frasier1d ago
Reay

Got up two and a half hours ago.

Got the dog out for a walk.

Been home with him on my lap since then — our 40-pound lapdog — giving him all the rubs and scritching and compliments he’ll take.

We’re his third home and we know he was abused in at least one of the previous two.

I haven’t had anything to eat or drink yet, but he’s staying on my lap until he wants to leave because he needs to learn he’s unconditionally loved and the best boy.

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Apr 2 at 1:40pmWeb
Show threadHot Cheeto 🧚‍♀️1d ago
@reay I currently have our trauma cat in my lap. She is NOT a lap cat but I'm not moving for the same reason! 🥹
Show threadKim Possible 1d ago

@reay You are the best! They, like people, can learn to trust again, but it takes the commitment of good souls.

I don't know much about the background of my rescue dogs, but I do know that Miles had been returned twice for being too timid and getting bullied by other dogs. I can only imagine how that made him feel. His third home is permanent. We made sure of it.

Show threadReay1d ago
@kimlockhartga Aw, thanks. Really I’m just offering up the care and love people should offer their pets. I’m a peaceful guy, but knowing people abuse animals — I’m picturing this guy as a puppy, which is heart-melting — is infuriating.
Show threadAstronot1d ago
@reay what i'd give for a 40lb lap dog. Nico the boxer cross is almost 80lbs and gets in my lap for snuggles almost every day.
Show threadReay1d ago
@astronot Nico knows a good thing when he finds it. 🙂
Show threadCindy Barnes1d ago
@reay You are an awesome doggie dad. 🐾🫶
Show threadReay1d ago
@CindyLou7 Thanks! I try.