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Ace of Spades Pet Thread, November 12
This is Teddy. He decided a while ago to simply stop having any thoughts. Has never been happier.
Yes, there is a whole thread full of them. Heh.Cats That Look Like Middle Aged Men's Facebook Profile Pictures (An Occasional Tweet Series) pic.twitter.com/Y01OaNKjbO
— Paul Bronks (@SlenderSherbet) September 24, 2022
Dirty look from feral yard cat on precarious perch of shade umbrella. Comissar of PlentyProceed with caution, says that face . . .
You know me as Marty. This is Sunny, whom you met as an 8 week old kitten in June. He's now almost 7 months old and a very big boi. Here he's assisting me in my home office.He looks like a BIG help in the office.
It didn't take long for me to start looking for another canine friend after I said goodbye to Lexi back in August. I put in an application for adoption at my local Humane Society (3 pages of screening questions), and got a call back within a few days...would I consider an older dog? Of course. So I met Lulu. She's 13, and was surrendered because her family had taken up raising chickens, and Lulu killed 2 chicks. The woman took the dog (who they'd had since a puppy) to the Humane Society, along with her children -- ages 4 and 6, who were crying hysterically. Personally, I thought this was beyond cruel. I'm not sure who I felt more sad about -- the dog or the kids. Lulu is a dream. She moved right in, assuming her place as the princess of the house. She's healthy, gentle, attentive, and very lively, despite her age. I am determined that she has comfort and love in her final years.It's so great to see your new companion and to learn a little about her, Liz!
Hello, this is Socks, a 3 year old cat which showed up at my sister's house a bit more than a year ago. She is enjoying the nice fall weather. I visited sis' and found this cat is just a big ole love bucket.Hope you get to see Socks again soon. You are a great kitty uncle.
Sister doesn't spend any money on pets so I covered a vet visit, got the shots up to date, flea treatment, etc. The best part is I built her a cat house (heated) so she will be comfortable for the winter. I have returned home and I miss Socks. Thanks for the pet thread! "Gourmand du jour"
Attached graphic. 'Sedona,' furry overlord of my younger son's girlfriend. Pet Morons: "Paint Me Like One of Your French Girls"Perfect! An artistic challenge! Lovely cat.
Dear AOS, G'Kar is an ACD, and true to his breed he is overactive, tireless, loving, bright, and goofy. He frequently has the hint of a sneer on his lip...leading to him being nicknamed Billy after Billy Idol's sneer. As for a nick at the site, I'd prefer to be labelled as Don Draper if it's not taken. Bob from Northern MichiganAnybody know if Don Draper is taken? Impressive doggo. Memorable face!
Long time daily lurker, very occasional commenter as Terentia. I followed a link here from Llama Butchers. In May, I rescued three 2 week old orphaned kittens. Unfortunately two didn't make it and the surviving kitten, a female calico, had severe neurological problems. She tremored continuously and had great difficulty walking. In June, a neighbor found a litter and was taking them to animal control. I took one of the kittens, a 6 week old male tabby. Almost immediately, the new kitten began playing with the sick kittie and within 10 days, the problems were all gone. They are now 6 months old. Meet Dot and Dexter. Thank you for the pet thread.What a great story, and what a strikingly beautiful pair of cats! They just seem meant to be together.
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!
If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, November 5. 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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Petzzzz!
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 12, 2022 03:20 PM (2xlV3)
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 12, 2022 03:21 PM (2xlV3)
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Yay, Pet Thread. Teddy is one goofy-looking dog!
Another dog rescued.
On Monday, daughter and a friend of hers were on their way out here to help with some chores, when — on the highway near the dump — they found a small dog running scared.
It took a little coaxing, but once the dog quit being terrified, it gratefully jumped into the car with them. They came on out, and we got to meet the dog (chores were not really done). Daisy, our madcap Malinois, was delighted and the two of them wrestled and played like old friends. We brought out food for both of them, but Daisy let the obviously-ravenous pup eat it all. They did, hilariously, both slurp up water together.
They took the dog to the local shelter, when it opened on Tuesday. The shelter couldn't take the dog in, but they scanned it for a chip - none found. Dog had no collar.
Continued (thanks, Pixy)
Another dog rescued.
On Monday, daughter and a friend of hers were on their way out here to help with some chores, when — on the highway near the dump — they found a small dog running scared.
It took a little coaxing, but once the dog quit being terrified, it gratefully jumped into the car with them. They came on out, and we got to meet the dog (chores were not really done). Daisy, our madcap Malinois, was delighted and the two of them wrestled and played like old friends. We brought out food for both of them, but Daisy let the obviously-ravenous pup eat it all. They did, hilariously, both slurp up water together.
They took the dog to the local shelter, when it opened on Tuesday. The shelter couldn't take the dog in, but they scanned it for a chip - none found. Dog had no collar.
Continued (thanks, Pixy)
Posted by: mindful webworker - Daisy's guy at November 12, 2022 03:23 PM (wPLcW)
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Everyone is so cute. And a pox on the people who did that to Lulu! I will never understand people who do this to their animals. I am so glad she found her home.
Posted by: Piper at November 12, 2022 03:24 PM (ZdaMQ)
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hiya
Posted by: JT at November 12, 2022 03:24 PM (T4tVD)
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Happy Caturday everyone
Posted by: Skip's phone at November 12, 2022 03:25 PM (xhxe8)
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"This is Teddy. He decided a while ago to simply stop having any thoughts. Has never been happier."
So, Teddy at the top of the post is a Democrat?
(I can't be the only one who thought of that.)
So, Teddy at the top of the post is a Democrat?
(I can't be the only one who thought of that.)
Posted by: a.moron at November 12, 2022 03:25 PM (F6Xpw)
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Fantastic pet pictures today!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 12, 2022 03:28 PM (chB/a)
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continuing
Daughter has a small house with husband, two dogs, and two cats. MiladyJo and I have all we can handle with the Malinois. So, SonM took it in for a couple of nights until we could get it to our vet on Friday. Son already has a big Malamute (Jarl, featured on here before), and Merlin the old Cat. Evidently little dog imprinted on both Jarl and our Son, following them everywhere. Jarl was fatherly. Merlin was - tolerant. The pup was warm, fed, and with friends before the weather turned wet & cold.
Our vet found a chip had meandered from the back to the shoulder. Called the number, but the phone number had been reassigned. Dead end for now. Chip said his name was Elvis. But we can fix that.
Pic of Jarl and new friend
https://bit.ly/jarl-and-new-pal
Video of Jarl & follower (0:12) running out the door
https://youtu.be/aMSd-rN-4AQ
Daughter has a small house with husband, two dogs, and two cats. MiladyJo and I have all we can handle with the Malinois. So, SonM took it in for a couple of nights until we could get it to our vet on Friday. Son already has a big Malamute (Jarl, featured on here before), and Merlin the old Cat. Evidently little dog imprinted on both Jarl and our Son, following them everywhere. Jarl was fatherly. Merlin was - tolerant. The pup was warm, fed, and with friends before the weather turned wet & cold.
Our vet found a chip had meandered from the back to the shoulder. Called the number, but the phone number had been reassigned. Dead end for now. Chip said his name was Elvis. But we can fix that.
Pic of Jarl and new friend
https://bit.ly/jarl-and-new-pal
Video of Jarl & follower (0:12) running out the door
https://youtu.be/aMSd-rN-4AQ
Posted by: mindful webworker - Daisy's guy at November 12, 2022 03:28 PM (wPLcW)
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Must stop in here for a brief update. Not sure how much anyone remembers, but a few weeks ago I thought we might have to put our oldest kitty down.
Nope. All the tests came back showing she was experiencing some treatable symptoms, but the big stuff all looked great!
So... with my impending move, I've selected a place for us to rent, before we settle all the other things that need to be settled, and with rentals, one must be aware of the limits on pets. I was working with a realty company, and she asked me how many cats I have. At the time I said we have three now, but it might be two soon, I wasn't sure. She said "No! You have two cats!"
Okie dokie then. I feel a little better about not being honest about it now. Two it is. Or so it says on the paperwork.
Nope. All the tests came back showing she was experiencing some treatable symptoms, but the big stuff all looked great!
So... with my impending move, I've selected a place for us to rent, before we settle all the other things that need to be settled, and with rentals, one must be aware of the limits on pets. I was working with a realty company, and she asked me how many cats I have. At the time I said we have three now, but it might be two soon, I wasn't sure. She said "No! You have two cats!"
