Ace of Spades Pet Thread

(This is so our house)

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thank you for stopping by. Why not stay awhile, kick back with your friends and enjoy the world of animals.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

From our pal Doof. 25 Calm Dog Breeds That Make the Best Couch Potato Companions">I'm not sure I would share a couch with a St. Bernard or a Great Dane.

The following was submitted to us by Roger. AoS has had differences with Karl Rove. But at this time, let's unite on our love of dogs. Why God created dogs.

I've lost a couple of young dogs over the years. I think those losses hurt more. But, I could be wrong. Just never easy to lose one of God's creatures.

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Meet The PetMorons

Hi Mis Hum,
Just thought I would send in a picture of our nitwits. They have been in before separately Gigi, our big girl on the bottom was found after being thrown away in a box in Phoenix at 3.5 months old. We rescued her at 5.5 months old. Wiley was in a shelter in San Antonio from 3 months old until 7.5 months old before he was sent to a shelter in Phoenix where we scooped him up. Wiley was last in the pet thread a year ago when he got bit by a rattlesnake. Gigi just had her Fifth birthday and the day after we celebrated Wiley's second year with us. They have become inseparable in the two years. As you can see in the picture Wiley (aka Littleman) has no boundaries. We love them to pieces. - Wee Kreek Farm Girl

It is really easy to see how you love them to pieces. Awesome pals you have there. And I owe you an apology. Somehow your email ended up in spam. And I'll be honest, I rarely ever check that. I apologize and will attempt to be better at the looking into the spam folder.

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Hi -
I thought September would be a good time to send a pic of our dog Harley (predecessor of Henry who has appeared here a couple of times). Harley was a rescue pup who ended up being a small version of a black lab complete with soft mouth. He loved fruit and would grab a ripe fig right off the tree Our sweetheart crossed the rainbow bridge in 2012 at age 14.We still miss that little guy.
As always, thanks for the pet thread - it's vital to my sanity these days!- Kay

Oh what a wonderful little guy. He had a great life with you. I know as you still miss him after 9 years. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your complimentary words.

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Attached is a photo of Big Poodle. He has graced the Pet Thread several times but I thought I'd submit this one because it is cold and rainy on this last weekend of summer in the PNW. He is on the couch during the Nebraska-Oklahoma game and he clearly he is convinced that this is the next "game of the century." I post as ptleahy and the highlight of my week is the World Famous Pet Thread. Thanks for all you do. - ptleahy

I'm thinking Big Poodle should have made the top 25 Couch Potatoes. Great photo of a well spoiled dog. Thanks for sharing and enjoying the Pet Thread.

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After losing a dog on Christmas I wanted something that was low maintenance.
It's a TX5000 hybrid bee and they handled the summer heat quite well.-- These Fish Sticks are Hard as Tits

I'm just spit ballin' here, but I'm guessing that bees don't tug on the heart strings like a pooch. Sorry to hear about your loss at Christmas. If your new PetMorons produce honey let us know. Thanks for sharing today.

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Call me Max is just a lurker. I just lost my beautiful stupid sweet goober Jethroe. A storm blew through and took down my gate. I let the dogs out not knowing. He got into the road and got hit. I heard him scream. The driver didn't even slow down. I had to put him down. One of the hardest things I have ever done. Just wanted to put his face out there one more time. I really love reading the Pet Thread. Thank you

Oh Max, so sorry to hear of your Jethroe's passing. Please don't beat yourself up about the fence issue. Condolences to you and be well.

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Hello,
You’ve featured my three little furbabies before on the Pet Thread. But if you are ever hard up for pics, I have three more to share. All three of my kitties seem to adore the AoSHQ and each one has a favorite topic.
Kaylee the Calico Kitty Cat (the cutest little cat of them all) spends a lot of time on the ONT.
Jasmine, the little gray tabby, is fond of the Saturday afternoon Chess Thread.
And my original kitty, the one and only Penny, is devoted to the Pet Thread, as is only fitting.
Enjoy! - Lord (now “Perfessor” Squirrel

Excellent looking kittehes. They seem adept at getting around the AoSHQ. And how can you not love cats who love The ONT & AoS Pet Thread. True Morons. Thanks for sharing today.

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Misanthropic Humanitarian –
Attached are pictures of Dini (Houdini) the cat, and Fenway our Flat-coat retriever. They both have been on the Pet Thread a couple times.
The first is Dini auditioning to be the new Grumpy Cat.
Fenway is next modeling her new “booties”. She had to have a toe amputated a few months ago and her foot has been sensitive to rough surfaces ever since. We have been working with her to get used to the “booties” and is working well. We’ll be taking her to Acadia National Park in Maine to walk the carriage trails and want to make sure she is comfortable. As she is 11 and really slowing down, this will probably be her last trip up there.
Thanks for doing this thread. Mrs OCiS and I look forward to reading it every week. - Our Country is Screwed

Well Dini is a handsome cat. Good luck on the audition to be Grumpy Cat. Sorry to hear about Fenway's medical condition. Glad to hear the booties are working. Thank you for taking time to contribute today.

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Folks, we really appreciate all of the contributions today. You folks make the AoS Pet Thread run. Without your submissions there really isn't a thread.

If you have something you wish to submit that's related to pets or any animal or critter, please contact us at petmorons at gmail dot com.

Have a great week!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM

Comments

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1 Yea, pet thread!

