Forgot a flair! She does cuddle backwards on us too! If no pets it’s deeper on the lap it is. Added two extras of her cuddle and laptop time!

Tessa being Tessa. She tends to roll over fully and show belly to us, or even to our collie mix. It’s cute, and she loves to get belly pets!

We had a beautiful fall sunset during our evening walk. Meet our boy, Aston. ❤️

Luna is older now than when this photo was taken. She's 12-ish, by the shelter's estimate of her age when we adopted, and slowing down, tiring more easily, having trouble with stairs. Sometimes I have to help her. Our last two pibbles passed when they were 11, so we're keenly aware of our limited time with her.

All the more aware this week, as our next door neighbor's pretty little white fluffy companion (perhaps a Maltese?) passed away last week. We paid a condolence visit the night after, and she (the neighbor) did not cry but we could tell she was deep in grief.

Tonight, I got home and took Luna out right away as usual. As we returned to our front steps, Luna was looking back intently behind us while I fumbled with the door.

I turned to see the neighbor standing at the edge of our front yard, silently staring at Luna. Our girl did not hesitate -- she abandoned the steps she had just gamely climbed, and walked gently to the grieving woman. Luna raised her blocky head with infinite care -- not at all the way she headbutts me with her love -- and let the neighbor cradle her cheeks. The lady bent forward so far that they were enclosed in their private moment.

I did not speak: what passed between them was not for me.

Luna, who is deaf, gazed into her eyes in silent wonder, and the neighbor began to croon sweet nothings to her. In moments that crooning turned into sobs. She keened her misery, not to the world, but to the understanding soul who looked back at her with absolute trust.

I didn't know what to do, but I was ready to hug her if that was wanted. Instead, she tore herself away and rushed to her own door, crying. I could only gasp "I'm so sorry!" as she fled.

Luna watched her go, regretfully, then turned and climbed the stairs again, a little stiffly.

As most of you know we haven’t been allowed to walk for over 2 months now while she still continues to heal from the seroma. Anyways, she gets SUPER excited when we go to the vet because she gets to get out of the house and see people and other dogs. Fern was doing her full body wiggles and wagging her tail while saying hi to the staff/other customers that wanted to pet her, and this guy waiting with his small dog made that ridiculous comment. Can’t fix stupid…

On the bright side, she is still chuggin’ along despite still not being able to walk and having to wear her satellite dish.

Updates:

Seroma on chest: It is now down to 2mm according to the ultrasound. We have another follow-up scheduled and hopefully it’ll be completely gone at that point!

Histiocytoma on her front paw: It formed a sizeable scab which finally fell off a few days ago. The skin underneath the scab is now flat (albeit still slightly pink) but I can see a bit of her fur growing back.

Rash on her vulva area: She developed an itchy red rash around her vulva and surrounding skin a few weeks ago. Vet had her discontinue the medicated wipes because it was making some areas redder. She has had me apply a soaked washcloth with Epsom salt/water mix, rinse and dry, as well as a medicated cream. The rash is now gone but I am still continuing for the remaining time she said to.

I own a well behaved non reactive pitbull, but shit happens. During this situation, I had my dog security tethered to the ground. During our camping trip we were next to a busy campground road with strangers and other dogs passing but almost constantly and my girl didn't care, she just watched them pass by like normal. People even complemented how well behaved she was.

Now for the fun stuff. It was later at night and my wife and I were chatting and Lola was curled up on my lap sleeping at the campfire the campground was quiet. So life was great until she found the opportunity to tree her first raccoon. I never trained her to tree animals. She must have caught a glimpse of the raccoon and flew off my lap faster than lightning in chase. Even though she was securely anchored her broke through her collar and she disappeared into the dark woods. Do worry, I got her back easily and safely, we practiced a lot of recall and since I trained her myself I knew how to handle that situation.

So please never underestimate your "pibbles" also train and practice bad situations regularly no matter how nice your pitbull is they are very strong and can be very driven. Dogs are dogs and when you least expect it anything can go very wrong unless you're prepared.

Our beloved pittie has torn her ACL and now we’ll undergo surgery/recovery. Would really appreciate opinions on the following:

**She is 9yo and this is the result of an acute injury (falling on her leg from a 6’ ledge)**

1. Fabellotibial suture vs TPLO vs TTA repair? Is the cost difference worth it?
2. We live on the 2nd and 3rd floor - vet said stairs during recovery are fine IF slow and leashed. I’ve read elsewhere that stairs are a big no…?
3. I’ve read that many dogs also tear the second ACL soon after. Any tips on preventing this? What makes that happen?

Pic for tax. Thanks in advance. I’m dreading this.

My dog is OLD, STINKY, GAY and more… but i love her, she’s ugly, but cute, I take good care of her, but i can’t help but call her a chud everyday. Recomendations?
(Obv a joke i love her with all my heart)

My dog has become a local celebrity in my neighborhood. He's always getting compliments when I walk him and people driving slow down to look at him. I'm very proud of him

It’s been a full month of being a first time pitbull mom and I absolutely love it.

I’m still not sure how or why this guy is so cute. 🥰

He is 10 weeks now .. he is all teeth and my big boy Nick is trying to tolerate him

SUPER PUP!!

Babygirl waiting for her snacks 🐞

Just sharing in case the right person sees this