Ace of Spades Pet Thread, September 3

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thanks for stopping by!

Kick back and enjoy the world of animals. Would you like a treat? Do you know where the good ones are? Let's enjoy the world of animals, maybe share some snacks and leave the world of politics outside today.

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Misanthropic Humanitarian passed along the genesis story of the KONG dog chew toy. I had wondered. They are kinda different from other dog toys. Like many inventions, it started with an unrelated problem:

Prior to founding the KONG Company, Joe Markham owned a Volkswagen repair shop in a rough part of downtown Denver, Colorado which had experienced to a string of burglaries in 1970. Due to budget cuts, the local police precinct denied a request for increased police patrols near Joe's repair shop, and suggested that Joe should get a guard dog instead. Joe knew of a German Shepard that had failed out of the police academy's canine division for "excessive chewing" and needed a home, thus "Fritz" was adopted and became a fixture at Joe's repair shop. While the burglaries stopped, Joe became concerned after noticing Fritz had a fondness for chewing on rocks and as a result Fritz's teeth were grinding down in the process. Joe tried just about everything he could think of, talking with friends and veterinarians, all the toys in the pet store and even gave radiator hoses a try, alas nothing could deter or survive the voracious Fritz.

Read about what inspired the KONG toy's shape, or watch this video:

We have a couple of those toys in the house. None of our big dogs have been chewers. The smaller dogs can't handle the big-sized toys.

But I have met some dogs who could benefit from a chew-toy that resisted destruction.

Meet The PetMorons

I'm a long-time lurker...just call me Aaron in Texas.
Anyway, this is my pal Crash the Wonder Dog. Crash is an Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix that came from a shelter. He's appropriated the dining room table to use as a watch tower because he can see the driveway when we're gone.

A dog with an excuse for standing on the table!

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No nic for this big-hearted member of The Horde:

This is Fro, who came to us with the name of Aphrodite. She was a foster from the Durham Region Humane Society, and originally was going to be with us on a temp basis while they found her a home. When we got her, she was about 11 years old, and had mammary cancer, so we assumed we had her for the duration. Sure enough, after about a month, they asked is we would keep her. The answer, of course, was yes. When we got her, we were told she had 1-2 years to go. We pampered her for 3 years, and gave her a proper send-off when the time came. She will be missed.

A lovely cat and a lovely story.

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This is Kylo. He is our daughters dog, but since we're dogless he's scratching that doggy itch. We spent three weeks with them while the rv was being serviced and he decided I was his favorite human. He is a great dog, very smart and kind. He chases bunnies but never catches them, no matter how close he is.
sent telepathically by Peggy

An impressive dog!

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This is Nayro, (short for Nayrolothotep)our most recent bearded dragon. We're her third caregivers, and you've been kind enough to showcase our previous dragons. When my son found her she was scrawny and mistrustful of people. Two years later she has filled out nicely and enjoys being around us.
That's the look we get when the dinner dish is empty far too soon...
Thanks for the pet thread
Lurker and very occasional commenter Coelacanth

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How we got her a couple of years ago

Looks like she has been well cared for. An interesting pet!

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I thought the Horde might be interested on an update on my new kittens, first seen on the June 11 Pet Thread.
Schroedinger is over eight pounds, now, and enjoys sitting on the antique desk while I'm on the laptop at the kitchen table. Both of them will sit together there, with both of their butts in the alcove. I've tried to get a picture of them together, but Maddie gets too interested in the camera to remain in place. (I may have to rename Schroedinger "Snotlicker", as he likes to give me kitty kisses on the nose. Copiously. Excessively.)
Maddie learned that she can jump last week, and so has been getting more aerial. As you can see, she figured out how to get to the top shelf of the fiction paperback bookshelves. She looks puzzled because she's trying to figure out how to get down again.
Captain Obvious

We seem to have a lot of cats in The Horde who love bookshelves and desks. And these are so young to be studious cats!

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Long time lurker that loves seeing everyones' best friends on the thread. This is Nike and Valkyrie relaxing after a long bout of fetch. They are from the same mom and dad but about 9 months apart. They are the friendliest duo I have ever met as long as you don't sneak up on them.

They look like dogs that could intimidate and intruder, but cheer others!

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What a wonderful collection of pets and stories today. Thank you each and everyone 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 by which you wish to be known when you comment 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 The Ace of Spades Pet Thread, August 27. 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.

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip's phone at September 03, 2022 03:30 PM (k8B25)

2 Hey

Posted by: Ciampino has had MS EULAs explained to him at September 03, 2022 03:30 PM (qfLjt)

3 My favorite thread of the week. Pets make me happy.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 03, 2022 03:31 PM (VdGjU)

4 Coulda been first,
but read the content.
Rookie mistake.

Posted by: a.moron at September 03, 2022 03:33 PM (F6Xpw)

5 Yay Pets!

Posted by: jewells45 at September 03, 2022 03:33 PM (nxdel)

6 Meow, I said!

Posted by: Eromero at September 03, 2022 03:33 PM (gktX6)

7 Our departed cats loved the desk, preferably when you were sitting at it, and high atop bookshelf

Posted by: Skip's phone at September 03, 2022 03:33 PM (k8B25)

8 Question: after using the litterbox, Robert the Cat (TM) will often rub his front paw vigorously against various surfaces. I know that's a way of marking via scent, but why do this after the litterbox? It's the only time he does anything like this.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 03, 2022 03:34 PM (m0zqP)

9 Critters!

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

10 Nayro the bearded dragon looks like fun.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 03, 2022 03:34 PM (VdGjU)

11 Ok emergency in the pet thread. I have a 4 year old cat that has just started not using the litter box. This has been going on for about 10 days. I have cleaned litter boxes more often in case that was the problem. But to no avail. I put a litter box beside where he has been messing, and I am now cleaning out where he peed on things beside the litter box.
He can be very skittish and we did come back from vacation on the 15th of August. He has always had issues, but not this long after. I am cleaning up his area now and banishing him from his daily hiding spot that has become his unwelcome litter box. I did not think they would crap is the same area that they rest in. Any and all help or advice is appreciated.

