The Ace of Spades Pet Thread

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Good afternoon folks and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. If you are a regular you know what you are supposed to do. For our new friends, kick back and relax...........And enjoy the world of pets.

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From a Moron whose name is David.........Funny video.

Meet The PetMorons

Hey MisHum!
This is Waraiotoko. I wanted to show off our pooch on the pet thread for next weekend, if ya don't mind. Walker is a pittie coonhound mix, plus a bunch of other things that only his mother knows. I leave it to you to edit and curate which pictures of this handsome little goofball you may or may not choose to put into the pet thread. My GF is the photographer. If left up to me, these would all be pictures of half a blurry ear or a lingering fart cloud.
Thanks for all you do at the HQ! - Waraiotoko

Wow, the photos you submitted were great. Really tough to pick just one. But, I did. Such a look on Walker's face. Thank you for your kind words and a wonderful pet thread contribution.

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Hi Mis Hum,
Here is a pic of our two cats waiting for their morning treats. The one on the left is 13 year old Kimba. She was found along with a dead kitten beside the railroad tracks. She was pure white when found, hence the name Kimba, the white lion. On the right is Louie. He was found with a litter of abandoned kittens 2 years ago. The little girl that found him told us his name was Louie. We live in old farmhouse out in the boonies. Their job is to keep the unwanted critters away from the house. We love the pet thread.
Thanks, Eskimo

This photo proves they have you trained correctly in the art of snack distribution. Great photo and a wonderful story with a happy ending. Thanks for sharing.

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Good Morning all you Morons!

Behold the year-old Bi-Black Sheltland Sheepdog, Bella.
So beautiful it hurts, so smart it's scary. Who-lotta 20# doggeh.
Her first trick was learning how to play dead in response to my question - "would you rather be dead, or a democrat" ? Yep, she's really smart.
Our 7th rescue Sheltie.
The only salve that soothes the loss of one of these gifts from God, is bringing home a new one. Like Ben Franklin said "beer and dogs are proof God loves us."
Good news is, we'll see 'em all again at the rainbow bridge.
Let's go morons!
Sundog424

My goodness what a big heart you have rescued 7 dogs. Bella certainly is a beautiful dog and looks like she is in a wonderful home. Thank you for your contribution.

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Howdy Mis. Hum.
Long time lurker. With St. Patrick's Day around the corner and my hometown of Savannah, GA being the epicenter of celebration, I wanted to include my two Irish Terriers, Rory (ears up) and Gracie (ears down).
Nicknamed the Daredevil, the Irish Terrier was originally the poor man's dog. While Irish land owners had Setters or Wolfhounds, the farmer had the Irish Terrier. They could hunt vermin, act as watchdogs and mixed well with kids and adults alike. During the First World War, the Irish Terrier was used as a courier for messages. Fightin' Irish? The original Notre Dame mascot was the Irish Terrier.
All that aside, these two are thick as thieves. Rory is the drill sergeant and head of security. He loves to play fetch, and is quite the cuddle bug. Gracie is the free spirit nature child, perfectly content to chill out on the back deck and just watch the world. Both are hell on wheels during a squirrel invasion. Thanks for The Pet Thread! It's a great get away from the rigors of the serious world.
Sincerely,
John Juan

Great looking dogs. And thank you so much for sharing a little history about this little seen breed. They sound like fun and loving pets to have in the home. Thanks again!

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Lily and Pinky have been on the thread before, but figured I'd send an update - Lily the Sheltie has been trying to lose weight for years but we've been fighting major food allergies resulting in pyoderma, ear infections and swollen paws - because normal Sheltie shedding wasn't enough, the allergies kicked her hair loss into overdrive. We finally identified the allergens and her hair was growing back when her right kneecap decided to blow out this past Saturday - luxating patella. One emergency vet and four regular vet visits later, she's back to her normal weirdo self but just can't walk very far. The cold laser therapy she's getting is really helping and she got a sweet new wagon to boot. She has surgery in a few weeks, and by that time I'll have serious biceps hauling her around the house. Really recommend the laser therapy, I was stunned at how quickly she got back to her normal personality. Anyway, Miss Pinky is pretty apathetic to Lily's condition, as she isn't getting as much attention. Wish us luck, the surgery recovery time is eight weeks...
Thank you and always enjoy the pet thread! Lurker jerake75

Best wishes for a quick and successful recovery. 8 weeks is along time to keep an active pooch down. They look quite content in this photo. Thanks for making the Pet Thread a part of your life.

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Hi – for your consideration . . . I read Ace of Spades daily and sometimes comment as Eternity Matters.
This is Daisy, our French Bulldog we had to put down a year ago due to serious health issues. She was my napping buddy through many rounds of chemotherapy. She entertained us all day long and was such a blessing. This is her, along with a picture of some “artwork” she did. My wife had a pan of paint on the floor and Daisy underestimated her long-jumping abilities. Regards,

Aren't napping buddies the best? A true dog lover of course would take photos of the art work and smile about it. So sorry to hear that Daisy is no longer with you. Thank you for your patronage here at the blog.

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Jack at two years and 75#, with his 90# brother, Winston, whom we inherited from my niece. The night before, they were at each other’s throats over a chew toy. Gotta love the Doggos. - John

Ah the joys of 2 males in the house at the same time. Good luck with the sibling rivalry in the years to come. They look like they have a rough life at your home. Thanks for sharing.

