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Ace of Spades Pet Thread, November 25

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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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Careful about new doggie friendships and sharing doggie water bowls:

New type of bacterial infection could be behind recent dog illnesses

A new type of bacterial infection could be the culprit behind a mysterious canine respiratory illness that has been infecting dogs from coast to coast, New Hampshire researchers say.

Genetic sequencing of samples from 70 infected dogs from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts has revealed a previously unknown bacterium, researchers from the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory wrote in an online report.

We didn't need a new canine illness.

At least 12 states have reported cases of the respiratory illness, according to CBS.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 case reports from veterinarians since mid-August, according to a Nov. 21 online post from the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.

"We suggest caution rather than worry," the association said. "The number of cases reported to ODA represents a very small percentage of Oregon's dog population."

Other states with cases of the canine illness include California, Indiana, Washington, Idaho, Georgia and Florida.

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Taking friendship too far?


Courtesy Hrothgar

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Why is this cat spending so much time with the neighbor?

It's a mystery.

Courtesy CBD

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Found. Blue heeler puppy. Put up a fight getting in the car. Not friendly.

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Courtesy Pam Skaggs

That pup needs its nails trimmed, for sure.

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Bill Monroe plays his mandolin (not a fiddle or a toaster oven) for his chickens.

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We don't know what music he was playing, but it could have been a fiddle tune (standard tuning of the fiddle and mandolin is the same):

Chicken Reel

Or he could have been playing and singing a yodel:

Bill Monroe and Dolly Parton, Mule Skinner

Looks like he was fond of his chickens. I don't know if chickens like yodeling.

Meet The PetMorons

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Hi! This is my neighbor's cat, Baby Kitty. I was lucky enough one weekend to baby sit this beauty. Thanks for the pet thread, it makes the world a better place.

Jennifer

Such beautiful eyes! And it looks like Baby Kitty is used to being in lovely surroundings, too! You are a wonderful neighbor for a cat needing some cuddles on a weekend.

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From Jewells:

This is Charlotte. She is a 12 year old lab who was an owner surrender. She had a lot of health issues including a bacterial infection an ear infection and arthritis. We have the infections under control and give her pain meds for her sore hips. She's a sweet girl!

Great photo of Charlotte. Thanks for taking care of that sweet girl.

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This is Penelope sleeping on her bed aka a friend's vintage ham radio. She is one of 4 cats in the house, but she is the only one who adores the ham shack. When she sees me or my buddy even moving in the direction of the shack she rushes to get in there first. Perched on her bed warmed by the vacuum tubes, the only word that comes to mind that describes her mood is BLISS!

RobertM mostly lurks

I love that Penelope is so comfortable in her special spot! Thanks for sending in that unique photo!


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It's been colder and Mr Trouble decided to explore this afternoon. He found the secret catnip stash. He did finally go back out but I suspect he'll be back soon.

Notsothoreau

Oh, my. Mr. Trouble, indeed.

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Here's Bravo sitting next to some pumpkins, and Charlie, hiding in the straw.

Victor Tango Kilo

Great seasonal photos of great khets! Thanks.


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What a wonderful collection of pet stories and photos today. Thank you for sharing your pets with us.

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

petmorons at protonmail dot com

Remember to include the nic 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, November 18. There was some interesting discussion in the comments about food for pets during the holidays and health conditions.

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 03:16 PM




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1 Pets!

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at November 25, 2023 03:18 PM (Mzdiz)

2 Penelope is radioactive.

OK, more like radio-inactive since she naps there.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at November 25, 2023 03:21 PM (Bd6X8)

3 I don't have to worry about the cat running out the door. Whenever I open it, he goes quickly into another room.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 25, 2023 03:22 PM (CHHv1)

4 If you could hear Pscittice Phlebotomist's sweet "high!" voice your heart would melt!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in solidarity with the struggle to maintain Moron standards at November 25, 2023 03:24 PM (bk5Wq)

5 Great pics today!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 25, 2023 03:25 PM (JE1ew)

6 PETZZZZZ!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 25, 2023 03:26 PM (vHIgi)

7 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at November 25, 2023 03:29 PM (fwDg9)

8 Lucy the Fink bids you all a good afternoon.

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 25, 2023 03:30 PM (/di7g)

9 First thought is car is warm either from running or in sun

Posted by: Skip at November 25, 2023 03:31 PM (fwDg9)

10 Is that a badger?

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 25, 2023 03:32 PM (/di7g)

11 Lucy the Fink bids you all a good afternoon.

Please return the greeting by giving her a good amount of scritches right at the base of the tail. Topside, of course.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at November 25, 2023 03:32 PM (Bd6X8)

12 LOL, love the Assyrian meme at the top!

Posted by: Tom Servo at November 25, 2023 03:33 PM (7eUg9)

13 Yay! Puppehs and floofkitters!

Thank you, K.T.

