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Sunrvrose
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08-13-2001

Friday, July 14, 2006 - 11:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunrvrose a private message Print Post    
Eris, sillycaliforniamommy, you need to call Dr. Laura.

Chewpito
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01-04-2004

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
Oh Sun, I was happy to see you here, im so sorry about the other pups, I sure hope somthing works out for you soon...Have you heard any thing yet from AC..have they done any thing? I bet your kittys are lurking in and just waiting for thier chance to work thier way back home...they are probably so confuzed, so much has happened. I just feel so bad for you. If I was there id help you tip the bottle....You are soo on my mind every day... things will get better..Im thinking good thoughts for you. And I agree about calling Dr.Laura or who ever....that is one cute doggie..lil buddie..

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 4:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Sunv, thanks for sharing about BJ. Yes, knowing they are in pain and that the end is coming is very difficult. I've had to put 2 dogs to sleep in the past, and it wasn't easy. (I still have guilt feelings over both, though I know there was no choice.)

There will be time for new furbabies when things settle down more for you. You've got enough on your plate for now, I'm thinking. I think you were wise to return the pup if he needed special care. And I am so relieved to hear that Charlie was found, safe and sound.

Hang in there, hon. When the kitties return, there will be a better semblance of normality for you, I'm sure.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 6:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
HP, received the following in my e-mail late last night from a friend whose tvch registration has expired, thus can't post but still occasionally reads here:


quote:

I just read Herck's post in the dog thread at tvch, where she's in shock and dismayed about her vet telling her that she'd have a year or two left with her beloved doggie.

When I took *Binky to her vet in *Oregon to get a travel certificate for the plane ride to *Kansas, I asked him for his opinion as to how much longer I'd have her around. This guy had been her vet for years. He said she had another 2-3 years in her. When I got her home and took Binky to MY vet, I asked her about that comment and what did she think he based it on. My vet said he pulled it "out of his ass." (I loved my vet, lol. Unfortunately she died a few years back and I've never found another who I trusted so completely with my cats.)

Binky was 16 then and you know the rest. That was 7 years ago and she's still in good shape considering her age.

I didn't read any of the posts following Herck's, just came right here. If you feel like it, you might pass along my little story. Vets know their stuff but they are not all-seeing. Poor Herck. She is a good soul.


*I changed a couple names in the message.

Amen to a couple good points in that message.

HP

Sisalou
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07-12-2002

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 7:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sisalou a private message Print Post    
I can so identify with Herck because my pup turned 12 in February. So thanks for that message Juju it helped me too.

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 8:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Herck, the vet is probably just basing his guess on averages. Who would have thought that my Alex would live to be 19? I never asked my vet how long he thought she would live, but I'm sure he would not have guessed that. But, you know, no matter how long they live, it is never long enough for us who love them so very much.

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
What a wonderful thing to find here for me today, Juju. That was so unbelievably kind of your friend to reassure me with that very soothing message. (Wait, does that mean her dog is 23?! For real?!) Her words were so kind and they helped me tremendously. Juju, it was lovely of you to post her note--(doesn't surprise me in the least that you took the time to do that, either.)

What great people we have here! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Aww, Sissylou, we'll have to keep in touch about our pups. They are so close in age. Hope they each continue to enjoy years of healthy, happy lives.

Slinky, that makes sense. 19?!! Now that is one remarkable age! Is Alex a doxie? You must have taken excellent care of his health all these years. However, you are so right about no matter how long they live never being long enough.

Hope I don't sound too off-the-wall here: I have warned my family that if something happened where Herc and I died together (say a car crash), that I wanted Herc to be placed inside my coffin with me, cradled in my arms. I asked the funeral director if that were possible and he said yes--(but, I admit, gave me the impression he might have said yes just to appease the crazy lady.)

Chewpito
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01-04-2004

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 8:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
nope, not crazy at all Herc..actually I have the same wishes..only I want to be cremated...so if your crazy...im a crazy lady too..LOL.

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Why yes, Herck, Alex was a doxie. However did you know?

Actually, isn't it funny how many TVCH posters derive their names, in some form or another, from their pets? And I thought I would be the only one.

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 9:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Chewy, I too want to be cremated--unless Herc and I go together. Then I want to hold him. Glad you shared. Thx.

