Ace of Spades Pet Thread, July 2

Happy Independence Day Weekend! Welcome to this weekly respite from most of the outside "civilized" world -- the Ace of Spades Pet Thread.

Thanks for stopping by. Beg politely for a treat, 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.

Hrothgar sends an entertaining, narrated compilation of pets (and wildlife) learning to enjoy water in the backyard, sometimes with some difficulty. Or learning to temporarily tolerate the water (in the case of a certain cat).

Fireworks are more likely to cause anxiety in pets than water at this time of year, however. Here are some tips for helping them cope with the noise. Keep those cats corralled, too!

What has worked for you to help dogs stay calm?

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Why you shouldn't take your pets to a PGA tournament

Their pets are scarier than your pets.

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Meet The PetMorons

From Jeff, Lord Darkblast:

Blaster is about 14 years old (he's a rescue, so we are not sure. Mellowest cat EVER. He's He'll on our local lizards and frogs.

A true PetMoron!

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Okay, we have some kitties this week, so how about some different pets from a lurker? Pick a nic for him: El Guapo, El Jefe, or Captain Covfefe

Should we vote?

He has cats, too, but we'll save them for later.

Here's a pic of my daughter's rabbit, Cookie. Cute bunny and she has fur as soft as a cloud.

Finally is our dog, Fred. I'm not a dog fan, and prefer cats, but since he's family, here's his picture. Yeah, I know he looks cute, but no, not a dog fan.

Awww. I bet he gets love at home!

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From Marty: Sunny with a chance of chainsaw!

This is Sunny. I've been petless for 14 years after so many years of cats, dogs, horses and birds. Slavyanka arm-twisted me into getting this guy from a local farmer.
Typical kitten - cuddly with deep purrs and Velcro-like claws that stick to everything, especially skin and drapes.
His favourite toy is a potato about the size of a clementine. He also loves YouTube videos of birds.

A potato-loving kitten!

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A new cat chez Wolfus!

Very recent photo of Stirling the kitten, aka His Highness, Prince of Baby Panthers, Dammit, and No, Dammit.
His story I've told before: I spotted him on Petfinder and found his sturdy, confident look appealing. On 6/11 we drove some 4 hours to see him. Of course the shelter knew I would hardly turn him down after that, and they were right. Besides, he was, and is, good-natured and quiet, went right into his carrier purring, was quiet during the entire return trip, and loves our company. According to what we were told, his mother passed from an infection soon after he and his littermates were born. The shelter hand-reared them, which explains why he is so happy and confident around humans. (Since I feed him, he thinks I'm his mother -- he wants to suckle and nuzzle me from time to time, and I'm gently trying to discourage that!) He seems bright, though he's not really responding yet to his name. With luck he'll develop into a good-sized medium-hair.
He's 3.5 months old, about 5 lbs., eats enthusiastically and plays with the usual crazed abandon of healthy kittens everywhere.
As you might have guessed, I love him already.

We can tell.

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Love those PetMorons! Thank you for sharing your pets with us. We have a few couple left for next week.

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, June 25. Guide dog video and great pet photos and stories, including a tortoise! 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 03:26 PM

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1 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 02, 2022 03:30 PM (u73oe)

2 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip's phone at July 02, 2022 03:31 PM (2JoB8)

3 Have to go get my tablet for better shots of the furry friends

Posted by: Skip's phone at July 02, 2022 03:32 PM (2JoB8)

4 Glad to see the picture of Stirling, Wolfus. He's adorable!
And the other pets are cute as well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2022 03:33 PM (FZ2cV)

5 Convinced I must be part mailman, bicycles scare most dogs. : (

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at July 02, 2022 03:33 PM (HnE9b)

6 This is how bad inflation is. A case of water used to come with a free kitten.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 02, 2022 03:34 PM (u73oe)

7 Keep feedin him, Wolfus, and he'll go 10-12 pounds for ya know it.

Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022 03:36 PM (gktX6)

8 Love the pet pictures! I am hoping to have another grey cat again some day. They want me to take my Foldie in to have another tooth pulled. It hasn't been that long since they pulled three. I'll probably do it but it stresses me out.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 03:37 PM (YynYJ)

9 My Paisley doesn't respond at all to loud noises. I think it's because she spent the first year of her life on a reservation.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 02, 2022 03:37 PM (VdGjU)

10 And beautiful pets as always.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 02, 2022 03:38 PM (VdGjU)

11 His favourite toy is a potato about the size of a clementine.

Is that the size of ... a tangerine?

