Ace of Spades Pet Thread

Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Please kick back, chillax and enjoy the world of animals.

Quite the race..........

‘Des Chats-Dessins sans paroles’ (Cats- Pictures without Words) is a book of 1897 by Swiss-born painter and printmaker Theophile Alexandre Steinlen ( 1859-1923). Wonderful art!

How anyone can starve a dog? This afternoon's Feel Good Story.

From doggeh and kitteh owner Lin-duh. Cute video of them.
Thanks!

Itty Bitty Kitty & Rosie the Ferocious Pittie, naptime.

I believe these 2 may have made an appearance about a year ago, when my daughter found a weak, sickly, at-death’s-door 3-week old kitten, and brought it in to try to save him.

Which she did, to the surprise of the veterinarian. Rosie the Pittie was immensely curious, and as you can see, the itty bitty kitty isn’t so itty bitty anymore, and he and Rosie have become best buddies. I mostly lurk, post sometimes as “Reine”.

OK, spill the kibble. Is this a staged photo or is this something that happens on a regular basis? It doesn't really matter its a sensational shot. Thanks!

Bella, the femme fatale - Nic not provided.

I'm not sure if she is a femme fatale, but quite the adorable pooch in this photo. Thanks for sharing. If you are around today join in the comments and tell us more.

Here are some pet related photos I recently found.

The first one is the Pet Cemetery located on the island of Adak, AK. It used to be a Navy base and people would bury their pets near the Adak National Forest with elaborate signs marking their graves. The base has since closed and there is only a small community there that serves a fish cannery located out by the old submarine pier from WWII.

The second one is a picture I took of the Adak National Forest in 1983. It consists of 33 trees and is the smallest and most remote of our national Forests being 1,200 air miles from the closest City. - no nic provided

Thank you for such an interesting story about the Adak Pet Cemetery. And we appreciate learning about the Adak National Forest. I for one had never heard of it.

This is Gus, he showed up right when my last "found me" dog was dying.
I had had Jack for 14 years and I was not sure I wanted another dog
anytime soon. BUT, I went to run errands and he was in front of my
house in the middle of the road. (No collar) He acted like he knew
where he was going, so I thought no more about it. I must have passed
him 4-5 times with him laying curled up close to the road acting
completely at home. Well it was November and it got close to dark so I
jumped in the truck and went to see if he was still there. He was. I
asked "You wanna come home with me?" He jumped at the chance. (must
have heard about the good grub here) I had to put Jack down a couple
weeks later and was able to get to know Gus. He is a funny little guy.
He has only barked 3 times in 5 months. Never had a little dog before.
(never wanted one since they are usually yappy) Didn't mean to write an
epic on Gus. He HATES rain, but ice and snow is fine. Little weirdo.

You have showcased my beasties before and I thank you. Can't really
thank you enough, the pet thread is a pleasure each and every week. - Pam

First of all, no need to thank us here at the Pet Thread. But, you're welcome nevertheless. No one can ever replace Jack, but we are happy to here you have added a new addition to your home. Quite the heart you have there. Thanks for sharing with us.

Good afternoon MisHum,

Finally sending in pics of our two Fur Morons. Buddy, the dog, was at the shelter in the process of being surrendered by a guy who worked too much to properly take care of a young energetic dog. I was there donating stuff from our late Abby (sobs) and although we hadn't planned to adopt just yet, well, could you resist that face? We've mostly cured him of chewing on, well, everything he could find - though it'll be a long time before we can have throw pillows. Not long afterwards I went to Petsmart for cat food for Grandma Chickenbones, our now late 16 yo cat who spent 11 years running our household (sobs again). There was an adoption event going on from a local shelter, and really, what did my husband think was going to happen? I like adopting middle aged animals, everyone wants the puppies and kittens but the older ones have so much love to give. These two clowns now chase each other around by day then at bed time curl up and Tatyana gives Buddy a nice mama cat bath. - no nic provided.

Hello and thank you for your contribution today. We agree with you, what happens when one goes looking at critters. You always get a least one!! It sounds like a wonderful relationship between those 2. Great to hear.

