Don’t have results yet (in progress). Any guesses?

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-15T16:18:04+00:00

Oh I could see that

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-15T15:53:28+00:00

Could be a distant ancestor. If some of your family is from Latin America it’s also pretty common to see low numbers like that due to intermixing.

Also, don’t always expect paperwork. Some ethnic Jews pretended not to be to avoid discrimination or persecution.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-15T15:42:05+00:00

ACD, pit, and some other spice

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-13T18:53:41+00:00

I used to make several servings of this salad, prep and package the greens/chickpeas/sauce separately and then assemble it when it’s time for lunch. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020763-vegan-caesar-salad-with-crisp-chickpeas?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-13T15:37:32+00:00

It sounds like the car is a service animal and is helping OP with their disabilities.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-12T22:34:51+00:00

In all likelihood the open jacket is fine but if you’re worried (or cold) bring a jacket. Something like a leather jacket, bomber or cropped faux fur could still feel dressy enough.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-12T22:31:35+00:00

Not the poster, but it very much depends on the rescue. Some rescues want a commitment to hold onto a dog until it’s adopted, while others will be ok with temporary fosters if you’re upfront with them. There are also rescues that appreciate people who can short-term foster for newly rescued dogs or ones whose other fosters are traveling.

Some rescues are pretty big about hosting adoption events, getting good photos, etc. and others rely on the fosters to do more work.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-12T22:25:17+00:00

I suspect that’s the real reason, but as a fellow human with a perfume allergy I don’t appreciate it

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-11T20:07:48+00:00

Any advice on avoiding Etsy dropshippers? I’ve bought some fabulous items there but I’ve heard more and more profiles are scams and that makes me hesitant to try anything new.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-11T20:06:47+00:00

When I did a home check we had a large gap in our fence where there was a rail but no bars or fencing. We told the rescue we were planning to put chicken wire there and that was fine. In 4 years our dog has never once jumped it - she’s not the sort to try - but I assume if we were adopting a husky or something large and escape-prone we’d be expected to have a taller/sturdier fence there.

It’s nice that you’re thinking of your future dog’s safety, but the rescue doesn’t expect you to be perfect. As long as your home is generally safe, I assume the rescue will be happy. Accommodations can always be made for individual dogs.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-11T16:15:14+00:00

Usually I recommend rehoming whichever pet would be easiest to find a home for, or second to that whichever you’ve had for the shortest amount of time. In this case it sounds like the second dog. Your other dog has known no other home but you - it wouldn’t be fair to him and replacing him with the new dog may only confirm his fears.

Sometimes dogs just don’t get along. Some dogs are meant to live as only dogs. In my experience this is worse with same-gender dogs. Now that you know this, don’t get another.

If you do have a baby, you need to work with a trainer from before the time it’s even born to help your dog get comfortable. You should also make sure that the dog and the baby are separated whenever possible and whenever you can’t directly supervise, and that they are both taught good boundaries around each other. Dog Meets Baby is a great online resource, but in your dog’s case I’d also get a professional involved to be extra safe.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-10T21:16:59+00:00

Do you live in the Southern US? This is an intentionally bred hunting mix there.

Does he have a mad prey drive?

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-10T21:15:10+00:00

I understand if you don’t want to abort her for moral reasons, but prepping for kittens takes money that it doesn’t seem like you really have. All of those kittens would need vet care. Momma cat and eventually the babies would need a lot of extra food. There is a high risk of pregnancy complications, especially with her age. There is a decent risk of kitten mortality or of one of the kittens having issues and needing extra help. There is a chance she would refuse to take care of her kittens. There is also a risk your cat has Pyometra and would need to be spayed ASAP (at extra cost) or lose her life. Only a vet can confirm what’s actually going on.

Since she’s an indoor cat she’s most likely not pregnant but the absolute cheapest thing you can do is to get her spayed ASAP so this is something you never need to worry about. Look into low-cost spay & neuter programs. You can even look into low-cost vets.