Posted by: Appycay at November 25, 2023 03:34 PM (EdYR/)

14 Blanco,
Will do when she comes downstairs. She's on my bed napping in the sun.

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 25, 2023 03:36 PM (ytBBc)

15 Canada geese laugh at and taunt Lily our 4 year old corgi.

They come and go from the beach area behind the house on this lake we're on. Coming onto the beach, up on the lawn, pooping everywhere, doing their upside-down eating of the greens that grow on the lake's bottom. The dog cries to go out and give them the bum's rush.

I open the door and she blasts out of the gate like a roping steer in a rodeo. The geese scamper into the water, and less than five feet out, they turn and face here and get noisy.

They know she won't go in the water. She treats all intruders the same. She has her property, knows the bounds, and wants to chase off any intruders.

All the honking and quacking makes me think they are mocking her and taunting her. "Hey, shortie, can't you swim?"

Posted by: Mr Gaga at November 25, 2023 03:38 PM (ZtgZZ)

16 Super cute kittehs and Charlotte gets scritches

I've never heard of cat perverts but quite a number of morons spring to mind ...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 25, 2023 03:39 PM (RIvkX)

17 Eh just showing why Hammurabi could get things done...

he was wrestling a lion while writing building codes and engineering ethics guidelines....

Posted by: sven at November 25, 2023 03:41 PM (X0I7i)

18 GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 25, 2023 03:46 PM (JrojV)

19 Canada geese laugh at and taunt Lily our 4 year old corgi.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at November 25, 2023 03:38 PM

Geese are asshoe. This is a Known Thing.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 25, 2023 03:48 PM (NcBRt)

20 Trouble was in and out 5 times yesterday, spent the night in and is asleep in one room now. It's 22 out with a couple of inches of snow. Will warm up some tomorrow.

I was concerned about the new dog disease as I am not that far from Colorado and stopped at the rest areas on my Thanksgiving trip. I tried to let Jake out at the far side of those areas. It's a nasty disease.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 25, 2023 03:48 PM (t0dV9)

21 Adorable Pet Morons, Y'all!

Posted by: redridinghood at November 25, 2023 03:49 PM (NpAcC)

22 Yay pet thread!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 25, 2023 03:50 PM (iF0sF)

23 Really love Charlotte. Old labs are so sweet.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 25, 2023 03:51 PM (t0dV9)

24 Lucy the Fink bids you all a good afternoon.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 25, 2023 03:30 PM (/di7g)
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Give her an extra vigorous tummy rub, even though it's not Tuesday!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 25, 2023 03:51 PM (BpYfr)

25 Super cute pet morons, but we need more!

I can relate to the Golden puppy in the mud. Every. single. one. of my Goldens did the same thing. Must be genetic.

Still watching Whiskey who snatched what looked to be the drumstick bone from the garbage when my daughter-in-law was cleaning off the turkey carcass. He puked up a knuckle with a very sharp 1" shard on the end of it. There's probably more because we heard the crunch when he bit down on it as we were chasing him. Watching him and his poop for the next couple of days. So far, so good. *fingers crossed*

Posted by: IrishEi with yet another new laptop at November 25, 2023 03:52 PM (3ImbR)

26 7-0 Bama

Posted by: G'rump928(c) has drink taken at November 25, 2023 03:53 PM (aD39U)

27 oops wrong thread.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) has drink taken at November 25, 2023 03:53 PM (aD39U)

28 We had very friendly neighbor cats. When showing our house, we had to warn realtors to not let the cats in because they loved to trespass. Little stinkers!

Posted by: Emmie at November 25, 2023 03:54 PM (Sf2cq)

29
Why is this cat spending so much time with the neighbor?

It's a mystery.

Courtesy CBD

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Yeah, the owner is crazy.

If you have ever seen an episode of Fear Thy Neighbor you know this will not end well.

Time to sell the house.

Posted by: redridinghood at November 25, 2023 03:54 PM (NpAcC)

30 16 I've never heard of cat perverts but quite a number of morons spring to mind ...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 25, 2023 03:39 PM (RIvkX)

???

