Owned by my BaBe

[Kevin Jackson]

;) I'm from the south. As a child my folks would be looking for me, so instead of calling me they would call the dogs.New I whould come running too.(HA,HA,HA) So all I,ve ever known is dogs. I never did cared much for the human animal.Must have four leggs and a tail. I had a T B I in "98". My BaBe never left my side.The only one who did'nt. In the early days the nightmares were realy bad. I remember one in perticular. Being a vet I woke from one of my nightmares, I remember hearing the click of my gun. After a second or two I felt what I thought was blood running down my leg. As I looked down it was BaBe looking up at me, like saying" its ok, I'm here". He got in the bed with me after I calmed down. His legs where kicked one way, and mine the other.Thoses depressions kept me closed in my on world. He never left my side. The best theripist in the world is being owned by a pet. Now hes about 10yrs. old. Hes a German Rott. The kicker is the guy I got him from, died about a few years ago. And I never got the papers. Markings speak for themselfs. But that two legged animal only lives for the material crap.(paoers) I know it won't be much longer. And I'm going to crash and burn. I am hopeful I'll find one ,I just hope its before he goes home, so he can help train. Something made me stop by. Don't know why. BUT I'M ABOUT TO CRY JUST THINKING ABOUT THE OUTCOME. And the feeling of this tale. GOT TO GO.

[Buttons2]

Hi Kevin, I just wanted to make sure you have a reply,although I couldn't really understand your dream too well........hard to describe a dream isn't it?

One of my son's also has a German Rottweiler, she's called Shy Girl cause nobody can pronounce her German name! She's a beautiful dog & has one year survival now on cancer,hopefully she will be here many more years.

Take care,Buttons

[WhataBreeze]

Hello Kevin Our Friend,

Do to my recent research along with the benefit of being in contact with excellent physicians who have been on the theory of those of us living with a chronic illness have had the benefit of learning how our pets assist us in relation to every day life. Buttons you also have that unique desire to make sure we all can appreciate what all of us attempt to give to others in our postings about ourselves with the hope it will assist those who view our individual thoughts. Yes, it's an interesting word here in the forest of neurological disorders. As I continue to say, we in the forest can see out to the world of realty easier than everyone looking in. G-d Bess...

Franky and Breeze

[Buttons2]

Kevin, guess I didn't read your post with all my brain cells! I read vet & thought veterinarian! No wonder I was confused:rolleyes: So now your nightmares make perfect sense & I'm so glad you have your dog to be with you.

Are you saying because of BaBe's age you need to start looking for a puppy? If so, may I suggest you research Rottie rescue? There might be a young dog out there needing a new master without the bother of housebreaking,training,etc. Just an idea.

My dog is what keeps me going. He's a big mutt called Rags (the shelter gave him that name). He never leaves my side. If I'm having myoclonic jerks in the night, he will put his long leg/big paw over me. He seems to know that taking daily walks aren't always easy for me,he's not on a leash (we are very lucky to live in woods), but even running free,sniffing & stuff-he always keeps me in sight,if I'm lagging too far behind, he comes running back to me & slows down his speed.

I've had him nearly a year now, he's my best buddy, definitely what keeps me going ......

Please share more of your story!
Buttons

[Cry Tears]

Ever wonder why same letters used in those two "little" words.
One means diety, the other means best freind.
Both being everything to us when suffering long term illnesses and pain.
My dog, Satin, means the world to me.
She's been there for all my suffering and pain when others haven't.
She's saved my life many times over. Its sad to know she's not going to live forever like I'd want...she's almost 13 years old now, slowing down because of age and has a few problems that comes with being older.
When the invitable day comes...I know I'll fall apart with lossing my best freind. A true angel here on earth.
But for now, I have her by my side...a constant companion and blessing to me.
Having a "Service Animal" status easily done, simply get a script from your doctor stating: Animal to assist with disabilties.....thats all you need!
Satin goes everywhere I go including fancy restaurants and hotels!
She's even stayed at the Marriot in snobby Bellevue!...(Microsoft territory)
Its odd to have people wanting to pet your dog when ever you go somewhere...its like they've never seen a dog outside the home.
Satin has perfect manners, so always no problems in taking her places.
She slept 16 days on my hospital bed when I had my 1st bowel resection. Always there for other hospital stays. Only one who doesn't care about having a dog there is the laundry people...Satin sheds something horrible, leaves hair everywhere we go! That part I can do without!
Here's a link to Delta Society page regarding Service animals. Good info!

http://www.deltasociety.org/ServiceInformationBasic.htm
Blessings, cheryl

[Kevin Jackson]

Thank you for all your giving thoughts. For some clearity Button2 I'm a veteran. The only word I've used since I've been out (mid 70s) is vet. Sorry I wasn't considerate of others thoughts, especilly the pet site.First thought when seeing vet is animal doctor. My falt. The dream was "DANGER, SOMTHING OR SOMEONE." Complaments of that training.Even with this illness its still their.
Yeah BaBe comes back and checks on me too when I fall to far behine. I think that when hes a peice ahead of me hes scouting.
Crytears I beleive animal where here long befor us. And are still in tune to the sound of lifes true meaning. What is called progress, only deafning us to the truth.
Thank You all ! I realy needed that. I've been seening the spark not as snappy, but theirs stiil some spark their. I'm working hard at trying to find a female. But as I said papers and I hope hes not to old. Its a good bloodline and temperment. Thanks Again To all

[Buttons2]

Kevin, there is nothing to apologize for! So you are a vet of Nam? I'm 57 so I've known many vets of that war!

