The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones and Caelan Biehn) discusses Alison’s horrifying week, the loss of Oliver, the Carolla Digital reaction to losing Oliver, Matt’s Mammoth trip, worms in the hot springs, everyone else’s weeks, Jenna upcoming AFV audition, Caelan’s hair and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone (click here to see the JMOEs from this episode).
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Alison, I was so heartbroken and choked up as you talked about Oliver.
My boyfriend and I have a maltipoo (Teddy Prinze Jr. ) who is our baby too. When we're away he stays with my boyfriends parents in the Valley, and we're always so afraid of coyotes and a german shepard who the neighbors let run off leash.
You can never predict the actions of other animals, and sometimes no matter what we do- the worst case scenario becomes a reality.
Dogs bring so much love and joy to our lives. We feed, walk, snuggle them, and rub their bellies, but ultimately they are the ones who take care of us.
Take comfort in knowing that you did the best you could for your puppy and that he's so happy he had wonderful parents who loved him the way you and Daniel did.
Thinking of you 🙂 – Jen
What you have is a 'mutt'
Not that there's anything wrong with mutts, but call a spade a spade. Giving a mutt a cutesy name to make it sound fancy is something done by backyard breeders just looking to jack up the price of their poorly bred mutts.
It's a dog…..you can move on.
Alison, I was so heartbroken and choked up as you talked about Oliver.
My boyfriend and I have a maltipoo (Teddy Prinze Jr. ) who is our baby too. When we’re away he stays with my boyfriends parents in the Valley, and we’re always so afraid of coyotes and a german shepard who the neighbors let run off leash.
You can never predict the actions of other animals, and sometimes no matter what we do- the worst case scenario becomes a reality.
Dogs bring so much love and joy to our lives. We feed, walk, snuggle them, and rub their bellies, but ultimately they are the ones who take care of us.
Take comfort in knowing that you did the best you could for your puppy and that he’s so happy he had wonderful parents who loved him the way you and Daniel did.
Thinking of you 🙂 – Jen
What you have is a ‘mutt’
Not that there’s anything wrong with mutts, but call a spade a spade. Giving a mutt a cutesy name to make it sound fancy is something done by backyard breeders just looking to jack up the price of their poorly bred mutts.
It’s a dog…..you can move on.
As you clearly do not understand dogs, and dog ownership; please keep your opinion to yourself, regarding Alison's loss. Dogs are not some stupid animal that beg for our scraps. They tied their evolution to our own, tens of thousands of years ago, and clearly know how to pick a winner. 200-2000 species go extinct every year, yet Canis lupus familiaris has flourished at our side. Frankly, the trust they show Homo sapiens, compared to the other fauna of this planet, is just plain silly.
Hey, hey, hey, go fuck yourself.
As you clearly do not understand dogs, and dog ownership; please keep your opinion to yourself, regarding Alison’s loss. Dogs are not some stupid animal that beg for our scraps. They tied their evolution to our own, tens of thousands of years ago, and clearly know how to pick a winner. 200-2000 species go extinct every year, yet Canis lupus familiaris has flourished at our side. Frankly, the trust they show Homo sapiens, compared to the other fauna of this planet, is just plain silly.
Hey, hey, hey, go fuck yourself.
i can relate since my mom had a similar thing happen to her taking care of my sister's dog, aly, while she was away. my mom was walking aly down her neighborhood and a dog 3 house's down was tied down to a tree or something, but got loose. it was a much bigger dog and it basically attacked aly and hurt her back. the dog didn't bite aly or at least she had no wounds visible, but she was clearly hurt and walking funny. i was over to visit and heard what happened and saw how aly was acting sad and walking strangely. i felt so bad for her. my mom said the neighbor didn't even apologize and said that's just how her dog “plays”.
i really related to alison saying how daniel and her father weren't just sad, but had anger as well. i felt the same exact way. i was sad for aly, but watching her walk like she was in pain made me so angry. it really took a lot for me not to go down to that neighbor's house and scream at them. i was so mad that even if it led to a physical altercation i was really down for it. i didn't do anything and aly recovered to her old self very quickly so it ended up not being that serious. it's just the neighbor not giving a shit at all that really made me so angry. some people are just assholes. i don't know what else to say.
