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Dog's Face As Puppy Brother Brought Outside Without Him: "Betrayal"
A dog owner has gone viral for capturing her older dog's heartbroken expression at being left indoors when she took her puppy outside to use the bathroom.
AnnaRose Carter and her boyfriend, Dylan Balser, are the proud owners of two dogs, Paddington and his new puppy brother Montgomery. Known as Paddy and Monty for short, Carter has both a TikTok and an Instagram account dedicated to their antics, and recently caught a brilliant moment between the brothers.
"Paddy lived such a quiet, peaceful, calm life until a few weeks ago," Carter told Newsweek. "Monty doesn't stop trying to play with him and he definitely looks up to his older brother."
But sibling rivalry is real and the video shows the reality of raising a puppy while also caring for an older dog.
Shared to her TikTok @along_came_monty on October 5, it shows the tiny pup sniffing around on the grass before the camera pans to show their family home. Visible in the window is Paddy, staring out at his owner and brother outside without him.
Monty the puppy was going outside for toilet training. His older brother, Paddy, was left inside. Monty the puppy was going outside for toilet training. His older brother, Paddy, was left inside. TikTok @along_came_monty"The drama when you take one dog out and not the other," Carter wrote in the clip.
And TikTok users loved it, with the video boasting over 53,000 likes and 600,000 views.
"Now why would you do that," one user wrote, with another joking: "He's gonna change the locks before you get back."
Another pointed out "the BETRAYAL," while one said: "You've crossed the line, and there's going to be consequences."
While some worried Carter was showing "favoritism" between the dogs, others pointed out that, as a puppy likely in toilet training, Monty would have to go out much more often than his older brother.
Paddy's brilliant expression led the clip to go viral. Their owner is confident he will soon love his puppy brother as much as they do. Paddy's brilliant expression led the clip to go viral. Their owner is confident he will soon love his puppy brother as much as they do. TikTok @along_came_montyPuppies urinate often, sometimes over 12 times a day, according to Purina. Puppy owners are advised to take the puppy out every hour, including after waking up, eating or drinking.
Carter, who lives in Cleveland, Ohio, told Newsweek that Paddy only "just recently" gained a brother in Monty and, while he can sometimes get "very annoyed" by the puppy's antics, she and her boyfriend are confident he "will learn to love Monty just as much" as they do.
"My favorite thing about my dogs is how much they fill my day with joy and endless laughter," she said.
"Watching them together reminds me to find happiness in the little things—they're my daily dose of love and laughter! I didn't have dogs until I met my boyfriend and I can't imagine my life without them."
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My Adorable Guide Dog's Left His Pawprints On My Heart – He's Changed My Life
FOR people with sight loss, a guide dog can be a lifeline.
Without the right support, people with vision problems can be left feeling isolated.
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Zee Maha with her Guide Dog MitchCredit: Supplied
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Mitch has been a best friend and a lifeline for ZeeCredit: Supplied
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Zee has been able to get out and live her life to the full thanks to MitchCredit: SuppliedBut it's proven that being partnered with a guide dog reduces loneliness and enables people with impairments to get out and live life to the full.
This year 1,300 puppies will start their journey to become a guide dog.
And throughout October charity Guide Dogs UK has been asking for help to turn these pups into partnerships.
A spokesman explained: "This could be from donating or raising valuable funds, to volunteering an hour of your time, to even signing up to sponsor a puppy and following them on their journey to becoming a guide dog.
"However supporters choose to give their backing — with their friends and family, colleagues, community or even on their own — by joining the pack they'll be helping our puppies to become life-changing guide dogs, giving freedom and independence to people with sight loss."
Today Zee Maha, 30, who grew up with Retinitis Pigmentosa — a genetic eye disorder which causes issues seeing at night and decreasing peripheral vision — writes a love letter to her treasured dog Mitch.
The PhD student was paired with the labrador two years ago and it's been genuinely life-changing for Zee. And she says Mitch has left "pawprints on her heart".
My dearest Mitch,
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They are my backbone and have always supported me. We grew up with dogs too, just like you Mitch.
JEEPERS! Dog goes viral as Scooby-Doo lookalikeAs a teenager, all you want to do is fit in. When I was given a white cane, I fought against using it.
As you know, I am stubborn!
Yet, when it gave me some independence, I felt like the superhero Daredevil – on the quest for justice.
My worst enemies to defeat were the infamous half-opened window, door or kitchen cabinet, staircases, or the demonic safety sign that read 'caution wet floor'.
I never knew about guide dogs or that I could have one.
That all changed when one day, I was pulled out of my Arabic A Levels class by the Dean to attend a talk by a guest speaker, who flew in from the UK to share his sight loss journey and how he came to have a guide dog himself.
When I sat down to hear his remarkable journey and how his Labrador has given him the confidence and independence to go on with his daily life, I was in awe.
That day was the domino effect that led me down the path I am on today.
So, my Mitchy-moo, we have only been on this journey together for two years yet, it feels as if we have known each other for decades.
When I was told that I would be meeting a trained guide dog to go on my prospect walk back in 2022, I never in a million years thought it would be you jumping out of the car.
You should have seen how handsome you looked sitting elegantly next to your trainer. Golden fluff, smiling as always, with a shimmer in your eyes. I could see how proud you were of what you do.
It took me back down memory lane to meeting my family dog Jewels for the first time. You looked like twins!
lived until she was 16, bless her soul. A carbon copy – that is what I first thought of when we met.