Okie dokie then. I feel a little better about not being honest about it now. Two it is. Or so it says on the paperwork.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022 03:28 PM (XfBY/)
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Been member of American Legion almost 48 years, they have gone woke the past year. So has the Fleet Reserve. Sorry for the whining , KT. But somebody earlier thread mentioned the poppy sales at American Legion posts. I remember them from my little kid days when Pappy Eromero was the post commander, in a way I'm glad he ain't here to see this.
Posted by: Eromero at November 12, 2022 03:28 PM (afWHS)
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Thank you all for taking in and helping those pets.
Posted by: Floridachick at November 12, 2022 03:29 PM (iQ/6C)
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Beautiful pets. Love Teddy.
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 12, 2022 03:29 PM (VdGjU)
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Terentia: Almost immediately, the new kitten began playing with the sick kittie and within 10 days, the problems were all gone.
So cool. Even cats respond to cat therapy.
So cool. Even cats respond to cat therapy.
Posted by: mindful webworker - cats & dogs, living together, mass hysteria at November 12, 2022 03:32 PM (wPLcW)
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Pic of Jarl and new friend
https://bit.ly/jarl-and-new-pal
Video of Jarl & follower (0:12) running out the door
https://youtu.be/aMSd-rN-4AQ
Posted by: mindful webworker - Daisy's guy at November 12, 2022 03:28 PM (wPLcW)
Ummm, you sure Jarl ain't a coyote? Cuz he looks like a coyote.
https://bit.ly/jarl-and-new-pal
Video of Jarl & follower (0:12) running out the door
https://youtu.be/aMSd-rN-4AQ
Posted by: mindful webworker - Daisy's guy at November 12, 2022 03:28 PM (wPLcW)
Ummm, you sure Jarl ain't a coyote? Cuz he looks like a coyote.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022 03:32 PM (XfBY/)
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Posted by: mindful webworker - Daisy's guy at November 12, 2022 03:28 PM (wPLcW)
Nice looking pup.
Nice looking pup.
Posted by: Javems at November 12, 2022 03:33 PM (AmoqO)
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mindful webworker, jarl and elvis are handsome fellas!
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 12, 2022 03:34 PM (2xlV3)
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Lulu looks like a queen
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 12, 2022 03:35 PM (2xlV3)
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Learned that feral is called "Tiger" by the neighbor and has been Trapped, Neutered and Released.
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at November 12, 2022 03:38 PM (x00Ds)
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Those kittens in the last photo are gorgeous...and I don't even like cats!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 12, 2022 03:39 PM (XIJ/X)
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A lot of kewt kittehs today must be Caturday
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 12, 2022 03:39 PM (EZebt)
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Afternoon, Pet Threadians.
Diana and Rosalind had their first baths this week. Both did very well, both in the tub and on the grooming table being blown dry. No screaming, no thrashing. Eventually they'll exhibit all the passive-aggressive tactics Borzoi girls imbibe with mother's milk, but we're happy their good temperaments were on display.
Afternoon, Pet Threadians.
Diana and Rosalind had their first baths this week. Both did very well, both in the tub and on the grooming table being blown dry. No screaming, no thrashing. Eventually they'll exhibit all the passive-aggressive tactics Borzoi girls imbibe with mother's milk, but we're happy their good temperaments were on display.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 12, 2022 03:40 PM (F5SHf)
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I bought Paisley a squeeky toy yesterday--challenge issued; challenge accepted. It lasted 15 minutes. And the toy was "indestructible. :
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 12, 2022 03:41 PM (VdGjU)
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You do not want to walk through leaf piles in my neighborhood, there is either dog or cat poop in nearly 50% of the piles.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 12, 2022 03:42 PM (bVYXr)
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And the toy was "indestructible. :
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 12, 2022 03:41 PM (VdGjU)
We get toys from Marshalls and TJ Maxx. The Go Dog ones seem to last longest
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 12, 2022 03:41 PM (VdGjU)
We get toys from Marshalls and TJ Maxx. The Go Dog ones seem to last longest
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 12, 2022 03:42 PM (2xlV3)
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Handsome pet morons. Tuxedo kitty wins this round for me.
Posted by: Comrade flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 12, 2022 03:44 PM (yHsuS)
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A brain dead troll hit the thread. I'm not in the mood.
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 12, 2022 03:46 PM (VdGjU)
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By the way Paisley 's enthusiasm for destroying toys makes me smile.
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 12, 2022 03:48 PM (VdGjU)
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Gorgeous pet morons, totally ideal pets! Lulu looks like a sweetie, previous owner sounds like a nit who never heard of a leash, or did they keep the chicks in the house?
My Bogie is just about ready to drag me off for a walk. He always eats and sleeps better after the 2.7mi course at the park.
Could somebody get rid of the shithead at 26 , vicious troll bastard
My Bogie is just about ready to drag me off for a walk. He always eats and sleeps better after the 2.7mi course at the park.
Could somebody get rid of the shithead at 26 , vicious troll bastard
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022 03:48 PM (Zzbjj)
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Seems you already did lose the Sid . Not you Flounder.
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022 03:49 PM (Zzbjj)
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NLurker, have you searched on "Kevlar dog toys". At least make it harder for the doggies.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at November 12, 2022 03:51 PM (PiwSw)
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20 how do you not like cats?!? They are so cute! J was a very vocal cat “hater”. Until the boys, and now he is as silly over them as I am. He was even on the phone with a friend and I could hear him saying “yeah, I know, but I have to admit, these cats are pretty cool. But they aren’t cat cats.”
Yes, they are “cat cats”. Savannahs are just very dog like in that they aren’t aloof, they are pretty needy with attention and they fetch. 😀
Yes, they are “cat cats”. Savannahs are just very dog like in that they aren’t aloof, they are pretty needy with attention and they fetch. 😀
Posted by: Piper at November 12, 2022 03:52 PM (ZdaMQ)
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She's 13, and was surrendered because her family had taken up raising chickens, and Lulu killed 2 chicks. The woman took the dog (who they'd had since a puppy) to the Humane Society, along with her children -- ages 4 and 6, who were crying hysterically.
Fucking kidding me???
Fucking kidding me???
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 12, 2022 03:53 PM (nxdel)
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Ummm, you sure Jarl ain't a coyote? Cuz he looks like a coyote.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022 03:32 PM (XfBY/)
NJ coyotes are a bit lighter than Jarl, but I see the resemblance. Had to tell my NYC husband not to try to lure and collar them so that he could take them to the local vet. No, dear, that's a coyote. People don't chip coyotes.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022 03:32 PM (XfBY/)
NJ coyotes are a bit lighter than Jarl, but I see the resemblance. Had to tell my NYC husband not to try to lure and collar them so that he could take them to the local vet. No, dear, that's a coyote. People don't chip coyotes.
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022 03:54 PM (Zzbjj)
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Love all the kitties today! Very sad about the woman who gave up the 13 year old she had since a pup. I imagine her kids will always sadly remember the cruelty that was done to them and the pup that day. Some people can be such JERKS!
Posted by: Shakarone at November 12, 2022 03:54 PM (IvU5C)
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Fucking kidding me???
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 12, 2022 03:53 PM (nxdel)
Is that not perverse? No leashes in that part of the country?
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 12, 2022 03:53 PM (nxdel)
Is that not perverse? No leashes in that part of the country?
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022 03:54 PM (Zzbjj)
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22 I am amazed at people who show dogs and kitties. So much goes into it! I would love to learn more. I have shown horses my whole life, but dog and cat showing seems like a different animal.
I will show myself out.
I will show myself out.
Posted by: Piper at November 12, 2022 03:58 PM (ZdaMQ)
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BurtTC: Ummm, you sure Jarl ain't a coyote? Cuz he looks like a coyote.
Pic of Jarl and Merlin - and Daisy - on the Oct 1 Pet Thread. Daisy is more like a coyote.
https://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=401126
also
BurtTC: Okie dokie then. I feel a little better about not being honest about it now. Two it is. Or so it says on the paperwork.
On the Oct 22 Pet Thread, I said, "Wouldn't suggest overt deception, but there's a little gray area of letting people draw their own, erroneous, conclusions."
Glad that worked out for you.
Pic of Jarl and Merlin - and Daisy - on the Oct 1 Pet Thread. Daisy is more like a coyote.
https://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=401126
also
BurtTC: Okie dokie then. I feel a little better about not being honest about it now. Two it is. Or so it says on the paperwork.
