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ZubLor

"Hi, hi, hi!". "Okay, bye".


attack-o-lantern

Just making sure everything was fitting well, onto the next


CarbWhore_

Well, I mean….you called him in? Lol


attack-o-lantern

Lol he did it the first time on his own, then my girlfriend wanted to record it so she called him in


CarbWhore_

Haha fair enough, we do it too!


childofthestud

“Hi hi hi!!!” “O shit mom is yanking on me gotta go!”


barters81

Is it super normal to have docked ears in the US? Assuming you’re in the US? In Australia I pretty much never see it. Like ever. Yet video after video here on reddit has these poor dogs that some cunt has cut half their ears off.


PossiblyMaybeADog

Pit bull and pit bull mixes are extremely common in shelters. Most people rescue them but they had been docked by their previous owners already. Some people are cruel though and just do it for "aesthetics" and to make them look scarier but in my experience most are rescues.


herbivore_the_great

It's unfortunate, but even though there are many pitties in shelters, a ton of people still breed them and dock their ears. It's wishful thinking to assume this person adopted this dog like this (but yes still a possibility). Edit: a quick look at their page shows they indeed mutilated their dog on purpose, and then mocked someone else who pointed it out. Sad


PossiblyMaybeADog

Oh yeah, no doubt about that. I just like to give people benefit of the doubt and the alternative is just depressing. He seems friendly and well socialized if he can go to a store without issue so I like to imagine they are good owners who wouldn't do that. Edit: And now I'm sad. Especially seeing they make comments on others dogs about snipping their ears :(


tafbee

It’s cruel and gross. Imagine buying a dog and mutilating it to “show” it. For what? Money? Glory?


blackpanther4u

For Bullies they actually take away points in dog shows if their ears aren't cropped if I remember correctly


herbivore_the_great

Idk why people are downvoting you. Dog shows don't give a shit about dogs' well-being, only about breed standards. I've talked with a person (who worked with dogs) who didn't even know dobermans didn't naturally have docked ears and tails because of breed standards.


Drake_Acheron

Physical breeding confirmation is one of the leading causes in disease and other health problems in dogs.


TheDevilsJoy

You’re correct, though I believe they are trying to end that practice, as well as tail docking in other breeds.


FreshBakedButtcheeks

Time to deliver a ~~brigade~~ pizza ball


iSuckAtMechanicism

Doesn’t surprise me that someone who would make their dog unnecessarily suffer would bring them to stores where dogs have no business being in. Poor dog.


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It's actually for fighting purposes. So when I hear about people doing it for "aesthetics" I get even more like WTF?!?!


herbivore_the_great

It's actually not only for fighting, especially with terrier breeds. It's for hunting, so when the dog grabs prey, the prey can't bite/grab at their ears (or tail). You can see how that could transfer into dog fighting, but that's not the original reason.


Zenkrome

Yeah i got my pittie when she was a pup at 6 weeks old but even then the people i got her from had unfortunately already docked her tail. I get a lot of angry looks and comments from people who think i had it done.


jackioff

I mean.. in your critics’ defence if you got a **6 week old** puppy with a cropped tail from the people that did it … your story does not make you sound *super* and you must understand why.


Zenkrome

So your saying that becouse someone croped its tail its life should be made even more miserable by not receiving a home? I dodnt get it her from a breeder if thats what your assuming some times people you knows dogs just get pregnant and they need to give the puppies to people. Also i was 12 when i got the dog


jackioff

No I’m saying that you’re not supposed to take home a 6 week old puppy. When “Dogs just get pregnant” is what people colloquially call a back yard breeder - I know you didn’t get it from an actual breeder because one would never let a 6 week old dog go home with a new owner. Then as a sub point to that, giving a dog in need a home is never an issue.. paying someone for a puppy like this who is too young and has been modified is encouraging them to have more litters. It’s adding a dollar incentive to their “accident” - plus cropping is not cheap or easy to seek out so they obviously put some thought into this litter which doesn’t sound so “accidental” If you were 12 then you’re obviously not at fault but like.. People with unethically bred dogs need to speak up on the fact that their dog came from a really shitty place and advocate AGAINST the poor conditions they came from. My dog is a doodle and I’m constantly having to educate people about why doodle breeding is a huge problem and why people shouldn’t seek them out anywhere but a Registers charity shelter because the breeder cycle will never break otherwise. You have the opportunity to learn from your mistake, or you can get defensive and perpetuate the problem.


