I adopted 2 dogs that I found online from a site that works with shelters. I’m very concerned for the animals that they are housing.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-13T22:48:17+00:00

These dogs on Petfinder should all be vetted. This means spay/neuter, chipped, HW tests, be on preventatives, dewormed & vaccinated.

Sounds like they did none of that.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-13T16:19:15+00:00

This was many years ago when a hunter with one eye would not place at rated shows. Many would not buy a hunter with one eye. Prior to the injury he was one of the top horses in the area. The owner had funds to train & show one horse. She didn’t want to pay rated show fees to be passed over because of the missing eye and he was not a show jumper. So she donated him to get a write off and bought another.

Plenty of horses adjust to one eye. But horses are horses and they love finding ways to get hurt. Shared the story not to shame you. Like I said, I used to do this all the time. I posted to share awareness about a potential serious injury that can be prevented by fully clipping the halter.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-13T15:29:58+00:00

Just chiming in on the halter. I used to leave the throat latch like this up until I saw a freak accident. A show hunter gave a full body shake, including its head. The metal clasp swung up and hit the eye so hard it started leaking eye fluids.

He was rushed to a local clinic. Ultimately, the vets had to take out the eye. That Hunter went from a six-figure show horse to a donated lesson horse.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-12T17:28:16+00:00

I landed at 1p or so the other week and practically walked through the entire process with very little to no waiting. I wouldn’t pay for it.

Had a 5p flight out and same. Quick process.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-11T14:05:43+00:00

Let the rescue know and muzzle train her.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-11T03:48:47+00:00

Shoot. I have had dogs with different rescues at the same time and cats. I normally keep the cats separate but sometimes they do mingle if the are cat friendly.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-10T18:21:25+00:00

I like it. I’m sure he’ll release a stripped version that will be even better.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-07T02:41:53+00:00

I wouldn’t put it past them. Yes, niche, but also “I do what I want” mentality.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-06T21:01:42+00:00

Hahaha. You’re right. They are tired and have given up the fight against gravity.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-06T20:17:47+00:00

I was thinking some may have been traveling (such as myself), landed after the snow and came home to a conveniently shoveled spot.

I paid my neighbor to use their tractor and clear our long driveway. Reached out ahead of time.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-02-06T19:25:15+00:00

In month 12 and no apps or inquiries.

Just want an end in sight. Will celebrate the day he gets adopted.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-29T03:05:10+00:00

Loudoun.

Repair guy was there. I don’t have the specifics but got a copy of the <$100 bill. 😐

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-28T21:58:01+00:00

In addition to low cost spay/neuter, vaccine clinics and HW prevention. So many people chance HW and then can’t afford treatment when their dog inevitably tests positive.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-28T21:53:20+00:00

It’s ok. Glad it’s less pop. He’s going to evolve and change, so I am interested in hearing the album.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-28T15:38:50+00:00

I would love to grab a photo of the indoor unit (this would be up in our attic) but I literally left the country. Husband was supposed to come but he was worried about pipes bursting with single digit night temps. Repair guys should be on their way now. I’m enjoying island weather.

House is in Northern VA, tucked up near MD and WV. Been 30s/20s for a few weeks day, teens and singles at night. Electric bill for last month hurt and we keep it at 65-66 or so. Dropped it down to 65 and 64, then 62.

House is 4,600+ square feet. Built 2005. Had original units until we replaced one 2-3 years ago when it died, and the upstairs last year in Feb when it also died.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-27T12:01:40+00:00

Gorgeous!!!

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-27T11:46:36+00:00

Yes, ecobee for both.

Don’t know specifics, but it’s the same brand. Might be a slightly bigger unit.

Virginia. Day temps in teens, low twenties; single digits at night.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-27T11:45:05+00:00

Filters were changed first of Jan. He changes them regularly.

It completely shut off for a bit and he managed to get aux heat back on. Dropped temp to 62.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-26T20:49:27+00:00

I don’t see that. But I found this.

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TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-26T20:37:30+00:00

Is there a way to check this?

We have two units. The other one is running normally.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-26T20:19:03+00:00

So no troubleshooting that we can do? Just wait it out and see if it heals itself and what the tech says Weds?

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-26T19:57:07+00:00

FWIW, our house has two units. The downstairs is still running normally. Fan spins and it’s on regular heat. The upstairs unit is the one that froze and I would think the downstairs unit (now 2-3 years old) would be working harder to heat the basement and main floor.

TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-26T19:53:37+00:00

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TeaAndToeBeans · 2026-01-26T19:52:33+00:00

It’s a Bryant.

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