Wednesday 18 March 2020

My Girl

Sadness has entered my heart these past weeks for I have noticed a marked change in Heidi's health. She had a round of antibiotics for a UTI, but appears to be intermittently wetting herself...this is not really the main problem. What alerted me to a possible more serious issue was  a sudden limp from her right back leg...which at first I though could be down to a prickle, however she has started to cave in suddenly if she tries to trundle along with one of her doggie friends. That and if alone she would really rather not go for a walk. Just across the road for a wee and quick sniff around then stop and look at me as if to say 'not today Mum'. One thing that has not diminished is her appetite...so if she's not suffering hopefully she will be here for a while yet, albeit staying closer to the warmth of the Aga. I cannot be upset too much, for she is nearly 10, and in Newfie terms 8 to 10 years is the life expetency. Well I can be upset, but know that there is not much apart from love and care that I can or wish to give her. Life does have to have a certain quality about it to be worth it. I would not put her through any surgery at her stage of life, though she posesses quite a chunk of my heart.



Treats are unlimited though, as are kind words and cuddles. I hope she knows just how much she is loved.
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Spring has really been rather an elusive beast around these parts...though I have spied all the signs such as primroses.


Daily we are watching the news as of course we all are. I can foresee many difficult times ahead, as a care worker I know I shall be in the front line caring for some very vulnerable people. Today is being spent at home, doing a little housework and a jigsaw...much needed downtime.
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Blessings J. x

8 comments:

  1. Heidi is gorgeous and I know you will be taking such good care of her. Yes, challenging times ahead. Stay well. X

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    1. Thank you Jules. Anxiety is running high here at the moment. Hope your Clan is well xx

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  2. It's always so difficult when it's getting close to the end for one of our beloved pets. We went through a similar situation with our golden retriever. He was 9 and that was average for a large golden. Heidi just melts my heart when I look at her beautiful face.

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    1. Thank you Janice. I have had two golden retrievers before Heidi...saying goodbye, and judging when the time is right is never easy. x

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  3. Hello, Hope you are ok? Noticed no blog for some time now. You do not NEED to write if you do not want to of course. Love to read them though and just a bit worried. Take care.
    Love from Holland,
    Wendy

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    1. Thank you for your concern....been meaning to write...just back to work after hubby and I both recovered from a certain virus that seems to be doing the rounds. Have been rather wiped out these last few weeks but hope to get some inspiration tomorrow. x

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