Ace of Spades Pet Thread, Oct. 28

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thanks for stopping by. Kick back and enjoy the world of animals.

Would you like a treat?

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

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This is Odie. He has one face in front and another in the back. Kind of like Voldemort, but less evil and and twice as magical. 13/10 pic.twitter.com/6fimv5Cqe8
— WeRateDogs (@dog_rates) October 2, 2023

This red-tailed hawk seemingly suspended in the air

The hawk's head is perfectly still while its body stabilizes around it

[📹Bill Bryant]pic.twitter.com/mRl0xQzVvn
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) October 5, 2023

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What do you think?

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Scary news: Dog nearly kills owner in attack after being fed THC gummy, Michigan official says

Marijuana is toxic to many pets, dogs included, according to the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Exposure to THC can have seemingly harmless effects on dogs, but it can also cause aggression, as well as restlessness, fast heart rate and a variety of other symptoms.
"The whole point is there's not any warning labels. You hear all about chocolate, you hear all about grapes and raisins," FitzGerald said. "Nowhere does it say, 'Hey, you know what, THC and dogs don't mix.'"
How THC could affect one dog is different than how it might affect another, FitzGerald said. It's not a chance worth taking.
"You don't know what you're going to get. What it comes down to is they should be kept securely away from pets and kids," she said. "Unless your vet says it's OK to give something to your pet, don't do it."

And no magic mushrooms for airline pilots, either.

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Meet The PetMorons

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By-Tor took these photos of his dog Buddy standing by the food, hoping to be fed first, then an appealing close-up. Strategy didn't work. He got fed last of all the PetMorons.

But he's a good dog. Gets to go on lots of hikes and walks. Makes friends.

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From Jewells:

This is Tiny Tim, an 11 year old Rottweiler. He was a stray and staying at the animal shelter for several months before we took him. He has a permanent case of diarrhea much to our dismay. However after a visit they determined he has IBS and will be on a special diet. I haven't met this little fella yet but am hoping to next week.

He looks hopeful for a better life. If his new diet helps, maybe you'll get to see him smile when you meet him.

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Smallest PetMorons of the Week

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Hello Katy, a couple of topical pictures taken last weekend in Corsicana; Butterflies!
There was an oak tree with a crack in it where sap was oozing
out, and these butterflies were swarming it. Not sure of the species, but
caught one with its wings open.
- Tom Servo

Recognize them?

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Nova, Petmoron of a Lurker, playing in leaves

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Thank you for sharing your pets with us today. The butterflies are unique.

If you would like to send pet and/or animal stories, links, etc. for the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, the address is:

petmorons at protonmail dot com
Remember to include the nic or name by which you wish to be known 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, October 21

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 03:23 PM

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1 well

Posted by: Ciampino - about that choked chicken at October 28, 2023 03:28 PM (qfLjt)

2 I love the Pet Threads but this one is unusually excellent. Odie just knocks it out of the park.

Posted by: LenNeal at October 28, 2023 03:29 PM (43xH1)

3 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at October 28, 2023 03:30 PM (fwDg9)

4 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 28, 2023 03:31 PM (u73oe)

5 Pscittice Phlebotomist says "Hi!" to you all in the sweetest voice.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko stuff in solidarity with the struggle to maintain Moron standards at October 28, 2023 03:33 PM (aeOxc)

6 That top photo is a hoot. The caption perfectly matches the cats' expressions.

Posted by: JTB at October 28, 2023 03:35 PM (7EjX1)

7 Marijuana is bad for your dog, mmmmmkay?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 28, 2023 03:35 PM (u73oe)

8 I wish I lived in the country so I could get a Rhodesian Ridgeback. The dog I have always wanted.

Posted by: Drive by at October 28, 2023 03:37 PM (MNhXM)

9 Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 28, 2023 03:38 PM (R/m4+)

