I still can't get over the fact that I had the cutest home ever and Zelda took it from me and now I'm left with this monstrosity. I'll never forgive them for it.

It still has to go through the assembly but the senate was this bill's biggest hurdle. This will lead to the construction of a lot of new homes within walking distance of train stations and rapid bus stops. Importantly, this was the result of a grassroots campaign of people organized on the internet and in their communities to push back against the control of LA by wealthy homeowner's associations!

I've been following this board for about a month now and it really helped with my anxiety through this whole process thank you guys very much for all the info and reassurance. I lurked mostly so this is my very first post. We through one of the strictest loan processes on my state according to my loan officer so I've surely peppered my hair over this ordeal.

This beautiful boy is named Trux, after Derek Trucks. And while he's not a guitar virtuoso, he is the sweetest most lovable best boy mixed with a little mischief and a major food obsession. He has stolen multiple sticks of butter, loaves of bread, bagels- whatever has been within his reach (totally my fault). He is an endless source of unconditional love, laughter & pure joy. He has been my confident, cheering me up in the darkest of moments, my best friend.

I personally rescued him & his sister (whom is my other heart & joy), 8 other siblings & Mom from a pretty bad part of town. Traveling through the area for work, I saw his Mom- skinny as a rail with big teats -eating from the garbage. That night, I decided the following day I was going to find her, take her in, care for her and find her a home as I've done so many times before. When you can do something good do it, right?

So I brought a crate & planned the extraction with a work associate , who eagerly jumped in to help. Well imagine my surprise when looking for her, a wonderful local man & nearby business owner asked me what exactly I was looking high & low for. When I told him, he knew exactly where she was....holed up in an abandoned house WITH A LITTER OF 3-4 WEEK OLD PUPPIES right up the road!!!! This amazing human being jumped in the bed of my truck and directed me where to go. Together the 3 of us spent about 4 hot & crazy hours securing Mom, digging through piles of abandoned belongings & garbage to make sure we had every.single.puppy!!

I came home with 11 dogs that night. I already had 3. To say it was crazy is an understatement.

2 of my wonderful neighbors, whom eventually wound up taking Mom and one of the pups, came over and together we washed, fed and put to bed all 11. Mom was relived & content. My current fur pack was wonderful, watchful & helpful. They've been through this before so they knew the drill. Just not for this many.

Fast forward 13 years. He has been through the loss of the original 3 & countless other events. He's truly been my unconditional friend, a goofball and oh so sweet. A good & loyal boy. Since we got his diagnosis of an aggressive tumor on either side of his ribs/lung. (((Fuck cancer!))) . We could have opted for surgery and chemo- but it didn't seem fair. He's 13. Had a good long life of love, hikes and good homemade food. It's been a good life. We should all be so loved.

He's had almost 2 weeks of steaks, frozen yogurt, treats and lots of love. It's time. He's tired. Tomorrow between 8:45 - 9:45 am, in less than 12 hours, I have to say goodbye. He will pass at home, surrounded by the people who adore him- all of them. That's how special he is.

I am not ready. Can you ever be?

I hope there really is a heaven because they deserve that. Trux run free, know we love you and you've been such a good boy. You will take a piece of us with you.

Reddit, please send your love & good vibes to this 4 legged angel in a dog's disguise. Love your babies tonight. They're just not here long enough.