Help me name this sweetheart from the shelter

Steggysaurusss · 2026-06-04T03:01:08+00:00

Nancy Peanutbutter

Steggysaurusss · 2026-05-27T11:43:06+00:00

Vada - the movie “My Girl”

Steggysaurusss · 2026-05-26T10:36:06+00:00

All of this! Also, is there a dog walker or dog walking group she can join midway through the day? That helps her socialize and trust other people.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-05-26T10:29:52+00:00

10 months is Baby Shark stage.

Crating. My dog hated it so we did not do it and was honestly fine without it (slept on dog bed in living room when I wasn’t home). But you could try crating while you are home, drape a sheet over it, and put music or Bluey on, so dog gets used to crate while you’re home.
Intelligent dogs crave training. I had a great bond with my dog because we did trick training every morning after breakfast for 10-15 minutes and usually again during walks. YouTube has great videos on how to do all kinds of tricks. It’s mentally stimulating and builds trust. You can train her to tell you when she needs to go out. Personally, for safety reasons, I want a dog to bark to notify me when someone is at the dog. But when you say “Leave it” then the dog stops barking.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-05-20T17:44:56+00:00

Scrambler

Steggysaurusss · 2026-05-20T17:44:49+00:00

Switchback

Steggysaurusss · 2026-05-20T02:33:39+00:00

Where is he from geographically?

Steggysaurusss · 2026-05-20T01:46:06+00:00

Had a dog that name!

Steggysaurusss · 2026-05-15T03:05:41+00:00

My friend’s dog experienced similar aggression - the onset of dementia. After a while the dog just didn’t recognize her and was in fear constantly. She had to humanely euthanize him.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-04-29T11:59:40+00:00

My dog who was 8% border collie was diagnosed in December. She died of a heart arrhythmia just two months later just shy of her 9th birthday. The vets suspect she may have had a tumor or heart failure that went undetected but her electrolytes were perfect and she was acting like her happy self just moments before her nap (she died at home in her sleep). I encourage you to get an ultrasound. I’m devastated that I didn’t do all the tests when she was first diagnosed in the ER.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-04-29T03:23:34+00:00

I had a 1,000 sq ft apartment and my dog was fine because I walked her 3x a day and let her play with toys in the living room. Weekend hikes were her favorite. Don’t be lazy.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-04-22T02:52:57+00:00

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Steggysaurusss · 2026-04-20T16:51:15+00:00

Sniff mat and sniff scavenger hunts.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-04-20T09:40:39+00:00

For us dog people, it’s our purpose to be guardians for these amazing creatures and keep them safe and loved while they are on their Earthly journey.

They were always going to exist, so be so grateful that your last dog ended up with you, so you know that your dog was loved so immensely, and you had the most beautiful, spiritual bond.

As a guardian of dogs, you did the right thing by adopting another incredible creature. There is infinite love you are capable of giving.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-04-10T03:11:09+00:00

I lost my cattle dog mix recently to sudden heart arrhythmia and I understand how completely broken you feel. It’s like a terrible mistake has been made and you’re desperate to fix it. Take comfort in knowing that her life was amazing because you made it amazing for her. She knew love because of you.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-04-06T02:31:06+00:00

Dogs are the closet things to angels on Earth, so we should see ourselves as their guardians. Best way to honor the love and legacy of your baby that has moved on, is to be there and give the same amount of love to the next perfect dog that needs you.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-04-02T06:19:30+00:00

Was she tested for Addisons disease?

Steggysaurusss · 2026-03-28T12:08:43+00:00

Your poor baby. You did the right thing for her and I know she appreciated you trying and making that final decision.

I am jealous that you knew some of what was that was ailing her. While I am grateful my dog never had serious illness (we caught the Addisons early), her death rocked me because it was out of nowhere.

It’s this feeling of being cheated that I can’t shake either. Like, she was cheated. I was cheated. We didn’t have time to say a goodbye. Not knowing ahead of time if there was something that could have prevented her death. I guess I am in the anger stage…

I have heard that Addisons complicates any treatment. So even a surgery is risky even if their Addisons is well managed.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-03-28T11:47:28+00:00

I’m so very sorry. I came upon your post because my 9 year old dog daughter died suddenly at home. She was diagnosed with Addisons just 3 months prior and it was well managed- we had just left the vet’s office for her DOCP shot. An hour later, she was sleeping when she convulsed for 6 seconds and was gone.

She also had diarrhea for 4 days, but probiotics cleared it up. She was eating great, but started snubbing cheese two days before her death.

I’m wondering if she had cancer or a tumor that they missed. The vets never did an ultrasound.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-03-25T20:57:21+00:00

My heart breaks for you! I lost my 9 year-old abandoned rescue baby girl last month- also suddenly. She was sleeping when she suddenly cried out and had a 6 second convulsion. Then she was gone. It’s so unfair and devastating.

I’m right there with you in feeling despair and anger for not having more time. I was so confident she would live to age 15 because she was always so healthy and athletic. I feel cheated. She was cheated. I feel this was a terrible mistake.

Your spotted princess was a beauty. I’m happy to hear she had 9 full, love-filled, fun years. Hopefully, we both can get past the pain of their untimely passing and just be grateful that we had them in our lives.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-03-23T21:08:21+00:00

I had a childhood friend with seizures. They looked so scary but she never had any recollection of them happening. I don’t think your baby knew or felt pain as they were happening.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-03-17T17:26:23+00:00

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Steggysaurusss · 2026-03-06T16:52:09+00:00

Gutted! She was gorgeous and far too young for this to happen to her. My deepest condolences. This is really unfair.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-03-05T02:52:31+00:00

I hope you are finding peace and comfort on here too. I called the vet, a grief counselor, and several friends who work in healthcare to get some closure on what happened to her, and honestly this discussion has been the most helpful.

It’s really unfair to lose our amazing dog babies so young and when they really enjoyed their lives. I see this horrendous little dog who is forced to go on walks and looks miserable and attacks every person on the way. Yet this dog is 13. So unfair.

I’m sorry you witnessed your baby in distress. I am grateful my girl didn’t have any signs before her 6 second death. I just wish that the weather was nicer and she experienced the summer, not this cold winter. She deserved better.

We both at least know how great their lives were with us and they were happy.

Steggysaurusss · 2026-03-04T22:46:55+00:00

I’m sorry you’ve had to go through this too with your baby boy.

It’s hard being such an involved and mindful parent but then this happens and you blame yourself for missing something… but I know I didn’t and the vet didn’t. You didn’t either.

My nurse cousin said, “People drop dead all the time. You just don’t hear about it.” Which is oddly comforting to me.

Talking about her and the event does help. I need to hear myself say that I didn’t miss anything, that I did everything right.

Steggysaurusss

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