Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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A Happy New Year to all of you Morons and Lurkers. Set the cheer aside and enjoy the world of pets here at the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

Amazing video..........

(H/T Shibumi)

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Swimming dog, sort of....... H/T Hank Curmudgeon

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Very interesting. The Ultimate Dog Friendly Business Resource

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If you have ever had a dog, These memes will bring back some memories.

A H/T from our friend Jane D'Oh Naughty puppy.

A Moron with a blog that had a wonderful pet thread.

The question of nature vs. nurture is examined here. Does she think as a kitten or as a dog? Rosie the kitten living with Huskies.

An interesting H/T from Judith. I saw an Idaho license plate today. Never seen one before, I live in New Jersey. It had a dog on it.

I don't believe I've seen a license plate with a pooch either.

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Meet The PetMorons

Dratts, missed the Christmas cutoff date. Well, hope your holiday was as special as ours. Got so many toys and treats. And we got to see our first snow. It's much more fun than rain. Geddy, Charlie and Bailey. {No name provided}

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your Dobbies. They look very merry! Thank you for sharing.

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Longtime lurker here. This is Bella, a rescue who came to us 2 Christmases ago. She now thinks that she is the most decorative ornament in our collection.

Well, I don't disagree with Bella, she is a wonderful ornament. To adopt an older dog is a wonderful deed. Hope you folks had a Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing today.

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These are my kitties TJ (Tabby) and Moose (Siamese). TJ was a feral kitten who just showed up and became completely enamored with Moose. My yard has a cat fence, but it evidently is not very good at keeping cats out! TJ could not be kept out of the yard, and began following Moose into the house to eat, but he would not allow any of us to approach him. When it became evident that he wasn't going away, and that he didn't belong to anyone, we trapped him, had him fixed, and began to gentle him. It took some time, since he was a bit old to be easily tamed, but eventually he became a wonderful house cat. - Tony

That is a wonderful story Tony. That's pretty cool that Moose had a groupie! It sounds like TJ's domestication was a chore of love.

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You generously posted a picture of my super mutt rescue dog Clover when we got her in June. The Great Dane is my granddog, Mars. She is as sweet as she is big. It isn't unusual for her to smile like she is in this picture with Santa. - Michelle.

My goodness that photo is so sweet. Hope you and the pups had a Merry Christmas. Was Santa able to get up and walk after that pose? We appreciate your submission, thanks.

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Schrödinger is the last of 5. People have stopped throwing kittens out at my house. Except for Schrödinger. Found him between the buildings at work. He fit snugly in the palm of my hand. He's not so small now, at his biggest he weighed 30 pounds. The pictures I am sending are how I arrived at his name. He never met a box he didn't like. - Robert

Thank you for all the photos, it was really tough to pick out Schrodinger's photo. He sounds like he lives in a great household. Thanks for sharing.

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Long time lurker and repeat contributor. I always wanted a golden
retriever but am too gimpy to do it justice.
So several years ago I settled on a ceramic one. My daughter just lost
her eight year old flatcoat retriever
and replaced her with this beautiful 3 month old English Cream named
Cali. Love the Pet thread. Merry Christmas,Intruder Driver

Well the ceramic retriever is certainly easier to take care of than a real dog. Not as cuddly though. Your daughter's pup is beautiful.

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This is Oliver. He is a three-year-old, intact, Royal Standard Poodle. I drove 13 hours round-trip to get him two days before Christmas.
My previous two Standards died one and two years ago respectively of old age. I was ready for a new friend.
A happy healthy and prosperous new year to the horde! - Le Garde Vieux

It certainly didn't take Oliver long to get comfy at his new home. I suspect the house was pretty quiet after your last 2 pals passed. Happy to hear you have a new friend. Thank you for Oliver's story.

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Hi MisHum,
JackStraw thought I'd never be able to get a picture of both my dogs with their Christmas hats. Hah! Fat lot he knows. In fact, they liked their hats so much they slept in them. This pic was taken Christmas morning, when they were exhausted from the revelry the night before, and as you can see, it is completely un-retouched.
The big guy in front is Murphy, and pulling up the rear is Whiskey.
Hope you had a very merry Christmas, Best regards, IrishEi

Fantastic dogs who wear their hats quite well. I'm surprised that your dogs sleep on the floor and not on their very own couch. Hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas.

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A fantastic group of pets today! Wonderful stories at the links submitted. Thank you for making the Pet Thread a success.

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

Here's hoping you have a great week!!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM

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1 Happy Caturday!

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 03:01 PM (pPNCa)

2 no. 2!

Posted by: Gooshy at January 04, 2020 03:05 PM (TPgUM)

3 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at January 04, 2020 03:07 PM (ZCEU2)

4 JackStraw thought I'd never be able to get a picture of both my dogs with their Christmas hats.

Where are their MAGA caps? Never too early for those.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 03:07 PM (pPNCa)

5 That dog never took statics and dynamics. Fortunately for her. It'll be over quickly.

Posted by: Muad'dib at January 04, 2020 03:10 PM (MHHCZ)

6 Cali is beautiful!

Posted by: Muad'dib at January 04, 2020 03:12 PM (MHHCZ)

7 Pet morons who don't believe in global warming or who live north of Florida will recognize that kittehs are heat-seeking missiles:

https://tinyurl.com/ub3dfpd

The last photo shows that the smart kitteh can train doggehs to be heat sources. As for my two, they're presently sharing the heated bed under my desk.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 03:15 PM (pPNCa)

8 Pet Thread! WeaselDog says Hola!

Posted by: Weasel at January 04, 2020 03:18 PM (MVjcR)

9 Mississippi has a wildlife plate with a black lab on it. We have one! Plate and black lab.

Posted by: Marica at January 04, 2020 03:19 PM (KC8XS)

10 the lab needs to move real quick like.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at January 04, 2020 03:19 PM (Vd9Tp)

11 Old Dog, Old Cat, and New Old Dog say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The marauding Visigoth 2yo Goddess of the Dogs has discovered the Old Cat. Old Cat is allowing himself to be discovered -- slapping New Old Dog and generating fear and awe even from the Visigoth. 'Cat hit him!'

Posted by: mustbequantum at January 04, 2020 03:23 PM (MIKMs)

12 Beautiful pets. IrishEi, love the hats on your dogs. What does JackStraw know anyway?

I'm not sure what to think about the crazy cat guys with the fifteen cats and the house dedicated to them. It's a beautiful house but all I can think of is litter boxes and dander.

Posted by: bluebell at January 04, 2020 03:23 PM (/669Q)

13 Yay! Pet Thread.

IrishEi, amazing ~~photshop~~ pic of doggehs with their hats. If you still have that poinsettia you need to put a plate under it.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 03:25 PM (Dhht7)

14 Great links and great dog (and cat) pics!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 03:26 PM (BiNEL)

15 That's pretty cool that Moose had a groupie!

It's not unusual for a resident house cat to accept a feral kitten and teach him/her how to adapt to life with humans. The younger the kitten, the easier the process, but given enough time (and a steady supply of cat food, treats, and toys), the young'un usually follows the older cat's example and settles in.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 03:27 PM (pPNCa)

16 I'm not sure what to think about the crazy cat guys with the fifteen cats and the house dedicated to them. It's a beautiful house but all I can think of is litter boxes and dander.

