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  1. JustaLilBitaLuck

    Have you been turned down by rescues?

    Yikes. Which rescue was it, if you don't mind me asking? You can PM or Facebook message me if you want. No proof of buying Heartgard when you work at a veterinary clinic? That's a little extreme. All three dogs are "foster failures", so I didn't really have to apply to adopt them. I...
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    Small Dogs?

    I grew up with big dogs (65lbs and 90lbs), and I now have two small dogs (both 25lbs) and one big dog (90lb). I had Missy before I had Jack and Heidi. There aren't a whole lot of differences or things that surprised me. They're still dogs and they do normal dog things lol. I will say that...
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    Ultrasound for Bailey on Tues

    All of the vibes! I hope you can figure something out!
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    Afghan Hound Party!

    Super jealous! I want one. So badly. And beautiful pictures!
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    Do your dogs provide security?

    I had a golden retriever growing up, and she thought that everyone was her best friend. EVERYONE. We always said that if anyone broke in when we weren't home, she would probably want to go with them.
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    Extremists...

    Echoing two things that have already been said... 1. The world is one giant gray area - there are very few things that are black and white. 2. People that we generally label as extremists generally do not see themselves as such. I don't consider myself an extremist. There are areas in...
  7. JustaLilBitaLuck

    How much do you spend on groceries for the week?

    I would say I spend roughly $50/week on groceries. I usually do weekly shopping trips, and it's always somewhere between $40-60. I'm really trying to cut back on the amount of money I spend going out to eat. I'm bringing my own lunch/dinner to work everyday to avoid ordering in food while...
  8. JustaLilBitaLuck

    Harrison is missing.

    I absolutely agree about the emergency vet thing. I work at an emergency clinic and we often get injured animals brought in by good Samaritans or by the local police. If the animal is critically injured, they're usually euthanized. We do keep a book at the front desk of lost pet flyers just...
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    Whos dogs have fought

    My three have never had an actual fight. They'll growl and snark at one another over a "space bubble" or getting stepped on or whatnot, but that's about it. I had one foster who had space and resource guarding issues. She got into one fight with Missy and one fight with Jack and was crated...
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    What is your ideal pack?

    I think two would be ideal pack if I was living by myself. Three is completely doable while I'm living at home, since time/attention is shared, but I think three by myself would be stretching myself too thin. I would ideally like one larger dog (50-75lbs) and one smaller dog (20-40lbs). A...
  11. JustaLilBitaLuck

    Best pet health insurance? Rara probably needs it...

    I would definitely consider pet insurance for puppies/young dogs. When there aren't any pre-existing conditions, and the premiums are low, and whatnot. Personally, I went with the savings/CareCredit route. I had a "veterinary" account that I out money into each paycheck, and then I used...
  12. JustaLilBitaLuck

    Your Dogs and Cats

    With my cat or other "inside" cats (friends cats, clinic cats, store cats, etc)... Missy pretends that they don't exist, and will actively avoid them if they hiss or swat at her. Heidi doesn't really care. She'll ocassionally lick or sniff the cat, but that's about it. Jack will try to...
  13. JustaLilBitaLuck

    Vet Techs, former Vet Techs....

    What does your job entail? What do you do on a day to day basis? I work as a triage technician in an emergency clinic. I do intakes (assess stability of the patient, finish paperwork, take a history, vitals, etc), go over estimates for care, collect deposits/payments, and go over discharges...
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    Would your dog(s) do well in an apartment?

    Heidi would be absolutely perfect in an apartment. She's quiet, she's low energy, she loves everyone. Jack is an alert barker, and I feel like he would have issues with apartment noises. Plus, he's not stranger social so elevator/hallway situations might be difficult. Energy-wise, he'd be...
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    The Venting Thread

    I'm about halfway into my school semester, and it is not going well. I'm taking the set of classes that are usually regarded as the hardest semester in the program, and I'm beginning to see why. The lecture portion is hard - the academic material is challenging, definitely, and I'm having to put...
  16. JustaLilBitaLuck

    The Good News thread

    I've been at my new job for about a month now, and I absolutely love it. I was getting so burned out at my previous job, and I wasn't enjoying it anymore, but I had so many hesitations about leaving. I'm now 100% sure that I made the correct decision, and I'm so happy. I'm constantly looking...
  17. JustaLilBitaLuck

    If you die...

    If I were to die, my mother would most likely keep Heidi and Sassy. Heidi is perfect and easy, and could transition to a new home easily if shewasn't able to take care of her. I have a couple people that would take her in a heartbeat. My mom would keep Sassy, I just worry that she wouldn't get...
  18. JustaLilBitaLuck

    Are any of your family members 'dog people?'

    Not really. A lot of my extended family likes dogs, and has them, but they're not super involved in them. There are several extended family members that are super into horses, though. They show and compete with them and whatnot. I have a second cousin that has horses that also fosters...
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    How are Your Dogs With Kids?

    I dislike children, and actively avoid them, so with the exception of the three that I am related to (who are 8, 9, and 9), they don't get much exposure to children. Heidi loves all people, including children. Missy is cautious around new children (as she is around most new people), but...
  20. JustaLilBitaLuck

    What do they do while you're at work? Walker? Daycare?

    For me, it's not so much the interaction/exercise issue, but the potty issue. With the exception of Jack, I will come home to pee in the house if they're alone more than 7 or 8 hours, and that's with going out several times in the morning, once immediately before I leave, and I watch and make...
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