Ace of Spades Pet Thread, August 13

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Welcome to this weekly respite from most of the outside "civilized" world -- the Ace of Spades Pet Thread.

Thanks for stopping by. Sniff out your best treats, 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.

Watch out for skunks.

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Do these directions check out? Have you had any experiences with skunk sprays?
What about tomato juice?

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Do these characterizations seem about right?

HOW MANY DOGS DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHTBULB?

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Meet The PetMorons

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Hello,
Long time lurker, very very occasional poster Pilum57. This is Wessex. His original family returned him after only 4 or 5 months as he had taken to sleeping on top of open doors, shredding curtains, and constantly testing if gravity was only a local phenomenon with full glasses of any given beverage. A very rambunctious ginger. Upon first meeting him he strolled into the room and immediately jumped from the floor to my shoulder in a single bound and took up permanent residence. He clearly knew I was his person from the moment he saw me. Wessex died last August 13th and as this year, August 13th falls on a Saturday, I thought the Pet Thread would be a great memorial for him. He was a fantastic, wildly entertaining, and very sweet cat.

Wessex looks very sweet, with loads of personality. Glad we could do a special anniversary memorial today.

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From a man with no nic:

Max the Anatolian

Looks like a great dog!

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I am long time lurker, SteveF and I finally decided to share photos of my buddy Dudley. He is an Australian Shepard and he turned 16 this year. We have had him for 14 of those years. He is very chill in his old age and has always been super friendly. We love the pet thread and check it every week, keep up the good work. In one photo he is trying his new winter coat and in the other he is trying his favorite chair.

Looks like a different dog in his winter duds!

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Howdy - long time lurker Greywolf here - have sent pet pics in the past (Magnum and Samson the wonder-Collies) and some kittehs.
Wanted to contribute some more - we currently have 5 cats and 2 dogs (as well as one fish and 7 chickens). Being 55 years of age and married for 32 years but not having kids means having LOTS of pets.
I present to you Empress Anastasia - aka Anna Banana - aka Nanner. - A wonderful young woman rescued this old gal from an Italian restaurant's garbage dumpster - she had either been dumped there or had escaped/ran away from her owners and was barely surviving on leftover dumped Italian food. One of her eyes was almost gone and her other eye was not in great shape, either. But she kept begging and crying to anyone who came to the restaurant to save her. We initially decided to foster her (we had previously adopted a cat from this lady) but we fell in love with Ana as she was so sweet and no one seemed to want to adopt an older, special needs cat. She ended up losing one eye but the other is pretty good. She doesn't like our other cats (we assume she was attacked by the other strays in the colony at the Italian restaurant) but is cool with the Collies, and she just loves us.
I highly encourage everyone out there, if you can, to give these older, special case cats and dogs a chance. They have so much love to give, are pretty easy to handle, and they deserve a second chance.

You are treating her like an empress!

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This is Dunson the yellow lab.

I like big sticks and I can not lie
You other doggies can't deny
That when a lappy walks in with an itty bitty stick
And a skinny thing in your face
You get sprung, want to pull up tough
'Cause you notice that twig was stuffed
Deep in the purse she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring

I like 'em round and big
And when he's throwin' a gig
I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal
Now here's my scandal
I want to get you home
And ugh, double-up, ugh, ugh
I ain't talkin' bout Playdog
'Cause silicone parts are made for toys
I want 'em real, thick and juicy
So find that juicy double
Dunson's in trouble
Beggin' for a piece of that bubble

Pike Place Pete

We love dog poetry at the Pet Thread!

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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 Ace of Spades Pet Thread, August 6. Some special PetMoron stories and photos there.

I closed the comments on this post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.

Posted by: K.T. at 03:24 PM

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at August 13, 2022 03:27 PM (k8B25)

2 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at August 13, 2022 03:28 PM (R/m4+)

3 Here kitty kitty

Posted by: Ciampino - used engine oil is used as well at August 13, 2022 03:30 PM (qfLjt)

4 hiya

Posted by: JT at August 13, 2022 03:32 PM (T4tVD)

5 The pets get more adorable every week. Or maybe I'm getting musher.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 03:33 PM (VdGjU)

6 Dutifully called me corgis ( and humans)

Posted by: Skip at August 13, 2022 03:33 PM (k8B25)

7 As always, a great bunch of pets!

I adopted a new kitteh yesterday. I'll be sending in pics and the story info for next week.

