Dad of Lulu - sweet Lulu has crossed The Bridge

I apologize for not having posted very often lately. And I'm afraid I don't have any great suggestions for you right now. :o

But I do want to tell you how incredibly lucky I think Lulu was on that day that she walked into your family. Wherever she came from, whatever journey she had made -- somehow she knew she was finally headed home. You are such an incredibly caring, loving dad. My heart is touched by all the things you do, large and small, to bring her comfort. I think you are her hero!!! And I'm sure that Lulu does, too. :) ;)

Sending you my very warmest thoughts on this cold, snowy morning,
Marianne

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Other actions/effects:

Tramadol suppresses the cough reflex by binding to the mu-opioid receptor binding sites {10}. Due to the high affinity binding of the M1 metabolite to the mu receptor, the metabolite has been found to have more cough suppressant activity than the parent compound {10}.

Unlike morphine, tramadol has not been shown to cause histamine release {01} {08}

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But it also has this issue which would explain perhaps why my Zoe kept falling when on it every 8 hours.

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The (-) enantiomer is five- to tenfold more potent in NE uptake inhibition and has less affinity for mu receptor binding than for 5-HT uptake {05}. Electrophysiological studies show that tramadol, like morphine, depresses motor and sensory responses of the spinal nociceptive system by a spinal and a supraspinal action {18}. Some opioid activity is derived from low-affinity binding of the parent compound and higher-affinity binding of the mono- O-desmethyltramadol (M1) metabolite to the opioid receptors {01}. The analgesic potency of M1 is about six times greater than that of tramadol in animal models and 200 times more potent in mu-opioid receptor binding {01}.

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Originally Posted by addy

But it also has this issue which would explain perhaps why my Zoe kept falling when on it every 8 hours.

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I have stopped the Tramadol temporally. I am thinking that Lulu got a bit of sensitivity in her left front paw and even affected her right front pa too. That might explain her reluctance to extend the boundary line she was willing to go. You could actually see the snow line yesterday.

Now I plowed quite a bit of snow from the basement area and hand shoveled up the hill to the back porch, and then I decided to shovel the porch by both the back kitchen door and the sliding dining room door. So if Lulu is upstairs maybe she can do her business on the deck, we don't mind.

Now when I took Lulu out after I plowed, she with a bit of prodding went off the beaten path into 3 inches of snow and walked a bit, I knew she was going to do something, I hoped it would be pooh, but she peed and that was good. I brought her and praised her. So at least she has done something!

I haven't heard from Mark, I sent him an email. I know the school is closed, but I also know the administration number by heart, having called it dozens of time years ago. I will see if they came in. In any event will shower so I can get ready to go, because it will take about 45 minutes to get to the school area in this weather.

Good luck at the school:D:D:D:D

So happy Lulu peed. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Thank you Addy, the informal interview with Mark went well, and I think he will be part of the deciding committee. I really need this job.

On a sad note, I think Lulu may have felt that I would get it, she has always been good luck to us!

She passed away peacefully after I got home. I feel bad because I tried to get her to pee outside and her heart and/or lungs just weren't to it. I had bought her some ham for her pills and also got some boots at Pet Smart, they didn't fit really good, but I thought the cold was bothering her feet especially her front feet.

I feel like we have lost our reason for our happiness, she gave us such joy. We have had such a financial mess the last couple of years, and have been thankful for the help here, and help from a friend for her vet bills.

It must have been her time to go, she had been more tired the last couple of weeks, and she did live fully even as much as Monday, when she made an attempt to say hi (or good bye to her 2 1/2 year old buddy Jack Russell Terrior Bella). She did, though she didn't want to get too close.

Lots of memories, and we always took her with us on our anniversary which we did in West Branch, Michigan on Valentine's Day. We weren't going this year because of our finances. Well I better take care of my wife.

Again thank you, and though the rest of her journey has just begun ours will be in happy memories. I like the lady that died with her three children on 'Little House on the Prairie' stating to remember me with happy memories as well as sad!

Dear Bob and Moo,

My heart is breaking with yours this afternoon. Lulu has fought the good fight and flown from this old Earth on the wings of your love and devotion. I have no doubt that she carries that love with her into Eternity.

Lulu is now strong and agile once again, running in the Rainbow Fields with the wind in her ears, the sweet grasses caressing her feet, surrounded by many of our own as well as those who loved her who have gone before. She will be watching over the both of you until you are freed from this place to rejoin her.

Lulu's name has been added to the In Loving Memory thread for 2013 where she will always be remembered as an honored member of our family here at K9C.

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4794

Our deepest sympathies to you both,
Leslie, Squirt, Trinket, Brick, Sophie, and our Angels Ruby, Crystal, and Tasha

FRIEND

I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay
Her gentle head upon my knee
And shared her silent thoughts with me.

She’ll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more her favourite ball
A Voice far greater than my own
Has called her to His golden throne.

Although my eyes are filled with tears
I am thankful for the happy years
She spent down here with me
And for her love and loyalty.

When it is time for me to go
And join her there, this much I know
I shall not fear the transient dark
For she will greet me with a bark.

~Author Unknown

I peeked in while at work to see how things were going and was so stunned to see your post.

I am so very sorry. You were such a good dad and Lulu was so lucky to have found you.

I'm so sorry.

Oh no, I have been following along and did not expect to read this news today. My sincere condolensces to you and your wife. What you two did for Lulu was so sweet and tender, she could not have had better parents to care for her. I bet she went real happy after her long life with you. I am glad she waited to have you with her. Lots of hugs for you both xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Oh my goodness, my heart aches to read this news. But I am so grateful to hear that Lulu passed peacefully, cradled in love. What a life well-lived. What a sweet and beautiful girl. I know you will miss her dearly.

Please know we will never forget her, and you will always be part of our family here.

Fare thee well on your new journey home, Lulu. We send our love right along with you, today and always.

Marianne

I'm so sorry to hear of Lulu's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Julie & Hannah