On the Oct 22 Pet Thread, I said, "Wouldn't suggest overt deception, but there's a little gray area of letting people draw their own, erroneous, conclusions."
Glad that worked out for you.Posted by: mindful webworker - feline, canine, whatever it takes at November 12, 2022 03:59 PM (wPLcW)
Posted by: olddog in mo at November 12, 2022 03:59 PM (piTqe)
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35. My first year in college, my mom and stepfather number 2 moved and decided her old Schnauzer was not coming. She, and it's one of the better things she ever did, rehomed him with a nice neighbor who wanted a friend for the Schnauzer she already had. The move didn't work out well and she went back to her old job and moved back to the old town. The neighbor refused to let her have the doggie back. She never got another and that's for the best.
My brother, a HS Senior who had to move in with an aunt, was not given the option of taking Fritz to live with auntie's schnauzer, so an element of anger toward the kids was detected. I suspect the woman who dropped Lulu at the shelter was angry that the kids loved the dog, but like little kids, were not ready for full responsibility
My brother, a HS Senior who had to move in with an aunt, was not given the option of taking Fritz to live with auntie's schnauzer, so an element of anger toward the kids was detected. I suspect the woman who dropped Lulu at the shelter was angry that the kids loved the dog, but like little kids, were not ready for full responsibility
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022 04:00 PM (Zzbjj)
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All the pets today are adorable.
Can't believe someone would give up their dog after having her for 13 yrs.
I guarantee her little children will never forget this for the rest of their lives.
Can't believe someone would give up their dog after having her for 13 yrs.
I guarantee her little children will never forget this for the rest of their lives.
Posted by: redridinghood at November 12, 2022 04:01 PM (NpAcC)
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Pets are a blessing especially in stressful times like these.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022 04:02 PM (Kme0F)
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I am amazed at people who show dogs and kitties. So much goes into it! I would love to learn more. I have shown horses my whole life, but dog and cat showing seems like a different animal.
I will show myself out.
Posted by: Piper at November 12, 2022 03:58 PM (ZdaMQ)
I'm no expert but I think a lot of shows have "pet quality" entrances where you can show your own pets with not quite the rigorous judging of the purebreds that might be a way to get your feet wet.
I will show myself out.
Posted by: Piper at November 12, 2022 03:58 PM (ZdaMQ)
I'm no expert but I think a lot of shows have "pet quality" entrances where you can show your own pets with not quite the rigorous judging of the purebreds that might be a way to get your feet wet.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 04:03 PM (eoQWY)
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I guarantee her little children will never forget this for the rest of their lives.
Posted by: redridinghood at November 12, 2022 04:01 PM (NpAcC)
My brother, a 17yo kid, sure didn't.
Posted by: redridinghood at November 12, 2022 04:01 PM (NpAcC)
My brother, a 17yo kid, sure didn't.
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022 04:03 PM (Zzbjj)
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I'd give away my house before I'd give away one of my dogs. They are family.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 12, 2022 04:03 PM (ZLI7S)
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42. Yes. My Bogie has been a very calming influence on me.
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022 04:04 PM (Zzbjj)
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I mean that seriously outdoes any of the flimsy excuses we heard at Shep's. Good grief!
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 12, 2022 04:05 PM (nxdel)
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I grew up with parents that spent more money at the vet caring for our dogs and cats than they could afford.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022 04:06 PM (Kme0F)
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Nice array of pets today. I think I shall strive to be more like Teddy.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com - Email for morons. at November 12, 2022 04:06 PM (Bd6X8)
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43. I have F2 Savannahs that are both theoretically 40% Serval, they aren’t allowed in any show venue, though honestly with the level of Serval they have, it would be pretty stressful for them even if it was allowed. While they are just kitty cats, there are some distinct differences in their behaviors from a domestic cat or even an SBT Savannah, which is the level they can be shown as all the serval has been bred out.
If I ever get another dog, I think I would look into agility. That looks super fun!
If I ever get another dog, I think I would look into agility. That looks super fun!
Posted by: Piper at November 12, 2022 04:08 PM (ZdaMQ)
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29 years ago at a bird show talent contest my lorikeet performed a poop on a red kerchief as trained. Audience not impressed. But one kid about 8 walked up and announced "I think your bird shoulda won mister!"
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at November 12, 2022 04:09 PM (x00Ds)
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We wet vac'd the cushions on the sectional and club chairs today. Cats are not happy.
Posted by: olddog in mo at November 12, 2022 04:09 PM (piTqe)
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48. Sounds like good parents. Fortunately there is dog insurance. I keep Bogie supervised to avoid "dietary indiscretions" and tangles with wild animals, but there are other illnesses and accidents. I don't want to be in the position of not caring for him.
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022 04:09 PM (Zzbjj)
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Nowhere near as sad a story as Lulu's, but we still can't believe that our Luna's family gave her up. They'd had her since she was a puppy but when the lockdowns eased up they started traveling more. Luna didn't handle kennels well, so they "surrendered" her at the age of 4.
She is a beautiful, loving, playful girl who charms almost every human who meets here.
What kind of people WERE they?!!
She is a beautiful, loving, playful girl who charms almost every human who meets here.
What kind of people WERE they?!!
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at November 12, 2022 04:11 PM (fTtFy)
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The woman took the dog (who they'd had since a puppy) to the Humane Society, along with her children -- ages 4 and 6, who were crying hysterically
What, did the kids kill the chickens, too?
What, did the kids kill the chickens, too?
Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 12, 2022 04:11 PM (OX9vb)
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Critters!
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 12, 2022 04:12 PM (u73oe)
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The kiddo's quaker parrot is doing much better. We weren't able to find a suitable cone of shame, but his neck injury is much better nonetheless. Right now I'm hanging out with him and watching his antics.
Posted by: PabloD at November 12, 2022 04:16 PM (X1JA2)
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Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022 04:09 PM (Zzbjj)
Back in the 60's and 70's of course there was no pet insurance. Our vet was very accommodating and allowed payment overtime. It was also the time of no leash laws and dogs went out and were called in just like the kids. All of our pets lived long lives . One of my dogs was there before I started kindergarten and was there to see me start college.
Back in the 60's and 70's of course there was no pet insurance. Our vet was very accommodating and allowed payment overtime. It was also the time of no leash laws and dogs went out and were called in just like the kids. All of our pets lived long lives . One of my dogs was there before I started kindergarten and was there to see me start college.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022 04:17 PM (Kme0F)
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Nice Pets Y'all!...
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at November 12, 2022 04:20 PM (R/m4+)
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Just listened to the CJN podcast - the dog pictured up top is how Dave in Fla probably sees the Horde on a lot of these election issues.
My BIL had a dog just like this...but way dumber looking.
My BIL had a dog just like this...but way dumber looking.
Posted by: Boswell at November 12, 2022 04:20 PM (+Cgut)
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 12, 2022 04:22 PM (nxdel)
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From an old ONT, i think:
"Doctor, my child won't eat fish at all... what can I replace it with?"
"A cat. Cats love fish."
"Doctor, my child won't eat fish at all... what can I replace it with?"
"A cat. Cats love fish."
Posted by: Warai-otoko at November 12, 2022 04:23 PM (6FeV1)
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B-17 Texas Raiders has crashed at an air show in Dallas.
Posted by: rudytbone at November 12, 2022 04:25 PM (aS3dr)
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Afternoon, folk! Lovely beasts today. With that woman who gave up her 13-year-old dog, I volunteer to pop her onto the ice floe and push her out to sea. Telling her all the while, "It's for the best, ma'am, it really is."
Baby Dagny did fine at the vet this morning. Some fluids, an ultrasound to prove she is really is not knocked up, a bit of fever, a general diagnosis of upper respiratory infection, and some Clavamox 2x a day. She is sitting on my lap now, not really purring -- making a noise something like a car that is missing on one cylinder. (Hard for me to type like this.) I hope she recovers soon.
Baby Dagny did fine at the vet this morning. Some fluids, an ultrasound to prove she is really is not knocked up, a bit of fever, a general diagnosis of upper respiratory infection, and some Clavamox 2x a day. She is sitting on my lap now, not really purring -- making a noise something like a car that is missing on one cylinder. (Hard for me to type like this.) I hope she recovers soon.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:29 PM (c6xtn)
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Maybe I should look into cat insurance for these 2. They're both young enough that premiums shouldn't be too bad, I hope.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:31 PM (c6xtn)
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at November 12, 2022 04:31 PM (x00Ds)
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Getting the boot cause you like to eat chicken... smh.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 12, 2022 04:32 PM (OLVeZ)
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When I went off the college, my mother had a little chihuahua. This was not a nice dog. He would steal our underwear and then hide under the bed so you couldn't retrieve it. One day he bit my hand. I am allergic to most things hat have fur but only cats really set it off but in this case my hand swelled up.
