Ace of Spades Pet Thread, December 7

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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 one’s afraid of heights 🐈🤣
Credit: Newsflare
— Pet Paradise (@Pet_Paradise0) December 2, 2024

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Did you know that there are groups of people (or individuals) who will come to your yard to remove danger noodles which might be a threat to chickens or other pets?

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Meet The PetMorons

PetMoron from History

Have no idea of the date of this ancient photograph, but this is a distant Scots relative of mine named Mitchell with one of his beloved rat terriers. His family had a series of rat terriers over the years and they were all named Vicki after Queen Victoria*!
Clearly, genes on both sides of my family have helped to make me a lover of doggos!
As an aside, I have no doubt that somewhere above, Queen Victoria weeps for what has become of her country.
Hrothgar

Great photo and fascinating family history. Thanks for sending in this great illustration of loyalty.

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Hi, thanks for your Pet Moron Thread. I’m a lurker who has posted Bella and Luca our GSDs previously. Here is Bella’s Christmas pic from 2021. This will be our first Christmas without her after 14 years. She was my wife’s special girl. Completed CGC and therapy training and was my wife’s constant companion when I was traveling. She will be remembered and missed.

Luca is now six and is a dad’s boy who is all play except when I’m not home then he turns into the protector. He too misses Bella and has become much more affectionate with us.
Thanks for posting the thread - Redinabluestate

Christmas won't be the same without your wonderful Bella, but that photo is a great memory. And Luca looks and sounds like a wonderful companion.

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A sad loss on December 3:

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I submitted pictures of my dogs several years ago. But today my dog Watson passed away. I knew he was near the end but I had hoped he would make it longer. He made it to be 16 years old and I'm including one of the first pictures I took, one of him with my other dog Tali and one from the day before he died. I found him as I was getting ready for work. It's been a hard couple weeks knowing this was coming. Good bye Watson. You were a good dog.
Buzzion

So sorry you have lost Watson. What a great dog. Tali also looks like a fine dog.

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This is Sadie. She celebrates her 14th birthday on December 9th. As the picture shows, she still has plenty of spunk. She is a Basenji and behaves as such, a lot like a cat. Walks away during ear scratches, grooms herself regularly, prances vs. walks, knows commands but doesn't care, turns her back when she doesn't get her way, and shows little interest in pleasing her hoomins. Pretty spoiled pooch.
scampydog

Sadie certainly is impressive for her age! Thanks!

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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 30. 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 03:28 PM

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at December 07, 2024 03:33 PM (fwDg9)

2 It's always sad to see the fur babies that have been lost on here.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 07, 2024 03:34 PM (Rcnd3)

3 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 07, 2024 03:34 PM (2UnvF)

4 I don't think I've ever heard of a snake referred to as a "danger noodle" before.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 07, 2024 03:34 PM (BpYfr)

5 Lovely critters all. RIP Bella and Watson.

Posted by: Scarymary at December 07, 2024 03:35 PM (uc++Y)

6 So sorry for the loss of Bella and Watson. They were good dogs, I can tell.

Posted by: Best Thief in Lankhmar at December 07, 2024 03:35 PM (64rer)

7 "I WANT THE BOX" - said every cat everywhere, even the big cats:

https://youtu.be/J11uu8L8FTY

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at December 07, 2024 03:36 PM (O7YUW)

8 Very good-looking doggehs today thanks for the pet thread

So sorry about Watson

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 07, 2024 03:36 PM (RIvkX)

9 "I WANT THE BOX" - said every cat everywhere, even the big cats:

https://youtu.be/J11uu8L8FTY
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at December 07, 2024 03:36 PM (O7YUW)
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That reminds me...I received a package from Amazon today. I suppose I can treat my kitties to the box.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 07, 2024 03:36 PM (BpYfr)

10 Only 25 comments on the GP&A thread? Everybody must be out Christmas Shopping or putting up decorations....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 07, 2024 03:38 PM (QGaXH)

11 "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 07, 2024 03:34 PM

We had a Mexican friend who attributed much of his lifelong health to eating raw, dried rattlesnake meat as a child. But he said that it was important that the snake not be riled up before it was killed if you intended to eat the meat.

