91 Jesus Christ I love this column. :-)

Posted by: MyShariaMoor at September 15, 2018 05:00 PM (BOP8i)

92 Test

Posted by: Rama Lama Ching Jeong at September 15, 2018 05:00 PM (kR3UB)

93 the secure house made me bust a gut

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 05:04 PM (CE6iV)

94 There was a woman in our neck of the woods who used to spin dog hair...
After a couple of years, we had enough yarn for me to knit a nice afghan.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 04:45 PM (0jtPF)


Posted by: hogmartin at September 15, 2018 05:06 PM (y87Qq)

95 A shout out for a prayer (for those of you inclined) from the Horde.

Our community was hit pretty hard by Matthew two years ago. Some areas still haven't recovered.

Looks like Florence will be as bad or worse.

Evacuated to FayetteNam and are doing well. We were blessed in 2016 know the Lord will be with us again.

The GolfClan is fine. Including kitty Boots. He's not enjoying the change of scenery, nor not being able to go outside.

But some poor people around home just don't have the resources. They/we all need your prayers.

Thanks for the shout out MisHum.

Posted by: golfman at September 15, 2018 05:06 PM (rhXTS)

96 during the nearby fires earlier this year, saw a puma climb down a tree next door. this is fucking van nuys-panaroma city.

Posted by: adobe juan kenobe at September 15, 2018 05:07 PM (0Iz82)

97 Still, it's nice to have the twins' (littermates') fuzz memorialized.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 04:45 PM

I often tell my berner I could knit blankets with the amount of fur she sheds. There are a few ladies on etsy who sell gloves and scarves made from dog fur.

Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at September 15, 2018 05:09 PM (2NqXo)

98 nood chessdress

Posted by: hogmartin at September 15, 2018 05:14 PM (y87Qq)

99 Posted by: golfman at September 15, 2018 05:06 PM (rhXTS)

Prayers incoming from this corner of the Horde domain. FayetteNam-- my dad was there for paratrooper training during WWII. As for Boots (an honorary paratrooper?), you could try comforting him by giving him a not-yet-washed T-shirt, pillowcase, or towel with your scent on it. I did that with my kittehs when I moved across town some years back and it worked very well with them.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 05:14 PM (3C9q2)

100 95---Posted by: golfman at September 15, 2018 05:06 PM (rhXTS)
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Prayers for all.
Many prayers.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 15, 2018 05:16 PM (0jtPF)

101 I have a pet story. We have 2 kitty's, who were brother and sister rescue cats. They were found together in a wood pile as tiny kittens. (We were going to only adopt the male; as they were crating him up, the female, who was in an elevated cage tapped me on the shoulder, I turned and looked her in the eyes. Game over. We took both.)
So now we have 2 all black kitty's named Bonnie and Clyde. They're indoor/outdoor cats, and occasionally Clyde will go exploring in the storm drain just down the street, I think he chases ground squirrels down there. the storm drain follows the property contour down hill, and in the back corner of my neighbors property, there's a clean-out box, covered with a big, heavy iron grate. (Our older male cat got stuck down there once, and our neighbor called us, she could hear him meowing down there. I figured out I could wrench the grate off with a grate hook, and he just shot out of there. ) Anyway, Clyde was missing for about a day and a half; we thought he would turn up on the deck one morning. The entire time, Bonnie was acting really weird: taking little nips at our feet and ankles, trying to herd us around the house with her body, being really talkie.
I went looking for Clyde, and sure enough he was down inside the grate. I popped him out, and Bonnie has never acted like that before or since. Cats are smarter than you think.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at September 15, 2018 05:16 PM (ty7RM)

102 Cats are smarter than you think.

Tell it, bro.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 05:18 PM (3C9q2)

103 Posted by: golfman at September 15, 2018 05:06 PM (rhXTS)

Prayers incoming from this corner of the Horde domain. FayetteNam-- my dad was there for paratrooper training during WWII. As for Boots (an honorary paratrooper?), you could try comforting him by giving him a not-yet-washed T-shirt, pillowcase, or towel with your scent on it. I did that with my kittehs when I moved across town some years back and it worked very well with them.
Posted by: Basement Cat at September 15, 2018 05:14 PM (3C9q2)

Thanks. Bet your pop trained with SGM Lester McLaney. First paratrooper company. Google him. They lived across the street from us.

Fine man that left us too soon.

Problem with the kitty is he's like GolfBride. Naps during the day and can't sleep at night.

We will try the t-shirt thing. Though the one from today may be a little wet.

Posted by: golfman at September 15, 2018 05:20 PM (rhXTS)

104 I thought this was cute and topical: http://tinyurl.com/y7s4w6yt

Guy with his kitten waiting to be rescued.

That picture says so much.

Posted by: jakee308 at September 15, 2018 05:36 PM (ZUlgm)

105 Prayers for all the people affected by the hurricane.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 15, 2018 05:38 PM (AllCR)

106 Trump hates dogs

Posted by: Comrade at September 15, 2018 05:41 PM (C3UGC)

107 105 Prayers for all the people affected by the hurricane.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 15, 2018 05:38 PM (AllCR)


Thanks Fen. We all need it.

Posted by: Golfman at September 15, 2018 05:43 PM (VumUp)

108 Golfman, Prayers from JTB and myself. Glad to hear you are safe. Please keep the Horde informed.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at September 15, 2018 05:46 PM (V+03K)

109
Nice one, thanks...

Posted by: Spun & Murky at September 15, 2018 06:00 PM (4DCSq)

110 Mama service dog and puppy:

https://tinyurl.com/y7gdea87

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 15, 2018 06:05 PM (AllCR)

111 People line up to foster dogs in shelter before storm hit:

https://tinyurl.com/ydcb8lrf

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 15, 2018 06:07 PM (AllCR)

112 105 OM, it is Netflix, title "The Surrounding Game"

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 06:08 PM (CE6iV)

113 oops wrong thread again

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 15, 2018 06:10 PM (CE6iV)

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