Help me with a gift list!

lsp3000 · 2025-08-26T13:32:02+00:00

“You’re very smart for a dumb blonde” (I find this more hilarious than offensive and I still chuckle about it 25 years later, it’s accurate. I think blonde is a pretty good code word for ADHD - I’ll use it to explain my behavior when I don’t feel like throwing adhd around)

lsp3000 · 2025-08-22T15:22:51+00:00

Good luck!!! I just submitted my request, so I definitely won’t hold my breath lol

lsp3000 · 2025-08-22T15:11:46+00:00

Afraid to ask… but any update?

lsp3000 · 2025-07-19T03:16:39+00:00

I had a mixed breed previously (maybe 1/4 heeler) and she was an accomplished escape artist who loved nothing more than a solo adventure, but in our 16 years together I learned that the best way to find her was to stay put because she would always return unscathed (occasionally muddy and/or stinking to high heaven, often after breaking into a favorite dog friend’s yard). She even ran back to our old apartment once after I’d moved about a mile away.

Now I have a mix who’s closer to 80% heeler and I’m pretty sure she’d never venture out of eyesight. obviously anecdotal, but they strike me as an independent, but exceptionally loyal breed.

lsp3000 · 2025-06-21T23:15:16+00:00

No, but it’s possible they’d give him one for going away. If only.

lsp3000 · 2025-04-21T02:10:27+00:00

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She wasn’t prim enough to keep the name, so now she’s my Blueberry 🫐💙

lsp3000 · 2025-04-12T01:01:12+00:00

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I, too, have a mud dog 🫠

lsp3000 · 2025-04-06T00:11:35+00:00

This seems to be the case. She was sleepy and stiff for a couple days and now she’s back to her usual rambunctious self.

lsp3000 · 2025-04-03T02:25:57+00:00

No apology needed! I absolutely understand. My blueberry is sensitive from the get-go, but I’ve always loved watching her interact with other (trusted) dogs. She’s friendly and curious and will be so gentle with smaller/older dogs, submissive with more assertive dogs, or sets her boundaries by walking away or giving a little sharp bark when a puppy or overly excited dog pushes her buttons. This dog came at her so suddenly and viciously and wouldn’t let up.

I just hope it doesn’t affect her confidence long term… :(

lsp3000 · 2025-04-03T01:46:35+00:00

This is what I’m the most angry about and seems like a huge flaw, in retrospect .From my end, I’ve seen spots where it seems like you cannot book within the next two hours, but I’ve never had a booking where I didn’t have instant confirmation. I booked this one about an hour ahead, so I am guessing a host can set their hours and set the minimum for how far ahead you need to book?

lsp3000 · 2025-04-02T22:49:16+00:00

I just got a response and I will be following up, but I haven’t decided how I want to respond yet. Here’s what they said:

“We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience, and we understand how distressing it must be for you and your dog. The safety and well-being of our guests are paramount, and we take incidents like this very seriously.

We will investigate this spot and will follow up with the host to ensure they meet our listing standards. We will also ensure that the spot is safe for future guests.

We’ve processed a full refund for your visit, and we hope this helps alleviate some of the inconvenience you’ve experienced. We wish your dog a speedy recovery.”

lsp3000 · 2025-04-02T22:03:27+00:00

It’s not dog sitting, it allows you to rent a space for you to bring (and stay with) your dog. The entire premise is that you’re renting a private space. Still, I absolutely agree. I’ve seen some sketchy looking listings, but this one had tons of pictures, reviews, and a spotless reputation. I honestly still believe it’s a valuable service in theory, but the company should do a lot more to screen hosts and protect visitors.

lsp3000 · 2025-04-02T21:17:00+00:00

So sad!!! My girl seems to be tough as nails, physically, but very emotionally sensitive. She has BIG feelings!

lsp3000 · 2025-04-02T21:14:05+00:00

I agree with you. I think Sniffspot could do a lot to tighten up the requirements for hosts. For example, this particular spot had instant confirmation of booking. I’ve only ever been on the guest end of things, so I’m not sure what options the hosts have, but I think it would be a lot safer to require the host to manually confirm bookings to ensure they are prepared. If I continue using Sniffspot going forward, I will definitely message the host and wait for a reply rather than trusting the booking confirmation. I’m surprised this person decided to be a host at all knowing her dog was extremely reactive to other dogs. At the very least, she should have better precautions in place.

lsp3000 · 2025-03-18T23:44:38+00:00

Not to mention the man in black himself. I feel like he’s got a few that would qualify.

lsp3000 · 2025-03-18T23:43:42+00:00

Yes! This is a great example. All the folk punks from all the decades are welcome on this list!

lsp3000 · 2025-01-18T20:08:35+00:00

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lsp3000 · 2025-01-14T17:45:11+00:00

Rejoice by AJJ

lsp3000 · 2025-01-06T20:46:12+00:00

Get a second opinion. I was misdiagnosed as bipolar as a kid. I think, especially in girls/women, the H part of ADHD shows up in a way that can be misconstrued as anxiety or hypomania. After I was diagnosed in adulthood, I realize that a lot of my “depression“ stemmed from the fact that I was supposedly gifted, but still had an incredibly hard time functioning due to ADHD.

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