General Discussion & Chat: She's about to... 64... Spring time is coming..., 1 by AmandaEsq

AmandaEsq wrote:
Awww - Susie that is such a cute picture and I'm sure he's delighted to have a little bit of his independence back. I used to try to find all kinds of gadgets to help my nana that way when she was still living at home. Then at the nursing home - o boy, your daddy is a lucky guy. :)

So the GOOD news (!?) first: I decided the right thing to do was to take the dog back and inquire about their intentions for the dog. As this was the second time I've taken her back after capture I didn't feel shy about saying, "would you be interested in giving her up to a good home?" The woman turned to me and said YES. Good GOD, the husband piped up, "I have a bag of Gravy Train if you want it." Easy peasy as Neener would say. I don't often get to quote scripture since mom passed away, but "ask and it shall be granted unto you . . .." It's a sin, but the woman (who seemed nice) said "we can't get her to come inside the house." That dog's tail couldn't have been any farther up her belly tucked between her legs. I couldn't drag her to the door when we got there and have to have my neighbor lady hold the dog while I went to the door.


Whatever was going on at THAT house, the dog has NO problem entering my house with a high head and tail straight out and up. AND she is now staying across the street with my nice new young neighbor family (mom will be 40 in March and dad is 40, just) with 2 girls (3 and 7 years) laid out on the sofa, doing yoga (she's got the downward dog stretch DOWN!). No problem going inside the house. Beautiful animal. Sweet as can be. Perfect. Just about 2 blocks away from the place she couldn't bear to be.

That fills me with joy for the dog and the family as they have been wanting a dog and took one in from a shelter over the summer but had to give it back. It started to bite/attack people. Sad, he was a nice little man. We thought perhaps he had some undisclosed health problems as he had a seizure or two. They were devastated, so receiving this gift has made every one happy. :)

About me - I have been dragged around the block by the new puppy and also had to pick up and carry that beagle for a ways. My hand had been bothering me last week increasingly and now I am incredibly worried. The hand injury from the spring, you know/remember? I am so screwed, I sent an email to my "lawyer" (crazy that I had to hire one) to ask about options this morning. I have been trying to get back into see the hand specialist since before Christmas but have been told that since my comp case is "over" I would have to pay myself. As If . . .! Since I was released by the doctor with no restrictions, there is no reason why I shouldn't be able to break a dog on a leash or carry one if I choose. It is NOT healed, and I am so worried.

Will try to take consolation in the happy dog story. And some of the bright colors here inside. Like this coleus that is not supposed to be doing so well in my bedroom window: