Living With vs. Without My Retired Guide Dog! (Pros & Cons)
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- Опубліковано 8 бер 2022
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SUBJECTS:
3:36 - A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY
9:56 - Pros: Not Living with Gallop
12:49 - Cons: Not Living with Gallop
13:45 - Pros: Living with Both Boys
14:59 - Cons: Living with Both Boys
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Talking about Gallop not getting to leave with yall broke meeee. But I'm glad everything has worked out for Ben and Gallop. They're definitely blessed to have such a loving family
Molly are you aware the WEF is one of the most sinister organisations known to man. Why are you working with the Devil?
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I think gallop running into the harness proves that these dogs love working. It isn’t cruel, they aren’t unhappy as people often seem to think. They love it and they want to work or he wouldn’t be so eager to run into a harness that is no longer meant for him. Which as heartbreaking as it is now, shows that the love and desire to work is there for those who seem skeptical
It’s not silly to care deeply for any animal. It’s what makes us compassionate and empathetic ❤️
Much more to Molly: Gypsy, Gallop, Bennix aren't pets, family member or friend, the dogs are her eyes, her independence. Probably closer to guide dog users are soldiers/ polices with bomb tracking dogs. Both trust their lives to an animal over &over, amazing really
I can only imagine how difficult it would have been for you emotionally to get Gallop adjusted to being "just a pet" because like you said, he was your baby! And I totally understand, because I think animals 100% have feelings, even if they might not be as complicated as humans lol.
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I believe it’s called Systemic Onset Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Being Systemic it means fevers of 103 or more and symmetrical joint pain and muscles 💪 as well. The arthritis medicines are not fun and Tuberculosis is even worse.
Awe this one made me cry. When you said Gallop is first to the harness I lost it. Molly, how hard that had to be for you! You definitely made the right decision to let Gallop stay with your parents. What a blessing! Thank you so much for sharing this video! I am a 57 year old sighted lady, that started watching your videos because I love guide dogs! I think dogs are the most amazing animals on this earth, but guide dogs to me are true angels. But, despite the fact I started watching really because of Gallop, I have fallen in love with you. You are one of a kind, and I admire the woman you are and I admire your parents so much for how they raised you. ❤️ give Gallop and extra pat for me. He’s truly exceptional. Ben is too!
gallop running into the harness broke me. But I am sure he will adjust to it and i know he will feel just as loved and wanted and happy as when he was your guide, and so will bennix. thank you for sharing your journey
I had to retire my SD due to health reasons, he still works at home but it stresses him to go out of the home and work, even walks are sometimes too much. When I got my puppy last autumn I was so nervous how they would get along cause my retired boy loves people but tolerates other dogs cause he isn't that into playing and running around.. I was so so very relieved when we learned that he loves puppies! So they were besties from day 5.. it took a few days for him to want to share his space and things with the new puppy. Now puppy is 8months old, working on public access in pet friendly places and slowly transitioning to non pet friendly, he is doing great. He benefits greatly from my retired boy tasking at home and just learns so much by observing. He is the most advanced in our "class" of dogs in training, even the 1.5 year old service dogs in training aren't as good as my puppy is at obedience and off leash work, our trainers were worried in the beginning that we were doing too much work and training but soon realised the puppy just learns quickly and absorbs knowledge like a sponge and thanks to my retired SD, would be fully trained now but we still need to wait to get his official hip, elbow and eye tests done by the vet to be able to take the official SD test that is required in my country. So I was really lucky that keeping my retired boy was an option, that they get along amazing, that my retired boys doesn't have bad habits that would rub off on the puppy (except for the fact that he begs.. but puppy is really not that into food so he doesn't care to beg😅)
I so understand how hard it is to leave with your new service animal and see the retired dog jump up and into the harness, cause my boy still does this.. but he is also very lazy and loves food so we just put him in the pet room and give him a chew or other treat and he gladly stays behind.. but I did leave a camera rolling everytime we left for the first month (and still do sometimes) cause I want to make sure he's okay. He usually just eats and then sleeps the whole time were away.. often he doesn't even get up when we get back home😂 so he's acclimated pretty well.
