Ace of Spades Pet Thread, September 17

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Meanwhile, at the local farmers market. (Via CatFoodBreath)

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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?

Let's enjoy the world of animals and leave the world of politics outside today.

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This is Oona Mae. You gave her a bath. In return, she has put a curse on you and your entire bloodline. 13/10 pic.twitter.com/WkBgdVFIFE
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) September 14, 2022

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HOW TO PET A DOG YOU DON'T KNOW according to veterinarians

Tip: Don't pat the dog on its head.

A personal tip from me: Don't lean over a stressed dog you don't know. Or even a stressed pet you DO know, like Oona Mae, above.

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Meet The PetMorons

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Long-time lurker here, I lost Molly just about a year ago to cancer. She was over 14 and had beat cancer three times earlier. She was a cantankerous, ornery, and completely lovable Staffordshire/Lab mix. Found abandoned at about six weeks old with the rest of her litter. I got her when she was 12 weeks old. She loved to break into my vegetable garden and steal zucchini and cucumbers to snack on. A month before she died, slowed by arthritis and cancer, she still deliberately walked into my knee to push me out of the way so that she could get the first cucumber of the season. She normally slept in my room but when I got home from Afghanistan years ago (deployed as a civilian) she spent the first three nights sleeping against the front door so I couldn't leave without her knowing. She was a good dog.
Despite her irascible nature, all of the other pets in the extended family loved her and she put up with them, even sharing her favorite couch with them.

She looks like a great dog. Looks pretty patient with the other pets in the household. I'm sure you and the other pets miss her. Jameson also shown in the photo above.

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Hello there -
Continuing story of our rescue dog Maizie, who, if you'll recall, was purchased as a COVID puppy by people who really didn't want a COVID dog, and kept her kenneled 20 hours a day. We ended up with her about 11 months ago (it was a total God-thing), and boy what a jackpot. She is such a smart, sweet and totally goofy dog, who went from cowering in a corner to leaping off the boat in adoration of swimming (which she had never done before). Only retriever we've ever had that will happily go after whatever you throw, and ... not bring it back. We're working on it though. Such a good girl. Love the thread, makes me smile every Saturday. Thank you.
Joe's Left Foot

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Hello Pet Morons meet Sasha. She is a 12 year old rescue cat who recently suffered a stroke after valiantly defending herself from an attack by a dog loose in the neighborhood. While she has now substantially recovered and can walk again, the stroke has left her blind. Sasha now loves napping in the sun on her special bed next to the patio doors and dreaming of her glory days when she would climb to the top of the roof and survey the neighborhood for hobos or keeping the squirrels at bay on the back deck. The picture is from about a year ago when she was in her prime and to this day after all that has happened she still doesn't have a bad meow to say to anyone.
computerguydave forever reader/lurker and occasional commenter

What an amazing cat!

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Our Moron corgi Snickers had to endure the humiliation of being dressed up when Little purchased a mini pet-sombrero at Walmart.
So she got memed....
Bitter Clinger

Fantastica!

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Special from Mister Scott:

The African Grey Parrot is Sarah Ann Marie and she is grooming MIdnight, the cat our son rescued from the minefield at GITMO.

Wow! There's a story and an animal friendship you don't see every day!

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What a wonderful collection of pet 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 Ace of Spades Pet Thread, September 10 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 03:30 PM

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip's phone at September 17, 2022 03:34 PM (k8B25)

2 Beautiful pets as always

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 17, 2022 03:36 PM (VdGjU)

3 See a fair amount of dogs in stores these days

Posted by: Skip's phone at September 17, 2022 03:38 PM (k8B25)

4 This is my favorite thread of the week. I'm trying to restrict my HQ activity to the pet thread.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 17, 2022 03:40 PM (VdGjU)

5 Afternoon, all,

I sent 2 pics of Dagny Sophia the Siberian kitten in to KT, but I guess they came in too late. Maybe next week. Or, KT, if you didn't get 'em, please let me know? benzadmiral [at] protonmail [dot] com.

