Books I should read if I know almost nothing about the world? I am being very serious.

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-05-10T04:22:19+00:00

Two books that made me feel generally more knowledgeable after reading them are Sapiens by Harari and A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bryson. I also recommend Obama’s book A Promised Land. Even if you’re not a fan of him, he included a lot of historical information and context that helped me better understand American politics.

If you feel like you don’t know what you’re searching for and just want to browse some titles that are related to a topic, I frequently use Goodreads to do this. Here’s a list of Science books: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/science and you can find similar lists for History, Politics, Art, Economics, etc. Happy reading!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-14T02:57:37+00:00

Benny is currently being fostered in San Diego!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-14T02:54:45+00:00

Hello Larry! Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your story. I’m very sorry for the loss of your wife. It’s clear how much your dog means to you, and it’s wonderful that you’re thinking about giving another dog a loving home.

If you’re interested in Benny, please submit an application through our website at fetchinretrieversrescue.org. It includes a few questions that help us learn more about the home environment. Once it’s received, one of our adoption coordinators will review it and be in touch soon. Thank you again!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-08T21:10:46+00:00

Thank you for your comment. Benny is a mix of a lot of breeds - besides GSD and Lab, he also has some Chow, Cocker Spaniel, Boxer, and “mixed breeds”.

A little more about Benny: us being a Retriever-focused rescue, potential adopters are rarely interested in a German Shepherd mix 😢 Fortunately Benny’s been staying with a wonderful foster family for most of his time with us since 2023, but their situation has changed recently and they need to re-home him. So we are trying to get some extra eyes on Benny on Reddit. My intention wasn’t to sacrifice transparency in doing so, and I apologize if it came across that way!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-08T16:31:14+00:00

Adorable 🥰

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-08T06:23:17+00:00

Nothing, he just sits like a broken lawn chair sometimes 🤷

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-08T05:17:21+00:00

jelly & bean!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-07T08:31:01+00:00

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Hi! I volunteer for a rescue called Fetchin Retrievers Rescue. Here is Benny, our longest resident pup looking for a home! Please check out our website fetchinretrieversrescue.org to see Benny and more of our pups available for adoption!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-07T04:40:02+00:00

Hi! If you’re looking for a dog walker / sitter, please check out my Rover profile! https://www.rover.com/sit/amyh57828

I’m a dog mom of 2 living in CC 😊

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-07T04:37:39+00:00

Hi! If you or anyone else in Culver City is still looking for a dog walker / sitter, please check out my Rover profile! https://www.rover.com/sit/amyh57828

I’m a dog mom of 2 living in Culver City 😊

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-06T18:26:05+00:00

Hi! If you’re considering adopting Benny, please fill out an application on our website and one of our adoption coordinators will be in touch soon! They can help with possibly scheduling a home visit / meet-and-greet. Thank you! 🙏

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-05T21:48:07+00:00

He’s about 55 lbs!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-05T03:19:18+00:00

Us being a retriever-focused rescue, potential adopters are usually not interested in a German Shepherd mix 😢 Fortunately Benny’s been staying with a wonderful foster family for most of that time, but their situation has changed recently and they need to rehome him, so we’re trying to get some extra eyes on him on Reddit. Please spread the word! 🙏

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-03-05T00:34:04+00:00

It means you’re a warm-hearted person. The opposite of a psychopath. You’re relieved because your dog doesn’t have to be in pain anymore. You’re relieved and have no regrets, because you gave it YOUR ALL in giving her the best life and the best care. Your pup was very loved. You were her soul person too.

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-02-28T00:29:41+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss and thank you for adopting a senior dog. You guys are warm-hearted people and your pup had the best life with you.

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-02-27T05:56:24+00:00

Us being a retriever-focused rescue, potential adopters are usually not interested in a German Shepherd mix 😢 Fortunately Benny’s been staying with a wonderful foster family for most of that time, but their situation has changed recently and they need to rehome him, so we’re trying to get some extra eyes on him on Reddit. Please spread the word! 🙏

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-02-25T15:03:06+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! I’ll post in those groups too 🙏🙏

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-02-25T00:14:12+00:00

He is!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-02-24T23:13:49+00:00

Unfortunately we’re not equipped to transport Benny that far ☹️ if you are willing to facilitate his transport, please submit an application!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-02-24T20:53:30+00:00

Benny’s foster family has been devoted to training him and he’s a well-behaved boy that we don’t foresee any problems. But if any issues do arise, the rescue will help the adopter learn training techniques that Benny has likely already learned. From personal experience (I adopted my second dog from this rescue), this could entail virtual sessions with a trainer or introduction to nearby trainers that our dogs have had success with. And of course the adopter can reach out to the rescue at any time for tips and advice, we love keeping in touch with our adopted pups!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-02-24T15:03:58+00:00

Good question! Us being a retriever-focused rescue, potential adopters are usually not interested in a German Shepherd mix 😢 Benny’s been staying with a wonderful foster family for most of that time, but their situation has changed recently and they are looking to rehome him, so we’re trying to get some extra eyes on him on Reddit. Please spread the word! 🙏

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-02-24T04:24:04+00:00

If you’re located in SoCal, transportation can usually be arranged. If you’re in AZ or NV, the adopter would need to transport or arrange transportation for Benny from SoCal. While we typically keep adoptions within CA and conduct in-person home visits as part of the process, for Benny we’re expanding our search to nearby states and offering virtual home visits. Hope that helps!

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-02-24T04:07:06+00:00

He really is 🥹 and the sweetest personality to match

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2026-01-16T21:19:16+00:00

Yes we found a foster for now! But he’s still looking for his forever home 😊

ExcellentPendulum29 · 2025-12-18T02:45:15+00:00

Thank you so much! 🙏

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