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This is Cori & Flynn. They are great little lap dogs, and love to pile on whenever I'm sitting or laying down, to such a point that I never get to sit in a chair all by myself. This picture of them in front of the fireplace is an extremely rare event. Usually it's the cat who loves to lay in the pet bed and soak up the heat.That night was kismet - I had my phone nearby and they stayed put as I fumbled to get it open and ready for a shot. They are such dear hearts, glad I can share this with you. Thanks, Danabird of Lilburn.

We are certainly happy you were able to take this photo and share with us today. The only thing missing is a bottle of Puppy Bubbley. It looks like the critters have a wonderful home to reside in. Thank you.

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The In-box was quite full this week. It looks like everyone has cabin fever and is busy taking photographs. Nothing wrong with that at all. Thank you.

If you have something you wish to submit, videos, pet photos & stories. Feel free to contact us here at petmorons at gmail dot com.

Have a great week!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM

Comments

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at March 05, 2022 03:00 PM (2JoB8)

2 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at March 05, 2022 03:03 PM (R/m4+)

3 Thanks for including Daisy! I always look forward to the Pet Thread.

Posted by: Eternity Matters at March 05, 2022 03:07 PM (U7Mqa)

4 hiya

Posted by: JT at March 05, 2022 03:07 PM (arJlL)

5 That dog video is one of the all-time best things on the Internet.

Posted by: Eternity Matters at March 05, 2022 03:08 PM (U7Mqa)

6 What beauties today...love all the pairs, and Daisy's artwork.

Posted by: skywch at March 05, 2022 03:08 PM (sKjat)

7 I've seen that video before. It always cracks me up!

All gorgeous pets this week! OMG.. can't pick one, love them all.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at March 05, 2022 03:08 PM (nxdel)

8 Lucy the cat says hello to all y'all

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 05, 2022 03:10 PM (U2p+3)

9 Tell Lucy hi and give her an ear scritch from me nurse!

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at March 05, 2022 03:13 PM (nxdel)

10 Wonderful pets. Must be warm somewhere,

Posted by: Infidel at March 05, 2022 03:13 PM (ou23q)

11 Jack and Winston remind me of my Paisley from the back end.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh at March 05, 2022 03:14 PM (eGTCV)

12 As always, a great set of pictures!

When I leave for work every day, I always try to give each of my kitties a kiss, and I tell them I love them and that they should have a good day and be good girls. Sometimes they are in hard-to-reach places where I can't give them a kiss, but I still try to give them a petting, at least.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 05, 2022 03:14 PM (K5n5d)

13 Everyone of the pets is adorable.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh at March 05, 2022 03:15 PM (eGTCV)

14 Nice horde of pet morons.

Posted by: flounder, wrecker, hoarder, saboteur at March 05, 2022 03:19 PM (SH2Zi)

15 Yay Pet Thread! Yay Moron Pets! (Thanks, MH.)

Daughter and SiL are on a mini-vacation to a cabin in the woods. Took their two dogs, and all seem to be enjoying it. Of course, MiladyJo and I and SonM are assigned to take care of their two cats in the meantime. All fun.

SonM decided he needed a dog, so he got a young Huskie. Still needs some training: Son texted yesterday that he lost a sketchbook and a copy of his birth certificate - next best thing to homework, dog says.

New dog got acquainted with old cat Merlin right away... with a claw actually stuck in his snout. Hierarchy having been sorted out, Son has since sent several pix of the two of them, often staring out the window together. Still need a good face-on shot to send in for the pet thread.

Our two old cats, Charlie and Ony, send meows of greeting to the pet horde.

Posted by: mindful webworker - new 0:30 vid webwork Kamala Explains at March 05, 2022 03:19 PM (oQ5go)

16 3 Thanks for including Daisy! I always look forward to the Pet Thread.
Posted by: Eternity Matters at March 05, 2022 03:07 PM (U7Mqa)

No need to thank yours truly. I'm glad you took the time to tell us about your dear pet.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 05, 2022 03:20 PM (G3Kkn)

17 Is it just me, or is the picture of the two kittehs somewhat reminiscent of American Gothic?

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 05, 2022 03:21 PM (kuJJV)

18 Great anmules as always. Thanks for putting walker up!

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:23 PM (6FeV1)

19 I take my cats for walks and when it's time to go back into the house I grab my garage door opener from my sun shade in the car to close the door behind us. My cats also like to stay in the garage and hunt insects and go in and out of my Jeep. I don't know which one of them now has learned to open the garage by hitting the garage door opener on the sun shade. I assume they hit it with their back when they get on the dash. It's never happened before in the previous three years and now it's happened a couple of times so I think they know what they're doing. I have since moved the opener.

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at March 05, 2022 03:23 PM (4lzWT)

20 A truly magnificent group of Pet morons!

Posted by: CN The First at March 05, 2022 03:24 PM (ONvIw)

21 18 Great anmules as always. Thanks for putting walker up!
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:23 PM (6FeV1)

He's gorgeous!