Stirling the Big Black Kitten of War and Pestilence (his new name -- he weighs 8.5 lbs. at only 6 months) is back from his snip. The surgery did not seem to affect him in any way, and he is energetic and affectionate. He made a distinct point last night of taking each toy out of the basket near the TV and playing a little with it, as if marking each one as his own. Miss Linda is keeping little Dagny until tomorrow morning, when we plan to introduce them.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 17, 2022 03:40 PM (c6xtn)

6 K.T. has been kicking ass today. All the other COBs checked out like that cat up top.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at September 17, 2022 03:41 PM (w2Z7l)

7 It's National Pet Bird Day!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 17, 2022 03:41 PM (Dkcre)

8 Oona Mae looks like Aunt Esther.

Posted by: Eromero at September 17, 2022 03:41 PM (/RDPd)

9 I'm going to have to limit my activity on the HQ this weekend, at least on this MacBook Air computer. The charger and cord I bought for it this summer is not charging, despite my also having the board where it plugs in replaced. I have an alternate cord part, the one that plugs into the wall and then into the charger unit. I'll try that.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 17, 2022 03:43 PM (c6xtn)

10 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 17, 2022 03:43 PM (R/m4+)

11 My cat Allie is slowly getting used to being around other cats...She still doesn't like Kaylee much, but she was able to make herself eat from a bowl of food while Kaylee watched from a few feet away.

Oh, and she coughed up her first hairball this afternoon...I'm so proud!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 17, 2022 03:44 PM (K5n5d)

12 Ah, animals and those who love them. Hard to top that, as a good way to end a week. Thanks, KT!

Posted by: barkingmad59, wandering lurkette at September 17, 2022 03:45 PM (Zg/67)

13
Only retriever we've ever had that will happily go after whatever you throw, and ... not bring it back.

A Golden Chaser

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 17, 2022 03:48 PM (63Dwl)

14 I ordered groceries through amazon and did not take them off the porch for three hours.

I have ordered the spoiled items again for tomorrow and I have 3 alarms set.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 17, 2022 03:48 PM (ybIRR)

15 I noticed today that my Paisley has a Hercule Poirot mustache from certain angles. So I've decided to write a series of children's books called The Adventures of Paisley Poirot Doggie Detective. She needs a sidekick
Mind you I just being silly.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 17, 2022 03:49 PM (VdGjU)

16 yay pet thread!!

Daisy's Diary 1/2

Our beautiful young Malinois was kennel-contained at night. She'd wake me at first glimmer of morning light by whining, sometimes barking gently (which is good, because her loud bark is like a firework).

But as she's become smarter about the difference between "shoe" and "chew" toys, we began trusting her to sleep un-caged. (BTW, had to go to the shoe store to get new laces for three different pairs of shoes that Daisy had attacked - chewed the aglets right off; ever try to thread a lace without aglets?) Still, at first light of dawn, Daisy would come over to the bed and start nudging me, pawing at me, and otherwise making me give her my undivided scritching attention, until I finally gave up and got up.

So, I set an alarm. She would bug me, but I'd stay in bed until the alarm went off, then get up. Two days running now, she has stayed in her little bed until the alarm goes off. Then I greet her good morning, get dressed, and we go out to watch the sunrise.

Critters have such amazing internal clocks. I wonder if she'll notice when I start nudging the alarm later by minutes as the sunrise moves. (more)

Posted by: mindful webworker - Ony the cat demands equal time! at September 17, 2022 03:49 PM (/bKlZ)

17 Dog lost in (CO) wilderness found alive after 3 months

https://tinyurl.com/2p8s2sa8

(humans usually last 3 days)

Posted by: DB at September 17, 2022 03:54 PM (geLO8)

18 Do you like Sarah Ann Marie and Midnight? What a pair!

Posted by: KT at September 17, 2022 03:54 PM (rrtZS)