This is one of the best and in depth comments I've ever read. Then again, I'm a bit of a dog trainer geek so I love learning how other handlers do things.
I owner trained my third guide dog; the original plan was for me to transition my second guide into retirement at age nine and she'd help raise and train her successor. It didn't work out that way because Meemers died unexpectedly so I've yet to have the experience of having an older dog raise a puppy.
But when my Shepherd Zitta retired, I was able to keep her and she was there to boss her successor around; he wasn't owner trained. Frankly, Z was glad to have the new kid take over.
I never considered retired dogs getting new families outside of their original family, so thank you for teaching me.
Sometimes if the training school is the one finding a new home, they give the puppy raiser first dibs, if they want to adopt the retiree they trained as a puppy. From what I’ve read, the dogs absolutely remember the people they knew early in life and it can be really sweet.
Molly has a sixth sense for when we need a pick me up! She always uploads when we need it 😩😂
Hearing the story of Gallop walking into the harness instead of Bennix legit made me tear up! Poor thing was probably so confused! Just wanted to thank you Molly for introducing me to the world of guide dogs. Thanks to you I am currently training to be a dog trainer and my ultimate goal is to be a guide dog trainer someday🤞
My two cats were barn kittens and were fed at five. They now guess when it’s five. 4:30am, 4:00am, 2:00am… yeah they nail it. They have gotten a lot better but I’m up at 5am usually every day now.
My kitties were barn kitties too. After reading this, I am forever grateful that my dad fed them in the EVENING. Also, they seemed to associate food time with seeing him, not with a certain time. 😆
we have autofeeders (set to go off 4x a day because ex-ferals who had food issues so lots of small very regular meals helps them not panic and inhale their foor) round about half an hour before the feeders go off both sit completely still and just stare at thier own bowl until it releases the food
Aww Molly The fact he still walks into the harness Makes me want to cry🥺😭 and HE GETS TO EAT CHEESE!!?? & other human foods?! He’s living the best retired life ever ! That’s so cute 🥺 & I know you can’t take Gallop but maybe one day when you’re not working or doing anything busy, maybe you can walk ahead of your mom and she can walk behind you
Or vise/verse on a walk? Or is he that distracting? 😂😂😂😂
Was missing a Gallop update, thank you for always making my day, Molly ❤️
Visually Gallop is a little grey around his muzzle, he has his white star and is a bit heavier set than Bennix along with being a little taller. If I remember right, Gallop has a fuller tail too. But they do really look very similar and at a glance or if one walks through the background of a video quickly it is hard to distinguish them.
You broke my heart hearing how Gallop gets ready for work even in his retirement and how he wants to go with you all even when he can't. Hopefully being left with some cheese or maybe a Kong with some very yummy treats for him to puzzle over when you go will help make staying behind less upsetting.
I am actually very close to going through this process with my Service Dog, and honestly felt SO alone. THANK YOU so much for sharing your story, because I'm heartbroken about my current Service Dog getting older, but also excited for a new Prospect. I feel guilt and Excitement at the same time and it's difficult! Thank you for this video, it has helped my journey SO MUCH!!
I feel for you Molly…there’s a very good reason my cat has never learned the concept of breakfast 😂 I have to be up early for work most days (typically start by 430)…you better believe I’m not going to get up at that hour on my days off just to feed the cat! So she gets fed at night (has biscuits available 24/7 but they’re her “in case of dire emergency” food 😂). Anyone who cares for her when I’m away is told they can feed her at any time that is convenient for them, just please not before sunrise!
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You’re so gorgeous in every video Molly!! 🖤🖤 This hair looks AMAZING on you. You’re glowing!!!
