I Feel Like...

What a week!  There has been a lot going on, and losing Reggie on Thursday, just added to an already emotional week.  Being who and how I am, I have run the gambit of emotions from feeling like I was hanging by a thread...

To feeling a bit beat up like this butterfly...

And just plain ole grouchy and mean like this snapping turtle 

that I tried to help get out of the road yesterday.

There was even a moment on Friday that I felt like I wanted to pick a fight with some unsuspecting person...

But (thankfully) that feeling passed.  

Then I felt like this praying mantis that was climbing up our down-spout to the roof, who didn't seem to know where she was going...Or did she?

I have to admit that more than once I felt like hiding from the world...

Okay, I did do that...

But then this morning I reread all your comments from my last post on the loss of our girl Reggie.  I'm humbled and grateful that people I've never met have again shown me such kindness and compassion at a sad time--You and your friendship have once again made a difference!  I am now feeling like that proverbial cloud that has been over my head and outside is lifting--And I have you to thank for that!

However YOU are feeling, I hope it doesn't keep you from having an enjoyable weekend!!  

~Toby, one of the Chub Brothers~

Another Good-bye and a Celebration of 92 Days

For the fourth time in six months, I sent a Golden Retriever to the Rainbow Bridge; that Golden was Reggie.  While my heart is broken, I decided that instead of mourning her loss, I want to try and remember the good things of the 92 days that she spent with us...

I want to remember how happy Reggie looked 

the first day she arrived wearing 'Ugg boots.' 

I want to remember how easily Reggie settled into our home and 

the look on her face when she would roll in the grass.  

And how peaceful she looked when she slept.  

I want to especially remember how she was a Mother to Todd. 

 

She was so attentive to Todd and seemed to worry about him.

I want to remember Reggie's beautiful 'golden smile' and that we shared a great summer together. 

I will remember how thankful I am that she was part of our lives for 92 days.  

I will remember how thankful I am that her life didn't end on the porch of someone who didn't care for her.  

I will remember Reggie....  

God-speed my 'pretty 'Regimina'  ...

Until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.  

Paws and Fingers Crossed

I've so appreciated the good thoughts for Reggie!  My concern for her grew when she hardly moved off the dog-bed on Monday and wouldn't eat.  I reluctantly left her on Tuesday when I returned to work.  However I felt that she would be 'okay'  because our dog walker was coming midday and she would let me know if Reggie wasn't doing well.  When I got home from work, Reggie was still in the same place as she was when I'd left her in the morning.  My dog walker had been unable to get her to go outside.  Thinking and hoping that the medications that she has been taking might be the cause for the sudden change, I decided that I would take Reggie off of them.

The vet that I have come to respect and trust for the past 6 years is currently on maternity leave. Until she returns we are seeing a recently graduated vet named 'Chrissy Johnson.'  I think her name fits her because she looks like she's about 12 years old, and is no bigger than a pencil.  We discussed everything and I was glad that she supported my taking Reggie off the medications for now.  This morning Reggie ate a little and met me at the door when I got home this evening.  While Reggie is still not herself, and her appetite hasn't fully returned, I'm really hoping that maybe we're heading in a positive direction--Paws and fingers crossed!! .

~Sam & CC~

  

Our Girl Reggie

Its been a busy few days.  Despite not feeling well, we've had company come for dinner one evening and things to get caught up on.  One thing that I had to do was take Reggie to the vet.  She's also not been feeling well the last few days.  Her activity has decreased as has her appetite; which I've learned is unusual for her.  She has been limping and I'm hoping that it's just because her shoulder is bothering her.  At one time in her life it was broken and repaired with about a 7 inch plate, screws and a wire pin.  I've found that we have to not allow Reggie to pull on the lead or her shoulder starts to bother her and she can't put any weight on her leg.  We've put her on pain medications and stopped taking her for walks.  Today is the first day she's not limping. I'm really hoping that's what it is and she'll perk up.  It goes without saying that since we first met in June, I've gotten pretty attached this sweet girl named Reggie.  

Reggie the Mother Hen

Its been exactly a week now since Reggie came to Golden Pines.  Her transition into our household has been seamless.  There has not been a moment of trouble from her and she has shown time and time again, what a nice dog she is.  Reggie seems to know things like sit, down, stay which makes me think that at one time she must have been a treasured companion--Why that would have changed is anyone's guess.

Reggie has adjusted the routine and has made herself right at home.  She continues to always wag her tail and does seems to be happy and content.

There seems to be a connection between Reggie and Todd.  Any noise that he makes, Reggie is right there checking on him.  When we're outside, she is never that far away keeping a watchful eye on him. Todd is always close to her too and when he sees her he'll run over to her.    

We decided that we're going to keep Reggie here for now.  And when her medial issues are all resolved, which won't be for a  few more months, we'll try to find her another home through the rescue, (does anyone really believe I'll do that??) Besides, I think she and Todd might miss one another.