19 Stirling also seems to have outgrown the need to suckle my arm or chest, as if trying to extract milk. He works me with the front paws and licks my arm or hand, but doesn't chew on me. On one hand, it's kind of disappointing; his trying to get milk from me as if I were his mother was flattering. On the other, it's a relief.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 17, 2022 03:54 PM (c6xtn)

20 Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 17, 2022 03:44 PM (K5n5d)

You probably know already but cats have to acclimate on their own time schedule. You can't force it on them. Hopefully it will happen sooner than later. Sometimes they will just enter into a non-aggression pact and keep to the agreed territory.

Posted by: polynikes at September 17, 2022 03:55 PM (9pcIx)

21 BTW I'm not bright enough to write a series of dog based children's books.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 17, 2022 03:55 PM (VdGjU)

22 Critters have such amazing internal clocks.

Psciticene phelbotomist does. Used to think dawn light did it, but soon after 6am he gives his patented sweet "high!" if in a good mood, a sleepy peep if not. Wake up, it's time for pistachios!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 17, 2022 03:56 PM (Dkcre)

23 Cat in top photo: I can quit the 'nip any time, man.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at September 17, 2022 03:56 PM (9nXhD)

24 Sigh.
Ol Joe is showing his age.
He ambled up to my feet, grunted, slowly climbed up, grunted again and threw in a groan, and plopped down on my lap.
We think he's 12-13ish.
He's a good old boy.
Oh!
Here comes the food lady.
Ears perk up.
Of he goes.
Sigh.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 17, 2022 03:57 PM (anj39)

25 Wolfus Aurelius at September 17, 2022 03:40 PM

I got them. They will be coming up . . .

Posted by: KT at September 17, 2022 03:58 PM (rrtZS)

26 Our beautiful young Malinois was kennel-contained at night. She'd wake me at first glimmer of morning light by whining, sometimes barking gently (which is good, because her loud bark is like a firework).

But as she's become smarter about the difference between "shoe" and "chew" toys, we began trusting her to sleep un-caged.

Show her Ed Sullivan reruns and tech her od Rilly Big Shew.

Posted by: JT at September 17, 2022 03:58 PM (T4tVD)

27 Here is a story from my teenage years
Our German Shepherd named Brutus had roam of house or yard during the day. We had a traveling butcher and my mon left a list what she wanted for the week ( it was good stuff) butcher would leave a paper bag filled with the weeks meat and at least once the inside door wasn't shut and Brutus had a large T,-bone all to himself once

Posted by: Skip's phone at September 17, 2022 03:59 PM (k8B25)

28 I flail a nylon 550 cord at my cat (Goblin), which is her favorite game. I started to do this every time the microwave is on. She picked up this new rule after 2 times. Would that she learn the other rules so fast.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 17, 2022 04:00 PM (ybIRR)

29 It is my priviledge to care for the big baby next door while Mom and Dad are out of town at a wedding. C. is a golding something - weighs about 120#s and had his ACL and a hip repaired on Thursday. He is still loopy as all get out so I have to help him get outside to pee. His owners put some fashion of harness on him to help me lift him and give him a hand, or leg as the case may be. But it is all I can do to help him outside and then get him back into the house.

He's looking at me like - "Help me Mr. TP - they shaved my ass and my leg, gave me some epic happy juice, and now I can barely stand up."

He's a good boy!!

Posted by: Tonypete at September 17, 2022 04:00 PM (LsEU/)

30 Our three "regular" dogs (not the little blind Chihuahua) have been a little distracting today. The progeny of the pit bull next door have been visiting for treats (four of her progeny, anyway). A lively bunch. Much less intimidating since I taught them to "Sit".

Our dogs think they are supposed to protect us from the neighbor dogs. If I drag the biggest one away from the door, the other two will retreat to the office.

