Diario de PattyG, 14 ene. 09

I had a rough evening yesterday, and it has been a very long night. It is now a little after 4 in the morning. I have been laying awake since 3, and my alarm will be going off at 5 telling me it is time to get ready for another day of work.

Last night I had to take my dog of 10 years (we rescued her from a puppy mill when she was 4) to the vet and have her put down. She had severe congestive heart failure, and her lungs were so full of fluid that she was bearly taking in any oxygen. I know this was the best thing we could do for her and she is better off, but it doesn't mean that it hurts any less.

I know there are a lot of people who will never understand the emotional attachment one can develop for a beloved pet, and for those people I feel sorry. Dixie was always there for everyone in my family. She showed us all unconditional love, but she was undeniably my dog. She followed me everywhere I went, and she was so protective of me.

I remember one time when we were fishing along the bank of a pond in my parents' backyard, I caught a fish. I hollered for my husband to come take the fish off the hook because the last time I had tried, I just about caught the hook in my thumb. He was on the other side and I was calling to him to hurry up. Well, Dixie must of thought I was being attacked by this monster 6 inch fish because she tried to pounce on it and attack it. (She was a cocker spaniel so that was about as threatening as she got.) Since then, I have not been able to take her fishing with me because everytime I reeled in my line, whether there was anything on it or not, she would try to attack it. At the rate she was going, I was afraid I was going to land an 18 pound Dixie.

I know this entry has nothing to do with food, exercise, or weight loss, but I just needed to share my feelings. Thanks for listening.

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Oh, I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. Even though we know it's the right thing, it's never easy to say goodbye to a beloved member of the family. Your sweet Dixie had a wonderful life, full of love (both given and received). Thank you for telling us about her. (((((hugs))))) Have you seen the Rainbow Bridge poem? Take out the spaces in the following link. I hope it gives you some comfort. www .petloss.com /poems/maingrp /rainbowb.htm  
14 ene. 09 por el miembro: amryk
It's terribly sad to lose a part of your family. A little more than a year ago, I too had to put my dog Cherubim (Cherrie) down. She was a German Shepherd and developed hip cancer in her old age. She had been a part of life since I was in grade school (I'm 24 now). Whenever I was feeling down in the dumps there was my sweet Cherrie to love on me and make me feel better. And when I got excited...Game Over, Cherrie took excitement to a whole new level. I'm so sorry that you're having to go through this. It's not an easy thing. Your family is in my prayers. Keep your head up honey :) 
14 ene. 09 por el miembro: tinabell_777
i too am one of those people who understand the unconditional love of a pet...i am so sorry that you had to put her down...just like with people she will be with you in your thoughts and heart...allow yourself the grief that comes with this situation... 
14 ene. 09 por el miembro: veggies yuk
I am so sorry for your loss. I had a poodle for 15 years that we had to put to sleep. They are a part of our family. Your Dixie lived a wonderful life with you! I know she will be missed. (((HUGS)))  
14 ene. 09 por el miembro: redone750
Thank you for all of your words of love and support. I went out to feed the horses this evening and had to catch myself as I turned to look for Dixie and call her to go back up to the house with me. I know this will happen more than once as she was such a major part of our family routine. Thanks again. Having you all as friends on FS certainly helps. 
14 ene. 09 por el miembro: PattyG

     
 

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