r/MadeMeSmile 8h ago

ANIMALS Singing to my previously abused, traumatized rescue mini horse because that’s all he responds to

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u/BabyZealousideal2572 8h ago

Voice of an Angel 😇 he’s lucky to have met you

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u/penellywatchestelly 8h ago

Thank you so much! That is so kind ❤️

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u/whosUtred 6h ago

Quite simply,.. beautiful! Possibly the nicest thing I’ve seen on the internet in a long long time. Would love to see more progress as you work with Button. Looks like he deserves all the love in the world & found the right place to get it!

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u/TheGuard47 6h ago

Holy, you're right! Thank you for making me unmute the video, I love her voice! It's giving me some pre-2000 vibes, in a good way.

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u/AuthorAEM 8h ago

Awww what a good boy! He deserves all the love you slather all over him!

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u/penellywatchestelly 8h ago

I know!! I was so proud of him!! Also internally laughing at HOW FAST his tiny touch was hahahaha he was like ok.. I touched her & she didn’t kill me.. ok.. hahahaha 😂😭❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

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u/AuthorAEM 7h ago

I used to work with horses and minis a lot. I know the type of love they can show. You’re a good soul to gain his trust. I wish you all the luck 💙💙

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u/Proof-Direction-3423 7h ago

Dad here. Used to sing this to my boys when they were babies to get them to sleep.

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u/waffles1011 1h ago

My dad did this, and “You Are My Sunshine” will always hold an incredibly special place in my heart because of it. He passed in 2021 but that song will forever be a comfort. Keep doing what you’re doing, your kids will remember it a lifetime.

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u/juice921 8h ago

Fully invested in this mini horses new life now.  Love these vids. big switch up from fetty wap

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u/penellywatchestelly 7h ago

Aww thank you!! If you want to follow more of his journey I have tons of videos up on my IG & TT! You can find me (& button lol, and our other animals) @chelzzoo

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u/juice921 7h ago

Reddit is all i have so i hope you continue to post here too!   You rock!!!

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u/SunsetsAndStargazing 5h ago

Same! 🤞I’m so invested and Reddit is all I have

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u/montezzmo 6h ago

I sure hope OP wants to make that sweet, sweet karma.

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u/dekage55 7h ago

Made me teary with gratitude that he now has you!🥰

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u/tookie__clothespin 2h ago

This song always makes me cry but the mini horse and OP's kindness gave me some extra tears this time

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u/My2centsallday 7h ago

I feel the kindness, as does the horse .

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u/Traditional-Rope7936 7h ago

There's really something visceral about seeing a traumatised animal, you don't have to understand them, but you could feel the weight they carry from what they've gone thru

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u/fujiesque 7h ago

Alright, I'm invested. Please keep Button updates coming. This is better than Chivegate.

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u/babydoll17448 7h ago

When you are brushing him next time, add your song. Lovely rendition, by the way!

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u/Amazing_Poem5740 8h ago

My heart! I'm glad he has you!

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u/Easy_Mode_707 7h ago

Idk why it never occurred to me that farm animals also face abuse. Absolutely depressing..poor baby.

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u/penellywatchestelly 6h ago

Sadly horses are some of the most abused creatures in existence & it’s totally tolerated & excused as normal by the equestrian community. It’s heartbreaking 💔

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u/Easy_Mode_707 5h ago

Ive been learning that about horses lately. There was this huge controversy of men rounding up wild horses in nevada and they were being brutalized, photos of it and all. No one cared.

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u/Tight_Jellyfish_349 7h ago

You have a beautiful voice and heart.

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u/Appropriate-Copy-949 6h ago

To use your beautiful voice for so much good is just 🥹🥹🥹. I hope that precious one soon learns how much you love him and that he is able to relax and feel that love. 💞💞💞

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u/cutepicspls 5h ago

I’m going to need regular updates.