Our 4 year old Staffy/Pit Woodson we rescued from the county kill shelter. He has been like another kid - goes everywhere we do, takes the kids' toys and stuffed animals, and sleeps with the kids going from bed to bed at night like a gypsy. One thing about most dogs, they sure pack a lot of happiness into a relatively short life window. Gotta love 'em. Thanks - Gary

Well most of us here would never argue with your quote, "...they sure pack a lot of happiness....." He certainly looks like he brings joy into your family's life. That's awesome. Thanks.

This is Jax and Kali on guard for what they think is an intruder, me with my cap on backwards.
These two were rescued Bahamian Potcakes on 'their' outlier island in North Abaco.

Loyal and loving "bush dogs", both are gone now, and sadly missed.
Richard

Thanks for sharing your friends with us today. So sad to hear they have passed on. Hopefully you can add another pooch to your life in the near future.

Our next entry has a video, written story and photo. Pretty cool video of Ranger the Kitteh.

Good evening,
Long time lurker and occasional poster as Veteran Of A 1000 Psychic Wars.

This is Ranger. Got home in 2008. Some kitten noise coming from engine compartment in 1998 Ford Ranger. Opened hood and hood suspension system near decapitated him before I noticed. 39 mile drive from from work. Already had 6 cats and 6 dogs. But could not turn away this little treasure. He is a talker and known as the Waambulance. Waah. Waah. Waah. I have two shelves full of pet ashes. He became the old boy last year when a 17 year old man cat passed away. He is built for black and white photography and can’t resist an empty box.
I made a nice video about finding him that no one watched on youtube. Not asking you to post it but here - But if you want, I won’t mind. Here is Ranger -

That is a nicely produced video. Thanks for sharing your story about Ranger today. He sounds like he hit the jack pot when you found him.

Thank you all for your contributions today. The In-Box continues to stay full and we appreciate that. If you wish to submit a photo or story to us by all means.

You can reach us at petmorons at gmail dot com. Please include your pet's name and your name as well so we can credit you.

Until next Saturday, God willing and the creeks don't rise. Have a great week!

Comments

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 22, 2021 02:01 PM (Cxk7w)

2 Cute animals.

Posted by: SMH at May 22, 2021 02:02 PM (JVd2L)

3 Hope that arfing Sandy fellow doesn't show up today!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at May 22, 2021 02:03 PM (hOUT3)

4 Ranger sure then qualies as a cat

Posted by: Skip at May 22, 2021 02:04 PM (Cxk7w)

5 000000000000000000000000000000

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Hello, Horde,
Always a pleasure to stop by the Pet Thread. My friend Kaylee the Calico Kitty Cat says hello (see the '000...' above). It's really not a cry for help, I swear!

Posted by: Lord Squirrel at May 22, 2021 02:07 PM (hQrcu)

6 Fixed...hopefully.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 22, 2021 02:10 PM (Q9lwr)

7 My dog can hear me thinking about the possibility of getting something to eat, maybe.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 02:10 PM (cSyAR)

8 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 22, 2021 02:12 PM (kTF2Z)

9 I see black.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 22, 2021 02:12 PM (58Q0M)

10 Actually I think Paisley also hears cars driving past the house at least half an hour before it actually happens.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 02:13 PM (cSyAR)

11 Cats and dogs living together! Mass hysteria!

Posted by: bluebell at May 22, 2021 02:14 PM (wyw4S)

12 9
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker

You misspelled definitely !

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at May 22, 2021 02:14 PM (hOUT3)

13 Beautiful pets this week. Love the story and video of Ranger. My son has a '97 Ranger, but he's never brought home a cat in it.

Posted by: bluebell at May 22, 2021 02:15 PM (wyw4S)

14 My apologies for sending the thread over the rainbow bridge.

Posted by: bluebell at May 22, 2021 02:18 PM (wyw4S)

15 Bluebell shanked the thread?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 22, 2021 02:19 PM (kTF2Z)

16 Who can starve a dog?

Answer is the same people that support abortion on demand .............