Max, so sorry for your loss, a really bad set of events!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at September 25, 2021 02:03 PM (VSn/R)

2 Stunning pet morons.

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 02:04 PM (ONvIw)

3 I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Jethro. How painful.

Posted by: Northernlurkerish at September 25, 2021 02:04 PM (cSyAR)

4 "If you can't find your dog, open the fridge door"...

Works for my horny 13-year-old Bombay cat with cancer. He loves people food, especially chinese. His former owners must've been asian or ate chinese a great deal.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 25, 2021 02:04 PM (ynpvh)

5 Afternoon.

Posted by: Robert - Tremonti *Marching In Time* Out NOW!!! at September 25, 2021 02:05 PM (1Yy3c)

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Max, so sorry you lost your boy. His face says what a good goober he was.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 25, 2021 02:05 PM (/U27+)

7 Dini looks cynical.

Posted by: Northernlurkerish at September 25, 2021 02:05 PM (cSyAR)

8 Happy Caturday everyone

Max sad to hear that, so sudden is really hard to take.
If your stopping by say hi

Posted by: Skip at September 25, 2021 02:06 PM (2JoB8)

9 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 25, 2021 02:06 PM (R/m4+)

10 My girl can tell the difference between unwrapping, say, a package of lettuce and a piece of cheese.

Posted by: Northernlurkerish at September 25, 2021 02:07 PM (cSyAR)

11 Horny cat (even though he's fixed) had to get his belly fur shaved a few weeks ago for an ultrasound. I took a picture of him and sent it to a couple of my siblings. Said it was a picture of my shaved pussy.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 25, 2021 02:07 PM (ynpvh)

12 Howard the duck nipping at the puppy penis still has me laughing.

The little webbed bastard....

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at September 25, 2021 02:08 PM (ufFY8)

13 12 Howard the duck nipping at the puppy penis still has me laughing.

The little webbed bastard....

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at September 25, 2021 02:08 PM (ufFY

Don't forget the one that goosed the dog's asshole.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 25, 2021 02:09 PM (ynpvh)

14 Kind of a shock to find out that Karl Rove must have a shred of humanity hidden in that shriveled soul of his, and I feel sorry for his loss!
The loss of any beloved pet leaves a hole in the heart of any human owner.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at September 25, 2021 02:09 PM (VSn/R)

15 Cat 2, Black Betty, agrees with Perfesser Squirrel's Penny. She just jumped in my lap to look at the Pet Thread.

Posted by: olddog in mo, Pontoon Captain* (like a real captain, only drunker) at September 25, 2021 02:11 PM (ju2Fy)

16 Oh Max I'm so sorry. Our mowers have left the gate open a few times and Moose got out. Thank God he didnt go far and I saw him next door wandering around. Needless to say the second time it happened I yelled at them.

Posted by: Jewells45 at September 25, 2021 02:11 PM (h0roR)

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Delilah's latest ad in Canine Chronicle

http://soyaraborzoi.com/CC202109.jpg

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 25, 2021 02:12 PM (/U27+)

18 Paisley just popped by so I could have the privilege of holding a paw while she stared at me.

Posted by: Northernlurkerish at September 25, 2021 02:14 PM (cSyAR)

19 We had to take Abby in for a urine recheck. We have been dealing with this uti for almost three months and no antibiotic seems to work for any length of time. We are in Benson Az now and the vet here is working with the vets in Wyoming and Utah to figure it out. Our only problem was we had to wear a mask and speak to the vet thru a window. I put on my sparkly gauze and as I came closer to the window the vet backed up. She seemed to know her stuff but it made me wonder as she backed up farther and farther.

Posted by: Megthered at September 25, 2021 02:14 PM (h1Oac)

20 >>>"If you can't find your dog, open the fridge door"...

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The microwave door for our pooch.

Posted by: Now they tell me at September 25, 2021 02:14 PM (cqSQa)

21 20 >>>"If you can't find your dog, open the fridge door"...
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The microwave door for our pooch.

Posted by: Now they tell me at September 25, 2021 02:14 PM (cqSQa)

My cats also know the sound of the food container being open. As soon as I start unlatching, the younger cat is there...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 25, 2021 02:15 PM (ynpvh)

22 At one point, horny older cat couldn't be found. So I opened up the fridge and started taking out containers of food. Lo and Behold, there he was, that sneaky bastard.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 25, 2021 02:16 PM (ynpvh)

23 My condolences, Roger, to you and your wife. What a beautiful doggeh.

Posted by: Infidel at September 25, 2021 02:18 PM (Kx3kq)

24 My Bogie loves the sound of the refrigerator opening. That means human food, like the scrambled eggs and cheese he gets in the morning.

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 02:18 PM (ONvIw)

25 Bless the Beasts and Morons.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at September 25, 2021 02:18 PM (yQpMk)

26 Sorry for your loss, Max. That's a tough break. Great looking dog.

Posted by: James Dolan at September 25, 2021 02:18 PM (CVwKi)

27 Thanks for featuring my pets yet again on the almost famous AoS Pet Thread! Somehow I was able to take those pictures in just a couple of days as all three kitties decided to hang out with me at AoSHQ.

The bees are a bit creepy, but interesting.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 25, 2021 02:21 PM (K5n5d)

28 I've often wondered about the speed of smell. It seems faster than could be accounted for with say, wind or air movement. Is there some sort of chemical chain reaction we're unaware of?