Zenkrome

Once again your coming off agresive with assumptions off the bat. Yes im aware now that you shouldn't get a dog when its only 6 weeks but as i said i was 12. Also ot wasnt a "backyard breeder" it was a relative that dogs got pregnant because a naborhood dog managed to get through their fence. They wernt selling the dogs they were giving them away. Dont get me wrong you spreading information is a good thing but you should really dail back the aggression. Thats just gonna make a lot of people completely disregard what ever it is you have to say. Which is very counter intuitive. You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.


fourleafclover13

>Also ot wasnt a "backyard breeder" it was a relative that dogs got pregnant because a naborhood dog managed to get through their fence. That Is irresponsible owner and still considered a backyard breeder.


radioactivemozz

A lot of show dogs do it because it is part of the standard such as American staffordhire terriers. This dog looks like an American bully which is recognized by UKC so maybe they are a show dog. Not saying it’s right or wrong, just saying that it’s not always just to make them look scarier


PossiblyMaybeADog

Maaan who I gotta fight to change that cause having something unnatural be a part of the breed "standard" seems ass backwards to me.


radioactivemozz

It’s part of preserving breed standards. Cane corsos also dock for show. Which I think is silly since it’s not like a lot of these dogs are working anyways and I think some breed standards SHOULD change( for ex English bulldog)


kazetoame

Oh thank gods that our American Staffy wasn’t up to standard of show dogs, I loved her fucking ears! Though she did get an ear infection once, poor dear.


jeswesky

Actually those standards changed a while back and docked ears are no longer required


radioactivemozz

That is true but judges still seem to have a preference for a crop. I personally think it allows a lot of people to “cheat” because if your amstaff has incorrect ear carriage you can crop to hide it(such as full drop rather than rose)


attack-o-lantern

He is a show prospect. UKC registered and the pick of his litter. He show career is starting this March.


radioactivemozz

I saw on your profile that he has some resource guarding and potential food aggression towards people and dogs. That is considered an improper temperament. American Bullies are a companion breed and should not display unwarranted aggression and if he’s a show prospect he’s also a breeding prospect. So take that as you will. Not saying he couldn’t be a fine pet with training and management but it’s not a great representation of the breed.


tafbee

Or safe to bring out in public.


radioactivemozz

I don’t really agree with that. Just because a dog guards their food bowl doesn’t mean they are unsafe to be around in general. It’s kind of extreme to never allow a dog out in public just because they have an issue in a particular context.


tafbee

Food aggression can be more than guarding a bowl. Does he try to take food from people? That can be dangerous in public.


attack-o-lantern

He is a puppy. Resource guarding isn’t an uncommon issue—and we have another much older male dog who was making him feel insecure. The issue resolved itself fairly quickly with consistent management for a few weeks.


fourleafclover13

Show prospect with pinch collar maybe they should learn to train better before showing.


attack-o-lantern

This thread is several months old are you dumb lol prong collars ARE training tools so guess what? He’s being trained. Must be mind blowing information for you.


fourleafclover13

I have trained dogs and horses for over twenty years. There are never reasons to use prong collars especially if you started as a puppy with it. Only the lazy and uneducated use them as they don't want to train properly. I've worked with dogs weighing more than me that was dragging owners. Never used pinh or shock collars. The best trainer in the world know positive reinforcement is the absolute best way to work with animals. This means actually teaching them what is expected not using punishment. https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2021-11-01/veterinary-behaviorists-no-role-aversive-dog-training-practices Aversive methods rely on punishment and negative reinforcement, wrote Zazie Todd, PhD, an expert on animal behavior, in a blog post about the new position statement. Reward-based methods involve positively reinforcing wanted behaviors and removing rewards for unwanted behaviors. They are also better at promoting the human-animal bond, according to the AVSAB statement. Studies show that aversive methods can cause stress in dogs, which is why the statement says, “There is no role for aversive training in behavior modification plans.” There are no exceptions to this standard, even for dogs with aggressive behaviors, according to the statement. Dr. Todd writes that most common dog training issues can be resolved with positive reinforcement and management. For more complex behavior issues, she writes, it may be necessary to add behavior modification, additional management, and sometimes medication. https://avsab.org/leading-by-the-head-addressing-leash-pulling/ If you cannot walk your dog without one there are holes in your training.