Posted by: James at May 22, 2021 02:20 PM (yVV7Q)

17 Dr. Fauci recommends your dog and cats wear a mask until 2023 just be safe...........

Posted by: James at May 22, 2021 02:21 PM (yVV7Q)

18 Thanks for posting the picture, MisHum. The pet thread is one of my weekly highlights, now made even better!

Posted by: boynsea at May 22, 2021 02:24 PM (cx155)

19 That story about Violet is heartbreaking. So glad she was saved by a family that loves her and deserves her. Those other freaks need to [expletives deleted].

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at May 22, 2021 02:26 PM (wAnMi)

20 My Paisley puked on the bed this morning. Oh well it was time to wash the bedding.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 02:26 PM (cSyAR)

21 Cheese wrapper. So true. It can be used as a tool though if you really want them to do something.

Posted by: f'd at May 22, 2021 02:27 PM (Tnijr)

22 "I like adopting middle aged animals, everyone wants the puppies and kittens but the older ones have so much love to give."

So true! Bless you!

Posted by: gp at May 22, 2021 02:30 PM (qpX6U)

23 The pets are beautiful.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 02:33 PM (cSyAR)

24 If Paisley was in an MCU movie her super power would be the nose nudge.

I'm chatting too much.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 02:34 PM (cSyAR)

25 Yay pets!

I mentioned this in a thread yesterday. While running errands yesterday I met a 4 lb. Yorkie service dog named Lucy. She fits easily in the kid seat on a shopping cart. She became a service dog when her new owner purchased a service animal id from Amazon. The owner attached the id to Lucy's harness. When told she can't bring Lucy into a store, she shows the id and no more questions.

I used to put 4 of our 5 Yorkies in my Lowes shopping cart back in the day. They were a great attractant. It was fun watching the dogs and kids interact.

Posted by: Beartooth at May 22, 2021 02:35 PM (q2jCh)

26 Hello Pet Threaders. Got a couple of pet tails to pull today. One:

Married son who lives in BigCity re-homed his two doggies when they had a baby - the dogs were kind-of too wild.

So, the other day they got a call about one of the dogs. The dog's chip was still registered to them, and the dog was found as a stray, starving and ragged.

Now dog is back with them again. Great pic of toddler and dog sleeping. Hope it works out. They have many cats but their toddlers (two, now) need a doggie. IMO

Posted by: mindful webworker surrounded by cats at May 22, 2021 02:35 PM (RdIBt)

27 Pet tail two:

While making up the bed a couple of days ago, a mouse ran out from behind the bed. I grabbed Charlie the Gold, threw him in the general direction of where the mouse had run, and told him "Catch the mouse, Charlie!

Mouse!" I'm pretty sure that's in his vocabulary.

I started moving stuff to get at the mouse when I saw its tail dangling from Charlie's mouth. Fast work!

Carried Charlie, mouse in mouth, outside, where he feasted. Much congratulations and pets for doing his job.

More long-winded telling linked in nic.

Posted by: mindful webworker surrounded by good kittehs at May 22, 2021 02:38 PM (RdIBt)

28 Some day I'll get a pic of our four into this thread...dogs, two pairs, the old ones and the young ones.

Old ones are getting gray, but they're still active.

Best thing you can do for a dog is another dog. The more they play, the longer they live.

Posted by: JEM at May 22, 2021 02:39 PM (8erNz)

29 one of my coworkers found about 2 dozen brand new baby fish in her fish tank this week. Her son had to separate them out before they were eaten...

Posted by: Lord Squirrel at May 22, 2021 02:39 PM (hQrcu)

30 Oh, and one thing I take pride of in life: converting spousal family and friends into dog owners.

No kid should grow up without a dog.

Posted by: JEM at May 22, 2021 02:40 PM (8erNz)

31
Scrubbed down two of the pens in the kennel today, moved Peanut back with Dutchess and gave the rescues Musya and Beast each a pen of their own.

