ah. so sorry, Ron. Dottie's kidney's shut down, last Friday during the night, as well. She just couldn't survive the medicine. Sammie was 14 1/2. Dottie, around 10 or so. Not sure.
Interesting story here. #4 had a birthday party last Saturday, at 1. I had her and a friend in the car, leaving a fast food restaurant, and as i pulled out of the parking lot, i turned my head to the right, really quickly. Almost like it was pulled that way.... Anyway, right next to the restaurant is a Petco. Yup, a lady was putting dogs out for adoption. All in cages, about 6 already lined up. I saw one cage, and man, did i do a double take..... Curled up in the cage, was a 'little Dottie'. I went to the end of the block, turned around and went to the Petco parking lot. Wouldn't let the girls get out of the car. I walked up and talked to the lady in charge. She asked if i wanted to see the dog, and of course i said no.... She immediately got her out. Her name is Sparkle, 4 month old female. Beagle head.... Blue Heeler body. I didn't get her..... Called David and said 'i just saw a precious puppy.....' well eventually, after about 4 phone calls, he decided i really DID want this dog, so he went down to the store and 'adopted' her. #2 secretly called me to tell me Daddy was signing the papers.
I was beside myself with grief that Dottie wasn't even BURIED yet, and i loved this new dog!! I feel like it was a tribute to how good Dottie (and Sammie) had been.
Those two dogs were like children, in a way.
So, now we have Sparkle. Any time she 'goes' outside, is one less time in the house. As i clean up another TT, i think, "what was I thinking!!!???" But, i know we'll get thru this training season....
She follows me around like a shadow... in the kitchen? she's on the rug in front of the sink. In the office? She's here on KC's (the chihuahua's!!) nap mat. My room? On her fluffy new bed, inches from me....
Yes, KC get's to sleep with us, and Sparkle is on her bed, but I can't believe i got a new dog, the NEXT DAY after Dottie passed. Very out of character. I miss Dottie- what a great dog; but i think Sparkle called to me- very providential, I think.
I know you won't get another dog- that's not the point of my story- but do know that most of us have gone thru the hugely sad and terribly upsetting ordeal of losing a dog. (or pet)
My heart goes out for you. Dear Sherry. Just know she is out of her pain, and give Teddy double the love, time, devotion.
Prayers for you.
fondly,
Kristen
ps. can you post a picture of Sherry and Teddy?