The Ace of Spades Pet Thread

Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thanks for stopping by. Kick back and enjoy the world of animals.

Programming Note: Effective Saturday April 16, KT will be hosting the almost world famous AoS Pet Thread. Effective today, please forward all pet and/or animal stories, links, etc to KT at the following address:

petmorons at protonmail dot com

I received the following from Sharon(willow's apprentice).........

This was on JJ's morning report today. I found it very moving. Don't think it applies only to the pet thread but maybe encourages us all to have a little faith on those dark days.

What is a miracle?

Mushroom, our beloved and unbelievably elderly dog, finally passed away. There was a day when he simply pulled his snout back sharply at the offer of food, and from then on, his decline was rapid.

There was a day when I would come into the house and find him slouched like a little black and white parcel in unusual places such as the corners of the dining room, or else I’d see him oddly trying to stand behind the wood stove. There were days during which he lay in his bed, curled in a furry round circle as usual, but scarcely moving; the concern, practically the breath, of angels, was palpably over him.

Brian, my husband, made broths, and tried to feed him with a spoon. At last the spoon was refused, and we knew we did not have long with him.

We called two vets; both were compassionate, but brisk, and quick to suggest euthanasia. “There’s a vet service that comes to your house, very sensitively, to put your dog to sleep,” explained one veterinary assistant. “This woman is great — you will love her.”

I am not certain if this is a miracle. But it's a damn sweet story.

Unwanted Deformed Tabby Cat With One Eye Dropped at Shelter, Gets Adopted by New Loving Family

After a family decided they didn’t want their deformed tuxedo tabby cat anymore, they dropped him off at a pet adoption center in Lancaster, Ohio. The cat was born with only one eye and one nostril, making for a permanent wink that made him stand out from the cat crowd.

Having a ruff day? These photographs will cheer you up.

I received the following from an 'ette.

Caroline Strolic
Mon, Apr 4, 10:15 AM (4 days ago)
to me

To whom it may concern,

My name is Caroline Strolic, and I am reaching out to the Pet Morons community in the hopes that you would be willing to share a GoFundMe to your page. I know it's a long shot, but I ask that you hear me out first:

My mom has submitted our dogs to you guys for a very long time. I believe you posted about our last Labrador Latte when she passed away and a YouTube video of our youngest Bloodhound Duchess. That very bloodhound, Duchess of Marlborough (yes, that is her legal name), has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor which has given her 6-12 months to live. Fortunately for us, radiation is an option to give her, and us, an opportunity to be together for an extra couple of years. However, that radiation is very costly, and although my parents would never ask for help, I am. I am trying to reach out to as many pet communities as I can in the hopes that people would be willing to donate. We are a very fortunate family, but we have had a lot of bad breaks recently, which is why I am (graciously) begging for you to post this somewhere, anywhere. Even $5 or $10 helps in the long run.

I also completely understand if you cannot. I'm sure so many people ask you to do this very same thing. I am no more special than the next person, but I am desperate so I hope that is enough. I am attaching the link below, as well as the YouTube video to maybe spark some remembrance of that post.

Have a great day,
Caroline

https://gofund.me/b131c926
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pbj_h1f0Ho

Dear MH –

You’ve featured these two characters before. Hope you don’t mind posting more of their antics.

Our cat Dini (short for Houdini) loves to hide her toys under furniture and appliances. Pictured here is her loot that was under the washing machine. She isn’t a fan of regular cat toys, but loves the rings found on gallon jugs of milk, or the pull off tops on orange juice containers. She is about 2 ½ years old and is 11 pounds of personality.

Our dog Fenway, who is almost 12, has really started to slow down. Two weeks ago Mrs OCiS and I thought a trip to the beach (York Beach in Maine) with her would be in order. Off season dogs are allowed on the beach any time. From mid-April through mid-October dogs are allowed only after 6pm. Here, Fenway decided to jump up on this rock and declared it hers. She will only wade in the water to get her feet wet. I’m sure the water temperature (41 degrees) has a lot to do with that.

I’ve come to realize that my dog has way more years behind her than in front of her. I also have come to recognize two universal truths about having a canine companion: 1) their time with us is way too short, and 2) we don’t deserve them.

Thanks for keeping the AoS Pet thread going. - Our Country is Screwed

Always happy to see repeat entries here at the AoSPT. I couldn't agree with you more regarding the K9 Universal Truths. Thank you for sharing your pets with us.

Levon the Large and Tallulah the Terrible

I think he figures that the extra chairs at the kitchen table must be his since there are only the two of us. Little sister Tallulah is growing up but only half his size. They always lurk at one or the other of the glass kitchen doors where they can see most of the back yard. Nose art galore! Look Dad, a squirrel! I am the door man. Goo goo ga joo! - Thomas

Well that is a pose I've never seen my dogs do. However I'm happy to hear that English Setters are nose artists as their Irish Setter counterparts. Good to hear from you again.

Hi MisHum,
I realized that all of our pets had been in the pet thread except our main girl, Stinky. She is 11 years old and we call her the glue of the family. She makes sure she spends time with everyone in the family, dogs, the other cat, everyone, at least once a day. We got her at the feed store where a local rescue was shilling kittens they had rescued from a kill shelter. She was the runt of the litter and was in the litter box hiding from all the other kittens. When we brought her home we called her Lucy but that got changed to Stinky because she did nothing but eat for the first few months trying to grow big and strong and anytime you touched her she passed gas, hence Stinky. She is part dog, as our other cat at the time would have nothing to do with her so she bonded with our dog Binny. He taught her to beg for lunch meat which she still does today with her new BFF Wiley (Littleman). She has taken over Littleman's crate and made it her own which is where I got this picture. He doesn't use it anymore and she thinks she is a dog so it works out fine. She was all of $10, fixed with all her shots and we always say she was the best ten bucks we ever spent.
WeeKreekFarmGirl

What an excellent investment for $10 bucks. You can't go wrong with a kitteh like her. The begging thing sounds cute. She really is part dog. We appreciate your contribution today.

I finally got it together enough after my cat Buddy's passing on 3/24 to put something together for the regular Saturday Pet Thread. Here's the blurb and the images are attached. Thanks for your time and consideration.

"Here are my cats, the brothers Squirt and Buddy. Squirt is the tabby, Bud is the Black and White longhair. Squirt passed in 2010, but Buddy just crossed the Rainbow Bridge this March 24th at age 16 and ½. Their other brother, Bear, lives next door and is owned by my neighbors who owned the mother cat, Allegra. Bud, Squirt, love you guys always, see you on the other side when the day comes.- "Additional Blond Agent"

Those two certainly looked like best buds. Sorry to hear you recently lost Buddy. I bet your home is too quiet at the moment. We hope that sharing your story helps with the passing of your kitteh.

What a wonderful collection of pet stories today. Thank you each and everyone for sharing your pets with us.

Programming Note: Effective Saturday April 16, KT will be hosting the almost world famous AoS Pet Thread. Effective today, please forward all pet and/or animal stories, links, etc to KT at the following address:

petmorons at protonmail dot com

Note from KT: Please include your nic or let us know if you are a lurker.

Until next Saturday, have a great week!

Comments

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at April 09, 2022 03:01 PM (2JoB8)

2 Yay PETZZZ!!!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 09, 2022 03:04 PM (lCui1)

3 Nice pets!

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at April 09, 2022 03:05 PM (GmJy0)

4 The top pic. A neighbor has a long-haired chihuahua who absolutely thinks it's a bear. LOL

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 09, 2022 03:05 PM (lCui1)

5 Hello one and all! I am happy to report that our 25th foster dog went to his forever home today.

He was a return from a previous owner and we worked hard to make him into a good dog. His new owner has a clue about greyhound quirks and she was treated to his head in her lap as she filled out the contract.

Posted by: NR Pax at April 09, 2022 03:12 PM (8ADZq)

6 Thank you MH for all the hard work keeping the Pet Thread going. And welcome to KT for stepping up to take point.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 09, 2022 03:13 PM (vL++3)

7 Beautiful pets, especially those lovely dappled setters!

Stinky the cat looks like part ragdoll, jade eyes and all. I had one just like her, Sally, except the apricot fur was gray/tabby. She was old and already blind, and had to be put down in January because of a fast growing mass in her mouth making it impossible for her to eat. Knowing all that didn't make it easier. Sympathies to all who mourn <3

Posted by: skywch at April 09, 2022 03:13 PM (uqhmb)

8 That three thing was supposed to be a heart

Posted by: skywch at April 09, 2022 03:14 PM (uqhmb)

9 Chihuahuas were breed to hunt mountain lions. Go figure. In packs of many, but... they only realize themselves, not the pack. Odd little creatures. Easy to wind up. Then... just... watch out.