10 Pets! Some adorable ones, too.
Dog with 2 faces? OK, I'll buy that.
We get lots of red tailed hawks and I've witnessed them do that very maneuver. Amazingly stable even in high winds.
Oh, and I think that is possible a moth, not a Butterly. Moths have the fuzzy antennae. I could be wrong, it happens, LOL

Posted by: gourmand du jour at October 28, 2023 03:39 PM (MeG8a)

11 Lovely pets

Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 28, 2023 03:44 PM (VdGjU)

12 That Janus dog is something.
Now that hawk is a brilliant study of motion and reflex actions. I don't think it is actually concentrating on its body and wing muscles but instead it's all automagic. Much like we aren't aware of all the tiny muscle movements that keep us standing on two feet UNTIL old age comes along and my balance is shot!! Then I realize just how much went on in the background.
Isn't God great?

Posted by: Ciampino - wondrous Nature at October 28, 2023 03:45 PM (qfLjt)

13 The butterfly is a Hackberry Emperor, maybe,I think.

Posted by: Bob at October 28, 2023 03:46 PM (vHUcF)

14 Those ears! 13/10 for sure.

Posted by: Eternity Matters at October 28, 2023 03:46 PM (MTm8X)

15 Ciampino's Rescue kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another more extensive photo update #198 at the link.
Take a look if interested. Make sure to click on
"See Older Updates" as well if it's your first time.
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ALSO LIVE STREAMING!! - Now most nights as well

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Posted by: Ciampino - Here kitty kitty at October 28, 2023 03:47 PM (qfLjt)

16 A garden around the water bowl wouldn't help with Toby. His thing is walking off without swallowing his last lap of water and making a trail starting a few feet from the bowl.

Posted by: PaleRider at October 28, 2023 03:48 PM (3cGpq)

17 Precious had a nasty kidney infection (not unusual in a 15 year old dog) and today we found out the antibiotics completely cleared it up. We had to grind the pills up and mix it with her food since there was no way in hell to get the pills in her mouth. It's an understatement to say she resisted the process.

Since we got her a few months ago, she has been learning our day to day ways. And teaching us some of hers. Specifically, she knows the smell of hot buttered popcorn and what that portends for her. She shows interest whenever we are cooking meat. Making vegetable soup leaves her uninterested.

Posted by: JTB at October 28, 2023 03:49 PM (7EjX1)

18 That garden around the water bowl would be perfect for our dog! I've got a plastic placemat under both of her indoor water bowls, but that's so much more attractive.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at October 28, 2023 03:49 PM (fTtFy)

19 They’re not but they look similar to Gypsy Moths / Lymantria Dispar.

Posted by: Drive by at October 28, 2023 03:50 PM (MNhXM)

20 All black dogs in the PetMoron crew today.

Posted by: KT at October 28, 2023 03:51 PM (rrtZS)

21 Meow

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at October 28, 2023 03:54 PM (sAmhv)

22 That waterbowl garden? My cats would assume the soil and plants are for pooping or toys. Great idea though if it's compatible with the pet(s).

Posted by: Ciampino - There kitty kitty at October 28, 2023 03:54 PM (qfLjt)

23 Drive by, the woman who sweeps our chimney (along with her son) has 4 Ridgebacks, two liver-nosed and two black-nosed. She's crazy about the breed. Yes, she lives in the country.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at October 28, 2023 03:55 PM (fTtFy)

24 We have friends who had a ridgeback. She was a little reserved with strangers. Moved in an interesting way.

Posted by: KT at October 28, 2023 03:57 PM (rrtZS)

25 We used to let the cats out when we had 4-5. We lost at least 3 to vehicles, possibly more that disappeared and we never found, so we stopped letting them out. Unfortunately there are people that will deliberately run over a cat if given the chance. What is mind boggling is that some of those people would never dream of doing the same to a small dog. I have seen them steer towards a cat until they spotted me.

