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They’re not red states to be hated; they are voter suppression states to be fixed.

Do not shrug your shoulders and accept the normalization of untruths.

That’s my take and I am available for criticism at this time.

Teach a man to fish, and he’ll sit in a boat all day drinking beer.

if you can’t see it, then you are useless in the fight to stop it.

And now I have baud making fun of me. this day can’t get worse.

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The republican caucus is already covering themselves with something, and it’s not glory.

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Authoritarian republicans are opposed to freedom for the rest of us.

Conservatism: there are some people the law protects but does not bind and others who the law binds but does not protect.

Good lord, these people are nuts.

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Reality always lies in wait for … Democrats.

I know this must be bad for Joe Biden, I just don’t know how.

Technically true, but collectively nonsense

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For Sophie! A Request For Some Pet Assistance

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Allow me to introduce my next door neighbor Sophie!

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As you can see, she’s thrilled to meet you…

Sophie moved in at the end of this past winter. She was originally a foster pup from the local Boston Terrier rescue. Her human’s yellow lab had passed away several months before after a long and good life. The great news is that next door is Sophie’s forever home! The bad news is that Sophie, who is two, has really bad canine cataracts and is blind. The good news is there is surgery that can correct this. The not so good news is that while it isn’t cost prohibitive, it isn’t cheap either. Back when Sophie’s human told me that the vet who specializes in doing these types of surgery examined her and said she’d be a good candidate, I told her that when they were ready to do it that I’d put a request for donations up here. Because you all are kind, big hearted folks. While the surgery had been delayed for several weeks because of Florida’s sort of safer at home orders, they are now ready to get it scheduled and done.

Here’s what Jeanne, Sophie’s human, sent over this morning:

HELP! Sophie Marie came into our rescue 5 months ago with little to no sight and needs surgery! Sophie hadn’t seen a vet since she was 4 months old, had not had shots/vaccinations, or had her cataracts diagnosed/treated. Sophie was only about 16 pounds and her ribs and spine were obvious. But despite this neglect, Sophie had the ability to trust and bond with a new human. She is a sweet and funny girl that likes nothing better than to be curled up on your lap or at least touching you. Sophie has gotten much more comfortable meeting new people over the months and it has been wonderful to see her gain more confidence. We can’t wait to see the dog she becomes with vision! As you can imagine, juvenile bilateral cataract surgery is a big deal, and a big expense. We hope that you will join us in our fight to save Sophie’s sight by donating any amount you can.

https://www.paypal.me/btrfl.

They can also use the email address with Paypal or Google Pay:  [email protected]

If they would prefer to send a check, they can send it to our lockbox at:
Boston Terrier Rescue of Florida
4300 W. Lake Mary Blvd. #1010-358
Lake Mary, FL 32746

We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 80-0020296
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF CH14503 MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY VISiTING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com OR CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Any funds collected in excess of the amount needed to pay for the vet bills for Sophie Marie will be applied to the vet care of other foster dogs in BTRFL’s care.

The announcement is also on the Boston Terrier Rescue of Florida website and Facebook page.

Anything you all can do will be greatly appreciated! And as part of thanking you all in advance, here’s a bonus picture of Sophie rocking one of her sweaters out in the side yard between our properties.

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You all know what to do!

Open thread!

Reader Interactions

89Comments

  1. 1.

    dr. bloor

    Done. How can you say no to a doggo that looks as tired of 2020 as the rest of us?

    Either that, or she’s got a raging hangover.

  2. 2.

    Mary G

    Hurray! My late beloved cat’s name was Sophie. I will try to find some money to send, although I had a $599 plumbing bill this week so it may have to wait until I get a check deposited. Congrats on your new neighbor, Adam. I hope she’ll be BFFs with your two – Rosie and Ruby?

  4. 4.

    Adam L Silverman

    @Mary G: Rosie and Ruby are gung ho, but Sophie is super skittish because she can’t see them. So they are not hanging out until she has the surgery and can see. They were great friends with Murphy the yellow lab and are chomping at the bit to get to play with Sophie.

  8. 8.

    geg6

    Done!  OMG, Sophie is too cute, especially in her sweater.  Give her scritches from me!

  10. 10.

    SFAW

    Sent some to the PayPal thingy. But Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! Is EVERY dog in FL a Boston Terrier? Between Sophie and Badger, well I don’t know.
    [For what it’s worth, I have no idea how Badger is doing these days, because I haven’t been here as much. I hope he’s doing OK, Betty.

    ETA: Forgot to say: thanks for doing this, Adam. I’m a cat person, not a dog person, but a pet is a pet, and loving them is one of the good parts of life.

  12. 12.

    rp

    We have a Boston, so there’s no way I can say no. It’s quite obvious that they’re the greatest dogs in the world.

  15. 15.

    Yutsano

    Here I was, coming to look for a new thread because George Conway just proved how much of a knucklefuck Bolton is…and I get a doggo thread. Sigh. Fine . Kicking in.

