Ace of Spades Pet Thread, February 11

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Courtesy Misanthropic Humanitarian

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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 Valentine's Day biscuit?

Let's relax a little with the animals and leave the world of politics and current events outside today.

Love is in the air as Valentine's Day approaches.

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Pets Protecting the Household and Community

Courtesy Marty

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Looks like a Pet Thread Security Plan

I have become more of a lurker these days, but thought this would be a possible pet thread picture, and wanted to tell you that your COB efforts in several areas are much appreciated by me, and many others!

We all love Hrothgar.

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Meet The PetMorons

From: Lurker Since Before Kaboom (LSBK)

I've shared pictures of Chief with the horde before. However, those pictures kept one physical attribute about Chief hidden (not on purpose). He was three legged, a tripod.
I was looking at adding another dog to the pack. I already had Mattie, my blue Australian Cattle Dog (ACD). I was looking on the Web at shelters and rescue organizations for another ACD. Well, very early in my search I came across Chief via a rescue organization in Colorado. Chief was from the high desert area of northern New Mexico and was currently being fostered in Durango, CO. When I inquired about Chief he still had all four legs - he just could not use his right front leg and it was damaged beyond any hope of using that leg again.

A little background about me, I've spent almost forty years in a wheelchair due to an automobile accident which resulted in me becoming a paraplegic. I have a house with no stairs so Chief was a perfect match to join the pack. I finalized the adoption of Chief and then he was scheduled to have surgery and have his leg amputated. The rescue organization paid for his surgery and his flight to my location/home.
Chief was an interesting dog. It was suspected that his injury was a result of a tango with a motor vehicle. He had some scars that the Veterinarians said look like road rash as a result of being run over. For about the first two years when he was with me, whenever we went for a walk if we encountered a white pick-up truck either driving by or parked Chief would lunge at the truck. He would only do that with white pick-up trucks. No other color or type of vehicle would set him off . He eventually out grew that behavior. I always suspected that his incident involved a white pick-up truck.

3 legs did not slow Chief down. In his youth he could pace me at 20mph while I was on an ATV. We went on ATV adventures in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. Also, when he was younger, Chief would chase rabbits with abandoned and at an amazing speed. He would be loudly moaning during the whole chase. I suspected that he lived on rabbits during his time in the high deserts of New Mexico. He soon learned that he did not have to work so hard for a good meal at my home!

Well, there came a time when he wasn't eating like he used to. Something was up. And then he started to have seizures. We went to the Vet and X-rays were ordered. The X-rays showed us 3 things about Chief. One, the vet was amazed that Chief could even use his rear legs. He had severe arthritis on his spinal column. Most likely an injury from his tango with the pick-up truck. Two, he had buck shot in him. The Vet suspected that the amputated leg probably had more buck-shot. Lord knows what Chief's life was like in the deserts of New Mexico. And lastly, the X-rays showed that Chief had wide spread cancer in his lungs and had more than likely spread to his brain - the reason for his seizures.

His remaining time with me was short. I made an arrangement with my Vet to come to my home when it was time. Chief had stopped eating for a couple days. HIs last night he had a bad seizure and the following morning he had another. It was time. I lost my red boy Chief on February 14th, 2015.
My heart was broken on that Valentines day. As time has passed when Valentines day comes around I always remember my red boy Chief and the good times we had together. If Chief could have "spoken human" you would've pulled up a chair and had a listen. Oh, the stories he could have told! He was a great dog and great friend.

Sorry I'm late with this amazing story. I will be remembering you on Valentine's Day this year.

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Was a stray that followed my brother-in-law around in rural north Moorhead around 10 years ago.
My mother-in-law adopted him then. She decided that at age 93 should could no longer take care of him. He has been with us now since a week or so before Thanksgiving. Never a dull moment with Harley. He got the name Harley because he liked to sleep on my bro-in-laws Harley saddle in his shop. A very lucky and spoiled kitty.
Kevin

Lucky indeed.