Allie the cat needed a home, so she's taken to mine. Right now she's hanging out in the sunroom. Still adjusting to a strange environment and strange kittehs...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 13, 2022 03:36 PM (K5n5d)

8 I must be the only one alive who's ever apologized to a dog. T'other day Paisley was barking at me quite persistently. Finally I scolded her.
And then I realized her water dish was dry and that was her way of telling me. So I said sorry to her.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 03:38 PM (VdGjU)

9 Great looking pets - and stories to go along with.....

Posted by: misslurk'ette at August 13, 2022 03:38 PM (GDpRb)

10 Awesome pet pics on this thread. Best Pet Thread pix evah.

The newspaper descriptions of dog breeds are true.I don't like it when poodles look at me.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 13, 2022 03:39 PM (EZebt)

11 I must be the only one alive who's ever apologized to a dog. T'other day Paisley was barking at me quite persistently. Finally I scolded her.
And then I realized her water dish was dry and that was her way of telling me. So I said sorry to her.
Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 03:38 PM (VdGjU)
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I've apologized to my cats a few times. Mostly when I've accidentally stepped on their paw and they let out a blood-curdling yowl to let me know about my clumsy misstep.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 13, 2022 03:39 PM (K5n5d)

12 Took my kittehs out last night for a very late night walk . We were about a hundred yards away from the house ( garage) when it started sprinkling.. They would have beaten Usain Bolt in a race to the garage. Hilarious.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at August 13, 2022 03:40 PM (27hQX)

13 Thank you K.T., I truly appreciate it.

Posted by: Pilum57 at August 13, 2022 03:41 PM (mNwaO)

14 I had a friend with an Australian shepherd and when you had dinner at his house the dog would circle the dining room table continuously. It was unnerving.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 13, 2022 03:41 PM (EZebt)

15 I had a friend with an Australian shepherd and when you had dinner at his house the dog would circle the dining room table continuously. It was unnerving.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 13, 2022 03:41 PM (EZebt)
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He was just making sure nobody left the table until you cleaned your plate!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 13, 2022 03:42 PM (K5n5d)

16 How do I train Paisley to pick up her water dish and bring it to me?

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 03:42 PM (VdGjU)

17 Love the pets! We welcomed a new golden retriever to the family a week ago. 10 weeks old. I am going to try really hard to get a pic sent in. I am convinced puppies are the cutest things ever made.

Posted by: Molly k. at August 13, 2022 03:43 PM (vTX2g)

18 I ran over a skunk once, lord did my car stink. Solution, I went down to a local greasy spoon and got a bag of greasy hamburgers and left them in the car over night. Took the odor right out.

Posted by: vic /s at August 13, 2022 03:43 PM (mZwKe)

19 Love Dunson's big stick and his poem.

Posted by: KT at August 13, 2022 03:45 PM (rrtZS)

20 Now since I'm retired I wish I would have gotten a puppy at the same time I got my two kittens. I love the dog cat interactions and I miss having a dog . Alas my two kittehs wouldn't stand for it now.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at August 13, 2022 03:45 PM (27hQX)

21 I ran over a skunk once, lord did my car stink. Solution, I went down to a local greasy spoon and got a bag of greasy hamburgers and left them in the car over night. Took the odor right out.
Posted by: vic /s at August 13, 2022

I did that once. I canceled a service appointment until the smell receded.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 03:45 PM (VdGjU)

22 Eulogy to my friend:
He was a good dog. He was my buddy. He was a mutt with a hillbilly pedigree, thus the five names. Marcus Barkus Rufus Dufus O'Malley was my dog longer than any other canine companion in my life. Almost made it eighteen years. Showed up on my porch one morning a frightened, hungry pup with signs that he had been mistreated. He learned to trust me and I him. Fond memories of the walks in the woods and then him standing chest deep in the crick cooling off. Getting him to do the circle dance with me would always illicit giggles from my grandkids. Mrs. Sock found him this morning about 5 and came and gently woke me. I am glad that he passed with relatively little pain. He's up on the hillside now underneath the shade of Old man pine with three of my other four legged friends. Gid speed Dufus.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at August 13, 2022 03:47 PM (P+obl)