Posted by: Picric at September 03, 2022 03:38 PM (13tTk)

12 Haha, totally me, trying to pull the blanket from under the bulldog. I finally got smart, and keep a separate blanket off my side of the bed so I have one when I get cold.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at September 03, 2022 03:38 PM (OX9vb)

13 First time I’ve ever seen a bearded dragon I’d call “cute.”
Very regal dogs, all, and gorgeous kitties.

Posted by: LadyS at September 03, 2022 03:39 PM (5WgUb)

14 Brought over from gardening thread:

I liked the canned red snapper, and the cats would do everything but cartwheels to get a taste of it too.
Posted by: Kindltot at September 03, 2022 03:29 PM (xhaym)

I should try canning cat food while i can still get meat.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at September 03, 2022 03:39 PM (OX9vb)

15 Beckoning Chasm, what religion is Robert?

Posted by: Eromero at September 03, 2022 03:41 PM (gktX6)

16 Wednesday, bicycling to supermarket, one of those "did I see that?" moments. Stop, turn around, ride back and... find a double yellow head Amazon in the gutter! She had flustered off a perch outside on a small apartment patio. First attempt got a squawk and lunge, but presented finger to her belly and said "step up!" She did! Someone had given good basic hand fed baby bird training. Her flight feathers were trimmed. I stood outside the nearby window and shouted till owner stepped out. "What are you doing with my bird?" But soon understood the situation and thanked me. Exciting.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 03, 2022 03:42 PM (kyQz4)

17 Picric, a trip to the vet may be in order. Sorry, but someone else may know more than I do, if it turns out to be purely a behavioral issue.

Posted by: LadyS at September 03, 2022 03:42 PM (5WgUb)

18 If I refer to Nayro as a bearded clam forgive me. It would be a Freudian slip.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 03, 2022 03:44 PM (VdGjU)

19 I never asked, he's probably Catolic.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 03, 2022 03:45 PM (m0zqP)

20 Here's an update on Flash's dental pain: it took a couple days to find a vet (my regular vet is out with covid,) but I got him an antibiotic shot, and he can eat and drink again. His tooth extraction is scheduled for Tuesday with our old vet, who has moved sixty miles away. I'm confident he'll be OK.

God please bless the animals and all the morons who love them as much as they love us.

Posted by: gp at September 03, 2022 03:47 PM (24fqN)

21 11 I say a vet visit is in order.

Posted by: gp at September 03, 2022 03:49 PM (24fqN)

22 Interesting observation about my Paisley. She's barks a lot in the house and she barks her head off in the car. But she never, literally never, barks when she's outside.
Well, i find it interesting.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 03, 2022 03:50 PM (VdGjU)

23 I'd rule out urinary tract issues. I've had cats that blocked and were also prone to UTIs. The crystals in the urine are irritating. There is a brand of cat litter designed for problematic cats, but can't remember the brand name.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 03:51 PM (zJDZf)

24 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 03, 2022 03:51 PM (R/m4+)

25 Beautiful pet morons ... including the bearded dragon, Nayro.
Condolences to all those that have lost a beloved pet.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 03, 2022 03:54 PM (NpAcC)

26 There is a brand of cat litter designed for problematic cats, but can't remember the brand name.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 03:51 PM (zJDZf)

Pretty Litter?

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at September 03, 2022 03:54 PM (OX9vb)

27 And any FYI, any time you have a male cat that starts hiding, suspect urinary blockage and get them to a vet ASAP. This is true of neutered males too. If it's not blockage, it is likely a UTI

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 03:54 PM (zJDZf)

28 For some reason, all the dogs I have ever owned, really never cared for the Kong.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 03, 2022 03:55 PM (NpAcC)

29 For some reason, all the dogs I have ever owned, really never cared for the Kong.
Posted by: redridinghood at September 03, 2022 03:55 PM (NpAcC)

Paisley's Kong has gone missing and she won't tell me where it is. Silly dog.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 03, 2022 03:58 PM (VdGjU)

30 No, it's Dr Elsey's cat attract unscented litter. They make a lot of different litters. Chewy carries them.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 03:58 PM (zJDZf)

31 Thanks, Notsothoreau. I have a male cat now for the first time. All previous kitties have been females. Will remember that.

Posted by: LadyS at September 03, 2022 03:58 PM (5WgUb)

32 My dogs also, not interested in Kongs. They do like an old beef bone filled up with peanut butter/coconut flour paste, though.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at September 03, 2022 03:58 PM (OX9vb)

33 nice bunch Moranimals this week. MegaRoy had his annual vet visit yesterday. Good clean bill of health, got his claws trimmed whike there (so i didn't have to do it for once). He behaved himself and refrained from using his inherited nc-17 vocabulary on the the vet and tech.

he just strolled by, flicked my ankle with his tail and a "mrrp". reckon he likes the Moranimals too, since he are one.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (MrZQl) - at September 03, 2022 03:59 PM (3CCua)

34 There is a brand of cat litter designed for problematic cats,

Maybe I need to start pissing on that myself.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 03, 2022 04:00 PM (kyQz4)

35 I had a big old cat named Grunkus, that blocked three times in almost as many months. This was back in the 70s. They did the operation where they split the penis and sew it to the urethera walls to make a larger opening. He lived to a good old age with no further problems.

Jack, the best cat ever, had problems after he was neutered. I put himon Eukanuba, at a friend's suggestion and he did fine. If you can convince them to eat wet food, you'll have fewer problems.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:03 PM (zJDZf)

36 The Kong guy tawks funny.

The lady ain't no bargain either.

Posted by: JT at September 03, 2022 04:06 PM (T4tVD)

37 I miss my Lizzie lab tremendously. Wife is adamant about no more dogs, we do have a feral cat from younger daughter but he's not (for me) nearly the companion Liz was to our family.

