OK...now I imagining Hershey speaking in a New York accent...
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Loki used to belong to the "Pit Crew" an all Pitbull therapy dog group.
The first year of the group only four dogs out of fourteen passed the training/temperament testing requirements.
We would go to a couple schools with severely physically and mentally challenged children, some of the kids were non verbal, some in wheelchairs and walkers.
He would walk with/next to them and would let them handle him (sometimes a bit roughly) with my guidance.
We used to visit a couple of hospice centers for old folks, and we also used to go to the hospital stroke victims rehab unit.
He has always been so gentle and is very tolerant, will stand there for as long as I ask him.
It was obvious that these people enjoyed him and he brought them something positive, which made me feel good sharing him.
He is 13+ now and slowing way down, his back legs are getting weak and he has leg spasms every day when resting.
He can only hike two miles now before he is done, he used to be able to run twelve with my daughters Pittie.
Sometimes he poops in the house on his way to the door.
He has outlived a number of dogs that he and I trained/socialized and found permanent homes for.
I need to prepare myself for his end, which is going to be very difficult, he is the most well behaved dog I have ever owned and has been a help to a bunch of dogs and people...me most of all.
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That’s beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Somehow our big guy knows to be more gentle with those same groups and brings them so much joy, as he never judges. He’s still young (4), but the best tribute to him as he ages will be to remember the smiles brought on by his tail wags.
my lazy spoiled rotten girl doing what she does best being spoiled rotten
can't change the tv channel thanks Bean
There as been a few times I have left the TV remote on the couch with the TV on and then left the room. Lucky dog then jumped up on the couch and landed on the remote. To my surprise, he punched in a new channel with a new TV show that I started to watch and actually liked the show. I would have never dialed in the show on my own.
My dentist's office has a dog who goes around checking up on everyone. Her name is Dr. Princess. She'll just put her head on your lap while you're getting your teeth scraped. It's very comforting and she's super sweet. I have an appointment in the 21st, I'll try to get some pics of her!
Be happy for Loki and for me, he has made the last twelve and a half years of my life better in many ways and I saved him from a crappy life.
He and I have helped a number of other Pitbulls out of bad situations and found a good life for them, so I'm proud of him.
He is a success story in every way and I am going to do my best to not be too sad when he goes.
Who knows, he might live for several more years, we went to the vet today and he is healthy, just getting old.
We got glucosamine for joint pain and a pain killer med that will not make him loopy.
I would rather have adopted a dog that lives for 75 years but I like dogs a lot better than parrots and tortoises.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Both beagles and bulldogs are avid baseball fans. They like watching a comeback win.
Ember has gone away.
Our niece and her partner will mourn hard.
Helluva dog.
Helluva partner.
No Tears.
She lead a Helluva life!
Our niece and her partner will mourn hard.
Helluva dog.
Helluva partner.
No Tears.
She lead a Helluva life!
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Sorry to hear @the harp unstrung . All dogs go to heaven.
Here's to Ember. It's never easy when a beloved dog passes. May the great memories carry you through.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Took this last month (March)...it was March 2020 when Coda landed in our lap.
Damndest thing. Earlier this month, he was not acting like himself (he's trouble 100% of the time).
Visit to the vet revealed a grass allergy that had worked its way into his paws. The vet said imagine if you had a terrible case of athlete's foot...a shot, steroids, antibiotic...he's getting better.
Damndest thing. Earlier this month, he was not acting like himself (he's trouble 100% of the time).
Visit to the vet revealed a grass allergy that had worked its way into his paws. The vet said imagine if you had a terrible case of athlete's foot...a shot, steroids, antibiotic...he's getting better.
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