Re: This 'n that OT

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Hello Cat,

So sorry that his time is coming to be with the other dogs in doggie heaven. I

have an 11 year old boxer, Lucy and they tell me their life span is only 10-12.

So she is convalescing and I am just loving her and being with her for her last

days. She had a bad health year last year all year,and seems extremely healthy

now. Amazing. But when the time comes, you will know if you need intervention to

help him along to his visit to heaven.

You are pre-grieving and that’s all any of us can do. And nothing prepares us

I do not believe for when it actually happens. I don’t know if I’ll replace

her and get another pet. The disease leaves me with so much guilt that I could

be such a better owner to her. Plus because of financial reasons, I’ve had to

move into this condo that keeps her more cooped up than she needs. No yard for

exercise.

Thanks that you can share your intimate feelings with the group. I am fairly new

and appreciate that everyone is so compassionate and loving and kind.

You take good care of yourself so you can be there for your baby.

Sending you thoughts of love and love and more love,

Love each other and live happy moments,

From: Cat Triller

Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 9:10 PM

To: aosd stilligans

Subject: This 'n that OT

Greetings Dragon Slayers

It's been awhile since I posted. My guy Jake is doing well post-op. The surgery

was more extensive than the vet realized til he got inside his mouth. I had the

Pathology done, and it is a melanoma cancer. Can be fast moving. The vet says

3-6 months. Until Jake no longer cares about food, and his tail stops wigglin'

and no more silly buggers on the rug, then I'll have him put down. Until then he

gets good growlies, many tummy rubs. Walks and loving. Just what he's always

had, only more.

I'm truly devastated, but keeping it together for him. We've been together for

14 years come April, and as I have said a hundred times before, " he's the reason

my feet hit the floor in the morning " !

I suffer from depression, and as such I isolate myself. Jake keeps me climbing

out of bed...he needs feeding, and to tinkle.

I am not sure if I will get another dog, after Jake goes. It's so painful when

it's time to make that big decision. I have not been without a dog since 1972.

Makes me a bugger for punishment yes?

Thank you all for reading my tale of woe, but a friend helped me through some

stuff today that was helpful!

I hope everyone is having a warm fuzzy day, with minimal pain!

Smiles and regards

Cat