Posted by: irongrampa at September 03, 2022 04:06 PM (KATBx)

38 Both dog and cwt were stressed out on Wednesday, when most of my stuff was loaded up. Managed to catch Fanny, the cat, and crate her up. She tends to hide and I stress out that she might get outside. Took the dog up to the woods one more time. They don't like me packing up, but I've got to get finished up. Monday is the big day.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:07 PM (zJDZf)

39 Doggeh is a champion chewer

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 03, 2022 04:07 PM (EGSGm)

40 Picric, it's vet time, as others upthread have offered. Your cat may be in pain, and his hiding spot, even though he's messed there, may be a source of comfort.

He may need prescription food as well, so you'll have to see what the vet says.

Lovely animals today! I'm a sucker for Dobermans and German shepherds, but the bearded dragon is durned cute too!

Posted by: Moki at September 03, 2022 04:07 PM (JrN/x)

41 The pet morons are too awesome

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 03, 2022 04:08 PM (EGSGm)

42 Stunning pet morons!

Posted by: CN at September 03, 2022 04:08 PM (Zzbjj)

43 Afternoon, all! Love Aphrodite the silver tabby!

Question: after using the litterbox, Robert the Cat (TM) will often rub his front paw vigorously against various surfaces. I know that's a way of marking via scent, but why do this after the litterbox? It's the only time he does anything like this.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 03, 2022

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To mark his territory and let anybody else know it's his. I'll often clean the box only to have my cat immediately use it -- not to undo my work, but to establish this is his "range."

As for the urinary blocking, yes, I've seen that. There used to be something in commercial cat foods like Friskies or Nine Lives, I think some kind of ash, that contributed to that. Arizona the big red tabby got it at age 5 or 6. When Marie Antoinette the black female got it at about the same age, I rushed her to the shop -- and that was how we found out she'd been wrongly labeled a girl.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 04:08 PM (c6xtn)

44 Gary had this Kong tire on a rope that he loved. Was afraid he would let loose and it would hit someone. It's still in the backyard and I'm leaving it behind.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:09 PM (zJDZf)

45 Cont. from 43: However, I think the commercial foods don't contribute to to the urinary blockage as much any more. Neither Chekov nor Wolf had the problem. Of course Chekov had to go on special Rx food fairly young, and Wolf ate it too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 04:10 PM (c6xtn)

46 Good luck on your move, notsothoreau! It's not easy moving cross country with pets, especially when you aare doing it yourself. Prayers up for safe travels and no escapes!!

Posted by: Moki at September 03, 2022 04:10 PM (JrN/x)

47 32. My dog will play with kongs, but prefers orbies. I also tried a new fetch toy that lights up, he now enjoys fetching in the dark.

Posted by: CN at September 03, 2022 04:10 PM (Zzbjj)

48 What is the stuff in the bowl with the meal worms that the bearded dragon is eating?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 03, 2022 04:12 PM (wvo9L)

49 They've reduced the ash levels a lot and that was a factor. I may go get a harness for Jake. I've packed the ones I have but it was suggested to use that on the trip instead of a collar. They can slip collars off.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:12 PM (zJDZf)

50 Nayro is a very cute lizard, I never thought I'd say this, but she looks pretty spunky.

Posted by: CN at September 03, 2022 04:13 PM (Zzbjj)

51 My dog's favorite toy is her spit soaked stuffed duck that she has ripped all the stuffing out of.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 03, 2022 04:13 PM (VdGjU)

52 Yesterday was the one year anniversary of the day our dog, Luna, came to live with us from the rescue facility where she'd been living since she was surrendered by the family she'd lived with for four years (since she was a puppy). She's a wonderful girl and, while it's had its ups and downs, it's been a wonderful year and we are blessed to have her.

Of course she chose to "celebrate" last night by waking me up three hours after I'd gone to sleep. Usually she does that if she'd frightened by a thunderstorm of not feeling well but apparently that wasn't it last night. She mostly wanted to play with her squeaky toy.

Maybe after a year she just felt secure enough to be a jerk last night.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at September 03, 2022 04:13 PM (fTtFy)

53 When my son found her she was scrawny and mistrustful of people

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I have to confess if I fond a lizard bigger than a gecko I'm liable to run away

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 03, 2022 04:14 PM (EGSGm)

54 We got a Christmas dog toy one year. It looked like a string of lights on a rope. When Jake would shake it, the lights would flash. He really loved it.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:14 PM (zJDZf)

55 51 My dog's favorite toy is her spit soaked stuffed duck that she has ripped all the stuffing out of.
Posted by: That NLurker guy

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Doggeh is the same - loves his stuffed squeaky toys that are gross and falling to pieces

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 03, 2022 04:15 PM (EGSGm)

56 Did anyone hear an update on the GSD that Ben Had found?

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:15 PM (zJDZf)

57 So, a dragon I like...not one of those stupid ones that go all scorched earth on GOT. Do they like when you pet them?

Posted by: CN at September 03, 2022 04:15 PM (Zzbjj)

58 Good luck on your move, notsothoreau! It's not easy moving cross country with pets, especially when you aare doing it yourself. Prayers up for safe travels and no escapes!!
Posted by: Moki

Seconded !

And Hiya Moki !

Posted by: JT at September 03, 2022 04:16 PM (T4tVD)

59 Tomorrow I drive about 45 minutes to pick up my new Siberian kitten, a brown tabby/torbie girl born on 3/26. She is therefore only about 2 weeks younger than Stirling. Since he is still intact, he'll board at Miss Linda's until his snip is done in about a week. Once he's recovered, I'll introduce them.

The girl I've tentatively named "Dagny." Yeah, there is a long tradition of giving Siberians Russian names, but I like this name, which I'm told means "new day" in Old Norse. (And we have a commenter here, "dagny, first of her name.") I know it should be pronounced "DOG-knee," but I persist with "DAG-knee." The other doesn't sound right for a cat!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 04:16 PM (c6xtn)

60 Hiya!

{{JT}}!!!