23 Hey look everyone it's GKS!! Woo Hoo Ginger Kitty Saturday...

Posted by: Otter? Commentor What Got a Shirt at August 13, 2022 03:48 PM (kkKmS)

24 Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at August 13, 2022 03:47 PM (P+obl)M

Beautiful

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at August 13, 2022 03:49 PM (27hQX)

25 Wow. Got up from my nap and the pet thread is not past its comment-by time. Hi, pet folks.

Our little (but rapidly getting bigger) adoptee Belgian Malinois, Daisy, continues to train MiladyJo and me in how to behave. Sometimes she needs to give us a little nip to keep us in line. This morning on my wrist, hardly drew blood at all. I now have "Malinois" arms.

Seriously, when she gets all excited with a squeeky chew toy, one has to watch out for the frantic snapping jaws of destruction.

A name like Daisy may sound like pretty flowers, but lately I think of her last name as "Cutter" -- look out!

Off to read the post.

Posted by: mindful webworker - our cat would like a word! at August 13, 2022 03:49 PM (e8pLC)

26 Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at August 13, 2022 03:47 PM

So sorry to learn about the loss of your Dufus. You have shared some great memories with us.

Posted by: KT at August 13, 2022 03:49 PM (rrtZS)

27 Skunk 'Fun Facts ' are fun...

Posted by: off stinky sock/Commentor What Got a Shirt at August 13, 2022 03:50 PM (kkKmS)

28 Both cat stories raised a lot of dust here. Other than the kittens born here our many cats are all strays that found our front door or back porch and eventually adopted us. I know how it feels.

Posted by: Ciampino - I enjoy kittens but there's a certain joy with old cats at August 13, 2022 03:57 PM (qfLjt)

29 Dudley is just chillin......

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at August 13, 2022 04:00 PM (bVYXr)

30 Skunks can also squirt their stuff post mortem.
Don't ask how I learned about that.

Great looking pets today!

Posted by: gourmand du jour, onion soup time at August 13, 2022 04:00 PM (jTmQV)

31 Darn I have really fallen behind. We now have two now old pups at Shep's, Dottie and Baxter. I will be sending pics this week. So we now have 8 dogs again. Dottie will be adopted soon, she is only 9 and very energetic. Hates being closed in a room as I found out the hard way last Wednesday.

Posted by: jewells45 at August 13, 2022 04:02 PM (nxdel)

32 I meant to say we have two NEW old pups.

Posted by: jewells45 at August 13, 2022 04:03 PM (nxdel)

33 ...Finally I scolded her. And then I realized...
Posted by: N.L. Urker

It is a real lesson to me, about patience and understanding, that when our pup does wild things like trying to drag my arm away, or barking frantically right in my ear, she really is trying to tell us something. Usually. She is smart and we are dumb. So we ask her what she needs, and she'll run to her dish, or the door, or a toy. We're learning. What is it, Daisy? Did Timmy fall down the well again?

We're dealing with how she was treated by whoever raised her from a puppy; much to learn, and unlearn.

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Say, Lurker, was it not you on a recent thread mentioning having two ladies attracted to you? The song was linked, "Torn between two lovers". I was too late to add my suggestion - "Triad" by Jeff.Airplane.

Posted by: mindful webworker - I deserve a treat! at August 13, 2022 04:04 PM (e8pLC)

34 Say, Lurker, was it not you on a recent thread mentioning having two ladies attracted to you? The song was linked, "Torn between two lovers". I was too late to add my suggestion - "Triad" by Jeff.Airplane.
Posted by: mindful webworker - I deserve a treat! at August 13, 2022 04:04 PM (e8pLC)

That was me.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 04:05 PM (VdGjU)

35 Damn Sock Monkey I'm so sorry. Sounds like you made some wonderful memories with him.

Posted by: jewells45 at August 13, 2022 04:07 PM (nxdel)

36 A few months ago, Prettygirl tangled with a skunk and got blasted so hard, she was still wet when she came into the house. Mind you, she seemed proud as hell that she'd gotten sprayed, didn't bother her a bit. I cleaned her up as best I could but she reeked for days.