I had one who kept bigger dogs in line. Gnarly little lady... or... something like that.

Posted by: Doom at April 09, 2022 03:15 PM (mRgV9)

10 Stunning pet morons.

The story of Mushroom's passing is really very moving.

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 03:16 PM (ONvIw)

11 Great looking group of moronimals.

Thanks, MisHum for the Pet Thread.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 09, 2022 03:19 PM (ju2Fy)

12 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 09, 2022 03:20 PM (fsetr)

13 When cats invite you to scratch belly, sometimes they don't want belly scratch.
Sometimes belly scratch results in scratch on hand.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 09, 2022 03:21 PM (jTmQV)

14 Ahhh, MH...
Although I tend to lurk at the pet thread, I love Saturdays for this very thread. I will miss you here.
Per the post about bringing a vet to your home for the euthanasia - I did this last summer for my old gal Maxxy. She always hated riding in the car, so I wanted to save her the stress. Best decision I made. It was very peaceful for her. No stress. I still miss her dearly though...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 03:21 PM (9uqbB)

15 Poor Dini. She's like "WTF, who found my stash?"

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 09, 2022 03:22 PM (ju2Fy)

16 Bogie is walking me more now that the weather is improved. My good boy knows I need it, I guess. I know he needs it as his JRT sprints are decreasing. I'm glad I ignored all the JRT negatives and took the plunge into the world of terriers.

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 03:24 PM (ONvIw)

17 Squirt and Buddy! What a great pair of cats.

Posted by: m at April 09, 2022 03:25 PM (QcU9m)

18 Sorry for the loss of the sweet kitteh.

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 03:26 PM (ONvIw)

19 Good-looking not quite animals more like family members.

Posted by: Eromero at April 09, 2022 03:27 PM (gktX6)

20 MH I think you've done a very good job with this thread. "Pet DJ'ing" is a very specialized writing niche, and it can't come naturally to many. Good luck, KT.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 09, 2022 03:27 PM (videA)

21 MisHum and K.T.: Thank you both.

Posted by: m at April 09, 2022 03:29 PM (QcU9m)

22 Thanks for all your work on the pet thread, MisHum. I appreciate the collection of advice, pictures, stories and even the chance to share our grief. The thread was a great comfort when my Rusty passed away. Not everyone is so kind.

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 03:31 PM (ONvIw)

23 Finished reading "What is a miracle?" at the link. Getting kind of dusty here.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 09, 2022 03:35 PM (ju2Fy)

24 I can't always make jt to the pet thread, but I always try to read it later. Thank you for all the years you've kept it going, MisHum.

Posted by: Jordan61 at April 09, 2022 03:36 PM (dQDxm)

25 23 Finished reading "What is a miracle?" at the link. Getting kind of dusty here.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April 09, 2022 03:35 PM (ju2Fy)

I know, right?

She's not the first MOT to mention some spiritual events outside of the box when it comes to animals. Often it's St Francis of Assisi, as he's so well associated with animals.

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 03:38 PM (ONvIw)

26 Yes; That was a beautiful reflection by Dr. Naomi Wolf on the mysterious rose. Thanks, MisHum for all your hard and kindly work for the pet thread. And thanks for your willingness to take over, KT.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 09, 2022 03:39 PM (yw3fe)

27 It's the beginning of Lizard hunting season for my kittehs. Last year it was ruined by the hard freeze. Only just a little better so far.

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at April 09, 2022 03:40 PM (towrt)

28 Thanks to MisHum for hosting the pet thread all this time. And my condolences to all who've lost pets.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 09, 2022 03:42 PM (ZSK0i)

29 How we see Biden . How Biden sees himself.

Oh I forgot preface it with the Muldoon instruction to keep on topic. Speaking of pets....

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at April 09, 2022 03:43 PM (towrt)

30 26 Yes; That was a beautiful reflection by Dr. Naomi Wolf on the mysterious rose. Thanks, MisHum for all your hard and kindly work for the pet thread. And thanks for your willingness to take over, KT.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 09, 2022 03:39 PM (yw3fe)

I loved it.

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 03:43 PM (ONvIw)

31 27 It's the beginning of Lizard hunting season for my kittehs. Last year it was ruined by the hard freeze. Only just a little better so far.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at April 09, 2022 03:40 PM (towrt)

Kid2's doggo is pursuing the blue tailed skinks these days.