Posted by: KT at September 17, 2022 04:03 PM (rrtZS)

31 Posted by: Skip's phone at September 17, 2022 03:59 PM (k8B25)

Reminded me my two dogs when I was a kid were the luckiest dogs in the country. My family was good friends with the owner of the top steak house in our town . He would give my dad the leftover steak bones from the weekend crowd for our dogs. Many of them had a portion of uneaten steak on it.

Posted by: polynikes at September 17, 2022 04:04 PM (9pcIx)

32 Yay, Pet Thread. What a great looking group of moronimals.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 17, 2022 04:04 PM (ju2Fy)

33 Dogs who love cucumbers must be a Labby thing. My old Lab/Irish Setter cross would sneak the cucumber peels out of the trash can in the kitchen whenever she had the chance. She just liked the peels, though.

Posted by: huerfano at September 17, 2022 04:05 PM (dTFZY)

34 Sigh! Posted using a banned VPN IP, I guess. My part 2 is gone. Retry.

Daisy's Diary 2/2

Daisy has been cut loose (by intent or by her orneriness) several times lately. She runs like the wind but so far (when not influenced by SonM's dog like the chicken incident weeks ago) she stays in her "walkies" perimiter. She got out today while the neighbor was moving hay rolls with the tractor. Fortunately, Daisy the Dumb did not get herself run over chasing the tractor.

SonM came by with his big Malamute, Jarl ("Yarl" - rhymes with Carl). Jarl was staked out, to prevent another chicken incident, and the two dogs wrestled and played a bunch. Then, at one point, Jarl tried mounting Daisy - SonM said that was a behavior he picked up at the Dog Park. Beware public schools!

I do have, finally, some good pix of Daisy, and Jarl, to send in.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Ony the cat demands equal time! at September 17, 2022 04:06 PM (eaaOz)

35 Tonypete at September 17, 2022 04:00 PM

Good that he trusts you!

Posted by: KT at September 17, 2022 04:06 PM (rrtZS)

36 Posted by: Tonypete at September 17, 2022 04:00 PM (LsEU/)

You're a good neighbor.

Posted by: polynikes at September 17, 2022 04:06 PM (9pcIx)

37 Is there a screen on that window S.A.M and Midnight are sitting in? If not, I'd think they'd be outside exploring.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 17, 2022 04:07 PM (ju2Fy)

38 Bourbon Chicken @ 28-
MadisonTheCat hears velcro she 'alerts' to S&W Airweight / CT coming out of ankle holster. Got fooled on the boots a few times but now she knows 1 velcro equals red laser, 2 velcros equals boots. Dives from the hall to the bed, then chases the dot back in the hall and halhway up the wall.

Posted by: Eromero at September 17, 2022 04:13 PM (gktX6)

39 OMG
Special amazing petmorons today.

Lucy the Fink gives her best. And thank you.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 17, 2022 04:14 PM (U2p+3)

40 I was changing parts on my rifle when my cat walks in, and she immediately scans the ceiling for that elusive red dot. Perhaps instead of shooting a burglar I will just draw my attack-kitty to them.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 17, 2022 04:16 PM (ybIRR)

41 Dogs who love cucumbers must be a Labby thing. My old Lab/Irish Setter cross would sneak the cucumber peels out of the trash can in the kitchen whenever she had the chance. She just liked the peels, though.

Posted by: huerfano at September 17, 2022 04:05 PM

We have Molly a rottweiler mix that goes nuts over raw carrots, we have never had another dog that will touch them. When I am cutting carrots to put in a roast or stew she is right there demanding her fair share and she will devour every piece that I give her.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 17, 2022 04:18 PM (bVYXr)

42 Is there a screen on that window S.A.M and Midnight are sitting in? If not, I'd think they'd be outside exploring.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 17, 2022 04:07 PM

Yes there was. Midnight would come and go as he pleased we always kept the patio door open when the weather was tolerable and that was he ultimate undoing. He wasn't too familiar with roads and cars. Sarah would not go outside unless I would take her and she wasn't really comfortable when I did that. She was very clingy when she was outside.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 17, 2022 04:22 PM (bVYXr)

