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Hi family,
Remember last week we got that adorable Shih Tzu puppy and she ended up having seizures? Well, it ended up that she had a massive stroke and died at the vets last Monday.
I was/am heart broken, as is breeder. Enter the weird part: soon to be ex-husband, had a coniption(sp?) that I would even entertain the idea of adding a dog to my new little family. He actually flipped out, ranted, raved, swore, thank goodness I was able to just hang up the phone! He went on and on about it all week long, how irresponsible I was, blah blah blah.
A little background, husband has MAJOR issues with change, think he might have a little Aspie or something. He just could not fathom that I would have the GALL to get a dog. Well, I am an animal person, cannot remain sane without them, never in my life been without a dog.
Well, Tuesday a.m. of last week, got a call from my sisters that my mom was really, really ill with that yucky flu. She has congestive heart failure and any illness intensifies that. My sis called 911 but my mom refused to let them in. I took Jayme to easy child 1's and hopped in my car and drove the 2 hours to my parents home. OMG, she looked and sounded awful. Thought for sure this was her time to go. She was not eating anything, hardly drinking even water, not moving off her couch. I begged and begged for her to let me take her to the doctor. Finally she agreed, but refused hospitalization. Put her on Biaxin, did a ton of blood work and chest films. doctor wanted her back on Thurs. but she refused. doctor called them on Sunday and demanded she go in tomorrow to discuss test results. I had to come home yesterday, Jayme has missed a ton of school, but will return if needed. I just talked with my mom and she sounds a little stronger today!
So, totally bummed and depressed and sitting here yesterday watching Enchanted with Jayme for the 100th time and there was a knock on the door. It was the breeder of the Shih Tzu pup. She had this adorable 2 yo female Shih Tzu all dressed in a darling dress with a purple collar and leash and a bag. I thought she was checking up on me and bringing one of her babies to visit. But...wait...no! She was bringing Juliet to ME!!! For free!!! With a huge bag of doggie clothes that she had made, dog food, bowls, toys, blankies, you name it! She felt soooo awful for what had happened and then about my mom, she brought one of her females she decided not to breed and could not keep. OMG, JuJu (good luck in Swahili, I believe) as we are calling her is the sweetest thing on this earth. Totally house trained, walks beautifully on a leash, loves car rides, basically your perfect little canine friend!
So, this has been a crazy, sad, heart breaking, maddening, happy, mixed up week. Can hardly wait to see what this week brings!!!
Just thought I'd vent/share.
Hugs,
Vickie
Remember last week we got that adorable Shih Tzu puppy and she ended up having seizures? Well, it ended up that she had a massive stroke and died at the vets last Monday.
I was/am heart broken, as is breeder. Enter the weird part: soon to be ex-husband, had a coniption(sp?) that I would even entertain the idea of adding a dog to my new little family. He actually flipped out, ranted, raved, swore, thank goodness I was able to just hang up the phone! He went on and on about it all week long, how irresponsible I was, blah blah blah.
A little background, husband has MAJOR issues with change, think he might have a little Aspie or something. He just could not fathom that I would have the GALL to get a dog. Well, I am an animal person, cannot remain sane without them, never in my life been without a dog.
Well, Tuesday a.m. of last week, got a call from my sisters that my mom was really, really ill with that yucky flu. She has congestive heart failure and any illness intensifies that. My sis called 911 but my mom refused to let them in. I took Jayme to easy child 1's and hopped in my car and drove the 2 hours to my parents home. OMG, she looked and sounded awful. Thought for sure this was her time to go. She was not eating anything, hardly drinking even water, not moving off her couch. I begged and begged for her to let me take her to the doctor. Finally she agreed, but refused hospitalization. Put her on Biaxin, did a ton of blood work and chest films. doctor wanted her back on Thurs. but she refused. doctor called them on Sunday and demanded she go in tomorrow to discuss test results. I had to come home yesterday, Jayme has missed a ton of school, but will return if needed. I just talked with my mom and she sounds a little stronger today!
So, totally bummed and depressed and sitting here yesterday watching Enchanted with Jayme for the 100th time and there was a knock on the door. It was the breeder of the Shih Tzu pup. She had this adorable 2 yo female Shih Tzu all dressed in a darling dress with a purple collar and leash and a bag. I thought she was checking up on me and bringing one of her babies to visit. But...wait...no! She was bringing Juliet to ME!!! For free!!! With a huge bag of doggie clothes that she had made, dog food, bowls, toys, blankies, you name it! She felt soooo awful for what had happened and then about my mom, she brought one of her females she decided not to breed and could not keep. OMG, JuJu (good luck in Swahili, I believe) as we are calling her is the sweetest thing on this earth. Totally house trained, walks beautifully on a leash, loves car rides, basically your perfect little canine friend!
So, this has been a crazy, sad, heart breaking, maddening, happy, mixed up week. Can hardly wait to see what this week brings!!!
Just thought I'd vent/share.
Hugs,
Vickie
