The language of dogs

[texaslawchick]

My mother told me while we were at the gym this morning that my uncle reported yesterday that the dog won't leave my grandmother's side

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[rainbow]

*hugs* *love* *gentle passing vibes for your grandmother*

my gramma had alzheimers, too, and you're right. it's horrid and hard on everyone.

i'm so glad your uncle's dog let him know the time is getting close so you could all prepare.

xoxoxoox

c

[fallconsmate]

my parents had two dogs nearly always...a minature dachshund, and then a bigger dog. the last big dog was barney, a great pyranese mountain dog. big furry beast.

he was a scaredy cat, and nervous of most people...but he'd come and sit by my grandmother and wait for her to pet him. she passed away easter sunday three years ago, at the age of 94. he passed a couple weeks ago. i like to think she's giving him ear skritches right now.

*hugs* losing a grandparent is hard to do. i'm just glad we got the chance to see her (my son and i) about two weeks before she died.

[raithen]

Pyrs are amazing - they don't give their attn to anyone, but when they choose you, they are fiercely loving and loyal. Sorry you all lost Barney.

[fallconsmate]

thank you. i felt honored that he loved on me when i was at my parents' house. he was a good ol puppy dog, 8 years old. and *now* we are pretty sure why he died...

heartworms. the dachshund was just diagnosed with a raging case of them, so we're sure since shorty (doxie) and barney were living together, he probably had them too. preventatives, ESPECIALLY if you have outdoor-mostly dogs here in the southern bits of texas.

[raithen]

May peace be with you and yours in this challenging time. (Sorry to sound like a greeting card, but the sentiment is heartfelt).

Also, it is wonderful that you all hear and listen to your dogs - their insight on these issues (and others) is so amazing.

[popgurlie]

oh sweetheart. i send you and your family, and most definitely the dog, my love.

[gttygrl]

:-( I'm so sorry for you and your family.