My girls could certainly differentiate people only food to food that was fair game. Quite often, that fair game food was in a container/wrapper that's identical to all the others. So, it's not like when they hear the can opener, or popping the lid on a flat tin of catfood.

I could open up a wrapper of beef bones out of the fridge, and the second I did so, I'd hear the girls hit the floor from upstairs jumping off the bed, and they'd zoom down the stairs in an instant. Unwrap some fruit or sandwich? Nothing. So if it's the smell, how can it travel that fast? Or can the canine brain determine the shape/size/contents of the object in saran wrap by the sound?

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 02:24 PM (wAnMi)

29 Delilah's latest ad in Canine Chronicle

http://soyaraborzoi.com/CC202109.jpg
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 25, 2021 02:12 PM (/U27+)

Gorgeous picture!

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 02:25 PM (ONvIw)

30 I started giving Bogie half a vitamin every day. It seemed to bring out a fuller coat in my Spitz pups, so I thing it should work with him too.

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 02:26 PM (ONvIw)

31 We had a short-legged lab, he was part Border Collie, part full lab, and part "passing through" , the BC and passing through on his father's side, mom was all lab. He looked and acted just like a lab but had a feathery tail and short legs. Always got comments when we were out about his stature. Best.Dog.Ever. He let kids take bones and food out of his mouth. Guarded our kids against the Pit next door. He lived to be 15. Died in 2003 and we still miss him. Einstein.

Posted by: tecumsehtea at September 25, 2021 02:27 PM (skoMC)

32 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 25, 2021 02:27 PM (kTF2Z)

33 H7 she's gorgeous

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 25, 2021 02:30 PM (EZebt)

34 Husband and I are trying to adopt an older dog from the local rescue. We are old, lol, and an older dog would be perfect for us. Anyway, the adoption process is unreal. We get that the rescue needs to ensure the dogs are going to a great home, but the process sure is tedious. The dog we are trying to adopt is 16 years old. My husband said if they don't hurry up the dog will die, lol. We're hoping this will work out.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 02:30 PM (oT1NJ)

35 Beautiful pet morons.. Hugs to all that have lost a beloved pet.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 25, 2021 02:32 PM (NpAcC)

36 Lately the younger dog has been bringing apples in the house. She finds them in the back yard--I guess the neighbor must have an apple tree. She just wants to play with them, but elder dog wants to eat them, so he follows her around the house at his stately pace, relentlessly. It's a slow-mo car chase complete with twists, turns, and usually some barking by the elder dog. Eventually she drops it and he eats it. I don't know why he can't get his own damned apples, but apparently they taste better if she serves them to him.

I believe ol' Rayray is a moron.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 25, 2021 02:34 PM (SDdx5)

37 And the power just went out here. Earliest estimate of regaining power is 7 p.m. and I forgot to charge my tablet, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 02:34 PM (oT1NJ)

38 This thread is my second best place to be - next to ONT.
Doof, thanks for the couch potato list. Had a Newfy years ago...he thought he was a lap dog. I love most dogs better than many humans.
Thanks so much for this thread!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 25, 2021 02:35 PM (UY/aS)

39 Impressive ad of Delilah, Hadrian!

Posted by: redridinghood at September 25, 2021 02:35 PM (NpAcC)

40 The dog we are trying to adopt is 16 years old. My husband said if they don't hurry up the dog will die, lol. We're hoping this will work out.
Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 02:30 PM (oT1NJ)

How amazing of you guys to adopt a dog for its last precious moments on earth. That takes a very special kind of dedication, and you will no doubt be richly rewarded. Prayers they hurry up so you've got more time!

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 02:35 PM (wAnMi)

41 >>>We love them to pieces. - Wee Kreek Farm Girl

It looks like they feel the same way about you.

Posted by: m at September 25, 2021 02:36 PM (fVJPF)

42 34 Husband and I are trying to adopt an older dog from the local rescue. We are old, lol, and an older dog would be perfect for us. Anyway, the adoption process is unreal. We get that the rescue needs to ensure the dogs are going to a great home, but the process sure is tedious. The dog we are trying to adopt is 16 years old. My husband said if they don't hurry up the dog will die, lol. We're hoping this will work out.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 02:30 PM (oT1NJ)

I found it easier to adopt my son from Guatemala than to adopt a rescue dog. It's really a proggie thing. They murder babies in the womb but woe to you if you just want to give a dog a nice home.

Go to the pound. Collect a dog. Usually it's a fee and you're good to go.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 25, 2021 02:36 PM (SDdx5)

43 Dini the cat is judging me

Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 25, 2021 02:36 PM (AUkqM)

44 Had a Newfy years ago...he thought he was a lap dog.
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I think every Newfy I've ever met thought he/she was a lap dog. Newfys are BIG, but very, very affectionate....I like them...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 25, 2021 02:37 PM (K5n5d)

45 Thanks clutch, anything we can do for a senior dog, even if it's for a short time is what the Lord wants.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 02:37 PM (oT1NJ)

46 I found it easier to adopt my son from Guatemala than to adopt a rescue dog. It's really a proggie thing. They murder babies in the womb but woe to you if you just want to give a dog a nice home.

Go to the pound. Collect a dog. Usually it's a fee and you're good to go.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 25, 2021 02:36 PM (SDdx5)

I ended up at a breeder. THe rescues seem to have first pick of the dogs at the "pounds", so it's all pitbulls there, too.

