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Nancy posted an update in the group
Remember 5 years, 9 months agoI lost my dog Macy May 4 2019. We lost her to bladder cancer. We didn’t want her to suffer anymore it was the hard decision to make, The family was there with her until the end.We buried her in the backyard at our old house. I miss her every day. I couldn’t take her to our new home because the old house is her resting place. So it hard for me to del with this. I will drive by and say hi to her and our kitty of 20 years buried there too Nike.I haven’t.been able to give other dog a new home yet because I miss Macy so much. She was 15 1/2 years old when she passed she was the last of her family tree..I love you Macy ❤️-
I just lost my dog Macie too. Im sorry this hurts.i miss her.
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I am so sorry Chriss.. thank you for being such a great furparent. Sending lots of healing prayers and hugs
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Nancy, what a beautiful girl Macy was. There is no timetable on grief. It can take a long time to open your heart and home again. I know someone who refuses to go through the grief of losing a beloved pet ever again. That’s her choice and I understand it. I went for many years without a pet again, then fell in love with my girl who I was fostering back to health. She’s getting up there (17 soon), and has ongoing medical issues we’re treating, and I have melted down a few times when I thought she was dying, so I know the pain. I also wouldn’t trade the years we’ve had together, sleeping with her backside in my face, having someone greet me when I come home…just all the love in the house while she is in it. It’s not easy to say goodbye. I hope you find smiles before tears, and let us know how you are doing.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Felecia, This is a hard story to hear, but it’s not unusual. I think people want to provide the best for their pets, but for any number of reasons, can’t, don’t or won’t. Rescues and shelters are so wonderful, and people like you who adopt from, and support them are more than wonderful..Will you one day invite another faithful friend into your home and heart?-
Thank you so much for your kindness… Of course I would take in another baby… I have my eye on this poor baby that is 17 years old – came from Louisiana to a shelter in West Chester PA – I have to contact them and see if they allow out of state fosters.. I know no kill shelters do their best and are awesome with all the furbabies.. but it breaks my heart to know she is 17 and best for her to be in a comfortable home… 🙁
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How wonderful of you, Felecia. I hope it works out for you both. Let us know, and if you find out about out of state requirements or other information, please share that with us. I’m pretty sure adoptions are done all the time, but you raise a good question about Fostering out of state…..
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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
@wirenut Ed, How are you doing? Would you like to share with us?
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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
@cwarren Hi Cyndi. If you would tell us about your pets, and share photos, we’d love to see and have you share with us. Let us know how you are doing, please.
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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
@mikeholly58 Michael, How are you holding up?
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Oh Cathy – my old girl has been to our 24 hour hospital a number of times the past six months. Twice I thought she was going to die, but we are treating her. She suddenly went blind and it was sky-high blood pressure. With the medicine, her retinas reattached and she is seeing again. I’ve had lots of pets and had never heard of that. If you want to, would you help our community members with your thoughts and insights about ailments? I appreciate and admire the work and help you gave to pets and their parents. And, no kidding, Licorice looks very, very much like my girl. I look forward to following along with you both, and again, if you have tips to share with others, that would be really nice of you. Toni-
I’m so happy to hear positive outcomes. That is wonderful news that she regained her sight. I would be more than happy to give my insight on certain issues. Please be aware I am not DVM but have seen a lot over my 20 years in the business that I may be able to help. My input to the majority of the people I spoke to was that a peace of mind and gut instinct is always the best recourse. If you pick up the phone to call a 24 hour emergency service you should follow your instinct and let them know you are coming over. Always best to call a 24 hour hospital before coming over. It could be 2:00 in the morning and there are 15 patients in the waiting room. Animals are triage by seriousness of the emergency. Not all 24 hour hospitals are fully staffed like they are during the day. So be prepared to wait unless your pet is in critical condition. If you are lucky enough to have a University near by see if they have a 24 hour service. They are always highly staffed. But, please remember if you feel your pet needs emergency care never hesitate to go to the ER. Your pet will be seen by a Vet tech to make sure they are stable. If not, ER personnel will go into full veterinary care. Just some in’s and out’s of the ER care in Veterinary Medicine.
