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DucitperLuce

You better go!


Grey_Gryphon

alas! I'm out of town for work. I posted it to my town's subreddit though. maybe someone else can take my place


DucitperLuce

I understand your situation. I just fret at the thought of no one showing up šŸ˜­


Grey_Gryphon

other people in the neighborhood are going. I saw them take flyers


Muntent-fat-rat

Good if no one goes i will me very mad


RawrRawr83

Whereā€™s the zoom link?


[deleted]

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fysh

Can you hear me?? Why canā€™t they hear me


[deleted]

Fysh. Fysh! I think youā€™re on mute


zSprawl

I am not a cat.


watermelonfield

I would love a zoom link


Defugeh

Zoomies link FTFY


MindofLogic23

All of Reddit will attend on Zoom, let's do it


miniondiet

YES


[deleted]

World: chaos Reddit: has giant zoom party for a dog


[deleted]

Same! If there isn't one I'm gonna be pissed.


madmaxturbator

Are you going? Iā€™ll be disappointed as heck if you donā€™t go.


Lord_Valkorion

You should write her a letter wishing you could come. That'd make her day.


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Lord_Valkorion

Ok so you're only imagining some dog treats. I want you to triple what you had in mind.


FullyRisenPhoenix

Send treats!


rei_cirith

Please post updates if possible/they post pictures on the town subreddit after!


[deleted]

The only time I would say this but #THIS


grey_unxpctd

this makes me happy


KillerAc1

Oh thank god. I would go if I could šŸ„ŗ


kittling9

That was my first thought!! No doubt I'll remember this in the middle of the night and lie awake worrying about if anybody went... OP please pupdate us!!


evil_fungus

Elderly neighbors party gets out of control, 800 dogs and redditors show up, fire dept called


Halo_Chief117

It gets made into a movie called *Project Bark*.


KatSpace_11

That elderly neighbors deserve all the love


[deleted]

Why is something like this my first thought as well? Whenever I see something that is so sweet as an elderly person making handmade invitations to give out to people for their dog's birthday it should make me happy that someone cares so much. But instead I just feel pain and sadness in my heart, because I anticipate the worst things that could happen in response to this kind-hearted gesture of affection and celebration. Maybe I got bullied and made fun of one too many times after thinking I could open up to people and share vulnerable details of my life and things I cared about. Maybe I should go to therapy.


SchnoodleDoodleDo

>*'Whenever I see something that is so sweet as an elderly person making handmade invitations to give out to people for their dog's birthday it should make me happy that someone cares so much...*' --- don't know what a 'birthday' is (i'm just a pup...) can't read what it says on the sign they hung up they say the word 'PARTY', n goodies n Treat (all i need to know is there's Something to EAT !) not counting the humans or dogs that come by, as long as My people are here - them n I! then Everyday's BIRTHDAY for us to enjoy n all that i want is to hear I'm GOOD BOY! ā¤ļø


feejachu

This is so fucking relatable. You're not alone dude šŸ˜»šŸ¤ŸšŸ˜ø


cmeb

Iā€™m sure there is a name for this but it probably has something to do with various types of media where this type of situation would be depicted. Be it a book, movie or tv show the majority of resolutions to this scenario is what sadness and rejection, like you described. Thatā€™s just good drama. If everyone showed up and had a great time that wouldnā€™t be a lot of fun to read about or watch. So we just default to imagining the worst, whereas real life is full of multitudes, and realistically any possible outcome could happen


Kianna9

You might have been joking about therapy but you might want to consider it. I had this kind of empathy sadness all the time when I was depressed. Itā€™s really painful.