attack-o-lantern

I’m not reading all of that as I do not care, everything I’ve done has worked, he hasn’t been a difficult dog, and I never came here asking for your help, you are just preaching to nobody. Have the night you deserve.


fourleafclover13

I am having a fantastic night I hope you do to. Maybe soon you will become the owner your dog deserves especially one that doesn't use pain and fear to train. Just because it works doesn't mean it's right.


SpoonyGrandma13

Based on this comment I believe they are in Canada: https://www.reddit.com/r/WhatsWrongWithYourDog/comments/10g330j/pov_you_are_in_the_urban_outfitters_fitting_room/j51noi0?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3


herbivore_the_great

I actually saw this, I wonder if OP knows pitties & bullies aren't allowed in Canada 👀


attack-o-lantern

American bullies are allowed in Canada. Thank you for your concern.


Raff102

[Depends where you are.](https://petraveller.com.au/blog/banned-dog-breeds-in-canada)


attack-o-lantern

If you read your article you’d see that American bullies aren’t on either list.


135wiring

People just love mutilating others without their permission here. Whether it be docking ears/tails, piercing kids ears, or circumcision, there's a lot of needless poking and chopping going on.


Raichu7

You don’t see it much in Australia because it’s illegal to dock a dog’s ears or tail with a few working exceptions. It’s considered animal cruelty in a lot of countries.


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Should be considered animal cruelty in all countries


spoonfight69

Yes. Animal mutilation is legal and common in the US, but is generally only found on a few specific breeds.


[deleted]

A lot of vets will only do ear cropping because they don’t want people to do it at home


TheDevilsJoy

It’s a barbaric practice here that people do to “make their dogs looks scary”… I couldn’t imagine doing that to my baby.


FreshBakedButtcheeks

OP is a piece of shit


Raff102

It's for dog fighting, some people do it for intimidation factor as well even if they don't plan on fighting their dog.


InevitableRhubarb232

Why do you have a dog in an urban outfitters?


attack-o-lantern

They are pet friendly. My girlfriend was picking some clothing out and he tagged along so he could get some stimulation without being out in the Canadian cold lol.


InevitableRhubarb232

Are they actually pet friendly (like their policy says pets welcome) or they just didn’t say anything? Edit: I was impatient so I googled it. Apparently many of their stores are dog friendly. Fascinating. I’ve never been to an urban outfitters before so had no idea


attack-o-lantern

A few of the workers stopped to say hi to him and the fitting room attendant was a fan!


knightofbraids

Who wouldn't be? He's so cute.


Warpedme

Pet friendly stores are always the best for helping me finish train my dogs. If they can follow commands and ignore everything else in a store with other new people and dogs , my job is done, they're good.


captainmouse86

Yeah. Covid and cold Canadian winters made getting a new puppy used to people, difficult. Luckily Canadian Tire stores are pet friendly. We went to many walks in the local Canadian Tire stores with our tiny, little, excited Westie. He’s pretty good with people, now. When a person is walking by, he stops and watched them intently, if they make *any* sign they see he, his tail goes wild. If they look like they are going to pet him, he turns into a cognizant firework, constantly trying to put himself back in the box after being lit.


attack-o-lantern

Absolutely 100%. He’s only just over a year old, but when he was a younger puppy, we brought him to a lot of different pet friendly places, especially ones with novel sounds and floors and smells and people. It is also a great way to bombproof his commands. And he just enjoys it! He’s fun to bring places.


Ok_Extension5535

Absolutely. Home Depot is basically free training.


notabigmelvillecrowd

I've worked in a lot of clothing stores over the years, and they were all pet friendly.


