[Magdalen] Joey D

[Lynn Ronkainen]

My condolences here as well Allan ... fur family IS family.  I know over the 
years how often you've spoken of Joey D and I'm sure he is a familiar 
comfort for Camille.

Perhaps when the time comes you could look into a rescue dog that would warm 
your hearts.  I have neighbors older than myself in my condo neighborhood 
who have found much joy  'adopting' small rescue dogs that they can easily 
take on short walks -  they have a new dog to love and be loved by and it 
did not require 'starting from scratch' with a puppy.

It was nice to see you in the pub this morning.

Lynn

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>> > 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
>>