my mum

Dear Edda Jude and Glenys
thank you once again for your kind messages not that I deserve it. Things have not been great here and now I have a poorly dog. I got my dog from a rescue centre 7.5 years ago and he stopped eating last weekend took him to the vets on monday he had a bit of a temperature and the vet thought he had an tummy bug so gave him an injection and some antibiotic tablets to take. He said if he's no better in a couple of days to take him back. He was still not eating yesturday and was sick so took him back to the vets last night he's still got a temperature he had another injection and some different tablets to take and he has to go back to the vets tomorrow for a check up and if he's no better they may have to take some blood to find out whats wrong with him. He's been sick again this morning and he's really not himself he's usually such a playful dog. He about 10.5 years old or there abouts as he came from a rescue centre not sure what his actual age is. So I guess his age is against him now. I just don't want him to suffer or be in any pain.
You probably think I'm been daft as he's only a dog but he's my dog and he means the world to me. But I know he's had a good 7.5 years of life as I think he was cruelly treated in the past
sharon

Dearest Sharon, You are NOT daft nor is he ONLY a dog! He is a loved companion to you and a family member. Of course you are concerned about his well being. This is totally normal and anyone who ever had a companion animal knows this. My husband is still sad over the loss of our beloved cat which happened about fifteen years ago. I do hope the treatments will work.
Take care of yourself. My thoughts and prayes are with you,
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Sharon, I know how you feel about your dog. We had our beloved Shadow (a black lab) for almost 13 years. I was always afraid of dogs but my husband promised our girls a dog and I finally said yes. She was a wonderful dog and always so gentle. We still miss her.

With Hope each of us can have a life with Peace, Faith and Love.

Dear Sharon,
I understand perfectly how you feel about your dog. As Edda says, it's perfectly normal.
We have pets to include them as family members, and we love them just the same too.
My Son's dog, Gizmo is currently at the Vet's on a drip, because of kidney failure. It's the end of the line for her I'm afraid and many tears are being shed.
 
I've lost 3 of my cats over the last year and I still find myself in tears over them. In fact, one of my beloved cats went missing 11 years ago and I still grieve for her.
 
So don't think you are being silly. It shows how human you are, and to care for an animal, in my opinion, is a privelege.
 
Hugs, Jude

Love is the only way

Prayers for you and your family.

DREAM WITH YOUR HEART!!

Sharon, of course you are worrried about your dog, you love him and you are obviously taking really good care of him. I hope he gets better soon. Sending you positive thoughts and energy. Love Glenys x

Dear friends
thank you allso much for your messages. I felt a bit unsure about posting about Rye as other things are more important but I do think the world of him he doesn't expect anything from me only love which he gets loads of he is a faithful companion. He has started to brighten up a bit and is more alert than he was. He was back at the vets yesturday for a check up he's got to finish his antibiotics and his other tablets and see how he goes. The test will be whether he will go downhill when all medication is finished. If he does he will have to go back to the vets and have some blood tests taken which will mean he will need to be sedated as he really does not like going to the vets and puts up a fight so I am hoping this will not be necessary. I just wish he would start eating again properly then I wouldn't worry about him so much.
Mum has got a scan coming up in January I'm trying not to think too much about it till christmas is over but its not easy and I still need to try and stop drinking but its not happening at the moment
 
Edda
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved cat it is horrible when they die. The first dog my parents had died 8 years ago and I still think about him he was a lovely dog they had him from a puppy.
 
Vicky
I was like you I was always scared of dogs when I was young. If I saw one I would cross the road to get away from it. I don't know why I was scared as I'd never been bitten or anything just one of those things I surpose. I'm sorry to hear about shadow I love black labs Rye is a cross with a lab and a collie or so they said at the rescue centre. It is nice to have animals but its horrible to lose them. I still miss the first dog mum got he was so playful and loyal.
 
Jude
I am so sorry to hear about your sons dog Gizmo that is so sad I'm not surprised many tears have been shed over it. I've been like that the last few days over rye wondering if he is going to get better. I guess it shows how much we care for our animals. I'm sorry to hear about your cats as well, its sad that one went missing and you never knew what happened to her. It is nice having pets but its heartbreaking when they pass away.
 
Glenys
thank you for your message of support about Rye. I just hope he will get back to normal and start eating proplerly again. I don't like to see him been poorly. All I can do is the best for him and hopefully he will be ok
 
Lynn
thank you also for your concern and prayers it mean a lot
 
love
sharon

Dear Sharon,
Now I know his name I can light a candle for Rye. I do hope he recovers. There is a candle site called "Pets."
 
