Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

[Budsters Mom]

Hi all,
I am normally very mellow, but I totally lost it today! I was being asked about how Buddy was and was trying to explain Cushings to a couple of people. I was asked about whether the tests, medicine and everything else were expensive and would it cure him. When I responded that there was no cure and yes it was expensive, I was asked why treat then. I said it was to give him a better quality of life for whatever time he had left, that you don't give up on family members. I was told he was just a dog and easily replaced. That's when I lost it! NOT ONE OF MY BETTER MOMENTS!

Kathy and Buddy

[Bo's Mom]

And that is EXACTLY why Buddy is so lucky to have you as his Mommy!!! Give him some belly rubs from his friends who understand the love you share.

[Simba's Mom]

Hey kathy, just a dog, I have sure heard that before, I want to say back well your'e just an idiot but I don't, they are just stupid and you can't fix stupid!!!! Hang in there!!!

[NoonelovesmelikeNorman]

Hi Kathy, I understand how you feel...I ad a vet tell me to put Norman down because it is so hard on the dogs and the expense...A VET Come on Man... this is my boy, No one loves me like him and put him down....

Buddy is so lucky to have you. Out pets are family. i always tell people so if a relative got diabetes would you tell them oh dont do treatment... Treatment can bring quality of life back to our pups... and Life all of life is about quality of life... So we do what we can for them and when we can't any longer it doesnt make it any easier to say good bye... We love them, almost as much as they have taught us to love and all the great lesson of why God made Dog. We are blessed and Buddy is blessed to have you. Hang in there, You're doing great!

Peace and Mercy....I say - father forgive them for they know not what they do or say... We know what is best for our pups... Bless you!

Hugs and smiles with a few licks from millie and norms too,

Sharon =)

[molly muffin]

Pfffft just a dog. Well, they are just a person, not always one of creations brighter ones obviously. Hmppphhh

*passing the chocovino over to you.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[doxiesrock912]

Kathy,

whoever said that can bite my shiny, round butt!!!!!!
That is deplorable and I pray to God that they don't have pets!

I don't blame you for losing it. I surely would have.

They're ignorant, and if they actually researched Cushings they would learn how wrong they are.

Thanking my lucky stars that my fiance loves Daisy as much as he loves me (almost).

[Budsters Mom]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words of encouragement.
I am surrounded by people that don't understand what I'm trying to do. Not only is all of my attention, resources and energy going to Buddy's care, I'm continuously having to justify it to someone or another. That's why I melted down today. I can't take it anymore.
If they can't show some kind of support, they need to shut up or stay out of my way, preferably both! I look at Buddy and he stares back at me with those big brown eyes. At that moment, I know that he is all that matters, but it's hard to do it alone.

Kathy and Buddy

[Squirt's Mom]

You ain't alone, honey. Next time someone is dumb enough to say something like that to you, just remember you have a whole host of angry angels right behind you givin' 'em the stink eye!

[addy]

Kathy, just remember, you simply do not have to justify anything to anyone except to yourself and Buddy. End of story. I know it is hard when people say things and they sometimes dont realize how it hurts.

It is hard to stay calm when faced with insensitve people. They'll give up offering their insights once you just ignore them, hard as that is.

[Harley PoMMom]

If they can't show some kind of support, they need to shut up or stay out of my way, preferably both! I look at Buddy and he stares back at me with those big brown eyes. At that moment, I know that he is all that matters, but it's hard to do it alone.

Kathy and Buddy

You go sister!! We are here for you and Buddy, you are never alone.

Sending tons of love and hugs, Lori