I said me or the dog. She chose the dog. Lol
It also did not stop me from owning dogs most of my life starting with a stray that adopted me in college and then raising labs.
I said me or the dog. She chose the dog. Lol
It also did not stop me from owning dogs most of my life starting with a stray that adopted me in college and then raising labs.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at November 12, 2022 04:33 PM (Y+l9t)
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63 B-17 Texas Raiders has crashed at an air show in Dallas.
Posted by: rudytbone at November 12, 2022 04:25 PM (aS3dr)
She died doing what she loved... /salute.
Posted by: rudytbone at November 12, 2022 04:25 PM (aS3dr)
She died doing what she loved... /salute.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 12, 2022 04:33 PM (OLVeZ)
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My brother and his wife just got a a 3 year old Golden Retriever who is a real sweetheart (being a sweetheart is, of course, part of Golden Retriever DNA). Her previous owners were not mean to her, but they were clearly very neglectful - Honey was very dirty and matted and is a very fat girl. No table scraps for her, at least until they can slim her down to a healthier weight, she's built like a barrel now. She is quite funny - when you pet her, she makes a sound that sounds like a cross between a growl and a purr. I've never heard a dog "purr" before. My brother tells me she also snores very loudly - that could be due to her weight.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&&&V at November 12, 2022 04:34 PM (HabA/)
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Hiya Donna of the Ampersands !
Posted by: JT at November 12, 2022 04:36 PM (T4tVD)
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I suspect the woman who dropped Lulu at the shelter was angry that the kids loved the dog, but like little kids, were not ready for full responsibility
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022
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Possibly. And if the chicken business is now essential to their survival, they could not afford to lose birds to a chicken-killing dog. But couldn't she have given the dog to a neighbor? Unless all their neighbors are in the same business. Urk.
Posted by: CN at November 12, 2022
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Possibly. And if the chicken business is now essential to their survival, they could not afford to lose birds to a chicken-killing dog. But couldn't she have given the dog to a neighbor? Unless all their neighbors are in the same business. Urk.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:36 PM (c6xtn)
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Hadrian, how about some pictures?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at November 12, 2022 04:36 PM (Y+l9t)
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Hi, JT!
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&&&V at November 12, 2022 04:37 PM (HabA/)
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Just listened to the CJN podcast - the dog pictured up top is how Dave in Fla probably sees the Horde on a lot of these election issues.
LOL.
LOL.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 12, 2022 04:38 PM (vH/6k)
Posted by: JT at November 12, 2022 04:38 PM (T4tVD)
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What a gorgeous day today here. But it's already getting dark. Sigh....
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at November 12, 2022 04:38 PM (Y+l9t)
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Some very funny doggie pictures, the top one and the ACD. Goofy.
Sister says socks loves his house and spends lots of time there. Socks is also keeping down the mole population.
Thanks again!
Sister says socks loves his house and spends lots of time there. Socks is also keeping down the mole population.
Thanks again!
Posted by: gourmand du jour, thanks vets at November 12, 2022 04:42 PM (jTmQV)
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Quite a stretch Sunny the cat has!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 12, 2022 04:43 PM (vH/6k)
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That last cat picture - those two. It should be captioned:
"You two - right there! Tell me now, which of you just scratched the back of the sofa?"
"You two - right there! Tell me now, which of you just scratched the back of the sofa?"
Posted by: Boswell at November 12, 2022 04:44 PM (+Cgut)
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Beautiful stories today. That orange tabby to be “painted like one of your French girls” looks like a more svelte version of our Reina. She is a shameless, lolling poser worthy of Rubens.
Those who take in older, abandoned pets are a model and an inspiration, BTW.
Those who take in older, abandoned pets are a model and an inspiration, BTW.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022 04:45 PM (CS6xB)
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I just posted a link to the B-17 collision and crash at the end of the 'Who gets to chose the Experts' thread.
Feel free to comment there.
Feel free to comment there.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 12, 2022 04:45 PM (1n+EO)
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You know,
This is all a reflection of the value of life. Of relationships. Of an alliance or duty. No one wants to dedicate or promise anything to anyone. I include our creatures in that. There's no kinship or promise.
It's a reflection on society. No one gives a shit unless it benefits them.
I would give up my hobbit hole before I gave up Lucy. She's my sweet little friend. She knows all my secrets. And she still wakes me up at 3am for pets and loves.
This is all a reflection of the value of life. Of relationships. Of an alliance or duty. No one wants to dedicate or promise anything to anyone. I include our creatures in that. There's no kinship or promise.
It's a reflection on society. No one gives a shit unless it benefits them.
I would give up my hobbit hole before I gave up Lucy. She's my sweet little friend. She knows all my secrets. And she still wakes me up at 3am for pets and loves.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022 04:48 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 12, 2022 04:50 PM (vH/6k)
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Possibly. And if the chicken business is now essential to their survival, they could not afford to lose birds to a chicken-killing dog. But couldn't she have given the dog to a neighbor? Unless all their neighbors are in the same business. Urk.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:36 PM (c6xtn)----
I think more solutions available to keep the chickens safe without having to give a dog away you've had for 13 years. I think there are plenty of chicken farmers who have dogs.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:36 PM (c6xtn)----
I think more solutions available to keep the chickens safe without having to give a dog away you've had for 13 years. I think there are plenty of chicken farmers who have dogs.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022 04:52 PM (Kme0F)
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I mentioned, on another thread this week, that my dog has been waking me up every two hours. Someone recommended I get another dog. It's not Jake's fault that he's living in a strange place and hears weird noises at night. He is getting better and sleeping longer. I just don't throw away my animals like that.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 12, 2022 04:54 PM (uz3Px)
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I would give up my hobbit hole before I gave up Lucy. She's my sweet little friend. She knows all my secrets. And she still wakes me up at 3am for pets and loves.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022
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If only Stirling would hold off until 3 am. He's more of a problem when I am trying to *get* to sleep. I've taken to putting the litter box out in the kitchen and locking the kittens out of the bedroom at night. When I open up Stirling throws himself on me and bumps and nuzzles. So I guess he doesn't mind too much.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022
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If only Stirling would hold off until 3 am. He's more of a problem when I am trying to *get* to sleep. I've taken to putting the litter box out in the kitchen and locking the kittens out of the bedroom at night. When I open up Stirling throws himself on me and bumps and nuzzles. So I guess he doesn't mind too much.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:54 PM (c6xtn)
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I think more solutions available to keep the chickens safe without having to give a dog away you've had for 13 years. I think there are plenty of chicken farmers who have dogs.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022
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Certainly there should be better answers. This kind of thing might have been more the norm in the 1930s or something, not now.
I think more solutions available to keep the chickens safe without having to give a dog away you've had for 13 years. I think there are plenty of chicken farmers who have dogs.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022
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Certainly there should be better answers. This kind of thing might have been more the norm in the 1930s or something, not now.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:56 PM (c6xtn)
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Nice story about the kitten caring for the other one. Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 12, 2022 04:56 PM (vH/6k)
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She is quite funny - when you pet her, she makes a sound that sounds like a cross between a growl and a purr. I've never heard a dog "purr" before. My brother tells me she also snores very loudly - that could be due to her weight.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&&&V at November 12, 2022 04:34 PM
Our Rhodesian Ridgeback would talk to us. It was like what you said, part growl and part something else. When she wanted something she was very vocal about it.
The snoring may not be due to weight. Molly (Black Dog Three) snores and she is two years old and lean as a whip. I have to shake her awake two or three times a night some nights to make her stop. She also sometimes sleeps on her back with all four of her legs straight up in the air.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&&&V at November 12, 2022 04:34 PM
Our Rhodesian Ridgeback would talk to us. It was like what you said, part growl and part something else. When she wanted something she was very vocal about it.
The snoring may not be due to weight. Molly (Black Dog Three) snores and she is two years old and lean as a whip. I have to shake her awake two or three times a night some nights to make her stop. She also sometimes sleeps on her back with all four of her legs straight up in the air.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 12, 2022 05:01 PM (bVYXr)
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The ACD photo made me miss my... friend? partner? buddy? brother? Blue.