Posted by: Ciampino - There kitty kitty as the lion approaches at October 28, 2023 04:00 PM (qfLjt)

26 M'doggie got sick last night. She puked on the bed a couple of times and then spent hours pacing
Later I heard her walking to the bedroom but she was walking with purpose so I knew she was feeling better. Her sweet face looked normal.
She drank a ton of water and had a long nap
Do you praying people pray for sick pets. I do

Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 28, 2023 04:02 PM (VdGjU)

27 I wish I lived in the country so I could get a Rhodesian Ridgeback. The dog I have always wanted.

Had a dog that I thought was part Ridgeback. Smart, loyal, loved kids, and not as a snack. Absolutely psychotic about any other animal. Would even jump and snap at birds flying overhead.

But she did keep the neighbor's cats from pooping in the yard.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 28, 2023 04:04 PM (Bd6X8)

28 26
Do you praying people pray for sick pets. I do

Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 28, 2023 04:02 PM (VdGjU)
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Of course, they're part of his creation and living beings that sometimes hurt.
Remember only animals will give a human unconditional love.

Posted by: Ciampino - Isn't Francis the patron saint of animals? at October 28, 2023 04:07 PM (qfLjt)

29 It's true, cats who are outdoor cats don't enjoy long life, and are often the victims of predators and even sadists.
I once had a cat that I let outside and it came home horribly maimed by something or other. Vet bills damn near broke me.
Ever since I only let my cats out in my enclosed yard under my supervision. Dexter is now so old he just wants to sit in the sun. His fat self can't make it over the fence.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at October 28, 2023 04:07 PM (MeG8a)

30 Hawk almost caught a sparrow on my deck this week but it hid and escaped. Close-up, the hawk was as big as a dragon.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 28, 2023 04:16 PM (RIvkX)

31 Nova caught mid-leaves!

Posted by: m at October 28, 2023 04:17 PM (LodBx)

32 Dexter is now so old he just wants to sit in the sun. His fat self can't make it over the fence.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at October 28, 2023 04:07 PM (MeG8a)

For those whose cats aren’t fat 😀 there is a great product you can attach to the top of your fence. Basically it’s a rubber roller that won’t let the cat make that last grab to get over the fence.

Posted by: Drive by at October 28, 2023 04:21 PM (MNhXM)

33 My boys boop the bowl when it's empty. Not sure how long plants would last. And they have hound lips. Water always makes it to at least my lap.

Posted by: Ooohm at October 28, 2023 04:21 PM (C7Yya)

34 The Texas MoMe insects have knobs on the ends of their antennae. So they are butterflies, not moths.

Posted by: KT at October 28, 2023 04:21 PM (rrtZS)

35 I had two cats deliberately run over. One was off at the side of the road. But now I have Mr Trouble, the in and out cat. It rained earlier in the week and he surprised me by rushing on when I opened the door. I fed him, he checked the house out a bit and was ready to go back out. Last night, I took Jake out for last call and he came in with us. He scares Jake so I took Jake into the bedroom with me and closed the door. Got up later to check on Troubles. He was sprawled across this foam bed I had for Jake. But he was ready to go back out into the cold so I let him out.

I also discovered that he hides out between my potted roses, under the frost protective cover. I'm sure he has hidey holes all over the neighborhood.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at October 28, 2023 04:22 PM (cLWyk)

36 26 ... "Do you praying people pray for sick pets. I do"

Absolutely! Our pets are part of our families. We hurt with them when they are in distress, miss them when they pass and mourn for the owners who have lost them. Prayers are totally appropriate.

Posted by: JTB at October 28, 2023 04:22 PM (7EjX1)

37 Oh, and I think that is possible a moth, not a Butterly. Moths have the fuzzy antennae. I could be wrong, it happens, LOL
Posted by: gourmand du jour at October 28, 2023 03:39 PM (MeG8a)
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They were butterflies. Moths have wings that fold down flat onto their backs. Butterfly wings stand straight up when folded.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at October 28, 2023 04:23 PM (ScR16)

38 Isn’t St Francis the Saint for sick pets?

Posted by: Drive by at October 28, 2023 04:23 PM (MNhXM)

39 I love the pet thread! Thanks to all those who submitted.

Nice Corsicana photo from Tom Servo.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 28, 2023 04:25 PM (2SuyT)

40 33 My boys boop the bowl when it's empty. Not sure how long plants would last. And they have hound lips. Water always makes it to at least my lap.

