Dogs
#46
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Re: Dogs
Our vet works the same way. We adopted an 18 month old dog from the OSPCA on Thursday - they recommend a trip to the vet within a few days however, she is part of the Northern dog rescue program and came to the OSPCA with BB pellets in her (which have now been removed) and so she is fearful of new people and situations. We have decided to hold off on the vet visit (she came with extensive paperwork documenting pretty much every dog health test you could imagine) until she gets more confident as we don't want to stress her out. She is doing great and our older dog Ted (he is 3) is doing a good job of showing her the ropes.
#47
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We said farewell to this little sweetie yesterday (she was 15). It was a weird experience at the vets. I was concerned they would not let us in as there was 4 of us with her but I’m guessing in these circumstances they make exceptions. We were all masked up though and we had to wait outside till we were called in.
Still not a nice reason to visit the vets. First time I’ve lost an animal, my god does it sting
Still not a nice reason to visit the vets. First time I’ve lost an animal, my god does it sting
#48
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Re: Dogs
Sorry for your loss, its always hard losing a beloved pet, in many ways just as hard as losing any family member.
#49
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We said farewell to this little sweetie yesterday (she was 15). It was a weird experience at the vets. I was concerned they would not let us in as there was 4 of us with her but I’m guessing in these circumstances they make exceptions. We were all masked up though and we had to wait outside till we were called in.
Still not a nice reason to visit the vets. First time I’ve lost an animal, my god does it sting
Still not a nice reason to visit the vets. First time I’ve lost an animal, my god does it sting
#50
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Re: Dogs
We said farewell to this little sweetie yesterday (she was 15). It was a weird experience at the vets. I was concerned they would not let us in as there was 4 of us with her but I’m guessing in these circumstances they make exceptions. We were all masked up though and we had to wait outside till we were called in.
Still not a nice reason to visit the vets. First time I’ve lost an animal, my god does it sting
Still not a nice reason to visit the vets. First time I’ve lost an animal, my god does it sting
#52
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Re: Dogs
We said farewell to this little sweetie yesterday (she was 15). It was a weird experience at the vets. I was concerned they would not let us in as there was 4 of us with her but I’m guessing in these circumstances they make exceptions. We were all masked up though and we had to wait outside till we were called in.
Still not a nice reason to visit the vets. First time I’ve lost an animal, my god does it sting
Still not a nice reason to visit the vets. First time I’ve lost an animal, my god does it sting
#53
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Beckiwoo...sorry to read about the loss of your best friend. She will be playing with the other dogs in the kennels in the sky.
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My life can be measured in dogs. We had Hairy, who died when I was 13 when I saw my Dad cry for the first time. Then as an adult I had a Sadie for 17 years and a Millie for 15 years now I have a 10 year old Charley. Every time they go they leave a dog sized hole in your soul. There is as Arabic saying about death which say ‘after you die, the caravan serai moves on and the dogs keep on barking’...you always look for the missing dog at your feet...
So sorry. Big hugs.
Have you seen The Art of Racing in the Rain. Would be good about now.
So sorry. Big hugs.
Have you seen The Art of Racing in the Rain. Would be good about now.
#56
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Dogs win your heart...but in the end they break it.
I remember everyone of my 9 girls as though it was yesterday.
I remember everyone of my 9 girls as though it was yesterday.
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I can remember every dog that I have ever had in my lifetime, from the first one to Charlee like it was yesterday, they all left their own little uniqueness to my life, the hardest loss was my mom's chihuahua, she got her in 1978 a year before I was born, the dog lived until 1998, so at that time that dog had been part of my life for literally every second of my life.
Other then blindness, she was healthy til the end, passed away in her sleep one afternoon while sunning herself, I guess it was the best way for her to go, doing something she loved.
(writing that actually made me tear up like it just happened, and it was 22 years ago, that is how much a dog touches us)
#59
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I wish dogs had longer life spans, they make just good companions but their life span is too short, especially bigger dogs.
I can remember every dog that I have ever had in my lifetime, from the first one to Charlee like it was yesterday, they all left their own little uniqueness to my life, the hardest loss was my mom's chihuahua, she got her in 1978 a year before I was born, the dog lived until 1998, so at that time that dog had been part of my life for literally every second of my life.
Other then blindness, she was healthy til the end, passed away in her sleep one afternoon while sunning herself, I guess it was the best way for her to go, doing something she loved.
(writing that actually made me tear up like it just happened, and it was 22 years ago, that is how much a dog touches us)
I can remember every dog that I have ever had in my lifetime, from the first one to Charlee like it was yesterday, they all left their own little uniqueness to my life, the hardest loss was my mom's chihuahua, she got her in 1978 a year before I was born, the dog lived until 1998, so at that time that dog had been part of my life for literally every second of my life.
Other then blindness, she was healthy til the end, passed away in her sleep one afternoon while sunning herself, I guess it was the best way for her to go, doing something she loved.
(writing that actually made me tear up like it just happened, and it was 22 years ago, that is how much a dog touches us)
I’m not surprised that you still get emotional with your dog from 22 years ago, I will probably be the same with Emma.
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Re: Dogs
New pooch to me, she likes getting messy but cleans up easily.