Posted by: CN The First at March 05, 2022 03:24 PM (ONvIw)

22 . I have since moved the opener.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at March 05, 2022 03:23 PM (4lzWT)

Crafty little devils

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:25 PM (6FeV1)

23 He's gorgeous!
Posted by: CN The First at March 05, 2022 03:24 PM (ONvIw)

Thanks

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:25 PM (6FeV1)

24 I have since moved the opener.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at March 05, 2022 03:23 PM (4lzWT)
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The only thing stopping them from taking over the world is the fact they don't have opposable thumbs. That and their constant need for naps...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 05, 2022 03:26 PM (K5n5d)

25 Hah that top meme

The worst is getting a tiny poodle hair on my eye

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 05, 2022 03:27 PM (lCui1)

26 Aw, done, Jewells.
How are the pups at Shep's?

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 05, 2022 03:27 PM (U2p+3)

27 That and their constant need for naps...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 05, 2022 03:26 PM (K5n5d)

Someone give Putin a double thumbectomy and a large roast turkey.. STAT!!!!

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:29 PM (6FeV1)

28 Lucy the cat says hello to all y'all
Posted by: nurse ratched

Hiya Lucky !

Posted by: JT at March 05, 2022 03:31 PM (arJlL)

29 Paisley doesn't kiss me when I go out without her. Her specialty is the guilt trip.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh at March 05, 2022 03:32 PM (eGTCV)

30 18 Great anmules as always. Thanks for putting walker up!
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:23 PM (6FeV1)

Great looking pooch. Very photogenic

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 05, 2022 03:33 PM (G3Kkn)

31 Please don't French kiss the dog. Your wife might be jealous.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at March 05, 2022 03:34 PM (lKAqb)

32 Sweet pets today. Nice to see.

Posted by: KT at March 05, 2022 03:34 PM (0ghg2)

33 Great looking pooch. Very photogenic
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 05, 2022 03:33 PM (G3Kkn)

When my GF has the camera, he's Rock freaking Hudson. But if i try to take his picture, he's turns into a Tasmanian devil....

... i think he knows exactly what he's doing, the little swine.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:37 PM (6FeV1)

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When my GF has the camera, he's Rock freaking Hudson. But if i try to take his picture, he's turns into a Tasmanian devil....

... i think he knows exactly what he's doing, the little swine.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:37 PM (6FeV1)

Your dog turns ghey for your girlfiend?

Posted by: CN The First at March 05, 2022 03:40 PM (ONvIw)

35 We should have a blooper reel Pet Thread... all like Daisy's little foray into expressionist painting... pictures of pets in mid sneeze, or doing something goofy...

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:40 PM (6FeV1)

36 >>>Waraiotoko

I was trying to read your bookshelf.

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 03:40 PM (rI4Wv)

37 Walker's melting gaze is easy on the eyes.

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 03:41 PM (rI4Wv)

38 Nurse they are all doing great. Barney, one who bit my daughter got in trouble again and back in quarantine. That caused a few volunteers to mouth off about how the board doesn't tell us enough blah blah about what's going on which caused Russell to tell them to knock it off.. anyhoo we found a lady who was willing to take him. His issue is he very jealous of other dogs. He will be her only pet. I think he'll do fine with her.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at March 05, 2022 03:42 PM (nxdel)

39 LOL Kimba and Louis looking like angels--treat-time!

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 03:42 PM (rI4Wv)

40 I was trying to read your bookshelf.
Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 03:40 PM (rI4Wv)

That's GF's collection, i couldn't tell ya what's on there...

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:42 PM (6FeV1)

41 Great pet pics today!
Thanks for the the thread.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at March 05, 2022 03:42 PM (jTmQV)

42 Louis --> Louie

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 03:42 PM (rI4Wv)

43 Two pics of doggos and books today!

Posted by: CN The First at March 05, 2022 03:42 PM (ONvIw)

44 Great looking group of moronimals. Thanks for the Pet Thread MisHum. Always a treat.

Posted by: olddog in mo at March 05, 2022 03:43 PM (ju2Fy)

45 Hehe... so GF says "Contagious Culture is terrible, that's why it's sitting there doing nothing". So that's one of them.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:46 PM (6FeV1)

46 So we currently have foster greyhound #25 in the house. Now that he has settled in, he has decided to show off a new trick.

When it's time for the dogs to go to bed, they all get treats. The foster has to go in his crate and lay down before he gets one. He has now decided that if he turns his head away from me, he can't see or hear the command being given so he can now just get something for free.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2022 03:46 PM (U/woN)

47 Yikes...today was a 'get rid of dog hair day'!
It's OK. Living my life alone, I have no problem with some fur...
My girldog would give her life for me, and she's just a simple rescue.afraid of firearms, unfortunately. She'd still stick up for me.
Give them the love. They will give it back tenfold.
They sure will give to you what you, and I, what we need....
Anyway.....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at March 05, 2022 03:47 PM (9uqbB)

48 I loved this doggy picture from the "Sunny Skyz" site:

https://tinyurl.com/hxvcbruy

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 05, 2022 03:48 PM (GezNK)

49 Afternoon, all,

Bella the Sheltie has got to be one of the most beautiful dogs I've ever seen. I tell myself that if ever I were to adopt a dog, it would be a Sheltie . . . but I know I'm not a dog person.

When I leave the house, I tell the cat(s), "All right, monsters. Take care of things for me." I would add to Chekov, "Keep an eye on your brother," and the same to Wolf.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at March 05, 2022 03:48 PM (c6xtn)

50 Got in trouble this morning. Apparently the cats have stopped eating their wet food, so wife decided to keep them on a dry food only diet for a week. However, she neglected to send me the memo.

Posted by: olddog in mo at March 05, 2022 03:48 PM (ju2Fy)

51 I'll take a better pic for the book thread one day... but GF says "as long as I can explain some of the bullshit ones"....