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Greetings Morons!
Meet the Jax Beach Morons...
Stormy the Space Cat, Friend of People, and Bella 2.
Stormy grew up, departed the space race, trading-in her space suit for a grocery bag. Better. Talker.
Bella is our second Bella, because she is so darn beautiful. If you don't get that, call me and I'll explain. Capish? She is rescue Sheltie #7 from Jax Sheltie Rescue.
Bella's a formidable sheepdog force at 22 pounds and two years of age. She keeps an eye on things. Bell digs the beach and the seagulls, better than sheep!
Beer and Dogs (& some Cats) prove God loves us.
Happy Sunday Morons!
JaxBchMorons

Happy Saturday and Sunday to everybody! Beautiful cat and dog.

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From Jewells:

This is Elliott. He was picked up as a stray and taken to a shelter who in turn notified us. He's a sweet little dude with lots of health issues the worst of which is worms. He's around 10 years sold. Also has limited sight and hearing. He's a cuddle bug and I spent lots of time with him on Wednesday. His little nose reminds us of a Ewok! I wish we would have named him Ace!!

Wow, Jewells! You're right!

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Prayers for Ghost
She's not able to see vet until Tuesday, getting weaker past two weeks for no apparent reason. Hope its thyroid.
Usually she wakes the dead barking at full moon. She still has spirit, but can't go up or down stairs or offer more than this

VizzinisGuess

Prayers that her outcome is good on Tuesday. Hope to hear that her voice gets stronger again.

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Thanks for sharing your great pets with us today.

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, February 4. 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 03:29 PM

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1 some ideas

Posted by: Ciampino - they are all biologists at February 11, 2023 03:30 PM (qfLjt)

2 Love our dogs!!

Posted by: zooomzooom at February 11, 2023 03:32 PM (Y0Ei4)

3 Daisy! Daisy! The pet thread is up!
bark bark bark bark bark
Ony! Ony! The pet thread is up!
mrrrrrr

Posted by: mindful webworker with the pooper scooper at February 11, 2023 03:33 PM (mon+b)

4 All the pets are beautiful.

Posted by: N.Lurker at February 11, 2023 03:33 PM (eGTCV)

5 Daisy got loose today. I thought she was ready to walk in the door when she bolted left and went after several deer north-west of the house. I hate her running off and ignoring my calls, but it's hilarious to see the white tails as they scatter. Sad ending* to the story: Daisy came back so we still have a devoted if crazy and practically-feral Malinois. *hahhaha

I was sick with a cold (a rare happenstance) last Sunday. Daughter and hub came by with their two dogs, picked up Daisy, and went to the dog park, where they were met by SonM and his two dogs. A good time was allegedly had by all five family pooches.

On the way from the car to the park gate, Daisy slipped her collar but did not run off. Her skull is so narrow that you'd strangle her if you tighten the collar so it can't slip off. As long as she doesn't twist around, the collar will hold. Pet Science!

Critter-related links:
😸 BluebirdOfBitterness.com as usual has two Caturday posts of critter toons or memes.
🐶 iotwreport: Extinct Dog Breed Called a Turnspit
https://bit.ly/turnspit-dog

Posted by: mindful webworker with the pooper scooper at February 11, 2023 03:34 PM (mon+b)

6 Happy Caturday everyone
This was my cat Cinnamon, pictured I sent to the 3rd PET thread, had to go find it because it's for the super bowl tomorrow
https://tinyurl.com/9bnfe7w3

I still miss her and her sister Sugar

Posted by: Skip at February 11, 2023 03:34 PM (xhxe8)

7 My own clowder of cats is doing well.

Taking their afternoon naps, like usual.

Always nice to see the Moron Pets.

Hope Ghost recovers!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 11, 2023 03:36 PM (BpYfr)

8 Hello from doggeh!!!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 11, 2023 03:38 PM (fUnHJ)

9 Daisy needs a harness. Toby has one for trips to the vet or any other instance where it would be bad if he got loose. Muscular neck, smallish head.

Posted by: PaleRider at February 11, 2023 03:40 PM (3cGpq)

10 Thanks for the nice post, K.T.

Cat meme on top is great.

Dog's nose pic is truth: Daisy's nose has 7am hard-set as her wake-up time. Well, my wake-up time. When I get up first, she may just stay in bed until I'm dressed & food prepped.

Posted by: mindful webworker with the pooper scooper at February 11, 2023 03:40 PM (mon+b)

11 Her skull is so narrow that you'd strangle her if you tighten the collar so it can't slip off. As long as she doesn't twist around, the collar will hold. Pet Science!

