Re: My big boy Gable
Done and done, Auntie...he seems okay, except for the food aggression, panting and weakness showing more in his back end. He's a good boy, never complaining, always happy (except for the panting episodes, then he looks just like Lee did, panicky). I know I should get him tested, he might need an increase. I'm waiting for the money that I should be receiving from the sale of my mom's house. As long as he's still eating and drinking, I'm not too worried. He's always been so sensitive to the increases that I'd rather his cortisol stay high than low. He's also sleeping all night most nights, in fact I'm up early this morning and noticed that he didn't even get up to drink water until I was up. Usually I can hear him roaming and getting up a few times to drink.
Hopefully our babies will have more time with us than we think...
Did I tell you that Jeremy got another dog?? I already told him that this time it will be his mistake if it doesn't work. I am not taking another! But it seems to be working out. He's a black-mouthed Cur, approximately six years old, weighs about 80 pounds, and is a sweetheart. He's had him for two months now, and they have bonded completely. He's good with people, even though the reason for him being at the shelter was that he was in an abusive household and the husband beat the wife and the dog attacked him...I'm not sure I believe it because so far he's been fine with everyone. I think there is more to the story because he seems too calm, too trained and kind of sad. He's a couch potato, but does love his walks. He has Lyme and has started antibiotics, but also seems to have a sensitive stomach and finding the right food/meds has been challenging (and expensive!). It has taken him this long to feel safe I think. He won't play, doesn't seem to know how, but he can sense when Jeremy is having a panic attack and will sit near, or practically on him. He's been registered as an ESA and Jeremy is waiting for clearance from the school to bring him to work. He has already been there twice and wasn't a problem at all...met Jeremy's coworkers and some of the students. He will come up to you, smell you, then lean against you for petting. I was worried the first time I met him because of the story and how big he is, but he was just fine. And Jeremy seems to have finally got the dog he can love and pamper to his heart's content...they need each other.
Just wanted to share that bit of news
Love, hugs and kisses!!
Joan, mom to my Angel Lena, Angel Gable, Angel Phoenix, Angel Doree, Cooper, Sibble, and now Raina.