Ace of Spades Pet Thread, January 27

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.

Maybe you should not have a great ape as a pet

Children anticipate what others want, but great apes do not
New cross-species research suggests a theory of mind is one thing that sets humans apart from apes

This study suggests that children will modify their food choices depending upon what they believe adult humans would prefer to eat, but that great apes consider only their own food preferences.

I can't say that I am overly impressed with the study design. I don't argue with the conclusion, but the study still seems to me to be a little bit odd.

When you lie on your resume but still get the job.. 😂 pic.twitter.com/DpYCS7zlGm

— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) January 23, 2024

Two types of dogs! 😂pic.twitter.com/KjmHHfrWPK

— Figen (@TheFigen_) January 23, 2024

This is Max. He had a favorite step that he loved napping on so much it wore away the paint. Max has since passed away, but his favorite step has been preserved, just like his memory. 14/10 pic.twitter.com/6rmXPWkTQj

— WeRateDogs (@dog_rates) January 25, 2024

Chicken Shaming from Avellino Farms

Hi,

I've been following AOS for several years. I enjoy reading the morning report every week day at 8AM and enjoy the sense of humor your contributors bring. Your humor is appreciated in a world of politically correct norms.

On to something important to me and my family. We lost our 12-year-old Golden Retriever, Payton, a week ago from yesterday. I was at a hockey tournament with my 12 year-old son when we heard the awful news of a cancer diagnosis and had to make the difficult decision to put her down that day.

Attached is a picture of her from last Halloween (10/23). If you have the space we would appreciate so much seeing a picture of her on your blog. She, like the pets you feature every Saturday, brought us a lot of joy.

Thank you for your consideration and please keep doing what you do everyday.

My best,
Eric

Oh, Eric! We are so sorry that you and your family have lost wonderful Payton. What a face! Thanks for letting us know. Keep in touch.

From Jewells:

This is Dixie a mini Australian Shepherd whose human had to move to assisted living. Dixie will be fostered by one of our amazing volunteers until we have room for her at the main house. We are full up and need to get some of our senior dogs a furever home!

Dixie looks like a great dog! It's great to hear from you, too, Jewells.

Geddy, who's been here before with her two dobie girlfriends, diagnosed with lymphoma. At age 12 we couldn't bear to put her through chemo so we're making her comfortable with short walks in the snow, laying in the sun, a few drugs and lots of protein. Lots of pets and spoiling. She's pretty mobile but getting lumpy lymphnodes. We have a vet on call if she needs to cross the rainbow in the next couple months. She's had a great spoiled life.

S.Lynn in Idaho

We have loved seeing photos if Geddy with her girlfriends, and are so sad to hear about her diagnosis. Glad she's getting special treatment at home. Let us know how she and her girlfriends are doing.

From By-Tor:

Buddy in for his annual checkpoint. Not particularly enthusiastic.

Buddy is a Good Boy.

This is Harley. We got him when my 93 year old mother in law could no longer care for him.

He is a hoot, and a lap monster. He loves getting pets and naps.

Sometimes I call him goofball.

Kevin

Harley looks kinda serious, for a goofball. Beautiful cat.

Greetings! This is Rebel the Dog! He is an American Staffordshire Terrier, who just turned 9 years old. He is a Very Good Boy and I'm very proud of him. He was on "pet friends" a couple years ago and I'm hoping you can find space for him once more. He loves going for walks, truck rides, chasing balls and squirrels, cuddling on the couch, barking at the neighbor dogs and playing with his friends at Little River Pet Resort! Like all "Staffies", he is a Mover.

I think I've worn out 9 pairs of boots since he was a pup! Three miles a day is an easy day, 4 miles is a good day and he's kept me on the move! Actually, I thank the Good Lord for trusting me with one of HIS creatures and we work hard keeping him safe! He WILL chase a deer at least a mile! So a GPS tracker is a good plan! I've been a long time lurker and sometime commenter for years.....going by Rick 554. Thanks for the "pet friends", makes every Saturday a Good one!

Rick554!

It's clear that Rebel really keeps you going!

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, January 20 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.

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