Ace of Spades Pet Thread, April 23

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Good afternoon and welcome to the thread made almost world famous by Misanthropic Humanitarian and The Horde -- the Ace of Spades Pet Thread.

Thanks for stopping by. Kick back and enjoy the world of animals.

Reminder: For current events and politics, the Thread before the Gardening Thread (a couple of threads below) is almost always an Open Thread.

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From Miley

When is a dog not a dog?

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Gardening Thread Crossover

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San Franpsycho is leaving some pets in the lake. I used to keep a pink sea cucumber in a canal in Venice, CA.

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Meet The PetMorons

Dexter is my 12 years old domestic short hair cat.
I took this photo because he will often give me this look, which I now describe as "the look".
Probably regarding some shortcoming on my part, LOL.
He isn't a lap cat but insists on being where ever we are.
Thanks for taking over the pet thread.
gourmand du jour

Well, that look might make me feel kind of guilty for . . . something. Not quite sure what. Heh.

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This is Angel. She was brought to a shelter by the owners neighbor for neglect. She was at the shelter for two months. She's approx 14 years old, has some hip problems and limited sight and hearing. She is underweight so we're trying to put some pounds on her. She's an absolute sweetheart and integrated almost immediately with the other dogs. She'll usually just go off by herself and lay down. As of today I see improvement, she is coming out of her shell and loves to be petted and loves treats. You can just see the sadness in her eyes in this picture. It broke my heart. But she is getting better!
Thank you for featuring our sweet Shep's pups!
Jewells

Angel looks like a sweetheart.

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A nice story and poem from Anonymous today. It's still the Easter Season. It's about a kitty who already had kidney disease when she came to live with his family, but spent another five years with them:

About 1995, a tortoise shell feline whom we later learned was called B.J. appeared at our back door looking for a handout. She became a regular visitor. After a few weeks of consistent feedings, we bought her a litter box, bed, and a rather large store of cat food. B.J. had a new home. It was only later that we learned she belonged to some neighbors--who were quick to urge us to keep her (and who told us that the name they had given her, B.J., stood for "Bonzai Junior"). She had been their oldest pet, believed to have been born at least 18 years before, and she was despised and picked on by their new favorites--two dogs and two much younger cats. Thus began a very profound and welcome period of mutual esteem between our family and B.J. She is missed.

I'll Live With You Again
(From the tortoise shell feline, B.J., to her Adopted Family: We serve our pets -- our pets serve us -- together, we serve the Savior.)
I was lonely and forgotten, and my world was filled with fear,
For the ones who claimed they loved me rarely let me come too near.
They had other pets they cherished, who despised my face and fur,
Hunted, taunted, and forsaken, I could find no cause to purr.
Heaven heard my wordless pleadings, and there came that blessed day,
When I found your home and shelter and new friends with whom to play.
So I chose you for my family, and although our time now ends,
I assure you by the God you love, I'll live with you again.
I have been a mighty hunter, I have made bugs quake in fright.
Even birds and frogs have fled me as a stalked them with my might.
With your constant care and kindness, I have led a joyful life,
In my role as your protector, I found balm from former strife.
We have grown and played together, we have reveled in this world,
Finding happiness in little things, like puddles, leaves and squirrels.
Now my time has come to leave you--all our sharing must now end,
But I promise, by the God you trust, I'll live with you again.
Think of me, with faith, not sadness, for my aged, ailing frame,
Has at last achieved that peace and rest I thirsted to obtain.
I shall miss your endless grooming, and the foods you served with love,
But I'll frolic with a kitten's strength in Heaven's courts above.
I've run my course, I've fought my fight, I've conquered every foe,
And I'll soon be in that Paradise the selfish never know.
So do not mourn, but hear instead the message I now send,
We can share eternal glory when I live with you again.
(c) ww.servingjesuspoetry.com
Unlimited non-commercial usage allowed.

A lovely cat, a lovely remembrance. Anonymous also has a reminder for humans who appreciate the poem about B.J:

2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

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I know I've sent to many Paisley photos but look at this. She destroyed a Kong. She won't quit until the job is done, which is an example for me. Yes I'm laughing.
Northernlurker

Okay, laugh. Until Paisley gets ahold of . . . .

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From Victor Tango Kilo

The kittens that a stray cat birthed in our couch last summer (the Beanie Babies) are nearly grown. Bravo was the runt of the litter, but he's a big beautiful boy now. And Charlie is obsessed with collecting floss picks and playing floor hockey with her cat food cups.

What cuties!

