I've been watching a dog adoption show and like every time there is a straight cis family looking for a dog the husband will inevitably pipe up and loudly declare that he wants a large, male dog. They don't want a small dog, because small dogs are "yappy, and more of an accessory than a 'real' dog"
Fuck these guys, all dogs are good. Even ones that look like this :scared: :egg-dog:
But also please adopt your pets from a rescue. All dogs derserve love and just because someone gave their tiny dog a sweater doesn't mean they think they're an item. Some dogs love dressing up. :comrade-doggo:
We've been fortunate in that in my lifetime, all the family deaths have been of the elderly, so it's easier to celebrate life when it hasn't been cut too short. But yeah, family funerals are usually fun. Now I want to do an informal poll of people I know to see if they also tend to follow the pattern.
yeah, a nice long life definitely helps blunt the tragedy of passing a bit. and you definitely should! i'd be curious to know as well