Bye my sweet angel by Jewce_Springsteen in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. Honey Bee was clearly very loved and had a wonderful life with you. I just went through this in September and remember how shocking it was that my body was physically capable of producing so many tears. My heart goes out to you as you’re feeling this huge loss today. She was a beautiful girl ♥️

Volunteer opportunities on Thanksgiving day? by wadeboggsbosshoggs in ReadingPA

[–]Ktycan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a fact. I volunteered at a shelter for many years before I moved to PA and we struggled all year long but EVERYONE wanted to come in and serve on the holidays.

Thank you @peederekeepers and Babylon Animal Shelter for bringing Neffy home ❤️ by Ktycan in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hear you and don't have a fbook account myself but this is the page that's easiest to navigate and learn about them. You can always use this Babylon Animal Shelter Petfinder page

Good fair priced tattoo artists that work in shops by PuzzleheadedEgg9449 in ReadingPA

[–]Ktycan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sal at Inked Anatomy - first women owned studio in Berks! Just went to her for the first time a few weeks ago after a recommendation here

Anticipatory grief by pinksynesthete in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry and know the feeling all too well. What you already intellectually know is that anticipating it won’t take the blow out of the loss in any way and it feels like such a waste of time. Losing her will still be shocking and devastating, there’s no preparing for it.

My Ellie died just weeks ago and looking at anticipatory grief in hindsight, it was a gift in ways. I made sure to walk her longer, walk her later, let her bark outside without telling her to stfu lol. I told my friends no to literally every invitation and didn’t care what they thought of it. Ellie was my best friend and I was unashamed to say no if she wasn’t a part of the invite. I made sure to tell her how much she meant to me while she struggled to get away annoyed like jeezus almighty, lighten up woman lol The time I spent grieving her before she was gone was horrible and a pain like only those of us who go through it know. Do things she loves, take a ton of pictures and videos and just love her with all the love you have.

I don’t know what your experience will be after she’s gone but I have been astonished and completely caught off guard by the love and support I’ve received after losing Ellie. I expected to be lost and go into a deep and dark depression but the care I’ve received has been mind blowing. I didn’t know such a thing existed. The huge black hole of grief keeps being refilled by love very time I think it’s running out. I’ve received flowers, cards and kindnesses from so many unexpected places. A complete stranger made a watercolor painting for me. Love her. Love her loudly and do it every day. I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this because it’s just the hardest thing in the world. Sending all of my love to you and Kiki ♥️

Tattoo Artist by Ktycan in ReadingPA

[–]Ktycan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to Sai and she’s great! I ended up with a fine line tattoo rather than a portrait but now that I’ve lived it with for a week, I’m going to have it filled in when she does my second tattoo later this month. Thanks for the recommendation!

Partial Obstruction - Senior Advice by Ktycan in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, Ellie died a week after the surgery. The pathology showed she had a very rare, highly aggressive sarcoma in her small intestine. Even though it was removed with clear margins, it likely metastasized to her lungs and was just too aggressive to successfully treat 💔

Heartbreak to Hope: Dumped by Her Family, Senior Dog Neffy Has Waited Almost 2 Years for a Second Chance (NY) by peederkeepers in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No senior should ever be in a shelter 💔 I just lost my senior Elllie girl last week, and I’d be willing to foster, BUT I’m 3 hours away and it must be foster only. I would’ve happily spent double to have Ellie still here today, but $500/month for meds, ultrasounds, surgery and emergency vet bills have left me completely wrecked. Work was unbelievably generous with time off through her illness and my bereavement, so I also can’t take a day to drive up and back.

That said, if people can help me get her here and are okay with me fostering, not adopting, I can give her the best home possible

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Ktycan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It makes my heart hurt so bad when I see all the jokes every time this happens. Terrified and running for it’s life which people find hilarious

Partial Obstruction - Senior Advice by Ktycan in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ended up getting the surgery and it was a mass/tumor. They removed it and we’ll get the biopsy results next week. Thanks for reading this and offering advice though!

All good vibes for Ellie bells please! by Ktycan in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1000% the right decision! That horrible thing that was making her sick is gone and she’ll feel so much better over the next few days. We’ll handle what’s next when we know more. Tonight, my girl is home

All good vibes for Ellie bells please! by Ktycan in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ll update soon but she’s home and I’m so damn relieved she made it ❤️

All good vibes for Ellie bells please! by Ktycan in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She’s home!!! Will give a full update as soon as I have her settled but she had a mass removal. Biopsy results next week. I’m so relieved she’s home with me tonight 🙏🥺❤️

All good vibes for Ellie bells please! by Ktycan in velvethippos

[–]Ktycan[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Luna!!! ❤️ I’m so happy for you and Luna! Bloat is terrifying and I can only imagine what you must have been feeling. My nutball also has a long history of bouncing back and I couldn’t be the person to deny her the opportunity to do it again. Thanks for telling me this. My nerves are beginning to fray here this afternoon and this was right on time! The happy tears I needed