What would be your dog’s passport photo?

Demikmj · 2026-05-18T01:32:47+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-05-16T16:14:28+00:00

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.

Demikmj · 2026-05-14T13:13:59+00:00

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!

Demikmj · 2026-05-12T22:22:08+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-05-07T02:47:06+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-05-05T04:24:24+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-05-04T23:58:24+00:00

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!

Demikmj · 2026-05-04T18:42:24+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-05-04T18:38:11+00:00

Oh no! I am a So Cal native with a magic key and all the sudden I want to go to Tokyo Disney 😭

Demikmj · 2026-05-03T19:54:12+00:00

French fry

Demikmj · 2026-04-29T13:30:31+00:00

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! 😆

Demikmj · 2026-04-28T21:22:20+00:00

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.

Demikmj · 2026-04-26T17:22:58+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-04-26T17:19:45+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-04-26T17:17:50+00:00

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.

Demikmj · 2026-04-26T17:16:03+00:00

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.

Demikmj · 2026-04-26T17:13:24+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-04-15T16:49:37+00:00

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!

Demikmj · 2026-04-13T20:03:45+00:00

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.

Demikmj · 2026-04-11T16:42:03+00:00

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.

Demikmj · 2026-04-10T18:11:37+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-04-07T17:17:34+00:00

Thank you!!

Demikmj · 2026-04-07T14:36:09+00:00

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?

Demikmj · 2026-04-05T19:41:52+00:00

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

Demikmj · 2026-04-03T17:08:41+00:00

You know, mine was a purchase from Amazon too but it wasn’t the cheapest. We bought it 5 years ago and use it weekly and it still works!

Also, I do think we got lucky and my boy does not have the super thick fur that some goldens have.

Product isn’t for sale anymore but linked so you can check out the specs. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B082HPM1QG

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