If I had their mad architectural skilz and financial resources, I would have designed the cat house to look like a baseball stadium-- with the litter boxes in the dugouts.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 03:29 PM (pPNCa)

17 Someone bought a RC to the dog park. Great joy ensues.

https://tinyurl.com/v664s2y

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 03:30 PM (YqDXo)

18 Look, I like cats and everything but the guy in the video has to many damn cats.

Posted by: Puddlglum at January 04, 2020 03:31 PM (b/3fK)

19 I love the pet thread. Yes I do.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 03:31 PM (n1yOz)

20 bluebell

That's the second time I saw that house featured. Seem ... excessive. Who are the owners?

As I am quite allergic to cats, walking into that house would kill me.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 04, 2020 03:33 PM (u82oZ)

21 17 Someone bought a RC to the dog park. Great joy ensues.

Mr. April wants to do that with our doggehs. I think they, too, would be joyful.

Posted by: April at January 04, 2020 03:33 PM (OX9vb)

22 19 I love the pet thread. Yes I do.
Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 03:31 PM (n1yOz)
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Yep. The Pet Thread is the best.

Posted by: Weasel at January 04, 2020 03:33 PM (MVjcR)

23 Happy pet day!
If I built that cat toy house, my cat would ignore it and play in the shipping boxes.

Posted by: navybrat, at large at January 04, 2020 03:33 PM (w7KSn)

24 Northernlurker

Been back to that bar yet? Bring your pouch. Win, Win, Chicken Dinner.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 04, 2020 03:33 PM (u82oZ)

25 Wonder what turning your house into a house for cats does to the resale value of the home? Also, the humans seemed like a nice throuple.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 03:34 PM (Dhht7)

26 NL
Conor says Paisley needs her ears scratched!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 03:35 PM (BiNEL)

27 Deplorable Jay Guevara

Nice video. Did he stuff the car with bacon?

And I bet Hadrian the Seventh's dogs would cut the corner for the win.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 04, 2020 03:36 PM (u82oZ)

28 I usually come to AoS to plagiarize content from Ace, but this thread is a GOLDMINE. My ~~dog blog~~ Twitter TL is gonna be lit AF, fam. Lit like the Springfield Tire Fire!

Posted by: Jonah Goldberg at January 04, 2020 03:37 PM (Z7DY1)

29 Happy Pet Thread Day everybody.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 03:38 PM (O/fo2)

30 Friend just saw Andrew McCabe on plane leaving Utah.

Was he skiing, or testifying in front of Huber grand jury?

It was definitely him. He admitted to it at gate. Many people fawning over him. His wife was with him and two teens. Apparently not worried about loss of pension.

This kind of crap can not be permitted.
Posted by: I unsuccessfully mounted a coup and now I'm going skiing at January 04, 2020 02:50 PM
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Guilty as sin, free as a bird.

Posted by: Welcome to the club Andy at January 04, 2020 03:39 PM (ZuGkg)

31 If I had a pet, it'd be a cat. Low maintenance, more or less. That person though, with all the cats, yikes. Xe is krazy kat genderless person in the making.

Posted by: Puddlglum at January 04, 2020 03:39 PM (b/3fK)

32 As I am quite allergic to cats, walking into that house would kill me.

Serious question: if you have pets, how do you cope with trips to the vet? My vet sets aside some time slots for cats only and dogs only, but I assume there is some cat dander in his office even during the dogs-only hours.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 03:40 PM (pPNCa)

33 Northernlurker

Been back to that bar yet? Bring your pouch. Win, Win, Chicken Dinner.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 04, 2020 03:33 PM (u82oZ)

I'm at the pet friendly pub but no Paisley. I'm concerned that she's a little too opinionated.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 03:40 PM (n1yOz)

34 28
Jonah, is it true you have a fat coated retriever?

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 03:41 PM (BiNEL)

35 Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 03:38 PM (O/fo2)

Life is always better on Pet Thread Day!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 03:44 PM (BiNEL)

36 Friend just saw Andrew McCabe on plane leaving Utah. I'm going skiing at January 04, 2020 02:50 PM
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Guilty as sin, free as a bird.

Posted by: Welcome to the club Andy at January 04, 2020 03:39 PM (ZuGkg)

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Other than mentioning a bird, this post isn't really appropriate for the pet thread.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 03:46 PM (Dhht7)

37 Ben Had

♫ Good afternoon! ♬

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 04, 2020 03:47 PM (u82oZ)

38 New Year's day some twerp TP'd the area in front of the barn. There was toilet paper strewn all over the place.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 03:47 PM (O/fo2)

39 Xe is krazy kat genderless person in the making.

Tony La Russa has 17 cats, and he's hardly genderless. From MLB's Cut 4, a post about how a cat turned a baseball manager into an animal rescue guy:

https://tinyurl.com/uomkhzb

Pictures of rescued doggehs as well as kittehs at the link.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 03:48 PM (pPNCa)

40 36

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 03:48 PM (BiNEL)

41 Pub pets are happy pets.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 03:48 PM (n1yOz)

42

Here's a video on how to deal with dogs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0ec5lfzjfA

Posted by: Soothsayer Delicto at January 04, 2020 03:49 PM (gKXSf)

43 With that many cats, I find it hard to believe it doesn't have a whiff of cat shit.

Posted by: jsg at January 04, 2020 03:50 PM (JG1i6)

44 Resident kidlet bought a fancy new litter box for Old Cat. Tip it over and the clumps fall into a drawer that is then in garbage. Very cool, so we'll see how it works. Old Cat only pees on kidlet's clothes left on the floor, so it was self defense, but we'll see how it works in the longer term.

Posted by: mustbequantum at January 04, 2020 03:50 PM (MIKMs)

45 Cute critters! Thank you all for sharing.

Posted by: ALH at January 04, 2020 03:51 PM (A7tBu)

46 I love the dogs in the snow. Paisley loves fresh snow

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 03:54 PM (n1yOz)

47 Schrodinger's a 30lb cat?! I thought Cat#1 was a fat cat at 20lb. (Not fat shaming.)

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 03:55 PM (Dhht7)

48 That is a disturbing picture at top...

Posted by: Anna Puma at January 04, 2020 03:56 PM (0qiZ3)

49 Turns out the TPing job was all my fault. I had left a four pack of tp on a chair in the barn and
Jagar swiped it and convinced Brody that this was the best toy ever as they played let's shred the tp as we run.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 03:57 PM (O/fo2)

50
From the youtube comments. I don't know if this guy is for real or not, but poor guy wants a dog/friend:
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I am single . I am lonely. Have large house under remodelling. Si I live in small backyard house.
I drive a clean jeep car/clean high cab truck/ tractors lawn mowers verylarge bulldozer . I have 3 ac. Suburbs and lots of trespasser steeling. Woods on 3 sides with busy road on other. No fence yet. Want a Malinous. Had a doberman few yr ago...
I am a rsted 100% disssbled combat Vietnam veteran.
Some veryslow walking 6 ft at a time.
I do 1 hour every day on honda rancher 450 atv.
Center alabama weather. Area 256.
I want big dog. 404 8579. But I need to take dog allways everywhere store & house & car & truck & walk beside power wheelchair.

