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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsTiny Senior Dog Is Obsessed With Life-Sized Emotional Support Doll
This woman is hilarious. And awesome.

hlthe2b
(110,637 posts)When the cat started to nuzzle up to him--my gawd. I thought it was just senior dementia in the dog, but... Wow!
Well, if it helps with separation anxiety, but having to haul him up and down the stairs--everywhere you go? That is creepy.
Still...
debm55
(48,245 posts)
dlbell
(33 posts)I'll have to mention this to a neighbour whose dog barks incessantly when they leave.
In Japan, there are people who live with their dolls as though they are real people. One man even married his.
duhneece
(4,381 posts)I have to confess that I have enjoyed your posts for a long time and have many among my favorites. 😂
soldierant
(8,728 posts)But if it is a solution to a real problem and hurts no one, human or animal, wat's the issue?
JMCKUSICK
(3,122 posts)Emile
(35,888 posts)patphil
(8,085 posts)And very funny!
nuxvomica
(13,462 posts)She dresses the mannequin in street clothes even when he isn't taken out. I wonder how big a wardrobe he has.
tazcat
(108 posts)Maybe i could get one 4 my 9 fur babies & leave for a couple days?
Dem2theMax
(10,766 posts)Not only was it funny, it's brilliant!
I pet sat for 20 years, and ran into a lot of animals with separation anxiety. If only I had known this then!
That woman has a heart of gold. Any animal who lives with her is going to be loved beyond measure.
"Creepy white guy."
question everything
(50,616 posts)Still, whatever works.