Yes, it's sad when pets die, but the rewards of sharing your life with them are so high too.
 
Sadly Gizmo was put to sleep last night.
 
Lovely to have you on the forum, Sharon,
Lots of Love, Jude

Love is the only way

Dear Jude
I am so sorry to hear that Gizmo was put to sleep last night it is so sad. I'm sure he had a very happy life and was a much loved dog. I hadn't realised there was a candle site for pets I will go and light one in memory of Gizmo and one for Rye
love sharon

Dear Jude and Sharon,
 
I am glad to be reminded of the group for pets.
 
Jude, I am so sorry about Gizmo and will light a candle in his memory.
 
Sharon, a candle will also be burning for Rye's recovery.
 
Love,  Edda

Peace and joy!

Dear Edda and Sharon,
thank you for the candles. Yes, Gizmo was a much loved pet. My Son rescued her from a very bad home, and is grieving for her even more than he did for his Grandmother. He and his dog were good friends, and Gizmo only lived to be with him. Love between pet and owner is very much underestimated I think.
Love to both, Jude

Love is the only way

Dear Edda and Jude
I'm pleased to say that Rye seems to through the worst of it and the good news is he has started eating again not a lot but its a start. He's finished his antibiotics now and has the rest of his other tablets to take. I am just hoping that the problem doesn't return when the medication stops but only time will tell on that one. Thank you both for your canles for Rye it means a lot.
 
Jude
I can understand your son been so upset over Gizmo I would be the same with Rye. I used to have pet rats and I used to get really upset over them when they died and they only live for a few years but I got so fond of them.
 
love to both of you
sharon

Dear Sharon,
 
Thank you for the update on Rye! I am glad to hear that he is doing better. Years ago, when our cat was sick, I was so upset that I missed my bus stop on the way to work! We do become deeply attached to our companions!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Dear Sharon,
I'm glad to hear about Rye, and yes, I too hope his problem doesn't come back. I'll keep lighting a candle for him and you.
 
I'm the first to admit that my animals are family to me. One of my cats sleeps in bed with me, and when his turn comes to go I shall be devastated. He's 14 and his brother has already gone.
 
But I'm a bit worried at the moment because Gizmo is still 'lying in state' so to speak, in my Son's living room He is going to bury her under our apple tree, but I'm not sure when. Not healthy !!!!!  Oh dear.
 
Love Jude

Love is the only way

Hi Sharon, glad to hear that Rye is gtting better and I pray that he will recover quickly. Also praying for you and your mum and hoping that you both find the peace, hope and happiness that you deserve. Stick with things Sharon, sending you as always my very best wishes and thoughts. Namaste Glenys
 
Jude, so sorry about Gizmo, take care Glenysx

Dear Sharon,
 
How are you??
 
Love Jude

Love is the only way

Dear Jude
I'm still around just haven't felt to come on here recently. I'm just scared of letting my guard down and saying something and it been taken the wrong way. I decided to come on here today don't know why then I read those posts about the two mothers losing there children to suicide and I felt I needed to reply as I felt so much for them. I don't know maybe i did the wrong thing and I should keep things to myself in future.
I hope you had a good christmas and all the best for the new year
love sharon

Dear Sharon, good to hear from you! I just read your posts for the two bereaved mothers. You express so well what goes through the mind of one tempted to commit suicide and the pain it causes. Your reassurance that it is not the family's overlooking signs contributing to the outcome is SO important. Thank you for sharing! You are NOT doing the wrong thing by doing so!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Dear Sharon,
Do please keep coming to the Forum. In no way have you said anything to upset anyone.
 
It's so good to see your name on the posts. Wishing you a better year in 2008.
 
Love Jude.

Love is the only way

Dear Edda and Jude
I find myself wondering at the end of 2007 what will 2008 bring will it be better than this year or will it be worse and if its going to worse I don't think I want to know.
Yesturday was a tough day as I saw my brother and his wife and her son, they had come for a few days as they live away. I didn't want to go as I have no relationship with him but I know mum would have been disappointed if I didn't go and see them. I have so much resentment and anger towards my brother with regard to things that happened when we were younger and the way he's been since mum was ill. I really had to grit my teeth to be civil to him so on the outside everything was fine but inside I was thinking I don't want to be here I don't want to speak to you and I don't like you it was so false. I'm just glad its over now and I don't need to see him again for ages. The sad thing is I get on with his wife but I can't stand him so its a no win situation. I don't know maybe its me and I'm just not worth bothering with as thats how it feels.
I wish you both a peaceful and happy new year
love sharon