Sometimes you want to yell at everyone for their obtuseness and lack of scruple, then they do something to make you laugh and remember for the rest of their lives and beyond.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 22, 2021 02:41 PM (mht8P)

32 The Adak photos were a blast from the past! I was there in 1983 and somewhere have some slides of the pet cemetery and national forest (with my sister standing partway in it, the tallest trees are barely 6' tall). That was a neat place, wild and rugged, if you liked the outdoors and didn't mind the weather. The warmest day I ever saw was 62 degrees, IIRC. And sunny days were so rare that the base commander would grant a "sunshine liberty" and non-essential personnel got the day off to enjoy the sun.

Posted by: Frognot at May 22, 2021 02:42 PM (Eib72)

33 Doggie is barking at everything that moves.
Oh well, she cares.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 02:47 PM (cSyAR)

34 Beautiful pets. Wonderful stories. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at May 22, 2021 02:48 PM (7EjX1)

35 Well horde, today is probably the day that my buddy DJ takes his last trip to the vet. We've had 14 wonderful years together. I'm looking at him now so frail on his doggie bed and just can't stop the tears.
He's a good doggie.

Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 02:50 PM (yh68b)

36 "Catch the mouse, Charlie!

We used to get skunks in our yard periodically.

Of our four dogs, the elder female barks at everything but then waits for her big boyfriend to come do the dirtywork.

He was sprayed when he was a puppy and has never forgotten, so any skunk he gets in range of ends up a scattering of skunk-guts with a 30ft radius, and he doesn't care what he smells like.

We had a raccoon come into the yard a couple years ago - our four dogs went into full pack-mode, it was hysterical to see our smallest, 15lb rat terrier, drag it down the side yard until I got him off and let the raccoon get away.

Little boy was thrown out of a car somewhere in the Central Valley (CA) and lived rough for a while, he was nasty as hell when we got him and I bled a lot, but I (ahem) persisted and he's a wonderful dude now.

Posted by: JEM at May 22, 2021 02:50 PM (8erNz)

37 Similar to cheese wrappers... cats and can openers. Even when they've had nothing out of a can ever.

Posted by: grammie winger at May 22, 2021 02:50 PM (45fpk)

38 Grammie, Thought of your search for a cute pup. A few days ago we saw a cute dog. Unusual mix. Poodle and sheltie.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at May 22, 2021 02:51 PM (7EjX1)

39 Thanks for another dandy Pet Thread, Mis Hum!

It is unusually cool here today and the photos and video of Pet Morons warms my heart. Favorite thread of the week!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, Believing in America at May 22, 2021 02:51 PM (rwusL)

40
He's a good doggie.
Posted by: Bosk

_______

Whatever made him dear to you will never be lost. Rest well, DJ, and wait.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 22, 2021 02:51 PM (mht8P)

41 Bosk - so very sorry. That's the hardest trip.

Posted by: grammie winger at May 22, 2021 02:52 PM (45fpk)

42 My heart aches for you Bosc

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 02:52 PM (cSyAR)

43 42 Similar to cheese wrappers... cats and can openers. Even when they've had nothing out of a can ever.

Our biggest is a counter-surfer. You don't leave anything with any aroma where he can get to it. He seems to be smart enough not to try to pull things off the hot grill outside, but anywhere else is open range.

Posted by: JEM at May 22, 2021 02:53 PM (8erNz)

44 Grammie, Thought of your search for a cute pup. A few days ago we saw a cute dog. Unusual mix. Poodle and sheltie.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at May 22, 2021 02:51 PM (7EjX1)


That sounds perfect, truly! So far I'm having zero luck. Still looking and waiting.....

Posted by: grammie winger at May 22, 2021 02:53 PM (45fpk)

45 40 Well horde, today is probably the day that my buddy DJ takes his last trip to the vet. We've had 14 wonderful years together. I'm looking at him now so frail on his doggie bed and just can't stop the tears.
He's a good doggie.

Sorry.

I've been fearing that day for our elder two for a while, the one before them died suddenly laying under our apple tree and I had to pick up her dead body and take her to the vet. I will never forget that day.

