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Post by breezygardener on Mar 25, 2021 22:24:40 GMT -5
This morning we had to put our beloved "Little Rat Dog" (Rat Terrier/Beagle cross), as we called her, to sleep. She had reached a horrible state in just the last couple of days, & even with cooking special meal for her, carrying her around, etc., etc. we realized we were only keeping her around for ourselves & not for her benefit. So our wonderful vet, even though overbooked, squeezed us in & took care of us in her usual kindly way. We adopted her in 2007, so she's been around for a LONG time, & I can't seem to get used to not having her around. Neither can Ming the Merciless, our adopted/dump-captured Siamese. The two of them were best buddies. This is the first time we have been completely dogless in 20 years, since we always had several at one time. But now they've all passed on.
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Post by desertwoman on Mar 25, 2021 22:44:07 GMT -5
Aww what a dear. RIP Little Rat Dog. She was so blessed to have had a nice long life with you all.
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Post by ahntjudy on Mar 25, 2021 23:09:02 GMT -5
She's a sweetie....
Doggies are love....
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Post by breezygardener on Mar 26, 2021 14:19:41 GMT -5
She came to us with a very interesting background. Her previous owner passed away alone at home from complications of diabetes, & the body & the dog weren't discovered for over a week (ugh!). Mr. Breezy said that maybe we should sleep with one eye open for awhile in case she started nibbling on us in our sleep. Who knows what she might of been dining on during that week a la Donner Party.
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Mar 27, 2021 8:08:58 GMT -5
What a couple! Sorry that time came to do what you had to do. Even though you know the time was coming it is still hard. Good night sweet girl.
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Post by breezygardener on Mar 27, 2021 15:26:40 GMT -5
That cat ("Ming the Merciless") was the dog's best buddie after her doggie bud (our Coonhound "P.D" (aka "Poochie Dog") passed away a few years ago. In fact, poor Ming has been insatiable for attention & keeps looking around for "his" dog. |
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Post by Latitude33 on Mar 28, 2021 20:53:08 GMT -5
So sorry for you breezy. Never easy.
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Post by breezygardener on Apr 3, 2021 11:33:08 GMT -5
Do you know that I STILL find myself listening for the dog - whether barking for her dinner, wanting to go out, playing with the cat?? And when 4 p.m rolls around, I STILL find myself going to start the brown rice, et al, for her meal? Geesh.
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Post by binnylou on Apr 3, 2021 11:51:58 GMT -5
breezygardener, don’t expect that to change immediately. It takes a while for the mind and heart to accept the loss of your pet companion.
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Post by desertwoman on Apr 3, 2021 13:06:49 GMT -5
They are woven into us and it takes time to adjust to them not being physically present.
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Post by mcool61 on Apr 7, 2021 17:41:19 GMT -5
Sorry about your loss. Dogs are missed more than most people sometimes.
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Post by breezygardener on Apr 7, 2021 20:07:27 GMT -5
Do you know that that cat is STILL looking around for the dog?
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