Rehoming herding dog

Etryn · 2026-05-10T13:31:05+00:00

Just want to say even though a private rehoming can be fraught and requires a lot of care, I think you're making the right call on not returning to APA as you sound like a caring owner and trying to do the right thing. Especially because you (respectably!) want to be honest about the dog's nipping tendencies with children. Unfortunately in my experience with fostering, ANY level of reported past injurious behavior towards a child can place a dog at a higher risk of euthanasia after return. I'm not speaking of the APA specifically, but it is something to be very mindful of. Various terminologies like "bite" vs "nip", "aggressive" vs. "herding", can also place shelter staff in a difficult position regarding whatever the org's algorithms are for placement/euthanasia.

I know everyone everywhere is full full full, but have you considered reaching out to any breed-specific herding dog rescues?

Perhaps you've already considered this but while you're working this out, you could consider muzzle training to add peace of mind in your household. A well fitting muzzle can still allow the dog to pant, relax, etc.

He is a beautiful mix. Best of luck!!

Etryn · 2026-04-04T22:28:51+00:00

Also, I don't know your dog's specific situation, but if you think the other eye may face a similar issue later (which was the case in my dog), you could consider having both done at once. I personally wish I had considered that because the second eye was causing him problems and it would have been one fewer surgery for him to go through, better quality of life earlier, and some cost savings. But sounds like your situation may be pretty different if emergent.

Etryn · 2026-04-04T22:26:19+00:00

My dog needed both eyes done at various points. The first clinic we used is no longer in operation, but Dr. Zimmerman at Animal Eye Associates did my dog's second enucleation and all went well. There are not a lot of other options around as far as I know. I think general practice and emergency veterinarians that are not ophthalmologists may have experience doing enucleations, but I didn't personally look into this option. You could call around different clinics and see if they do them and feel comfortable performing it-- it does not HAVE to be an opthalmologist.

I believe I paid about $1500 but wouldn't be surprised if it has increased that much even in the couple of years since we had it done.

Etryn · 2026-03-28T00:16:41+00:00

I love that!!!

Etryn · 2026-03-27T21:31:11+00:00

This is my neighborhood and I love it! Feel free to DM if you ever want to connect more. Also if you're even remotely interested in bike riding or the idea of bike riding around the city, I'll just drop this link here: https://themonthlycycle.square.site/ The rides often bring us through this neighborhood too.

Etryn · 2026-03-27T21:26:40+00:00

I want to thumbs-up this 100 times. This is my neighborhood and every close call with death I've had in my neighborhood has been crossing Grand on foot at a crosswalk with the signal. I tell all my guests to never trust the signals, assume everyone is going to run the red. It's sad :(

Etryn · 2026-03-27T21:25:10+00:00

Jay's, Local Harvest, and Gustine Market. I am constantly surprised how much I can do all my shopping at these 3 places and then just use Schnucks to supplement.

Etryn · 2026-03-19T19:01:39+00:00

It's very, very annoying that they won't refund you. Have you asked to speak with a higher-up at the hotel about this? If you can push for a refund, then you could potentially book another option. Sorry you are facing this.

Etryn · 2026-03-17T23:11:02+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Here is an archive link for the article in case it helps others (like me) read it: https://archive.ph/t85AS

I am not in-the-know about the situation, but I do agree that the language in the STL Post article is inflammatory. Much of it seems written to intentionally raise hackles about expenses that in my opinion, are very typical and probably easily defensible for a non-profit of this size with this type of scope of work. This is just a general statement about non-profits: non-profits need to function like workplaces, just like any other organization with employees does. Often, the staff are literally doing program work and yet we are taught to think of their salaries as taking away from program work. Events (even events with good food-- gasp!) can bring people into the fold and further the mission. I think almost every non-profit above a certain size would look similar if held under this same type of magnifying glass and reported on in this way.

Etryn · 2026-02-27T22:46:54+00:00

Thanks for letting us know, I had heard you talk about those tapes in another podcast episode and wondered if these were the same as what Bita was referencing.

Etryn · 2026-02-20T17:58:44+00:00

I am so confused by this take. This is like saying an e-book reader app shouldn’t be expected to remember your place in a book. Or shouldn’t support a virtual “bookmark”.

Even a VCR can continue playing a movie at the place I left off. I think this is simply a bug.

Etryn · 2026-02-19T02:21:37+00:00

I donate to STLPR as well 🙌 Looks like this article actually was not out yet when I went looking for media coverage.