Posted by: JEM at May 22, 2021 02:54 PM (8erNz)

46 Thank you all. It's going to be a hard day to get through.

Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 02:54 PM (yh68b)

47 {{{Bosk}}}

Posted by: grammie winger at May 22, 2021 02:56 PM (45fpk)

48 The 7 year old is getting a hedgehog for his birthday. He's wanted one since forever, don't ask me why. I drew the 'buy the cage' straw. I have never had a small animal before and I'll probably mess it up. Everything seems to have components and moving parts.

Posted by: grammie winger at May 22, 2021 02:59 PM (45fpk)

49 Well horde, today is probably the day that my buddy DJ takes his last trip to the vet. We've had 14 wonderful years together. I'm looking at him now so frail on his doggie bed and just can't stop the tears.
He's a good doggie.
Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 02:50 PM (yh68b)
* * * *
Oh dear. So sorry to hear that. Dogs fill our hearts with joy and they love us so deeply for the short time they are with us. Prayers up for you and DJ.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, Believing in America at May 22, 2021 03:00 PM (rwusL)

50 Grammie, Good luck. The humane society of Waukesha known as haws has several mixes. A few do not appear to be pits. One or two look young. No poodles or Maltese.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at May 22, 2021 03:01 PM (7EjX1)

51 They have many cats but their toddlers (two, now) need a doggie. IMO
Posted by: mindful webworker surrounded by cats at May 22, 2021 02:35

I too hope it works out for all involved. Maybe after being abandoned the doggie will appreciate what it has now. The todlers being there established when the dog is brought back into the family may help the interaction.

Posted by: Farmer at May 22, 2021 03:01 PM (55Qr6)

52 God bless you and DJ, Bosk.

Posted by: gp at May 22, 2021 03:01 PM (qpX6U)

53 Bosk.
We're with ya.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 22, 2021 03:02 PM (axyOa)

54 Mrs. JTB - Thanks for the tip! I've been following a lot of different rescues, but I don't think that one is on my list. It is now - thanks!

Posted by: grammie winger at May 22, 2021 03:03 PM (45fpk)

55 "just can't stop the tears": Bosk at # 40

Yes, it's very hard. But sometimes it's the last, best thing you can do for them.
Boynsea

Posted by: boynsea at May 22, 2021 03:04 PM (cx155)

56 >>>Well it was November and it got close to dark so I jumped in the truck and went to see if he was still there. He was. I asked "You wanna come home with me?" He jumped at the chance.

Such a great story!

Posted by: m at May 22, 2021 03:05 PM (fVJPF)