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Try a slip lead or a martingale

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 11, 2023 03:41 PM (fUnHJ)

12 Some excellent pets!
Love to all the animals de la Moron Horde!

Posted by: gourmand du jour, gimpy edition at February 11, 2023 03:41 PM (jTmQV)

13 This morning I asked Paisley if she wanted to go for a ride. She said yes, in her own doggy way, and then would not let me forget I had promised a ride.
When I finally made ready to go some 90 minutes later she hadn't forgotten.
So how long can dogs remember something?

Posted by: N.Lurker at February 11, 2023 03:41 PM (eGTCV)

14 Prayers up for Ghost.

Posted by: PaleRider at February 11, 2023 03:42 PM (3cGpq)

15 Prayers for Ghost

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 11, 2023 03:43 PM (fUnHJ)

16 I feel like Lamont that it took me a few seconds to get the security dog patrol .

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 03:44 PM (qnsfO)

17 I wish that's all Jake did. He lets out little yips. If those don't work, he lays his head across my neck and groans. He knows I am not a happy person when he does this, but he does it anyway.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 11, 2023 03:44 PM (4IUUf)

18 My goodness Elliot is super cute. I'm not normally a little dog person but if he were closer I'd try to scoop him up and hope he'd snuggle a lot with dad.

Posted by: PaleRider at February 11, 2023 03:44 PM (3cGpq)

19 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 11, 2023 03:46 PM (u73oe)

20 That doesn't look like a turkey leg in that sneaker but I love the meme. I wonder if they sell dog toys in that design.

Posted by: PaleRider at February 11, 2023 03:47 PM (3cGpq)

21 Funny pet related joke

https://twitter.com/BushHog00895440/status/
1624457539952992256

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 11, 2023 03:48 PM (fUnHJ)

22 I wish the cat understood the concept of weekends.

She used to get her wet food at noon (she has access to dry all the time), but has gradually trained me to give it to her earlier and earlier in the morning.

It wouldn't be a problem except that on weekends I like to get up at my usual time, make coffee, breakfast, etc. then go have a little nap before lunch. Yeah... good luck with that with a cat yowling that it's starving.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 11, 2023 03:48 PM (bW8dp)

23 Our dogs expect to be put out at ~530, at which point I retreat to the living room with them to let spouse sleep, fed at 615, the younger pair retreat to moms bed but the elders have figured i can be bullied into a half hour walk. Which is good cause they're aging and so am I.

When you spent $10k and three months babysitting your 13yo back from coonhound paralysis you want to recoup your investment. He's basically a lower intestine on legs.

Weekend and my foot has healed so they'll all get five miles later if wife isn't otherwise committed otherwise the first two that get to the door.

Whether the little guys just don't want to compete or they just want to stay warm.

Posted by: JEM at February 11, 2023 03:49 PM (8erNz)

24 Posted by: PaleRider at February 11, 2023 03:47 PM (3cGpq)

They sell big rawhide 'bones' in that exact shape.

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 03:50 PM (qnsfO)

25 It wouldn't be a problem except that on weekends I like to get up at my usual time, make coffee, breakfast, etc. then go have a little nap before lunch. Yeah... good luck with that with a cat yowling that it's starving.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 11, 2023 03:48 PM (bW8dp)
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I'm a morning person (even on weekends), so I've trained them (or they've trained me) to get them their wet food at around 5:30 am. However, one can be a bit insistent and will jump all over me until I get out of bed sometimes.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 11, 2023 03:51 PM (BpYfr)

26 Wow Jem, how many dogs do you have? Are they all coonhounds?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 11, 2023 03:51 PM (fUnHJ)

27 PaleRider: Daisy needs a harness.…

Son did buy a harness for her, but haven't got in the habit of trying it yet. Good suggestion for next park run.

She had a harness shortly after we got her. Chewed it off in a matter of minutes. I think the new one's more durable.

Also have a shock collar but haven't used it yet. She's usually such a good dog, but there are definitely times a zap might be handy.

Posted by: mindful webworker cleaning the cat box at February 11, 2023 03:51 PM (mon+b)

28 My brother kitteh waits until I start stirring awake around 7am and he leaves his cat bed under my bed for 30 minutes of cuddling and half sleep petting. Only time he likes any extended petting.