I'm in the camp that ACD's aren't 'pets', they're whatever they are. Blue most certainly wasn't my 'pet', EVER.
I now am in the house with two cats, both rescues.
One thinks she's my wife, the other is a shelter pickup, and by the way, what shelters are you around with all these screenings? We saw this last little shit on the website, saw she'd been there for like 3 months, paid like $40, stuffed her in a carrier and took her home immediately.
Where she has proven to be... well, honestly... not too bright.
I get the whole not understanding the laser dot or maybe wet food, maybe this cat was under-socialized or was a barn cat or something but really?
This last one is, well, kind of... well, she's just not smart.
Not a fast learner. Can't figure out how to push open doors, curtains were a Magical Force Field! and when she bashed into a glass window because Oh! It's invisible! Yeah, not an Einstein.
I'm in the camp that ACD's aren't 'pets', they're whatever they are. Blue most certainly wasn't my 'pet', EVER.
I now am in the house with two cats, both rescues.
One thinks she's my wife, the other is a shelter pickup, and by the way, what shelters are you around with all these screenings? We saw this last little shit on the website, saw she'd been there for like 3 months, paid like $40, stuffed her in a carrier and took her home immediately.
Where she has proven to be... well, honestly... not too bright.
I get the whole not understanding the laser dot or maybe wet food, maybe this cat was under-socialized or was a barn cat or something but really?
This last one is, well, kind of... well, she's just not smart.
Not a fast learner. Can't figure out how to push open doors, curtains were a Magical Force Field! and when she bashed into a glass window because Oh! It's invisible! Yeah, not an Einstein.
Posted by: LenNeal at November 12, 2022 05:02 PM (U11/V)
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83. Agree, nurse.
I have an old friend, a single, self-professed “cat lady.” At one point she was near homelessness because she had 5 cats and no potential roommate/landlord would allow that many. Friend wouldn’t consider finding a new and good home for any of them. I found her stance there unfortunate…but she did work out a decent situation in the end.
I have an old friend, a single, self-professed “cat lady.” At one point she was near homelessness because she had 5 cats and no potential roommate/landlord would allow that many. Friend wouldn’t consider finding a new and good home for any of them. I found her stance there unfortunate…but she did work out a decent situation in the end.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022 05:02 PM (CS6xB)
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92: That's why I draw the line at 2 cats at any one time.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:05 PM (c6xtn)
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Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 12, 2022 05:01 PM (bVYXr)
Was your ridgeback a good dog? It's been on my list to get when I finally move to the country.
Was your ridgeback a good dog? It's been on my list to get when I finally move to the country.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022 05:05 PM (Kme0F)
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'With 2 cats in the yard, life used to be so hard..'
Posted by: Eromero at November 12, 2022 05:06 PM (hJ3dM)
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Wolfus,
Lucy does not tolerate a closed door. Especially if it separates her from me. The caterwauling is enough to raise the dead.
When I have a rough time, she's there. So when she wants to be near me and needs security, I give it to her.
Lucy does not tolerate a closed door. Especially if it separates her from me. The caterwauling is enough to raise the dead.
When I have a rough time, she's there. So when she wants to be near me and needs security, I give it to her.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022 05:06 PM (U2p+3)
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I think more solutions available to keep the chickens safe without having to give a dog away you've had for 13 years. I think there are plenty of chicken farmers who have dogs.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022
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Certainly there should be better answers. This kind of thing might have been more the norm in the 1930s or something, not now.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:56 PM
From my and others experiences once a dog starts killing any kind of livestock it's pretty much over. You either have to remove the dog or the livestock. Not saying that lady made the right decision, but she had to make a decision. Personally I would have removed the chickens myself rather than the dog.
I would love to have a herd of chickens but I know that both of our dogs would do everything they could to get at them and kill them.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022
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Certainly there should be better answers. This kind of thing might have been more the norm in the 1930s or something, not now.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:56 PM
From my and others experiences once a dog starts killing any kind of livestock it's pretty much over. You either have to remove the dog or the livestock. Not saying that lady made the right decision, but she had to make a decision. Personally I would have removed the chickens myself rather than the dog.
I would love to have a herd of chickens but I know that both of our dogs would do everything they could to get at them and kill them.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 12, 2022 05:07 PM (bVYXr)
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Was your ridgeback a good dog? It's been on my list to get when I finally move to the country.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022 05:05 PM
She was the best behaved and gentle dog we have ever had. She could have been a hospital therapy dog if we had the time to get her in the program when she was young.
Posted by: polynikes at November 12, 2022 05:05 PM
She was the best behaved and gentle dog we have ever had. She could have been a hospital therapy dog if we had the time to get her in the program when she was young.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 12, 2022 05:09 PM (bVYXr)
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LenNeal, I dunno, I think the shelters with all the screenings may be in more urban areas where they see a lot of returns or surrenders. In Feb. I was attracted to a long-haired black cat on Petfinder at a shelter within an hour of me. They sent me a 4-page application full of nosey-parker questions. When I spotted Stirling, I was very pleased to hear that the shelter merely wanted a reference from my current vet, and didn't require face diapers at their shop. It was worth the 8-hour round trip to get him (and he has been worth it too).
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:09 PM (c6xtn)
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Anybody know if Don Draper is taken?
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Posted by: Oddbob at November 12, 2022 05:10 PM (nfrXX)
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Aaand Tiger the feral yard cat has just reclaimed his umbrella perch, gingerly climbing up.
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at November 12, 2022 05:11 PM (x00Ds)
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If only Stirling would hold off until 3 am. He's more of a problem when I am trying to *get* to sleep. I've taken to putting the litter box out in the kitchen and locking the kittens out of the bedroom at night. When I open up Stirling throws himself on me and bumps and nuzzles. So I guess he doesn't mind too much.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:54 PM (c6xtn)
Many many years ago I had a kitten that was waking me up at night and I took to hugging her close and talking to her in a squeaky voice like an annoying aunt that pinches your cheek. It was so horrifying that she not only learned herself but she taught all the new kittens for 20 years not to do so, and those kittens have taught new kittens so that I haven't had to train any cats since. They all know the rules!
If only Stirling would hold off until 3 am. He's more of a problem when I am trying to *get* to sleep. I've taken to putting the litter box out in the kitchen and locking the kittens out of the bedroom at night. When I open up Stirling throws himself on me and bumps and nuzzles. So I guess he doesn't mind too much.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 04:54 PM (c6xtn)
Many many years ago I had a kitten that was waking me up at night and I took to hugging her close and talking to her in a squeaky voice like an annoying aunt that pinches your cheek. It was so horrifying that she not only learned herself but she taught all the new kittens for 20 years not to do so, and those kittens have taught new kittens so that I haven't had to train any cats since. They all know the rules!
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:12 PM (eoQWY)
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I would love to have a herd of chickens but I know that both of our dogs would do everything they could to get at them and kill them.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 12, 2022 05:07 PM (bVYXr)
I'm of the opinion that once you make a commitment to a creature and bring it into your home, you don't just decide, oh well, there's another shiny thing that doesn't work with you in the area, so.... sorry! Off you go!
That's bullshit. And a reflection on our society as a whole.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 12, 2022 05:07 PM (bVYXr)
I'm of the opinion that once you make a commitment to a creature and bring it into your home, you don't just decide, oh well, there's another shiny thing that doesn't work with you in the area, so.... sorry! Off you go!
That's bullshit. And a reflection on our society as a whole.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022 05:12 PM (U2p+3)
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B-17 Texas Raiders has crashed at an air show in Dallas.
I just got home from running errands and heard about it. There is video but it's kind of horrific.
I just got home from running errands and heard about it. There is video but it's kind of horrific.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 12, 2022 05:12 PM (nfrXX)
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Anybody know if Don Draper is taken?
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Posted by: Oddbob at November 12, 2022 05:10 PM (nfrXX)
Interesting. At the very least I would have expected it as a sock or something.
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Posted by: Oddbob at November 12, 2022 05:10 PM (nfrXX)
Interesting. At the very least I would have expected it as a sock or something.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at November 12, 2022 05:13 PM (UQUAY)
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Hey everybody! What’s shakin?
Posted by: Don Draper at November 12, 2022 05:13 PM (u73oe)
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Just kidding.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 12, 2022 05:13 PM (u73oe)
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I'm of the opinion that once you make a commitment to a creature and bring it into your home, you don't just decide, oh well, there's another shiny thing that doesn't work with you in the area, so.... sorry! Off you go!
