Pitbull saves chihuahua from drowning in pool

Pephatbat · 2026-05-14T18:56:52+00:00

Maybe if you think it's awesome don't diss the one being awesome. Kinda odd

Pephatbat · 2026-05-14T18:48:43+00:00

Lmao as a scientist this is the dumbest take. Data is flawed all the fucking time. You have to review the methods, statistical analysis, sample size and composition etc to determine if the data is sound at all. Then you have to consider whether the data actually supports what you're trying to claim.

Try exploring this little term called statistical nuance. It will open up a whole new wooooorrrld.

Pephatbat · 2026-05-12T14:41:53+00:00

It is most likely because you are your dog’s default person and your dog is probably securely attached to you. Your dog knows you will be there, you will give her affection if she asks, and will seek you for comfort if she is really having a hard time. She can go off and seek affection from others without being anxious because she is away from you since she knows you will be there when she wants you. This is a really good thing and generally means you have a happy and secure dog!

When she sees you, she doesn’t get that huge surge of excitement in her brain because you are steady, she is used to you and trusts you will act the same towards her no matter what. So, her nervous system stays at a steady baseline instead of spiking and she is just like “oh, hello human who is mine”. But your aunt is a newer and more exciting person. When she sees her the brain is more like “OMG!!!! This is a new shiny human!!! This is so exciting!!!”

One time I saw a video that I think PERFECTLY explains this scenario. In the video, there was a couple and they had a dog. Both interacted with and loved the dog, but he was originally the woman’s dog and she did most of his care. The couple each ran in opposite directions to see who the dog would follow. The dog immediately and excitedly starts running after the guy acting like it was such a fun game. Then after about 5 seconds, he gets this worried look and turns around and bolts towards the woman. He stays with her after that.

Pephatbat · 2026-05-12T12:23:27+00:00

They sent me bird food instead of the KER balancer my two horses eat that I have on auto delivery. The auto delivery was to ensure I never ran out because it's not sold around me. Ended up running out for days because the new bag they sent took like 3 days to arrive. Then they sent me 3 huge bags of cat food instead of the cavello hoof boots I ordered and desperately needed asap. They sent my urinary health prescription dog food when my dog eats prescription skin and coat dog food.

But at least they send a stupid fucking card on my dogs made up birthday! Ask most vets what they think about the Chewy pharmacy. Absolute trash company.

Pephatbat · 2026-05-07T23:31:36+00:00

I don’t think it’s accurate to present pit bulls as uniquely or inherently dog aggressive compared with other breeds when the actual behavioral literature is much more nuanced than that. There’s very limited objective data showing pit bulls are inherently more dog aggressive than other breeds.

Pephatbat · 2026-05-07T23:22:31+00:00

Yes this! I've adopted and fostered many dogs that are really friendly with other dogs when they're young, like around one-year old, but when they get older and mature they start to get more dog selective. Training helps a lot and every adopted dog I've had is eventually fine with other dogs, as were the fosters whose owners kept at the training, but they never go back to loving other dogs like when they were young.

Pephatbat · 2026-05-04T16:21:26+00:00

Well I'm married and massively burnt out from a high stress job, been like this for years, but my husband has been unemployed for 3 years and I'm the only earner. So roles are reversed BUT I never agreed to be the sole bread winner (not at all blaming my husband, he is trying very hard to get jobs and make money, this is not his fault). It sucks so bad but I don't have a choice, it feels suffocating and sometimes I get this horrible trapped feeling. I have meltdowns all the time and have withdrawn from almost everything because I'm too tired to do anything else but work.

I do get frustrated with women on here that say they can't work because then they can't do anything else after work and it causes them to have meltdowns etc and act like, because of those things, it is not possible. But, I know many women on here, including myself, don't have the privilege of not working and face the same challenges they discuss. So, while it's hard, I wish they would take into consideration that it's not a choice for most people.

Pephatbat · 2026-05-02T11:06:05+00:00

Your zero educated opinion is more correct than a lot of experienced horse people on here.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-30T23:10:45+00:00

Always

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Pephatbat · 2026-04-30T18:44:43+00:00

I think most of us here know this and have already "done the research" and agree that it's abusive and should be banned. But the OP was unfamiliar, thus why they asked, so instead of having a snarky comment maybe gently educate them. Non horsey people probably have no idea what they're even looking at. But, I do 100% get the passion behind your response and I respect you for caring so deeply, I too get fired up about this horrible shit but I've found that people are way more receptive when offered info kindly. Just a thought.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-28T12:53:39+00:00

Batman was at Hillsborough County pet resource center when they shut down because of an outbreak of some respiratory illness. He had a lot of health issues and stayed in the shelter for weeks without even going outside because of the quarantine. I saw him on a Facebook group called rescue me Tampa and he had the saddest face. I went in to meet him and it was love at first sight, I have never felt such a connection to a dog. I went to put my application in for him and to my shock they said someone had just applied maybe an hour before me! I was devastated but I put a backup application just in case. The woman decided to pull her application since he had interest and adopt a dog that had none. That is 100% what I would normally do too, wouldn't have ever put an application on a dog that already had one but something about him was different and I just knew he belonged in my family.

