Last week I had to put my most precious friend to sleep. She had so many health problems that we had fought and mostly beaten. Then she was diagnosed with lyme disease and heart worms as well as the incurable demodex mange. She was incontinent and on special food and medication for it. Through it all she maintained a human sense of humor and thoroughly enjoyed terrorizing me and making me laugh. After beginning medication for lyme disease she couldn't eat without getting sick and began having seizures. I couldn't stand the look of misery in her eyes and finally took her to relieve her of her pain. I have cried daily for her. I miss her so. I have two other older dogs who spend most of their days outside but the house is so empty.
So I went to the animal shelter yesterday and what did I see? A young dog who's face reminded me so much of Chi Chi, peering over the divider as I opened the door to the room. Needless to say I brought her home. As I was signing the papers I learned she doesn't like men and might bite them. That was a plus for me as being a senior citizen living alone in the country I am a prime target for thieves. I also learned she was scheduled to be put down in 2 days. But the house is still so empty. I am thinking of going back to another pet adoption center and getting a little terrier to keep in the house. Do you all think I'm crazy? I just can't decide but the house is still so empty.
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Hi,
I don't think you are crazy at all. I have two dogs
that give me so much enjoyment that I am never
lonely. It's a long story but I have a male and a
female, they are both fixed. I lost my parents last
year an believe I would have lost my mind without
them. They kept my mind on other things and kept
me going when I just didn't want to go anymore. Do
whatever makes you happy. I think it's wonderful
that you already saved one from death, It's sad
that there are so many an noone to take care of
them. Sludge
Hello there,
I do not think you are crazy!! If anything your feelings are very normal. If you feel that you can provide another home for a companion by all means do so. I understand the loss of a friend. I know you can never replace that friendship but you can always make new friends. I am suffering with severe headaches and my comfort is my dog who sits very quietly next to me. I know he knows I am in pain. It takes me mind off of my pain and relaxes me too to have him by my side. take care and I wish you well.
Hello. Crazy? Hmm, that's a relative term. In this instance however, I think you are safe. If that baby hadn't looked at you so adoringly, she would be gone now. How about you call and find out who is on death row and work from there. I have never had a terrier. I used to always get mutts and I will go back to that practice. My sister and brother in law gave us a beautiful golden retriever. He is insane, but he saved my son Thomas after Jack was put to sleep in September. Jack was a fifteen year old husky shepherd. He was so good and in the end, he was in so much pain, it almost killed me. So, go to the shelter and fill that house with noise and love. You will both benefit. Talk to you soon. Luv, Bobbie
first i am so sorry for your loss, I am in fact calling my vet today to have my little chihuahua checked out, she is 13 and has suffered from congestive heart failure for almost 2 yrs now and in the past few days has started peeing on the furniture. I have been up all night trying to decide what to do. she is still a little active but coughs so hard she falls over sometimes hitting her little head. anyway it is such a tough choice as to when is the right time. I just don't want her to suffer. so my thoughts to you is fill your house with joy and noise for as long as you can and remember everyone even animals need someone to love big or small.
God Bless
Pam
Sorry your puppy passed away. I had a dog named Chi-Chi as well!
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