Yesterday at around 1, my friend called, frantic. Her choclate lab, Penny, was down and couldn’t get up. Penny was almost 13, her mom is 90. I grabbed the Bear and we went to help. I called our daycare/groomer/trainer to come help lifting Penny into my car so we could take her to the vet. She checked breathing and heart, said to get Penny in to the vet as soon as possible. Several frantic phone calls later, we had an appointment at 2:30.
Meanwhile, my friend’s son decided to be a total asshat. I’m so angry with him still that I can barely see straight. Penny was down, and then she got up. He pronounced it a miracle and that she was fine! No, asshole, she was NOT fine. Then he decided to argue with me and M about making her walk into the house. Penny was in heart failure, effin pick her up and carry her, you moron. M’s husband did the lifting. (M is trainer/groomer/daycare lady) Meanwhile, my 90 year old friend is falling to pieces and her son stormed off, announcing that he was obviously not needed. No, asshole, you were NOT needed.
We took Penny to the vet at 2. He did x-rays. She was in respiratory and heart failure due to fluid around her heart, there was really nothing to be done and at 13, any extraordinary measures were beyond her. Her mom made the decision to open Heaven’s door for her.
It was peaceful but horrible. I gave her so many kisses, petted her, let her know how much she was loved by so many people. And when it was over, her mom fell apart. More than she had already.
I spent the afternoon with her. Her granddaughter and another friend were there too. If you have a prayer to spare, send one up for Joan. I’m not sure how she’ll make it without her Penny – who was, quite honestly, the best dog who ever lived.
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Suziecreamcheese Sings the Blues 
I’m so sorry. My prayers are definitely for Joan and also for you at this time.
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Thank you. I know you understand
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😭 I am so sorry. This was a difficult enough time without the added drama. I hope you are close to Joan in case she needs to talk. Many prayers for you all.
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She is surrounded by a true village of friends. And her granddaughter surprised me by being right there supporting her the whole time. And honestly, comforting me a few times. Someone looks in on her every day. And at 90 years old, she’s pretty good with a cell phone – we do a lot of texting! I visited for a few hours today, got her to laugh a few times, cried a little too. We call her Momma Joan and she really is our adopted mom.
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That is such a special story!
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Losing a fur baby is so hard, they are in heaven with the savior, but we are missing them. I’ll keep Joan and you in my prayers for peace and comfort.
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Thank you. I know that Jesus was waiting for Penny with a huge smile and arms open wide – and that makes my heart a little less sore. It was harder watching Joan break down than watching Penny go.
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I understand exactly. I bought a ferret after my last divorce because I was devastated because of the divorce. My ferret was deaf (that was why I bought him as a kit from the pet shop, was afraid someone would have him put down for bitting because he couldn’t hear the cues to let go when he played too hard) and he was hard to nip train but when I got him trained he wasn’t like most ferrets, he loved to be held and cuddled, he helped me through a really hard time. He lived longer than more ferrets, he was 7 when I had to let the vet help him pass because he was suffering (he had a bleeding ulcer that no matter what the vet tried was getting worse and he was losing weight and looking awful.) Broke my heart to let him go, it’s been almost 14 years ago, and tho I know he’s fine in heaven, I miss him so much. I know when the Lord calls me home, he will be there waiting to play.
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I refuse to say anything except “we’ve opened the door to Heaven” anymore.
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😪 I’m so sorry.
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For such a hard lady, you really are as sweet and lovely as they come! I know Momma Joan is your chosen mom, but as evidenced by her jackass of a son, not just anyone would take on that extremely difficult task as readily as you did. And offering support in the coming days is just what she needs. There is a special place beyond Heaven’s gates for you ❤ (you be covered in doggies kisses there!)
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You made me cry already this morning. Thank you for your kind words.
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Prayers. 😓🙏🏻
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Thank you
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