tbh im really over the "adopt dont shop" mentality like yes ofc there are problems in the breeding industry but do you know how much effort and commitment it takes to train most (especially older) shelter animals? like i really appreciate people who can find the time in their life to help these animals overcome traumatic lives but not everyone has the patience, time, or knowledge to do that

and like maybe the dog/cat will be sweet and happy with you, but how does it feel getting crate trained? how does it interact with the vet or visitors or other pets or children? these are all things you really have to consider before adopt and a lot of people just dont have the time to re-train (bc adopted animals almost always have an existing set of behaviours) these animals to fit their lifestyle.

yes i think its lovely when an old shelter dog finds a loving new home and is happy but thats not what life is like for, id say, a majority of them. ive had shelter dogs and cats and they were the least friendly, most anxious pets i ever had. i know my personality and im not doing that again, stop shaming people for putting an effort into finding a good breeder rather than forcing them to love an animal with way too many problems for them to handle. not every animal rehab story ends well.

I love how my dog Looks at me

How long does it take for puppies to become less annoying

Asking for a friend

Liam:  Bottling up negative emotions is bad for your health, so you shouldn't do it.

Theo:  I know, that's why I bottle up all my emotions, both positive and negative, so it cancels out.

Liam:  Th-that's not how that works-

not my photo but LAWD JESUS this is adorableeeee via /r/aww https://ift.tt/3q9YgG1

Silently judging you

Leia and Peaches waiting for treats

This is Tenzin. He's 9.5 months old (2nd pic is him at 8 weeks). He's growing into a very good, very big boy! (GSD/Rottie mix)

Red Flags: Astrologer Style

Be very wary of the astrologer that only talks about Sun signs - as if every Cancer season will always be about "love" because Cancer is an emotional, water sign. If they are not looking at other planetary bodies, they are completely missing the point.

Be wary of the astrologer who always predicts good or always predicts bad - they have an obvious bias that shows that they are not properly connected with the energy of the planets.

Be wary of an astrologer who exclusively talks about Sun sign compatibility - there is so much more to the art of synastry (how people get along) than that.

Be wary of an astrologer who claims that some signs are "good" or "bad". All signs have higher traits and lower traits and each plays a part in the tapestry of life.

Be wary of an astrologer who seems to strongly favors their own Sun sign - they haven't gotten past astrology being "all about them".

Be wary of an astrologer who tries to tell you how you will react to a certain event - free will still exists. We can predict possibilities, not futures.

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Watching the boats go by with this scruff ball :)

Meet riley, he's turning 14 this october! (Sorry for bad photo quality)

I like snacks too.

This is a dog I’m watching. She always puts this face on when I have something in my hands 😂

If you don't mind would you get out of the bed please!

These two are 90% of the drama on the show and I'm okay with that despite my love of them and my need for Lukmo to be held, comforted and loved as soon as possible.

Seriously. Their plot is... gonna be wild. I love them so much, though. Simai is a pushy puppy and Lukmo is literally the ultimate tsundere about love. And right as Simai pushes his way through those barriers, right as he starts to convince Lukmo the value of love... well, things get fucked.

And that's why next week's episode is going to break my heart into pieces.

Simai's love is overflowing and Lukmo's empty cup is slowly being filled just from being next to him.

Ugh. They're both going to hurt so much next episode. And, no, I don't care about the drama that just happened. I know they'll end up together. Lukmo will get to be happy and loved and held while he cried.

Please.

et øye på hver finger - an eye on each finger

This expression is a figurative way to say that a situation requires extra alertness. Two eyes aren’t enough, we need 10 extra!

Den som skal sørge for at valpen ikke spiser søppel, trenger et øye på hver finger. Someone who wants to prevent a puppy from eating trash needs an eye on each finger.

I've been really into the idea of Taiga omo lately because he’d probably be so frustrated and riled up (and ready to fight anyone who gets in his way or as much as looks at him weirdly). And then Kuroko is at his side telling him to calm down in his usual stoic demeanor and maybe even admitting that he needs to go "just as bad" which Taiga finds hard to believe because Kuroko shows zero signs other than his leg twitching a bit, but he’s not lying. It’s like the opposite of the character who stubbornly denies they have to go but is super squirmy, lol. Also, I just love the idea of Kuroko trying to calm down an obviously frantic and really stressed out Taiga and doing a surprisingly good job even though he’s desperate himself.