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My private psych ward
I need it... it has been 3 weeks and a day now since my dog, Holly,
was killed, apparently by a car. I found her in the front yard, all but unconscious, and took her to the emergency vet where she lived just long enough to cost me $1,000. The vet thought he was dealing with a case of poisoning because she had no visible signs of injury, but he did an autopsy after she died and found a small bruise and a ruptured spleen. I assume she got cornered on the bumper of a car or perhaps hit by something protruding from a vehicle, like a farm implement being towed. She was always afraid of cars and the road, but something pulled her off guard, apparently. I got on a plane and came out to the island. It took me awhile to set up an internet connection using my cell phone and an old computer. I have a caretaker who takes care of everything and enables me to wallow in lassitude. I have been sitting around reading old history books, forgotten lore to go along with the dreary nights. No spectral birds have dropped by. But that does happen out here, believe it or not... years ago a neighbor of mine was walking in the woods and a horned owl lit on his shoulder. He wasn't wearing gloves, so he left the initiative with the bird. He kept walking and after some time it flew off. Tweaker has been my great consolation, oozing affection and not failing to take a keen interest in anything I am doing. Also, neighbors have pawned their dogs on me for the holidays, which is a positive diversion. I have Dogma, a sheep-dog/corgi who I have known since he was a pup, and over Christmas I had Joey, my tenants' young dog. Joey is the kind of dog who cats are wise to be afraid of, because he is some kind of bulldog. But, Tweaker's approach has been to assume Joey's goodwill, marching right up to him even when he has a fixed stare and a stiff posture, and not hesitating to horn in on Joey's food when the dog is trying to eat. I have never seen a cat who is quite so bold with dogs -- all dogs. But the upshot is that Tweaker and Joey get along fine. As for Dogma, he's easy... an old hand with cats and a general policy of peaceful coexistence. Charlie |
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My private psych ward
I am sorry for your loss CHARLIE We all we met are friend again on the
bridge in time till than our memories stay strong for they are always watching Matthew "Charlie Wilkes" wrote in message ... I need it... it has been 3 weeks and a day now since my dog, Holly, was killed, apparently by a car. I found her in the front yard, all but unconscious, and took her to the emergency vet where she lived just long enough to cost me $1,000. The vet thought he was dealing with a case of poisoning because she had no visible signs of injury, but he did an autopsy after she died and found a small bruise and a ruptured spleen. I assume she got cornered on the bumper of a car or perhaps hit by something protruding from a vehicle, like a farm implement being towed. She was always afraid of cars and the road, but something pulled her off guard, apparently. I got on a plane and came out to the island. It took me awhile to set up an internet connection using my cell phone and an old computer. I have a caretaker who takes care of everything and enables me to wallow in lassitude. I have been sitting around reading old history books, forgotten lore to go along with the dreary nights. No spectral birds have dropped by. But that does happen out here, believe it or not... years ago a neighbor of mine was walking in the woods and a horned owl lit on his shoulder. He wasn't wearing gloves, so he left the initiative with the bird. He kept walking and after some time it flew off. Tweaker has been my great consolation, oozing affection and not failing to take a keen interest in anything I am doing. Also, neighbors have pawned their dogs on me for the holidays, which is a positive diversion. I have Dogma, a sheep-dog/corgi who I have known since he was a pup, and over Christmas I had Joey, my tenants' young dog. Joey is the kind of dog who cats are wise to be afraid of, because he is some kind of bulldog. But, Tweaker's approach has been to assume Joey's goodwill, marching right up to him even when he has a fixed stare and a stiff posture, and not hesitating to horn in on Joey's food when the dog is trying to eat. I have never seen a cat who is quite so bold with dogs -- all dogs. But the upshot is that Tweaker and Joey get along fine. As for Dogma, he's easy... an old hand with cats and a general policy of peaceful coexistence. Charlie |
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Charlie Wilkes wrote: I need it... it has been 3 weeks and a day now since my dog, Holly, was killed, apparently by a car. Sorry there! Im sure everyone misses her she probably just faded after the rupture hand with cats and a general policy of peaceful coexistence. Charlie the rest sounds very healthy indeed, a nice way to start a brand new year Thats nice about the nieghbors dogs, they are probably having a blast don't be too nice, they might not go home so you hopped an old dinasour pc onto the net through the cell phone that's got to be fun, pretty clever I have a few connection notches in my belt myself...but never through a cell phone i've been using google earth, without me having to dig around, what island are you on i wanted to see it with google earth, just something to do take care! |
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My private psych ward
Charlie Wilkes wrote: I need it... it has been 3 weeks and a day now since my dog, Holly, was killed, apparently by a car. I found her in the front yard, all but unconscious, and took her to the emergency vet where she lived just long enough to cost me $1,000. The vet thought he was dealing with a case of poisoning because she had no visible signs of injury, but he did an autopsy after she died and found a small bruise and a ruptured spleen. I assume she got cornered on the bumper of a car or perhaps hit by something protruding from a vehicle, like a farm implement being towed. She was always afraid of cars and the road, but something pulled her off guard, apparently. That totally sucks, Charlie. Totally. It's the one reason my dog is never off-lead any more unless the area is completely fenced. No matter how well-trained they are, something can always make them revert to being "all dog". How old was she? -L. |
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On 30 Dec 2005 23:35:54 -0800, "-L." wrote:
