The "What Are You Doing This Moment" Thread

[TechnicalBarbarity]

yeah, im definitely giving her space, but also keeping an eye on her and letting her know im there. She kind of wagged her tail for the first time today and took some food from my hand a little bit ago. I'm honestly not handling this well myself but i try not to be around her when im in that state of mind. We'll be going for a nice long walk today. Not worried about biting or growling, she's a harmless sweetheart.

yeah, losing a dog is different. They're just so innocent, so pure ....

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

Sucks to hear that TB, wishing y'all the best.

 

[EspaDa]

So sorry for your loss, TB... I'm also a dog kind of person and I simply love them all. They shouldn't live such short lives, they deserve all the best for their loyalty and devotion to humans.

 

[Slammed]

yeah, im definitely giving her space, but also keeping an eye on her and letting her know im there. She kind of wagged her tail for the first time today and took some food from my hand a little bit ago. I'm honestly not handling this well myself but i try not to be around her when im in that state of mind. We'll be going for a nice long walk today. Not worried about biting or growling, she's a harmless sweetheart.

yeah, losing a dog is different. They're just so innocent, so pure ....

I think the fact that she wagged her tail and took some food is a positive thing.
There is no reason to not show her you're struggling as well. Maybe not breaking down and showering her in slobbery tears and blubber but showing her that you miss her friend as well might be good for her, it might help her realise she doesn't have to go through it all alone. It's hard to know exactly what dogs are thinking but we treat them almost like they human in life, why not treat them the same when death comes into it.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

She knows i'm struggling, she saw me break down a few times. We go and sit next to his bed, bowl, toys(mostly balls, he loved tennis balls the most) etc and i actually try giving her comfort by "talking to her" about it. Basically letting her know that were going to ride this out together. Here are their last few pics together ...

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... btw they not only have dog beds, but a full sofa and couch set in the garage. But Duke was having trouble getting in/on them and tbh has always preferred to sleep on the ground. The girl always preferred the couches and beds, but she decided for the past few months that she was gonna be hanging out next to him.

Here they are playing with each other when they were just a few years old ...

Here's a few pics of their one and only litter of puppies they had back in the summer of 2009 ....

And here are a few pics of Duke back when he was a puppy, one in his heydays and one of him a few days before he passed ...

Rest in Peace big boy! :*(

 

[CiG]

Shit is heartbreaking man.

 

[Slammed]

Those pups are cute
The two of them look good together, it's no wonder she's mourning.

 

[RadicalThrasher]

@TechnicalBarbarity , sorry to hear, losing a furry family member is one of the most devastating things to deal with.

 

[Onder]

Drinking a lager in the office before I go to lunch to the poop canteen. They can't cook for shit but hey it's the only food around. There's no beer either in the entire fucking compound, wtf, I had to bring my own beer to work. Shit is so relaxed during summer, most of the people are away on vacation so it's like a haunted palace.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

thanks guys

 

[Phylactery]

Just finished colour coding my new timetable for September and now I am actually sad that it's done again for another year. It's literally one of my favourite parts of the school year! Clearly I need to get out more.

 

[jimmy101]

Sorry to hear TB. Time heals all wounds.

 

[Phylactery]

@no country for old wainds are you watching Federer vs Djokovic? I’m rooting for Federer but if I’m honest I don’t think he will win. Djokovic is just too good at getting every ball back into play! Having said that, Federer has already hit some ridiculous shots.

 

[no country for old wainds]

i am yeah, i actually think fed’s been the better of the two in this tournament so i’m 50/50 on who wins.

 

[Phylactery]

Federer was also the slightly better player in the first set imo, although they were both ridiculous. And then what the fuck happened in that second set to Djok! 6-1 absolute decimation. If only Federer had won the first set this match would basically be over! What a bizarre match so far.

 

[Phylactery]

Federer is currently losing this match while being the better player at pretty much all stages of the match. This is why I’m not a fan of tie breaks.

 

[no country for old wainds]

a fed fan should love tiebreaks tbf lol, he’s been the tiebreak god for most of his career. i like them as i think playing well in the clutch moments is sometimes more telling than general consistency. djokovic has been shite in sets 2 and (most of) 4 though for sure.

 

[EspaDa]

updated my obsolete avatar. it's my doggy and Its name actually is Demon, yayy! He's 6 and is doing freaking great. He's no protector, though. People are afraid of his eyes (two different colours; one's blue the other brown) but he cannot be intimidating at all. He barely barks. He feels despondent when told off after doing something bad, like ruining the grass in the excluded zone in my garden, haha.

 

[Phylactery]

NOOOOOO! Threw away 2 match points! Fuck sake Federer.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

updated my obsolete avatar. it's my doggy and Its name actually is Demon, yayy! He's 6 and is doing freaking great. He's no protector, though. People are afraid of his eyes (two different colours; one's blue the other brown) but he cannot be intimidating at all. He barely barks. He feels despondent when told off after doing something bad, like ruining the grass in the excluded zone in my garden, haha.

good looking doggie! Is he some sort of Australian cattle dog or shepherd? Did you just get him recently or has he been with you since he was a pup?