Re: OT / Dog Days

Dave Smith wrote:

Growing up in the sticks on a farm with a very busy rural
road and animals being dropped off right and left, a big
part of my youth was learning to accept the death of pets
and beloved livestock. As you say, though, still hard.

My wife fed the dogs each night after our dinner and she would let the dogs out to
do their business while she was getting their food out. They would go out and do
what they needed to do and then come right back for their supper. That night,
Harry ran out on the road for some reason, and wouldn't you know that would be the
time a car was coming along. He was a big black dog and it was dark out. At least
he went quickly.

Argh. Sorry to hear of it, but quickly is infinitely better.

Not out of the woods here with the little on. She has thrown up three times since breakfast and has had a few more of the head weaving episodes. I have set up a few little spots in corners with blankets by heaters so that she can hide and rest, but she is very unsettled. Just called one of my kids to see if they can come and take her to the Vet...
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Ruth B

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