The Gun Counter

.... I go on deployment something hit the fan back at home right after I get where I am going. The dog is sick as all get out, has spent the last 1.5 days at the vet getting IV's and whatnot and might or might not make it. And wife/kids are all upset/crying/knashing teeth.

To make it worse, youngest daughter has surgery coming up (not a big deal, its been scheduled a while now) and wife will have to deal with that vice the dog since obviously she is higher in the table of priorities. I guess we will what happens, but WTF? this crap seems to happen every time I go somewhere.

Nothing to be done, I'm just venting.

Vonz,

Having had many cats and dogs over the years, I sympathize from the depths of my heart. It don't get easier. I'm turning 62 next week, and it doesn't get easier. But would I trade the love of all those quadrupeds? Probably not.

I hope things work out for you and yours. You're not alone on this one.

Crap. Here's hoping they both come out of it ok.

Well, apparently Otto (aka "the dog") has K9 Addison's disease. It looks like it is treatable but how he responds to the medication in the next day or two will determine things. I'm praying for good results as I like the dog and particularly since I don't want to try and cheer up the wife from 12,000 miles away.

Ilse's back home and doing well to, but that wasn't the big deal of it all. We knew she would be fine.

Well apparently Otto was too far gone by the time the diagnosis and correct meds were administered and had to be put down last night.

Oh F******* well.....

Prayers up.

May the God of all comfort comfort you and yours and give your wife grace to manage the homefront well in your absence.

My four legged choc lab buddy, Bosco, may be just days or weeks from being put down. I made the mistake of watching Marley and Me recently.

I have to believe that when we get to wherever it is we finally end up, all the furry companions and best friends we've loved and shared lives with will be waiting for us. I know that I wouldn't be me without my dogs, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. My condolences, Vonz. Godspeed to your friend, and peace to your house and your family.