Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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Welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. No need to herd the cats. Just enjoy the world of pets.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

Man's best friend and a solider's best friend. The dogs of war.

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A hobo's best friend? Why silly that would be a cat.

t’s been over 3 years since I left our hometown of Hobart, Tasmania, to travel around Australia. Although I sold my house and all my stuff, there was one thing that I just couldn’t leave behind.
My cat Willow.
The solution was simple. Road trip with my best friend!
Since May 2015 we have traveled over 70,000 km, seen forests, beaches, and deserts, and even took a boat out to the Great Barrier Reef together. Late last year we finally made it all the way around and even spent summer back in our hometown

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Who knew cats were so persistent?

According to the guards at Onomichi City Museum of Art, about a year after the black cat’s first attempt to enter the venue, another red cat adopted the same routine, and since then, they have been taking turns showing up at the front door at least two or three times a week.

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~~Three Dog Night~~
Three Dog Ride.

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Meet The PetMorons

This is one of our cats, Cinnamon. She’s the most chill cat I’ve ever met! We rescued her and her sister (Ginger) just over two years ago, and they’ve kept our laps warm (and hearts happy) ever since. In this picture, Cinnamon is recreating her favorite scene from the Matrix, hampered only by the fact that the lack of opposable thumbs prevents her from holding the spoon herself.- CatalogingJointly

I think all pet ~~owners~~ parents have heard the lament, "If I only had thumbs!"
Wonderful photo, thanks for sharing with us. Don't be afraid to send in a photo of Ginger.

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Hello
I very much enjoy your pet thread and your kind words on the Pet Morons.
I think I’m a lurker or something but here are my two poodles - brown standard and white moyen.
Super smart, clean, quiet, kid loving dogs who swim superbly with their webbed paws.

Enjoying the freedom of the north woods vs Madiganistan aka Illinois -Tailgunnersam

Wonderful looking pooches. Are they related? They look right at home at the lake. We appreciate the time you took to submit the photo.

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This is Ruby the red doberman. She is 2 years old, we have had her for almost 3 months now and have been introducing her to lots of new things like water, boats,trails,people.
Our previous Dobie (made the pet thread 18 months ago) liked the water and swimming but did not enjoy the boat, especially in motion.
This dog enjoyed the ride and a sunny October day on the lake.
Susan (long time lurker)

Ruby appears to be all skin and bones. Poor puppy could use a cookie. But she does look at home on the boat. Thanks for thinking of us here at the Pet Thread.

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This submission was sent in with the following Subject "SORRY, NOT SORRY". No other information provided. It appears this is quite the couch hog.

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Long time lurker here!
Here’s our service pupper in training, Rommel. He had a ruff day at obedience training!

Keep up the awesome work at Ace. It’s keeping this household laughing at the absurdity that is the Mid-Terms. I think we’re all going to need Psychiatric Service dogs if this keeps up!
Plushie's gofundme page.
Thanks Plushie

What a cute puppy! How long did it take him to recoup and become hell on wheels? 10, 15 minutes? Best of luck with your campaign and the obedience training!

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This is little bits the cat dog. According to my vet he is a cheweenie, half chihuahua half dauchsund. He showed up one day in my driveway shortly after I lost my 20 year old cat Sassy. He was skin and bones and all I had was old cat food so I gave him that. To this day he won’t eat dog food, only cat food and he LOVES kittehs but HATES doggehs. Go figure. He now has 4 feline siblings that he takes great delight in tormenting. Love the pet thread!
Midaz

What an awesome story. It is amazing how certain animals show up in our lives at times. Thanks for the submission.

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Meet Kangie. This beautiful lady is always dressed and ready to attend the opera. Full black theater cape, white gloves and boots--check. She is quite a diva. She has even picked up notes from a few favorite arias and often sings (in a dramatic Wagnerian soprano voice) for her supper. If you can figure out how to resize and use her picture my nic is "corn and beans" although I lurk more than post. We all enjoy the Saturday Pet Morons feature and look forward to it each week here at our house. Thank you.

I'm not much of a computer guy but I can resize a neat PetMoron photo there "corn and beans". Sounds as if this kitteh has quite the personality. Thanks for sharing with the Horde.

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Attached is a 37 sec video file of one of my Bloodhounds (The Duchess of Marlborough) discussing how she was missing her BFF Scarlett O'Hara who was at the vet getting vaccinations. This is a brief clip out of 45 minutes of her trilling for Scarlett.
You have featured Duchess and Scarlett before.
I look forward to the Ace of Spades Pet Thread each week. I thought I was one of the few humans owned by dogs.
Thanks, Swim Mom

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My what a sad doggeh. I bet she was happy when her companion returned. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make a video and submitting it.

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Thanks to you who have submitted photos of your pets. The Pet Thread appreciates your patience.

Do you have some fun pet items, such as a story or photo you would like to share? You can submit your pet items to petmorons at gmail dot com.

If you send in a video it has to be a You Tube video for formatting purposes.

From the management and staff of the AoS Pet Thread a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

We'll see you next Saturday with another Pet Thread.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM

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1 Welcome.

Posted by: Charles the Simple at November 17, 2018 03:00 PM (w7U7L)

2 Anyone home?

Posted by: Charles the Simple at November 17, 2018 03:01 PM (w7U7L)

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And a happy Thanksgiving to all the Moron Pets and their bipedal servants from me, Her Majesty and all the Hounds of Soyara.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 17, 2018 03:01 PM (LsBY9)

4 Crickets.

Posted by: Charles the Simple at November 17, 2018 03:01 PM (w7U7L)

5 TRUMP!

Posted by: MAGA at November 17, 2018 03:04 PM (2ljLl)

6 Happy Caturday everyone.

Seeing eye cats wouldn't work well I admit, but if you have a lap thats needs a furry heater their for you.

Posted by: Skip at November 17, 2018 03:04 PM (6VrXf)

7 Colgate couldn't do it over Army.

Posted by: MAGA at November 17, 2018 03:05 PM (2ljLl)

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We've put in an entry for Delilah for Westminster. We'll have to see if it gets accepted, but we fancy her chances in breed if she gets in.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 17, 2018 03:06 PM (LsBY9)

9 Some nice Moron pets there! I loved the doggles on the dogs of War.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 17, 2018 03:08 PM (fDU8w)

10 The Dogs of war photo montage is good, wonder what the parachuting Dog thinks is happening. I guess they get training to do that.