Posted by: Ooohm at October 28, 2023 04:21 PM (C7Yya)
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LOL.
Some of mine will let their tail go in the water bowl or the sink full of water, without noticing and theb spread water everywhere. Bad is when the cat climbs on my lap and I don't know if it's water or pee.

Posted by: Ciampino - with cats, indoor plants would 'all the leaves are brown' at October 28, 2023 04:28 PM (qfLjt)

41 Love my new miniature dachshund puppy. He's a black and tan smooth hair and a little cuddle bug.

Posted by: Tuna at October 28, 2023 04:29 PM (oaGWv)

42 It's always water. That's what I tell myself. And with two young male dogs you HOPE it's water or pee even..

Posted by: Ooohm at October 28, 2023 04:30 PM (C7Yya)

43 Afternoon, all,

I gotta say that top meme with the two cats at Halloween is dead on. Miss Linda plots every year to dress up the cats, hers or mine, in outfits for a quick photo session. Most of the cats object strenuously. Marie-Antoinette the smart black cat was fine with the princess cap and cape Miss Linda fixed on her, and walked around as if everything were normal.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 28, 2023 04:31 PM (omVj0)

44 I found and squooshed a moth on a closet door today and I wonder what are the chances that it's just that one moth.

Posted by: m at October 28, 2023 04:32 PM (LodBx)

45 I keep my fingers crossed that my kitties stay back here, way far from the road, which is at least 600 ft away. They have access to all the critters they could possibly want to hunt, and woods behind the house. You just never know.

Of course, there's a new development on the road around the corner, and that's disturbing the coyotes over there. I hate those things. Fortunately you're allowed to shoot pestiferous animals like that any time. I doubt any neighbor would register a gunshot.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 28, 2023 04:33 PM (Mzdiz)

46 30 Hawk almost caught a sparrow on my deck this week but it hid and escaped. Close-up, the hawk was as big as a dragon.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 28, 2023 04:16 PM (RIvkX)
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In Africa I was used to hawks no bigger than a crow. At boarding school (Kenya), during recess, we would throw bits of bread in the air and the hawks would take them in flight. Amazing to watch.
Now here the hawks are huge in comparison, big enough that initially I mistook them for eagles.

Posted by: Ciampino - birds are amazing at October 28, 2023 04:34 PM (qfLjt)

47 44 It's never one moth. I would hang strings of mothballs like beaded curtains by the door if I could.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 28, 2023 04:36 PM (Mzdiz)

48 Naphthalene reminds me of 8th grade science class. We learned about sublimation.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 28, 2023 04:38 PM (Mzdiz)

49 47 44 It's never one moth. I would hang strings of mothballs like beaded curtains by the door if I could.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 28, 2023 04:36 PM (Mzdiz)

Ha!

Posted by: m at October 28, 2023 04:39 PM (LodBx)

50 Of course, there's a new development on the road around the corner, and that's disturbing the coyotes over there. I hate those things. Fortunately you're allowed to shoot pestiferous animals like that any time. I doubt any neighbor would register a gunshot.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 28, 2023

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During my workout this morning, I think I saw a coyote. It was way ahead of me on the residential boulevard, so I wasn't sure, but it was way bigger than a cat and built in a rangy long-legged fashion. It ran across the median and the two lanes on the other side and disappeared.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 28, 2023 04:40 PM (omVj0)

51 45
I have a side road go by my front yard but it gets busy sometimes as people use it as an alternate thoroughfare to the main artery (so cleverly and uniquely named Broadway). So my 3-4 losses were there, more or less in front. Heard no brakes so that told me something.