Posted by: Soothsayer Delicto at January 04, 2020 03:57 PM (gKXSf)

51 Love the dog swimming in the tub link lol.

Can't stand the fact that gay people are worse than vegans about telling everyone they like it up the pooper.

Posted by: jsg at January 04, 2020 03:57 PM (JG1i6)

52 It took me a while to decipher the pic up top but brave dog.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 03:58 PM (n1yOz)

53

a rat and i think a female grackle on the front step this am...

good kittehs

Posted by: krusty at January 04, 2020 03:59 PM (PT+W/)

54 Hi, Ben Had. Any idea as to who the TP perps are? Have you interrogated the horsies?

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 03:59 PM (Dhht7)

55 Turns out the TPing job was all my fault. I had left a four pack of tp on a chair in the barn and
Jagar swiped it and convinced Brody that this was the best toy ever

Cats generally assume that humans invented TP so that kittehs could use it as a treadmill.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 03:59 PM (pPNCa)

56 Howdy all. Wife and I were talking/debating. Will our old pets be in heaven? Greeting us with a wagging tail? I have some past dogs I'd love to see again. I think God would give us that joy and would want to reward us with them, after all, he created us and them. Wife says no because animals don't have souls. Discuss. There is one cat however that I hated. I hope he's not there.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:00 PM (hLKSS)

57 That's the second time I saw that house featured. Seem ... excessive. Who are the owners?

As I am quite allergic to cats, walking into that house would kill me.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 04, 2020 03:33 PM (u82oZ)
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If you watch the video, it's three guys. Don't all me.

And I'm incredibly allergic to cats too. It makes my head hurt just to contemplate walking in there. Sure they have 5 Roombas going at a time but there has to be dander everywhere regardless with all those catwalks.

Posted by: bluebell at January 04, 2020 04:00 PM (/669Q)

58 Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 03:57 PM

Ha. Ignore my post @54.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 04:01 PM (Dhht7)

59 aww pet morons!!!

Posted by: vmom 2020 at January 04, 2020 04:01 PM (G546f)

60 The pets all look great.

I have always had a soft spot for hound dogs. Their eyes seem to stare into my soul as they walk up to me and ask to be petted.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:05 PM (ycWCI)

61 I want to meet Oliver the poodle

Posted by: vmom 2020 at January 04, 2020 04:05 PM (G546f)

62 Mama cat and Ra-Ra are outside, easily bribed they are with food. Isis wants to be an indoor cat so has ghosted in and promptly hidden herself. Just have to wait for her to raid the dry food.

Posted by: Anna Puma at January 04, 2020 04:06 PM (0qiZ3)

63 That dog in the pool is sooo happy.

Great Pet thread and pets.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 04, 2020 04:06 PM (u82oZ)

64 41 Pub pets are happy pets.
Posted by: Northernlurker

This is true.

Posted by: Puddlglum at January 04, 2020 04:07 PM (b/3fK)

65 NaCly, Happy New Year to you!

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 04:08 PM (O/fo2)

66 The only cat that bothers me, allergy wise, are Siamese. Otherwise, I'm fine with cats. Cats seem to like me. They recognize I'm feline 'staff' I guess.

Posted by: Puddlglum at January 04, 2020 04:09 PM (b/3fK)

67 Pets in heaven

This Protestant guy who writes on the Bible says it's quite likely. He also references Peter Kreeft who is a RC professor who says the same thing. There's also a book by a Priest on this,I can't recall the name of the priest or the book:

https://tinyurl.com/yb8abov2

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 04, 2020 04:10 PM (WI7YS)

68 Love the dog in the tub.

One of my bulldogs loves a kiddie pool. We leave it out in the winter, because it collects rainwater, and they both like to drink the cold outside water.

Last night, after a long walk, I unleashed Tank and he headed for the pool for a cold drink. In went his face, then his front paws, and before I could stop him, plopped his whole self in! 45 degrees out.

I guess he was hot!

Posted by: April at January 04, 2020 04:10 PM (OX9vb)

69 And I'm incredibly allergic to cats too. It makes my head hurt just to contemplate walking in there. Sure they have 5 Roombas going at a time but there has to be dander everywhere regardless with all those catwalks.
Posted by: bluebell at January 04, 2020 04:00 PM (/669Q)

I managed a video store in college. The lady who owned it had something like 11 cats and five dogs. She went on vacation once and asked me to feed them. I am deathly allergic to cats. She did not have a roomba. I did not have my Claritin.

I went in, but had about the most violent allergy attack I have ever had. It was not pleasant.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:10 PM (ycWCI)

70 olddog, I was too slow with the rest of the story!

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 04:10 PM (O/fo2)

71 Pets in heaven

This Protestant guy who writes on the Bible says it's quite likely. He also references Peter Kreeft who is a RC professor who says the same thing. There's also a book by a Priest on this,I can't recall the name of the priest or the book:

https://tinyurl.com/yb8abov2
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 04, 2020 04:10 PM

Cool. Thanks Fen. I'll check that out I think God created both pet and man so he'd want us to feel that joy again. Have two dogs that passed over the years I miss dearly still. New dog we have is awesome. We had a cat growing up but he was a jerk so I hope he's not around.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:12 PM (hLKSS)

72 Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 04, 2020 04:10 PM (WI7YS)

There was a story I remember reading. In it an old lady asked a Priest whether dogs were allowed in Heaven. The Priest said he was not sure. The Old Lady responded that she could never be happy without her little dog. The Priest replied then of course the dog would be allowed, because one thing he could be sure of: You will be happy in Heaven.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:13 PM (ycWCI)

73 Makes me feel good to look at the photos people sent it!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 04, 2020 04:14 PM (WI7YS)

74 A couple just came in with a pair of whippets. Interesting looking dogs. Then some type of cockapooish dog came in owner in tow.
There already were two dogs of unclear breed.
Very doggish in here

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:14 PM (n1yOz)

75 If there are cats there you are not in Heaven.

Dogs, yes.

Posted by: Bandersnatch, armchair theologist at January 04, 2020 04:14 PM (gd9RK)

76 Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:13 PM (ycWCI)

That's a nice take on it.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 04, 2020 04:14 PM (WI7YS)

77 One of my bulldogs loves a kiddie pool. We leave it out in the winter, because it collects rainwater, and they both like to drink the cold outside water.

Last night, after a long walk, I unleashed Tank and he headed for the pool for a cold drink. In went his face, then his front paws, and before I could stop him, plopped his whole self in! 45 degrees out.

I guess he was hot!

Posted by: April at January 04, 2020 04:10 PM (OX9vb)

Our first golden retriever used to get into the dry bath tub and look around expectantly for someone to turn on the water.

Walking over a small pedestrian bridge in a park I had to hold him back from diving into the water. It was a struggle, because he was a big boy (120 lbs., and very strong).

I still miss him a lot.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:15 PM (YqDXo)

78 Wife says no because animals don't have souls.

She's been talking to too many Jesuits. The lineup on the other side of the question includes C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther, Helmut Thielicke, John Paul II, and John Polkinghorne (a professor of mathematical physics as well as an ordained Anglican theologian). She can argue with them if she wishes.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 04:15 PM (pPNCa)

79 49 Turns out the TPing job was all my fault. I had left a four pack of tp on a chair in the barn and
Jagar swiped it and convinced Brody that this was the best toy ever as they played let's shred the tp as we run.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 03:57 PM (O/fo2)

That WAS the best toy ever!

Posted by: m at January 04, 2020 04:16 PM (KXX3K)

80 Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:13 PM (ycWCI)

That's a nice take on it.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 04, 2020 04:14 PM

Yes it is. a great way to look at it. I still miss them after 10 and 20 years respectively. Scruffy the cat. Not so much. Little jerk would literally pounce on my face when I was sleeping and start clawing at me. It was a rescue and it didn't seem to like anyone, no matter how kind we were to it. Maybe someone was just plain mean to it and it hated all humans, but the feeling was mutual. I hope he's with someone else in heaven.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:18 PM (hLKSS)

81 I still miss him a lot.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:15 PM (YqDXo)

*fistbump*

They never leave you.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:18 PM (ycWCI)

82 May I ask the hoard's advice on pet selection? I need advice on a dog breed that can handle being alone during the day while I work. I sometimes stop home for lunch, but not always. I don't have a doggy door, maybe that is next.

Posted by: next in line at January 04, 2020 04:18 PM (8kWXA)

83 I just thought of the name of the book-

"Will I see my dog in heaven?" by Jack Wintz

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 04, 2020 04:19 PM (WI7YS)

84 I hope he's with someone else in heaven.
Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:18 PM (hLKSS)

LOL.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 04, 2020 04:20 PM (WI7YS)

85 "Will I see my dog in heaven?" by Jack Wintz
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 04, 2020 04:19 PM

Fen, thank you!

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:20 PM (hLKSS)

86 Now that we are staying with my MiL, she has commenced spoiling our oldest, and most medically delicate cat.

After much soul searching, Mrs VIA and I are resigned to the fact that we will probable leave this one with my MiL when we do finally relocate.

The stress of the crating, travel and relocating would probably finish her off.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 04, 2020 04:20 PM (tT0V4)

87 I just listened to The Last Battle, the last of The Narnia Chronicles.
I loved the description of dogs in Aslan's country.
Heaven will be happy.
Heaven is a new Eden. I don't see why that wouldn't include dogs.
I had a dream once of arriving in Heaven to be greeted by Faye but off in the distance I saw a white, barking storm running through the fields. It was Paisley come to greet me.
Now I'm crying.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:20 PM (n1yOz)

88 Very doggish in here
Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:14 PM (n1yOz)

You are lucky to have such a great pub nearby!

Posted by: The Formerly Austere, but still Revered, Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:21 PM (BiNEL)

89 82 May I ask the hoard's advice on pet selection? I need advice on a dog breed that can handle being alone during the day while I work. I sometimes stop home for lunch, but not always. I don't have a doggy door, maybe that is next.
Posted by: next in line at January 04, 2020 04:18 PM (8kWXA)

Do you want a pure breed or do you want a mixed breed dog? Do you want a pup or an adult? So many facets to look at before purchasing a dog.

Good luck.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at January 04, 2020 04:22 PM (aA3+G)

90 Very doggish in here
Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:14 PM

Whippet good...dun dun dun dun da dada

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:22 PM (hLKSS)

91 82 May I ask the hoard's advice on pet selection? I need advice on a dog breed that can handle being alone during the day while I work. I sometimes stop home for lunch, but not always. I don't have a doggy door, maybe that is next.
Posted by: next in line at January 04, 2020 04:18 PM (8kWXA)

My advice: get TWO dogs. We got our first golden and then later kind of by chance adopted a little Benji look-alike mutt. They kept each other company while we were at work. Dogs are, of course, social animals, so they don't like to be alone, but thrive when they have another pup with them.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:23 PM (YqDXo)

92 81 I still miss him a lot.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:15 PM (YqDXo)

*fistbump*

They never leave you.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:18 PM (ycWCI)

It's true. We lost our second golden two years ago, and we still miss him dearly, as well as our first.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:24 PM (YqDXo)

93 Think about adopting an older dog, not so much by breed as by temperament. Older dogs are accustomed to being alone while owners work and they are the ones who really need a home.

Posted by: mustbequantum at January 04, 2020 04:25 PM (MIKMs)

94 Our dog Chewy is still recovering from having 5 days worth of guests, parties etc. She was unable to get her prerequisite 17 naps per day in with all the company, she was a good sport though. She's laying next to me in a doggeh coma as I type. I envy that dog so many days.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:25 PM (hLKSS)

95 Posted by: April at January 04, 2020 04:10 PM (OX9vb)

My next to last French Bulldog, Toby, loved chasing and biting the water stream from a hose nozzle. He'd be soaking wet and still want to play after I was worn out from manipulating the hose. Never tried him in a kiddy pool because I would have worried about his center of gravity, but now I wish I had tried a shallow one.

Posted by: The Formerly Austere, but still Revered, Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:26 PM (BiNEL)

96 Posted by: mustbequantum at January 04, 2020 04:25 PM (MIKMs)

Oh please consider it. The place my daughter volunteers at takes nothing but older dogs and every one of them are just the sweetest pups. I can't wait til I can volunteer there.

Posted by: Jewells45 at January 04, 2020 04:28 PM (dUJdY)

97 I don't think Paisley is a perfect match for me. She's a little bigger than ideal for me. But we've bonded, which means she's ideal after all.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:28 PM (n1yOz)

98 Yeah, Hrothgar, we never have more than two or three inches of water in it.

Posted by: April at January 04, 2020 04:29 PM (OX9vb)

99 I still miss him a lot.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:15 PM

Yep. I miss both my dogs that have passed. The last one I had to take to be put down. Cancer. My daughter chased me down the street in the car when I had to take her. Because she couldn't let go. It broke my heart. It still does. She was so mad at me. She gets it now that she's an adult. But man. What a shit day that was.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:29 PM (hLKSS)

100 Now there's a biggish black dog, with a large tail and a cocker spaniel.
It's kind of like a heavenly pub.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:30 PM (n1yOz)

101 97 I don't think Paisley is a perfect match for me. She's a little bigger than ideal for me. But we've bonded, which means she's ideal after all.
Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:28 PM (n1yOz)

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at January 04, 2020 04:30 PM (aA3+G)

102 Wife says no because animals don't have souls.
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She's been talking to too many Jesuits.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 04:15 PM

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Not sure if Jesuits have souls. They prolly shouldn't weigh in.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 04:31 PM (Dhht7)

103 Good looking group of pets yall. They grow up so fast.
Speaking of that, Bruno now weighs 32 lbs at three months. He's added 20 lbs since I got him 6 weeks ago. In that time he has gone thru 40lbs of puppy chow, so half has been retained, and the other half crapped out and tossed over the fence.

