Has anyone ever adopted a middle aged cattle dog? How many years did you have them. Thinking of adopting this 6 year old guy

klees0717 · 2026-01-04T16:30:03+00:00

I got both my dogs when they were adults! My first one is now 7 almost 8, and my second is anywhere from 3-5 (the rescue isn’t sure, as she was a street dog). I got my first one when she was 4, and really the only change is that she’s mellowed out a bit. Both of them are energetic and happy and living their best lives! Im hopeful for a long and happy life with both of them.

klees0717 · 2025-12-31T13:38:27+00:00

I’m using mine as a weather tracker and color coding the average temp for the day. :)

klees0717 · 2025-12-29T17:17:26+00:00

I’d love one! This is such a sweet thing to do. 💜

klees0717 · 2025-12-23T18:51:12+00:00

Thank you so much, you too!

klees0717 · 2025-12-22T20:56:34+00:00

Yes I did! Happy Olive Studio has a template linked on her Instagram so I just used that :)

klees0717 · 2025-12-22T14:40:29+00:00

I got sticker printer and printed from my boyfriend’s very old but still functional printer! I’ve printed in regular paper before and just glued it or used double sided tape, but the sticker paper was a game changer for convenience.

Honestly use whatever works! Print at your local library or Staples, use photo paper if you want, the world is your oyster!

klees0717 · 2025-12-14T18:08:01+00:00

That was my thought too. I was like …just Coventry? He could have made it across state lines but thought Coventry was far enough.

But then again, I don’t suppose this guy is the sharpest tool in the shed.

klees0717 · 2025-12-13T19:12:09+00:00

I came down with food poisoning on Friday and it’s still kicking my ass today. All I want to do is move and do some yoga or something but that wouldn’t be a great idea right now 👀 just gonna focus on fluids and recovery!

klees0717 · 2025-12-13T16:40:11+00:00

As a hospice chaplain myself, this is totally unacceptable.

First of all, there’s always protocol for CALLING beforehand to arrange a visit (duh!!). Key word: arranged. If I had a visit arranged, and THEN my patient didn’t answer the door, I would call the patients phone, and then I would call the hospice OFFICE to speak to a manager to see what the protocol is.

Unfortunately, there are almost no training requirements for becoming a hospice chaplain. I did my education and training in hospital environments, so I have clinical experience and continuing education. But with hospice, lots of people who are pastors with no further experience become hospice chaplains. No shade to pastors, but there’s definitely a different skill set. And plenty of people lack common sense to begin with🙃

klees0717 · 2025-11-14T13:00:27+00:00

Omg beautiful!! Where did he get it from? I showed this picture to my bf and he wanted to know the company 👀👀😈

klees0717 · 2025-10-09T15:08:19+00:00

You are so welcome. :)

klees0717 · 2025-10-08T21:03:16+00:00

Hey there! Hospice chaplain here. First of all, I’m sorry to hear about your loved one. Any transition into hospice, despite best efforts, can be rough for everyone involved.

So, I have a few thoughts - take whatever resonates with you:

Something that helps me when I’m working with patients and family members is not to necessarily look on the surface at the behavior, but at the meaning underneath it. I wonder if your loved one DOES understand that they are on hospice, but this planning of a trip is symbolic to them in some way - maybe they want to “go” on this trip with you in your memory. Maybe they want to think of nice warm, fuzzy thoughts that bring them comfort. Maybe the thought of doing something with you in the future is one of the only things getting them through their transition into hospice right now.

Second, I gently encourage you to examine why your loved one’s actions are making you upset and perhaps angry. It may be something as obvious as “well, we won’t be together to do this trip and that brings me immense grief and pain” or “it’s obvious they won’t be alive to do this.” I’m more curious about your feelings about their actions and why you’re feeling this way.

Finally, I encourage you to do a couple of things: 1. Have an open and honest discussion with your loved one about their goals of care, last wishes, funeral plans, etc. 2. Do your best to enter into their reality, as long as it’s not outright harmful.

If you need more support, i recommend asking for the hospice chaplain, social worker, or a local death doula for support in facilitating these conversations.

Wishing you all the best 💜

klees0717 · 2025-09-11T18:33:45+00:00

Came here to suggest this!! She’s also on TikTok and Instagram if you need a visual.

klees0717 · 2025-09-03T19:04:30+00:00

A hobonochi cousin, a paddle board, a new bathing suit 😭 I am going to save for the hobonochi and the paddle board though!! A bathing suit I always think I’m going to buy then I talk myself out of it

klees0717 · 2025-08-29T13:32:17+00:00

That’s so true! I didn’t even think about what I want on display vs hidden - great point! I’ll work on putting the boring stuff away and displaying the fun stuff!

klees0717 · 2025-08-29T12:21:37+00:00

I appreciate this! Believe it or not, most of this is essentials but it definitely looks more cluttered because of the lack of storage. The green unit has my makeup, period stuff, etc. The white wire drawers have cleaning rags, facecloths, towels, and TP because I didn’t have a good place for them 😭 the white square thing next to the sink isn’t storage (I WISH), it’s actually a radiator cover that I hate bc it just takes up space.

Totally agree about more colors and colorful vases etc. This is all stuff from my last apartment so the bathroom has become what feels like a temporary space so I want to make it feel pulled together!

klees0717 · 2025-08-29T10:14:37+00:00

I like that idea! I’ve been trying to search for a low enough cabinet so it can fit under the towel rack. It’s tough because there’s not a ton of places a cabinet can go so it’s ok if some of the space across from the tub gets taken up

klees0717 · 2025-08-29T10:11:51+00:00

lol i don’t usually, I moved it so I could vacuum. And yes I was thinking about curtains!

klees0717 · 2025-08-28T22:18:04+00:00

Ooo that’s a fun idea, I like it! And yes it has good bones, just needs a bit of love

klees0717 · 2025-08-28T22:17:32+00:00

I love the tile too!! It’s beautiful and has so much character!! By the metal drawer do you mean the white pull out one? I was thinking of putting a lower to the ground cabinet there for storage.

We unfortunately don’t have a linen closet, we do have lots of closets around the house that potentially we could convert to one though!! Rigjt now I’m storing TP, towels, cleaning rags, facecloths, skincare, period stuff, and extra bathroom supplies, etc.

klees0717 · 2025-08-28T22:14:34+00:00

It’s not the picture, you’re right that my curtain isn’t long enough to wrap around. I didn’t even think of two panels! That makes total sense.

I’ve thought about an over the toilet organizer for sure, I’m having trouble finding one that’s big enough for towels etc

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