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 02:39 PM (ONvIw)

47 CN,

In a nutshell, you have it.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 02:40 PM (oT1NJ)

48 Hadrian the press must hound you and Delilah for autographs.
Congratulations

Posted by: Skip at September 25, 2021 02:40 PM (2JoB8)

49 Right on cue, Kaylee the calico kitty cat (the cutest little cat of them all) is joining me on the Pet Thread...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 25, 2021 02:41 PM (K5n5d)

50 Lately the younger dog has been bringing apples in the house. She finds them in the back yard--I guess the neighbor must have an apple tree. She just wants to play with them, but elder dog wants to eat them, so he follows her around the house at his stately pace, relentlessly. It's a slow-mo car chase complete with twists, turns, and usually some barking by the elder dog. Eventually she drops it and he eats it. I don't know why he can't get his own damned apples, but apparently they taste better if she serves them to him.

I believe ol' Rayray is a moron.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 25, 2021 02:34 PM

Molly the trash can rescue dog was eating raw pecans that fell in our yard from the neighbors tree. They did not agree with her and we had bright green doggy throw up in the house. Me and the neighbor cut off the offending pecan branches that were hanging over the fence.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at September 25, 2021 02:41 PM (JUOKG)

51 "If you can't find your dog, open your fridge door. He's standing right behind you."

TRUTH!!!

The family airedale Lady would immediately appear in the kitchen if the refrigerator was opened or if Mom took stuff off the shelf where here dog biscuits were stored. I knew she was an old dog when the fridge no longer brought her running.

Posted by: exdem13 at September 25, 2021 02:43 PM (W+kMI)

52 17
Delilah's latest ad in Canine Chronicle

http://soyaraborzoi.com/CC202109.jpg
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 25, 2021 02:12 PM (/U27+)

She's sexy and she knows it.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 25, 2021 02:44 PM (SDdx5)

53 Dini looks like a cat with a lot of personality.

Posted by: exdem13 at September 25, 2021 02:45 PM (W+kMI)

54 Before my tablet gives out on me, I want to say Mr. and Mrs. JTB, commenters on the blog inspired us to adopt senior dogs. We loved hearing about the poodles they adopted a few years ago.

Our hats are off to them!

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 02:45 PM (oT1NJ)

55 17
Delilah's latest ad in Canine Chronicle

http://soyaraborzoi.com/CC202109.jpg
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What a pretty and good-looking dog. You must be proud!

Posted by: exdem13 at September 25, 2021 02:47 PM (W+kMI)

56 And hats off to Hadrian and Her Majesty for their rescue story last year.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 02:49 PM (oT1NJ)

57 Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 02:24 PM (wAnMi)

I have always wondered how the universe of smells appears to dogs. It seems it must be three-dimensional (and maybe four-dimensional) to them, and it does not seem to be limited by line of sight.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at September 25, 2021 02:49 PM (VSn/R)

58 I love watching my sister's dog sniffing the air outside. He is standing so still and you can see his nose move.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 02:51 PM (oT1NJ)

59 Love the pets today. Great to see Wee Kreek Farm Girl's pups inside the house. Though we love them as Garden Dogs, too.

Posted by: KT at September 25, 2021 02:52 PM (0ghg2)

60 22 At one point, horny older cat couldn't be found. So I opened up the fridge and started taking out containers of food. Lo and Behold, there he was, that sneaky bastard.
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Anko-chan will suddenly become interested when CPTN Charles or my self open the freezer door of the refrigerator. Maybe there will be ice cream? I sometimes share mine with her, letting her lick it off my fingers. Charles grumps at me about feeding the cat ice cream, but I've told him many times that any ice cream I can eat (diabetic) is safe for the cat. Like she cares, anyway.

Posted by: exdem13 at September 25, 2021 02:52 PM (W+kMI)

61 I found it easier to adopt my son from Guatemala than to adopt a rescue dog. It's really a proggie thing. They murder babies in the womb but woe to you if you just want to give a dog a nice home.
Go to the pound. Collect a dog. Usually it's a fee and you're good to go.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 25, 2021 02:36 PM (SDdx5)
I ended up at a breeder. THe rescues seem to have first pick of the dogs at the "pounds", so it's all pitbulls there, too.
Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 02:39 PM (ONvIw)

I've lamented the adoption thing here before. In my area (South SF Bay Area), it's either a pittie that has been raised for obvious reasons (one must sign a waiver) or a chihuahua for the same family as an indoor dog to torture. After the covid thing, I started seeing regular dogs, and tried for a few. But they seem to be a bunch of idiots. a month and a half later they tell me the dog isn't available. And here, 4 months later, the same rescue dogs are still listed as available.

I had a breeder contact me recently, unfortunately I didn't catch her VM and missed a puppy by literally hours. Next chance with them is next spring (maybe). Sigh.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 02:53 PM (wAnMi)

62 Neighbor's pittie showed up at the door early this morning, barking for her snack. She got Kings Hawaiian Rolls and dog food. I'm not sure they feed her. Next door neighbor feeds her sometimes, too.

Garden kitties are nervous around her, but not usually nervous enough to run away.

Posted by: KT at September 25, 2021 02:54 PM (0ghg2)

63 four seasons, would you email me at the address in the left side bar? I know of a very nice dog.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 25, 2021 02:55 PM (5jZ3u)

64 I coukd never keep tomatoes in my garden because they are Abby's favorite. She would go to each plant and pick off the red ones and leave the green. We watched her sniff each plant and the smell told her which were ripe.