Posted by: KT at December 07, 2024 03:38 PM (xekrU)

12 "I WANT THE BOX" - said every cat everywhere, even the big cats:

https://youtu.be/J11uu8L8FTY
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at December 07, 2024 03:36 PM (O7YUW)
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That reminds me...I received a package from Amazon today. I suppose I can treat my kitties to the box.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 07, 2024 03:36 PM (BpYfr)
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Yep. I brought a box into my office and Penny immediately went over to check it out and see if she fits (she does).

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 07, 2024 03:38 PM (BpYfr)

13 So sorry about Bella too

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 07, 2024 03:38 PM (RIvkX)

14 Meow!

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at December 07, 2024 03:40 PM (sAmhv)

15 I had a large, dumb cat that was always trying to squeeze into boxes that were too small. His big butt would always hang out of it but he thought he was invisible.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 07, 2024 03:40 PM (RIvkX)

16 Only 25 comments on the GP&A thread? Everybody must be out Christmas Shopping or putting up decorations....

I would have been sleeping if I weren't here . . . .

Try the green beans. Give one to a puppy.

Posted by: KT at December 07, 2024 03:41 PM (xekrU)

17 There are people that will actually come eliminate rattlesnakes for a living?

Sounds like a job for Larry, his brother Darryl and his other brother Darryl and their home business 'anything for a buck'....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 07, 2024 03:42 PM (QGaXH)

18 Our fearless feline loves the danger noodles. Her favorite is the delightful coral snake.

I had rattlesnake meat once. It tasted like catfish to me.

Posted by: Scarymary at December 07, 2024 03:43 PM (uc++Y)

19 Nyah!

Posted by: Anna Puma at December 07, 2024 03:44 PM (F0j7f)

20 Watson looks like he was a good boy.

Posted by: Eromero at December 07, 2024 03:44 PM (jgmnb)

21 I had a large, dumb cat that was always trying to squeeze into boxes that were too small. His big butt would always hang out of it but he thought he was invisible.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 07, 2024 03:40 PM (RIvkX)

I have been told there are Rule 34 videos of similar situations with humans.

Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at December 07, 2024 03:50 PM (ufFY8)

22 Sorry about Bella and Watson. I'm glad that they were part of your families for a good long time. It is always so very hard to lose a beloved furry friend and companion.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 07, 2024 03:50 PM (+U9BP)

23 My new cat loves catching and bringing in snakes, and fortunately we only have garter snakes.
However they are all dug in for the winter, and he has discovered rats/

I can't leave the cat door open in the early mornings now, since he will bring live rats in and release them to play with here in the house.
The last one I was able to catch him before he let it go, the one before that had me dismantling the bedroom so we could get at it.

Get a cat, they are fun, they are always entertaining.

Posted by: Kindltot at December 07, 2024 03:51 PM (D7oie)

24 Yay! Pets!

Heh. Danger noodles.....

Thanks very much for the pet thread, K.T.

Posted by: Appycay at December 07, 2024 03:51 PM (EdYR/)

25 We don't deserve dogs and cats.

They are blessings from Divine Providence, if we realize it.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 07, 2024 03:52 PM (ufFY8)

26 Get a cat, they are fun, they are always entertaining.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 07, 2024 03:51 PM (D7oie)

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Amen!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 07, 2024 03:52 PM (BpYfr)

27 Bella's photo seems quite dignified to me. She knew she was an important part of the family.

Watson's photos are sweet.

Posted by: KT at December 07, 2024 03:55 PM (xekrU)

28 My dad once took home a bullsnake that someone had caught and put in a bag. No chicks here but we always store lots of hay for the horses which so non venomous snakes that eat the mice are welcome even though I have a strong startle response. I cant see myself ever overcoming my fear and catching a snake myself even with the pole and loop or grabbers.

