Ace of Spades Pet Thread, January 10

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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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An Unlikely Friendship That Will Make You Smile 😊 pic.twitter.com/0foWLNPtoQ
— Tweets of Dogs (@TweeetsOfDogs) January 10, 2026

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This squirrel clearing snow off his fence walkway 🐿️ pic.twitter.com/x4KcSdKD70
— Nature Unedited (@NatureUnedited) January 9, 2026

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Something serious, courtesy of Biden's Dog:

Israel has very sane pit bull laws:

- You have to muzzle it in public
- You have to muzzle it around kids anywhere it is
- Only adults can walk it legally
- You can't let the pit bull loose in a dog park
- You must spay or neuter by 6 months of age

Result? ~6x fewer dog bites! https://t.co/yofcijH7Q8 pic.twitter.com/Bo8U9Eobqx
— Crémieux (@cremieuxrecueil) December 31, 2025

We have personal experience with this topic here in the wild and wooly Central Valley of California, where even smaller dogs can be dangerous when they run in packs. VDH alluded to this in Mexifornia,

Most recently, our little blind kitten (who got over at least part of his blindness) escaped from the garage and was killed along with one of the old garden kitties he had befriended.

A few years ago, our precious little Shaggy the Dog was killed by a gang of pit bulls which ripped down part of our fence. See his photo with the PetMorons below. The dogs who killed Shaggy were kicked out of town by the sheriff, along with their owners (who had their own problems). The dogs had shown early signs of chasing a man on a bicycle, too.

I also know someone who has raised a much-loved champion Pit Bull. He kept her on leash in public.

Meet The PetMorons

This is our dear departed Shaggy. Hard to believe that he was given to us by a neighbor because he was causing family conflict. Probably involving urine.

I think he was about ten years old at the time of this photo. He was as sweet as he looked. Had some quirks.

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We had a new baby bird enter this world this morning (Jan 7). As some of you will recall I did a lot of posts from the last brood, but this time I’ll just be posting milestones.
He/she will get their first feeding this evening, and every 3-4 hours for the next 2 weeks.
We are expecting another hatching in the next few days.
Regards,
David

Really Tiiiny

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A few pics of our dragon - she’s been featured before. Our son rescued her 7 years ago, and she was in such poor health that she was not expected to survive. This January she’ll be 12…
>>> She likes our enclosed porch on sunny days and has been very well behaved around the Christmas trees.

Later:

She was awake for a while this afternoon and evening, and this is what we’ll see for next few days to a week. She’s lying on her favorite heated rock and quite snug

Fun photos of Nayro! Thanks for sending them in.

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Thank you for sharing your pets and animal photos and stories with us today.

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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, Jan 3

I closed the comments on that 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 03:31 PM

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1 Asta, the character played by Skippy, did bite Myrna Loy during the filming of "The Thin Man."

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at January 10, 2026 03:34 PM (Kt19C)

2 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at January 10, 2026 03:35 PM (Ia/+0)

3 One sexy dragon!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 10, 2026 03:35 PM (kpS4V)

4 The doggie and lamb picture is too cute

Posted by: Skip at January 10, 2026 03:40 PM (Ia/+0)

5 Pit bulls are predictable in their unpredictability.

Posted by: Eromero at January 10, 2026 03:44 PM (LHPAg)

6 Meow....

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at January 10, 2026 03:45 PM (sAmhv)

7 Sorry to hear, even now, about Shaggy. It’s hard to lose them, it’s even harder to lose them to violence like that.

Posted by: Best Thief in Lankhmar at January 10, 2026 03:45 PM (64rer)

8
Staffordshire Terriers are another breed of pitbull that's supposed to be so kind and gentle (and protective) around children that in Old Blighty it's nicknamed "The Nanny Dog".

But, I wonder if that reputation is deserved or are they just as bitey and vicious and unpredictable as your average pitfall seems to be.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 10, 2026 03:48 PM (iJfKG)

9 We have had to watch for packs of street dogs, and around town there have been other troublesome dogs, including a chow.

There were a couple of rottweillers across the street which were not confined before the neighborhood was real developed and one day the male started to get a funny look in his eye and we didn't dare approach him. He disappeared soon afterward.

Our Troy was a huge dog who had run on the street and protected us and our other dogs from street dogs by playing with approaching street dogs.

He also maneuvered an adolescent pit bull away from me once, sitting on him a couple of times like a mama dog. He backed me through the front door. The pit wouldn't give up.

Posted by: KT at January 10, 2026 03:51 PM (7vIsy)

10 A few years ago Boy F. was bitten by a pittie mix b"h he wasn't very seriously injured but he is still fearful of most dogs.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 10, 2026 03:51 PM (RIvkX)

11 Most pit bulls I've seen are leashed and the owners are careful when in public. I'm guessing NoVA has some laws that are actually enforced. The Coven of Karens who rule the area don't want bit either. I did meet a very friendly pit bull once. At a pub in Scotland. I sat down with my beer and this PB started scampering towards me, jumped in my lap (it was REALLY heavy) and I just petted it. It seemed quite happy. A female dog I think. Not aggressive at all. Just happy and dumb. That can probably turn on a dime though.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at January 10, 2026 03:53 PM (sAmhv)

12 In June I adopted a 10 year old ChiWeenie because the owner (a friend of my daughter's fiance) was going to send it back a shelter. I find that disgusting.

Anyway, although he's small he snarls and barks at my other dogs who are much larger. I am so far the only human that can touch him.

Does anyone have any sage advice on how to get him socialized?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at January 10, 2026 03:56 PM (cxFcK)

13 I almost got bit by a PB walking to my car, but the owner grabbed it before any damage was done. That dog disappeared after a while. To many complaints.

I want a pet Pallas Cat!! (I kid. sort of).

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at January 10, 2026 03:57 PM (sAmhv)

14 Eromero at January 10, 2026 03:44 PM

We have had various kinds of pit bulls around us, and known people with pit bulls. Next door, the stocky kind, mother of the house afraid of them. One wrapped its chain around a column at our house once. I lured another back home with an ice cream cone. Never had a problem with them. But I've never dealt with more than one at a time.

Had friends with a pit bull which seemed naturally nervous and they had kids. Never felt safe around that dog.

Posted by: KT at January 10, 2026 03:57 PM (7vIsy)

15 Hi everyone,

So sorry for the loss of Shaggy. He was a cutie.

I did a small update on our cats.

https://tinyurl.com/dg65258

Posted by: Joyenz at January 10, 2026 03:58 PM (2F0/Y)

16 A little girl I knew was bitten by a cousin's pittie because she touched it while it was eating. Her parents were having marital difficulties and she had the hospital call me to hold her hand while she got stitches.

The rule about muzzling pitties around kids may make sense.

Though touching dogs while they eat is not a good idea in general. Kids need to be taught, too.

Posted by: KT at January 10, 2026 04:02 PM (7vIsy)

17 I took Paisley T. Dog for a walk the other day and we ran into a possum. I didn't think they came this far north.

Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at January 10, 2026 04:04 PM (8CIFn)

18 I put a boot to a huge pits ass just yesterday. It was attacking a neighbor in front of my house. He was defending himself with a stun gun and trying to keep his dog from fighting it. I came across my yard at about a hundred miles and hour and tried to punt its ass to pluto. He went airborne and landed on his side and took off with a limp (which I have a slight one now) This is the second time this dog has attacked him. He went to the hospital for the first one about a year ago. Nobody knows where it comes from. Next time I see it... it is going to die. In fact I hope I caused enough internal injury to kill it.
Animal control was prowling for him the rest of the day but I don't know if they got him.

Posted by: Reforger at January 10, 2026 04:06 PM (v8m2L)

19 We had a pitbull cross mutt. Quite a sweet dog to people and other dogs and was good with our cat, but if Ole (Ole and Lena) locked in on something (rabbit in an large pipe etc) forget about getting his attention. And he was attacked by a chow once. Boy howdy after that if he saw that chow Ole took after it first, never damaged the chow. I think that OCD focus on a target is why the breed is more dangerous as street dogs or with bad owners.

Posted by: PaleRider at January 10, 2026 04:08 PM (hhkIi)

20 I think I may have another cat. Really wasn't looking for one. This is a young female that showed up over a week ago. Doesn't really have a winter coat. I found that she was at a neighbors for a bit, but their dog didn't like her. Mr Trouble is not happy. I am going to have to get her in to be neutered pretty soon. Not sure if she is six months old yet. Black and white with a white tipped tail. No name yet

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 10, 2026 04:08 PM (+mUZM)

21 All four of the kittens introduced by the new little mama cat at our house can now be touched. The little black one was the hold-out. He (or she) finally decided to scamper over my foot at playtime. He has sniffed my finger for a while, but now I can pet him when he eats. The garage is being torn up again.

All cute, all different.

Posted by: KT at January 10, 2026 04:09 PM (7vIsy)

22 I want a pet Pallas Cat!! (I kid. sort of).

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at January 10, 2026 03:57 PM (sAmhv)
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I do too! I love their fuzzy barrel shape and goofy expressions. I know they can't really be domesticated, but I see lots of (usually Russian) YT videos where they seem accustomed to humans.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 10, 2026 04:12 PM (kpS4V)

23 Sad afternoon Horde. Just put the Lily beagle down. 10 years of fun, affection and occasionally aggravation. Mr. nec is not taking it well, she was more his dog than mine. She loved to sit by the table at breakfast and share Cheerios with him. I will send pics for a future pet thread.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 10, 2026 04:12 PM (2NHgQ)

24 Great leaping lizards, Batman!

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 10, 2026 04:12 PM (znREB)

25 So sorry, NEC. It's never easy.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 10, 2026 04:14 PM (+mUZM)

26 Afternoon, Pet Folken!

I'm none too sanguine around most dogs, and pit bulls have a fearsome reputation. Better safe, etc.

The Killer Kittenz From Outer Space are doing well. Both were sleeping with me just now, Stirling the black cat along my left side and Dagny the little gray Siberian up nar my head. When I woke up I thought she wasn't there until I sat up and saw her by the headboard.

Dagny has been a little less aloof in recent days. If she's sleeping or dozing on the table or a chair, I can scoop her up. Miss Linda puts a cushion on my lap and I set the little cat on it . . . and she stays for some minutes as we pet her. Hey, maybe one of these years she'll actually hop into my lap on her own.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 10, 2026 04:14 PM (wzUl9)

27 (((HUGS))) neverenoughcaffeine.

Posted by: PaleRider at January 10, 2026 04:14 PM (hhkIi)

28 Very sorry to hear that, NEC.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 10, 2026 04:15 PM (kpS4V)

29 {{{neverenoughcaffeine}}}

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 10, 2026 04:16 PM (ULPxl)

30 The lock on is the dangerous part. Where you can't get their attention.

Ajax was quite a bit smarter than Reef. He'd always keep part of his attention on me. Would never go completely flat out, but hold some energy back. Reef is ALL Id.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 10, 2026 04:16 PM (zZu0s)

31 So sorry, neverenoughcaffiene.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 10, 2026 04:17 PM (zZu0s)

32 Lily the House Lioness transforms into a lap cat whenever I'm reading or watching something on the computer. Then she assumes meatbelt configuration.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 10, 2026 04:17 PM (kpS4V)

33 For Caturday:
https://shorturl.at/KUuwE

Mine is on my lap imitating a lawnmower.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 10, 2026 04:18 PM (ULPxl)

34 Thanks all, I'm happy she's no longer suffering. Last evening and into this morning weren't fun.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 10, 2026 04:21 PM (2NHgQ)

35 want a pet Pallas Cat!! (I kid. sort of).

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at January 10, 2026 03:57 PM (sAmhv)
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I do too! I love their fuzzy barrel shape and goofy expressions. I know they can't really be domesticated, but I see lots of (usually Russian) YT videos where they seem accustomed to humans.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 10, 2026

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We saw a couple of live Pallas's Cats at the Birmingham Zoo in 2008. They are quite a bit bigger than your usual house cat, though not as huge as a bobcat or lynx. I read about them, with an accompanying illustration, in one of my kids' encyclopedias when I was young. Never had seen one in a zoo until B'ham. They don't often show up on nature shows.

Dagny looks a tiny bit like one -- except she does not have the flat head and low ears.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 10, 2026 04:22 PM (wzUl9)

36 As usual for a Saturday afternoon, Feline Force Five is scattered around the house napping.

Allie and Jasmine are here in my office with me.

Kaylee is on the couch in the living room.

Penny is in my bedroom.

Hexie is out in the sunroom. It's a bit cooler today than it's been recently, but the sun is out and she's warm enough out there.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 10, 2026 04:24 PM (ESVrU)

37 (((((NEC)))) so sorry about Lily. It's always very hard even when you know it's the right thing to do because the poor dog is suffering. Will pray for both you and Mr. NEC.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 10, 2026 04:26 PM (rZCVI)

38 I have a dog that is not very friendly, and accordingly I keep him leashed at all times he's not in the house or the fenced back yard. I tell people to not get too close, and definitely not to approach if you're with another dog. It's not that hard to avoid problems. You're only going to get chomped if you break in to my house, in which case the 130 lb GSD will be the least of the problems in your short life.

Posted by: PabloD at January 10, 2026 04:27 PM (qYW4d)

39 Temps are edging downward slowly. It was 75 F. when I got up, then around 70 during the rain at 9 am. Now, 71, with a low expected around 50. The furry thugs may sleep on the bed tonight.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 10, 2026 04:27 PM (wzUl9)

40 Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 10, 2026 04:12 PM (2NHgQ)

I'm so sorry :-(

Posted by: Joyenz at January 10, 2026 04:28 PM (2F0/Y)

41 Sorry to hear about your pup, NEC.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 10, 2026 04:29 PM (viF8m)

42 Condolences on the loss of Lily, NEC. Always remember her as she was, not some idealized version of her. That (I believe, anyway) honors her memory in the proper way.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 10, 2026 04:31 PM (wzUl9)

43 Pitt Bull is an umbrella term for American Staffardshire Terriers, American Bulldogs, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and mixes of these breeds. Unfortunately, very poor breeding practices have resulted in unstable dogs - which is true for lot of breeds in many ways. Of course there are outliers who are super sweet, super friendly dogs - but it’s really difficult to know who is an outlier and who isn’t.

The issue with breeds like rotties or GSD is the standard poorly bred ones, which make the well bred ones share in bad reputations, but also people who get them and haven’t a clue how to handle or what to do with a high prey drive dog. You can’t take a dog whose sole purpose in life is to be a guard dog and then be shocked they are protective to both real and perceived (by them) threats. It is not fair to the dog to ignore training them, ignore giving them an outlet, ignore what the heck their breed is. I have had GSDs forever, I had the bestest girl Doberman. But they were all trained, and I mean trained. They were worked daily. They knew their job. And now I have this Shiba. 😂

Posted by: Piper at January 10, 2026 04:37 PM (OoFl2)

44 I am very sorry about the loss of your dog, NEC. I should have said that as a start. It makes me so angry that people ruin dogs the way they do and it makes me angry there are people own dogs who shouldn’t have pet rocks. The consequences are felt by those who do the right things, like you. It’s heartbreaking.

Posted by: Piper at January 10, 2026 04:42 PM (OoFl2)

45 Stirling just climbed into my lap for a few minutes. He'd have stayed longer, but he decided to close his sharp teeth on my wrist and then my robed forearm. Not a bite or snap, more like "I want to possess this." He only started doing this lately. When he does, I scruff him, say "No!" firmly, and eject him from my lap. I hope that will discourage him.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 10, 2026 04:45 PM (wzUl9)

46 Pitbulls are a handful. I rescued a couple of pitbulls off of the streets after they had been abandoned from the fight game. They tend to be aggressive and are asocial.

Not bad, just not something you want around children.