Posted by: Moki at September 03, 2022 04:17 PM (JrN/x)

61 Good luck on your big move, Notsothoreau.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 03, 2022 04:17 PM (EGSGm)

62 We have two rescued kittens from the same feral litter. Out of five, three survived. My niece has one, the only female, who is twice the size of the next largest, a male, which we have. He's all black, but you can see his stripes in the right light. Next, is Mushu, soft gray with a white splash on his chest. He's half the size of our other one, and afflicted with a chronic cough, which our vet says will probably never go away. He's a super affectionate little guy, loves pets, and snuggling. The vet has warned us not to expect him to live very long.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at September 03, 2022 04:17 PM (CCf67)

63 @43 Thanks, I guess that makes sense. Sure is annoying in the middle of the night. Especially considering he also will do this to drag rugs around, dustpans, etc.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 03, 2022 04:18 PM (m0zqP)

64 Jake has this big fame fur tube. It's supposed to be a cat bed but Fanny isn't interested. Jake will hold it in his mouth and space out. I have to make sure it's in the car for the trip. And thanks for the good wishes. I'm hoping it goes smoothly.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:18 PM (zJDZf)

65 Hiya!

{{JT}}!!!
Posted by: Moki

Posted by: JT at September 03, 2022 04:19 PM (T4tVD)

66 Notsothoreau, I've moved with cats before, but never a really long distance. I rented a U-Haul in '97 to go to Denver -- but I didn't want to put Arizona through 3 long days in a carrier; I left him at Linda's until she could put him on a plane. When I came back to Da Swamp in '01, Marie-Antoinette came with me in her carrier, but she was more adaptable and younger to boot. And I was driving my big smooth Benz, not a noisy vibrating truck.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 04:20 PM (c6xtn)

67 I hope the move goes well, NST. How long a drive?

Posted by: CN at September 03, 2022 04:20 PM (Zzbjj)

68 Next, is Mushu, soft gray with a white splash on his chest. He's half the size of our other one, and afflicted with a chronic cough, which our vet says will probably never go away. He's a super affectionate little guy, loves pets, and snuggling. The vet has warned us not to expect him to live very long.
Posted by: Sticky Wicket at September 03, 2022

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And no doubt he will be your favorite during his time!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 04:21 PM (c6xtn)

69 I have a fairly big crate for the cat. We bought it when we were planning to ship the cockatoo to FL. I've taken her on some all day trips in it. She travels well. I have a smaller cat carrier too. It's why I don't want to stop over at a motel. It's exhausting to think about moving them in and back out. I want to stay at a campground if possible. It's just going to be stressful but I think they will settle in, once all the familiar stuff shows up.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:24 PM (zJDZf)

70 SW WA state to northern KS. I'm figuring on four days since I'm driving by myself.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:26 PM (zJDZf)

71 Raining here. I need to do some chores but will stop in again later. Good luck to all with their livestock!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 04:26 PM (c6xtn)

72 Great looking group of moronimals. Not sure about Nayro, though. Nothing personal Coelacanth. Reptilians give me the heebee jeebee's.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 04:28 PM (g4s3q)

73 SW WA state to northern KS. I'm figuring on four days since I'm driving by myself.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022

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Sounds right. I did NO to Denver in 3 very long days in the truck, and 3 long but less tiring days back, in the car. If I were to do something like that now, I'd drive only about 7-8 hours a day and take 3.5 to 4.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 04:29 PM (c6xtn)

74 We have an Australian Sheperd mix from a shelter. We call her the tornado. Great dog. Not a lady. Spent over 1000 bucks on new fencing to keep her in our rather big back yard. Nope. She either jumps, climbs or digs her way out. She likes the neighbors cows. So far, so good.

Posted by: Rasmus at September 03, 2022 04:30 PM (HJOIB)

75 notsothoreau, we have moved internationally with our dogs and cats, which entailed papers, shots, affidavits, the FDA and all sorts of expensive nonsense. The main thing is making sure you have knowledge of where your pets are during all parts of the move.

You may want to bring a couple of gallons of water from your present location with you, so ease them into the change to the new location. It will also help to avoid tummy trauma from changes in water across the drive!

And if anyone is traveling with their pets through Europe, Frankfurt airport is very well versed in pet care, and take fabulous care of your animals when they transit through - walking them, feeding, watering, and lots of attention to help them deal with a frightening move.

Posted by: Moki at September 03, 2022 04:33 PM (JrN/x)

76 Speaking of rain I just came in from the lake. Found 4 ducks emptying their bowels on the dock. Shit-tards!

On a more positive note, after getting into the house the sky opened and we missed getting deluged on the lake.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 04:34 PM (g4s3q)

77 >>>What is the stuff in the bowl with the meal worms that the bearded dragon is eating?

>Cockroach flour. We'll be using it for biscuits after the midterm.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at September 03, 2022 04:35 PM (DOvc/)

78 We spent three weeks with them while the rv was being serviced and he decided I was his favorite human. He is a great dog, very smart and kind. He chases bunnies but never catches them, no matter how close he is.
sent telepathically by Peggy

Well duh!

Your dog picks you!

Posted by: rhennigantx at September 03, 2022 04:35 PM (BRHaw)

79 We have an Australian Sheperd mix from a shelter. We call her the tornado. Great dog. Not a lady. Spent over 1000 bucks on new fencing to keep her in our rather big back yard. Nope. She either jumps, climbs or digs her way out. She likes the neighbors cows. So far, so good.
Posted by: Rasmus at September 03, 2022 04
I have friends who want to breed their tiny Australian Shepherd. They haven't been able to find a suitable match yet.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 03, 2022 04:35 PM (VdGjU)

80 Always nice to see Moron pets!

My new cat Allie is struggling a bit. She and Kaylee have been getting into fights. Allie is declawed (not my doing) so she can't defend herself very well.

I think Kaylee is just trying to be playful, but Allie's not keen on that at all.

