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[mercurio]

Prompto Argentum shared a photo. 03/14 near Hollingberry Field

you ever have something happen to you that you're like "nah that'll never happen to me" but then here you are, plus one dog and feeling the weight of parental responsibility on your shoulders? i'm too young for this. anyway this is ruffles at the dog park just now! retrospec's width limitations suck but, you can probably tell he's a really good dog. well, i guess, with his previous owner and all. so i pose this question to you: do you think animals can feel sad and do they miss people that are no longer here?

[are you talking about yourself or the dog, prompto?]

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[puffing]

[ Bigby is gonna skip pretty much all of the psychoanalysis here and focus on what is most important― ]

Did YOU name the dog or was Ruffles a package deal when you got him?

[rhapsodeity]

he is soooooooooooooooo handsome!!!!!!!! look at those eyes wow!
i think that that is true though
animals are living things and no one is really born alone so it is our natural state to always seek each other out
and animals are the same
so yeah!

[openhanded]

Of course animals feel sad. Dogs have been our companions for thousands and thousands of years. We bring them into our homes, raise them, and give them love... They live for that, you know? All they want is to be loved. That's why it's so sad when someone abandons them. Cats, too, even though they have a bad reputation.

The best you can do is spend time with him until he warms up to you. If he starts showing signs of anxiety, you might want to talk to a pet trainer.

somebody stop her

[twelfthspark]

So I don't know if you did that on purpose but you're *kind* of making it sound like somebody died. 😱

Did they?

[standalonehuman]

I'd been wondering where Officer Amicia's dog went. I'm glad he ended up with a good owner. You'll do fine, I'm sure of it. Besides, he's a friendly pup.

Feel free to let me know next time you two are going to the park! Daisuke needs friends, too, and he should get some exercise without overexerting himself.

[strawberrypunch]

What happened?

[Are you ok bro because you kinda don't sound ok right now.]

[megabond]

He's very energetic, Prompto.

What happened to his owner?

[momentaryspring]

I'd like to think that if I was gone, Checkers would be upset about it.

She probably would. She's a smart girl.

[gnasher]

what kind of question is that? all animals have feelings.

[lol uh]

[counteracts]

[dude literally what is going on in your life

anyways—]

have you ever seen a dog's face after you mention the park and then don't actually take it to the park?
I feel like that's more pure and genuine a heartbreak than anything a human can feel.

[He only mentions this because this happened to him, recently, and it had led him to spending a lot of time at the park (despite being thoroughly hungover). Dogs are powerful and emotional creatures, and they know how to use it to their advantage.]

[esperimental]

Seeing as dogs in particular feel the same "happy chemical" reaction when they see their masters as their masters do when they see them, it is a given sadness would also be the case, in my opinion.

Did something happen?

[hjack69]

man have you ever eaten a dogs favorite food in front of it?
you can SEE the frickin heartbreak in their eyes
dunno if my cats would miss me much idk
i think they would?
but i also think theyd eat my body if i died and nobody found me/fed them for a few days

[complementing]

I'm sorry your friend moved away... I'm sure Ruffles is sad, but I'm sure he also knows he's loved and he has you now, so he'll be okay if you ever want to set up a doggy play date, let me know. Koromaru is as high energy as Ruffles looks

[notyourutopian]

Of course dogs can feel sad. They can feel most emotions.

You'll know this the first time you accidentally make Ruffles there angry at you, and he can't decide between barking at you and sulking at you to make his point.

[me_matey]

hell yeah they can

u gotta show animals who lost their people 10x as much love

gotta let them know there is still good in this world and they are still special, nawmean?

[daemonized]

I have no doubt a dog can feel sadness, just as keenly as it can happiness.

Though he looks very content in the park. You’ve already a strong start to your burgeoning parenting skills.

[blooming_resonance]

Animal psychology is an interesting thing, but even if it makes me sound very clinical, luckily, all research I've seen points to 'yes'. Dogs can feel sad and miss people.

Luckily, it is very possible for animals to bond with someone new, as well and...

I think you'll do well. He's a very beautiful dog.

[true_noir]

I think that they can feel emotion, yes, so I would imagine that they can feel sad at the loss. I see no reason why they wouldn't. Why?

An adorable dog, by the way.

[trueend]

think so
dogs are really really smart
but are you going to be sad too
sounds like you miss people

[frostythehitman]

I don't know much about dogs, but if they can learn to recognize people, I'd bet they can also miss people they've learned to recognize.

[herdingspacecats]

I'd have to say yes, for sure. I still have play dates with Kimi's litter mates, and she's always so happy to see the family that fostered her.

In any case, I'd say you're doing well so far. Just taking Ruffles to the park regularly will make a big difference in your relationship with him.

i'msorrythisislate

[recusancy]

All you need to do is observe a dog for ten minutes, and you will see that they feel. They display their emotions quite clearly. It is one of their best qualities.

But something tells me you already knew that.

[viktorymaker]

Isn't that Rufus? Gladio's dog