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DJC3

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Claire Guest was involved in training my first Hearing Dog for the Deaf with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, in the early 1990's. She initially came to my house every day for a week to to check I was working properly with Truffle.

She was very excited then about the cancer detection dogs were capable of, and other things. We had very interesting conversations.

>^..^<

Wow, she talks a lot about her work with hearing dogs for the deaf in the book. She really is inspirational. Do you still have a hearing dog?
 

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Wow, she talks a lot about her work with hearing dogs for the deaf in the book. She really is inspirational. Do you still have a hearing dog?

She is.

My first hearing dog died of old age in 2002. Then my second hearing died also at the age of 13 in 2016. My first two dogs were rescue mongrels that Hearing Dogs had chosen and trained.

I was offered a 3rd one,(Claire had been Director and had left by this time). But my arthritis and other mobility problems meant it was harder now for me to take care of a dogs needs and grooming.

Also I had just gone through a traumatic year with Meg (my then Hearing Dog) where she’s had a brain tumour. It was a constant round of vets, Veterinary Hospitals, and one fraught emergency dash by me alone in my car, with Meg lifeless on the front seat, the drip had been disconnected because I wasn’t a trained medical person, from one veterinary hospital to the main one many miles away, because the veterinary ambulance wouldn’t arrive in time. Meg was dying.

I shall never forget that trip. But the main Veterinary Hospital saved her that day. Ten days later I took her home, and I did get permission from insurance for all the costs of chemotherapy.

But she was an older dog, and I made the decision to take her home rather than put her through the trauma of that. That was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

Surprising Meg lived another six months, and still did all her Hearing Dog duties. She was officially retired by then. But she didn’t know that she was retired, and still worked for all her tasks until the day she died in my arms.

I couldn’t go through the trauma of having another Hearing Dog. I am crying writing this. I didn’t think I was still this upset.

Meg was very devoted to me.
 
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Get sheep alf - to state the BO

Ahhh sheep. Being Welsh sheep can be a problem, Mrs J is tolerant of most things, but sheep.........

I'm having posh chicken tonight. One of my neighbours had a early morning noise making chicken. I just hope he didn't use it as an alarm clock or he might oversleep.
 

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She is.

My first hearing dog died of old age in 2002. Then my second hearing died also at the age of 13 in 2016. My first two dogs were rescue mongrels that Hearing Dogs had chosen and trained.

I was offered a 3rd one,(Claire had been Director and had left by this time). But my arthritis and other mobility problems meant it was harder now for me to take care of a dogs needs and grooming.

Also I had just gone through a traumatic year with Meg (my then Hearing Dog) where she’s had a brain tumour. It was a constant round of vets, Veterinary Hospitals, and one fraught emergency dash by me alone in my car, with Meg lifeless on the front seat, the drip had been disconnected because I wasn’t a trained medical person, from one veterinary hospital to the main one many miles away, because the veterinary ambulance wouldn’t arrive in time. Meg was dying.

I shall never forget that trip. But the main Veterinary Hospital saved her that day. Ten days later I took her home, and I did get permission from insurance for all the costs of chemotherapy.

But she was an older dog, and I made the decision to take her home rather than put her through the trauma of that. That was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

Surprising Meg lived another six months, and still did all her Hearing Dog duties. She was officially retired by then. But she didn’t know that she was retired, and still worked for all her tasks until the day she died in my arms.

I couldn’t go through the trauma of having another Hearing Dog. I am crying writing this. I didn’t think I was still this upset.

Meg was very devoted to me.

I’m reading your post with tears running down my face. So lovely but so sad when they have to go. Our hearts do have dog shaped holes I think.
We had to do the same mad dash from local vet to specialist hospital last year with our pet dog and like you we found it so traumatic. Unfortunately for her it was too late to consider chemo and she died a few days later. I did wonder if we’d have chosen to go with chemo if it had been caught in time ( hers was an unusual liver cancer with very vague changeable symptoms so didn’t get picked up early) We all agreed, like you, that we probably wouldn’t have put her through it. She would have felt rotten and we couldn’t have told her why we were letting it happen. You can’t tell a dog ‘it might prolong your life’ she wouldn’t have cared anyway, dogs just live for the day and they deserve the best day every day.
Thank you for sharing your lovely but heartbreaking story. I hope it has been cathartic and not made things worse for you.
 