I just hope they can reach some accommodation before it gets too cold to keep Allie out in the sunroom.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 03, 2022 04:35 PM (K5n5d)

81 I like the name Dagny, Wolfus. Good luck with her. She’ll be as lucky as Mushu and Co. with regard to finding a good home, I think.

Posted by: LadyS at September 03, 2022 04:37 PM (5WgUb)

82 Safe travels, Notsothoreau!

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at September 03, 2022 04:39 PM (OX9vb)

83 Safe travels, Notsothoreau!
Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs!

Seconded !

Posted by: JT at September 03, 2022 04:41 PM (T4tVD)

84 The only non sucky thing about my life is the dog that barks too much but loves me.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 03, 2022 04:43 PM (VdGjU)

85 Some thunder here. Black Betty has retreated to the lower level to hide. Bella just hopped into my chair to watch the storm. Cats are weird.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 04:43 PM (g4s3q)

86 Ha ha, NLurker. The dog that Luna wanted to play with after she woke me up is a spit-covered duck as well.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at September 03, 2022 04:44 PM (fTtFy)

87 Um, toy, not dog.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at September 03, 2022 04:46 PM (fTtFy)

88 I normally travel with a few gallons of water, in case the car needs it. Plan on taking extra for the animals.

Perfessor, try Feliway. It's a cat pheremone spray. Helps with moves and introducing new cats. I picked up some for the trip.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:48 PM (zJDZf)

89 I want that hat !

Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 04:50 PM (PmzDg)

90 Lovely fur friends! We get our furry fix from neighbor cats who come over to say hi.

Posted by: Emmie at September 03, 2022 04:50 PM (6RgRK)

91 In the heat if you can remember water baths for birds.

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2022 04:51 PM (k8B25)

92 I can appreciate the Kong toys. People will occasionally buy a chew toy for my 120 lb. GSD. The package will say "tough" or "chew resistant." Unless it's a Kong with the highest rating, the toy will be in pieces within 2 minutes. I'd go to a tire shop and buy a set of worn-out tires for him, but they're probably toxic and I know the big dummy would end up ingesting some of it.

Posted by: PabloD at September 03, 2022 04:52 PM (JCymI)

93 Wolfus, my husband is going to be in your area the weekend before Thanksgiving. Are you open to a minimome with him? He's a personable guy. I won't be along for this trip.

My email is in my nic.

Posted by: Emmie at September 03, 2022 04:52 PM (6RgRK)

94 You know who else had German Shepherds? The iconography of Thursday's drivel was pure SS.

Posted by: President Sponge Brain at September 03, 2022 04:55 PM (KhFra)

95 I want that hat.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at September 03, 2022 04:55 PM (4eInF)

96 Wolfus, Emmie and Hubs are good people!

Posted by: Infidel at September 03, 2022 04:56 PM (mBewQ)

97 Our daughter's Quaker parrot (we have a menagerie at our home) suffered a nasty cut on his neck that required stitches. I was pretty worried about him for a few days, but he seems to have recovered. We have to give him medicine, and at first he would do everything to avoid being caught. He seems to have accepted it, and now he lets us grab him and put the syringe into his mouth without much of a fuss.

Posted by: PabloD at September 03, 2022 04:57 PM (JCymI)

98 Infidel is good people.

It's been way too long since we've visited! Maybe we'll attend the same MoMe someday.

Posted by: Emmie at September 03, 2022 05:00 PM (6RgRK)

99 Our daughter's Quaker parrot (we have a menagerie at our home)

He's silent?

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 03, 2022 05:00 PM (VdGjU)

100 I'm claiming 100 for "m".

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 05:02 PM (g4s3q)

101 The Quaker parrot is anything but silent most of the day. Fortunately, he doesn't squawk at night, else he might have ended up on a bed of rice.

Posted by: PabloD at September 03, 2022 05:04 PM (JCymI)

102 the way prices are going, it might soon be cheaper to buy canned tuna than canned cat food. Thank You President Biden!

Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at September 03, 2022 05:04 PM (Ynyl9)

103 {{{Emmie/Bass Man}}}

Posted by: Infidel at September 03, 2022 05:07 PM (mBewQ)

104 Infidel, hugs to you as well!

Posted by: Emmie at September 03, 2022 05:08 PM (6RgRK)

105 cool pet stories ... so many great realtionships.

I guess I "have a pet" now that the barn cat comes up and wants to be petted. Pretty sure it is the same cat that went missing for a couple years ... black with a white patch on the throat. But it always stayed 50 feet away before ... now it seems it was perhaps domesticated by someone, but released again? idk ... weird.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 03, 2022 05:10 PM (Cus5s)

106 Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at September 03, 2022 05:04 PM (Ynyl9)

It's been that way for my spoiled cats for a long time. The canidae or Applaws can food they like it cost over $2 a can.

Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 05:11 PM (PmzDg)

107 Perfessor, try Feliway. It's a cat pheremone spray. Helps with moves and introducing new cats. I picked up some for the trip.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:48 PM (zJDZf)
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Thanks for the recommendation. I'll give it a try!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 03, 2022 05:19 PM (K5n5d)

108 Coulda been first,
but read the content.
Rookie mistake.
Posted by: a.moron at September 03, 2022 03:33 PM (F6Xpw)

If you've been here long enough, it becomes a veteran mistake.

From time to time, content is worthy.

Posted by: Gomer Pyle at September 03, 2022 05:19 PM (rhXTS)

109 the way prices are going, it might soon be cheaper to buy canned tuna than canned cat food. Thank You President Biden!
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at September 03, 2022 05:04 PM (Ynyl9)
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We're going to be fighting the bearded dragons for their mealworms when things get bad enough...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 03, 2022 05:20 PM (K5n5d)

110 Thunder storm has passed. Black Betty has decided to come upstairs and grace us with her neurotic presence.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 05:21 PM (g4s3q)

111
OT, since we're past 100. Turns out Allahpundit is Marvin Olasky, who apparently, I'm supposed to know.

Posted by: lowandslow at September 03, 2022 05:22 PM (qH6FZ)

112 Your parrot will outlive you.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at September 03, 2022 05:24 PM (C1rbv)

113 Whoa.

That's about a week old sock.

