#gsd life

[diablo1776]

We have tons of coyotes at my property. I saw a bunch of them this week with about 7-8 tiny pups in their pack. They steal my 2 Sheppards toys from the yard, and then I find them way up the mountain randomly.

Ya, they're cute but will kill your pets. I've had to clean up 2 of my neighbors' dogs on my property after they tore them apart. I've got my big girl German Sheppard trained to whenever I say "Coyotes!" she bows up and is ready to fight in a second. I haven't had to shoot any as of yet, but usually always have my pistol with me outside just in case.

Coyote Killer, Athena, the Goddess of War

Watching this coyote play is really great.

[silverskye13]

Rare beast at rest

[strawberrylemongrass]

my sister doesn't appreciate the little wonders of life?? and she says she's just better?? girl,,,

[sunanthrope]

I personally believe in past lives, but I don't consider myself to be a spiritual therian

that being said. I had this dream that I still remember. very vivid, a recurring dream. I'm not sure if it was a past life memory or just a wish, just something part of my subconscious wants to have been.

Dream below cut, taken from multiple excerpts of pages of my dream journals:

I was a military dog. Extremely old, at the end of my rope. My handler was a vet too, and we retired together. An old man.

He took me to Christmas to meet his grandkids. I lied on the rug by the Christmas tree, in front of the fireplace. I could see my paws. The rug smelled like wine and pumpkin pie from Thanksgiving. My handler's grandchildren sat around me, petting me, while the adults talked. Scraps of wrapping paper lie around me, reflecting the light of the flames in the mantle. I sniffed one of those papers. It smelled like fruitcake on the fingers of little children.

I had never met these people, but they were home. I felt safe. I remember that, I felt safe. I felt proud, like I had done good in my life. Like I was a dog who truly lived up to the name of man's best friend.

I knew it was time, and I was okay with that. Somehow, someone noticed. I remember someone saying something about how it would be their luck to have a dog die on their carpet on Christmas. I couldn't be bothered. I don't think anyone liked that aunt anyway. She smelled rude.

One of the little girls started crying. I licked her hand while my handler went and got me a bowl of water. It was made of porcelain. The paintings on it still vary, but usually they're flowers, or some kind of Thanksgiving decorations. I drank the water while my handler explained to the children.

"Don't be sad," he said, "Chief is going to a better place. Maybe he'll come back as another living being."

Chief. In every version of this dream, it's always Chief. My name. My ears still perk when I hear it, even though I'm half deaf and going blind. The flames flicker. I finish drinking my water. The bowl still has some left in the bottom, but I'm not thirsty. I'm just tired.

The crying little girl hugs me around the neck. Maybe if I was a younger dog, I would have growled at her. But now, it's a welcome affection. Sometimes her name is Allie. Sometimes it's Anna. Always, she has pigtails.

My handler comes and sits beside me on the rug. He is an old man, and it will be hard for him to stand back up, but I'm not sure he minds. He smiles at me, but he smells sad.

I lie my head in his lap. As I close my eyes, he takes my paw into his hand.

When I open my eyes again, my hand is empty.

[kojiarakiartworks]

December 2017 PDX Portland Oregon U.S.A. 

HACHI🐾✨😴🦴✨🐾

© KOJI ARAKI Art Works

Daily life and every small thing is the gate to the universe ：）

[don-dake]

Eike's bro is finally here! Meet Sig. He loves playing Hide-and-Seek with Eike. Guess who's always hiding and who's always seeking? (⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠) Hint: It's in how their names sound. Yeah lame puns, I know! (囧) Anyway! A lamb shank celebration for Eike & Sig! 🐾🍖🐾

[stillmadaboutpetra]

enjoy bird noises and her jingly collar. ended up on the opposite side of the gorge than usual. im loving a 30ft leash.

[valoale]

If money doesn’t buy you happiness then why does it buy dogs

Something doesn’t add up here

[diablo1776]

[captainderyn]

I have only the most helpful of gaming buddies while to help me navigate Elden Ring 💜

[jakemyboy]

The transition from fall decor to Xmas. Slowly but not surely....

[kojiarakiartworks]

December 2017 PDX Portland Oregon U.S.A. 

HACHI🐾✨🦴✨🐾

© KOJI ARAKI Art Works

Daily life and every small thing is the gate to the universe ：）

[morrigancrowphantom]

My beautiful Freya in my favorite spot. 🐾🖤

I'm going to miss you more than anything in life 💔🐾🌈

[restinthewest]

I really want a second gsd but unfortunately my brain has developed to a point where I have workable impulse control and an understanding of long term consequences so no second gsd for me for now

[valoale]

My intrusive thoughts really be getting to me

After almost two years of living alone with my now retired dog without any puppies or youngsters around to board and train my brain is really starting to convince me to get a puppy again

This is very hazardous