It never would have occurred to me that you need to make a plan for retirement ahead of time because they retire unexpectedly sometimes. That’s really smart and I’m glad you have a plan for Ben and I’m glad your plan for Gallup worked out and your parents love him like you do. ❤️
Also the comparison factor is SO true. I owner trained Kaz so his whole life he grew up learning how to help my specific needs. Ely is a program trained dog. I’ve had Ely a year now and while it’s getting better, Kaz still knows some things better than Ely and it’s hard to not just let Kaz do it instead. I lost my dad within 2 months of getting Ely and so i was too depressed to train a lot. Now we are making up for lost time, but some days it’s hard not to take the easy route and let Kaz do something instead. For instance taking off my socks. Kaz is quick and doesn’t bite my toes. Ely is still learning how not to bite my toes. So even when I just want it done quickly, I’m having to learn to work Ely through it. Because one day Kaz won’t be here anymore and Ely has to know how.
Life is uncertain, and I'm glad to hear that you've got a plan for all of the animals just in case you are unable to care for them one day. Very smart and responsible.
Thanks for sharing your truth and being so respectful of other's as you always are 🙏🏻😊 Really glad things are going well with the pups and y'all living in a cozy space 💕
In love with your new logo at the corner of your videos 😎💯🤘🏻
Sorry to hear of a change in your parents' circumstance; hope things will be ok. Nice that you can live together right now during this transitional time in your life. Glad the dogs get along!
Aww its cute and a bit sad but I'm so happy that you are just going with the flow. And I am so happy that your parents are on board and supportive with your ideas.
Made me so sad for Gallop hearing about harness and when you guys leave!! But I think you're all doing so great, it's really impressive!!
I am sure part of him is ok with not having to go. Mentally it might be hard but physically...I started to see 2 yrs ago Gallop was moving like his hips were starting to get sore. 😕 then when he began turning back while guiding, he was really telling how his body just wasn't up to the work. They get used to the change after a while. I had a similar experience with a retired horse. He thought he wanted to be ridden so I got him ready and just as I was putting on the bridle, he started acting up. I untacked him and turned him back out. Lol it was like he was trying to say, "I forgot how heavy this saddle is...I changed my mind! It sounded like a good idea at the time...!"lol It is hard on humans, too. I really want to train horses again...but after I broke ribs mountain biking, I had to face the facts that this body has gotten too brittle to continue high impact sports. 😫 sigh. So I feel for Mr. GOOZMAN, but there is that practical aspect that can't be denied. Lol
Yes, I felt sad about it too. But he gets to claim the couch as his own now, and he looks like he loves it!
Loving your adorable hair cut!!! And of course loving the doggies and cat!!!!
Living for the double doggie content, Molly!
I am so addicted to your ramblings and adventures! Ty, Molly! I wish I could repay you for your help.🎉
This was a great video, Molly. I appreciated that as always, you emphasized that you only speak from your own experience and it's different with each person. I haven't read all the comments, so I don't know how many others have shared their experiences of retirement and adjusting to a new dog but in a nutshell, but here's mine.
My first dog was a pint-sized female black Lab, a rocket pocket. She was my speed demon and pulled like a train, the perfect college and city dog. When our working partnership ended, I returned her to the school. It was harder for me than for her; I spent nearly three years grieving for her, and adjusting to a new dog was complicated and a nightmare. I had a severe case of "second dog syndrome", it was my first time going through the adjustment process, and I was in my twenties, still developing emotionally. Not to mention Fill was the first dog I'd ever had, everr.
A staff member at the school adopted her, and she led a wonderful and long life. The hardest thing about that was I didn't know anything about her new family until years later, I didn't know when she died until years later, and I mightn't have known had she not been adopted by said staff member. I realized from that experience that knowing exactly where my dog ends up is very important to me.
Dog number two worked for me for almost eight years. I planned to retire her and have her help raise and train her successor. But she died suddenly. The hardest part of that wasn't her death, it was everything that led to it and constantly questioning my decision. Her successor came howling into my life six weeks later, and there were moments when I felt like Meemmers's spirit was with me, helping to guide her successor.