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 03:53 PM (qnsfO)

29 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 11, 2023 03:53 PM (R/m4+)

30 The sister kitteh stays in one of her 4 sleeping spots until I get up. Then all hell breaks loose as she screams at me until I take them for our morning walk.

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 03:57 PM (qnsfO)

31 My six month old black kitten Julius has a little harness, with a long lead, for the back yard. He yowls to go out at the sliding door ("MEE-oww!) and when I lift him up and snap the harness on, sometimes he purrs with joy. I can clip the other end of the lead onto different "anchors" and let him explore. Of course he gets tangled sometimes, and I'm watching him of course, so I'm in and out a lot. Good exercise.

Posted by: skywch at February 11, 2023 03:59 PM (uqhmb)

32 Yay pet thread!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 11, 2023 03:59 PM (wagHN)

33 My Daughter took her Golden retriever to the vet because of a painful split toenail and they muzzled him... Never had one on before.. anyway the vet assistant was rough with his foot and he nipped at her.. No blood drawn.. Long story short the vet notified the local animal control and he is now on house arrest for 10 days.. This is a dog that wouldn't bite you for anything.. Lives with another dog, chickens, ducks and 2 cats... needless to say My daughter was furious and will no longer be going to that vet

Posted by: It's me donna at February 11, 2023 04:01 PM (bs+z0)

34 Added another Pet Moron story at the top. Sorry I'm such a dope today. I've had a bad cold and bronchitis all week. Brain is at about quarter speed.

Posted by: KT at February 11, 2023 04:01 PM (rrtZS)

35 Hi Jewells, so glad to hear your treatments are going so well! Will continue to pray for you.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 11, 2023 04:01 PM (fUnHJ)

36 Psciticene Phelbotomist has had mercy lately, but 5:30 am starts variations on saying "Hi!": Sweetly, questioning, annoyed, impatient..."

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at February 11, 2023 04:02 PM (8Xfi1)

37 Posted by: skywch at February 11, 2023 03:59 PM (uqhmb)

I started taking my kittehs for walks when they were 14 weeks old and trained them to stay within a certain distance to me and not run off unless it's to the open garage. They are five years old now and listen as well as any dog. Well almost. 😀

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 04:04 PM (qnsfO)

38 Awww! Everyone is so adorable! I just sent pictures of the kitty boys for next week as I kept forgetting!

Posted by: Piper at February 11, 2023 04:06 PM (ZdaMQ)

39 Sigh. My old man dog is Cisco, a Beagle/Fox Hound mix who is 13. He's losing mobility. I built him a handicap ramp so he can get down from the deck, now some days he can't even make that. He's lost a lot of weight.

I made a dog wheelchair for him but he doesn't seem to like it much.

I think he's not got long.

Posted by: blaster at February 11, 2023 04:06 PM (qhnoT)

40 Bone and shoe startled me at first.

Posted by: Eromero at February 11, 2023 04:07 PM (z3WCn)

41 Posted by: It's me donna at February 11, 2023 04:01 PM (bs+z0)

I'm furious just having read it. I don't know what I would have done if it were my dog.

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 04:07 PM (qnsfO)

42 I'm furious just having read it. I don't know what I would have done if it were my dog.
Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 04:07 PM (qnsfO)

My Daughter was so upset at the vets office because of the event and then that same day the animal control showed up... Yeah, she furious

Posted by: It's me donna at February 11, 2023 04:08 PM (bs+z0)

43 Its warmer out now than it was earlier; supposed to get snow changing to rain tonight.

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:10 PM (T4tVD)

44 This is a dog that wouldn't bite you for anything.. Lives with another dog, chickens, ducks and 2 cats... needless to say My daughter was furious and will no longer be going to that vet
Posted by: It's me donna at February 11, 2023 04:01 PM (bs+z0)

Jeez....that vet is an asshole.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 11, 2023 04:11 PM (R/m4+)

45 This morning I asked Paisley if she wanted to go for a ride. She said yes, in her own doggy way, and then would not let me forget I had promised a ride.
When I finally made ready to go some 90 minutes later she hadn't forgotten.
So how long can dogs remember something?
Posted by: N.Lurker at February 11, 2023 03:41 PM (eGTCV)

Forever, just like us.