Posted by: freaked at January 04, 2020 04:31 PM (Tnijr)

104 I have a 10 yo Beagle/Foxhound mix. He has degrading disk disease - I had a previous beagle with the same thing.

He is so sad - we are looking at fenestration surgery - no not throwing him out the window, but an arthoscopic procedure that cuts a window into his vertebrae so that the disks wont get pinched.

Posted by: blaster at January 04, 2020 04:31 PM (ZfRYq)

105 The thought of dogs in Heaven has me feeling a touch emotional.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:32 PM (n1yOz)

106 My own personal take on it:

Dogs embody all of the teachings of Christ and God. Loyalty, steadfastness, obedience, kindness, bravery, unquestioning love. There are times when I see them not just as an undoubted creation of God, but also as his agents. They make us better.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:33 PM (ycWCI)

107 The last time I had a group of puppies (4) they had a kiddie pool and I would put some minnows in it so they could go fishing. One pup would spend hours snorkeling for those. He never did catch one.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 04:33 PM (O/fo2)

108 Guy down the road from us has a bull mastiff. Nice pooch. It's rural where we live but the SOB refuses to pick his dogshit off the road, it's frggen gross. People walk and bike etc. when it's nicer out but I am thinking about shaming him by making a yard sign with an arrow and sticking it the snow.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:34 PM (hLKSS)

109 97 I don't think Paisley is a perfect match for me. She's a little bigger than ideal for me. But we've bonded, which means she's ideal after all.
Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:28 PM (n1yOz)

By Jove, I think you've got it!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:36 PM (BiNEL)

110 My own personal take on it:

Dogs embody all of the teachings of Christ and God. Loyalty, steadfastness, obedience, kindness, bravery, unquestioning love. There are times when I see them not just as an undoubted creation of God, but also as his agents. They make us better.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:33 PM

I love that!!!!!!!

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:36 PM (hLKSS)

111 Yep. I miss both my dogs that have passed. The last one I had to take to be put down. Cancer. My daughter chased me down the street in the car when I had to take her. Because she couldn't let go. It broke my heart. It still does. She was so mad at me. She gets it now that she's an adult. But man. What a shit day that was.
Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:29 PM (hLKSS)

I hear ya. Our first golden died on Christmas Eve, a few weeks before my father died. There were a lot of tears around Casa Guevara then.

When our second golden died our younger son (who was still in high school at the time) was hit especially hard. He collected all of our pup's toys in a little shrine that choked me up whenever I looked at it.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:36 PM (YqDXo)

112
I think anything with a Face has a soul.

Posted by: Soothsayer Delicto at January 04, 2020 04:36 PM (gKXSf)

113
Except chimps and monkeys.

Posted by: Soothsayer Delicto at January 04, 2020 04:37 PM (gKXSf)

114
I don't think I have to remind anyone how I feel about chimps.

Posted by: Soothsayer Delicto at January 04, 2020 04:37 PM (gKXSf)

115 Speaking of Heaven and pets, did Rickl have a pet.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:37 PM (n1yOz)

116 "(dogs) make us better."

I don't think humanity ever could have escaped the Paleolithic without them. the neanders and Denisovans never did

Posted by: Boulder t'hobo at January 04, 2020 04:38 PM (xQAWG)

117 A quote I've seen but can't source is something like

If there are no dogs in Heaven, then I want to go where they go when they die!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:38 PM (BiNEL)

118 Posted by: blaster at January 04, 2020 04:31 PM (ZfRYq)

Good luck with the surgery.

If I were facing that situation I would do the same.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at January 04, 2020 04:38 PM (aA3+G)

119 If someone would bring a cat into the pub it would be chaos.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:38 PM (n1yOz)

120 Aetius451AD, Thank You that was beautifully said.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 04:38 PM (O/fo2)

121 I have never understood how anyone could mistreat a pup. What kind of a bastard would you have to be to mistreat someone who just wants to be with you and love you?

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:39 PM (YqDXo)

122 Rickl had a cat I think. some morons were going to rescue it

Posted by: Boulder t'hobo at January 04, 2020 04:39 PM (xQAWG)

123 Saint Francis of Assisi, for our Animal Friends

Heavenly Father, our human ties with our friends of other species is wonderful and special gift from You. We now ask You to grant our special animal companions your Fatherly care and healing power to take away any suffering they have. Give us, their human friends, new understanding of our responsibilities to these creatures of Yours. They have trust in us as we have in You; our souls and theirs are on this earth together to give one another friendship, affection, and caring. Take our heartfelt prayers and fill Your ill or suffering animals with healing Light and strength to overcome whatever weakness of body they have.

(Here mention the names of the animals needing prayer).

Your goodness is turned upon every living thing and Your grace flows to all Your creatures. From our souls to theirs goodness flows, touching each of us with the reflection of Your love. Grant to our special animal companions long and healthy lives. Give them good relationships with us, and if You see fit to take them from us, help us to understand that they are not gone from us, but only drawing closer to You. Grant our prayer through the intercession of good St. Francis of Assisi, who honored You through all Your creatures. Give him the power to watch over our animal friends until they are safely with You in eternity, where we someday hope to join them in giving You honor forever. Amen.

(You can make this a Novena for a sick pet, by praying this prayer for 9 consecutive days)

Posted by: Nurse ratched at January 04, 2020 04:40 PM (PkVlr)

124 114
I don't think I have to remind anyone how I feel about chimps.
Posted by: Soothsayer Delicto at January 04, 2020 04:37 PM (gKXSf)

The bad guy in The Last Battle was a monkey.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:40 PM (n1yOz)

125 I hear ya. Our first golden died on Christmas Eve, a few weeks before my father died. There were a lot of tears around Casa Guevara then.

When our second golden died our younger son (who was still in high school at the time) was hit especially hard. He collected all of our pup's toys in a little shrine that choked me up whenever I looked at it.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:36 PM

So hard to lose them. I will never forget looking in the rearview mirror seeing my daughter chasing after me with tears streaming down her face.

They are so great when they are here. Even when they do stuff like our first dog who made a snack out of our brand new couch (like 2 weeks old) after I forgot to close the gate. I mean destroyed it. Wife says, who was the last onw to leave. Entire house points at me...Dog was like, well, you effed up didn't ya.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:40 PM (hLKSS)

126 Not sure if Jesuits have souls. They prolly shouldn't weigh in.

I had a Jesuit classmate in grad school who would probably agree with you. He taught the rest of us how to give a Jesuit benediction: 1) raise right hand; 2) extend middle finger; 3) utter the words "And with thy spirit!"

BTW, you do know that the present pope is the first Jesuit to become pope, don't you?

