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Xaleia · 05-28-2010, 04:44 PM

I too sit her crying. I've read this before as well and it so touched me. Thank you for sharing it . Long ago, and I mean long ago, I was an unwed mother. I was sent to live with my uncle's family as I had shamed mine. I had to take my beloved "Ruby" to the shelter. I cried so hard. Ruby was so special to me and seen me thru much heart ache and I seen her thru much as well. She had been hit by a car on purpose, and the vet put a pin in her leg that would not heal. ..Anyways.... because I had to place to go, I had to follow their decision. One of the most heart wrenching decisions I've ever had to make. It still haunts me.
Just a few years ago, I divorced and found myself with very little money. I had my three yorkies and I was making next to no money at the job I had finally gotten. I could not even pay the rent, so I sold all my worldly goods after being married for 25 years. All my kitchen items ( bread machine, cusinart, etc etc. Sold my jewelry...you get teh picture.)
One day my sister called and we were talking of the predicament I was in. She said you are going to end up homeless. I replied that we may well spend the summer in my mazda van. She said. You MUST get rid of those dogs. You can't afford to keep them and it is not RATIONAL at this time in your life. I inhaled deeply and began to speak.
Sis, where have you been when I've sold everything?. Where have you been when I could not drag myself out of bed? Where have you been when my life appeared to be spiraling out of control? I can tell you one thing. Cassie, Corkie and Lei have been with me every step of the way. They have loved me, cared for me, gave me unconditional support all along this difficult journey. I KNOW where they have been and I KNOW where they will always be. That is with me. Whether it be a mansion or homeless, my darlins will be with me. That Shut her up! LOL
Sorry if that all sounded poor me, but it does illustrate just how special our little fur darlins are in our lives. They will take me kicking and screaming before I ever let them go:-)

05-28-2010, 04:44 PM	#15
Xaleia YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 252	I too sit her crying. I've read this before as well and it so touched me. Thank you for sharing it . Long ago, and I mean long ago, I was an unwed mother. I was sent to live with my uncle's family as I had shamed mine. I had to take my beloved "Ruby" to the shelter. I cried so hard. Ruby was so special to me and seen me thru much heart ache and I seen her thru much as well. She had been hit by a car on purpose, and the vet put a pin in her leg that would not heal. ..Anyways.... because I had to place to go, I had to follow their decision. One of the most heart wrenching decisions I've ever had to make. It still haunts me. Just a few years ago, I divorced and found myself with very little money. I had my three yorkies and I was making next to no money at the job I had finally gotten. I could not even pay the rent, so I sold all my worldly goods after being married for 25 years. All my kitchen items ( bread machine, cusinart, etc etc. Sold my jewelry...you get teh picture.) One day my sister called and we were talking of the predicament I was in. She said you are going to end up homeless. I replied that we may well spend the summer in my mazda van. She said. You MUST get rid of those dogs. You can't afford to keep them and it is not RATIONAL at this time in your life. I inhaled deeply and began to speak. Sis, where have you been when I've sold everything?. Where have you been when I could not drag myself out of bed? Where have you been when my life appeared to be spiraling out of control? I can tell you one thing. Cassie, Corkie and Lei have been with me every step of the way. They have loved me, cared for me, gave me unconditional support all along this difficult journey. I KNOW where they have been and I KNOW where they will always be. That is with me. Whether it be a mansion or homeless, my darlins will be with me. That Shut her up! LOL Sorry if that all sounded poor me, but it does illustrate just how special our little fur darlins are in our lives. They will take me kicking and screaming before I ever let them go:-) __________________ ~On the 8th day, God made Yorkies~ Cj , Corkie Marley and now Lily Keilani!