Posted by: m at November 25, 2023 03:55 PM (4tUZx)

31 Old labs are so sweet.

I love her gray whiskers.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 25, 2023 03:55 PM (iF0sF)

32 Meow!

Came home one day a few years ago. I was kittuh sitting. Opened the door and found the girl kittuh was resting her old bones on top of my cable box. It generated a lot of heat, good for ole kittuh's. Not so good for circuitry.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at November 25, 2023 03:55 PM (sAmhv)

33 >>>Old labs are so sweet.
~~~~~

Wonderful dogs. Hopefully Charlotte will find a new home very soon.

Posted by: IrishEi with yet another new laptop at November 25, 2023 03:57 PM (3ImbR)

34 We have 8 senior dogs right now and for the first time all 8 are available for adoption at Shep's. Hoping for forever homes for them all!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 25, 2023 03:57 PM (iF0sF)

35 My cat Jasmine loved to sit on top of my old computer because it was a nice warm tower just the right size for a kitty. Naturally, the fur did play a bit of havoc with the fans so I had to clean out the tower a few times.

My current computer has a rounded top, so it's not quite as convenient for a cat.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 25, 2023 03:58 PM (BpYfr)

36 "I rescued a barn cat and he changed my life!"

I really enjoy watching this guy and his cat, Chester.

https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=vTcjeEooML8

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at November 25, 2023 03:59 PM (Mzdiz)

37 Great pets !

Posted by: JT at November 25, 2023 04:01 PM (T4tVD)

38 Afternoon, pet folken,

Miss Linda's Siberian cat, Angelique (La Psycheaux), would sit atop her old CRT monitor all the time. The heat vents were in the back, so the cat didn't block them, but the entire monitor was nicely warm for her.

Beautiful beasts this week!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 25, 2023 04:01 PM (omVj0)

39 and Charlie, hiding in the straw.
Victor Tango Kilo
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Launch position!

Posted by: scampydog at November 25, 2023 04:02 PM (41CYW)

40 26 7-0 Bama
Posted by: G'rump928(c) has drink taken at November 25, 2023 03:53 PM (aD39U)

27 oops wrong thread.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) has drink taken at November 25, 2023 03:53 PM (aD39U)

Auburn Tigers are pets.

Posted by: m at November 25, 2023 04:03 PM (4tUZx)

41 Of our former 2 cat sisters, Cinnamon wouldn't go outside if the door was wide open. Sugar tried to get out at ever opportunity and got in the garage often

Posted by: Skip at November 25, 2023 04:04 PM (b5qfB)

42 My favorite dogs are HUSKIES!

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 25, 2023 04:05 PM (CkL1Y)

43 Hiya, Jewells

How are you, sweet lady? It makes my heart happy that you are still volunteering at Shep's. So much love given and received.

Thank
You.

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 25, 2023 04:06 PM (CkL1Y)

44
Great pets. Morons are the best owners. Or the biggest suckers. Who knows?

Babies are growing fast and already getting personalities.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 25, 2023 04:07 PM (9mNHV)

45 I'd mentioned this earlier in the week, but we went to the nearby PetSmart to see the tiny black kitten Miss Linda rescued the dat before Halloween, and whom we brought to the SPCA. A local rescue organization took several cats and kittens and has them up for adoption at the store. This one has been named "Twilight," a better name than "Tiny" or "Skinny Puss" for sure.

She was all alone at the moment in her glass-fronted enclosure -- a pet bed, litter box, water and food dishes. She trotted to the glass and pawed at it when we spoke to her. But she looked bored. I bought a cat toy, a little "Lamb Chop" figure with a feather tail, and had them put it in the pen. Immediately she seized on it and started savaging it like prey.

If "A moral act is one you feel good after," then this was enormously moral.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 25, 2023 04:07 PM (omVj0)

46 Hi nurse! {{hugs}}

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 25, 2023 04:09 PM (iF0sF)

47 45 I bought a cat toy, a little "Lamb Chop" figure with a feather tail, and had them put it in the pen. Immediately she seized on it and started savaging it like prey.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 25, 2023 04:07 PM (omVj0)

Letting her demonstrate her skills!

Posted by: m at November 25, 2023 04:09 PM (4tUZx)

48 My favorite dogs are HUSKIES!
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 25, 2023 04:05 PM (CkL1Y)
Favorite cats, Cougs here. Which is an annual disappointment as the Huskies have displayed a lifetime of dominance.

Posted by: scampydog at November 25, 2023 04:10 PM (41CYW)