Posted by: Alfred the butler at July 02, 2022 03:38 PM (DgRPk)

12 hiya

Posted by: JT at July 02, 2022 03:39 PM (arJlL)

13 I take the pets to the bedroom, crank up the Austin Air HEPA filter and put on music or an audible book. My springer has been okay with the noise in the past.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 03:40 PM (YynYJ)

14 I liked the video of the reptiles at PGA tournament, and particularly appreciated the iguana pushing the golf ball along.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2022 03:41 PM (FZ2cV)

15 Hiya, JT!

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 03:42 PM (YynYJ)

16 Heh.
Looked over at the neighbor's yard. Their dogs are making puppies.
Bwahahahaha!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at July 02, 2022 03:43 PM (anj39)

17 Hiya Notsothoreau !

Happy Fourth !

Posted by: JT at July 02, 2022 03:43 PM (arJlL)

18 Stirling!

Posted by: SFGoth at July 02, 2022 03:44 PM (KAi1n)

19 But I don't want to be close to alligators or crocodiles whichever they were.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2022 03:44 PM (FZ2cV)

20 FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2022 03:41 PM

The iguana is great!

Posted by: KT at July 02, 2022 03:44 PM (rrtZS)

21 Paisley's favorite toy is a dog spit soaked stuffed duck with the stuffing ripped out.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 02, 2022 03:44 PM (VdGjU)

22 Any votes for the nic for our lurker? Choices above.

Posted by: KT at July 02, 2022 03:45 PM (rrtZS)

23 Just got back from linner/dunch with my family and we're walking up the steps to our front door when my wife suddenly screamed bloodyhell, grabbed me, and started pulling at me. She couldn't speak and just indicated off to my left at the wall near me making repeated breathy "eeeeeeek" noises.

So, anticipating unimaginable horror I slowly turned while backing off. It was two lizards having sex on the side of our house by the door.

Once my wife reassessed the sitch', decided everything was ok, started breathing normally, and released her death grip she explained her reaction saying she thought it was some giant dark green scaly spider slithering about. Sure, ok. I look back where the lizards were and now they're both looking over at me with an, "um do you mind pal" kind of expression.

I will note here that she attempted to strongly pull me away from the unimaginable horror in her first reaction which is an important trait you want in a spouse. Panic but with protective action. She's a keeper.

Posted by: banana Dream at July 02, 2022 03:46 PM (skf6d)

24 My colleagues from Episcopal had a cat named Blaster, but he'd be about 36 by now.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at July 02, 2022 03:46 PM (vuisn)

25 I think Stirling the kitten will be somewhat different from Lord Darkblast when he grows up.

Great kitten story.

Posted by: KT at July 02, 2022 03:47 PM (rrtZS)

26 Diogenes, wondrr if the neighbor give indian names to at least two of the puppies?

Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022 03:47 PM (gktX6)

27 Stirling looks stately. The petmorons are teh kewt today.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2022 03:50 PM (EZebt)

28 Diogenes, wondrr if the neighbor give indian names to at least two of the puppies?
Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022 03:47 PM (gktX6)

Im about to head over there in a bit with a couple beers and ask the same thing.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 02, 2022 03:50 PM (anj39)

29
Delilah is turning out to be a very good mother, very attentive to her babies and becoming agitated when we take them away so she can be let out to exercise.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 02, 2022 03:50 PM (6Mlq5)

