Saturday, October 15, 2011
Good Old Dog
Buddy Lee Dog of Action is 13 now. It's hard to believe. It seems like just yesterday she was mischievous little puppy with needle sharp teeth. Now she is my good old dog with a bit of a limp who still loves to chase rabbits and go for hikes. And she's always ready to go when I need a co-pilot.
When you have a dog who is 13, you know in the back of your mind that they won't live forever. But you're never ready for them to go. In the last 6 months our good friends Knotts and Knitts, my in-laws, and my brother have all lost their dogs. I felt so bad for them, but I had no idea what to say or how to help them in their time of grief. You may not know this about me, but comforting people...not my strong suite. And it's not as if I've not lost a pet. In April we lost our kitty, Saffy. She was 15. She was the first pet that Betty Please and I brought in to our home. It still seems strange that she isn't here, we miss her.
Now, sadly, it's been brought to the front of our minds that Ripley won't be with us forever. A few weeks ago she started having seizures. And let me just say, I hope none of you ever have to watch a person or creature you love have a seizure. It's awful. Anyway, we don't how long she'll be with us, but we appreciate each and every day that she is. Give your pets some extra love.Now, if you'll excuse me. Ripley and I have a date with a trail.
Zoe, So good to see you are still out there. Please write more often.
Aww, I love (and yet also hate) ;) this post so much. I think about thus all the time because a) I love my own dog so much it hurts, and b) even though he is only 6 the boy is starting to act like an older dog all of a sudden, & he's given us a few (expensive!) scares in the last couple of years. Including falling out of the car last week, and just laying in the ground stunned for a minute. I should write a post of my own about it, but can't bring myself to do it yet.
Also, lovely shots of your sweet pets! I especially love the shot you chose of Saffy.
Damn iPod typos...
Guy- thanks, I'll try to Write more often it hard to get back to it. I dont think in blog anymore, and My writing skills are rusty
Fairydogmother- I've always been afraid of losing Ripley. That's why we got Maizy (White Tornado) when Ripley was 6. We didn't, well I didn't /don't think I could handle coming home to a house without a dog. I know having a second dog probably won't really make it easier, but life with two dogs is so much fun.
Speaking of damn iPhone typos.
Zonisamide - It's what our dog Wink is on for seizures. She hasn't had another since beginning taking this. I know how scary it is to see a seizure happen: sending good thoughts your way.
Also, what a nice surprise for google reader to tell me there's a new post to read on Gaymo: nice to see you writing again.
LeLo- Ripley is on phenobarbital. They think the seizures are caused by a brain tumor. The medicine is working for now, but eventually there won't be anything we can do.
"Think in blog", that's a great way to put it. Welcome back, it's nice to see you around again.
My pup Coda and I shall keep you guys in our thoughts. It's never easy realizing the mortality of such a beloved friend and companion.
I used to snicker at people who acted as if their pets were family. Now,I am the one who brushes our dog's teeth once a week.
Socks is a valued member of our family. I don't get people who act like pets are just pets...
Yup...complete circle turn.
Hope you enjoyed your hike.
been missing you. would love to see another post about how you, Betty Please and the animals are doing. I am sendnig my hugs from way out here.
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