Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. We do appreciate you stopping by on a Saturday afternoon. Kick back, relax and enjoy the world of animals.

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A Little of This. A Little of That.

A cute video from Sharon(willow's apprentice)

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Another cute video. This one was submitted by our pal weasel.

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Meet The PetMorons

Sort of a long story but in the end you will be smiling. An animal shelter in Independence called Russell at Shep's about a dog brought in. She had been dumped at a local Walmart in a box. It was freezing out. She was in bad shape. Russell said, we'll take her. He immediately called our vet and they agreed to see her right away. She was malnourished, barely able to walk. Tests revealed she was diabetic. The vet asked her named and Russell said he didn't know. How about Sugar (get it?)They started her on an IV and began to feed her. The next day she was taken to a veterinary hospital in Liberty for more testing and treatment. After 3 days she was improving so back to our vet she went. One of our volunteers agreed to foster her and give her the twice daily insulin injections she'd require. Sugar was such a hit that a vet tech agreed to adopt her. A local news station got wind of the story and did a piece on her for the evening news! Sugar is a celebrity! Sugar is now thriving in her new home. The before pictures are heartbreaking but she's doing so much and is a happy pup! Sadly, none of got to meet her but that's okay. A very happy ending for Sugar. - Jewells

It is always good to hear from you Jewells especially when you have Happy Ending stories. Current events and news suck, it's nice to see this kind of story. Thank you.

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Mike's "Buddy"
MH:
Don't know if this fits within the criteria for the Pet Thread but of it does:
Best friend for more than 29 years, died this past Sunday. He had been sick for a long time, first with a stroke and the damage it did, then more recently, with colon cancer. As the funeral home was removing his earthly remains, his SIL took this photo. Didn't realize at the time that Mike's dog Buddy was in the photo. Buddy is a hyper active dog particularly when strangers are present. Him lying still with his head on his paws looking up at the stretcher would not be expected behavior. Mike rescued Buddy in the truest sense of the word. He had been tortured as a puppy and had lots of both physical and emotional scars. It took a while, but Buddy turned into an absolutely great dog and was a great comfort to Mike as his health failed. - I post infrequently under the name Agitator.

Our condolences on the passing of your friend. It sounds as if he was a dear human being and the photo is very touching. Good luck to Buddy in his new home.

Criteria? Just about anything pet related will be posted here on the AoS Pet Thread.

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Mis Hum -
I hope this picture of Sammy, the best cat ever, brings smiles today. He was the grandcat who stayed with us for a few weeks and ended up capturing our hearts. A friendly fellow who loved to snuggle, he never met a stranger and did not let us dog people deter him from showing his best kitty love to us. He crossed the rainbow bridge in 2017, and we still miss him.
Please keep the Pet Thread going - it's a necessary part of my Saturday routine!
Bless you, Kay

What a photogenic kitteh Sammy was. So sorry to hear he has passed. It's amazing how after 5 years the love of a pet stands out. And thank you for your kind words. It is people like you who keep me going on this endeavor.

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“The Wedding Planners, Hard At Work”
The Penny Monster, Mr Tips, Susie Mama, and Ugly Joe staking their claim. - John

Holy moly John, pretty brave of you to submit a photo like this. Such abused doggehs. How do you sleep with yourself at night? Probably with all of these good looking dogs. Thanks for sharing.

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My girls, Bailey, Geddy and Charlie, modeling their neck warmers, a gift from a friend. They're hoping for an early spring like their mom so there's posts for the garden thread.
S.Lynn
Idaho

My what a stylin' herd of dogs you have there S. Lynn. Good luck with your wishes for an early spring. And thanks for sharing with us today.

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Thank you for stopping by today and visiting with us. Thank you to all who submitted today's pets and links.

As stated earlier we enjoy all animals and pets and will post just about anything within reason. If you have something you wish to submit you can reach us here at petmorons at gmail dot com.

Have a great week.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:02 PM

Comments

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1 Happy Caturday everyone and

Posted by: Skip at February 26, 2022 03:04 PM (2JoB8)

2 I love the pets and this thread-a haven of sweetness.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:05 PM (DD0UK)

3 Had to laugh at the kitteh pic. That's what I do when I get an attack of the lazies; I fall asleep in the recliner then wake up and go to the bedroom and fall asleep on the bed. I only sleep about 3 hours a session. Just like cat naps. Time how long your cat actually sleeps. They seem to be asleep all the time cause they wake up and wander around or pick fights with other pets and then go back to sleep.