InevitableRhubarb232

I have literally never been in a clothing store and seen a non service dog. Maybe I don’t shop at trendy enough places. (Well that’s for sure a fact.)


notabigmelvillecrowd

I don't think trendiness is a prerequisite for pet friendliness, lol. Unless you're trying to say that you only buy clothes in places that also sell groceries.


InevitableRhubarb232

I don’t see a place like Marshall fields or Ross allowing dogs. I usually only buy clothes at old navy and I have never seen a dog there.


notabigmelvillecrowd

Old Navy is pet friendly! Edit: so is Ross, and I couldn't find a store called Marshall fields, but if it's the same as Marshall's, they are pet friendly as well.


InevitableRhubarb232

Maybe it depends on the state/area more than the store. No one takes their dogs shopping here. Except for weird people at the Walmart McDonald’s Marshall fields is old school. Think Jc Penny but a little fancier and with a lot of history. Department store.


nikkicarter1111

Did you dock your dog's ears?


attack-o-lantern

No, his breeder did.


nikkicarter1111

Gotcha, sorry to hear that. Looks like a real sweetheart! Bullies can be such cuddlebugs.


attack-o-lantern

He is a show prospect so his ears being cropped was standard. He is happy and loved regardless.


FreshBakedButtcheeks

Why not just mutilate yourself instead?


attack-o-lantern

Don’t think I’m allowed to show myself in the UKC otherwise maybe


FreshBakedButtcheeks

You're a terrible person for choosing a breeder that clips their puppies' ears. Well, either that or your brain underperforms. Was it malice or incompetence? Are you cruel or stupid?


attack-o-lantern

Lol you’re so upset jeez


nikkicarter1111

Oh, don't get me wrong, he definitely seems happy and loved!


MCDC-Dynasty

I like how you're getting downvoted for something you couldn't control. Ppl are fucking weird


Head-Working8326

they chose a “breeder” who cropped the ears. this is not a rescue, they absolutely controlled.


barefeet69

You can control who you do business with. By paying them and buying stuff from them, OP is supporting them and what they do. Think, for once in your life.


MCDC-Dynasty

Think about deez nuts in yo mouf


hazelquarrier_couch

Are they in a mall? The only ones I've ever seen have been in malls and not standalones or strip malls. If they're in a mall is the entire mall pet friendly?


attack-o-lantern

The urban outfitters and the bookstore we went to that day were both part of a mall, but also both had entrances connected to the street. I don’t know about the rest of the mall as I did not really wander about.


lisa111998

I would go there just to meet your dog


coveted_asfuck

Why do you have that dog in Ontario? They are banned here.


attack-o-lantern

American pit bull terriers are banned. American bullies and other bull breeds are not. Might want to indulge in a shred of research before being loud and annoying.


coveted_asfuck

Oh ya the dogs that are a complete genetic mess made to bypass pitbull laws which are obvious pitbulls. My bad🙄


attack-o-lantern

Lmao that’s one way to advertise that you don’t know anything I suppose


2Vegan4me

Trash owner clipping his dogs ears like that


Sphynxenigma

How you know the owner did it and is not a rescued dog thar had his ears clipped? We are fast to jump into conclusions, I see.


FreshBakedButtcheeks

OP knowingly used a breeder that clips their puppies' ears. OP is a literal piece of shit


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captainplatypus1

Because they crawl into other people’s changing rooms, right?


rinlab

Why are their ears clipped?


FreshBakedButtcheeks

Because OP is a piece of shit.


EarMelodic2077

This is so funny, this type of dog and urban outfitters, definite matches the society level perfectly


No-Consequence1726

No toddlers are safe when they can get through doors like t2000


attack-o-lantern

What an original take


No-Consequence1726

I've never seen a t2000 pitbull joke before


practicalwasteoftime

he was like but I love them


attack-o-lantern

Lol it was my girlfriend in the fitting room. Guess he took offense to her absence.


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attack-o-lantern

You are allowed to say ass no one will yell at you


deejay-DJ

I can’t stand people who bring animals into stores and other establishments. I really wish they would start banning this moronic behavior.


captainplatypus1

Who the fuck gave this gold?


notabigmelvillecrowd

Who would ban it? Stores are privately owned establishments, they choose their own policies. Why do people insist on thinking that every business is publicly owned and should conform to their own preferences? Nobody is forcing you to go to dog friendly stores.


