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Deborah Rodriguez
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Deborah Rodriguez @dlrodriguez.bsky.social · Jul 3
#BaboyTheDog 🌈 6.2.2024
#WuloTheOriginal 🌈 7.1.2025
Mr. #TooticusRex
My dogs are sitting in the middle of the room with sun coming in through the window. They are all pit bull mixes. Baboy (blue/white) is on the left, Wulo (blond/white) is in the middle, Mr. Tooticus Rex (blue/white) is on the right. Sadly, both Baboy and Wulo are gone now. We unexpectedly had to say goodbye to Baboy just over a year ago. And we had to say goodbye to Wulo yesterday.
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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.
November 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Goodnight world. 💤 ♥️

Mr. #TooticusRex
#DogsOfBluesky
#SkyDogs
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Art
#Portrait
#Photography
My dog, a blue pit bull/Frenchie mix with a white/blue speckled tuxedo chest, is sleeping. He is on his bed on his back, with his neck curved at an awkward angle, his legs out and his arms up, and his lip flaps all over the place, looking completely relaxed.
November 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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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.
October 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Mr. #TooticusRex ♥️

#DogsOfBluesky
#SkyDogs
#Photography
#Art
#BlueSkyArtShow
My dog Mr. Tooticus Rex is lying on the ground looking up at me while I take a picture of him. He is a blue pit bull/French bulldog mix with a white tuxedo chest, and is very cute.
September 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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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.
September 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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#BaboyTheDog 🌈 6.2.2024
#WuloTheOriginal 🌈 7.1.2025
Mr. #TooticusRex
My dogs are sitting in the middle of the room with sun coming in through the window. They are all pit bull mixes. Baboy (blue/white) is on the left, Wulo (blond/white) is in the middle, Mr. Tooticus Rex (blue/white) is on the right. Sadly, both Baboy and Wulo are gone now. We unexpectedly had to say goodbye to Baboy just over a year ago. And we had to say goodbye to Wulo yesterday.
July 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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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.
June 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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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.
May 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Well, if it wasn't comfortable he would move. ♥️

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#Stinkapus
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#SkyDogs
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My dog Wulo is lying sprawled out on his bed, feet everywhere, and with his head hanging off the bed and his muzzle on the floor. It doesn't look comfortable but it must be because he is completely crashed out sleeping and snoring.
April 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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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.
April 2, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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♥️♥️♥️
#RoadTrippin
#Brothers
Mr. #TooticusRex
#WuloTheOriginal
#DogsOfBluesky
#SkyDogs
#Photography
#Art
My dogs Mr. Tooticus Rex (blue) and Wulo (blond) are lying in the back of my car while we are on the road. They are cuddled next to each other, side by side, head to tail.
March 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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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.
March 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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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. -------- 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.
March 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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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.
March 3, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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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
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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. ---------- 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.
February 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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What is better than a car ride?

A car ride with snacks. 😆

#WuloTheOriginal
#Stinkapus
Mr. #TooticusRex
#BabyShark
#DogsOfBluesky
#SkyDogs
#Photography
My dogs are sitting in the back seat of my car looking super happy. They are excited about the car ride, it being a beautiful day, and also, they know snacks will be in the near future.
February 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Goodnight, world. ♥️

#WuloTheOriginal
#Stinkapus
#DogsOfBluesky
#SkyDogs
#Photography
My dog Wulo is sleeping on a gray sheet. He is super comfy and snoring as only an old dog can.
February 23, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Last Friday Wulo had an episode where it is clear his heart issue progressing again. True, he is definitely not ready to not be here. But, at what point does it become inhumane to see how low his heart rate can get? Watching them grow old is so hard.

#WuloTheOriginal
#Stinkapus
#DogsOfBluesky
My dog Wulo is standing in my kitchen, looking really cute and excited for treats. We have many rugs in different colors on our floor, which is tile. ----------- Wulo is almost 15 years old now. He has had a progressive heart condition since at least 2020, but it was just diagnosed in late July 2024. The only treatment is a pacemaker, which is not an appropriate option for him due to his age and other health conditions. So we have been on comfort care since July. He has done really well, we have been on a plateau for seven months now where his heart issue didn't really change. But he had an episode last Friday, and while he appeared to recover, a follow up with the vet his heart rate is now down to 35BPM, which is dangerously low for a dog his size/age. Honestly, it is astonishing how well he is doing and feeling with it being so low. No one understands how it is possible. There are difficult decisions ahead as we watch his happiness and comfort very closely, but it might become increasingly out of alignment with his heart losing function.
February 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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My #PigAngel in Vail, Colorado, 2.19.2019. I miss him so much.