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 04:41 PM (pPNCa)

127 Yes. Indeed. Animals have souls and we will see them in Heaven

Posted by: Nurse ratched at January 04, 2020 04:41 PM (PkVlr)

128 Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:33 PM (ycWCI)

What Ben Had said at 120!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:41 PM (BiNEL)

129 Even when they do stuff like our first dog who made a snack out of our brand new couch (like 2 weeks old) after I forgot to close the gate. I mean destroyed it. Wife says, who was the last onw to leave. Entire house points at me...Dog was like, well, you effed up didn't ya.
Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:40 PM (hLKSS)

My parents' dog chewed up my college diploma. My parents were pissed, but I thought it was pretty funny.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:42 PM (YqDXo)

130 I was going to ask about Reggie, Rickl's cat. I thought I scanned a post that said Reggie had a permanent home? What I read for sure was Reggie had landed safely in the cat rescue.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at January 04, 2020 04:42 PM (n4y+3)

131 Yea, anyone who abuses an animal has a special place in hell.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:43 PM (hLKSS)

132 Speaking of Heaven and pets, did Rickl have a pet.

Rickl had at least two cats, one of whom died before he did, because he shared his sorrow with us on the Pet Thread. I think her name was Kira. The cat who survived him is a special needs cat that the Horde can support if you wish; Mis Hum has the details.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 04:44 PM (pPNCa)

133 Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:42 PM

They definitely teach patience don't they! Second dog got a down pillow one time. That took a while to clean up. All I could do was laugh.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:45 PM (hLKSS)

134 BTW, you do know that the present pope is the first Jesuit to become pope, don't you?

Posted by: Basement Cat

Unfortunately, yes. No need to remind me.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 04:45 PM (Dhht7)

135 My parents' dog chewed up my college diploma. My parents were pissed, but I thought it was pretty funny.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:42 PM (YqDXo)

Paisley makes a mission of destroying any toy I give her. Makes me laugh.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:46 PM (n1yOz)

136 speaking of special needs pussies, the Texans are up

Posted by: Boulder t'hobo at January 04, 2020 04:47 PM (xQAWG)

137 134 BTW, you do know that the present pope is the first Jesuit to become pope, don't you?

Posted by: Basement Cat

Unfortunately, yes. No need to remind me.
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 04:45 PM (Dhht7)

Does the rhetorical question "is the Pope Catholic " still work?

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:47 PM (n1yOz)

138 Posted by: blaster at January 04, 2020 04:31 PM (ZfRYq)

Good luck with the surgery.

If I were facing that situation I would do the same.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at January 04, 2020 04:38 PM (aA3+G)

Had a similar situation with Sofie, our first Frenchie, and late in her life, But there was no way I was not going to try everything possible, and we had another good two years!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:47 PM (BiNEL)

139 speaking of special needs pussies, the Texans are up
Posted by: Boulder t'hobo at January 04, 2020 04:47 PM

Ouch. Damn buddy. I LOL'ed

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:47 PM (hLKSS)

140 Our first golden as a pup used to attack a springy door stop, just exactly like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz3Wi5sK4bo

We used to roar laughing at his antics!

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at January 04, 2020 04:49 PM (YqDXo)

141 Posted by: Nurse ratched at January 04, 2020 04:40 PM (PkVlr)

Thanks for that, nurse!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:49 PM (BiNEL)

142 139 speaking of special needs pussies, the Texans are up
Posted by: Boulder t'hobo at January 04, 2020 04:47 PM

Ouch. Damn buddy. I LOL'ed
Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:47 PM (hLKSS)

I looked to see if there was a nood (there isn't).

Posted by: m at January 04, 2020 04:49 PM (KXX3K)

143 Hrothgar, Conor says he would be very happy to have a puppy brother or sister in 2020.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 04:50 PM (O/fo2)

144 I don't know if Paisley has a soul but judging by the way she looks at me she sure likes to check the quality of my soul.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:51 PM (n1yOz)

145 Paisley makes a mission of destroying any toy I give her. Makes me laugh.
Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 04:46 PM (n1yOz)

Ajax will destroy puny toys (this is 95% of them) in minutes. These Kong squeakers are the best I have found for durability.

https://tinyurl.com/swje4ev

The first thing he tries to do with any squeaker is remove the squeak. These have an internal one that makes it much harder for him to get to. They last about 6 months.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 04:51 PM (ycWCI)

146 I could never have a dog that had puppies and then give them away. I have a buddy that has three girls and their golden lab had a litter and he said it was hell when anyone came to get the pups. I don't know how people do it.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:52 PM (hLKSS)

147 Ben Had, I keep thinking of that. Then I think of having another dog trained by Conor and rethink it!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:53 PM (BiNEL)

148 Had a similar situation with Sofie, our first Frenchie, and late in her life, But there was no way I was not going to try everything possible, and we had another good two years!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:47 PM (BiNEL)

Yes, had the procedure done on the other beagle.

Surgery on animals is extra pricy around here, but, yeah, whatever we can do.

Posted by: blaster at January 04, 2020 04:53 PM (ZfRYq)

149 Paisley makes a mission of destroying any toy I give her. Makes me laugh.

Problems can arise, though, if the dog swallows part or all of whatever it has destroyed. The last time I had to take one of my cats to the local animal hospital for emergency diagnosis (she wasn't eating, which can be a danger sign in a cat; fortunately, it turned out to be only a minor digestive upset), a couple came into the waiting room with a dog that had eaten the wife's underwear while she was taking a shower. The emergency vet took an x-ray, tried several maneuvers to get the dog to bring up the underwear, and ended up having to keep the dog overnight to be sure all the cloth had been removed. At least there was no lasting harm to the dog.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 04:54 PM (pPNCa)

150 Rickl cat's (Reggie) saga from 12/15/19 courtesy 'ette, Tami.

http://acecomments.mu.nu/?blog=86&post=384799#c31822129

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 04:54 PM (Dhht7)

151 Hrothgar, No worries. Conor has you very well trained!

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 04:54 PM (O/fo2)

152 Will our old pets be in heaven? ... Discuss.

Since Scripture does not speak to the issue directly, no one can say with certainty either way. And as sweet as the thought that we might be reunited with beloved pets is, the attitude that "I couldn't be happy without them" is deeply troubling to me. Heaven is reunion with God. If we have a right comprehension of what that means, how inexpressibly marvelous that will be, I think we will realize that the presence or absence of our pets will be meaningless in comparison. Do any of us really believe that, standing in the presence of God Himself, united to the glorified Christ, we'll have any thought of anyone we've left behind, either human or animal? If so, I fear we've identified an idol.

I've had some wonderful dogs. Yes, I'd love to see them again. But I really believe that in heaven, they'll be the very last thing on my mind.

Posted by: Gisela of France at January 04, 2020 04:55 PM (J6P5a)

153 Ben Had, I'm betting two of them would whip me into shape in no time flat!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 04:57 PM (BiNEL)

154 I don't know if animals have souls, but I have had beloved departed doggehs visit me in lucid dreams, they smile at me and lick my hand. I can even smell them.
Then I awaken, and weep.

