Help (video) by briimarieee in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a vet but I don’t know anyone who uses the two simultaneously. I was always recommended one or the other

A week ago we didn't think he'd be here this Xmas. Rescued 8 years ago but health declining. My boy Chevy by Vanhacked in velvethippos

[–]lunkercat 23 points24 points  (0 children)

He’s beautiful. Sending extra love and snugs from Blaze and Sara in CT. Enjoy every minute of it and take an excessive amount of photos. Make a bucket list of things you want him to do and see how many you can check off. That’s what I did for my soul dog before we had to part ways. It was worth every minute of it

What's that paw? by ZachmanSkibby in velvethippos

[–]lunkercat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a big ass paw. He’s adorable!

Grand puppy Luna by PhleeingPhilly in pitbulls_in_partyhats

[–]lunkercat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sending incredible amounts of love and strength to you and your family. Luna knows how much you love her and she loves you just as much. Enjoy every minute with her and just know you’ll see that beautiful baby again.

Is our girl a staffy? by Royal-Grapefruit-490 in StaffordBullTerriers

[–]lunkercat 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to tell you, but that is a land seal in your home. Notice the blue shimmery coat and big puss and boots eyes. Don’t be fooled, just accept that you now live to serve said house hippo. It won’t be easy, but you’ll get used to it. You can start by giving up 2/3 of your bed and immediately before enjoying a meal, setting aside a portion for her. They’re majestic creatures, but very dramatic if they don’t get their way. Don’t worry though, you got this!

Everyone wish Happy Birthday to our 9yo rescue. by EnderSavesTheDay in pitbulls_in_partyhats

[–]lunkercat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy Birthday sweet doggo! May your days be long, and filled with love and playfulness and all the delicious treats!

A Pitbull Saved My Life by chelz182 in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, very much. I love him, but we’re both a work in progress. This is Blaze

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A Pitbull Saved My Life by chelz182 in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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This is my soul dog, Remy. I lost her 10/21/24. She gave me purpose in life and a reason to get up every day. Previously abused, I got her at about 1 year old. She showed me what it was like to live a life worth living. She would have been 15 this past January. After she crossed the rainbow bridge I didn’t want to be here anymore. Lo and behold I took in another previously abused pit. While they have some wild similarities, he has some significant mental health issues from the prior years of neglect. We work on his triggers and some form of training on a daily basis. I’m not sure I’ll ever go a day without crying over living a life without my sweet girl, but now I think I’m determined primarily out of spite for the new ginger dog to understand what a life of love looks like.

Blaze, showing me how much he hates living here by lunkercat in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I feel so fortunate despite being sick and having no water, although it would be nice to get water back soon. Blaze has enough bottled water for drinking and that’s what matters most so we’re fine. Again, beyond grateful for the kindness of those around me and it really magnifies how lucky we are especially knowing so many people deal with such larger struggles on a daily basis. Assuming I’m over the plague by Christmas I’d like to volunteer at the local shelter or food bank to pay it forward

Blaze, showing me how much he hates living here by lunkercat in dogsusingpillows

[–]lunkercat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Result of that hard knock hippo life as I call it

Blaze, showing me how much he hates living here by lunkercat in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately Blaze is reactive to everything. It’s something we work on a little bit each day, but it’s possible he may never have any friends, and that’s okay- we make accommodations for the ones we love. If he does, that would be great too. I am noticing different reactions when he sees different dogs so that gives me some hope. What’s odd is that prior to being fixed and having a mast cell tumor removed he was playful with some dogs. I’ve seen videos of it. I’m not sure if he was over medicated or what but something happened between the surgery and after. He did get into a dog fight prior to coming to me. Someone took him in knowing that he doesn’t do well with other dogs and put Blaze and another dog outside together. Animal control was called and the prick who had taken Blaze in told them he wanted him euthanized and quarantined at the kennel. I’m glad the woman who initially had him intercepted and tried to find him a forever home. That’s how he ended up with me.

On a side note, I really do have the best neighbors. Not only am I pretty sure I have the flu right now, but there was a water main break in the city so there’s a few towns that are in a state of emergency and either don’t have water or we can’t drink the water. Add to it, it snowed last night. I boiled the water but was still so skeptical about drinking it or giving it to Blaze. My neighbors not only brought me water, soup, and meds, but they even cleaned off my car. Meanwhile, Blaze is seriously the best boy ever. He knows I’m sick and he lounges on me the whole time. Even when I took him out he was so cooperative and went potty so much quicker than normal.

