They really just don’t prepare you.
You bring home a puppy and he’s just fantastic. He fits your family like a glove and becomes part of you instantly. He lies on top of Isabella and kisses her all over her face and loves on her because she is clearly his favorite. He makes everyone happy. He keeps you company when your husband is out of town and you spoil him and let him sleep at the end of your bed because, well, a couple nights won’t hurt him…
They really just don’t prepare you.
He loves this stupid aflac duck toy and throws it around the room. He loves his pal Gracie and let’s her throw him around the room. He is super stubborn and refuses to do his business when it rains. He will hold it for three days if he has to (we will never be moving to Seattle). He makes a shitty guard dog, as he doesn’t even bark when the doorbell rings. He just recently learned to leap tall couches in a single bound and looks very smug while doing it.
They really just don’t prepare you.
They don’t tell you that your one-year-old puppy could possibly have been born with a bum intestine. They don’t tell you that he has an obstruction in it and it caused him to vomit 27 times and then become listless and lethargic. They don’t tell you that it’s going to cost your Disney vacation plus your new laptop plus some other money you don’t have to go on and open him up and try to fix him. They don’t tell you that the money will seem completely insignificant because all you can think about it the possibility of getting your puppy well. They don’t tell you that he’s going to be in a ton of pain. They don’t tell you that the surgery might not work and that they may have to put him down.
put him down.
my puppy. my Indy.
They really just don’t prepare you for having to explain this all to your children; the very kids who have grown to love their surprise chrismukah gift more than any other gift they have ever received.
He is in surgery right now.
Please, please, please think of him for me, because I have to think of him all the way in Fredericton, NB. and not at home with my family.
thanks.
Oh no!! You poor thing! Sending puppy loves to you and Indy!
Here’s hoping that everything all goes well and he has a healthy Martell future! Thinking the best *HUGS*
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Oh, Ali, I will be thinking and praying for Indy, you, and the kids. I hope all turns out well. Lots of love from us.
I’m so, so sorry. We had a scare with our Monkey about a month after we brought him home and it was so difficult. My heart goes out to you and your little ones. I hope Indy is all better soon.
It’s amazing what animals can do to you, isn’t it? I hope it all turns out well, Ali!
Oh no!! I’m so so so so sorry. They don’t prepare you at all. I’m keeping you and Indy in my thoughts. Oooh, I hate that these things happen.
Oh no.
Oh no! I’m sorry you’re so far away when all this is going on!
Sending good GET WELL puppy vibes all the way to Atlanta!
He’ll be all better because he’ll get to meet me in a few weeks.
Hugs to you, sweetie!
OH NO!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you and Indy.
xoxo
I’ll be thinking of him, Ali. I know how a pet can just integrate itself into Life and Family and your heart. ::hugs:: Our house will be pulling for Indy alongside yours.
Oh no. Thinking good thoughts for you and Indy!
Oh honey. All my love and good thoughts.
Oh, Ali! Poor Indy. Poor YOU. We’ll be pulling for him! Hugs, chica. xoxo
I’m hoping you’ll be getting good news soon!
Oh, sweetie. I’m so sorry. Send a billion pounds of love and prayers your way.
Awww, poor Indy! This is awful!
I’m so sorry, Ali. Thinking of you and your family — and Indy, of course.
The boys and I are sending all of our love and best wishes to you and your family! We had to put our baby pit down and it was heartbreaking…They really are part of the family…I was lucky, my son was only 3 months when our Dutch passed onto Doggie Heaven!
I am soo sorry. I have two little puppies and they were both quite ill at the same time with a mysterious illness a few weeks back and it was heartbreaking. They got better and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that your little guy will too.
Oh Ali, I’m so sorry. I hope he gets better.
I’m so sorry to hear about Indy. Fredericton is my hometown so if you need any suggestions for while you’re there, I’d be happy to help.
Poor puppy. Sending so many good thoughts.
Oh man! I’m really really sorry! I hope Indy is ok. My thoughts and prayers are with Indy and you and your family. Get well soon Indy!
Oh, Ali. I am so, so sorry. Sending tons and tons of love to you…and positive vibes for a good outcome.
xoxo
I’ll be thinking about you guys!
Oh no, honey, I’m SO sorry. I’ve been through this so many times before, and it never gets any easier. Hoping and praying everything’s fine.
oh poor puppy… hope everything goes okay *hugs*
*tight*tight*hug
I’m so sorry Ali. My heart is with you.
