Monday 10:00
 

My old pup has an abscess because he was a dumbass & ate yet another bone on the street. He's been having trouble getting up the stairs, he's pooped where he shouldn't have . . .

Nevertheless, he's a part of Pixies.

I'm taking him to the vet on Monday morning for the big needle.

PF & I have talked about it forever.

I don't know how I was lucky enough to have such a wonderful dog in my life but I was.

I'm off work next week so that will help with the grieving process.

The dog has had his pic taken with a couple of Pixies & was there in spirit for PAGAN. I feel he's a part of this site, too (even though his nudie shots weren't what WI was looking for)

Thank you to all the Pixies who thought Solon was one of us. Nickster was ahead of his time. :)

Awww sorry (((Steph)))

A couple years ago Solon was showing the sad signs of hips going. :( He’s a big guy and I know that 10 years old made him a senior dog, so when he had taken a short turn for the worst, I shared with Steph the sad last days for my smaller Kelly of 16 years. He sustained the crisis of the moment and his decline has been very gentle. Shortly after that another of our Pixies lost a family dog and I spelled out the double hurt of waiting too long to be kind to a loved pet.

After being with Solon exactly 2 weeks ago and watching him happily and dutifully struggle with the steps to her place I recognized the state of canine senility that isn’t noticeable (or desired to be noted) on a daily basis. When she told me of this current situation and the vet saying that it require being put under for an oral operation, we both knew that alone would be less than a 50/50 chance of coming back.

We’ve discussed where love and consideration for them separates from ourselves. I prefer to recall Solon as I came to know him and hope Steph is able to find comfort equal to her courage and kindness for him.



…. Even though I hate her, :console:

Steph,

We're so sorry to hear about your dog. It was a beautiful animal and we know from our cats how attached we can be. They're more than pets, they truly are part of the family.

You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

((((( HUGS )))))

DB & MrsDB

((((HUGS)))

im sorry .

Steph,

My condolences madam. Treasure your memories of him.

Steph,

Having just gone through that a few weeks ago with my pup - I really feel for you. I know how hard it is to lose them...PM if you feel like commiserating....

Steph, I can hardly bear to think about the future when I will need to make such a decision about my Max, but I admire you for thinking of Solon and what is best for him. They aren't pets, they are friends and if you need me I will be here.

This is the not so fun part of pet ownership. I feel for you guys. Been there myself, and it is hard.

Sorry.

Sorry to hear, but you need to do the right thing by the dog.

He'll thank you for it.

Solon is such a beauty and I am so sorry for what you are going through. ((((((hugs))))))

(((((steph))))) ((((((solon)))))

Steph, it's the most unselfish act of love. You know how to find me if you need me. I'm really sorry.

sorry to hear this steph hugs

Sorry to hear such news. Our thoughts and prays are with you and Solon.

Aw hon....I'm so sorry!!!!

I was just looking at the pic of you and him at another site ;) and thinking what a great dog!

Sending you hugs

(((((Steph and Solon)))))

Stalker!!! :)

Thanks for the hugs & wishes, everyone.

Adding my condolences as well...not looking forward to the time (& I'm afraid it's coming soon) when I have to to commit the same ultimate act of love for my Luckster, I truly feel your pain...

A reprieve!!!
 

Ahem.

Dan came over & we were in the kitchen talking about the dog's visit to the vet. The dog was in the middle of us & CLUNK! A chicken bone fell out.

He hadn't let me near his face & I didn't want to hurt him so I was waiting for the vet visit. ALL THIS TIME, the frigging dog was walking around with a bone in his tooth!! Ahahaha, I feel stupid.

:loveshowe

Thanks everyone. I know it'll only be a matter of time before I have to do it but it looks like it won't be tomorrow.

Solon says hi to Luckster!

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Wooo Whooooo

(((((Steph and Solon)))))

Glad you have a little more time!

YIPPEE!!!

More (((( HUGS ))))!

I just called the vet to cancel the appt. & the woman who answered the phone said there was no record of an appt. Weird!

Did Solon learn his lesson? Nope! Last night, he was still trying to eat chicken bones from the sidewalk. :bite:

I am happy for you...and Solon. :)

good deal!!! :cheers:

Tell Solon that I recommend you put him on a straight T-bone steak diet. :)

That should cure him of wanting chicken bones.

Wooohoooooooooooooooo!!

Good one.

{[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Steph]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] I'm so glad to hear that he will be with you for a while longer! :)

And Max deserves some of that luck, too!

ROFL DB! I can just see you & Solon arguing his diet in front of the Mom Tribunal right now.

I had to give away a big bone someone gave him last week. The other dog appreciated it, Solon was trying to find the number to the Humane Society to report me.

Steph,

It seems that both of you were lucky this time. :) I hope the luck holds for a while!

WHEW!

Am so glad everything is OK....

:)

Whew! now just cherish every moment with Solon :loveshowe :loveshowe :loveshowe

I guess he's happy to have gotten the reprieve from the governor...

Firstly, thanks be that you and Solon have some more time together...... but that "no record of an appointment" thing is tres weird, doncha think?

(Didja like my use of a foreign language there?!?! ;) )

Second...... your neck of the woods must be one MANKY place, if he can keep picking up chicken bones like that! Ewwwwwwwww!!!!

DM

Great use of 'tres' & yep, my area is MANKY. I love that word! There are a lot of pizza/wing joints around and people eat everywhere. It's a busy area. On the plus side, I have some birds on the balcony, too. Yin yang :)