49 The kitty hinting for a snack looks like the cowardly lion in the Wizard of Oz.

Posted by: Drive by at November 25, 2023 04:10 PM (MNhXM)

50 50

Posted by: m at November 25, 2023 04:11 PM (4tUZx)

51 Our senior dog took a tumble down the stairs Wednesday morn at 5:39. Visiting daughter left for the gym, old lady eyes must have been wandering around for another bed to jump on. No broken bones, limping almost gone - vet checked her out. Child gate has been reinstalled - she will be 13 on Dec 9th.

Posted by: scampydog at November 25, 2023 04:13 PM (41CYW)

52 We are being extra careful about that new dog infection. Only heard of one case in Virginia, a young dog who had to be put down. Since Precious is 15, we aren't taking chances we can avoid.

Posted by: JTB at November 25, 2023 04:21 PM (7EjX1)

53 Ciampino's Rescue kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another more extensive photo update #210 at the link.
Take a look if interested. Make sure to click on
"See Older Updates" as well if it's your first time.
https://is.gd/WQ5JcT

ALSO LIVE STREAMING!! - Now most nights as well

https://is.gd/qyDILz

Posted by: Ciampino - Purr Purr at November 25, 2023 04:23 PM (qfLjt)

54 I'll bet Penelope loves the warmth coming off that old National radio. It might be the first model that uses plug in coils for different frequencies. Those tube rigs put out some serious warmth.

Posted by: JTB at November 25, 2023 04:24 PM (7EjX1)

55 Is that a badger?
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 25, 2023 03:32 PM (/di7g)

The Fauxtralian Shepherd? Yes. They are handsome critters, but ornery as Hell.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 25, 2023 04:30 PM (3XJ9i)

56 Husband works part time , retired ha ha, for a pet rescue that rescues dogs from Mexico.. Just got 49 dogs in today.. The treatment these animals got is heartbreaking but this group of volunteers including vets works miracles.. We have one of their rescues a Goldendoodle...

Posted by: It's me donna at November 25, 2023 04:30 PM (bs+z0)

57 I'll bet Penelope loves the warmth coming off that old National radio. It might be the first model that uses plug in coils for different frequencies. Those tube rigs put out some serious warmth.
Posted by: JTB at November 25, 2023 04:24 PM (7EjX1)

A boatanchor!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 25, 2023 04:31 PM (3XJ9i)

58 We have one of their rescues a Goldendoodle...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 25, 2023 04:30 PM (bs+z0)

I wonder what a Red Setter X standard poodle would look like? A Gingerdoodle?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 25, 2023 04:33 PM (3XJ9i)

59 Good afternoon. Any body from Virginia here at the moment?

Posted by: Ben Had at November 25, 2023 04:34 PM (INMky)

60 I wonder what a Red Setter X standard poodle would look like? A Gingerdoodle?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 25, 2023 04:33 PM (3XJ9i)

LOL.. In doodles they have every variety and size

Posted by: It's me donna at November 25, 2023 04:34 PM (bs+z0)

61 AOP do you still have the place down by the southern border?

Posted by: Ronster at November 25, 2023 04:35 PM (lV5I/)

62 59 ... "Good afternoon. Any body from Virginia here at the moment?"

Hi Ben Had,
Yep!

Posted by: JTB at November 25, 2023 04:39 PM (7EjX1)

63 AOP do you still have the place down by the southern border?
Posted by: Ronster at November 25, 2023 04:35 PM (lV5I/)

I do. Well, it's Apache Junction, which is considered "central Arizona". The Mexico border is about a 2-hour road trip. I plan to be headed there inside of 2 weeks.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 25, 2023 04:39 PM (3XJ9i)

64 OK. Here's to safe traveling.

Posted by: Ronster at November 25, 2023 04:43 PM (lV5I/)

65 OK. Here's to safe traveling.
Posted by: Ronster at November 25, 2023 04:43 PM (lV5I/)

Thanks!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 25, 2023 04:44 PM (3XJ9i)

66 Is that a badger?

Specifically, a North American badger; not a European badger. Knowing the difference could save your life.

https://is.gd/9Rb0Mj

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at November 25, 2023 04:45 PM (9yUzE)

67 Badger badger badger

Mushroom mushroom

Snek!

Posted by: Pug Mahon, 3/12 FA at November 25, 2023 04:47 PM (T/Lqj)

68 JTB, I heard a tale yesterday that has me still shaking my head. Supposedly a person cannot pick up a stray in Virginia. A friend found a starving dog, picked it up, brought it home. Animal control.will not take the dog and chastised friend for doing so. Friend calls vet and is willing to pay for any treatment the dog needs and will keep the dog. Vet will not treat the dog and friend is chastised again for trying to save the dog. The poor pup was in such bad shape it died. Animal control would not dispose of the body.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 25, 2023 04:48 PM (INMky)