Posted by: SFGoth at August 13, 2022 04:07 PM (KAi1n)

37 Marcus Barkus !!

Gonna make sure to let psciticene phelbotomist bird poop on my shoulder tonight, he seems to like that. "I'm relaxing pops!"

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at August 13, 2022 04:07 PM (kiW7y)

38 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at August 13, 2022 04:08 PM (u73oe)

39 Skunk spray is a mixture of sulfur compounds, mainly thiobutane. That method with the bicarb paste/20 minutes? Good luck keeping the average animal still and not wanting to lick or rub it off. I haven't tried what I'm going to suggest but either a 1-2% solution of hydrogen peroxide (with or without a little dish soap) or a similar 1% solution of bleach (with or without soap). 1% bleach is called Milton's Solution and is used to gargle, disinfect baby bottles, etc. Quite safe and cheap. The bleach worked in the lab when I worked with butyl mercaptan, another name for the same stuff. It's also added to town gas so that a leak is obvious. I have a lab story about that for maybe later if there's interest.

Posted by: Ciampino - the human nose is ultra-sensitive to sulfur compounds at August 13, 2022 04:09 PM (qfLjt)

40 Another casualty of the times. Family business announces going out of business sale.
Report: Japanese Yakuza Criminal Gang to Disband After 100 Years
https://tinyurl.com/yrk2tavh

Posted by: off stinky sock/Commentor What Got a Shirt at August 13, 2022 04:12 PM (kkKmS)

41 We had a dog that got sprayed years ago. We used doggie cologne.
It helped but Brut/skunk spray is a weird combo.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 04:13 PM (VdGjU)

42 Skunk mix, cannot be premixed.

1 Qt hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
Good squirt dish soap.

Lather, rinse. Works like magic. Have yet to have had a dog smart enough to avoid skunks.

Posted by: Captain Ned at August 13, 2022 04:14 PM (XIfux)

43 Nip Yakuza Criminal gang >>>> US Gub

Posted by: REDACTED at August 13, 2022 04:15 PM (us2H3)

44 People used to talk about tomato juice for skunky dogs. Is that not a thing anymore?

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 04:16 PM (VdGjU)

45 We are dog-sitting for my vacationing daughter for ten days. All I've got to say is that Border Collie puppies are the devil dressed up in black and white fur.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 13, 2022 04:17 PM (45fpk)

46 People used to talk about tomato juice for skunky dogs. Is that not a thing anymore?

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 04:16 PM (VdGjU)

Tomato juice works. So does hydrogen peroxide and Dawn.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 13, 2022 04:18 PM (45fpk)

47 condolences, Sock.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at August 13, 2022 04:18 PM (5pTK/)

48 Love the pets! We welcomed a new golden retriever to the family a week ago. 10 weeks old. I am going to try really hard to get a pic sent in. I am convinced puppies are the cutest things ever made.

Posted by: Molly k. at August 13, 2022 03:43 PM (vTX2g)

That's how they suck you in.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 13, 2022 04:20 PM (45fpk)

49 43 Nip Yakuza Criminal gang >>>> US Gub
Posted by: REDACTED at August 13, 2022 04:15 PM (us2H3)

Yeah but it's very difficult to pull a Donny Brasco. The Yakuza removes one of your fingers to prove loyalty.

Posted by: off stinky sock/Commentor What Got a Shirt at August 13, 2022 04:20 PM (kkKmS)

50 When a dog is banned from company by reason of skunk they have trouble grasping the concept.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 04:21 PM (VdGjU)

51 Afternoon, folk! Handsome beasts today. And yes, the cat would indeed be concerned only with who *else* is going to change the light bulb. After he had a chance to play with the old one, naturally.

Stirling the Evil Black Kitten of War and Pestilence is here on the cushion next to me on the sofa. He is growing like black-furred kudzu. I don't have an official weight, but a rough test with a bathroom scale (set so it displayed my doctor's-office weight result) seems to indicate he's over 7 lbs. already at 5 months. He was 6.2 at his 2nd vet visit in July and 5 back in late June. His tail is bushing out a bit too. Now if he will just grow into those ears and lose the one white whisker . . . and stop acting like a kitten on meth!