I used to take my cats to my mom's house for Christmas when I lived in Chicago. They all would lead my mom to the same bedroom they were fed in the last year, over and over.

Posted by: Oldcat at February 11, 2023 04:11 PM (eoQWY)

46 Chief is beautiful, man.

*sniff* Damn sinus infection.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2023 04:11 PM (CsVWE)

47 Bone and shoe startled me at first.
Posted by: Eromero

You wouldn't make a very good burglar !

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:11 PM (T4tVD)

48 Monday is Washington's Birthday ; is the Post Office closed ?

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:13 PM (T4tVD)

49 Great story about Chief and his buddy.

Posted by: Eromero at February 11, 2023 04:13 PM (z3WCn)

50 Mammals. Why does it always have to be mammals.

Posted by: The Guy Who Keeps Asking About Arthropods at February 11, 2023 04:14 PM (Qzn2/)

51 @it’s me Donna

Wow! Animal control? Unbelievable and perhaps a new line of work is in order for the tech!

Posted by: Piper at February 11, 2023 04:14 PM (ZdaMQ)

52 I don't worship my cat. She worships me.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at February 11, 2023 04:16 PM (TXFi7)

53 Doggeh across the street from me is a tripod. He's a happy little terrier mix. He shows no awareness of his misfortune whatsoever.
OT, hey Skip, (per earlier discussion) I am back from urgent care, my injury is described as a fractured quadrilateral tendon, not torn ACL. Nonetheless, I will require surgery. Oh joy!

Posted by: gourmand du jour, gimpy edition at February 11, 2023 04:16 PM (jTmQV)

54 Great pet photos. Prayers for Ghost. Being a cat owner, I was particularly taken with the picture of Stormy- what beautiful eyes! But having had dogs I would try to adopt Elliot, Jewells., if I were closer What a sweetie!
Thanks for submitting the pictures of all the doggies, Jewells, amidst all your heart concerns .

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2023 04:17 PM (KpSfS)

55 Rainy, dreary day here, both kitties are on the bed with snoozles. I should be cleaning, but nope. Looking at all and reading about all the cute beasties instead!

Posted by: Piper at February 11, 2023 04:17 PM (ZdaMQ)

56 Thanks vmom!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 11, 2023 04:17 PM (wagHN)

57 Always love the funny parts of the pet post and the photos of the petmorons. But the story about Chief plucked at my heart. We've had a dog that went blind at 4 years old and had seizures. Most people expected us to have him put down. That was never gonna happen. He learned to use his brother as a guide and graced our lives for another seven years. We won't let a pet suffer for selfish reasons but we never give up on them.

Posted by: JTB at February 11, 2023 04:17 PM (7EjX1)

58 My cat is never bothered by the vacuum cleaner.

My dog (RIP) always hated it.

My theory: The both hear the same thing; dogs begin tormented in hell.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at February 11, 2023 04:18 PM (TXFi7)

59 blaster, have you tried turmeric / golden paste for Cisco?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 11, 2023 04:18 PM (fUnHJ)

60 53 @gourmand du jour

That doesn’t sound like fun! I am so sorry!

Posted by: Piper at February 11, 2023 04:18 PM (ZdaMQ)

61 It may be presumptuous of me since I don't know your beliefs but I believe in the possibility that one day you and Chief will be united and run together with all your limbs in good working order.

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 04:18 PM (qnsfO)

62 JT @ 47-
I'm used to seeing dead people mostly in one piece.

Posted by: Eromero at February 11, 2023 04:20 PM (z3WCn)

63 If nobody laughs at my joke, I should "never pass up an opportunity to shut up" and not repeat it ever again.

I still think it's funny.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at February 11, 2023 04:21 PM (TXFi7)

64 My cat is never bothered by the vacuum cleaner.

My dog (RIP) always hated it.

My theory: The both hear the same thing; dogs begin tormented in hell.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at February 11, 2023 04:18 PM (TXFi7)

My brother kitteh has no problem with a broom and me sweeping. He even allows me to playfully sweep him. But if I use a dust mop he hisses and raises his back and runs if I come anywhere near him. Weird kitteh.