30 Posted by: banana Dream at July 02, 2022 03:46 PM (skf6d

LOL

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2022 03:51 PM (FZ2cV)

31 The bunny and dog in the Christmas photos look sort of color-coordinated. They look like nice critters.

Posted by: KT at July 02, 2022 03:52 PM (rrtZS)

32 In the course of wasting my valuable time I came across a breed I had never previously heard of--the Shisakotu Inu, which is apparently the oldest Japanese dog breed.
It's a little bigger than the Shiba Inu but has many of the same traits.
It's apparently hard to train, not because of lack of intelligence but because of wild traits
It can do anything but sometimes doesn't want to.
Very pretty.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 02, 2022 03:52 PM (VdGjU)

33 Sometimes I wonder about pet names. Like Lord Darkblast. But I am not very culturally aware.

Posted by: KT at July 02, 2022 03:53 PM (rrtZS)

34 That's good, Hadarian. Have they done DNA testing yet? I'm wondering if maybe one of the batches of sperm was a dud.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 03:53 PM (YynYJ)

35 The "therapist" photo at the top of the thread is so beautiful.

Posted by: m at July 02, 2022 03:54 PM (rnYgr)

36 I think that indoor cats do better with fireworks than lots of dogs. For us, the big dogs seem to suffer most and want to sit on your feet.

Sometimes indoor cats will dart out the door if a blast hits nearby, though. And outdoor cats often go missing.

Dogs outdoors have a terrible time.

Posted by: KT at July 02, 2022 03:55 PM (rrtZS)

37 Good afternoon one and all. We are waiting for a thunderstorm over here in the GPROMD. This means that one of my greyhounds will be exercising what we like to call the "Nope Option" as he attempts to hide somewhere in the house.

Posted by: NR Pax at July 02, 2022 03:56 PM (8ADZq)

38 Well, Mr. Urker you just gotta tell Shisakotu Inu 'iye, damnit!'.

Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022 03:56 PM (gktX6)

39 Sunny the potato-chasing kitten is just adorable. The photo captures that essence of mischief, too.

Posted by: KT at July 02, 2022 03:56 PM (rrtZS)

40
Have they done DNA testing yet? I'm wondering if maybe one of the batches of sperm was a dud.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 03:53 PM (YynYJ)

___________

No, we won't do that for a while yet. Both sires are similarly marked, so it's not as though we can look at them and tell.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 02, 2022 03:57 PM (6Mlq5)

41 Today's made up story is about Ohio refusing to let a 10 year old have an abortion.

Posted by: Jimco Industries at July 02, 2022 04:03 PM (buTO7)

42 22 Any votes for the nic for our lurker? Choices above.
Posted by: KT at July 02, 2022 03:45 PM (rrtZS)

I vote for El Guapo.

Posted by: CaliGirl at July 02, 2022 04:03 PM (oeVy+)

43 Hadrian,

Congrats on the new litter. Glad Delilah is such a good mom. I saw on an earlier thread about losing the little boy pup. So sorry. Our hearts hurt for you when we learned that.

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

44 Love that top pic

Vdoggeh is my trainer, KTE's therapist, and hubby & KTY's cheerer-upper.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 02, 2022 04:04 PM (kf6Ak)

45 Oh, Stirling looks like a handsome devil!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 02, 2022 04:06 PM (kf6Ak)

46 Wolfus new kitty is a cutie!

Posted by: jewells45 at July 02, 2022 04:06 PM (nxdel)

47 6 This is how bad inflation is. A case of water used to come with a free kitten.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 02, 2022 03:34 PM (u73oe)

One of my friends husband always teases me about cats, that if one dies it's no big deal because cats are free. He knows I like animals and I finally just started agreeing with him. He will find something else to tease me.

Posted by: CaliGirl at July 02, 2022 04:06 PM (oeVy+)

48 Keep feedin him, Wolfus, and he'll go 10-12 pounds for ya know it.
Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022

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So I hope. He's getting good quality kitten food now and will graduate to the good stuff for adults when he's ready.