I've bought some double-sided carpet tape and will apply it to the couch and other places he's been likely to scratch. The scratching post is in good shape and has catnip on it. Maybe this will work.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at August 13, 2022 04:21 PM (c6xtn)

52 Doggeh had a bath today
Also huby discovered a leak in the utility tub faucet
#plumbingproject!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 13, 2022 04:22 PM (gbzeC)

53 Watch out for skunks.

But what if you have a pet skunk?

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at August 13, 2022 04:23 PM (Ivdso)

54 Doggeh had a bath today
Also huby discovered a leak in the utility tub faucet
#plumbingproject!
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 13, 2022 04:22 PM (gbzeC)

I've been having dirty fingernails lately. I blame Paisley. It's probably time for a bath.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 04:25 PM (VdGjU)

55 Oh, and Stirling earned his keep again this morning. I was starting breakfast when he leaped up to the stove and was "pointing." Another wasp had gotten into the curly light in the hood over the stove. I removed him, sprayed it dead (that makes 2 corpses on the floor behind the stove now), and gave him some kitty treats and praise.

The damned unnatural-looking insects must come down the ventilator tube that removes smoke via the fan. I need to have the maintenance people inspect it.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at August 13, 2022 04:25 PM (c6xtn)

56 Watch out for skunks.
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But what if you have a pet skunk?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at August 13, 2022

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I always wanted to paint some white on black cat Marie-Antoinette's back and have her go as a skunk for Halloween.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at August 13, 2022 04:27 PM (c6xtn)

57 Sounds like you made some wonderful memories with him.
Posted by: jewells45

I do. He and I shared some good times. We shared the guarded wariness of unfamiliar two leggeds. I attributed his to mistreatment by some unknown asshat. Mine is a bit more complicated. The one exception in his life was my father. When dad moved in with us Marcus took an instant liking to him. Dad liked to sit in the back yard and enjoy the peace and quiet. Marcus would sit or lay next to his chair the entire time. When my dad passed Marcus kept coming into the backyard as though he was looking for him for quite a while. I knew he was close to being done. He stopped going with Mrs. Sock on her morning walks a couple weeks ago. He gave me a look several evenings ago that told me he was done. It was a good run. Our eleven year old cat disappeared in May so we are without four legged friends for now. I think we will wait until next spring, God willing, to find another friend.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at August 13, 2022 04:27 PM (P+obl)

58 44 People used to talk about tomato juice for skunky dogs. Is that not a thing anymore?

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 04:16 PM (VdGjU)
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Urban legend stuff. Look up skunk on wikipedia.

Posted by: Ciampino -- the human nose is ultra-sensitive to sulfur compounds at August 13, 2022 04:27 PM (qfLjt)

59 KT. Boots is back. House fire and all.

Haven't had time for a detailed update but will be sure to do so next week. Complete with pics.

The litter box and clothes suggestions did help, I'm sure.

Posted by: Golfman at August 13, 2022 04:28 PM (pgVse)

60 That "all eyes" photo makes Wessex seem forever alive!

Posted by: m at August 13, 2022 04:32 PM (GkGYg)

61 59 KT. Boots is back. House fire and all.

Haven't had time for a detailed update but will be sure to do so next week. Complete with pics.

The litter box and clothes suggestions did help, I'm sure.
Posted by: Golfman at August 13, 2022 04:28 PM (pgVse)

YAY!

Posted by: m at August 13, 2022 04:33 PM (GkGYg)

62 Hmm, I missed the boots story. Glad she is back.

Posted by: Infidel at August 13, 2022 04:34 PM (mn1Pi)

63 42 Skunk mix, cannot be premixed.

1 Qt hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
Good squirt dish soap.

Lather, rinse. Works like magic. Have yet to have had a dog smart enough to avoid skunks.

Posted by: Captain Ned at August 13, 2022 04:14 PM (XIfux)
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That looks good. What concentration of hydrogen peroxide?

