Ace of Spades Pet Thread, May 4

Saw this and I chuckled.

As a male dog owner, I appreciate it very much.
Misanthropic Humanitarian

* * *

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.

* * *

Cute pets:

The Serama is a tiny breed of chicken that weighs less than 500 grams. pic.twitter.com/JodTUEQIe3
— Fascinating (@fasc1nate) May 3, 2024

* * *

Courtesy IrishEi

Gentle dog parenting:

Buster. Living his best life pic.twitter.com/pdwaaEHicf
— jonathan Slater (@slater_paul) March 15, 2024

* * *

Parrot as muse:

She is very good at this! 😂 pic.twitter.com/iouFyrecFY
— Figen (@TheFigen_) April 28, 2024

Meet The PetMorons

Hi all. Long time lurker, first time poster. The attached picture is of our first set of German Shepherds, Strider and Sasha. They both loved giving kisses as we made our way up the steps. Unfortunately, they have both passed and we have two more, but this is probably the best picture ever of them together.
Mrs. Raygar

How lovely that you would send us this photo of your beautiful dogs. So sorry that they are gone, though memories of them clearly remain.

* * *

Hey I have a great pic here that a local place took of our pup Northstar for Cinco de Mayo. They dress the dogs up and have a little feast with a dogarita and pet tacos. Ole!
Thank you
Banana Dream

Ole! Great photo. You must love Northstar. I notice that the sombrero is not on Northstar's head.

Dogaritas and tacos for pets! Interesting idea.

* * *

From Jewells:

This is Cheerio a male Shepherd mix. He was taken from the home by Independence Animal Control because of neglect and abuse. He is very shy and skittish and tends to wander off to be alone when he's outside. Despite me and my colleague coaxing him he barely acknowledged us and spent his time outside walking around by himself. Poor sweet baby. We are hoping with time he'll begin to trust again. No health issues fortunately so we really hope he'll get adopted soon.

Cheerio looks like he has potential. Hoping that he finds a home soon.

* * *

I lost Edie, the Best Dog in the World (fight me!) last week. She was 18 and 1/2 years old and spoiled every day of it. Don't know why, but I think it would make me feel better to see her on the Pet Thread.
I post, SO rarely, as Best Thief in Lankhmar

That photo shows how much she was loved. Thanks for sharing your memorial with us. What a sweetheart.

* * *

From Eromero, Pepper and Madison from Jan 2022. Madison wonders why Minnie the kitten can't be more like Pepper was.

Awww, so sad that Pepper is gone. Glad you have Madison and Minnie.

* * *

&&&

&&&

&&&

Our Swiss guide dog Gioia enjoys some outdoor play time in lovely spring weather.
Later, Gioia graciously leads the way to bunk space for her friend Odin, who has two hoomans in hospital.
Odin has found his space away from home, but still looks a bit forlorn.
Gioia also shares some toys with Odin, which perks him up.

* * *

&&&

&&&

Hi KT, it's been a year since I sent you cat pics. There was mention previously about cats cuddling up to fireplaces. Here are Bella and Betty outside of their beds enjoying the warmth of the fireplace. Also, Betty in the pantry messing with a plastic bag and Bella posing for a pic after a good brushing.
olddog in mo

The cat-and-fireplace theme is popular! They look cozy. Betty and Bella are beautiful cats.

* * *

What a wonderful collection of pet stories 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!

* * *

If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, April 27. Some special PetMoron stories and photos there.

Posted by: K.T. at 03:19 PM

Comments

(Jump to bottom of comments)

1 Meow!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at May 04, 2024 03:24 PM (sAmhv)

2 Ha! Usually that pic is captioned “But was I really a good boy?” or something like that.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 04, 2024 03:27 PM (SdkQO)

3 Beautiful non human family members!

Posted by: Eromero at May 04, 2024 03:27 PM (o2ZRX)

4 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 04, 2024 03:30 PM (fwDg9)

5 Doggie claiming his territory is funny

Posted by: Skip at May 04, 2024 03:31 PM (fwDg9)

6 Let me understand...you got the Rooster, the Chicken and the Serama.

The Rooster goes with the Chicken, so who is having sex with the Serama?