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 03:45 PM (ONvIw)

32 Condolences for the passing of Buddy and his brother in the past. They were obviously angels and loved each other. The paw between the other guy's paws is adorable. I have cats and they are precious to me as well. So sorry.

Posted by: SamIam at April 09, 2022 03:51 PM (oasF3)

33 MisHum, Mrs. E amd I didn't find MadisonTheCat. I believe she was placed in our path to teach humility.

Posted by: Eromero at April 09, 2022 03:52 PM (gktX6)

34 Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 03:21 PM (9uqbB)

Thank you Marie and all of the Pet Thread fans. It is a great "Escape" thread where we can enjoy the world of animals.

That said KT will do an excellent job and I'll be here on occasion.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 09, 2022 03:54 PM (aA3+G)

35 Thanks for another dandy Pet Thread, Mis Hum!

Always great to see the Pet Morons, past and present.

Thanks for doing the Pet Thread all this time, Mis Hum. Looking forward to continuing on with KT's version!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at April 09, 2022 03:55 PM (XTpZy)

36 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 09, 2022 03:56 PM (R/m4+)

37 Stringer Davis at April 09, 2022 03:27 PM

Thanks. MH is the best!

Posted by: KT at April 09, 2022 03:58 PM (0ghg2)

38 Thanks for posting the Naomi Wolf piece MisHum. I am glad more people will see it.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 09, 2022 04:01 PM (Y+l9t)

39 Afternoon, everybody,

A handsome bunch of pets. The "miracle" story reminded me quite a bit of my last days with Chekov the Codger Cat, aka Chekov D. Siberian, Tubby, Lampkiller, and "Again, Cat??" I have yet to find a couple of good pics to send in to this thread. I have lots, but which one represents him best?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 09, 2022 04:02 PM (c6xtn)

40 mh I am so very grateful for the pet thread as I am sure many moronimals are.

I will miss your kind-hearted commentary and wry sense of humor.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 09, 2022 04:03 PM (EZebt)

41 Been 2 years now and finally I can lift the lid of the box named Lizzie memories without that sharp sense of loss.

Now we can remember with a smile so many of her foibles and antics. Losing family has always been hard to endure.

Posted by: irongrampa at April 09, 2022 04:03 PM (KATBx)

42 Our dog is part Chihuahua and thinks he's part bear and part schoolmarm.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 09, 2022 04:07 PM (EZebt)

43 mh I am so very grateful for the pet thread as I am sure many moronimals are.

I will miss your kind-hearted commentary and wry sense of humor.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 09, 2022 04:03 PM (EZebt)

Exactly this. Such a lovely part of my week, you're a wonderful host, you make each petmoron feel special. As they are! Grateful for KT for carrying on.

Posted by: Pony Tail at April 09, 2022 04:08 PM (tzZq2)

44 Oh, I didn't realize the author of the miracle story was *the* Naomi Wolf, who has been in our news lately. Nice job she did, even as Mis Hum has done with the Pet Thread and other chores here for so long.

Buddy the gray tabby passed away on 3/24? That was the same day we said goodbye to Chekov.

We've been in touch with his breeder, who by an odd coincidence has had one of her queens give birth to a litter of 5 -- 4 girls, 1 boy (she thinks), 1 black and 4 brown tabbies. I'm guessing at the latter: On her Facebook page, the kittens all look like wet guinea pigs at this point. Anyway, we made it clear we would like to adopt another cat soon. It'll be 3 months before she'll consider them old enough, though.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 09, 2022 04:10 PM (c6xtn)

45 41 irongrampa

Yep. Totally get it...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 04:11 PM (9uqbB)

46 I bet your home is too quiet at the moment.

That it is. I've been out in my current location about 17 years now and they were with me one way or another for all but about five months of that.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 09, 2022 04:16 PM (ZSK0i)

47 Buddy the gray tabby passed away on 3/24? That was the same day we said goodbye to Chekov.

B*W longhair, but yeah that's him.

Here's hoping you get the best pick of the new litter.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 09, 2022 04:18 PM (ZSK0i)

48 Been 2 years now and finally I can lift the lid of the box named Lizzie memories without that sharp sense of loss.

I hear that, IG. The vet clinic sent me a condolence card and when I opened it, a little card with his inked pawprint fell out. Yeah, I lost my shit for a bit.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 09, 2022 04:19 PM (ZSK0i)

49 Buddy the gray tabby passed away on 3/24? That was the same day we said goodbye to Chekov.

B*W longhair, but yeah that's him.