Posted by: Skip at November 17, 2018 03:08 PM (6VrXf)

11 Happy Pet Thread from my deer stand in NW WI.

Posted by: Muad'dib at November 17, 2018 03:09 PM (dF9nA)

12 Colgate couldn't do it over Army.
Posted by: MAGA at November 17, 2018 03:05 PM (2ljLl)

More dentists recommend Crest.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 17, 2018 03:09 PM (fDU8w)

13 My cat Willow.

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A Willow that didn't get left behind? Huh.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 17, 2018 03:10 PM (gC2IV)

14 POODLES!!!
So cute!

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 03:11 PM (XZ3Gp)

15 That is an awesome photo. I have no idea what it is supposed to represent.

Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:12 PM (sdi6R)

16 The Dogs of war photo montage is good, wonder what the parachuting Dog thinks is happening. I guess they get training to do that.
Posted by: Skip at November 17, 2018 03:08 PM (6VrXf)

Little-known fact: Hannibal's air force tried to take Rome with parachuting elephants. It ended badly, due to a lack of opposable thumbs to pull the rip cord. The counting to ten part, they had nailed.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 17, 2018 03:12 PM (fDU8w)

17 I love our tortie which we rescued last year, but after a year she's still quite a scardey-cat at times. She's a big hider, which I've never experienced before. All of my cats were constant attention hounds, and even when they weren't, they were afraid of nothing.

After a year, I'm not sure what I can do differently with her. She's not always hiding; there are times when she is quite social, but never when a stranger is around, and only for an hour or two a day. Otherwise, she's the invisible cat.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 17, 2018 03:13 PM (SN4NF)

18 Fun to see the couple of lucky lake-puppies.

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:13 PM (eJj1Q)

19 motorbike riding pooches are incredible

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 03:15 PM (XZ3Gp)

20 That is an awesome photo. I have no idea what it is supposed to represent.
Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:12 PM (sdi6R)

I think that's actually the Brattleboro Ladies' Search and Rescue squad, about to head off in search of a rogue tunafish that bolted from the aquarium.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 17, 2018 03:15 PM (fDU8w)

21 Guide Cats For The Blind.
Captures the essence of cat.

Posted by: RI Red at November 17, 2018 03:15 PM (9pTdO)

22 Another great week of pet morons.
The bloodhound video certainly got my crew's attention.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 17, 2018 03:16 PM (Rz2Nc)

23 Midaz, what is catdog's name?

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 03:16 PM (XZ3Gp)

24 Kangie the tuxedo cat is beautiful. And knows it.

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:17 PM (eJj1Q)

25 Hiya
I used to have a blackand white cat like Kangie. She was a previously owned kitty.
I never could remember her name so I called HKK- Here Kitty Kitty.
I really loved that cat.

Posted by: ALH at November 17, 2018 03:17 PM (wYOaw)

26 The game was upside down in the second half

- Sorry Not Sorry

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 03:18 PM (XZ3Gp)

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After a year, I'm not sure what I can do differently with her. She's not always hiding; there are times when she is quite social, but never when a stranger is around, and only for an hour or two a day. Otherwise, she's the invisible cat.
Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 17, 2018 03:13 PM (SN4NF)

festoon thyself with catnip

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 03:19 PM (XZ3Gp)

28 Dad kept a snapshot of the German Shepherd he had in Vietnam in his wallet his whole lfe.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 17, 2018 03:20 PM (EZebt)

29 I am making progress with teaching Mr Doggeh a stay.
Using a hand gesture (palm out ) seems to help.

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 03:21 PM (XZ3Gp)

30 Love the kitteh museum invaders.

Black one: "Soon."

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:22 PM (ptqGC)

31 I saw 2 ladies in San Francisco walking their cats in strollers like babies.

They said the cat usually sleeps in the stroller even when they are at home.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 17, 2018 03:23 PM (EZebt)

32 Love the photo of Cinnamon.

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 03:25 PM (tT986)

33 What that line of black cats is doing:

https://preview.tinyurl.com/od822cp

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:26 PM (eJj1Q)

34 My lab gets all excited when I get dressed to go deer hunting and get the gun out of the safe. He thinks we are going for birds, which he lives for. He gets the sadz when I walk out the door without him. He has a powerful sad lab look.

Posted by: Muad'dib at November 17, 2018 03:26 PM (dF9nA)

35 And it's obvious that Sorry, Not Sorry is a Washington State fan.

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 03:26 PM (tT986)

36 Air is getting better today, I even detect an ocean breeze.
Great bunch of pets today!
Yes, cats are basically useless, but I do love them.
They are no damn good whatsoever.
Same reason that I am Republican, I suppose.

Posted by: navybrat, has no evidence that my bathroom scale is accurate at November 17, 2018 03:27 PM (w7KSn)

37 Yes, cats are basically useless, but I do love them.

They are no damn good whatsoever.

Same reason that I am Republican, I suppose.

Posted by: navybrat, has no evidence that my bathroom scale is accurate at November 17, 2018 03:27 PM (w7KSn)

Rodent control.

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 03:28 PM (tT986)

38 Physicist wins Ig Noble prize with research on whether cats are liquids as . The Ig Noble combines humor with science. The winner shows some photos in his short presentation video, Cute and funny:

https://tinyurl.com/y7258f3j

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 03:30 PM (AllCR)

39 Happy Pet Thread from my deer stand in NW WI.
Posted by: Muad'dib at November 17, 2018 03:09 PM (dF9nA)

Hey, Muad'dib, good hunting.

Kangie the tuxedo cat is beautiful. And knows it.
Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:17 PM (eJj1Q)

Yep.

I wonder what the Japanese cats would do if they ever made it into the museum? I bet they'd just demand to be let back out after a few minutes. I don't think they want to BE inside, just be LET inside.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 03:30 PM (t+qrx)

40 I like all the lurkers uncloaking to submit pet pics.

My fave is the coach potato enjoying the game. From the louvered windows and tiki decor, I'm guessing Hawaii?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 03:31 PM (kQs4Y)

41 That might have been some pet show contest for all black cats since the background of the picture might have a judge bending over to look at the cats.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 03:31 PM (AllCR)

42 Yes, Dexter put an end to any aspiring rodents, mos' def.
Even deposited a deceased mousie on my wife boobez while she slept.
Hilarity ensued.

Posted by: navybrat, has no evidence that my bathroom scale is accurate at November 17, 2018 03:31 PM (w7KSn)

43 41 That might have been some pet show contest for all black cats since the background of the picture might have a judge bending over to look at the cats.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 03:31 PM (AllCR)

Fenelon, go here:

33 What that line of black cats is doing:

https://preview.tinyurl.com/od822cp

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:26 PM (eJj1Q)

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:33 PM (eJj1Q)

44 >Rodent control.

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 03:28 PM (tT986)

This. For the last 10 years, we have had an outside cat that lived in the garage. We fed her and kept a heated water dish. We would see weekly evidence on rodent nomming. She passed away this spring. Starting this fall, our garage has been overrun with mice. Mice even in the vehicles. We have never seen that before. I started setting traps and have caught 10 mice in a month. She was doing a great job.

