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Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 8:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Who, for a long time after Jani was gone, I'd stand with the door held open after Kizzy and Grace had come in (Jani being the oldest and slowest).. and sometimes it hit me in the heart and sometimes I thought maybe she DID come in!

I understand.

Slinky, I'm so sorry.

Pamy, they ara all so CUTE.. Dylan and the pups.. how they have grown.

But do you realize it looks like siamese pups? one body with two heads/front legs?

LOL..

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 8:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I found a list of plants that are NOT poisonous to cats n dogs.. I'll stick it in the poisonous plant thread...

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 9:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
cool, sea! i'll look for it.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 1:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Ok, I caught up and honestly, it's so late that I just can't go back to name everyone individually, but know that I read all you had to say and had the appropriate (laughed, understood, feel terrible!) response to all! I loved the pics and the stories!!

{{{{{{{Slinky}}}}}}}}}}} I'm so sorry. I thought Kellie was a goner last fall, but she snapped back and is doing pretty well. I know that terrible feeling you get inside.

Dfen - How awful!! I still remember when a dog was hit by a car when I was a kid in front of the next-door neighbor's house. I'll never forget that noise she made. She wasn't killed, but I was on edge for the longest time and I guess that's why when dogs cry out, I have a hard time hearing it at all. Kellie stays in a fenced-in backyard and so when she does escape at times, she has not street sense AT ALL! When the neighbor across the street had a dog and it was out, she would just bee-line it right over there and never looked. I freak everytime someone doesn't notice the gate was left opened or the side garage door wasn't blocked and she went out the front.

Kellie used to have problems with her anal glands a lot and I wasn't always successful with cleaning them out for her so after a few years, I had them removed. What an awful time that was! She had a terrible week after the surgery (as did I!) and to make matters worse, she ended up being very protective of her behind from that point on which makes it difficult to even clean up or trim hair back there.

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 5:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Are Pamy's pups not the young version of Saxy's Sandy and Mocha? Sure looks like them to me. Very cute!

Sheba is still not eating or drinking this morning. She did get up and out of the house long enough to pee when I was trying to get her to eat. She is very weak and had a hard time getting up and walking. At this point, I'm not even sure I should try to force her meds down her because that seems to make her even more miserable. I really think it is just a matter of a little time now.

Thanks for your kind thoughts, everyone.

Mayajnn
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01-27-2006

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mayajnn a private message Print Post    
{{{Slinky and Sheba}}}

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    

<Are Pamy's pups not the young version of Saxy's Sandy and Mocha? Sure looks like them to me. Very cute!>

oh gosh, don't tell saxy! she'll order, "two, to go, please!"

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 3:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
HUGS to everyone who needs them. I've been out of touch for a while.

The Sussex group is hanging in...Oliver still has severe allergy issues and we are trying to determine 'what's' causing all the problems. I feel so badly for him. He's pretty drugged most of the time.

Mags is doing well, but in detention at night. We woke up one morning to find the table in our kitchen completely cleared off!

Cams is in heat. She's two months early, which is not a good sign. She's gradually coming back to her former self. VERY slow process!

Norm is still in IN. Thekid has yet to see one penny from the breeder who is 'supposed' to own half of him. Thekid won't let me interfere!!

Everyone take good care and give all those furballs big hugs!!! Pamy, I love that pic!

Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 9:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
Tabby, no worries. I don't need any more dogs. These two are a handful! LOL I do love them though. Mocha is sitting up next to me on the couch, where Sandy just was, barking at me to stop typing and pay attention to her... LOL And Mocha just settled in to snuggle Awww

Pam, the puppies are absoutely adorable, btw!!

Kstme: it is great to hear about the Sussex group. Pictures soon?

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 10:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
{{{{{{slinky & sheba}}}}}}}}

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 5:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Surprisingly, Sheba is still alive this morning. She's too heavy for me to pick up and carry 30 yards to get her into a vehicle, so I called the vet yesterday and asked for some pain shots for her. He let me pick up 2 pain shots and a cortisone shot, with the goal being to get her up enough to give me some assistance in getting her near the car. If she can do that, I'll take her in and most likely have her put to sleep. She did drink a little water last night and this morning, but hates the sight of food, and obviously feels very bad. It's bad of me to say, but I was kind of hoping she would slip on away during the night. I just can't stand to see her like this.

Regee
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10-09-2005

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 8:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Regee a private message Print Post    
Oh SLINKYDOG I am so so sorry for what you may have to do, remember my thought's and prayer's are with you in what ever you decide.

Lots of love, hug's, and kisses to you both.