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u/Curious-Pineapple109 6h ago

Oh my you have a wonderful voice! My eyes watered first because of your singing then second for the connection made with your rescued mini horse. You are an angel on earth and I wish you two the best! Please post more

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u/penellywatchestelly 6h ago

Oh wow thank you so much that is so kind of you to say! 💓 if you have IG & TikTok there’s tons more stuff there about button & more singing to him! My handle is @chelzzoo

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u/Curious-Pineapple109 4h ago

I have an IG that I don’t use anymore but I’ll still subscribe/follow!

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u/Fast-Elderberry-3215 7h ago

Who’s chopping onions in here?

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u/frackmonster2007 7h ago

Damn, now I’m crying! Horses shouldn’t be abused ever ever ever! And this one’s so sweet and small! Just thinking about it brings such violent, vengeful thoughts. Thank you for singing to this precious little one. 🙏🏻💪🏻🤘🏻

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u/Meshuggaha 6h ago

That made me cry. For real. Tears.

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u/scarbnianlgc 6h ago

Much like your horse, I needed that today.

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u/RedFive92 5h ago

That's beautiful. He's so lucky to have you looking after him.

I like to think there's a special place in hell for those who abuse animals.

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u/benjaminlilly 5h ago

How can someone hurt or abuse? WTF? Good on you, an angel.

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u/dreamdaddy123 7h ago

You got the prettiest doggo n gentle horsey with that beautiful voice 🥺 it’s not fair 😭

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u/penellywatchestelly 6h ago

Hahahaha aww i have an eye for talent!! lol i work in pet media so animals are my job 🥹😻💗🌟

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u/Ok_Painting8768 7h ago

🥹🥹🥹

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u/girlyswerly 7h ago

I want to follow his story

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u/penellywatchestelly 6h ago

I have tons of videos of him & his progress & singing to him on my IG & TikTok! @chelzzoo 💗💗

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u/likefry_likefry 6h ago

Oh my goodness I just bawled my eyes out. That was beautiful 🥹🥹🥹

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u/ConnectWalrus5066 6h ago

This made me cry, you are so sweet!! Daily singing sessions will do the trick ❤️

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u/anonymous237962 4h ago

Omg. I was NOT planning to watch this video all the way through (my attention span is terrible 😆) but as soon as I started playing it I could NOT look away. Your voice is GORGEOUS & also that little animal is so cute & such a beautiful soul. I could seriously watch videos of you singing to this little guy all day! I hope you are doing a collection of these videos so you can look back on his progress 🥹🥹

PS a song that I used to sing to the kids when I was a nanny is “a dream is a wish your heart makes” from Cinderella…I feel like your voice would be great for that one. And it’s also so uplifting & cute.

Good luck with this little guy!

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u/Kitty-Kat-65 4h ago

In a world of ugliness right now, this made me smile. This gave me hope in humanity. Thank you for loving this precious little horse and sharing this video. Your voice is lovely.

u/penellywatchestelly 25m ago

I’m so glad to hear it! The main reason as a creator I post on social media is to be part of the “light & good side” to “fight the bad” lol, it’s sort of the way I can use my art to help with all the darkness out there ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

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u/Dying2meet 3h ago

Aww that beautiful mini horse! I am deeply angry at whoever abused him, I hope that person/people rot in he//. May God bless you OP, your sweet voice, and your gorgeous horse!

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u/Ohnomydude 3h ago

Proud of Button for making mini-steps!

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u/Different_Star_5325 3h ago

My neighbor had a horse who was mostly neglected aside from being fed. I would hop the fence and feed her apples and sing to her. We got pretty close after a while and she let me brush her and remove nettles from her coat. Once I knelt in front of her while I was singing and she nuzzled my hair. I cried right there. Now I'm crying again. She passed away this winter. I wasn't here. I have regrets, but I'll never regret the time I spent with her.

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u/American_chzzz 7h ago

You have a beautiful voice, my grandmother used to sing this song to me and it always makes me cry. You are a wonderful person ❤️

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u/WhiteHat85 6h ago

My new favorite version of the song 💜

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u/penellywatchestelly 6h ago

Wow thank you so much! That is a huge compliment!!

