I am not sure - but it certainly does look like there is some Australian shepherd there based on the coat.

Anecdotally, when I was manic (aka pretty much the polar opposite of depressed), colors seemed way brighter.

Thanks for the shoutout! This is it! The moment I should have trained for!

I don’t, unfortunately!

That’s hilarious 😆

I don’t know how people take shitposts seriously. Do we have way too many literal thinkers on Lemmy?

Good eyes, you are right!

An example of gekkering

It’s certified GRS (Global Recycled Standard), which means it’s at least 20% recycled material. TIL…

I thought so too! I hope he gets adopted soon.

Yup, that’s a real kitty with huge ears.

Here is his listing: https://wataugahumane.org/animals/56507930

That a hilarious story about him running away.

Studies show dogs can-and often do-feel jealousy, especially when their human gives attention to another dog.

Research from the University of Auckland and UC San Diego found that dogs displayed clear jealous behavior-like pushing, snapping, or trying to insert themselves-when their owners petted realistic dog-like toys, but not when attention was directed at inanimate objects or books .

These reactions occurred even when the “rival” was hidden from view, suggesting dogs sensed the threat to their special bond .

Experts describe this as a form of “primordial jealousy”— an emotional response rooted in social attachment-rather than the complex, self-reflective jealousy humans experience .

In short, if your pup barges in when you’re cuddling another “dog,” it’s less about spoiled behavior and more about protecting their relationship with you.

Haha, you fool! You fell right into my trap of posting more void pics for my enjoyment!

I want these two to go on adventures together. It would be so much fun.

Honestly, I’m the lucky one. He is an amazing human.

Because they are awesome!

Art by Anna-Maria Jung.

Oh, but a therapist can write an emotional support animal letter so you don’t have to pay kitty rent!