43 Molly sounds like she was a great dog.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at September 17, 2022 04:25 PM (KFhLj)

44 I flail a nylon 550 cord at my cat (Goblin), which is her favorite game. I started to do this every time the microwave is on. She picked up this new rule after 2 times. Would that she learn the other rules so fast.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 17, 2022 04:00 PM (ybIRR)
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You can spend a small fortune on cat toys...but they really only respond to a piece of string...*sigh*

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 17, 2022 04:26 PM (K5n5d)

45 What happened to all those stories that the Ukranians were losing?

Posted by: Obama's boyfriend at September 17, 2022 04:31 PM (EcD5Y)

46 If any of you petmorons are feeling generous, you could help me with Sasha the cat, she recently had a stroke after defending herself from an attacking dog and is now blind...at least you could take a look.

https://www.givesendgo.com/SavetheCatsandStudio

computerguydave forever reader/lurker and occasional commenter I hate to ask for help...but I want her be able to live out her best cat life in her only home. Thanks

Posted by: computerguydave at September 17, 2022 04:31 PM (9dmN3)

47 Sigh.
Ol Joe is showing his age. He ambled up to my feet, grunted, slowly climbed up, grunted again and threw in a groan, and plopped down on my lap....
Posted by: Diogenes

Not to drag politicks into the Pet Thread, but at first, I wondered if this would be posted by "Dr Jill."

Reminds me of this couplet I've treasured for decades:

The Span of Life by Robert Frost
The old dog barks backward without getting up.
I can remember when he was a pup.

Posted by: mindful webworker - old dog at September 17, 2022 04:35 PM (JjNlG)

48 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 17, 2022 04:38 PM (u73oe)

49
The Span of Life by Robert Frost
The old dog barks backward without getting up.
I can remember when he was a pup.
Posted by: mindful webworker - old dog at September 17, 2022 04:35 PM (JjNlG)

I love it!
Will keep this. Thanxs for posting.

And yeah. Didn't think about the Dr Jill angle. Funny.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 17, 2022 04:39 PM (anj39)

50 I have a coworker who's chihuahua loves cucumbers.

Lucy the Fink prefers tuna. And all the tuna water.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 17, 2022 04:40 PM (U2p+3)

51 Between the banned VPN IP and Pixy's judgment of "spam," this got cut out of the thread. Re-try.

Daisy and Jarl and the Chicken incident
http://acecomments.mu.nu/
?post=399985#c36933354

Introducing Daisy (then still called "honey")
http://acecomments.mu.nu/
?post=399042#c36626965

"Sometimes you just get the dog you need. Congratulations!" -Notsothoreau

Posted by: mindful webworker - old dog at September 17, 2022 04:42 PM (eaaOz)

52 I think I need to go home and scratch Paisley's ears.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 17, 2022 04:53 PM (VdGjU)

53 Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 17, 2022 03:41 PM

And only one parrot on the thread!

Posted by: KT at September 17, 2022 04:55 PM (rrtZS)

54 Beautiful pet morons as always.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 17, 2022 04:55 PM (NpAcC)

55

Are hot dogs made with real dog?

Posted by: Wednesday at September 17, 2022 04:56 PM (7DYli)

56 computerguydave at September 17, 2022 04:31 PM

She seems like a great cat.

Posted by: KT at September 17, 2022 04:58 PM (rrtZS)

57 >>>Are hot dogs made with real dog?