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 04:22 PM (qnsfO)

65 Having spend some time with Elliot the other day he definitely loves attention and would be content to lay next to you on the sofa all day long. But... he smells. Bad. He'll be going to the vet next week to get checked over and I hope they figure out why he stinks so bad. I had to keep covering my nose! lol!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 11, 2023 04:22 PM (wagHN)

66 Polynikes, my thoughts exactly on seeing and being with our loved ones again.

Posted by: Eromero at February 11, 2023 04:23 PM (z3WCn)

67 Meant "health" concerns, Jewells . I hate putting in. Posts by cell phone!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2023 04:25 PM (L02Jl)

68 JT @ 47-
I'm used to seeing dead people mostly in one piece.
Posted by: Eromero

You're the guy Stephen King wrote the book about !

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:25 PM (T4tVD)

69 Afternoon, folks! The topper pic with the Scottish Fold captures the human/cat relationship quite well. As does the 2 heroic cats vs. the vacuum cleaner. Stirling and Dagny both flee from mine -- though, oddly, they did not do that until fairly recently. They'd sit and watch warily as I used the machine, but not race away.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 11, 2023 04:27 PM (omVj0)

70 What a wonderful story about Chief! Goodness it brought tears to my eyes. We had a Shep's dog named Chief. He was one of the very first and was adopted by a volunteer. Still alive too if I recall correctly.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 11, 2023 04:27 PM (wagHN)

71 There are several feral cats bebopping around here.Whenever I see one I say "how's the cat business ?" but they act like they don't know what I'm talking about.

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:27 PM (T4tVD)

72 Fenelon I knew what you meant. My husband has the same problem lol!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 11, 2023 04:28 PM (wagHN)

73 I'm on a dog seizure group on FB. It was started to support folks interested in alternatives like CBD oil and homeopathy in addition to regular medications. The stories are heart breaking.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 11, 2023 04:28 PM (4IUUf)

74 JT, I don't go out of my way to see dead people, I just see them occasionally. And no, I've never seen Bruce Willis dead.

Posted by: Eromero at February 11, 2023 04:29 PM (z3WCn)

75 Sometimes while praying, I see faces of complete strangers smiling at me.

I pray for the dead. Look up the prayer of St. Gertrude the Great. I hope that these are the faces of souls that are now praying for me in Heaven.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at February 11, 2023 04:30 PM (TXFi7)

76 Ajax completely ignored the roomba. Still hates uprights.

I am wondering if it is either the volume of the noise (a roomba is quite a bit more muted) or just the fact that I am touching it.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2023 04:30 PM (CsVWE)

77 Funny thing. They all appear to be about 33 years of age.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at February 11, 2023 04:31 PM (TXFi7)

78 It got dusty in here reading about Chief. What a story of survival before he landed in his home. Cancer sucks.

Posted by: PaleRider at February 11, 2023 04:32 PM (83y/e)

79 Cinnamon and Sugar hated sucky monster

Posted by: Skip at February 11, 2023 04:32 PM (xhxe8)

80 Big black Wolf cat would occasionally paw lightly at my scalp to get me up on a weekend. Not that I sleep *that* much later on Sat. & Sun. The current two don't bother me -- they usually have dry food out overnight. But Stirling the Great Black Kitten still trots in when he hears my alarm, leaps up to settle within the crook of my arm, and kneads and nuzzles. Just as he has done since he was small, 8 months ago. He's 11 months old today, and Dagny his "sister" is 10.5.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 11, 2023 04:32 PM (omVj0)

81 I was Honorably discharged from the US Navy 46 years ago today.

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:34 PM (T4tVD)

82 Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 11, 2023 04:22 PM (wagHN

That is funny the way you phrase it, dear, but I expect smelling nicer would make it easier for him to get a forever home.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2023 04:35 PM (L43BE)

83 My theory: The both hear the same thing; dogs begin tormented in hell.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at February 11, 2023 04:18 PM (TXFi7)

Lol

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 11, 2023 04:36 PM (fUnHJ)

84 There are several feral cats bebopping around here.Whenever I see one I say "how's the cat business ?" but they act like they don't know what I'm talking about.
Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023

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We have a few ferals. There's a high incidence of longish fur and bushy tails among the population. We've always wondered if big black Wolf cat spread some of his long-hair genes around when he was roaming outdoors before he got abandoned and I took him in.

