by "smobgirl" (smobgirl)
Published 12/30/2017 at 14:39
by "smobgirl" (smobgirl)
Published 12/30/2017 at 14:39
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So two days before I left for work training/vacation I found this cat with a mangled foot. The vet thinks she may have been caught in a trap. Miraculously, she did not end up needing it amputated, but she has some severed tendons and four weeks later it still isn’t healed. Lucky she’s cute, because boarding at the vet was not cheap.
Strike one, savings account.
While I was out of town, the kennel also took my dog to the vet because she was limping. Surprise, it’s osteosarcoma, so my dog now has three legs and is on chemo.
Strike two, savings account.
Between them I haven’t been two days without a vet visit, neither of them will sleep through the night, and I was stuck in end-of-year work hell until yesterday. I’m in a spiral of exhaustion and depression.
Today my dad decides to berate me for not sending an effusive thank you for the (wrong) toy car (and now I can’t afford the correct full-size one anyway) and admittedly nice photography book I got for Christmas. It’s just not been the top of the priority list. I explained the situation and I guess now he’s not speaking to me. So much for sympathy.
Please let 2018 be better. I mean, I already know my dog is going to die, but maybe everything else can go better?
"CB" (jrcb)
12/30/2017 at 15:02, STARS: 2
Ouch, sorry to hear that. Hopefully 2018 is a good year for you.
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
12/30/2017 at 15:10, STARS: 2
Sorry to read that :(
Hope doggo doesn’t suffer too much, and that 2018 will be way better for you.
"$kaycog" (skaycog)
12/30/2017 at 15:15, STARS: 5
I’m so sorry about your sweet dog. You’re a good person to take in the cat. Best of luck getting through all this.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/30/2017 at 15:17, STARS: 3
You are a good person. Hang in there. You will be rewarded.
"Svend" (svend)
12/30/2017 at 15:32, STARS: 2
I’m really sorry to hear what’s happening right now to you and your little ones.
I wish I could offer more than a few words and give your a really big hug right now and tell you things will be fine but all I can wish is your dog passes with as little pain as possible and that your heart ache is brief in her passing and you can go on to enjoy the memories of her you have.
You have a new companion to help some of that grief along but for the rest, we’re here for you to help in any way you’ll let us for support.
As for your father, just enjoy the quiet time from him and don’t let any of it worry you at all.
If he gets too obstropulent, remind him a gift is about giving, not the thank you you get from it. If he’s only giving the gift to get praise in return, he can have the gift back.
Take care, big hugs to you and your kin.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
12/30/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 2
Hope things get better for you.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
12/30/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 3
You are a good person, and that cat is lucky you found her.
And you can cut people out of your life for a while. Two weeks ago I went down to MD for my mom’s 85th birthday party. I had not spoken to her racist sister since 1992 (when she made shitty comments about adopted children (of which I am one)) - cut her right the fuck out of my life. She didn’t acknowledge me, but I was pleasant and acknowledged her.
You don’t have to let people dump shit into your life when you can stop it.
And what was the right toy car?
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
12/30/2017 at 16:05, STARS: 3
I’m so sorry. Enjoy the time you have with your pup. It’s definitely not easy so I wish you the best.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
12/30/2017 at 16:39, STARS: 2
you are a good person to take in the kitty.
maybe its someone giving you a chance to love the kitty as you loved the doggy when she passes?
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
12/30/2017 at 17:02, STARS: 1
You know, I kind of have that weird feeling about it too. Like I left the cat at the vet expecting to come home to a 3-legged cat, and instead I have a 3-legged dog. The universe is weird.
I had originally planned to find another home for the cat once she healed but now I can’t bear to.
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
12/30/2017 at 17:05, STARS: 0
Thank you. It’s probably a good decision - we didn’t speak for nearly a year after he yelled at me long distance for fixing my own toilet incorrectly!
I really want a BMW Z3 or Z4 coupe (prefer the clownshoe but love both). He sent a Z4 convertible...I guess it was the closest they had.
"sn4cktimes" (snacktimes)
12/30/2017 at 17:07, STARS: 2
Thanks for being a good person and helping that kitty.
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
12/30/2017 at 17:08, STARS: 1
Thank you - and a very good reminder on gifting. It really helps me see things better!
Doggo is having a good day today and hopefully her white blood counts are good enough next week that she can go to daycare and play. Chemo seems a bit ridiculous but I want her to have some good times between the pain that’s now gone and the probable lung cancer that will eventually come back.
"Svend" (svend)
12/30/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 0
I hope things get better for her and know you’ll do the right thing by her when the time comes. Just enjoy the times you have left.
Take care.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
12/30/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 0
Just sent a car enthusiast on this site the wrong Matchbox car for Secret Senna, but also sent him an 80s brochure for a car he has. And a t-shirt. And shaving supplies, because my beard is light and I over-ordered from Harry’s. And this is my toy car from last year’s Secret Senna ...
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
12/30/2017 at 22:55, STARS: 0
Our toilet runs, and only because you said something I’ll go fix it in the morning. And nail some trim down. Small apartment, so many tiny jobs to finish. If you need a shoulder, it’s easy to find me - Steve Reiness on FB.
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
12/30/2017 at 23:54, STARS: 0
Hah, there’s always work to be done here so I get that. I just go to YouTube for help now instead!
I appreciate it. I’m not usually one for pouring everything out on social media but it seriously helped today. Between everyone here and doggo feeling better I got a lot done (instead of hiding in bed, which I’ve done a lot of lately). I can’t bring myself to take down the Christmas decorations yet though.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
12/31/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 0
My theory of everything says decorations up on December 15, down on Jan. 2nd. And yes - I’m Jewish and I have Christmas lights.
