tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post5928200846893575622..comments2024-01-24T01:28:07.616-08:00Comments on what was the middle thing?: a simply awful dayrobert.ditterichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989884861193656940noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-88077241427661056622017-05-02T15:40:59.450-07:002017-05-02T15:40:59.450-07:00By the way, I didn't mean to be tough on the v...By the way, I didn't mean to be tough on the vet in the post above- he was understanding and professional and reassuringly calm and competent. But I wanted to concentrate on Fleur in those last moments, not the breed.robert.ditterichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989884861193656940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-90910179643616013612017-05-02T15:36:49.268-07:002017-05-02T15:36:49.268-07:00I'm sure you did what was best for Mully. But ...I'm sure you did what was best for Mully. But it is still very tough. I have a few thoughts about your consideration of a greyhound Michael- they are lovely creatures! But in choosing one you may find that some will be more nimble and adaptable than others. Our Sooty doesn't do stairs willingly for example and that makes him a difficult boating companion so far. He is just so big and powerful, but he was older too and set in his ways. We've had others who can immediately climb whole flights and are just as nimble as any dog. They need good fencing, and can't be left to wander because they will follow a rabbit or a scent...so we always have them on a lead, and that doesn't suit some prospective owners. The young ones are easiest to fit into your lifestyle, but, like Labradors etc they can have a long and very playful (i.e. exhausting) puppyhood, so there are pros and cons in the age thing. Sooty suits me because he is pretty chilled and not at all needy, but you certainly know when he is feeling affectionate. He's an awesome walker and that suits me too.<br />So good luck!robert.ditterichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989884861193656940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-86434326186487744852017-05-02T12:17:29.153-07:002017-05-02T12:17:29.153-07:00Had a good cry just now. We had to make the same d...Had a good cry just now. We had to make the same difficult decision about Heather's little Scottie, Mully two weeks ago. She too was going in and out of lucidity, making the decision even harder. I'm anxious to find a new canine friend and have considered a greyhound rescue, based solely on your experience. dorymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16077373149267825091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-7575658398768567892017-05-02T03:39:22.472-07:002017-05-02T03:39:22.472-07:00Beautiful girl. Horrible industry. Let's shut ...Beautiful girl. Horrible industry. Let's shut it down, for Fleur's sake, and the 1000's like her who don't get a happy life post racing.JULIA DITTERICHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316526700014599508noreply@blogger.com