Posted by: Muad'dib at November 17, 2018 03:34 PM (dF9nA)

45 28 Dad kept a snapshot of the German Shepherd he had in Vietnam in his wallet his whole lfe.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 17, 2018 03:20 PM (EZebt)

Man's best friend. Must be some stories there.

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:35 PM (eJj1Q)

46 We are invited to Thanksgiving dinner at some dear friends. (Mrs. JTB and I are honorary aunt and uncle to their daughters.) Should be fun. They have a year old Rotweiller female who loves when I visit since she can lean against me without knocking me down. And they just got a Rottie pup last month. Can't wait to meet the little fella.

Posted by: JTB at November 17, 2018 03:35 PM (758Rh)

47 Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 17, 2018 03:13 PM (SN4NF)

My mom fostered a Tortie and she was the same way. She wouldn't come out from under the bed. I finally managed to coax her out one morning and she was a real doll, just soaked up affection. But she would retreat for hours. Not like the Look-at-me! drama queens I'm used to.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 03:35 PM (kQs4Y)

48 8 We've put in an entry for Delilah for Westminster. We'll have to see if it gets accepted, but we fancy her chances in breed if she gets in.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 17, 2018 03:06 PM (LsBY9)

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Good luck and let us know if she gets in! I love WDS & look forward to watchig it every year (even when I was in labor with one of the kids) and am hoping to go eventually. It looks like such fun!

Maybe there will be an HQ cheering section for Delilah?

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at November 17, 2018 03:36 PM (XXNQ+)

49 Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:26 PM (eJj1Q)

Thanks; I don't know why that didn't occur to me since it seems so obvious afterwards.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 03:37 PM (AllCR)

50 We have a new term to use with Prince the Poodle. When he has to go take a poop we call it an Acosta visit.

Posted by: JTB at November 17, 2018 03:39 PM (758Rh)

51 50 We have a new term to use with Prince the Poodle. When he has to go take a poop we call it an Acosta visit.
Posted by: JTB at November 17, 2018 03:39 PM (758Rh)

LOL

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 03:40 PM (XZ3Gp)

52 Man's best friend. Must be some stories there.
Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:35 PM (eJj1Q)

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I know he loved that dog. His name was Buddy.

But that's all I remember...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 17, 2018 03:40 PM (EZebt)

53
Colgate couldn't do it over Army.
Posted by: MAGA

More dentists recommend Crest.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

The invisible shield broke down.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 17, 2018 03:41 PM (aKsyK)

54 33 What that line of black cats is doing:

https://preview.tinyurl.com/od822cp
Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:26 PM (eJj1Q)

OK, now I have to look for that Life magazine issue.

Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:42 PM (sdi6R)

55 I'm going to be laughing about that top photo for a few days. And the pet morons are great.

Hadrian, best of luck getting Delilah into Westminster. One of the very few things I miss about cutting cable is not watching the WDS and The Puppy Bowl on Superbowl Sunday.

Posted by: JTB at November 17, 2018 03:44 PM (758Rh)

56 Pet Thread!!! What a great looking group this week!

little bit the cat dog looks a lot like WeaselDog! WD has a little longer legs because she's a Chihuahua and Min Pin mix, bot her face is just the same.

We had to say goodbye to WeaselCat v1 last weekend. Sad, but she was almost 19 years old and her liver had stopped working. She lived a good long life and we'll miss her. She was a good kitty. RIP Maggie.

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 03:44 PM (MVjcR)

57 Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 03:35 PM

Sounds just like my Charlotte. My previous tortie had been an urban stray and was an attention-beggar by nature (originally out of survival). I wish I knew Charlotte's history, but it can't be that storied because we got her when she was clearly less than a year old.

Of course, being the contrarian that she is, she is actually actively blocking the monitor and trying to lay on the keyboard at this moment. It's always when it's least appreciated.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 17, 2018 03:44 PM (SN4NF)

58 I was out in the yard this afternoon, and saw a trail of rabbit tracks in the snow. A little further on, the tracks of my dog Pogo merged with the rabbit tracks, and you could tell she was on the scent. I don't think she caught the bunny, but she sure tracked it a ways.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 17, 2018 03:44 PM (fDU8w)

59 My mom fostered a Tortie and she was the same way.
She wouldn't come out from under the bed. I finally managed to coax her
out one morning and she was a real doll, just soaked up affection. But
she would retreat for hours. Not like the Look-at-me! drama queens I'm
used to.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 03:35 PM (kQs4Y)

When we had to put down our tiny little 17 y.o. tortie in May, our vet told me torties are very shy by nature. She was a little love bug, but always had a fear of strangers, especially men (since she had been abused to the point of being nearly killed when I found her as a tiny 4 week old kitten, which certainly didn't help). She would run to hide under our bed whenever the doorbell rang.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:45 PM (ptqGC)

60 I just moved to the couch to veg and Mr Dog followed and settled in for a nap below me. I dunno if he's guarding me or he's sticking close so I can guard him

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 03:45 PM (XZ3Gp)

61 54
OK, now I have to look for that Life magazine issue.
Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:42 PM (sdi6R)

That didn't take long. Page down to the table of contents page:

https://preview.tinyurl.com/yak5x45f

Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:47 PM (sdi6R)

62 I'm sorry, Weasel. RIP Maggie. Good kitteh.

Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:48 PM (sdi6R)

63 61 54
OK, now I have to look for that Life magazine issue.
Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:42 PM (sdi6R)

That didn't take long. Page down to the table of contents page:

https://preview.tinyurl.com/yak5x45f
Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:47 PM (sdi6R)

Oh, that's all TONS of fun!

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 03:49 PM (eJj1Q)

64 Our sweet next door neighbor passed away unexpectedly this week. She loved animals and adopted three abandoned kittehs whose idiot owners moved off and left them to fend for themselves.

We returned a little while ago from her funeral, which was one of the saddest I've attended, since the priest announced her sweet husband had collapsed at home and been rushed to a local hospital. The funeral was delayed by nearly an hour, but the family (all of them from out of town) decided to go ahead with the service. Her husband is table and suffering from pneumonia.

Anyhow, her oldest daughter is staying at the house and feeding her mom's "outdoor pets." I'll never look at those three much-loved kittehs and not think of our sweet neighbor, a devout Christian, who kept our son constantly in her prayers during his deployment.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:50 PM (ptqGC)

65 Hey morons a new update on chester is on his page but to sumerize since we haven't bee able to get the permanent braces from Ortho pet we tried the braces that chewy dotcom offered,it was a disaster as he walked well enough on them but they opened two new wounds on his legs due to chafing so they wount work .so it's a consult with a orthopedist to see if he has a soft temporary solution.thanks for all the help so far it's mentor lot to us
Hi everyone, please click here to support my GoFundMe campaign, Chester needs help:
https://www.gofundme.com/Chester needs help.ps.chester has a Facebook page now under long live Chester.