Posted by: attila the thrilla at January 04, 2020 04:57 PM (w7KSn)

155 I've had some wonderful dogs. Yes, I'd love to see them again. But I really believe that in heaven, they'll be the very last thing on my mind.
Posted by: Gisela of France at January 04, 2020 04:55 PM

Interesting take. Nobody really knows. But I have heard of people that were dead and came back seeing relatives that had passed welcoming them etc. Never heard of anyone seeing pets, not sure. It would be nice to see them again though.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:58 PM (hLKSS)

156 These pet morons are just beautiful.

Bella stole my heart.

Posted by: Ladyl at January 04, 2020 05:00 PM (TdMsT)

157 Dogs and cats are just the bestest, kinda like all you people.

Posted by: Eromero at January 04, 2020 05:00 PM (UUkQp)

158 First dog, Freida, had a shoe fetish. Ate the tassels off one of my Bass Weejun loafers and a bow off one of the Mrs. Liz Claiborne black patent leather pumps.

Not to mention the hole she ate in the beautiful homemade quilt my aunt made me. Thankfully, I found a Methodist quilting circle and they repaired it. Kind of.

She was a good dog, and I still miss her.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 05:00 PM (Dhht7)

159 Speaking of pets. Time to wake Chewy from her slumber to go take a walk in the woods before the sun goes down. Always takes longer because we have a heat wave of 29 today so she takes her sweet time, which is good. All kind of things to be sniffed, chased etc. She loves to bound into the piles of snow. Be well all.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 05:02 PM (hLKSS)

160 Posted by: attila the thrilla at January 04, 2020 04:57 PM (w7KSn)

Every so often I turn a corner and fully expect to see Toby Dog sitting there and grinning at me!

Then I'm sad because he's gone!

What a gentleman dog he was!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 05:02 PM (BiNEL)

161 Nice Pets Y'all!

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at January 04, 2020 05:02 PM (Z+IKu)

162 155 I've had some wonderful dogs. Yes, I'd love to see them again. But I really believe that in heaven, they'll be the very last thing on my mind.
Posted by: Gisela of France at January 04, 2020 04:55 PM

Interesting take. Nobody really knows. But I have heard of people that were dead and came back seeing relatives that had passed welcoming them etc. Never heard of anyone seeing pets, not sure. It would be nice to see them again though.
Posted by: Minnfidel at January 04, 2020 04:58 PM (hLKSS)

To be honest I hope to see departed pets, but that won't matter compared to seeing Faye. I will see Faye but seeing Jesus will be better

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 05:03 PM (n1yOz)

163 Think I'll go spoil Conor for a bit...

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 05:04 PM (BiNEL)

164 156 These pet morons are just beautiful.

Bella stole my heart.
Posted by: Ladyl at January 04, 2020 05:00 PM (TdMsT)

Hopefully someone can get it back and put it on ice in time.

Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at January 04, 2020 05:06 PM (p7w08)

165 I've had some wonderful dogs. Yes, I'd love to see them again. But I really believe that in heaven, they'll be the very last thing on my mind.
Posted by: Gisela of France at January 04, 2020 04:55 PM (J6P5a)

Probably the better theological take on the question. We perceive Heaven in human terms: walking around, reuniting with loved ones (which is where the dogs come in), learning wonderful things we always wondered about. It ignores the more... transcendental aspect of Heaven.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 04, 2020 05:07 PM (ycWCI)

166 Do any of us really believe that, standing in the presence of God Himself, united to the glorified Christ, we'll have any thought of anyone we've left behind, either human or animal? If so, I fear we've identified an idol.

Posted by: Gisela of France at January 04, 2020 04:55 PM

Nah. God will have my 2 doggies and my son standing behind him and will say "Welcome, my son. We've been patiently waiting for you."

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 05:07 PM (Dhht7)

167 36 Friend just saw Andrew McCabe on plane leaving Utah. I'm going skiing at January 04, 2020 02:50 PM
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Guilty as sin, free as a bird.

Posted by: Welcome to the club Andy at January 04, 2020 03:39 PM (ZuGkg)

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Other than mentioning a bird, this post isn't really appropriate for the pet thread.
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 03:46 PM (Dhht7)

I am appreciative of this information, but was settling in with a cup of delicious coffee, reading the pet thread to get my mind off of the ongoing story that about half of the US population going insane over, with made up facts and living in an alternative reality.

And poof, the story is back.

That's why the OT after 100 posts rule exists.

But then again, there are rules against laundering millions of dollars through Ukraine to kids of Congresspeople, and it appears that rule isn't followed, either.

And MisHum, another fantastic pet thread! Those dobermans with their butts in the snow pic looks like it is ripe to be turned into some kind of meme.

Another wet Seattle day, low to mid '40's, but the skiiers up in the mountains have YeeHaa!!! skiing weather and conditions today.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at January 04, 2020 05:08 PM (sy5kK)

168 Oh please consider it. The place my daughter volunteers at takes nothing but older dogs and every one of them are just the sweetest pups. I can't wait til I can volunteer there.
Posted by: Jewells45

Oh, I wished I lived closer!

Posted by: Infidel at January 04, 2020 05:11 PM (MTxDQ)

169 The Crazy Cat Guy video freaked me out!

Posted by: rhennigantx at January 04, 2020 05:11 PM (JFO2v)

170 Someone bought a RC to the dog park. Great joy ensues.

Mr. April wants to do that with our doggehs. I think they, too, would be joyful.

Posted by: April at January 04, 2020 03:33 PM

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Why not just catch a squirrel and let it go in the house?

Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at January 04, 2020 05:12 PM (JUOKG)

171 Just wanted to mention that since my dogs are on a no grain diet they hardly shed at all Another benefit.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 05:14 PM (O/fo2)

172 68 Love the dog in the tub.

One of my bulldogs loves a kiddie pool. We leave it out in the winter, because it collects rainwater, and they both like to drink the cold outside water.

Last night, after a long walk, I unleashed Tank and he headed for the pool for a cold drink. In went his face, then his front paws, and before I could stop him, plopped his whole self in! 45 degrees out.

I guess he was hot!

Posted by: April at January 04, 2020 04:10 PM (OX9vb)

If they ever do a re-make of Animal House, Tank could try out for the Blutarsky role.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at January 04, 2020 05:14 PM (sy5kK)

173 reading the pet thread to get my mind off of the ongoing story that about half of the US population going insane over, with made up facts and living in an alternative reality.

I need the Caturday Pet Thread as a form of reality therapy and soul-soothing.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 05:14 PM (pPNCa)

174 152 Will our old pets be in heaven? ... Discuss.

If His eye is on the sparrow Then Jack has a place in Heaven.