69 Thanks, KT. Always love the Pet Thread. Love the moronimals.

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 25, 2023 04:49 PM (ju2Fy)

70 GO BLUE!!!

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 25, 2023 04:50 PM (JrojV)

71 Vet will not treat the dog and friend is chastised again for trying to save the dog. The poor pup was in such bad shape it died. Animal control would not dispose of the body.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 25, 2023 04:48 PM (INMky)

Without knowing the full back story, all I can say is that, faced with such a situation, I would be taking the sick pooch out of state ASAP.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 25, 2023 04:57 PM (3XJ9i)

72

National cats, play clean as country water
National cats, play wild as mountain dew

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 25, 2023 04:59 PM (63Dwl)

73 AOP, I'd be talking to a large animal vet.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 25, 2023 04:59 PM (INMky)

74 HOBBY NOOD

Posted by: Skip at November 25, 2023 05:00 PM (b5qfB)

75 AOP, how's the leg today?

Posted by: Ben Had at November 25, 2023 05:01 PM (INMky)

76 68 ... "I heard a tale yesterday that has me still shaking my head. Supposedly a person cannot pick up a stray in Virginia. A friend found a starving dog, picked it up, brought it home. Animal control.will not take the dog and chastised friend for doing so. Friend calls vet and is willing to pay for any treatment the dog needs and will keep the dog. Vet will not treat the dog and friend is chastised again for trying to save the dog. The poor pup was in such bad shape it died. Animal control would not dispose of the body."

Ben Had,
I hadn't heard this but it might have happened. Virginia state law says a stray animal found must be reported to the nearest animal shelter within 72 hours. They will notify animal control. (I think the theory is that the animals are property.) That's the law as I understand it. It doesn't excuse the shit for brains applying it no matter the circumstances. And if that vet didn't explain then he isn't to be trusted.

Posted by: JTB at November 25, 2023 05:03 PM (7EjX1)

77 AOP, how's the leg today?
Posted by: Ben Had at November 25, 2023 05:01 PM (INMky)

Fine enough. Tender spot on my knee, and there is a small L-shaped cut on the front of my thigh, where the accessories box of the welding cart landed on it. Band-Aid will cover it. Got some good work done today, now I am goofing off.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 25, 2023 05:06 PM (3XJ9i)

78 JTB, thank you. My friend called within the first 24 hours. Well it's a moot point now.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 25, 2023 05:11 PM (INMky)

79 That dog disease is in Texas too. One of my dogs has it. We go for a 2 mile walk every morning, and often would go on a local walking trail where other people walk their dogs too. She came down with a cough 5 or 6 weeks ago, took her to the vet when it didn't go away after a few days, and she is now on her 3rd different antibiotic. He thought it was Bordetella, and said they've been seeing it really bad this year, and takes much longer to get over. After a month on 2 different antibiotics that didn't work I took her to a different vet. So far, same thing. Evidently it can take months for them to get over the cough.

Posted by: Happy at November 25, 2023 05:22 PM (8wFql)

80 Pug Mahon--

Thanks for the "badger badger badger" mention. I actually have one of their t-shirts. Good times, good times.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at November 25, 2023 05:39 PM (FEVMW)

81 "A person's place in heaven is determined by how they treated cats in this life." - R. Heinlein

Posted by: waepnedmann at November 25, 2023 06:08 PM (7RHDg)

82 Eromero and Mrs. E should be ok, if our past, present, and future treatment of cats means anything.

Posted by: Eromero at November 25, 2023 08:43 PM (NxC5+)

83 Once upon a time I had two "strictly indoor" cats. Then a needy outdoor kitty showed up on my doorstep (and ya-how-how-things-go) and then I had THREE cats. It was funny - I'd open the door to get the mail or the paper and one of the pampered indoor kitties would occasionally make a run for it: "FREEEDOM!" Annnd, look up - no ceiling, just sky. Look around - sidewalks,
people, dogs, shrubbery. "Uhhh, it's kind of big and scary out here -- " and -zip- right under a bush. Then I had to go out and flail away under said bush in order to grab the panicky cat and get her back to safety. But the formerly outdoor cat? No way - if the door was open she'd walk into another room, as far away from "outside" as possible: "Been there - done that, I am NOT going back out there, ever!"

Posted by: Doo-Dah, Doo-Dah at November 26, 2023 02:34 AM (6lENF)

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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)
News/Chat