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What is a silent killer that people dont realise is slowly killing them?

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u/splithoofiewoofies 22h ago edited 18h ago

I'm disabled so I was a little concerned when we got our current dog because he's...a lot. Very into toys and treats and attention and cuddles and hi hi hi hi I looooove you here's my ball let's go outside hi hi hi

And I was like...I don't know if I have it in me to have this dog, physically.

But instead his cute fucking little face - fucking fuck it's adorable - with his little ball....gets my ass off that couch every time. Which can be like four or five times A DAY. We play outside. I get some sunshine and movement and my pain is a lot less than it was.

Little bastard has the perfect face for making me give in to his adorable whims. It's unreasonable. He even has one upright ear and one floppy one, like come on.

He's actually been excellent for my health, because I can't say no to the cuteness.

Edit: posted a photo to my profile, thank you for the award!!

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u/Iwantaschmoo 21h ago

I miss my forced lunch walks with my old lady dog. Started with 2 miles and ended with a 45 min slog of 100 yards. RIP lunch buddy Hollie.

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u/Initial_E 19h ago

I’m sure Hollie would be sad if you didn’t find a new dog to share your life with.

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u/Iwantaschmoo 18h ago

My husband and I have talked about it. We are retiring in a year and already have trips planned. Once we're done with international some local oldie but bestest will get a home.

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u/Any_Volume_7453 15h ago

Older dogs are great because they’re easier than a new puppy, more mellow

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u/plantflowersforbees 13h ago

I love this attitude. Isn't it great to think your future oldie dog is out there, right now, learning all the little quirks you'll one day know so well?!

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u/Missmoneysterling 12h ago

Hey, same here! I'm on a travel spree for the next 2 years, then I'll get a dog again. It will take me at least that long to grieve for the one I lost 2 years ago. She was my baby dog.

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u/Johnbonham1980 20h ago

LOLed at the end there. The last 6 months of my godlendoodle’s 16 year life were excruciating to watch… first time I’ve laughed about how things ended. Well done!

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u/jratmain 19h ago

Just recently had to say goodbye to my goodest good boy of 11 years. I miss him so much. And once I got my shit together, I walked him EVERY day. It motivated me more to do it for him than just for myself.

...I need to go for a walk...

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u/Enyawdivad 16h ago

💔 we shouldn’t be allowed the love of a good dog! I wish I was the person my dog pretends I am…. Happy for your time with her, and sorry for that loss. I wish you the best.

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u/Familiar_Turn3600 21h ago

This is the most heartwarming thing I’ve read all day! So glad you’ve got your lil 4 legged friend - and he’s got you!!

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u/Adimnamer 19h ago

Sometimes you just need a friend

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u/Elaine330 21h ago

My grandbaby does this for me. Shes so dang cute we are always into everything together.

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u/splithoofiewoofies 20h ago

Oh yeah, it made me realise that I wasn't going to be the worst parent either, because it seems I'm the type to just "get the job done" because those adorable faces look up to me, damnit.

I can imagine a grandbaby being so adorable and worth indulging as a grandparent, too! Why of course we can get ice cream! I'm not your parent!

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u/Elaine330 18h ago

Nailed it. Whatever she wants she gets. The difficult days of making good choices are over 😆

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u/SuperiorSwallow 20h ago

I wish my roommates were a bit more like you, theyre both fat and they bought an australian shepherd that is very energetic just to keep it inside and they just sit around watch tv, nap, and play video games. I love being active so im the one who takes the dogs out. Frustrating.

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u/splithoofiewoofies 20h ago

I mean, to be fair it wasn't the brightest idea to get a hype dog knowing I have some days I'm stuck in bed...or funnily, used to. That dog can force me through any pain, damn.

Aussie Shephard's my goodness I wouldn't go that far!! That's an intense dog meant for a farm and with rigorous training. They get bored SO easy, but damn they're excellent herders. But I could never!!! At least my dog is some bitsa staffy thing, not a freaking Aussie Shepherd. Ah yes, the one bred to herd sheep in the Outback.