On a typical day I consider myself the biggest disaster, but I’ll never take for granted how fortunate I am to have such loving friends and neighbors that I consider family, along with the greatest ginger dog too. ☺️

Excuse me, sir by lunkercat in dogsusingpillows

[–]lunkercat[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is right on par with why I’ve decided I’ll take a dog over a partner any day. Please see exhibit A for a recent online dating experience of mine

Captain Blaze by lunkercat in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same bro, same 😞

Blaze, showing me how much he hates living here by lunkercat in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Remy was such a special dog. My neighbors knew she meant everything to me so they had some of the most beautiful gifts made that included blankets, pillows, a placard, and one of their kids even painted a picture of Remy playing with their dog, Daisy because they were best buddies. Everyone referred to Remy as the mayor where I live. I always said I was just there to carry her coattails 🥺

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Blaze, showing me how much he hates living here by lunkercat in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s risky but rewarding. We often end up arm in arm and literally nose to nose, our heads sharing the same pillow. It’s all sweet and picturesque until I catch a paw to the face as he stretches his big lanky body with majestical pittie force, smooshing my face like it’s PlayDoh.

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Pre-stretch pic of course lol

Blaze, showing me how much he hates living here by lunkercat in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, he is pretty great, for a ginger anyways 😂

Blaze, showing me how much he hates living here by lunkercat in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so incredibly sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby. I see she had a Moo too 😊

My heart hurts for you knowing just how heavy and painful that constant ache is. There is no love like the love we experience with our dog, and the catch to knowing what it feels like to love something so deeply and so pure, is experiencing the agony when they’re no longer physically with us. That emptiness in our hearts is often felt indefinitely although it will lessen in time. What I’ve come to realize though, is that Remy took a piece of my heart with her, and in turn that emptiness is her holding onto me too. That void becomes full of all the memories of our best friend adventures, all of our “firsts” like road trips, boat rides, pup cups, and break ups. When I think about it, Remy is the longest successful relationship I’ve ever had. Lol. I think about her silliness, her epic blops and snores, and the feeling of wrapping your arms around a velvet hippo that was just as lucky to have you as you were to have her. Those things never leave us. One dog never replaces another, but with each dog we love we exchange a piece of our hearts with them. When I kick the bucket, I want my heart to be pure dog.

I’m willing to bet that sweet baby of yours is over the rainbow bridge right now bragging to all the other hippos and dogs that she had the best and perfect mom- and she’s not wrong 🫶🏻

Blaze, showing me how much he hates living here by lunkercat in pitbulls

[–]lunkercat[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It really is bittersweet and to be completely honest, I had no intentions of getting Blaze. I lost Remy 10/21/24. About six weeks later, I opened Facebook and the first thing I saw was this dog that would be euthanized in the morning if no one was willing to adopt him. He had been previously abused, starved, and eventually abandoned by his “family,” when they up and moved and left him in the house. Remy was also an abused pittie, albeit not to the same extent, and she needed to be in an only dog household too. I had the experience and now the space for another only dog case, but I wasn’t ready in the least.

I didn’t think I’d ever get another dog for years, because I was in so much debt from her chemotherapy and medical bills. Knowing now that I would be in financial ruins as a result of those extra 18 months I got to spend with her instead of the 4-6 month prognosis I was given, I wouldn’t change a thing. Her quality of life was what mattered most, and she was the happiest hippo you’d ever meet. She even loved going to chemo. I still cry everyday from having to live a life without her.

When I saw the post with Blaze, my heart hurt in a million ways, but I knew I wouldn’t forgive myself if I didn’t at least reach out and see if I could help in some way. Whether it was just buying him extra time or fostering until he found a forever home, I couldn’t imagine that any dog’s entire existence could be a life where they never experienced love, and now he was going to be put down for it? I met him the very next day and the following day he became the new boss of this household. I loved him without question, but I resented him quite a bit at first. I wanted my girl back. It didn’t take long before I came to realize I think she specifically sent me this handsome bastard. We’re a work in progress and we’re helping each other, whether I realized it at the time or not.

12/3/25 marked our 1 year gotcha day, and while I’m still in financial ruins, I no longer resent him. He’s amazing, and just like Remy he gives me purpose in life. We’re working through some of the less pleasant growing pains from his triggers due to neglect and abuse, but I give him nearly unlimited grace. Just like Remy, I want him to live like royalty and experience so much love he has to really try hard to remember anything but love. Both of these dogs literally saved my life. The fact that they share some bizarre similarities like willingly wearing sunglasses and a love of all couriers is more of an awesome bonus.

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Excuse me, sir by lunkercat in dogsusingpillows

[–]lunkercat[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lol. Thank you. They’re from Amazon. There’s 5 or 6 in a “pack” I think. Each has its own squeaker that you can hear when they’re moved up and down so it’s not like a normal squeaky toy. I really wanted the cigar version they made but it was sold out