#BaboyTheDog
#DogsOfBluesky
#DogSky
#Photography
#Art
A picture of my dog Baboy across the room, sitting with his back to me, looking outside at the snow. Because of the lighting you mainly see him in shadow.
February 19, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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I have no idea what Mr. #TooticusRex has alerted on, but if those ears were any higher they would be touching each other. 😆

#BabyShark
#DogsOfBluesky
#SkyDogs
#PitBullsOfBluesky
#Photography
#Art
My dog Mr. Tooticus Rex is sitting by the back door of my house on a gold/white patterned rug. His ears are super upright because he has alerted on something. He is not looking at me because I guess he is trying to figure out what he should do about whatever it is he has alerted on.
February 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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#PigAngel post for #DogsInScarves Saturday: from the product photography days in 2018, happy times when Baboy was feeling super flirty.

I miss my Pig all day every day. ♥️

#DogsOfBluesky
#PetsOfBlueSky
#PitBullsOfBluesky
#DogSky
#AdoptDontShop
My dog Baboy is sitting on a gold/white zig zag patterned rug with a scarf around his neck. His head is tilted down, his tongue out, and his eyes shiny. He is feeling flirty because I have been giving him snacks and telling him how cute he is. In the background is a dressmaker's mannequin with a shirt that has the same artwork. -------- This picture is from the product photography days, when I was adding my artwork to items like scarves, shirts, leggings, and tote bags. The artwork in both the scarf and the shirt in the background is what I titled "Origami Animals", which was something really different for me because most of the time my artwork is mosaic style prints. It was a fun concept and something new for me so it took me a long time to get the artwork to where I was happy with it and thought it was done. And I really enjoyed it.
February 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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My #Valentine post is from 2024, when all of my Valentines were still with us. Happy times. ♥️

Mr. #TooticusRex
#BabyShark
#BaboyTheDog
#PigAngel
#WuloTheOriginal
#Stinkapus
#DogsOfBluesky
#PetsOfBlueSky
#PitBullsOfBluesky
#SkyDogs
#AdoptDontShop
All three of my dogs looking up at me and being super cute. I took this picture on Valentine's Day 2024 when we were in Colorado. This is an outtake of the previous picture, where Mr. Tooticus Rex is fussing because he wants snacks and Wulo has his tongue out. Baboy has his tongue out too, but it was always like that because he could not keep it in his mouth due to missing teeth.
February 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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We have been tidying up the house. Mr. #TooticusRex was determined to "help", so he climbed the mountain of *four* dog beds to look super cute hanging out in the middle of it all.

#BabyShark
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#PetsOfBlueSky
#PitBullsOfBluesky
#DogSky
#AdoptDontShop
My dog Mr. Tooticus Rex is looking super cute lying on a pile of four dog beds. I have been cleaning the house and he is looking at me and being adorable because he wants me to stop and pet him.
February 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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🧶 & #PigAngel post: that happy time in 2021 when #BaboyTheDog was lying on me, so obviously I wasn't moving until he did. We took a nap. He is lying (and I am under) the mosaic #crochet blanket I made for him. ♥️

#SkyDogs
#DogsOfBluesky
#PetsOfBlueSky
#PitBullsOfBluesky
#AdoptDontShop
My dog Baboy is lying on me looking very cute and snoozy. I made the blanket for him, it is mosaic crochet and the colors are those that I have seen in Indigenous American beadwork. They are stripes of black, red, orange, golden yellow, guava green, turquoise blue, cerulean blue. I wanted Baboy to have a nice blanket to lie on so I crocheted him one, and it took me a year to make because it is king size.
February 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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#PigAngel post: happy times with #BaboyTheDog when we took our first trip to Colorado. ♥️

I miss my Pig all day every day.

#DogsOfBlueSky
#SkyDogs
#PetsOfBlueSky
#PitBullsOfBlueSky
#AdoptDontShop
Screenshot of a post I did 2.8.2017. Transcript: He helped me eat my bagel. ❤❤❤ ------- My dog Baboy is sitting in the kitchen of a condo we were staying at during our first trip (with the dogs) to Colorado. He is looking up at me because I have a bagel I was sharing with him. You can see my foot and the bottom part of my partner's leg in the picture. Baboy is looking super cute, very attentive, eyes bright, and ears up.
February 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM