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« Reply #25 on: August 12, 2009, 12:56:15 PM »
 :'(

We get so close to our pets. I know your heart is breaking.

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« Reply #26 on: August 12, 2009, 01:16:54 PM »
so sorry, twirly.

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« Reply #27 on: August 12, 2009, 09:06:18 PM »
Here is a picture of Lady Bird Twirl sent me to post.
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« Reply #28 on: August 12, 2009, 09:38:21 PM »
OH why did you have to post that adorable photo?    Why?   I'm crying full on now!   Twirl, I am soooooooo sorry!   She's beautiful!!!!
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« Reply #29 on: August 13, 2009, 09:45:51 AM »
She is beautiful Twirl  :-* Lady Bird
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« Reply #30 on: August 13, 2009, 09:59:31 AM »
She's a gorgeous pup Twirl and the only thing that lifts my heart (from her perspective, certainly not yours) is that she gets to be with you and be loved by you until her short life is over.  I am of course wanting a miracle turnaround for her but she may already have received her miracle by landing in your home.
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« Reply #31 on: August 13, 2009, 10:48:13 AM »
 :'( Oh twirl. I just saw this and I am so sorry. All I can do from here is  :cuddle;
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« Reply #32 on: August 13, 2009, 11:40:49 AM »
Twirl I'm sorry I misunderstood and thought Lady Bird had been put down.  But you still have her and where there is life there is hope.  My Molly was given 3 months but had over 2 years and because she didn't know she was ill she just lived her normal life didn't suffer.  It was only the last 2 days that she was ill.  I hope you will have your gorgeous little pup for a long time to come, but even if her life is short I know you will have given her the best one possible  :cuddle;
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« Reply #33 on: August 13, 2009, 02:42:10 PM »
she will not live much longer - it is a miracle she is still alive -
her heart is so big and it makes all kinds of noises -
right now, Lady Bird is running around the downstairs chasing Trasie -
they fight over toys
she was swimming today -
this is hard to understand -
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« Reply #34 on: August 13, 2009, 03:16:52 PM »
Hey Twirl!

I just seen this post as I have not been on here in a while, but wanted to tell you that my thoughts are with you at this time and I am like monrein and awaiting a miracle turnaround.  ;)   Also, that pic of Lady Bird is just ADORABLE!    Keep us posted as to her condtion.    :cuddle;
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« Reply #35 on: August 13, 2009, 03:22:07 PM »
she is by me now
I was holding her and I can tell the time is getting nearer -
she is not in pain but she is getting slower in her actions -
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« Reply #36 on: August 13, 2009, 05:02:49 PM »
 :cuddle;
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« Reply #37 on: August 13, 2009, 05:34:44 PM »
I don't know what to say.
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Neuropathy in legs age 10

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   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

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Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
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« Reply #38 on: August 13, 2009, 08:05:35 PM »
Just love on her like you do. You are a special lady!  :grouphug;
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« Reply #39 on: August 13, 2009, 08:13:32 PM »
 :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #40 on: August 13, 2009, 08:15:27 PM »

I wish there was something I could say or do - it's so sad twirl.  :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #41 on: August 13, 2009, 08:36:12 PM »
Lots of cuddles for you and Lady Bird. Spend this special time with her.. she will know in her (big) heart how much you love her and care for her. Animals can sense this and it will give her comfort.
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« Reply #42 on: August 14, 2009, 07:15:23 AM »
Lady Bird is so cute! I'm sorry she is sick.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #43 on: August 14, 2009, 07:45:56 AM »
Twirl I am so sorry!  :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #44 on: August 14, 2009, 03:37:47 PM »
How is Ladybird today Twirl?
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« Reply #45 on: August 14, 2009, 05:35:15 PM »
 :grouphug;  Oh Twirl I am so sorry.
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« Reply #46 on: August 14, 2009, 07:27:30 PM »
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« Reply #47 on: August 15, 2009, 04:36:46 AM »
she is not down yet
this morning she is barking for me to pet her
she still has a quality of life and is not in pain
she is loved and maybe that is giving her extra time
she was begging for a piece of chocolate from Trasie
and I gave her some ( a tiny bite )
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« Reply #48 on: August 15, 2009, 06:38:39 AM »
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; 2 u Twirl
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« Reply #49 on: August 15, 2009, 09:27:40 AM »
Quote from: twirl on August 15, 2009, 04:36:46 AM

she still has a quality of life and is not in pain
she is loved and maybe that is giving her extra time


She's getting good care and lots of affection - sounds like a good life to me.
Take care twirl.  :cuddle;
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