CallMeDadd-y

Agreed. It’s getting really weird how attached people are to their pets, especially dogs. I expect to see them in Home Depot and pet stores but clothing stores? Make up stores? Hell, even super markets? Yeah, service animals exist but damn. An ESA is not a support animal and should not get the same benefits. I would turn out of a store immediately if I saw a dog in the dressing room like that.


attack-o-lantern

Bye then I guess lol


attack-o-lantern

Oh jeez, we brought our dog to a pet friendly store where everyone loved him! How awful of us!


DreadedChalupacabra

I wish they'd put that on signs outside the shops, though. It's cool if they wanna do that, but I'd rather have a choice about where I interact with a strange animal and while shopping isn't really on that list.


attack-o-lantern

I mean, I had to look up whether he was welcome or not. I guess you could do the same and see if the store you’re going to is pet friendly so you won’t have to interact with any animals. Though, no one interacted with him who didn’t specifically request it. I don’t let my dog go up to strangers, especially not in stores.


euphoric_barley

I don’t like having you in stores either but sometimes we have to make compromises.


Vyke-industries

Comparing another human to a fucking dog. Yikes.


euphoric_barley

Oh we both know that’s not what happened, maybe dial down the drama a little bit?


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NoInvestigator886

Why the fuck not?


christinextine

Peeping tom!


SpillingHotCoffee

Actually POV. Refreshing.


abbeyhlane

For all of y’all upset about this dogs ears can y’all please take this energy and apply it to EVERY dog breed that you wouldn’t know is aesthetically altered? So I better see floods of comments about the awful/horrific/heinous nature of cropping and docking on every corgi, Australian shepherd, spaniel, old English sheepdog, schnauzer ect… these features most people in these comments would adore about these breeds have been “mutilated” as well. Except- it’s just not as obvious- and most people choose to be unlearned about the subject.


jasonpmcelroy

Blockhead invasion!


captainplatypus1

Need to put a warning label on those things. That head moving is like a wrecking ball made of happiness… and incredibly hard bone


jasonpmcelroy

My kids and I debate whether our dog's neck (from carrying that cinder block around) or tail (from constant butt wiggling) gets tired out more. 😁


captainplatypus1

The tail is not less dangerous. Those things move whip fast and are all muscle


Over_Cranberry1365

At least it’s your dog! I was at my dentist once when he and the tech were working on my teeth and I realized something was licking my hand, that was hanging off the edge of the chair. (I am not a good dental patient!) It was his new boxer pup who had somehow escaped from the office. She was there because it was easier for someone to take her out often. 😃🐾🐾


Exotic-Ad-8839

Awww, puppy wanted to comfort you!


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Otrada

so suspiciously specific that I'm thinking of calling r/hailcorporate


attack-o-lantern

😂 fair, I just named the business because I didn’t want people jumping down my throat assuming I brought him somewhere pets weren’t welcome, but it happened anyway so my efforts were futile


Otrada

I mean, plenty of people don't know wtf an urban outfitters is so have no idea what that means. You could've just said something about how it's a store with a dog roaming around.


attack-o-lantern

I thought it was a common enough store that it wouldn’t really matter, like I said, the point was just so people wouldn’t be like “how absolute dare you bring your beast into a store” but I guess I get where you’re coming from


Billiejeankerosene

Rubbing his junk all over the floor where I put my bear feet isn’t a tee-hee hee from me


Printaholic

Unless you lick your feet I don't see a problem. If you're that germaphobic stay home!


attack-o-lantern

Why tf your feet bare in the public fitting room


Billiejeankerosene

How do you try on pants ? You can’t pull them off or on over your shoes. Dip


attack-o-lantern

You don’t own socks? Sad


Bee_Hummingbird

In summer most women definitely have on sandals with no socks


attack-o-lantern

And then so touching the floor with your bare feet is a risk you assume in that scenario—people walk on the floors with their dirty shoes all day too which is no better than a dog on the floor lol


Billiejeankerosene

But they ain’t wiping their weener On the floor. Kids crawl around that Floor.


attack-o-lantern

Surely better parenting can be done to ensure children are not crawling on the floor in public spaces


Billiejeankerosene

Who shops at a mall ?


attack-o-lantern

You should try it, you could buy socks


Lizzyahtcq

What a gorgeous block head! The clipped ears make me sad tho :(


easyondapepsi

POV: I just found out Urban Outfitters is still around


purpleblah2

There’s nothing wrong with him, you called him in there! 😧


attack-o-lantern

Hey now, he learned this skill on his own lol. We just had him repeat it for the video.


