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JEEVES420
Feb 16, 2005

The world is a mess... and I just need to rule it

Instant Jellyfish posted:

My dog and I take dog classes online because he's brilliant and loves learning but also hates all other dogs and car rides. One of the classes last session involved teaching your dog how to learn through mimicry and they posted this compilation of the dogs showing off their new skills. It made me so happy to see everyone having so much fun! My favorite is the dog in foreground at 4:03 showing that he can do it too :3:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQC99pzpD34

It's based on Claudia Fugazza's work in Italy and she has a whole channel of dogs learning that way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=channel?UC40ktPZovMjkswsXxVB7NWg

Dogs are just the best.

Mimicking didn't work for me.

I took one of my dogs to a field to play fetch, I would throw it and he would just stand there so I would go pick it up and throw it to him and again nothing. After a while it dawned on me I was playing fetch with myself while he played in the flowers. I felt really dumb :sigh:

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BaronVonVaderham
Jul 31, 2011

All hail the queen!
The zoo by my mom rescued two bobkittens a year ago. They're all grown up now but still the best thing in my facebook feed :3:



Three-Phase
Aug 5, 2006

by zen death robot

BaronVonVaderham posted:

The zoo by my mom rescued two bobkittens a year ago. They're all grown up now but still the best thing in my facebook feed :3:





Double the poof. :swoon:

StrixNebulosa
Feb 14, 2012

You cheated not only the game, but yourself.
But most of all, you cheated BABA

https://twitter.com/zboah/status/865223081266221056

drrockso20
May 6, 2013

Has Not Actually Done Cocaine
I just want to say that this thread has been a huge help this past week since my grandmother passed away

I'll admit it's kinda weird though, I loved her, and definitely miss her and am sad about it, but I haven't cried once about it, like I showed more open emotion about my cat dying back around Christmas or my older brother's ex girlfriend committing suicide back last July, like I know that's perfectly normal, but I still feel kinda guilty about it

Antivehicular
Dec 30, 2011


I wanna sing one for the cars
That are right now headed silent down the highway
And it's dark and there is nobody driving And something has got to give

drrockso20 posted:

I just want to say that this thread has been a huge help this past week since my grandmother passed away

I'll admit it's kinda weird though, I loved her, and definitely miss her and am sad about it, but I haven't cried once about it, like I showed more open emotion about my cat dying back around Christmas or my older brother's ex girlfriend committing suicide back last July, like I know that's perfectly normal, but I still feel kinda guilty about it

Grief is really weird -- the really messy stuff might hit you in a little bit, or a long time later, or not at all. Whatever it happens, it's perfectly okay. Take care of yourself and don't feel guilty.

drrockso20
May 6, 2013

Has Not Actually Done Cocaine

Antivehicular posted:

Grief is really weird -- the really messy stuff might hit you in a little bit, or a long time later, or not at all. Whatever it happens, it's perfectly okay. Take care of yourself and don't feel guilty.

I think part of it might have been the manner of how she passed; complications from the aftermath of Cancer related surgery back around Easter, she had been in the hospital for almost a month when she died, so I guess part of me had been expecting it to happen, while the other two recent deaths in my life happened much more suddenly and much more senselessly

Comptroll The Forums
Apr 25, 2007

DON'T HURT MY FEE FEES!
Fresh video from Animal Wonders Montana, look how big Kizmit is getting :3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ6nKoe4Vqk

StrixNebulosa
Feb 14, 2012

You cheated not only the game, but yourself.
But most of all, you cheated BABA

drrockso20 posted:

I think part of it might have been the manner of how she passed; complications from the aftermath of Cancer related surgery back around Easter, she had been in the hospital for almost a month when she died, so I guess part of me had been expecting it to happen, while the other two recent deaths in my life happened much more suddenly and much more senselessly

It sounds like she lived a full life and made it all the way to old age, so...

Take care of yourself, and don't beat yourself up over grief being weird. You're going to be okay.