When I retired dog number three, I knew where she was going. I never got to see her once rehomed, but I kept in touch with her family who sent pictures and told me she was happy and doing well.
When dog number four retired, I was in a position to keep her as well as her successor. She pretty much retired herself, so when her successor came home and Z realized she didn't have to work anymore, she was happy to let the new kid do all the work. She was happy to walk on my right side and power her nose, forgetting all the responsibilities of a guide dog. She did make sure to tell the new dog who was the queen and boss around here, thank you very much.
Once we all adjusted, living with the two dogs was a blast. For me, I didn't have any cons except there was twice as much fur to vacuum up. When Z died, my place felt so empty.
Now I'm back to one dog. Barring unforeseen circumstances, I plan to keep him once he retires. But if it won't be in our best interests, he'll go to another wonderful home. I told him he's not allowed to retire, though. Kidding.
I don't know why your voice is so calming to me, listening to your videos helps me with my anxiety and I also use them to train myself to look people in the eye (I have severe social anxiety and even through a video, it's a struggle) so thank you !
Molly does have a soothing voice. You might like listening to her book if you haven't already.
@@khanhhm5762 I haven't yet, thanks for the suggestion ^.^
Your hair looks so good molly!
Both boys are amazing guides. It’s probably nice that ben has a relative to see and live with. It’s must be so hard gallop too. Live with both boys is so important and love can grow your heart.
Love to see Molly and Nieve vlogging.
I really appreciate that you have this conversation on your channel. It is important to think about what you will do with your service animal once it is retired. I think one should also prepare for worst case scenarios. Mention what should happen with your service animal if something happened to you in a testament. Same goes for pets. I work in a shelter and many animals we take care of, are one's who's owners passed or had a bad injury. We even once had a service dog that was trained by the owner with a trainer, because in Switzerland you can not just receive a trained service dog for ptsd or autism, it's pretty complicated and there is no school involved. The dog was very sad and almost non reactive to anything, but it had to stay with us for half a year, because there was no testament and we are not allowed to give the animals into adoption before all affaires of the dead person are dealt with. Please look out for your animals in case at one point you are not there to look out for them yourself anymore.
Hope your parents are doing okay!
@Dan Sgambelluri wait how do you know?
I love doggy updates!
I can only watch so many videos of you talking about vessi’s. I bought some! I’m excited to receive them.
feeling for and loving an animal is never silly
Always excited for another intelligent molly video your skin is glowing and your hair is gorgeous love you so much Molly and love your caring personality you are an amazing beautiful person you're a superhero
Talking about Gallop was just so cute but Gallop had to learn not to put the harness on and he sees you put the harness on Ben that’s sad but reality. I am so glad that Ben and Gallop get on with each other and thank you so much for sharing this great video.
My retired guide is extremely jealous ofother, animals. Because of this, I decided to wait until he passes to get another guide.
This is a really nice thing to do. How thoughtful.
Vessi seen you before with these I so wanted them but have to wait as in uk. I am not fussed about what I get normal but can't wait till they come in the uk or will post. Thanks molly for sharing your experience with us
Loving the dog content, and it would be great to get a Lavender update sometime too! Nice to see I'm not the only one whose animals are my kids :)
Aww this is a hard video to watch because of seeing how much you all have gone through on top of a global pandemic. Hugs to you and everyone! 🤍
Very interesting - kinda sad about Gallop running for the harness. I love my Vessis, thanks to you!
Your hair looks so cute!! I'm obsessed
Second time you talked about vessis, i went for it. I love them. I got a black pair for work since black is what we need to wear and another pair for rainy days. My local grocery store when it rains gets a HUGE puddle, like its a lake for an ant. My mom and I usually walk around it, so i got to walk right through it! Amazing. Aside from the top of my socks getting wet from the splash where the shoe doesn't cover, it was great. Got my boyfriend a pair.