Posted by: Don Tufts at November 17, 2018 03:50 PM (zZd5s)

66 What a beautiful group of pets! Cinnamon is sooo cute. I am partial to longhairs.

And I love little Rommel. German shephards are another favorite breed.

So was Duchess lonely, or envious of a treat she was missing out on!?

Posted by: Gem at November 17, 2018 03:50 PM (XoAz8)

67 I'm starting to think about maybe considering possibly getting another kitteh or two this spring. House is so empty without our late girls.

Maybe. Possibly.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:52 PM (ptqGC)

68 >>>and he LOVES kittehs but HATES doggehs. Go figure.

This is an interesting phenomenon. Who hates cats more than any other animal? Other cats. Who hates white people more than any other demographic? White liberals.

Neuroscience isn't advanced enough to know what really happens in the brain, but I expect the two phenomena are related, and perhaps related to why your dog may dislike other dogs.

It amazes me that neuroscientists barf out things like "oxcytocin!" "dopamine hit!" as if these things provide a complete explanation of behavior and belief. Just shut up until you can provide us with a complete causal chain.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at November 17, 2018 03:53 PM (/qEW2)

69 Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:50 PM (ptqGC)

Nice tribute to your caring neighbor.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 03:54 PM (AllCR)

70 Sorry Not Sorry relaxes in almost the exact same position as Elvis. Only difference is Elvis likes to stick one of his front paws straight up for some unknown reason.

It's not the best look.

Posted by: JackStraw at November 17, 2018 03:54 PM (/tuJf)

71 Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:52 PM
I would go for two if they are kittens. If you don't want to risk raising a Solitary Attack Cat.

Posted by: KT at November 17, 2018 03:55 PM (BVQ+1)

72 Thanks rickl. It was just time. As hard as it can be, sometimes it's the final act of kindness you can show for a loyal little friend.

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 03:57 PM (MVjcR)

73 The dogs of war montage made me weepy. Those dogs are worth their weight in gold.

Posted by: Gem at November 17, 2018 03:57 PM (XoAz8)

74 Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:52 PM
I would go for two if they are kittens. If you don't want to risk raising a Solitary Attack Cat.

Posted by: KT at November 17, 2018 03:55 PM (BVQ+1)

We've never had a bad kitteh experience. The two we had before our last two lived nearly 18 years. And yes, I'll get two. However, poor little Sandy nearly grieved herself to death after her "sister" had to be put down suddenly.

That's the thing. I don't know if I can stand to lose another fur baby (or two).

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:58 PM (ptqGC)

75 I love how Cinnamon is smart enough to perceive the spoon distorts a reflection. It shows that cats can pass the mirror test and are probably the second most intelligent living being after humans.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at November 17, 2018 03:58 PM (/qEW2)

76 The San Francisco SPCA needs funds for rescued critters of all types, if anyone can spare a few bucks. Lots of fire victims.

https://tinyurl.com/yaw3xleb

Posted by: navybrat, has no evidence that my bathroom scale is accurate at November 17, 2018 04:00 PM (w7KSn)

77 61 54
OK, now I have to look for that Life magazine issue.
Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:42 PM (sdi6R)

That didn't take long. Page down to the table of contents page:

https://preview.tinyurl.com/yak5x45f
Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 03:47 PM (sdi6R)

Heh. For the gun thread: starting at p. 80 in that Life issue.

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 04:01 PM (eJj1Q)

78 All the featured pets this week are awesome

thanks to all who submitted the pics.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at November 17, 2018 04:02 PM (pHzbJ)

79
The San Francisco SPCA needs funds for rescued critters of all types, if anyone can spare a few bucks. Lots of fire victims.

https://tinyurl.com/yaw3xleb

Posted by: navybrat, has no evidence that my bathroom scale is accurate at November 17, 2018 04:00 PM (w7KSn)

Thanks for that link. Our neighbor's family is requesting donations to the North Shore Animal League in their mom's name (she and her husband kept a summer home in the Hamptons). I'm sure they'll appreciate a donation going to help the animal victims of the fires.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 04:03 PM (ptqGC)

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https://preview.tinyurl.com/yak5x45f
Posted by: rickl

Heh. For the gun thread: starting at p. 80 in that Life issue.
Posted by: m

There sure are a lot of booze ads in that magazine.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 17, 2018 04:06 PM (aKsyK)

81 A lot of dogs just kept as pets in war zones provided a lot of comfort for a lot of people. Our corpsmen had one that hung around their hooch, little mutt they rescued. The clowns named it Darvon.

Posted by: bill in arkansas at November 17, 2018 04:09 PM (xzqr4)

82 Weasel, Our condolences on Weaselcat V.1 Keep the memories of such a sweet companion.

Posted by: JTB at November 17, 2018 04:09 PM (758Rh)

83 My GSD would give the thread two paws, but she's too busy stealing roast beef from the table.

Posted by: Marcus T at November 17, 2018 04:10 PM (SS4vH)

84 80
https://preview.tinyurl.com/yak5x45f
Posted by: rickl

There sure are a lot of booze ads in that magazine.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 17, 2018 04:06 PM (aKsyK)

And cigarettes and aftershave and perfume and pens. Merry Christmas!

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 04:10 PM (eJj1Q)

85
Heh. For the gun thread: starting at p. 80 in that Life issue.
Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 04:01 PM (eJj1Q)
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Saved it, thanks!!

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:10 PM (MVjcR)

86 weasel, sorry to hear about weaselcatv1

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 04:11 PM (XZ3Gp)

87 82 Weasel, Our condolences on Weaselcat V.1 Keep the memories of such a sweet companion.
Posted by: JTB at November 17, 2018 04:09 PM (758Rh)
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Thanks, JTB. It never ceases to amaze me how pets become such a part of the family. I think it says something good about humanity, for a change.

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:13 PM (MVjcR)

88 I napped, woke up at pi. Coincidence?

Posted by: klaftern at November 17, 2018 04:14 PM (RuIsu)

89 There sure are a lot of booze ads in that magazine.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 17, 2018 04:06 PM (aKsyK)

And cigarettes and aftershave and perfume and pens. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 04:10 PM (eJj1Q)

*leaves the magazine in a conspicuous place, opened to page 27*

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 04:14 PM (t+qrx)

90 Cheap cat toys, for bored cats:

* Cut holes in the bottoms of brown paper bags for "tunnels". Maybe tape a few together lengthwise.

