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The world and dogs need more people like you Floofy!
The world and dogs need more people like you Floofy!
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I’m am in fact lol
I’m am in fact lol
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Reading this thread warmed me up. After unfortunately having to get out of the snuggle blankets with the dogs.
Hello good people. ?
Reading this thread warmed me up. After unfortunately having to get out of the snuggle blankets with the dogs.
Hello good people. ?
Deagle113
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Welcome fox floof! ?
There are certainly days, and weeks, that drain my heart—it isn’t easy! I stuck with it because I’m stubborn, not because of intelligence lol. I think the addition of being willing to sexually engage in a genuine and intimate way with animals selects for people who also treat their animals as having agency and worth respecting, which naturally leads to better care taken of them all round. More inter species relationships enhances the human animal bond!
Welcome fox floof! ?
There are certainly days, and weeks, that drain my heart—it isn’t easy! I stuck with it because I’m stubborn, not because of intelligence lol. I think the addition of being willing to sexually engage in a genuine and intimate way with animals selects for people who also treat their animals as having agency and worth respecting, which naturally leads to better care taken of them all round. More inter species relationships enhances the human animal bond!
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Hey fox ??
Hey fox ??
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I wish I wasn't too tired to (and late) to type something more meaningful. I just want to crawl back into bed for warm smooshes.
But hi all. ?
Which one?
This ^
I wish I wasn't too tired to (and late) to type something more meaningful. I just want to crawl back into bed for warm smooshes.
Which one?
But hi all. ?
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But what I will say is that I'm not perfect. Like most people I've unfortunately made my fair share of mistakes. It's all a part of the human condition we are all subjected to. There's things that I know now that I wish I knew years ago. All I can do is try my absolute best to take care of the ones I hold near and dear to my heart, but I will certainly make more mistakes in the future, and with time I will learn from them. It's all that I can do.
Good... good. You shall be spared from the great purge! I joke, but maybe after the whole DD incident, maybe I shouldn't?
But what I will say is that I'm not perfect. Like most people I've unfortunately made my fair share of mistakes. It's all a part of the human condition we are all subjected to. There's things that I know now that I wish I knew years ago. All I can do is try my absolute best to take care of the ones I hold near and dear to my heart, but I will certainly make more mistakes in the future, and with time I will learn from them. It's all that I can do.
YanchaOkami
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Welcome FloofandtheHounds! ??
She pets you back with her paws? That's really adorable. Cuddling is not that important - they seem to be very caring for each other and you as well. Mine wasn't a big cuddler outside of bed as well, but in bed she liked to cuddle either on my legs or body, depending on temperature, even for many hours without any interest to get up, lol.
That's why I swapped from veterinary studies to a specialized engineer after almost two years. It would break my heart, as people come rarely to a veterinary for "happy" reasons (aside vaccinations, food recommendations, spot-ons or claw trimming, as example). Even if you blow technology up, it's replaceable. It doesn't "die". Even if something is broken beyond repair, you can often still use the material for another project.
You - as I was already here.
That's the same for all living beings. Life would be boring if one didn't need to learn anything.
The difference to many of the human race seems to be: you want to learn and improve. Some don't want to leave their reflected status quo, don't want to learn, just project their experience as "that's it" without opening any thought for possibility of improving.
Welcome FloofandtheHounds! ??
She pets you back with her paws? That's really adorable. Cuddling is not that important - they seem to be very caring for each other and you as well. Mine wasn't a big cuddler outside of bed as well, but in bed she liked to cuddle either on my legs or body, depending on temperature, even for many hours without any interest to get up, lol.
That's why I swapped from veterinary studies to a specialized engineer after almost two years. It would break my heart, as people come rarely to a veterinary for "happy" reasons (aside vaccinations, food recommendations, spot-ons or claw trimming, as example). Even if you blow technology up, it's replaceable. It doesn't "die". Even if something is broken beyond repair, you can often still use the material for another project.
Which one?
You - as I was already here.
That's the same for all living beings. Life would be boring if one didn't need to learn anything.
The difference to many of the human race seems to be: you want to learn and improve. Some don't want to leave their reflected status quo, don't want to learn, just project their experience as "that's it" without opening any thought for possibility of improving.
