[Magdalen] Joey D

[Ginga Wilder]

So, so tough, Allan.  As Cady said, so many losses.  Holding Joey, Camile,
and you in the light.

Ginga

On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 1:31 PM, Jay Weigel <jay.weigel at gmail.com> wrote:

> My parents' last two dogs...the senior Schipperke and the 4 year old
> pug...were rescues. They were wonderful dogs.
>
> On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 12:28 PM, Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > 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
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> >
> > > 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
> >>>
> >>>
>