Shiny After Hours Chat

[stols001]

I was shocked at the amount of "new genetic diseases" kids have these days, because hospitals test for them. I mean, the treatment remains exactly the same-- spend and do what you can to help the kid thrive, grow, ad learn, etc., but somehow now we have a "name." There are NO new treatments, only names. I don't know if it's somehow comforting to know your kid will die at 12 because of "Fragile X syndrome" frankly.

I come from a genetics family but my response to the pedes doc would always be like, "WHAT? What's that exactly?" They'd list a bunch of awful symptoms. And I'd be like, oh, so the usual, "Speech, occupational an other therapies, assistive devices, respite care til the kid like, dies?" They would say.... "Yes, I mean OF COURSE we will do a neurological examination." I was like, "Uh huh, and of course it will show profound mental ......ation? I mean I saw the kid, I can pretty much estimate its IQ right now based on behaviors I see and stuff, but we will be doing lots of scans and tests? For weeks?" They'd be like "Yup.'

I'd be like, "Okay, cool, fine with me. I am glad we know the Diagnostic NAME. I guess?""

Anna

 

[Nermal]

I'd be like, "Okay, cool, fine with me. I am glad we know the Diagnostic NAME. I guess?""

Anna

Well, once you assign it a name, you've done your part, right?

 

[f1vefour]

As we’re doing the doggie dna test, Himself looks at me very seriously and asks, “ Are you still going to love him when we find out he’s just a giant chihuahua?” [emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]. He’s not as curious as I am, so he thinks the whole thing is funny.
I’ll drop it off at the PO tomorrow. We should know in several weeks what Mr Sammy really is. Vet gets to make her guess Monday.

Chi-Chi's are awesome, Sidney was my best friend of 10 years until last August when he passed of cancer (two months before my son). 2019 was rough to put it lightly.

 

[chanelvaps]

OMG to lose a son and a furry in the same year is too much. Hugs to you

 

[NolaMel]

Cocker spaniel and a bischon I always tell people . He was supposed to have some Pomeranian in him my mom and sister were told when they got him. But they also said he was going to be a 15 pound max purse size dog when he grew up. He’s 45 pounds and was 50 at one point!

You should tell people he’s 100% purebred handsome

 

[NolaMel]

Chi-Chi's are awesome, Sidney was my best friend of 10 years until last August when he passed of cancer (two months before my son). 2019 was rough to put it lightly.

What a cutie!

 

[NolaMel]

I got Sammy’s records from the shelter. Looks like someone just dumped him. He had worms, fleas, respiratory infection and cough, etc when they got him. But, he’s far from feral. He’s 100% potty trained, knows commands, and is very loving. He’s not a runner, so I don’t think he just slipped out a door. I feel bad he had to go through all that just to get here.
@f1vefour , if he turns out to be the world’s first 47 pound apple head chihuahua, I’m totally cool with that. Chances are pretty slim though lol

 

[Bigbob2322]

I know already that your going to spoil him rotten.

 

[Zazie]

My mother approves of Sammy. She thinks he's going to be big, though.

 

[f1vefour]

I got Sammy’s records from the shelter. Looks like someone just dumped him. He had worms, fleas, respiratory infection and cough, etc when they got him. But, he’s far from feral. He’s 100% potty trained, knows commands, and is very loving. He’s not a runner, so I don’t think he just slipped out a door. I feel bad he had to go through all that just to get here.
@f1vefour , if he turns out to be the world’s first 47 pound apple head chihuahua, I’m totally cool with that. Chances are pretty slim though lol

Poor little feller, at least he has a great home with a loving family for the rest of his life. I will never understand how someone could throw away an animal like some piece of unwanted waste when they know it could easily be a lifelong companion.

I'm glad he ended up with you [emoji4]

 

[Letitia]

I got Sammy’s records from the shelter. Looks like someone just dumped him. He had worms, fleas, respiratory infection and cough, etc when they got him. But, he’s far from feral. He’s 100% potty trained, knows commands, and is very loving. He’s not a runner, so I don’t think he just slipped out a door. I feel bad he had to go through all that just to get here.
@f1vefour , if he turns out to be the world’s first 47 pound apple head chihuahua, I’m totally cool with that. Chances are pretty slim though lol

Probably couldn't afford to take him to the vet for the infection and pests.

 

[NolaMel]

I know already that your going to spoil him rotten.

