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K, well thanks for making ME teary eyed, Jems.
Damn. You know I know the truth. I just can't handle it...actually, I can, but I don't want to. 
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 27, 2004 at 1:29 AM
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I tried and tried and tried not to read this post.
Since the minute I saw the headline, I told myself I would not read this post. I knew that reading it would break my heart.
But, sometimes I'm just a glutton for punishment.
I've had a rotten day. I'm in a horrible mood. I want to cry but can't.
I read the post. It breaks my heart that your Britt is drifting away. But you know as well as I that she knows already how much she means to you. And when she is gone from the physical world, you know she'll be with you, protecting you, each and every minute of every day.
posted by
Jemmie211
on August 27, 2004 at 1:22 AM
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MelodyS, a 10 year old Maltese is a senior citizen, but not ancient
for his size! Little dogs live longer. Why can't he get up? Is he arthritic? If so, try Glucosamine (find it in health food stores) or from your vet, you can get Rimadyl or Etogesic. Maybe even start him on Prednisone for a while (can't give the other two meds while giving Prednisone) Have you brought him to the vet to see what's wrong yet?
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 25, 2004 at 8:06 PM
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He is a Maltese and he is old. Can not get up. Sleeps all the time. He is just looking and acting old. I am so worried He has been there for me when no one else has. I understand! You have a friend here.
posted by
Melodystar
on August 25, 2004 at 5:49 PM
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Thank you MelodyS, that is so thoughtful...hope I didn't make you cry!
I'm not the crying kind, either, but this situation has thrown me for a loop. I'm sorry your dog is not well. What's wrong? Maybe I can offer some medical advise.
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 25, 2004 at 5:28 PM
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Oh, WitchFlower, that is so sweet of you!! A million thank you's!
I'm not only blessed with remaining days with my Brittany, but this has made me humbly aware of how blessed I am to have all of you in my life...even if not in person!! Means so much to me!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 25, 2004 at 5:23 PM
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Oh that is so terrible that you and her have to go through this. It makes me want to cry and I don't like to cry. I have my dog who is 10 now and he is not well I don't want to imagine my life without him. So I can really relate. My prayers go out to you. I am so very very sorry. I feel for both of you. Man many hugs.
posted by
Melodystar
on August 25, 2004 at 4:07 PM
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It's not getting old.
If it helps you in any way to vent here, swing away. Seems so many people understand, I hope that's a little consolation to you. I read your Brit posts, and they make me cry, but I keep reading them because it's sort of a connection. I'm sending positive energy and distance Reiki to both of you. Blessings.
posted by
Witchflower
on August 25, 2004 at 4:04 PM
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RachelA, no, thank YOU for this comment...they brought tears to my eyes.
I'm sorry for your losses. I know, it's never easy. Ever. It's strange, but even though I deal with clients losing their pets everyday, and I have couseled and comforted them in their time of need, I can't be of any comfort to myself even though I know I've given her a good life and all that. I think it could just be the child spitfire inside me that wants to scream and yell, "It's not fair!! Why does MY dog have to die; and why so young? She's only frickin 8 years old! Not fair." Well, honestly, I
have said that.
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 23, 2004 at 6:22 PM
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A million thank you's Pecan!! Those words are so thoughtful
Really, I mean that. Thank you, and I hope you're right.
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 23, 2004 at 6:16 PM
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Sis,
I can feel your heart breaking. So can Brit. She'll be there beside you even after she is gone. You know she will. As receptive to spirits as you are...I bet you'll see Brit often. She will always be your protector and your Pony.
posted by
CatLadyintheAttic
on August 23, 2004 at 8:53 AM
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Wow...
Your posts about Brit always make me cry. I personally have only lost two dogs in my lifetime, but there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of them, and when I read of your pain, I can't help but remember how painful it is when they go. Bless you for loving her so much..
posted by
RachelAnna
on August 22, 2004 at 2:55 PM
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Thanks Quirky.
Like I said in a previous comment, I feel like this is getting old (writing about her) but it's kind of theraputic when I need to vent. I know that I should trust that, but it still feels so hard to do sometimes.
I am keeping in mind how lucky I am to have her for the remaining time that I do. I feel blessed for that.
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 22, 2004 at 2:22 PM
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Fire,
I wonder if it would be easier on you if you didn't have these last few months to think about it so much?? I know you'll cherish every minute with her, but I'm just not sure which is more difficult, a sudden death or a few more months. I had to make a decision to put my cat to sleep while she was on the operating table, (cancer throughout her body)--and that was awful.
As for what you said: "How will I ever truly know that my Brittany will truly believe and understand how much she has given me, taught me, touched my heart..." You already know that in your own heart; trust it.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2004 at 2:18 PM
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Hugs received with thanks, Kay-Ren!!
Gave Brit hug from you!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 22, 2004 at 1:53 PM
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Thank you so much Symphony!
I guess I kinda just needed to vent AGAIN about my Brit. I'm sure it's getting old by now, but it helps me a bit to get it off my chest!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 22, 2004 at 1:52 PM
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Big hugs for Brit and you.
posted by
Kay-Ren
on August 22, 2004 at 10:58 AM
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this is so sad
I am so sorry......I really am........I don't have the right words to comfort you because what ever I say will not be enough...............so please know that I am thinking of you, and if you ever want to email me, I am here for you..............again I am so sorry...............you are in my thoughts and prayers...........take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on August 22, 2004 at 4:28 AM
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