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Cathy, thank you for your insights and tips. I called my 24 hour ER a few weeks ago on a Sunday (lots of blood in her stool, which we are treating) and then thought maybe I was being silly since it’s a known progressive inflammatory disease and almost didn’t take her. Glad I did. We were there 2 1/2 hours and they increased her dosages. You are right – they are very busy and since we can’t go in with them, I suggest bringing a book to read while you wait outside. Any time you can share your thoughts, it’s much appreciated. Wendy lost her beloved Snuggles to a bad reaction to insulin and I asked her if there were symptoms of diabetes. We can all learn and benefit from our shared experiences. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
@sweetgirl7 Lorie, welcome to our caring community. Please share your stories and pictures of your pets, and tell us how you are doing.
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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
@spacesea Hi Tracie. Will you tell us about your pets, and how you are doing?
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Cathy posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Thank you for your encouragement and kind words. I’m always ready for a furbaby birthday celebration. I worked at a 24 hour Veterinary Hospital and we celebrated birthdays all the time for the hospital cats. I rescued Licorice from there. She was the only female house cat and needed a home. I would come through a door and she’d come running to me. That’s the kind of bond we had. So I took her home. Thank you again.-
Oh Cathy – my old girl has been to our 24 hour hospital a number of times the past six months. Twice I thought she was going to die, but we are treating her. She suddenly went blind and it was sky-high blood pressure. With the medicine, her retinas reattached and she is seeing again. I’ve had lots of pets and had never heard of that. If you want to, would you help our community members with your thoughts and insights about ailments? I appreciate and admire the work and help you gave to pets and their parents. And, no kidding, Licorice looks very, very much like my girl. I look forward to following along with you both, and again, if you have tips to share with others, that would be really nice of you. Toni
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I’m so happy to hear positive outcomes. That is wonderful news that she regained her sight. I would be more than happy to give my insight on certain issues. Please be aware I am not DVM but have seen a lot over my 20 years in the business that I may be able to help. My input to the majority of the people I spoke to was that a peace of mind and gut instinct is always the best recourse. If you pick up the phone to call a 24 hour emergency service you should follow your instinct and let them know you are coming over. Always best to call a 24 hour hospital before coming over. It could be 2:00 in the morning and there are 15 patients in the waiting room. Animals are triage by seriousness of the emergency. Not all 24 hour hospitals are fully staffed like they are during the day. So be prepared to wait unless your pet is in critical condition. If you are lucky enough to have a University near by see if they have a 24 hour service. They are always highly staffed. But, please remember if you feel your pet needs emergency care never hesitate to go to the ER. Your pet will be seen by a Vet tech to make sure they are stable. If not, ER personnel will go into full veterinary care. Just some in’s and out’s of the ER care in Veterinary Medicine.
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Cathy, thank you for your insights and tips. I called my 24 hour ER a few weeks ago on a Sunday (lots of blood in her stool, which we are treating) and then thought maybe I was being silly since it’s a known progressive inflammatory disease and almost didn’t take her. Glad I did. We were there 2 1/2 hours and they increased her dosages. You are right – they are very busy and since we can’t go in with them, I suggest bringing a book to read while you wait outside. Any time you can share your thoughts, it’s much appreciated. Wendy lost her beloved Snuggles to a bad reaction to insulin and I asked her if there were symptoms of diabetes. We can all learn and benefit from our shared experiences. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Yep, I get it, Sara. And I admire you for staying open to another love. Only when you are ready…Let us know and we can share your joy with your new friends…but, only when it’s right for you, Sweetie… -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
What!? How cool. Tell us about this please, Charlotte :-). Powerful photo… -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Michelle, I keep looking at Sasha. Will you show us some more picture, please? I have some really pretty ones of mine, but then I have some where she looks really wierd..does that happen for you? -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Cherie, How is Biggie doing without Misty? He is really good looking. May I ask what type of dog he is? -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Mirella, okie dokie…Too Cute! What are they? Are they related? -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Jennifer, that’s the best Valentine’s Day I’ve gotten this year 🙂 What a cool cat…Tell us more… -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Cathy, I said earlier that she is adjusting to a new environment, and new everything, but I didn’t see the picture until just now. Oh my, she looks so much like my girl – it’s amazing. I brought mine home four years ago to Foster her back to health and we fell in love, and I formally adopted her, and she is doing okay. She will have her 17th birthday March 13th – maybe we can all celebrate together – but my point is, she was so sick, and so scared, it took her awhile to embrace me. I bet Poppy will be a very dear, sweet, loving friend to you, Cathy. Will she let you gently blow on her fur? Murmur purrs while you do that? I think it’s comforting and maybe reminds them of being a kitten and their mother’s presence. Let us know if you try that, and how Poppy responds.-
Thank you for your encouragement and kind words. I’m always ready for a furbaby birthday celebration. I worked at a 24 hour Veterinary Hospital and we celebrated birthdays all the time for the hospital cats. I rescued Licorice from there. She was the only female house cat and needed a home. I would come through a door and she’d come running to me. That’s the kind of bond we had. So I took her home. Thank you again.
