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BossBull

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Keeping the Faith

11 years ago

I'm not a religious person by a long shot, but I'm currently trying my best to keep my hopes up and stay positive.



My beloved doggy came up sick this morning, his symptoms seeming to hit quite suddenly. He's off his food, in pain, and just generally not doing well. He's almost 10 years old. I know that, at 10 years, he's old and most people would say that this might be the end, but I can't bring myself to admit to that fact.



I've grown up knowing that animals die, that sometimes you say goodbye, and sometimes it's very premature when you have to do it, but I haven't even had Hari for a year yet and he's like my son. Which I know sounds ridiculous to some, but my pets are part of my family, and Hari is my fur-baby, so to speak. Losing him would be like losing a child.



Being an Animal Science major, and an internet buff, a little research gave me a few things it could be that make sense in my head. I hope and pray it's just a parasite/worm load; that's easily helped at least. But there's a chance it could be things like heart disease (which may be what I lost my last Chow Chow to, as he had a random heart attack). If he's not looking better in the morning, he'll be going to the vet so we can find out what's wrong.



When I took Hari in last year, I knew I'd only get a few more years out of him, but I wanted him to spend those years with a loving family, not in a shelter (his old owners were moving and couldn't take him. Had I not taken him in, they would've surrendered him to a shelter). But he's still family, and we all love him.



So I'll try to keep my chin up and my hopes high as to his health, but I'll prepare myself to face a harsh reality if I must.



I just need to get this off my chest. Sorry if it's just rambling. Not thinking straight.



Thanks for listening,



-Boss