Too late . I’m 100% guilty of spoiling my fur babies. I think it’s the least we can do in exchange for all that love and companionship they give.
The min pin remark got me digging into google. His markings (especially his face) more closely match a German Pinscher. They’re about his size, and have those long legs. They’re between a dobie and a min pin in size.

 

[f1vefour]

Probably couldn't afford to take him to the vet for the infection and pests.

I full well understand that possiblity, in that case you take them to the pound where they at least have a chance at being taken care of and adopted.

You couldn't really care about a dog if you just let it go, surely everyone has seen what happens when you do this. They usually starve and or get hit by an automobile.

 

[NolaMel]

Poor little feller, at least he has a great home with a loving family for the rest of his life. I will never understand how someone could throw away an animal like some piece of unwanted waste when they know it could easily be a lifelong companion.

I'm glad he ended up with you [emoji4]

My daughter said it’s not that uncommon for family members to “set free” a pet of a relative after they pass away or move to a nursing home. They’d call on chipped strays to reunite them, only to find out no one wanted Papaws pup after he died.
I can’t imagine doing that to a pet. It’s beyond cruel and unnecessary. It’s not that time consuming to drop off an animal at a shelter. I realize not everyone is as attached to their animals as I am, but geez, common decency!

 

[Blitzdonlife]

I full well understand that possiblity, in that case you take them to the pound where they at least have a chance at being taken care of and adopted.

You couldn't really care about a dog if you just let it go, surely everyone has seen what happens when you do this. They usually starve and or get hit by an automobile.

Agree for the most part. I was adopted by this awesome deer head Chihuahua named Andi. Best dog ever. She had a previous owner who abandoned her, or she ran away from a bad situation. Either way, she's a loving, loyal friend, I'm glad we met, probably the last dog I'll ever have.

The pound is not all positivity though. Our local pound euthanizes many animals. Too bad we haven't developed a translator for cat/dog speech, we could ask them what situation they prefer.

 

[stols001]

It is abysmal what can happen to pets, I agree. Pounds aren't great but better than slow, wretched, confused starvation. If I could not afford a pet, I would take it to the pound if I couldn't find someone else.

Probably why the horses gonna wait a while. Nowhere near ready. It's fine with me. When you accept a pet, you are essentially accepting a life. Now people can and will argue about what that life's value maybe, but honestly... You have chosen to care for a life, and one that will never grow up and move out. I wish people thought more about that. For example past a certain age I would only adopt an older dog. Seems fair. THIS LIFE- you chose it, and you owe it your allegiance.

One of the nicest things about Tucson is people DID adopt a lot of strays. At all times, at least one person at the dog park had a former stray and they were really understanding and helpful rehabilitating Snickers.

I cannot imagine giving up my son's dog. He loves her so much they are a part of each other. Apart from the drooling and the tumbleweeds of fur (which she can't help) well, she is such a wonderful beast. She went from feral as all get out, to knocking me over and licking me all over (with drool) the last time I saw her. I'd see my son's love any time I looked at her.

Seeing strays change is a delight. I can't imagine going pedigree when there are so many strays in this world, to help.

I think there is a little extra gratitude from a stray when you take them in and love them. It's what my kid does, when ready for a dog. He goes to the shelter and says "Show me all the strays you have that will be euthanized today, and he finds the one he gels with, and believes he can rehabilitate.

He's kinda like the dog whisperer, only he doesn't really do as much dominance as he does just gentle correcting of behaviors. The little dog, the woman REALLY didn't want us to adopt him. But my son found him on line and needed him. She was like, "He's a biter." I said, "Oh, I don't believe it will be a problem." So on the way out the dog went for my son's nose and my son gently grabbed his jaws and closed them, but said, "No Willie we don't bite." There was something magic in my kid's tone. The dog never tried to bite anyone again. Love and discipline are a powerful combination.

Yep my kiddo was born for animals from the day he expressed interest. Started with fish I expect him to adopt an elephant later in life. Animals feel a lot more than we give them credit for.

Anna

 

[f1vefour]

Agree for the most part. I was adopted by this awesome deer head Chihuahua named Andi. Best dog ever. She had a previous owner who abandoned her, or she ran away from a bad situation. Either way, she's a loving, loyal friend, I'm glad we met, probably the last dog I'll ever have.