That's bullshit. And a reflection on our society as a whole.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022 05:12 PM (U2p+3)
But enough about my wife...
(sorry, couldn't resist)
That's bullshit. And a reflection on our society as a whole.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022 05:12 PM (U2p+3)
But enough about my wife...
(sorry, couldn't resist)
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022 05:14 PM (NWBBy)
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I'm of the opinion that once you make a commitment to a creature and bring it into your home, you don't just decide, oh well, there's another shiny thing that doesn't work with you in the area, so.... sorry! Off you go!
Posted by: nurse ratched
Agreed, 100%
Posted by: nurse ratched
Agreed, 100%
Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 12, 2022 05:15 PM (OX9vb)
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Teddy is a Democat.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at November 12, 2022 05:15 PM (I9VC/)
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Interesting. At the very least I would have expected it as a sock or something.
I'm glad you said that. Made me notice that I left the 's' off of acecomments. Trying again...
Still just this thread.
I'm glad you said that. Made me notice that I left the 's' off of acecomments. Trying again...
Still just this thread.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 12, 2022 05:16 PM (nfrXX)
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I had a kitten that had been starved. (Was rescued when the owner threw the cat out after being left without food for a week). Jeter was never very bright. I have had dumb cats before but nutrition can affect their mental abilities.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 12, 2022 05:16 PM (uz3Px)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at November 12, 2022 05:16 PM (6VKyY)
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Oh, BurtTC, knowing what you're going through, that kinda gives me a sad. But good on ya for keeping your sense of humor through a bad time. Hugs, friend.
Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 12, 2022 05:17 PM (OX9vb)
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Don Draper died in the war.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at November 12, 2022 05:17 PM (I9VC/)
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Dagny is still on my lap, breathing more quietly as she dozes. The real test will be whether she eats dinner.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:17 PM (c6xtn)
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LenNeal, I dunno, I think the shelters with all the screenings may be in more urban areas where they see a lot of returns or surrenders. In Feb. I was attracted to a long-haired black cat on Petfinder at a shelter within an hour of me. They sent me a 4-page application full of nosey-parker questions. When I spotted Stirling, I was very pleased to hear that the shelter merely wanted a reference from my current vet, and didn't require face diapers at their shop. It was worth the 8-hour round trip to get him (and he has been worth it too).
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:09 PM (c6xtn)
I've run into rescues that have pulled that. I know they don't do that with everyone, its just something they pull when they are feeling officious or they think you won't be a proper owner or they don't want to let a cat they are fostering get adopted out. I've heard tales of supposed emergency medical operations come out of the blue from some of these.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:09 PM (c6xtn)
I've run into rescues that have pulled that. I know they don't do that with everyone, its just something they pull when they are feeling officious or they think you won't be a proper owner or they don't want to let a cat they are fostering get adopted out. I've heard tales of supposed emergency medical operations come out of the blue from some of these.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:19 PM (eoQWY)
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LOL. My cat has been unusually loving to me.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at November 12, 2022 05:19 PM (I9VC/)
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LOL. My cat has been unusually loving to me.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at November 12, 2022 05:19 PM
Can I have your stuff when your cat eats your dead body?
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at November 12, 2022 05:19 PM
Can I have your stuff when your cat eats your dead body?
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 12, 2022 05:20 PM (bVYXr)
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I'm of the opinion that once you make a commitment to a creature and bring it into your home, you don't just decide, oh well, there's another shiny thing that doesn't work with you in the area, so.... sorry! Off you go!
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Which is why I'm slow to make that commitment. I need to be fairly sure this will work. I didn't know for a time whether Stirling and Dagny would get along, and I wondered if I would have to return her to her breeder -- not the same thing as taking a cat to a shelter, of course. Now it seems they'll be fine.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Which is why I'm slow to make that commitment. I need to be fairly sure this will work. I didn't know for a time whether Stirling and Dagny would get along, and I wondered if I would have to return her to her breeder -- not the same thing as taking a cat to a shelter, of course. Now it seems they'll be fine.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:20 PM (c6xtn)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:21 PM (c6xtn)
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I am remembering a neighbor cat from when I was a kid. She was a gray and white kitty with wonky back legs after being stepped on by a horse as a kitten. She could not run well, because her back legs had a mind of their own and she would pitch and yaw. Sweet kitty, though, and a surprisingly good mouser.
Her name was Pika.
Her name was Pika.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at November 12, 2022 05:21 PM (UQUAY)
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Oh, BurtTC, knowing what you're going through, that kinda gives me a sad. But good on ya for keeping your sense of humor through a bad time. Hugs, friend.
Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 12, 2022 05:17 PM (OX9vb)
Thank you, and in keeping with the thread, she took her dog and her cat. Last I'd heard, the cat had to be put up for adoption, and I have no idea what she did with the dog, after her former best friend basically told her they couldn't keep her there indefinitely.
I continue to scan the adoption sites here, looking for either of them to show up. Would I try to adopt them if they did? Hard to say no, but everyone (including my lawyer) says stay out of it.
Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 12, 2022 05:17 PM (OX9vb)
Thank you, and in keeping with the thread, she took her dog and her cat. Last I'd heard, the cat had to be put up for adoption, and I have no idea what she did with the dog, after her former best friend basically told her they couldn't keep her there indefinitely.
I continue to scan the adoption sites here, looking for either of them to show up. Would I try to adopt them if they did? Hard to say no, but everyone (including my lawyer) says stay out of it.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022 05:21 PM (XfBY/)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at November 12, 2022 05:22 PM (UQUAY)
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Another stellar pet thread.
After 4 months we've come to the conclusion that our GSD puppy, Heidi, will need an older companion dog. There are lots to choose from in our area which actually sucks because there will be some many that we will want to bring home.
After 4 months we've come to the conclusion that our GSD puppy, Heidi, will need an older companion dog. There are lots to choose from in our area which actually sucks because there will be some many that we will want to bring home.
Posted by: Beartooth at November 12, 2022 05:23 PM (9kGvh)
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I've run into rescues that have pulled that. I know they don't do that with everyone, its just something they pull when they are feeling officious or they think you won't be a proper owner or they don't want to let a cat they are fostering get adopted out. . . .
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022
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Stirling's shelter people pretty much brought him out and said, "Here he is, take him or leave him." I'm exaggerating, but they only have so much room, I suspect. Fortunately he was friendly and purred at us right away -- a very confident kitten he is.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022
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Stirling's shelter people pretty much brought him out and said, "Here he is, take him or leave him." I'm exaggerating, but they only have so much room, I suspect. Fortunately he was friendly and purred at us right away -- a very confident kitten he is.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:23 PM (c6xtn)
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Yesterday FenSpouse had a day off from work. Today the cat was on his lap for about four hours. The cat comes when we have coffee and prayer in the morning. I think he enjoys the sound of praying or of us reading the Bible but doesn't like if I get animated about politics. He jumps down when spouse has to leave and is back up again as soon as he comes home. He doesn't sit on my lap.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 12, 2022 05:24 PM (vH/6k)
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I am remembering a neighbor cat from when I was a kid. She was a gray and white kitty with wonky back legs after being stepped on by a horse as a kitten. She could not run well, because her back legs had a mind of their own and she would pitch and yaw. Sweet kitty, though, and a surprisingly good mouser.
Her name was Pika.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at November 12, 2022 05:21 PM (UQUAY)
One of my elderly cats had a partial stroke and lost a lot of control of her back legs but learned to spread her back feet into a tripod stance somewhat to help balance and would insist on climbing up and down stairs on her own, she lived about 4-5 more years until she was 20.