Here's hoping you get the best pick of the new litter.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 09, 2022

***
Sorry I misread, ABA. Buddy looked something like my Siberian too! In my case I've had cats steadily since 1983. This is the first time I've been completely without one. My place is too quiet -- like trying to play a piano stuffed with a big wool blanket: muffled and deadened.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 09, 2022 04:26 PM (c6xtn)

50 Great bunch of pets today.

MisHum, is this your m/l permanently retiring as host for these threads? You work has been & is greatly appreciated.

Posted by: mindful webworker - new short video webwork, Lonely Man, linked in nic at April 09, 2022 04:26 PM (MeEtv)

51 48

My vet did the same. Although, she did a paw print in clay (?).
I also received a condolence card from all the folks at the clinic.
Little things like that can be very comforting.
I fiercely miss my girl. I always will.
Having a caring vet can sooth many heartaches.

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 04:27 PM (9uqbB)

52 >>>Programming Note . . . .

You've been a good steward. Thanks for all the pet morons and stories.

Posted by: flounder, wrecker, hoarder, saboteur at April 09, 2022 04:30 PM (SH2Zi)

53 I fiercely miss my girl. I always will.
Having a caring vet can sooth many heartaches.
Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022

***
The mobile vet we called worked out very well. I couldn't imagine a better sendoff for Chekov. The package from the crematory -- his ashes in the nicely carved wooden box, the Rainbow Bridge message, the tuft of his fur and the pawprint in clay -- sits on my bookshelf, ready for me to attach the brass plaque. I need to put some stuff away and devote one shelf to the cats.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 09, 2022 04:31 PM (c6xtn)

54 Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 04:27 PM (9uqbB)

I got a paw print and a lock of fur. I cried my eyes out

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 04:32 PM (ONvIw)

55 Beautiful pet morons and stories. Condolences to all those who have lost their beloved pet.

Unfortunately it seems like lately I miss the pet thread and don't get to read it till later.

Mis Hum, sorry to hear you will no longer be hosting the pet thread as you've done such a wonderful job.

I hope everything is ok with you Mis Hum?

Posted by: redridinghood at April 09, 2022 04:32 PM (NpAcC)

56 I need to put some stuff away and devote one shelf to the cats.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 09, 2022 04:31 PM (c6xtn)

I keep mine in the china cabinet

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 04:32 PM (ONvIw)

57 50

Holy cow! MH, hopefully, will be that crazy character on the ONT!
We surely can't let THAT guy go!
I expect our pet thread will be just as girthy...
I'm gonna say. KT will kick it just as well as MH has done!
Looking forward to it...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 04:33 PM (9uqbB)

58 I'd be so heartbroken and lonely if something happened to my little Lulu.

I appreciate her more and more.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 09, 2022 04:36 PM (U2p+3)

59 And MisHum,
You've done such a lovely job with The Pet Thread. Thank you for your time. It truly is a labor of love and you've brought so much to so many people who appreciate the creatures we share our world with.... *hugs*

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 09, 2022 04:40 PM (U2p+3)

60 54

Sometimes I think we never get over it. I didn't realize how much I loved my girl. I'm lucky to have another good girl.
Being 29+, I don't know how many more doggies I can love.
I spent 55+ years rescuing dogs.
I hate to think I might be at the end of my dog rescuing in my life...
I hope someone takes over....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 04:41 PM (9uqbB)

61 Just did a donation for the Duchess of Marlborough. This hit home to me because we just finished SRS radiation for our dog Stella. She's also doing chemo. It's a HUGE financial burden. I hope this doggie's family get the money they need for her treatment.

Posted by: JuJuBee at April 09, 2022 04:42 PM (mNhhD)

62 Off to the DIY car wash to get the Buick (which is a pet of another kind) looking good again. I'll stop in later, esp. if we have a movie thread.

Remember your furry friends as they were; that is the best honor you could give them.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 09, 2022 04:42 PM (c6xtn)

63 Sigh. We are so lucky to our fur babies

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 09, 2022 04:46 PM (Irn0L)

64 Sigh. We are so lucky to our fur babies
Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 09, 2022 04:46 PM (Irn0L)


To have them I mean

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 09, 2022 04:47 PM (Irn0L)

65 "hiding pets" hysterical. Thanks. Feral mommy comes and eats everyday and evening. It's been about 4 weeks now since she gave birth. Don't know if any have survived but I figure if they are alive they should be following mommy to my place within a couple of weeks.