* Variety of different sized cardboard boxes with holes cut in at least one of the sides (some boxes upside down, some on their side, some with bedding, some inside another) scattered about for exploration and hiding.

* Pill bottles with a just barely kibble-sized hole in the side- put a few pieces in, recap and let them figure it out.

* Stable based, rope wrapped scratching post, with waving springs (screendoor springs) that have annoying ribbons or feathers on top of each spring.

* A small ball in the bathtub or in another large box, for cat-hockey.

Posted by: tumbleweed at November 17, 2018 04:15 PM (i+oH0)

91 56 We had to say goodbye to WeaselCat v1 last weekend. Sad, but she was almost 19 years old and her liver had stopped working. She lived a good long life and we'll miss her. She was a good kitty. RIP Maggie.
Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 03:44 PM (MVjcR)

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So sorry about Maggie. 19 years is a good run, but it doesn't make it any easier.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at November 17, 2018 04:16 PM (XXNQ+)

92 Weasel, so sorry for the loss of your kitteh.

Here are some (old) pics of Marines and their "comfort kittehs" in Afghanistan.

https://tinyurl.com/ya3w9q65

By the time our son arrived, the Marines were no longer allowed to adopt cats or dogs, as a young Marine died from rabies from a dog bite.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 04:16 PM (ptqGC)

93 Thanks votermom. I SWORE to myself I wasn't going to mention it here, because I didn't want to bring down a happy thread. Not sure why I changed my mind...
Anyhow - I wouldn't have wanted to take her any sooner, and didn't think it was fair to wait any longer. It was just the right time and very peaceful.

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:18 PM (MVjcR)

94 I SWORE to myself I wasn't going to mention it here, because I didn't want to bring down a happy thread.
Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:18 PM (MVjcR)

Hey, it's what it's here for. Don't apologize for it.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 04:20 PM (t+qrx)

95 Thanks Hoplite Housewife and Jane D'oh.

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:20 PM (MVjcR)

96 The San Francisco SPCA needs funds for rescued critters of all types, if anyone can spare a few bucks. Lots of fire victims.

Love Meow posted an account yesterday of two kittens (and their mom) rescued from Concow, one of the towns totally destroyed in the California Camp Fire. The momcat had hidden the two kittens inside a wood burning stove, which had shielded them during the fire. Photos of the kittens (named Ash and Phoenix by the rescuers) at the link:

https://tinyurl.com/y9jam8h6

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 04:20 PM (3C9q2)

97
*snap*

Reminds me. Time to walk the dog. Spectacular Fall day here. Clear, clear blue sky, temp in mid low 50's.

Got a little yard work done. Plenty more to go before the snow flies.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 17, 2018 04:21 PM (xSo9G)

98 Jane - those pictures are great! Thanks!

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:23 PM (MVjcR)

99 We had to say goodbye to WeaselCat v1 last weekend. Sad, but she was almost 19 years old and her liver had stopped working. She lived a good long life and we'll miss her. She was a good kitty. RIP Maggie.
Posted by: Weasel
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Heartfelt condolences.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 17, 2018 04:23 PM (CDGwz)

100 93 Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:18 PM (MVjcR)

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Oh, Weasel, I think this is exactly the place to mention it. When we had to put Hoplite Housedog 1.0 to sleep a couple of years ago, it was on a Saturday. Posting about it that day on the HQ & receiving such support from the Horde was very comforting. It was probably one of the earliest times I even had the nerve to post here.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at November 17, 2018 04:23 PM (XXNQ+)

101 I would go for two if they are kittens. If you don't want to risk raising a Solitary Attack Cat.
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Oh, by all means, let them learn how to get you in a pincer movement.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 04:24 PM (kQs4Y)

102 Jane - those pictures are great! Thanks!

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:23 PM (MVjcR)

Before the military clamped down, some of the families of the Marines were able to fund having their sons' "pet" kitties and pups brought home to the states.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 04:24 PM (ptqGC)

103 *snap*

Reminds me. Time to walk the dog. Spectacular Fall day here. Clear, clear blue sky, temp in mid low 50's.
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Right on cue, she's whining to go out.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 17, 2018 04:24 PM (CDGwz)

104
Hey, it's what it's here for. Don't apologize for it.
Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 04:20 PM (t+qrx)
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*fistbump*

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:24 PM (MVjcR)

105 My experience is that Scottish Folds are the worst scardey cats. We've had friends working on the house. One of them just noticed Simon Sampson the other day. He hides out in the laundry area and seldom comes out. I've had him since he was a kitten. He used to come out more but our last springer rescue barked at him several months ago and he still doesn't like him. Loves my other two dogs though. His brother Maurice is friendlier.

Simon Sampson went and hid in the garage. Took me several days to discover that, when I heard him scratching on the door. He hasn't tried that since.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 17, 2018 04:25 PM (Lqy/e)

106 Jane - those pictures are great! Thanks!

+1.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 04:25 PM (3C9q2)

107 So....
Sorry, Not Sorry.
See what happens when you invite a dawg over to watch the Cougs play?

Posted by: Diogenes at November 17, 2018 04:25 PM (TGayj)

108 In the "Seeing Eye Cats" photo, the first thing I noticed was how well-dressed and slim all those women were.

Posted by: washrivergal at November 17, 2018 04:25 PM (zEo4V)

109 Oh, Weasel, I think this is exactly the place to
mention it. When we had to put Hoplite Housedog 1.0 to sleep a couple
of years ago, it was on a Saturday. Posting about it that day on the HQ
receiving such support from the Horde was very comforting. It
was probably one of the earliest times I even had the nerve to post
here.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at November 17, 2018 04:23 PM (XXNQ+)

This. It really helped me to be able to come here and post about both our girls when we had to put them down. Sometimes our friends in "real life" don't get it.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 04:26 PM (ptqGC)

110
Before the military clamped down, some of the families of the Marines were able to fund having their sons' "pet" kitties and pups brought home to the states.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 04:24 PM (ptqGC)
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Too bad that had to stop.

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:26 PM (MVjcR)

111 I'm very sorry you had to say good-bye to WeaselCat. WC had a good, long life with a loving family.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 04:26 PM (kQs4Y)

112 I didn't know that you had a weasel cat as well as a weasel dog. That is good long time to have a cat. I am sorry for your loss, but it sounds like you did the best thing in caring for your furry family member.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 04:29 PM (AllCR)

113 111 I'm very sorry you had to say good-bye to WeaselCat. WC had a good, long life with a loving family.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 04:26 PM (kQs4Y)
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We have a friend who likes to say she wants to be reincarnated as one of our pets. Ridiculously spoiled, they are.
Thanks again everyone.

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:29 PM (MVjcR)

114 >>>We had to say goodbye to WeaselCat v1

I'm very sorry.