btw, i've been a jogger for 4 years now and it's really shocking to see how many people in the suburbs don't use a leash for their dogs. you'd think it would be like 90% or more have their dogs on a leash at all times, but it's not even close. more like 60/40 have em leashed versus not. the owners look at it as a hassle and don't want their experience walking their dog ruined by having to follow their dog everywhere they go. it's so fucking rude and inconsiderate. even if the dog is 100% sweet as sugar friendly, when it runs at a stranger they will have a few seconds of anxiety thinking the worst might happen. why should anyone have to scared even if just for a single second because some piece of shit refuses to have their dog on a leash out of nothing but laziness. it's typical narcissistic, inconsiderate, selfish american behavior. doing what's most comfortable for yourself even if it puts out everyone else. i am an american and yes most people are nice, but there are enough assholes out there and even nice people who do things like this and see nothing wrong in it. i put them in the same boat with the complete assholes. putting no thought at all about everyone else. only thinking of themselves.
just because you disagree means he should keep his opinion to himself? his post and more thumbs up than yours. i love dogs and know how they really become family members. it's the saddest and most eerie thing having to put down a dog you've owned since it was a puppy. besides the great sadness you and everyone else feels, the house just feels so empty after that for the longest time. you come home and it's not there to greet you with a wagging tail every single time with no fail. like there is this huge void. your not just sad about your “family member” being gone forever, but there just seems this insanely big void for a while afterwards.
however some people do like dogs, but look at them as just dogs. these types probably think alison is kinda pathetic for being nearly 40 and sounding like she spent days crying over her dog dying. i can understand both pov's. the idea of spending thousands of dollars on surgeries to possibly save a dog is a ridiculous notion to many people and a waste of money.
i can relate since my mom had a similar thing happen to her taking care of my sister’s dog, aly, while she was away. my mom was walking aly down her neighborhood and a dog 3 house’s down was tied down to a tree or something, but got loose. it was a much bigger dog and it basically attacked aly and hurt her back. the dog didn’t bite aly or at least she had no wounds visible, but she was clearly hurt and walking funny. i was over to visit and heard what happened and saw how aly was acting sad and walking strangely. i felt so bad for her. my mom said the neighbor didn’t even apologize and said that’s just how her dog “plays”.
i really related to alison saying how daniel and her father weren’t just sad, but had anger as well. i felt the same exact way. i was sad for aly, but watching her walk like she was in pain made me so angry. it really took a lot for me not to go down to that neighbor’s house and scream at them. i was so mad that even if it led to a physical altercation i was really down for it. i didn’t do anything and aly recovered to her old self very quickly so it ended up not being that serious. it’s just the neighbor not giving a shit at all that really made me so angry. some people are just assholes. i don’t know what else to say.
btw, i’ve been a jogger for 4 years now and it’s really shocking to see how many people in the suburbs don’t use a leash for their dogs. you’d think it would be like 90% or more have their dogs on a leash at all times, but it’s not even close. more like 60/40 have em leashed versus not. the owners look at it as a hassle and don’t want their experience walking their dog ruined by having to follow their dog everywhere they go. it’s so fucking rude and inconsiderate. even if the dog is 100% sweet as sugar friendly, when it runs at a stranger they will have a few seconds of anxiety thinking the worst might happen. why should anyone have to scared even if just for a single second because some piece of shit refuses to have their dog on a leash out of nothing but laziness. it’s typical narcissistic, inconsiderate, selfish american behavior. doing what’s most comfortable for yourself even if it puts out everyone else. i am an american and yes most people are nice, but there are enough assholes out there and even nice people who do things like this and see nothing wrong in it. i put them in the same boat with the complete assholes. putting no thought at all about everyone else. only thinking of themselves.
just because you disagree means he should keep his opinion to himself? his post and more thumbs up than yours. i love dogs and know how they really become family members. it’s the saddest and most eerie thing having to put down a dog you’ve owned since it was a puppy. besides the great sadness you and everyone else feels, the house just feels so empty after that for the longest time. you come home and it’s not there to greet you with a wagging tail every single time with no fail. like there is this huge void. your not just sad about your “family member” being gone forever, but there just seems this insanely big void for a while afterwards.
however some people do like dogs, but look at them as just dogs. these types probably think alison is kinda pathetic for being nearly 40 and sounding like she spent days crying over her dog dying. i can understand both pov’s. the idea of spending thousands of dollars on surgeries to possibly save a dog is a ridiculous notion to many people and a waste of money.
Jim Harvey, I hope someone you care deeply about gets mauled by a fucking dog and they die. Hell, I hope everyone you give the slightest shit about dies a horrible painful death. Then I hope YOU die too.