Posted by: Wednesday

>Only in the Orient and south pacific.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at September 17, 2022 04:58 PM (w2Z7l)

58 When Lucy had her acute kidney failure, I was fortunate that both my boys had jobs. They both gave me significant money towards her intensive care bills. And for them, it was over a paycheck apiece.
I am blessed to have caring kiddos and a lovely kitty companion.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 17, 2022 05:03 PM (U2p+3)

59 Such lovely pet moronz!

RIP Molly

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 17, 2022 05:05 PM (p/nbH)

60 And only one parrot on the thread!

Posted by: KT at September 17, 2022 04:55 PM

She's pining for the fjords.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 17, 2022 05:06 PM (bVYXr)

61 Great pictures of pets, thanks to all.
Love the catnip cat picture! LOL
Question: what is a COVID dog?

Posted by: gourmand du jour, isolation completed at September 17, 2022 05:08 PM (jTmQV)

62 Tux waves hello to the horde. Funny cat, when I first got him I was giving him wet cat food. I had bought a case of 9 lives which he barely touched, I never got around to giving it away and Toby has a sore mouth right now so I've been soaking his kibble and putting some of that 9 lives in it. Suddenly Tux thinks he really needs to eat some 9 Lives too and demands to be given some when I mix Toby's food.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at September 17, 2022 05:10 PM (3cGpq)

63 I have a hot dog costume like that for my dachshund. He doesn’t like it much.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 17, 2022 05:21 PM (u73oe)

64 She's pining for the fjords.

BITE YOUR TONGUE!!!

(tho I do have a Monty Python plush toy complete with Xs on eyes)

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 17, 2022 05:24 PM (Dkcre)

65 The House ran out of wet food, so while I was trying to sleep, The Cat batted a ping pong ball around in my bedroom to call attention to this fact. This was incredibly annoying so after many threats (which The Cat knows I won't do, like, 'I'm gonna turn you into a banjo drum!') I threw her out and closed the door.
Then she found ANOTHER ping pong ball and bounced that against the closed door, which was even worse. Running out she was not to be found.
I made The Cat wait until I went to work for wet food, but man, that was, like, really.
Who's going to crack first.

Posted by: LenNeal at September 17, 2022 05:24 PM (U11/V)

66 Happy Pet Thread day. My kitties that have the run of the barn at night are on a real spree. 8 days, 10 rats and 5 mice. Day before yesterday I didn't have a rat or mouse left in front of the door. I found the cardinal down by the feed room.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 17, 2022 05:29 PM (JhWno)

67 Other threats I don't mean, to The Cat:
-I'll feed you to the coyotes
-I'll make you into a pair of slippers
-I'll sell you to Gypsies

And many more. After what 14 years, The Cat is like, 'Yeah try it buddy.'
(Contemptuous blink)
'You aren't doing anything and we both know it.'

Posted by: LenNeal at September 17, 2022 05:31 PM (U11/V)

68 When I put the costume on him, he mopes around. Lucky, you’re wearing it ironically, I say. He ain’t buying it.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 17, 2022 05:33 PM (u73oe)

69 Our threats were to turn our cats into Mittens and Booties

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2022 05:48 PM (k8B25)

70 Other threats I don't mean

"You're going to Bill Palmer's!!"

Bill was basically THE Ventura county bird club, his large yard full of cages of rescue parrots he'd adopt. He's been gone for a long time now.
His obituary said something about the Marine Corp was relieved when he was (honorably) discharged. He also scrapped with L A county sheriffs evicting residents of Chavez Ravine ( now dodger stadium).

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 17, 2022 05:49 PM (Dkcre)

71 We have Molly a rottweiler mix that goes nuts over raw carrots, we have never had another dog that will touch them. When I am cutting carrots to put in a roast or stew she is right there demanding her fair share and she will devour every piece that I give her.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 17, 2022 04:18 PM (bVYXr)

My beagles loved carrots. And lettuce. Anytime I made a salad they were all up in my business.

Posted by: Jordan61 at September 17, 2022 05:51 PM (N5Seh)

72 Love the pic Maizie on the boat. My son brought his GSP to lake couple of times this summer. She loved the boat but the water not so much.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 17, 2022 05:52 PM (ju2Fy)

73 Other threats I don't mean, to The Cat:
-I'll feed you to the coyotes
-I'll make you into a pair of slippers
-I'll sell you to Gypsies

I sometimes tell Paisley I'll trade her in for a cat.

