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[–] Lucidlethargy 10 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I'm going to ask the obvious question: Why not carry the dog upstairs?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

Also, looking at the picture, he sleeps in the day or with the lights on.

This could be any old photo of someone sleeping on a sofa bed with a dog and then someone came up with a sob story for karma.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

Dad's getting older too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I'm old and carry my old dogs up the stairs as needed.