Handsome beasts all! Sunny the red tabby in particular reminds me of the late great Arizona.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 02, 2022 04:08 PM (c6xtn)

49 Lurker nic suggestion: Captain Covfefe

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at July 02, 2022 04:08 PM (7EjX1)

50 I am currently pinned down by two kittums.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 02, 2022 04:10 PM (aaGzp)

51 Oh, Stirling looks like a handsome devil!
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 02, 2022

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The emphasis, as usual with kittens, is on the "devil" part!

I'm not at all surprised that Blaster is a mellow cat. My experience (3 cats now) is that black cats are very adaptable and easygoing, and possibly the smartest.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 02, 2022 04:11 PM (c6xtn)

52
Our hearts hurt for you when we learned that.
Posted by: JTB at July 02, 2022 04:04 PM (7EjX1)

_________

Thank you. We knew he faced long odds but hoped if we could get him past the first couple of days he might make it. But his circulation was poor, he had trouble nursing and faded away. I buried him at sunrise next to the oak tree by the kennel.

This sort of thing happens in most litters. We've been very lucky that we've gotten everyone through in our last few. Her Majesty was teary at losing him. We'll meet again and he'll be the strong, handsome bruiser we wanted.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 02, 2022 04:11 PM (6Mlq5)

53 Wolfus new kitty is a cutie!
Posted by: jewells45 at July 02, 2022 04

Yes indeed.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at July 02, 2022 04:11 PM (VdGjU)

54
Yo, Wolfus! Stirling has that expression like you've disappointed him yet again.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 02, 2022 04:14 PM (/U27+)

55 Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I missed the sad news in the other thead.
Sorry to hear.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 02, 2022 04:15 PM (BEFG1)

56 Yo, Wolfus! Stirling has that expression like you've disappointed him yet again.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 02, 2022

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Yeah, that "What fresh hell is this?" look.

Sorry to hear about your pup, Hadrian. Keeping him home on the property like that is the right thing to do.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 02, 2022 04:18 PM (c6xtn)

57 50 I am currently pinned down by two kittums.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 02, 2022 04:10 PM (aaGzp)

Ha!

Posted by: m at July 02, 2022 04:18 PM (rnYgr)

58 *We'll meet again*

Allergies here or something.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty of gratitude for psciticene phelbotomist at July 02, 2022 04:19 PM (HnE9b)

59 Wolfus Aurelius @ 48- Red tabby?
So is that what they call 'painted' Arizona?

Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022 04:20 PM (gktX6)

60 Okay, we have some kitties this week, so how about some different pets from a lurker? Pick a nic for him: El Guapo, El Jefe, or Captain Covfefe

Should we vote?
_________

Given what he said about dogs, I nominate "Satan".

Posted by: Eeyore at July 02, 2022 04:21 PM (TgBWG)

61 So is that what they call 'painted' Arizona?
Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022 04:20 PM (gktX6)
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No one would buy "unpainted Huffhines".

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 02, 2022 04:21 PM (aaGzp)

62 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 02, 2022 04:22 PM (R/m4+)

63 Here's hoping it'll rain some this afternoon, though not downpours. I suppose there will be people setting off fireworks tonight and through Monday. Dunno if the sounds will bother Stirling.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at July 02, 2022 04:22 PM (c6xtn)

64 Stirling looks just like our Betty. Only Betty's about 8 yo and weighs all of 9lbs.

Posted by: olddog in mo at July 02, 2022 04:22 PM (A20lT)

65 Wolfus Aurelius @ 48- Red tabby?
So is that what they call 'painted' Arizona?
Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022

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Indeed he was. Red classic tabby, and I mean a flaming orange, with lots of white on chest and paws, an ASPCA Special in June of '83. (In fact, by one of those odd coincidences, I adopted AZ and Stirling on the exact same day and month 39 years apart.) A fuzzy kitten, he grew into my first longhaired cat. Mrs. Wolfus No. 2, who was from that state, named him: He was large and sandy, and prickly like a cactus.