Well, it's too bad that my son's Rhottie had to be spayed when she got the cancer, she's a beautiful dog......course she's on the West coast & that would be a bit of a stretch to get Shy Girl & BaBe together anyways!:rolleyes:

Are you able to get out & walk? I hope so!

Is BaBe your only pet? Rags is my first dog actually, before he came into my life I was living with a Bouvier de Flander's, she was a great dog but died of cancer. She weighed 114# and looked like a black bear!

I also have a cat,Sissy-total snob. And live with a little mutt called Pepper,she's 15 yr old & part terrier,still runs fast!

Actually I have to admit my feelings for the Rhottie are mixed, she intimidates me,always has. My other son had a Dobie & I loved her like my own but I've never been able to connect with Shy Girl.

Keep posting, this is a good place for help & good wishes!
Buttons

P.S. Thanks for serving our country, I know how dreadful the vets have been treated & it makes me ashamed!

[Kevin Jackson]

Yes I can walk. I suffered a T B I in "98." It seems as if I've just woke up and noticing things for the firs time. I guess thats whats got my attention on his age. The earlest pitcure I've seen of myself is dated at 3yrs old. Needless to say I was in a red wagon with two dogs around me. So all I've ever known is the love of pets. Miniture collies, red dobies, pit bulls, shepards(old black and grey), mixed breeds and rotties. Along the way their has been a few cats. But you know I never had any problems with my cats and dogs cohabitating together. As a matter of fact. I had a cat(male) once that would stir up mess else where and run home to where my pit bull(female) was. I always thought for back up. It was funny. My thought is instead of putting theses poor animal to sleep on some of the instaces I've read in the news. They need to start looking at theses uneducated owners. Theses animal are just like kids. And true, their are some people that should'nt have kids. Hey, know much about artificial insimulation in pets. I'm serious about keeping this temperment. But I also consider a new one altogether. This is more of a mental strain than the T B I in the begaining. It really bothers me. Things just don't rool down my back like they use to. Mabe I just need to let nature take its course.

[joy]

well of course we know how you feel about your pet. they are more than that to us too.

i also have an older dog that most here know about. i've tried everything and think i've founbd just the trick! i have started letting him in the house. having him "fixed" did not work. gosh dogs love company just as much as people. so i decided to see if he would take to the house. oh yes, he does. now my biggest problem is he sheds and i am not up to housekeeping anyway. so now my floors are really bad with the dog hair and the usual dust, etc. but know what, no one visits anyway. my grandaughter does complain about his smell. hubby has bathed him a time or two and he was needing it again pretty bad but has been to busy. of course i tried to get him into the bathtub. didn't work. he is a loarge dog and i guess already kinda old. i think it was at least 98 or 99 he was born.

anyway i did get him into the sdhower. but he still stinks! and also there is one place he just keeps biting at. i'm wishing that hubby's job of helping at church was finished as he's just too busy to stop and take dog to vet.

i also know i'm letting him get to heavy. not good i know. and he likes milk on his food. but canned whipped cream is even better. i know, i need to stop but i'm eating it myself and am no exactly following a great diet myself at this time.

yes, i am dreading it when he is gone. he is the last of four that i got when i had to stay at mother's. so it won't be easy when it happens. also i'm dreading us wanting to go to lake for 10 days again this summer. that is when he started hanging out at neighbor's even though son came out to feed him. the woman fed him so he didn't bother to come home. and this winter demanded we do something when he still wanted to visit her.

and i know the rules at the lake place. NO DOGS. he has been twice anyway as when they were little, we took all four. i had to take two of them and go out to vehicle and sleep with them. all four were to busy wanting to play and we even had mother with us on that trip.

if i didn't almost know they would evict us from that place i'd take him this summer. ahh, what to do when not everyone likes dogs!

good luck with a solution kevin. and yes, vets are not told often enough how appreciated they are. so know that yes you were appreciated from some you just did not meet up with the right people and yes, it is remembered still even if it does not seem like it to you at times. and i know that's not enough but what would we do and where would we be without our soldiers, past and present?

[Kevin Jackson]

Morning Miss Joy. Whipp Cream ? Boy you sure know how to spoil your BaBe too. And YOU cut back too. No Dogs, what kind of place is this. Do they allow trees. Guess steping on leaves is differant than dog poo. Still have to clean up both. Thank you and all who supported and still supporting us veterans. I'm a nam vet. I feel sorry for thoses kids in now. Its a big differance from being called a baby killer to not being able to get proper health care. Maybe thats why I have little care for the two legged animal. They can make disisions and still get it wrong. Where animals only know Black and White, its either this way or that, no grey area. We should all keep that in mind. They where here before us, and probley be here after we screw it up. I beleive their closer to the creator than we ever hope to be.