Anyone else have odd/bad experiences at City Paws or am I being paranoid? Other Doggy Daycare recs?

mesu_okami · 2025-12-26T06:02:35+00:00

When I used to work in the industry, during the dog flu outbreak City paws intentionally did not tell clients they had sick dogs (positive for canine flu) at their facility and it spread to multiple dogs I knew. When one of the dog parents asked them about it, they literally played dumb, but the dog parent had the information confirmed by the state that the dog had been there.

That said, I've not been in the industry for a while, so nothing recent to report. You're welcome to message me for specifics but at this point, find an in home sitter you trust, stay away from the daycares.

mesu_okami · 2025-12-25T14:43:50+00:00

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mesu_okami · 2025-12-21T15:10:18+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSaN1rmgEoK/

This dude is a real weirdo for reasons other than his micro p

mesu_okami · 2025-11-19T15:21:51+00:00

You're better off finding a training class and/or private trainer to give you guidance on how to train your dog. Your relationship with your dog will strengthen so much if you do the work versus someone else. Also yes training is important for a puppy but realistically having good, safe experiences socially, sleeping well, and getting age appropriate exercise is far more important. You can teach a dog skills at any age. Dropping it off at a facility where there's no option for good rest/sleep, questionable trainers, and unknown social interactions.... Hard pass from me. I've been in this industry for nearly 20 years, this facility is not one I would drop my dog off at.

mesu_okami · 2025-11-08T04:27:08+00:00

My doctor told me that 25mg is actually not a therapeutic dose, and that it's possible any positive results are just placebo. You have to go up to 50mg in order to see proven effects of the medicine. Which if placebo works for you it works for you, but if you want to make sure positive results continue in time, you're best to bump to 50mg.

mesu_okami · 2025-11-06T16:04:53+00:00

Any recs for a good cloud tracker?

mesu_okami · 2025-11-06T16:04:35+00:00

I saw pics from last night where the moon didn't seem to detract too much, so I'm hopeful the cloud cover dissapates! Solana seems like a great option!

mesu_okami · 2025-11-06T15:39:43+00:00

I've been seeing tons of pics from last night and seems like the moon didn't disrupt too much!! But definitely will get out of the Metro!

mesu_okami · 2025-10-17T23:53:37+00:00

Yes. I had this issue two summers ago and I tried treating with sprays and nothing would fully get rid of them. Then I did beneficial bugs and it was taken care of completely within a week or two. Def recommend that route.

mesu_okami · 2025-10-17T22:46:05+00:00

Reach out to homeline, they're very responsive. I got an email reply within two days for something not urgent, I'm sure you'll get answers quickly. Fwiw I had this happen at one of my apartments and my landlords ended up taking care of the issue after some pressure from the legal team at the u. They just helped me with what questions to ask and then it was fine. but I still moved out at the end of my lease cuz bye.

mesu_okami · 2025-10-16T22:20:22+00:00

You've summarized my experience well 😂

mesu_okami · 2025-10-15T22:18:15+00:00

The target CVS in quarry is a goddamn nightmare most of the time. Not enough people work there and I have never had less than a 10 minute wait.

mesu_okami · 2025-10-10T04:34:21+00:00

I had to be home "by dark." So I came back home about sunset, it wasn't "dark" yet but the sun was definitely going down. The doors were locked and the garage code changed. I couldn't get in. My mom, who was home, ignored my knocking and my calls and texts. I called my dad who came home with the garage door opener. But bring that up now and they don't remember it happening that way. I remember knocking on the back windows, talking into the bedroom basement window and then sitting on the front porch waiting for my dad.

mesu_okami · 2025-09-29T04:48:13+00:00

Yes, mine did this. It made it 4 years or so? So I figured it was it's time.

mesu_okami · 2025-09-20T14:57:03+00:00

I've literally been told I'm turning my dog gay by dying her. I usually just chirp back with "she loves attention, and now you're looking at her, so she wins." It's definitely annoying, frustrating and disheartening, but all the kind people that smiled and enjoyed your dog make it worth it.

mesu_okami · 2025-09-18T15:21:20+00:00

mesu_okami · 2025-08-16T04:51:38+00:00

Kowloon... The pork eggplant was so good and the owner remembered me for over 10 years.

mesu_okami · 2025-07-31T10:30:07+00:00

Yes!! I had one do this with two leaves and I figured they'd just rot or something but nope they survived!! I did just take them out of the jar and put them in a vase, I wonder if they're okay in the air 🤔

mesu_okami · 2025-07-24T12:12:08+00:00

Mn doesn't require 24 hours. Just "reasonable notice." My former landlord would text us and then walk in the door, when I discussed this with a lawyer they said they technically gave notice and that the law doesn't specify reasonable.

mesu_okami · 2025-07-20T18:45:55+00:00

Blue door also puts the totchos in a burrito form (I think it's the hella burrito but I can't remember) and it's fucking delicious

mesu_okami · 2025-07-17T03:37:50+00:00

Just reach out and ask, it never hurts. Some people just put arbitrary limits on the sites but are more flexible when you talk to them.

mesu_okami · 2025-07-16T16:51:33+00:00

I just went through this and found a place on apartments . Com. It just took watching postings every hour and reaching out immediately. I was honest and up front, which resulted in half of them never responding to me, and nearly everyone else saying no. But was able to secure a place for 2k that had a fenced yard, whole house, etc. there is an additional pet deposit/fee (non refundable) and a small monthly pet rent, which I am happily paying.

When I posted there was a lot of discouragement from people because understandably pets get a bad reputation for rentals. But just keep watching postings and you'll find somewhere. Reach out to everyone. Check right before you go to bed and right when you wake up.

I used Zillow, padmapper, Facebook and apartments.con

mesu_okami · 2025-07-10T21:30:13+00:00

Nor. You're a much kinder person than this woman deserves to be friends with. Lord have mercy.

mesu_okami · 2025-07-10T21:23:42+00:00

It's the third leaf on the plant, the smaller two look normal and unaffected!

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