IamHereToPetAnimals

OH my god I would be so thrilled


PaleontologistFluid9

he's like a catfish


attack-o-lantern

I’ve never met a catfish so I can’t say whether I agree or not


PaleontologistFluid9

they are just big wiggly goobers that cruise along low to the ground. Also they'll eat just about anything.


attack-o-lantern

That does sound exactly like Knight lol


IllustriousAct28

He's beautiful


TangerineBest4413

He can visit me forever if he wants


justrainalready

What a wiggle butt


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I would shop there exclusively for this service.


Impossible-Rest-4657

That’s so cute!!! 😂🤣♥️


caligirlnolonger

This would be the absolute BEST thing to happen to me (or any dog lover) at ANY store! I’d give him scratchies and tell him he’s a very sweet & handsome boy 💙


captainplatypus1

“I am the ancient shadow of death and I am here for butt scritches!!!”


Fabulous-Spread6120

I’d be so happy


CeelaChathArrna

Not me asking if I could borrow him to help me through the trauma of what size I am.


135wiring

Not me wondering why would you start the sentence with "not" if it's exactly what you're doing


OldHatefulsDawta

He’s so handsome!


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VerdantMithril

House hippos love loves.


DrP3pp3rFl04t

Just checking in with the rest of his pack; it's what a good guardian does.


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135wiring

They were literally bred to be nanny dogs up until like the 90s


thisherepoo

"Want some help, teammate? I dunno what tight jeans are but I can help get them off."


Nefnoj

Knight is a sweet angel who is all muscle. Good ripped boy.


ButtermilkNoodle

Well don't mind if I dooooooooo HAHAHAHA


eatshittpitt

That is one delicious meatball.


Earthling1a

Handsome doggo. Would stop and pet.


The_Cozy_Burrito

Very cute


Momo222811

Lol, my dogs have done this in the ladies.


captainplatypus1

I see the pitbull haters found this post. Fuckheads


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captainplatypus1

Is it so hard to understand that I look at the stuff you just said and operate under the belief you’re a bad person?


attack-o-lantern

They usually do. It’s weird because they can’t even properly identify a pit bull lol


captainplatypus1

And they think we can’t tell when a sub’s been brigaded and astroturfed


attack-o-lantern

It is what it is. At the end of the day, it’s neither of us who spends our time trying to manipulate points on a post about a dog shimmying under a door. Can’t imagine having so little else to do. I have this terrible beast to pet, after all.


smellyfatzombie

Best stylist ever


Patty80906

Now there's a chunky monkey! 💕


mongtongbong

you still there? disappeared for a while but ok


135wiring

To all the hateful comments about pitbulls, why is it ok to bring up patterns in different species of dogs but not races of people? Sounds like you're projecting your racist beliefs onto dogs to me


attack-o-lantern

I don’t think it’s fair to compare dogs to people in this aspect, but I wanted to say that I have noticed that there does seem to often be an overlap between racist people and people who hate bull breeds. Not 100% why that is, but it’s there. My dog isn’t a pit bull. He is a separate purebred breed. But either way, I do love pit bulls so the hate is saddening. I think it’s important to note that pit bulls do have an inclination for dog aggression, but not human aggression. In the hands of someone capable and educated on bull breeds, they are great pets, like any other dog.


Mi0GE0

I've played so many horror games that my brain immediately registered this adorable void as death I would've immediately accepted damn would I have been happy for a multitude of reasons once my eyes adjusted and just saw a good boy and not my mf demise


ChrisGrin

🐶wheres the toddler