Posted by: golfman at September 03, 2022 05:24 PM (rhXTS)

114 Allahpundit=Marvin Olasky

No surprise.

*types

*deletes

Posted by: golfman at September 03, 2022 05:26 PM (rhXTS)

115 Marvin Olansky. Does he like pets?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Olasky

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 05:28 PM (g4s3q)

116 Do dogs ever bite their tongues?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 03, 2022 05:29 PM (63Dwl)

117 Fabulous pets today. Love those stories and pictures.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 03, 2022 05:34 PM (L7ZHz)

118 Emmie, email sent.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 05:35 PM (c6xtn)

119 I like the name Dagny, Wolfus. Good luck with her. She’ll be as lucky as Mushu and Co. with regard to finding a good home, I think.
Posted by: LadyS at September 03, 2022

***
I've never read Atlas Shrugged, the heroine of which is Dagny Taggart. Seeing the nic for our commenter dagny here was what made me think of it. Miss Linda is encouraging me to give the kitten the full name of "Dagny Sophia, after her mother. (The kitten's mother, not Miss Linda's.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 05:38 PM (c6xtn)

120 When's the Bodgeting Thread ?

Posted by: JT at September 03, 2022 05:41 PM (T4tVD)

121 How long does a healthy male kitten take to recover from alterations? Seems to me my big black male Wolf was ready to come home to same day, and was eating like a Shetland pony by that evening.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 05:41 PM (c6xtn)

122 Chatterbox Mouse - we've already told the kiddo that the bird is going with her when she leaves for college in a few years so don't plan on living in the dorms.

Posted by: PabloD at September 03, 2022 05:43 PM (JCymI)

123 Wolfus, like people, they are all different.

Posted by: Infidel at September 03, 2022 05:43 PM (mBewQ)

124 Kylo would make a better Sith Lord than that emo human...

Nyah

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 03, 2022 05:43 PM (+g1B1)

125 Olasky? Olasky? He owes me money!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2022 05:46 PM (u73oe)

126 And no doubt he will be your favorite during his time!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 04:21 PM (c6xtn)

He already is, and we indulge him.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at September 03, 2022 05:46 PM (CCf67)

127 Wolfus, like people, they are all different.
Posted by: Infidel at September 03, 2022

***
Vet techniques and technology have definitely improved. My big red tabby Rusty in 1972 had to stay overnight, and came home a little dopey still. (He checked out each corner of the living room to make sure he was home, climbed into his chair with my help, and slept for 2 hours.) Arizona the kitten stayed overnight in '83 but came home bright and alert. And adult Wolf back in 2011 came home the same day.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 05:49 PM (c6xtn)

128 Movie or Hobby thread tonight?

Posted by: lowandslow at September 03, 2022 05:49 PM (qH6FZ)

129 Dagny Sophia is lovely!
(I haven’t read Atlas Shrugged either, though I read The Fountainhead.)
101. A Quaker parrot?! That makes me laugh. Meetings are pretty much silent; parrots, less so.

Posted by: LadyS at September 03, 2022 05:51 PM (5WgUb)

130 Marvin Olansky. Does he like pets?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Olasky
Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 05:28 PM (g4s3q)

Good grief, just read that, he's Mr. Compassionate Conservative?

Posted by: lowandslow at September 03, 2022 05:51 PM (qH6FZ)

131 The rain which started around 11 this morning seems to have slowed if not stopped. Maybe we can hit the grocery and get some makings for dinner -- or just have some bacon and eggs.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 05:52 PM (c6xtn)

132 Well, if I had a name live Marvin, I'd be fkd up too.

Not counting morons.

Posted by: Infidel at September 03, 2022 05:52 PM (mBewQ)

133 Dagny Sophia is lovely!
(I haven’t read Atlas Shrugged either, though I read The Fountainhead.) . . .

Posted by: LadyS at September 03, 2022

***
I wanted to save the name for a silver tabby, but haven't come across one. Normally I name cats with non-human names -- Arizona, Wolf -- but Stirling is a human name (see Stirling Moss, British race driver) and so is Dagny. At least they're not *everyday* names.

Someday I'll name a cat Dakota, Montana, or a Sonora or Durango!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 05:55 PM (c6xtn)

134 Marvin Olaskyis 72 years old. I thought AllahPundit was younger than dirt.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 03, 2022 05:56 PM (gbzeC)

135 Not quite too late for the pets thread!

Funny you should mention (meme above) trying to get the covers out from under the dog.

At first, we kept our new rescue 1yo Belgian Malinois in a kennel at night. She was very good about it. We felt we were past her tear-up-everything stage, and with some trepidation did not lock her up for recent nights. Worked well. In fact, I think we all slept a little better. Except that now instead of her whining from her kennel at first light of dawn each day, I am in a wrestling match with muscle, and drool, and teeth. Get up! Time to go out!

New development: in the middle of the night last night, I realized, that fur I felt was not our usual bedmate, Ony the cat — it was the dog, and she was so sound asleep I couldn't even bring myself to kick her off the bed. But we're going to have to do some more training. With the cat's help, I think.

Posted by: mindful webworker with Malinois-mangled arms at September 03, 2022 05:56 PM (Urbpq)

136 Movie, Hobbie or No thread tonight

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2022 05:57 PM (k8B25)

137 Good grief, just read that, he's Mr. Compassionate Conservative?
Posted by: lowandslow at September 03, 2022 05:51
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Who was the first Compassionate Conservative? W or HW? Was that a Rove thing? Feel sorry for Bush's pets. (keeping in context with the thread.)

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 05:57 PM (g4s3q)

138 Marvin Olansky sounds like he is search of a purpose . He's been all over the place . If in fact it is Allahpundit it just proves again how useless accreditation is. Why would Wikipedia not mention Allahpundit or Hotair ?

Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 05:57 PM (PmzDg)

139 Why does the audience sometimes throw chair pillows at the ring at the end of a sumo match?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 03, 2022 05:59 PM (gbzeC)

140 Who was the first Compassionate Conservative? W or HW? Was that a Rove thing? Feel sorry for Bush's pets. (keeping in context with the thread.)
Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022

***
I don't think I ever heard that term until Dubya's time.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 05:59 PM (c6xtn)

141 Wouldn't know who Marvin is if I ran him over with my truck

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2022 06:00 PM (k8B25)

142 Compassionate Conservative is a libelous term

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 03, 2022 06:01 PM (gbzeC)

143 Who was the first Compassionate Conservative? W or HW? Was that a Rove thing? Feel sorry for Bush's pets. (keeping in context with the thread.)
Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 05:57 PM (g4s3q)

W. Looks like Olasky was his "faith" advisor in Texas.

Posted by: lowandslow at September 03, 2022 06:01 PM (qH6FZ)

144 Wikipedia is of the media borg.

Posted by: Eromero at September 03, 2022 06:02 PM (oRWDD)

145 Black Betty, my weather kitty, looks to be content in the chair next to me. I'm banking on this meaning I have an hour to cook the ribeyes out on the grill before the next wave of storms hit.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 06:02 PM (g4s3q)

146 I cannot hear Marvin without hearing Marvin Zindler, Eeeeyyyyyeee witness news.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2022 06:03 PM (u73oe)

147 I cannot hear Marvin without hearing Marvin Zindler, Eeeeyyyyyeee witness news.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2022 06:03 PM (u73oe)

Slime in the ice machine !!!

Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 06:04 PM (PmzDg)

148 Slime in the ice machine !!!
Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 06:04 PM (PmzDg)

————

Just had that running in my head too!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2022 06:05 PM (u73oe)

149 Race pimping has never been better. I may never pay taxes again. Let some privilege-adjacent, guilt-ridden, peckerwood pay for it. Excuse me while I travel to the next race hoax.

Posted by: Al "Featherhead" Sharpton at September 03, 2022 06:05 PM (KhFra)

150 Black cat black cat what you gonna do,
what you gonna do when they come for you?

Posted by: Eromero at September 03, 2022 06:05 PM (oRWDD)

151 Don King has more honest hair than Al Sharpton does.

Posted by: Eromero at September 03, 2022 06:07 PM (oRWDD)

152 Fyi, cats loved the shaved bonito they make dashi out of. I just put a few curls of it as a topper

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 06:08 PM (zJDZf)

153 W. Looks like Olasky was his "faith" advisor in Texas.
Posted by: lowandslow at September 03, 2022 06:01
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So, Allahpundit took care of W's "needs"?

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 06:08 PM (g4s3q)

154 Pizza’s here! Anyone want some? First time ordering from Minsky’s.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2022 06:10 PM (u73oe)

155 Movie, Hobbie or No thread tonight
Posted by: Skip

No Thread ?

We would ALL be Sponge !

Posted by: JT at September 03, 2022 06:11 PM (T4tVD)

156 Never tried Minsky's. Not around here. Had Marco's recently and the pepperoni was most excellent. Their wings, too.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 06:12 PM (g4s3q)

157 Grilled hot dogs and part of last yellow squash from garden

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2022 06:13 PM (k8B25)

158 Marvin Olansky

Don't believe he is Allahpundit. AP's lust for Megan McCain was real.

And he sounded single, clueless, and with limed life experience.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 03, 2022 06:15 PM (u82oZ)

159 @154

>>Pizza’s here! Anyone want some?

Got any with anchovies, black olives and sausage?

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 03, 2022 06:15 PM (6ixcG)

160 I thought Allahpundit was a fat, miserable slob who spent half of his time masturbating in his grandmother's basement. This is a guy who couldn't get a date with Meghan McCain.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at September 03, 2022 06:16 PM (DOvc/)

161 Hope there is a hobby thread. I sent in the oil painting I did for the TXMoMe and need a thumbs up or down if up to par for a prize giveaway. Won't hurt my feelings if not. I enjoyed doing it.

Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 06:16 PM (PmzDg)

162 My bad. Politics in the pet thread.

Uh oh. Nike and Valkyrie are approaching. Nice doggies. Nic ...

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 03, 2022 06:18 PM (u82oZ)

163 Bella (cat #2) is not happy. She like to drink out of the faucet in the jacuzzi. Wife just cleaned the tub running bleach through the jets. Bella does not approve.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 06:18 PM (g4s3q)

164 Marvin Olansky

Don't believe he is Allahpundit. AP's lust for Megan McCain was real.

And he sounded single, clueless, and with limed life experience.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 03, 2022 06:15 PM (u82oZ)

Allahpundit went to the movies with ace and ace has never been to Texas. I don't believe AP is that credentialed either.

Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 06:18 PM (PmzDg)

165 Minsky’s is decent. Vito’s in Blue Springs is better.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2022 06:19 PM (u73oe)

166 Hope there is a hobby thread. I sent in the oil painting I did for the TXMoMe and need a thumbs up or down if up to par for a prize giveaway. Won't hurt my feelings if not. I enjoyed doing it.
Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 06:16 PM (PmzDg)

Ply them with enough booze and they'll think a stinky sock is a great prize.

Posted by: lowandslow at September 03, 2022 06:19 PM (qH6FZ)

167 Ply them with enough booze and they'll think a stinky sock is a great prize.
Posted by: lowandslow at September 03, 2022 06:19 PM (qH6FZ)

Until they sober up. So at least a week. 😁

Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 06:20 PM (PmzDg)

168 Bella (cat #2) is not happy. She like to drink out of the faucet in the jacuzzi. Wife just cleaned the tub running bleach through the jets. Bella does not approve.
Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022

***
Stirling has the habit of lapping water from the little pool that forms around the bathtub drain -- even though he has a filtered water fountain and uses it. Perhaps there are minerals like iron in the undrained water that he feels the need for.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 03, 2022 06:22 PM (c6xtn)

169 More Malinois tales - Daisy had been growing. Here's one sign: this week, we actually loosened her collar.

The world is Daisy's smorgasbord. Alert! Pounce! Seize! Devour! Crickets and hoppers are crunchy chase toys. Cicada are more fun than squeaky toys. She dug up a mole a couple of days ago (but it got away). She brings me the occasional box turtle. Also really likes pecans.