I feel like living with Gallop and Ben now could be interesting. You could learn how to keep Ben from being distracted, or getting Gallop to not go to harness. Maybe one day you would choose to keep your guide thats retiring while you get a new guide, and know how to avoid these issues. I feel like maybe it would be easier if they totally didn't want to work but Gallop had that time where he clearly didn't, but he picked up towards the end and it is sad to see he still wants to work, even though he isn't fully capable of it anymore. Hopefully next retirement to new guide will be easier. Though I love the idea of maybe keeping retired guide and new guide separated while you work on that new bond. Just for the ease of really forming that new bond. It would suck if Gallop was still with you when you first got Ben. Especially if Gallop has that tendency to run to harness. Ben could have gotten upset since now its HIS job. So that time keeping them separated would be good to get new guide bonded, and retired guide to a point where they know "oh, i don't do this anymore. ok"
I have such a close bond with my anaphylaxis alert SD. I will definitely be keeping him with me when he retires and I have another SD. He turns 6 this year and he’s a Bernese Mountain Dog…but his daddy didn’t retire from his job(guarding sheep) until he was 12.
Being positive, Gallop still running for the harness shows that he has SOOOO much love for you and wants to do everything he can for you. He now has a different role of being able to be your companion and can now do everything that he couldn't before as a working dog. You have the BEST of both worlds. Bennix a great guide, and sir gallop your regal sidekick.
Molly you look so pretty, I think you look happier I hope your mental health is improving as it appears to be on camera. Love your hair it really suits you! Maybe we will get to see some color while you have your bangs.
Ty for your channel. I didn't even think to actually systematically organize things because I am sighted, but I see double. I organized the coat closet in a way I could remember what is where and I am surprised how less confused I am when I open the door. I never really thought that the confusion I commonly feel could be from seeing double. I know that sounds silly, I just ignore the fact that I see double. I don't really consider myself really sight impared, but maybe i should consider thar as a possibility. Lol. So now using some of your techniques is helping me and I am viewing my vision from a different point of view and co sidering that maybe I can make my life easier if I actually accommodate for it better by just memorizing where things are more and not depending on seeing things.
Thanks for the update! I was wondering how they were doing together.
Btw, my phone likes to choose ‘dislike’ button when I’m aiming for the ‘like’ button (which I quickly fix) so please don’t take those personally! ❤️
Mine does too!! It’s so annoying. Especially with that “this has been shared with the creator!” NOOOO DONT SHARE IT!!
I love your new front bangs molly 🥰
I was so surprised and touched that after months of being a pet Gallop still runs into the harness 🥺
So sad to not see Gallop as much. I learned that all guide dog schools train their dogs to not walk around puddles. I’m eager to see a Benix guiding video.
I love how Molly and her sound exactly the same when they laugh 🥰🥰🥰🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yay love gallop and Bennix!! 🖤🖤
“Gallop would run into the harness.” Awwww bubba!
Hahaha love the intro. and you hair, It looks amazing!
☺️💕 Happy Wednesday!
Hey Molly, I have my guide dog since 15th March of 2021 and she changed my life, I live in Belgium. It would be nice if we could have a talk about our lives. I can still learn so much of you.
I just love hanging out here 💙
Huh, I got a surprisingly relevant ad for this video. It’s a dog training institute for pet dogs that use similar training techniques as for service dogs? The algorithm is getting pretty good
Just starting the video but just have to say your hair looks so beautiful!!