Posted by: Megthered at September 25, 2021 02:55 PM (h1Oac)

65 My rescue was easy to adopt. I even got to take her home for three weeks to see if were a fit.
We're both misfits with a few scars so, yeah, we're a fit.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at September 25, 2021 02:57 PM (4tLKB)

66 I have always wondered how the universe of smells appears to dogs. It seems it must be three-dimensional (and maybe four-dimensional) to them, and it does not seem to be limited by line of sight.
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at September 25, 2021 02:49 PM (VSn/R)

Not at all limited by line of sight. That's why I was wondering about some sort of chain reaction. I can see how they could smell it after even 20-30 seconds, but instantly? I'm sure their world of smell makes ours of vision pale by comparison. Something like the world of avatar for the nose.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 02:58 PM (wAnMi)

67 61. I got a few acid remarks about buying from s few people, but told them their opinion was garbage and that there was no pitbull in my future. And yes, I still see the same little dogs up for adoption despite my applications. So many rescues are liars. Bogie needed a home, and I have a loving affectionate doggo.

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 02:58 PM (ONvIw)

68 Watching program Too Cute. There is now a popular breed of a mix of a Golden Retriever and a cocker spaniel. The Golden Cocker.

Posted by: Just a side note at September 25, 2021 02:59 PM (2DOZq)

69 24 My Bogie loves the sound of the refrigerator opening. That means human food, like the scrambled eggs and cheese he gets in the morning.
Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 02:18 PM (ONvIw)

Nice grub!

Posted by: m at September 25, 2021 03:01 PM (fVJPF)

70 Clutch,

The rescue website here says the dog you are interested in might have been adopted already. Really??? Then remove the listing. I wondered if there is bait and switch going on.

I've called them but they are using covid as an excuse for not answering the phone and you can't leave a message. Only way to contact them is by email and every return message is automated.

I'm stubborn and I will find out what is going on.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 03:01 PM (oT1NJ)

71 four seasons, Thank you for your kind comments. We wish you and your rescue pup happy lives making great memories.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at September 25, 2021 03:01 PM (7EjX1)

72 Sure Ben Had!

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 03:02 PM (oT1NJ)

73 With all the ugliness in the country today, my Bogie is a souce of comfort and happiness for my family. I get to watch the show triumphs of his family and am glad his legs were too short for the ring.

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 03:02 PM (ONvIw)

74 Paisley gets her food and a fair share of mine.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at September 25, 2021 03:02 PM (4tLKB)

75 69. He deserves it! And he does have a bowl of blue Buffalo for dinner, btw. We have a nice breakfast ritual in place.

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 03:04 PM (ONvIw)

76
Paisley gets her food and a fair share of mine.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at September 25, 2021 03:02 PM (4tLKB)

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Delilah: "I see that you are having blueberry glazed donuts. I, too, enjoy blueberry glazed donuts."

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 25, 2021 03:05 PM (/U27+)

77 Neighbor's pittie showed up at the door early this morning, barking for her snack. She got Kings Hawaiian Rolls and dog food. I'm not sure they feed her. Next door neighbor feeds her sometimes, too...
Posted by: KT at September 25, 2021 02:54 PM (0ghg2)

The way some people treat animals is criminal. The ones that consider themselves animal lovers can be the worst. Sadly, my next door neighbor is a POS "cat lover". Like creepy fixation. He goes out of his way to feed/attract feral cats (city folk of course), going so far as to put food in my yard, and drive around (drunk) at night to try to find/feed them. Of course, they beat up on the pet cats, and - well my vegetable garden has nice soft soil. What really irked me is this clown would actually come in my yard trying to find "his cat", put kibbles on the sidewalk by the mailboxes to attract "his cat" and when "his cat" got run over by a car in front of my house because of his kibble trap, it was no longer "his cat". Some people should stay far, far away from animals. Forever. And now that this guy has murdered one cat, he's still putting kibbles out on the sidewalk for more. Ugh.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 03:05 PM (wAnMi)

78 70. There is, around here anyway. Apply for a little dog, get offered a pit.

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 03:06 PM (ONvIw)

79 Ben I'm going upstairs to my use my laptop, I'm a bit slow, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 03:06 PM (oT1NJ)

80 Delilah: "I see that you are having blueberry glazed donuts. I, too, enjoy blueberry glazed donuts."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 25, 2021 03:05 PM (/U27+)

I recognize that behavior.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at September 25, 2021 03:07 PM (4tLKB)

81
I recognize that behavior.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at September 25, 2021 03:07 PM (4tLKB)

_________

"Please insert into the mouth that is open for your convenience."

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 25, 2021 03:08 PM (/U27+)

82 77 they beat up on the pet cats
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 03:05 PM (wAnMi)

They beat up the cats?

Posted by: m at September 25, 2021 03:09 PM (fVJPF)

83 Paisley loves going for car rides. She gets so excited I could wash the interior of the car with her drool.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at September 25, 2021 03:09 PM (4tLKB)

84 Go to the pound. Collect a dog. Usually it's a fee and you're good to go.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 25, 2021 02:36 PM (SDdx5)

Hell, when I was a ute my brother and his friends and I would go down to the local city dog pound and pick out a dog and walk him or her home. We all were 8 to 12 years old.