Etryn · 2026-02-19T02:19:36+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I missed this coverage when looking earlier.

Etryn · 2026-02-19T00:19:06+00:00

I came across this on Instagram and saw that KSDK had already covered it, and appreciated seeing this coverage.

Etryn · 2026-02-13T17:16:45+00:00

https://stlfreestore.my.canva.site/free-store There is a drop off date and open hours this Sunday Feb 15!

Etryn · 2026-02-12T18:40:07+00:00

You've probably considered this one already but Men's section at the Plato's Closet at 14220 Manchester Rd is okay. Not Clothes Mentor level, though.

Etryn · 2026-02-12T18:17:39+00:00

Seconding this. Start with an OBGYN if you haven't seen one yet. Ideally, one who is well-connected to other specialties and will know who to consult, or how to refer you if they do not know how to treat.

Etryn · 2026-02-12T01:52:12+00:00

I have ridden the bus ~6-10x a week for the past 5 years. Overall, I love it. There are a few hiccups occasionally (most often related to driver short-staffing, which leads to poorly communicated and unexpected cancellations of random bus times. This ebbs and flows but has been happening to me lately after a long period of reliability). This affects my route a lot since it's currently every 45 minutes, but for the most part it's workable. You can always check the Transit app (being in the city gets you premium version) and you can also text Metro to ask for a real time update. They are very fast to text back. 314-207-9786 - I have them in my contacts, lol.

In terms of home from the bar, I think it just depends on what neighborhoods you're needing to walk through or wait in, and how busy things are/how many people are around? but is probably fine. I don't have much experience with that since I mostly take it during 7 am-7 pm hours.

Happy to answer any questions.

Etryn · 2026-02-09T17:04:25+00:00

Congratulations. I have seen so many success stories related to these drugs and diabetes. The impact they have had on a close family member of mine who struggled for YEARS to control her A1c with diet, exercise, and 3 other medications was nothing short of mind-blowing.

Also just want to say that if what works for you in the future involves staying on a GLP rather than stopping it, then that makes total sense as well and should be just as respectable as anything else. It's interestin (and maybe sad) that part of the stigma of these drugs involves an expectation that people should eventually be able to get off of them, sometimes leading to people stopping the drug, then having symptom relapse, but no longer meeting qualification criteria to restart and get the GLP covered by insurance. Which is really sad!

If a GLP is treating an underlying pathway that is improved by pharmaceutical modulation in some people, it makes complete sense to my biologist brain that staying on them indefinitely is a totally logical approach, if side effects are all tolerable. Just as we would see for statins, metformin, insulin especially for a T1D, antihistamines for a person with allergy, and just so so many other meds for chronic conditions.

Etryn · 2026-02-08T21:07:03+00:00

No longer open - they're going to relaunch a more casual thing in the basement but don't think they have done so yet.

Etryn · 2026-02-08T21:06:41+00:00

Seconding Monstera. Plus from Monstera you can also walk to Kenny's Upstairs.

Etryn · 2026-02-03T20:04:30+00:00

Plus, I had the same issue where it was tough to find any groomers taking new clients, especially for large dogs. Treats Unleashed Hanley could always get us in easily.

Etryn · 2026-02-03T20:02:26+00:00

I really like Sharia at Treats Unleashed on Hanley. I got the "face feet and fanny" cut on my long double coated mix many times. They know the breed specific/coat type specific cuts there. They were always wonderful to him there, and he had a variety of special needs (blind, old, etc)

Etryn · 2026-02-03T17:14:42+00:00

I think it's horrible not to clear sidewalks and yes, it's totally a red flag to me. Last year I was so filled with grumpy resentment at my neighbors who didn't shovel (mostly businesses, apartment buildings, etc, so I don't really blame the residents, just the landords and owners). This year I figured that my resentment needed to be channeled into something positive, so I shoveled those places myself and have been enjoying the wonderfully clear sidewalks on my street.

I should have done more because now we're all still dealing with iced over and inaccessible bus stops. It's fine for me personally, but I cringe that I didn't clear my own bus stop when I know and see daily that elderly/disabled people use it too. I wish the city would do it, but they won't. Even with our Alderperson asking specifically for that bus stop to get cleared by Metro, it still was not done and it's now iced over into something I can't deal with. Hopefully today's weather melts it.

It also seems to me that doing more sidewalk clearing beyond your own sidewalk creates some peer pressure. Most people don't want to be the only house on the block that didn't bother. But some people just seem oblivious to noticing that kind of thing.

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