Aggressive, mostly male. Not so much female.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 10, 2026 04:45 PM (BSdIE)

47 38 I have a dog that is not very friendly, and accordingly I keep him leashed at all times he's not in the house or the fenced back yard. I tell people to not get too close, and definitely not to approach if you're with another dog. It's not that hard to avoid problems. You're only going to get chomped if you break in to my house, in which case the 130 lb GSD will be the least of the problems in your short life.
Posted by: PabloD at January 10, 2026 04

Because you are a responsible dog owner. Bless you. I am tired of people telling owners like you they are mean for muzzling their dogs on walks, etc etc. No, they know what they have and they are responding accordingly, and giving their dog the best life as a result. If someone breaks into your house, however, that is on them and if they are chomped by one, the other or both dogs, well bad have consequences!

Posted by: Piper at January 10, 2026 04:49 PM (OoFl2)

48 My last GSD was a goofball, a trained goofball, but a goofball. My neighbor asked if he could borrow sugar. We told him Wolfgang was in the house, we weren’t sure if going in was a great idea, despite Wolfie knowing the neighbor very well. Neighbor went in anyway, got the sugar, Wolfgang was fine, happy to see him, walked to the kitchen with him, got a cookie, all great. Until the neighbor tried to leave with his cup of sugar. Wolfie said “nope, sorry, no can do.” He pushed the neighbor on the couch, and sat there staring at him, growling anytime the neighbor moved. My ex-husband had to come home from work and call the dog off.

Posted by: Piper at January 10, 2026 04:55 PM (OoFl2)

49 Pit bulls are down the list on breed that has most reported bites. The problem is their bites are a nuclear bomb compared to a shotgun of the top biters .

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 10, 2026 04:57 PM (KDPiq)

50 You reminded my of my favorite all time animal video of the little boy’s cat saving him from a dog attack.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 10, 2026 04:59 PM (KDPiq)

51 What is the most reported bites? Chis? I know many of them are very protective of their laps.

Posted by: PaleRider at January 10, 2026 05:00 PM (hhkIi)

52 49 Pit bulls are down the list on breed that has most reported bites. The problem is their bites are a nuclear bomb compared to a shotgun of the top biters .
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 10, 2026 04:57 PM (KDPiq)

They are still number 1 for fatal bites, followed by rotties and then GSD.

Posted by: Piper at January 10, 2026 05:01 PM (OoFl2)

53 >>>Pit bulls are down the list on breed that has most reported bites. The problem is their bites are a nuclear bomb compared to a shotgun of the top biters .

Posted by: Opinion fact

>I found out you never get down on their level because they have a tendency to lunge for your throat and you have to beat them down. Nature of the beast.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 10, 2026 05:03 PM (BSdIE)

54
The sight of wet, pink, featherless/furless animal babies makes me nervous. Grow, little one, GROW!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 10, 2026 05:04 PM (mNvUf)

55 https://tinyurl.com/47yvwdut

Here are compiled stats.

Posted by: Piper at January 10, 2026 05:07 PM (OoFl2)

56 51 What is the most reported bites? Chis? I know many of them are very protective of their laps.
Posted by: PaleRider at January 10, 2026

Everything I am seeing is pits, and sine are saying the number 2 for bites in the US are mixed breeds, but that really isn’t helpful. Makes me wonder if they are pit mixes.

Posted by: Piper at January 10, 2026 05:09 PM (OoFl2)

57 Thanks Piper. This was a tough one since on Christmas Eve we thought she had her health issues licked. Alas, no.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 10, 2026 05:10 PM (2NHgQ)

58 So what is the real deal on pit bulls? There seem to be two extreme camps of "OMG THEY'RE ALL KILLERS KILL THEM ALL" and the also very idiotic "NO TRUE PIT BULL" when a pit bull goes and rips someone's face off. I imagine the truth is somewhere inbetween but would love to get put some fuckin' knowledge by people with legitimate expertise on the subject.

Posted by: What is the deeeeeaaaaalll with pitbulls? at January 10, 2026 05:10 PM (TbWk/)

59 Thanks, KT, for another fine pet thread.

Ony the old black cat and Daisy the active young Malinois say hello. The year so far has been good. Daughter and Son visiting frequently with their two dogs each. Daisy enjoys the playtime.

