[Magdalen] Joey D

[Judy Fleener]

Such a hard thing to do.

On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 8:10 AM, Ann Markle <ann.markle at aya.yale.edu> wrote:

> Oh, Allen, I'm so sorry. They always leave us before we’re ready, and we
> love them so. My little Bichon puppy mill rescue hopes you will find a new
> companion very soon!
>
> On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 3:04 AM Allan Carr <allanc25 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Back in November, Joey was bleeding into his urine and we found out that
> > he had a mass in his bladder. An anti-inflammatory was prescribed and we
> > got to today when he started bleeding again.
> >
> > It’s been a tough day and I’ve found myself crying a good bit. He’s been
> > such a good dog, being my companion back in the days I could walk the
> > trails here in the foothills and now in our old age lying in Camille’s
> lap
> > as she lives with Alzheimer’s.
> >
> > Joey’s deaf and blind but is finally getting along well with dogs in the
> > small dogs dog park, sniffing and finally making acquaintances. He
> doesn’t
> > show any signs of suffering, so I’m inclined to let things be for a
> little
> > bit longer. However, I’m going to look for another small dog, even while
> > he’s alive.
> >
> > I think this is best for Camille and me even though I see myself as a bit
> > callous and selfish not waiting until after Joey’s gone.
> >
> > His 17th birthday is in May, which he’ll probably never see. Lord, I wish
> > these faithful companions could live a bit longer.
> >
> >
> > --
> Ann
>
> The Rev. Ann Markle
> Buffalo, NY
> www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com
>



-- 
Judy Fleener, ObJN,SSH
Western Michigan