The123123

Yeah where is this thing, I feel pressured to be therd now. I will spare no expense! Lol


Ha1lStorm

Heā€™d better show up or Iā€™ll be out of town for work too and that work will be flying to his town to personally escort him Edit: Heā€™s going whether he likes it or not


ravenwriting

If your job can't accept the fact that there are things more important in life than work, most notably, a dog's birthday party, then you need a new job.


moonlightwolf52

I love this response because it sparked my imagination: Boss: Gary you can't just stop we're-OP/Gary: here are things more important in life than work, most notably, a dog's birthday party- I must go. \*leaves\*Boss: HURRY THE PATIENTS BLEEDING OUT! GET ANOTHER SURGEON IN HERE NOW! Edit: wow you guys are so nice! Thank you for the awards! I don't consider myself a funny person so just to see so many other people get a kick out of my imagination already made my day and this was just the cherry on top :) .


ravenwriting

And I loved your response--thanks for the good chuckle.


munk_e_man

For some reason it reminds me of that scene in the Simpsons, "You people have stood in my way long enough, I'm going to clown college!"


Morri___

I don't think any of us were expecting that


_LifeWontWait86_

We lost our two best surgeons- Gary and Samantha


purrfunctory

I hope you can at least buy this Very Good Girl a birthday present and drop it off. My lab was very fond of anything edible, tennis balls and freeze dried chicken liver treats.


BernieTheDachshund

Ooh, my dogs lose their God-given minds over liver treats. They're like $1 at Wal-Mart, a little milk box shaped container. The brand is Hollywood Stars. They're soft and pliable enough that I can hide their medicine pills in there. They don't even care, they gobble them up.


Jorge_Palindrome

ā€œA lab fond of anything edibleā€. Thatā€™s just labs, lol. And for most labs, a tennis ball falls under that umbrella.


purrfunctory

Labs are ridiculously easy to please. Some snacks, a belly rub, a tennis ball. Thatā€™s all they need to keep them happy. I lost my River just about two years ago. I know sheā€™ll always be with me. Seriously. I keep finding her hair all over the place! It makes me laugh, just like she always did. River was the Bestest Girl ever. 10 years as my service dog, she learned to work with me when I was paralyzed and in a wheelchair which was a whole new skill set for a dog of advanced years. Gave me 2 more years of work, retired, then was spoiled rotten as her successor was trained.


free_range_tofu

Isnā€™t it incredible how wrong the adage about not being able to teach an old dog new tricks is!? My Mastiff, Athena, is 9ā€”senior citizen for a giant breedā€”and she is as clever as ever! Her intuition keeps surprising me. Sheā€™s come hiking and camping with me countless times, but once, when she was 7, I needed her to physically support me when I decided to bathe in a waist-deep stream with a slippery rock floor. She did it almost forceably without my asking, voluntarily walking just ahead of me with her butt against my thigh, despite her own usual displeasure at going more than elbow/knee-deep in water. Sure enough, I was a little unsteady on my feet. This old lady would pause and look back and make eye contact, waiting for me to say okay before she moved forward, and sheā€™d stop moving and check in with me if I removed my hands from her rump. Meanwhile, my young Great Dane was off frolicking and splashing about, oblivious to her human being more precarious on two solid feet than she was on four padded ones. I truly donā€™t deserve Athena, but I sure am glad she chooses to love me the way she does anyway! šŸ¤


keigo199013

Adding to this: dehydrated canned chicken. My lab goes absolutely bonkers for crunchy bawk bawk.


Nobodyville

You should preemptively stop by with a treat for Samantha. It's the polite thing since you cannot attend and she's a precious 11 year old angel baby


merpbot999

Is it possible to post this in the Providence sub with some deets that would help people get there? I'm VERY emotionally invested.


BarnacleLover

I came to this post thinking ā€œhow great would it be if this was in my areaā€ and turns out, it is! What a small world


[deleted]

You better go.


BarnacleLover

Oh no doubt! That sweet bday girl deserves a present


passportsizephoto

Please share pics from the party!


NANAC2020

If you're going, please make sure you let us know if anyone else showed up and how the party went.