Also, have this:

https://twitter.com/dogpic84/status/865402526635499523

Terminus
May 6, 2008

Comptroll The Forums posted:

Fresh video from Animal Wonders Montana, look how big Kizmit is getting :3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ6nKoe4Vqk

JEEVES420
Feb 16, 2005

The world is a mess... and I just need to rule it

drrockso20 posted:

I think part of it might have been the manner of how she passed; complications from the aftermath of Cancer related surgery back around Easter, she had been in the hospital for almost a month when she died, so I guess part of me had been expecting it to happen, while the other two recent deaths in my life happened much more suddenly and much more senselessly

Yes, having time to prepare for a death is different than a sudden death. You are not alone in these feelings, 3 grandparents and an uncle passed but they were expected and there were no tears; they were expected. Best friend shooting his self in front of me and 5 years later I still cry. No guilt in how you morn, just remember the good and you will honor their memory. Even the simple things, doesn't have to be some big memory. Condolences, get with family and remember the good times it helps.

StrixNebulosa
Feb 14, 2012

You cheated not only the game, but yourself.
But most of all, you cheated BABA

https://twitter.com/80s_anime/status/865364215539924992

Facebook Aunt
Oct 4, 2008

wiggle wiggle




drrockso20 posted:

I think part of it might have been the manner of how she passed; complications from the aftermath of Cancer related surgery back around Easter, she had been in the hospital for almost a month when she died, so I guess part of me had been expecting it to happen, while the other two recent deaths in my life happened much more suddenly and much more senselessly

Yeah, that's perfectly normal. If someone has been sick for a long time it can be a relief that they aren't suffering anymore. You're still sad you'll never get to see them again, of course, but it's not the same punch in the gut as a sudden unexpected death.

Fat Samurai
Feb 16, 2011

To go quickly is foolish. To go slowly is prudent. Not to go; that is wisdom.
No cute animals, but Bobby McFerrin always makes me happy.

Sininu
Jan 8, 2014


:3:

https://i.imgur.com/ooWY8PE.gifv

Sininu has a new favorite as of 14:17 on May 19, 2017

Fritz Coldcockin
Nov 7, 2005

drrockso20 posted:

I just want to say that this thread has been a huge help this past week since my grandmother passed away

I'll admit it's kinda weird though, I loved her, and definitely miss her and am sad about it, but I haven't cried once about it, like I showed more open emotion about my cat dying back around Christmas or my older brother's ex girlfriend committing suicide back last July, like I know that's perfectly normal, but I still feel kinda guilty about it

Don't worry. This happened to me when my mom died. I think I had been mentally preparing myself for it for months before it happened. I was really close to my mom and when she died I was devastated, but for a week afterwards there were people in my house all the time and I just didn't cry once.

And then suddenly a week later, when I was alone, I started to cry nonstop. I couldn't explain it.

Don't worry about how you grieve and don't let anyone tell you it's "not normal".

Slime
Jan 3, 2007

drrockso20 posted:

I just want to say that this thread has been a huge help this past week since my grandmother passed away

I'll admit it's kinda weird though, I loved her, and definitely miss her and am sad about it, but I haven't cried once about it, like I showed more open emotion about my cat dying back around Christmas or my older brother's ex girlfriend committing suicide back last July, like I know that's perfectly normal, but I still feel kinda guilty about it

It's normal not to cry for a while. It's also normal not to cry ever. Or immediately burst into tears the moment it happens.

dogmother1776
Apr 16, 2016

https://twitter.com/catsources/status/865530526051860480

https://www.instagram.com/sunrise_aby_cattery/

Night10194
Feb 13, 2012

We'll start,
like many good things,
with a bear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HUEtY96svM

Still the most majestic of birbs.

I will never stop with the Potoos.

tribbledirigible
Jul 27, 2004
I finally beat the internet. The end boss was hard.


That's one cat that won't fall for "CAT FUD" signs again.

Chard
Aug 24, 2010




This is my boss' dog Luka. He's a shelter rescue that she says is Stratfordshire Terrier/Akita (?), all I know is that he is Extremely Concerned about being a good boy, but he neeedn't be (he is good).

