Folks have been kind enough to send stuff and now I have a dedicated address where it will not get swiped, or melted, or be carried off by owls. If you send a regional snack or a recipe I can talk about it on SideCar!
I have a mailing address now if you feel the need to send copies of old handwritten recipes, or if you're the Lindt truffle people wanting me to try a new flavor 🙂
8665 Sudley Road
#150
Manassas, VA 20110
@dog_rates
@dannkong
Chilly & Griffin nappin’ in a bed
One uses the other as a pillow for his head
They both look soft and 100% cuddle
Surely all doges want to be in that puddle.
The bed looks big so pile right on
& listen as I sing you this pupperdog song.
(quietly tho, because they's sleeping')
This is Rue. She was found severely emaciated and living in an abandoned building. Her diaphragm is broken, allowing her organs to shift and potentially crush her heart or lungs. She’s safe now, and you can help her get the surgery she needs below ❤️🩹
@dog_rates
Oh Todd I bet you never thought
when you went out for a walk
that you’d be talkin’ one for the team
now recovering from a rattlesnake dream
Now you’re the hero in this story
with yr golden schnoozze of glory!!
So rest up fren & feel better soon
so you can run & play & zoom
@dog_rates
On Fridays
we take a deep breath
(because we can)
& we reach into our pockets
(when we can)
& we support our frens
(as best we can)
who need surgeries.
Blue doesn't get enough air
so it only seems fair
to pay contribute a share
so he can live w/out a care
(but w/ lots of flair)
Today, the tennis ball launcher came. Rodeo Clown was a little confused but I think he'll eventually get it but we need like 100 tennis balls because he doesn't bring them back.
In other news, he had a visitor today who brought some offerings.
He was pleased. 👑
Hey
@TheGoldenRatio4
look what I found today. We should do a one of them charity Ks in honor of Hops and raise some shredded cheese for doggie prosthetics for less fortunate dogs or cancer research.
I donated in honor of Hops- May we tell every fish we see that she was loved, that she will be missed, and to take good care of our Mermaid Queen.
Help support The Golden Ratio Foundation
Barny has left the building. Thank you, everyone for your support and kind words. We had a good experience with our friends who treated us all with care and love.
We let Mimi go into the great kitty unknown last night after we found that she had a sudden onset of a kind of autoimmune anemia that only MIGHT have been treated with a series of transfusions. At almost 15 years old, it did not seem like something we should put her thru.
I see that
#Remi
is trending and I just assume he won his elected office!
Happy Birthday Remoulade,
you smell better than old cod
you're 100% not a fraud
with caramel fur & dog dad bod
you're definitely a little odd
but a pretty good addition to the squad
@TheGoldenRatio4
So I have interesting little tidbit story! As you many of you know I have been a cancer patient for the last 8 months, a cancer that my dog Ladybug 🐞 detected back in December 2020.
@eve_ettinger
Just an FYI to anyone interested-I have a friend in Kansas who will take your mixer and paint it (professionally!) any color you want. And he'll service it so it is like new. You can find him in insta Mr._Mixer_ and the TikTok as Mr_Mixer. Tell him I sentchoo. ❤️
Big Red Goofus Burger Update: This time we did it a little bit different, he was sedated into a full sleep, gave him his shot, and woke him up and now we're on our way home. He also got the full spa treatment, nail trim and paw fur trim and ear clean.
First, no one is being held down and vaccinated against their will.
Second anyone who equates mandatory vaccines with rape has clearly never been assaulted before, so miss me with that particular repulsive hot fucking take, my dudes.
Hi friends, I wonder if I could ask a favor. Barny is not doing well tonight and it's time to let him go. But he is hanging on so I need everyone to get into their Box of Zen, and tell him that it's okay to go. His shift is over and we can take it from here.
Here. It is going to be a rough day. Remember that someone loves you & wants you to not self harm. Eat a decent meal if you can. Drink some water. Get some fresh air. Take a few deep breaths. Take your meds. If you're not sure who that person is right now, it's me and Ladybug. ❤️
@dog_rates
@_byoung17
Behold poor Melly
and her swollen smelly
let's make her a snack
and plop in front of the telly
popcorms & pb in our bellies
Later, a walk in the rain in our favorite wellies
to the beach to watch the swellies,
but first, maybe a benadrylies.
Feel better, Melly! <3
@dog_rates
Chance is running out of legs
On which he often stands
This dog colored white & nutmeg
Wld love to learn to dance
and maybe do a waltzes
(Cuz of course its not his faultses)
So dip into your pockets, dears
& pull out some $
So Chance can dance w/out fear
W/ a fancy tie & collar
We were able to go up to the clinic a little earlier and so ladybug has moved on. It was peaceful and lovely and all of her friends came and gave her kisses. We had ice cream with peanut butter cups and we all shared a bottle of Peeps Pepsi because she would love that.
I got an Easter Basket from my sister yesterday. It had a chocolate bunny, some gummy bunnies and a pack of white chocolate dipped dog biscuits for Ladybug and Waffles. LB thinks she should get one early to make sure it isn't stale or anything.
@darth
@dog_rates
Riley looks for frens, my fren
While he waits upon the wall
A patient doge whose love transcends
Through his beloved tennis ball
So if you pass this way, my fren
please provide this task so small
And pick up his toy again
It’s required by good fren protocol.
