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[b]Tipsheet2002 wrote:[/b]
[quote]Like everyone else who has posted I greatly emphasize
with your predicament. Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family...a best friend, never replaceable, and truly one of a kind.
Unfortunately for us, dogs never live as long as we
do, so we are forced every decade or so to make the decision if we can go through the pain and sadness of
starting again. I've found for me that the option is obvious, I cannot live without a dog...and although I
still mourn each one and remember their individuality
I have always gone out (usually a few weeks later) and
adopted a new animal to love.  
For me the last one was the hardest, not only was she
my dog she belonged to my parents, so when she passed
it was like losing them all over again. I wish I could 
tell you this is an easy process. But you and your 
mother need to talk about this and decide if another
dog makes sense. You seem to have much love to give
I hope if she doesn't make it you make the decision
to give this love to another sweet and loving recipient.
When you're ready, of course.
In the meantime, I pray that this beloved friend
makes it through.[/quote]

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Author	Message
chrissy	Thanks so much JK. Eventually found the photo of Timmy, in that wonderful photo of you, your mum and your brothers in the 1960s. I am sure you can remember what a geat dog he was, as spaniels are the best dogs in the world. Hugely intelligent, gentle, but Tara knew how to stalk and sometimes kill our feathered friends and was quite ruthless in that department. She often terrorised the ducks and their offspring along the riverbank. A terrific breed, horribly underrated by those whom have never owned one.
JK2006	We all know how you feel Chrissy - check out the picture of my Spaniel Timmy in the photo section - he was a birthday present as a tiny puppy when I was 14. I still dream about him.
chrissy	Again, thanks to all...very moved by all the messages. Arrived at the vet's yesterday evening with mum, which was an horrendous experience, as the traffice was chaos, and the vets surgery was pandemonium. Tara was to say the least extremely anxious and unnerved. The vet we saw, bluntly told us that it didn't look good for Tara. Her lymphoid glands are up, which may be sign of two things, a temporary infection,unlikely due to her age, or maybe a sign of something more serious. Something to do with her lymph nodes? She said there was a chance it could be the start of lymphoma. Thankfully no restraint at all from the vet, which we were thankful for. As with people, you dont want cushioning from the reality. She had three injections and 7 days worth of pills. We have to take her back in next Friday. But it would seem that maybe further tests may have to be carried out. Thankfully last night Tara picked up a little after her trauma at the vets, enough to follow me about my mother's place and play with her squeaky tiger. I couldn't resist but allow her to sleep on my bed. The support here has been overwhelming, and I can't thank JK and all the members enough.
Tipsheet2002	Like everyone else who has posted I greatly emphasize with your predicament. Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family...a best friend, never replaceable, and truly one of a kind. Unfortunately for us, dogs never live as long as we do, so we are forced every decade or so to make the decision if we can go through the pain and sadness of starting again. I've found for me that the option is obvious, I cannot live without a dog...and although I still mourn each one and remember their individuality I have always gone out (usually a few weeks later) and adopted a new animal to love. For me the last one was the hardest, not only was she my dog she belonged to my parents, so when she passed it was like losing them all over again. I wish I could tell you this is an easy process. But you and your mother need to talk about this and decide if another dog makes sense. You seem to have much love to give I hope if she doesn't make it you make the decision to give this love to another sweet and loving recipient. When you're ready, of course. In the meantime, I pray that this beloved friend makes it through.
Anthony	Sorry to hear that news, Chrissy. Sometimes, you know, our ability to cope with the fear of loss can be worse than the innate strength we draw on to defend ourselves from the effects of bereavement.