tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post8212229737686321073..comments2024-02-01T02:43:25.431-07:00Comments on Romping and Rolling in the Rockies: What does K want?KBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-39493429898153339872011-01-18T20:00:43.544-07:002011-01-18T20:00:43.544-07:00It was a tough situation and a tough decision, for...It was a tough situation and a tough decision, for sure. Like you, I hope I can always ask and answer that question with our dogs' true best interest at heart. <br /><br />But, I won't pretend NOT to be full of glee that your combined outcome is what it is. Great to see K out running again.Roxanne @ Champion of My Hearthttp://www.championofmyheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-27328488536832913962011-01-18T18:35:26.647-07:002011-01-18T18:35:26.647-07:00She's beautiful.She's beautiful.Kristin G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16980232634116657866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-69372644139200211582011-01-18T17:39:17.575-07:002011-01-18T17:39:17.575-07:00That is a wonderful question to ask... you have a ...That is a wonderful question to ask... you have a very wise vet. <br /><br />PS - I love the silhouette shots!Pup Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539666792034242448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-61348357702455188052011-01-18T17:11:44.617-07:002011-01-18T17:11:44.617-07:00That was such a tender post. You brought tears to...That was such a tender post. You brought tears to my eyes. It made me think so strongly about a friend of mine who is dying of cancer, and her family trying to hold on to her... Thank you for giving me a clearer perspective.Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-14722853724384300632011-01-17T21:59:32.446-07:002011-01-17T21:59:32.446-07:00The statement the vet asked was so insightful,, a ...The statement the vet asked was so insightful,, a very wise question.<br />Another one I have had to ask myself is "what would that animal say, if they could talk" <br />Would we hear what they said, or would our heart be so rapidly quivering that we would not be able to hear? And so the best question is the one you answered. What would K want.<br />Your decision was the one with theTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-25879453095083686662011-01-17T17:20:19.660-07:002011-01-17T17:20:19.660-07:00Your vet sounds like a very smart person. What a ...Your vet sounds like a very smart person. What a tough question! It is wonderful to see her flying through the snow!<br /><br />SamHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-55461030726228218972011-01-17T15:10:42.610-07:002011-01-17T15:10:42.610-07:00Some people would say this is a very hard question...Some people would say this is a very hard question. But I think the closer you are to your dog, and the better you know him/her, the easier it is to answer it.<br /><br />Big decisions about a dog/cat who is ill are never really easy, but knowing the animal well, just makes it easier.<br /><br />Cheers and hugs,<br /><br />Jo for Stella and ZkhatStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890014621743537798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-51982669591141953902011-01-17T14:19:53.284-07:002011-01-17T14:19:53.284-07:00You have a good vet. I love seeing the pictures o...You have a good vet. I love seeing the pictures of K running so joyously. And I will keep those words in my heart, for when I need them (and those of us who have animals will need them, at some time) What does your cat, dog, horse, want?Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692541935507155362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-41132139526670018982011-01-17T12:08:57.981-07:002011-01-17T12:08:57.981-07:00You made the right decision for K and got what you...You made the right decision for K and got what you wanted, too!! There's a lesson in there somewhere!!rottroverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12040584911302243673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-74913102688079060682011-01-17T06:50:51.090-07:002011-01-17T06:50:51.090-07:00K *is* flying!! I was so excited to read yesterda...K *is* flying!! I was so excited to read yesterday's post! I can imagine how freeing it must feel to have those medical questions behind you and K with your bike again.<br /><br />These past months must have been so long...here's to that tenacious mountain lion...AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851263591445841749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-70869872416550619972011-01-17T06:46:07.754-07:002011-01-17T06:46:07.754-07:00Sorry for the deleted comment! My reply posted twi...Sorry for the deleted comment! My reply posted twice, so I removed one.FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-37824915954948339952011-01-17T06:43:46.271-07:002011-01-17T06:43:46.271-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-39800620181255554552011-01-17T06:41:13.265-07:002011-01-17T06:41:13.265-07:00I had previously commented on your beautiful pics ...I had previously commented on your beautiful pics of K, but have been thinking about your post a lot since yesterday. Your vet asked a good question. My one Sibe, my wooly boy, had developed seizures two years ago right after he turned 3. One day, he had four in a row, I got him to the vet hospital when he began his fifth and they gave him injection in the hopes of breaking the cycle. It did, FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-80219148263031883792011-01-17T06:18:01.603-07:002011-01-17T06:18:01.603-07:00Hi Y'all!