@darth
@JortsTheCat
Our cat once was limping. It turned out he had a cherry cough drop stock to the bottom of his paw. He didn’t like the taste when he tried to remove it and so decided that was just his life now.
(We removed the cough drop.)
So I know folks have been waiting patiently for an update on Rufus Doofus Texas Toast Red Hot Chili Pupperoni Brisket Crunchwrap Supreme: He is still pretty sick with an upper respiratory infection (kennel cough) and he & Waffles have to be separated so Waffles doesn't get sick.
A Little Extra was built to help pets like Rufus Russo Rojas; his 1st adopters couldn't have paid for his heartworm treatment. Rufus is
@GoldenRatioFdn
adjacent and his care is covered, but ALE helps close the gap between care & cost for other pets,
An Update on Rufus Poofus all around Doofus: He is finished with his 30 days of doxy and now he will have 30 days of it continuing to work, then he'll start his heartworm shots, so around first week of July. He'll be on crate rest for 60 days or more after that.
ROCKET RUFUS RUPDATE: Guess who is at sleep away camp with
@TheGoldenRatio4
's favorite trainer MICHAEL? I already have gotten 6 videos of him playing with his new besties Garrus and Proximo in the woods, and splashing in the stream. Everyone is going to sleep well tonight.
Guess who is coming home from Reform School Sleep Away Camp? Trainer Michael is bringing him home to get a lesson with us here and we have missed him so much!
RufusTrufusWishHeWasYoufus update:
Tomorrow he gets his last heartworm shot. Because he is such a berserker at the vet they may fully sedate him so please hold some good thoughts for him tomorrow (probably mid to late afternoon) We are near the end!
@dog_rates
Winston Winston walked down the hall
Winston Winston fell off the wall
He fell on the rug
And is cute as a bug
(after a hug)
Then did a Ted Talk on the perils of Urban Sprawl.
@dog_rates
Fish are frens
To you & me
They belong not here
But in the sea
& I keep tellin
But no one listen
So now I’m yelling’
My wild eyes glisten
So I make a stream
Right 2 the water
A fishies dream
I have to, I gotta.
And if I had to
I’d do it again
Oh yes I whoo
Cuz fish is my fren
Speaking of 🌊
@KAZurcher
Someone is absolutely bonkers for his splash pad. We were so shocked at how much fun he was having, just absolute joy we didn't video it until he got a bit tired!
@dog_rates
O Lana, I bet when you got up today
You were so sure that you would slay
& you would make that epic jump
but instead you fell down with a thump
& your bud on the other bed
Did nothing to assist you overhead
Keep on tryin that leap my fren-
cuz we know success isn't "if" but when.
Ok so we never heard back from the goat people BUT BUT BUT there's a local LAMB MOWING company! and I am going to have them come out and tell me if we're good candidates! I am so excited. LOOK HOW FLUFFY THEY ARE!
Ok friends, here's the story of my grocery trip. As you know I live in the DMV, not that far from the Northern
@TheGoldenRatio4
household.
So the other day (Monday) I get a message from my friend Lauren who lives at the other end of the county...
@calicocaty
Seriously. WHO IS IN CHARGE IN THOSE HOUSEHOLDS? I mean, I could come home with a HUMAN CHILD and Ben would be like, "I guess we should get another bed and some furniture and do we know what this little person eats?" without blinking an EYE.
An update on Canine O'Brien:
He's done with the kennel cough antibiotics but had to wait another 14 days before he's allowed back into the animal hospital for testing for his heartworm.
He clearly feels fine. I however have two paw print bruises on my pubic bone. 😬
Do you all remember when we raised money last month for Dixie who needed a heart surgery? I heard from her mom today and she's doing great! She got her stitches out today and got her doggy flu shot!
@johnlegend
I love that I have a good health insurance plan. I suspect that I have a kind of Stockholm syndrome because I am so afraid of losing it. I would not say that I LOVE MY PLAN. I just love that I have one so I don't die or go bankrupt. I suspect folks are a lot like me.
@dog_rates
@WboolPenguins
Tula fights the good fight
protecting all penguins in sight
she worked all day & night
never wrong, only right
& now it's time to rest
because she's done her best
new dogs protecc the nests
from the east to the west
They all past the test
Because of Tula, & we're so impressed. <3
The Animal Hospital where I have been volunteering has been caring for this working farm dog who was seemingly shot by a neighbor and left for dead. His vet bill will be a big one. You can also call the hospital and pay some toward his bill
So friends of SideCar know I started a small nonprofit organization that provides small medical grants for pet health care, and it is called A Little Extra. I spent the last few months getting tax docs and business permits/ banking etc and I'm ready to start taking donations.
I struggled with whether to tell folks now or wait til Saturday but I really do want the good vibes & energy tomorrow night for my dear Ladybug so I'm posting this public patreon this now so you can join us virtually in celebrating a life well lived.
A reminder that if you’re a fan of
@ElieNYC
and the work he does here on Twitter and on TV (FOR FREE) you should subscribe to
@thenation
—I just renewed my subscription for another year—$29 for a year of print and digital plus a newsletter in my email.
Dropped off the Maple Frosted Dognut at the hospital and they put him in isolation because he *may* also have kennel cough 😷 This is the worst harness, BTW.