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[–] masta_chief@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago (2 children)

This was a lovely read, thanks for taking the time to share. Bonus if you have any pics to share <3

[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Here is cash the Chihuahua helping Eli investigate a box.

[–] MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Never got a pic of my dog on a box, she hates dogs. She's basically claustrophobic.

and i kinda get the reason, we rescued her from neglective owners who let her alone the whole day on a dark room so

[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That was Eli, and he's only worried about whether men are around or something is being delivered.

Emeril was fine with boxes, but terrified of laundry baskets. He also loved fireworks and thunder.

[–] MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

My dog is afraid of A LOT of stuff. Her name... I don't know how to put on a translation of her name. Let's call her Becky.

Becky is afraid of brooms. Becky is afraid of fireworks and thunders. Becky is afraid of boxes, no matter how small they are. Becky is afraid of chairs. Becky is afaid of pigeons. Becky is afraid of ants.

I could list LOT of more items.

[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

My family would say Becky is just a baby.

[–] MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Well, Becky's already growing white furs so

[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Checked with the family.

Still just a baby.

The little one is Rory. He's 4 months old and just a baby.

The bigger one is Eli. He's 10. Also, just a baby.

Sorry about the ninja edit. I am tired and messed up.

[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 3 points 5 days ago

Left to right:

Silky the beagle Della the beager Eli the labrashepherd Emeril the black mouth cur