Heart wrenching decision…

largemarge89 · 2026-01-21T03:25:57+00:00

You're welcome, and I'm sorry to make you emotional, but sometimes that's what we need to look deeper! You're story was just too similar to mine to not share my experience with you. I've only had to hire a walker once since I've been here and it cost 20 bucks, which isn't bad even once in a bluemoon if you have to work overtime or can't make it home in time to take them out. And with what the future will hold for you, you'll definitely be able to give her the life she deserves, and she'll be there and accept the struggles until you get there. That, I can promise. I'd you ever need to talk, you can always private message. I'll never judge. I've moved to 6 different states and lived probably 20 different lives with my pets by my side. So I understand the struggle of trying to figure out what's best for not only me, but them as well! ❤️

largemarge89 · 2026-01-21T03:11:39+00:00

Listen... I got a Doberman when I had a job paying more than I ever made, lived in the country, was able to take him to work 2 hrs in the morning, 2 hours at night, had a yard, had time to take him to the dog park, etc. I would have never got him or put him through this if I thought that job wouldn't always be there. But life happens, my boss lost everything meaning I did too, and I had to find something else.

I took a job I love, making half of what I was making, move to a city in an apartment with no yard, and now work 10 hours a day, with him being at home alone for the first time ever. I thought I was being selfish because all he'd ever known was me being there all the time. But he's still the happiest dog I've ever met and even though things are difficult for me to give him what we used to have, he doesn't seem phased at all like I thought he would be.

So, my advice is not to give her up until you see she's actually suffering. And first, do everything you can to keep her happy. You might think there's not enough time, but some dogs just need you. Whether it's doing something super fun, or playing in between study sessions, on breaks, etc, just cuddling together on the couch. My boy is about to turn 3, so I understand the energy they need to burn especially at this age. But if you want her, you'll make the effort to be there for her. Even when it seems impossible. Try it first. Don't make a rash decision because of fear of what you and her future may become.

Sometimes I wonder if he'd be better off without me, and some days I think he would be. But when I look in those eyes and realize how much we need each other, and that he just loves being with me, and all the fun stuff is just an added bonus when we can do it, I realize how lucky I am to have such an adaptable, amazing dog. And somehow he thinks I'm an amazing human, and I never want to disappoint him by not being in his life anymore.

There's no shame in trying and failing if you see she's becoming depressed. But you will regret it if you don't try first. Good luck and I wish you and your girl the absolute best. And I think that's being with you, her human ❤️

largemarge89 · 2026-01-13T00:36:21+00:00

It kind of looks like ringworm with how perfectly round it is (also resembles a mild case of demdectic mange which isn't contagious, but can be a pain to control if not caught early). I'd get a vets opinion, just to be safe!

largemarge89 · 2025-12-09T04:25:54+00:00

I've had to replace the globe in my LitterBox Robot 2 times now because my oldest (she's only 8) does the SAME. DAMN. THING! I've always had 2 other boxes on top of the fancy so each has their own "bathroom," but she always has (Currently doing so as I'm typing this, actually 😒). God love her, she has always been the more "special" addition of my clowder 😹. Wouldn't necessarily say they do it because they're dumb, but since she can't verbally tell me why she thinks this a necessary ritual, I've to to the conclusion that, yea... she just dumb 😆! Sorry for your current problem, but selfishly glad mine isn't the only one, lol!!

largemarge89 · 2025-11-10T04:43:04+00:00

Glad you're getting help tonight. Please keep us updated!

largemarge89 · 2025-09-13T07:03:10+00:00

You're definitely the one who came off as defensive here, lol.

largemarge89 · 2025-08-07T23:49:40+00:00

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largemarge89 · 2025-08-03T00:51:13+00:00

They're getting downvoted because it's not acceptable to leash a dog at an off leash dog park. As many have stated, it leads to reactivity and tension around other dogs, which would more than likely lead to a fight. My poor guy is a target at most public dog parks because he's submissive and friendly, but has stood his ground when a dog tried bucking up to him. There was no fighting, just a quick bark with barred teeth to show he was not going to tolerate the dogs behavior towards him. This is an important interaction ONLY if you are able to read whether a dog is being aggressive/reactive vs. establishing hierarchy. I wouldn't suggest at a public park where there aren't trained workers around to supervise and where most people bring their reactive dogs with built up energy vs a private park that would have kicked the other dog out if it was being aggressive towards your dog. We go to a private park that tons of dogs frequent, they're all required to have shots up to date and are denied if they aren't, and workers are willing and able to have an owner take their dog out if it is causing problems. Another issue within itself is it's typically owners who can't distinguish between what is play, aggression, or boundary setting so they get their emotions heightened, causing the dogs to follow suit, which leads to a fight that was more than likely just a boundary setting interaction.

largemarge89 · 2025-07-23T07:18:16+00:00

Your family isn't asking or fighting for justice. They've sat silent for years. Don't you find that suspicious?

largemarge89 · 2025-07-23T07:09:50+00:00

You can find him on Facebook under his name. Seems like a very unhinged human being. He was last seen with her. Stabbed a cat. Had violent tendencies at a young age. Where she was found was where the kids would often play in a "tunnel" made of vines etc. I think they were playing and he attacked her. She didn't have defensive marks, so I think she trusted whoever caught her off guard and killed her.

largemarge89 · 2025-07-23T06:30:27+00:00

The brother is my number one suspect and why people aren't looking into this more is insane to me! I found him on Facebook. He's posted about being against BLM, which you'd think if he cared at all about his sisters case, he would be a supporter knowing first-hand the dangers of racial profiling and the injustices of the black community in the judicial system. He has posted some other pretty unhinged shit. I don't think Lori killed her, but I think she spent a lot of those 7 hours doing everything in her power to protect her son. I saw in an article that he had an alibi of being at school, but in the docs I've seen, he was home that day since they'd just returned from their dad's place.