Her name was Pika.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at November 12, 2022 05:21 PM (UQUAY)
One of my elderly cats had a partial stroke and lost a lot of control of her back legs but learned to spread her back feet into a tripod stance somewhat to help balance and would insist on climbing up and down stairs on her own, she lived about 4-5 more years until she was 20.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:24 PM (eoQWY)
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I continue to scan the adoption sites here, looking for either of them to show up. Would I try to adopt them if they did? Hard to say no, but everyone (including my lawyer) says stay out of it.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022
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I've been in your space, Burt. If La Sociopath (Mrs. Wolfus No. 2) had taken Arizona my red tabby with her, I'd have moved heaven and Earth to get him back, lawyers be damned.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022
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I've been in your space, Burt. If La Sociopath (Mrs. Wolfus No. 2) had taken Arizona my red tabby with her, I'd have moved heaven and Earth to get him back, lawyers be damned.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:25 PM (c6xtn)
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Notsothroreau, you might want to try a noise machine. I am a fry light sleeper and would wake up at the slightest noise. The white noise keeps you from hearing every little thing. Might work with the dog. The one I have is called SleepEasy and I think was maybe $30.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at November 12, 2022 05:25 PM (Y+l9t)
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Wolfus, I too prefer having two (and only two) cats. Before I got married, I had one-cat years, and I wish I’d known how much it enhances kitties’ lives to have feline companionship. It almost always works out. Glad Stirling and Dagny are doing well together.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022 05:27 PM (CS6xB)
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Tank is lying on the floor in front of the heater (one of those fake fireplace infrared things). He sticks his nose right up to grill. Don't know how he doesn't fry his face off.
Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 12, 2022 05:28 PM (OX9vb)
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she lived about 4-5 more years until she was 20.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:24 PM (eoQWY)
A good example of true grit.
We have one kitty now, and she's no spring chicken, going on 18. We have said we won't get another cat after she passes, but I bet we don't make it six months until we do.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:24 PM (eoQWY)
A good example of true grit.
We have one kitty now, and she's no spring chicken, going on 18. We have said we won't get another cat after she passes, but I bet we don't make it six months until we do.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at November 12, 2022 05:29 PM (UQUAY)
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70 My brother and his wife just got a a 3 year old Golden Retriever who is a real sweetheart (being a sweetheart is, of course, part of Golden Retriever DNA). Her previous owners were not mean to her, but they were clearly very neglectful - Honey was very dirty and matted and is a very fat girl. No table scraps for her, at least until they can slim her down to a healthier weight, she's built like a barrel now. She is quite funny - when you pet her, she makes a sound that sounds like a cross between a growl and a purr. I've never heard a dog "purr" before. My brother tells me she also snores very loudly - that could be due to her weight.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&&&V at November 12, 2022 04:34 PM (HabA/)
I rescued an older yellow lab and he does something like that when getting petted. I call it a grumble. He will sometimes clatter his teeth as well. He's a sweet and funny old man.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&&&V at November 12, 2022 04:34 PM (HabA/)
I rescued an older yellow lab and he does something like that when getting petted. I call it a grumble. He will sometimes clatter his teeth as well. He's a sweet and funny old man.
Posted by: J. Random Dude, Dogatician at November 12, 2022 05:29 PM (IiRvg)
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131 Wolfus, I too prefer having two (and only two) cats. Before I got married, I had one-cat years, and I wish I’d known how much it enhances kitties’ lives to have feline companionship. It almost always works out. Glad Stirling and Dagny are doing well together.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022
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Now that Stirling is not feeling so male, I've caught them grooming each others' heads and sleeping curled up together. Certainly they play together -- he charges after her, and then she chases him.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022
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Now that Stirling is not feeling so male, I've caught them grooming each others' heads and sleeping curled up together. Certainly they play together -- he charges after her, and then she chases him.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:29 PM (c6xtn)
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Yesterday FenSpouse had a day off from work. Today the cat was on his lap for about four hours. The cat comes when we have coffee and prayer in the morning. I think he enjoys the sound of praying or of us reading the Bible but doesn't like if I get animated about politics. He jumps down when spouse has to leave and is back up again as soon as he comes home. He doesn't sit on my lap.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 12, 2022 05:24 PM (vH/6k)
Cats are very tuned to emotion and study their environment intently to know what is safe and what might not be. My cats tended to make themselves scarce around football games when I watched on TV. Another would only come sit on my lap when it was raining outside, otherwise he would watch the group from a distance being guard-cat. When he died, another cat took up the guard-cat position.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 12, 2022 05:24 PM (vH/6k)
Cats are very tuned to emotion and study their environment intently to know what is safe and what might not be. My cats tended to make themselves scarce around football games when I watched on TV. Another would only come sit on my lap when it was raining outside, otherwise he would watch the group from a distance being guard-cat. When he died, another cat took up the guard-cat position.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:29 PM (eoQWY)
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Here I think the SPCA will let almost anyone adopt, but the private rescues are snooty and give you the 3rd degree.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 12, 2022 05:30 PM (2xlV3)
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nurse ratched: There's no kinship or promise. It's a reflection on society. No one gives a shit unless it benefits them.…
I hope you meant, present (Pet Thread) company excepted.
I hope you meant, present (Pet Thread) company excepted.
Posted by: mindful webworker - pets on demand at November 12, 2022 05:30 PM (wPLcW)
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I continue to scan the adoption sites here, looking for either of them to show up. Would I try to adopt them if they did? Hard to say no, but everyone (including my lawyer) says stay out of it.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022
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I've been in your space, Burt. If La Sociopath (Mrs. Wolfus No. 2) had taken Arizona my red tabby with her, I'd have moved heaven and Earth to get him back, lawyers be damned.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:25 PM (c6xtn)
Just did another sweep of the local sites. Not there. I keep looking, because once she decides to skip town for good (likely soon), she could easily dump them at that point.
And then it would be a lot safer for me to do what needs to be done, because I won't have to worry about being held in contempt or whatever other nonsense she might pull.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022
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I've been in your space, Burt. If La Sociopath (Mrs. Wolfus No. 2) had taken Arizona my red tabby with her, I'd have moved heaven and Earth to get him back, lawyers be damned.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:25 PM (c6xtn)
Just did another sweep of the local sites. Not there. I keep looking, because once she decides to skip town for good (likely soon), she could easily dump them at that point.
And then it would be a lot safer for me to do what needs to be done, because I won't have to worry about being held in contempt or whatever other nonsense she might pull.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022 05:32 PM (XfBY/)
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Here I think the SPCA will let almost anyone adopt, but the private rescues are snooty and give you the 3rd degree.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 12, 2022
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My local SPCA has long application forms. And for a long time during the Sniffle Scare, face diapers were required even to go in and look at the animals.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 12, 2022
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My local SPCA has long application forms. And for a long time during the Sniffle Scare, face diapers were required even to go in and look at the animals.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 05:32 PM (c6xtn)
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Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:29 PM (eoQWY)
Well, he does come and sit by the arm of the sofa and stick his face by the side of mine and purrs and wants to be petted. Maybe he just prefers a lap as opposed to me being stretched out.
Well, he does come and sit by the arm of the sofa and stick his face by the side of mine and purrs and wants to be petted. Maybe he just prefers a lap as opposed to me being stretched out.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 12, 2022 05:32 PM (vH/6k)
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HOBBY NOOD
Posted by: Skip at November 12, 2022 05:33 PM (xhxe8)
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I'd love to get a friend for Lucy.
Thing is, she hates other cats. Every cat she's ever met, she's greeted with yowls and hisses and outright screaming fights. It's frightening.
She just hate other cats. All of them.
Thing is, she hates other cats. Every cat she's ever met, she's greeted with yowls and hisses and outright screaming fights. It's frightening.
She just hate other cats. All of them.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022 05:34 PM (U2p+3)
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the private rescues are snooty and give you the 3rd degree.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion
Private rescues are why I had to buy my dogs. Bulldog rescues would not give us the time of day, since neither of us had owned one before. Never mind that we researched breeds, and have the resources for their special needs.
After the care we've given these two, no rescue should ever turn us down again.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion
Private rescues are why I had to buy my dogs. Bulldog rescues would not give us the time of day, since neither of us had owned one before. Never mind that we researched breeds, and have the resources for their special needs.
After the care we've given these two, no rescue should ever turn us down again.
Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 12, 2022 05:34 PM (OX9vb)
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Cats are very tuned to emotion and study their environment intently to know what is safe and what might not be.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:29 PM (eoQWY)
All of our cats would sit on our laps, some more than others. But when I was down with the wuhan last winter Scout stayed close to me pretty much all the time, and I think she got sick too (I've heard that felines can get the virus). It really seemed like she was just "being there" for me. Very sweet.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:29 PM (eoQWY)
All of our cats would sit on our laps, some more than others. But when I was down with the wuhan last winter Scout stayed close to me pretty much all the time, and I think she got sick too (I've heard that felines can get the virus). It really seemed like she was just "being there" for me. Very sweet.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at November 12, 2022 05:35 PM (UQUAY)
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About white noise, I used to have a machine but now use an app on my phone. Much cheaper to buy an app and see if it helps.