You see what I'm sayin? Somethings missing!

Nice Pets Y'all!...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at May 04, 2024 03:32 PM (R/m4+)

7 I remember taking dog for a walk as a kid/ teenager
This tree is mine, this fire hydrant is mine, this telephone pole is mine

Posted by: Skip at May 04, 2024 03:33 PM (fwDg9)

8 "As a male dog owner, I appreciate it very much."

Oh, Mis Hum, it's not just the boys. Our girl, Luna, is an unflagging defender of her territory and she considers anywhere on her morning walk an area of potential conquest. I tell her she's my warrior princess.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at May 04, 2024 03:34 PM (FEVMW)

9 Hiya

Posted by: JT at May 04, 2024 03:36 PM (T4tVD)

10 I wonder what is in a dogarita?

Posted by: KT at May 04, 2024 03:41 PM (rrtZS)

11 I hate it when kids and dogs listen to the man, but Mom's voice is just like, blah blah blah.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 04, 2024 03:43 PM (OX9vb)

12 Awesome pet pictures, everyone! I am so sorry for the loss of Edie. What a cutie.

Posted by: Piper at May 04, 2024 03:43 PM (HywUa)

13 Buster wasn't the only dog in the pool. Wasn't there some dog psychology that could lure Buster out, using the other dog, maybe?

Posted by: KT at May 04, 2024 03:44 PM (rrtZS)

14 Buster needs a collar.

Posted by: KT at May 04, 2024 03:45 PM (rrtZS)

15 Yes, Edie is a cutie.

Posted by: KT at May 04, 2024 03:45 PM (rrtZS)

16 Had surgery on 'ol Joe last week to remove a growth that had become too large. He's doing a lot better so I think we bought him another year.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 04, 2024 03:46 PM (W/lyH)

17 Yay Pet Thread. Nice pet thread. Good pet thread. 🐕

Daisy has been getting me up punctually at 6:30 each morning with whines and collar-rattles and copious muzzle nudges and licks on any exposed skin.

This morning I had my skin under the covers and scooted over out of her reach when she came up rattling and whining. Please, I asked her, just give me a couple of extra minutes! You're early. To my surprise and delight, she went and laid down on her bed. So I got to rest those extra minutes... from 6:27 to 6:30.

We had a nice morning walk.

Now to check out the furry post content....

Posted by: mindful webworker - arf arf at May 04, 2024 03:50 PM (25PAU)

18 Pynchon, our black cat who is supposed to be an indoor cat, dashes out the door whenever he gets a chance and we're not quick enough to close the door. The cat should be an Olympic runner he's so fast. Can anyone recommend a good flea collar? (Yes; I know I can ask this at the vet, but they'll charge me a big fee to tell me) The last collar we had for the cat (Hartz?) made him itch terribly. Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2024 03:52 PM (XkYcA)

19 How does anybody get a collar around a Flea? I’ve some questions about Moth balls, too, tbh.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 04, 2024 04:00 PM (SdkQO)

20 Nyah!

Should snap a current pic of kittehs to send. Isis-hime is all of twelve and her adopted kitten Pip is about to hit a year.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 04, 2024 04:00 PM (h49Nh)

21 Yay pet thread!

Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at May 04, 2024 04:01 PM (iF0sF)

22 The last collar we had for the cat (Hartz?) made him itch terribly. Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2024 03:52 PM (XkYcA)

Hartz products can cause neurological damage. I'm glad kitty was just itchy. If you can't afford frontline plus, try steelcoat flea drops. Both are safer than revolution. But I can't recommend anything else as safe.

Posted by: Gushka can has kittehs what plays fetch at May 04, 2024 04:07 PM (jhAhX)

23 18
I recall that cats can move faster than a snake so are usually successful at killing the snake without being bitten. As do mongooses (not mongeese? LOL). Mine are good at catching the odd flying thing that gets in an open door, flies, moths, etc.