Posted by: sidney at April 09, 2022 04:47 PM (7/kmB)

66 Thank you Mis Hum for all the great pet threads!

Posted by: JuJuBee at April 09, 2022 04:48 PM (mNhhD)

67 53 55
Exactly.
We love our critters.
And, yes.
If any lovely ones should head on over that bridge, yeah, our lovely critters deserve it.

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 04:55 PM (9uqbB)

68 66 Thank you Mis Hum for all the great pet threads!
Posted by: JuJuBee

Seconded!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 09, 2022 04:55 PM (lCui1)

69 Mis Hum, Thank You is such a paltry word for the joy you have provided so many in shepherding the Pet Thread. Your compassion is a balm for those that share the loss of a beloved pet and your humor is seasoned with the wisdom of sharing a life with such good dogs.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 09, 2022 04:56 PM (CqG6i)

70 All the animals are lovely. Fenway looks like a real character!

Posted by: JuJuBee at April 09, 2022 04:56 PM (mNhhD)

71 I will echo the many comments of gratitude to MisHum and all the great pet threads.
We haven't taken them for granite.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 09, 2022 04:56 PM (jTmQV)

72
MisHum - That is the most understated farewell I've encountered. Having said that, I've never understood how you manage to manage so much bloggery, and all of it thoughtful and/or entertaining. I strongly suspect that simply keeping up with emails is a challenge.

The Pet Thread is a haven for many of us, an interlude from the daily ebb and flow of socio-political detritus, and I think I can say that all of the readers have appreciated it, and your effort, beyond our expression.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 09, 2022 04:56 PM (AytXr)

73 Sad face. Will miss MisHum hosting the pet thread but I know KT will do a great job. Thank you MisHum for the years doing this.

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 09, 2022 04:56 PM (nxdel)

74 Thanks also, m, SamIam, COMM.

I have to get now. Everyone take care.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 09, 2022 04:58 PM (ZSK0i)

75 A rare thread every week with just furry friends to see and remember

Posted by: Skip at April 09, 2022 05:06 PM (2JoB8)

76 Best decision I made. It was very peaceful for her. No stress. I still miss her dearly though...
Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 03:21 PM (9uqbB)


After I had to put down a lovely pup far too early, and even though we were with him at the vet to the end, all I could I could think of was how frightened and disoriented he must have been. I swore never again!

I was lucky to have DaughterH recommend a traveling euthanasia vet (a necessity for horses but not that common for dogs), so the last two of my dogs passed peacefully in my arms. My extended family has since used that vet several time.

Worth every penny for the peace of mind!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~every book has been totally rewritten ~ at April 09, 2022 05:08 PM (hOUT3)

77 Sweden and Finland moving closer to joining NATO
Sadz news for Trumps friend Putin

Posted by: Kurt at April 09, 2022 05:08 PM (tiu9g)

78 It's a hard thing for a pet parent to weigh the cost of treating cancer in a beloved pet against the oncologist's estimate of life expectancy. The thing to remember is, if a pet could live another year with treatment, that's like seven human years. It's a long time for a dog, to get an "extra" year.

Posted by: JuJuBee at April 09, 2022 05:08 PM (mNhhD)

79 Ah, MisHum, you started the Pet Thread and made it the wonderful place that it is today. Even though I don't have any pets (except my kids), I always enjoy seeing the MoronPets and reading the stories. Happy PetThread retirement!

KT, thank you for taking it over - I know a lot of people see this thread as an oasis in these troubled times, as are your Gardening Threads (and your thoughtful posts before them).
Very kind of you to keep this going.

Posted by: bluebell at April 09, 2022 05:09 PM (wyw4S)

80 Hats off and THANKS to MisHum for hosting the Pet Thread, lo, these many years !

Posted by: JT at April 09, 2022 05:09 PM (arJlL)

81 Wow, that article about Mushroom was amazing. How lovely.

Posted by: bluebell at April 09, 2022 05:13 PM (wyw4S)

82 Dang!
I so love my furry friends here at AoS. No. I'm not one of THOSE furries...except for my bunny ears...J/K....

Hope to see some of ya'll tonight...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 05:14 PM (9uqbB)

83

Thank you MisHum for the pet thread. I have enjoyed them so much.

