Cate's Diary

Poor gal, I hope she can just drift off in her sleep at home too, but either way it's nice she has another dog and loving family to look after her in the end.

Glad you got time with the GKs. I've never regretted parting with stuff. It's rather freeing and we are overdue here.
 
Thank you Cory, V, Athala & Q, It's nice to be a part of such a caring & supportive forum. The weight may have been the initial reason for us being here, but the friendship & support is the reason most of us stay.

The old girl survived the night & was not ill overnight. She was so sound asleep I thought she had died, but she came out & I got her to eat something & have a drink which was good. She just stood there looking very confused so I picked her up & popped her on the bed in the corner of our living room & she's been snoring away ever since. It feels like palliative care & I really hope she goes peacefully in her sleep in the next few days. My husband is not ready to let her go just yet(i.e have her euthanased.) He is such a softie & I will have to take her to the vet myself if she starts really suffering as I don't think he could.

I have been so busy cleaning & tidying lately & will be playing golf at least twice this week, but still feel I should be getting back into some sort of exercise routine. Tidying our home is a lot of exercise as it's a long way from end to the other! It's incidental though, not specifically intended, structured exercise. I suppose it doesn't matter much in the end.

We have a cool change today & it rained overnight. It feels so good after the heat. I had better get moving & make the most of the cool!

Thanks for all of your good wishes. I really do appreciate it, xoxo Cate
 
Aww... I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. It's so sad to lose a pet. My thoughts will be with you and your hubby. I hope your girl will pass peacefully in her sleep at home when she's ready.
 
Dear Cate, hope your dog, when she passes is in peace.
Lovely to hear she is so loved and has had a good life with you.

My Mum passed away not long ago so I will be taking a break.
Lots of kind regards to you and you family and for you YS hope he settles in well in what he wants to do.

OOXX from R...mrs woods. will check in to see how you are going.:waving: ox
 
Hi Mandy & R & thank you for caring. We have both struggled with seeing our old dog like she has been the last few days in particular & I have thought it is time to have her euthanased, but my husband has been trying to hang on for longer, hoping that she will spring back. This morning she was really struggling- totally confused & panting heavily. I told him that I thought it was the right thing to do to have her put to sleep & he agreed. We took her in & she panted loudly all the way. She had no idea what was going on or where she was as she usually gets anxious when she goes to the vet. We both wept & struggled through the day. My LH had to run his golf comp, I did the bar, cleaned at the MIL's house, visited mothers, did some shopping , went back to pick him up, did the bar again & then we went back to the vet's to collect her body. We drove home & then went & buried her next to her sister's grave in our bush. She has a very impressive bush grave, covered in rocks. She has been a wonderful pet. Our little Australian Silky Terrier has been looking everywhere for her, but seems to have settled & is asleep. So is my lovely husband. It has been a very hard day.
I think I will go to golf tomorrow & not mention our old dog, if I can. The exercise will be good.
Love to all, xoxo Cate
 
Had a really good day today & played 18 holes of golf. I was in good company & got around fairly well. One day I'll get it together a bit more & get a good score, but in the meantime I'm out there in the sunshine & fresh air & getting great exercise in good company. What more would you want? We have to go out to 8-ball tonight & I would much rather stay home, but I tell myself it's not for much longer. We are having next year off & hopefully the side will either organise it themselves (ha ha) or will give up altogether (which is most likely.) The standard is very poor & we struggle to get a team each week & we do all the work (supper & bar, dishes etc.) We are "OVER IT"
We're both fine today & our little old silky does not seem to be pining after her 'sister'......so far, so good! It was the right decision.
Bye for now xo Cate
 
I'm so sorry to hear you had to let her go, but honestly that's one of the most selfless and caring things you could've done. I know how difficult it is to lose a precious and beloved pet and it will get easier and easier to cope with every day. Just take things one day at a time. Look at photos and share stories if you think it'll help. I know that's how I've coped with my losses. It really did help.

Again, I'm so sorry for your loss. :(
 
Thanks Mandy. I think we'll cope OK, but it feels weird not having the old girl around. Our little Australian Silky Terrier has become quite vocal :eek: but will be fine too. The breed is a very bossy breed, so we might have a bit of "who's the boss?" to sort out now the dynamics have changed. I won't let her become a problem with others as that breed often can be. She is a 2kg bundle of attitude! She has always followed me around like a shadow, but I am trying to keep her in the same routine as before (ie putting her outside with breakfast & sleeping in the laundry at night) but she seems to think that she should be inside with me all the time. My husband joked that she might sleep on our bed (NOOOOO.) She is going to get a lot more attention & will be groomed more often I know that. I used to take them both to the vet for haircuts as our old dog just would not let me do it. This little one is much more compliant (with me anyway.)
Anyhow, enough of dogs.

I ate some mini spring rolls last night for supper after 8-ball & am suffering a little today. They most likely had wheat in them & have very little nutrition & a lot of fat I would imagine. They were oven baked but still. I wasn't hungry, just stuffed my face. I actually felt like getting drunk & was fairly tired & cranky as I had to play 8-ball as were a player short (again!) The 1st game I embarrassed myself really as I would have looked like a cranky old bat as I just did not want to play. My LH was umpiring & he said I was making it harder for myself. I relaxed a bit after that & I actually played the next 2 games quite well. I didn't win any, but came close. I got lots of comments from the opposition, teasing our players. We won on the night & should make the finals now.

I think I'll go to my MIL's house today & do some more cleaning. It is being sprayed for insects this afternoon & I won't be able to go into it for at least a few days, maybe not at all & it is being rented out at the end of next week. I'm going to organise someone to come clean it out next week, when all the insects are dead.

I had better get moving. Cheers, Cate
 
Thanks Cory. It is hard, but it was not easy seeing her like she has been for ages really. She was not really suffering until the very end ( & then not complaining at all), but it has been a gradual decline of her faculties. I think at the end she was almost 100% deaf, quite blind & fairly incontinent as well as very confused. It now feels like a relief. It also feels fairly weird & much quieter! I will not be replacing her, I will not be replacing her.... NO! Thanks for your visit sweets xo Cate
 
I have a day at home on my own today. Nice. I think I will do some more Spring-cleaning as our home is looking good with all my de-cluttering, but maybe it's time to empty the ironing basket & do the clothes repairs etc. I had better get going. I'm feeling really good so had better get moving, before the urge goes away! Cheers, xoxo Cate
 
Condolences on your dog. My parents have an old golden retriever that's just about blind now, and so the end is near for her as well. Will be very sad. My dad too says he's not getting another one, but we'll see.
 
I hope you got all your housework done! I'm a bit of a procrastinator (sp?) when it comes to cleaning. I should dust my bedroom, but I just don't feel like it... Maybe over the weekend! :)

MrVee when I lost my dog on 10/22/11 I said I wasn't getting another one. That lasted a couple of weeks before I started looking and I ended up bringing home my newest boy on 12/16/11. I hope your parents handle it ok when the time comes. It is hard. :(
 
Hi V & Mandy- I obviously forgot to go back & reply to you yesterday! :blush5:
I'm heading off to golf again- this time playing in a 2 person Ambrose with my husband. I had a funny night's sleep last night & feel out of sorts. Hopefully I'll pick up. I have a monkey brain this morning!.....worrying...about our YS etc. I must stop! Have to go xo Cate
 
So sorry about your "fur baby"....I can't even imagine your hurt! :(

We have a ten year old schnauzer/poodle/westie mix and it breaks my heart to think about a future with out him!! I personally know I won't get another dog after him...he isn't replaceable...and I have been blessed to have my parents help with him for work and when we travel...as they age I could never ask for them to help with a new puppy.

Hope you had an awesome round of golf!! :)
 
Thanks Tete, we still have our little Australian Silky Terrier thank goodness, but she's not young either! It's funny, but it has only been the last 6 months or so that I have even given one iota of thought to the fact that we are in the final stage of our lives. It has crept up on me! I won't get another dog because it may outlive us! :( I am SOOOO not ready to contemplate being old! We had a great day at golf & were runners up in the comp! It was a perfect day- about 21-23oC, hardly a breeze, wedge-tailed eagles soaring above us, great company..... I LOVE golf & even if I never get much better at it I am going to keep playing as long as I can & as long as I enjoy it. It was a really sociable day & lots of couples played. I am enjoying my place in the golf club, as I continue to gain confidence with it all. I am enjoying the company of women more these days as well, which is good & am making some lovely new friendships. I am starting to wish that we didn't live so far out of town though.We love our house, but 50 acres is a lot to look after when you're both over 60!

I like the idea of planning our next place though & maybe we should be on the lookout for a vacant block on which to build. It will have NO lawn, all paving & raised beds & only 2 bedrooms, each with an ensuite......
I'm rambling I know so will scoot. Love to all xo Cate
 
I think I might start planning that home soon. It would be FUN having a purpose-built place. Maybe even 2 self-contained units & you could use both if you wanted........Maybe my sister could move into one.....I might start looking around for a suitable block of land- small!
 
I have spent almost the whole day cleaning at my MIL's house & I am going to be very glad when it's done & dusted (ha ha-literally!) It is being rented out Thursday. Another trip to the tip today. Phew! I'm 'OVER IT!" We have done a great job though and should be proud of ourselves. Hopefully life will settle soon. Also got a text video from our YS showing him having great fun today, with a friend in the great outdoors. I sent one of his friends a message this morning on FB letting him know how down our son is & telling him that I'm glad that they were going to catch up with another. He's a great guy & a really good influence. Hopefully he'll start to take some positive steps soon to get himself back on track.
I'm very tired tonight so will skedaddle, love to all, xoxo Cate
 
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It was not an easy decision but it is what was best for her - and like was said before it was the most caring and selfless decision you could have made.

I know you are not wanting to replace her, but if you find you are wanting another companion you could look into fostering dogs from rescue foundations. You can give puppies/dogs a home to stay in while they await adoption. Just something to think about anyways.

Glad you are keeping busy and that your YS seems to be doing well so far!
 
cate said:
Thanks Cory. It is hard, but it was not easy seeing her like she has been for ages really. She was not really suffering until the very end ( & then not complaining at all), but it has been a gradual decline of her faculties. I think at the end she was almost 100% deaf, quite blind & fairly incontinent as well as very confused. It now feels like a relief. It also feels fairly weird & much quieter! I will not be replacing her, I will not be replacing her.... NO! Thanks for your visit sweets xo Cate
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Hi Cate, I'm so sorry for your dog and I think you should consider giving another dog a new home :Angel_anim:
 
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