Posted by: jakee308 at February 26, 2022 03:06 PM (Sluur)

4 PETZZZZZZ

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:08 PM (c6ZL1)

5 Good stuff, and Sharon's video is fantastic

Posted by: Skip at February 26, 2022 03:08 PM (2JoB8)

6 Awww Sammy

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:10 PM (c6ZL1)

7 I have a question for you animal experts.
I was talking to the young woman behind the bar yesterday. She happens to have an identical twin. The question we were tossing around was whether her dog could tell between the two of them.
Can a dog tell between her human and her human's identical twin?

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:11 PM (DD0UK)

8 Agitator, so sorry about Mike

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:12 PM (c6ZL1)

9 I would guess the dog will be able to tell as they go more by scent that sight. Sure they recognize people but it's the voice and the scent that dogs key on more.

Since even twins have different metabolism etc. Their scent should be different enough for them to tell the difference.

But I'm not expert and I didn't sleep at a Holiday Inn Express either.

Just my 4 cents (inflation)

Posted by: jakee308 at February 26, 2022 03:13 PM (Sluur)

10 Can a dog tell between her human and her human's identical twin?
Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops

Dunno
My daughter says doggeh thinks she and I are the same person

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:13 PM (c6ZL1)

11 have a question for you animal experts.
I was talking to the young woman behind the bar yesterday. She happens to have an identical twin. The question we were tossing around was whether her dog could tell between the two of them.
Can a dog tell between her human and her human's identical twin?
Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:11 PM (DD0UK)

Scent?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 26, 2022 03:15 PM (K7T46)

12 hiya

Posted by: JT at February 26, 2022 03:15 PM (arJlL)

13 Beautiful pets! I just got my Bogie out for a walk. He's not a fan of the cold, but he soldiered on.

Posted by: CN The First at February 26, 2022 03:16 PM (ONvIw)

14 Agitator, what a photo and story. I'm kinda misty now.

Posted by: KT at February 26, 2022 03:16 PM (0ghg2)

15 Love the trio, S. Lynn!

Posted by: KT at February 26, 2022 03:17 PM (0ghg2)

16 I don't necessarily care about the answer to my question. I just found the discussion interesting.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:17 PM (DD0UK)

17 Great post Agitator. I don't have a pet at this time so I rarely venture into this thread. I read your post and am glad I did. Once I get out of this place I want to get a dog like that

Posted by: Quint at February 26, 2022 03:17 PM (L0OOv)

18 1 Happy Caturday everyone and
Posted by: Skip at February 26, 2022 03:04 PM

and . . .

Posted by: m at February 26, 2022 03:17 PM (nIvvp)

19 10 Can a dog tell between her human and her human's identical twin?
Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops

yes cuz everyone has a tail or a tell or a .......................

Posted by: REDACTED at February 26, 2022 03:18 PM (us2H3)

20 Nice story about Sugar, Jewells.

Posted by: KT at February 26, 2022 03:18 PM (0ghg2)

21 BTW letting Paisley rescue me was one of my better decisions.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:19 PM (DD0UK)

22 >>> 11
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Scent?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 26, 2022 03:15 PM (K7T46)

>>> 16 I don't necessarily care about the answer to my question. I just found the discussion interesting.
Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:17 PM (DD0UK)

The discussion or the bartender?

I would also suspect doggehs can tell by scent.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 26, 2022 03:19 PM (llON8)

23 That is a herd of dogs on the bed. Feels like that some nights here even with only two dogs in the bed.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at February 26, 2022 03:19 PM (bVYXr)

24 Can a dog tell between her human and her human's identical twin?

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:11
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Speaking as a twin the answer is yes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 26, 2022 03:20 PM (ju2Fy)

25 Halfway through binge watching Norwegian-made Ragnarok on N**Flix.
If you breeze past the enviro-preaching and 'bad industry polluting' trope, it is entertaining. High school kid moves back to Edda with Mom and brother, and finds out, slowly, that he is that big guy with the hammer. Battle between the gods and giants starts to brew.

This is related to the Pet Thread because Magne (the budding Thor) kills the bad guy's wolf, who was a very bad dog.

One funny line was when the main bad guy was told all he likes to do is watch American TV shows and eat candy.