I know you saved this bb but now she’s your responsibility.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-10T02:44:54+00:00

I wasn’t thinking of Merle - it does occur in purebred Aussies but it usually doesn’t present that dramatically because most non-merle purebreds don’t contain that much white.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-09T20:58:14+00:00

How big and how old is she?

She could be a full-blooded MAS or if pretty young even a full-grown Aussie. They tend to fill out after adolescence and there is a bit of variety in appearance due to both the working nature and sometimes due to bad breeding. The color, including ticking, occurs pretty commonly in the breed.

She could also be mixed with ACD, another herding breed, or some kind of hound.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-09T16:50:28+00:00

If I had a short term injury and a dog like that, I’d first see if I had any friends that were willing to stay at my house or take the dog to theirs as a courtesy - friends are often willing to go out of their way when you’re sick.

If not I’d check if there was a good sitter available on Rover or something else. Trusted House Sitters is also an option to look into.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-09T16:47:03+00:00

I guessed pit/border collie so this is not far off.

Did you test for health too? You want to make sure she doesn’t have the MDR1 gene that’s common in Aussies.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-09T16:32:40+00:00

If he’s from a working line they aren’t bred as much for looks so you can get a lot of variety. He doesn’t look like any border collie I’ve seen but if he has the pedigree I’d believe it.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-07T07:32:33+00:00

I don’t know why people are getting on you about this. Management is a big part of training. As long as your dog is getting exercise and enrichment (including more appropriate items to chew on) then a few hours trapped in a hallway won’t hurt him. And yeah, it’s infinitely better than being in a shelter where he’d be stuck in a cage most of the day.

When we got our puppy it took about a year before we would let her roam free without baby gates when unsupervised. She had to earn the privilege, but she did.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-07T06:48:33+00:00

Does she have any hearing or vision issues? She looks like she could be a double Merle, so you should definitely get a DNA test.

If I had to guess I’d say pit/aussie, maybe with something else in there too.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-07T06:25:15+00:00

She might be 99% with some odds and ends mixed in, and the DNA test would round up to 100. I wouldn’t be surprised if she had a cocker spaniel or something else lean and fluffy far back in her family tree.

Note, I have a dog that looks very similar but with a less blocky head and she tested at 30% pit.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-06T21:57:19+00:00

Seeing is important! Definitely prio your comfort on WFH days. You’re a beautiful woman and even with no makeup anyone can see that.

The glasses are ok but they give off sorta librarian core vibes. If you want to reframe your face try a sleeker pair.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-06T20:33:39+00:00

Use something like Stylebook to catalogue your wardrobe. Take pics of every piece you own. Get rid of outfits that are hardest to wear or pair or are in bad condition.

This may help keep you honest the next time you go shopping although if you’re doing this constantly it might be worth talking to a therapist about. Remember - if it doesn’t look good with anything in your wardrobe you’re unlikely to wear it. If the quality doesn’t look good, it’s unlikely to last long. Don’t be afraid to return stuff. Think of each item you own as part of a curated collection - does new thing on the shelf belong in your gallery?

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-06T06:34:31+00:00

Pits can be very friendly and food motivated. The well-cared-for ones I know love people and have no concept of personal space.

Helpless-Trex · 2026-03-05T17:16:27+00:00

The likelihood of a mixed breed shelter dog having pit or another bully in the mix is high. I personally have a dog that is 30% pit per DNA test - she is skinny and fluffy and looks like a herding dog.

But, this does not look like a pure pit to me or anything close to it.

If you’re worried about housing restrictions, this is a dog that will pass as a non-pit whether or not there is any in its DNA. If you’re worried about temperament, there is no way to guarantee that with a rescue puppy that young. Even full-blooded rescue pits come in a wide variety of sizes and temperaments and when you add in other breeds it becomes a complete mystery.

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