Posted by: Ciampino - skipping all the way at May 04, 2024 04:07 PM (qfLjt)

24 Yay Pet Thread. Nice pet thread. Good pet thread. 🐕

Daisy has been getting me up punctually at 6:30 each morning with whines and collar-rattles and copious muzzle nudges and licks on any exposed skin.

This morning I had my skin under the covers and scooted over out of her reach when she came up rattling and whining. Please, I asked her, just give me a couple of extra minutes! You're early. To my surprise and delight, she went and laid down on her bed. So I got to rest those extra minutes... from 6:27 to 6:30.

We had a nice morning walk.

Now to check out the furry post content....
Posted by: mindful webworker - arf arf at May 04, 2024 03:50 PM (25PAU)
With cats, first thing is purring, then whiskers in your ear, then you get the licking. If you still pretend to sleep they make biscuits on your chest.

Posted by: Eromero at May 04, 2024 04:09 PM (o2ZRX)

25 Oh and Hai!

I missed you guys

Posted by: Gushka can has kittehs what plays fetch at May 04, 2024 04:09 PM (jhAhX)

26 Posted by: Gushka can has kittehs what plays fetch at May 04, 2024 04:07 PM (jhAhX)

Thanks very much.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2024 04:09 PM (XkYcA)

27 Thanks very much.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2024 04:09 PM (XkYcA)

Fen steelcoat is generic Frontline and you should be able to get 3 doses online for 18 bucks

Posted by: Gushka can has kittehs what plays fetch at May 04, 2024 04:11 PM (jhAhX)

28 19 How does anybody get a collar around a Flea? I’ve some questions about Moth balls, too, tbh.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 04, 2024 04:00 PM (SdkQO)
----
Collar on a flea: use a dissecting microscope;
Moth balls: remove balls from male moths (dissecting microscope or precise karate chop on fly-bys); no more moth babies.

Posted by: Ciampino - This is SCIENCE at May 04, 2024 04:13 PM (qfLjt)

29 We're heading to the beach tomorrow after hardly leaving the county for a year. Dog's suitcase just got packed. Yes, she has her own travel case from Amazon and I love it because I can pack all of her stuff compactly and efficiently.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at May 04, 2024 04:16 PM (FEVMW)

30 Posted by: Gushka can has kittehs what plays fetch at May 04, 2024 04:11 PM (jhAhX)

We got the Hartz collar almost immediately after he started itching-Poor thing. It's not the expense of Frontline. It was the expense of a collar and a vet visit (We have having to deal with big expenses for a human boy- at the moment- car and new place to live) that was an issue. Thx for letting me know the generic name for Frontline..

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2024 04:17 PM (XkYcA)

31 I imagine most dogs worry that they will run out of pee before they run out of trees. It must be very stressful.

Posted by: WarEagle82 at May 04, 2024 04:17 PM (mQxC9)

32 Ciampino's Rescue Kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another more extensive photo update #251 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 OR http://tinyurl.com/4pak97f6

ALSO LIVE STREAMING!! - Now most nights as well

Twitch: https://is.gd/qyDILz OR http://tinyurl.com/2rvjn93v
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/grR06

Posted by: Ciampino - All must be sleeping hidden at May 04, 2024 04:18 PM (qfLjt)

33 Oh that white lab looks just like my male dog Corwin. My female was a dark gold so the puppies ranged from that white to gold with a bunch of shades in between. Because they were yellows, all the puppies were various shades of yellow. I always wondered what color they would be if bred with a chocolate.
We .ived on a pond, in fact owned two acres of the pond, but although he would get wet,was never that enthusiastic.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 04, 2024 04:20 PM (t/2Uw)

34 Years ago, I was cat sitting for my sister. She had two black Persians. Nice kittuhs! Anyway, I work mids so my sleep schedule is opposite of most. I was off one day and I woke up about mid afternoon and saw two paws, really close to my face. I looked up and Laura started making happy kittuh noises. The other kittuh, Casper, was trying to roll me out of bed by pushing my hip and also, making happy kittuh noises. More like 'our food dish is empty and litter box needs cleaned. Get up staff'.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at May 04, 2024 04:23 PM (sAmhv)