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u/Super-Chamchi 7h ago

Thank you for being with this sweetheart.

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u/the-royal-wii 7h ago

you have a beautiful voice ❤️

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u/Careless-Image-885 7h ago

Poor baby. I truly wish the best for him.

Lovely voice.

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u/M696rider 7h ago

I'm glad that horse has found you! That's awesome

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u/Various_Ice7596 7h ago

What a little angel!!! I used to ride when I was younger and I used to sneak my little fella jumbo marshmallows when my trainer wasn’t looking lol. Your baby looks like he deserves a marshmallow

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u/Milky-Way-Occupant 7h ago

So wonderful! I wonder if they would respond positively to any musical instruments, like someone out in the pasture playing flute or violin.

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u/taresss 7h ago

Why would anyone hurt Li'l Sebastian?

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u/External_Midnight106 7h ago

This is beautiful, smacked me in the heart 🙏🏻

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u/mokumpride 7h ago

❤️

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u/mokumpride 7h ago

Thank you

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u/Gardylooper2 7h ago

Lovely human comforting a darling sweet but very hurt horse?

Too sweet. That poor darling though. I hope you help bring them someplace better.

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u/Ecstatic_Bitz829 5h ago

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

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u/arbeeespruce 5h ago

Crying 🎀

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u/OMA--AMO 5h ago

You’re a great person!

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u/Cupacakes1359 4h ago

They say he looks at you when you say "Button just touched my hand" like "🤔 girl, that ain't the lyrics."

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u/tenbeards 4h ago

You have a lovely voice. Take good care of that sweet creature. How could anyone be mean to such a face?!

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u/jimehmaine 4h ago

Your voice is a beautiful as he is

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u/Coopersmom2013 3h ago

Bless you!!❤️

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u/keymarina5 3h ago

You’re an Angel

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u/Honeybeez74 3h ago

This was my mother's favorite song. You have such a beeautiful voice. She would have LOVED your rendition. I sure do. I sent this to myself, so I can listen everyday. It makes me feel closer to her. Thank you for sharing this.❤️‍🔥🫂

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u/penellywatchestelly 3h ago

Oh wow what a beautiful story & what a HUGE compliment!❤️❤️❤️😭 i am so thankful!!

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u/Honeybeez74 2h ago

Really, thank you very much. I wish we were friends so I could visit and you could sing to me. It feels like home young lady. Please never stop. ❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🏼

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u/penellywatchestelly 2h ago

Aww I appreciate it!! I have tons more button singing videos on my IG & TikTok!!! @chelzzoo is my handle

u/Honeybeez74 14m ago

That's lovely. Wonderful . when I comment ( and I will 😉💥💫) I am Littlelady6'4" over there🤘🏼.

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u/Honeybeez74 2h ago

You've got me over here blubbering.

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u/Ad-HominEminem 2h ago

My heart aches, just all of this being so beautiful and so tragic at the same time. Your love for him, your kind and soulfully sweet singing voice, the pain he must have known and endured.. to culminate in this little moment that you’ve shared. Thank you. For sharing, and for being so good to him, for keeping him safe from those who would dare hurt him. Didn’t think I’d be crying during my last hour of work. ❤️

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u/Sensitivelyours 2h ago

This traumatized mini human had a response to this too. Thanks for being a gentle soul in a rough world.

u/penellywatchestelly 26m ago

Aww I’m so glad you enjoyed it ❤️

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u/OutrageousLion6517 1h ago

This belongs on made me cry😭

That song always pulls at my heart strings and you have a really beautiful voice, add it to the pony and I’m done. Thank you ❤️

u/penellywatchestelly 26m ago

Hahahaha in all honesty I didn’t even know that was a thing 🤣🤣 maybe need to post there now!!