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I’m reading your post with tears running down my face. So lovely but so sad when they have to go. Our hearts do have dog shaped holes I think.
We had to do the same mad dash from local vet to specialist hospital last year with our pet dog and like you we found it so traumatic. Unfortunately for her it was too late to consider chemo and she died a few days later. I did wonder if we’d have chosen to go with chemo if it had been caught in time ( hers was an unusual liver cancer with very vague changeable symptoms so didn’t get picked up early) We all agreed, like you, that we probably wouldn’t have put her through it. She would have felt rotten and we couldn’t have told her why we were letting it happen. You can’t tell a dog ‘it might prolong your life’ she wouldn’t have cared anyway, dogs just live for the day and they deserve the best day every day.
Thank you for sharing your lovely but heartbreaking story. I hope it has been cathartic and not made things worse for you.

Thank you very much.
I am surprised but it has been cathartic. I am stoic and don't allow emotions, but have never properly grieved over Meg.
I have just been looking for her photos in the cloud.

I am sorry about your dog. They take such a special place in our hearts.

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This is the day I first got Hearing Dog Meg in 2002

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Cat Popeye who I currently still have (he is 27 years at the end of this month) would come on walks with Meg. I couldn't resist making up this cartoon, because of this cat dog relationship.

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This was Meg working for sounds. I was texting someone that day. The texting was going back and forth, and this is Meg waiting for the phone to make a noise so she could alert me to the reply. Her ears were alert like this and you really knew she was about to alert you.


Thank you for talking about Claire Guest's book, and giving me the chance for this x
 

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Thank you very much.
I am surprised but it has been cathartic. I am stoic and don't allow emotions, but have never properly grieved over Meg.
I have just been looking for her photos in the cloud.

I am sorry about your dog. They take such a special place in our hearts.

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This is the day I first got Hearing Dog Meg in 2002

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Cat Popeye who I currently still have (he is 27 years at the end of this month) would come on walks with Meg. I couldn't resist making up this cartoon, because of this cat dog relationship.

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This was Meg working for sounds. I was texting someone that day. The texting was going back and forth, and this is Meg waiting for the phone to make a noise so she could alert me to the reply. Her ears were alert like this and you really knew she was about to alert you.


Thank you for talking about Claire Guest's book, and giving me the chance for this x

Oh she is brilliant! They are great photos and I love your cartoon. Can’t believe Popeye is 27 though!
I’m so glad I mentioned the book now - it really is inspirational and I’d recommend it to anyone. Even more so now Ive ‘met’ you and learned of your experiences. Thank you.
 

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Just got back from a walk with 'Plumpy' Krystyna...we almost had the park to ourselves a lovely light breeze & the mist was sweeping over the grass....enjoy your lunch
We had a lovely walk also. The water gardens were so peaceful and although we didn't see the kingfishers we saw and heard many other birds.

Sunday lunch was delicious. I had butter on my veggies instead of gravy - delicious. I saved some of my roast beef for the doggies - no wonder they love going out for dinner with us.
 

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late posting but....

Fbg this am, was 6.4...and i know why.

peckish last night, just me, until our and steph got home.
(mum off babysitting G/F's cats)

I'd managed finally to get some low carb bread from sainsburys Hi-Lo at last.

last one on shelf too

so when i asked steph if she wanted a sarnie, i caved :***:

and had an egg sandwich with her, quite late.
it was...DEE -licious...:D
(and not a tad guilty about it.either)

wont be a regular occurence, and the Hi Lo was nice..small but quite pleasant toasted.

happy monday, folks..:headphone:
 

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Good evening.. I’m in need of some sage advise.. to be honest any advice. So having a cold.. I seem to have had one of those on again off again colds since December. I’ve spoken to doc and dn. it’s been an unfortunate spring of colds and ailments. I’m on my constant insulin learning curve. Can anyone share how a cold effects you fbg and the amount of insulin you need..

Thanks
Kim xx
 

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Went to bed last night with 6.3 and this morning it is 6.5... Miss Dawn had arrived before I got to my meter. I tried looking up ways to beat the dawn phenomenon but can’t find any concrete recommendations. Most suggestions seem to be about insulin timing which i am not on. I am trying to eat dinner early (7:00 pm latest), low / no carbs in dinner, short walk after dinner. Anything else which keeps the dawn phenomenon away or muted at least?

Monday here and back to the grind. I must say there are times I really want a break from corporate rat race and theatrics... but the show must go on

Happy Monday and a great week ahead everyone
 

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Morning...just listening to the world news...seems the viewing public are distraught Game of Thrones has ended (badly according to general consensus)… am I the only person I know who hasn't watched a single episode...is admitting that 'social suicide'...I'll just have to take my chances...woke to a 5.9