Reg'ee

Katbee
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09-15-2001

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 10:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Katbee a private message Print Post    
I finally did it!!!!! I got a puppy. Acutally she's a Choodle...3/4 poodle and 1/4 chihuahua..all 3 pounds of her. I named her (and there's a long story to that) Chloe-Belle Pepper and if I can work this computer correctly there should be a picture of her here.Chloe-Belle

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
katbee, what an adorable pupster!! and how tiny she looks! i love the name chloe. the only reason we haven't named a pet 'chloe' is that we have all male pets and my dd wants to name a daughter chloe some day. i wouldn't want people to think she named a child after a pet! i made that mistake in calling a puppy dylan when i was a teen. how could i name a child dylan after that! don't "use up" your favorite names on a pet :-)

((((sheba)))) i don't want you to have to cross the rainbow bridge, but i know a wonderful dog named vito who will be waiting eagerly to help you if you need company in this voyage.

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 11:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
awww, congrats Katbee!

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 12:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Katbee, shouldn't she be a Poochi since she is more Poodle than Chihuahua?

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 12:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Aw Slinkydog, I'm so sorry. I was holding out hope that Sheba would start to feel better.

Katbee, Chloe-Belle is adorable!

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 12:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Slinky my heart aches for you, I am so sorry to hear how Sheba is doing. When we had to let Jasper go the vet came round to the house which was nice for Jasper to be where he felt safe and comfortable, will your vet do this? I think it was just as comforting to my husband and I. My thoughts are with you.

Who and Sea - I slip and call Oscar Jasper at least once a week and still expect some mornings to see him lying on the bed next to me. I still miss him very much, I can't beleive it has been almost a year and a half that he has been gone.

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Well, I guess Sheba's not quite ready to go just yet. She absolutely would not budge when I tried to lead her toward the vehicle. I thought if I helped her stand that she might start moving a little with me, but she said no.

I have been going out every hour or so to check on her, pet her and give her water. She is drinking a little water every time I go out, but won't eat. I even tried something new: boiled some chicken and put a little cream of chicken soup over it. She took a couple of licks of the soup and turned away.

I guess the only good news is that she is now under the effect of the pain medicine and, although she still obviously feels bad, she doesn't seem to be in quite as much pain. I can tell this, really, only because her eyes are not bugged out like they have been.

Anyway, I've called the vet's office again to leave word that I can't get there but would like to come pick up a couple more pain shots. Hopefully they'll allow me to do this.

Jasper, I only wish one of the vets would come out here. They haven't offered and I really don't think they will. I live about 20 miles out of town. While I am generally happy with the care they provide, I just don't see them making house calls. I've often thought that if I had it all to do over again (and if I had a decent comprehension of math and chemistry), I would have been a veterinarian.

Thanks to all of you. It helps a little to at least talk about it and know that y'all understand what we're going through.

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 9:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
gosh, slinky, once vito got to where he wouldn't eat and couldn't or wouldn't stand, he had jaundice and couldn't control his bodily functions, it was very quick. we thought we had a day or two to love the heck out of him and should have put him down without that day or two. it was awful for all of us to see him so lifeless and helpless. hindsight's 20/20, of course, but i wish i didn't have to remember vito's last days as being so awful for both our beautiful pet and ourselves. when we got him to the vet, the vet said he would not have lived through the day.

it's so hard to know when it's 'time'. i was 'relieved' a little when the vet said vito would not have made it many hours more, because i was feeling quilty about having to put him down. although it was hard to bear, i know he went easier by just going to sleep instead of having to go longer with the agonal breathing.

i wish your vets did make house calls. they only do it in our area for large animals (horses, sheep, cows, etc.) vito weighed 70 pounds so it was hard to get him into the car when he couldn't support any of his own weight.

probably you don't even want to read what i am posting! i just don't want you to or sheba to make it harder on yourselves if it really is her time.
there is just no good or painless way to say goodbye to a member of your family. and i know all of us who post here about our pets feel they are part of our families.
((((slinky and sheba))))

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 10:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
{{{Slinky and Sheba}}}

Hi Kstme!!

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
Sheba

{{{Slinkdog}}} My prayers and tears are with you and Sheba.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
(((((Slinky and Sheba)))))

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 5:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Sheba's suffering has ended. I was actually able to get her up and to the truck this afternoon, so I took her on in and had her put to sleep. I just came in from burying her. Even though I've prepared myself for it all week, it's still very sad. She was a really sweet, loyal and loving pup.

Regee
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10-09-2005

Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 5:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Regee a private message Print Post    
Oh Slinkydog, I am so so sorry for your hurt. If you need to just ramble shot me a message, I am always here to listen.

HUGS, LOVE, and KISSES to you.