Brenda - such a hard decision to make but quality of life is usually a good way to choose. Lots of ~~ to you on the loss of your Lu.
Yes, it's terribly simple. The good guys are always stalwart and true, the bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies, and everybody lives happily ever after.
Giles ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Spike's Bitches 43: Who am I kidding? I love to brag.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
sumi - Jan 10, 2009 9:33:49 am PST #7470 of 10000
Art Crawl!!!
Anne W. - Jan 10, 2009 10:04:58 am PST #7471 of 10000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Brenda, I am so, so sorry. Much love to you.
Sparky1 - Jan 10, 2009 10:14:52 am PST #7472 of 10000
Librarian Warlord
Brenda, all sorts of peace ~ma for you and Lucy. I am so very sorry.
Shir - Jan 10, 2009 10:28:03 am PST #7473 of 10000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Oh brenda. So much peace~ma to you, and more fair world~ma. I'm amazed by your dedication to Lucy, and I'm certain you're doing the right choice, given that. You're a wonderful pet owner. Hugs to the both of you.
Nora Deirdre - Jan 10, 2009 10:33:19 am PST #7474 of 10000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Oh no, Brenda. I'm so very sorry. Poor both of you.
I feel sort of sheepish to come in here on the heels of that news to share that we got a new kitty... his name is Marley (short Marmalade) and he's a big ole ginger tom. He's about a year and a half, is a substantial 13 pounds and is SO MELLOW and sweet.
He is currently ensconced in our guest room hiding under the bed. Taz knows that *something* is up, but doesn't quite know what. We'll see how long Marley will stay in the guest room.. a couple days, I guess.
I hope they get along! Does anyone have advice for timing of introducing them? We have a little handout, but I thought I'd ask here too.
Laura - Jan 10, 2009 10:53:01 am PST #7475 of 10000
Our wings are not tired.
Congrats on the new addition to the family, Nora. Pictures?
Nora Deirdre - Jan 10, 2009 11:02:29 am PST #7476 of 10000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Well, he was new to the shelter, so they didn't have any pictures of him, and he still seems reluctant to come out from under the bed. (I feel terrible- his whiskers have dust bunnies!) But he kind of looks like this: [link]
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javachik - Jan 10, 2009 11:10:44 am PST #7477 of 10000
Our wings are not tired.
Oh Brenda. I'm so sorry. I am still not over losing Sage last year, and I know how hard it is to say goodbye to a true companion. You've been doing the right thing all along, and you've shown her so much love. (((((Brenda and Lucy))))
Yay on the addition of Marley. I am always delighted to hear of older animals being adopted, too. If I get the house I am looking at today, I will be thinking later of adding another dog to the mix. I used to have two dogs, have been down to 1 for over a year, and have no idea how to introduce another one if I go the route of adult dog (my preference) since Chile is remarkably aloof. Anyway, that's in the future, but I will be looking to y'all for advice.
Shir - Jan 10, 2009 11:18:59 am PST #7478 of 10000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Great news, Nora!
vw bug - Jan 10, 2009 11:19:13 am PST #7479 of 10000
Mostly lurking...
Oh, brenda. My heart is just breaking for you. I know how much you love Lucy. My thoughts are with you so much, and please don't hesitate to ask for anything you need. So much love.