There's a shorthaired gray who looks a lot like Harley, above, and who is clearly not feral. He recognizes me and will follow me to my door, where I obediently put out some Friskies dry food. He recognizes Miss Linda too. I keep telling her she should take him in.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 11, 2023 04:36 PM (omVj0)

85 I was Honorably discharged from the US Navy 46 years ago today.
Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:34 PM (T4tVD)

By my calculations that makes your age negative 17 .

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 04:37 PM (qnsfO)

86 Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04

Congratulations and thanks for your service. You lied about your age and went in as a sturdy and well developed 10 year old? 😉

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2023 04:37 PM (L43BE)

87 I was Honorably discharged from the US Navy 46 years ago today.
Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:34 PM (T4tVD)

Happy civilian day!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at February 11, 2023 04:38 PM (fUnHJ)

88 I was Honorably discharged from the US Navy 46 years ago today.
Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:34 PM (T4tVD)

This past September was 53 years I was Honorably discharged from the Army. Time sure flies, doesn't it? I was drafted in 1967 and those two years seemed to never end.

Posted by: FBI Agent assigned to AoSHQ detail at February 11, 2023 04:39 PM (Zvtjl)

89 I still feed the stray cats at my mom's former retirement home. That's what she would want me to do.

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2023 04:39 PM (qnsfO)

90 Fishy vid on nEwS here: cam on SUV rear window shows a puppy leaping out onto freeway, almost being rundover, limping away. I smell set up. Poor doggy.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at February 11, 2023 04:39 PM (8Xfi1)

91 I am seriously in need of a system check today.

Forgot to attribute the Red Chief story to:

Lurker Since Before Kaboom (LSBK)

What a great nic.

Posted by: KT at February 11, 2023 04:40 PM (rrtZS)

92 . . . Long story short the vet notified the local animal control and he is now on house arrest for 10 days.. . . .
Posted by: It's me donna at February 11, 2023

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At first reading, I thought the *vet* is on house arrest for 10 days. Sounds appropriate.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 11, 2023 04:40 PM (omVj0)

93 My dog came in to supervise my nap but now he's snoring.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 11, 2023 04:42 PM (EZebt)

94 Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04

Congratulations and thanks for your service. You lied about your age and went in as a sturdy and well developed 10 year old? 😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

I enlisted at 19.

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:42 PM (T4tVD)

95 Dreary and drizzling day. Stirling is curled on the sofa next to me; Dagny is ensconced among the blankets along the sofa's back. This is a perfect day to have a fire. I wonder how they'd react to a log crackling in a fireplace.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 11, 2023 04:42 PM (omVj0)

96 Happy civilian day!
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion

Thanks Vmom !

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:43 PM (T4tVD)

97 I was Honorably discharged from the US Navy 46 years ago today.

So... you're not 29?

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 11, 2023 04:45 PM (wagHN)

98 The birds get mad if I don't put out the feed early.

Posted by: wth at February 11, 2023 04:47 PM (v0R5T)

99 I was Honorably discharged from the US Navy 46 years ago today.

So... you're not 29?
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer

Nope !

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:48 PM (T4tVD)

100 Happy Pet Thread Day, everyone! Today is special because my boy Duncan is celebrating two events: His 11th birthday and the anniversary of the day we adopted him. As he is a Greyhound, he is napping and lounging on this wonderful day.

Posted by: NR Pax at February 11, 2023 04:49 PM (HKzcR)

101 Congrats JT!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 11, 2023 04:49 PM (wagHN)

102 Beautiful pet morons, wonderful backstories.
Sending prayers for Ghost.

Posted by: redridinghood at February 11, 2023 04:51 PM (NpAcC)

103 Thanks Jewells !

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 04:52 PM (T4tVD)

104 I was Honorably discharged from the US Navy 46 years ago today.
Posted by: JT
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Congrats. : )

Posted by: SMH in joy at what's coming at February 11, 2023 04:53 PM (isQS2)

105 It'll be 30 years next week since Ex-Ex got out of the Army.

Posted by: SMH in joy at what's coming at February 11, 2023 04:57 PM (isQS2)

106 a sturdy and well developed 10 year old?

Tell me more.

