Sunday, November 5, 2017

A Dilemma is Resolved

~An almost picture of a bird setting on the limb~
A couple of weeks ago I'd posted about a dilemma I was having with the rescue and our hospice foster boy, Georgie. I was bothered because only the end of life medical care was going to be provided for him. Without question, I totally supported, understood and respected why it was to be that way. Especially given his grim diagnosis. 

But, I'll spare you the saga of my inner struggle by skipping several chapters and go to nearly the end of this story....
~Photo of Georgie in June~
I thought I'd remembered that I'd seen in a chain of e-mails just after Georgie came to us, that he was being made available to someone else for a "hospice adoption."  This couple decided against it, and nothing more was ever mentioned.  Looking back through my e-mails and to be sure, I decided to ask if I would be able to adopt him.
~Georgie on Saturday~
I made a phone call to my Lab Rescue contact to discuss it with her.  My Lab Rescue Contact has been involved in Georgie's rescue from a shelter in nowhere West Virginia from the very start.   A long time stray with a sun-bleached blonde-coat, Georgie arrived at the shelter very thin and sick. So of course, my Lab Rescue contact feels a very strong responsibility for him, and of course has only his best interest at heart. She could not have been more supportive, agreeable and happy about our wanting to adopt Georgie. Because he's considered "hospice" all of his adoption fees are (of course) waived.

I know that time is not on our side with Georgie.  I know the battle with the mast cell tumors that cover most of his body, is not one that will be won. And of course I also know that I will never get to see him transformed into a totally healthy and vibrant Chocolate Lab.  But none of this matters. Because I also know without a doubt that I begin my day humbled and grateful to officially be a forever home, for this "lost boy" named Georgie.

37 comments:

  1. What a sweetie you are to care so tenderly for Georgie and his time with you is a gift for him. I hope he will rally and enjoy life; he was so scrawny when he came to you and looks happier now.

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  2. What a lucky boy Georgie is. He will have love and care, and end his days in a happy forever home.

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  3. What a beautiful huge heart you have dear friend.
    Georgie is in the best of places, I feel he will thrive and enjoy these hopefully years with you and the gang at Golden Pines.
    He's a beautiful boy :)
    Hugs,
    ~Jo

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  4. " All things bright and beautiful" and Georgie is one of the doggies who will be so loved with the rest of them at your home, what a wonderful, the very best outcome. He may not shine with good health, but with love in his heart and thankfulness he stays right there. Ditto to Jo's words. XXX

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  5. You are amazing! Big hugs and kisses to sweet Georgie boy!

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  6. You are so wonderful. Tears filled my eyes again, as so often happens when I come here to read about your life at Golden Pines. Georgie is one blessed boy, for sure.

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  7. We're happy for Georgie. He deserves a loving stable home for his end of life. They all do.

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  8. We know Georgie will have the best quality of life left to him and palliative care.

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  9. Georgie has a guardian angel :-)

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  10. Your generosity towards your fosters is amazing. Georgie is such a lucky pup to have found your loving home.

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  11. I am so glad Georgie will end his life with a forever home. You are the best.

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  12. Praying blessings to be poured out over you dear lady. Gail

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  13. It's sad when you have the time of your life while in hospice.

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  14. Hooray to all of you. How wonderful for Georgie.

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  15. You are making the best decision possible for Georgie to give him a real home for the rest of his life.

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  16. Thank you sounds so inadequate, so I will say bless you for your love and giving nature.

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  17. Wow, Georgie is one lucky boy. We echo all the thoughts above us about what a wonderful thing you are doing for Georgie. He couldn't possibly be happier or more loved anywhere else. All our best to Georgie.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  18. Georgie is in safe arms with you Kim. God bless you

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  19. that wonderful old face.
    tears as I read this post of course.
    but tears of joy and remorse and pride ...
    all in knowing you and Georgie.
    you are loved. ♥

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  20. Hello, you are an angel. Georgie will be very comfortable for the rest of his time. He is in loving hands at Golden Pines. Sweet photos. Sending well wishes and hugs! Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week!

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  21. Oh my . . . you are wonderful . . .
    I am in tears . . .
    what a perfect hospice home for Georgie . . .

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  22. I love those Chocolate Labs!! Georgie is at a perfect place.

    xoxo
    Lynn

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  23. You are the most wonderful forever home for Georgie. He will have your love and care for the rest of his days here. Hugs to you.

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  24. What a difference your love and care have made for Georgie!

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  25. You have such a wonderful caring heart. Georgie is in the very best place to be cared for with comfort and love for the rest of his days
    love
    Hazel, Mabel & Mom

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  26. This is wonderful news. May God bless you and dear Georgie. Each day is a great gift.

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  27. To the rescue. Thank you so much again and again and again.

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  28. God bless you and the work you do.

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  29. No pain : The human-canine agreement. Unwritten but understood. Loyalty in return for being there to make 'those' decisions.

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  30. Such a moving post. Love and hugs to you and George from Moth, Judith and Leigh xxx

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  31. Georgie is so lucky that he landed with you. You always put your dogs' needs first so I know that Georgie will have the best possible last chapter in his life - with you. Thank you, Kim.

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  32. We are sooooo happy for Georgie! This was meant to be!
    love
    tweedles

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