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Our Buddy Blondie
Feb 21, 2008 | 2:16 PM
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A few months back, I wrote a few lines about our dog "Blondie" who was really struggling with the use of her hind legs. She had been on arthritis medication for some time and then we actually tried acupuncture. Unfortunately, it didn't restore any function to her legs.

Over the past few months, her condition only worsened. She couldn't walk and basically dragged herself around. It was painful for Kathy and me to watch. As she reached her 13th birthday, "Blondie's" appetite seemed to wane and she also became incontinent.

A little under two weeks ago, we made the inevitable decision to have her "put to sleep." The vet assured us we were making a "humane" decision. It didn't make it any less difficult.

We adopted "Blondie" from the SPCA nine years ago when she was four years old. We could not have asked for a better four legged companion. I'm sharing this because I now have much greater empathy with those of you who have had to make the same difficult decision. We do have another dog who clearly misses his buddy and we find ourselves expecting to find "Blondie" curled up in her usual spot in our bedroom when we come home each night. She'll always have a place in our hearts.

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thebradleys read my blog
Feb 21, 2008 | 2:52 PM

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your family member.

Sadly, many people do not realize the impact these fuzzy little creatures have on the lives of their adoptive families.

Good for you rescuing her (a mature dog) as you did! :-) We adopted our own girl, an 12-year old dog, from the SPCA... She, like a puppy, has the "rest of her life" to live.

For everyone out there who is considering making a fabulous and furry addition to their family, please do not rule out rescuing one of the "locals."

You will be giving a gift from the heart, and FOREVER receive the gift of love from your adoptee.

Mr. & Mrs. Robertson, sincere condolensces for the loss of your beloved Blondie... but she knew love and a safe warm home for her life with you, and loved you so dearly for it.
RandyLoo read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 4:34 PM

I am so sorry. I am still grieving the loss of my little girl in January, who was also a rescue. They have a way getting to our pea-pickin hearts. Every day I visit her grave out by the garden spot where she used to sun herself. Someday I will visit the SPCA again and I am sure a devoted little critter will choose me to live with.
Booggymann read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 8:06 PM

Sounds like she had a great life with you and I am very sorry for your loss.
I bet before you know it their will be another little buddy waiting for you to take her home.
FloydFreak read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 8:42 PM

I, also, am sorry to hear of your loss, Frank (and Kathy). I was just talking to my parents this evening and we were discussing what a painful experience it is.

My wife and I are serious "dog people"; we have three that call the shots in our house.

Boog is right. You will know when the time is right but my guess is that it won't be long before another wonderful furry friend comes into your life.

If you've never read it, Erica Jong wrote a very touching piece about the loss of her beloved dog.

Peace be with you.
MoonOwl read my blog
Feb 22, 2008 | 6:21 AM

I'm sorry for y'all too. It is never easy to say goodbye to a furbaby.

At least medical science makes it painless for them to go to the Rainbow Bridge.

Too bad we can't do that w/our human relatives. They must suffer and suffer and suffer.

We should be able to treat our human relatives at the end of their lives as humanely as we treat our pets. Instead, they put Jack K. in jail for doing what we do to our pets. It's upside down.

All that unconditional love our pets give us for just a bit of care in return. What a deal.

MoonOwl
PastorD read my blog view my photos
Feb 22, 2008 | 8:20 AM

What kindness and love you provided for that wonderful creature from God....

I have always said, my views may seem unorthodoxed compared to other pastors, but I agree.... to suffer no more, is a blessing....
bogotabro read my blog
Feb 25, 2008 | 2:04 AM

My sympathies. I understand what you mean by having greater empathy now that you've gone through this. Although I have known many people who have lost their pets, the impact of it was not truly realized until it happened to me. The grief of losing a four-legged family member can be just as overwhelming as any other.

Time will heal the heartbreak, but in the meantime try to remember all the good times you shared and have a laugh at all the great memories they leave behind.
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