So maybe I'll just send my own bookcase instead.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:48 PM (6FeV1)

52 What a beautiful setting, Danabird.

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 03:49 PM (rI4Wv)

53 Thank you, MisHum!

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 03:50 PM (rI4Wv)

54 Daisy was adorable.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 05, 2022 03:50 PM (GezNK)

55 I do love Shelties, and that there is quite a remarkable example Sundog

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:51 PM (6FeV1)

56 Give them the love. They will give it back tenfold....
Posted by: COMountainMarie at March 05, 2022 03:47 PM (9uqbB)

... in hair and burps.

But that's fine by me!

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:53 PM (6FeV1)

57 Moved to a new place and Patch meowed all night. Now he is asleep under the covers and we're on our second pot of coffee and chowing on chocolate covered coffe beans to get through our chores.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at March 05, 2022 03:53 PM (cbciE)

58 When I leave the house, I tell the cat(s), "All right, monsters. Take care of things for me." I would add to Chekov, "Keep an eye on your brother," and the same to Wolf.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Every morning when I leave for work I tell Lucy "be a good girl and guard the house."
She knows what I mean. Whenever I'm home and she hears someone coming down the steps to my hobbit hole, she runs to the door and growls. She's a good guard cat.

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 05, 2022 03:54 PM (U2p+3)

59 He has now decided that if he turns his head away from me, he can't see or hear the command being given so he can now just get something for free.

lol! Little stinker!

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at March 05, 2022 03:55 PM (nxdel)

60 45 Hehe... so GF says "Contagious Culture is terrible, that's why it's sitting there doing nothing". So that's one of them.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:46 PM (6FeV1)

I couldn't make out the "Contagious" part. Thanks for the non-recommendation!

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 03:55 PM (rI4Wv)

61 Some very soulful-looking doggehs today

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2022 03:55 PM (EZebt)

62 However, she neglected to send me the memo.

Posted by: olddog in mo at March 05, 2022 03:48 PM (ju2Fy)

What's wrong with you od? Why didn't you read her mind? Pathetic.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at March 05, 2022 03:56 PM (cbciE)

63 And Kimba and Louie look like they are a good team.

I'm not at all surprised, Anti, that your cats could learn how to hit the garage door opener. The late Tatiana the Wonder Siberian learned very early where I kept her little rubber chase balls and how to pull open that drawer, and how to open a kitchen cabinet to get to the twist ties I didn't want her to play with.

Chekov the Ailing Codger Cat, her nephew, is not in the same IQ class. But he knows when something, like a pill or a pill pocket, is in his food, and how to eat around it and leave the offending object behind.

He's eating pretty well these days.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at March 05, 2022 03:57 PM (c6xtn)

64 Very sweet pups and kittehs today. Skritches and T-R-E-A-T-S to all the fuzzy Morons, and hugs to all the human Morons.

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 05, 2022 03:57 PM (kTRt4)

65 When my mom was a little girl she had a sheltie named Bella. There's a picture floating around the family somewhere. I just realized that's why that pooch struck a cord!

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:58 PM (6FeV1)

66 Wolfus! So good to hear Chekov is rallying once again. It's so sweet how much you care for him.
Thank you for all the updates.

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 05, 2022 03:59 PM (U2p+3)

67 However, she neglected to send me the memo.
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 05, 2022 03:48 PM (ju2Fy)

We need to talk about your TPS reports.

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. Honker. at March 05, 2022 04:00 PM (lR7Oz)

68 sid!
Hi there, sweet lady. May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 05, 2022 04:00 PM (U2p+3)

69 56
Ha!
I've been dealing with and absolutely loving dogs since I was about oh,I guess about 4 year old, when I got my first mongrel pup. I love dog critters! We need them. They need us.
Thanks so much for pet thread. I honestly don't know what I would do without my girldog....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at March 05, 2022 04:01 PM (9uqbB)

70 Whenever I'm home and she hears someone coming down the steps to my hobbit hole, she runs to the door and growls. She's a good guard cat.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 05, 2022

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Most of my cats would vanish if someone strange came to the door. Wolf the black cat got to be brave later in his life and would stay where he was. I was told more than once that a certain superstitious maintenance guy would refuse to come into my place "while that big black cat is there!" The funny thing that he was not mean, or territorial with humans. But a big black longhaired cat is imposing, to say the least.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at March 05, 2022 04:02 PM (c6xtn)

71 The paint paw prints are pretty funny.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 05, 2022 04:02 PM (KFhLj)

72 .... wait, i tell a lie.

Her Aunt was named Bella. The sheltie was named Bear.

...

Don't mind me. Carry on.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 04:02 PM (6FeV1)

73 60 45 Hehe... so GF says "Contagious Culture is terrible, that's why it's sitting there doing nothing". So that's one of them.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 03:46 PM (6FeV1)

I couldn't make out the "Contagious" part. Thanks for the non-recommendation!
Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 03:55 PM (rI4Wv)

Whoa, I googled it. It sounds . . . very bad.

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 04:02 PM (rI4Wv)

74 Bless you all for loving animals!

Posted by: gp at March 05, 2022 04:04 PM (qpX6U)

75 Whoa, I googled it. It sounds . . . very bad.
Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 04:02 PM (rI4Wv)

To quote: "that entire book could have been an infographic".

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 04:04 PM (6FeV1)

76 {{{nurse}}} Thank you for the hugs and prayers!

