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Re: Just a Dog
Enough said! Thanks for sharing.
MaryRuffles May 1997~~12/6/2010~~She was "a heartbeat at our feet"~~
Izzy--BD unknown;~~ RIP 7/13/2013 ~~; she was a sweet Yorkie spirit and we miss her
Bella--Yorkie rescue; BD 9/2013 +/-; RIP 5/2015
Ruby--senior Yorkiepoo foster
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Thank you, Barb. Brought tears to my eyes! And I'm lucky...I've got 'just a dog'!
Hugs!Shell and Hank (aka Mr. Pickypants) - now deceased (4/29/1999 - 12/4/2015) Cairn Terrier mix who was diagnosed 8/18/2011 and on .75 U Levemir 2Xday. Miss you little man!
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Originally posted by CookieMama View PostI LOVED that. I have never read it before. So true and sweet. People say that to me all the time. Family included. I've even gotten laughs when I say that Cookie has diabetes. Some people just don't understand.Barb & Abby 12/24/1999-12/31/2013 ~ dx 5/10/2011 ~ Forever in my heart ~
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Originally posted by Abby's Mom View PostPerhaps they are laughing at the phrase: "Cookie has diabetes" , but perhaps it is the association of Cookies (being something sweet) and diabetes in the same sentence.
But the lady that takes care of my grandparents couldn't believe that a dog could get diabetes. She actually thought it was funny. She came from Cuba recently so the way we treat our dogs here is very strange to her. I guess she was not meaning to be insensitive but it really did hurt. I think mostly people laugh because they have never heard of a dog with diabetes. Maybe I'm just too sensitive! LOL
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Originally posted by CookieMama View PostWell the Vet did make a comment that she had a very appropriate name! LOL
But the lady that takes care of my grandparents couldn't believe that a dog could get diabetes. She actually thought it was funny. She came from Cuba recently so the way we treat our dogs here is very strange to her. I guess she was not meaning to be insensitive but it really did hurt. I think mostly people laugh because they have never heard of a dog with diabetes. Maybe I'm just too sensitive! LOLBarb & Abby 12/24/1999-12/31/2013 ~ dx 5/10/2011 ~ Forever in my heart ~
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Originally posted by buddingartist View PostTks Barb.
I heard it many times during our challenges with Buddy and some idiot even offered me a gun and a bullet, said it was cheaper than going to the vet.
Louise
We are most blessed!
MaryRuffles May 1997~~12/6/2010~~She was "a heartbeat at our feet"~~
Izzy--BD unknown;~~ RIP 7/13/2013 ~~; she was a sweet Yorkie spirit and we miss her
Bella--Yorkie rescue; BD 9/2013 +/-; RIP 5/2015
Ruby--senior Yorkiepoo foster
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I live in an area that's HEAVILY populated with dogs, many of them, quite well-cared-for. Some, not so much.
A while ago, some new neighbors, when I was admiring their very nice small Cockapoo (they bought her in a pet store - didn't know any better, and still don't!), remarked, as I told them about Kumbi's diabetes, that if their dog ever required major vet expense, they'd put her down.
I rather liked these neighbors, who are farm-people and teachers, and their remark shocked me to the marrow. They explained to me that their dog is a farm animal. Oh. I (don't) see.
But lots of dogs in my area do get good care, including some blind and diabetic dogs.
There's such a contrast in people's views! But also, the worst is the insensitivity of people first, to the Nature of the Critter, and second, to us, their CareTakers and Guides. I find it hard to imagine the GALL it takes for somebody to suggest to somebody else they should put their dog down because it's old or ill.
I suppose we have to recognize that every person is different. Ugh.
Oh, hey! I had a LOVELY experience today! The property manager for the suite I rent came by for a yearly check on the property (we'd made an appointment). I'd liked this woman a lot in our email correspondence - she took over when a less-good-worker fell out and apparently was let go.
She (Janice) arrived with four HUGE milkbones in her hand. Camellia greeted her at the gate. Janice and Camellia got along instantly; Janice has wonderful dog-energy - cat, too, as she has a rescue cat named Pearl.
I handed Janice my box of TINY treats - what Camellia usually gets for treats. Invited her in. Asked her to sit down. Said Camellia could have ONE milkbone. The amount was greater than Camellia would get in a meal!
Janice broke up the milkbone, and gradually fed Camellia the whole thing. I set the other three aside, to be taken to my next-door neighbors, who live in the main house. They have a big dog.
Janice and I hit it off totally. Before she left, I told her I allow Camellia on the table, because she can get up there! I hadn't PLANNED that; but had, rather, planned badly, butting the table up against the back of the sofa. What did I expect!
Janice got a kick out of that! SHE would never think anything like, "Just a Dog."
I liked her so much that I told her she was welcome to drop by any time just to sit down for a few minutes, have some tea, enjoy the view! - and get a loving from Camellia, of course! (How could I be so lucky as to have such a great property manager!) Janice said she's a PollyAnna. No wonder we hit it off; I'm one, too.
Eek! What a ramble!
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CarolW
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Originally posted by CookieMama View PostWell the Vet did make a comment that she had a very appropriate name! LOL
But the lady that takes care of my grandparents couldn't believe that a dog could get diabetes. She actually thought it was funny. She came from Cuba recently so the way we treat our dogs here is very strange to her. I guess she was not meaning to be insensitive but it really did hurt. I think mostly people laugh because they have never heard of a dog with diabetes. Maybe I'm just too sensitive! LOLShell and Hank (aka Mr. Pickypants) - now deceased (4/29/1999 - 12/4/2015) Cairn Terrier mix who was diagnosed 8/18/2011 and on .75 U Levemir 2Xday. Miss you little man!
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Originally posted by CarolW View PostJanice got a kick out of that! SHE would never think anything like, "Just a Dog."
I liked her so much that I told her she was welcome to drop by any time just to sit down for a few minutes, have some tea, enjoy the view! - and get a loving from Camellia, of course! (How could I be so lucky as to have such a great property manager!) Janice said she's a PollyAnna. No wonder we hit it off; I'm one, too.
Eek! What a ramble!
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:18:53 (PDT)
It is wonderful when you meet someone and they share the same affection you have. In addition, I am positive that Janice was just as pleased with her new found friendship in both you and Camellia.Barb & Abby 12/24/1999-12/31/2013 ~ dx 5/10/2011 ~ Forever in my heart ~
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