Once Again, Life With Dog

Sad news.

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We are dogless.

Rose is now eating treats with Jasmine, her sister from another mother.

[Jasmine & Rose Fan Club] December 2022 to April 2025

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Further details, for those who want.

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The speed was not unexpected, given the sudden onset. [Rose Finds Her Voice]

Her control over her body never stabilized. She deteriorated to the point that she was unable to hold herself up in a decent meatloaf position. Or Sphinx position, if you prefer. She could eat, if we lined up the food. She was awake and aware. While she might have lingered a bit longer, we have a duty of care. The vet agreed that, given her lack of response to the initiation of the procedure, she was ready to go.

Rose adjusted to the minioning. She learned to accept treats. She asked for help. But, she never reveled in having servants the way Jas did. As best we can tell, Jasmine had a physical deterioration. Rose’s reaction was both physical and a mental response to the physical. Mental counts.

The way the vet put it, “Her tank was dry.”

Run free, Rose.

Onwards.
Katherine