Remodeling, and a goodbye to an old friend

Category: gardening among the rocks | Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:39 pm

My wall is all finished, and I'm loving the space it's created. I painted up some old wood chairs and made a really nice space out in the open part, and after I get done here I'm going to work on a drawing in my "new" studio space (former closet). Should be a really good room for DS to have his friends over for band practice or whatever.
Jack was ready to go. He didn't even protest being put in the car. And for him to not eat cheese with an aspirin in it? Unheard of. The vets office was nearly empty that time of night which is good, because Jack hated being on slippery floors. They took him back right away, and I said my short goodbyes. He couldn't even muster up a tail wag, but I could see it in his cataract-glazed eyes. I think he was just wondering why we'd waited so long. The house seems so empty and lonely now- I've never had a problem with loneliness. I even seriously considered a job offer to work on an isolated island years ago, I rather like being alone to work & think. But being dogless for the first time in 18 years is a lonely thing. My cat is being extra-affectionate, I think she misses Jack too. But it's nice out today and she's out being catty. So I'm cruising craigslist for dogs, nothing promising yet. Been contacted by a couple of people wanting several hundred for purebreds, but I like muddled up mutts. DH is wondering what I want to do on Valentines day- think I'll have him drive me to the pound to check out the possibilities there, though I'm wondering if it wouldn't be best to just focus on the other things that vie for my attention...

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toni wrote on Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:47 pm:

So sorry to hear about Jack. I know it is a very hard thing to have to do.
I think it would be a good idea to just focus on other things for a while. One of these days you will find your next puppy or it could be that it finds you.

zuzu's petals wrote on Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:47 pm:

Another arrival at the Rainbow Bridge. Welcome Jack.
I know the loneliness, Mary, I'm so sorry.

The right little soul will find you,
your heart is tender and open.

The studio space sounds great, I know you'll enjoy it!

pondlady wrote on Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:15 pm:

There are so many friends of mine who will greet Jack. The decisions we who have animal companions have to make are difficult. It is good that they seem to tell us when the time is right.
I agree about pound puppies. But, our rescued greyhound is the light of our lives. You will find yours again soon.

Gardenstew wrote on Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:00 am:

Poor Jack, sending a big gnome hug your way Critter...

reggaefan wrote on Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:58 am:

The pound is the right place to find a new friend. Sorry for your loss

muddybob wrote on Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:32 am:

Oh dear, this entry makes me cry for every missed friend. I know that feeling you described and I am so so sorry. When you are ready the right dog will appear. Trust me.

muddy

cajunbelle wrote on Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:00 am:

So sorry Mary, I know the feeling all too well. Maybe it is best to wait awhile, but it wouldn't hurt to check the pound anyway. Who knows your next love just might be there.

glendann wrote on Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:33 am:

Oh so sad to here about Jack.I know its best but gosh its hard.Maybe Jack and my little Prissy will team up on Rainbow Bridge she always like to make new friends.You will find the right little one when your ready.Maybe the pound has that pup thats just waiting for you to come in so he can pick you.