The Ace of Spades Pet Thread

Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread ^TM. The answer is "Yes". Today's opener photo is a rerun. But, it is classy. And you know the Pet Morons are classy.

Your's truly is sitting in for the lovely and talented KT. Let's take a look at the world of animals.

Please leave the current events and politics out at the curb. Or you might find yourself at the nearest shelter.

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Meet The Pet Morons

Meet our one-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix (Red Heeler variety) who was named Piper by our granddaughters. She came to us at three months of age after having been found abandoned at about 6 weeks old on the nearby Navaho Reservation in Utah. A rescue group called Underdogs took her in, fostered her and rehabbed her for several weeks. She has fit in well with our senior citizen Australian Shepherd Buckley who showed up on the Pet Thread some years ago. They spend a lot of time rough housing and play fighting. He teaches her all his old bad habits and she teaches him a few new ones of her own. All in all a positive lift for the old boy. She stands about 16 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 50 lbs. She has freakishly long legs. She is not the smartest dog I've ever had but the d'awwww cuteness factor is off the charts. Who's a good girl?
regards,
muldoon

Good looking pup Muldoon. That dog certainly hit the lottery finding you! Good luck with your pair of pups.

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The following scene was captured by Mindful Webworker.

After Easter supper, sonM tried to lay down on the couch. He was immediately joined by (left to right) Daughter & Son-in-Law's main dog Chowie, our fine Malinois Daisy, SonM's auxiliary dog Bandit, and SonM's primary dog the enormous Jarl. Not shown: daughter & s-i-l's auxiliary dog Maya. Very restful.

Looks really relaxing after a wonderful Easter dinner. Thanks for sharing.

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Last but not least comes a wonderful story of love for a mixed family.

Hi KT:
Long-time semi-Lurker Lisan here. Here are pictures of Billy the Dog, an Australian Kelpie mix; Bella, the Tortie cat; and Sophia, a very ancient Tabby. I brought all three animals home after my aunt passed away and no one could take them. Originally, I was taking only the two cats, but Plan A for the dog fell through and I was Plan B. Since Billy is a very good dog, and especially good around cats, it wasn’t stretch to include him as part of the pet horde. He is the most well-behaved dog-polite, good on a leash and incredibly, he never barks. The puzzle with him is that he has none of the herding dog breed characteristics, and while he looks like he has some husky or malamute in him, he doesn’t act like it. Will just be thankful he is such a well-behaved little guy, and do a DNA test at some point to confirm his breed.
Bella is about 14 years old, she was exclusively an outdoor cat, but not feral. She is adapting well to being indoor only, meaning she isn’t complaining with howling cat noise or violence. She is actually a quiet cat, very amenable to being handled and petted-I think she is secretly happy to be warm and safe inside. We are letting her set the pace for ratcheting down her flight response, and she is slowly exploring beyond the safe places she has picked in the house. Sophia is confirmed at 22 years old, which is the oldest cat I have ever had. Apparently, she was also an outdoor only cat, brought inside to die when she began to look frail—this was an unknown number of years ago, and she is still hanging on. She is creaky, cranky, and old-thin, but moves around well from nap spot to nap spot, almost trotting when food is on offer. We are treating her for the typical old cat problems, namely hyperthyroidism (medicated), kidney failure (subQ fluids), with her diabetes testing still inconclusive. I know she is on borrowed time but I am terribly happy we could give her a final landing place that is peaceful and quiet and safe.
Thanks for all you do for the Ace of Spades weekend edition.

Well that wraps up another Pet Thread. Hopefully your regular host KT will be back next week. Hoping you a wonderful week ahead.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 03:00 PM

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1 Always a good day when there is a pet thread.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 03, 2025 03:01 PM (lXCUP)

2 I think both in the top picture are praying for each other, and having each other, in addition to other things.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 03, 2025 03:02 PM (VNX3d)

3 Mwaaaaaahhhhhh

(meow in Persian Kittuh)

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at May 03, 2025 03:04 PM (sAmhv)

4 Mwaaaaaahhhhhh

(meow in Persian Kittuh)
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at May 03, 2025 03:04 PM (sAmhv)

oowwoooooooooooO!!!!!

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 03, 2025 03:07 PM (VNX3d)

5 Woof!!! Piper is beautiful as are all the other pet buddies. Thanks for making this thread happen MH (CoB Emeritus)

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at May 03, 2025 03:10 PM (ntko6)

6 I need a dog. God has done a good job of sending them to us so I am patiently waiting. It certainly is cheaper but not nearly as much fun.

Posted by: Mrs. Leggy at May 03, 2025 03:10 PM (dyL4B)

7 Woof!

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 03, 2025 03:13 PM (WQlnC)

8 Lucy the Fink had been super affectionate and protective (growling at people walking outside our space or when she hears the gate open to the courtyard) this week. She knew I was hurting and afraid. And now she’s still keeping watch.

I love her.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2025 03:16 PM (mT+6a)

9
Last week, Diana injured herself at the National Specialty and had to be pulled from competition. We took her to the doggie chiropractor yesterday for an adjustment and evaluation.

The vet agreed that there was no further point in cossetting her, that we may as well let her be a dog, run around and jump up on the bed. She didn't have a good answer to why Diana kept losing muscle tone. We may get an MRI done. Or maybe Diana is just very slow maturing.

That afternoon we took Rosalind to our regular vet for shots. Ros looks more substantial than Diana, indeed fat. But, amazingly, the two sisters weigh within a pound of each other.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 03, 2025 03:17 PM (QnmlO)

10 Those are some magnificent pooches. And superior felines.

I just tossed out peanuts and seed for the semi-wild turkeys and one of the feral kitties is snacking on it too.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at May 03, 2025 03:18 PM (kpS4V)

11 Glad you have such a fierce little guardian, Nurse!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at May 03, 2025 03:19 PM (kpS4V)

12 >>>I need a dog. God has done a good job of sending them to us so I am patiently waiting. It certainly is cheaper but not nearly as much fun.
Posted by: Mrs. Leggy at May 03, 2025 03:10 PM (dyL4B)
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I need a dog too. Like you, most of our pets, dogs and cats, just sort of came into our lives. They were all wonderful. My wife believes our next furry companion will show up like the others. I hope so.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at May 03, 2025 03:20 PM (ntko6)

13 Howdy, MisHum. Thanks for subbing. KT- get all well.

Would have been here sooner (haha), but SonM was just here with Jarl and Bandit (depicted above), and those two and Daisy were rough-housing like crazy. Always fun.

Awakening grouchy this morning:
The dog barks, the cat barfs,
I really need caffeine.
Then I recall we asked for it all
and I don't feel so mean.

Tuesday will be the 2nd anniversary of Daisy the magnificent Malinois adopting us.

Posted by: mindful webworker - dogs at play at May 03, 2025 03:21 PM (7URu6)

14 Glad you have such a fierce little guardian, Nurse!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at May 03, 2025 03:19 PM (kpS4V)

Here's hoping Lucy sets aside the Fink factor until you feel better, and are ready to deal with it again.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 03, 2025 03:23 PM (VNX3d)

15 Always a great group of sweet and loving pets.

You can always tell they are being well-cared for by their respective Morons....

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 03, 2025 03:23 PM (GlyvH)

16 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 03, 2025 03:25 PM (ypFCm)

17 Obviously you have dogs and cats but you also have lesser pets. So let's name some of those other lesser pet's. I'll start with fish, lizards and rodendents. Name some more.

Posted by: EP at May 03, 2025 03:27 PM (r2ymA)

18 Awwww! So cute! I did email KT a picture of Saijo not realizing there was a medical level of absence. Stay tuned!

Posted by: Piper at May 03, 2025 03:27 PM (pZEOD)

19 When Daisy's "cousins" come to visit, Ony the old black Kitty likes to hide someplace inaccessible to them. We managed to get her to quit hiding in the catbox. Yuck. We put her on the bed and shut the bedroom door to keep the dogs out.

Recently, Daughter brought us a fuzzy little gingerbread-looking house her cats don't use, and Ony hides there, and has taken to it so well she will sleep there all night. When she's not at the foot of our bed.

Posted by: mindful webworker - cat wanted equal time at May 03, 2025 03:29 PM (7URu6)

20 Compare "Billy the Dog, an Australian Kelpie mix," with Bandit on the couch with SonM, also a Kelpie. (Bandit, not SonM.) Kelpies are cousins of border collies, so I'm told.

Posted by: mindful webworker - great pets today, as always at May 03, 2025 03:33 PM (7URu6)

21 I just plucked a single leaf of fresh catnip and Lily is buggin'! Must be primo stuff.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at May 03, 2025 03:33 PM (kpS4V)

22 Can bugs be pets? You have ant farms. Does that count?

Posted by: EP at May 03, 2025 03:33 PM (r2ymA)

23 I've had my brother and sister kittehs for 7 years now. They were featured on the Pet thread when they were 11 weeks old .

Time flies at ludicrous speed.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at May 03, 2025 03:34 PM (VofaG)

24 Time flies at ludicrous speed.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at May 03, 2025 03:34 PM (VofaG)

Indeed it does. My cat is 7 or 8 I would guess. No longer a youngster.

Posted by: EP at May 03, 2025 03:38 PM (r2ymA)

25 Thx for your efforts MisHum. Appreciate the work of all the COBs

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 03, 2025 03:40 PM (rp63B)

26 Lucy enjoys her cat dope. For about five minutes. Then takes a 3 hour nap.

It might be tea time.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2025 03:41 PM (mT+6a)

27 It's been about a month since our "momma cat" had to be put down. Intestinal complications. She left us 3 kids, two boys and a girl. She was only 9 or 10. Adopted us shortly after we moved in. We thought she belonged to someone because she seemed in pretty good shape and was friendly... but was apparently dumped somewhere around when her "owners" discovered she was pregnant.

Miss you momma. 😿

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 03, 2025 03:44 PM (Q4IgG)

28 Yay, Pet Thread. Thanks for filling in for KT, MisHum.

Posted by: olddog in mo at May 03, 2025 03:46 PM (azT8A)

29 I wonder if Stateless’ kitty Trumpy is back from his adventure yet.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2025 03:48 PM (mT+6a)

30 I wonder if Stateless’ kitty Trumpy is back from his adventure yet.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2025 03:48 PM (mT+6a)

Trumpy might have found his own Melania, and is out on the town. Hopefully, once the glow wears off, they both show up on his doorstep.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 03, 2025 03:51 PM (VNX3d)

31 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 03, 2025 03:51 PM (2UnvF)

32 Lucy the Fink had been super affectionate and protective (growling at people walking outside our space or when she hears the gate open to the courtyard) this week. She knew I was hurting and afraid. And now she’s still keeping watch.

I love her.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2025

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Someone once told me that Siamese cats were bred to be watchcats -- not only to set up a yowling to warn of intruders, but actually to spring at people they perceive as hurting their own humans. I've never had a Siamese and have never heard tell of the protective behavior from people I've met. But I can sort of imagine it happening. Soundsl ike Lucy has a trace of those genes!

I'm glad you're back with us, too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 03:53 PM (omVj0)

33 Love the picture of Sophia. We had one tabby, Pepper, who died just short of 22. We found her mewing on the rear axle of my Bonneville one late afternoon as I was preparing for a trip. She was probably 6 weeks at the time.
We have had a similar experience with Mr Grey, who we brought in before it got really cold. He would attempt to come inside on several occasions, and actually made it in sometimes but just by the front door, now seems quite accustomed to being inside and only old Oscar (14), who was the alpha cat and still believes to be it, howls when he sees Mr Grey. Oscar has been deaf for a while so he howls really loud! I wonder if he hears himself internally?

Posted by: Ciampino - Bailey the cat woke me up at May 03, 2025 03:57 PM (sPQoU)

34 Glad to see you here, Nurse - Common Tater was asking after you this morning. Hoping he sees this.

Posted by: Nazdar at May 03, 2025 03:57 PM (NcvvS)

35 New puppy made her first trip to the vet yesterday. Got her boosters. Found a tick on her belly and small hernia. Also said she had coccidiosis which is an intestinal tract infection. Otherwise pup is doing fine.

Posted by: olddog in mo at May 03, 2025 03:57 PM (azT8A)

36 Time flies at ludicrous speed.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at May 03, 2025 03:34 PM (VofaG)
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Indeed it does. My cat is 7 or 8 I would guess. No longer a youngster.
Posted by: EP at May 03, 2025

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Both Stirling and Dagny are just over three years old. June 11 will mark three years since I drove four hours to Vicksburg and came home with a fuzzy black kitten who immediately began to grow like a weed into his big feet and ears.

Dagny's adoption anniversary is Sept. 4 -- Labor Day Sunday in 2022.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 03:58 PM (omVj0)

37 Mindful, that's so sweet of you to take in your aunt's 'orphans.'

I've been thinking my current pair of kitties, now 14, may be my last. But if I had someone to entrust pets to if I pre-decease them, I would surely adopt 2 more kittens when Daphne and Chloe go.

Posted by: Beverly at May 03, 2025 04:03 PM (Epeb0)

38 Awww. Thanks guys.

Stabbing chest pain should not be ignored. I’m ok. Still very sore. But it’s not cardiac or pulmonary related.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2025 04:03 PM (4piHn)

39 Cat photos here:

Ciampino's Rescue Kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another photo update #309 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

Mr Grey and two other boys are due for that ultimate snip. One of them is booked for sometime soon, Daughter's next payday we hope. Pity we have no State or County vet that does cheap neutering around here.

Posted by: Ciampino - here kitty kitty at May 03, 2025 04:03 PM (sPQoU)

40 My two are determined to get most of their water from the bathroom sink or kitchen sink tap. They have a fresh-water fountain, the kind you plug in and the water recirculates through a filter, and you refill the reservoir. I've seen them both using it. Yet they both zip into the bathroom after me, especially if they hear me turn on the tap, and Stirling chirps and hints at me to turn it on when I'm in the kitchen.

I wouldn't mind. But when I have my house and have to pay for water, I don't want my bill soaring because they have their fixed notions. Is there any way to extinguish this behavior, other than cutting them off from the taps completely? Or will running the water five or ten extra minutes a day be fairly inexpensive as long as I don't live in the desert?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 04:06 PM (omVj0)

41 38 Awww. Thanks guys.

Stabbing chest pain should not be ignored. I’m ok. Still very sore. But it’s not cardiac or pulmonary related.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2025 04:03 PM (4piHn)
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You worried us there and hopefully someone went out and calmed the otters.

Posted by: Ciampino - otters or others? at May 03, 2025 04:06 PM (sPQoU)

42 Wolfus, your musings remind me of Walker Percy.

Posted by: Beverly at May 03, 2025 04:06 PM (Epeb0)

43 Wolfus, your musings remind me of Walker Percy.
Posted by: Beverly at May 03, 2025

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Thanks, Beverly -- I think. I've read very little of his work. Was he concerned with finances vs. his cats' preferences?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 04:08 PM (omVj0)

44 Muldoon, You sure have a gorgeous pup. Thank you for sharing a rescue story.

Posted by: Mrs JTB at May 03, 2025 04:11 PM (yTvNw)

45 Pennsylvania funeral home owner arrested for selling pet cremations but discarding the bodies at the dump.

https://shorturl.at/wm4gR

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Elephants and Earthquakes! at May 03, 2025 04:12 PM (L/fGl)

46 I saw a comic single many years ago.

St. Peter is handing a pooper scooper to a new admission to Heaven and says "'All dogs go to Heaven' is not an empty platitude."

Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 03, 2025 04:12 PM (ZmEVT)

47 Nurse, I hope you are doing well.

Posted by: You gotta have heart at May 03, 2025 04:13 PM (r2ymA)

48 Mindful Webworker and Long-time Lurker Lisan, Thank you for sharing your photos and stories. Wonderful!

Posted by: Mrs JTB at May 03, 2025 04:14 PM (yTvNw)

49 40
Wolfus, 2 or 3 of my cats like to drink from a tap, Oreo (a tux) and particularly my 20lb Shadow. He will rush ahead when we go to the bathroom and leap up onto the sink so we set the water to a fast drip for him. We turn it off when we are done washing hands.

I have a fountain and some of the cats liked it but then no one wants to clean it!!

Posted by: Ciampino - like the fountain but at May 03, 2025 04:14 PM (sPQoU)

50 Not exactly pet related, but animal related...

There are 3 horses that are descendants of Secretariat.

Sandman and Final Gambit are five generations from the legend, while Chunk of Gold is six generations from him.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 03, 2025 12:36 PM

Bill Zimmerman @BillTZimmerman

Every horse running the Kentucky Derby today is a descendant of Secretariat.

That is absolutely insane.

X: https://bit.ly/4m0bLVi

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at May 03, 2025 04:15 PM (P5BPp)

51 Mindful, that's so sweet of you to take in your aunt's 'orphans.'…
Posted by: Beverly

It is sweet. But, that was semi-Lurker Lisan, not me.
🐱

Posted by: mindful webworker - great pets today, as always at May 03, 2025 04:19 PM (7URu6)

52 We can haz Zappa?

Posted by: The Kittehs of Invenshun at May 03, 2025 04:21 PM (RIvkX)

53 Secretariat is the GOAT of race horses.

Posted by: You gotta have heart at May 03, 2025 04:23 PM (r2ymA)

54 A reminder that BluebirdOfBitterness.com almost always has a couple of Caturday posts. This week including a selection of feline funnies.

Posted by: mindful webworker - the cat is not amused at May 03, 2025 04:23 PM (7URu6)

55 Wolfus, 2 or 3 of my cats like to drink from a tap, Oreo (a tux) and particularly my 20lb Shadow. He will rush ahead when we go to the bathroom and leap up onto the sink so we set the water to a fast drip for him. We turn it off when we are done washing hands.

I have a fountain and some of the cats liked it but then no one wants to clean it!!
Posted by: Ciampino - like the fountain but at May 03, 2025

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As long as I'm not going to regret indulging them when I see my water bill, it's fine. Dagny wants to help me when I'm brushing my teeth or shaving, and I can't have that, but other times it's not a worry.

I know I need to make sure they get enough water to be healthy and prevent kidney trouble. I suspect big black Wolf died of kidney failure. He too loved the tap, and drank from a bowl -- he didn't like the fountain.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 04:25 PM (omVj0)

56
An ex brother in law owned a pet cemetery. He was an idiot and we weren't surprised at all when he got in serious trouble.

A pet owner was moving and wanted to move their deceased dog with them to their new location. The dog wasn't there.

Surprise, surprise. He was dumping the pets at the landfill. He had no problem taking money for the caskets and the plots.

Posted by: fourseasons at May 03, 2025 04:26 PM (3ek7K)

57 Wolfus, your musings remind me of Walker Percy.
Posted by: Beverly at May 03, 2025

Walker Percy puts me in reminence somehow with Walter Payton. Truly one of the ALLTIME sports GOATS.

Posted by: You gotta have heart at May 03, 2025 04:36 PM (r2ymA)

58 Wolfus @40-I have a cat that likes drinking from the kitchen faucet. I usually let it run a trickle stream for about 5 minutes, then shut it off, especially if the kitty has stopped drinking. I don’t have a cat fountain like you, and have thought about getting one but really, just doing the faucet for a few minutes works. Guessing this may add a gallon a day or less-a drop in a bucket cost-wise compared to yard watering.

Posted by: Lisan at May 03, 2025 04:36 PM (v3Quv)

59 >>I need a dog. God has done a good job of sending them to us so I am patiently waiting. It certainly is cheaper but not nearly as much fun.

If you have a dog itch I would urge you to visit your local shelter. There are always a bunch of good boys and girls waiting for love and they will return it 10 times over.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 03, 2025 04:37 PM (viF8m)

60 We've been getting visited by breathtaking long-haired calico. I put food out for her but she is way too skittish for contact. Pity, she's gorgeous. Haven't thought of a name yet.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at May 03, 2025 04:38 PM (DIweC)

61 8 Lucy the Fink had been super affectionate and protective (growling at people walking outside our space or when she hears the gate open to the courtyard) this week. She knew I was hurting and afraid. And now she’s still keeping watch.

I love her.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2025 03:16 PM (mT+6a)

Yay, Lucy the Fink! Good girl.

Posted by: m at May 03, 2025 04:38 PM (CQE5S)

62 Fresh catnip is best catnip. I have some in a pot outside. It dies off in winter but then shoots up in spring. Cats love it when I bring in a leaf or two.

Posted by: Ciampino - it's like gaseoud coke for cats at May 03, 2025 04:39 PM (sPQoU)

63 ….and still leave multiple fresh water bowls out for the many pets of House of Lisan!

Posted by: Lisan at May 03, 2025 04:39 PM (v3Quv)

64
62
gaseous

Posted by: Ciampino - it's like gaseous coke for cats at May 03, 2025 04:40 PM (sPQoU)

65 We have new neighbors. They have two dogs. I think they're broken. They stay on their porch, they don't bark, and they don't chase the 9,000 neighborhood squirrels.

I did not know golden retrievers could do that.

Posted by: Emmie celebrates the Audacity of Trump! at May 03, 2025 04:41 PM (Sf2cq)

66 ….and still leave multiple fresh water bowls out for the many pets of House of Lisan!
Posted by: Lisan at May 03, 2025

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I'm beginning to think a fresh water bowl every morning and evening for them might not be a bad idea.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 04:45 PM (omVj0)

67 Hats off to Mis Hum pulling a all day

Posted by: Skip at May 03, 2025 04:46 PM (ypFCm)

68
Skip,

Yes! MisHum could be plowing snow or fishing today.

Posted by: fourseasons at May 03, 2025 04:48 PM (3ek7K)

69
Secretariat is the GOAT of race horses.
Posted by: You gotta have heart at May 03, 2025 04:23 PM (r2ymA)

__________

Watching the 1973 Belmont live on TV was an almost supernatural event. I think God was saying, "See what I can do when I try?"

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 03, 2025 04:49 PM (QnmlO)

70 ….and still leave multiple fresh water bowls out for the many pets of House of Lisan!

Posted by: Lisan at May 03, 2025 04:39 PM (v3Quv)

I'm sure the pets are thankful for the quenching .

Posted by: You gotta have heart at May 03, 2025 04:49 PM (r2ymA)

71 I believe kidney failure in cats is related to their high protein diet. This is probably the most common cause of death for old domestic cats. You can correct me if I'm wrong.

Posted by: Ciampino - CTNIP - it's like snow for cats at May 03, 2025 04:51 PM (sPQoU)

72 He had no problem taking money for the caskets and the plots.

First "pet detective" I hired was a crook. Got an employee to rat him out, he never made the calls promised. The second delivered. "Sherlock Bones" techniques got Mr Senegal home. 18% chance he said, but it paid off. Such a reunion!!

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 03, 2025 04:51 PM (CULda)

73 Wolfus: fresh water in bowls is all I have ever used. Can’t hurt to try it out.

Posted by: Lisan at May 03, 2025 04:52 PM (v3Quv)

74 Zuzu died of kidney failure at the age of 7. That's not old. We miss her.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at May 03, 2025 04:53 PM (DIweC)

75 I believe kidney failure in cats is related to their high protein diet. This is probably the most common cause of death for old domestic cats. You can correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted by: Ciampino - CTNIP - it's like snow for cats at May 03, 2025

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Maybe so. But Wolf was only eleven, and he'd always been an iron cat as far as health went. He seemed in retrospect to have the symptoms. He went very quickly too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 04:53 PM (omVj0)

76 Wolfus: fresh water in bowls is all I have ever used. Can’t hurt to try it out.
Posted by: Lisan at May 03, 2025

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Big red tabby Arizona lived to 16.5 years on simple bowl water, and Chekov D. Siberian had that water source for most of his life (until the fountain, which he liked) and lived to be 14.

I just found a clean plastic bowl and filled it with water for them. We'll see if they use it.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 04:56 PM (omVj0)

77 This yard is full of feral cats. Neighbor feeds them, names them. To me they are all called Kitty, Puss or Mauser (mouser). Has had many "fixed" to reduce kitten factories .

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 03, 2025 04:56 PM (CULda)

78 Fanny, the Scottish Fold will be 14 this week. She was the tiniest kitten. I've always been afraid she'd get hurt by a bigger animal.

Jake had a visit to the vet, after waking me up every hour, from 3-6. He looked like he pooped, but when I checked in the daylight, there was nothing. X-ray showed nothing but gas and I guess the attention did him good. No further issues.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 03, 2025 05:00 PM (cvWHI)

79 My cat is a natural hunter, mice and bugs and anything that moves are living on borrowed time.

Posted by: EP at May 03, 2025 05:12 PM (r2ymA)

80 My cat is a natural hunter, mice and bugs and anything that moves are living on borrowed time.
Posted by: EP at May 03, 2025

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Stirling earned his keep and more his very first summer, spotting wasps that had gotten into my place before I saw them. I learned quickly that if he was starting intently over my head, I should get up and look. That summer I killed three of the little bastards and gave Stirling kitty treats and petting each time.

Little Dagny is fascinated by any kind of bugs too, but Stirling usually muscles her aside and traps whatever it is.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 05:21 PM (omVj0)

81 believe kidney failure in cats is related to their high protein diet. This is probably the most common cause of death for old domestic cats. You can correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted by: Ciampino - CTNIP - it's like snow for cats at May 03, 2025 04:51 PM (sPQoU)

A well cared for cat will live for around 15 years. Cats are amazingly self-sufficient. Don't think diet has much to do with it, unless you are feeling them total garbage.

Posted by: EP at May 03, 2025 05:23 PM (r2ymA)

82 A well cared for cat will live for around 15 years. Cats are amazingly self-sufficient. Don't think diet has much to do with it, unless you are feeling them total garbage.
Posted by: EP at May 03, 2025

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I've always given my cats a mix of wet canned food, Friskies or similar, and a good quality dry like Purina One. Big Arizona required Rx food in his later years, the Hill's Science Diet, and Chekov needed an Rx food too. But most of them did fine on good-quality commercial chow.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 03, 2025 05:27 PM (omVj0)

83 HOBBY NOOD
TRAVELOG THEME

Posted by: Skip at May 03, 2025 05:31 PM (ypFCm)

84 Walker Percy was a great writer.

He won some award for "The Moviegoer."

I love his Dilogy? "Love in the Ruins..." and "The Thantos Syndrome."

But don't forget "Lost in the Cosmos: the last self help book."

Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 03, 2025 05:35 PM (ZmEVT)

85 NOOD music

Posted by: Ciampino - CATNIP - it's like snow for cats at May 03, 2025 07:32 PM (sPQoU)

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