Rio, re the pup-getting, Hec says RIGHT ON!!! It is possible that he pumps his fist in the air while so saying.

Cropped ears really distress me. Why the fuck do people do that?

Cropped ears really distress me. Why the fuck do people do that?

I totally don't get it. I guess it makes the dog look "tough"? I have no idea.

Someone in San Francisco really needs to adopt this poor honey:

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I read about her the other day and couldn't stop crying. What the fuck is wrong with people.

We had uncropped Dobies (both ears and tails intact) and despite 99% of other Pinschers being cropped, the shorn look is still weird to me, and makes me flinch--but not in fear, just in discomfort.

I don't read animal abuse stories. I can't help hating my whole species just a little bit more when I do.

the shorn look is still weird to me, and makes me flinch

I know, it makes my own ears twitch.

Uncropped Dobies are the cutest dogs EVAH. I love unclipped dogs. ALL of em. They are far cuter.

The last time we were at the animal rescue, there was an itty bitty baby rednose pit bull. I tried to put him in my bag.

I am bored witless. Are stores normally open New Year's Day? I think a gentle bout of book shopping should fix what ails me.

I think stores are open, ita.

I feel sorry for that poor pit bull. But dog-reactive is a no-no for me. When the time comes, I'll probably be looking for a shepherd mix of some sort.

I did some yard work, yay! Finally cut back my roses, but the side yard is simply covered with oxalis. I'm tempted to bring in the nuclear weapons.

I am home! This makes me happy. I love my city so much.

I got up this morning and went to get coffee and then decided to put the top down and go for a drive. Bel Air and Brentwood smell very green today.

hugs all of Los Angeles

Pet Peeve #826: When I say I live in LA and love it to death, it's kinda rude to respond, "OMIGOD WHY??? IT SUCKS SO MUCH!!!"

IJS.

Absolute Beginners is one of my favorite movies ever. Records in the fridge and VESPAS! too damn cool.

I own it on DVD! Excellent eye candy at all times.

Pet Peeve #826: When I say I live in LA and love it to death, it's kinda rude to respond, "OMIGOD WHY??? IT SUCKS SO MUCH!!!"

Very rude. We love LA.

Rio! So happy for your impending dogliness. So much happy for you and the Saget. Are you back to yoga yet? Are your hips filled with sexy new cartilage? Has the Legasus been retired?

We have a rottweiller pitbull mix, and he has the sweetest disposition evar. That dog will still be wagging his tail 20 minutes after death.

I'm so glad you're adopting, Rio. A lot of people are afeared of "muscle" dogs, and I worry that they miss out on loving homes. Congrats on the new addition to your fam.

Being home reminds me how much I miss having a dog. Not that Ruby isn't lovely. She's just grumpy.

Taking my SIL and nephew out to dinner later. Woke up to a dreamy postcard-like covering of snow. My dad keeps making fun of me because I am going out to stand in it in flip flops. I like the feel of the crunch underfoot.

My parents' computer is all fucked up, and I want to fix it so bad, but I know that's a huge faux pas, like rearranging someone's furniture when they're out.

It's just SO FUCKED UP. I think it's loaded with spyware and said, "dad, I can fix this up so it runs faster" and he said, "I don't have spyware, I have a popup blocker!"

And I said, "okay, dad."

He's watching sports, my brother and the dog are asleep, and I'm SO BORED. But also content, if that makes sense.