The dog went smoothly this morning, and I kept her distracted so she had no idea what was happening - thanks to all the treats I kept pulling from my pockets, she thought it was Christmas, and continued wolfing food from my hand even when the needle was in. The last mouthful she ate, about 1 or 2 seconds before passing out, was her all time favourite, a liver muffin from the neighbour across the road.
I'm gutted of course, yet full of love and admiration for her character and physical grace. Half Australian collie, she was tough, stoical and eager to cooperate. She loved adults but considered children a waste of space.
She wasn't interested in starting fights, but if another dog or three wanted trouble, she was merciless.
A couple of hours after she died, the mother outlaw across the water was all prepared for her fifth operation, not realising it had been cancelled because the previous patient took too long. Nobody thought to inform her until late in the day. The dog had the more humane treatment.
These nights I'm waking about 2 a.m., and having to get up and do yoga, but there are worse ways to live. I haven't eaten for days, but that'll change now. The mother outlaw hasn't eaten in 4 months, and that's unlikely to change if you ask me. Dearie me! The dog's had the best deal.
Suddenly, the TV seems full of dogs. Even Bullitt The Dog is back in episode 5 of Ra Scheme. He has a better life than any of the schemies.
By my next post I hope to be happy as Larry - could not be happier.
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Albert? Before you pull the trigger, look at your bank balance. Oodles of money! What you need is to observe someone who can just suck up the VB, smoke the pot, eat anything off the barbie, and still do ra bliss. Just sign the cheque. Here comes the lifestyle guru! Hope this helps. Always on call. Hotboy. p.s. Is the doggie dead?
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ReplyDeleteAlbert? How come you got that LNFAW thing as well? Did the whole world get it? Can I advertise my books like that? Hotboy
ReplyDeleteHotters, have you thought about seeing a doctor about the letter B? If it isn't your books, it's banks, beer or blissheidism. Beerie me! Move on! Now, what begins with C? Silly me, you've done that already.
ReplyDeleteMingers, it's nice to have some sensible comment. Thanks. Did Casper and Farley get the bullet?
Albert? So your truck has broken down, your doggie is dead, your woman has run off, and you're in a country and western song! How did that happen? Well, there's no way out because you didn't meditate. You have to know what to want in this realm of desire. Didn't meditate. Nowhere to go when the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune .... Oh well. If I were you, I'd get my ukulele out and get onto the harder stuff! Hope this helps. Just sign the will and send the plane tickets. Hotboy
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your dog.
ReplyDeleteI do think we are kinder to our pets than ourselves in medical situations.
I hope things look up for you soon.
Marie Rex