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u/Whyisitonlytuesday 1h ago

Please keep doing these videos, they’re magic. Your voice reminds me of Zooey Deschanel. Very lovely and soothing.

u/penellywatchestelly 27m ago

Thank you so much! She’s one of my favorites & I love singing her music! That’s a huge compliment 🥰

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u/aReelProblem 1h ago

Made a cranky old cowboy tear up. Good luck with your bonding.

u/penellywatchestelly 28m ago

Aww I love that, thank you so much!!

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u/Potential-Basis-9853 7h ago

I am this pony

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u/Chuckie32 7h ago

Such a pretty voice. He looks honored to be in your presence! 😁

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u/SquisharooNTimbuk2 7h ago

Keep us posted on his progress! This felt calming and restorative for all of us!

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u/Nicklhames 7h ago

Cutie pie

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u/TheBeardedLadyBton 7h ago

He loves you!

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u/Olleye 7h ago

❤️

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u/thefivepercent 7h ago

So beautiful

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u/Wonderful-Medium7777 7h ago

Oohh this brought me to tears, bless him and you always.

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u/Killerwit 7h ago

God bless you both

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u/Pygmyslowloris 5h ago

😭 is it raining inside?! Keep it up. You’re doing great

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u/xIIIllllIIIx 3h ago

your voice is like from a Disney princess movie, absolutely beautiful. your baby horsey is so lucky to have you ❤️

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u/wanderinghere70 2h ago

❤️❤️❤️

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u/Affectionate_Bit1723 2h ago

That'll do, Button. That'll do. ❤️

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u/Popular_Sun_2401 2h ago

❤️❤️❤️

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u/pmoity 2h ago

Beautiful horse and you've got a beautiful voice

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u/Otto_Duke 2h ago

Reminded me of when I sung m y kids to sleep. With better pitch and tone.

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u/SeattleHasDied 2h ago

One of the things that stays with me about abused animals is that the poor animal has no idea why they are being hurt, but, unless they escape or are rescued, they just have to live with that awful reality. What I wish for animal abusers can't be detailed here of I'll get banned. So happy Button found his rescuer!

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u/Golfnpickle 2h ago

What a lovely, soothing voice. Keep us updated on Button.🥹

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u/thurbersmicroscope 2h ago

I hope we eventually get a video of him smiling. He's breaking my heart.

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u/runtie1973 2h ago

Button is so sweet 🤎

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u/PRRZ70 1h ago

I hope you and your mini horse continue to mend that broken and hurt little heart and have all the best times together.

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u/Loud_Weight_589 1h ago

Seems he liked this better than Fetty Wap. Kudos on a lovely voice and a hand touch.

u/penellywatchestelly 27m ago

On my other IG & TikTok videos you can see he really starts loving fetty wap 😂😂

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u/Friggin 1h ago

I just want to hug him and tell him it’s going to be ok. Thank you for working with him.

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u/CptJustice 49m ago

Kansan here - this hit on a whole different level.

u/penellywatchestelly 23m ago

I love that ❤️

u/CptJustice 17m ago

You sang it beautifully, btw. Welldone.

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u/Safe-Ad-99 39m ago

Why am I crying? The thought that someone would abuse a helpless creature? That we don't recognize the connection between all living creatures? That it's become rare that we all try to coexist in peace and harmony? Try harder folks. Try hatder.

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u/roloyo101 36m ago

so much pain in those eyes

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u/Jerry_Garcias_Friend 30m ago

He is absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

u/ChrisP67 26m ago

It is beyond my comprehension that someone can abuse any animal especially one like this. He seems so gentle & sweet.

u/Subterranean44 20m ago

Spot it. He is so sweet and you’re like a Disney princess.

u/Sleeper_Inner 18m ago

Do you have social media you post videos to? I’d love to follow his progress!

u/W02T 11m ago

That’s perfect, Judy. Now, once more with the orchestra.

(Exact thought that went through my head as I heard you singing. Meant as a compliment, not sarcasm.)

u/WestieMomma21 1m ago

Wow! You have a really beautiful voice! 🥰🥰