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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Posting for the first time in months. Is Bluesky different now? I couldn't motivate to post because all I see are angsty people posting into a void and no real engagement to be here. Anyway, here is a picture of a tapestry crochet hat I recently finished. #Crochet #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

I have knitted in the middle of a zebra herd. For real. 😆

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Their first car ride together went awesome. Mr. #TooticusRex really likes her, and #MissBikoGirl loves having an older brother. ♥️ #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography #Art

My dogs, Mr. Tooticus Rex on the left and Miss Biko girl on the right are sitting in the back seat of my car. Both are excited to be going on a car ride and Tooticus is smiling.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

#BaboyTheDog (🌈) being my cooking assistant. He was my heart dog and absolute perfection. I miss him all day every day. ♥️

My dog Baboy (🌈) being my kitchen assistant. He is sitting very pretty on the rug in my kitchen, ears up, tongue flopped out to the side, and eyes bright in anticipation of snacks. Obviously I gave him some. I always did.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

I still get emotional about #BaboyTheDog (🌈) not being there, but Mr. #TooticusRex and #MissBikoGirl are carrying on his legacy of being my cooking assistants and that makes me happy. ♥️ #SkyDogs #DogsOfBluesky #BlueSkyArtShow #Art #Photography #Portrait

Miss Biko Girl (front) and Mr. Tooticus Rex (back) are sitting on my kitchen rug while I cook, hoping for snacks.

Biko is an extremely popular Filipino dessert made with sticky rice, coconut milk, and brown sugar. The day we brought her home after adopting her, she named herself because she is sweet as Biko pie. After saying goodbye to Baboy in 2024 and Wulo earlier this year, and still working through issues of autoimmune disease with Tooticus, it has really helped my heart bringing her home and getting to know her. ♥️

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

It is the best feeling ever when they tell you they trust you. ♥️ Merry Christmas.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Congratulations on your new family member! We adopted and were able to bring home Miss Biko girl on December 15. This is the best Christmas I have had in a long time.

Me cuddling our newly adopted dog, Miss Biko girl. She is a blue brindle Staffordshire bull terrier. ♥️

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Day 10: #MissBikoGirl had apparently never been allowed on one before, and has now discovered couches are *amazing*. We had to use her towels to teach her that this is the dog couch and it is for her and her brother. ♥️ #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Portrait #Art #BlueSkyArtShow

Miss Biko girl, a small blue brindle Staffordshire bull terrier is sitting on our dog couch on a pile of old towels we used to teach her that getting up there was ok.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Thank you! We love her so much and are so glad she is part of our family now. ♥️

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Hello #DogsOfBluesky and #SkyDogs, introducing #MissBikoGirl, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier I found at my local shelter. A breeder took her puppies away and dumped her. Just...WHY??? Anyway, we are so happy we found her and love her to pieces already. ♥️ #BlueSkyArtShow #Portrait #Art

Our new family member, Miss Biko girl, lying on her bed with me in our mancave.

Biko is a blue brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier that is 2-3 years old.

More back story on how I found her here:

https://www.facebook.com/100000640066479/posts/pfbid02prVicDWfz2Ya9RGZCxYqtx2CRWuTSsdE15vpBNqh9iPvybTtXJUkmdWVQFADDfUol/?app=fbl

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Me: * I walk inside to grab pick up bags from the windowsill beside the door. * Mr. #TooticusRex: "MOM, you're supposed to be outside with me." #NeverPeeAlone #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography #Art

My dog Mr. Tooticus Rex is standing outside in my back driveway, down the steps and within view of my open back door. He is looking at me somewhat anxiously because I stepped back inside briefly.

My property has a decorative fence and is next to a park, so wildlife comes in and out of the yard whenever they want. This includes predators like coyotes and bobcats. Because of this our dogs have 100% human supervision when they are out in the yard. It is something the dogs have gotten used to over the years and so now they don't want to be outside unless we are with them.