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My best friend and loyal wingman of almost 11 years passed away suddenly and unexpectedly last Friday night. Panzer will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was my first dog, but definitely will not be my last.
Thank you to the pet thread for providing a place to celebrate our love for our pets and the love and devotion they give us in return.
-Ballonmann

What a sweet face! He just looks devoted. How much you must miss him.

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Latest additions to the moron family. "Milo" is a mini (micro) golden doodle that we added to the family last Friday for the 19 year old daughter. She took Milo back to college with her. She FaceTimes me at least once a day to give me updates, which I enjoy.
The next day we picked up "Blu", a golden retriever for our 16 year old son, who's been asking for a dog of his own for a couple of years. Time will tell if Blu truly ends up being "his" dog, or that of the Mrs. and I. Hopefully his, but either way is a win. Both are about 8 weeks old.

That is just an overload of adorable.

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What a heart-warming bunch of PetMorons, past and present, today. Thank you all for sharing your pets with us.

If you would like to send pet and/or animal stories, links, etc. for the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, the address is:
petmorons at protonmail dot com
Remember to include the nic or name by which you wish to be known at AoSHQ, or let us know if you want to remain a lurker.

Until next Saturday, have a great week!

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If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread. The comments are closed now so you won't accidentally ban yourself by trying to comment on a week-old thread, but don't try it anyway.

Posted by: K.T. at 03:19 PM

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1 Foist

Posted by: Mr Gaga at April 23, 2022 03:20 PM (KiBMU)

2 -Ballonmann

My condolences on the loss of Panzer. Cherish the memories.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 23, 2022 03:23 PM (ZSK0i)

3 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at April 23, 2022 03:27 PM (2JoB8)

4 Sorry to hear about Panzer, he looked like a great dog. Did you shout ACTUNG! Panzer when he came in the room because that would have been a great announcement.

Posted by: Beartooth at April 23, 2022 03:27 PM (+3ARs)

5 Our corgi, Lily, 2-1/2 years old, has turned into a get-off-my-lawn type, as far as wild animals go.

Sunrise and sunset it's whitetail deer, usually four or five, and they are used to Lily's antics, just running off and stopping maybe 50 yards out, and turning around to view the dog, who has charged to the property line, and stands there looking tough.

Yesterday was Lily's first crack at a couple of huge wild turkeys, and it was a hoot. One ran like the roadrunner does in the cartoon, the other one took flight, but landed atop a fence, safe from shorty the little tricolor girl.

Both turkeys clucked loudly at her as she stood at the property edge, her huffy stance communicating, "get off my lawn."

Lily is only this way with wild animals. She has not encountered a black bear yet, but our 'hood is frequented by one or more. The alligators pretty much stay in the ponds, but we are only 40 yards from a pond's edge. Lily seems not interested in the water. Good thing.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at April 23, 2022 03:29 PM (KiBMU)

6 Nyah!

Posted by: Anna Puma at April 23, 2022 03:30 PM (AKbjD)

7 Great looking pets and condolences to the people who have lost ones, I appreciate the stories about their role in the lives of their owners . The poem is o.k. and I'm not saying that pets don't end up with God, but I think attaching 2nd Timothy to that poem is a bit much, since it is about St Paul and his life of service is respect to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Let's give credit to the wonderful loving companions that our furry friends are without claiming that they share the Christian faith.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 03:31 PM (fF2aM)

8 Great looking group of moronimals.

That first pic of Panzer is awesome. Sorry for your loss Ballonmann.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 23, 2022 03:33 PM (ju2Fy)

9 So sorry about Panzer.
Beautiful pets as always.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at April 23, 2022 03:33 PM (VdGjU)

10 FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 03:31 PM

That's a point. I think the humans are the ones who need to worry about keeping the faith.

Posted by: KT at April 23, 2022 03:34 PM (rrtZS)

11 Posted by: KT at April 23, 2022 03:34 PM (rrtZS)

Yes.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 03:34 PM (fF2aM)

12 The thing about Paisley and her toys. I swear she thinks I give her a new toy because I want her to tear it apart and she's proud of herself when it's job done.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at April 23, 2022 03:35 PM (VdGjU)

13 Dang, Anomymous. You bout made me cry. I hope nobod sees me since I'm on duty. In uniform.

Posted by: Eromero at April 23, 2022 03:36 PM (q8zRY)

14 Panzer! What a great-looking dog.

Posted by: m at April 23, 2022 03:37 PM (/xkVv)

15 The eyes and coloring of the Beanie Baby near the keyboard are exceptionally striking.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 03:38 PM (fF2aM)

16 And doesn't that dog look like he's having a grand old time digging up holes.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 03:39 PM (fF2aM)

17 Loss of a furry friend is hard, can't talk the wife into a dog as she took our cats badly.

Posted by: Skip at April 23, 2022 03:40 PM (2JoB8)

18 Great pet pics and stories, as per usual.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (5pTK/) at April 23, 2022 03:43 PM (5pTK/)

19 Can't get over Panzer's expressive face.

Condolences.

Posted by: KT at April 23, 2022 03:44 PM (rrtZS)

20 B.J. the cat looks appreciative.

Posted by: KT at April 23, 2022 03:45 PM (rrtZS)

21 Had to say goodbye to my beloved Gonzo today. He had cancer and took a sudden downturn this week. Didn't improve after a vet visit and a bunch of shots. He was such a good boy and had been my friend and companion for many years.

I don't know if it really works this way but I want to believe Jesse is looking after him now. I picture him trotting towards J and J opening a can of tuna to share.

It won't really be quieter in the house, because Bingley is the talkative kitteh. But it will sure as hell be even lonelier for me and B.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 23, 2022 03:47 PM (kTRt4)

22 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 23, 2022 03:47 PM (R/m4+)

23 Hey, Dexter, look! You're a star!
Happy pet thread day!

Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 23, 2022 03:47 PM (jTmQV)

24 well i successfully moved 30 hours away from the old place with nine traumatized cats in cages stacked in the tackroom of the four horse trailer hitched to my new (to me) truck.

Dear Lord let me never have to do that again.

Its a good thing the new place looks like its close to perfect because I dont have the stomach for another move like this.

Now here the interesting thing... i used to have to keep the warring tribes of brothers separated, and the girls away from the boys. but the night we landed we just let them loose in the 112 year old farmhouse, and watched what happened. Suddenly they are all best friends except Jellybean what plays fetch, who only likes her youngest nephew Livingston, and my Latest Hairless Kitty what hates everyone because she was picked on in her last home. I think that of anyone involved the cats seem to have gotten the most out of the move and seem the most content.

I did make the sad discovery that the former occupants seem to have left their pet cat in the barn, as a "stray." So now i have one more, very frightened little kitty. I only glimpse him, and he doesnt have a name yet, but the food disappears every night.

Posted by: Gushka can has Kitties what plays Fetch at April 23, 2022 03:49 PM (jhAhX)

25 Bravo is obviously a lap cuddle cat.
Dexter won't cuddle but he does lick my hair as I sleep.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 23, 2022 03:51 PM (jTmQV)

26 Loss of a furry friend is hard, can't talk the wife into a dog as she took our cats badly.
Posted by: Skip

Mebbe put a pup in a rabbitt suit......

Posted by: JT at April 23, 2022 03:52 PM (arJlL)

27 Thanks for another great Pet Thread, K.T.!

Bless the Pets and the Morons who love them.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at April 23, 2022 03:53 PM (xT18z)

28 Gushka can has Kitties what plays Fetch

Good luck !

Posted by: JT at April 23, 2022 03:54 PM (arJlL)

29 Hiya Screamie !

Posted by: JT at April 23, 2022 03:54 PM (arJlL)

30 That poem! Beautiful.

Posted by: Cincinnatus at April 23, 2022 03:54 PM (tZGvX)

31 I had a dream about Paisley dying i woke up upset but then I heard her snoring

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at April 23, 2022 03:55 PM (VdGjU)

32 So sorry, Screaming in Digital. Two losses in such a short time.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 03:56 PM (fF2aM)

33 Congrats on the move Gushka. 30 hours, you must be out of California. Its a big state but I don't think 30 hour drive big.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at April 23, 2022 03:56 PM (3cGpq)

34 SID, so sorry for your loss of Gonzo. I am sure that Jesse and Gonzo are together in Heaven. God no doubt felt that Jesse needed a companion sooner rather than later, so He chose Gonzo. Prayers up for healing and strength in the days ahead.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at April 23, 2022 03:57 PM (xT18z)

35 Posted by: Gushka can has Kitties what plays Fetch at April 23, 2022 03:49 PM (jhAhX)

A trip that far with nine cats! Wow; I admire your endurance and stamina.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 03:57 PM (fF2aM)

36 Miley, those photos are great! Sure had me fooled!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient, HONK! Believing in America at April 23, 2022 03:57 PM (xT18z)

37 Oh sid,
I was so hoping your kitty would rebound. But. When it's time, well, it's time.

Please, lady, feel my arms around you giving you the warmest hug.
Soon.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 23, 2022 03:58 PM (U2p+3)

38 Sorry, SiD and Balloonmann. It hurts to lose them. I just packed up the ashes of Gary and Jack, the best cat ever. Hurt to much to even look at what they put together for Gary but they do a plaster cast of their footprint with a nice box for the ashes.

