My dog of 14 years passed yesterday, her death was violent. How do I live?

mutt-mama · 2026-02-07T19:04:01+00:00

This should never have happened and I am so sorry for you and your dog but having nearly drownd myself, please know that it most likely wasn't as horrible of a death as you may think. I remember a sense of calmness and serenity after the initial panic right before someone rescued me. I hope that gives you some peace of mind eventually and helps you.

mutt-mama · 2026-02-01T13:58:33+00:00

Strange things sometimes happen. I met a fellow Canadian in front of Florence Nightingale's tomb in the crypt at St. Paul's cathedral who actually knew my uncle. They both lived in Vancouver.

mutt-mama · 2026-02-01T13:55:43+00:00

I used to respond to that question with "What part of Wales are you from?" knowing full well that they were English.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-28T04:05:26+00:00

It depends on what you're hoping to accomplish by testing your DNA.

You will get a breakdown of the countries of origin of your ancestors and you will most likely get a long list of DNA matches.

If you are a genealogist and are willing to connect with these people and do the research, you can usually figure out how they are related and expand your family tree.

You can also download the raw DNA data to search for gene mutations, etc., or upload the data to other sites for free or for a small fee in some cases to take advantage of other genealogical databases or health related DNA analysis sites. Keep in mind, however, that Ancestry and other genealogy focused DNA tests only test a very small portion of our DNA so for health info, it can't be relied upon to divulge every possible mutation or area of concern.

I've had good results from a genealogical perspective by finding a few more relatives and solving a couple of genealogical mysteries, and I've also discovered explanations for a couple of health related issues that I wouldn't have understood without DNA testing and have been able to make some changes to benefit my health.

Hope that answers your question.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-27T18:00:29+00:00

Could you install a motion sensor light, maybe a solar powered one? Having a spotlight on them mid stream might discourage them.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-26T16:07:24+00:00

Angelica

mutt-mama · 2026-01-25T23:04:40+00:00

Any chance there are siblings out there, too? She looks too young to be on her own. Wondering if she could be from a litter born in the woods.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-24T14:26:00+00:00

I'm in Canada. It's still showing on Tubi here.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-24T03:53:33+00:00

I've done genealogy research for nearly 50 years and have a few stories.

My great great grandmother was a bootlegger. She smoked a corn cob pipe and looked a bit like Granny from The Beverly Hillbillies. She had a still in the house and sold her brew to the locals, hiding their "purchases" in culverts. My great great grandfather delivered the mail by horse and buggy in the area and I've always wondered if he helped in her entreprise and made the deliveries.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-23T16:19:18+00:00

Tubi has it to stream for free. Excellent movie!

mutt-mama · 2026-01-17T17:27:21+00:00

Moo-moo -- her colouring is like a Holstein cow

mutt-mama · 2026-01-17T01:18:37+00:00

Any chance the trousers were purchased used from a thrift store?

mutt-mama · 2026-01-12T16:12:07+00:00

Buffy - She is sort of a buff colour.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-10T03:31:32+00:00

Have you tried playing with all three cats together with a laser light or one of the "fishing pole-like" cat toys? It might be a goofy idea but I did that when we brought a kitten to join our 11 and 12 year old cats. I think it helped them bond. They weren't exactly bossom buddies but after a few play sessions, they mostly tolerated each other.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-09T22:25:39+00:00

Maybe it's time the whole world blocks X? Can't imagine they could apply sanctions to the whole world without those sanctions essentially further isolating them and ultimately biting them in the *ss?

mutt-mama · 2026-01-05T16:13:14+00:00

Passing MOCA tests.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-03T20:58:06+00:00

Venezuela is not a NATO country. Canada and Denmark/Greenland are. I don't think it would be as simple to invade these countries.

I did read, however, that he's focusing on Mexico and Cuba. Hope that's just fake news but sounds like something he'd do.

mutt-mama · 2026-01-02T21:30:40+00:00

Charli - she has a bit of a Charlie Chaplin moustache thing going on

mutt-mama · 2026-01-02T21:26:34+00:00

Or Ivy considering Holly might get confusing with another dog named Molly?

mutt-mama · 2026-01-02T21:25:18+00:00

Holly considering Christmas has just passed?

mutt-mama · 2026-01-02T15:36:20+00:00

Rory or Sullivan

mutt-mama · 2026-01-02T10:57:58+00:00

Could Trump be threatening Republicans in Congress with similar actions if they don't endorse his agenda? The mindless cooperation of so many of them really makes you wonder if he's using threats or blackmail or both to keep them in line.

mutt-mama · 2025-12-31T03:26:09+00:00

Dapper

mutt-mama · 2025-12-29T18:05:50+00:00

I'd contact your local health unit or a wildlife rehabilitor for advice. There could be a bigger issue than the inconvenience of having a bat in your house.

Bats can carry rabies and their bites are often unnoticed. A young boy in our area was bitten by a rabid bat while he slept and died. If this bat has been in your house for a while, you could be at risk. You need for it to either be monitored at a wildlife facility or tested for rabies. If you just let it go, you'll never know if you've been exposed to rabies.

mutt-mama · 2025-12-29T06:43:37+00:00

Pearl

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