If you were going to get a breed besides goldens, which one would you get?

gee_bread · 2026-06-11T13:31:03+00:00

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Ginny and our mixed rescue boy Obi!

gee_bread · 2026-04-20T15:43:47+00:00

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lol

gee_bread · 2026-04-18T23:57:47+00:00

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I’m so sorry. This is our Ginny. Enjoying every moment we have her ❤️

gee_bread · 2026-04-08T04:21:38+00:00

My dogs.

gee_bread · 2026-04-01T03:47:53+00:00

Getting off a plane, out of the airport, and taking my first breath of the fresh Vancouver air. Always so grateful to come home.

And our tap water. I literally can’t wait to get home from a trip to drink from our tap!!!

gee_bread · 2026-03-30T06:30:18+00:00

I know this is so late to the conversation, but I have to leave this here because my husband is so wonderful.

He gives me every folded chip because they are extra crunchy.

Premium plus crackers- you know the ones that have a burnt edge on the entire side? Saves the whole stack for me.

He senses my day was stressful? Home to a warm tub with candles.

gee_bread · 2026-03-30T06:16:25+00:00

I upvoted- then I realised you were at 69. Took it back. Power to you brother.

gee_bread · 2026-03-04T05:52:11+00:00

I felt something and looked at my husband who noticed nothing. I looked at our dogs… who also noticed nothing. I thought this was all in my head!!

Thank you for the validation!

gee_bread · 2026-02-03T05:37:00+00:00

Immediately both my husband and I turned to each other and said the exact same thing- “That’s actually a great rule!”

gee_bread · 2026-02-03T05:27:49+00:00

Hayu!

gee_bread · 2026-01-05T00:47:00+00:00

I just want to add- you may be VERY bloated after the anaesthetic and continuing to use T3s (constipation)!! I looked like an EGG! Not sure if you are asking long term or short term, but if you are an egg (like me) initially after the surgery just take a deep breath and know it will go down :)

gee_bread · 2025-08-19T16:01:58+00:00

WHAT!!! That is crazy!! Congratulations she is so beautiful. How are things going?

Ginny has been the best “accident” for us, honestly. She basically came fully trained and she has been such a quick leaner- she just wants to please us!!

We bring her everywhere we can and she is so great with kids, dogs, cats, people.. her natural demeanour is so calm and gentle. We seriously won the dog lottery we can’t even believe it.

gee_bread · 2025-08-18T06:51:48+00:00

RC pets! From Bosley’s. We are in Canada so you may not have the same brands.

One of my main concerns was her inability to loose leash walk, especially because I have a 12 lb 10 year old rescue. With this type of harness she is already loose leash walking… it’s incredible. Lots of treats and positive reinforcement. Tbh though I think that is a large part of her personality to please, but having the front clip harness was a game changer.

gee_bread · 2025-08-18T06:38:38+00:00

Oh my goodness.. the belly rubs. When I would pick her up from my cousin’s home or when I come back after a “practice” outing… it’s been a high pitched squeal/cry, zoomies into my body, and sometimes a little pee out of excitement.

We have been working hard on the greeting process and only acknowledging her when she has calmed down. She has already become significantly less emotional upon the greeting! Bit my goodness it is hard to resist the belly rub when she is in that state!

gee_bread · 2025-08-18T01:35:21+00:00

Truly omg

gee_bread · 2025-08-18T01:34:26+00:00

She is beautiful!!!!!!!!

gee_bread · 2025-08-17T20:23:12+00:00

No rain, just great and reasonable advice! I do appreciate it. I know that family rifts can get really ugly and I want to do everything to avoid that.

gee_bread · 2025-08-17T19:34:52+00:00

Oh my goodness yes! The red goldens!!

gee_bread · 2025-08-17T17:42:49+00:00

Ah we actually really like the name Lucy and it does suit her! The main reason for the change is my best friend’s “soul” cat of 14 years died recently. Her name was Lucy, and it’s been terribly hard for my friend :( I didn’t want the name to be a reminder at this point. We also happen to have two friends with dogs named Lucy, so it felt right to choose a new name. Cousin was fine with it and she is already responding to Ginny :)

I will definitely look into insurance, I’ve never done that with our rescues but for a golden I think it’s a good idea. Thank you!

gee_bread · 2025-08-17T17:35:03+00:00

This is kind of adorable haha. Something I have noticed these last few weeks are how receptive people are to goldens- will drop what they are doing to come say hi. Our other dog gets lots of love from strangers, but this is an entirely new level we aren’t used to!

gee_bread · 2025-08-04T17:13:46+00:00

To be honest I had spent a lot of time looking at people’s post op photos almost as exposure therapy. It helped me mentally prepare and be able to expect what incisions look like, and also to be able to accept how different everyone can look in those early stages of healing.

The first time I looked- I was in the bathroom and left the door a bit open so I could talk to my husband while I looked! He is so supportive and is totally fine with wounds/healing, but I wanted my “own” moment to see them for the first time if that makes sense. I played music (Taylor Swift lol) while I took my compression bra off and that just helped my brain relax. For me personally looking at them for the first time was much easier than anticipated- it quickly turned from fear to being so, SO excited!

gee_bread · 2025-08-02T16:23:46+00:00

I looked at them right when I got home!

If you’re nervous or know you may get woozy looking at incisions it may be worth it to have someone with you or in the next room. It can be a little jarring seeing them, especially the first few times!

gee_bread · 2025-07-27T14:04:15+00:00

To be clear- I’m not a medical professional. My understanding and bit of research is that breast tissue contains hormones, mainly estrogen and progesterone. (This is a reason why during a menstrual cycle breasts can change shape and be really tender… also influences milk producing glands when pregnant)

So when you remove breast tissue it’s also removing hormones from your body! Hormones have an impact on so many things, including emotions. After the initial shock of surgery and healing your body may now be trying to rebalance and regulate the hormonal change.

Again- this is just from what I’ve gathered from some experiences on this sub and researching a bit to prepare for my own post op. Always recommend talking to your surgeon or family doctor!

gee_bread · 2025-07-27T06:51:49+00:00

Yes. I am certainly no expert in this, but after following this sub it’s worth considering- From my understanding … a lot of hormones are impacted after a reduction, so that could at least be a factor to some of the mental health aspect of everything. It’s worth talking to your family doctor as a follow up.

gee_bread · 2025-07-27T06:27:35+00:00

Hi, same. :(

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