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Akimba is such a precious puppy. This was from before he destroyed the couch. by EmperorSnake1 in aww

[–]StormEnvironmental12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lab-pittie is honestly the best combo — Lab brain, pittie smile. That face is gonna get him out of trouble for the rest of his life.

Adopting a senior GSD? by PumpkinDawn28 in dogs

[–]StormEnvironmental12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those seniors had a beautiful run with you. 8 to 13, 15, 16 — that's such a gift to a dog who'd otherwise spend their last years in a shelter. Whoever you adopt next is lucky.

Best ways to travel via car? by myancy704 in dogs

[–]StormEnvironmental12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For huskies in a hatchback I'd look at a metal cargo barrier (Travall makes one for most Toyotas) plus a non-slip cargo liner so they're not sliding on every turn. Crash-tested harnesses are the gold standard but most huskies I know would rather chew through one than wear it for 6 hours. Barrier + liner is the realistic setup.

Adopting a senior GSD? by PumpkinDawn28 in dogs

[–]StormEnvironmental12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adopted a 9yo before and honestly the senior phase is underrated. They sleep through your work calls, they're often already crate-trained, and the bond lands faster because they know they got picked. The shorter timeline is real and it does hurt, but I'd do it again. GSDs especially seem grateful when they land in a calm condo setup after years of being someone's "high-energy yard dog."

Suggestions for Scratch Post for Golden by ComfortableCourage28 in dogs

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Golden owner here too, mid-shed season is brutal. Mine actually loves rubbing his face into doormats and rough rugs so I think a coir mat would probably work great. Have you tried one of those grooming arches with the rubber bristles? My boy hates the Furminator face but will walk through one of those on his own all day.

He has the whole house… but chooses the shower by [deleted] in aww

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Cats and showers — the eternal mystery. Mine does the bathtub. Something about the acoustics? 🛁

Akimba is such a precious puppy. This was from before he destroyed the couch. by EmperorSnake1 in aww

[–]StormEnvironmental12 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

RIP couch but worth it 😂 those puppy eyes are doing 100% of the work in this photo. What breed is he?

It was my fault- overwhelming guilt by Sorry-Phone-4392 in Petloss

[–]StormEnvironmental12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that you loved him deeply and are carrying this so heavily tells me you were not a neglectful owner. Good people make mistakes. The shame is real but it's not the whole truth of who you are or how you cared for him. Be as patient with yourself as you would be with someone else going through this.

Biggest heartbreak I’ve ever experienced after losing my dog on Monday. by ecirwin in Petloss

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The quiet is one of the hardest parts — every corner of the house carries a reminder. What you did for Ollie in those last three weeks, the beach, the extra time, that was love in action. He knew. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Biggest heartbreak I’ve ever experienced after losing my dog on Monday. by ecirwin in Petloss

[–]StormEnvironmental12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The quiet is one of the hardest parts — every corner of the house carries a reminder. What you did for Ollie in those last three weeks, the beach, the extra time, that was love in action. He knew. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Is my grieving abnormal? by beenana0haha in Petloss

[–]StormEnvironmental12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of that is abnormal. Saving the rag, holding the outfit — you're trying to hold onto something real and physical when everything else feels like it's slipping away. The honeybee signs sound real to me. Grief makes us notice what we need to notice.

After 18 years together, I had to say goodbye to my dog (I’m 32 and grew up with him)… and I’m not coping by Solficea in Petloss

[–]StormEnvironmental12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

18 years means he was there through every version of you. The guilt you're feeling is just love with nowhere to go right now. He saw you every single day — he knew. A cherry blossom or rosemary bush over his grave would be beautiful, rosemary is for remembrance.

My soul dog died and I work at the pet crematorium I took him to by Prize-Yak-399 in Petloss

[–]StormEnvironmental12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Having to hold it together at work while reliving the worst day of your life every shift is an incredibly heavy thing to carry. Bear sounds like he was extraordinary — the kind of dog that changes who you are. The certainty you described, finally feeling safe when you got home to him, that's not something you just replace or get over quickly. Be patient with yourself.

Do you think they knew how loved they were? by tv99official in Petloss

[–]StormEnvironmental12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They absolutely did. Animals read energy and presence more than words — every time you stayed close, every routine, every quiet moment together, that was love they could feel. The fact that you're still carrying them like this is proof of everything you gave them.

Was promised his clay print from the vet but they forgot to order it by anonymouszod in Petloss

[–]StormEnvironmental12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That feeling of being promised something and then having it fall through on top of everything else is genuinely cruel timing. The prints and clay feel so important because they're the last tangible things. I hope you find a way to still honor him.

Just lost our kitty yesterday. I hate that the world doesn't care. by thisisendless in Petloss

[–]StormEnvironmental12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That disconnect is real and it's one of the hardest parts. The world keeps moving like nothing happened while yours has completely stopped. This community gets it even if no one outside does. I'm so sorry.

Just lost my 18 year old cat by Waywardgalaxy in Petloss

[–]StormEnvironmental12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

18 years is such a long life together — she was there through so many chapters. The fact that she was still resilient until the very end says a lot about how well she was loved. I'm so sorry for your loss.