  20. 20.

    Patricia Kayden

    Made a donation for Sophie.  Hope all goes well with her cataract surgery. She looks so sweet – like a mini Boxer.

  21. 21.

    LakeWeirCorgis

    I’m generally a lurker here, but I’m happy to chip in a bit for this sweet fellow Floridian.

  27. 27.

    Joy in FL

    I just made a small donation. It’s great that she can have surgery and have a long, happy life that includes seeing. What a sweet pup : )

  29. 29.

    Yutsano

    @Amir Khalid: As of now Michael Bolton just exists as a musical anomaly. It was strange times then.

    The person known as John Bolton is even more of a sack of shit than we thought. He wanted look like he had been FORCED to speak to the House instead of giving required testimony that might have made the Republicans squirm just a bit. Conway’s conclusion is irritating in its own right, but fuck the Walrus of Doom.

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    Hirudo

    I’m a long time lurker but thought this was a good time to join the crowd. I was lucky that my rescue pup had no physical problems though it was a year before we got her over some issues from her former life. Here’s hoping this guy has a good life ahead.

  41. 41.

    Anne Laurie

    Chipped in — thanks for the link, Adam.

    If Betty Cracker doesn’t show up in this thread, you should send her a link, to cheer her up!

  44. 44.

    Juju

    Does one need a paypal account of their own to make this work?  Also, I’m assuming that the cataract surgery for dogs is similar, if not the same as it is for humans. Are they going to do both eyes in the same procedure?

  48. 48.

    Beeb

    Thanks for doing this, Adam.  Happy to contribute on behalf of my entirely too many rescue cats and my wonderful Humane Society dog.

  50. 50.

    Mathguy

    Kicked in some money. My brother just had the same surgery done on one of his dogs, Chili. She is one of the sweetest dogs I’ve met, and I have four awesome mutts at home, so I know sweet. Good luck to Sophie!

  52. 52.

    Adam L Silverman

    @Juju: The few times I’ve had to use PayPal, there is usually a button to click to bypass logging in and just go right to using a credit card.

  58. 58.

    Goku (aka Amerikan Baka)

    I donated a little bit. My aunt and uncle used to own a Boston Terrier and she just so happened to be named Sophie too! They’re such nice dogs that love to plow right into you for hugs

  62. 62.

    Goku (aka Amerikan Baka)

    @Adam L Silverman:

    No problem, it’s for a good cause.

    Did you see Trump having trouble lifting a glass of water or having a hard time going down a ramp at West Point today?

  63. 63.

    mvr

    @Yutsano: Conway’s conclusion is irritating in its own right, but fuck the Walrus of Doom.

    Not as irritating as I would have expected. He’s essentially saying that if the R Senators had any integrity Bolton’s selfish gamble would have paid out. But it didn’t.

  64. 64.

    lurker dean

    omg, so cute.  in for a bit, but i forgot to put a note in paypal that it’s for sophie.  hope that still works.

  69. 69.

    Yutsano

    @mvr:  Conway is using Bolton for his own purposes here true, but the whole episode is beyond infuriating.

  71. 71.

    MoCA Ace

    Thanks Adam.  I usually don’t give for online requests but your endorsement makes all the difference.  It isn’t much but I’m happy to give… just look at that face (not you, Sophie)!

  77. 77.

    Adam L Silverman

    I’m going to rack out. So I want to say thank you in advance to anyone who donates after I hit post on this comment.

  78. 78.

    Steeplejack

    @Juju:

    Yes, you do need your own PayPal account to pay that way. As someone else said above, often you get an option to bypass PayPal and use a credit/​debit card directly, but not in this case. (I checked.)

  84. 84.

    JAFD

    Sent a few bucks, hope Sophie comes through OK

    Meself, have an eyedoctor’s appointment, mid July.  With one thing and another, haven’t had eye exam for six years, really need new glasses, very likely I’ll need cataracts removed myself in near future.

    Have a great week, everyone !

  85. 85.

    Betty Cracker

    Sent a few bucks to help that sweet girl. Please keep us posted on her progress! :)

  87. 87.

    TomatoQueen

    Humph. For no good reason at all (buncha tight-arses), my gov’t is blocking access to that paypal link, so will donate tonight when on a proper computer. My son had cataract surgery nearly 30 years ago at the age of four, back in the days when the artificial lens for children was considered experimental by the insurance companies, and recovered well (eyedrops four times a day, not fun), although his vision is limited and he uses heavyweight glasses. A friend’s elderly cocker mix, an absolute cupcake named Ginger, had cataract surgery at age 12, and for her it was transforming and worth every penny, and the eyedrops four times a day. I have no doubt that Sophie will come through as happy as a Beantown Terrier should be. Reminder to donate on calendar.

  89. 89.

    TomatoQueen

    Done, and looking forward to hearing of Sophie’s progress. She’s a good little girl.

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