Charlie Wilkes wrote: I need it... it has been 3 weeks and a day now since my dog, Holly, was killed, apparently by a car. I found her in the front yard, all but unconscious, and took her to the emergency vet where she lived just long enough to cost me $1,000. The vet thought he was dealing with a case of poisoning because she had no visible signs of injury, but he did an autopsy after she died and found a small bruise and a ruptured spleen. I assume she got cornered on the bumper of a car or perhaps hit by something protruding from a vehicle, like a farm implement being towed. She was always afraid of cars and the road, but something pulled her off guard, apparently. That totally sucks, Charlie. Totally. It's the one reason my dog is never off-lead any more unless the area is completely fenced. No matter how well-trained they are, something can always make them revert to being "all dog". How old was she? -L. She was not quite 5. You are right re fencing. I thought this was one dog who didn't need it, but lots of people have sung that refrain, right? Anyway, it will be awhile before I get another dog, and I doubt if I will make the same mistake. It's a miserable way to learn. The cat I keep indoors, because there is no doubt that he would be easy prey for anything. I found him splattered in the middle of the road, as you know. He doesn't want to go outside, either, and he is very tidy with his business in the litter box, so there is no need. For years I was happy being friends with other peoples' dogs, and taking care of them as they showed up or as their owners dropped them off, knowing I'm a pushover for animals. That may be the best way for me to operate, at least for awhile. Charlie |
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Charlie Wilkes wrote: off, knowing I'm a pushover for animals. That may be the best way for me to operate, at least for awhile. Charlie just messin with ya dude! its aight im cool i figure your cell phone died there on gilligans island somewhere out on the south pacific ? i have no clue i am as suprised as you are |
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"Charlie Wilkes" wrote in message
... I need it... it has been 3 weeks and a day now since my dog, Holly, was killed, apparently by a car. I found her in the front yard, all but unconscious, and took her to the emergency vet where she lived just long enough to cost me $1,000. The vet thought he was dealing with a case of poisoning because she had no visible signs of injury, but he did an autopsy after she died and found a small bruise and a ruptured spleen. I assume she got cornered on the bumper of a car or perhaps hit by something protruding from a vehicle, like a farm implement being towed. She was always afraid of cars and the road, but something pulled her off guard, apparently. I got on a plane and came out to the island. It took me awhile to set up an internet connection using my cell phone and an old computer. I have a caretaker who takes care of everything and enables me to wallow in lassitude. I have been sitting around reading old history books, forgotten lore to go along with the dreary nights. No spectral birds have dropped by. But that does happen out here, believe it or not... years ago a neighbor of mine was walking in the woods and a horned owl lit on his shoulder. He wasn't wearing gloves, so he left the initiative with the bird. He kept walking and after some time it flew off. Tweaker has been my great consolation, oozing affection and not failing to take a keen interest in anything I am doing. Also, neighbors have pawned their dogs on me for the holidays, which is a positive diversion. I have Dogma, a sheep-dog/corgi who I have known since he was a pup, and over Christmas I had Joey, my tenants' young dog. Joey is the kind of dog who cats are wise to be afraid of, because he is some kind of bulldog. But, Tweaker's approach has been to assume Joey's goodwill, marching right up to him even when he has a fixed stare and a stiff posture, and not hesitating to horn in on Joey's food when the dog is trying to eat. I have never seen a cat who is quite so bold with dogs -- all dogs. But the upshot is that Tweaker and Joey get along fine. As for Dogma, he's easy... an old hand with cats and a general policy of peaceful coexistence. Charlie {{{{{{{{{{Charlie}}}}}}}}}} I'm sorry to hear that about Holly, Charlie. It's hard to lose a loved one at any time, but especially hard around the holidays. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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"Charlie Wilkes" wrote in message ... I have a caretaker who takes care of everything and enables me to wallow in lassitude. I have been sitting around reading old history books, forgotten lore to go along with the dreary nights. No spectral birds have dropped by. Haha! I love that monster poem. Tweaker has been my great consolation, oozing affection and not failing to take a keen interest in anything I am doing. Also, neighbors have pawned their dogs on me for the holidays, which is a positive diversion. I have Dogma, a sheep-dog/corgi who I have known since he was a pup, and over Christmas I had Joey, my tenants' young dog. Neat name, neat blend of breeds! I think we need some pics! Joey is the kind of dog who cats are wise to be afraid of, because he is some kind of bulldog. But, Tweaker's approach has been to assume Joey's goodwill, marching right up to him even when he has a fixed stare and a stiff posture, and not hesitating to horn in on Joey's food when the dog is trying to eat. I have never seen a cat who is quite so bold with dogs -- all dogs. But the upshot is that Tweaker and Joey get along fine. As for Dogma, he's easy... an old hand with cats and a general policy of peaceful coexistence. Welcome back, Charlie, you have been missed. I really am so sorry about your baby girl. I wish things like this never happened. |
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Charlie Wilkes wrote: She was not quite 5. Damn. Way too young. You are right re fencing. I thought this was one dog who didn't need it, but lots of people have sung that refrain, right? What convinced me was hiking with my Border Collie mix and my Basenji mix in NC. They took off like they usually did, but always before they would stay within earshot. This time, Tosh didn't return: she had been hit by a guy on a trail bike. We found her sitting next to the car waiting for us to come back - injured but overall, ok. That was the last off-lead, non-fenced session they had. It taught me that no dog can be trusted 100%. I still wonder if that injury lead to her eventual fatal tumor - the vet said that sometimes an internal injury will become cancerous. Anyway, it will be awhile before I get another dog, and I doubt if I will make the same mistake. It's a miserable way to learn. Eventually another dog will find you. They always do, IME. -L. |
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Charlie Wilkes wrote:
I need it... it has been 3 weeks and a day now since my dog, Holly, was killed, apparently by a car. I found her in the front yard, all but unconscious, and took her to the emergency vet where she lived just long enough to cost me $1,000. I'm truly very sorry about Holly, Charlie. I loved your stories about Holly and Tweaker interacting. It's very sad. It sounds as though she did not suffer long...or at all, hopefully. And she had a good and exciting and loved life until her end. My condolences. Candace |
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