And even though we only have prairie rattlesnakes around here which are not very aggressive I don't think anyone would have someone do a catch and release with them. Shoot and shovel and no need to shut up.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 07, 2024 03:56 PM (83y/e)

29 It Happened On Fifth Avenue starting on TCM in a few minutes.

Great movie.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 07, 2024 03:58 PM (ufFY8)

30
Felicitations to those who have them.
Condolences to those who have lost them.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 07, 2024 04:02 PM (dxSpM)

31 Woof! Beautiful pets and companions as always. Thanks to all of you who shared your pictures with us and thanks K.T for the wonderful pet thread.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at December 07, 2024 04:04 PM (PgoHQ)

32 Sorry about Bella and Watson. Makes the house seem quiet when they go.

Found this channel today. I believe he's Swedish. Very relaxing videos of his homestead. This is of his pigs: https://tinyurl.com/bd6jjbf5

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 07, 2024 04:04 PM (NQtI0)

33 28 My dad once took home a bullsnake that someone had caught and put in a bag. No chicks here but we always store lots of hay for the horses which so non venomous snakes that eat the mice are welcome even though I have a strong startle response. I cant see myself ever overcoming my fear and catching a snake myself even with the pole and loop or grabbers.

And even though we only have prairie rattlesnakes around here which are not very aggressive I don't think anyone would have someone do a catch and release with them. Shoot and shovel and no need to shut up.
Posted by: PaleRider at December 07, 2024 03:56 PM (83y/e)
Leave ‘em lay.
‘Buzzards gotta eat, same as worms.’
- Outlaw Josey Wales

Posted by: Eromero at December 07, 2024 04:08 PM (jgmnb)

34 Hugs to Buzzion and RedinaBlueState. Watson puppy pics are adorable and Bella was a lovely girl.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 07, 2024 04:08 PM (83y/e)

35 Mr Trouble has decided Jake is his pack, I guess. Jake likes to chew up boxes, so now Troubles does too.

Mornings start with Jake on one end of the couch, me on the other and Troubles in my lap. Both get pets till they get bored. Jake isn't thrilled with all this but he tolerates him.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 07, 2024 04:08 PM (NQtI0)

36 And I learned through FB that there is a woman about three blocks away that traps cats, then dumps them in towns ten miles away. Has bragged about killing some. City claims there's nothing they can do,even though some of these have city tags. Not sure what will happen. I'm glad Mr Trouble is neutered as he doesn't really leave this block. No idea if the stray hangs out just in this area. He's been coming in to eat regularly.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 07, 2024 04:11 PM (NQtI0)

37 Eromero, I don't know if its needed but when near where pets are most folks I've seen kill a rattlesnake will chop the head off and bury it so nothing gets into the venom.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 07, 2024 04:12 PM (83y/e)

38 "It Happened On Fifth Avenue" is a good Christmas movie...and it has a dog in it!!

It's in our stack of DVDs for the annual Christmas film festival.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 07, 2024 04:13 PM (FEVMW)

39 PaleRider, we also bury rattlesnake heads. Always heard it would kill a pet that ate one.

Posted by: Scarymary at December 07, 2024 04:14 PM (uc++Y)

40 Awww buzzion.

Sweet friends, all. God gave us our fur friends to remind us how much we are loved.

Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at December 07, 2024 04:15 PM (2+mmk)

41 Where did birds sit before electricity overhead wires? Where did cats hide before cardboard boxes?

Posted by: tcn in AK at December 07, 2024 04:15 PM (wbIUs)

42 Afternoon, Pet Folken! Beautiful beasts today. Though I've never had a dog, as a boy I always admired German shepherds because of the Rin Tin Tin TV show and the Whitman tie-in novels. Same for collies, of course, with Lassie. Turns out I'm much more suited for cats -- but I still admire their looks and their working dog heritage.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 07, 2024 04:17 PM (omVj0)

43
Scrubbed down all the inside pens in the kennel.

1) Put dog(s) in crates is the work area.
2) Remove food and water buckets and beds.
3) Take floor mats outside and power wash them.
4) Sweep pen with a broom.
5) Vacuum floor, especially along the fence line.
6) Use floor scrubber to wash floor.
7) Return mats, beds, buckets and dogs to pen.
8 ) Repeat steps 1-7 for the other five pens.
9) Hand out bones.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 07, 2024 04:18 PM (dxSpM)

44 Our corgi Lily age 5 tomorrow takes a monthly med for heartworm, Simpatico Trio, we buy it in a box of six large pills. A maintenance drug. Lily is fine.

The price has tripled since we got first prescribed this when Lily was one year old, and is now well over $300 for the package. We look for deals and coupons but why is the drug so costly?

Posted by: Mr Gaga at December 07, 2024 04:19 PM (KiBMU)

45 Thank you for these threads, KT.

Please know, even if comments are low, lurkers peruse these threads by the many. I always read your submissions. Rarely comment as I've nothing relevant to add. Doesn't mean I don't appreciate.

Thank you.

Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at December 07, 2024 04:19 PM (2+mmk)

46 36 And I learned through FB that there is a woman about three blocks away that traps cats, then dumps them in towns ten miles away. Has bragged about killing some.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 07, 2024 04:11 PM (NQtI0)

Put out some cookies, trap the bitch and ship her to Harlem.

Posted by: tcn in AK at December 07, 2024 04:19 PM (wbIUs)

47 @41/tcn in AK: "... Where did cats hide before cardboard boxes?"

Wooden boxes/crates with shredded paper stuffing - even more playtoys!

The boxes have been downgraded over time. "We haz a plan. Humans will do our bidding and build us upgraded boxes with new capabilities!"

https://youtu.be/d8KAYXu0Fuo

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at December 07, 2024 04:22 PM (O7YUW)

48
We look for deals and coupons but why is the drug so costly?
Posted by: Mr Gaga at December 07, 2024 04:19 PM (KiBMU)

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We use TriHeart, 50-100 lbs. I'd have check, but it's no $300 for six tablets.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 07, 2024 04:22 PM (dxSpM)

49 The weather has finally turned chilly, so the cats like me again. Stirling has been sleeping with me at night. This afternoon both he and Dagny La Siberienne climbed on the bed with me as I napped, and were still there when I woke up. Maybe they like my thick terrycloth robe, which I toss across the bed on top of the blanket.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 07, 2024 04:23 PM (omVj0)

50
Pet heaven is living with a Moron or 'Ette.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 07, 2024 04:27 PM (dxSpM)

51 The three pics of little Watson are very charming. I have similar ones of my late classic red tabby-with-white, the part-Coon Arizona: with him as a kitten sitting in a bookcase and another on my lap, several of him at one year, and a set of him in his true prime at age eight. He lived on another eight years beyond that, and I must have some pics somewhere of that epoch as well.

Here's to absent friends of any species!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 07, 2024 04:28 PM (omVj0)

52 Sorry for the loss of all the sweet pets. It's heart wrenching, been there done that. It was never long before a new four legged friend takes up residence, and that really does heal the soul.

Had a great horned owl sitting on a stump less than a foot from the chicken coop last evening.
Staring long and cold at my hens. It's a totally enclosed coup but the hens don't get that concept. They were cowering. I'll bet no eggs today.

That owl was the size of a small Labrador.

Posted by: Derak at December 07, 2024 04:29 PM (w2IX9)

53 Mr Gaga, you might want to do some research on using ivermectin and it use for heartworms. I give it to my dogs once a month. My cost is about $1.

This works for me but I suggest you don't try it until you do research.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 07, 2024 04:30 PM (gGMRM)

54 36 And I learned through FB that there is a woman about three blocks away that traps cats, then dumps them in towns ten miles away. Has bragged about killing some. City claims there's nothing they can do,even though some of these have city tags. Not sure what will happen. I'm glad Mr Trouble is neutered as he doesn't really leave this block. No idea if the stray hangs out just in this area. He's been coming in to eat regularly.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December

Trap the neighbor, drive her ten miles out and shoot her.

Seems fair.

Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at December 07, 2024 04:31 PM (GhFyc)

55 Oh. And that's why we can't free range. Raptors and predators galore, as well as huge flocks of geese.

That's were bird flu comes from.- wild birds spread it. Except of course when they're mucking around with gain of function....

Posted by: Derak at December 07, 2024 04:32 PM (w2IX9)

56 The top pics, I first thought, could be from the TNG episode "The Measure of a Man," in which Data faces the threat of being disassembled. But while Riker has his beard in that episode, the uniforms in these pics are the later ones. Still, funny stuff.

The only dog park I know well is the one in the lower French Quarter, a former city public wading pool and playground, but now is pretty much reserved for people who live nearby to bring their dogs. We haven't seen any snow to speak of since 1989 -- so snow angels are not a thing, there or anywhere.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 07, 2024 04:35 PM (omVj0)

57 Trap the neighbor, drive her ten miles out and shoot her.

Just don't gasss her.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at December 07, 2024 04:36 PM (1mOP2)

58 Basenjis are great dogs but must have their way.

Our Basenji, Sheba, knew all her commands but decided the circumstances when she would obey.

She wouldn't heel, unless she wasn't wearing a leash, then and only then she'd heel like a pro.

If I walked her (unleashed) up to the grocery store, and told her to sit and stay, she'd sit and stay, until I came out.

Often she wouldn't eat her dog food. Instead, she'd pretend to be asleep near her dish, top eye closed and lower eye open. When birds landed to eat her food, she'd suddenly leap up, snatch a bird then eat it.

Strange dogs but always interesting.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 07, 2024 04:37 PM (iJfKG)

59 I have big Stirling on my lap, so it's hard to type. Weren't Basenjis first bred in Egypt?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 07, 2024 04:39 PM (omVj0)

60 Here's a nursery rhyme for Cat Haters and Cat Lovers:

Ding Dong Dell
Pussy's in the well
Who threw her in?
Little Tommy Thin
Who pulled her out?
Big Johnny Stout
Oh, what a naughty boy was that
Who tried to drown poor pussy cat
Who never did him any harm
But chased the mice in his father's barn

Posted by: naturalfake at December 07, 2024 04:40 PM (iJfKG)

61 51 The three pics of little Watson are very charming. I have similar ones of my late classic red tabby-with-white, the part-Coon Arizona: with him as a kitten sitting in a bookcase and another on my lap, several of him at one year, and a set of him in his true prime at age eight. He lived on another eight years beyond that, and I must have some pics somewhere of that epoch as well.

Here's to absent friends of any species!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 07, 2024 04:28 PM (omVj0
Yes. When I knock off I’ll drink to all the above including Hrothgar’s Scot relative Mitchell and Vicky. And of course my countrymen and women lost on 7DEC41.

Posted by: Eromero at December 07, 2024 04:42 PM (jgmnb)

62 Thanks to people on AoS who have generously contributed, Scarlet finally got spayed Thursday. That's the last female in the house that needed fixing. When funds permit, we are now left with 2 young boys out of Brie's litter of 6 and Mr Grey the outside tom and possibly the dad to that litter.

Ciampino's Rescue Kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another photo update #286 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

Brie's Babies, now grown, are all named after cheeses. They all have a fantastic disposition, still all love their Mom, love each other, and best of all, love all the other kitties. Several of them each have formed a bond with an older cat who will groom the young'un and be followed everywhere.

Posted by: Ciampino - too many at the Rainbow Bridge at December 07, 2024 04:43 PM (i0xsb)

63 I have big Stirling on my lap, so it's hard to type. Weren't Basenjis first bred in Egypt?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 07, 2024 04:39 PM (omVj0)

Could be.

