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by hexe on 10 August 2012 - 06:08
I know cost is no barrier when it comes to your dogs, but I think it would be well worth giving it a few months' run to see if it gave CJ some relief from the arthritis. It sure did the trick for my first GSD when she developed age-related arthritic changes in her hips and spine, and likewise for the old gal I said goodbye to last August--she was nearly 16, and had arthritis in her right stifle, her left hip and her spine, but the Adequan injections kept her comfortable and mobile right up to her last month, when everything else started to wear out on her.
As for the beautiful litte girl who's the topic of this discussion, I absolutely can relate and respect how you're feeling, and I've never been one to bring a new dog into my veins quickly after one has gone on ahead in the journey, either. NEVER. Just couldn't do it, it never felt right. I lost my screen-name dog, Hexe, last February, when she rather suddenly collapsed and everything shut down, after the two of us getting through a grade 2 mammary carcinoma, an FCE, and a tumor of the ciliary body of the eye. She was with me a little over 14 years, and it tore me to shreds. Not a single thought was given to another dog, and I didn't expect such for a long, long time.
Then, about a week or so later, I saw this picture:
of 8 month old Rykkah, who was being rehomed, and I KNEW she was meant to follow in Hexe's pawprints. I've never regretted making that drive from Michigan to New England and back again over the course of a weekend to bring her home with me. I said goodbye to Hexe on Feb. 18th, 2011, and said hello to Rykkah the first weekend in March 2011...and it never once felt wrong, or too soon. If someone had told me I'd be smitten so quickly such a profound loss, I'd have thought them insensitive and delusional.
I spent some time today with a local veterinarian who's 44 years old, and into his second round of battle with a cancer that sets up housekeeping in his brain. He used to be an arrogant and cocky son-of-a-gun, but that's in the past. He reminded me that we don't come with any warranties, and generally aren't privy to when our number is going to be pulled...so we are MANDATED to make the most of each day, each opportunity, each sliver of joy and happiness and love that comes our way.
I can overthink with the best, marjorie, but sometimes we need to stop thinking, and just DO. This might be one of those times for you...or it might not. I'm rooting for it to be the former, too, along with Blitzen and Red Sable and everyone else, 'cause I'm a sucker for the happiest endings to stories. :^)
by Abby Normal on 10 August 2012 - 11:08
Four months old now and a little less cute
Are you kidding Daryl? She is even cuter with those wayward ears - 4 months is such a gorgeous time with GSD pups, it's 'ear' time.
Marjorie, you have had one hell of a time, and more than anyone should ever have to endure and still it goes on. Someone once said to me that special dogs find their way to special people...... As awful as it is, the help that you have been able to give to hundreds of people and their DM dogs is amazing. You have managed to create so much good from such terrible adversity with your DM support group.
Like Hexe and Blitzen and the others, I would love this to turn out to be the greatest happy ending of all time for you and the gift of a healthy dog that you so deserve.
It almost seems like she's just waiting for you................why she is still available is a real mystery.
What will be will be.
by fawndallas on 10 August 2012 - 16:08
Sometimes the greater power above steps in when we least expect it and want it. Sounds like the soul has been ripped out and there is still more ripping to come. Maybe this is the way to heal the soul as it continues on its journey. You will know in your heart of hearts what is right and it is usually what screams the softest and quietest. As we all know, there are no guarantees, but there is a reason why you keep looking at her and why no one else has her.
by marjorie on 10 August 2012 - 18:08
Marjorie
http://www.gsdbbr.org The German Shepherd Dog Breed Betterment Registry (a health registry for registered German Shepherds)
BE PROACTIVE!
http://mzjf.com --> The Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group http://www.mzjf.info/hgate Heaven's Gate
by marjorie on 11 August 2012 - 00:08
Rykkah is a beautiful girl, and I am so happy it turned out to be the right decision. After I lost Joss, a few months later I got Casey James. It felt right, but now I realize how difficult it is to take care of 2 dogs at once, when one isnt healthy. Dont know what is down the road for CJ, with his DJD, but know I am not physically capable of taking care of 2 dogs, if one has mobility problems. When I was younger, yes, but not now with all the injuries to my body caring for Missie T.
by marjorie on 11 August 2012 - 00:08
As far as happy endings go, I used to love them but now I just dont believe in them, anymore.. :( Maybe in time, that will pass, but right now, its a childhood dream engaged in when things were less complicated and everything was possible...
Marjorie
http://www.gsdbbr.org The German Shepherd Dog Breed Betterment Registry (a health registry for registered German Shepherds)
BE PROACTIVE!
http://mzjf.com --> The Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group http://www.mzjf.info/hgate Heaven's Gate
by marjorie on 20 August 2012 - 22:08
http://www.gsdbbr.org The German Shepherd Dog Breed Betterment Registry (a health registry for registered German Shepherds)
BE PROACTIVE!
http://mzjf.com --> The Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group http://www.mzjf.info/hgate Heaven's Gate
by SitasMom on 20 August 2012 - 23:08
a while back, while in meditation, dogs and puppies came to me, one by one, and asked if they could be one of my puppies......... i could tell that each was neglected or abused.... i asked each if they were willing to be nice and learn their lessons and love their masters... most said yes and i said welcome to our family, sadly some said no and i said that they would have to find another litter... at the time one of my dogs had just had a litter.... i'm still not sure what to think about it.....
yes, crazy......... no, booze was not involved........
this puppy has "knowing eyes" as if she's been around before.....
by marjorie on 21 August 2012 - 00:08
http://www.gsdbbr.org The German Shepherd Dog Breed Betterment Registry (a health registry for registered German Shepherds)
BE PROACTIVE!
http://mzjf.com --> The Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group http://www.mzjf.info/hgate Heaven's Gate
by beetree on 21 August 2012 - 01:08
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