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Originally Posted by celstu1  This whole situation just seems to be the S**T end of the stick for Layla and you and your family. You guys are handling it like champs and I'm angry at the universe for you. I try to think that everything happens for a reason. Maybe this is preparing you & Scott for parenting skin kids, maybe it's supposed to teach you a lesson in compassion, I have no idea. You both seem to be the MOST compassionate people and your parents are too, they learned how to express Layla and welcome her into their lake house with open arms! Its not fair this happened Linz. But it could not have happened to anyone less loving, understanding and compassionate as you and Scott are proving to be. I PRAY so hard that once 'the lesson' is learned, Layla will be given a miracle, the miracle of movement in her back legs.
Ive followed your thread from the beginning and my heart aches for you all. I also see how far you've come and how incredibly loving and compassionate you are, and the support you receive from your family, friends, coworkers, vet techs, therapists and significant other make this a battle worth fighting. Layla's story and your devotion truly make me want to be a better person.
Have a wonderful wonderful weekend... and I do HOPE that you do get some free time with Scott this weekend! |
Your post just brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
A few months ago I didn't know I was capable of going through so much and coming out okay. I never would have guessed that anything like this would happen to me. But I am sure that anyone of of you guys who love your yorkies so much would do just the same thing. It was a struggle especially at the start but I am so grateful that Layla is alive and happy and not in pain.
All I want is for people to know that dogs can live with this condition and still live their lives to the fullest potential. Just because a dog can't walk, it doesn't have to be put down. Dogs don't care if they walk, drag, or roll on wheels. Layla can't control her pee or poop but really, peeing and pooping isn't a dog's whole life! A few minutes out of my day to do that for her is nothing, and honestly it's more convenient than a dog going all over the house or sniffing forever outside before they go
I know when she goes to the bathroom, and without a doubt, that she won't make a mess until I express her again!
There are so many people willing and capable to take care of these dogs, so if an owner doesn't want to take the time to help, why not give them up to someone who will? It's not worth a dog's life. If they're not in pain, they're happy just as they are. Layla lays on her back in my arms and snores with her tongue sticking out, and I could not live without that. She runs after her toys and barks at the neighborhood kids, and every morning she wakes up and gives me kisses. She is HAPPY.
I think that Layla and I ended up together for a reason. I can't stand to think that if she went to some other family, maybe she wouldn't be alive right now. She is the perfect advocate for animals with this disease! I am happy to know that when Scott and I have children, they will grow up knowing that any animal or person with a disability is just the same as anyone else.