Petey the Dawg
2010
2010
(Yes, he's just a dog. But God made him...and we're thankful for him. So here's my Thankful Thursday blog.)
You turned 15 this last February! You're an old geezer, if there ever was one!
You're also the most mellow, sweet-natured, gentle dogs I've ever known.
Over the years, you've been our friend, our companion, our shadow, our nuisance, our pest, our entertainment, our worry, and our expense.
We didn't have a camera back then, so I have no pictures of that little puppy. Think little tiny baby, and you can imagine the tug on the heart!
We found out you have seizures...and they put you on phenobarbitol. Our dog, the druggie.
Then, you developed allergies to regular dog food! Aw, now come on...really?? So we buy the more expensive lamb and rice. Some improvement, but not enough...so then we try fish and sweet potato - and that seems to do the trick. Of course...not just any fish and sweet potato - but doctor prescribed fish and potato.
You recently developed tumors - they had to be removed. Then last, but not least, this whatever it is that makes you unable to get your hind feet up behind you, that makes you shake uncontrollably - more than the usual, that makes you walk like you've tied one on. It happened last summer, and while you got a lot of relief from some horrible-smelling "liver" pills - the doctor wasn't convinced that you aren't dealing with liver cancer.
But you've given us a wonderful year! It was like you'd been rejuvenated. Like you were a puppy once again.
Then last night...it started all over again. Even though you've been getting those expensive, nasty "liver" chews - it's happening anyway.
So for now, we'll just keep enjoying you...and leave the outcome up to God. If He can take care of sparrows - I know He can sure take care of you.
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3 comments:
Praying for Petey.
Don't you make me cry. Precious baby...I hope he gets through this and perks up for another year!
You know...It's just not right for you to make me cry like this! '-) What a great story, great memories...great puppy!! We lost our Hickory, at age 10, 2 yrs ago to liver cancer. The day before Jasper's b-day, we had to put him down.
As much as we love our little Maggie, something still reminds me of Hickory everyday.
My heart goes out to all of you.
Blessings, Kim<><
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