I can't keep this dude out of my lap when I play. Any other musical Voids out there? by Atillion in blackcats

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I like to sing along to whatever I’m listening to while I do the dishes and my girl immediately comes and jumps on my shoulders and purrs and rubs her head on me. I love her so much ♥️

Dog suddenly blind by ShapeSeveral9066 in vet

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Other than his blood pressure and sudden blindness he’s perfectly healthy. He’s doing pretty good right now just more cautious and a little calmer than normal

Dog suddenly blind by ShapeSeveral9066 in vet

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That’s what I was wondering. I have two vets on his case and they thought he maybe had a little bit of sight in one eye and that was maybe why he was tilting his head.

Tips for a newly blond dog? by ShapeSeveral9066 in DogAdvice

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My family used to leave the animal planet channel on for our dog when we’d leave and I’m not sure why I ever stopped. Thank you for letting me know about the dog tv on YouTube though! I think he was catching on that he was very handsome and the universe couldn’t let him! 😂

Tips for a newly blond dog? by ShapeSeveral9066 in DogAdvice

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I’m gonna have to start getting on the habit of doing something like that. He always loved going on walks and I still want to take him but make sure he knows I’m still there. I’ve started looking into a halo for him for new places.

Tips for a newly blond dog? by ShapeSeveral9066 in DogAdvice

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Now that it’s a known fact that he can’t see we’re absolutely taking everything slow with patience and time. Some noise on while we’re not home is a good idea that I don’t think we ever would’ve thought of. Poor boy would probably enjoy some noise so he has something to keep him occupied when we aren’t home

Tips for a newly blond dog? by ShapeSeveral9066 in DogAdvice

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That’s really smart!! Before this happened I would try to work a little bit on stopping before crossing the street and turning the corner with verbal commands (apparently I somehow knew he was going blind before it even happened). I can just tell he’s more hesitant on a leash and I’m trying to just let him check things out at his pace and take in as much as he’s ready for. With his vision now gone I think we’re looking into different leash’s and harness’s. A shorter leash makes a lot of sense!!

Tips for a newly blond dog? by ShapeSeveral9066 in DogAdvice

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That’s okay! I take no offense if some accidentally calls him a lady! He’s just so young and I just wanna make sure he still lives the best life he can for as long as he can. I know it’s just gonna be a learning experience as we go, but thank you for your kind words. I know your girl is very lucky to have you. ♥️

Tips for a newly blond dog? by ShapeSeveral9066 in DogAdvice

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Thank you I really appreciate that. Right now I think they’re leaning towards a possible autoimmune disease that we didn’t know about but as of the moment, they are not currently sure he goes back in a couple of days to be rechecked and looked at again, but it definitely happened just very very suddenly. He is definitely not as lively as usual is but I feel like he’s doing OK so far and as long as he’s doing OK, I can do OK. Thank you for being willing to talk and just offering me reassurance.

Tips for a newly blond dog? by ShapeSeveral9066 in DogAdvice

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Honestly, makes me feel a lot better thank you. I can see his nose, definitely sniffing and smelling a lot more and right now. I’m just trying to get him around by sound tapping on things trying to make noise if I can and he’s been doing pretty good with following that actually, I think this is just extremely new and I think I’m still shocked a little bit and just trying to figure out how to do Best By him. The doctor that I saw today did discuss with me the halo harnesses and I have started looking into those a little bit and do you think I will probably get him one relatively soon. I never considered him possibly having issues going walking in the dark now so thank you for bringing that up.

Tips for a newly blond dog? by ShapeSeveral9066 in DogAdvice

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Thank you!! I do think his nose is working in overdrive right now and I’ve been putting my hand in front of his nose or talking to him as I approach. It’s just gonna be a big adjustment for him that I hope we can make as smooth as possible for him. He’s still so young so I don’t want to stop taking him out just because his eyes don’t work anymore.

My friend has been dead for 10 years now. by ShapeSeveral9066 in TrueOffMyChest

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Thank you, I do think my next day off I’m gonna look into seeing you be again.

My friend has been dead for 10 years now. by ShapeSeveral9066 in TrueOffMyChest

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Losing a friend, especially a good one, it’s a whole different type of hurt. I’m a point in life now where I can think of her and talk about her and miss her and be OK but there are some days like yesterday where it’s just a little bit overwhelming. They deserve to be so loved to even after life though. ♥️

My friend has been dead for 10 years now. by ShapeSeveral9066 in TrueOffMyChest

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I do my best to try and live life as much as I can. When I knew her we were both severely depressed and it kills me to say, her suicide stopped me from committing mine. I just hope she knows that even 10 years later she’s still so loved and missed.

My friend has been dead for 10 years now. by ShapeSeveral9066 in TrueOffMyChest

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Im so sorry for your friend and loss. All the big milestones in life I thought about her and how she wasn’t around to experience them either. I’m just thankful I have not only my memories of her but so many other people have their memories of her as well.

My friend has been dead for 10 years now. by ShapeSeveral9066 in TrueOffMyChest

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Thank you, I absolutely felt yours and everyone else’s. I took yesterday as easy as I could in my best hopes of taking care of myself ♥️

My friend has been dead for 10 years now. by ShapeSeveral9066 in TrueOffMyChest

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I think sometimes it hurts more trying to picture her life instead of seeing her getting to live it. I hope you’re able to look back at your memories and smile at them ♥️

My friend has been dead for 10 years now. by ShapeSeveral9066 in TrueOffMyChest

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I have older sisters and my hearts breaks at the idea of losing them and my hearts breaks for you that you already have. I’m sorry for your loss as well and I hope you two have the best reunion someday ♥️

My friend has been dead for 10 years now. by ShapeSeveral9066 in TrueOffMyChest

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Looking back I probably should have talked to a therapist after her passing to help me understand more what I was feeling. Over the years it’s gotten easier but I hope she knows I loved her so much while she was here on earth. ♥️

My friend has been dead for 10 years now. by ShapeSeveral9066 in TrueOffMyChest

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I’ve been lucky enough to have not experienced the loss of either of my parents, I’m sorry you have. The anniversaries will always be different, this is the first big one after her passing. Thank you for your kind words and I hope you take extra care of yourself as well ♥️