My Beloved BFF Forever
- Thread starter Ruthanne
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Her picture is on my computer screen. I look at her often and talk to her. We were so close. Sometimes I feel her spirit here and it makes me smile. Such a gentle, joyful soul.
Ty. She was wonderful
cry.TY. I wish I could have saved her but the Vet said she was too old for her to do much more than meds for her. I made sure she had everything I could do for her.
sleeping. She did a lot of that as she got older.
Teacher Terry
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I got my first dog as an adult 21 years ago. She was 3 months old and I found out she needed a 4K heart surgery to save her. People thought we were crazy but we did the surgery and she lived to 15.
A year later I learned that many Maltese needed homes and we had 4 dogs all the time taking in old dogs that were no longer wanted. 4 years ago the expensive and workload was a lot so we didn’t take any more dogs. Luckily I only had 4 dogs when I found out my husband was cheating and I divorced him.
6 weeks ago a 9 year old dog that was half Javanese and half wiener dog needed a home and I took her knowing Amy’s life was short. Technically my condo only allows 2 dogs but they are pad trained so no one would know.
I actually thought I would be allergic to her so was just a foster home. Then I find out she needed a 2k dental and I’m not allergic to her so I did that and now she’s mine. She will never replace Amy but I like to think that Amy is proud of me for saving a baby that needs a home. That’s how I choose to honor her memory.
A year later I learned that many Maltese needed homes and we had 4 dogs all the time taking in old dogs that were no longer wanted. 4 years ago the expensive and workload was a lot so we didn’t take any more dogs. Luckily I only had 4 dogs when I found out my husband was cheating and I divorced him.
6 weeks ago a 9 year old dog that was half Javanese and half wiener dog needed a home and I took her knowing Amy’s life was short. Technically my condo only allows 2 dogs but they are pad trained so no one would know.
I actually thought I would be allergic to her so was just a foster home. Then I find out she needed a 2k dental and I’m not allergic to her so I did that and now she’s mine. She will never replace Amy but I like to think that Amy is proud of me for saving a baby that needs a home. That’s how I choose to honor her memory.
@Ruthanne
We've been through it, more than once. It never gets any easier .. but, the hurt and sadness eases a little as time passes.
In the meantime, it helps to remember all the sweet things they used to do.
@Teacher Terry
You are a woman after my own heart. I, so very much, miss having a dog. We are in a "no pets" condo. I live vicariously through my daughter's 9 yr. old Corgi. We often take her out for drives in the country, and stops at dog parks.
Teacher Terry
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In Nevada a hoa cannot prevent a person from having one pet.
Good for you and I wish you a happy journey with your new doggie
Ty. I've lost many pets over the years, all kinds; dogs, cats, birds, amphibians, hamsters, fish, snails. I had Suzy for over 12 years. She was around 2 or 3 when I got her.@Ruthanne
We've been through it, more than once. It never gets any easier .. but, the hurt and sadness eases a little as time passes.
In the meantime, it helps to remember all the sweet things they used to do.
I've grieved many times. This time has been the hardest for me.
So, I'm trying to keep my head above water. I thank you and the others who have visited Suzy's thread here. That has helped more than you know. God bless you
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