Mavisavis

Michelle,

I just came across this thread......and I feel so badly for you. I can truly say I know exactly how you feel. About 5 years ago I rescued a gorgeous dog with similar issues. I loved him, I took him to training, I gave him a kind and gentle environment with a loving human family and well behaved doggie sisters. He had a fenced in yard, a spot on the bed, and toys galore. All the love and care did not undo the damage already done before I adopted him. I too ended up needing to make that awful decision. But knowing you need to do it only slightly takes the edge off the hurt.....and oh the 10 day quarantine is just hard. Just know the pain will slowly heal and you tried your best. We're all here if you need us!

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Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery
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pre/now/goal

Duckie

Thank you Marty! What truly sucks is that the dog was supposed to help me get out of my depressive funk I've been in. Oh well. Such is life I guess?

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Mavisavis

That does really suck. But just like people, we can't always help the way we'd like. If it gives you any hope.....I have rescued 4 others along the way and they have worked out great......and among them were Shepherds and a Rottie. It's just unfortunate, but I know your next experience will be better.....and kitties are nice too. Just remember it was your kind heart that gave him a chance.

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Marty

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts--Winston Churchill

Lap RNY 9-7-05
Dr. Ben-Meir
Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery
235/135/135
pre/now/goal

SweetSouthern

Michelle, do you not have a classified paper you can look in for free kitties? They are all over the place here! You don't have to rescue one from a shelter if you can't afford it. Just get one someone is giving away to a good home. There are BEAUTIFUL babies out there to be had FREE! Just look around! I'm sure you will find the perfect little furball.

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Toony

Hey! Stop that! Aren't you out of that depression funk already!!! I thought I saw you climb out a few weeks ago when Bachelors 1-3 came sniffing around!!!

"FREE" kittens are nice -- but you've got to SPAY/NEUTER!!!

Katie

Duckie

It comes and goes. It's not that easy to just shake it. I'm working on it.

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FOUNDER OF THE DUCKSACK CLUB TT Gym Rat # 83
Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5/134/145----- 5'8"
http://www.myspace.com/duckiern
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"If it has tires or testicles, it's gonna give you trouble!"

Toony

It comes and goes... I guess we all have emotional things that come and go... Look at my recent breakdown for example! Sigh... life is soooo complicated at times, isn't it!

Cat Thought:
Another idea Michelle... you can foster a cat or kittens... The rescue group should set you up with a crate, litter pan, food and care for all medical needs... you just give the animals a good loving home until their forever home can be found. In our rescue, it's not uncommon for the foster to end up adopting ... at least their first time out! Just a thought...

toony