I packed up Lolo's ashes too. I felt like I should scatter them here. But she always wanted to be my cat, so she can come too.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at April 23, 2022 03:58 PM (YynYJ)

39 Speaking of Pets, Gojira and King Kong are squaring off again soon:

https://youtu.be/0AtzV0VqsJY

Posted by: Sharkman at April 23, 2022 03:59 PM (nSePS)

40 Aw, what a fantastic assortment this week!

Just an FYI, an anti-inflammatory I'm particularly fond of and can be near miraculous for some pets with hip and arthritis issues is called Duralactin. My step brother (surgeon and doctor) looked it up and was impressed with how it worked. It's a milk-based product, human grade giant white pills that can be broken in half easily as they're sort of soft. They smell strongly of vanilla.

It takes about 2 weeks for it to start to build up in their system, but once it does it can make a huge difference. My step brother had a couple of elderly labs with hip problems, one of them could barely navigate the stairs. After a month, the dog could get up easily, and the stairs were no longer an issue. She wasn't running up and down like when she was a puppy, but she wasn't afraid of them and could go down with no problems. Huge quality of life improvement. Saw similar results on my girls.

Some people give it 1 star and a bad review, as they expect to see results in a matter of hours. But it doesn't work like that. Give it time. Of course, it doesn't work the same on all pets, but worth a try!

Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at April 23, 2022 03:59 PM (wAnMi)

41 I was looking at Miley photo #1 thinking "a 3-d painting effect?" and then Oh, what cool markings on that cat. Very cool pair of pics.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at April 23, 2022 04:00 PM (3cGpq)

42 Anonymous,
BJ chose you. And you accepted a sweet old feline into your heart and were all they needed you to be. Comforting and loving and safe.

It's very dusty in here.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 23, 2022 04:01 PM (U2p+3)

43 screaming in digital at April 23, 2022 03:47 PM

So sorry about your difficult loss of Gonzo.

Posted by: KT at April 23, 2022 04:01 PM (rrtZS)

44 Baby cats and dogs look wonderful. Paisley looks determined.

Posted by: KT at April 23, 2022 04:02 PM (rrtZS)

45 Sharkman!

Reeser Stadium went kablooey today!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 23, 2022 04:02 PM (U2p+3)

46 21 ...screaming in digital,
Condolences on the loss of Gonzo. Your image of Jesse reuniting with Gonzo brought tears and smiles to my eyes.

Posted by: JTB at April 23, 2022 04:02 PM (7EjX1)

47 I bought something called PetSafe Dog Lifting harness. There are two parts that can be used separately. One piece goes on the front end and one for the back. Each has a padded handle, so you can help with walking and getting into cars. If you use them together, there is a long shoulder strap you can use to help lift them. I haven't tried it on the old dog yet. If she looks weak tomorrow, I may try the back end piece.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at April 23, 2022 04:02 PM (YynYJ)

48 Grace, solace and comfort to all those grieving a loss of their fur people

Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 23, 2022 04:03 PM (jTmQV)

49 Lots of wonderful kittyness, there, Victor Tango Kilo.

Posted by: m at April 23, 2022 04:03 PM (/xkVv)

50 Mr Gaga at April 23, 2022 03:29 PM

What a great word picture.

Posted by: KT at April 23, 2022 04:05 PM (rrtZS)

51 Dexter has a fine rug, there.

Posted by: m at April 23, 2022 04:05 PM (/xkVv)

52 Just got home from a gathering of volunteers from Shep's. Thank you for featuring our sweet Angel. She is doing better every day. Do ya'll remember Sugar? The little dog abandoned in a box at Walmart? The lady who adopted her showed up with her and it doesn't even look like the same dog. She's got all her hair back and she's just adorable.

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022 04:08 PM (nxdel)

53 I hope if Paisley gets that Kong out of your lap it doesn't get your dong, too, Northernlurker.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 23, 2022 04:08 PM (ju2Fy)

54 "Can't get over Panzer's expressive face. "

I can't get over Panzer's ears. They look like they could pick up radiation signals from the Big Bang.

Posted by: Levin at April 23, 2022 04:10 PM (uvCC5)

55 I love the pet thread. But I tend to get a bit sniffly. Prolly the pollen. It's spring, and stuff.

But hey, I got my office cleaned up, and I have a place to put my easel. Gonna do portraits of our departed kittehs.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at April 23, 2022 04:11 PM (x8Wzq)

56 Posted by: Levin at April 23, 2022 04:10 PM (uvCC5)

Yes; They are great ears, aren't they?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 04:13 PM (fF2aM)

57 Ballonmann and Screaming in Digital I'm so sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022 04:13 PM (nxdel)

58 Here's the weird thing. I've had Paisley for three years and I can't believe how important she is to me.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at April 23, 2022 04:18 PM (VdGjU)

59 I've had Paisley for three years and I can't believe how important she is to me.

It doesn't take long for them to steal your heart.

