3/4/07 7:56 AM
sheewolf52 wrote in topic Post Your Pet Story:
I am so blessed as at this time I have 5 dogs and a cat on 2 acres in TN.I love everyday with them as they bring me peace and joy and are the best company for me as I recently went through a divorce.
I love them all unconditionally as they love me, but have been focused on my Sammy (Samara) dog lately as she and one other have been with me for 13 and 14 years and pulled me through some of the worse and danced with me through the best for a long time now. I am focused on Sammy a bit more at this point as 4 weeks ago, Sammy had a stroke.
I came home from work and this dog had vomitted and could not walk, I was devastated and took her to the vet, he did labs and gave her a steroid injection and with this and a lot of prayer she got steadily better. She has a little head side ways droop, and eats off one side of her mouth, but plays and interacts with the other dogs well and is able to walk and go outside by herself now.
I am so grateful as I was not ready for this loss with losing my relationship so recently and know in my heart, Sammy works hard to stay here for me.
She is old and had her years, but other than the stroke is in perfect health per the vet. I would never let her suffer, she has no pain and is not acting like life is a strain for her at this time.
My point is, dogs are unconditional love, always there and for me give me a reason to keep going when my world collapses. I believe they know what you are feeling and do their best to protect and serve us.
I have given my animals a good, warm and secure home but it doesn't compare to the happiness and security they have given me.
I thank God for this time with Sammy to get closure and know when it's her time she'll go and it will hurt but it will be her time.
Pray for us, especially her, as I know without her devotion to me, she would not have still been here.
