• Cactus_Head@programming.dev
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    8 hours ago

    Stuff like this makes realize how “human” animals are

    In my culture at least, not that many ppl own pets, and I always thought(consciously and unconsciously) of pets as just toys that shit and eat

    Months back mom bought a cat from a pet store, even though I said we need to assess if we can take care of a cat before making a decision. Her reason was she found a cheap one compared to the other shop and wanted take the opportunity before its sold.

    In less than 3 days, we returned the cat.

  • Monument@lemmy.sdf.org
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    2 days ago

    My dog went down during a walk on Christmas Eve in 2021. At the emergency vet, they did some tests and imaging to determine she had a splenic tumor that had caused her spleen to burst. As they were prepping her for surgery, the tumor itself burst open. They were able to remove the tumor and repair the damage but she had to have multiple blood transfusions

    She’s now a happy, healthy nearly 15-year-old dog. She wouldn’t have made it without the transfusions.

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      i think its probably positive to make the decision for healthy dogs, to take their blood to a responsible extend, forcing them (or allowing them) to participate in a higher act of solidarity and mutual aide than they can comprehend, … but i also think its still blood stealing and the post is funny

      also appy doggo made it :3

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      2 days ago

      I’m glad she made it through that. My dog is getting older and most of my meager savings right now are going to an emergency fund if something happens to him.

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    Completely agree with the sane person pointing out the dog doesn’t know what’s going on other than head pats and belly rubs. Completely disagree with the fools claiming the dog’s blood was stolen. Sheesh, people, they just borrowed it with no intention of return.

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    If dogs knew what blood donations were, and most importantly that they get snacks after, they’d donate on schedule their whole lives

    Compare that to some of you cowards who are “scared of needles” they understand what it means to help the pack.

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      2 days ago

      I think it’s the sudden vibe shift that willy wonka edit introduces? That’s what made me laugh anyway