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[Monkeymate]

I forgot to introduce you to my pooch .shed been to the minders as we’d booked to go away but dua to tab had to cancel but mazy still went as she enjoys it there , any how our reunion was great an she’s back being the pampered pooch that she is 💕

[Wraysbury]

Good morning sweetie, oh and you of course Monkeymate!!

[Monkeymate in reply to Wraysbury]

Ha ha I meant my mazy 😂😂morning wraysbury how are you ? X

[Wraysbury in reply to Monkeymate]

I feel remarkably well!! I’ve even got up and put my Pre-PMR running clothes on to walk the dogs!! I won’t overdo it, only walking, and I expect to be wiped out in a few hrs, but it’s so lovely to have a reminder of the me I used to be. This is the first time I’ve felt hopeful since this struck me. Perhaps I need a full days rest regularly so that I can feel like this the next day

[Monkeymate in reply to Wraysbury]

O that’s lovey , an I hope you continue to enjoy your day

[Wraysbury in reply to Monkeymate]

Thanks

[Hidden]

What a great face.

[Monkeymate in reply to Hidden]

Hmm ,an 😇 angel with a dirty face I call it !!

[Purplecrow]

What a sweetie...bet she's a little clown too!!

[Monkeymate in reply to Purplecrow]

O she is an dances too 😁

[bunnymom]

What a pretty 🐕!

[Monkeymate in reply to bunnymom]

lol love ya name 😁bunnymom an thanks

[karools16]

Glad you feel remarkably well. May the feeling last. Adorable dog.

[Monkeymate in reply to karools16]

Awe an hope your doing good too 🌹

[pmrkitty]

Such a cutie! Thanks for sharing a smile.

[Grants148]

She is lovely ,l love those legs,such soft and curly fur,just like my son’s cockerpoo puppies ‘ legs.

[Monkeymate in reply to Grants148]

Yes mines a beau terrier , German rat catchers 😁

[Hidden]

Lovely dog, so good for you too, I am fully walking mine now which is doing me good, without them I don't think I'd be as 'well' as I am. x

[Sandy1947 in reply to Hidden]

I agree with you...without dogs we may not be as well. I am struggling with putting Joey to sleep. She’s 13 1/2, blind, arthritic, deaf, gets me up at 1 and 3 to go out and eat. She cries and I’m afraid she’ll disturb the neighbors. I haven’t been to my apartment in NY in weeks because I hate to get dressed, go on the elevator and go out on the street at those hours. My door man watches me when he’s in the mood. I just can’t put her down! I’m worried that sleep deprivation isn’t good for PMR.

Suggestions?

[Monkeymate in reply to Sandy1947]

Awe sandy that’s a shame, but as you say we wouldn’t be without them an that you’ll soon be feeling better , do you live in n y

[Sandy1947 in reply to Monkeymate]

I have a house in N.J. and an apartment in NY.

[Monkeymate in reply to Sandy1947]

No way , I’m in London an I’ve just returned from nj as my son lives there , small world eh 😁

[Sandy1947 in reply to Monkeymate]

Where does he live?

[Monkeymate in reply to Sandy1947]

Sorry for delay 😁cherry hill anvyou ?

[Sandy1947 in reply to Monkeymate]

He’s in South Jersey. I’m in Wayne which is north Jersey.

[Monkeymate in reply to Sandy1947]

Awe but still nj 😁I love it there but to be honest hate ny ,it’s way to busy an noisy for me lol so how are you an that lil pooch ?

[Sandy1947 in reply to Monkeymate]

We’re hanging out. Took her for a walk in her doggy carriage! She is so happy and feels secure. Called the vet who thinks she has days and nights mixed up which may be from blindness. Poor baby is confused. I’m taking her to NY Sunday so I better pay the doorman to watch us at 1 am and 3 am!

[Hidden in reply to Sandy1947]

This is the worst part of owning a pet, you want them to live forever but not possible. My last dog. Lucy, lived to 17 and had the same symptoms as Joey, plus a heart problem and seemed to have dementia, eventually I asked the vet to call and put her to sleep, kinder she didn't have the stress of the vets waiting room. I still wonder if I could have let her live longer but common sense kicks in, more frightening for her if she had a seizure or heart attack.

I got a puppy about 6 months later, took up dog agility, very addictive so got 10 month old Lakeland terrier from rehoming centre to add to my team. Now I feel a complete fool, fancy getting young dogs in my seventies, never occurred to me that they could outlive me or that I could get so ill.

You will do right by Joey I'm sure, I'd ask the vet about your dilemma, my heart goes out to you.

[Sandy1947 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much for your compassionate response. I’m getting closer to letting her go but I’m not there yet. Watching my mother decline just makes me hold Joey a little tighter!

I can’t believe you got a puppy! What a courageous move! I’m sure your team brings endless joy. How many are there? Post pics please.

[Monkeymate]

Morning , Chris mct

I couldn’t agree with you more, a pet is not only a friend but a keep fit buddy😁you stay well .

[Suffolklady]

She’s gorgeous. Love my dog, he’s a black Labrador such companions our dogs they are our family x

[Grants148]

I do not have a dog but l love looking after my sons dogs,they are everything that has been said in the previous posts.l am tempted to get one myself as l know they are wonderful companions but l know l would spoil it and love it far too much.

[Monkeymate in reply to Grants148]

Ah grant ,go on spoil yourself 😁

[arthur463 in reply to Grants148]

I so agree with Monkeymate - Find yourself a good dog Grants. Teddy has been such a very good friend to me while I have been fighting GCA - and the beastly preds - these many months. Kind of unbelievably good. A good dog knows when you are not well - and behaves accordingly - Companionship, tenderness, cuddles and sympathy. What else could you want? Magic - isn't it?

So - You need a dog.

[Hidden in reply to Grants148]

What about an older dog from a rehoming centre. Just be sure it has no health problems and hopefully ready trained. If it doesn't work out you could return it. In fact some let you try them for combatability for a couple of weeks.

[Grants148]

Thanks Arthur,your Teddy sounds lovely an d l know he gives you so much comfort.l read a quote once that said ‘A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than it loves itself ‘.Bless them!

[arthur463 in reply to Grants148]

Here's another old quote for you Grants

The later you come home - the more cross your husband or wife is to see you.

But

The later you come home, the more pleased your dog is to see you.

And of course - it's true!

[Grants148]

I would definitely go to a rehoming centre if l decided to give a dog a home.l would feel awful if l had to send it back though .

[arthur463 in reply to Grants148]

Yes Grants - Teddy was a rescue dog. I have said it before on here - It turns out that we didn't rescue him - He rescues us - every single day.

You do have to be careful, since some of them have been mistreated - poor things. Spend a bit of time with them before you take one home. Put some nice bikkies in your pocket. Walk him/her down the lane. Find a seat and have a cuddle and a chat. Don't be hurried by anyone. If you are very uncertain, maybe you haven't found the right one for you - leave it there. I'm sure there is a good one out there waiting to meet you - like Teddy.

[arthur463 in reply to Grants148]

Grants - I should have said a bit more. We did walk Teddy down the lane at the dog's home, and we did sit on an old tree stump and talk to him. But he was SO stressed-out by his rescue-centre experience that his mind was only half on us. Nevertheless, after about 20 minutes he took a biscuit - gently and thoughtfully - and then put his paws on my wife's lap and carefully licked her hand.

That was it for us. That's been it ever since.

You need a dog.

[Grants148]

Oh Arthur,that was such a lovely moment ,he obviously chose you.

[Grants148]

Thankyou Arthur for your advice .