tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post116600840271897323..comments2024-01-15T18:37:16.075-05:00Comments on Sticky Crows: This 'n thattornwordohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581361982939423598noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166101687750561092006-12-14T08:08:00.000-05:002006-12-14T08:08:00.000-05:00i had the same thing with my dog... she was 18... ...i had the same thing with my dog... she was 18... my vet said when she started hiding and looking for a place to die, it would be time... that's what she did... it was heartbreaking but the best thing for her... i still have her baby... he's 10 now... and her ashes are in an urn, so i still have a little of her too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166072627484652342006-12-14T00:03:00.000-05:002006-12-14T00:03:00.000-05:00Someone passed this on to me. Sad it is, but I did...Someone passed this on to me. Sad it is, but I did help.<BR/><BR/>*********************************<BR/><BR/>Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for that kindness than the loving heart of me.<BR/><BR/>Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714555278256576619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166071528228150432006-12-13T23:45:00.000-05:002006-12-13T23:45:00.000-05:00I read this this morning and thought I would know ...I read this this morning and thought I would know what to say later. Later is here and I still don't know what to say. The decision is the second hardest part. Saying goodbye is the hardest. You will know in your heart when it is right. You will. That doesn't mean it won't be hard though. We are here for you. Those who've been there know the pain you are about to experience with saying Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166066767050475732006-12-13T22:26:00.000-05:002006-12-13T22:26:00.000-05:00Between the dog talk and the nude dancer lock-chan...Between the dog talk and the nude dancer lock-changing it really sounds like a load of fun in your house right now. I hope everything works out well.<BR/><BR/>Also, I went to the website. Another language. But you gotta hand it to them - the Derriere les Fagots sure do have a good eye for design.dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185245267702087839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166050170757423432006-12-13T17:49:00.000-05:002006-12-13T17:49:00.000-05:00That was so bad it was good.I let me cat die at ho...That was so bad it was good.<BR/><BR/>I let me cat die at home, but she was able to take care of herself for the most part up until the end. Tough call.dpastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813652943621759603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166045072207539822006-12-13T16:24:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:24:00.000-05:00So sorry to hear of your beloved dog's health cris...So sorry to hear of your beloved dog's health crisis. I'm glad that you and Serge are tsalking about it, though, so you can act in unity to help her in whatever way is best.<BR/>As to the restaurant, even though I totally adore the scatalogical suggestiveness of the name, there was a saying when I was a child, "There's a negro behind the woodpile", meant to suggest that someone had been playing A Bear in the Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013721650938158869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166043828264124312006-12-13T16:03:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:03:00.000-05:00I can't imagine what it will be like when that day...I can't imagine what it will be like when that day comes for Joel and I and our babies (the dogs not the kids). Hang in there.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931155754913136808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166039933949233682006-12-13T14:58:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:58:00.000-05:00having control over this most important decision i...having control over this most important decision is both a humane and a devastating part of the life of loving a dog. everyone pulls out their stories when you mention it because they live with us forever. but it's a devastating decision process nonetheless. i am with others who put the deciding factor at pain that cannot be medicated. my dog was on arthritis pills the last couple years of Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556535711209804501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166033972145910652006-12-13T13:19:00.000-05:002006-12-13T13:19:00.000-05:00Will your dog get to see Xmas? I know I shouldn't...Will your dog get to see Xmas? I know I shouldn't pile on any more emotion/guilt/stress etc... into the equation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166031533838057882006-12-13T12:38:00.000-05:002006-12-13T12:38:00.000-05:00My parents owned a Boston Terrier named Chipper. W...My parents owned a Boston Terrier named Chipper. When he became old, he went blind. He often ran into stuff but got around pretty well. Then he developed cysts all over his body and the Vet said he had Cancer. It was clear he was in pain. I took him to have him put down and he was shaking all over, I could tell he was scared. I brought him back home and he died a few a days later. I think he Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166030895091493892006-12-13T12:28:00.000-05:002006-12-13T12:28:00.000-05:00Oh god, the dreaded vet visit. I've put down sever...Oh god, the dreaded vet visit. I've put down several of my babies this way. Always when the pain or suffering was preventing quality of life. Hugs hon.<BR/><BR/>The queen's bottom? Holy merde.<BR/>kbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166027823272683032006-12-13T11:37:00.000-05:002006-12-13T11:37:00.000-05:00I am with Rebekah. If Sarah is just slower and sl...I am with Rebekah. If Sarah is just slower and sleeping more, but not in pain and still happy, I wouldn't rush it. I would just make her as comfortable as possible.