The pound is not all positivity though. Our local pound euthanizes many animals. Too bad we haven't developed a translator for cat/dog speech, we could ask them what situation they prefer.

My Chihuahua was also adopted, he spent his first year of life held hostage in a tiny cage at a puppy mill before being rescued by the authorities. He was supposed to be for my wife but as you know they bond with one person for life and simply tolerate others. He bonded with me, but oddly slept next to my wife, but only if I was in bed.

He was so intelligent, naturally house trained, wouldn't even poop in his own yard. I didn't know anything about the breed until we got him and actually didn't like them much prior because every one I had been around was a bit mean and yappy. He was not like that at all, he never barked or whined and thought he was a big dog. He would go right up to a barking, slobbering angry pit bull like it was a kitten to see what was wrong with it. I didn't realize until I had him for years that he was rare, I know people always asked what he was and I would say a blue applehead Chihuahua and they would always say that haven't ever seen one like him. Some people call them violet but he was blue or silver, his nickname was Tin Man. I miss him greatly, I do have another dog (Bella) my son rescued from someone who wasn't taking care of her. She is a constant reminder of how kind my son was.

This is her a month or so after we got her:

 

[Blitzdonlife]

My Chihuahua was also adopted, he spent his first year of life held hostage in a tiny cage at a puppy mill before being rescued by the authorities. He was supposed to be for my wife but as you know they bond with one person for life and simply tolerate others. He bonded with me, but oddly slept next to my wife, but only if I was in bed.

He was so intelligent, naturally house trained, wouldn't even poop in his own yard. I didn't know anything about the breed until we got him and actually didn't like them much prior because every one I had been around was a bit mean and yappy. He was not like that at all, he never barked or whined and thought he was a big dog. He would go right up to a barking, slobbering angry pit bull like it was a kitten to see what was wrong with it. I didn't realize until I had him for years that he was rare, I know people always asked what he was and I would say a blue applehead Chihuahua and they would always say that haven't ever seen one like him. Some people call them violet but he was blue or silver, his nickname was Tin Man. I miss him greatly, I do have another dog (Bella) my son rescued from someone who wasn't taking care of her. She is a constant reminder of how kind my son was.

This is her a month or so after we got her:

Andi is my one and only Chihuahua girl. I was always a fan of larger breeds, but she changed my opinion of little dogs. She is also very intelligent. She's an older dog, and I have to sleep with the light on because of her Cataracts and fear of the dark now, but it's worth it. Never a truer, or kinder friend than her.

 

[Letitia]

I literally can't imagine my home without a dog. Be it my Em or another I want a dog in my home.

 

[Sloth Tonight]

Hey, I haven't posted here for a while and I'm sorry about that - I hope everyone is doing well. Glancing through the posts, I see some sad things and some glad things...I'll catch up one day, but for now just know I'm sending my love to all of you.

We had a major fire where I work and live...it devastated a significant portion of our property and almost took mine and my partner's home. I literally can't believe I'm sitting in my living room right now, on my computer, typing this. We can't stay in the bedroom due to smoke and water damage, but they will be re-mediating it tomorrow and should be finished by the next day. We're totally in shock, haven't processed it yet, but we're ok - and everyone is safe. No injury or death. But it took 8 fire departments from around the region to contain it, and the Chief of the local FD (very good friend of mine - as some of you know I was their Treasurer for 3 years) says it was the hottest fire in his 40+ years of service. At one point, he thought he was about to die because a flame wall was coming at him, but he managed to get away unscathed...

I've never seen anything like it. Never seen a live fire before, and this one was really bad. An entire (large) building was engulfed within 4 minutes. Standing there watching, I felt positive that it would spread to the rest of our buildings (and I had already given up on our home, which was mere feet away from the fire and, actually, our back porch was burning) and destroy everything. I even expected it to catch the woods on fire and become a wildfire. But thanks to 65+ firefighters from as far as an hour away, we are very, very fortunate.

I'm worried about Chrissy...she's fought many fires and been on many EMS calls, seen many deaths...but I've never seen her shaken up like this before. Fighting to save her own home must have been so scary. But we're alive and we're together and that's all that matters. I've never been more grateful for life, and this has given me a whole new perspective on many things.

But for the near future I won't be on here much at all. Working 12+ hour days right now, so much to do. Just wanted to say hi, I love you all, and will pop in when I am able to.