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

66 Well, we've had another dog returned to us at Shep's. Bacon didn't work out well in his environment. That's 4 now in the past 2 months that have returned

Posted by: jewells45 at July 02, 2022 04:26 PM (nxdel)

67 Hadrian - Sorry for your loss of your pup. Having lost my faithful companion recently, I know the pain.

On Judgement Day Saint Peter stands, A list of virtues in his hands.
As all the souls in silence wait To see who’ll pass through heaven’s gate.
"You’ll enter first," he says, "if you Can swear your heart was always true.
And you were constant to the end, A steadfast, loyal, devoted friend.
Never spiteful, never mean, Unchanging through good times and lean.
With no desire but this: to be Allowed to love eternally."
And this is why Saint Peter's hand Throws wide the heavenly portals, and
With wagging tails and shining eyes The dogs walk into paradise.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 02, 2022 04:30 PM (UcAQV)

68 It's just hard for older dogs to adjust. I know you'll find good homes for them.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 04:32 PM (YynYJ)

69 My kittehs caused leaks in my cases of bottled water. It started off as an accident going after bugs but I think they started doing it on purpose.

Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at July 02, 2022 04:32 PM (UMHqX)

70 Hey Horde

I could use some prayers right now.

Thank you, I appreciate this community.

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at July 02, 2022 04:35 PM (K0jo2)

71 It's just hard for older dogs to adjust. I know you'll find good homes for them.

I know. We are max capacity right now and Tuesday I have to do a shift alone!

Posted by: jewells45 at July 02, 2022 04:36 PM (nxdel)

72 Oh, Hadrian, just saw. So very sorry.

Posted by: Infidel at July 02, 2022 04:36 PM (r2IDy)

73 Prayers to you, American Kestrel!

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 04:37 PM (YynYJ)

74 Prayers up Kestrel.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at July 02, 2022 04:40 PM (3cGpq)

75 I have been pinned down by a snoozing French Bulldog, but still able to access the Pet Thread.
Great bunch of pets!
Congratulations to Wolfus and Stirling for having found each other!
Condolences to Hadrian and Her Majesty, I agree you will meet that pup again and he will know you instantly!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at July 02, 2022 04:41 PM (hOUT3)

76 Prayers sent Kestrel.

Posted by: CaliGirl at July 02, 2022 04:42 PM (oeVy+)

77 American Kestrel, there are prayers ascending for you from here!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at July 02, 2022 04:45 PM (hOUT3)

78 I liked the animals in the water and the narration. Thanks for the video, Hrothgar.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2022 04:46 PM (FZ2cV)

79 AK, you've got them.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 02, 2022 04:47 PM (BEFG1)

80 67
OCiS, second time I have read this and it is still moving and beautiful!
Thanks again

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at July 02, 2022 04:48 PM (hOUT3)

81 Wolf: Stirling looks just like my Wicked Witch, only a lot smaller. I really hope he becomes as sweet and loving as the Witch. And, yes, for a while she thought her name was Dammit! The XO refers to her as LB, for little bastard. After you've nursed an elderly cat through its last couple of years, a young, healthy, energetic kitten can be hard on the nervous system. (You really didn't need to display all those knicknacks, any way.)

I've had two purebred Shelties, and one with a lot of Sheltie in her ancestry. In my experience, Shelties panic at the tiniest "bang!". I finally asked my vet for a sedative for the mixed breed, and she prescribed Alprazolam. So when the dog ran out of her Alprazolam, I shared mine with her. It did help. But I would suggest talking to your vet before sharing your meds with your dog. I have also seen a couple of YouTubes about giving dogs CBD. My friendly local hemp shop does have pet treats, but they were expensive. And, again, I would talk to my vet first. Good luck all of you with jumpy dogs. In the past, I have sat up practically all night with Shelties.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I wasn't particularly fond of the '70s the first time around at July 02, 2022 04:48 PM (H31K8)

82 Sterling is adorable, hope a long happy relationship Wolfus

Posted by: Skip at July 02, 2022 04:48 PM (2JoB8)

83 Pet pics: Highlight of the week.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (5pTK/) at July 02, 2022 04:49 PM (5pTK/)

84 Prayers up, AmericanKestrel.

Posted by: olddog in mo at July 02, 2022 04:49 PM (A20lT)

85 Hey Horde

I could use some prayers right now.