35 Wet out thar

Posted by: JT at May 04, 2024 04:24 PM (T4tVD)

36 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 04, 2024 04:25 PM (2UnvF)

37 Buster: BRIAN IS IN THE POOL TOO, WHY ARE YOU BUSTIN' MY CHOPS LADY???

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 04, 2024 04:28 PM (XV/Pl)

38 Bella looks so much like my Jasmine, gone now, a part Maine Coon, who we rescued as a tiny kitten in a K-Mart parking lot. where she ran the gauntlet of cars. She made it to 16 or 17. She became attached to me in her latter years so I have dusty memories of my sleeping buddy.

Posted by: Ciampino - All the kittens must be sleeping hidden at May 04, 2024 04:29 PM (qfLjt)

39 I gotta find the YT clip I saw the other day where two basset hounds were teaching their golden retriever buddy how to use the doggie door.

Posted by: Catch thirty-Thr33 at May 04, 2024 04:30 PM (Ds3Rc)

40 34
More like 'our food dish is empty and litter box needs cleaned. Get up staff'.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at May 04, 2024 04:23 PM (sAmhv)
----
Funny. I thought they were trying to get you up to go to work.

Posted by: Ciampino - All the kittens must be sleeping hidden. at May 04, 2024 04:32 PM (qfLjt)

41 I love the parrot choreographer.

Posted by: polynikes at May 04, 2024 04:32 PM (MNhXM)

42 All is good here, except Jake is on a diet. 95 pounds! He was happy to see his friends at the vet but keeps pointing out that I've forgotten the treats.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 04, 2024 04:32 PM (yeEu9)

43 31 I imagine most dogs worry that they will run out of pee before they run out of trees. It must be very stressful.
Posted by: WarEagle82 at May 04, 2024 04:17 PM (mQxC9)

The male ones, anyway.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at May 04, 2024 04:33 PM (Ds3Rc)

44 What a great thread, thanks MisHum. Love the lead photo, and what a bunch of adorable bets. But the video with the dogs and the pool is just the best. Wonder just who feeds those dogs - or is it the tone of voice used?

Posted by: Grateful at May 04, 2024 04:34 PM (IQ6Gq)

45 44/ Sorry I meant KT

Posted by: Grateful at May 04, 2024 04:35 PM (IQ6Gq)

46 Beautiful pets as always.

Posted by: Northernlurker at May 04, 2024 04:36 PM (JLq/1)

47 Wet outside so getting rid of pine and Miami Grand Prix qualifying is on

Posted by: Skip at May 04, 2024 04:36 PM (fwDg9)

48 40 34
More like 'our food dish is empty and litter box needs cleaned. Get up staff'.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at May 04, 2024 04:23 PM (sAmhv)
----
Funny. I thought they were trying to get you up to go to work.
Posted by: Ciampino

That too. My sister would tell me stories of how they would wake her up at 0500 on a Monday (holiday) because it was a work day and time for her to get up. Kittuhs don't care about holidays. They care about a strict schedule that must be met!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at May 04, 2024 04:36 PM (sAmhv)

49 That top picture .... new caption:
'Honestly Mom, I didn't make THAT hole!'

Posted by: Ciampino - wistfully ;ooks at Grand Canyon at May 04, 2024 04:36 PM (qfLjt)

50 Buckley is a full six months old plus. The question is now, to neuter or not to neuter.... And at what point should he be neutered??? Before or after full growth or before lifting starts???
If he makes it that long and I don't have to take him out back and sh........

Posted by: lin-duh at May 04, 2024 04:37 PM (ypgrK)

51 While it's possibly for the best, the last free range zebra in western WA has been corralled and captured.
Sad. I was hoping she'd continue on the loose.

Posted by: Winston, GOPe, McFailure wing of the Uniparty at May 04, 2024 04:37 PM (H+g+o)

52 You can neuter any time. I would not neuter early. Some breeds take two years to reach full growth.

Jake was neutered at six because of prostate issues.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 04, 2024 04:42 PM (yeEu9)

53 Oh my goodness, Bella is gorgeous!

Thank you for all the submissions today. Both kitties and doggehs.

And the green parrot dance is hysterical.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 04, 2024 04:45 PM (nwXO5)

54 How about cats and neutering age?
Also is it different for males vs females?

Posted by: Ciampino - The unkindest cut of all at May 04, 2024 04:48 PM (qfLjt)

55 A lot of those serama chicken wings to fill you up.

I think Zaxby's has switched to those.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 04, 2024 04:48 PM (di6C2)

56 Let's see. Jake likes to go out at around 10:30 and 2:30. Fanny has some food in the bedroom so doesn't wake me up. Troubles comes in at some point at night and sleeps inside. He eats then. Goes out when I wake up as he doesn't like all the activity. I am so happy that Jake doesn't wake me up every two hours. That was hard to deal with.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 04, 2024 04:49 PM (yeEu9)

57 Awww. They are all so adorable today.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 04, 2024 04:50 PM (NpAcC)

58 Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2024 04:17 PM (XkYcA)

Meant "Got the Hartz collar "OFF".

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2024 04:53 PM (XkYcA)

59 With a little circling and bladder control pup can rule the whole continent from the divide.

Posted by: DaveA at May 04, 2024 04:54 PM (FhXTo)

60 I feel the same way. I know some places will neuter kittens but I think that causes health issues. Fanny was spayed pretty late because she had very light heats and I was worried about how tiny she was. She's come thru surgery a couple of times as yhey removed some death. Troubles is over a year old and got neutered because he's on his third abcess issue.

It's really not going to change behavior. And they will likely have weight issues after. With all those cats, you'll have to neuter and spay earlier than me. I'd try to give them to 6 months.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 04, 2024 04:55 PM (yeEu9)

61 Afternoon, pet people! Hope i made it in before the nood. Bella in particular is a beautiful cat. I've never had an all-gray, or as the cat fancy calls the color, "blue."

German shepherds . . . as a boy, a big fan of the Rin Tin Tin Western TV series, I always wanted a shepherd. I also wanted a collie like Lassie. I'm glad now that our apartment lease wouldn't have allowed it, and that my mother was much more a fan of cats.

Yes, in my experience, Hartz Mountain flea products can cause trouble. We put just such a collar on Linda's Angelique, the cream-furred Siberian who found me in a parking lot. She began to shake! We moved fast, cut off the collar, and shampooed her to get the stuff off her. She was okay -- but not long after that she started the thing of climbing in your lap and growling (but not leaving) if you tried to move her. And that lasted the rest of her life. (Though it might simply have been her real, crusty personality, I guess.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 04, 2024 04:56 PM (omVj0)

62 The flea pills can cause seizures. It's too bad.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 04, 2024 04:59 PM (yeEu9)

63 My brother and his wife have the exact same dynamic with their rowdy dog, as the husband and wife with the "swimming" labs.

His wife complains that the dog will listen to him but won't listen to her. One time my daughter was there for that exact conversation. My brother replied to his wife, "That is because the dog knows I will beat his a$$."

My daughter responded, "That is terrible, Uncle T. How many times have you beaten the dog?"

He replied, "Never, but the dog knows it might happen if he fails to behave!"

That daughter later grew up to have a dog training business as one of her side hustles.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at May 04, 2024 04:59 PM (HlyYF)

64 The serama is a deep-fake generated by Perdue Farms!

Posted by: DaveA at May 04, 2024 04:59 PM (FhXTo)

65 As a male dog owner, I appreciate it very much.
Misanthropic Humanitarian

And probably as the owner of a male dog, too.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 04, 2024 05:00 PM (ynpvh)

66 Pete The Piddling Pup

A farmer's dog came into town,
His christian name was Pete.
A noble pedigree he had,
To see him was a treat.
And as he trotted down the street
'Twas beautiful to see
His work on every corner,
His work on every tree.

more at
https://tinyurl.com/ykudvb38
including the punchline

Posted by: Ciampino - piddling at May 04, 2024 05:01 PM (qfLjt)

67 63
I liked the 'beating the dog' story.