I can tell them apart…I had almost twin cats…same litter and same coloring….except one thing, they were both grey/black stripped white on paws, chest, and stomach….the only thing different is the younger one had a white spots on his back…
Omg, you're the first person to understand me about plastic shell jackets. I HATE the noise they make and I'm sighted. Can’t imagine how bad it'd be with increased hearing sensitivity due to a visual impairment
I chose to keep Kaz (my retired SD) when he retired and I got Ely. For us it works, although there has been challenges. He retired right before covid due to medical. Due to covid I now live with parents too. So the pro right now is he gets to help my mom at home some since she is disabled too. He picks things up for her which is his favorite task. The cons like you said are Kaz still wants to work and he has some bad habits now that I have to work hard to keep Ely from getting. Once I move back to the city Kaz will become a therapy dog which will help him a lot. I am not blind so my tasks are not constant when out. The biggest task is retrieval if I’m not in my wheelchair so in therapy visits I can just take Kaz. This way he will have his own job. It works for us for now but I can see in the future when it comes time to retire Ely it might or might not be the same for financial, space, or emotional reasons. My very first SD who washed I had to give to my parents. So even for every person, the situations of the individual dogs can be different.
So well said
My husband and I got Vessis they are so comfy and keep our feet warm and dry😃
We love a house tour 👏🏻💛♥️
Gallop‘s reaction to the harness or to being left at home should be proof to everybody that hasn’t already known, that animals actually HAVE feelings. I feel sorry for Gallop, although I get why it has to be like that. I can’t imagine how Molly must feel from time to time, since Gallop was an important part and friend for a long time. I mean, he still is important to her of course, but he doesn’t have to to guide her anymore.
Yes! People have been known to say it’s abuse to work a dog. But I dare say my retired service dog thinks it was abuse to stop working him. It was and still can be a struggle some days.
@@mirandahart4550 I agree with you. My view on this is, that guiding is one form of action for the dog. It could also be things like Agility, drug detection dog, avalanche search dog and more, but for for dogs like Gallop or Bennix, it’s guiding. I am no dog whisperer or so, but maybe what we humans see as an immense help is some kind of fun or game to the dog and if he’s not allowed to „play“ his game anymore, he’s obviously sad. I wish something could be done for dogs like Gallop.
I loved this video so much 🥰🥰
I hope your parents are ok? I love how close you and your mom are.
my retired girl stopped about 8 months agony kept her and her daughter which is now my current sd ,mine both do all that you listed
Have my 8 yr old svc girl with my 2 yr old pet lab….they are truly bonded! Annie teaches young BJ all of sniffing rules, but has also been good for the pup. Annie calms BJ down and BJ revs Annie up….love both my girls a lot!
Love the camera mishap at the beginning
I live with my retired service dog and my new service dog. It’s hard to leave Saint home when I go out with my new dog Walter.
I have to admit that when you said Gallop runs into the harness, I cried, a lot. Also when Gallop can't leave with you 😭
Your hair is gorgeous styled like this.
I love the way she loves her dogs. (and lavender)
I know some people find the idea of handing your guide dog back to the school for retirement abhorrent. But honestly it's really not and there are some fantastic outcomes. It's important to remember service dogs are working dogs before they are pets and while their handlers care for them deeply the most important factor is facilitating the relationship with the active service dog. If that means rehoming the retired dog then so be it. Not everyone then at that moment in time has family who can take on that dog. Also remember the handler is not the first person the dog has lived with in most cases. It sounds like Bennix has lived with about 3 people before Molly.
As for some of the outcomes. Some of the dogs are rehomed as therapy dogs especially for those who still seem enthusiastic to work a bit. Others go into the general adoption program similar/same as the failed trainee dogs. Those dogs get to go to some awesome very carefully selected homes. One went to a family I went to school with. 3 kids, one who was blind. Too young for his own guide but the other kids really wanted a family pet. Parents were worried about a dog tripping their blind child (completely fair and valid) but the dog they got through the adoption process from the guide dog school was amazing. Definitely not used as a working dog but was just way calmer around the kid who was blind. You could see the training kick in when they interacted. It really helped him prepare for what it would be like to have a guide dog.
