she got spoiled with a birthday cake and a new halloween lamb chop toy (not pictured). i love her so much🥹

Second pic was a silly yawn.
They’re 4XL from Spark Paws, she loves them!

that glare thoooo 😂

My sweet Luna is finally starting to feel better today, and I can't begin to describe how relieved I am. 😭❤️

A few days ago, I spent 24 hours straight doing grocery and meal deliveries, trying desperately to build up a little savings. I just wanted some financial breathing room.

Some sense of security after everything I've been going through.

I had no idea that every single dollar I earned that day would end up going toward saving Luna's life.

I went almost 30 hours without eating. I was exhausted, hungry, and already struggling with my own health, but I kept pushing because I felt like I couldn't afford to stop.

And then Luna got sick. 💔

Watching this sweet little puppy become so weak, unable to eat, vomiting, and barely acting like herself absolutely broke my heart.

She depends on me to keep her safe, and there I was, terrified that I wouldn't have enough money to get her the help she needed.

I don't think I've fully processed how frightening these past few days have been.

I'm worried about my mental health. I'm worried about what I'm doing to my body just trying to survive financially. And even though Luna is improving, I'm still terrified of something happening to her.

I've spent so much energy trying to keep everything from falling apart that I haven't really had a chance to acknowledge how badly I'm struggling myself.

I don't regret a single dollar I spent on Luna. She's worth every penny, every sleepless night, and every ounce of love I have to give. 🐶❤️

But I'm tired. Not just physically tired. I'm emotionally exhausted from constantly having to choose between taking care of myself, keeping my head above water, and making sure this little creature I love so much gets everything she needs.

I don't need a perfect life. I just want a little stability, some peace, and the chance to take care of Luna without sacrificing my own health in the process.

Today, she's doing better. And right now, that's the one thing giving me some hope. ❤️🐾

He had his neuter yesterday. Please enjoy him on gabapentin and trazadone vs when it wears off. The only saving grace in-between doses is that he HATES the show I am currently watching so he will put himself to rest in the kitchen when it's on.

He didn’t see the camera untill after the first few shutter sounds this is the best of the bunch

It has been 77 days since I had to say goodbye to my most beloved. I found myself crying all day today, missing him like a part of my soul was removed. Then I learned that today is traditionally the day we light the way for our lost blockheads.

My candle is lit for you, sweet boy. There will never be another like you.

I have a feeling I’m gonna be stuck here for a bit…🤣🤣🤣

My girl is just loaded with character

My boy

The CUTEST little babies were cleared for transport yesterday! They should be off to their new lives tomorrow to Safe Paws Iowa!
I named them Rosie (left) and Ruby

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/velvethippos/s/q4SOLEl8s3

Just wanted to show off my silly guy :)

8 months since we adopted this crazy girl off of the euthanasia list after 3 months of being overlooked in the shelter. She’s enjoying the new lease on life so much and her brother enjoys having a playmate again

What would you name this friendly fellow?

His current name is actually pretty awesome. We kind of love it. However, I'm torn. My last guy was 8 when he came home with me and I kept his name. I kind of want to pick my own this time, but his name is just... kind of perfect for what a muffin he is...

He loves people and is a shelter favourite. When we first met, I saw probably half a dozen people walk in and ignore the fact that I was there to meet him and just fawn over him. He ate it up. Literally between two women at one point back and forth between them sucking up the love. It delighted me to see how much he loved people and how much they loved him.

I don't want to share his name, but I'm looking for inspiration. I'm just torn because I'd kind of like to choose the name we have for him for the rest of his life so if I see/hear something that works or inspires me, I am open to change.

After she stopped eating this weekend, we learned that her cancer is back and there’s no fixing it. We made the decision to stop her suffering this week.
Buena came into our lives when someone handed this tiny puppy to me on the street, and I took her to just “get her healthy and rehome her.” Almost 9 years later here we are.
She’s my first pittbull, my first big dog, and the first dog I’ve ever experienced wanting to basically crawl into my skin to get close to me 😂. Now she’s always going to be in my heart.
Hug your babies a little closer this week, and do me a favor and think of Buena as she makes this next part of her journey. I told her to say hi to my dad for me, and wait for me on the other side. 💔

Edit: wow thank you all so much for your kind words. I’m simultaneously weeping and comforted. This community is something special ❤️

2nd edit: Well, we didn’t make it to the beach party. She threw up a bunch this morning so we decided is was selfish to keep her any longer. Our sweet girl is on to the next, and I know I’ll never have another dog like her. Thanks again for all your kind words. ❤️

It’s on a medium heat currently and he’s doing good with not getting too close, he seems very happy

There’s a known scammer who’s on the USL (Universal Scammer List) going around posting a fake GFM in dog subs to get kind hearted people to donate.

Please, DO NOT fall for these scams!

The user is [u/Reasonable_Support_5](u/Reasonable_Support_5)

They’ve been scamming on reddit since 2020, have been banned in a lot of borrow subs as well as donation subs.

Report their GFM so it can get shut down and the scammer banned.

About a year ago we mistakingly sent an application in to a shelter in Texas (we are from Ohio so kind of far, lol.) When the lady called about the dog we inquired about she said she was fostered out and wasn't updated on the site yet.. however she told us she had a dog we may be interested in... POLO! My heart sank when she told us they were in Texas but relieved when we learned they have a non profit that drives dogs all over the US. We drove hours about a week later to meet the driver and give our happy boy the home he deserves. Polo saved us a little more than we saved him, I believe.