Lulu 11 y.o. Pom has gone over the Rainbow Bridge to meet Jojo

Our very best wishes for a wonderful anniversary.:D:D:D:D

Have we told you lately that we love you? And we love all you do.

I would be in the nearest mental health complex if I had to juggle everything you do.

You are amazing and we are so lucky to have you and your kittens and pups are very lucky too. I won't throw Gil in the mix, he might feel bad.

We will say you are lucky to have each other.;););)

Love,
Addy

Thank you guys. I love you too.

Here's are pics of my two old lady rescue babies:

Attachment 620 This is Lola the day I pulled her from the shelter. She was a shelter favorite and the shelter workers shed a lot a tears the night I walked out with her. They were so afraid she would be euthanized because she is a senior with horrible ulcerations on both eyes. Since this pic was taken, Lola has had two eye surgeries, 10 follow up appointment and all but four teeth pulled. Her tongue now hangs out of the left side of her mouth but I think it makes her look cuter.

Attachment 621 This is Gracie Mae. She only has two teeth but manages to keep her tongue in her mouth. She has horrible arthritis and a bad heart murmur and she was emaciated when I rescued her. Her meds have worked wonders for her. She's been with her foster mom for three months and with a lot of tlc, Gracie has blossomed into a self assured more mature lady. :D

Awww they are cuties :D:D:D

Thanks for the updates on all the fur kids. Keeping everything crossed that Jojo has many more good days.

And Happy Anniversary !!!!

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Really enjoyed the update Glynda. Keep on loving them as only you and Gil can. Glad they are all still kicking. Hugs, Kim

Glynda, when I think about all that you do, I am downright ashamed of myself for feeling whiney about my girls' issues and their few meds. I truly do not know how you and Gil shoulder it all. Best wishes for a very happy anniversary, and many hugs to all your precious teenies!!!

Marianne

You are amazing!! Taking care of all those babies and also devoting your time and knowledge in helping so many of us here. I have used the words "Glynda from the forum says" to my vet on a couple of occasions. Thanks for being here.

Happy Anniversary

Debbie

Thank you all so much for the kind words. Gil and I aren't special, were just crazy in the head and don't mind living in a kennel. :D Seriously, I am blessed to be loved by a man like Gil because I couldn't do this without him. We are both blessed to have 10 loving furbutts who return our love threefold. Aren't we all lucky to share our lives with such exquisite, loving creatures? I can't imagine my life without them.

Congratulations and thank you for all you do for us here.



...............are u sure Gill is not an alian??? :D

Rene & Snoopster

Wishing two very special people a Happy Anniversary!!

Love and hugs,
Lori

Hi Glynda,

Happy Anniversary!!!

The girls are really so cute. You couldn't tell they have any problems from the pictures. :)

You are very special and I am so glad I got to talk to you before Maddie died. You have a wonderful heart helping all those less fortunate fur babies find homes and take care of them. :)

Thank you for your kind words about Maddie's picture. I know I stressed about what the new puppy would look like because Maddie seemed so beautiful with her even markings, but little Miss Ella sure is beautiful in her own right. I think that is why we decided to get a different color this time around. Who knows, as the breeder said this won't be our last dog and we might get another black tri.

Take care--you are the BEST!!! :D

Thanks everybody for the kind words. Lulu has had a few seizures since I posted last so we are keeping a close eye on her. If she continues to have them, I'll take her to the specialist and they will most likely put her on meds. I'm hoping and praying that that won't be necessary. No more seizures, no more seizures, no more seizures.

Jasper seemed to do well on the heart meds for a few weeks and then he started coughing again. Gil took him to the vet this morning and as usual, once the vet started explaining things, he called me and handed the phone to the vet. :) The xray shows the heart compressing the trachea so we've added a med to try to relax the trachea, plus we're increasing the Lasix. He will now get double the dose of Lasix. Keeping fingers crossed that this works.

Jojo is hanging in there and Buster has an appointment with the vet on Friday. I'm going to try to get a urine specimen that morning for a UC:CR to rule out cushing's. If ratio is normal, we'll move on to the thyroid panel.

All of the kitties are fine...YAY!!!

Glynda

P.S. Marie, if you are reading this, I want you to know that Miss Ella is gorgeous. I think all Aussie's are spectacular but I will always be partial to the merles. I had a blue merle toy aussie named Inkie and a red tri named Rusty. Inky had one blue and one brown eye. Both were Texans, born on a cattle ranch, and they could herd like nobody's business. The big boys had nothing on these little pip squeaks. :D

Crossing fingers with you and saying a few prayers as well that all your babies are okay.

Also sending you some really, really big hugs because you are busy taking care of all of them and all of us I think you should have some hugs just for you.

HOW ABOUT A GROUP HUG??????

WE LOVE GROUP HUGS, DON'T WE GANG?

Love ya,
Addy

Count me in!!! I give really good hugs.
It's nice to hear from you Glynda. It sounds like you have everything under control there. There is bound to be a special place in heaven for you for all the dogie Mommying you do.:D
It's nice to see that there really are dogs like LuLu who last more than the 2-1/2 years you do often read about cushings. Your sharing gives many people hope.:)
-Susan

Hugs Hugs Hugs!!!!

along with many prayers and much love!

Leslie and the gang

HUGS HERE TOO!!! And Prayers for no more seizures. Your babies are so lucky to have a mom like you. I'm wondering if you ever get any sleep.


Love,

Debbie

Many prayers being said and sent, tons of hugs too!

With much love and more hugs,
Lori

Aaaaahhhh {sigh of relief}, I needed that group hug. Thank you so much.