Great comment. A lot of people who can't fathom the idea of a guide or service dog going back to the school or leaving the handler have very little idea of the process, attach their own human emotions to the dog, and don't realize that as you said, the human needs to facilitate a relationship with the current new dog. Also, sometimes the working relationship must be terminated and the dog rehomed because to continue would make the handler's life harder, not easier. It's complicated. I've been through it five times, and it's different each time. I will say that for me, having done it once, I will only return a retired guide to my school as an absolute last resort if I can't keep or find an appropriate home. This is because I personally want to know the new family; I want to have the option of seeing him occasionally and knowing where he dies. This isn't available with the school. That works for others but not me... if it can be helped.
Hi Molly! I love your videos, I have been following for some time now and really learning a lot from you. I do have a question, I am a fellow Canadian and my significant other has PTSD from being a first responder. Do you have any leads on facilities similar to Mira that may offer service dogs for PTSD? We have been discussing it lately and he really thinks he could benefit from a service dog, however, we have had a negative experience in the past. Having watched your experience with Mira and Bennix, I think he would do well with an experience like that versus what we experienced previously. Any help would be appreciated! Regardless, thank you for sharing and being willing to educate! Wishing you the best!
I’m currently awaiting a match for a hearing dog and I’m already thinking about having to retire him/her when the time comes. I’m having to give up my pet dog to be able to get a charity trainer hearing dog
Where did you get your shirt? Its soo cute!! Love love love!
When you mentioned that Gallop had to stay home I started crying 😭😭😭
My ptsd service dog was a pet first and only started service dog training at about 5. She was abandoned outside a shelter, so no one knows exactly how old she is. She is now about 7. She has been fully trained for about 8 months.
She is most likely going to retire within the next 2-3 years, because of that I am constantly worrying about what is going to happen.
I really don't want to give her up for the sake of a new dog, but it is most likely what will happen, since I don't have the space, money or energy for 2 dogs and 2 cats.
I am working really hard on creating a space that is going to allow me to keep her, but I am freaking scared
Thank you for keeping it real Molly!
I agree with everything on your top, except the sip wine, since I don't drink.
Molly maybe you can get auto feeders! They have microchip ones that hang on their collars and it only opens for them! I’m not sure how much food they can hold though
Or you could try some soft fabric slip booties and pop them off when you wake up
Iconic Thr-ouple!!
I literally clapped and cheered when you said “My mom, me, Bennix, Gallop, and Lavender are moved in together.” Yay! 😂😂
I wonder if her mom is getting divorced
I’m worried it sounds like it might be. All of them in a small cramped place plus that she said the retirement plan for Bennie is to live w her brother and not her parents sounds like her parents might be going through a hard time. I’m going to keep them in my thoughts.
Question! I know you said that your guide dogs aren’t trained to walk around a puddle, but what happens if the puddle is deeper than it seems? Can your dogs tell?
I have retired 2 service dogs. TJ was my first and I got pregnant and he got jealous... so I had to send him back to the trainer... Speck I had financial troubles and couldn't afford to take care of him. I sent him to my Grandpa's house and he got out trying to find me...otherwise I would have gotten him back when I could have. Both were very hard on me and I got a very expensive medical device rather than another expensive service dog... I still miss having a dog every day.
I see your shirt says “sip wine” made me think of a question. Do you think alcohol affects blind people differently than sighted people, at least like balance wise?
Love that shirt
Not related to your video, but your bangs are so stinking cute!!! ♥️
You're so cute, Molly! I'm enjoying the animal chaos 😂💖
Yikes
Molly you look really pretty in this video love you hair and makeup
I just wish they were comfortable. They fit perfectly for me but the arch support is awful and they end up hurting after even a short journey out of the house. They work perfect otherwise! I stepped into plenty of puddles and even snow and my feet didn't even get cold! I got the vedsi socks too and holy wow they are amazing! I almost like the socks more than the shoes because I can actually wear the socks all day and they keep my feet nice and warm.
Love love ur sweater smile often, snuggle the dog