Posted by: Secy of Trans Mary Pete at February 11, 2023 04:58 PM (8Xfi1)

107 39 Sigh. My old man dog is Cisco, a Beagle/Fox Hound mix who is 13. He's losing mobility. I built him a handicap ramp so he can get down from the deck, now some days he can't even make that. He's lost a lot of weight.

How many dogs u got? My experience is that the one thing a dog needs is another compatible dog.

We took in a "crippled" Pomeranian supposedly with a spine problem from relatives and hanging around ours he gradually decided he wanted to be a dog again. Six weeks he was running around the yard.

He was just fat and had given up.

Posted by: JEM at February 11, 2023 05:00 PM (8erNz)

108 Enjoy the rest of the day, y'all.

Posted by: SMH in joy at what's coming at February 11, 2023 05:01 PM (isQS2)

109 19? JT have you beat I was 17, even got to England was still 17

Posted by: Skip at February 11, 2023 05:03 PM (xhxe8)

110 My favorite thread of the day and thanks to all for the wonderful pet pictures and stories. Chief especially looks like he was a special animal.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 11, 2023 05:07 PM (bpapH)

111 Thanks SMH !

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 05:08 PM (T4tVD)

112 19? JT have you beat I was 17, even got to England was still 17
Posted by: Skip

You win !

CBD - tell Skip what he's won !

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 05:09 PM (T4tVD)

113 The kittens have drifted away: Stirling to sit on the ottoman by the living room window, and Dagny to get a snack from the dry food bowl. Dinnertime for them is in about 45 minutes. I should take their wet food out of the refrigerator and let ehm warm up a bit.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 11, 2023 05:19 PM (omVj0)

114 I retired USN /6 years ago. Been working ever since.

Posted by: Eromero at February 11, 2023 05:20 PM (1vBNQ)

115 I retired USN /6 years ago. Been working ever since.
Posted by: Eromero

Ain't it FUN ?

Posted by: JT at February 11, 2023 05:22 PM (T4tVD)

116 Chief was certainly a good doggy.

My cats used to follow me when I would walk our dogs. Eventually, they would only go so far and stopped following us. Because we walked a 2 mile circuit, the cats cut across country and met us with about a hundred yards from home. They were quite pleased with themselves.

Posted by: Embarrassing Stain at February 11, 2023 05:26 PM (ml5yr)

117 Posted by: NR Pax at February 11, 2023 04:49 PM

Congratulations! Greyhounds are such beautiful dogs and they always seem like so good natured when I see them with other people and they have "retired".

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2023 05:27 PM (hwoGt)

118 47 when I retired, did it with a big break in between.

Posted by: Eromero at February 11, 2023 05:27 PM (1vBNQ)

119 I just notice I typed /6 years ago, supposed to be 26 years ago.

Posted by: Eromero at February 11, 2023 05:31 PM (1vBNQ)

120 A tip of the hat to JT.
My dad was career Navy. Swept mines in the Pacific theater.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 11, 2023 05:40 PM (DhOHl)

121 My oldest son retired from the Navy a few years ago.

Still "works" for the Navy, but through a contractor.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at February 11, 2023 05:40 PM (TXFi7)

122 Hobby NOOD

Posted by: Skip at February 11, 2023 05:41 PM (xhxe8)

123 Prettygirl is certainly a finicky bit.., no wait, she's a cat. Anyways, she dislikes turkey cat food, any brand, BUT if it's the Friskies turkey *with cheese*, she'll eat some of it (and then I put treats in it to entice her to finish). The Silmarillion is easier to understand than the average cat.

Reminder for those who have access to Instagram (or know those who do) and like pictures/video of cats (which, besides porn, is why the internet was created), I am continuing to update my nephmew Maceo's page: maceothedogbear.

Posted by: SFGoth at February 11, 2023 05:41 PM (KAi1n)

124 They’re like sons and daughters

Posted by: Windyrider at February 11, 2023 05:49 PM (Di158)

125 They’re like sons and daughters
Posted by: Windyrider at February 11, 2023

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I think of my cats more as friends and roommates.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 11, 2023 05:51 PM (omVj0)

126 Here there is no 10 day quarantine if it doesn’t break this skin.

The vet’s a dick but the animal control is dickier.

Posted by: Marty at February 11, 2023 09:45 PM (YweYm)

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