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Quirky, K, now go check your email.
It took me about 15 minutes just to send it cause this f*&$%#@ computer of mine is a piece of shit. Had to shut down and restart just to send the damn thing to you.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 29, 2004 at 12:02 AM
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I saw that--comment synchonicity.
posted by
Julia.
on October 28, 2004 at 11:20 PM
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Quirky, we're obviously in tune with each other at the same exact time.
Go read your comments. And thank you for yours here.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 28, 2004 at 11:11 PM
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for Britt:
for you: 
posted by
Julia.
on October 28, 2004 at 11:01 PM
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HolyG, thanks to all of your gang. Yeah, she's had a few good days
since Monday, but M and I are still debating about putting her down anyway on Saturday. We are afraid of her dying on her own in a suffering manner and couldn't bare the thought of that. 
It's just such a catch22 situation.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 28, 2004 at 10:28 PM
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Thanks, PastorTom, I do.
I appreciate all of you very much. Sorry to hear your doggie is getting up there in age. Hopefully, he or she is still healthy today.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 28, 2004 at 10:26 PM
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Spitfire
Sorry, I just now saw this. I'm glad to hear she's had a couple of good days. Lots of kisses to the whole gang from Charlie (and his nubby nail-less toe) and Montana.
posted by
Holy_Grail
on October 28, 2004 at 7:44 PM
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So sorry.
My dog is getting old. It will really hurt when he goes. I hope you are finding comfort in friends who care.
posted by
PastorTom
on October 28, 2004 at 7:25 PM
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I love you, Whammie. Thank you, my friend.
But, don't let your heart break for me...or for Britt. We're gonna be okay. Even when she leaves earth, we'll be together again; pain/illness free. Oh, and if you and I never meet in person during this life, we'll meet YOU there someday, too! YAY!
(Don't run from us...we'll chase you down!)
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 28, 2004 at 12:13 AM
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My heart breaks for you
posted by
WHAMENATOR
on October 27, 2004 at 11:49 PM
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Thanks, Symph, and likewise, of course.
Always here for you, too. Thanks for all your sweet support and friendship.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 27, 2004 at 11:40 PM
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Oh, Word-S, THANK YOU.
Those kind and thoughtful words are
very meaningful.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 27, 2004 at 11:38 PM
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Oh, and one more thing...I do have another dog, Stonci.
She's my 7 year old Rottweiler Mush-dog, and Britt's best pal.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 27, 2004 at 11:37 PM
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SlyCy, thanks for the comments. I appreciate that very much.
I know it is coming down to her final days, but I am happy to say, her last 3 days have been AWESOME! She's happy, sociable, eating (her DOG FOOD!) and has energy. I know this won't last too long but I'll take every minute she's happy as I can get!
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 27, 2004 at 11:36 PM
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I feel you........it hurts so much to read
I cant say anything else other than I am sorry.............I really wish there was something that could be done...........I am here for you always
posted by
_Symphony_
on October 27, 2004 at 8:21 AM
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This is going to be a very difficult time for you.
One day at a time is how we must live and in spite of the pain, you will smile again. Grieve for as long as you must. You will heal over time.
posted by
word.smith
on October 27, 2004 at 7:14 AM
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Spitfire, you have to let the poor thing go. Sorry.
You;ll find another dog in time and don't let too much time pass without a dog.. Take care
posted by
SlyCy
on October 27, 2004 at 6:16 AM
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I know you are, BB. Thank you.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 26, 2004 at 10:49 PM
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Thanks Wolf-Girl. I appreciate that.
I hope I have been a good "mom" to her. I think I have. She's been the best dog to me and all the loyalty she has had for me, I assume I can only be just as loyal to her by letting her go with dignity.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 26, 2004 at 10:49 PM
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Spitfire
Sorry.............
posted by
beachbelle
on October 26, 2004 at 10:45 PM
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So sorry you are going through this. Brittany had the best possible life and you were both blessed. Now she must go. It sucks and is very unfair but that is the nature of this thing we call life. You've been a great mom to her. Cherish her last moments and be at peace with her passing by knowing what a nice life she had.
posted by
Wolf-Girl
on October 26, 2004 at 10:38 PM
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canine, that really means so much to me. Thank you.