57 He's a good doggie.
Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 02:50 PM (yh68b)
~~~~~

Very sorry, Bosk. It's never easy.

Posted by: IrishEi at May 22, 2021 03:06 PM (9GRhC)

58 Adak!
Bwahahaha!!!
When i was stationed in Sinop, we'd laugh about Adak. We had a saying, Sinop wasnt the end of the world, but you could see it from here, right there next to Adak.
That said, Adak has more trees.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 22, 2021 03:07 PM (axyOa)

59 We'll probably go dogless for a while. Wife and I are in our very late 20's with just a lot going on in our lives right now. We have a 90 year old friend who lost his house living with us and his health is not the best so taking care of him has been quite the burden.
One day at a time.

Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 03:10 PM (yh68b)

60 We have a 90 year old friend who lost his house
living with us and his health is not the best so taking care of him has
been quite the burden.

One day at a time.

Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 03:10 PM (yh68b)


God bless you.

Posted by: grammie winger at May 22, 2021 03:11 PM (45fpk)

61 Lol...and I loved Adak. Of course I was 10 years old but talk about a kids paradise!

Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 03:12 PM (yh68b)

62 You know how dogs hate it when you turn on the vacuum cleaner and cats are not bothered by it at all.

It's because they both hear the same thing.

Dogs being tormented in hell.

Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at May 22, 2021 03:12 PM (xopIz)

63 64 We'll probably go dogless for a while. Wife and I are in our very late 20's with just a lot going on in our lives right now. We have a 90 year old friend who lost his house living with us and his health is not the best so taking care of him has been quite the burden.
One day at a time.
Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 03:10 PM (yh68b)


Taking care of your friend is really nice to hear. The time for dogs will come.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at May 22, 2021 03:14 PM (aA3+G)

64 The other day commenters were mentioning political problems with petsmart and chewy. Pet Supplies Plus is not as big of a chain but it is in many locations. We found them to be a great store.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at May 22, 2021 03:15 PM (7EjX1)

65 Thank you all. I posted because I needed to vent and I knew you all would make me to crack a smile.

Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 03:18 PM (yh68b)

66 My sister was a bean-counter for the Navy and got sent to Adak to do an audit. LOL. Yeah. In some places normal accounting rules are not followed. It may have been Adak or somewhere else, but she didn't her ass chewed. They received "training."

Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at May 22, 2021 03:19 PM (xopIz)

67 Bosk, Prayers are sent for your family and sweet pup at this difficult time

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at May 22, 2021 03:19 PM (7EjX1)

68 Scout hates the shop vac and compressor but Bruno doesn't care. I don't know why, they were both raised in the same place in the same conditions.

Posted by: f'd at May 22, 2021 03:20 PM (Tnijr)

69 I once had a cat that I could dustbuster.

Posted by: grammie winger at May 22, 2021 03:21 PM (45fpk)

70 My dogs know the Ring noise when someone is at the door and the run to the front door barking when they hear it. And they both hate cheese

Posted by: Joe XiDen at May 22, 2021 03:22 PM (KMdgS)

71 Apple update. She had her broken leg amputated Tuesday. She's up and walking. Has the stitches out next Friday.
Thank you to all who donated to the go fund me account. My granddaughter sends you all hugs.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 22, 2021 03:25 PM (pcp3j)

72 Well horde, today is probably the day that my buddy DJ takes his last trip to the vet. We've had 14 wonderful years together. I'm looking at him now so frail on his doggie bed and just can't stop the tears.
He's a good doggie.
Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 02:50 PM (yh68b)

So very sorry. That's the hardest thing in the world. I've been dogless for a few years now, and am just now able to think about doing it again. 14 years is amazing, you've been blessed.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at May 22, 2021 03:25 PM (wAnMi)

73 You know how dogs hate it when you turn on the vacuum cleaner and cats are not bothered by it at all.

___

Huh?

Our cats hate the vacuum.

Posted by: SMH at May 22, 2021 03:27 PM (JVd2L)

74 Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 22, 2021 03:25 PM (pcp3j)


Glad to hear she is up and walking. Dogs can do amazingly well on three legs. I bet Apple will too.

Posted by: grammie winger at May 22, 2021 03:27 PM (45fpk)

75 One day at a time.
Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 03:10 PM (yh68b)

You're a spring chicken. Bless you for taking care of your friend. This will all come back to you in ways you can't imagine. And you'll have time for more doggies, each one a special gift.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at May 22, 2021 03:28 PM (wAnMi)

