~:~:~:The Doggie Thread!!:~:~:~

hedonist

A dear friend turned me on to the first two   I'll check out the others.

Maymo is another long-time favorite.

Who Princess

Wow, Fifth, your deck garden is awesome!  You've really made good use of the space.  So glad that Max and Zeus are your helpers.

Hedonist, I'd never seen WeRateDogs.  It's hilarious!  I don't know how long I spent looking at it yesterday.

Wobbie

thanks for the pics, WP!

the definition of “adding insult to injury”?

A: when you’re paying $522 for a “routine” vet visit and one of your dogs (Piper, big shock) swipes the “complementary” chocolate chip cookie out of your hand. bad dog!

njnancy

Beautiful pictures of your dogs and gardens. I neglected the yard last Spring/Summer so I need to rescue it from the dang hackberry trees (weeds but annoying trees) and reseed the lawn, etc. 

I have a dog community question. We rescued Chelsea, my late dog, and Sandy, my mom's dog, together. They had been on the beaches of Puerto Rico and people shoot at the strays so this one rescue group goes down with a plane and brings back a load of dogs. So Sandy and Chelsea had been 'on the streets' together before we got them. Chelsea was a couple months, about 1/2 her adult size and Sandy was about a year old and though smaller, was definitely the protector and the dominant dog. 

I live in a two family = my son and I live on the second floor and my mom lives on the first floor, although she spends most of her time up here nowadays. Chelsea and Sandy spent everyday together for 12 years, they shared food, a bed, everything. When I put Chelsea on the dog bed after she had died but she was still warm and soft, Sandy came over and smelled her and curled up on the bed next to her. Later, she moved off the bed when Chelsea got more dead. 

We took the dog bed and all the pillows and blankets with Chelsea on it when we went to the vet, so that is gone and there is a pillow that Sandy slept on and I gave her 'doggie' which is a stuffed animal that Chelsea used as a pillow. Sandy lays on it. 

She goes downstairs with my mom late when she goes to bed and in the morning Sandy stares at the door because Chelsea would go downstairs and lay down with her and then my mom would let them out in the backyard.  

I'm not ready now at all, but Sandy is healthy and can jump up on beds and her legs are fine as she is not a large dog.  I don't want her to die out of sadness and I can't understand dog. Would you guys get a new dog that she approved of in order to give her more quality of life, as she's used to sharing her life with another dog or would you think that would be worse for her. 

She was always running around and Chelsea was more of the laid back, take a nap dog and I don't want Sandy to lose her spark. I'm sure you guys have been in similar situations and I just want to do what's best for Sandy. Thanks!

@Who Princess I am like you, I have never NOT had a dog in my life. We had one in my earliest memories and when each dog passed away we would rescue another as a family. Then I moved into the second floor later when renters had gone and I eventually got my own dog so we had two and it's been that way for the past 20+ years with 2 sets of dogs. I love them and they also offer some protection, though it's just a positive side issue, as it is an elderly woman, myself - in my 50's and my 21 year old son who was gone for 5 years. The house is old and having dogs is a deterrent to robbers who could easily break in to our home. But we have them primarily because we love them. I have fond memories of every dog, except the one my parents had when we were young kids. He used to bark at us all the time and he kind of scared my young self. He ate a pot roast off of the kitchen table the night he died. He never begged or went for food so it was out of character, but I guess he was having his last meal.  He's the only dog that I really don't have an emotional connection with although he was around for all of my childhood. Anyway, I appreciate your comments.

njnancy

Oh, I need to check out those websites when I have some time to fall down a rabbit hole. Thanks for the links!

Fifthelement

Hey Nancy, I hope you’re doing okay.  Getting a new pet after you lose one is a completely personal choice.  Personally it took me three years before I was really, really ready to get another dog.  There were a few external factors that came into play, but when I saw Maxine for the first time, I knew I was ready.

On the other hand, getting a younger dog may help to extend the life of the older one.  Hard to say.  Good luck with whatever you decide.  Neither choice is wrong.

S xx

Smellyman

I always believe in getting another dog or two or three. (adopted of course)  Saving a life while enriching yours can't be beat.

good for the soul

hedonist

Agreed with Fifth & Smelly - maybe there's a local rescue where Sandy can go with you and see if the two of you connect with a hopeful pooch?  She might find the right one for you both.

Fifthelement

Livin’ our best lives

wasa1971

^ Belly rub please and I love the crossed paws, how regal!

Fifthelement

wasa1971 said:

^ Belly rub please and I love the crossed paws, how regal!

I can confirm.  Numerous belly rubs followed said picture  . The crossed paws are his default setting.  I agree, it does make him look veeeerrry regal.

Nami

well after 11 years  , 2 knee surgeries, I had to put my best bubba down on Friday.  Eddie, the meatball in my pic, was loved by all and will be missed by the entire family.   As this is the first time having to put a family pet down, i got to say this is the worst feeling ive had in a long time.  I cant believe how in the simplest activity, i am still looking for him.   give your meatballs a hugs today

Meltdown99

Nami said:

well after 11 years  , 2 knee surgeries, I had to put my best bubba down on Friday.  Eddie, the meatball in my pic, was loved by all and will be missed by the entire family.   As this is the first time having to put a family pet down, i got to say this is the worst feeling ive had in a long time.  I cant believe how in the simplest activity, i am still looking for him.   give your meatballs a hugs today

Sorry about your loss.  RIP to your best bud...he will be missed by all that knew him.

Poncier

RIP Eddie the meatball.

wasa1971

I’m sorry to hear of his passing. I remember how difficult the first few weeks were. I can tell you that eventually the hurt is surpassed and you can smile with the memories.

Nami

thanks gang.  After discussing with the Vet it was just a matter of time... as she ended up saying it could be anytime.  Basically we were in the pain management stage and it seem like over the last week and a half he had gotten worse.  Struggling to get up/down, placing a heating pad on his hip, started biting his arm, meds morning/night, and then throwing up towards the end.  We had to make the decision, a right one, but a hard one for both my wife and I.  My poor cat has been walking around looking for him ever since.  I am thankful for the memories, protection, and of course love that he gave our family.   Dogs are truly remarkable animals, never judging, always loving and willing to please.  

hedonist

I'm so sorry, Nami.  I don't think it's ever an easy decision.

I hope your kitty brings you and your wife some comfort, and vice versa.  The confusion of pets left behind is understandable but heartbreaking.

Fifthelement

My condolences Nami.  RIP Eddie the meatball.  My 💔is broken for you as well.  We’ve lost a fair few furry companions over the past couple of weeks.  Grieve honestly and at your own pace🤗

Nami

Thanks Hedonist and Fifthelement!   Sorry to hear Fifthelement, dang a few? Shit that's brutal.My condolences to your family as well. 

Fifthelement

Nami said:

Thanks Hedonist and Fifthelement!   Sorry to hear Fifthelement, dang a few? Shit that's brutal.My condolences to your family as well. 

Thanks nami, but it wasn’t me.  Both njnancy and smellyman lost their doggies within a day of each other.  I was just meaning our collective dog family in this thread. 🤗🐶😇