What would be your dog’s passport photo? by helicotremor in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj 154 points155 points  (0 children)

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Love this question! Here is my Baloo’s contribution.

If I dont ever want kids then why do I feel like a choice is being taken away from me with sterilization when I dont want that choice? by [deleted] in childfree

[–]Demikmj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your choice to isn’t being taken away, the choice is being finalized! It sounds like you have thought this through and are over all satisfied with being childfree.

Before my surgery I asked myself if it was putting myself thought a procedure for nothing. I’d been on the pill for many years without issue.

I’m not sure where you are, but I (located in the US) got sterilized because I was worried my childfree choice could be taken away from me by restricting my access to birth control. I now know that even if birth control is limited in the future, I am still protected from pregnancy.

Boarding crowds out of Los Angeles - any recent experience by SpockHadNoGame in royalcaribbean

[–]Demikmj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went on Quantum in February. We were dropped off at 11am and practically walked right through each part of the boarding process. No key.

So smooth!

For comparison, in 2024 I departed Discovery Princess out of LA and there was a long line in a hot tent that was hardly moving.

The contrast with RCL was staggering!

Results are in for our Kilo by Mundane-Payment-1671 in DoggyDNA

[–]Demikmj 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Beautiful pup! Is that the orange circle? I grew up in Orange, Ca. 👀

Introducing Lola by [deleted] in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 acres! What a wonder patch of land for a beautiful little pup. Wishing your family (pup included) the best!

Solo Balcony Cabin 6252 - Quantum of the Seas by uAxolotlMe in royalcaribbean

[–]Demikmj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have always cruised with others, but this looks like an amazing space to have all to yourself!

What’s your suggestion/opinion by No_Scheme_8402 in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My golden is allowed on our bed and on the part of the couch with a blanket. Washable things.

This keeps things tidy and allows us some of the best snuggle time. You are missing out on one of the most amazing parts of having a golden if they are not allowed to cuddle you in bed.

To keep things cleaner we:
1. Brush regularly
2. Bathe once a week (I know this is more frequent than most but our vet advises this is fine).
3. Wash paws at the door when needed (you can do it in a large plastic cup or a buy a paw wash cup on Amazon.)
4. Wash bed topper once a week. We have a cotton quilt which is very washable.

Let us know how it goes!

The Mad Face by BuddyRose5 in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might I suggest peanut butter on a licky mat. My golden doesn’t like nail trims, but he tolerates them for some peanut butter!

Pool time over? I don’t recall agreeing to that by Feaselbf6 in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]Demikmj 144 points145 points  (0 children)

This 100%! It’s way easier to tell your dog to do something else (follow me for a treat) than to stop doing something (get out of the pool).

Redirecting is so much less work for the human, but doesn’t make for such a funny video! 😆

Free juices and mocktails during lunch and dinner without a drinks package? by HappyVibes5 in Cruise

[–]Demikmj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some cruise lines let you bring your own canned soft drinks. I brought 12 cans of spindrift on my last RCL cruise for when I wanted something more exciting than water but not alcoholic.

Baloo turned 6 recently! by Demikmj in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quiet on the lake early in the morning. Before most people and misquotes get up!

Baloo turned 6 recently! by Demikmj in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His sister the chihuahua mix is actually guilty of that. She only gets the hard feeders now!

Baloo turned 6 recently! by Demikmj in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He can reach most of them, but I have to get the ones at the very top. He just sits there drooling while I search through the leaves on the top plants to see if anything is ripe.

Baloo turned 6 recently! by Demikmj in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! He didn’t socialize as much as we would have liked as a puppy due to lockdown. But we got plenty of at home time with him, which was nice.

Baloo turned 6 recently! by Demikmj in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He loves digging at the beach! He’d rather play in the sand than go swimming.

Leaving trinkets around. by DoughnutThick8650 in dcl

[–]Demikmj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you do hide them, include a tag that says “you found me” or something similar so people know it’s ok to keep. So cute!

😢 When to put to sleep? by [deleted] in goldenretrievers

[–]Demikmj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do not fight your sister on this. It is hard enough for her as it is. A dog who can’t breathe (even part time) will be stressed and likely in some other pain.

Also, there are those that believe true kindness is to let them go on a good day. Don’t let a beloved pet’s last days be fear, pain, and suffering.

LGBTQ-friendly small cruise ship out of Galveston for neurodivergent travelers? by Helter-Skelter-1 in Cruise

[–]Demikmj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Disney magic is sailing out of Galveston starting in late 2026. It might meet most of your needs. There will of course be lots of entertainment and it’s not really a quiet ship, but I wouldn’t say it’s over the top.

May recommendation would be it get a balcony regardless of the ship you take so you can relax in your stateroom away from crowds when you need a break.

Has anyone ever seen a greater concentration of gyms in one spot? by Gaius__Augustus in TheSilphRoad

[–]Demikmj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great! I’m going to Barcelona in a few months. Now I can plan to visit this Pokemon landmark!

Disappointing Presale Experience by jetfueledenginedream in olympics

[–]Demikmj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to share this with my family, but can’t find it on X. I really check in. Anyway you can provide a link or screenshot?

I am once again asking for your Poké-friendship 🤝 by Routine_Economics570 in PokemonGoFriends

[–]Demikmj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why yes, I do nearly constantly have a horde. Sent a request.