Nice views of the fjords, too.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 26, 2022 03:20 PM (ufFY8)

26 21 BTW letting Paisley rescue me was one of my better decisions.
Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:19 PM (DD0UK)

I second that. Your affection for her surely shines.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 26, 2022 03:20 PM (aA3+G)

27 Agitator, condolences on the loss of your friend. Buddy sounds like a very good dog.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 26, 2022 03:21 PM (llON8)

28
The discussion or the bartender?

I would also suspect doggehs can tell by scent.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 26, 2022 03:19 PM (llON

The bartendress is a cutie but only 19 so...

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:22 PM (DD0UK)

29 Doggieday

Posted by: Skip at February 26, 2022 03:24 PM (2JoB8)

30 ...Can a dog tell between her human and her human's identical twin?
Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:11 PM (DD0UK)

Scent?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 26, 2022 03:15 PM (K7T46)

Scent differences would result from diet, not genes I'm guessing.

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 26, 2022 03:24 PM (F0YaR)

31 The bartendress is a cutie but only 19 so...
Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:22 PM (DD0UK)

Give her the key to your apartment and tell her to come back in two years?

That was a line I heard *mumble mumble* years ago...

Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at February 26, 2022 03:24 PM (ufFY8)

32 28
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The bartendress is a cutie but only 19 so...
Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:22 PM (DD0UK)

She's not so young. She'll be 27 in eight years.

Posted by: Harris K Telemacher at February 26, 2022 03:24 PM (llON8)

33 The bartendress's sister works at horse training place near Palm Springs. I challenged her to switch jobs with her sister. Who would know? Other than me. I would know.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:25 PM (DD0UK)

34 Thanks for another dandy Pet Thread, Mis Hum!

So good to see all the Pet Morons, present and past.

So glad Sugar was rescued and made such an amazing recovery!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 26, 2022 03:27 PM (973h7)

35 Great pet pics, thanks.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (5pTK/)) at February 26, 2022 03:27 PM (5pTK/)

36 Turtleneck Dobies sound like a Tarantino movie.

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 26, 2022 03:29 PM (yrol0)

37 25 I enjoyed that show

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:30 PM (c6ZL1)

38 Germany has agreed to send 1000 anti tank weapon and 500stingers to Ukraina NATO I speaking up and also saying f you to Putin on buying his natural gas. .

Posted by: Kurt at February 26, 2022 03:30 PM (n9aij)

39 . I challenged her to switch jobs with her sister. Who would know? Other than me. I would know.

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The horses

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:31 PM (c6ZL1)

40 The sister of the bartendress works for a man who trains show horses or Olympic competition horses. He's stupid rich, which is a requirement for show horses.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:31 PM (DD0UK)

41 Thank you featuring our sweet Sugar MisHum! She's absolutely thriving in her new home. I will send an updated picture of her to you. She runs around now and plays fetch and loves going for short walks.

Sorry for my typing errors! Sheesh.. must have been a few glasses of wine in when I typed that.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022 03:32 PM (nxdel)

42 You can bartend at 19 but can't drink until you're 21?
Americans are crazy

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:32 PM (c6ZL1)

43 Posted by: Harris K Telemacher at February 26, 2022 03:24 PM (llON

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One of my favorite movies.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 26, 2022 03:33 PM (W/MyG)

44 A cute video from Sharon(willow's apprentice)

That's hilarious, especially the fact they transcribed the musical notation.

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. Honker. at February 26, 2022 03:33 PM (II3Gr)

45 You can bartend at 19 but can't drink until you're 21?
Americans are crazy
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:32 PM (c6ZL1)

This is Alberta. The drinking age is 18.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:33 PM (DD0UK)

46 Condolences on the loss of your friend, Agitator.

Buddy is quite the good dog. A very good dog, thanks to the love and attention given by your friend. The photo shows that love and attention are returned, and then some.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 26, 2022 03:34 PM (973h7)

47 My girls, Bailey, Geddy and Charlie, modeling their neck warmers, a gift from a friend.

Oh goodness they are quite handsome in their neck warmers!

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022 03:35 PM (nxdel)

48 You can bartend at 19 but can't drink until you're 21?
Americans are crazy

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:32 PM

In Rhode Island girls can strip at 16 years old with parents permission. But they can't strip later than 10pm on school nights.

And no, I am not making that up.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at February 26, 2022 03:35 PM (bVYXr)

49 Oh, Canadian. That makes sense

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:35 PM (c6ZL1)

50 That pic up top describes my typical Saturday...

Just woke up from my nap, now it's time to visit the Pet Thread!