Posted by: Ciampino - I hate speedbumps but .... at October 28, 2023 04:41 PM (qfLjt)

52 Re: my 50, it struck me how we no longer have packs of stray dogs roaming in American cities, at least in good or superficially good neighborhoods. It's more likely if you see something canid, it's a coyote, right?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 28, 2023 04:43 PM (omVj0)

53 Any tips on how to get a crazy Lab mix to steer clear of a toddler when playing fetch?

I have him trained except for that. Once the ball flies, if she's in the way, down she goes.

I can fix it by keeping her clear. But I don't want to. She likes being in the action.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 28, 2023 04:44 PM (0FoWg)

54 During my workout this morning, I think I saw a coyote. It was way ahead of me on the residential boulevard, so I wasn't sure, but it was way bigger than a cat and built in a rangy long-legged fashion. It ran across the median and the two lanes on the other side and disappeared.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 28, 2023 04:40 PM (omVj0)

In the summer I saw a very large coyote jump from the area near my front door up on top of the 5 foot wall around my back yard, down into the pool area and then out into the wild over another wall. Looked almost as big as a labrador, if lighter built.

Posted by: Oldcat at October 28, 2023 04:45 PM (eoQWY)

55 Coyotes are the stinky hobos of nature.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 28, 2023 04:46 PM (0FoWg)

56 Thanks for the Pet Thread, K.T.! Always enjoy it but mostly lurk.

The Resident Entomologist says the butterfly above is a Tawney Emperor.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at October 28, 2023 04:46 PM (Zb5iS)

57 That's not fair. Not *all* hobos will eat your cat.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 28, 2023 04:47 PM (0FoWg)

58 HOBBY NOOD

Posted by: Skip at October 28, 2023 04:48 PM (fwDg9)

59 The Texas MoMe insects have knobs on the ends of their antennae. So they are butterflies, not moths.

Little guys must have high powered transmitters if they need corona balls at the ends of their antennas.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 28, 2023 04:51 PM (Bd6X8)

60 Awesome pets this week. Nova and Buddy are both too cute. Poor Tiny Tim. I hope Shep's is able to find a diet that keeps the IBS controlled.

Posted by: PaleRider at October 28, 2023 04:53 PM (3cGpq)

61 This is a bit off the wall and I know it will be willowed but I'm just throwing this out there.

My next door neighbors have a house they have to sell because their parents died. It is a marvelous big house that was originally a barn and it comes with six and a half acres and it is in a small town in East Tennessee, very conservative country Folk. Dunlap.

If you were looking for a place in the mountains to raise kids where the dogs can and the kids can run free and the school system is still clean and wholesome, this could be your Landing place. Search on realtor.com and you'll find it. And I would love to have good neighbors!

Pass the word along if you know a good family looking for a Waltons-type abode. Chattanooga is just 20 miles away so if you want City activities they are there.

Posted by: Beverly at October 28, 2023 06:24 PM (Epeb0)

62 Odie, the shaggy dog at the top, second pic down (just below the two cats in the fall flora) is a Bearded Collie, I'm pretty sure.

Odie looks a lot like my own Callie, only Odie looks closer to purebred.

Bearded Collies are wonderful. Too bad they're called "collies," though, since they don't look like Lassie at all. They look like sheepdogs.

Posted by: mnw at October 28, 2023 07:31 PM (NLIak)

63 59 The Texas MoMe insects have knobs on the ends of their antennae. So they are butterflies, not moths.

Little guys must have high powered transmitters if they need corona balls at the ends of their antennas.

I've known ever since watching The Attack of the Crab Monsters several times in my youth, that critters with antennae are telepathic - and always attempting to use their telepathy to recruit hapless victims. Cockroaches and palmetto bugs are especially energetic in this regard - obviously, as their antennae are constantly moving while they cycle through the transmission frequencies.

For some reason, I've never regarded butterflies or moths as a threat. Must update the threat matrix.

Posted by: LibertyDefender at October 29, 2023 11:22 AM (fLswv)

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