Funny, Slinks. Yup, true. I swear I am going to make a table matching up names of posters with photos of their pets. That would be great, right? Always wanted a cheat sheet when it came to posters' pets.

Chewpito
Member

01-04-2004

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
Herc, since I dont know how to post pics,can I send a pic via your email..ive got one of my two kids.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Herck -- you have gotten some sage words of wisdom here, and I second them. Forget what the dumb old doctor said, and enjoy your "now" moments. (I do get it, though. I look at my JRT sometimes and can't believe we've had him nearly 5 years already. He is still a "puppy" in my eyes. It's the conundrum about having a dog. They bring so much to your life, and become such a huge part of your family, but they are never there long enough.)

And Sunrvrose, I know you know this all too well, and I want you to know I am still with you, and sending my very best to you. I've thought of you often this week. Hugs to you.

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 10:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Chew, I don't know how to post pics either. I don't know how to get them small enough, or whatever it is that can't be over some many. Unless some kind person could explain how to do that, I would have to e-mail mine to Herckie also.

Chewpito
Member

01-04-2004

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 10:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
Herc has been a sweetie and done a pic for me once...but ill wait to hear from her, shes one busy woman taking care of all of us here.. slinky I can do it on email, I just dont know how to do it here and im the kinda person that needs to see it done, just reading it dosent work so well for me.. oh well.

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 10:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
(Psst -- if any of you are on Windows XP, there's a great power tool -- called Image Resizer. Once you've downloaded/installed it, you can choose a photo, right click and then hit "resize image" and change the image size right then and there. It's what I use when I need to get a photo small for posting...

Here's the link to the power tools page if you have XP:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

go there and then download the Image Resizer. Again, this is only for XP
----

Oh, and Psst Psst -- there's a how-to posted by Draheid here on how to post images:
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Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
I will be glad to resize and/or post photos at any time for you Chewy and Slinky--and for anyone else, for that matter. My email address is in my profile, but showing it here to make it easy for you:

swiftdv@comcast.net


I am working on something else right now for someone, but I will post any pix you want here (or in your folder if you prefer) and will make that table if you're all game for that. It would be fun and I started one over at the Animal Farm awhile back, so I know it is possible.

Posting pics is easy once you get the hang of it. But it's no problem whatsoever for me, honestly! I'd love to help out. (I will definitely check out Yank's link so I have one more tool to use! I typically use PAINT, but also gifworks (only for gifs, though--not jpeg files) and then occasionally Kodak Easyshare if I need to lighten or darken the photos.)

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
My thoughts are with you and Herck.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
cd
Thanks, Twigs, hon.

Chewpito
Member

01-04-2004

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 2:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
Oh thats a cute pic.. Ill send you a pic of my pups Herc... and Yankee, ill try my best at trying the photo thing, But if you could pop by my house and stand over me and walk me thru it step by step it would be so much better...im such a dufus when it comes to instructions.. But, I will give it a try... Thanks..LOL..

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
We're going out to dinner, but we will be back before long. So look for me to post pics a little later.

Chewpito
Member

01-04-2004

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 3:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
Herc is the best!

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 6:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
HP:

quote:

(Wait, does that mean her dog is 23?! For real?!)




Even more amazing. It is a CAT! The cat is 23! And she has a couple other cats that are darned near that old. I have asked if she will take me in when I get reallllly old.



Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 9:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Heheheh. That really is mind-boggling! Good idea, Juju! I may just follow that ponderous tail and curl up in a corner on her porch.


Okay, curtains up on:


Pepito and Chewy

Pepito and Chewy!
How cute they are. All this time I thought that Chewy had just one
dog, Pepito. I somehow missed that there's another dog in the
family named Chewy. Now I understand your name, Chewpito!



olivia and pepito

Chewy's dd, Olivia, and Pepito on a hot summer day.
Goooooolllly, Olivia's gorgeous! (But then her mom is, too.)


Chewpito
Member

01-04-2004

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 9:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
ahhh, Thanks Herc..your the best...one day Ill learn how to do pics...ill practice practice practice...lol... I hope you had a good dinner..

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 10:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Yw, Chewy! (I left a message for you in your folder.) It was my pleasure. Take your time. When you are ready, you'll learn.