As always, a great group of pets!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 26, 2022 03:35 PM (K5n5d)

51 In Rhode Island girls can strip at 16 years old with parents permission. But they can't strip later than 10pm on school nights.

And no, I am not making that up.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at February 26, 2022 03:35 PM (bVYXr)

Road trip!

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. Honker. at February 26, 2022 03:36 PM (II3Gr)

52 In Rhode Island girls can strip at 16 years old with parents permission. But they can't strip later than 10pm on school nights.

And no, I am not making that up.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at February 26, 2022 03:35 PM (bVYXr)

That's funny.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:36 PM (DD0UK)

53 Road trip!
Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. Honker. at February 26, 2022 03:36 PM (II3Gr)
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Avoid the Dexter Lake Club.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 26, 2022 03:37 PM (W/MyG)

54 Waiting for 1 of our 2 potential-adoptees to finish meds for diarrhea. Meeting both kitties next Saturday. They are buddies, not siblings, about 10 months old. Our last cat died this past December, and we are ready now for newbies.
Love this thread every week.

Posted by: LadyS at February 26, 2022 03:37 PM (piO4R)

55 >>Road trip!

We're closed.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 26, 2022 03:41 PM (ZLI7S)

56 I gave up on crazy once the stank of the new pot permeated state run ABC stores. They are all masked for no reason or state mandate, but the stores reek of pot. If you try to buy booze underage, they have a SWAT team. I am not kidding, they have their own teams with any weapon they desire.

I am so old I remember when the smoking age was 16. The drinking age in DC was 18 but that ended in the mid 80s. I know it was 18 in the military for years after that, but my guess is they changed that. The old argument was if you could die for your country, you could at least have a beer on base

Posted by: Quint at February 26, 2022 03:42 PM (L0OOv)

57 I don't remember if it was suggested here, but I think taurine is helpful in preventing seizures. Old dog usually has one a month so she's due. She seems more alert since she started it. It certainly doesn't hurt.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 26, 2022 03:43 PM (YynYJ)

58 I am now an official cat whisperer. We have had a feral neutered male cat hanging out around the property for years. He was a beautiful yearling but now bears the scars of tough living out of doors so not so pretty anymore. Anyways, we have been trying to domesticate him for a couple of years without great success, too skittish, but I made a real effort over the past two weeks and I have him now. He will let me not only get with two feet, but actually give him extended scritches. He rubs up against my leg now and asks for them. When it was freezing a few days ago I let him sleep, uneasily, in the house but he wouldn't stay all night. He would whine to be let out around 2 or 3 in the morning. But it was a good start.

Mrs928 is amazed what determination and catnip treats with a lavish hand can do.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 03:44 PM (yQpMk)

59 I had my first beer at 18. I believe it was a great beer on St Patrick's Day.
I'm sorry that has nothing to do with pets.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 03:45 PM (DD0UK)

60
...but I think taurine is helpful in preventing seizures...

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 26, 2022 03:43 PM

so, I shouldn't worry about the kids drinking all these Monster energy drinks?

Posted by: AltonJackson at February 26, 2022 03:47 PM (DUIap)

61 What a great story about Sugar, Jewells. I just do not understand people who would abandon a pet. My understanding is that whatever comes through the door stays til the end, no matter how difficult the end is. My Remy, a half Shetland Sheepdog, half handsome stranger passing through, had a huge cancerous lump on one of her hind legs. It didn't seem to bother her. Every night, I wiped down the lump and the leg it was on because the lump was covered with pee. The XO and I did that for a year or so until the lump caused her incontinence. Sadly, we took her for her last trip to the vet. The last bookstore cat had hyperthyroidism and kidney failure. You don't abandon them any more than you'd abandon a close family member. (But maybe they do abandon close family members. They're heartless enough to do so.)

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- bitterly clinging to the deplorable life '70s style! at February 26, 2022 03:47 PM (vMM2s)

62 May Mike's memory be a blessing

My dad had a dog named Buddy, he carried a pic of that dog in his wallet his whole life

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 26, 2022 03:48 PM (EZebt)

63 59 yeah wrong thread on my part. My apologies.