My cats are hopeless as guard kittehs. Any unusual noise, they're under the bed.

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 05, 2022 04:06 PM (kTRt4)

77 Wolfus! So good to hear Chekov is rallying once again. It's so sweet how much you care for him.
Thank you for all the updates.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 05, 2022

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I can't give up on him if he won't give up on life, can I? He was slated for a "final" vet visit on Friday, and on Tuesday he started eating and moving a little more. (Almost as if he knew.) Maybe when he really stops eating, or appears to be in continual pain, I'll know it's time.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at March 05, 2022 04:06 PM (c6xtn)

78 Regular vet: There's a mass on your dog's lung.

$8000 later...

Internal Medicine vet: There's a mass on your dog's lung.

Anyway, they're recommending surgery, it's a primary tumor, hasn't spread. We want to see if PetCure Oncology can do SRT instead, very powerful radiation treatments that don't harm surrounding tissue. Only 1-5 treatments needed, no or minimal side effects. If she's not a candidate for it we'll get the surgery. Hoping to get another 12 months or more of good quality life for her. She's a 10-year-old Berner so she's already cheated death by making it 2-4 years past the average life span.

Posted by: JuJuBee at March 05, 2022 04:07 PM (mNhhD)

79 70
These critters love us with all their gigantic hearts.
My girl. She's kind of a chicken shit. But dammit...
She's already at the door yelling at stuff outside. This.
My doorbell...I love my crazy mutt

Posted by: COMountainMarie at March 05, 2022 04:08 PM (9uqbB)

80 All very attractive pets.Thanks, everyone, for your pictures and stories.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 05, 2022 04:08 PM (GezNK)

81 75 Whoa, I googled it. It sounds . . . very bad.
Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 04:02 PM (rI4Wv)

To quote: "that entire book could have been an infographic".
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 04:04 PM (6FeV1)

Ha!

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 04:08 PM (rI4Wv)

82 Screaming in digital {{big hugs}}.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at March 05, 2022 04:09 PM (nxdel)

83 osted by: JuJuBee at March 05, 2022 04:07 PM (mNhhD)

I understand your position and the others who go for the treatment. I did that with a 3.5 year old setter for Lymphoma. He made it 6 years when 1.5 was the most.

And what killed him was CHF from the chemo drugs.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 05, 2022 04:09 PM (aA3+G)

84 When I leave the house, I tell the cat(s), "All right, monsters. Take care of things for me." I would add to Chekov, "Keep an eye on your brother," and the same to Wolf.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Every morning when I leave for work I tell Lucy "be a good girl and guard the house."
She knows what I mean. Whenever I'm home and she hears someone coming down the steps to my hobbit hole, she runs to the door and growls. She's a good guard cat.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 05, 2022 03:54 PM (U2p+3)

When I leave the house I jiggle my keys to let them know I'm going and give them one last head scratch and tell them ' I'll be back' in the Terminator accent .

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at March 05, 2022 04:09 PM (4lzWT)

85 MisHum. Thanks.

Posted by: COMountainMarie at March 05, 2022 04:10 PM (9uqbB)

86 Wolfus, my older fella is taking a steroid pill for his cancer. He took it a couple times with a pill pocket, but must have caught on and quit taking it. I found this tip online that's been working great for a few weeks. Roll the pill pocket in Fortiflora (probiotic powder). This stuff is kitty crack. You can get it from Chewy and I assume other online pet stores.

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 05, 2022 04:10 PM (kTRt4)

87 6 What beauties today...love all the pairs, and Daisy's artwork.
Posted by: skywch at March 05, 2022 03:08 PM (sKjat)

The pairs really do make it special.

Posted by: m at March 05, 2022 04:10 PM (rI4Wv)

88 Love you guys.

Posted by: Frasier Crane at March 05, 2022 04:10 PM (CWMF2)

89 Lovely bunch of pets. I'm sorry about Daisy. It's so hard to lose our beloved companions. With any luck to speak of, my two cats will outlive me. My daughter glares at them every time she stops by because she knows who's getting stuck with them once her father and I move on.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- bitterly clinging to the deplorable life '70s style! at March 05, 2022 04:11 PM (vMM2s)

90 Great looking bunch of pets this week...just like last week!

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 05, 2022 04:12 PM (m0zqP)

91 {{{Jewells}}}

Thank you!

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 05, 2022 04:12 PM (kTRt4)

92 We have an older dog, Chubbles at Shep's and she's on so many medications and hates taking any pills. It's a challenge to get her to take anything. We usually have to call Russell and he'll come over and get it down her. That man has a way with these doggies.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at March 05, 2022 04:14 PM (nxdel)

93 screaming in digital, hugs sweet lady.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2022 04:17 PM (wdlhr)

94 Roll the pill pocket in Fortiflora (probiotic powder). This stuff is kitty crack. You can get it from Chewy and I assume other online pet stores.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 05, 2022

***
Worth checking! Thanks!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at March 05, 2022 04:18 PM (c6xtn)

95 I have an update on the dog that was running on the ranch out here. I finally got her to trust me and I was able to get her to follow me home. She is a young german Shepard mix. She was starving.
Anyway, long story short she was fine with me but she went after my husband and chased one of my workers out of my yard. I realized this was beyond my capabilities.
I contacted the shelter and they told me I had to have animal control take her. She had to be quarantined for 5 days. The lady promised me they don't put animals down anymore.
The animal control lady came and got her and told me she isn't aggressive, she's scared and basically turned feral. They will work with her and get her spayed and adopted to a good family.
I felt terrible and I thought this poor dog is going to think I abandoned her too. The lady told me dogs don't think like that.
I saved her life, she would have died out here.

