Being Dogmama Sux

[Dogmama]

I know I'll have another dog but I don't want to rush into anything. I love GSD's, but DH is saying "Don't we want something a little...smaller?" NO! (I reply in my huffy-est voice!) "I only feel safe with a GSD." Truth told, my darling Kati has been mostly deaf & partially blind for several years & wasn't really much of a watch dog. But, just the presence of a German Shepherd is good - even if their muzzle is totally white.

We would walk past little dogs who would be lunging at their leashes barking like crazy - Kati didn't have a clue they were there unless she smelled them. She would just placidly keep walking. In her younger years, she would have been "open for business" on ANY dog that threatened her. Especially the snack-sized ones.

We had this happen repeatedly with a lady in the neighborhood. She would always say, "Oh, these little guys were bitten by a German Shepherd and they always react like this." Meanwhile, Kati is just limping along - no idea these creatures exist. I would tell this woman (repeatedly!) "Lady - as you can see, this old dog is mostly deaf & blind. She has no idea your dogs exist." But, alas, next time we would meet - same thing. Sheesh!

[mtkitchn]

I'm just reading this, dogmama. Very, very sorry to hear of your loss.

[latelatebloomer]

Dogmama, nothing else to say but, been there, & tears & hugs from me.

[aka_kim]

I know I'm a few days late, but I hope you and DH are now starting to heal. So sorry for your loss.

[tygab]

Sorry for my delayed response as well, but I feel for you and your pup was lucky to have such a good caretaker. It is hard when it is time to let them go. I have two senior kitties with fairly serious conditions, so I just try to appreciate the time we have and do the best I can with their care.

many brighter days ahead...

[margo49]

Thinking of you
James Herriot talks about losing dogs in one of his books. He said he always told people to get another one straight away. When one of his very own dogs died he found his own advice hard to take. But did it after his friends reminded him and nagged him about it.He said it worked out.Mind you the Brits have a different mind-set.

[short cut sally]

Dogmama. am was reading your post, looking at my little "boy" -who's sound asleep next to me-, tears welling up and thinking how hard it must be for you and your DH. I want to wish you healing hopes and wishes and hugs and am sorry for your loss.
(replying after working all weekend)