Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thanks for stopping by. Why not relax and stay awhile? Not an order, just a friendly suggestion.

A Little of This. A Little of That.

Have a new puppy? Puppy proof that house.

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Our friend and Open Blogger KT asks, "Would a cat ever have a face this guilty?" Cute.

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They are special people to begin with. They'll be better people after this.

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A unique lifestyle. H/T Shibumi

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Meet the PetMorons

My poodle Charlie graduating from beginning dog training. We were held back only once. He'll be a two year old adult in December so we're going to have a bark mitzvah. - Anonosaurus Wrecks

Congrats to you and Charlie. It sounds as if you've been hanging around with Muldoon. Cute photo, thanks for the submission.

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Alamogordo, usually a lurker, sometimes commenter here. These are my 2 year old boys. They are some type of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mixes we think. Max is the brown, and Rocky looks like a little tiny Rottweiler. Max has a flag tail, and Rocky has hobbit paws, with extra fur between his toes.

We had put down 2 cats and 2 dogs within two years, took a little break and Mr. Alamogordo was feeling very blue one day, so I went to the County doggie jail and brought Max home first. I told hubby that he had a brother I left behind, so Monday morning before they were open we were there to pick up Rocky.

They are a lot of fun, and play well together, mostly. They have added joy to our lives.

Thank you to Ace and all the cobs. Y'all also add joy to our lives.

You have stated extremely well what pets do, "They have dded joy to our lives". Congrats on the happy ending rescue. I'm sure the brothers are happy too! Thank you for your support.

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Hello Ace Morons,
It’s been tough as we had to say bye to Stella, our rescue dog of 12 years in June. We weren’t looking to have another dog but, things happen for a reason so,
Meet Tilda, she’s our first pup. A Pit Bull we think. - Aaron

First off, sorry to hear about your pet Stella. Losing a pet sucks. But congrats on the new puppy. She looks adorable. Can't wait to hear some stories about her in the upcoming months and years.

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We live in Alaska, we have five dogs. Three of our five pups running to their mom: Thor is the Staffie mix, Midget is heeler/spaniel, and Bug is the heeler hybrid in front. The remaining two of our five. Sammie is the brown sable, and Eli is the black and cream. They are gentle sweeties. Bug is behind Sammie. - LrS

I apologize if I got the pets out of order, looks like a happy gang. Since you live in AK do you work any of them with sleds? J/K. Thank you for your emails.

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Ziggy, the Bichon who IDs as a pit bull
Long time lurker.
Not mine, but I dogsit him at least a week a month. I’m the cool uncle who buys him beer and cigarettes.
Great dog, low maintenance but insists on touching you if you’re sitting or in bed. Belly rubs are welcome 24/7. - Kevin

Quite the proud uncle you are. Handsome nephew you have there. And I bet Ziggy's parents are thankful for the babysitter. Thanks.

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My dad is an AVID reader and commenter on AoS, and I’ve always gotten a kick out of your pet thread, but it wasn’t until today that I’ve had any OC worthy of posting. I woke up this morning to these two, Brutus and Friday ...guess which is which... clearly in the midst of an important plotting session, and Friday clearly doesn’t look too happy with my interrupting.
-Sam / AKA “Grundlestrike”

Hey Sam and commenter Dad. Glad you folks like the AoSHQ as much as you do. Friday and Brutus appear to be a cunning pair. Quite the plotting session going on there.

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Long time lurker lyle. This is Jazzy, our 18 month old Golden. This is NOT a one-off pic. She’s done this since she was a small pup.

Quite the smiling dog you have there lyle. It also appears that Jazzy gets to spend some time in bed. Thanks for being lurker and submitting Jazzy's photo.

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What a great group of pets and owners and one "uncle". Thanks so much for taking the time to send in their photos and stories. Also thanks to the folks who send in the links for A Little of This. A Little of That segment.

Do you have something you wish to share? Well you can reach us at petmorons at gmail dot com.

Have a great week!!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM

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1 Howdy!

Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 03:05 PM (gP/Z3)

2 Sad news, I'll copy and paste what I wrote to sis, I can't do it again...

Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 03:05 PM (gP/Z3)

3 This morning was terrible...

Baby hasn't been doing so well, hasn't eaten anything since Thurday, drinking lots of water, only getting up to pee and so unsteady on her feet.

She managed to get upstairs last night (like usual) but couldn't go down them this morning-- we had to put her on her doggy bed and slide her down the stairs on it. She's too heavy to lift! Too late, though, she couldn't hold her bladder, poor baby.

She drank a bunch more water and then went outside to puke it up, and had seemed a bit disoriented through this whole ordeal.

We took her to the vet... I signed her death warrant... feels like sh!t, but she's not suffering any more.

fk

she was in this previous pet thread:

preview.tinyurl.com/yyeygor2

Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 03:07 PM (gP/Z3)

4 Thanks for the Pet thread.

Bug is the Sniper?!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at November 02, 2019 03:07 PM (ycWCI)

5 So sorry to hear that JQ.

She was a good dog.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at November 02, 2019 03:11 PM (ycWCI)

6 Apparently thanks to Hero Dog there has been a surge in the purchase of Belgian Malinois.
They are beautiful dogs for sure but they require an experienced owner/trainer.
I hope it doesn't lead to dogs being abandoned.

Posted by: N.L. Urker. I will urk until I can't urk anymore. at November 02, 2019 03:11 PM (eAMlh)

7 Happy Caturday.
Got my cat on my lap

Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2019 03:13 PM (ZCEU2)

8 Thanks, Aetius.

She was the best.

Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 03:13 PM (gP/Z3)

9 Tilda has the sweetest face.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 02, 2019 03:16 PM (EZebt)

10 JQ I know that feeling.

Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2019 03:16 PM (ZCEU2)

11 I have near twenty kittehs and puppies buried out back. Been here 35 years. I miss everyone of them.

Posted by: krusty at November 02, 2019 03:16 PM (MESP6)

12 Sorry for your loss JQ...

Posted by: krusty at November 02, 2019 03:21 PM (MESP6)

13 Apparently thanks to Hero Dog there has been a surge in the purchase of Belgian Malinois.
They are beautiful dogs for sure but they require an experienced owner/trainer.
I hope it doesn't lead to dogs being abandoned.
Posted by: N.L. Urker. I will urk until I can't urk anymore. at November 02, 2019 03:11 PM (eAMlh)

Good breeders will grill prospective buyers and refuse to sell to anyone not up to the task; it's guesswork and best to err on the side of caution. Plus they're rare enough that a big worry will be to keep the bloodlines healthy.

Posted by: Captain Hate at November 02, 2019 03:22 PM (y7DUB)

14 Condolences jq

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 02, 2019 03:24 PM (EZebt)

15 We had put down 2 cats and 2 dogs within two years, took a little break and Mr. Alamogordo was feeling very blue one day, so I went to the County doggie jail and brought Max home first. I told hubby that he had a brother I left behind, so Monday morning before they were open we were there to pick up Rocky.

They are a lot of fun, and play well together, mostly. They have added joy to our lives.

Thank you to Ace and all the cobs. Y'all also add joy to our lives.

Posts like this are why I love this place. Especially the Pet Thread. Thanks again MisHum for providing this affirmation of our love for our pets.

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 03:27 PM (L7XFs)

16 Caturday cartoons from Bluebird of Bitterness:

https://tinyurl.com/yy4jajyv

I suspect that the cat playing the bagpipes in the fourth cartoon down is a Scottish Fold.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 02, 2019 03:27 PM (pPNCa)

17

Jazzy looks like she's sneezing.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 02, 2019 03:29 PM (aKsyK)

18 enough grieving about our owners who have passed.

enjoy the owners you have now.

times awasting.

Posted by: krusty at November 02, 2019 03:30 PM (MESP6)

19 Tilda looks like she has gold nail polish. NTTAWWT.

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 03:30 PM (L7XFs)

20 Prince the Poodle should be in the Nats parade today but he is modest about his talents. He has worn his doggie Nats jersey since the team nailed a place as a wild card. Of course, the rest is history as his mojo propelled the Nats to a World Series win.

Now we can launder the jersey in preparation for next season.

Posted by: JTB at November 02, 2019 03:31 PM (bmdz3)

21 We took her to the vet... I signed her death warrant... feels like sh!t, but she's not suffering any more.

You ended her suffering surrounded by her loving family. It was a final gift to her.

Posted by: Captain Hate at November 02, 2019 03:32 PM (y7DUB)

22 Sorry JQ. It happened suddenly with one of mine too, I still wish there'd have been some earlier signs. And it still hurts six years later.

Posted by: CN at November 02, 2019 03:33 PM (U7k5w)

23 Sorry about your loss, JT. Even though we know it's a good thing to end their suffering, it is so very, very hard saying goodbye to our furry friends/family members.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 02, 2019 03:35 PM (WI7YS)

24 Thanks olddog

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 02, 2019 03:35 PM (aA3+G)

25 JQ -

... A special creatures whose time in your heart will far outnumber its days on earth ...

is once again painfully proved.

Posted by: Adriane the Critic ... at November 02, 2019 03:36 PM (LPnfS)

26 Ziggy, the Bichon who IDs as a pit bull

Long time lurker.

Not mine, but I dogsit him at least a week a month. I'm the cool uncle who buys him beer and cigarettes.

If I ID as a pit bull can I get same treatment, Kevin?

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 03:36 PM (L7XFs)

27 Tilda is an adorable pup..

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 02, 2019 03:36 PM (WI7YS)

28 This homeless fellow reunited with his dog look like the dog was definitely his best friend:

https://tinyurl.com/y5oqneqv

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 02, 2019 03:37 PM (WI7YS)

29 Condolences to JQ. I've buried four kittehs, only one of whom spared me from having to make that last trip to the vet-- and it is always a terrible decision to make. I've come to think that while the pet's suffering is over after that last injection, the human's pain lasts for years-- as CN just said.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 02, 2019 03:38 PM (pPNCa)

30 N.Lurker. I think the Malinois surge started earlier with the latest John Wick movie which featured a pair of those dogs with John Wick and the actress co-star. Saw a thing on FB shortly after movie was released trying to ward off the "oh I want that cool breed from the movie effect"

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at November 02, 2019 03:39 PM (n4y+3)

31 Beautiful pets today and beautiful stories, too--even if several are sad. Thanks for providing this place to share our love of animals, Mis Hum.

Posted by: corn and beans at November 02, 2019 03:42 PM (tkNkP)

32 Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 03:07 PM (gP/Z3)

But you were still there for her all the way to the end and that is a non-trivial final gesture of love and respect!
Sorry for your loss!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at November 02, 2019 03:42 PM (BiNEL)

33 The pictures of the soldiers with dogs and cats (and a donkey)are wonderful; Thanks!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 02, 2019 03:43 PM (WI7YS)

34 JQ (((HUGS))) I'm so sorry for your loss. Easing their passing is an important, loving, final gift to our pets but I know how it hurts to have to be the decider.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at November 02, 2019 03:44 PM (n4y+3)

35 Isn't it amazing how so many of the links and stories on the Pet Thread lead to such dusty conditions.

Posted by: JTB at November 02, 2019 03:45 PM (bmdz3)

36 We have a new kitteh from the rescue place. 3 month old tuxedo. We wanted to name her Oreo, but Grandson the Elder insisted on Midnight.

Our 5 yr old Brittany, Dolly, wants to mother her. Midnight has been with us three weeks now and has acclimated to Dolly. They were face to face since day 1.

Midnight has been thinking about ambushing Dolly, but aborts the mission at the last moment. I give it two more weeks until they're playing tag.

Missed the Garden Thread as Mrs IMG and I were bring her cacti and other potted perennials in from the front walk and porch to the basement.

I need to pick up a couple of light fixtures. . .

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at November 02, 2019 03:46 PM (di1hb)

37 Cat#2 is going back vet this coming Tues. Still licking fur off her back end right in front of the tail. Initially it was identified as an anal gland problem and expression of the glands helped. But now she's licking higher up. Reverse mohawk look above tail. Not a great look.

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 03:47 PM (L7XFs)

38 Posted by: JTB at November 02, 2019 03:45 PM (bmdz3)

Equally amazing is that there is a place on the internet where people can tell their stories to other people that truly understand both that special bond and the sense of loss that comes with an animal friend and companion!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at November 02, 2019 03:48 PM (BiNEL)

39 Hugs to you JQ. We went down that road twice this year, and it's horrible. Thank you for giving your Baby a wonderful home, where she was loved, and loved you with everything in her.

Posted by: Moki at November 02, 2019 03:50 PM (mFoNl)

40 Great pets today.

The little chihuahua we inherited from our friend is now safe, under supervision, with the other dogs. At least for a few minutes.

I have been feeding them treats together across a chain link fence.

Did not think he would be safe with them previously.

Posted by: KTbarthedoor at November 02, 2019 03:50 PM (BVQ+1)

41 We almost added a kitten to our family this week. There's a creek that runs behind my wife's office, and with the torrential rain we had for a couple of days, it was raging. Someone noticed a kitten struggling in the current and rescued her. Beautiful long hair.

They brought her into the office, and comforted her best they could. Poor thing was soaked through and through, but gladly accepted cuddles and sweet talk. Unfortunately, she couldn't stand up and was obviously injured. They turned her over to the rescue shelter, but the kitty was too injured to make and and died in the night. She was only about 8 weeks old. At least she didn't have to struggle in the cold rain in her final hours.

No idea how she ended up out in that rain and in the creek. My (cynical?) guess is that someone threw her out of a car on the street that runs by there.

Posted by: windbag at November 02, 2019 03:51 PM (54Aki)

42 Thanks everyone.

It's getting crowded at the Rainbow Bridge...

Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 03:53 PM (gP/Z3)

43 Beautiful pets!
So sorry for your loss JQ.
My Dexter is still adept at keeping the rodent population at bay.
My wife has a bird feeder in the garden. It feeds the birds during the day but the rodents are all over it at night.
Gotta make a bird feeder atop some pvc pipe, which I hear rodents can't climb.

Posted by: navybrat, mostly lurking these days at November 02, 2019 03:53 PM (w7KSn)

44 Oh, Tilda, them are some great puppy paws!

Posted by: Mrs. Leggy at November 02, 2019 03:54 PM (Vf4Y7)

45 Sorry for you loss JQ.

Great pets as always but Jazzy is adorable and Tilda is ridiculously cute.

Today was a perfect fall day and Elvis and I took an epic walk in the woods along the ocean. Well I walked, he ran. And ran. And ran.

He's asleep on my foot at the moment, completely tuckered out.

Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2019 03:54 PM (ZLI7S)

46 I'm so sorry, JQ. Baby looks like such a good girl.

Posted by: KTbarthedoor at November 02, 2019 03:54 PM (BVQ+1)

47 she was in this previous pet thread:

preview.tinyurl.com/yyeygor2
Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 03:07 PM (gP/Z3)

Condolences, JQ.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2019 03:55 PM (/sgva)

48 From a link at the animal twitter site...

Soldier with stray friend:

https://twitter.com/WeLoveDogsUSA/status/
1187874677903036421

Posted by: andycanuck at November 02, 2019 03:56 PM (Dh1wo)

49 I found an metal cone at the nursery which does a pretty good job of preventing squirrels from climbing up a 4"x4" post!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at November 02, 2019 03:56 PM (BiNEL)

50 Thank you for the photos and stories. It is wonderful Max and Rocky could stay together.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at November 02, 2019 03:56 PM (bmdz3)

51 here's a picture of 2 cute kitties, it made me laugh https://i.redd.it/4843zb6s8yv31.png

Posted by: clbrto at November 02, 2019 03:56 PM (97oaZ)

52

The military must be disbanded! American soldiers are monsters! They probably took those cats and dogs home and ate them!

Posted by: Barky O'fudgepacker at November 02, 2019 03:56 PM (IX2lg)

53 JQ, God love you. It's just so hard to do the right thing.

Posted by: Mrs. Leggy at November 02, 2019 03:56 PM (Vf4Y7)

54 I told the missus I wanted to get rid of the bird feeder.
And then the fight began...

Posted by: navybrat, mostly lurking these days at November 02, 2019 04:00 PM (w7KSn)

55 Off to attend a birthday party, but without Conor, hope he will forgive me!
Enjoy the pet thread !

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at November 02, 2019 04:02 PM (BiNEL)

56 Today was a perfect fall day and Elvis and I took an epic walk in the woods along the ocean....

Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2019 03:54 PM

So, the ocean really is rising?

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 04:02 PM (L7XFs)

57 Reverse mohawk look above tail. Not a great look.

Cat #2 might have an allergy there-- my Casey started licking off his fur around the base of his tail two summers ago, and it turned out to be a pollen allergy (which cats experience as a skin disorder rather than the watery eyes and upper respiratory symptoms that humans get from pollen).

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 02, 2019 04:03 PM (pPNCa)

58 Tilda definitely has that pit bull face -- we've had two half-pits, one crossed with a Dalmatian -- died a couple of years ago. The other, crossed with a miniature Dachshund, is still with us, but I'm not sure for how much longer.

Judging from those two, pits are great! (If you like lots of affection and can manage to keep them exercised, at least.) Well behaved, very friendly to humans and cats, maybe less so to other dogs.

Posted by: Empire1 at November 02, 2019 04:03 PM (cFsua)

59

Several hundred adopted beasties made it home from Iraq and Astan, officially or otherwise.

Sadly, hundreds maybe thousands more were destroyed as public and K-9 health hazards in the established camps. Some escaped through underground railroads and rat lines shuffling the beasts from section to section and even out of the camps until the all clear. One SF unit notoriously hooded up and put out a flyer holding a gun to their dog's head 'Nobody inspect us or the dog gets it!' - it prompted too much attention and the vet squad got the dog.

Posted by: Tawny Port at November 02, 2019 04:06 PM (7PZBL)

60 >>So, the ocean really is rising?

If it is I'm in a world of hurt.

Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2019 04:06 PM (ZLI7S)

61 Apparently thanks to Hero Dog there has been a surge in the purchase of Belgian Malinois.
They are beautiful dogs for sure but they require an experienced owner/trainer.
I hope it doesn't lead to dogs being abandoned.
Posted by: N.L. Urker. I will urk until I can't urk anymore. at November 02, 2019 03:11 PM (eAMlh)

Really? I am disinclined to believe stories like this. Are we supposed to believe there was a big glut of unsold Malinois pups in the marketplace, that were suddenly snapped up in a frenzy of impulse buying?

I could maybe be persuaded to believe there was a surge of inquiries to breeders of Malinois, but I doubt a vast number of transactions took place, yet.
Now that the breed has entered the public consciousness, perhaps a bunch of puppy mills will spring up, and we will get a glut of poorly bred, ill-trained Malinois within a year or two.

It's not like the situation with Dalmatians, and the Disney movie. That movie had a run of months in the theaters, and a bazillion kids saw it, and a good fraction of that bazillion kids said, "Daddy, Daddy, I wanna wanna wanna have a spotted doggie, and I'll hold my breath until I turn blue, if you don't get me one!"

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2019 04:06 PM (/sgva)

62 Posted by: Basement Cat at November 02, 2019 04:03 PM (pPNCa)

That's what vet thought several weeks ago and prescribed meds. Wants to see Cat#2 again and maybe change scrip.

And thank you for adding your name to wife's T-shirt from the TxMoMe.

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 04:08 PM (L7XFs)

63 Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 04:08 PM (L7XFs)

You're more than welcome-- may she wear it in good health for many years.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 02, 2019 04:10 PM (pPNCa)

64 Welp, it ain't happy hour yet, but imma have a drink or three.

Bless all the Pet People. (and today's group of pics is outstanding!)

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Love 'em while ya got 'em!!!
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Thanks for ALL of the Pet Threads, MisHum.

Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 04:16 PM (gP/Z3)

65 Happy Pet Thread Day

Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2019 04:19 PM (xjYds)

66 Howdy all! Benny says hi too. Today we hunted ducks and pheasants. Monday is the obedience competition. Of the 15 dogs, there are really only 3 that can win. Benny plus 2 adult dogs. Wish us luck!

Posted by: Muad'dib at November 02, 2019 04:21 PM (uDh3k)

67 I could maybe be persuaded to believe there was a surge of inquiries to breeders of Malinois, but I doubt a vast number of transactions took place, yet.

Speaking of dogs, your PM seems to have copied the Obamas in getting a Portuguese water dog, if the CBC is to be believed (not gonna ask if Justin copies Obama in other respects). Was glad to find out that Harper, by contrast, likes cats.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 02, 2019 04:21 PM (pPNCa)

68 "Daddy, Daddy, I wanna wanna wanna have a spotted doggie, and I'll hold my breath until I turn blue, if you don't get me one!"
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Sadly, 'Daddy' and 'Mommy' are even worse. Must have the latest fashionable doggeh or kitteh. Bleah.

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 02, 2019 04:23 PM (MIKMs)

69 Maud'dib, Benny is a natural born winner!

My phone line went walkabout for an extended period, but has returned now. I will answer my email.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2019 04:24 PM (xjYds)

70 You're more than welcome-- may she wear it in good health for many years.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 02, 2019 04:10 PM

Nope. Not going to wear it. Going to frame it and hang it prominently in the homestead.

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 04:29 PM (L7XFs)

71 Speaking of dogs, your PM seems to have copied
the Obamas in getting a Portuguese water dog, if the CBC is to be
believed (not gonna ask if Justin copies Obama in other respects). Was
glad to find out that Harper, by contrast, likes cats.

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 02, 2019 04:21 PM (pPNCa)

Mrs. Harper was/is a big supporter of animal welfare organizations. When he became the leader of the Conservative Party and later Prime Minister, she did a lot for the Ottawa Humane Society. They actually fostered cats at 24 Sussex during his tenure as PM.

Posted by: Vendette at November 02, 2019 04:29 PM (Yeuu4)

72 Jazzy is NOT sneezing. She does this all the time; she has since she was nine weeks. Also her nickname is: Big Baby.

Posted by: lyle at November 02, 2019 04:32 PM (isRia)

73 Hi, Ben Had. Was just thanking Basement Cat for autographing T-shirt from TxMoMe. Again, I can't thank you enough for the wonderful gesture.

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 04:34 PM (L7XFs)

74 Ziggy is chilling. I could have a beer with the zigmeister.

Posted by: Sean O'Grady at November 02, 2019 04:34 PM (Bf3hj)

75 I have a Norwegian Elkhound named Remington. They are one of the best-kept secrets this side of the pond. I traded two purebred Nigerian goats for even prior to his birth. It is part of the family and, arguably, my best pal.

Absolute excellent watchdog, but will never go sideways and tear anyone up (that is their genetic MO). Our neighbor saw him coming and with trepidation said he looked "primordial."

I raised my first Norwegian Elkhound in 1980. His name was Nika (good Cold Warn name). Their intelligence is equaled only by their independent spirit. He is truly part of the family!

Posted by: DC at November 02, 2019 04:34 PM (/TvO8)

76 "War" not "Warn"

Posted by: DC at November 02, 2019 04:35 PM (/TvO8)

77 Nice Pets Ya'll!.........

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at November 02, 2019 04:36 PM (Z+IKu)

78 >>Mrs. Harper was/is a big supporter of animal welfare organizations. When he became the leader of the Conservative Party and later Prime Minister, she did a lot for the Ottawa Humane Society. They actually fostered cats at 24 Sussex during his tenure as PM.

I flew in an out of Toronto a couple weeks ago and ran into Stephen Harper at the airport. I was surprised at how lightly he was protected, lots of people were just walking up to him to say hello.

Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2019 04:36 PM (ZLI7S)

79 olddog, No Thanks needed. The Horde is an awesome lot.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2019 04:38 PM (xjYds)

80 Pet Thread!
Howdy all - what a great looking group this week! I'm at the farm and WeaselDog is home but two of the neighbors hunting dogs just stopped by to say hi!

Posted by: Weasel at November 02, 2019 04:38 PM (7snhQ)

81 Weasel, did you offer them a sammich?

Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2019 04:40 PM (xjYds)

82 Really? I am disinclined to believe stories like this. Are we supposed to believe there was a big glut of unsold Malinois pups in the marketplace, that were suddenly snapped up in a frenzy of impulse buying?

Heard there was a run on Malamutes during Game of Thrones - again, a dog needing an experienced hand.

Not sure if it's true ...

Posted by: Adriane the Season 8 Critic ... at November 02, 2019 04:44 PM (LPnfS)

83 They actually fostered cats at 24 Sussex during his tenure as PM.

Good to know!

Posted by: Basement Cat at November 02, 2019 04:45 PM (pPNCa)

84 Nice pic in the snow with the blue heeler.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 02, 2019 04:49 PM (3BlqQ)

85 Test post

Posted by: Drewbicle at November 02, 2019 04:51 PM (6hnye)

86 Yay! It worked!

Posted by: Drewbicle at November 02, 2019 04:52 PM (6hnye)

87 yes they own us, but we do our best to teach em manners.

Posted by: krusty at November 02, 2019 04:53 PM (MESP6)

88 Have 2 new granddogs in the last week. Both rescues. Haven't met them yet. Hopefully will right before Christmas.
Been tough for stepson and his bride. They lost both of their dogs in the last year.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at November 02, 2019 04:54 PM (N3JsI)

89 Old Dog is slowing down dramatically, an occasional limp, etc. (No, not you nice human olddog.) Went to vet, and have an opiod and she actually was good with us trying glucosamine and fish oil if it makes him feel better. We'll see how it works. The blood work showed he has some liver problems, but kidlet is ready to do the xrays, etc. Vet says his range of motion is very good, and as far as I can tell, he really only limps noticeably when kidlet is watching.

As long as he seems happy, if Old Dog is just in regular age decline I am perfectly happy to support him living as long as he wants. Have tried to discuss with kidlet that spending megabux is not always appropriate and I am actually grateful that our vet is happy to support that attitude rather than major debt for an elderly dog who would freak if he was hospitalized for longer than overnight.

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 02, 2019 04:54 PM (MIKMs)

90 BRB-We changed add blockers and can now post. Just need our Chihuahua/Jack Russell to sit still...

Posted by: Drewbicle at November 02, 2019 05:03 PM (6hnye)

91 Howdy y'all

Just finished planting bulbs for the day. More to
do tomorrow.

Lucy says meow!

Our four footed friends are the best friends. Thank God for giving them to us. Even if only for a short time.

Posted by: Nurse ratched at November 02, 2019 05:07 PM (PkVlr)

92 Hey Nurse, hugs to you and Lucy. Any word from the boychick?

Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2019 05:10 PM (xjYds)

93 42: I love that concept, pets waiting for you to play with them again. It could not be heaven without doggehs. One of mine would not be waiting as there'd be someone waiting for him already. One of my rescues belonged to a graduate student who died in a car accident one snowy, icy evening. From his info she was athletic and liked to take him running, and there was even a pic of them provided by one of her fellow students. He was in superb shape, but every time a young woman bearing any resemblance ran by, you could tell he was still faithful to her. My current rescue was not in such great shape when I got him, and is thoroughly devoted.

Posted by: CN at November 02, 2019 05:12 PM (U7k5w)

94 Hi Ben Had!

No word yet. Today is his 19th birthday. I'm sad I can't hug him and hear his voice.

Happy birthday, Jonathan!

Posted by: Nurse ratched at November 02, 2019 05:12 PM (PkVlr)

95 Old Dog is slowing down dramatically, an occasional limp, etc. (No, not you nice human olddog.) .....

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 02, 2019 04:54 PM

Thanks for the clarification. I only limp after sitting too long at the crappy bar stools at the bar.

