Ace of Spades Pet Thread, June 20

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.

Let's relax a little with the animals and leave the world of politics and current events outside today.

Cat Years

A lot of people are confused by the concept of “cat years" so here's a little guide:

0-1 years - just a little baby

1-3 years - just a little baby

4-9 years - just a little baby

10+ years - just a little baby pic.twitter.com/9aZUTNghuw

— For the love of Missy. (@MissyBBBobtail) June 15, 2026

What would qualify a spider as a pet for you?

The Maratus, or peacock spider, is a tiny arachnid known for its vibrant colors and intricate courtship dances.

[📹Michael Lun / wa_peacock_jumping_spiders]pic.twitter.com/INZkTxCA0u

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) June 15, 2026

What about a reptile?

Now here's a cool pet!

💯 pic.twitter.com/QSDlkY3iH1

— Declaration of Memes (@LibertyCappy) June 20, 2026

I am a lurker but this brought into the sunlight.  This is Gideon, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, from 2018 when he was 6 months until now.  Two weeks ago, I let him out for his morning duty. I heard him barking and looked up and saw him barking at a full grown male black bear up a tree.  I had to grab him, and he wasn't happy about that, and back away.

lurker MG

Wow! Gideon is charming! And he was super-cute at six months.

Doesn't really look like a bear hunter. Glad you got him away from the bear.

We'll title this "Transgression." This is the look my brother got from Sammy when he had the nerve to try to brush the belly. Note claws. -

Miley

In that photo, Sammy looks a lot like the black kitten among the four brought to our house by their mother not long ago. He can be held for a few seconds, but then usually gives "that look" and shows the claws.

Hi K.T.

I had to say goodbye to Emma last week. She was the last of a long continuous line of Scotties we had beginning in 1975. I introduced Emma on AOS Pet Thread back in March 2018. This is her last Christmas picture -- She was such a good girl.

Bill in FL

Oh, how heartbreaking to lose sweet, lovely Emma. She looks so happy in her Christmas picture.

Keep in touch.

Hello K.T.,  The pictures of all the deer in this week's Pet Thread reminded me of a pic I took some days ago.  In the early morning we looked out the front window and there was Mama deer with a newborn.  When we first saw them the doe was laying down with the fawn standing next to her.  She got up and they both slowly walked away.  

Thanks for the Pet Thread.  Always a good read.  

George V.

I like that photo a lot! And the story even more Thanks for sending it in.

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

If you would like to send pet and/or animal stories, links, etc. for the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, the address is:

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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, June 13

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 03:00 PM

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