Posted by: four seasons at April 09, 2022 05:16 PM (PisyI)

84 What a pathetic douche.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at April 09, 2022 05:17 PM (bQe/o)

85 76

Yes, HG.
It's a lovely piece of mind. I have no regrets.
Yeah. It was expensive. Totally worth it for me.

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 05:18 PM (9uqbB)

86 Every pet is beautiful

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at April 09, 2022 05:18 PM (VdGjU)

87 Lily the Welsh corgi is 2-1/2 years old, and is a sweetie. She's a tri, is a petite 24.5 pounds, and needs some training.

If no one is around, she will stay close to me, and come when called most of the time. If I have treats, it's a given, because this dog is a food hound.

On leash, she is perfect. I can do the Home Depot tour, in which she encounters all kinds of distractions. There are people who are interested in her. There are other dogs. She walks right next to me on a loose lead.

But off leash, in the neighborhood, she will run to any stranger, and she's a jumper. Claws all over your bare legs (this is SW FL). And it's a danger to her, because there is occasional traffic on our street.

We need a fix.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at April 09, 2022 05:20 PM (KiBMU)

88 I used to like the troll. Now, its just rude.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 09, 2022 05:22 PM (EZebt)

89 Thank you for starting and maintaining the pet thread MisHum. And thanks to KT for keeping it going. The weekend just wouldn't seem right without a pet thread.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at April 09, 2022 05:22 PM (3cGpq)

90 Condolences to the folks who have lost their furry family members and friends. And if you haven't done it already check out the hiding pets link. It was funny. I particularly enjoyed the dog as seal.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 09, 2022 05:25 PM (CNgYK)

91 78

I went through cancer with one of my previous lovelies. Never again. Watching your pal panting in pain...no. I hated letting that wonderful girl go....but...sometimes it is what we have to do...
I so miss that gal, but at least she's not in pain.
I'm hoping she's romping with the other gals....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 05:25 PM (9uqbB)

92 HOBBY THREAD NOOD

Posted by: Skip advising you of your Nood threads at April 09, 2022 05:26 PM (2JoB8)

93 Ok.
Off to hobbies

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 09, 2022 05:27 PM (9uqbB)

94 Annnd, it's snowing again.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 09, 2022 05:32 PM (l0Lgi)

95 Stinky looks like a creamsicle. Always like muted colored cats. Great pose too, WeekKreekFarmGirl

Posted by: micky at April 09, 2022 05:35 PM (3byMq)

96 YouTube has been feeding me a steady stream of animal rescue videos. Mostly Korean. Just gonna link to a few. This one is about another deformed and abandoned cat who found a loving home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viE9mxkYyPQ&t=337s

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at April 09, 2022 06:12 PM (OeBYn)

97 Injured mother cat who lost kittens, meets kitten who lost mama.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZXuUIov4eU

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at April 09, 2022 06:14 PM (OeBYn)

98 Korean dude's youtube channel about his rescue kitten.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAEIHQhCK40

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at April 09, 2022 06:15 PM (OeBYn)

99 Love the pet thread!

Posted by: leber at April 09, 2022 06:44 PM (jjlHp)

100 99 Love the pet thread!
Posted by: leber at April 09, 2022 06:44 PM (jjlHp)

Seconded!

A definite favorite. Even if I'm not here, I go back and read it.

Posted by: CN The First at April 09, 2022 06:48 PM (ONvIw)

101 Injured mother cat who lost kittens, meets kitten who lost mama.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZXuUIov4eU
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at April 09, 2022 06:14
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Thanks for sharing the vids, VTK.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 09, 2022 06:55 PM (ju2Fy)

102 Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at April 09, 2022 06:14 PM (OeBYn)

Very nice video. Thx.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 09, 2022 08:09 PM (fF2aM)

103 Heartfelt thanks to MisHum as you go and also to KT as you take up the mantle - this thread keeps me sane in a crazy world! Bless you and everyone who posts here. And comfort to all who have had to say goodbye to their beloved pets.

Posted by: Kay at April 09, 2022 10:49 PM (4N7nW)

104 Thank you to the hosts, the commentators and the ones who post pics. You helped me when I lost Rowdy 2 weeks ago. I still cry every day but am grateful I had such a fine companion, even though our time was too short. Love and ear scritches to all.

Posted by: jax at April 10, 2022 11:35 PM (BYqLO)

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