Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The subject line says long - no doubt some will say too long but I had to unlurk to say sorry to hear about all these doggy injuries and sad losses - dogs are good loyal companions - and I have our cats permission to say so - they've been a bit uppity since all the cat haiku they've been told about ;-)) Nathan - hope to hear better news of both you and your dog, hope everything goes well. For those who've sadly lost a dog and might be looking for another (even if you think you're not and it would be disloyal to your old pal to let another dog in nto your home) may I suggest that you could do a sad dog a lot of good by visiting your local dogs home or pet rescue centre ( whatever you call them in your part of the world) and seeing if there is one there in need of a good home and lots of TLC. We did that after our much loved Cairn terrier of 14 years died from a kidney infection - we didn't want a replacement but felt we had to do something useful. Be prepared for many a tug at the the heartstrings as your'e looking round!! Most dogs have some sad tale behind them (yes I know - ho ho) - like the one who had spent most of his 4 years in various kennels and been rehomed once only to be brought back again. - or the one who had found half a ball and stood with it in his mouth looking hopefully out of his cage for someone to play with him Our 'find' is called Poppy and is about ten, her first people used to put her out to roam the streets all day, then when she was about five they decided to split up and she was taken to the pub and offered to anybody who would take her on ;-(( Fortunately she went to a good home but her 'dad' died (which we are told is when she suddenly went grey around the face) and later her 'mom' developed asthma and has to go in and out of hospital at fairly frequent intervals. I think maybe she reads Haiku as well as she's bitten the postman (once - that was a surprise to him !! - and us!!) and barks at the dustmen - but we live with her little foibles and love her dearly - we havn't (and never will) stop loving the old dog - but we also love this one dearly for her appreciation and affection - even if it's sometimes tinged with a little sadness when we wonder if she's trying that little bit harder so that she doesn't get abandoned again. ;-(( Regards Sandy Sanbrook p.s They've both had their photos taken with a leica ;-)) - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html