If Humans make it with amputated li...Hi Y'all!<br /><br />If Humans make it with amputated limbs, and dogs handle three legs just fine, why would a little toe slow us down?<br /><br />Maybe someday I can get my Humans to head out to the Rockies and romp in those mountains...looks so free! <br /><br />Hawk aka BrownDogFANCY the Red Standard Poodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369189341017481001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-80207888448860538392011-01-17T05:30:22.974-07:002011-01-17T05:30:22.974-07:00You are right, that's always the question to a...You are right, that's always the question to ask. Though in those scary moments, it is sure is difficult to stay calm and keep this in mind. <br /><br />Your pal, Pip <br /><br />P.S.: those cliff shots are always beautiful and terrifying at the same time - my mom is afraid of heights!The Daily Pip https://www.blogger.com/profile/17071013559078816245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-78949916494963043522011-01-17T03:25:39.231-07:002011-01-17T03:25:39.231-07:00Yeppers, ditto to what everybuddy just said. It...Yeppers, ditto to what everybuddy just said. It's fur sure K ain't gonna be held back by a little amputation...dats purty obvious in da fotos.<br />What a great question dat vet asked. But I wonder if other peoples dat is owned by dogs could answer dat question....ther I go thinking and wonderin' again...hehehe!<br /><br />Puddles3 doxieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13717992332050041160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-87301870039032088802011-01-17T03:22:41.284-07:002011-01-17T03:22:41.284-07:00What a wise vet (just oposite the one Angus had to...What a wise vet (just oposite the one Angus had to deal with!). Happy for you both. EMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-26632273844748500662011-01-17T00:58:17.020-07:002011-01-17T00:58:17.020-07:00Flying high! A great outcome. A great vet. And, a ...Flying high! A great outcome. A great vet. And, a loving owner.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-13071128442516378472011-01-16T23:40:47.484-07:002011-01-16T23:40:47.484-07:00As easy as this question seems to be to answer aft...As easy as this question seems to be to answer after asked, I don't think I've ever heard it asked so succinctly and clearly. Insightful vet - a keeper!<br />Clearly you made the right decision and it worked out for you both ;)ForPetsSakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11716344585805514703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-11633390265298692942011-01-16T22:14:39.675-07:002011-01-16T22:14:39.675-07:00Both you and K have made a remarkable recovery! Su...Both you and K have made a remarkable recovery! Surely being alive and being loved is what most of us want - human or dog.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-57823979065845176532011-01-16T20:45:58.067-07:002011-01-16T20:45:58.067-07:00I agree, it's a tough one to face. I'm gla...I agree, it's a tough one to face. I'm glad K's doing great, and your peektures are wonderful!<br /><br />Woofs,<br />PepsiPepsi Bumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308927213112024310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-72536761426845323252011-01-16T20:42:27.073-07:002011-01-16T20:42:27.073-07:00Kia ora KB,
How fantastic to tune in and see thes...Kia ora KB,<br /> How fantastic to tune in and see these photos of K romping and stomping like a puppy! I have been away from the online world for the most part over the last month so to catch up here and witness the delightful progress and outcome really warms my soul. That question the vet asked you brought tears to my eyes, "What does K want?" Just wonderful. <br /> Kia kaha to you Ruahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-68437380329811275142011-01-16T20:30:46.060-07:002011-01-16T20:30:46.060-07:00I so agree with the others -
I usually try to thi...I so agree with the others -<br /><br />I usually try to think of the canine involved - they truly are an equal piece of the puzzle!NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341698924927724604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-61455463331702960382011-01-16T20:07:18.536-07:002011-01-16T20:07:18.536-07:00That is one good question! Sometimes being the gua...That is one good question! Sometimes being the guardian of a pet comes with some tough descions, it's being able to realize your friends best interests over yours that seems to be the biggest challenge!<br />Great pictures of K!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08111366525685780384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-58504695515076115432011-01-16T20:06:31.761-07:002011-01-16T20:06:31.761-07:00I think you made such a great point! It's so ...I think you made such a great point! It's so hard to separate your emotions from tough decisions sometimes. Looking back on it now, it sure seems like you made the right decision for K! :) She certainly looks happy!houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.com