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 05:13 PM (xWWvS)

96 Happy Birthday, Jonathan. A good thing is worth repeating.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2019 05:14 PM (xjYds)

97 CN, How did your pup like the oxtail?

Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2019 05:16 PM (xjYds)

98 Mustbequantum. I was giving old arthritic dogs devils claw powder and about the time the DC was losing effectiveness was the big "tumeric cures everything" fad. So I bought some ground tumeric and added that. It did indeed get the doggies moving well again. Tumeric is supposed to be good for kidneys and liver too. I started taking it too and lowered my alleve usage and now only take Alleve after a spill or overdid it on a weekend with muscles I don't use day to day. It is not a miracle drug/herb - I noticed no effect on my mare's bad knee, but it definitely helps much of the time.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at November 02, 2019 05:18 PM (n4y+3)

99 Nude chess.

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 02, 2019 05:20 PM (L7XFs)

100 81 Weasel, did you offer them a sammich?
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2019 04:40 PM (xjYds)
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I thought later they'd have probably liked some ham

Posted by: Weasel at November 02, 2019 05:23 PM (7snhQ)

101 It's not like the situation with Dalmatians, and the Disney movie. That movie had a run of months in the theaters, and a bazillion kids saw it, and a good fraction of that bazillion kids said, "Daddy, Daddy, I wanna wanna wanna have a spotted doggie, and I'll hold my breath until I turn blue, if you don't get me one!"
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2019 04:06 PM (/sgva)

Dalmatians are *very* strong dogs and need a lot of exercise. They're very smart and I have a friend that dotes on the breed but widely portraying them just as cute cuddly puppies was cinematic malpractice.

Posted by: Captain Hate at November 02, 2019 05:23 PM (y7DUB)

102 Thanks for all the great pictures, and condolences to you for sure, jq. I know the feeling.

Posted by: PJ at November 02, 2019 05:24 PM (qlTN9)

103 I only limp after sitting too long at the crappy bar stools at the bar.
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Vet is a tiny little woman who I feel obligated to help up when she is on the floor and told her my knees hurt for her. I limp nowadays from falling off too many barstools when I was younger.

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 02, 2019 05:47 PM (MIKMs)

104 Why does trump hate dogs

Posted by: Kurt at November 02, 2019 06:23 PM (BeuRt)

105 @Kurt, #104:

Fuck off, troll.

Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 06:47 PM (gP/Z3)

106 JQ sorry about Baby.

Posted by: Floridachick at November 02, 2019 07:45 PM (9s6N2)

107 Thanks, Floridachick.

Guess the thread is dead now, but I'm not into movies tonight.

Prefer to hang out here while all I can do is just blubber and cry. Damn, I miss that silly dog so much. I'm such a stupid sentimental old broad...

Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 09:44 PM (gP/Z3)

108 JQ, I am sorry for your loss. I've had to put down all but two of the dogs I've had since 1975, and it has sucked every time. Remember, though, that all good dogs go to Dog Heaven, where it's always sunny and 70*F, the water bowls are full and in the shade, Milk Bones grow low on the bushes, and all your old dogs are eagerly waiting for you.

One of the two I haven't had to put down was adopted by my son two years ago when it became obvious to both of us that I was no longer physically able to deal with a big, boisterous boy dog. Brutus has become an absolute sweetheart under Sam's tutelage. Imagine my delight to find Brutus' photo in today's Pet Thread (with his little feline buddy Friday). To have a son who reads and posts here at AoSHQ who is good with dogs (and kids and old folks too) makes a dad right proud indeed.

Posted by: Cowboyneal at November 02, 2019 11:18 PM (U2zo0)

109 You must be proud indeed, Cowboyneal.

I've had many pets over the years, but never got as 'close to' any as this one. Hit pretty hard, it did.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Posted by: JQ at November 02, 2019 11:35 PM (gP/Z3)

110 Ziggy does not look sufficiently spoiled. More spoiling by the uncle, please.

Posted by: m at November 03, 2019 02:15 AM (GJ5tO)

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