Posted by: Ciampino -- skunk spray is a water-insoluble oil so tomato will do zip at August 13, 2022 04:36 PM (qfLjt)

64 I LOVE THE PET THREAD!!!!

Posted by: Lee+Also at August 13, 2022 04:38 PM (YPgjG)

65 I LOVE THE PET THREAD!!!!
Posted by: Lee+Also at August 13, 2022

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"You might be buzzed."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at August 13, 2022 04:42 PM (c6xtn)

66 Stirling has parked his head and forequarters on my lap and is sleeping. I hate to move him.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at August 13, 2022 04:43 PM (c6xtn)

67 Sock Monkey when my step dad died many years ago, their dog waited at the top of the steps for him for months. His death was very sudden and poor ShiShi didn't understand why he wasn't coming home.

Posted by: jewells45 at August 13, 2022 04:43 PM (nxdel)

68 Having a vet come visit Monday but has anyone had a cat that simply stopped peeing in the litter box? We got new hardwood floors last year and she thinks they are a much better place than the litter box.

I think it's behavioral because she's had this issue off and on ever since we got her from the shelter years ago (which is why I think she was at the shelter in the first place, someone else couldn't take it any more.) It has not been a problem until the past couple weeks. She's never had a UTI, but checking that with the vet. Checking everything with the vet.

Cats....

Posted by: Colonel Travis at August 13, 2022 04:43 PM (Cgo1x)

69 65 I LOVE T
HE PET THREAD!!!!
Posted by: Lee+Also at August 13, 2022

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"You might be buzzed."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at August 13, 2022 04:42 PM (c6xtn)
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He got to the catnip.

Posted by: Ciampino -- what's the human equivalent of catnip? at August 13, 2022 04:44 PM (qfLjt)

70 Stirling has parked his head and forequarters on my lap and is sleeping. I hate to move him.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at August 13, 2022 04:43 PM (c6xtn)

Have you started a Stirling YouTube channel?

Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022 04:45 PM (VdGjU)

71 Posted by: Golfman at August 13, 2022 04:28 PM (pgVse)

Great news!
I hope things are going ok with getting back to normal from the fire?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 13, 2022 04:45 PM (gbzeC)

72 Golfman at August 13, 2022 04:28 PM

Yay! Boots is back!

Posted by: KT at August 13, 2022 04:45 PM (rrtZS)

73 Stirling has parked his head and forequarters on my lap and is sleeping. I hate to move him.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at August 13, 2022 04:43 PM (c6xtn)
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Have you started a Stirling YouTube channel?
Posted by: N.L. Urker, my trench is full of chickens at August 13, 2022

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I should, huh?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at August 13, 2022 04:46 PM (c6xtn)

74 Harvard Med School Officially Replaces Oath ‘Do No Harm’ With ‘Mutilate Kids For Money’

$$$$$$

Bee for the win

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 13, 2022 04:46 PM (BRHaw)

75 11 ... "I've apologized to my cats a few times. Mostly when I've accidentally stepped on their paw and they let out a blood-curdling yowl to let me know about my clumsy misstep."

Our dogs were always small and would let me (and the rest of the neighborhood) know if one of my size 15 shoes came down on a paw. I got in the habit of shuffling when in the house to avoid that. They appreciated the effort. Even after the last one passed, it took months to get used to walking normally.

Posted by: JTB at August 13, 2022 04:47 PM (7EjX1)

76 Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at August 13, 2022 03:47 PM (P+obl)

I am so sorry for your loss

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 13, 2022 04:47 PM (gbzeC)

77 No union No Choice

Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration is abolishing the labor union for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in another major blow to border security.

The Biden admin abolished the National ICE Council which represents thousands of ICE employees.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 13, 2022 04:47 PM (BRHaw)

78 moar please

Twitter Users Are Telling JK Rowling “You’re Next” After She Wished Fellow Author Salman Rushdie Well After Brutal Attack

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 13, 2022 04:48 PM (BRHaw)

79 Let’s take the first problem. Capturing carbon dioxide from the flue gas of a coal-fired electric generation plant is an energy-intensive process. Analysts estimate that capturing the carbon dioxide cuts the output of a typical plant by as much as 28 percent. They spent $20 B.

Whip Inflation Now does this about 10X!

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 13, 2022 04:51 PM (BRHaw)

80 Some time ago someone's mum or aunt had a dog get out and lost. I don't remember the poster but if you read this, did you ever find the dog?