Posted by: m at November 17, 2018 04:29 PM (eJj1Q)

115 We've put in an entry for Delilah for Westminster.
We'll have to see if it gets accepted, but we fancy her chances in breed
if she gets in.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 17, 2018 03:06 PM (LsBY9)

YES !!!!!!!

Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 04:29 PM (lwiT4)

116 Here are some (old) pics of Marines and their "comfort kittehs" in Afghanistan.
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This needs to be a calendar.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 04:30 PM (kQs4Y)

117 Awww Weasel.

Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 04:30 PM (lwiT4)

118 Here are some (old) pics of Marines and their "comfort kittehs" in Afghanistan.

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This needs to be a calendar.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 04:30 PM (kQs4Y)

Yep. Hawt young Marines and soft little kittens.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 04:30 PM (ptqGC)

119 112 I didn't know that you had a weasel cat as well as a weasel dog. That is good long time to have a cat. I am sorry for your loss, but it sounds like you did the best thing in caring for your furry family member.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 04:29 PM (AllCR)
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Thanks Fen. We actually have another cat, WeaselCat v2, that's still with us and tormenting WeaselDog.

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:31 PM (MVjcR)

120 Welp, I've got to finish putting together my grocery list for Thanksgiving.

It's been an emotionally draining day. Ya'll have fun!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 04:32 PM (ptqGC)

121 Does Neiman Marcus still have the catalogues with the really over the top expensive gift?

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 17, 2018 04:33 PM (PUmDY)

122 In the "Seeing Eye Cats" photo, the first thing I noticed was how well-dressed and slim all those women were.

The first time I ever saw the famous clip of Bill Mazeroski's home run that won the 1960 World Series for the Pirates, I noticed how much the fans (women and men) used to dress up for baseball games. Even the teenage boys who swarmed out to meet Mazeroski at home plate were wearing clean polo shirts and slacks (not jeans)-- probably because of death threats from Pittsburgh parents if they dressed like bums.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 04:33 PM (3C9q2)

123 I didn't meet anyone in Uganda with a pet; however, our friend took us through the wealthier part of Kampala and we passed by some group selling dogs.
In driving by I noticed Shepherds and Boxers that certainly appeared healthy.
So perhaps wealthier Ugandans have pets.

Posted by: Northernlurker, but call me Teem at November 17, 2018 04:35 PM (nBr1j)

124 I didn't know that you had a weasel cat as well as a weasel dog. That is good long time to have a cat. I am sorry for your loss, but it sounds like you did the best thing in caring for your furry family member.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 04:29 PM (AllCR)

That is a very long time for a cat. Are yours indoor/outdoor?

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 04:35 PM (t+qrx)

125 108 In the "Seeing Eye Cats" photo, the first thing I noticed was how well-dressed and slim all those women were.
Posted by: washrivergal at November 17, 2018 04:25 PM (zEo4V)

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I went to a cat show some years ago and it was ... um ... interesting. The people looked nothing like that. At all.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at November 17, 2018 04:35 PM (XXNQ+)

126 Are yours indoor/outdoor?
Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 04:35 PM (t+qrx

My cats are indoor, but the male one tries to sneak out whenever he can. We let him go out briefly sometimes now that its colder and no fleas or ticks around.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 04:39 PM (AllCR)

127 The photo of the two poodles reminds me so much of our first boys. They were litter mates, one white and one brown and were the first pets we got after getting married. That photo brought back such pleasant memories.

Posted by: JTB at November 17, 2018 04:39 PM (758Rh)

128 Weasel. I'm sorry that you and Weasel Lady have lost Maggie but I know she is forever in your hearts. I will raise a glass in her honor.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 17, 2018 04:39 PM (Bk2iI)

129 aww... I also had a kitteh named 'Willow' and she was the sweetest little thing. Black with a splotch of white on her throat and abdomen. She reminded me of a Hostess Ho-Ho, which was kind of appropriate since her pet mom liked to have fun with the menz at the time.

Posted by: kallisto at November 17, 2018 04:40 PM (7+QLY)

130 (121) I'll check. I'm in the market for some Zircon encrusted tweezers. Christmas gift.

Posted by: klaftern at November 17, 2018 04:40 PM (RuIsu)

131 Half the cats just laid there, the other half pulled their blind owners directly in front of moving cars.

Posted by: Insomniac at November 17, 2018 04:41 PM (NWiLs)

132 Why is ND wearing Yankees pinstripes? Syracuse seems to not be trying to do something similar.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 17, 2018 04:42 PM (PUmDY)

133 For our Marine readers:

https://www.duffelblog.com/2018/10/grim-reaper-mattis-halloween/

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 04:42 PM (kQs4Y)

134 90 ... Tumbleweed, Those cat toy ideas are brilliant. I'm going to copy them down to suggest to folks we meet who have cats.

Posted by: JTB at November 17, 2018 04:46 PM (758Rh)

135 107, Diogenes, lol. I was thinking the same thing. The doggeh decided the COUGS has this and checked out.

Posted by: IC at November 17, 2018 04:47 PM (4lu7W)

136 Happy Caturday!

Hmmm, I know a Moron or two who are Cougs fans . . . likely suspect for the couch hog.

Posted by: logprof at November 17, 2018 04:47 PM (e7oj4)

137 Alas, my remaining days will be pet-less. At least till I put Rev in the home. He's allergic, to the point of hives with welts on top of them.

Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 04:47 PM (lwiT4)

138 I think after almost a year since my kitty passed, I am ready for another cat. Kind of excited to look around and set up my home for a cat. Going to try to keep it entirely indoors, too many cayoties roaming around at night.

Posted by: IC at November 17, 2018 04:49 PM (4lu7W)

139
That is a very long time for a cat. Are yours indoor/outdoor?
Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 04:35 PM (t+qrx)
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They're indoor only.

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:49 PM (MVjcR)

140 I see now, playing Yankee Stadium. I thought ND was more about traditition than that.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 17, 2018 04:49 PM (PUmDY)

141 128 Weasel. I'm sorry that you and Weasel Lady have lost Maggie but I know she is forever in your hearts. I will raise a glass in her honor.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 17, 2018 04:39 PM (Bk2iI)
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Thanks Ben Had. By the way - WeaselWoman wants to keep in touch with you, so I'm passing along your email if that's ok..

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:51 PM (MVjcR)

142 90 ... Tumbleweed, Those cat toy ideas are brilliant. I'm going to copy them down to suggest to folks we meet who have cats.

