New Squeaky Fuzzy Ball

Sunday, 8. June 2008, 18:59:57

As you might or might not know my dog Baron has been very sick lately.
It's just a general systemic thing and there is very little hope for a miracle.
But he certainly has (as always) been one tough dachsie through all of it.

Yesterday I got him a new squeaky fuzzy ball to replace the old one. He
really didn't need a new one, but I figured that getting a new toy would
pick his spirits up a bit. He can't walk currently, so chasing it is out of
the question; but I can throw it just in front of him as he lies on the
couch and he at least gets to take it in his mouth and make it squeak.

Dealing with Baron's illness has been difficult. I've been giving him
lots of attention, tons of extra kisses and pets, and I will be sure to
pat him on the head and tell him what a good dog he is.

I think that, at the end of our days, we just want to know that we are
loved and that we are valued. And we want others to know that we love
and value them. As far as that goes, dog or human -- no difference.

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Comments

a heart felt post Ed!
love does make miracles! Baron does feel the love and that can go a long way!

It is also true , dog or human ,
we all like to be loved .Love is the fuel of the heart and out heart is what gets us going

please pat Baron on the head for me too!

By ellinidata, # 8. June 2008, 19:41:56

Thanks, A. And I will rub his tummy for you!

I just put a post up for you -- you might go to the main page and refresh and give it a look. It's just a stupid little thing to make you smile.

By edwardpiercy, # 8. June 2008, 19:50:20

By ellinidata, # 8. June 2008, 20:00:13

Baron looks quite happy with his new fuzzy squeaky ball.

You're a good best friend, I think, Edward.

By Stardancer, # 8. June 2008, 20:27:19

Thank you so much, Star.

I know you are truly a dog lover!

How old is your dog, now?

By edwardpiercy, # 8. June 2008, 20:33:52

My German Shepherd will be 10 years old next April. My ex got custody of him, though, so I never see him. But I do get to play with a friend's Rotty quite often, and an uncle's Lab mix, and a couple of yappy little dogs in the neighborhood.

I miss having a dog around all the time. My Rotty buddy thinks he's a lap dog, and likes to sit on me when I see him. He weighs 125 lbs., so you can imagine what an hilarious spectacle that is!

By Stardancer, # 8. June 2008, 20:44:55

Wow, that's one hell of a lap dog!

Can't you just kidnap your dog or something? Ha, well, just joking...kinda.

Get a nice new smelly puppy!

Here's some ultra-cute Dobie puppies for ya!
How can you resist? Ha!

By edwardpiercy, # 8. June 2008, 20:50:37

This is what I always imagined - that there are many differences between us humans and animals. Things like perception, skills, and intelligence whatever that is.

But I believe that our emotions are very similar. We all need to feel loved and cared for in difficult times.

I have no doubts that you are amongst the best of dog-owners, Edward.

By ricewood, # 8. June 2008, 21:42:24

TYVVVM, Allan. And you too, I believe, are such a person -- birds regardless!

By edwardpiercy, # 8. June 2008, 22:00:05