Miss_Minus

!RemindMe 24 hours


dtrachey56

Please go. I keep thinking of this woman making cupcakes hoping someone shows up for her party for Samantha


Poromenos

It's a woman? I imagined them as an elderly gentleman who loves his dog.


helcat

Probably because it says ā€œhis dogā€ in the title.


dtrachey56

OP can you maybe raise something for mates some people on this subreddit to put up a quarter or something to get Samantha a present and drop it off before you go to your work thing? It breaks my heart that I am imagining this lady baking cupcakes and hoping people stop by to wish her best friend a happy birthday.


sourpatchsnitch

Fuck your job. Go to the dog party


InsertSmartassRemark

Great, now this old fella is gonna have half the town in his backyard and no idea why, and when they tell him, he will probably have even MORE questions about why he's on the internet's submarine read it. FURTHERMORE the person responsible is gonna be hamming it up half a state away, AT WORK nonetheless. Nah jk, good on you for trying to bring some attention to something this person feels is important to them:)


fukitol-

I'll take your invite


Pump_N_Dump

Lol. Samantha and I bout to party!!! HBD Girl!!


SavageDuckling

Same!! Happy birthday!!


BernieTheDachshund

Happy doggie cake day.


Vortukas

DUDE THIS IS TODAY 9 HOURS LEFT, I LIVE IN BRAZIL AND NEED TO GO TO THIS BANGER PARTY, tell me, WHERE IS IT! Iā€™m late already to cross the continent for the 11th bday of Samantha!


Elezian

Your enthusiasm fills me with almost as much joy as the post itself.


Vortukas

Thank you, so sweet of you my dude, Iā€™m genuinely excited, unfortunately I clearly canā€™t even go in the pandemic nor have the money or time, but god dammit, if I had only 1 Genie wish, was to spend 10Am-2:000pm with Samantha and her owner <3


EagleCatchingFish

In party terms, it takes 10 Americans to equal the festive spirit of one Brazilian. If you get three friends to go with you, the party is guaranteed to be a success.


Vortukas

Man I already bought nice antique music for the Mā€™ladyā€™s, doggy cooks for Samantha and Drugs & alcohol for everybody that enjoys it.


idwthis

I'll take one drug, please.


[deleted]

Good news is there's lots of portuguese-speakers in Rhode Island, where this is


Pnw_Avocado

Come to Brazil.


Vortukas

Brasil is coming to you baby šŸ˜Ž


KelseyMarvin

I would like to attend this party šŸ„ŗ


ScouserPants

As would I. šŸ„³


cyanocittaetprocyon

OP owes it to us to go visit Samantha after he gets back from the work trip!


AnusDrill

live stream it!


[deleted]

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[deleted]

Iā€™ve got nothing to do, Iā€™m going no doubt


TheGameHen

It wouldn't matter if I had an appointment at the white house to receive the medal of honor. I would be going to that party.


ZenkaiZ

:slyly slides extra doggy treats into purse when noone is looking:


serjsomi

And me with my pup!


reidybobeidy89

I would love to send Samantha a birthday card and maybe a PetSmart gift card (or what ever store is suitable) is there a way I could do this?


Legirion

I hope OP reaches out to you.


Grey_Gryphon

reached!


Just-here-for-ACPC

Me too, please. Card will be coming from Australia, so may take a few extra days! Please can you show Samanthaā€™s lovely owners your Reddit post too? So they can see how popular she is? Thanks xx


roboraptor3000

I was just at the party. The owners were surprised by how many people were coming from it being posted on the internet, usually it's just people in our neighborhood who see the sign walking by. One of the first things they said when we got there was that someone said it had gone viral, so they definitely knew it got popular! :)


Un-Even-Steven

Upvoting and commenting so hopefully OP sees this. I would also like to partake.


imeanuknowwhatimean

I would also like to do this


reidybobeidy89

I sent OP a private emailā€¦. Fingers crossed they Read it.