Other inexpensive DIY kitteh toys: 1) put some dried catnip inside an old but clean cotton sock and tie the sock at the top; 2) give the kitteh the cardboard tubes that come inside toilet paper or paper towel rolls; kittehs love to roll those around on the floor.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 04:51 PM (3C9q2)

143 In the 50's white ladies had to line up for black pussy. Because Racism.

Posted by: DaveA at November 17, 2018 04:52 PM (FhXTo)

144 *Waves at the Weasels*

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 04:52 PM (tT986)

145 Alas, my remaining days will be pet-less. At least till I put Rev in the home. He's allergic, to the point of hives with welts on top of them.
Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 04:47 PM (lwiT4)

There are specially bred hypoallergenic cats, like the Russian Blue. I'm no expert, but you might want to research that.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at November 17, 2018 04:53 PM (/qEW2)

146 144 *Waves at the Weasels*
Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 04:52 PM (tT986)
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Waves back!

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:54 PM (MVjcR)

147 We're waving our weasels now? How indecent!

Posted by: Insomniac at November 17, 2018 04:54 PM (NWiLs)

148
I guess guide cats are like the Model T. You can get them in any color you want as long as it's black.

Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at November 17, 2018 04:55 PM (TAmPV)

149 Weasel, that would be more than OK.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 17, 2018 04:55 PM (Bk2iI)

150 147 We're waving our weasels now? How indecent!
Posted by: Insomniac at November 17, 2018 04:54 PM (NWiLs)
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Well it is the Pet Thread!

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:56 PM (MVjcR)

151 Alas, my remaining days will be pet-less. At least till I put Rev in the home. He's allergic, to the point of hives with welts on top of them.
Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 04:47 PM (lwiT4)

even poodles?
betta fish?

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 04:56 PM (XZ3Gp)

152 50s ladies had legs. Wow.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 17, 2018 04:56 PM (PUmDY)

153 149 Weasel, that would be more than OK.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 17, 2018 04:55 PM (Bk2iI)
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I figured so - just let me know if she starts getting out of hand!

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 04:57 PM (MVjcR)

154 We're waving our weasels now? How indecent!

Posted by: Insomniac at November 17, 2018 04:54 PM (NWiLs)

You're the decency police?

*Waves at Insomniac*

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 04:57 PM (tT986)

155 Alas, my remaining days will be pet-less.

I expect grammie will make an exception for the Cubs.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 04:58 PM (3C9q2)

156 even poodles?

betta fish?

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at November 17, 2018 04:56 PM (XZ3Gp)

Mom mom has a poodle. When we visited her in AZ last month his skin got all inflamed - all over his hands and arms and lap. Anywhere the dog touched. It was like his skin was on fire. I felt so bad for him.

He has a beta fish in his office. They keep dying. I don't think he's pet material.

Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 04:58 PM (lwiT4)

157 154 We're waving our weasels now? How indecent!

Posted by: Insomniac at November 17, 2018 04:54 PM (NWiLs)

You're the decency police?

*Waves at Insomniac*
Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 04:57 PM (tT986)

Hey Vendette! No, I'm the last guy to be the decency police. Just couldn't pass up a weasel-waving joke.

Posted by: Insomniac at November 17, 2018 04:59 PM (NWiLs)

158 My mom. Not mom mom. That sounds like cookie monster. Sheesh.

Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 04:59 PM (lwiT4)

159 My best friend and bird hunting partner for many years, ran scout dogs in Vietnam. Sad tales of when the handlers came home and the dogs stayed. Particularly when they were turned over to the South Vietnamese army. Talked to him this morning when he called to wish me a happy birthday.

Posted by: Agitator at November 17, 2018 04:59 PM (atO6j)

160 I expect grammie will make an exception for the Cubs.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 04:58 PM (3C9q2)

Embroidered logos only.

Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 05:00 PM (lwiT4)

161
Hey Vendette! No, I'm the last guy to be the decency police. Just couldn't pass up a weasel-waving joke.

Posted by: Insomniac at November 17, 2018 04:59 PM (NWiLs)

I know. Just being a scold. It's one of my talents.

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 05:00 PM (tT986)

162 I like those open toed shoes in the lower left.

Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 05:01 PM (lwiT4)

163 I expect grammie will make an exception for the Cubs.
Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 04:58 PM (3C9q2)

Noooooo now CBD and bluebell and a bunch of other people will come out of nowhere and everyone will start sniping about baseball and I'll have to hide under the bed with a flashlight and some comics until all the grown-ups stop yelling.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 05:01 PM (t+qrx)

164 You're fine hogmartin. I usually don't start yelling about baseball till the first week of February.

Posted by: grammie winger at November 17, 2018 05:03 PM (lwiT4)

165 All your service dogs belong inside me!

Posted by: Dana Perino at November 17, 2018 05:03 PM (j72Tr)

166 Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 05:01 PM (t+qrx)
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That bluebell- she's a tough one!

Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 05:03 PM (MVjcR)

167 Rusty Nail at November 17, 2018 03:13 PM (SN4NF)

My daughter had a rescue cat that was the same. Came out mostly for the family until the time my son died.I was staying with them and she would come and climb around my neck and seemed to be "comforting" me. Daughter and SIL were amazed. Cheswick lived until around 20 yo.

Posted by: Grannymimi at November 17, 2018 05:03 PM (u5LFV)

168 That bluebell- she's a tough one!
Posted by: Weasel at November 17, 2018 05:03 PM (MVjcR)

When she gets all hopped-up on the maple syrup and starts talking baseball, it can be a little scary.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 05:04 PM (t+qrx)

169 Noooooo now CBD and bluebell and a bunch of other people will come out of nowhere and everyone will start sniping about baseball

Hey, after Winter Storm Avery and the 5 inches of snow we got on Thursday, I'm even more geared up for Spring Training (95 days and counting . . .). As the countdown site says, Winter Bad. Baseball Good.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 05:05 PM (3C9q2)

170 Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 05:01 PM (t+qrx)

Heh.

Yup. Reminds me of when I would spend the night at my best friend's house. His parents were Wyoming transplants from the Bronx. Suffice to say it was an interesting lesson.

Me: is something wrong?

Joe: Huh?

Me: why are they yelling?

Joe: *shrugs* Wanna watch Star Trek?

Posted by: Pug Mahon at November 17, 2018 05:06 PM (TI8Od)

171 All your service dogs belong inside me!
Posted by: Dana Perino at November 17, 2018 05:03 PM (j72Tr)

The Barack Obama dog eating sock was funnier, because nobody actually believes Perino is having sex with her dog. Com'on.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 17, 2018 05:08 PM (AllCR)

172 I know. Just being a scold. It's one of my talents.
Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 05:00 PM (tT986)

Ah. Well, I've certainly had worse, so thanks for taking it easy on me.

