u/Ferrets_ok

She was the best great Pyrenees and lgd ever. She protected my other animals and gave so much to my family. She stayed with us for only a few years. But those were probably the best years of my life. She unfortunately passed of Lyme disease and old age. Her body was failing her and we had no choice but to put her down. We put so much money into helping her feel better all realize that she was better off passing over the rainbow bridge.

We bought her from a farm auction when nobody wanted her. She was only about $10. Apparently she was abandoned by her past owners after they moved away and was originally used for breeding.

She loved the outdoors and going for long hikes behind my house, as well as hanging out with our other animals. She had such a personality and was just an amazing dog.

I miss her so much. Even with a new dog, I still miss her and think of her everyday.

Omg. Last year in highschool before I graduate- school has been so stressful all my life because I struggle with a severe skin condition and GAD. But finally, this year I changed that by bringing a small Essa on a keychain to school.

No one has said anything except for one teacher who immediately knew it was an Essa. But I think she thinks it's name is Essa lol

I had to write an introduction letter to one teacher as an assignment and added that I have essas and might be seen with them and how I promise they won't be distracting in class.

I feel so much more confident and comfortable walking around in public now that I bring this Essa.:))

The first one is the one I'm pretty proud of. Second, not so much.

I've been drawing and painting my dog ever since I got her and I really want to improve my pictures of her. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

I usually go off a real picture of her and I want to make pictures of her without copying the exact thing in the future.

Literally anything can help! Realism, anatomy, coloring, literally anything!!

Little ooy(full name is ooy gooy) was rejected by his mom and his siblings didn't make it (darn you Canada, why must you be so cold in winter) but he'd always escape from the pen just to spend time with me. Now he's a fat, spoiled sheep who loves head pats.

He definitely has a better recall than some dogs lol

What a sweetheart

Dark picture woops

$6000 for these. Omg. Idk what I would do with it. But it'd be my dream to have one

Took my Essa, Meleys to the Olive Garden today! It was pretty nice actually, no one said anything. The waiter looked at her but never said anything mean.

But the whole thing was a bit weird because I'm so used to doing rp with my essas, especially when I'm eating. I pretend to eat with them and even share my food with my essas. But I decided to stop myself from doing that in public. It felt so weird. Like I know it's just a stuffed animal, but I swear her eyes looked so sad as if she was begging to have a bite. Loll

Also new Essa!! This was our first outing so I guess it's fair if she was a bit confused on why she didn't get any food. Such a sweetie, we'll need to do a bit more training to get her used to being in public more.

If anyone wants the lineart to use for their own Essa, just ask:)

This is a drawing of my essa, laika. I put off drawing this for so long. And was so set on drawing it that I finished it in less than an hour lmoa. Usually these take me HOURS.

No AI was used to make this, everything was drawn by me.

First time chicken owner. Just wondering if it's normal for the tail feathers to be messy like this. It just came out

I know it doesn't look super messy in the picture, but some of the fibers are kind of messed up and damages

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Mmm yogurt with granola

Today Laika and I went to a (mostly) anime convention. I spent almost $300 cad on all sorts of things:)

I was enjoying looking at all the nice cosplays and accessories people were wearing. It was all so cool yet scary. I have an anxiety disorder which makes it very hard for me to be in public without feeling intense nervousness and nausea, but I think having my Essa at my side all day actually helped me a lot. Nobody said anything about her or looked at her weirdly. Which was what I was hoping for.

Near the end me and the people I went with were sitting around, deciding what to do next, when (what I assume was) a mother and her maybe 12-13 y/o kid came up to us to try and have seat in chair that was beside my group. One person I was with immediately saw the Essa and pointed it out. My heart stopped, I had no idea there was another essa owner in the city where I lived. It was amazing. But I was too nervous to actually talk to them, both because of my anxiety and they were way too young for me to be comfortable talking to them lol

But it was super cute. I did end up complementing them and their Essa( they were also wearing an animal mask that I thought was pretty neat, as I used to make the same style of mask) then unfortunately I had to leave. It was super hot and I had already been there all day.

But it was a super fun day, I saw lots of therians, mostly on the younger side so I didn't talk to them. And a few people with fursuits. Lots and lots of cosplays that I didn't know, but some I did. Unfortunately it also smelled really bad in some spots and was super super hot- but aside from than that it was a really good day.

Went to a convention today and spent about $280cad Lmao. I found this amazing vendor who was selling all sorts of keychains, stickers and pins of their own designs. They had truly amazing work. I wish I could've bought more from them lol.

But I ended up just buying this amazing keychain. You cant tell, but it's actually like four layers of resin. And is 3d :)

I'm so excited to use this and keep it on my bag. Idek how much it was. I just had to have it.

Was looking on Etsy for a new Essa. One that's more unique than just the border collie or something. (And because they seem to be less expensive where I live) And I came across... This. Idk if it's just me. But this thing just doesn't really look like other Douglas. Maybe it's the neck. Idk

Just my opinion

I spent my birthday mostly alone because it's super super hot where I live and everyone I know is working:(

But I got to spend time with my essas, the picture is of laika, my main Essa. We mainly just spent the day watching movies, eating ice cream and sleeping. Which is how I'd prefer to spend my birthday, honestly. I have a really bad anxiety disorder which makes it very hard for me to be comfortable in public spaces and to be around really anyone. So this was a pretty nice day:)

I'm also getting an ice cream cake for myself and the people I live with later.

One is lighter and has grey ears, but the other is darker and has tan ears. Idk if this means one is fake or it's just a different color. They are too similar to me

I was looking for one to buy on eBay and omg- it literally NOT worth that much. I don't think any stuffed animal should be that much. It was literally under $50, how can you sell it for over $700???

So much personality with this one. My friend named him their last name so I won't share his name here-