Comments on: Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior’s Angel Puppy, Gabriel

By: Nancy Nemecheck

Nancy Nemecheck — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:09:35 +0000

I love this post. I spend alot of time with my dog.
They truly do understand. My family is grown, My husband works, so it is me and my dog, Bruno. Bruno is a 9lb poodle/terrier. My husband named him because wanted this little dog to have a big dog name. My dog makes me walk, makes me play ball with him, makes me get out and meet others. Mostly, he distracts me from my pain. He is my best medication and therapy.

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:53:47 +0000

So sorry of your loss Kelly. We lost our first dog, Molly, to bone cancer. She was a lab/shep, daughter of my best friend’s mutt, who ended up pregnant with – well, we don’t know!! All of Hannah’s puppies were all so different !! We picked this one!

Molly was so special! But especially attached to my husband. She sat in HIS chair every day, and NO ONE could go near her while on it except for him – she’d move over for him, and sit right next to him! We miss her dearly.

Now we have 5 chihuahuas! Yes FIVE! We recued 3 last year from a year of neglect and possible abuse. They are all our babies… I don’t know what I’d do without them. The kids are grown now… these 5 know which joints of mine hurt and since they are small, they curl up on those joints, keeping me warm!

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:07:53 +0000

Oh Lacie, I am so sorry you have had so much pain. Bless your heart. I’m so glad you have your puppy & your mom.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:04:31 +0000

Thank you Vi. These warm words were needed tonight too.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:03:28 +0000

So do I Deb. Thanks. ♥

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:02:47 +0000

Yes! They smile from ear to ear. And they mean it!

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By: Lacie

Lacie — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:41:20 +0000

I’m sorry about your loss and understand oh so well how much they touch our lives. I have always been a pet lover and have always had cats. When I was growing up I had dogs and when I got married my husband and I had a dog I rescued off the freeway … but he pee’ d every time he was happy. I lost my husband and 4 year old son in a car accident.(I was 25yrs old) An accident that never should have happened. I became a cat only gal and when I got married again, 25+ years later my husband was not a cat lover. But my Tassy won him over. We rescued another cat and we were in a normal life. We both worked f/t and had a p/t job also. Sadly my husband died at the age of 48. Suddenly and sadly by an error in the reading of a CT scan. If it had been read correctly I believe he would still be here. My Mom had a dog that I would watch when she would go down south to her sisters. I realized that the dog was the only reason I climbed out of my chair and went outside. So ….. I decided to get a dog. I found a great dog with a rescue group, where I also became a foster mom for them, and I found love again. I had major back surgery, was staying with my mom while I got back on my feet and one night Sugar Bear was restless. I got up with him and 30 minutes later he was dead. I sat holding him till the Vet’s office opened (6 1/2 hours) and had them try to find out why he died. It was a surprise to loose him, just like my husband dying, and I had to know. When I called the rescue group to tell them Sugar had died I was informed that they had a dog they were going to call me about to foster. Their words were “He’s just the kind of dog you love” But they had waited 5 weeks before calling me since they knew I had surgery. My Mom drove me to San Jose, I could drive yet, this dog was handed over to me, he laid his head next to my cheek and the rest is history. It’s his face on my profile pic on FB. Between fighting to find out what’s wrong with me and still grieving over my husband I had this wonderful dog that loves my for me and I feel so blessed every single day. Didn’t mean to write this much .. but, oh well …. I did

By: ViD

ViD — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:32:32 +0000

Kelly, I’m with Sandy….the more I read here, the closer the connection. So sorry to hear about your special Angel Puppy. We, too, had one of these! Our puppy was destined to be put to sleep because she was born deaf to a dalmatian breeder, but our oldest son came back from the breeder’s home, with this puppy in his arms and tears in his eyes, to tell us all what was about to happen to the puppy–he begged us to let him keep the puppy. Well, with much trepidation because the puppy was fragile, we told the breeder we would take her. The breeder was a wonderful woman who had also fallen in love with this puppy, but she just couldn’t keep her in this condition. She gave her to us and helped us to train her–she insisted we never let her run free because she would never hear traffic, shouts etc, and we agreed to all the conditions. The breeder also said this puppy may not live past six months, and for us to be ready, just in case.
Well, we had our beautiful deaf dalmatian for almost 14 years—she lived longer than her siblings did, much to the breeder’s amazement. Our beautiful and loving “puppy” was at my side and gave me much support during my cancer years, was also a great buddy to my husband, our kids and their friends, and we all worshipped her. She died in our home, with us at her side, on Christmas Eve several years ago, and we still miss her so very much, just as you miss your Gabriel. Love and support bring about many miracles,though, and maybe that’s why I try to keep the faith that this dreadful RA disease will also be the recipient of some miracle treatment. Sorry to be so windy, but you touched another chord today, Kelly!

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:50:11 +0000

Kelly great story. I have four dogs. They are all small dogs. But each with a big personality!When I am not feeling well, they somehow know, and will sit on my lap. The comfort seems to make everything better. I also have four cats. I am a volunteer at a local animal shelter, when my RA is not taking control. Animals are wonderful additions to our life. They make me stop and slow my hectic life down. I hope you find the strength to get another one.