My back steps look kind of crazy because we are attempting to train Tooticus to use a ramp instead of the stairs. So we blocked the steps with red wrought iron chairs. It has been somewhat successful so far. Lol.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We went to the drive-in for burgers. Mr. #TooticusRex was super happy about getting a pup patty. ♥️ #BabyShark #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography #BlueSkyArtShow #Art #Portrait

My dog Mr. Tooticus Rex (a French bulldog/pit bull mix) is sitting in the backseat of my car looking very smiley and happy because he knows he's going to be getting some food.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Haha, there were a lot of outtakes because Mr. Tooticus Rex (on the right) is so insanely food motivated he can't wait. Baboy (left) and Wulo (center) were champs, though. They were so tolerant and patient with me always wanting to take pictures of them. ♥️

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Within one day of exactly 13 months since I had to say goodbye to #BaboyTheDog I also had to say goodbye to #WuloTheOriginal. The 1st and 2nd days of the month are going to be sad for me for a very long time. I miss them both so much. #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography #BlueSkyArtShow

A picture from 2015 with my dog Wulo (blond/white, blue collar) on the left and Baboy (blue/white, black collar) on the right. Both are pit bull terrier mixes. This is a long shot, taken at eye level with my dogs sitting on the driveway, and the park area behind them seems really far away. The picture was taken in the fall so there are leaves all over the driveway around them.

I unexpectedly had to say goodbye to Baboy 6.1.2024. He was somewhere between 12-13 years old. He was having concerning symptoms and I took him to the emergency vet expecting that whatever it was would be treatable...and it wasn't. It seriously was one of the worst days of my life, Baboy was the love of my life and my heart dog and I definitely wasn't ready.

Wulo was very different. He was fifteen when we said goodbye July 1. His last year with us he had been diagnosed with some really serious health stuff and pretty much any vet would have said we had a few weeks together. We had a year. And 8-10 months of that was really really good. The last 3 or so months, it got a lot harder, but we were able to keep him happy and comfortable. When the last day came, it was time because we had reached the floor where the concern was no matter how hard I tried, he would not be able to stay happy and comfortable. So saying goodbye was super sad and hard, but there is no feeling that we lost him too soon the way it was with Baboy.

This has been a really difficult 18 months and I just don't know what else I can say about it.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

My oldest dog will be 15 in July and as of this week, I think we are one day at a time too. Agreed they should be able to do whatever they want when there is so little time left together. I am so sorry and I hope these last days are beautiful ones for you and Alphonse.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

When you are at the vet (again) for another follow up BUT you can enjoy the sun spot in good ol' climate control... Mr. #TooticusRex #BabyShark #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography #BlueSkyArtShow

I am with my dog Mr. Tooticus Rex at a vet follow up visit. Everything is fine, just when he got sick last November (we almost lost him), the treatment protocol takes a year. We are in an exam room where there is a floor to ceiling window, so Tooticus is lying on the floor by the window in the sun spot.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I love them! ♥️ You have a full house. When I had three, I felt like that was a lot. You have more than doubled that.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

So adorable. I love the white face. ♥️

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I am so sorry about Arli. When they sleep like that it is because they are happy and comfortable and know they are loved. ♥️

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Happy times in 2018. It is exactly 11 months since I unexpectedly had to say goodbye to #BaboyTheDog and #WuloTheOriginal, who is almost 15, has been diagnosed pancreatic cancer. These are tough times and I am really feeling it right now. #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography #BlueSkyArtShow

A picture from 2018 where my dogs Baboy (left) and Wulo (right) are sitting in the back of my car with the window open. They are both happy and excited because I am about to give them chicken nuggets. They were brothers that were together for 11 years until I unexpectedly had to say goodbye to Baboy exactly 11 months ago. Now Wulo is almost 15 and was recently diagnosed with a type of cancer called insulinoma. We are still able to keep him happy and comfortable for now, but his health has deteriorated significantly since February 14. I know we don't have much time left together and combined with the around the clock care he needs right now, I am having a tough time of it lately.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I feel that way about mine as well. ♥️

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Wulo has done this since he was a puppy. He is almost 15 now. This morning he had a neurological episode and so it makes me super happy to see him sleeping so comfortably just an hour or so later.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I don't think I will adopt any other kind of dog. So many of them need homes and will never find one.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

You are right, 14 is an extraordinary run...and yet not nearly long enough. Losing them is the hardest part about loving them.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

It is weird how there were some things I had to change right away (the water bowl setup) and the things I can't change 10 months later (Baboy's food scoop). It has been really hard. I am so sorry about your cat. They are never with us long enough. ♥️