Posted by: rhennigantx at January 04, 2020 05:15 PM (JFO2v)

175 Based on the sidebar items it seems that there was a coordinated plan to round up/knock off a whole bunch of targets at once. Thank God the Democrats were not informed of this.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - The Outrage Outlet is Concerned that It Did Not Get Everything It Wanted at January 04, 2020 05:15 PM (o59NR)

176 Had to chuckle re: cat peeing on clothes left on floor.

Reminded me of slob XH who could never manage to hang his coat, would toss dirty clothes onto bedroom floor instead of putting in hamper...

FatCat peed on all of it one day. Served him right! Lol.

Posted by: JQ at January 04, 2020 05:15 PM (gP/Z3)

177 170 Someone bought a RC to the dog park. Great joy ensues.

Mr. April wants to do that with our doggehs. I think they, too, would be joyful.

Posted by: April at January 04, 2020 03:33 PM

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Why not just catch a squirrel and let it go in the house?
Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at January 04, 2020 05:12 PM (JUOKG)

Eddie you eat squirrels

Posted by: rhennigantx at January 04, 2020 05:16 PM (JFO2v)

178 That's why the OT after 100 posts rule exists

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at January 04, 2020 05:08 PM

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LCD, 100 post rule is for the Art Thread. Pet Thread ( and maybe Garden Thread) is supposed to politics and OT free. MisHum may correct me if I'm wrong.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 05:16 PM (Dhht7)

179 Both of my hounds are warming a spot for me in heaven..indubitably...

Posted by: Builder Berg at January 04, 2020 05:19 PM (lpCmy)

180 to "be" politics and OT free.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 05:19 PM (Dhht7)

181
BTW, you do know that the present pope is the first Jesuit to become pope, don't you?
Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 04:41 PM (pPNCa)

I did not know this.

Posted by: zombie Johnny Carson at January 04, 2020 05:20 PM (sy5kK)

182 175
Based on the sidebar items it seems that there was a coordinated plan to
round up/knock off a whole bunch of targets at once. Thank God the
Democrats were not informed of this.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - The Outrage Outlet is Concerned that It Did Not
Get Everything It Wanted at January 04, 2020 05:15 PM (o59NR)

There is only one way out of this entire mess. Forget democracy and install ARAB strong men as dictators who will govern EXACTLY LIKE SADDAM DID. Then get out as soon as possible.

Posted by: DFCtomm at January 04, 2020 05:20 PM (50gG9)

183 Leave the politics outside or the dog will bite you.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 04, 2020 05:21 PM (O/fo2)

184 178 That's why the OT after 100 posts rule exists

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at January 04, 2020 05:08 PM

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LCD, 100 post rule is for the Art Thread. Pet Thread ( and maybe Garden Thread) is supposed to politics and OT free. MisHum may correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 05:16 PM (Dhht7)

OK, didn't know. Still enjoying my coffee. But if it ever changes to a coffee-free thread, I'm going to lose it and it won't be pretty for anyone.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at January 04, 2020 05:22 PM (sy5kK)

185 I expect I will lose Paisley at some point. I expect her to be excited when I make it home.
First I hope to hear "well done ". Then a greeting from Faye, then much barking.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 04, 2020 05:23 PM (n1yOz)

186 to "be" politics and OT free.

* looks around for logprof *

Some folks have been known to drag football scores into the Pet Thread.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 05:24 PM (pPNCa)

187 There is only one way out of this entire mess.
Forget democracy and install ARAB strong men as dictators who will
govern EXACTLY LIKE SADDAM DID. Then get out as soon as possible.

Posted by: DFCtomm at January 04, 2020 05:20 PM

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Yep. That's the only way to make the Middle East work. dictators and tyrants is all those people will respond to. Democracy is wasted on them as we have seen in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

We don't need anything from there anymore and we should just pull completely out of there and let them sort themselves out. If they get too frisky we can always pop a MOAB or two to calm them down.

Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at January 04, 2020 05:24 PM (JUOKG)

188 LCD, coffees OK. Beer, too.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 05:25 PM (Dhht7)

189 Some folks have been known to drag football scores into the Pet Thread.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 04, 2020 05:24

I've done that, but only teams with animal mascots. Trying to stay on topic.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 05:26 PM (Dhht7)

190 I just ate most of the leftovers from the fridge. Mixed them all up and stuck them in the microwave, wild pork sausage/beets/potatoes/onions/celery/cornbread. Let the dog lick the bowl after, and we both feel grand. Now for a wee drink.

Posted by: Eromero at January 04, 2020 05:26 PM (UUkQp)

191 Nood chess.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 05:27 PM (Dhht7)

192 What is paisley? Vaguely remember it being a deal in the 80s.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at January 04, 2020 05:30 PM (PUmDY)

193 192 What is paisley? Vaguely remember it being a deal in the 80s.
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at January 04, 2020 05:30 PM (PUmDY)

I thought paisley was a country singer hanging out with a retired football guy.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at January 04, 2020 05:31 PM (sy5kK)

194 Funny

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at January 04, 2020 05:32 PM (PUmDY)

195 I enjoyed the cat-friendly house video! Thanks, MisHum!

Wouldn't want to live in such a place, of course, but I thought it was well-designed and decorated. Had to stop the video and look beyond the cats/catwalks at all those gorgeous houseplants, water feature and That Bathtub!

But again, too bright and busy overall. And a dozen or so too many cats. (Even though I love cats. And dogs.)

Good for those guys-- it works for them.

Posted by: JQ at January 04, 2020 05:39 PM (gP/Z3)

196 189---......I've done that, but only teams with animal mascots. Trying to stay on topic.
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at January 04, 2020 05:26 PM (Dhht7)
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Heh.

I wonder if there has ever before been a major sports championship with the same breed of animal mascots.
I'm sure there have been kitteh vs. kitteh ones before ---Tigers, Lions, Wildcats, Panthers, etc. --- and lots of bird vs. bird ones ---Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Cardinals, etc.
But Tiger vs. Tiger?

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 04, 2020 05:40 PM (M/9m0)

197 Probably gonna willow this, BTU the Pet Thread is consistently the most amazing mix of Joy and Sorrow I have ever experienced and I thank all of you for your contributions to it!

Posted by: The Formerly Austere, but still Revered, Commissar Hrothgar at January 04, 2020 05:43 PM (BiNEL)

198 There is a cafe in town that has cats and tea.
You go in, order some tea, and you have your pick of maybe a dozen cats wandering about, and they are friendly.
It's nice for people who rent and can't have pets.

Posted by: navybrat, at large at January 04, 2020 05:55 PM (w7KSn)

199 Trump hates all pets

Posted by: Kurt at January 04, 2020 07:16 PM (U7ujO)

200 Mom and I used to frequent a used book store that had (4, I think...) live-in cats.

One day, while perusing the shelves, I noticed this big, long-haired calico eyeing me. She suddenly bobbed and jumped-- right onto my shoulder! Then she flopped herself around the back of my neck and purred while I continued to shop.

Fun place.

Posted by: JQ at January 04, 2020 09:37 PM (gP/Z3)

201 Love your Pet Thread. Those are my Dobermans in the snow. Hard to get them to sit and stay. The black and tan is 7 yrs old and the red pups are 7 months. Training is going good. They're all smart and friendly.

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