Posted by: That NLurker guy at September 17, 2022 05:52 PM (eGTCV)

74 70 Other threats I don't mean

"You're going to Bill Palmer's!!"

Bill was basically THE Ventura county bird club, his large yard full of cages of rescue parrots he'd adopt. He's been gone for a long time now.
His obituary said something about the Marine Corp was relieved when he was (honorably) discharged. He also scrapped with L A county sheriffs evicting residents of Chavez Ravine ( now dodger stadium).

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 17, 2022 05:49 PM (Dkcre)
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So how was this a threat? Wouldn't a cat love a bird sanctuary - think opportunities!

Posted by: Ciampino - it's not Tweety at September 17, 2022 05:54 PM (qfLjt)

75 Question: what is a COVID dog?
Posted by: gourmand du jour, isolation completed at September 17, 2022 05:08 PM (jTmQV)

I think people who started working from home thought it would be an awesome idea to get a dog to keep them company, not thinking about how much work dogs are.

Posted by: Jordan61 at September 17, 2022 05:54 PM (N5Seh)

76 Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 17, 2022 05:06 PM (bVYXr)

I got a laugh out of her name. My sister had a weimaraner she named Sadie Ann Marie.

Posted by: Jordan61 at September 17, 2022 05:59 PM (N5Seh)

77

Are we getting Hobby, Movie, Fishing, Elbows or Mystery thread tonight?

Posted by: Inquiring Minds at September 17, 2022 05:59 PM (7DYli)

78 Are we getting Hobby, Movie, Fishing, Elbows or Mystery thread tonight?
Posted by: Inquiring Minds

Yes

Posted by: JT at September 17, 2022 06:00 PM (T4tVD)

79 This time yesterday I was outside wearing a heavy shirt. Today I'm inside with the A/C on.

Posted by: JT at September 17, 2022 06:01 PM (T4tVD)

80 This time yesterday I was outside wearing a heavy shirt. Today I'm inside with the A/C on.
Posted by: JT at September 17, 2022 06:01 PM (T4tVD)

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Globull warming!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 17, 2022 06:03 PM (u73oe)

81 Wouldn't a cat love a bird sanctuary - think opportunities!

This was said to my bird. And it was at his place I saw a Thick Billed parrot (native to America) standing on a cat's head, both eating crunchies from the same bowl.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at September 17, 2022 06:04 PM (Dkcre)

82 Posted by: computerguydave at September 17, 2022 04:31 PM
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Good luck, computerguy. Hope it works out for you and Sasha.

Posted by: olddog in mo, No Cheetos allowed on the 'toon at September 17, 2022 06:08 PM (ju2Fy)

83 MadisonTheCat likes grass. Saint Augustine. Sge gets a couple blades at a time. When she gears me come in door she runs up straight tail up happy cat, and looks at my hands, no grass she walks away tail whipping side to side, ambivalent cat.

Posted by: Eromero at September 17, 2022 06:08 PM (/RDPd)

84 Duke Lowell, you have a doxie?? I may have to come visit you!

Posted by: jewells45 at September 17, 2022 06:08 PM (nxdel)

85 I do, Jewells! You can probably smell his breath from your house.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 17, 2022 06:14 PM (u73oe)

86 You can probably smell his breath from your house.

lol! I love dachshunds!! Serious.. I would love to meet you and your doxie. I know you are pretty close. Send me an email. Jewells45atyahoodotcom.

Posted by: jewells45 at September 17, 2022 06:18 PM (nxdel)

87 My late sister's Chihuahua Rizzo is still kickin' at 11. She has outlived my brother in law's Chihuahua-Pom mixes (Fred and Red). All of them were goofy dogs, but very well behaved, and seldom yapped. Now Rizzo just has three huge cats for friends. And BiL of course.