Posted by: Ciampino - a lost animal is tragic at August 13, 2022 04:51 PM (qfLjt)

81 A few summers back, Omaha had an incredibly hot, dry summer. It was so hot and dry the wild day pillows burnt to a crisp, putting out nary a flower. Years ago, the XO made a lovely low stone bench in the front yard, then dished out a piece of sandstone to make a birdbath. It was practically the only dependable watering hole in the neighborhood, and evetything, including skunks, came for a drink. Doggie #1 got nailed first -- A direct hit to her chest. She caught a little bit again a few weeks later. Doggie #2 caught a bit of the fall out from another skunk a couple weeks later. We became skunk smell removal specialists. Fill a plastic bucket with water. Dump in some hydrogen peroxide and Dawn dish detergent. The Dawn breaks down the oil. The hydrogen peroxide helps wash out the stench. Just keep scrubbing and rinsing. The dog will hate you, but keep scrubbing and rinsing. And for God's sake, do not let the dog into the house until every trace of skunk is gone. Doggie #1 got into the house before we realized what had happened. It was an atomic explosion of stench that took days to clean out.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I wasn't particularly fond of the '70s the first time around at August 13, 2022 04:52 PM (9SjWf)

82 well duh!
Alec Baldwin DID Pull the Trigger on the Set of ‘Rust’ Which Took Halyna Hutchins’ Life, According to FBI Analysis

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 13, 2022 04:52 PM (BRHaw)

83 Oh utility sink will be out of order because neither lowes m r homedepot have acceptable tubs in stock.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 13, 2022 04:54 PM (gbzeC)

84 Border collie pups?
Too bad you can't bottle all the energy!

Posted by: gourmand du jour, onion soup time at August 13, 2022 04:58 PM (jTmQV)

85 well duh!
Alec Baldwin DID Pull the Trigger on the Set of ‘Rust’ Which Took Halyna Hutchins’ Life, According to FBI Analysis
Posted by: rhennigantx

He was summoning The Invisible Swordsman.....

Posted by: JT at August 13, 2022 04:58 PM (T4tVD)

86 Pet morons are the best, as well as the heartwarming stories.

Posted by: redridinghood at August 13, 2022 05:00 PM (NpAcC)

87 When our ol friend, Buster messed with the striped kitty, we found a mix of hydrogen peroxide, dawn detergent
and baking soda worked surprisingly well

Posted by: blindbutch at August 13, 2022 05:00 PM (gE1E/)

88 Sock Monkey: I'm sitting here with tears running down my face. What a beautiful tribute to a beloved pet.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I wasn't particularly fond of the '70s the first time around at August 13, 2022 05:00 PM (9SjWf)

89 Boo and Banjo both got sprayed about a week apart. I guess I’d never smelled skunk spray fresh outta the spigot. It was like nothing I’d ever experienced and different to what I thought skunk spray smelled like. In a bad way if I wasn’t clear. For eight months the stench would rise again when I bathed Boo.

Posted by: Blutarski at August 13, 2022 05:01 PM (CWRPI)

90 82 well duh!
Alec Baldwin DID Pull the Trigger on the Set of ‘Rust’ Which Took Halyna Hutchins’ Life, According to FBI Analysis

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 13, 2022 04:52 PM (BRHaw)
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Was there ever any doubt since it was done on a film set with people right there having a discussion?

Posted by: Ciampino - you can't believe your lieing eyes now? at August 13, 2022 05:01 PM (qfLjt)

91 So sorry for your loss Sock Monkey.

Posted by: redridinghood at August 13, 2022 05:03 PM (NpAcC)

92 Every time I try and select a pic of my recently deceased Whippet, I have to stop.
Maybe one day,

Posted by: UnkleSteve at August 13, 2022 05:04 PM (t9mSz)

93 Easy way to be rid of skunk smell. White vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray coat to point of saturation. Let dry. Smell will be gone in 10 minutes and no residual.

Posted by: Ben Had at August 13, 2022 05:08 PM (Ra/Kb)

94 @63

What's on the shelf at the drug store.