They're an African hunting dog known in their language as the "jumping up and down dog" because they're a sight hound and to be able to see over the tall African grass leap up frequently to spot their prey.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 07, 2024 04:44 PM (iJfKG)

64 I love the pets! I think Basenji’s are very cool dogs, it was great to see Sadie featured!

Posted by: Piper at December 07, 2024 04:45 PM (p4NUW)

65 Could be.

[Basenjis are] an African hunting dog known in their language as the "jumping up and down dog" because they're a sight hound and to be able to see over the tall African grass leap up frequently to spot their prey.
Posted by: naturalfake at December 07, 2024

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"Tall African grass" doesn't sound much like Egypt as I've read about it, though.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 07, 2024 04:46 PM (omVj0)

66 Dear Watson looks like the absolute best boy and I am sure his loss is hard. I am so sorry, Buzzion.

Posted by: Piper at December 07, 2024 04:47 PM (p4NUW)

67 Buzzion. Sorry to hear about Watson.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 07, 2024 04:48 PM (W/lyH)

68
Her Majesty let Diana out for a run in the front yard. Diana charged off to chase some doves along the fence, ran back and let out a howl. So she's hurt herself, again. I swear taking care of her is like taking care of a Ming vase.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 07, 2024 04:48 PM (dxSpM)

69 Cats love boxes but also will sit in anything 'circular' such as a loop made by string or rope. I'm not sure how such a trait was acquired. Anyone Know?

Posted by: Ciampino - too many good boys at the Rainbow Bridge at December 07, 2024 04:50 PM (i0xsb)

70 Mr. Gaga--

Our Luna also takes Simparica Trio. It's for heartworms as well as fleas, ticks, roundworms, and hookworms. It is pricey, although it's less that $300 at our vet. We talked to our vet about alternatives but decided that if we replaced it with other meds that did the same things the cost differential wouldn't be all that much. In addition, it works well with our dog and it's fairly easy to administer.

The vet's office also told us about Zoetis Rewards. Zoetis is the company that makes Simparica and they give small rebates (about 10%) for each purchase. We just reupped Luna's Simparica earlier this week and I have submitted the receipt to Zoetis. They'll automatically add the balance to my rewards card and I can use it to pay the vet.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 07, 2024 04:51 PM (FEVMW)

71 69 Cats love boxes but also will sit in anything 'circular' such as a loop made by string or rope. I'm not sure how such a trait was acquired. Anyone Know?
Posted by: Ciampino - too many good boys at the Rainbow Bridge at December 07, 2024 04:50 PM (i0xsb
Learned that lasso trick from old cowhands sleeping on the ground.

Posted by: Eromero at December 07, 2024 04:54 PM (jgmnb)

72 Thanks for hosting, K.T. sorry to hear about Watson and Bella. I sure wish our doggos lived longer. Quick sammich break - trying to finish up shopping today. Thanks for the Sadie comments. She does also respond to the name Queenie, which is moderately amusing.

Posted by: scampydog at December 07, 2024 04:54 PM (coRKZ)

73 So Buckley went off to boarding school Wednesday. I did have to sell my left kidney to pay for it but it should be worth it when he comes home. To break him of the jumping, counter surfing, pulling, etc. I realize he is in his rebellious teen phase but I don't have the skill or strength to train him further. He picked up some bad habits and that's on me and my uncooperative family. I didn't want to rehome him. I made a commitment when I took him.

Posted by: lin-duh at December 07, 2024 04:54 PM (nKjbR)

74 [Basenjis are] an African hunting dog known in their language as the "jumping up and down dog" because they're a sight hound and to be able to see over the tall African grass leap up frequently to spot their prey.
Posted by: naturalfake at December 07, 2024
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Along the Nile, the reeds and grasses would be tall. Wereb these dogs bred by the Wertheallawi (sp?) tribe of pygmies?

Posted by: Ciampino - too many good girls at the Rainbow Bridge at December 07, 2024 04:57 PM (i0xsb)

75 So how long will Buckley be in reform school, lin-duh?

Posted by: Eromero at December 07, 2024 04:59 PM (jgmnb)

76 Around 4 weeks. He is a fast learner but making it stick is another matter...

Posted by: lin-duh at December 07, 2024 05:01 PM (nKjbR)

77 74
The tribe?
Have you ever heard of the lost pygmy tribe the Halarwi?

they walk around the tall grass saying "were the halarwi"

Posted by: Ciampino - too many good girls at the Rainbow Bridge at December 07, 2024 05:03 PM (i0xsb)

78 Often she wouldn't eat her dog food. Instead, she'd pretend to be asleep near her dish, top eye closed and lower eye open. When birds landed to eat her food, she'd suddenly leap up, snatch a bird then eat it.

Strange dogs but always interesting.
Posted by: naturalfake
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Very clever girl.

Posted by: scampydog at December 07, 2024 05:04 PM (coRKZ)

79 We had a Basenji that was stolen out of our backyard. That’s when a bark would have come in handy.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 07, 2024 05:05 PM (D6PGr)

80 Back to shopping. Thanks again, K.T. Happy pet threading, Horde.

Posted by: scampydog at December 07, 2024 05:06 PM (coRKZ)

81 Buzzion sorry for your loss

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 07, 2024 05:10 PM (Wx316)

82 Beautiful Moronimals, both living and departed. My Basset X Border Collie, Pogo, looks much like Watson in the face. She is pretty old, now, too, will be 16 in April.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 07, 2024 05:16 PM (LOZjA)

83 77 74
The tribe?
Have you ever heard of the lost pygmy tribe the Halarwi?

they walk around the tall grass saying "were the halarwi"
Posted by: Ciampino - too many good girls at the Rainbow Bridge at December 07, 2024 05:03 PM (i0xsb)

They met a couple giant women, leading to the formation of a new tribe, the Hekawi.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf - Remember Vic and VNN! at December 07, 2024 05:17 PM (VNX3d)

84 Cats love boxes but also will sit in anything 'circular' such as a loop made by string or rope. I'm not sure how such a trait was acquired. Anyone Know?
Posted by: Ciampino - too many good boys at the Rainbow Bridge at December 07, 2024 04:50 PM (i0xsb)

There was a project in 2020 to determine if cats just like to sit on square things. I think the researcher mailed out round targets with a 90 degree bite out of them, and the study rules were to put them out in a square, with the bites looking at the center, and then doing it again with the bites facing outwards to see if the cats would sit inside the square established by the corners. IIRC it was a positive for the imaginary squares luring cats.

I do think it is something to do with how they see things with the slit pupils.

Posted by: Kindltot at December 07, 2024 05:22 PM (D7oie)

85 They met a couple giant women, leading to the formation of a new tribe, the Hekawi."

Yawn

Posted by: Chief Wild Eagle at December 07, 2024 05:22 PM (89Sog)

86 HOBBY NOOD

Posted by: Skip at December 07, 2024 05:31 PM (fwDg9)

87 Thanks for the sympathy on Watson. I really miss him.

Posted by: buzzion at December 07, 2024 05:44 PM (aRLgQ)

88 Sympathies on Diana Hadrian. Sounds like my gelding except Tanza was quite sturdy until he injured himself. But he doesn't know how to not overdo and let himself heal.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 07, 2024 06:05 PM (83y/e)

89 I should say until Tanza got injured. I think that happened when I was riding him. It makes me sad, feeling like I broke him.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 07, 2024 06:07 PM (83y/e)

90 Buzzion - my condolences about Watson. We lost one of our dogs a few years back. I also found her getting ready for work. I've cried three times in my life, that was one of them.

Posted by: pchaz at December 07, 2024 06:18 PM (KspwL)

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