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Miki,
First I'm sorry for all your financial hardships and sorry that Rio's time is coming near... I've read all the posts and really feel that your second post where you said lots of little things that make Rio happy would be best. If I were in your shoes, I think Maggie would enjoy the same. Will a big trip for Rio stress her body physically and mentally too much? And the financial struggles that would come along with doing a long trip...would those be OK in the long run?
Hugs to you and Rio...have fun in your little adventures with her!
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Oh Micki,
I kind of know how you are feeling. When I found out that Chili Dawg's cancer had come back I just wanted to put him in the van and drive somewhere, anywhere that I could go where it wouldn't follow us. You sure have a lot on your plate right now and I've been praying for things to start looking up for you guys. Enjoy the Woo and the times you have with her. Take lots of pictures and make sure you are in them with her!
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
what about a special weekend close to home? Does Rio like the beach? There are lots of dog friendly places out on long beach. If the weathers lousy then you stay in make a fire and look out at the sea. It's far enough away that you can forget your troubles for a weekend and focus on just spending some time with your girl. We rented a condo w/kitchenette for $90 a night a few years ago.
I went through this with my last dog at the end. I decided to take several days off work and just stayed with her as I knew in my heart that was what was most precious for her. If I did it again now I would try to get out of the house, it's to hard to focus on just being when you have laundry to do etc.
Even if you can't make it out of town turn off the phones and the internet and spend a few days savoring each others company.
PS. I think that all of the fundraising and outreach you've done and organizing the tripawds to walk this weekend is a pretty amazing tribute to Rio. In addition to the money you raised the disc dogs donated a show we usually charge $250 for and we wouldn't be involved if it weren't for you.
do whatever rio would like most make memories take pictures spend time with her. If she is anything like Dizzy just spending time all together will make her happy doesn't have to be anywhere special just for the time to be special. Give her a massive cuddle from me.
Dizzy diagnosed with osteosarcoma 24 may 2011 amputated same day doing fine hopping around on three legs giving the neighbourhood cats what for
Thanks so much, everybody, for your words of wisdom. I'm really feeling much better about things this morning. All the second-guessing I've been doing to myself has really been bogging me down -- much more so than I really realized. I think just putting into words the noise that's in my head has helped clear out the cobwebs a bit. I just got so wrapped up in fear of doing something that I would beat myself up over later, that I wasn't really thinking about Rio and what she wants/needs right now(Ugh, my worst fear! But I am not going to waste time feeling guilty about this -- I'm moving forward after a temporary setback!). And just having the space to share my worries and fears and failings among friends who can relate to what I'm going through and can give me the reassurance to know that it's gonna be okay, that's absolutely priceless.
I HEART you guys!!!
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~ ~ Rio ~ ~ |
We heart you and Rio back! (And Zeffy and Tosca and hubby too!)
Have FUN tomorrow. Can't wait to hear how the walk goes!
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
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