76 40 Bosk - I know that heartbreak.

Posted by: Skip at May 22, 2021 03:28 PM (Cxk7w)

77 As a kid our German Shepherd Brutus at first hated vacuums, but somehow my mom started vacuuming him and found he loved them. From then on the vacuum got out he got it first.

Posted by: Skip at May 22, 2021 03:32 PM (Cxk7w)

78 That brindle pit reminds me of Penny. I went to visit my brother in Truckee. He and my SiL are involved with the Humane Society. She was (maybe still is) the President. He had a job, get this, with the town of Truckee at the "pound." The have a "no kill" policy. So they end up foster parenting lots of dogs. I went there to visit and they were fostering this brindle pit bitch. On the last evening there, Penny was being so attentive and loving to me that I said (whiskey was involved) "Let me go home and talk to my wife." Who knew that the Humane Society delivers? My brother and my SiL drove from Truckee to San Diego to bring us Penny. Just loved her so much. Just gorgeous. So protective. My wife was disabled (MS), so a nurse would come to change her superpubic catheter. LOL. If I wasn't there, Penny wouldn't let the nurse get anywhere near my wife. They dropped her off on a Tuesday or a Wednesday. On Friday morning she slips out of her collar and runs off. I gotta go to work. I come back from the walk and tell my wife the sad news.
On Saturday I go to the Joan Kroc / Helen Copley San Diego Animal Shelter (It's a frigging palace). First row, first cage, Penny.

Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at May 22, 2021 03:33 PM (xopIz)

79 So, I go to claim her and they want to charge me for getting her spayed/neutered. I say "No. She's already had that." So, the really sweet woman calls "Sierra Pet Clinic" in Truckee to verify. After discussing this with them she says "Your sister-in-law would like a word with you." My SiL works Saturday mornings for the veterinarian. Penny never ran away again.

Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at May 22, 2021 03:36 PM (xopIz)

80 I'm sorry Bosk. I got your nic wrong.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 03:38 PM (cSyAR)

81 So, for the next week or two I hear stories from everyone about the cagy dog that Animal Control had a hard time catching. Dogcatcher scene in "Lady and the Tramp" was mentioned. Wanna know where they bagged her? On the porch of one of my neighbors in the building. She knew her way home.

Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at May 22, 2021 03:40 PM (xopIz)

82 I opened the door and looked into the first cage, saw her and said "Oh. There you are."

Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at May 22, 2021 03:42 PM (xopIz)

83 Just heard a guy say that once you ride a well trained mule, you'll never ride a horse again.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 03:42 PM (cSyAR)

84 Just heard a guy say that once you ride a well trained mule, you'll never ride a horse again.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 03:42 PM (cSyAR)

Everyone in the horde should stop for a minute and try to imagine the lead up to that comment being made. No idea of the truthiness one way or the other.

Posted by: weirdflunky at May 22, 2021 03:45 PM (cknjq)

85 Everyone in the horde should stop for a minute and try to imagine the lead up to that comment being made. No idea of the truthiness one way or the other.
Posted by: weirdflunky at May 22, 2021 03:45 PM (

I'm watching something about hunting. The mukeskinner insists mules are safer than horses.
What do I know?
Absolutely nothing. I've never claimed to be smart.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 03:50 PM (cSyAR)

86 So. Two weeks since I had to let my Max girl go. Does the pain lessen? I'm lucky to still have my Ellie. She gives me so much love, and that helps a LOT.

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 22, 2021 03:51 PM (uaw4A)

87 Apparently wild turkey toms will gobble in response to any noise you make.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 03:55 PM (cSyAR)

88 Maybe after being abandoned the doggie will appreciate what it has now. The todlers being there established when the dog is brought back into the family may help the interaction.
Posted by: Farmer

Good point, Farmer, and I hope you're right.

Posted by: mindful webworker pets pets at May 22, 2021 03:55 PM (RdIBt)

89 So. Two weeks since I had to let my Max girl go. Does the pain lessen? I'm lucky to still have my Ellie. She gives me so much love, and that helps a LOT.
Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 22, 2021 03:51 PM (uaw4A)

Prayers for you.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 22, 2021 03:56 PM (cSyAR)

90 "truthiness" is not truthfulness. "Truthiness" is the ability of an actor to get you to believe him/her.

Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at May 22, 2021 03:56 PM (xopIz)

91 Pet Supplies Plus is not as big of a chain but it is in many locations. We found them to be a great store.
Posted by: Mrs. JTB at May 22, 2021 03:15