I can't be sure, but I think this morning she discovered snails. Sounded like she was chewing on a rock at first.

Posted by: mindful webworker with Malinois-mangled arms at September 03, 2022 06:24 PM (Urbpq)

170 So...should I post the movie thread an hour early?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, navigating the destiny machine with Fritz Lang at September 03, 2022 06:25 PM (LvTSG)

171 Bella (cat #2) is not happy. She like to drink out of the faucet in the jacuzzi. Wife just cleaned the tub running bleach through the jets. Bella does not approve.
Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022

My cats absolutely go crazy for bleach. If I wipe the counter or floor with bleach they will roll around on it and want to play or attack anything in their reach.

Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 06:25 PM (PmzDg)

172 170. Sure!

Posted by: LadyS at September 03, 2022 06:26 PM (5WgUb)

173 So...should I post the movie thread an hour early?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, navigating the destiny machine with Fritz Lang at September 03, 2022 06:25 PM (LvTSG)

————-

If it’s about Lone Wolf McQuade then yes.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2022 06:27 PM (u73oe)

174 Considering some of the "art" CBD puts up it would have to be bad to be not accepted

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2022 06:27 PM (k8B25)

175 (sigh) no feedback for rescuing a parrot from the gutter? Harrumph.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 03, 2022 06:27 PM (g23x+)

176 173 If it’s about Lone Wolf McQuade then yes.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2022 06:27 PM (u73oe)

=======

Ask, and you shall receive.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, navigating the destiny machine with Fritz Lang at September 03, 2022 06:28 PM (LvTSG)

177 I do think it's nice that you rescued the parrot, even though they are trying to kill me.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 06:28 PM (zJDZf)

178 NOOD gunslingers

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 03, 2022 06:31 PM (gbzeC)

179 Question: after using the litterbox, Robert the Cat (TM) will often rub his front paw vigorously against various surfaces. I know that's a way of marking via scent, but why do this after the litterbox? It's the only time he does anything like this.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 03, 2022 03:34 PM (m0zqP)

He's probably still trying to bury the droppings. Some go very widely afield and high up.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 03, 2022 06:33 PM (eoQWY)

180 He can be very skittish and we did come back from vacation on the 15th of August. He has always had issues, but not this long after. I am cleaning up his area now and banishing him from his daily hiding spot that has become his unwelcome litter box. I did not think they would crap is the same area that they rest in. Any and all help or advice is appreciated.
Posted by: Picric at September 03, 2022 03:38 PM (13tTk)

Could be nerves or a UTI. a doctor might give you something that could help with both.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 03, 2022 06:34 PM (eoQWY)

181 I have a fairly big crate for the cat. We bought it when we were planning to ship the cockatoo to FL. I've taken her on some all day trips in it. She travels well. I have a smaller cat carrier too. It's why I don't want to stop over at a motel. It's exhausting to think about moving them in and back out. I want to stay at a campground if possible. It's just going to be stressful but I think they will settle in, once all the familiar stuff shows up.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 03, 2022 04:24 PM (zJDZf)

I had pretty good luck at hotels when moving cats from Chicago to LA. The first day mistake was not stopping up the 'under the bed' well enough and had to have a battle for an area by the headboard. After that I jammed pillows down there and it was cool.

At the stop I'd let them out, set up boxes and put out their nighttime meal, then go and get a dinner for myself. By the time I got back they had relaxed and we could have a nice night without a lot of stress.

Not sure I'd be as lucky these days - one of mine in particular doesn't like handling at all.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 03, 2022 06:40 PM (eoQWY)

182 My cats absolutely go crazy for bleach. If I wipe the counter or floor with bleach they will roll around on it and want to play or attack anything in their reach.
Posted by: polynikes at September 03, 2022 06:25 PM (PmzDg)

I had one cat with the same reaction. He had a lot of different reaction to many medications and things - like the Feliway Mister stuff drove him insane.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 03, 2022 06:42 PM (eoQWY)

183 have a 4 year old cat that has just started not using the litter box. This has been going on for about 10 days. I have cleaned litter boxes more often in case that was the problem. But to no avail. I put a litter box beside where he has been messing, and I am now cleaning out where he peed on things beside the litter box.

Posted by: Picric at September 03, 2022 03:38
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Lay down foil where he's been messing. Drive him to litterbox. Worked with our ~~demons~~ cats.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 06:42 PM (g4s3q)

184 cool pet stories ... so many great realtionships.

I guess I "have a pet" now that the barn cat comes up and wants to be petted. Pretty sure it is the same cat that went missing for a couple years ... black with a white patch on the throat. But it always stayed 50 feet away before ... now it seems it was perhaps domesticated by someone, but released again? idk ... weird.
Posted by: illiniwek at September 03, 2022 05:10 PM (Cus5s)

Cats are very rigid in their habits, but can 'snap' into a new pattern if situations change. The death of another pet in the area can cause all sorts of shifts in habits as places and roles used by the missing cat are open for others.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 03, 2022 06:46 PM (eoQWY)

185 77 >>>What is the stuff in the bowl with the meal worms that the bearded dragon is eating?

>Cockroach flour. We'll be using it for biscuits after the midterm.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at September 03, 2022 04:35 PM (DOvc/)

Ha!
This was unexpected!

Posted by: m at September 04, 2022 03:39 AM (r8enq)

186 100 I'm claiming 100 for "m".
Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 03, 2022 05:02 PM (g4s3q)

Score!

Posted by: m at September 04, 2022 03:59 AM (r8enq)

187
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