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

10 months since I unexpectedly had to say goodbye to my Pig. I miss him all day every day. He was the most perfect, bestest boy. #BaboyTheDog #PigAngel #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography

A picture of my dog Baboy from April 2, 2019. He is lying on my bed looking smooshy and adorable, with his tongue flopped out as always.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Happy times with #BaboyTheDog and #WuloTheOriginal in 2018. The Pig is gone now and Wulo is almost 15. I would give pretty much anything to have days like these back again. #PigAngel #Stinkapus #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography #Art

My dogs Baboy and Wulo lying on a couch covered with a dark gray sheet. Wulo (blonde/white dog) is lying on his side and Baboy is curled up behind him with his head on Wulo's shoulder. Baboy's tongue is flopped out. Wulo's deflated blue spiky ball is next to him. I unexpectedly had to say goodbye to Baboy 6.2.2024 and Wulo is almost 15 and having health issues. Seeing this picture makes me sad for the days when we were all together and the dogs were healthy. Everything just seems to have kind of fallen apart with Baboy gone.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I saw your previous post about Roo being only 8. What a gut punch. I am so sorry. Losing them is the hardest part about loving them. Their lives are so short.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

My #Stinkapus looking super cute this morning. The last 2 weeks have been rough and it is looking like the plateau we were on for the last 8-9 months, we are not going to get back there. It is so hard watching them get old. #WuloTheOriginal #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography #Portrait #Art

My dog Wulo is lying on a stack of six kennel mats covered by a sheet. He has two balls and is covered with a blanket. He is looking cute and hoping I have more snacks for him.
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Wulo will be 15 in July. He has a serious heart issue and also a progressive neurological issue that we are unable to diagnose because of his heart. Since being diagnosed last July/August Wulo's quality of life has been very good. But as of February 14 a couple of things have happened where it appears the neurological issue is progressing. We are able to manage the symptoms for now and keep him happy and comfortable, but the changes just since February 14 have been dramatic. I am not sure how much time we have left together. I am trying to focus on the fact that we are doing everything we can for him and he is happy, comfortable, eating like a champ, sleeping really great, and enjoying being out in the sun, but it is really hard.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Picture of happy times from our 2024 Colorado trip. Exactly 9 months ago today I unexpectedly had to say goodbye to my Pig (right). We arrived at the same place today and it is super emotional because he isn't here. #PigAngel #BaboyTheDog Mr. #TooticusRex #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography

My two dogs, Mr. Tooticus Rex (left) and Baboy (right) lying on their beds in front of the couch. They are under blankets and are sleeping. They are super comfortable and happy.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Thank you. His eyeliner is on point!

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Thank you. I am so happy because on Wednesday I was worried we would need to say goodbye in the next few days. But it is possible we can manage the neurological condition and slow the progression, so I think we can keep him happy and comfortable for a while longer.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

No matter how long their lives are, they are always too short. Losing them is the hardest part about loving them. I am so sorry.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

My old man #Stinkapus settling in for a post-breakfast snooze. Wednesday was rough for him but after a check up, tweak of his meds, & laser/acupuncture he is feeling really good today. #WuloTheOriginal is almost 15 now and every day is a gift. ♥️ #DogsOfBluesky #SkyDogs #Photography #Portrait

My dog Wulo is lying on his bed (a stack of *6* kennel mats) under an old towel I use as a blanket for him. He had his breakfast and so now he is super happy, comfortable, and snoozy.
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On February 14 he had an episode I thought was related to his heart condition. The vet determined it was probably not heart related but strictly neurological. He recovered well, so there was nothing for it but to take a wait and see approach. But then he had another - more severe - episode on Wednesday. I took him back to the vet and based on the fact that the two events were 12 days apart and the second being more "classic" symptoms (but still mild) we have added a medication in the hope it slows the progression of the neurological issues he is having. Being close to 15 years old and having a serious heart condition, Wulo's comfort and happiness is our sole consideration. So after asking a lot of questions and receiving feedback that the medication has an extremely low incidence of side effects (drowsiness is really the only one), it made sense to add it. Fingers crossed it helps keep him feeling good.

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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

My dog Mr. #TooticusRex does this. We have a rug in the middle of the hallway just so he can hang out there whenever and however long he wants. 😆

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