Us too.........((((((((glynda))))))))))

Big hugs from Cindy, Alex, and Bear!!

TIGHT GROUP HUGS FROM ME aND THE PRINCESS TOO....:)

Love ya. Xo

a hug tsunami, gotta love it:D:D:D:D:D


I feel the earth move;););) Feel the love:D:D:D:D

Love, addy

How sweet! Group hugs for all the furry critters in your house. Love ya friend. Kim

Thanks for the huge group hug. I need it right now. Gracie's foster mom called me and said that she her heart condition was getting worse and she was having great difficulty breathing. She stopped eating, started drinking tons of water, was vomiting bile and shaking in pain. I think she was in kidney failure and her little body was just worn out. I met them at the er and said goodbye to Gracie Mae for the last time. I rescued her in February and she's spent these last months with a wonderful foster mom who adored her. Brenda talked lovingly to her until her last breath. She loved her so much and paid for Gracie's ashes. We both cried our eyes out and used up a box kleenex tonight. :(

Godspeed sweet little Gracie Mae.

Oh no, how very sad:(. I'm sorry Glynda. Losing any of them is never easy, whether they are yours or someone else's. Poor Gracie.
My thoughts and sympathies are with you.

Tight ones. Xo J.

Glynda your heart must break every day so for these little critters you help rescue - you are an angel on earth. ((((((GROUP HUG)))))))

Oh Glynda, I am so sorry to hear about Gracie Mae.

I am so grateful to you that she was loved and cared for in her last months and she was secure in knowing comfort, love and care durring her final days.

God, please take good care of little Gracie Mae now.

Love,
Addy

Hi Glynda-
I'm sorry to learn about Gracie Mae. How sad the end was so very rough for her. How wonderful she had someone speaking soothing thoughts to her to help her make her way.
-Susan

Dear Glynda,

I am so sorry to hear about sweet Gracie Mae. :( One thing is for sure, thanks to you and Brenda this precious little girl knew love and security without bounds. When her time came, you were both with her sending her off with such tenderness that I know her little soul was singing with joy as it flew to The Bridge. When she reached the other side, I have no doubt that Otis, Baquita, and all your other babies were there to greet her...just as they will be there for you, too, dear Angel.

I have added Gracie Mae's name to the In Loving Memory list for 2011. We would love to add a pic to album when you and Brenda are ready.

Our deepest sympathies and continuing love,
Leslie, Squirt, Trinket, Brick and our Angels, Ruby and Crystal

Leslie, thank you so much for honoring Gracie Mae by adding her to the ILM forum and thank you all for being there for me. You are a huge comfort to me and I consider you all to be my family. Isn't it strange how much you can love somebody that you've never met and I do love you all.

I met Gracie's foster mom, Brenda, on the train. We started talking dogs (what a shock) and was surprised to learn that she had a cushdog. Her name was Yoshi and unfortunately, she passed away right before Brenda took Gracie into her home and heart. Brenda is an exceptional human being and I am smiling through my sadness today because I confirmed this morning that Brenda is now Lola's forever mom. I have no idea why I didn't do this before but I have asked her to join us and tell us about Yoshi and Gracie Mae. Let's keep our fingers crossed that she accepts the invitation.

Oh Glynda, I am so very sorry. Gracie Mae had the wonderful experience of feeling loved in the end.

Rest in Peace sweet girl, You are now our newest and brightest star in the sky.

Oh, what a blessing for Lola and for Brenda! I know you are happy with this outcome, too. Hopefully, Brenda will be talking with us soon!

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang...which you helped make perfect!

Dearest Glenda,
Im so sorry you are feeling loss and grief. You do so much for all of us here and we feel rather protective of you. When you do not feel good it hits us like it does when our fur babies do not feel well. I wish there was something I could do to make you feel better and recover faster from your grief. (((((Glenda)))))

With Love,
Rene & Snoopie

PS...How is LuLu and Jasper?

I am so sorry Glynda for the loss of your precious Gracie Mae.
My heart goes out to you and Brenda.

Rest in peace sweet girl.


Love
Debbie & Logan

Glynda,

So so sad to hear Gracie May has passed. She went with the knowledge that this earth can be full of love.

The only way to avoid heartache is not to love and wouldn't this world be a hell of a place to be if that was the case.

Wishing Brenda peace, she is obviously another of the special people.

Jenny

Glynda,
I just read about Gracie Mae. I'm so sorry for your loss, but what a wonderful foster mom she had! I'm glad you were able to say goodbye, and that you two could share your memories and grieve together. Gracie Mae is now happily playing at the Rainbow Bridge.

-Julie & Hannah

I just now read about Gracie Mae and I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Hugs to you,

Lauri

Thank you, Lauri, and everyone else for your kind words. I rescued Gracie Mae from a Los Angeles shelter and my friend, Brenda, was her foster mom. Gracie spent the last months of her life being loved and pampered. I picked up her ashes, which are in a beautiful wood box, with a gold plate with her name engraved on it. The crematorium included a certificate and Gracie's cute little paw print in clay. She now has her picture on top of her ashes displayed in Brenda's living room. I miss her but her forever mom, Brenda, is grief stricken and her sister, Delilah, is still looking for her. :(

Glynda

Hi Glynda,

Please make sure Brenda knows she was included in every word written about Gracie Mae. It is amazing how deeply and quickly we can fall in love.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Gracie Mae is home now. Please let Brenda know we all send love to her and hugs in her time of grief as well as to you, dear Glynda.

Love,
Addy

Glynda-
Oh how I wish none of us ever had to inform our friends of this kind of news.
The box, engraving and paw print all sound so very nice.
Best wishes to you and to Brenda.

-Susan