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Hugs Bonnie!!! I know Polly is still working on finding the perfect pooch for you all!!! I know how disappointing that is but maybe look at it this way - the disappoint you feel means you are more ready than you know to welcome another fur-baby into your home!
Shelby didn't have insurance either. When she was about 8, it was becoming more 'trendy' or popular (none of my dogs growing up had ever had insurance). Jasper is on a free-month trial with Trupanion hat ends Wednesday and I will probably enroll and keep her. I don't get the whole deductible thing. I am guessing since she's healthy now, I should go w/a high deductible to keep our monthly rates low and when she ages, go w/a lower deductible ... since I can change it at any time.
It's more confusing than my own health insurance (which frankly also confuses me! lol).
Hugs!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
GRRRRRRR..........I was afraid this may happedn darnnit! I just thought with all those signs from Polly it was meant to be too!
But I really like what Alison said...it means you are READY! Your heart is so ready! So maybe Polly's signs were really about whether you were ready or not!
goD's delays are mot goD's denials,
I now kmow, of course, tjat Merry Mrytle was definitely Hapoy Hannah's choice......even though it "appeared" she had someone else for me! I kmow how "light" and "colorful" your world feels when you're getting close to getting the dog you "want". I also know how your world becomes grey again when that doesn't work out.
I, like mentioned here, was pretty frustrated with some of the well kmown on line rescue sites. In my case, when someone FINALLY got back with me, either the dog was already adopted, or in no way, shape or form was even close to being what the descriptiion said In know way do I condemn these sites who are trying to help animals and I understand their great intentions and tireless dedicatiom.
Another persin here has similar signs from St. Chuck...Lori....but time and time again was disappointed because things didn't pan out. St. Chuck finally sent THE most perfect dog for them!
And you WILL get an amazkng pup with your name stamped on his ..her..heart!! Maybe like me....for whatever reason...it's not supposed to be a rescue, but ratjer a youngster....or a youngster rescue? Somebody for Pearl to plah with maube? Hmmmmmmm........
Hang in there kiddo...and trust!,
Hugs and Love!
Salky and Hapoy Hannah and Merry Myrtle!
Shhhhhh.........have yiu thought about hiring a Private Investigator to see how much John paid those "other people" to adopt Faith??
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Taking a deep breath.......
Ok, we decided to go ahead with the scheduled phone appointment with the Lab rescue coordinator, and although it did not result in a rescue coming to us in the near future, our application is on hold until later. First off, my pup Pearl is not spayed due to a condition called juvenile vulva; our vet recommends that she go through a first heat cycle to hopefully, naturally correct her problem so she hopefully will not need surgery. The rescue has a policy to not place any rescue in a home with an un-altered dog. I completely understand this. I also mentioned that since Faith was the only pup I had my entire heart set on and is now going to another home, we should wait awhile anyway. The whole process was somewhat productive, and there will be possibilities for the future. And although I am bummed about not succeeding in getting Faith, I am so happy she did find a loving home and people that will always love and care for her, that is the MOST important thing.
Alison.......I love your #567 reason of why you are single! And yes, you and I agree, for Polly I would spend until I was completely broke, and travel to the ends of the earth if there was a way to save her life, as I know you would for Shelby......and we will find that perfect Lab girl with help from Polly.
Sally, Elizabeth, Penny, Laurie, Lori, Esther, and Rene.........Thanks to all of you for seeing what I was NOT seeing; John is such a tough guy (he is a retired fire dept capt.), that I never stopped to understand what he was feeling for her, as well as for me. He was most likely suppressing every hurt emotion he was going through, being the tough supportive husband. I guess I was a bit selfish thinking I was the only one in my house dealing with the terrible heartbreak of losing Polly. And yes, John really is a completely awesome man, husband and father.
Also Sally.....your message about Faith and her blindness, and her being a totally different pup was exactly my argument .....we are starting to think alike! You also said that we will find that new perfect sister for Pearl and I agree....I have opened my heart to make that possible as Alison mentioned as well.
Linda......Thank you for your support; your comment about our home being just what lovely Faith needs really touched my heart.
Michelle......Thank you also for your kind words and offering a bit more info on insurance as Joan did......we will need to make a decision on that very soon.
I will finish up by saying that I am NOT disheartened; I am looking as this experience very positively, and was glad for the opportunity to talk to the rescue. There WILL be a new, perfect fit yellow Lab girl for us in the future, of that I am sure. The way I look at it, I somehow miraculously survived the death of the most precious, loving, perfect pup to ever come into my life, this current disappointment will be a piece of cake to deal with.
Much Thanks and even more Love to you all.....
Bonnie & Angel Polly
P.S. Sally, thank you also for the laugh regarding the private detective......made my day!!
That's wonderful, Bonnie. It will all work out as it is meant to be.
Hugs,
Amy & Spirit Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
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