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[–] chmod755@feddit.org 2 points 1 day ago
[–] owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca 21 points 4 days ago

Heckin long-term goodest doggo

[–] PixellatedDave@feddit.uk 10 points 4 days ago

Aaaw got some lip shmackin' action going on. Happy birthday!

[–] AbsolutelyNotSpez@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

Happy shlorp day, princess! ☺️

[–] jlow@slrpnk.net 6 points 4 days ago

Such a cutie! Happy birthday!

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

My large dog's ninth birthday is coming up. She'll be getting her favorites, too, of course (fish and fruit, mostly).

It's so encouraging to see other large dogs who have such long lives. My girl is still in great health, but the expected lifespan (10-11 on average) has been giving me terrible anxiety.

Anyway, happy birthday!

[–] laranis@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What kind of dog? We had two Great Danes and they were taken way too early. Still, we got another and she's awesome. But, it lingers in the back of my mind.

Dog tax below. Our goofy girl chilling on a full bed.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 2 points 2 days ago

That's why I haven't had a great dane. They, in particular, have such heartbreakingly short lives. Beautiful dog.

Mine is a Newfoundland mix.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

❤️❤️❤️

[–] KokusnussRitter@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Happy birthday. What meal are you getting treated with? :3

[–] susieq0044@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

It is topped with fish / his favorite.

[–] Kalothar@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I have a 12 year old boy who likes a lot like this, anyhow what’s that brand of harness? Does it work well? We have some stairs and I’d like to just be able to carry him up them via the handle haha.

[–] susieq0044@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

I got it at aldi, it was on offer, I didn’t buy it on purpose ;-) it is great to help him down the stairs; up not so much; he is far to heavy to carry, which he hates.

[–] Dojan@pawb.social 0 points 3 days ago