Posted by: Captain Ned at August 13, 2022 05:09 PM (XIfux)

95 Great eulogy for your puppy, Sock. Many condolences to all those who have lost furry and precious friends over the years.....we are glad we can bury our beloved pets in our backyard- would be hard to leave them behind at the vet...:{. We just had to bury one of our outdoor kitties the other day. Don't know what happened; just got sick-- couldn't ear or drink, and was gone in about a day. He was fairly wild, but would stop to b get a pet when he ate. We are down to 1 outside now. Have 2 totally spoiled brats in the house though.(Maine Coons). They are de-clawed, though, so can't go outside. Rescues.........

Posted by: misslurk'ette at August 13, 2022 05:11 PM (GDpRb)

96 HOBBY NOOD

Posted by: Skip advising you of your Nood threads at August 13, 2022 05:12 PM (k8B25)

97 Having a vet come visit Monday but has anyone had a cat that simply stopped peeing in the litter box? We got new hardwood floors last year and she thinks they are a much better place than the litter box.

I think it's behavioral because she's had this issue off and on ever since we got her from the shelter years ago (which is why I think she was at the shelter in the first place, someone else couldn't take it any more.) It has not been a problem until the past couple weeks. She's never had a UTI, but checking that with the vet. Checking everything with the vet.

Cats....
Posted by: Colonel Travis at August 13, 2022 04:43 PM (Cgo1x)

Sometimes if climbing into the box hurts or there is a UTI they will change their habits. If they are using the floor you might try a lower sided tray or make a ramp to get in.

Posted by: Oldcat at August 13, 2022 05:14 PM (eoQWY)

98 No skunks up here, but we do have porcupines. They are cute, but can be nasty to a nosy dog. One of our dogs when I was young decided to try one on. Dad spent all afternoon in the garage with a pair of pliers pulling out quills. Bobo was remarkably stoic about the whole thing. Of course, Bobo was also a cat killer, due to being clawed rather horribly on the snoot when a puppy. He'd wait until a neighbor cat perched on top of the fence, and then hit the fence at full speed, leaving the cat in the air over his open yap. End of cat.

Dogs, and what they do.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at August 13, 2022 05:15 PM (LOVUx)

99 Thanks morons ! Sharing is not in my nature but this helped.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at August 13, 2022 05:19 PM (P+obl)

100 Alec Baldwin DID Pull the Trigger on the Set of ‘Rust’ Which Took Halyna Hutchins’ Life, According to FBI Analysis
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FBI analysis. What, they are some kind of geniuses now?

Posted by: Ciampino -- you can't believe your lieing eyes now? at August 13, 2022 05:20 PM (qfLjt)

101 Can confirm hydrogen peroxide/ baking soda antidote for skunk spray. I have relocated many many skunks and took a point blank hit once. Got it in the eyes and the pain was screaming agony. Got home and pasted up in the yard and hosed off, end of drama. Works a treat on dogs too. Ozone machine for truck.

Posted by: Mongerel at August 13, 2022 06:26 PM (qOuJj)

102 Great lineup of beautiful animals.

Wessex reminds me of my Sunny, and Dudley of Lucy, a tricolor miniature Aussie.

Dunson and Max look like they would hit it off.

I'm curious about the "Anatolian" reference. Is Max from Asia?

Greywolf's had a hard life, wonderful that he found a loving home.

Posted by: Levin at August 13, 2022 06:34 PM (kk8TL)

103 My neighbor has an Anatolian, they are from Turkey from what he said. I had to walk it for two weeks when they went away. That is a BIG dog to walk. If she wanted to go a certain direction that was where we were going. I almost bit it a couple of times going down our street which is dirt and a bit gravely, she was pretty excited to go out and I had to run to keep from getting pulled over. But she is one of the most docile dogs I have ever known. Very sweet tempered.

Posted by: WeeKreekFarmGirl at August 13, 2022 07:07 PM (a22Qy)

104 Tomato juice works great. My dog got skunked, we had a can of tomato juice in the pantry. I put the dog in the laundry sink and washed her in the tomato juice. It completely did the trick.

Posted by: Eric at August 13, 2022 07:14 PM (a2F+C)

105 The best formula for skunk spray is, 1/4 cup of baking soda, pour 1 quart of hydrogen peroxide from a sealed container onto it, add a teaspoon of dish soap. Mix quickly and then sop it onto the sprayed areas.

Posted by: MLCross at August 13, 2022 10:33 PM (K8Z2z)

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