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022 04:20 PM (nxdel)

60 Good Saturday afternoon, horde. Lovely dogs and kitties, as always.

Vet put Tank on anti-seizure medicine this week. He does this thing where he looks up at the ceiling, stretching his neck, sometimes snapping at the air, and salivates a lot like you do if you're about to vomit. It seems to distress him a little and wear him out. I don't know what to think.

Posted by: April-dash my lace wigs! at April 23, 2022 04:21 PM (OX9vb)

61 I've got a behavior question for the horde - I've never seen this in a dog. This started about a month or so ago in earnest. My little Poppy gets fed once a day, the breeder suggested this but also said twice is fine - she did it for years - but has noticed less eating problems with once a day.

So, every morning at 7am, Poppy is very attentive, and of course completely lights up when I ask "who's a hungry puppy?" she excitedly runs around as I prepare her bowl, and when I put it down, she runs over to it and... Runs over to me and starts dancing on her back legs! She paws and mouths me, dancing and jumping up and mouthing my hands making her little puppy noises. She will even follow me into another room. At some point, either because I'm ignoring her or 5+ minutes has passed she stops and cuts a B line straight to her bowl and devours it.

So it seems like she's... thanking me? This happens every single morning. At first I thought she didn't like the food, wasn't hungry etc. But it's always the same, and she seems plenty hungry. I've just never seen a healthy young dog not eagerly scarf down their chow as soon as it's presented to them. Anybody seen anything like this?

Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at April 23, 2022 04:22 PM (wAnMi)

62 I be sorry to announce that the Gay and Transgender Pet health Clinic and Special needs stoore is be closing on 1 may. The city has be spent 3 million dollors to provide this benefat to the cummunity but the demand was be small.

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, VT at April 23, 2022 04:24 PM (+meOn)

63 I love the pet thread. But I tend to get a bit sniffly. Prolly the pollen. It's spring, and stuff.

But hey, I got my office cleaned up, and I have a place to put my easel. Gonna do portraits of our departed kittehs.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at April 23, 2022 04:11 PM (x8Wzq)

I'm packing to move - and I got all weepy packing my little girls' boxes. They sit on a special shelf in my bedroom, with a photo of them and of course, an orchid. I lost Dolly 9 years ago yesterday (4/22/13) and Daisy almost 6 years ago. You never get over them, they're never replaced. You just have one more new one filling your heart.

Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at April 23, 2022 04:25 PM (wAnMi)

64 Jewells, that's great news about Sugar!

Posted by: April-dash my lace wigs! at April 23, 2022 04:27 PM (OX9vb)

65 Anybody seen anything like this?
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at April 23, 2022 04:22 PM (wAnMi)

My dog rarely eats right when I put the food down. I don't think she likes eating when someone is watching.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 23, 2022 04:27 PM (UuD2k)

66 Thank you for the pet thread

Sorry for your loss, Ballonman

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 23, 2022 04:29 PM (EGSGm)

67 Thank you all for the well wishes.

Panzer's ashes just came home today. A piece of him will go in the back yard, another at the cabin we would travel to regularly. The rest will have a home wherever the Service takes me.

He was such an expressive and vocal dog. He would carry on barking and howling conversations with the neighbor dogs during business hours (9am to 9pm).

@Beartooth: Panzer's AKC name was [Breeder whose name I've forgotten]'s Achtung! Panzer. I read that book a long time ago. I never did teach him drill in German though

Posted by: Ballonmann at April 23, 2022 04:29 PM (mO18F)

68 SiD,

Sorry about Gonzo. I hope his passing was as painless as possible. And I'd like to believe the Rainbow Bridge lands directly next to the owners on the other side.

You and Bingley hang in there.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 23, 2022 04:30 PM (ZSK0i)

69 Thank you April. It truly warmed my heart to see her today healthy and happy.

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022 04:31 PM (nxdel)

70 I put out food twice a day. Sometimes the dogs go right at it. Other times, they ignore it for hours and hours. They love treats (which they get now and again), but they can take their own sweet time with their food, even though they seem to like it fine.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at April 23, 2022 04:33 PM (KFhLj)

71 One of my favorite YouTube channels is Animal Watch with Anneka Svenska. She's starting a series with killer small breeds.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, oops, I commented again. Sorry, eh. at April 23, 2022 04:36 PM (VdGjU)

72 My dogs get fed twice a day, too. If I am taking too long getting it ready, they scoot and scoot and scoot until they're on top of my feet. A if getting closer gets it done faster!

Posted by: April-dash my lace wigs! at April 23, 2022 04:38 PM (OX9vb)

73 I feed in the morning with kibbles and a topper, usually cooked ground turkey. They get a small meal at night, half a can of dog food with a topper, usually a freeze dried raw food. The old dog sleeps better with a full belly. It's just enough to make them happy.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at April 23, 2022 04:39 PM (YynYJ)

74 Clutch that is very fun with Poppy. We free feed dry dog food here so no idea what is normal when it is a solo dog that isn't scarfing to make sure they get their share.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at April 23, 2022 04:39 PM (3cGpq)

75 A trip that far with nine cats! Wow; I admire your endurance and stamina.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 03:57 PM (fF2aM)

fenalon, i had to call my horse trainer friend who is magic with cats to help me catch and crate all of them, it was not my favorite episode in my life or theirs. Thank goodness its over, but they bonded through shared hardshipp, decided they had been through some shit together, and now peacefully coexist and even snuggle. I could not have asked for a better result and they are all pleased as former barn cats to now all be house cats with equal access to the couch. Knock on wood but nobody has so much as made a "mistake" yet.

Posted by: Gushka can has Kitties what plays Fetch at April 23, 2022 04:42 PM (jhAhX)

76 I just found a great pic of Bug and Mischa, huddled together in one of them kitty nests. I miss them. Gonna make for an epic portrait, though.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at April 23, 2022 04:42 PM (x8Wzq)

77 I'll take that dog over the woke "debaters."

Posted by: FriscoYoda at April 23, 2022 04:43 PM (+56GQ)

78 Pepper weinerdog wolfs down her food and shifts position to stare at MadisonTheCat eating. She won't try to shove Madidon out though, probably cause Madison bigger-looking. They weigh the same, 9 pounds.

Posted by: Eromero at April 23, 2022 04:46 PM (gktX6)

79 Some one dropped off a large puppy dog likely under a year old at my mom's retirement home. I did not need this right now. Plan on calling a rescue place on Monday if he's still there. My mom's place already has a colony of stray cats , maybe 8, that have been fixed that the home feeds.

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at April 23, 2022 04:47 PM (rWvc2)

80 Critters!

Posted by: WebMD at April 23, 2022 04:48 PM (u73oe)

81 Lucy the cat has grain free kibble available 24/7. She gets wet food 1/3 can with extra water mixed in at 7pm with her thyroid meds.

She's healthy and happy (I think) and occasionally likes to nap right next to me. She's an adjacent cat, not so much a lap cat. But. She's my sweet little fur friend. And I do love her.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 23, 2022 04:50 PM (U2p+3)

82 Thank you Horde. Love and hugs to all y'all, especially to everyone missing an absent furry friend, whether the loss is recent or long ago. Love all the pics today too. So many expressive faces.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 23, 2022 04:53 PM (kTRt4)

83 Reeser Stadium went kablooey today!

Posted by: nurse ratched

Whoa! I had no idea they were tearing it down.

Off to the InnerWebz for more info . . .

Posted by: Sharkman at April 23, 2022 04:53 PM (dBq3T)

84 I can't get a second dog while Toby is around. When Dottie turned up in 2020 Toby taught her all of his bad habits before she had the tragic car accident that fall. Toby is a stronger dog trainer than I am. I have heard often that when you have a good dog, get a pup while the older dog is still healthy so they can do most of the training of the youngster for you; so it is generally true that dogs do teach youngsters what is expected in their pack.

Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at April 23, 2022 04:56 PM (3cGpq)

85 Beauteous pet morons, as ever!

Paisley destroyed a kong??? Just, wow.

Posted by: CN The First at April 23, 2022 04:57 PM (ONvIw)

86 Nurse give Lucy an ear scritch from me!

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022 04:57 PM (nxdel)

87 We'll, that was an unfortunate sock mishap.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 23, 2022 04:58 PM (u73oe)

88 And now a typo. What a day.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 23, 2022 04:59 PM (u73oe)

89 Jewells!

Of course! And thank you for all your hard work and your love at Shep's. Those critters have it good once they make it to you. Blessings.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 23, 2022 04:59 PM (U2p+3)

90 nurse @ 81-
MadisonTheCat jumps on the bed when we get ready for lights out. The Pepper dog has a set of steps to climb up, her legs might be 2 1/2 inches. Maybe. But anyway, both are lap animal movie sleepers. So is Mrs.E for that matter.

Posted by: Eromero at April 23, 2022 04:59 PM (gktX6)

91 Posted by: Gushka can has Kitties what plays Fetch at April 23, 2022 04:42 PM (jhAhX

Well it's good they all bonded through shared hardship. It often works that way with humans, so it would make sense that it would with cats too, and I'm glad you had a friend to help catch and crate them initially.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 05:00 PM (fF2aM)

92 I've been preparing a family party for the grandsons, who turn 7 and 9 this week. Nice dinner, followed by the candles and cake. Nothing elaborate.

My Bogie will attend and I invited their dog, Zorro, a Keeshond, so Bogie will have someone to race around the house with.

Next week, Zorro is off to another cluster of dog shows. The younger grandson firmly believes that Zorro is pursuing a career, and wants to be a champion. Zorro probably just wants to dig in the yard and play.

Posted by: CN The First at April 23, 2022 05:03 PM (ONvIw)

93 I did make the sad discovery that the former occupants seem to have left their pet cat in the barn, as a "stray." So now I have one more, very frightened little kitty. I only glimpse him, and he doesn't have a name yet, but the food disappears every night.

Posted by: Gushka can has Kitties what plays Fetch

Sound like The Eternal Pet Enthusiast timed your move perfectly.

Posted by: Sharkman at April 23, 2022 05:04 PM (dBq3T)

94 Thank you nurse.

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022 05:04 PM (nxdel)

95 Parrots encouraging other parrots to swear needed to be separated at bird sanctuary in England. I guess even the parrots had a hard couple of years, (From "Sunny Skyz" site.)

https://tinyurl.com/mptxt3yx

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 05:05 PM (fF2aM)

96 Cubs over the Pirates by 3 touchdowns.

Posted by: redenzo at April 23, 2022 05:05 PM (E7vND)

97 nurse, Lucy sounds like a sweetheart. Gonzo was an adjacent cat too. I wanted to hold him today but he hated being held, so I brushed and petted him instead. My friend came with me to the vet and we both sang Soft Kitty to him. B is my snuggle bug. I've never known a kitty who loves to be held like he does. Give Lucy a T-R-E-A-T from me.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 23, 2022 05:07 PM (kTRt4)

98 Posted by: CN The First at April 23, 2022 05:03 PM (ONvIw)

That's nice you will have a little party for your grandsons, and your grandson's enthusiasm for Zorro future winning career is cute.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 05:07 PM (fF2aM)

99 Hey, all! I slept longer than I intended in my nap. The Pet Morons are cool, and the poem can apply to both dogs and cats, can't it? The line about "The ones who claimed they loved me rarely let me come too near" would apply to my late Wolf the big black cat. His people *left him behind* when they got evicted. He found a solid 11-year home with me and the late Chekov, though.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 23, 2022 05:07 PM (c6xtn)

100 OT funny line. In Mordecai, Depp plays a formerly wealthy Lord now fallen on hard times and discovered under compromising circumstances by an Internal Revenue agent who demands, "Give me one good reason I shouldn't arrest you." Johnny responds, "I eschew discomfort."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at April 23, 2022 05:10 PM (FVME7)

101 Condolences, SiD. My place is far too quiet without my cats too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 23, 2022 05:10 PM (c6xtn)

102 Hey, all! I slept longer than I intended in my nap.

Slacker.

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022 05:10 PM (nxdel)

103 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at April 23, 2022 05:10 PM (FVME7)

I like the word eschew.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 05:11 PM (fF2aM)

104 Eschew the cashews!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 23, 2022 05:12 PM (u73oe)

105 Hey, all! I slept longer than I intended in my nap.

Slacker.
Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022

***
Weirdly, that was what I used to tell my cats all the time. "Slackers!" "Goldbricks!" "Layabouts!" So I guess me catnap put me into good company!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 23, 2022 05:13 PM (c6xtn)

106 I slept longer, too, because Miss Linda had to go to the Urp Day sale of a vintage clothing store in town. I dropped her off and went to do other things, but we didn't get back until late.

Chekov's breeder says that I get first choice from her new litter of Siberians. There are 4 brown tabbies and 1 black torbie. Of course they won't be ready to be adopted for 2 more months or so.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 23, 2022 05:15 PM (c6xtn)

107 I cried over the Anonymous poem. The love of an animal is a precious thing.

Posted by: Jmel at April 23, 2022 05:16 PM (bVhJi)

108 Wolfus are you going to for the black torbie?

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022 05:19 PM (nxdel)

109 NOOD!

Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022 05:23 PM (nxdel)

110 Wolfus are you going to for the black torbie?
Posted by: Jewells45 at April 23, 2022

***
I really don't know yet. I have no idea what their personalities will be like. And at age 3 weeks they all look like wingless versions of the bats Ace used to post pics of in the evenings. Cute, but like little bats. Though there is one who looks much like my late Tatiana -- who was, oddly enough, Chekov's aunt!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 23, 2022 05:24 PM (c6xtn)

111

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 23, 2022 05:24 PM (c6xtn)

112 How did that happen?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at April 23, 2022 05:24 PM (c6xtn)

113
I like the word eschew.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Bless you

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 23, 2022 05:26 PM (63Dwl)

114 Great furry friends!

Posted by: leber at April 23, 2022 05:32 PM (8dxXd)

115

Beagles and monkeys are often used for medical and toxicity testing. Here's why.

https://tinyurl.com/59ythraf

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 23, 2022 05:35 PM (63Dwl)

116 Clutch that is very fun with Poppy. We free feed dry dog food here so no idea what is normal when it is a solo dog that isn't scarfing to make sure they get their share.
Posted by: PaleRider, simply irredeemable at April 23, 2022 04:39 PM (3cGpq)

One of my mom's dogs was like a cat, you could put kibbles out and she'd graze all day. The other would devour her own bowl and then the other's if she could. Poppy is definitely hungry as she's giving me the stink-eye when it's time, and runs around the kitchen excitedly. It's just her odd little dance/play once the food is down. At first I thought she just wasn't hungry or interested - but after a couple of weeks of her scarfing the entire bowl in a matter of seconds I know she's certainly interested, hungry and likes it. After she eats I often get a good belch, and then she drags her face around on the rug and stretches, making satisfied noises until it's time to play. Again. Crazy little dog.

Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at April 23, 2022 05:46 PM (wAnMi)

117 That kitty poem made me cry. Of course, nearly everything makes me cry these days, I'm so sad.

It reminds me of the 'Rainbow Bridge' and also about a priest who was once asked by a woman if she would see her dog in heaven. "No," the priest said. "Animals don't have souls, so they can't go to heaven."

The woman began crying, and said, "Then I don't want to go to heaven. I love my dog!"

The priest thought for a moment, then said, "We are told that in heaven, we shall have perfect happiness. If you can't be happy without your dog, then I am sure God will have your dog with you in heaven."

I should send a picture of my little pups. I have two American Eskimos who look like this:

https://tinyurl.com/yn7va7et

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at April 23, 2022 06:00 PM (2JVJo)

118 https://tinyurl.com/yn7va7et

Cute dog, MPPPP.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 06:04 PM (fF2aM)

119 Cute dog, MPPPP.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 06:04 PM (fF2aM)

Thank you, Fen. They're good girls, just very territorial. They don't like other people or other dogs, so they constantly bark at anyone passing by Stately Poppins Manor.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at April 23, 2022 06:10 PM (2JVJo)

120 Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at April 23, 2022 06:10 PM (2JVJo)

Well, it sounds like they're good watchdogs.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 23, 2022 06:19 PM (fF2aM)

121 Fenelon

I'm no Biblical scholar, but I believe the Bible is silent about pets going to heaven, isn't it? Certainly Jesus never spoke about it.

I think the business about "pets have no souls, so they can't go to heaven" is an accretion, isn't it?

My former pastor told me that he used to get an amazing number of questions about this.

Posted by: mnw at April 23, 2022 07:15 PM (NLIak)

122 It won't really be quieter in the house, because Bingley is the talkative kitteh. But it will sure as hell be even lonelier for me and B.
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 23, 2022 03:47 PM (kTRt4)

Please accept my condolences.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 23, 2022 08:15 PM (S5tWS)

123 KT, thank you so much for continuing this thread. I look forward to the Pet Thread every weekend, and look forward to one contributing as a Pet Moron. Condolences to those whose pets have passed, and extra treats for those pets still on this earth and giving us great happiness...and amusement.

Posted by: grateful at April 23, 2022 08:55 PM (TbUd8)

124 ƅookmarkеd!!, I really like your blog!

Posted by: mahayana at April 24, 2022 03:44 AM (hS9DI)

125 Thank you for this thread, for the pictures, for the poetry, for the kind souls who post in the comments to comfort those of us who have suffered recent losses. It makes me cry, but in a good way.

Posted by: jax at April 24, 2022 09:08 AM (BYqLO)

126 My daughter was moving, but couldn't have her 12 year old Bichi-poo there. She was reconsidering her move, when I told her that, if she didn't find another home, I'd take him.
She didn't, and I did. First dog I've had in over 40 years. https://tinyurl.com/ChinoDog

Posted by: Linda S Fox at April 24, 2022 11:18 AM (Wufj9)

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