A nephew has a chihuahua as well, named Jiffy. He likes me. Sits on my lap when I visit. Again, very chill, very well behaved.

Posted by: Pug Mahon (x8Wzq) at September 17, 2022 06:19 PM (x8Wzq)

88 Dachshund main deal in life is food, second is digging holes in you yard. Follow a mole tunnel a freaking mile.

Posted by: Eromero at September 17, 2022 06:22 PM (/RDPd)

89 Pug, I also love chihuahuas. Lots of people hate them for some reason. I think they are adorable. We've had a few at Shep's and they were just sweet as can be.

Posted by: jewells45 at September 17, 2022 06:23 PM (nxdel)

90 78 Are we getting Hobby, Movie, Fishing, Elbows or Mystery thread tonight?
Posted by: Inquiring Minds
Yes
Posted by: JT

My favorite!

Posted by: Inquiring Minds at September 17, 2022 06:24 PM (7DYli)

91 Never liked Chihuahuas, my great uncle raised them and had a kennel. Always seemed they were afraid of me even as a young kid.

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2022 06:26 PM (k8B25)

92 Pug, I also love chihuahuas. Lots of people hate them for some reason. I think they are adorable. We've had a few at Shep's and they were just sweet as can be.
Posted by: jewells45 at September 17, 2022 06:23 PM (nxdel)

They will yip a few times when company arrives, but then they just want to hang out.

Posted by: Pug Mahon (x8Wzq) at September 17, 2022 06:26 PM (x8Wzq)

93 Skip -

Didja watch the Space Station last night ?

Posted by: JT at September 17, 2022 06:30 PM (T4tVD)

94 Hey, all,

I'm using a PC laptop for now. The cord to the MacBook that I mentioned was not charging? Good reason for it: Stirling chewed the cord part way down so that it's ruined! It had to be him; he's the only cat here, and the cord was working this morning. I'm going to have to buy a new cord and then keep it and the laptop away from him.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 17, 2022 06:35 PM (c6xtn)

95 JT yes I did see it, I think it's neat to see. Very bright too, best close to sunrise or sunset and as high up.

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2022 06:36 PM (k8B25)

96 I've watched my neighbors come and go for over ten years now, and they all have pets, dogs mostly, in nine surrounding homes. I have never seen one of them play with their dog in the yard or take their dog for a walk. They all bark non-stop and seem miserable. Terrible situation.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at September 17, 2022 06:36 PM (w2Z7l)

97 KT, glad to know you got 'em. My protonmail account sometimes behaves strangely with certain IPs. Dagny's breeder never got a lot of my emails from that account; it was not until I used my work email that she responded.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 17, 2022 06:40 PM (c6xtn)

98 Longtime lurker, seldom comment but must say what a great mental health service the Pet Thread always is! Love all your critters and their stories and sad when some have crossed the bridge. Our Coton Henry who has appeared here a couple of times is 4 now. During the recent 'demic we often had items delivered - the delivery person texts when here. Now he runs to the front window and barks when he hears my phone's text sound. Also he has learned that we don't go out for morning walkies until Mom's had coffee (he is not desperate to, don't worry). He sighs, lies down, and waits... such a good dog

Posted by: Kay at September 17, 2022 06:57 PM (Uk0lu)

99 46. computerguydave, I’m glad to donate to your givesendgo. (notsothoreau donated too, I see.)
Kay at 98, yes the Pet Thread is the best!
Love to all the living pets and their Moron friends. Comfort to those mourning. We don’t know what the “new Heaven and new earth” will encompass. Keeping hope for all critters great and small.

Posted by: LadyS at September 17, 2022 09:00 PM (CS6xB)

100 I am boss over you.

Posted by: Sarah at September 17, 2022 10:37 PM (oOu87)

101 >>>Only retriever we've ever had that will happily go after whatever you throw, and ... not bring it back.

Sounds like Maizie's a "keeper"!
; )

Posted by: m at September 18, 2022 02:38 AM (GkGYg)

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