There were so many wonderful responses to my post today about grief, and how you process it. It was amazing to see how many people came forward to share stories about the pets who were your heart- Blade, Chase, Mickey Mouse, Soldier, Bailey, Miles, Joe, Tony, Murphy, Ziggy, Baby, Hurley, Tina, Willow, Mary...Each one so important, a tiny pawprint who has left an indelible impression on your lives. I read each and every comment and could feel the strength of each and every person's love. Thank ... Read more »
Archives for October 2009
I get by with a little help from my friends
When most people euthanize a pet, they cry. Some a tiny bit, some sob hysterically, and most get choked up and quietly let the tears roll down their face as they bid a shaky goodbye. Then they pull themselves sort of together and go home, where they really let go. At least, that's what I did. I assume most others do as well. Then you have the next day. If you're lucky, you have people around you who love you, who loved your pet, who understand and help you through your genuine grief. Life ... Read more »
Sunday Shout Out: Project Beatrice
Many of you have asked for an update on my post about Project Beatrice from the Humane Society of Tijuana. I am so happy to share with you the Friends of HSTJ website with the latest update: The house has made incredible progress and is already being drywalled and they are moving in soon! The website also has several updates with lots of fantastic pictures from earlier in the month. If you really want to have a good Sunday, check out the post featuring San Diego photographer Bryan ... Read more »
Spay’s Anatomy (featuring Pet Doctor Barbie and a special guest star)
Voiceover: Diagnosing a pet is like fighting a battle in the fog. Without their ability to tell you what's wrong, you don't know your enemy. Sometimes the fog is a mere hazy gauze, easily penetrated with our exam and our instincts, and other times it sits over the field like a big hairy blindfold. Well hello there, Miss Blake! What brings you and Lulu here today? Doctor, Lulu just isn't herself. I don't know what is wrong, but something is wrong. Any changes in appetite or drinking ... Read more »
You all were right
This morning, my daughter was following me through the house as I stumbled around in a half-asleep stupor. "I'm having peanut butter for lunch!" Brush teeth. "Uh huh." "Today I think I want to wear my pink shoes." Wash face. "Uh huh." "I had a dream about Spongebob last night." Pull on socks. "Uh huh." "I haven't seen Callie for a long time." Brush hair. "Uh huh." Then a screeching put on the brakes noise in my head. I sat down on the side of the tub next to my daughter, and ... Read more »