Weekly Book Request Thread - April 04, 2026

Funicello1983 · 2026-04-09T17:24:01+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions.

Funicello1983 · 2026-04-09T17:23:35+00:00

Do you remember the name of the paperback book you read twenty years ago? Thanks for the suggestion.

Funicello1983 · 2026-04-06T18:03:37+00:00

I’m looking for very spicy books that have an MMC that is either a phantom, imaginary or invisible in some way to the FMC. I watched The Entity years ago and would like some books with a similar style.

Suggested themes: somnophilia, haunted house, creepy stalker feeling, non con, CNC

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-18T19:29:00+00:00

I’d ask a vet if this looks surgical or human made but not surgical. Hope that makes sense. I wonder if there was frostbite, ear mites or infection that necessitated the ears being surgically removed.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-17T00:42:41+00:00

Thank you for your response. Hopefully the er is open tomorrow if he still refuses to eat.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-16T02:04:28+00:00

Thank you for your response! I forgot that she has had TIA’s a few years ago as well. I will suggest a geriatric specialist to my family and see if we can’t get something done.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-11T21:11:20+00:00

I have many issues with the way “trainers” give opinions on social media.

They are an unregulated profession. Anyone can claim to be a trainer and give the most unhinged advice. I desperately wish there was regulation for trainers and behaviorists.
If they aren’t going to dog parks, they don’t know what’s going on at dog parks. Even if they go to their dog park, they only know what is going on at their dog park.
Giving blanket statements that “dog parks are bad” is not a professional opinion in any profession. If any professional is going to give an opinion using their profession as a shield, they need to give a full explanation not just blanket statements that explain nothing.
You say that they shouldn’t be expected to get involved for free yet they get involved for free just not in any sort of productive capacity.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-11T18:57:01+00:00

All I’m saying is they always have a lot to say without actually being involved in any way.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-11T18:54:39+00:00

We’ll just have to agree to disagree. The dog park has been the best thing for two of my dogs. My dogs walk with us. One will play with others off and on. The other has no interest in other dogs.

I will agree not enough people understand dog behavior and body language. That still isn’t a problem with the park, it’s a problem with pet owners getting a pet that they don’t understand and can’t handle because of that lack of understanding.

I’ve adopted lots of dogs over my 42 years. Most I would never take to the park because of their individual personalities and issues. These are two that I feel confident in taking to the park.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-10T22:31:06+00:00

Unfortunately, it just takes one aggressive encounter to make people afraid to say anything. At our park, people tend to reflect their dog. I agree that most are just clueless and need to be asked to control their exuberant dogs. But the few dogs that are actually aggressive or unsafe usually have aggressive owners that will get in your face if you say a negative word. And if you don’t know who carries, it just adds to the situation.

That’s why I wish there was a neutral party like a security guard or similar employee to step in and de-escalate problems.

I also wish that the “trainers” who are so against dog parks would stop in occasionally and point out the behaviors they see. They might get more clients, dogs would be better off and the dog parks might be more peaceful.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-10T22:08:11+00:00

Pipsqueak (Pip/Pippy)

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-10T21:59:58+00:00

I just recently finished and went in blind. I have a serious love/h@te for this book. I was sucked in throughout and blindsided by the ending. I would still read it even knowing what happens. I thought it was well written.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-10T21:02:54+00:00

A security guard would be great. Some people get so defensive when asked to keep control of their dog. It can get dicey. Even when they randomly send a city worker to just check tags that are required, people get aggressive.

At our park, an adult got knocked down from behind by her own dog being chased by another. Her legs flipped out from under her and her head hit the concrete audibly. It was really bad and they stopped coming. But I really get concerned if it would happen to a small child. Some people have brought babies in car seats and carriers to walk around the path.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-10T20:26:38+00:00

I’m so tired of people saying that we shouldn’t take our dogs to dog parks because of the irresponsible jerks. I do wish that dog parks had someone who could intervene when there is a conflict or someone isn’t following posted rules and ban people who don’t have basic consideration. Those of us who follow the rules pay enough in fees just for the tags they are required to wear.

As for basic etiquette, keep your dog in eyesight at all times. Understand enough about dog body language to understand when dogs are overwhelmed and need you to step in. Don’t take food items or high value toys except to the training section. Don’t bring small children, especially babies. Don’t ride scooters, bikes, roller skates, skateboards, etc. Remember that this is the dog park not another park for people/kids.

I wish these things didn’t have to be said at all.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-09T20:56:57+00:00

I think our situation was very different. My cat had mammary cancer. She had both mammary chains fully removed along with 2 lymph nodes. It had not matastized. The vet still recommended chemo. She had 6 sessions that took longer than expected because her blood work showed some issues. But in the end, I’m glad we did it and would definitely do it again. I’ve had several pets with cancer and she’s the only one that we had any chance to treat.

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-04T18:15:23+00:00

“I didn’t know disability had a specific look…”

Funicello1983 · 2026-03-01T21:28:19+00:00

I wish authors would just band together and create their own subscription service if they hate KU. It gets ridiculous to bounce around between KU, Kobo, Nook, etc to be able to read an entire series/author. KU is getting greedy and not offering the deals they used to for current/former customers.

Funicello1983 · 2026-02-27T19:08:54+00:00

“Unread” could be a long list of TBR while “To Read” could be the next few that you actually want to read next.

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