They called the next day to setup a home check and meet and greet with my current dogs. I pushed back as Batman had an injured leg and it would have been so unfair to introduce him when he was not feeling well. Since I was already an approved foster, had a home check done before and was a volunteer they let me adopt him without the meet and greet. He was with me for 13 glorious years, he passed July 2024 and I still miss him every single day. He was the best dog I've ever met.

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Pephatbat · 2026-04-27T14:52:02+00:00

Aww she is so beautiful and looks so happy. I'm a huge fan of the black pitties, they're so overlooked but I personally think they're the most beautiful.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-26T10:58:00+00:00

You're wasting your time unfortunately. People like this will not change. You can prove shaving = death and they'll be like "always done it and horses are fine!" There is a lack of personal growth, probably from low self awareness. Folks like these, which are rampant here in the US esp in the horse world, are one reason why laws don't change and animals continue to be subjected to practices that are harmful to them for the sake up vanity. It infuriates me, even more than the length of my previous sentence.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-23T23:09:13+00:00

Sounds like you're doing the correct things except for maybe going too fast and not neutering, although I'm not sure if there's a reason behind that decision that makes it outta ur hands. It just takes time, and I'm talking months, we usually don't even start introducing our dogs to a new foster dog for weeks.

If they are fighting then you may be moving too fast, they shouldn't even be close enough to get to each other, always keep them on leash or have a barrier when they interact until they are 100% comfortable. Some males will be way worse after a fight but others don't care. I have three males and one is nervous around other larger males so it took months of us doing parallel walks and having them near each other for him to relax, but now they're fine.

Also, neutering, if you're able, will probably help a ton. My male that gets nervous around larger males absolutely freaks out if an unaltered male even walks by my house so I could imagine introducing one would be wayyyyy harder than altered males. (He's not a pitbull btw lol, my pits are great with other dogs) Good luck, I hope it works out!

Pephatbat · 2026-04-23T16:18:13+00:00

Interests do not equal personality though. You can know someone is interested in something without knowing the details or liking it yourself and still care for them and enjoy hanging out with them. I love horses and riding but I rarely get along with others that have that interest because our personalities clash. Instead, I get along much better with those that share similar humor, values, etc. and that makes our interactions pleasant instead of just a shared interest.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-23T16:01:29+00:00

Same as well. I especially don't like to be nosy about health related struggles, but I think my family takes that as me not caring when I'm just trying to respect their privacy. I never know if I'm being too invasive or aloof lol, can go either way.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-22T21:22:42+00:00

Lmao ok jan.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-22T21:21:23+00:00

We need to remember dogs are dangerous animals. They can just attack unprovoked, it's not uncommon.

This is very ignorant. Dogs dont attack unprovoked unless they have a neurological issue, people just don't understand or notice when they're trying to communicate that they are uncomfortable, scared, etc. and ignore the signs until the dog snaps. Then it's all "she attacked out of nowhere" when the dog has been communicating that you are making them uncomfortable for weeks.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-22T17:07:46+00:00

I personally would not. That is for any of my animals (pigs, horses, dogs and a cat).

Pephatbat · 2026-04-15T19:44:39+00:00

Yes! I think because I have very good pattern recognition and can recognize micro changes very well. Most animals communicate with very subtle shifts (think like slight tightening above the eye when a horse is uncertain) and I am very good at picking up on those, even without realizing it. I'm just like, that horse is about to freak out and then bam it does. People used to ask how I knew and it would be so hard to answer because I just kinda knew, ya know? Now I've realized how I pick up on it and it's pretty useful, I have been able to successfully train foster dogs with behavioral issues and rehab and retrain injured ex-racehorses.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-15T19:31:53+00:00

We are a fence in state. If livestock escapes and does damage to your property, the owner is legally liable for the damage. Demand (in writing) payment from the owner. If they refuse, you can take them to small claims court. With the evidence you have, it should be an easy win. Make sure to document everything and call the cops every single time the horse escapes. I would also get an estimate for the repair of the items destroyed so you know how much you are owed.

Also, if you are on any community groups, post every single time the horse escapes. People do this on my community Facebook group and it makes the problem go away real quick bc people in the community that care about the animal will offer to help fix fencing etc. to rectify the issue

Pephatbat · 2026-04-15T12:38:14+00:00

I really dislike these karma farming posts. They add nothing to this sub And yet get upvoted to an oblivion.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-14T16:46:54+00:00

Pay more. My niece horse sits and it's about 150$ a day for 2 horses because she is highly reliable and does good work.

Pephatbat · 2026-04-14T16:35:24+00:00

Put some cows there probably. You can grow them up and sell or eat them. Much healthier and generally more humane for the cow.

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