Posted by: CaliGirl at March 05, 2022 04:20 PM (oeVy+)

96 Hugs right back, Ben Had. Hope I can make it back to Texas this year. That road trip to TX with Jesse is a precious memory. I talked to him about it several times in the hospital.

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 05, 2022 04:21 PM (kTRt4)

97 Please remember the effect Putins war will have on the pets
Posted by: Kurt at March 05, 2022 04:14 PM (abYoo)

We would have rather had Putin as my owner.

Posted by: Socks and Major at March 05, 2022 04:22 PM (4lzWT)

98 I always tell Pepper dog, MadisonTheCat, and Mrs. E 'be good girls, be pretty and sweet.' Who knows what they do as soon as I lock the door behind me? But one thing is sure, when I open that door at day's end they all wag their tails like they're glad to see me. Life is good like that.

Posted by: Eromero at March 05, 2022 04:23 PM (wZ5rP)

99 Toby dog is the strong silent type. I'm not sure I'd get a bark alarm if someone slipped into the house. He also loves to greet people and if there is a delivery or anyone else at the door Toby is whining to go out and say hello, he runs up to them with raised hackles but wagging tail and has scared a few folks. However when the weird dude that rang the doorbell in the early morning last year with a BS story "my car broke down could I come in and warm up" I didn't even register Toby, he just stood there, I suppose with hackles up, giving a great impression of a well trained guard dog. When the Sheriff's deputies showed up later after I called 911, then Toby wanted to go out and say hello like normal. So I think he agreed that that bell ringer was off.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at March 05, 2022 04:23 PM (3cGpq)

100 @5 yes perfectly synced

There is or was another one (not sure if the same artist) about a 'doggo wants a kitten!' which is fun, too.

Oh, here's one version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI4yoXyb1_M

Posted by: micky at March 05, 2022 04:24 PM (3byMq)

101 92 Please remember the effect Putins war will have on the pets
Posted by: Kurt at March 05, 2022 04:14 PM (abYoo)

Don't be a Dick Kurt.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 05, 2022 04:24 PM (aA3+G)

102 Posted by: CaliGirl at March 05, 2022 04:20 PM (oeVy+)

I will pray for that doggie, that she gets retrained and finds a good home.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 05, 2022 04:25 PM (lCui1)

103 102. Well said, MisHum! Who needs Spicoli?

Posted by: CN The First at March 05, 2022 04:25 PM (ONvIw)

104 Thanks for another outstanding Pet Thread, Mis Hum!

That talking doggeh video up top is great! The spousal unit loved it too!

So glad to see all the Pet Morons, past and present. It reinforces the love the Horde has for these fine Pet Morons. Gladdens the heart, it does!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at March 05, 2022 04:26 PM (oJ+Lj)

105 sid, meeting you both is a heart memory for me also.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2022 04:26 PM (wdlhr)

106 Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at March 05, 2022 03:23 PM

Too funny, but as we see videos from Cafe animals can learn doing this makes that happen. If they find the remote they will know how to do it.

Posted by: Skip at March 05, 2022 04:29 PM (2JoB8)

107 CaliGirl, she may not feel you abandoned her but she damn sure knew you saved her.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2022 04:29 PM (wdlhr)

108 103 Posted by: CaliGirl at March 05, 2022 04:20 PM (oeVy+)

I will pray for that doggie, that she gets retrained and finds a good home.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 05, 2022 04:25 PM (lCui1)

Thank you, I'm praying for her too.
I thought she was aggressive and it seemed to me she was protecting me. The lady said she learned new rules to survive. The growling and lunging was saying back off. She just wanted to be my shadow.
The shelter lady in Santa Barbara told me if she has any problems they find foster homes for them so they can work with the animals and get them ready for adoption.

Posted by: CaliGirl at March 05, 2022 04:31 PM (oeVy+)

109 Heh... i figured that was someone socking Kurt...

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 04:32 PM (6FeV1)

110 Good work Cali Girl. A lot of times animal control groups and shelters have working relationships so after the mandatory hold period where an owner could pay the fine and reclaim and quarantine has been met the AC folks will reach out to shelters that deal with the stray's needs (senior, special breed or whatever)

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at March 05, 2022 04:32 PM (3cGpq)

111 "If I'm Kurt, I apologize. "

Posted by: Winston Wolfe at March 05, 2022 04:33 PM (6FeV1)

112 I take my cats for walks and when it's time to go back into the house I grab my garage door opener from my sun shade in the car to close the door behind us. My cats also like to stay in the garage and hunt insects and go in and out of my Jeep. I don't know which one of them now has learned to open the garage by hitting the garage door opener on the sun shade. I assume they hit it with their back when they get on the dash. It's never happened before in the previous three years and now it's happened a couple of times so I think they know what they're doing. I have since moved the opener.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at March 05, 2022 03:23 PM (4lzWT)

I used to have a cat that knew exactly how to open the back door, just couldnt make it work. He would stand up and move his paws alternately up and down on either side of the knob when he wanted out.