<BR/><BR/>The dancer story is neither boring nor repetitive because it is one of the more important and frustrating things in your life right now. If you can't vent on your blog, where can you?GayProfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289510184782252498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166023953382221562006-12-13T10:32:00.000-05:002006-12-13T10:32:00.000-05:00Gosh - I'm sorry about the dog. I know that's har...Gosh - I'm sorry about the dog. I know that's hard -- went through that earlier this year myself. Probably waited a little bit late for me, but that's what spouse wanted/needed. <BR/><BR/>I'm SO sorry...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166022615607015862006-12-13T10:10:00.000-05:002006-12-13T10:10:00.000-05:00Oh man...Is she suffering? or just getting old? ...Oh man...<BR/><BR/>Is she suffering? or just getting old? I thought that she wasn't moving as quickly as before, arthritis and all, but is she in pain?<BR/><BR/>To me, that's the big difference. If she's still eating and wagging her tail and liking your hands... <BR/><BR/>I think I'd be more with you on this.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry it's happening.rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980768449046443151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166019600527286232006-12-13T09:20:00.000-05:002006-12-13T09:20:00.000-05:00Ah, what a difficult talk to have, but it's great ...Ah, what a difficult talk to have, but it's great that you and spouse are discussing how to handle Sara's decline. *hugs*Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358347075690351485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166018064844303382006-12-13T08:54:00.000-05:002006-12-13T08:54:00.000-05:00Just be sure that if you go there and order a Bloo...Just be sure that if you go there and order a Bloody Mary or Margarita that you ask for your cocktail "with no rim."<BR/><BR/>(Some people might get this dumb joke.....prob. not)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166017652152770642006-12-13T08:47:00.000-05:002006-12-13T08:47:00.000-05:00If your life is getting enough ins and outs and up...If your life is getting enough ins and outs and ups and downs, it should be more exciting than boring. :)<BR/><BR/>Brown sauce...bwahahahahaah!!!<BR/><BR/>HUGS...Polthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480544010972209436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166017575782565692006-12-13T08:46:00.000-05:002006-12-13T08:46:00.000-05:00Hmmm. In three parts, all in "D":Dog - man, that s...Hmmm. In three parts, all in "D":<BR/><BR/><B>Dog</B> - man, that sucks even having to come to that decision. It is part of the bummer about the human lifespan exceeding the canine by a rather large margin. I agree with (your) spouse though... better to end his suffering with the vet's gentle touch.<BR/><BR/><B>Dancer</B> - why you haven't already changed his lock and had his gear parked out on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166016997018899022006-12-13T08:36:00.000-05:002006-12-13T08:36:00.000-05:00"derriere les fagots" sounds fine, as long as they..."derriere les fagots" sounds fine, as long as they shower first! (Ba dum....)<BR/><BR/>Sorry about Sara; in my experience you'll know when the time is right - and it's good that you've drawn a line at her suffering. I've seen lots of people keep dogs that are ill or in pain around too long only because they weren't prepared themselves to say goodbye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166016591864588272006-12-13T08:29:00.000-05:002006-12-13T08:29:00.000-05:00Did you pull right in to the restaurant for dinner...Did you pull right in to the restaurant for dinner? Sometimes it's fun to eat out.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12411657140164561266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166015463893898172006-12-13T08:11:00.000-05:002006-12-13T08:11:00.000-05:00You've got a tough decision with your dog. My par...You've got a tough decision with your dog. My parents kept our family dog alive for years longer than we should have. I think they feel guilty now.<BR/><BR/>And you HAVE to try that restaurant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166012912925018162006-12-13T07:28:00.000-05:002006-12-13T07:28:00.000-05:00I'd have to steer clear of that place! Best wishes...I'd have to steer clear of that place! <BR/><BR/>Best wishes for the little one...Timmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506792286939816179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166011774740857472006-12-13T07:09:00.000-05:002006-12-13T07:09:00.000-05:00My heart goes out to you with the dog. I've been ...My heart goes out to you with the dog. I've been there twice before. I tend to be with you on this one, although I do not like to see those I love suffer. ...and I hope you do keep us posted.<BR/><BR/>Go for the lock, check the cat, and by all means have you camera ready to make a vid of nude dancer's reaction when he comes for the new key!<BR/><BR/>I will have to check out that restaurant! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166009269190416302006-12-13T06:27:00.000-05:002006-12-13T06:27:00.000-05:00I lost my beloved Golden Retriever a year ago. She...I lost my beloved Golden Retriever a year ago. She was with us for 16 years and 4 months. Sadly, cancer swept through her body and she was unable to eat or perform bodily functions.<BR/><BR/>That day was one of the worst days in my life. I don't do "God" very well and had always assumed Brenda would just pass away one day in he sleep. <BR/><BR/>Please make sure you have a compassionate vet help Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296380.post-1166008877122891822006-12-13T06:21:00.000-05:002006-12-13T06:21:00.000-05:00I'm hearing that phrase "Let it go", and it's appl...I'm hearing that phrase "Let it go", and it's applied to both dog and dancer. Actually, you have the essence of a perfect short story there.Tony Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091330901996916966noreply@blogger.com