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Oh Cathy – my old girl has been to our 24 hour hospital a number of times the past six months. Twice I thought she was going to die, but we are treating her. She suddenly went blind and it was sky-high blood pressure. With the medicine, her retinas reattached and she is seeing again. I’ve had lots of pets and had never heard of that. If you want to, would you help our community members with your thoughts and insights about ailments? I appreciate and admire the work and help you gave to pets and their parents. And, no kidding, Licorice looks very, very much like my girl. I look forward to following along with you both, and again, if you have tips to share with others, that would be really nice of you. Toni
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I’m so happy to hear positive outcomes. That is wonderful news that she regained her sight. I would be more than happy to give my insight on certain issues. Please be aware I am not DVM but have seen a lot over my 20 years in the business that I may be able to help. My input to the majority of the people I spoke to was that a peace of mind and gut instinct is always the best recourse. If you pick up the phone to call a 24 hour emergency service you should follow your instinct and let them know you are coming over. Always best to call a 24 hour hospital before coming over. It could be 2:00 in the morning and there are 15 patients in the waiting room. Animals are triage by seriousness of the emergency. Not all 24 hour hospitals are fully staffed like they are during the day. So be prepared to wait unless your pet is in critical condition. If you are lucky enough to have a University near by see if they have a 24 hour service. They are always highly staffed. But, please remember if you feel your pet needs emergency care never hesitate to go to the ER. Your pet will be seen by a Vet tech to make sure they are stable. If not, ER personnel will go into full veterinary care. Just some in’s and out’s of the ER care in Veterinary Medicine.
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Cathy, thank you for your insights and tips. I called my 24 hour ER a few weeks ago on a Sunday (lots of blood in her stool, which we are treating) and then thought maybe I was being silly since it’s a known progressive inflammatory disease and almost didn’t take her. Glad I did. We were there 2 1/2 hours and they increased her dosages. You are right – they are very busy and since we can’t go in with them, I suggest bringing a book to read while you wait outside. Any time you can share your thoughts, it’s much appreciated. Wendy lost her beloved Snuggles to a bad reaction to insulin and I asked her if there were symptoms of diabetes. We can all learn and benefit from our shared experiences. Toni
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Cyndi posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Missing my doggies today! I will never forget you my babies!
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Charlotte posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Starting a new,good paying job.-
What!? How cool. Tell us about this please, Charlotte :-). Powerful photo…
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Cathy posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Felecia,
Thank you so much for your kindness.🤗-
Thank you for being such a good fur momma 🙂
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Ooohh, Tonya, what a gorgeous Buddy. Great Dane? I am so sorry for his passing. How old was he? Will you tell us about him, and how you are doing?-
He was a Lab, Greyhound mix. He was 14 when he passed. Buddy was my husband’s PDSD dog and the heart of our family.we have been devastated in his passing 😭
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What a great mix of breeds – Lab and Greyhound. They are so kind, smart and loyal. Again, I am so sorry. We are scheduling a Paw’d Cast with Canine Companions for Independence – CCI.org – and if your husband needs another PTSD companion maybe they can assist you? Let me know if I can help. Toni
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