Posted by: Quint at February 26, 2022 03:48 PM (L0OOv)

64 Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 03:44 PM (yQpMk)

That's wonderful! I admire your tenacity! My BIL who lives in AZ takes care of several feral cats down at his local Safeway. He found a mama and babies one day on his walk and started bringing them food. That was several years ago. There's always new ones that need care. He's got such a big heart.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022 03:50 PM (nxdel)

65 I agree Captain Sabin. For Heavens sake they could have at least surrendered her to a shelter. She was so skinny you could see her ribs. Whoever had her let her get that bad and then just said..eh I'll dump her at Walmart. Heartless.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022 03:53 PM (nxdel)

66 Love the picture and caption. We call our cat-or I do anyway-the peripathetic puss. He starts out in the evening on my son's bed, then he moves to our room, then he goes downstairs and either sleeps on the rug or on the couch. Then he spends most of the day on the couch until it's time to go to FenSon's room. again.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 26, 2022 03:53 PM (GezNK)

67 Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 03:44 PM

Congrats!!!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 26, 2022 03:56 PM (c6ZL1)

68 We have been calling the feral cat Kitty Pie because at first we thought it was a female but now we know it is a male with a deflated ballsack. I am trying to come up with a less fem name for the scruffy bastard. Maybe Bill the Cat. He looks the part.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 03:58 PM (yQpMk)

69
We received the certificate from the AKC saying that Delilah is now a Platinum-level dog (>2000 points) in the National Owner-Handled Series, the highest offered. She's the first and only Borzoi so rewarded.

The funny thing is that for most of her career she hasn't been owner-handled. Her Majesty has had knee problems and says she can't show Lila to her best potential. But they must be doing something right; Lila has seven Owner-Handled Best in Show wins.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 26, 2022 03:59 PM (/U27+)

70 We're closed.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 26, 2022 03:41 PM (ZLI7S)

How about an exception for small select set of Horde members?
After all, what could possibly go wrong, right!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Lie back and think of the sweet graft! ~ at February 26, 2022 04:00 PM (hOUT3)

71 Congratulations, Delilah! That's quite the achievement, and well earned.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 26, 2022 04:01 PM (973h7)

72 Afternoon, all, a great group of pets today!

Chekov the Ailing Codger Cat, well, he's enduring but not enjoying life. I wouldn't be if I had to be administered meds every day, and couldn't move without pain and spent my day in bed looking at nothing and sleeping. Would you?

With a leaden heart I called the hospice the vet recommended . . . and was astounded. They want $395 for a home visit, and another $300 for individual cremation. They're not local either. In contrast, the vet office who has been treating Chekov: $156, and the local pet cemetery, $250 for a nice setup like his brother Wolf received. An extra hundred or so, no problem, but at $700 total --?

I've made an appointment for him at the vet for Friday afternoon.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:02 PM (c6xtn)

73 Agitator and MH, thanks for posting that note about Buddy. There is something so very fundamentally good about that post!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Lie back and think of the sweet graft! ~ at February 26, 2022 04:02 PM (hOUT3)

74 I couldn't help myself but I've been feeding a couple of strays at my mom's retirement home. They are part of a group of about eight cats the home had fixed and feed but these two stay separate nearer the parking lot. They now greet me every morning as I pull up. Amazing how they recognize my Jeep from pretty far away. If I didn't already have my own two kittehs I'd take them home.

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 26, 2022 04:03 PM (z7t7+)

75 Congratulations to Delilah and courage for you Wolfus.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 26, 2022 04:04 PM (EZebt)

76 Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 26, 2022 03:59 PM (/U27+)

Congratulations, much deserved congratulations, to your three member team!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Lie back and think of the sweet graft! ~ at February 26, 2022 04:04 PM (hOUT3)

77 Off topic:

Twitter is down.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 26, 2022 04:05 PM (zWpOF)

78 Wolfus I know how hard it is to let him go but his quality of life is no longer good and you will be doing the right thing for him. I've enjoyed your stories about him. He is one very special cat and lucky to have had you in his life.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022 04:05 PM (nxdel)

79 OMG what beautiful pet morons.

Jewell's story about Sugar and Agitator's story about Buddy brought tears to my eyes.

Posted by: Ladyl at February 26, 2022 04:05 PM (TdMsT)

80 I've made an appointment for him at the vet for Friday afternoon.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:02 PM (c6xtn)

Sorry to hear but it's the best thing you can do for both of you.