As soon as I took hold of the harness handle that day, I felt a zing of energy jolt through my fingertips. I get goosebumps talking about this very day.
When we walked side by side I felt as if I got my wings to fly as we soared through Glasgow.
That feeling of being confident, comfortable and having no care in the world can be rare for us – people with sight loss.
Yet, that day, wow, I truly felt as if I could take on whatever the world threw at me. Metaphorically of course – I am only 4ft 11 so, that could end dangerously.
After that blessed day, I knew that I would see those hazel eyes again. Sure enough, I got the confirmation that you would be my guide dog. You were coming back home with me and the rest is history.
While going through training took time both physically and emotionally, it was worth it. Influencers make having a guide dog look glamorous and easy but, it is no walk in the park.
You know how cheeky you can get and boy, do you and I get into some trouble and mischief. A perfect match!
I would never trade the hard work, the emotions, the worry or the days where I find bits of your fluff in places they should not be. I would never trade the many adventures we have gone on around the UK.
I never thought I would be able to take the train on my own, a flight to London on my own, a bus ride to Dunfermline, using the underground or walking home in the dusk before it gets dark.
All things I would not fathom of doing on my own with my white cane.
You have brought so much joy and mischief into my life and the lives of all my friends and family.
You have shown me what it means to let go and just be me. You have shown me that, on the darkest of days when I am feeling alone, I am never alone.
When I shed a tear, you are always there – either putting your chin in between my knees or when you lie on my feet. Your way of saying, mum, please don't cry, I am here.
You glue yourself to my side when I feel overwhelmed or scared and that chases the ghosts away.
You have even supported me on my PhD journey at the University of Glasgow. A PhD journey can be lonely when working on a solo research project, but with you it does not feel that way.
You have guided me through the winding corridors of the different buildings.
You have guided me through different conferences in Glasgow and London, helping break the ice when meeting experts in the field.
When we graduate next year as academics, you will also get the title of Dr, because you have earned it for being my eyes.
You have had my back and always will, just as I will do the same. No wonder our trainer said she did not know who was more excited when we began our training.
It is because when destiny and fate decide things then so it shall be. It is why we are a team.
You the adorable, handsome guide dog and I the Dog Mum.
We are a dynamic duo that can never be stopped. A force to be reckoned with.
I could go on about how I love and adore you and how much joy you bring me.
All I can say is that you have left pawprints on my heart and the hearts of everyone that you meet.
Here is to many more adventures around the world Your human, Zee
Help! I've Never Liked Dogs. It Makes One Part Of My Life Nearly Impossible.
Every week, Dear Prudence answers additional questions from readers, just for Slate Plus members. For this edition, Shannon Palus, a Slate Features Editor, will be filling in as Prudie. Submit questions here.
Dear Prudence,
My entire life, I've never liked dogs. I grew up in a family that always had at least one and my family shamed me for not becoming attached. I've been told by many people that something is wrong with me, I'm a terrible person, unfeeling, selfish, etc for feeling this way.
Now, at 41, I have been diagnosed with autism and have realized my aversion to dogs is because of sensory issues. This new understanding has been incredibly validating for me but I'm unsure of how to explain it to people without disclosing my diagnosis. I am single and trying to find someone to date who doesn't have or want a dog feels nearly impossible. Would I be wrong to initially tell people I am allergic to dogs and then share the details when I am ready to discuss my autism? I don't feel comfortable lying but I am also uncomfortable with sharing my diagnosis right away. And just saying I don't like dogs always seems to invoke questions and/or judgment.
—Dogless and Dating
Dear Dogless and Dating,
You're right that fudging the truth isn't the way to go here, in part because it could lead you to spin a convoluted web of lies—what if someone wants to bond over the merits of hypoallergenic poodles!—or come clean before you're ready to explain things. I would indicate in your online dating profiles or on an early date that you are not open to being around dogs. Something simple and firm like: "I am not a dog person, and I'm looking to date someone without a dog. Just wanted to get that deal breaker out of the way early." Or: "I have a dog phobia that goes back to childhood. All the pets that I can see myself getting along with have scales!" If someone asks for more details before you're ready to explain, just say, "That's a story for a later date" and change the subject.
I've been on the other side of this problem. Several years ago, I was single and very worried about how my needy chihuahua-beagle mix might affect the possibility of finding a long-term relationship. She is the kind of dog who will sit on your lap and stick her face in your face, and also she both howls and yaps—I love her more than anything, but it can be a lot. When people indicated that they weren't comfortable with dogs, it made things easier, because I knew we wouldn't be a fit in the long run. The people I really got along with were those who were actively excited to have a dog around and all that that entails. I think your prospective dates will appreciate your sense of clarity (and anyone who responds to a firm boundary with needling or shaming is…kind of an asshole and not someone you'd want to be with anyway).
There is nothing wrong with you. The pro-dog contingent of the world can be loud—dogs are photogenic, so we have a lot of PR materials at our disposal—but you are not alone. There are many people out there who would be perfectly happy, and even thrilled, to have a partner who is Fido-averse.
—Shannon
Classic Prudie
I found out recently that my ex-fiancé wrote an autobiography—well, it's really a collection of stories, poems, and random thoughts. It's self-published and sold on Amazon. In one of his stories, he states his previous relationship before he met his wife was toxic and this girl (me) disliked everything that made him, him—specifically video gaming.
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