Dienes
Nov 4, 2009

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College Slice

Chard posted:

This is my boss' dog Luka. He's a shelter rescue that she says is Stratfordshire Terrier/Akita (?), all I know is that he is Extremely Concerned about being a good boy, but he neeedn't be (he is good).


I know many women that would gleefully maim to have that eyeliner.

Neddy Seagoon
Oct 12, 2012

"Hi Everybody!"

Chard posted:

This is my boss' dog Luka. He's a shelter rescue that she says is Stratfordshire Terrier/Akita (?), all I know is that he is Extremely Concerned about being a good boy, but he neeedn't be (he is good).


"Quit slacking off at your computer and get back to work petting me".

Prism
Dec 22, 2007

yospos

Chard posted:

This is my boss' dog Luka. He's a shelter rescue that she says is Stratfordshire Terrier/Akita (?), all I know is that he is Extremely Concerned about being a good boy, but he neeedn't be (he is good).


He doesn't look anything like an Akita to me, but he's still a Good Boy.

(I would have guessed part Husky from the eyes. He definitely has the Staffordshire colour patterns, though.)

IMJack
Apr 16, 2003

Royalty is a continuous ripping and tearing motion.


Fun Shoe
No such thing as bad dogs.

https://twitter.com/MichaelaOkland/status/864666586912894977

I SAID :mad:

Depressio111117
Oct 18, 2014

A whole world of imagination beyond the oompah band.
The music's saccharine, but this is p drat cute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZiJkicepzM

StrixNebulosa
Feb 14, 2012

You cheated not only the game, but yourself.
But most of all, you cheated BABA

https://twitter.com/nevesytrof/status/865572022310416384

TehRedWheelbarrow
Mar 16, 2011



Fan of Britches

Awwww. dat poor little baby

Night10194
Feb 13, 2012

We'll start,
like many good things,
with a bear.

sneakyfrog posted:

Awwww. dat poor little baby

Foxes seem to exist partly to get into inexplicable and weird situations.

TehRedWheelbarrow
Mar 16, 2011



Fan of Britches

Night10194 posted:

Foxes seem to exist partly to get into inexplicable and weird situations.

my uncle and aunt had a 3 legged one who lived in their backyard who lost it in a trap, I fed it every day I was there and it let me pet it. Pretty cool when i was like 11

Tendai
Mar 16, 2007

"When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber."

Grimey Drawer

Depressio111117 posted:

The music's saccharine, but this is p drat cute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZiJkicepzM
That is a good old man :3:

Feonir
Mar 30, 2011

Ask me about aquatic cocaine transportation and by-standard management.
Friend from Final Fantasy MMO who wishes to remain anonymous found a bunch of abandoned kittens. They are a vet and waited a few days checking every hour or so for a mother to return to reunite the little wee ones but no go. So for the last few weeks now one bard goes afk periodically to feed



these. They will be nursed and cared for until old enough for adoption. They have been waking up every 2-3 hours to feed the little fuzzy beans. They only just opened their eyes. And every so often over voip whilst gaming we will all hear the "Mew mew mew!" and know what time it is.

Huzzah!
Sep 15, 2007

Malnutrition is scarier than any beastie.
https://twitter.com/Bodegacats_/status/865701212003414016

NLJP
Aug 26, 2004


Depressio111117 posted:

The music's saccharine, but this is p drat cute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZiJkicepzM

Oh poo poo right in the ticker ;_;

Jagged Jim
Sep 26, 2013

I... I can only look though the window...

Cute Thread: 12 pounds of adorable kitty

Say Nothing
Mar 5, 2013

by FactsAreUseless
Pfft! 12 pounds!

StrixNebulosa
Feb 14, 2012

You cheated not only the game, but yourself.
But most of all, you cheated BABA

https://twitter.com/BurntToastLord/status/865717423651135489

RareAcumen
Dec 28, 2012






https://vtt.tumblr.com/tumblr_oq20odldsa1r9wesi_480.mp4#_=_

Zero One
Dec 30, 2004

HAIL TO THE VICTORS!

Say Nothing posted:

Pfft! 12 pounds!



Butterscotch++

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RareAcumen
Dec 28, 2012





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