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Beau Wann, Jr.
A Happy birthday to Ronna today. Thanks JC. Sorry about your furry friend. Our furry little friends are hard to part with that's for sure. Cooper has been gone two and a half years, and seems like only today he crossed the birdge. A couple of years surviving with diabetes for a dog is a tough feat. Our dog Rocky was only 6 when he died. He had everything bad that a dog could have, including diabetes.
Never could get him regulated on his insulin, but that wasnt what killed him. Had 3 blood transfusions, was blind, etc. A blood disorder killed him. Spent a fortune trying to keep him alive. Thought we'd turned the corner and he was getting better. Brought him home from Gulf Coast Animal Clinic, layed down with him to take a nap, and he never woke up.
Had a cat named Libby that got diabetes when she was 11 methinks. We gave her a shot every 12 hours, without fail, for 7 years. She lived to be 18 years old. Dr Tinky, her vet said it was remarkable that she lived that long with diabetes. Usually a critter doesnt last a year with diabetes, per Dr Tinky. Back when we gave Libby insulin, it cost 23 dollars. Then they changed the formula and raised the price. Glad it was in the last year of her life, cause it was hard to get her regulated on that new crap. Now I understand insulin costs upwards of 150 dollars and more.
We will be thinking of you in your sorrow on the loss of your pup. I still get misty eyed thinking of all the critters that have gone on before us especially our Cooper. Wherever he is, when it's my time, I hope I get to be with him. Sure wish you could make it to the party on the hill, but I understand. Diane and I have not been on vacation together since 1992. That was the last time we took a trip together. I've become something of a homebody, so it really doesnt bother me to stay home. Just want to make sure our critters are well cared for.
Going to Galveston next weekend for our grandaughter Lucys graduation of her Masters in Occupational Therapy. Also, Shriners Hospital has opened up a position for her there in Galveston. they just love her, DUH, what's not to love! ! ! Have rented a house in Galveston proper, to be at her graduation and taking our pups. Cats will be home alone, but only for two nights. We can put out enough food and water that they will be comfortable with.
Have to take the dogs, because Jack has to have 11 pills every 8 hours, not all 11 every 8 hours. We break it up to 3, 3 and 5. 9 of Jacks pills are for seizures, and one is for the liver, since the first 9 are hard on the liver. Pills must be working, because he hasnt had a seizure for a year and a half. . I forgot, We may have to take Annie-Bob with us because her thyroid has gotten funky, so now she has to have a pill once a day. Or board her at the vets. What to do, what to do! Hopefully whatever you do, it will be the right thing!
I do go on dont I ! ! ! ! Well, all my critters listen very well, but are not good conversationalists. Well, they do talk with their eyes dont they. Lots of love behind those eyes. Anyway, Happy Birthday JC, I do hope your days will be just a touch better than yesterday. Happy birthday again Ronna, got that rita machine hummin. Ok got to go, got company.
keep the sun at your six and ride boldly ride...
your frien and resident wacky critter lover, Cephus.
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