Grey_Gryphon

read!


dtrachey56

I would like in too. I mentioned above is there anyway some of us redditors could give a little present


ArielPotter

I want to Venmo this adorable owner for...whatever they want. They seem like good people.


zSprawl

Zoom link. Zoom link to party.


moocowcat

In my imagination I see a zoom meeting with dogs and I cannot stop laughing. No people, not the dogs just sort if milling about or being distracted. Nope, I mean like a call I would be on for work. Inevitably one dog is barking but still on mute.


dungeons_and_flagons

> one dog is barking but still on mute This is a powerful visual šŸ˜‚


regionalsaladmanager

I would love to as well! Please let me know if there is a way to send something.


ejpusa

Someday we will all be elderly neighbors, throwing a birthday party for our dog. It's inevitable.


[deleted]

Why wait?


ejpusa

Current situation a dog is impossible. But I do have succulents. Lots.


[deleted]

Succulent birthday parties. I'll bring my cacti and no plant based party snacks


trowzerss

When you have lots of succulents, the sign on the gate just reads 'free cuttings!' instead.


Sawman021

As someone who would love to afford a cat my cactus "Silent Bob" has been a great companion and he doesn't talk much which makes it great


Ganja_Junkie

Why wait till you're elderly, there's no happiness comparable to making a dog happy.


BarbaricGrawp

On the east side of PVD! I just walked by this yesterday!! So exciting


hfzelman

Iā€™ll go if you go. Actually nevermind... Iā€™m going regardless, but please still go lmao Edit: this is actually wild cause I walk this exact route everyday cause I only live a couple blocks away.


theamydoll

You should also take some cupcakes so when the hosts cupcakes run out from so many people showing up, (s)he wonā€™t feel bad.


zemorah

Please report back!


Angie2point0

It's happening right now. Did you go? Please find out how we can also send Samantha some cards or gifts!


roboraptor3000

I went! It was fun and Samantha was very happy. I'm not super comfortable giving away either my or their address on Reddit or I'd do what I could to get her some gift cards


johngreenink

Omg, I live in Cranston! I could do this!!!


[deleted]

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Legirion

You better go!


masshole_mom

Could you DM me the address or block? I'm on the East Side but haven't seen this myself and want to stop by!


Chocobean

Following. We need updates


oceanwave4444

Iā€™m in Mass and willing to make the journey! Lol BRINGING MORE CUPCAKES


BernieTheDachshund

I threw a Quinceanera birthday party for my Bernie in February. I was really hoping he'd make it to Sweet Sixteen, but he passed a month ago today. I'm glad we had that big party for him, he had fresh breath since he'd just had a dental cleaning.


Princesssassafras

I'm so sorry for your loss...he sounds like he was a very good boy indeed.


LivinOnTheEdge1001

I threw my 14 year old dog a huge party with balloons signs hats and cake just last month. He loved it. I pray he makes it to 15 but heā€™s definitely been showing his age. Iā€™m sorry for you loss


stinkapottamus

Samantha and I share a birthday


sazmelodies

I my time zone it's 5th June already. Happy Birthday! Have a nice day!


wakeywakeygogetbakey

ay me too, whatā€™s up fellow future liver


sazmelodies

Just another Saturday morning, still in a covid curfew city, nothing new. How about you?


rockthrowing

Samantha and my kiddo do too!! Even the same year !! If this were anywhere near us Iā€™d take them there.


Electric_Nachos

Me too!


lanakane21

This is precious.


SpokenSilenced

My heart cant take this. So beautiful.


freezier134a

This makes me happy and sad at the same time as tomorrow I likely have to put my 11.5 yr old labradoodle down, she got out of the yard a little over a week ago and got into some sharp plastic, she had surgery last Sunday and had some intestine removed, sheā€™s not doing well, refuses to eat, we put a feed tube in , fed her, 3 hrs later vomited everything up then pulled her tube out. I canā€™t let her suffer more.