Must have done it a dozen times back in the Golden Age Of Reason.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 25, 2021 03:10 PM (R/m4+)

85 They might only live for a couple of months and there might be 50,000 of them but all of my girls are precious.

Posted by: These fish sticks are hard as tits at September 25, 2021 03:11 PM (3AD8C)

86 The rescue website here says the dog you are interested in might have been adopted already. Really??? Then remove the listing. I wondered if there is bait and switch going on.
I've called them but they are using covid as an excuse for not answering the phone and you can't leave a message. Only way to contact them is by email and every return message is automated.
I'm stubborn and I will find out what is going on.
Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 03:01 PM (oT1NJ)

Yes, the automated message thing doesn't help, and yes - they don't answer the phones because covid. At one point their website was down because they hadn't updated their certificate - and I got an automated message. Somebody finally figured it out 5 days later. SF SPCA dumb hippies.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 03:11 PM (wAnMi)

87 yeah plenty of the rescues are stupidly picky on adoptions; like it's a good thing for the dogs or cats to be in a crowded rescue facility many extra months waiting for the perfect home. Toby came from the county shelter I think. Not sure, Dad got him. Tommy cat was at the vets office after his owner passed away. When I wanted another cat last winter none of the rescues were allowing visits and I never got a reply to any emails. I started occasionally checking CL and Tux was being re-homed.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply Irredeemable at September 25, 2021 03:13 PM (pxVvf)

88 Ugh Clutch. So sorry you have an idiot neighbor.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply Irredeemable at September 25, 2021 03:17 PM (pxVvf)

89 Clutch
I told my husband, liberal snowflakes infect everything. If you CAN go look at a dog there is social distancing, etc. We just want a new baby, wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 03:19 PM (PisyI)

90 Fish Sticks, your bees are awesome. I admire anyone who can keep bees. I put out a water feeder for squirrels, and sometimes bees come to it regularly all day. One weekend I spent a lot of time lifting them out of the water tray on the end of a yardstick so they wouldn't drown. Now I just keep a rock in the tray they can climb on.

Posted by: skywch at September 25, 2021 03:20 PM (QVgqY)

91 I know Sherlock Holmes is fiction, lol, but I was intrigued the author had Holmes take up beekeeping in his retirement. I find beekeeping interesting to read about.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 03:22 PM (PisyI)

92 Kind of hard to beat on a cat, I would think. Elusive critters.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 25, 2021 03:22 PM (csEWM)

93 Skywch. I sometimes have to keep a board in the stock tanks so the birds won't drown. A bit annoying as we have one hydrant that runs so if they would just go find that spot there is a shallow puddle they can drink out of instead of drowning themselves in the stock tank if I forget to have the board in it. Darned bird brains

Posted by: PaleRider is simply Irredeemable at September 25, 2021 03:24 PM (pxVvf)

94 Well KT, they are garden dogs when I am in the garden, and when I go in the house so do they. They both understand that I am the food maker in the house so I am extremely fascinating. On another topic, Gigi had a couple of UTI's when she was around 9 months old. She is part Rottweiler and they are prone to them. She had one and then 6 weeks later she had another one. After we finished the second round of antibiotics we started her on chewable cranberry tablets. She gets one in the morning and one at night. She thinks they are treats. She has never had another UTI again.
Great to see all the pets. You guys rock.

Posted by: Weekreekfarmgirl at September 25, 2021 03:26 PM (pedVB)

95 Kind of hard to beat on a cat.

How about a decent sheriff.

Posted by: Ronster at September 25, 2021 03:27 PM (RRGka)

96 Oh and no biggie Mis Hum, glad you found it. I would have sent it again.

Posted by: Weekreekfarmgirl at September 25, 2021 03:28 PM (pedVB)

97 "I'm not sure I would share a couch with a St. Bernard or a Great Dane."

I can report that Great Danes are world-class loungers. They can cover a couch better than a duvet.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at September 25, 2021 03:30 PM (G6DU0)

98 95 Kind of hard to beat on a cat.

How about a decent sheriff.
Posted by: Ronster at September 25, 2021 03:27 PM (RRGka)

Omar?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 25, 2021 03:30 PM (csEWM)

99 "I'm not sure I would share a couch with a St. Bernard or a Great Dane."

Considering, I would say they are more sharing the couch with you.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 25, 2021 03:30 PM (csEWM)

100
It's a TX5000 hybrid bee

It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop... ever, until you are dead!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 25, 2021 03:32 PM (63Dwl)

101 I had a breeder contact me recently, unfortunately I didn't catch her VM and missed a puppy by literally hours. Next chance with them is next spring (maybe). Sigh.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 02:53 PM (wAnMi)
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The best way to get the breed or rescue breed you want, unfortunately is through Facebook. Even if you don't have FB you can set up an account using a nom de plume (wink wink).
That way you can "like" a bunch of rescue groups and breeders on your FB page so you will know immediately when a litter is due, a rescue is available etc.

I got my 2 parti cocker spaniel pups through someone posting in the comments section with pics on one of the breeders page.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 25, 2021 03:33 PM (NpAcC)

102
We have an outdoor loveseat in the kennel for Her Majesty to have Mommy time with the guys. It's funny to see big hulking boys like Dan and Val squeeze themselves into tiny lozenges to fit on it next to her.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 25, 2021 03:34 PM (/U27+)

103 Clutch
I told my husband, liberal snowflakes infect everything. If you CAN go look at a dog there is social distancing, etc. We just want a new baby, wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 03:19 PM (PisyI)

LOL, I just checked the SFSPCA, they finally seem to have updated and there's a BUNCH of adorable pups. So, I might give it another shot. It's so depressing though that the ones I applied for took over a month for them to send their form letter they were gone. So I'm looking at possibly November to find out, unless something has changed in a big way. Might be my mistake was following their instructions for "dog of interest" instead of just stating I'm interested, give me a $%&! appointment! Assuming they have the dogs in the same place. I can be far more persuasive in person!

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 03:34 PM (wAnMi)

104 Hey, all! Just got back from running errands. A grand bunch of pets this week -- I especially like the big black cat sitting by the computer with the AoS logo right behind him!

This has been both a rough and a good week for chez Wolfus. If you've been around the HQ this week, you'll have read of Chekov, the ailing 14-year-old white-and-black Siberian cat who pretty much crashed and went into shock when Miss Linda, he, his brother Wolf, and I evacuated for Hurricane Ida.

He continued being listless and lethargic, hiding under furniture, when I got home. Desperate, and sure he was going to die, I started feeding him some Friskies wet food. Bit by bit he has pulled out of the state of shock. He's eating as though he just discovered food, walking almost normally, spending time with us and not hiding. As of today, he's not leaping up on anything, but he has come out from the shadow, so to speak. Thanks to all for the good thoughts this week!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 25, 2021 03:34 PM (c6xtn)

105 I'd be interested in beekeeping but I don't think Paisley would live well with them.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at September 25, 2021 03:35 PM (4tLKB)

106 Thanks to all for the good thoughts this week!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 25, 2021 03:34 PM (c6xtn)

I'm so glad he's better!

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 03:37 PM (ONvIw)

107 We have been owned by four Great Danes in our almost 50 year marriage, lol.

Everyone of them was absolutely wonderful and were great with children. The last two that owned us were half sisters and we raised them along with two teacup chihuahua sisters. Seeing them sleep on the same dog beds is something I'll never forget. Never a misstep or moment of aggression towards the little dogs, Actually the teacups ran the show. Geez I still miss them.

Posted by: four seasons at September 25, 2021 03:37 PM (oT1NJ)

108 104 Bit by bit he has pulled out of the state of shock. He's eating as though he just discovered food, walking almost normally, spending time with us and not hiding. As of today, he's not leaping up on anything, but he has come out from the shadow, so to speak. Thanks to all for the good thoughts this week!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 25, 2021 03:34 PM (c6xtn)

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So happy to hear this! Mr. Chekov, you have the conn!

Posted by: Pennsyltucky at September 25, 2021 03:40 PM (lNHqD)

109 I get a bunch of bee weeds in the horse paddocks after declaring all out war on the goats heads. Sometimes I think I should get bees, or see if a keeper would like to place a hive close by in the summer but I haven't pursued it. The, presumably, wild bees I get feeding now are very chill when I'm tromping through the bushes looking for burrs that need spraying and with the horses. I have a hesitation that bees might be more aggressive if they had a hive nearby.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply Irredeemable at September 25, 2021 03:40 PM (pxVvf)

110 Wolfus!
Best news I've heard all day! I'm so happy Chekov is recovering. Keep up the pep talks! More treats. More pets. More skritches.

Lucy has been barfing a bit more lately. I don't know if it's the new (8 weeks) thyroid medication. She's actually put on weight since starting it and her coat is fuller and softer. But she's been barfing 3-4x a week. Follow up appointment on Tuesday.

When your critters are sick or hurting, it's almost as bad as when my kids were sick.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 25, 2021 03:41 PM (U2p+3)

111 Thanks to all for the good thoughts this week!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 25, 2021 03:34 PM (c6xtn)

I'm so glad he's better!
Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021

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It's a mystery what affected him. The emergency vet saw a spike in blood glucose, but that came down in hours, and cats can show that under stress. The vet here gave him an antibiotic -- it couldn't hurt, she said, and she was right -- and more of the appetite stimulant we got from the first shop. I credit that, and the gravy-laden junk food of Friskies, with making Chekov interested in food again. He was never a picky eater, but not a ravenous monster like his adopted brother.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 25, 2021 03:41 PM (c6xtn)

112 Years ago when I lived in California I bee-sat for a beekeeper who lived down the block. He would bring over a box of bees, set it in the backyard. I love honeybees. Unfortunately the next door neighbor saw the box one time and freaked out, we had to stop bee-sitting.

Posted by: JuJuBee at September 25, 2021 03:42 PM (ci5u/)

113 Lucy has been barfing a bit more lately. I don't know if it's the new (8 weeks) thyroid medication. She's actually put on weight since starting it and her coat is fuller and softer. But she's been barfing 3-4x a week. Follow up appointment on Tuesday.

When your critters are sick or hurting, it's almost as bad as when my kids were sick.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 25, 2021

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Chekov used to barf every week for a long time, until I got him on the Rx food. Even then he would throw up occasionally. I used to wonder how that cat got any nutrition, but he never lost weight and seemed quite happy, so I didn't worry about it much. Your Lucy may simply be adjusting to new medicine.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 25, 2021 03:43 PM (c6xtn)

114 The TX5000 bees are selling for practically nothing since the TX6000s came out.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 25, 2021 03:45 PM (VxC1e)

115 So happy to hear this! Mr. Chekov, you have the conn!
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at September 25, 2021

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His breeder spelled his name that way, like the ST ensign, not like the Russian writer. Odd, since there is a tradition among Siberian cat breeders and owners to use Russian names most of the time. (Being a major James Bond fan, I named Chekov's aunt "Tatiana Romanova.")