Everyone moves on eventually, but why be mean? People are grieving here.
Jim Harvey, I hope someone you care deeply about gets mauled by a fucking dog and they die. Hell, I hope everyone you give the slightest shit about dies a horrible painful death. Then I hope YOU die too.
Everyone moves on eventually, but why be mean? People are grieving here.
Alison
Sorry for your loss.
Wanted to add some thoughts for you and Daniel to consider.
1. Ask your neighbor to pay for the vet bill due to their dog being off the leash. If they are unwilling, small claims is an option – do not ask for “pain and suffering” – that just is profiting from the incident.
2. Contact your breeder and ask if they can replace your dog with one from the next litter (or the same one). Since your dog had a congenital kidney problem, it basically had a problem from the beginning. Any reputable breeder will work with you on a discount/replacement.
3. Contact the pound, show them a picture of your dog, and ask them to contact you if they have one that comes through their door. My mother replaced their 15 yr. old terrier this way and she has had the dog for over 10 years.
4. Also, you may want to get a “mutt” as they are hardier than AKC registered dogs. Pure bred dogs have more problems due to inbreeding.
5. Make a trip to the pound together on both your days off.
Good luck – and keep the memories – and look for another pet to love.
Take Careful.
Hey Jim, go fuck yourself!
Must suck being a emotionless piece of shit 😉
Couple of things…
I'm not sure how it is where you live, but where I live, the owner of the other dog is liable for damages… It'll usually be covered by the persons home insurance policy…
Also, you need to report this to the authorities… The owners of the other dog clearly don't give a fuck for the safety of others or their pets…That 'friendly dog' is going to hurt someone else's dog or god forbid, someones child…
Hey Jim, go fuck yourself!
Must suck being a emotionless piece of shit 😉
Couple of things…
I’m not sure how it is where you live, but where I live, the owner of the other dog is liable for damages… It’ll usually be covered by the persons home insurance policy…
Also, you need to report this to the authorities… The owners of the other dog clearly don’t give a fuck for the safety of others or their pets…That ‘friendly dog’ is going to hurt someone else’s dog or god forbid, someones child…
Yes, and she's allowed to mourn until she does.
Yes, and she’s allowed to mourn until she does.
Jim has a point. Personally, I feel people who cry and carry on about their dead pet never experienced real loss. Save the sadness for a parent, brother or friend. I have to ask the question, if Oliver was sooooo important to ARo and Dan, why didnt they take their “child” on the honeymoon with them? They wouldnt have left a real child behind would they? Dogs are replaceable, real humans arent.
Jim has a point. Personally, I feel people who cry and carry on about their dead pet never experienced real loss. Save the sadness for a parent, brother or friend. I have to ask the question, if Oliver was sooooo important to ARo and Dan, why didnt they take their “child” on the honeymoon with them? They wouldnt have left a real child behind would they? Dogs are replaceable, real humans arent.
Fuck all of you who are saying anything bad about grieving the loss of a loved pet. Zip it, cunt. You either don't know, or you are incapable of knowing how it feels to lose something like that. Stop using comment boards as therapy for your own fucked up mentality.
Fuck all of you who are saying anything bad about grieving the loss of a loved pet. Zip it, cunt. You either don’t know, or you are incapable of knowing how it feels to lose something like that. Stop using comment boards as therapy for your own fucked up mentality.
Hey Boo – I already tweeted you a couple of times about this but I finally caught up to this episode so I have to comment to combat some of the mean people.
I'm so sorry about the loss of Oliver. You and Daniel gave him a wonderful life. I'm so sorry he was injured and sick and that his passing was difficult. He had the best mom and dad possible and you made a difference in his little life. To be loved and be with the ones you love is the most important thing – and you gave him that. It matters. Bless!
One more thing – I balled during the Oliver story so Imma skip the next ep with Daniel so I can recover for a few days! I will get back to it, though. Cause I love ya!
Hey Boo – I already tweeted you a couple of times about this but I finally caught up to this episode so I have to comment to combat some of the mean people.
I’m so sorry about the loss of Oliver. You and Daniel gave him a wonderful life. I’m so sorry he was injured and sick and that his passing was difficult. He had the best mom and dad possible and you made a difference in his little life. To be loved and be with the ones you love is the most important thing – and you gave him that. It matters. Bless!
One more thing – I balled during the Oliver story so Imma skip the next ep with Daniel so I can recover for a few days! I will get back to it, though. Cause I love ya!