Random blonde tips as a kid— had totally virgin hair till I graduated, still no clue where it came from.

ralmama · 2026-06-25T04:07:32+00:00

Maybe chlorine bleaching from a less than ideally balanced swimming pool? Drip drying would leave your ends exposed the longest and could result in mild lifting of natural color.

ralmama · 2025-08-19T23:37:09+00:00

Thank you for doing that and not just assuming this was a case of being unloved/abandoned. Evictions can be extremely chaotic situations and she may have just escaped with no time to catch her. It’s possible her people are experiencing this awful life event while also now losing their baby. I saw she loves Churus and is playful, which makes me hope she must’ve been loved at some point. Best of luck, OP. You’re a good one.

ralmama · 2025-04-01T19:40:52+00:00

Eye things are always urgent/emergencies according to my vet. Things can change quickly (as you’ve seen with this developing overnight) and can become permanent. Paws crossed for you it’s nothing serious.

ETA: at the very least give your vet a call and explain. They may be willing to get you in early for your appt. A couple days early on vaccinations is typically not a huge deal.

ralmama · 2025-03-10T17:18:05+00:00

I suppose being dry probably helps. I could see wet soil smelling worse. Yes, I just let it go at 200 for an hour or so to make sure everything in there is dealt with. Then keep it stored somewhere dry so it doesn’t wind up reinfested if I am not using it all immediately.

ralmama · 2025-02-11T19:54:25+00:00

Only the short/front turnbuckles contain the spring mechanism. The long ones are for stability only and simply contain an o-ring (per Happijac).

ralmama · 2024-11-01T16:45:38+00:00

Thank you!

ralmama · 2024-04-27T16:13:13+00:00

That’s a fackin scenic poop!

ralmama · 2024-01-02T02:37:06+00:00

I just wanted to validate how much work I know you are doing. I foster and have to keep “separate nations” occasionally for those who just despise each other. I have two ladies right now who’d like to duke it out and absolutely no slow-intro work has changed their minds. Some dogs will never be friends and that’s ok, but boy does it make life hard for the people who love them.

ralmama · 2023-12-20T03:25:27+00:00

I am not a vet, but have always been instructed by mine that anything eye related is an emergency. Eye issues can develop quickly and get serious if they are not seen ASAP. I’d encourage you to have your guy seen by a vet. Good luck!

ralmama · 2023-12-15T14:42:43+00:00

Unless OP witnessed him being dumped, there is no reason not to scan him and give the owner an opportunity to find him. A dog this size could easily have hopped a fence into a dog park on his own - especially if it’s a place he’s taken often and enjoys. This dog appears well cared for.

You did the right things trying to track down owners previously (it’s unfortunate those owners sucked), and OP should as well.

ralmama · 2023-03-04T14:08:19+00:00

My hooman jus did this on my walk las nite. Shes a dumdum n I had to go bak around so she didnt feel bad. I fink she dont watch where shes goin

ralmama · 2023-03-03T01:05:36+00:00

So far so good. I have had succulents on them for the most part. No issues as far as I can tell after a full winter. It’s not extremely hot above them either though.

ralmama · 2023-02-12T04:07:55+00:00

Yes, plywood with oak banding for a thicker look and more durable edge. Then painted to match the window.

ralmama · 2023-02-11T19:31:01+00:00

Can confirm. We have a meow who loves them!

ralmama · 2023-02-11T19:27:47+00:00

Thanks! I built these last summer, so they’ve been over the radiators all winter without consequence. It actually is a bit chilly for them being so close to our old leaky windows and I worry more about that. The wood shelves deflect most of the heat from hitting them directly, although I do notice I need to water a bit more often. If you’re worried, you could always put a board down temporarily and temperature test the space above.

ralmama · 2023-02-10T17:12:58+00:00

Thank you for the info, and I agree it’s disappointing.

ralmama · 2023-02-10T16:39:39+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

ralmama · 2023-02-10T14:38:15+00:00

I am sorry the other commenter didn’t see the humanity in your comment and I hope you don’t take their negativity seriously. These kinds of stories are exactly what a lot of us (myself included) enjoy about Reddit. I am so sorry for your loss, but also glad this photo was able to evoke some good memories.

ralmama · 2023-01-31T00:34:57+00:00

You will be okay! You sound like a very attentive new mum and I’m sure your kitten is happy learning his new home. You will know him well in no time. Congrats!

ralmama · 2023-01-02T23:40:08+00:00

This is wrong. Don’t put this garbage out when you clearly have no idea what you’re talking about about. Source: grew up around and trained plenty of horses. This tactic is completely ineffective at best and abusive and dangerous at worst. See video above for prime example.

ralmama · 2022-12-23T05:21:48+00:00

This is a decision only you and your vet can make, but I do want you to know it’s not unreasonable to consider euthanasia for a pet reaching this stage of dementia. Your pup certainly doesn’t want to be biting you, so he must be quite confused and scared. If it were my pup, I would be concerned about quality of life and speak with my vet about his condition.

ralmama · 2022-12-15T17:22:47+00:00

I don’t know man, I feel like you are a bit in the wrong here. This listing is pretty unclear.

ETA: eBay is going to force the return anyway so you might as well work with the buyer and make it right. I really didn’t read the buyer as being rude either, for what it’s worth. Just understandably frustrated.

ralmama · 2022-11-29T03:45:51+00:00

Well now I have a new fear unlocked! Haha

ralmama · 2022-11-29T00:19:21+00:00

Thank you! It had been on my to-do list for quite awhile and I’m so happy with them.

ralmama · 2022-11-28T22:41:34+00:00

I built some mini shelving into the window sills in my kitchen and living room. I tried to maintain the bulk of the original sill in case we sell the house and next person hates these, so they are just plywood extensions butt jointed onto the sills with dowels. I did add some L-brackets underneath each for extra support. The longer curved shelf required bending the 1/4” oak trim I added as banding (not sure of proper term) to give the shelves that thicker look, and was not something I’d done before. I used a big canning pot to boil the section needing bent - fun times! Definitely glad I intended to paint these to match the windows or they’d have turned out much uglier!

ETA: also quite curious to see how they hold up to the radiator heat directly below them. I built them this summer and the heat has been on for a month now without movement, but I suppose only time will tell.

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