Deagle113
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Dealing with death every day breaks and remakes my heart on the regular. But being there to gently slip an old doggo across the veil while holding the hand of the person that he mattered most to in this life and being in that moment as a fellow human, broken by the passing of this beautiful amazing friend that even all the science in the world can’t change—I wouldn’t trade it.
However, this is also why I go home let my dog drool on my pillow, and go to cat cafes, and volunteer with various dog sports and also want to make my way to a cold snow race—the happy part of animals is indeed rarely at the clinic.
@FloofyNewfie i actually got some Gold Peak tea today simply because of you. And it was delicious.
Dealing with death every day breaks and remakes my heart on the regular. But being there to gently slip an old doggo across the veil while holding the hand of the person that he mattered most to in this life and being in that moment as a fellow human, broken by the passing of this beautiful amazing friend that even all the science in the world can’t change—I wouldn’t trade it.
However, this is also why I go home let my dog drool on my pillow, and go to cat cafes, and volunteer with various dog sports and also want to make my way to a cold snow race—the happy part of animals is indeed rarely at the clinic.
@FloofyNewfie i actually got some Gold Peak tea today simply because of you. And it was delicious.
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But yes, while they both don't cuddle, they all do show their affections towards their beloved pack members. We're one small happy little family, and I couldn't ask for more than that.
Unfortunately for some they will always be stuck in the same patterns, the same negative behaviors and attributes, and will not see any problems with it. They'll get stuck in a consistent loop. Sometimes it's caused by ignorance, and sometimes it's cause by stubbornness. I, however, have learned better than to follow the same negative behaviors over, and over, and over again even if it sometimes takes me a while to figure them out. Unfortunately, many will go their whole lives without figuring this out. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm wrong about things, everyone has their own set of irrational beliefs, biases, thought traps, and thought spirals. Realizing you're not above such irrational beliefs, biases, thought traps and thought spirals is one of the first steps towards self-reflection and mitigation or elimination of such behaviors. I also have to knowledge that everything... yes everything... we think we know is incorrect in one form or another, whether minor or major.
It's honestly kinda hard to describe, but what she will do is when I'm petting her chest floof (one of her favorite spot for pets besides her lower back) she will take her paw, lift it up, and gently stroke my arms and legs while I'm trying to pet her. Another thing she'll do is, if I'm not hitting just the right area on her chest, she will take my arm with her paw and guide it to where she'd like to be pet. As the spot on the chest she wants pet often changes areas.
But yes, while they both don't cuddle, they all do show their affections towards their beloved pack members. We're one small happy little family, and I couldn't ask for more than that.
Indeed, indeed. It comes partially from wisdom gained from experience, and partially from my understanding of human psychology. While I don't do so anymore, when I was younger I used to spend hours upon hours of studying psychology. Not only do you get to figure out the rational of others, you end up learning a lot about your own mind, your own behavior, and how it affects you and everyone around you.
Unfortunately for some they will always be stuck in the same patterns, the same negative behaviors and attributes, and will not see any problems with it. They'll get stuck in a consistent loop. Sometimes it's caused by ignorance, and sometimes it's cause by stubbornness. I, however, have learned better than to follow the same negative behaviors over, and over, and over again even if it sometimes takes me a while to figure them out. Unfortunately, many will go their whole lives without figuring this out. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm wrong about things, everyone has their own set of irrational beliefs, biases, thought traps, and thought spirals. Realizing you're not above such irrational beliefs, biases, thought traps and thought spirals is one of the first steps towards self-reflection and mitigation or elimination of such behaviors. I also have to knowledge that everything... yes everything... we think we know is incorrect in one form or another, whether minor or major.
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That’s also my girls favorite spot to be pet her chest floof.
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For premade tea, it's not bad at all. Glad that I was able to influence your spending habit. Lol
How about that? Although I'm sure it's the favorite spot of many doggos. My littler girl's favorite spots are her lower back and below her ears. She's fine with you petting her chest as well, but you can tell it's not her favorite spot.
YanchaOkami
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Had to stash away the backups quickly, gargle with mint whisky and get some weapons ready as I thought the house is going to get raided.
Set of executive's specials and around four not visible persons, black SUV with light but no siren. But nope, not me this time. Seems to have been a medical / nervous breakdown emergency in the neighborhood. ?
Fortunately, I just wanted to take a long bath, lol. ?
Ah, I remember that you had described her aiming your hand / arm to the "correct" places, that's cute.
The most important thing is that you three are happy together. And as you care well for the two girls, that's almost guaranteed. Cuddling is very nice, but not really a necessity.
Been there, done that as well - it's very helpful. Even if one doesn't like humans, it helps preventing their nasty aspects or redirecting those to themself. Less stress, better life.
Hmm, that depends. Technically it's not incorrect, it's merely not perfect. Same as an electric circuit isn't "incorrect" or "defective" because it has losses in every wire (if not made from supraleiter). Some "losses" or variables are to expect, not only with humans, but with all living beings.
To reach a perfect state, it would resemble to know how to form and analyze matter at a level which doesn't leave questions open and that's not possible for humans. There are always questions which stay unanswered.
Phew. Dang this blue light flashing madness. Whatever the "neighbors" did, it's surely not relaxing for me.
Had to stash away the backups quickly, gargle with mint whisky and get some weapons ready as I thought the house is going to get raided.
Set of executive's specials and around four not visible persons, black SUV with light but no siren. But nope, not me this time. Seems to have been a medical / nervous breakdown emergency in the neighborhood. ?
Fortunately, I just wanted to take a long bath, lol. ?
Ah, I remember that you had described her aiming your hand / arm to the "correct" places, that's cute.
The most important thing is that you three are happy together. And as you care well for the two girls, that's almost guaranteed. Cuddling is very nice, but not really a necessity.
Been there, done that as well - it's very helpful. Even if one doesn't like humans, it helps preventing their nasty aspects or redirecting those to themself. Less stress, better life.
Hmm, that depends. Technically it's not incorrect, it's merely not perfect. Same as an electric circuit isn't "incorrect" or "defective" because it has losses in every wire (if not made from supraleiter). Some "losses" or variables are to expect, not only with humans, but with all living beings.
To reach a perfect state, it would resemble to know how to form and analyze matter at a level which doesn't leave questions open and that's not possible for humans. There are always questions which stay unanswered.
Phew. Dang this blue light flashing madness. Whatever the "neighbors" did, it's surely not relaxing for me.
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My girl also like ear rubs and pets below hers ears, she’s also likes skritches and pets on her lower back, she’s likes pets pretty much anywhere but those are her favorite spots
My girl also like ear rubs and pets below hers ears, she’s also likes skritches and pets on her lower back, she’s likes pets pretty much anywhere but those are her favorite spots
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rockymountaindog
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yeah I guess its been a minute since I've been on
yeah I guess its been a minute since I've been on
YanchaOkami
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Hello Rockymountainfloof, good to you see you! ???
Hello Rockymountainfloof, good to you see you! ???
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Well welcome back!
Well welcome back!
rockymountaindog
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Everyone doing well I hope
Everyone doing well I hope
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I’m doing pretty good, how are you?
I’m doing pretty good, how are you?
YanchaOkami
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All fine here, just a bit tired.
How are you, cute Mountainfloofer?
All fine here, just a bit tired.
How are you, cute Mountainfloofer?
rockymountaindog
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I think fairly normal
I think fairly normal
YanchaOkami
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Oh, that's fine, as long as you are okay with it.
The "unexpected almost-swatting" beforehand was somewhat stressing, as there are more than enough illegal projects laying around, but that aside it's quite normal here as well.
I'll go to bath now, afterwards take a short nap - that's necessary. See you later on, floofers and floofs! Have a good time! ? ?
Oh, that's fine, as long as you are okay with it.
The "unexpected almost-swatting" beforehand was somewhat stressing, as there are more than enough illegal projects laying around, but that aside it's quite normal here as well.
I'll go to bath now, afterwards take a short nap - that's necessary. See you later on, floofers and floofs! Have a good time! ? ?
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Later yancha ??
Later yancha ??
rockymountaindog
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have a good nap
have a good nap
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rockymountaindog
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I'm ready for the year to be over
I'm ready for the year to be over
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Why what happened if you don’t mind me asking?
Why what happened if you don’t mind me asking?