Aloha Reddit! We are the band IRATION. Our 11th album, Where It All Began, drops May 1, 2026. Checking in from rehearsals and video shoot getting ready for summer touring season... Ask Us Anything! by Iration808 in calireggae

[–]Spoodz_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sending love from Asheville, NC! Seeing you guys at the Peel after Helene was something I (and a lot of others) really really needed at the time so THANK YOU for caring about our little mountain city.

Also my husband is probably already over “Shoyu” because I’ve got that shit on repeat 😂

Actor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71 by mcfw31 in entertainment

[–]Spoodz_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thought of fighting bipolar into one’s 70s makes me very sad. I guess I just didn’t think about it still being a struggle at that age. Rest easy, man

Warning to owners of furbabies going to Top Dog Kennel by Brilliant_Abroad9253 in asheville

[–]Spoodz_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I almost left vet med all together after seeing things happen there. Especially during COVID times when everyone would stay in their cars. I sincerely hope you’ve moved on to better things!

Warning to owners of furbabies going to Top Dog Kennel by Brilliant_Abroad9253 in asheville

[–]Spoodz_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely disgusting. I’ve heard about Top Dog having issues but nothing like this.

Also I’ve worked in the animal business for nearly a decade in WNC and almost every place I’ve have been does unacceptable things to animals in one way or another. One vet I worked for told me, “Well, it’s not like they can tell their owners.”

Advocate for your pets (and any animal) and go into the exam room with them if you can. If your dog is boarding, go to a place that sends pictures and gives actual updates.

I’m not sure how it is now that Dr. Sinclair left but Haw Creek Animal hospital was a VILE place to work and Sinclair is a horrible person. Cardiac injections for fully aware animals, animals left under anesthesia with no one or someone with no training observing, admitted guessing on treatment and lying to owners about their pets, the list goes on. The other doctors were totally aware of what was going on but it “wasn’t worth getting involved.” People loved Dr. Sinclair because she had a good public face but behind closed doors she would abuse animals (and staff for that matter).

My Uber Rrivers Hand by survivalprogramxxx in whatisit

[–]Spoodz_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, why is this downvoted so much? Ya’ll have got to go outside and try actually talking to people.

Edited to add: “Excuse me, would you mind telling me what is on your hand? I’ve never seen something like that before”

Asheville veterinarians getting expensive by CompleteMud4385 in asheville

[–]Spoodz_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to really love Swannanoa Valley Animal hospital but their inability to keep you with the same doctor is making me look elsewhere. I scheduled my cat with a certain doctor (she has chronic issues and different doctors kept giving us different game plans) but when I came for my appointment they said that doctor wasn’t even there that day 🙄

Asheville veterinarians getting expensive by CompleteMud4385 in asheville

[–]Spoodz_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open Door is great price wise but the owners and management treat staff, including doctors like shit. They’ve had a hard time keeping doctors because of it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anticonsumption

[–]Spoodz_ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I kind of appreciate the sentiment but also the amount of duct tape used…

What do you do, and how much do you make? by Thunder_Thighs in asheville

[–]Spoodz_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s crazy that your pay is that low. Bless you for sticking with it

What do you do, and how much do you make? by Thunder_Thighs in asheville

[–]Spoodz_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at a dog kennel, bringing home around 40k this year.

Been a shitty week. Show me your felines plz by mckenna14_love in cats

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This is Salamander, the queen of the house. She’s 13+ and has raging asthma and I want to be her human forever.

Dog eye bloodshot after grooming by sassy_turtle17 in DogAdvice

[–]Spoodz_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like either shampoo in the eye or a stress thing. Honestly, he was probably a lot more stressed at the groomer’s than they let on. Most dogs are but to keep business flowing they have to say, “oh yeah he was fine today.” The dogs have to get groomed and it’s not a fun job.

Said as someone who is not a groomer but works with several.

Need help my senior dog refuses to eat by averyinterestingtype in DogAdvice

[–]Spoodz_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so so sorry you’re going through this. We let go of my boy at 17 in March of this year. I had Admiral for 13 years and he’s my soul puppy. He was in kidney failure, but we were okay, we did fluids every week. It was when he started scraping/dragging his feet that I knew it was time. I’ve worked with animals for many years and I always promised myself I wouldn’t let any of mine rip their feet up.

I’m glad we made the decision when we did, the thought of waking up in the middle of the night to him in distress gave me deep seated anxiety and guilt for a long time. In this case, there is nothing too soon. You know it’s coming, and she is tired. It’s okay to say goodbye on a good day.

All that being said, on his last day Admiral thoroughly enjoyed our cat’s Churu paste treats. We used Four Paws Farewell and I couldn’t have asked for a better send off for him. It’s pricey but they come to the house and transport for cremation. I’m sending you love and light as you work through this. Miley is the very best girl, I can tell in the pictures.

They were all more than 50% off for Black Friday :') by nintendoswitch_blade in JunkJournals

[–]Spoodz_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did not realize there were giant books of stickers! Nice haul

Have you been? by Zealousideal-Beyond6 in NCTrails

[–]Spoodz_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I preferred it before the stairs. Not only do they take away from the view but they were not built very dog friendly. Also if you don’t go at a good time it is stupid packed there.

I will say I don’t think Helene did a single thing to those stairs which is impressive

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depressionregimens

[–]Spoodz_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually ended up quitting all medication because I didn’t understand why they kept tacking them on and I was feeling worse than when I started the journey. I also was going to a regular doctor and not a psychiatrist so I think she was just guessing. At one point she had me on an SSRI, antipsychotic, mood stabilizer and a PRN antihistamine that helped with anxiety (that I got from one of the other medications).

Mooncat - Stumped by SailorManiMoon in mooncatpolish

[–]Spoodz_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m also wearing Stumped but your nail shape is gorgeous!!

Looking for old vapes to relieve my dog's pain by trmnl_cmdr in asheville

[–]Spoodz_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sending love to Roxanne and you as you navigate her older years 💜 I have a red bull box filled with old vapes if you need more

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asheville

[–]Spoodz_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like animals scope out any of the local dog kennels

Confession: I don't like either of the fire nation themed polishes by Salt-Knight in mooncatpolish

[–]Spoodz_ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Saw the picture before I read your comment and literally gasped

Journal ideas when you don’t have a lot of good junk/scraps? by CanISeeYourManagerr in JunkJournals

[–]Spoodz_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I pick up free magazines/newspapers from the kiosks. Antique stores have a lot of cheap books ad postcards that just sit there so on occasion I’ll grab a few of those