I am so sorry to hear this. I am thinking of your family and sending all of the “get well”, “make everything all better” thoughts to Indy
Oh man, that is awful, Ali. Thinking of you.
sending a million puppy thoughts your way. i have a dog of my own and i can’t imagine being in your position.
Aww, f-ck. I don’t even know what to say. This is so tragic. I can hardly keep from crying. Sending you hugs and praying for Indy. This wasn’t what it was supposed to be like for you. I really pray he pulls through. I love him…
I read all the time, but never have commented. Your Indy looks just like my Gracie. I know how animals become part of our family, and I’m sorry your puppy is going through this. My family will keep yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Oh no! My heart aches for you, Indy is definitely in my prayers. I have a lil mini weiner dog that I am absolutely in love with. I don’t know what I would do if anything happened to him.
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I’m hoping that his surgery goes well and that he recovers completely. I know what you are going through. I’m sending you my thoughts and best wishes and my mutt Dingo Girl is sending Indy sloppy dog kisses.
Ohhh no!!!! I hope everything is ok!!!
Oh, poor baby! I hope he’s okay.
My heart is sad for you…
God, I really hope he is okay. Best wishes.
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Oh no! I’ll be holding a good thought for him and you all!
Thinking of Indy and all of you 🙂
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Thinking of your family this morning and hoping all is on the mend.
Ooooh, Ali. This hurts. I’m so sorry. We had to put my family dog down this summer. She was 17 years old and was a good girl and had a long life. I can’t imagine what you are feeling now especially with the kids so attached to Indy. I am thinking good thoughts to all of you and hope things are ok.
We swore we would never do it. We scoffed when our friends had a hip replacement done on their ten year old lab. But now I’m shopping surgeons for my 100 pound lap dog’s CCL tear. It’s different when it’s yours.
I’m soooo sorry.
I’m thinking of you and Indy. Hope he’s okay. (I know there are no words to make it all better)
oh Ali i’m so sorry. poor little poochie.will pray that he makes it through his surgery.hugs to you
I am so, so sorry. I hope he made it through surgery, is doing well and can come home soon. Keep us posted.
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Oh, I hope the little guy is doing good. I’ll be thinking about him.
Thinking of your little puppy. I hope he’s home to give kisses and chew stuff up soon.
I’ve been in your shoes and you can be sure he’ll be in my thoughts all day.
Poor baby! Thinking of Indy today!
Sending prayers your way…hang in there, Indy.
Oh Ali!!! Oh NO.
thinking of you all. Praying hard!!!
Oh SHIT! Oh Honey I’m so sorry. Dammit.
Hang in there Indy…
I’ll be sending you and Indy all the good mojo I can. If you need a cheer up of some good Fredericton hospitality drop me an email. We sometimes come a bit short in the hospitality department and that’s the worst thing to experience when you’d rather be someplace else instead.
Poor Indy! Thinking of you today.
OH no!! I’ll definitely be praying for Indy!!
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I am SO sorry, hon. So sorry.
We had an amazing dog once, absolutely loved him full-force, and at two years old we lost him unexpectedly to a brain tumor. It took us 12 years to get over it. I don’t know, some days I think we still aren’t.
Again, I am so sorry and I am thinking of you today. xo
Tell me he’s okay. TELL ME HE’S OKAY.
Then tell me you’re okay. I hope you’re all okay.
xoxo
I am so sorry. Thinking happy puppy thoughts for you and your family.
wow I’m so sad for you guys Ali .. how’d Indy come through his operation? We love our pets .. they are family and there’s nothing we wouldn’t do for them.. I’m praying he has a FULL recovery ..
How’s he doing? I’d hate to think of my puppies in surgery.
How’s Indy doing? GET BETTER, INDY! THE INTERNET DEMANDS IT!
Oh my gosh Ali !! I just read this today!
HOW IS HE??
Is there anything I can do?? Does your vet accept donations?
What can we do to help Indy, and you????
so sorry to hear that. so sad 🙁
Oh, Ali, I’m so sorry. I just now read this. Thinking of you. (hug)
the love we share with pets is an amazing, deep thing, like nothing else… my thoughts are with you all.
Thinking of you!
really? you are keeping us in suspense. i don’t wanna hear anything is wrong with the little guy. really!
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Just tweeted you but wanted to message you here too. You’re so right about not being prepared, about the expenses, and the worry. We are still going through this with my Sophie (who is two). My thoughts are with you!
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