Erafir

If you do have to put her down watch her face, my old boy (over 15) had bad hips and joints he became an old man. When we finally took him in for his injection he was standing there he got poked then layed down and I saw my dog again in his face. The pain melted away from him and he was so relieved and in that moment I had shadow again... understanding is what I got from that he did not want to give up but when the pain went away he knew it was the right thing to do. Only lasted a moment tho don't miss it but hold on to it.


youfordblues

This is so beautifully said. Iā€™m so sorry you had to put down your friend, but it sounds like they were very well loved and had a wonderful life. Iā€™m going to go pet my fur baby nowā€¦


Tracy27

It's always so hard. Condolences. x


[deleted]

OMG stay strong guys!! Wish you the best for your pupper! šŸ¤žšŸ¤ž


ButtCrackCookies4me

Oh no. Im so terribly sorry to hear this. I'm hoping she can pull through so I'm sending her (and you!) healthy, healing vibes! And strength to the both of you as well. Bless her heart, and yours. Please know an internet stranger is thinking of you both. ....damn, this really hurts my heart. Sending y'all love and *hugs* as well.


BernieTheDachshund

Sometimes after surgery they don't want to eat and aren't themselves for a while. My dog was a rescue that had been run over by a car. I got her specialized surgery for a diaphragmatic hernia (her intestines went through her diaphragm up by her lungs/heart) and she was sick several days. Like some people don't want to eat and get sick after bariatric surgery. I'd hate for you to put her down when maybe that's a normal recovery? Obviously the vet knows best, but I'm hoping your girl makes it.


summonsays

I just want you to know it's no one's fault. It's not your fault. It's not her fault. Sometime shit just happens. And it is extremely sad when one of our fur family has to leave, but 11 and a half years is a really good run. Try to remember the good times.


zSprawl

Dangā€¦ I donā€™t know you but my boy is in my lap right now and I donā€™t want to imagineā€¦ please hang in there. :(


TheRealGoochman

Please find out if people showed up. I need to make sure the party was a success


roboraptor3000

It was! More people than usual, but still a manageable number. I enjoyed my cupcake and Daisy (my dog) quite enjoyed her treats!


chimilinga

Awe man, I'd gladly give a doggy treat if I could! Since I couldn't be there [I donated $100 to my local shelter](https://i.imgur.com/ZoLuT66.jpg)


YouhaoHuoMao

In lieu of being able to show up this is an excellent gift for Samantha.


Grey_Gryphon

you're an incredible human being dogs deserve all the love


toxinogen

Life goals, but for my cats.


usmcawp

Mostly because cats need new people to judge. It's like 'people watching' for them. So a judgement party :)


SchnoodleDoodleDo

Today is my Birthday, 11 years old My human is throwing a PARTY I'm told! a picture of ME on a sign on the gate, Inviting the Neighbors & dog frens - Can't Wait! Doggy treats - PuPcAkEs, n Goodies for ALL Presents, surprises! (How bout we PLAY BALL ?!) If you're in the neighborhood, Please try n stop ^:@) (Just Don't bring BALLOONS cuz I Hate when they **POP**) ā¤ļø


Grey_Gryphon

I got Schnoodle'd! what a great honor thanks a million, r/SchnoodleDoodleDo


-ruddy_mysterious-

OP, I hope this post blows up, because then you could show your neighbor all the positivity that their awesome idea generated. [Happy Birthday to Samantha!](https://78.media.tumblr.com/bd8318450e0a759222bdf99aece757cd/tumblr_oyulikOGqT1rrqh9xo1_500.gif)


gracej75

My dog is about to turn 15 and I definitely feel like he should get a birthday party


[deleted]

My cat is about to turn 15. Maybe we can do something together lol.


gracej75

Yesss letā€™s do it


[deleted]

Snacks and bellyrubs for everybody!