Thank you, I appreciate this community.
Posted by: AmericanKestrel

okay

Posted by: JT at July 02, 2022 04:50 PM (arJlL)

86 Done, AmericanKestrel.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (5pTK/) at July 02, 2022 04:53 PM (5pTK/)

87 CBD oil is not cheap. There is a pet strength. I used to give it to Loretta to help prevent seizures. It would be worth a try.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 04:54 PM (YynYJ)

88 I could use some prayers right now.

You've got them.

Posted by: jewells45 at July 02, 2022 04:55 PM (nxdel)

89 Done, AK.

Posted by: SMH at what's coming at July 02, 2022 04:57 PM (AxTbI)

90
I could use some prayers right now.

Dear American Kestrel,

I don't know what your situation is, but here's a prayer for you. I'm guessing you're a woman, but if not, forgive me
me for addressing you as she and her

Loving God, watch over American Kestrel and those dear to her in whatever the situation might be. Let her know that you are with her, beside her fighting this battle, Send her comfort, peace and strength through your spirit and by you mighty arm. May rough places be made smooth. Amen.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2022 04:57 PM (FZ2cV)

91 We had a cat who had too many problems to deal with at age 20, so we had him put down (Vet agreed).
Remaining cat (around 16) is devastated at loss (disappearance) of buddy, as is Minnie the Goldendoodle, so we are giving remaining cat CBD oil, which is specified for DOGS. Counter person at store said they didn't have any for CATS.
Does anybody in this thread know the difference and what to do about things?
Haven't posted here in a couple years (got called a troll because I thought nothing would happen voter fraud wise), but I could really use some non-political advice.
Thanks!

Posted by: jwb7605 at July 02, 2022 04:58 PM (uU9ws)

92 I'm so sorry for your loss of your little boy pup, Hadrian.

Posted by: redridinghood at July 02, 2022 04:59 PM (NpAcC)

93 That's a nice prayer, Fen.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 02, 2022 04:59 PM (u73oe)

94 Dear Lord, we as You to hold American Kestrel safeely in Your Strong embrace
In the name of Zour Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022 05:00 PM (gktX6)

95 Psalm 40, vs. 1-2

I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2022 05:00 PM (FZ2cV)

96 I use peanut butter to help get out two through intense thunderstorms thundershirt didn't help

Posted by: JM in Florida at July 02, 2022 05:01 PM (L7jyl)

97 Hobby Nood

Posted by: Skip at July 02, 2022 05:01 PM (2JoB8)

98 I don't think there is a difference but the dosage for cats would be a lot smaller. Rescue Remedy might help too.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 05:01 PM (YynYJ)

99 I was hoping we'd get to see Stirling on the Pet Thread!

He looks absolutely adorable. He'll be running the Wolfus household in no time, I'm sure.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 02, 2022 05:01 PM (K5n5d)

100 Kappa was our first dog growing up. Oldest brother brought her home from his fraternity to save her. She was abused. They'd get her drunk and throw fire crackers at her.

The 4th was traumatic for her. She wouldn't go outside to do her business. We'd put in the car and take her out to the country away from the firecrackers so she could pee and poop. Not convenient but you do what you got to do for them.

Posted by: olddog in mo at July 02, 2022 05:01 PM (A20lT)

101 That's a nice prayer, Fen.
Posted by: Duke Lowell

Seconded !