Lately, Ony has taken to lying on top of me whenever I'm lying down. If I fall asleep, I notice she's always gone when I awaken. FWIW.

Daisy continues to be a great family member. A couple of mornings lately, like this morning, she has awakened me to be let outside. She no longer paws at me nor barks nor does her head-shaking ear-flapping collar-jingling. She just stands at the bedroom door and whimpers slightly, just enough. Even if it's still very early for me, I don't ignore it: it's part of our partnership. Besides, she got me up in time for the coffee and prayer thread.

From BarnhardtMemes, stress therapy toon
https://bit.ly/4pu1zov

At bluebirdofbitterness.com today, "cats and dogs living together" pix, plus kitten and dog video.

Care of polination.com, "Husky saves ENTIRE neighborhood" - video posted 3 weeks ago, although I seem to recall this story from some time back.
https://youtu.be/tpMiKMdQ57A

Posted by: mindful webworker - need to watch out for bud-nipping at January 10, 2026 05:12 PM (z2cM0)

60 A friend of mine had to put her seeing eye dog down after it was attacked by a “service” pit bull at the airport.

I despise people who put fake service dog leashes and halters on their dogs. It’s not ok. Sorry morons. It just isn’t.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 10, 2026 05:12 PM (IhIKR)

61 Just got back from the Humane Society. The little black stray cat called Zero (formerly Babymonster) has been spayed and rabies vaccinated. She is sleeping it off in the basement. I'll check on her later. I hope this was a good thing I did.

https://is.gd/hM5nqA

Lemme tell ya, if you want to meet people with bad hair dye, nose rings, and an inability to look at you when they talk to you, the ones bringing in 4-5 cat carriers to the HS on a Saturday morning are the people for you.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at January 10, 2026 05:12 PM (f0sNM)

62 There are a ton of pits out there. The shelters in these parts are overwhelmed with them.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 10, 2026 05:15 PM (zZu0s)

63 Lemme tell ya, if you want to meet people with bad hair dye, nose rings, and an inability to look at you when they talk to you, the ones bringing in 4-5 cat carriers to the HS on a Saturday morning are the people for you.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at January 10, 2026 05:12 PM (f0sNM)

No. Thank you.

Posted by: I'll politely decline at January 10, 2026 05:19 PM (TbWk/)

64 The problem with pitbulls is that they tend to bite. And it's not gentle, mostly.

I've met pitbulls I've never seen and played with them and whatever, but they are formidable.

Unless your pitbull is a female, it's not a family lapdog.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 10, 2026 05:22 PM (BSdIE)

65 ANY dog, you do not know what is lurking in their wetware. You don't know what has happened in just the few weeks they have been alive even if you get them as a puppy. Whoever had reef managed to damage him pretty throughly in 12 weeks. I am working on it, but his age is meaning he is acting out on a ton of stuff that I don't know it will affect him.

Example. Taking him for a walk last night. Going back up the steps to the apartment we get to the top landing and there is a door right beside the stairs across the breezway from my apartment. Someone was hanging something on the door, so they were hammering nails I think. Completely terrified Reef. He did not want to come up on the landing and just went into complete terror mode.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 10, 2026 05:28 PM (zZu0s)

66 HOBBY NOOD

Posted by: Skip at January 10, 2026 05:30 PM (Ia/+0)

67 OT:

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Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 10, 2026 05:31 PM (zZu0s)

68 Thanks for the Pet Thread, KT. Always a treat.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 10, 2026 05:34 PM (bQ4nt)

69
My Chigi (Chihuahua Corgi) is the happiest dog that has owned us. She has a smile all the time.

She came from a rescue place, daughter adopted her but couldn't keep her in her apartment because she is full of energy and needs a yard.

We are crazy about her and thank God for blessing us with her.

Posted by: fourseasons at January 10, 2026 05:40 PM (3ek7K)

70 We are crazy about her and thank God for blessing us with her.

Posted by: fourseasons at January 10, 2026 05:40 PM (3ek7K)

That's wonderful.

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