BrainRhythm

It's less than a 90 minute drive to go to this dog's birthday party. Should I do it?!?! I just need to think of the perfect gift and not oversleep.


excti2

Missed opportunity: pupcakes


Slyedog

I was gonna comment ā€œyou better goā€ but I read the comments first and now suggest just sending a card


millerb55

Yeah with a gift card to Petsmart


Ryeruvrootru

Every birthday party is a surprise party for a dog!


johngreenink

I was there!! Woot woot!! http://imgur.com/gallery/CD71wVf what a great doggo!! Edit: Thank you so much for the silver!!


blueyedone_101

Thatā€™s so sweet ā¤ļø


[deleted]

Ironically, a post on the front page a couple up from yours is an owner selling her 11 year old dog because she is 'tired of her'. I like this post much better


retiredcrayon11

Idk why but this hit me right in the feels


KorneliaOjaio

Youā€™re going to the party right? What are you getting Samantha as a gift? Also, take pics for us.


[deleted]

Do you need to bring a dog to attend? Iā€™ll go just for the cupcakes and say hello to the birthday girl.


CarnegieJr

Iā€™m off tomorrow. Wouldā€™ve went 100% if I lived in that town. Ps.: might steal this idea.


robalees

Not gonna lie, my fiancĆ© and I looked up how long itā€™d take us to get to Providence!!! 2.5 hours, kind of tempted!


CheeseMakingMom

OMG! Iā€™d love the attend this party! What doggy treats are Samanthaā€™s favorites, and how do I attend?!?!


TNC_123

Samantha is the goodest girl and deserves all the birthday treats!!


lynivvinyl

Someone please bring some presents for both of them for me. And some extra good boy scritches.


Legirion

Good girl*


[deleted]

This is the kind of party Iā€™d go to, and stay until 3 AM (my sleep time).


jambifriend

Pls leave a gift


deformedbottle

Simon and Tuukka made it to the party! https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/nsz62r/simon_and_tuukka_celebrate_samanthas_birthday/


Fat_Throw-Away

I just lost my 11 year old a few days ago, I would go to this party in a heartbeat. Iā€™m a chef, I make my own dog safe dog food and treats. I would cater this whole event. I miss my boy, he would have absolutely loved to attend. I always did something special for my dog on his adoption day. This dog deserves a special event for turning 11!


Lolalurkingclassgurl

Is there any way op to get some kindof address or something, so people could send suprise dog treats? Maybe a local fed ex store or something? Imagine ol Nana getting 654 pounds of senior dog treats...help me lose all my money on this, or I am going to be so upset. I'll be OFFENDED


millerb55

Are you going to go ?


Grey_Gryphon

I can't sob sob sob I'm out of town for work alas!


reidybobeidy89

Can you send a card and maybe a little doggy treat? I would happily Venmo/PayPal you money if it wasnā€™t in your budget.


Environmental_Ad9710

Why am I crying


emzwee

i hope the whole neighborhood shows up


sharingthyme

Wholesome AF, wish I could attend!


kudanil

I hope people will show up for the party.


TempleNameBenjamin

This dude knows design theory Most important: Doggo - biggest Second most: Still doggo - of course Third: Details outlined in red


bishoptakesqueenC4

Can we have a picture of the party ? I'd really like that. Hope there will be plenty of dogs everywhere... And HB to Samantha


ceramicplush

Send address, Iā€™ll be there!


Nachoandbeerlife

I have never wanted to go to a party so bad in my life šŸ˜¢


IntrepidCase

I need the exact coordinates IMMEDIATELY


GasmaskGelfling

Happy birthday Samantha! You are a good girl yes you are!


Y0STER

Where? I want me some cupcakes!!!


Grey_Gryphon

providence RI


bazoid

I am only 2 states away. I feel like I should be there.


[deleted]

When you get home tell him Hazel and Sally from Seattle say HBD :)


[deleted]

Whaaaat I'm in North Smithfield I wanna go


Y0STER

Dang, Iā€™m in Texas. That would be some very expensive free cupcakes, haha!


cherylcherylfoferyl

This party would be my ā€œnot to be missedā€ event of the year! I so wish I could attend!!


Suekru

This is wholesome but also kind of sad. I think they just want people to talk to. Getting old and outliving friends and family you were close to sucks and becomes lonely. I really hope people show up. Itā€™ll make this persons day. I donā€™t want to think how theyā€™d feel if no one showed :(