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 26, 2022 04:06 PM (z7t7+)

81 Another tuckered out cat picture-from "Sunny Skyz" site:

https://tinyurl.com/ym2jjn3w

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 26, 2022 04:07 PM (GezNK)

82 I can't help but feel a tiny bit of guilt for choosing the cheaper option for Chekov, even though I can afford it easily. But it's kind of the same thing with a human funeral home. They know people are at a weak point, and can exploit that to get them to spring for the more expensive coffin and service, etc.

I know it'll be a stress for him to make that trip in the carrier. But we can lift him into the box without any real pain, and it's a quick run out there.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:08 PM (c6xtn)

83 I've made an appointment for him at the vet for Friday afternoon.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:02 PM (c6xtn)

Condolences. I have never put a pet down, selfish of me I guess. I just haven't had it in me. Mine have all died violently or suffered a good bit and passed naturally.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 04:08 PM (yQpMk)

84 We have been calling the feral cat Kitty Pie because at first we thought it was a female but now we know it is a male with a deflated ballsack. I am trying to come up with a less fem name for the scruffy bastard. Maybe Bill the Cat. He looks the part.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 03:58 PM (yQpMk)

Beavis

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 26, 2022 04:08 PM (z7t7+)

85 Sorry to hear the news on Chekov the Ailing Codger Cat, Wolfus. Sounds like you have made the right, although very difficult, decision. Choosing life over mere existence is not easy, but sometimes it is the necessary and loving decision to make. Prayers up for you all. Thanks for keeping us posted.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at February 26, 2022 04:08 PM (973h7)

86 So sorry, Wolfus. It's hard to know when to give up on them. When the old dog's back legs give out, I'll have to give up on her. She's gone downhill since last year but can still manage 15 minutes or so in the woods.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 26, 2022 04:10 PM (YynYJ)

87 Wolfus I know how hard it is to let him go but his quality of life is no longer good and you will be doing the right thing for him. I've enjoyed your stories about him. He is one very special cat and lucky to have had you in his life.
Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022

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Thanks, Jewells. He was never going to be abandoned or mistreated. I've been his breeder's home where she raises her Siberians, and they are raised underfoot and not in cages. So my 12-year friendship with him was a continuation of his early good life, not a rescue of an abused animal. (It'll be 12 years exactly on Monday, as it happens.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:10 PM (c6xtn)

88 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:02 PM (c6xtn)

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"

You and Chekov had beautiful times together, but you now have a different, yet still a good and worthy, purpose ahead of you.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Lie back and think of the sweet graft! ~ at February 26, 2022 04:12 PM (hOUT3)

89 I can't help but feel a tiny bit of guilt for choosing the cheaper option for Chekov, even though I can afford it easily.

Please don't feel that way. You've been so wonderful with him. He knows you love him.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022 04:12 PM (nxdel)

90 My kittehs will be 4 years old on April 4th . Seems like yesterday when I got them. I just looked at the kitten pics that were posted to the pet thread over three years ago.

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 26, 2022 04:13 PM (z7t7+)

91 Sammy had stunning green eyes, especially paired with that white fur. Beautiful kitty. Love all the animal pics, as always.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 26, 2022 04:14 PM (sVtYq)

92 My vet has a nice waiting room where you can spend some time with your pet before they pit them down. My vet did Jack, the best cat ever, three years ago and Gary, my springer, two years ago.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 26, 2022 04:15 PM (YynYJ)

93 Aww, I'm sorry to read about Chekov. It's such a hard decision, truly excruciating for most of us. He's been very loved and I'm sure he felt it. You made his life happy, Wolfus.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 26, 2022 04:17 PM (sVtYq)

94 Bless the animals and the people that love them.

Posted by: gp at February 26, 2022 04:17 PM (qpX6U)

95 Two dogs have the laziest game of tug of war ever:

https://tinyurl.com/5dyjaa9w

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 26, 2022 04:17 PM (GezNK)

96 I can't help but feel a tiny bit of guilt for choosing the cheaper option for Chekov, even though I can afford it easily.
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Please don't feel that way. You've been so wonderful with him. He knows you love him.
Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022

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Yeah, he still purrs when we pet of groom him and chirps a little when I speak to him. He's not afraid of us, but just wants to be alone, I guess. The hospice people are nice enough, but my gosh, $700 seems a little ridiculous when his brother Wolf got the $400 treatment. It worked out well and was dignified -- and local.