Posted by: JT at July 02, 2022 05:01 PM (arJlL)

102 Speaking of dogs returned to rescue shelter, the XO and I watched a real tear jerker called "Rescued By Ruby". For those of you with young kids or grandkids, it's a very safe movie.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I wasn't particularly fond of the '70s the first time around at July 02, 2022 05:01 PM (H31K8)

103 AmericanKestrel.

Prayers ascending.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at July 02, 2022 05:02 PM (u82oZ)

104 Sending prayers, AmericanKestrel.

Posted by: redridinghood at July 02, 2022 05:03 PM (NpAcC)

105 I can't type oniPhone but GOD knows what we want for AK.

Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2022 05:04 PM (gktX6)

106 Didja see how fast that gator moved at 00:17?

Posted by: JM in Florida at July 02, 2022 05:04 PM (L7jyl)

107 Stirling is a cutie. I've always have a fondness for black cats they remind me of Halloween... and for me that's a good thing.

Posted by: redridinghood at July 02, 2022 05:06 PM (NpAcC)

108 98 I don't think there is a difference but the dosage for cats would be a lot smaller. Rescue Remedy might help too.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 05:01 PM (YynYJ)

Thank you!
I looked "Rescue Remedy" up on the internet, and it's one heck of a lot cheaper than 'Hemp Extract', too ($20 vs $50)! Will try that, I think.

Posted by: jwb7605 at July 02, 2022 05:06 PM (uU9ws)

109 Hadrian: My condolences over the puppy that didn't make it. Even after only a couple of days, it's really hard. I hope the others grow up big, strong, and champions like their mother.

Has anyone been watching Catturd 2 on Twitter?. Two weeks ago, his bitch whelped a litter of ten. He's been posting pictures like mad.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I wasn't particularly fond of the '70s the first time around at July 02, 2022 05:06 PM (H31K8)

110 was petting two of Mom's menagerie last week. two polydactile (extra toes) siamese hybrid bob-tail ragdoll kitties. sweet as the day is long. goofy a$$ looking cats though. them extra toes make them walk with a pigeon toed gait up front, while that bob-tail hind end looks like a muscle car all jacked up. fluffy as the day is long anf gorgious all get out with the siamese blue eyes and fur with the rag doll coat.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (UgAdJ) - at July 02, 2022 05:08 PM (UgAdJ)

111 Late here but I’m so sorry about the male puppy, Hadrian. It’s great, though, that Delilah is a terrific mom.
The long-awaited Stirling pic is great, too.
All these pets are adorable.
Definitely prayers for American Kestrel. I very much enjoy your comments.

Posted by: LadyS at July 02, 2022 05:08 PM (5WgUb)

112 I use Rescue Remedy for seizures. It's one of those homeopathic things that people say doesn't work. It seems to help lessen the severity of the seizure. They do sell cat phremones and that might help. It's useful when they are stressed.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 05:09 PM (YynYJ)

113 Sorry Hadrian. Condolences.

My Bogie is not enjoying the heat. My Spitzen were all anti-summer, but I expected Jacks to still run on the grass. Nope, but that's ok, I don't like the heat either. All in all a beautiful summer and he's enjoying the dog days of summer with my grandsons. They have a Keeshond who can't face the heat at all.

Posted by: CN at July 02, 2022 05:11 PM (ONvIw)

114 i just sent in a photo Smash took of one of the kitties stealin' some lap time.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (UgAdJ) - at July 02, 2022 05:13 PM (UgAdJ)

115 Wolfus! The new kitteh is stunning. Congrats.

AND I love little Fred, being a total dog fan.

I saw these weird cat toys the other day, they meow, purr, and use different volume and intonations. They also roll on to their sides and roll back. Very odd things.

Posted by: CN at July 02, 2022 05:14 PM (ONvIw)

116 Fireworks/ Bogie wants to attack them, very ferocious

Posted by: CN at July 02, 2022 05:15 PM (ONvIw)

117 113. We had to return our Keeshond pup to the breeder (much sadness), but yeah. Not a summer-loving breed. I’ve only seen one other around here though there are other spitz types I’ve seen on walks. Poor things obviously hate summer but they are the most joyous walkers in cold weather!