Posted by: Insomniac at November 17, 2018 05:08 PM (NWiLs)

173 If I dig in the photo albums I can find Mom in the same outfit, hair and glasses.

Posted by: DaveA at November 17, 2018 05:09 PM (FhXTo)

174 Me: why are they yelling?

Phillies fans don't yell, not after the first week of the season. They simply bring out the Kleenex, whimper softly, and blame the snuffling on pollen allergies.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 05:10 PM (3C9q2)

175 I know. Just being a scold. It's one of my talents.

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 05:00 PM (tT986)

Ah. Well, I've certainly had worse, so thanks for taking it easy on me.

Posted by: Insomniac at November 17, 2018 05:08 PM (NWiLs)

Let me know if I need to move up to nag.

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 05:11 PM (tT986)

176 So we're naming snow squalls now. I'll call the one currently tossing snowflakes at us Winter Storm Rip Taylor.

On the other hand, this is the third snowfall this season. last year the first was after Thanksgiving.

WINTER IS COMING, YOU GUYS!

Posted by: Pug Mahon at November 17, 2018 05:11 PM (TI8Od)

177 I'm starting to think about maybe considering possibly getting another kitteh or two this spring. House is so empty without our late girls.

Maybe. Possibly.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:52 PM (ptqGC)

Maybe the answer to that is right next door.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 17, 2018 05:12 PM (fDU8w)

178 So we're naming snow squalls now.

Weather people gotta do something to get attention.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 05:14 PM (3C9q2)

179 nood chess

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 05:15 PM (t+qrx)

180 Let me know if I need to move up to nag.
Posted by: Vendette
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Hmm.
*ponders a scale*

Scold
Nag
Harridan
Harpy
Rakescold

'Harridan'

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 17, 2018 05:16 PM (xSo9G)

181 Hey, after Winter Storm Avery and the 5 inches of
snow we got on Thursday, I'm even more geared up for Spring Training (95
days and counting . . .). As the countdown site says, Winter Bad.
Baseball Good.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 17, 2018 05:05 PM (3C9q2)

*Gets up on soapbox*
The Weather Channel's naming of winter storms is a pathetic ratings ploy. For heaven's sake, one of their previous storms was Nemo. Just report the weather.

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 05:16 PM (tT986)

182 Maybe. Possibly.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 17, 2018 03:52 PM (ptqGC

Jane, you should do it. Getting a new kitteh would never erase the departed kittehs.

I will always miss the critters who have left over the years. But I love having small furry animals wander around my house demanding food and tummy rubs.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at November 17, 2018 05:17 PM (TI8Od)

183 Nood.

Posted by: HH at November 17, 2018 05:17 PM (mIJBI)

184 nood chess
Posted by: hogmartin
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It ain't a chess thread 'til the Asian babe shows up.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 17, 2018 05:17 PM (xSo9G)

185 So we're naming snow squalls now.

Weather people gotta do something to get attention.
Posted by: Basement Cat
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Jack Frost

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 17, 2018 05:18 PM (xSo9G)

186 Hmm.

*ponders a scale*

Scold

Nag

Harridan

Harpy

Rakescold

'Harridan'

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 17, 2018 05:16 PM (xSo9G)

No problem with this.

Posted by: Vendette at November 17, 2018 05:19 PM (tT986)

187 I will always miss the critters who have left over the years. But I love having small furry animals wander around my house demanding food and tummy rubs.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at November 17, 2018 05:17 PM (TI8Od)

Yes, this. All the little personality quirks are the best part. Assertive, demanding, bossy kitten that's the size of a medium potato. Chubby cat puddle that oozes out of cat beds. Cunning huntress who runs into closed doors and falls of couches in her sleep. They're all so much fun for so many different reasons.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 05:21 PM (t+qrx)

188 There sure are a lot of booze ads in that magazine.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 17, 2018 04:06 PM (aKsyK)

Booze could not be advertised on tv back then, only beer and Paul Masson Wines.

Posted by: RickZ at November 17, 2018 05:21 PM (Y8PSl)

189 Most of the booze ads in Life magazine were pretty bottom-shelf by today's standards. I remember Old Crow and Ten High ads when I was a kid.

Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 05:31 PM (sdi6R)

190 I remember Old Crow and Ten High ads when I was a kid.
Posted by: rickl at November 17, 2018 05:31 PM (sdi6R

Canadian Club.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at November 17, 2018 05:33 PM (TI8Od)

191 Canadian Club.

OW!

Posted by: teh baby seals at November 17, 2018 05:51 PM (sdi6R)

192 Enjoy these random pics of the Pallas Cat:

https://tinyurl.com/y9esp258

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 05:53 PM (kQs4Y)

193 Enjoy these random pics of the Pallas Cat:

https://tinyurl.com/y9esp258
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at November 17, 2018 05:53 PM (kQs4Y)

aaaahhhggggggggg

Too bad they don't make good pets, from what I can see.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 06:13 PM (t+qrx)

194 Squee! Rommel made the pet morons!

He was actually pretty tuckered out that day for a few hours. We really worked him hard. But usually, yeah it takes about 15mins before he's a total pupper terror again! He's almost 5mths old and already learning his training vest means it's time to work.

Posted by: plushie at November 17, 2018 06:16 PM (eQQnk)

195 My grandpa's unit had a dog they adopted in Vietnam too. His name was George.

https://i.___ur.com/BdMlnaI.jpg

Posted by: plushie at November 17, 2018 06:29 PM (eQQnk)

196 I enjoyed all today's wonderful petmorons (as always) and I thank you so much for the nice comments about my Tuxedo cat Kangie. Yes, she loves to "pose".

Kangie is not an only cat so there may be moar submissions in the fullness of time--or next week--whichever comes first.

Condolences to Weasel. Losing pet family members is beyond sad.

Posted by: corn and beans at November 17, 2018 06:34 PM (tkNkP)

197 Cinnamon looks almost exactly how I imagined my Skyrim character Nashi -- long-haired tortoiseshell. (All my Skyrim folks are Khajiit, yes. Different colors, of course.)

Posted by: empire1 at November 17, 2018 06:35 PM (dMRGc)

198 Hey you lurkers! *waves* Please post more!

Posted by: hogmartin at November 17, 2018 06:43 PM (t+qrx)

199 Doggeh tablet sign in woof woof

Posted by: andycanuck at November 17, 2018 07:06 PM (Evws/)

200 Speaking of spoiled pets ...
Someone once told me that I treated my dog better than I do most people. I responded that the dog *was* better than most people. Maxine, a German Shepherd-Beagle mix, was totally my dog. It's been 30+ years and I still miss her.

Posted by: butch at November 17, 2018 07:08 PM (hXu8T)

201 We used to have small dog who would sit o the cat in turn the cat would get the dog on her back and lick the dogs belly area we also had cat that climbed our Christmas Tree

Posted by: Spurwing Plover at November 18, 2018 12:56 PM (FLiOE)

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