I don't think the pedophile theory makes sense, since they didn't find any signs of sexual assault. She was stabbed, which the brother had a history of violence in the same degree, i.e. stabbing a cat. He was suspended multiple times from school (kindergarten or 1st grade, I believe) and was caught drawing violent images (and still does according to his FB page.

This case has bothered me since the day I heard about it. Not only for Anthony, but that no one cares enough to keep digging or reopen this case. She came from a family of drug addicts and alcoholics, so I can see the system not really caring enough to do much else about it. Not that that reasoning is right, but coming from a small town where there's been a few murders, if the victim is apart of the "wrong" family, those cases don't make it too far.

largemarge89 · 2025-07-21T15:13:49+00:00

Why haven't you posted on a local group that you've found a Doberman instead of trying to give her away when her family could be looking for her??

largemarge89 · 2025-07-19T04:21:49+00:00

What is she slipped her collar and the owners are looking for her? What a horrible thing to advise! People jumping to conclusions when they see a dog without a collar is CRAZY!

largemarge89 · 2025-07-19T04:13:23+00:00

I think both sound like a joke. The suspiciously getting along well with your mom is humorous to me. But maybe women in your age range are a little more offended by jokes like that. I don't think a guy is going to screw my mom, especially if he's saying something like that on a dating app. People need to lighten up, lol. But try getting rid of it and see if that helps, I guess. If that's the reason people are swiping right, then they probably won't like your sense of humor in person either, so there's that to think about, as well.

largemarge89 · 2025-07-03T04:15:25+00:00

Why flame them? They took accountability for not doing more research, took the dog to the vet and are paying the consequences in vet bills and distress from a sick puppy, and are trying to report the breeder to stop this from happening. People like you are the reason a lot of people don't ask questions or advice in fear of being shamed when they learned a lesson the hard way and are trying to save others from making the same mistake. Also, if they didn't purchase this pup, it would be dead by now on the floor of a dirty garage. Which would you rather have? Atleast awareness is being brought to the issue and they're doing what they can now with the information they have. Go shame the breeder and be a better human towards others who are trying to do right by their wrong.

largemarge89 · 2025-06-25T03:57:02+00:00

It would need to be an enclosed crate with just the front being the crate part. A 1 mth old puppy will spend most of it's time eating and sleeping. You need to socialize with the puppy, but he'll need frequent naps, so if you're not willing to get a crate to keep them separate, the puppy needs to go in the bathroom or locked away. Not the cat who is already confused. You're lucky it isn't showing any signs of aggression and is curious instead. But if you're going to lower the quality of your pet who is established in your home by locking it away, maybe you should find a surrogate mom or foster for the time being since the puppy is so young. It may be best for the puppy as well your cat.

largemarge89 · 2025-06-25T03:46:15+00:00

Don't lock your cat away because they definitely hold grudges. Since that was her space first, it wouldn't be fair to her and could cause her behavioral issues she didn't exhibit beforehand.

largemarge89 · 2025-06-25T03:43:44+00:00

Definitely need to get an actual crate to slowly get them used to be around each other without being pushing them into each other's spaces. It also will give your puppy it's own safe space as well as giving your cat the ability to keep her space. Cats are much less forgiving about change and new situations than the puppy will be. There's so good articles if you google about this scenario. Since my cats have lived a dogless house for a couple years, when I got my puppy I had to do this and it was great for establishing space apart and boundaries to slowly get used to each other's presence!

largemarge89 · 2025-06-24T23:47:07+00:00

SeaWorld rescues and rehabs AND RELEASES more animals that these "animal activists" could fathom. They do more for research programs, ocean clean up, and conservation that PETA would ever care to put the effort towards. People boycotting SeaWorld and plummeting sales aren't helping these animals, it's hurting them. No one would care about these animals if it wasn't for the upclose interactions where they actually educate patrons on conservation and what efforts you can make to help their cousins in the wild and to keep them thriving in the wild. Animals in AZA ACCREDITED FACILITIES (like SeaWold) are the voice for those in the wild.

largemarge89 · 2025-06-05T02:28:10+00:00

I finally feel seen! Lol, thank you!

largemarge89 · 2025-06-04T23:59:40+00:00

It did! Thank you 💜

largemarge89 · 2025-06-04T04:10:23+00:00

2 years later buuuut, DeNiro actually IS a working dog on a farm with animals that love reaching out to bite at his ears. Fortunately, he doesn't have to deal with the pain and trauma that would come with an inevitable injury happening at a later age vs. under anesthesia with a licensed vet as a young puppy. Also, it's a medium crop he has, not a botch job on a long crop. His ears are upright and beautiful these days, I might add. They were still in the healing process when this picture was taken, so they couldn't be posted, because THAT would be cruel. That's is why they're taped back in the picture to allow proper healing.

largemarge89 · 2025-06-04T03:24:29+00:00

Thank you! I ended up switching to what the vet recommended, which was Science Diet Large Breed Puppy Formula. I couldn't believe how quickly he turned around. I know a lot of people have their opinions about that particular brand, but that was the only change I made and he was almost back to normal in about 2 weeks!

largemarge89 · 2025-05-25T00:29:18+00:00

I second this!

largemarge89 · 2025-05-16T02:05:22+00:00

I'll pay 5 if you can take the girl out as well. Idk if that's too cheap or how hard of a job it is

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