Posted by: Ciampino - piddling wet at May 04, 2024 05:03 PM (qfLjt)

68 Just got back from a wedding. It's hot out there.

Bella looks so much like my Jasmine, gone now, a part Maine Coon, who we rescued as a tiny kitten in a K-Mart parking lot.

Maybe they were related. Bella was rescued in a Walmart parking lot.

Posted by: olddog in mo at May 04, 2024 05:04 PM (ju2Fy)

69 My boyhood cat, Rusty, was not neutered until he was something like seven years old. He'd never sprayed, at least not indoors -- he had the patio to lounge around and play in, and maybe he did it there, but we never smelled anything. Then, at age seven, he started in. We had a hell of a time getting him about eight blocks down the street to the only vet we knew. (We didn't have a cat carrier and had to go with a cardboard box.)

He came through it all fine. Though in those days (1972) they kept the patient overnight. He was still dopey when he came home. He checked out each corner of the ground floor to make sure he was back home, then went to "his" recliner and squeaked. I put him in it and he slept off the rest of the dope, and was fine.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 04, 2024 05:05 PM (omVj0)

70 Great pictures of all the pets. Thanks!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2024 05:05 PM (XkYcA)

71 There is one Alpha in every pack. That’s who the non alpha dog will listened to. If you let the dog be the alpha you will have no real control.

Posted by: polynikes at May 04, 2024 05:06 PM (MNhXM)

72 Bravecto is the best flea preventive on the market for both dogs and cats.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2024 05:08 PM (mKjJV)

73 Buster reminds me of one of my Goldens, Boomer. The dog was part fish. He would constantly sneak away if we were out in the yard and hit the beach.

The best part was his attempt to sneak away in slow motion as if moving very slowly would make him invisible. I'd say "I can see you" and he would freeze like a statue, wait a few ticks and then continue with the creeping.

Big, happy clown dog who lived to swim.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2024 05:08 PM (LkLld)

74 67
I liked the 'beating the dog' story.

Posted by: Ciampino - piddling wet at May 04, 2024 05:03 PM

Yep. Clearly, Ivy League university presidents are dumber than dog trainers.

The violent, racist Leftists running around the campus are fully aware that the orders of the administration will NEVER be enforced. So they act accordingly.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at May 04, 2024 05:09 PM (HlyYF)

75 72 Bravecto is the best flea preventive on the market for both dogs and cats.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2024 05:08 PM (mKjJV)
----
But expensive. Is there a generic already?

Posted by: Ciampino - piddlebum at May 04, 2024 05:11 PM (qfLjt)

76 Rhonda (sister that died in 2005) and Humphrey
Tall beagle like hound dog Maybe 1994..

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rnws64ZhVVJY7Pcb7

PS He trained my day to get him a dog bone as he would run upstairs from family room and bark at pantry door.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 04, 2024 05:12 PM (ENQN6)

77 Ben Had,

Buckley just caused me to fall, hit my head on the wall, and smash my knee on his hard chew bone.... This dog is going to be the death of me!

Posted by: lin-duh at May 04, 2024 05:14 PM (9Q7Y5)

78 Ciampino, there isn't that I know of.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2024 05:14 PM (mKjJV)

79 73
What a great story. He sounded absolutely loveable and entertaining.

Posted by: Grateful at May 04, 2024 05:14 PM (IQ6Gq)

80 I liked the "3 extra minutes" of sleep story.

My wife had a friend that had a massive Bull Mastiff. Whichever spouse got up first let the dog out on work days.

Usually, at least one of them got up early on Saturdays. One Saturday, they both slept in. The dog tried several times by subtle methods to inform them that it was wakey-wakey time.

They still didn't respond. Finally, the dog decided to grab the corner of the mattress in its mouth and drag it to the floor with two adult humans riding on the mattress. They mutually agreed that it now was a good time to get up.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at May 04, 2024 05:15 PM (HlyYF)

81 lin-duh, ouch. Was he trying to herd you somewhere?

Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2024 05:16 PM (mKjJV)

82 Buckley takes Simparica Trio for fleas, ticks, heart worms, and internal parasites. It is very expensive.

Posted by: lin-duh at May 04, 2024 05:19 PM (9Q7Y5)

83 Wally, the emotional-support alligator, has gone missing! 😭

https://shorturl.at/ghrvK

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at May 04, 2024 05:19 PM (L/fGl)

84 olddog in mo, your Bella looks like my rescue, Chloe.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 04, 2024 05:20 PM (D7oie)

85 77 Ben Had,

Buckley just caused me to fall, hit my head on the wall, and smash my knee on his hard chew bone.... This dog is going to be the death of me!

Posted by: lin-duh at May 04, 2024 05:14 PM

Ben likes horses ... because they never race between your feet!

P.S. Hope you survived your injuries. Is Spawn out competing this weekend? I vaguely recall that there were some higher-level competitions coming up?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at May 04, 2024 05:20 PM (HlyYF)

86 54 How about cats and neutering age?
Also is it different for males vs females?
Posted by: Ciampino - The unkindest

One of my good friends is a vet. She recommends spaying and neutering at 5-6 months. You definitely want to spay a cat before a first heat to eliminate breast cancer, which is aggressive in female kitties. For males, it stops spraying before it starts, because once it starts it may not stop, even after neutering. It also stops the vocalizations of intact males that can be not fun, esp if they smell a cat that is in heat.

She feels the same for dogs, except Dobermans. They should have a first heat because they get weird bladder issues. This is the only breed she recommends waiting on.

Posted by: Piper at May 04, 2024 05:22 PM (71y1j)

87 Was he trying to herd you somewhere?
Posted by: Ben Had
-----
No, I had him by the collar and he didn't want to go where I wanted him to... He's getting strong. I might be dropping him off at your place for doggie boot camp/training... 😎😂

Posted by: lin-duh at May 04, 2024 05:22 PM (a5Jsm)

88 >>What a great story. He sounded absolutely loveable and entertaining.

He was a very good boy. His goal in life was to be happy and make everyone around him happy and he mostly succeeded.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2024 05:24 PM (LkLld)

89 lin-duh, I'll give you a call later this evening.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2024 05:25 PM (mKjJV)

90 I'll be out and about. Spawn has her JROTC Military Ball tonight.

Spawn has Nationals Competition in July that she's about to start training for.

Posted by: lin-duh at May 04, 2024 05:27 PM (9Q7Y5)

91 Noodus hobbyana

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 04, 2024 05:28 PM (omVj0)

92 86
Thank you Piper

Posted by: Ciampino - piddlebums at May 04, 2024 05:28 PM (qfLjt)

93 Buckley just caused me to fall, hit my head on the wall, and smash my knee on his hard chew bone.... This dog is going to be the death of me!

Posted by: lin-duh

We have an elderly dog who is blind and hard of hearing. She follows me around and is constantly under foot. I am very careful both to avoid injuring her and to protect myself.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at May 04, 2024 05:30 PM (L/fGl)

94 HOBBY NOOD

Posted by: Skip at May 04, 2024 05:31 PM (fwDg9)

95 The Golden I have now won't go near a pool, but I have to keep him on a 25' leash when we go to the beach because he loves the ocean. It wouldn't be bad except that he goes out way too far and I'm always worried he'll get caught in a rip tide. The long leash allows him to crash around in the waves and keeps me from having a nervous breakdown.

Posted by: IrishEi at May 04, 2024 05:31 PM (3ImbR)

96 Dogs and their peeing everywhere...

You just *know* there's a The Far Side about it:

https://tinyurl.com/4c2ync84

Posted by: JQ at May 04, 2024 05:44 PM (njWTi)

97 >>>Edie, the Best Dog in the World

How cute is she!

Posted by: m at May 05, 2024 03:28 AM (o3SCB)

Processing 0.01, elapsed 0.0199 seconds.
15 queries taking 0.009 seconds, 106 records returned.
Page size 69 kb.
Powered by Minx 0.8 beta.