I know this is the place for it, but I hate to bring the Pet Thread down. Let us toast our furry friends and celebrate life!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:18 PM (c6xtn)

97 Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Lie back and think of the sweet graft! ~ at February 26, 2022 04:12 PM (hOUT3)

Amen, Hrothgar; We praying folks will keep you and Miss Linda in prayer that day.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 26, 2022 04:19 PM (GezNK)

98
But it's kind of the same thing with a human funeral home. They know people are at a weak point, and can exploit that to get them to spring for the more expensive coffin and service, etc.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:08 PM (c6xtn)

Don't feel guilty. What matters is the love.

My step-dad recently passed away, and per his wishes we had him cremated. But we went with the cheapest container option for now because I'm going to build him a nice maple box with inlays based on some of his own designs (he was an artist). We can afford the more expensive options but decided that a box made by someone who loves him means more than just throwing down a check.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 26, 2022 04:20 PM (n+4am)

99 Poor little sugar is adorable, Jewells, Glad to hear she's perking up , and all the other animal pictures are so cute!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 26, 2022 04:20 PM (GezNK)

100 Howdy, pet loving Hordelings!

Posted by: Doof at February 26, 2022 04:24 PM (mZUr4)

101 Thanks Fenelon. If the circumsances were right I would have taken her myself. My daughter has given insulin shots to dogs so she would know what to and could teach me. Alas.. Moose doesn't like to share lol!

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022 04:26 PM (nxdel)

102 We can afford the more expensive options but decided that a box made by someone who loves him means more than just throwing down a check.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 26, 2022 04:20 PM (n+4am)

What a fantastic tribute to him and a worthy task for you!
Well done!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Lie back and think of the sweet graft! ~ at February 26, 2022 04:26 PM (hOUT3)

103 Hey Doof!! *waves*

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022 04:26 PM (nxdel)

104 100 Howdy, pet loving Hordelings!
Posted by: Doof at February 26, 2022 04:24 PM (mZUr4)

That darn Doof; flaunting his prowess with special numbers!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Lie back and think of the sweet graft! ~ at February 26, 2022 04:27 PM (hOUT3)

105 >>How about an exception for small select set of Horde members?
After all, what could possibly go wrong, right!

Right there, officer. That's when it all went wrong.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 26, 2022 04:29 PM (ZLI7S)

106 We can afford the more expensive options but decided that a box made by someone who loves him means more than just throwing down a check.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 26, 2022

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There is a seller on Etsy who offers 9" 3D-printed figures of long-haired cats in black or white. I thought of buying one of each, then painting them myself: grayish highlights for Wolf's fur on the black one, black patches on the white for Chekov. Then I'd set their boxes up on the bookcase, each with his own mini-statue. I've done something similar with the late tuxedo cat Oreo. I happened to find a little ceramic cat figurine who was already marked in black and white, and it just took a little careful painting to model her perfectly.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:31 PM (c6xtn)

107 That's a great idea Wolfus!

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at February 26, 2022 04:32 PM (nxdel)

108 More about Sammy the white kitty - he was a rescue who had been hit by a car. Our future daughter-in-law took him in. When she was dating our son, Sammy had ingested the wrong object and needed emergency surgery. Our son helped her with the expense, and the rest is history.

Posted by: Kay at February 26, 2022 04:36 PM (4N7nW)

109 That pic of the doggie beside his deceased master gets ya right here...

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 26, 2022 04:36 PM (jTmQV)

110 Wolfus Aurelius

The circle of life. You are doing the honourable, right thing, even though the path is stony. But your love and devotion shine through.

*Respectful tip of the hat*

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at February 26, 2022 04:45 PM (u82oZ)

111 I've made an appointment for him at the vet for Friday afternoon.
Posted by: Wolfus

No pets of our own; but, condolences.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at February 26, 2022 04:46 PM (vnqom)

112 {Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB}}

Glad to hear you are better. Much relieved.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at February 26, 2022 04:47 PM (u82oZ)

113 Sammie the cat looks like about th 9th life of seventy years ago cat Christopher G. Fitzgibbons III.

Posted by: Eromero at February 26, 2022 04:54 PM (yOiK0)

114 OT:
so, I shouldn't worry about the kids drinking all these Monster energy drinks?
Posted by: AltonJackson

That isn't true. A nephew was drinking 4 of the tall ones a day. The emergency room doctor told him he was killing his liver.
The nephew stopped drinking them.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at February 26, 2022 04:59 PM (vnqom)

115 We have been calling the feral cat Kitty Pie because at first we thought it was a female but now we know it is a male with a deflated ballsack. I am trying to come up with a less fem name for the scruffy bastard. Maybe Bill the Cat. He looks the part.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 03:58 PM (yQpMk)

Pyewacket is a famous cat name.

