Jan. 18th, 2011
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Sheba has a large mass on her lung and a dark area on her heart. Aunt Tudi talked to Dr. Patch this morning and he told her that it was time to let Sheba go. I don't know when we'll we going to the vet's office today because Aunt Tudi has a doctor's appointment, but we'll be going to say our last goodbyes and make arrangements for the cremation. Aunt Tudi is a wreck. Sheba was primarily Aunt Tudi's dog and strongly bonded to her. We knew this was coming because of Sheba's Cushing's syndrome, but it doesn't make it any easier, especially for Aunt Tudi. The next few days are going to be extremely difficult.
We're going to be heading out in about an hour to go to Dr. Patch's and say our final goodbyes to Sheba. Aunt Tudi is extremely upset and I can understand why, but it's time to let Sheba go. She's not been well for quite some time and I feel bad for having kept her for as long as we have. After this afternoon, we'll be down to three dogs and three cats, the fewest animals we've had in years. It's a weird feeling.
I'm interested to see which dog Aunt Tudi will bond to. My guess will be either Toby or Riley. Chester is equally bonded to us, so I don't see that changing unless something drastic happens. They all know that something is awry, being very tentative in their behaviour toward me and especially Aunt Tudi. It's amazing how intuitive animals are. I wish people were the same way. The world would be a better place if that were the case.
I'm interested to see which dog Aunt Tudi will bond to. My guess will be either Toby or Riley. Chester is equally bonded to us, so I don't see that changing unless something drastic happens. They all know that something is awry, being very tentative in their behaviour toward me and especially Aunt Tudi. It's amazing how intuitive animals are. I wish people were the same way. The world would be a better place if that were the case.
Aunt Tudi and I got to Dr. Patch's about 5:15 and, at first, Aunt Tudi was going to sit with Sheba while Doc administered the beuthanasia. But she couldn't do it. She couldn't bear to have the final memory of Sheba going to sleep and not waking up again. Doc talked to us for a few minutes and did his best to comfort Aunt Tudi and we said goodbye to her and to him, then came home. Aunt Tudi is holding up remarkably well considering, but I feel that the next few days are going to be really difficult on her. She has a doctor's appointment tomorrow, so that will take her mind off things at least for a little while. In the interim, we've taped a good many shows that we can watch and keep busy that way if Aunt Tudi will allow herself to do that. We're gonna watch 'V' in a few minutes, then I'm going to encourage Aunt Tudi to go to bed. We've had a hell of a day and I can tell she's dog tired. I'm tired myself.
Tomorrow, I have some housework to do in addition to taking Aunt Tudi to the doctor. I also want to spend as much time with Aunt Tudi as I can just so she won't be dwelling on the loss of Sheba. What with our losing both Sheba and Fitzgerald in less than a week, neither of us are in the best frame of mind right now. But what can you do? You just have to keep on keeping on and dealing with life the best way you know how.
I did get a piece of good news when I got home. Barry is going to be sending me a copy of the new Shriekback album, so I can review it properly as soon as I get it. I'm excited about that. Shriekback always makes me happy and who knows? It may inspire more Cadmus tales. One never knows...
Tomorrow, I have some housework to do in addition to taking Aunt Tudi to the doctor. I also want to spend as much time with Aunt Tudi as I can just so she won't be dwelling on the loss of Sheba. What with our losing both Sheba and Fitzgerald in less than a week, neither of us are in the best frame of mind right now. But what can you do? You just have to keep on keeping on and dealing with life the best way you know how.
I did get a piece of good news when I got home. Barry is going to be sending me a copy of the new Shriekback album, so I can review it properly as soon as I get it. I'm excited about that. Shriekback always makes me happy and who knows? It may inspire more Cadmus tales. One never knows...