I'm grateful to having such support. I am also grateful to be able to vent when I need to. I tend to keep stuff inside and my outlet is writing. I think that is a factor for many of us here. Thank you again.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 26, 2004 at 10:29 PM
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Thanks Pecan. I will call soon. I've really been so damn busy
with Britt, work, lots of reading appointments lately, and most of all, these squirrels! Oh, I long for the days when these babies are off in the squirrel community and I can actually sleep more than 3 hours at a time!
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 26, 2004 at 10:26 PM
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MiaElla, thank you. That is so sweet of you.
I hope your dog is doing okay. It's always a good thing to have their teeth cleaned cause bad teeth can cause many other heatlh problems like kidney and liver damage. I feel bad for evoking thoughts of their own pets' lives by posting about my Brittany. Just appreciate and cherish every day you have her in your life. You obviously already do.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 26, 2004 at 10:24 PM
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Erin, thanks for the comments...
I have thought long and hard; every single day since she began to show signs that the cancer was taking it's toll on her. Believe me, I've gone back and forth with the decision and though I want her with me forever, I love her too much to allow her any suffering. I have to do what's best for her, not me.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 26, 2004 at 10:19 PM
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Spitfire,
Brittany will ALWAYS be with you. I know because every time Kelly and I go into a hairy situation I can feel Christa helping us. Sometimes Kelly acts so much like her that I get scared. I know that sounds crazy, but I truly believe it. Brittany was lucky to have you and vice versa. She could be one of THOSE pets going through this with someone who couldn't care less about her. Give her lots of love for now, and do the right thing, only you will know. You have plenty of shoulders here, use all of us! You have my heart.
posted by
canine277
on October 26, 2004 at 9:14 AM
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My sweet Sister, Spitfire.
I just want to envelop you in a fat girl hug and rock away your pain. I also will have my phone with me at all times. You call me if you need me. You and Brittany are part of my meditations every day.
posted by
CatLadyintheAttic
on October 26, 2004 at 8:37 AM
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Spitfire,
God, this just tears me up. I feel so bad. You deserve more time with Brittany, she's your girl. Your post got me thinking about my dog, I took her to the vet and got her teeth cleaned, but she still seems sick to me. I couldn't begin to imagine my life without her, the way she looks at me, and the way I know she loves me more than anything in this world, so I know how hard this must be for you.
I wish I could give you more time with Brittany. I wish that more than anything else.
to both of you.
posted by
MiaElla
on October 26, 2004 at 7:31 AM
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I am so sorry for your grief. Are you positively sure that you have to put Brittany to sleep? I couldn't imagine the guilt and anxiety I would feel unless I new unequivocally that I had to put one of my animals to sleep. There is absolutely no way I could do it. Think long and hard before you take that step, there is no going back. Erin
posted by
erinlove
on October 26, 2004 at 7:16 AM
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Thanks Jem,
I'm busy feeding these squirrels now. Takes up so much time (the more they eat, the longer it takes) I remember what regular sleep was. I'm missing it often these days!
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 26, 2004 at 12:26 AM
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Oh Sweetheart!
You call me if you need anything! I'll keep my cell phone by the bed.
Love ya, babe!
posted by
Jemmie211
on October 26, 2004 at 12:16 AM
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A-Norse, I adore you and thank you for your kind words.
Much love...
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 25, 2004 at 11:57 PM
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WitchFlower, I can't find the words right now to thank you for that comment
So, I will simply say thank you very much. I truly appreciate it.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 25, 2004 at 11:56 PM
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spitfire...
I know there is nothing I can say to ease your pain. Just know that many are standing with you in spirit, vigilant, lending you our energy so that you can be as strong as possible, and feeling the pain with you. I wish there was more I could do.
posted by
A_Norseman
on October 25, 2004 at 11:35 PM
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My heart is breaking for you and Britt, but more for you. She will be painfree and watching you from the other side, while your pain will last for a long time. I've been through it, only had 11 years with my sweet bull terrier, Bogey. He started life as a fighting dog in Oklahoma, and I hate those people just as you do. I hate the injustice of why some live so long in misery and some are taken from us way too soon. If I could, I'd visit you, and you could yell about all of it to me. I'd be happy to take it if it helped even a tiny bit. There are no words to offer to make you feel better, but please know you can blog and we will read it, and if writing to just one person will help, feel free to email me. You're wonderful to be so strong for Britt.
posted by
Witchflower
on October 25, 2004 at 11:30 PM
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