Posted by: Oldcat at February 26, 2022 05:01 PM (eoQWY)

116 I am trying to come up with a less fem name for the scruffy bastard. Maybe Bill the Cat. He looks the part.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 03:58 PM (yQpMk)

Pyewacket is a famous cat name.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 26, 2022

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Roark, as in Howard?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 05:04 PM (c6xtn)

117 So my so 's cat Poppy hurt his back leg last weekend. $400+ later he just pull or twisted something. He's on some pain killers and is VERY. Mellow. No going outside for a while.

Posted by: lin-duh at February 26, 2022 05:05 PM (UUBmN)

118 We have been calling the feral cat Kitty Pie because at first we thought it was a female but now we know it is a male with a deflated ballsack. I am trying to come up with a less fem name for the scruffy bastard. Maybe Bill the Cat. He looks the part.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 03:58 PM (yQpMk)

That could be sound over sight. My cats used to know the sound of the car before I got into the garage when my mom was visiting - they'd get into position at the door.

Posted by: Oldcat at February 26, 2022 05:05 PM (eoQWY)

119 I've made an appointment for him at the vet for Friday afternoon.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:02 PM (c6xtn)

My condolences. I've been following the saga and it hits close to home, with my cat Buddy heading down the kidney failure trail, currently aged 16.5.

One thing my previous vet did, about 17 years back when I had to put my previous cat down due to intestinal lymphoma, was take an inked paw print for posterity. Not nearly as costly as cremation and maybe your current vet can do that for you.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at February 26, 2022 05:06 PM (ZSK0i)

120 Roark, as in Howard?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 05:04 PM (c6xtn)

We already had a German Shepard name Roark. Maybe Hank for Hank Reardon.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 26, 2022 05:06 PM (yQpMk)

121 My vet takes a plaster cast of their foot. The other local vet saves a bit of their hair for you. They do a nice job.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 26, 2022 05:08 PM (YynYJ)

122 Boxer rebellion taking over the bed is too cute

Posted by: CN The First at February 26, 2022 05:13 PM (ONvIw)

123 I've made an appointment for him at the vet for Friday afternoon.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 04:02 PM (c6xtn)

Sorry Wolfus.

Posted by: CN The First at February 26, 2022 05:13 PM (ONvIw)

124 Hiya Marlene !

Posted by: JT at February 26, 2022 05:14 PM (arJlL)

125 My vet takes a plaster cast of their foot. The other local vet saves a bit of their hair for you. They do a nice job.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 26, 2022

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The paw print and hair snippet are included with the mid-level cremation from the local place. They did that with Wolf.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 05:14 PM (c6xtn)

126 Thanks for the thread!
Pixy is gobbling up some of my comments, maybe too many characters. I hope it's that and not related to any wrong think I tried to post.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 26, 2022 05:18 PM (jTmQV)

127 Noodus hobbyorum

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at February 26, 2022 05:18 PM (c6xtn)

128 would keep chickens. It's actually legal to raise chickens in the city. Also, I eat a lot of eggs. My hobby is boardgame design. It pays, but not enough to live on. If you work on it as hard as a job but cannot live off of it, then it is a hobby.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at February 26, 2022 05:29 PM (vN+oL)

So would I.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at February 26, 2022 05:39 PM (eGTCV)

129 Jewells, your rescue stories always tug at my heart. Bless all of you at Shep's for all you do for these precious animals.

Posted by: one of the quiet ones at February 26, 2022 05:57 PM (T823z)

130 Wolfus, so sorry to hear your news about your beloved Chekhov. I have looked forward to your updates nearly every morning on how he (and you) are doing.

Posted by: one of the quiet ones at February 26, 2022 06:07 PM (T823z)

131 The paw print, hair, and/or plaster cast are beautiful remembrances.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Lie back and think of the sweet graft! ~ at February 26, 2022 06:31 PM (hOUT3)

132 Getting a grin out of the Big Pile-O-Dogs on the bed.

Posted by: Slapweasel at February 26, 2022 07:08 PM (Ckg4U)

133 Today's PT was good. Ah, crap. . . . . .the PT is always good. (I can't imagine how much those Boxer mixes eat in a day)

Posted by: H8 Marixst Rat Bastards & PNs at February 26, 2022 10:19 PM (8m/Xb)

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