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 25, 2021 03:45 PM (c6xtn)

116 Thanks Wolfus.
She's young to have a thyroid problem. She's only 8. And I'm nervous about her already stressed kidneys. Her blood work came back almost normal on the thyroid after 6 weeks on meds and her kidney function jumped a little, but still within normal range.

I gave her some tuna last night as a treat. She loves tuna.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 25, 2021 03:46 PM (U2p+3)

117 An Irish setter is listed as one of the 25 calmest breeds, which surprised me. The ones I have met were full of energy.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 25, 2021 03:51 PM (NpAcC)

118 My pub of choice is dog friendly. They are all so calm and quiet I need to introduce Paisley to some of them.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at September 25, 2021 03:55 PM (4tLKB)

119 clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 03:05 PM

The Pittie belongs to a family that seems quite irresponsible in other ways, too. They also had a German Shepherd (male) that was afraid of people, and he suddenly disappeared.

The Pittie is a pretty good girl. I taught her to sit. She steps on our old, blind Chihuahua sometimes, but she's just excited. She has beautiful coloring. Brindle.

She started to chase a guy on a bike once, but stopped when I ordered her to stop. I think she also stops if a bicyclist stops. But she should not be on the street.

Posted by: KT at September 25, 2021 04:00 PM (0ghg2)

120 Yay Pet Thread !
what a fine bunch of petmorons this week !

condolences to all who lost their best pals.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at September 25, 2021 04:02 PM (jDHSU)

121 I gave her some tuna last night as a treat. She loves tuna.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 25, 2021

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I've got some Chicken of the Sea stuff here for me. I'll try it on Chekov tonight.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 25, 2021 04:04 PM (c6xtn)

122 They also had a German Shepherd (male) that was afraid of people, and he suddenly disappeared.

Afraid barky? Or afraid cowering?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 25, 2021 04:04 PM (csEWM)

123 To the owner of Fenway:

I had a large Lab who had to wear the booties because of neuropathy. Wore them out quickly. I found that old running shoe soles, cut to size, using ShooGoo to attach to the bottom and toes of the boots extended the boots longevity by a great deal. Shoe goo is a lot cheaper than the shoes.

Good luck.

Posted by: yobobbyb at September 25, 2021 04:06 PM (et0yP)

124 Hadrian, that is wonderful! And Delilah is beautiful indeed.

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1, rosary supplier to the Horde, their families and friends at September 25, 2021 04:07 PM (JJatH)

125 The Pittie belongs to a family that seems quite irresponsible in other ways, too. They also had a German Shepherd (male) that was afraid of people, and he suddenly disappeared.
Posted by: KT at September 25, 2021 04:00 PM (0ghg2)

Well, sounds like she's lucky she's got you and your neighbor. You can tell all you need to know about people by how they treat their pets. She sounds like a smart girl. Wish you could adopt her. Every pittie I've known has been incredibly sweet and so eager to please. It's a shame they can be used for such awful purposes, but at least it sounds like in her case she's suffering neglect instead of being put in the fighting ring.

My other idiot neighbor (behind me) has a French Bulldog, and they lock it outside in a large chain link fence kennel run at 7am, bring it in at nightfall, nearly every GD day. It barks and howls nonstop, with occasional pauses due to exhaustion. Nothing like getting a little indoor lapdog, and then locking it outside all day. Animal control apparently can't do squat, because they're apparently home most of the time. They just don't care because they're jerks and tune it out. I need 60 acres in the middle of nowhere.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 04:21 PM (wAnMi)

126 Oh, as far as couch potato dogs, I'll second Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. But it's not their proclivity to do so. There's a lot of bird dog in them, and they'd prefer to be running around on the beach chasing gulls. But if you're chilling, they're right there with you. Also for a small dog, they're incredibly quiet. We constantly got comments that people didn't notice our girls if we were at a restaurant or such. Not at all yappy.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at September 25, 2021 04:29 PM (wAnMi)

127 Nood chests.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 25, 2021 04:30 PM (kTF2Z)

128 Thanks to all for the good thoughts this week!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 25, 2021 03:34 PM (c6xtn)

Outstanding.

Continued prayers. Y'all've been through enough in the past few weeks.

Posted by: golfman at September 25, 2021 04:31 PM (hOMhY)

129 Great pet thread as usual.

Posted by: CN at September 25, 2021 06:39 PM (ONvIw)

130 Late -- as usual. Bad day at Black Rock.

Losing an elderly let us painful, but you knew the day was coming. Losing a pet in their early years for whatever reason is twice as bad. Lost a young dog and a young cat to cars. Lost an eight year old cat to kidney disease.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin, clinging bitterly to a deplorable life at September 25, 2021 07:08 PM (BvRyV)

131 Max, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jethroe looked liked a sweet fellow, and I'm sure he will be sorely missed. After I read your story, I cried and hugged my dog tighter.

Posted by: Max (the dog)'s Dad at September 26, 2021 02:48 PM (Ok1Aa)

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