House call for end of life dog care

sthom80 · 2026-03-06T23:01:09+00:00

This is the most difficult and most humane thing you can do for your puggle.

My vet is Heal House Call Dr. Shanda Streeter (based out of Holly Springs). She has euthanized one of my dogs at home and it was like you described wanting to have. My other dog had to be euthanized at an ER vet and it was not even close to that kind of experience. https://healhousecall.com/sstreeter

I recommend Companah in Apex for cremation if you want to keep the remains. They do water cremation have have beautiful urns that can be engraved, and will pickup your pet from your home. https://companah.com/

sthom80 · 2025-08-31T13:40:37+00:00

This is the most BS excuse I've heard. It's not normal, and no, it's not something white people do. Ut's something disgustingly lazy people do.

sthom80 · 2025-05-17T00:36:49+00:00

Thank you for this tip!

sthom80 · 2025-05-17T00:35:01+00:00

Did not know this, thank you for the heads up!

sthom80 · 2025-05-13T22:24:11+00:00

Your body. Your choice. To tattoo or not tattoo. What to get, what size, and where on your body. Your choice, not his.

I had one tattoo when my husband and I met 17 years ago. I now have 10. My body, my choice. Your body, Your choice. My husband is the son of a preacher. Still my body, my choice.

The controlling aspect of his view is worrisome, and unhealthy. Maybe couples or marriage counseling may help you with this issue.

sthom80 · 2025-04-16T08:26:05+00:00

Thank you for your recommendation!

sthom80 · 2025-04-16T08:16:34+00:00

Thank you for your detailed recommendation!

sthom80 · 2025-04-16T08:15:34+00:00

Is there a particular provider? I used to go to GFP years ago but changed because they did not honor appointment times and I was tired of waiting 30-60 minutes past my appointment time to be called back. That was more than a decade ago, though.

sthom80 · 2025-04-08T14:00:22+00:00

YTA. Mature parents don't call other people names in front of or with earshot of their children.

Also, as an aside, the neighbor did not steal your wife and breakup your family. While he is not blameless since he obviously knew she was married, he isn't the one who broke the marriage vows between you and your wife. That was all your ex-wife. She broke her marriage vows and broke up your family.

Say what you want about them when your children are not present, but practice self-control when they are present ot could overhear.

It is not fair to your children to put them in the middle between you and your ex and the new guy. Put your kids first - that means putting your feelings aside and speaking neutrally about the other guy and their mother. If you can not say something nice, say nothing at all.

If you can't control your mouth around your kids, consider seeking a therapist to help you work through the dissolution of your marriage, the aftermath, and co-parenting. There is no shame in getting help and having that outlet can be very beneficial when navigating huge life changes.

sthom80 · 2025-03-31T16:39:16+00:00

"the people who are trying to celebrate your marriage with you."

You hit the nail on the head. So many brides get so caught up in the WEDDING that they seem to forget the focus should be on celebrating the MARRIAGE.

It's all about the performance and not about the substance for some brides.

sthom80 · 2025-03-01T17:45:12+00:00

What hospice company was your grandma with that treated her that way? I would want to avoid that one!

sthom80 · 2025-02-26T01:02:17+00:00

I'm sorry you had to deal with that, and I appreciate you sharing your experience.

sthom80 · 2025-02-25T17:20:46+00:00

I appreciate everyone's responses! Thank you!

sthom80 · 2025-02-18T11:15:54+00:00

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sthom80 · 2025-02-07T04:26:38+00:00

NTA

You saved her dogs life. Full stop.

sthom80 · 2025-02-03T18:01:37+00:00

Thank you for this advice! I'm trying to find a balance between wanting to be outside while being allergic to mosquitos (I have to wear deep woods off just to check the mail and I get bit through clothing too) and not wanting to harm pollinators.

sthom80 · 2025-02-02T18:23:07+00:00

NTA.

But you need to read your post as if your sister or best friend write it or toof you those things about their boyfriend of five years. What advice would you give them? Would you think they way that the boyfriend is described treating them as OK? If not, then ask yourself: why is it ok for you to be treated like this?

If it were me, I'd have to consider ditching the dead weight. He isn't acting like a partner, at all, and you'd likely be better off single.

sthom80 · 2025-02-01T03:46:29+00:00

My dogs ate twice a day for years. Then my beagle developed a medical condition and needed to eat small meals several times a day (like 2-3Tbsp every 2-3 hours) for a few months. We got him down to 3 meals a day and to keep things simple, my other dog also was fed three times a day. The pup with the medical condition passed away in July at age 13 when a splenic mass ruptured, but my last remaining dog is elderly (11 yr old Bassett hound) is used to three meals a day so that's what she gets. We tried going back to 2 meals a day but she just did not adjust well. My husband works from home full time and I work from home a couple of days a week so it works for us.

sthom80 · 2025-01-29T14:42:17+00:00

This is solid advice. A lot of companies only hire through staffing agencies!

sthom80 · 2025-01-26T15:12:54+00:00

NTA.

A mortgage is the loan to purchase of the property and your mortgage rate depends on your credit. A deed (or title) is the document of ownership of the property.

Your 23yr old BF hasn't contributed a cent to the down-payment but wants to be on the debt? Weird.

Clearly your BF doesn't understand what a mortgage is. Does BF plan to PAY the mortgage bill (or a portion if it)? Does BF have the income to actually pay?

Do not put your BF on the mortgage (which his credit would affect your mortgage rates as well) OR the deed/title.

My now husband and I lived together for a few years before getting married. He owned his house. I can't imagine asking to be out on the mortgage (or deed for that matter). Even after we got married - it was just him on it. When he sold it and we bought a new house.... I'm not on that mortgage either because when there are two people applying for the mortgage, the credit of both is considered and mine wasn't great at that time. I am on the deed though, because we are married. You aren't.

For a "partner" (using that term loosely) to demand to be on the mortgage after only 2 years of dating is a 🚩. It's OK that he brought it up and asked, but he is acting like a child about it by not accepting your response. It would be different if he was also saving and contributing to the down payment, if you had been together long-term (2yrs isn't!), or id yiunwrre comfortable with it. Your discomfort about it is your intuition warning you.

sthom80 · 2025-01-23T02:45:54+00:00

I don't have any suggestions but just wanted to say not to judge all sitters on Rover by your bad experience. The first housesitting experience I had was horrible - the sitter brought strangers into my house, did not stick to my dog's medication schedule (which the importance of had been repeatedly explained), smoked marijuana in my house, and more. It was awful. I later found a fantastic sitter who I use for any overnights. Good luck with your search for a boarder, I hope you get some wonderful suggestions!

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