Posted by: LadyS at July 02, 2022 05:28 PM (5WgUb)

118 Move out here. It's 66 today, supposed to hit 74. We have no hot weather in sight. At least my dog's hair is growing back out from that field clip I did.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 05:38 PM (YynYJ)

119 Just fired up the smoker. Brisket will go on in about an hour and will be there for a good 14 hours. Then I will stoke the fire and put the racks of ribs on. Good eats tomorrow!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 02, 2022 05:48 PM (u73oe)

120 Dang. Wrong thread.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 02, 2022 05:48 PM (u73oe)

121 My little black kitty was sitting on my desk and watching the golf/reptile video veeeeeery intently.

Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik [DHS Verdict: MDM] at July 02, 2022 06:04 PM (DTX3h)

122 The Thundershirt work very well to keep our Dobie calm during fireworks and thunderstorms.

Posted by: Zogger at July 02, 2022 06:05 PM (cp8Bt)

123 117. Kid1 likes the Keeshond's couch potato style

Posted by: CN at July 02, 2022 06:05 PM (ONvIw)

124 Couch potato until it’s 45 degrees or below…then, so energetic! Keeshonds are incredibly wonderful dogs. Very glad your kid1 is well-synched, CN.

Posted by: LadyS at July 02, 2022 06:12 PM (5WgUb)

125 Love black cats, I had a lovely black cat once. She terrorized all things birds, lizards, rats. Thunder shirts never worked for my dog, CBD biscuits didn't work either. The only thing that ever worked was crawling into his dad's lap. Started today getting out into the garden at 8:00 am, need to start early here before it gets to damn hot. Was watering away and got a warning from a rattler. It was on the other side of our snake fencing in our neighbors yard but we took it away as he has a dog as well, a beautiful Anatolian Shepherd that we didn't want to get bit. Always fun gardening in the desert.

Posted by: WeeKreekFarmGirl at July 02, 2022 07:02 PM (iplQb)

126 CBD oil for cats

Some general guidelines for dosage have been published by various sources. Many holistic veterinarians recommend a dosage between 0.1 milligram per kilogram of body weight and 1 milligram per kilogram of body weight.

From a google search.

Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2022 07:37 PM (eoQWY)

127 Love the pet pictures! I am hoping to have another grey cat again some day. They want me to take my Foldie in to have another tooth pulled. It hasn't been that long since they pulled three. I'll probably do it but it stresses me out.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 02, 2022 03:37 PM (YynYJ)

I've had a lot of cats get teeth pulled, never seems to bother them. Once when an older guy got a zillion pulled in one go the vet was warning about soft food and how he'd be sleeping it off....and no sooner did he get home than he staggered to the food bowl and ate a bunch of dry food until he was full.

Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2022 07:43 PM (eoQWY)

128 My kittehs caused leaks in my cases of bottled water. It started off as an accident going after bugs but I think they started doing it on purpose.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at July 02, 2022 04:32 PM (UMHqX)

They tend to love 'found water' and love to keep refinding it. One of mine pounced on a fallen cube from the fridge ice machine as a kitten and played with/drank it. Now every other time I go use it I have to give him a cube of his own.

Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2022 07:46 PM (eoQWY)

129 124 They love that crazy dog, just like they should

Posted by: CN at July 02, 2022 07:46 PM (ONvIw)

130 I have used rescue remedy and Feliway plug ins and spray for my cat when her sister had cancer and we finally put her down.

I don't know if they helped but she finally stopped pulling her hair out.

Posted by: CaliGirl at July 02, 2022 07:57 PM (oeVy+)

131 I'm lucky, have a Silver Lab and she isn't bothered at all by anything sudden or loud...she just looks for where the excitement is...she'll sleep through fireworks...

Posted by: Mudshark at July 03, 2022 12:39 AM (aD7sR)

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