Agreed. Also PSS is usually a bit cheaper than PetSmart our other local store.

Posted by: Farmer at May 22, 2021 03:58 PM (55Qr6)

92 96 Pet Supplies Plus is not as big of a chain but it is in many locations. We found them to be a great store.
Posted by: Mrs. JTB at May 22, 2021 03:15

Agreed. Also PSS is usually a bit cheaper than PetSmart our other local store.

We have 'Pet Club' around here, a little bare-bones inside but huge selection and prices are good.

Posted by: JEM at May 22, 2021 04:05 PM (8erNz)

93 Pet Thread!

I was buying some shirts from LLBean and decided to get WD and FSJ a new stuffed toy. Turns out it's the size of WD and way bigger than FSJ, who made a valiant effort of running off with it, but couldn't get it up onto the bed where he likes to "bury" his stuff.

Posted by: Weasel at May 22, 2021 04:08 PM (MVjcR)

94 Great looking group of Moronimals. Hope doggie in the track video at least got a treat for winning that last leg of the race.

Posted by: olddog in mo at May 22, 2021 04:09 PM (ju2Fy)

95 Hey, all,

Tragedy at Chez Linda this week. Her long-time feline buddy, Annabelle the Little White Cat, passed away suddenly on Monday. We'll send a pic or two this week. She, Annabelle I mean, had been turned loose along with several other cats in our complex during Katrina, and she was dominating them despite being smaller than nearly all of them. Linda took her in. She hated other cats and resented them being in her space, but she adored humans. My late Siberian Tatiana got into a scuffle with her once and came off on top, and Annabelle was so shocked she spent the night under my bed even though Tati was gone.

We're wondering what kind of gesture we should make to memorialize her. Right now, though, her ashes are in a nice cedar box on my bookshelf, and we're remembering her as she was.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 22, 2021 04:11 PM (+nNqu)

96 Thank you all. I posted because I needed to vent and I knew you all would make me to crack a smile.
Posted by: Bosk at May 22, 2021 03:18

Yep Bosk, that could have been posted by me. Thanks for articulating the need for AOS, it's cheaper than a therapist. so it shouldn't be a big thing to toss Ace some $$$.

Sorry for your loss and hope your friend gets better and is less of a burden.

Posted by: Farmer at May 22, 2021 04:15 PM (55Qr6)

97 Lovely pets, all.

Woodson has an adorable face. What a cute guy.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at May 22, 2021 04:24 PM (k4dH2)

98 purty pet morons!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 22, 2021 04:25 PM (IMQiW)

99 And now, video of a Democrat bird who learned a new way to fly.

https://bit.ly/3fCMmQn

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at May 22, 2021 04:25 PM (VVEnO)

100 CoMountainMarie,

Yes, it gets easier. The sight of Gary's toys doesn't make me cry like it used to but I still miss him. I do have more time for my other two dogs and they enjoy being spoiled. Some pets just really grab your heart.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at May 22, 2021 04:28 PM (YynYJ)

101 So I guess OM is still recovering from his encounter with the Hells Angels?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 22, 2021 04:28 PM (kTF2Z)

102 A week ago I posted that one of our "barn cats" named "Gimpy" hadn't been seen in about 2-3 weeks.

Well... he finally showed up the other day. Thin, his fur a bit mussed, but nonetheless OK.

He had a lot to say.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 22, 2021 04:30 PM (3H9h1)

103 Sorry Bosk and Wolfus, it's just not easy to deal with loss.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at May 22, 2021 04:33 PM (YynYJ)

104 I am going to try a prong collar on my young springer. He's not bad in the woods cause we go there every week. But I can't handle him on the lead. When he gets to the end, he flattens out and pulls as hard as he can. I am hoping this will help. He's not dumb, just wants to smell everything.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at May 22, 2021 04:35 PM (YynYJ)

105 Nood

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 22, 2021 04:41 PM (kTF2Z)

106 And, the collar works! I'll have to see how he does in a strange place. I was able to walk him next to the road outside of the fence.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at May 22, 2021 04:52 PM (YynYJ)

107 Martini Farmer at May 22, 2021 04:30 PM

A couple of our less-human-friendly garden kitties have taken off for a while, then returned, too. Sounds kind of familiar.

Posted by: KT at May 22, 2021 05:07 PM (BVQ+1)

108 Missed this thread, sadly. I got a great new dog "brush" called the zoom broom, made of a sturdy rubber it sort of removes she through a massage, but the shed just flies off. Bogie just lay there enjoying himself and fur looked beautiful after ward. He didn't even try to chew it up, though he could have tried and would have none no damage. It's made by Kong, which also makes those nearly indestructible chew toys.

Posted by: CN at May 22, 2021 07:39 PM (ONvIw)

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