That barren stick coming out of the ground used to be a glorious eucalyptus tree. I almost cried when they cut it down last summer, they said it would be good for it and would regrow. As I wait for that miracle to happen, I tell myself well, on the bright side, I can now see the sunrise.
Yes I am happiest when living in my bubble. It took me many years not to feel guilty about it. Let in what/who you can help and gives you joy, leave out those/that which makes you feel bad. My dogs and cats are the only ones with constant access.
An incredible photo-opportunity just followed my last post (Zoom, the elder dog, is very camera-shy, and doesn't always tolerate puppy Nikita near him).
The only thing that makes me feel better about my older dog's rapidly progressing Canine degenerative myelopathy is my puppy growing up so lovely. It is hard to say openly sometimes, but sometimes the only emotional remedy for dear old life (14 years in my soul) coming to an end is new life.
That, and allotting a max of two minutes at a time thinking about it.
Be grateful I have a crappy camera phone, and dark dogs who don't photograph well. Nevertheless, this little drama took place today. Pic 1: puppy wonders what to do with herself. Pic 2: Big old dogo looks as handsome as ever. Pic. 3 Puppy in a corner. [Not shown] Barking match. Pic. 4 Puppy wins big dogo's bed.
In other news, my cat Milo broke his leg, or rather, his leg was shattered in a million little pieces it took the vet two hours to pick out. He's on the mend but will need to be indoors and restrained from jumping for two months!! To complicate these matters (how do you stop a cat from doing anything he wants? argh) I have a new love in my life. She is of German descent, has four paws and a very soft coat, and her name is Nikita. This is she. I am completely besotted.
I am ALSO very merry (wine aside) because last night my beloved dog Zoom, went to see a very good vet who said he was very healthy despite his 14 years of age and size and he just had a neurological problem in his paws that can be aided by drugs and so no arthritis and so he can resume his long walks soon.
He is a German Shepherd/Great Dane cross and the most wonderful dog in the world, though I'm sure all your dogs have just as big a heart as he <3.
I Love my dog and cherish my Vet.
Here now, while my dad is at hospital many miles away with a triple (quadruple?) Bypass being down. Not a bad place to be.
So far so good, despite my Ubuntu being 18.04... Fingers crossed.
Only for real dog and cat lovers, fancy a free house for a break in Southern Puglia (Salento) in exchange for pet sitting our three cats and one big old dog sometime between late August and October? Gorgeous seaside and pinewoods and warm weather guaranteed. Pm me if interested.