Posted by: Oldcat at March 05, 2022 04:33 PM (eoQWY)

113 110 Heh... i figured that was someone socking Kurt...
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 04:32 PM (6FeV1)

Well if it was a sock they obviously didn't know or forgot that politics is an unwelcome topic.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 05, 2022 04:34 PM (aA3+G)

114 mpression of a well trained guard dog. When the Sheriff's deputies showed up later after I called 911, then Toby wanted to go out and say hello like normal. So I think he agreed that that bell ringer was off.
Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at March 05, 2022 04:23 PM (3cGpq)

Oh my gosh, that story made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Dogs know.

Posted by: CaliGirl at March 05, 2022 04:34 PM (oeVy+)

115 Well if it was a sock they obviously didn't know or forgot that politics is an unwelcome topic.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 05, 2022 04:34 PM (aA3+G)

Ah. Well, sorry for that Thumbless Putin joke earlier, then....

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 04:35 PM (6FeV1)

116 Wanted to get some chicken gizzards (which Lucy the dog loves and Scotty the cat won't touch). Wal-mart was out of stock (though I could get some livers). Amazon had them, but roughly $100 for 5 pounds! Sorry, Lucy, no gizzards for a while.

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at March 05, 2022 04:36 PM (y0zVi)

117 What's the general consensus here about people who take their pets, typically dogs, shopping? Here there are several "pet friendly" non-pet stores that allow most any animal on a leash inside. The other day there was an incident with two dog owners who lost control of their animals and caused a commotion. More accurately, a dog fight. Neither owner seemed to have a clue... so obviously they're to blame but if you know your animal isn't socialized why would you take it out in public?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 05, 2022 04:36 PM (BFigT)

118 It's an unseasonal 81 degrees today (30degrees colder tomorrow). Boo, Banjo and Babette are giving me that look. Guess it's time to go for a walk.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at March 05, 2022 04:37 PM (TJjL2)

119 Most of my cats would vanish if someone strange came to the door. Wolf the black cat got to be brave later in his life and would stay where he was. I was told more than once that a certain superstitious maintenance guy would refuse to come into my place "while that big black cat is there!" The funny thing that he was not mean, or territorial with humans. But a big black longhaired cat is imposing, to say the least.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at March 05, 2022 04:02 PM (c6xtn)

Most of mine are that way, but the lady of the house is the opposite - she follows maintenance guys about, checks their tool bags, and on a air systems visit recently ran up the ladder into the attic on their break.

Posted by: Oldcat at March 05, 2022 04:37 PM (eoQWY)

120 111 Good work Cali Girl. A lot of times animal control groups and shelters have working relationships so after the mandatory hold period where an owner could pay the fine and reclaim and quarantine has been met the AC folks will reach out to shelters that deal with the stray's needs (senior, special breed or whatever)
Posted by: PaleRider is simply

I didn't know how any of that worked, but I do now.
I don't have a fenced yard and I can't have dogs on the ranch for food safety reasons. I was going to keep her. She was young. Her teeth were really white and healthy, she was just really skinny.

Posted by: CaliGirl at March 05, 2022 04:38 PM (oeVy+)

121 What's the general consensus here about people who take their pets, typically dogs, shopping? Here there are several "pet friendly" non-pet stores that allow most any animal on a leash inside. The other day there was an incident with two dog owners who lost control of their animals and caused a commotion. More accurately, a dog fight. Neither owner seemed to have a clue... so obviously they're to blame but if you know your animal isn't socialized why would you take it out in public?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 05, 2022 04:36 PM (BFigT)

If you are so clueless you don't know if you have your dog under control normally....no reason not to take them whereever

Posted by: Oldcat at March 05, 2022 04:40 PM (eoQWY)

122 Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 05, 2022 04:35 PM (6FeV1)

All is good. Thanks for 'splainin

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 05, 2022 04:42 PM (aA3+G)

123 mpression of a well trained guard dog. When the Sheriff's deputies showed up later after I called 911, then Toby wanted to go out and say hello like normal. So I think he agreed that that bell ringer was off.
Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at March 05, 2022 04:23 PM (3cGpq)

Oh my gosh, that story made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Dogs know.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 05, 2022 04:34 PM (oeVy+)

Could also have been taking cues from your feelings about the guy. Dogs have by nature very good intuition about pack members feelings, in addition to what they can tell from the intruder themselves.

Posted by: Oldcat at March 05, 2022 04:42 PM (eoQWY)

124 Many thanks to whoever mentioned Showsheen for dogs. Our Luna loves to lay on the ground and do horsey rolls in our yard. She accumulates so many leaves, dirt, twigs, and whatever in her tail and feathers that one of her nicknames is Ghillie Girl. Using Showsheen at least minimizes what clings to her plus her coat feels soft and looks shiny.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at March 05, 2022 04:42 PM (fTtFy)

125 {{{nurse}}} Thank you for the hugs and prayers!

My cats are hopeless as guard kittehs. Any unusual noise, they're under the bed.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 05, 2022 04:06 PM (kTRt4)

You just need to make the under-the-bed big enough for you too!

Posted by: Oldcat at March 05, 2022 04:44 PM (eoQWY)

126 People sometimes leave their unattended pets in cars.
I see newer cars are offering "Pet mode" where the temperature will be controlled when the car isn't running.
The Tesla will display a screen telling passers by "The dog is OK".