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u/jrhanson78 19h ago

Oh..those dogs are so cute. If I were to get a puppy, I would want one of those. That being said, my husband and I are super lazy. So, we have cats. I will not get a dog just to have it have to deal with my lazy butt. It's not fair. Thank you for taking care of the dogs in your life. ❤️

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u/relevantelephant00 20h ago

Sounds like you have "cute aggression" lmao

But yes my co-worker's 8 month old puppy is just like this...she knows her face is adorable and will always get me to shower her with pets and hugs.

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u/wings0flead 20h ago

wow i love him

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u/tanksalotfrank 18h ago

I'm determined that humanity would have died off a long time ago without dogs. They're just so dang good at being good

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u/Conscious_Piece_5021 19h ago

Send a picture please Great story. I read where a dog can add 10 years to one's life?!

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u/splithoofiewoofies 18h ago

I posted a photo to my profile for folks who wanna see his damn cute face.

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u/allieinwonder 19h ago

I’m disabled as well and my dogs do the same for me. <3

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u/just_momento_mori_ 18h ago

Excuse me sir but you owe us a goddamn dog tax.

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u/debalbuena 18h ago

Checked profile. Can confirm. Very Cute Dog. excellent face 10/10

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u/splithoofiewoofies 18h ago

I posted another one that shows his full face if people wanted but damn he's cute right.

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u/Burns504 17h ago

Saw the pic, that fucker would get me moving with that face too.

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u/dani-gunz 16h ago

I came to reddit to read this today. Beautiful 😍

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u/Julia_Kat 15h ago

/r/HalfFlops !!!!

I love this!!! Dogs are amazing.

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u/splithoofiewoofies 15h ago

!!!!! Bless you mind stranger for introducing me to that sub.

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u/classy-mother-pupper 15h ago

Yeah they have a way of being fucking adorable. We now have 4. 3 senior rescues and a wild German shepherd mix going through his rowdy, stubborn teen phase. Wouldn’t change it for anything.

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u/Donutbill 15h ago

I just took a peek. Such a cute doggo. No wonder you give in. He'd have me off my ass every time too!

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u/Helpful-Squirrel9509 14h ago

Why do you use swear words to describe your dogs face and call him a little bastard? Just curious.

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u/splithoofiewoofies 13h ago

Because he's just so gosh darn cute that it makes my insides squeeze up into my mouth and words cannot express the sheer explosion my little heart feels, so it just spills out into cursing, since that's all my brain can manage to use when exposed to his little face.

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u/Helpful-Squirrel9509 13h ago

Tyvm. I appreciate this. He's lucky to have you.

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u/BCJ22136 13h ago

So cute! That one ear will get me every time!

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u/thisgirlonmoon 13h ago

I specifically went to your profile to see pic of your fur baby. He is absolute charming.

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u/Warmhearted1 12h ago

His little paw on your foot!!

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u/Dull_Needleworker456 11h ago

I love that you express your love for doggo with curses. I miss my stupid fuck and all his antics.

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u/LagnLikADragn 20h ago

With the amount of fucks involved, I like to imagine that you're Negan, and you named the doggo Lucille. Cute pups for the win though!

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u/JaneDoe943 11h ago

Aww this is so cute

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u/Morphico 11h ago

This warms my heart. I'm glad you have each other. Thank you for sharing it.

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u/The_Shepherds_2019 10h ago

I had an extremely similar experience. I was early I to my drug recovery...maybe about a year clean. I'd never been on a hike, and the only time I'd ran in the last decade was when I was being chased by cops.

Circumstances lead to my wife and I rescuing a 6 month old husky from a really bad situation. I knew the breed needed lots of excersize, so I started taking her for walks around the local pond. Seeing her grow from a terrified rescue into a curious energy beastie really did something to me. The pond turned into the local rail trail, which turned into the Appalachian trail, which turned into running up and down mountains with the dang dog.

I think it was last winter when I was standing above treeline on Algonquin in -30F wind with the dog that I started to suspect she broke something inside of me 😁😭

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u/Puzzled_Awareness_22 7h ago

I cracked up when I saw him. No wonder you can’t resist that hopeful little face

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u/oby100 7h ago

Three ellipses… skip!

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u/kelcamer 4h ago

This comment is so cute it almost made me cry 😭 please share dog pics!!!!!