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at November 12, 2022 05:36 PM (fTtFy)
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BurtTC, wow. I’ve been sorry to read about all that (I usually lurk, but am aware of the divorce.) I believe you’re in the mental-health profession or something related, and you seem to have a good grasp of the stakes involved. Like some others here, I’ve had to deal with someone with BPD/similar problems. Not a spouse, thankfully, but it’s terrible. Hang in there and, to stay on topic, get a pet of some kind even if you can’t rescue the ex’s.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022 05:38 PM (CS6xB)
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Lucy is undoubtedly fine, nurse. I enjoy hearing about her finkiness.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022 05:40 PM (CS6xB)
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I have an Austin Air filter going in the bedroom. And putting upcurtains has helped as well as putting his beloved crate up in the bedroom. It is just going to take time.
And I would love to get another cat or a senior dog. I don't think either Jake or Fanny could deal with it. Jake gets jealous when I pet her. Fanny is unhappy if she doesn't get attention. I just focus on what I have.
And I would love to get another cat or a senior dog. I don't think either Jake or Fanny could deal with it. Jake gets jealous when I pet her. Fanny is unhappy if she doesn't get attention. I just focus on what I have.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 12, 2022 05:40 PM (uz3Px)
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Cats are very tuned to emotion and study their environment intently to know what is safe and what might not be.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:29 PM (eoQWY)
All of our cats would sit on our laps, some more than others. But when I was down with the wuhan last winter Scout stayed close to me pretty much all the time, and I think she got sick too (I've heard that felines can get the virus). It really seemed like she was just "being there" for me. Very sweet.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at November 12, 2022 05:35 PM (UQUAY)
Oh yes - my one female cat did that when I broke an arm and had surgery. From that day until it healed she was always near me and slept on my hip side nearest the break. Her normal spots before and after were on the other side near the feet, or on my chest. Bones set around the plate really well for a 29 year old too, doctor says.
One of my other cats is what I call "the shrink" since whenever anyone, me, or the other cats would be upset he would come in and go nose to nose with whoever was unhappy and look at them with his mild, sympathetic face until things called down.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:29 PM (eoQWY)
All of our cats would sit on our laps, some more than others. But when I was down with the wuhan last winter Scout stayed close to me pretty much all the time, and I think she got sick too (I've heard that felines can get the virus). It really seemed like she was just "being there" for me. Very sweet.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at November 12, 2022 05:35 PM (UQUAY)
Oh yes - my one female cat did that when I broke an arm and had surgery. From that day until it healed she was always near me and slept on my hip side nearest the break. Her normal spots before and after were on the other side near the feet, or on my chest. Bones set around the plate really well for a 29 year old too, doctor says.
One of my other cats is what I call "the shrink" since whenever anyone, me, or the other cats would be upset he would come in and go nose to nose with whoever was unhappy and look at them with his mild, sympathetic face until things called down.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:41 PM (eoQWY)
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Hang in there and, to stay on topic, get a pet of some kind even if you can’t rescue the ex’s.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022 05:38 PM (CS6xB)
Thank you for the kind words, I have three cats here now (if my new landlord is here, that's a typo, I meant to say two). They have been a godsend.
Once I get settled in the new location, sell my house here, I'll buy a place there and get at least one more cat. Possibly a dog, but that's tougher without someone who can be home more often. So many cats and dogs out there, needing a good home.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022 05:38 PM (CS6xB)
Thank you for the kind words, I have three cats here now (if my new landlord is here, that's a typo, I meant to say two). They have been a godsend.
Once I get settled in the new location, sell my house here, I'll buy a place there and get at least one more cat. Possibly a dog, but that's tougher without someone who can be home more often. So many cats and dogs out there, needing a good home.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 12, 2022 05:42 PM (XfBY/)
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139 @burtTC, I am so sorry you are going through this. I divorced a psychopath and it was 3 years of mental torture to get it done. He stole my dog amongst other wonderful acts. I will pray for you, and if you need to vent, find me. I get it.
My oldest has BPD. It’s so hard. Again, prayers.
My oldest has BPD. It’s so hard. Again, prayers.
Posted by: Piper at November 12, 2022 05:46 PM (ZdaMQ)
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I'd love to get a friend for Lucy.
Thing is, she hates other cats. Every cat she's ever met, she's greeted with yowls and hisses and outright screaming fights. It's frightening.
She just hate other cats. All of them.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022 05:34 PM (U2p+3)
I did have a cat like that, but it is rarer than people think. There is a certain ceremony with cats to integrate with other cats that involves a variable amount of noise and posturing.
When I got my first Persian, she chased the two boys out of her safe room the first several introductions (they were bigger than her) then when she was let out she chased them out of the upper floor. A little while later she came downstairs to the top of the bookshelves then down to the floor without any scraps with them, and a few days after that they were getting dinner in dishes a few feet apart.
Thing is, she hates other cats. Every cat she's ever met, she's greeted with yowls and hisses and outright screaming fights. It's frightening.
She just hate other cats. All of them.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022 05:34 PM (U2p+3)
I did have a cat like that, but it is rarer than people think. There is a certain ceremony with cats to integrate with other cats that involves a variable amount of noise and posturing.
When I got my first Persian, she chased the two boys out of her safe room the first several introductions (they were bigger than her) then when she was let out she chased them out of the upper floor. A little while later she came downstairs to the top of the bookshelves then down to the floor without any scraps with them, and a few days after that they were getting dinner in dishes a few feet apart.
Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2022 05:46 PM (eoQWY)
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151. I’m glad you have the cats!
Duh, I had read the whole conscience conundrum stuff about the landlord; just blanked on it completely. Best wishes on a no-contact, fresh start. I do enjoy (even) your political comments, though pet talk is almost all I can bear here, most days.
Duh, I had read the whole conscience conundrum stuff about the landlord; just blanked on it completely. Best wishes on a no-contact, fresh start. I do enjoy (even) your political comments, though pet talk is almost all I can bear here, most days.
Posted by: LadyS at November 12, 2022 05:47 PM (CS6xB)
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'd love to get a friend for Lucy.
Thing is, she hates other cats. Every cat she's ever met, she's greeted with yowls and hisses and outright screaming fights. It's frightening.
She just hate other cats. All of them.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022
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For some reason I picture Lucy as pure white. Is she? Miss Linda's last cat, her own cat I mean, Annabelle, was pure white, and hated other cats too.
Thing is, she hates other cats. Every cat she's ever met, she's greeted with yowls and hisses and outright screaming fights. It's frightening.
She just hate other cats. All of them.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022
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For some reason I picture Lucy as pure white. Is she? Miss Linda's last cat, her own cat I mean, Annabelle, was pure white, and hated other cats too.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 12, 2022 06:04 PM (c6xtn)
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Wolfus,
Lucy is a tuxedo, tortise, brown tabby. She has a white chest and white socks with occasional copper toes. She has brown and Black and Tan and copper stripes with copper splotches.
She was a feral Rescue from the shelter. Wouldn't
Let us pet her for months. Then, when I got cancer, she was MY cat. She sat with me. And purred, for the first time. And she cared.
Now. She's has earned her Fink status.
Lucy is a tuxedo, tortise, brown tabby. She has a white chest and white socks with occasional copper toes. She has brown and Black and Tan and copper stripes with copper splotches.
She was a feral Rescue from the shelter. Wouldn't
Let us pet her for months. Then, when I got cancer, she was MY cat. She sat with me. And purred, for the first time. And she cared.
Now. She's has earned her Fink status.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 12, 2022 06:18 PM (U2p+3)
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Lulu follow-up.
The chickens were described to me as a new "hobby" for the family, so not a necessarily a significant source of income. Maybe just a source of fresh eggs. Nevertheless, IMO the family had an obligation to secure the chickens against all predators, including their own dog. Since I've had her she's been a fearless critter-chaser (rabbits and squirrels). Hard to believe her former owners weren't aware of it.
The chickens were described to me as a new "hobby" for the family, so not a necessarily a significant source of income. Maybe just a source of fresh eggs. Nevertheless, IMO the family had an obligation to secure the chickens against all predators, including their own dog. Since I've had her she's been a fearless critter-chaser (rabbits and squirrels). Hard to believe her former owners weren't aware of it.
Posted by: liz at November 12, 2022 08:07 PM (jGOHJ)
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Nice Moronimals this week. Commissar of Plenty, I recognize those cars, and have some similar. Any time you want to chat Studebaker, I am your huckleberry.
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Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)
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