Posted by: gourmand du jour at March 05, 2022 04:45 PM (jTmQV)

127 I always take my bichons shopping at the hardware store

they stand up in the front of the cart

they get so excited

Posted by: REDACTED at March 05, 2022 04:46 PM (us2H3)

128 {{{screamingindigital}} hugs and prayers up!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at March 05, 2022 04:49 PM (oJ+Lj)

129 Oldcat. That could be. I certainly thought it was very off for someone to come ring my doorbell when the house was dark, since at the time the oil company was running a fully lit, fully staffed 24/7 fracking operation just a couple hundred yards down the road. I rolled out of bed and answered the door, with Ruger in my hand, cuz I thought someone might be telling me horses were out. Someone asking to come in was very WTF?

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at March 05, 2022 04:51 PM (3cGpq)

130 You just need to make the under-the-bed big enough for you too!
Posted by: Oldcat
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Nah, I've got a pistol in case of really scary noises!

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 05, 2022 04:55 PM (kTRt4)

131 {{{LegallySufficient}}} thank you!!

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 05, 2022 04:55 PM (kTRt4)

132 cop on the Breonna Taylor incident found not guilty acroos the board

too the jury 3 hours

so no time for the cops

12 million to the Taylor family

Posted by: REDACTED at March 05, 2022 04:56 PM (us2H3)

133 Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at March 05, 2022 04:42 PM (fTtFy)

Oh I didn't know about Showsheen. Where do I buy this?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 05, 2022 04:56 PM (lCui1)

134 As an aside to the in-store dog fight the other day... the store staff was nowhere to be found when all hell broke loose.

Furthermore, it appeared owner #1 had the instigator and let it get out of control while owner #2 seemed to piss his pants and do nothing. Both owners were soi infused if you get my drift.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 05, 2022 04:56 PM (BFigT)

135 Iditarod started today. Beautiful dogs, one and all. It snowed like crazy all day so far, bit fat flakes that are piling up nicely. The dogs loved it all.

My two Ididn't dogs have been out in the backyard running as far as they care to. They saw some of their close relatives on the TV today, and really enjoyed hearing them whine and bark.

Who knew DogTV was a thing?

www.iditarod.com if you are interested. The restart is tomorrow in Willow, just down the road from our property and the AKMOME.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at March 05, 2022 04:59 PM (eKvjl)

136 86
To avoid any bloodletting on my end, or the cat spitting out the pill somewhere in the house,
I use Hartz Delectables Lickable Bisque Wet Cat Treats, to put my cats meds in.
They think they're just getting a treat, I get to keep my body intact and the cat doesn't get stressed out by being forced to medicate. I have found it works very well.
I grind the meds up into a powder, if it's in pill form, and mix it in a pouch of this treat.
Liquid meds work too for this. I recommend not putting multiple meds in at once though. They might overpower the camouflage that the treat is providing.
I've used it to mix in antibiotics as well.

Posted by: Ciampino at March 05, 2022 05:01 PM (qfLjt)

137 Hobby NOOD

Posted by: Skip guy who says NOOD at March 05, 2022 05:02 PM (2JoB8)

138 Dumb dog owners are a nuisance and will ruin perks like 'dogs allowed in store with you' for the other owners. In an ideal world they'd get a visit from an Andy Taylor type AC officer to put them some knowledge and try scare or shame them into taking some dog obedience classes and leaving the dogs safe at home or in the vehicle until they were dependable.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at March 05, 2022 05:02 PM (3cGpq)

139 You can buy Showsheen at Amazon, Chewy, Tractor Supply, and Walmart. Originally meant for horses, but then Luna seems to think she's a horse so it makes sense.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at March 05, 2022 05:03 PM (fTtFy)

140 Originally meant for horses, but then Luna seems to think she's a horse so it makes sense.
Posted by: Art Rondelet

Hah. Doggeh likes to prance and gallop too.
Thanks!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 05, 2022 05:09 PM (lCui1)

141 "Hah. Doggeh likes to prance and gallop too."

Hah indeed. So does Luna. One of her other nicknames is Prancine.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at March 05, 2022 05:11 PM (fTtFy)

142 Thanks Mis Hum and all those who send in their pics of their loved ones.

It's much appreciated by those of us prevented from having such live in friends in our later years due to all sorts of reasons.

Again thanks and to all those who have lost those they love remember that they live on in you and are with you now. God Bless You and Them.

Posted by: jakee308 at March 05, 2022 05:19 PM (XEtO0)

143 Adorable pets! I really want to have another cat since I lost my beloved Kitty Boy couple of years ago, but we have so many coyotes I would have him keep him inside and I don't want to do that. I live in the suburbs in CA and they stopped culling the coyote herds years ago so now they are everywhere, even my yard where I have no animals. It's all "we took their land" so live with it.

Is there any kind of air gun or taser that I can use to train them to stay out of my yard?

Posted by: pj at March 05, 2022 06:02 PM (G1dq6)

144 "pittie" cute little name for a savage animal who bites, maims and kills more people and animals than all the other breeds put together, which is why it's banned in many localities. Eventually they will hurt enough people for a nationwide ban and they will all be destroyed. good.

http://tinyurl.com/banpitbulls

Those who argue against the euthanasia policy for pit bull dogs are naive. One dog I know who was adopted out to a new family suddenly clamped his jaw onto the thigh of a 7-year-old boy. Two grown men had a hard time getting the dog off and the child suffered permanent nerve damage.

We can only stop killing pits if we stop creating new ones.

Legislators, please take note.

Posted by: docweasel at March 05, 2022 10:27 PM (mQKZ/)

145
Great pictures today. Walker looks like he has fingers rather than paws. Nice history about the Irish terriers.

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