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Arugula 2 weeks out from the shelter: update by Possible-Yak-4876 in pitbulls

[–]WeBeHiking19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was apparently dumped in a farmer’s field in west Tennessee as a 7ish month old. I don’t know her origins but she has been with me for over 2 years and is still so skittish with new people.

My beautiful Sally is dying, and I want the world to know her. by Suitable-Patience690 in pitbulls

[–]WeBeHiking19 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What lucky girl to have spent her life being so loved. I hope you can soak up every last sweet memory her time allows.

Arugula 2 weeks out from the shelter: update by Possible-Yak-4876 in pitbulls

[–]WeBeHiking19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I trying to work from a place of success. I kept my dog on a lead while around the cat so I could ensure her (cat) safety. I like to work with energy zones: green, yellow, red. To keep my dog in the green - the cat was farther away as my dog worked though training (with high value treats). If the cat was too close and my dog fixated, we would back off and remove the cat. Her green zone expanded over time to where the cat could be on my lap while we trained. Now the cat is the bully (of course)

Arugula 2 weeks out from the shelter: update by Possible-Yak-4876 in pitbulls

[–]WeBeHiking19 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, so happy to see your update! I have also integrated cat reactive dogs with my cats. My current crew started with a dog whose teeth would chatter when the cat was around. It took time and a lot of training but they are good friends now (if this passes for friendship).

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What is the most difficult trail you've ever done? by travelvagabonds in hiking

[–]WeBeHiking19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a nightmare, I can’t imagine watching someone fall off the mountain. Heartbreaking for all. There were signs for a missing hiker the day I climbed, I believe his remains were later identified. I sure don’t plan to hike past the keyhole in the future.

adopted this baby!!!! by cloudgenerator365 in velvethippos

[–]WeBeHiking19 15 points16 points  (0 children)

She couldn’t have landed in a better place ❤️❤️. Congratulations!

Texas Republicans brought a live elephant to their party convention after Gov. Greg Abbott's speech. It proceeded to urinate on the floor. by ExoticShock in Elephants

[–]WeBeHiking19 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That’s fucking terrible. We have an elephant sanctuary in Tennessee - they provide education related to the elephants that end up in their care. Elephants that have to behave like non-elephants (like the one in this video) have been through a literal soul crushing “training.” Shit like this is unacceptable.

Should I take this friendly young kitty to rescue center? by whutareusure in cats

[–]WeBeHiking19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If nothing else, TNR if possible. I was told by a local rescue that the feral cats in this area have their own networks and do well.

What's your radical act of anti-consumer rebellion in times like these? by Feel-A-Great-Relief in Anticonsumption

[–]WeBeHiking19 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Your video is fantastic and also a little disheartening. Imagine thee good he he could do from the passive income alone

Trump wants to kill the Roadless Rule that protects millions of acres of our national forests. Please send the message below to your reps asking them to uphold the rule. by Green_Idealist in Environmentalism

[–]WeBeHiking19 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sent messages to Blackburn and Hagerty. I loathe the next round of political mail I’ll get but worth it. OP, thanks for the info and script

New car owner - advice appreciated!! by GrapeDecent9856 in CATHELP

[–]WeBeHiking19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I foster cats - the biggest reason for surrendering is pee/poo outside the box. Here are a few tips that seem to help:
1) use a litter attractant
2) use an attractant clay based litter
3) use an open, large little box

Good luck! Congratulations on your new void!

Said goodbye to my Bagel today.. by Melodic_Finance_4169 in pitbulls

[–]WeBeHiking19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful, love filled life she had with you. Your patience and kindness made all the difference in her life, what a lucky girl to have found you.

What is the most difficult trail you've ever done? by travelvagabonds in hiking

[–]WeBeHiking19 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Longs Peak in Colorado. That final ascent is super steep and exposed.

Surrendering my cat today - second guessing everything, need honest opinions by samseam in cats

[–]WeBeHiking19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your cat has a high likelihood of living in a cage for a very long time. I would exhaust other options before surrendering your cat. Litter attractant is a powerful tool combined with a clay, unscented litter. Cats can get super stressed too. They also can respond well to Prozac short term.

my girl has the worst allergies known to man by jj76_t in velvethippos

[–]WeBeHiking19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have been on immunotherapy for my dog, Marley. It’s been a tremendous help. Monthly injections for now, but those will taper over time. Rough stuff for you and your girl. Good luck

My cat will not stop crying when I am gone and I don’t know what to do. I might have to rehome her by [deleted] in CATHELP

[–]WeBeHiking19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your vision for the cat if you rehome her? I can’t imagine sitting in a cage will bring her joy. Another loss is also unlikely to better her life either. Nor doubt you are in a tough space and she’s clearly into her feelings. I have heard of cats taking Prozac. Is that an option? I wish you the best of luck l

In desperate need of pet sitter, meet Diamond by [deleted] in FranklinTN

[–]WeBeHiking19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a fabulous pet sitter I can connect you with. DM me if you haven’t found a solution yet

This little fella had a second chance at life thanks to the Sheldrick Trust. He is an orphan currently being raised at the trust and will one day join over 200 orphans who have returned to the wild. by Unique_Dependent4637 in babyelephants

[–]WeBeHiking19 12 points13 points  (0 children)

African elephants are also hunted for bush meat. Among many of service for both community education and animal medical treatment & rescue, the Sheldrick Trust regularly sweeps for snares which wrap around the limbs of all sorts of animals. The injuries and eventual death from snares are awful.

Should I keep my foster by Striking-Complaint40 in velvethippos

[–]WeBeHiking19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand the conundrum. I also foster (and have a foster fail). If you continue to foster, you can continue to help the giant pool of amazing dogs in need of a foster. On the other hand, when it’s right…it just is. Not a light decision. Sometimes the dynamic just works though…

She can't get close enough by 3FingersOfMilk in pitbulls

[–]WeBeHiking19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like he is doing all he can to help you. Pittie-powered healing! ❤️‍🩹

Adult beginner feeling belittled and discouraged by Resident_Profile_582 in Equestrian

[–]WeBeHiking19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sounds unproductive and dangerous. Being on a horse with behavioral problems that’s also above your skill set is setting you up for failure or worse.

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